05/08/2010
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Three Arrested Over Baby Death
Two women and a man have been arrested in Devon, following the death of a baby. The body of the eight-month-old boy was found at a house in Kingsteignton on July 20. The cause of his death has not been confirmed. A 25-year-old man and two women, aged 20 and 54, were arrested on suspicion of child neglect and have been released until September 2. An inquest has been opened and adjourned and post mortem examination has been carried out at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
Appeal Over Manchester Rape
Police have released an image of a man they wish to question in connection with the rape of a teenager in south Manchester. The incident happened at a house in Royal Oak Road, between 4am and 5am, on June 22. The woman had been at a gathering of family and friends earlier in the evening and it is understood that the attacker, who she had not met before, but was at the house drinking, made sexual advances towards her, but she refused him and went to bed. However, a few hours later, she was awakened by the offender who raped her. She managed to kick him off and he fled. Police have now released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. The attacker is described as being around 25 and 26-years-old, 5ft 7ins tall and of skinny build. He was wearing a black T-shirt and a rusty silver chain. The image can be viewed at: www.gmp.police.uk
Belfast Families Flee Alert
The latest in a long-running series of security alerts blamed on republican dissidents has led to about 100 families being forced to leave their homes last night. It happened after a suspicious car was left outside New Barnsley PSNI station. Army technical officers were called to the scene and carried out several controlled explosions, however, nothing was found and a police spokeswoman confirmed that residents were allowed to return to their homes on Thursday morning. On Tuesday, a 200lb car bomb exploded outside Strand Road police station in Londonderry. In Bangor, Co Down, an Army major had a lucky escape when a booby-trap bomb fell from his car on Wednesday.
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Two women and a man have been arrested in Devon, following the death of a baby. The body of the eight-month-old boy was found at a house in Kingsteignton on July 20. The cause of his death has not been confirmed. A 25-year-old man and two women, aged 20 and 54, were arrested on suspicion of child neglect and have been released until September 2. An inquest has been opened and adjourned and post mortem examination has been carried out at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
Appeal Over Manchester Rape
Police have released an image of a man they wish to question in connection with the rape of a teenager in south Manchester. The incident happened at a house in Royal Oak Road, between 4am and 5am, on June 22. The woman had been at a gathering of family and friends earlier in the evening and it is understood that the attacker, who she had not met before, but was at the house drinking, made sexual advances towards her, but she refused him and went to bed. However, a few hours later, she was awakened by the offender who raped her. She managed to kick him off and he fled. Police have now released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. The attacker is described as being around 25 and 26-years-old, 5ft 7ins tall and of skinny build. He was wearing a black T-shirt and a rusty silver chain. The image can be viewed at: www.gmp.police.uk
Belfast Families Flee Alert
The latest in a long-running series of security alerts blamed on republican dissidents has led to about 100 families being forced to leave their homes last night. It happened after a suspicious car was left outside New Barnsley PSNI station. Army technical officers were called to the scene and carried out several controlled explosions, however, nothing was found and a police spokeswoman confirmed that residents were allowed to return to their homes on Thursday morning. On Tuesday, a 200lb car bomb exploded outside Strand Road police station in Londonderry. In Bangor, Co Down, an Army major had a lucky escape when a booby-trap bomb fell from his car on Wednesday.
(KMcA/BMcC)
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16 March 2009
Chris Tarrant Questioned Over 'Assault'
TV presenter Chris Tarrant has been arrested following an alleged assault during a domestic incident at his home, it has been emerged. Tarrant, who hosts Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? And Colour of Money, was questioned by officers at Staines police station in Middlesex after a woman claimed she was assaulted.
Chris Tarrant Questioned Over 'Assault'
TV presenter Chris Tarrant has been arrested following an alleged assault during a domestic incident at his home, it has been emerged. Tarrant, who hosts Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? And Colour of Money, was questioned by officers at Staines police station in Middlesex after a woman claimed she was assaulted.
14 April 2011
British Man Dies In Dubai Police Custody
A British man has died in police custody in Dubai. Lee Bradley Brown, 39, from east London, died on Tuesday after he was taken to a Dubai police station where he was allegedly assaulted and put into a cell. It has been reported that Mr Brown, was arrested over a row at the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab hotel.
British Man Dies In Dubai Police Custody
A British man has died in police custody in Dubai. Lee Bradley Brown, 39, from east London, died on Tuesday after he was taken to a Dubai police station where he was allegedly assaulted and put into a cell. It has been reported that Mr Brown, was arrested over a row at the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab hotel.
26 September 2007
Man Arrested Over Kent Doctor's Murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a doctor in Kent. Consultant paediatrician Dr Victoria Anyetei, 54, was found in her car in the driveway of her home in Dartford on August 14. She had been stabbed to death. Kent Police said that the man was arrested on suspicion of murder at an address in Dartford.
Man Arrested Over Kent Doctor's Murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a doctor in Kent. Consultant paediatrician Dr Victoria Anyetei, 54, was found in her car in the driveway of her home in Dartford on August 14. She had been stabbed to death. Kent Police said that the man was arrested on suspicion of murder at an address in Dartford.
05 June 2007
Image released in Manchester rape case
Police have released a CCTV image of a man that they want to speak to in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Greater Manchester. The attack happened on May 29. The girl got on the 256 bus at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre at 9:50pm and got off the bus on Lostock Road in Urmston, where she started speaking to a man.
Image released in Manchester rape case
Police have released a CCTV image of a man that they want to speak to in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Greater Manchester. The attack happened on May 29. The girl got on the 256 bus at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre at 9:50pm and got off the bus on Lostock Road in Urmston, where she started speaking to a man.
06 January 2015
Rape Investigation Against MP Mark Pritchard Dropped
An investigation into rape allegations against Conservative MP Mark Pritchard have been dropped, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Mr Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin in Shropshire, was arrested on 2 December, however he was released on police bail. He has now been informed no further action will be taken.
Rape Investigation Against MP Mark Pritchard Dropped
An investigation into rape allegations against Conservative MP Mark Pritchard have been dropped, Scotland Yard has confirmed. Mr Pritchard, MP for The Wrekin in Shropshire, was arrested on 2 December, however he was released on police bail. He has now been informed no further action will be taken.
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