27/07/2010

Other News In Brief

Two Men Found Dead In Northumbria

The bodies of two young men have been found dead in near a medical centre in a Northumberland town. Police were called to a patch of ground near the Brockwell Clinic in Cramlington around 9:15am, where the bodies of two men, aged 19 and 20 were discovered. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Northumbria police said that inquiries were ongoing and were in their early stages.

Boy, 4, Found Dead In Tumble Dryer

A four-year-old boy was found dead in a tumble dryer in his home in Derbyshire. Sonny Gibson, from Ashbournem was reported missing by his mother shortly after 10:30am on Monday morning and a search, including a police helicopter, was launched. However, he was found around an hour later in his Northcliffe Road home. A post-mortem is due to take place and an inquest will be held.

Car Driven At Dumfries Couple

Police in Dumfries are appealing for witnesses after a car was driven at two pedestrians on a pavement this morning. The incident happened shortly after midnight, when a Fiat Seicento car was driven at a 36-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man who were walking along Barrie Avenue. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0845 600 5701 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA)

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