23/11/2012
Other News In Brief
Naked Man Climbs Statue In Whitehall
A naked man on top of a statue in Whitehall has resulted in part of the town being cordoned off.
Police said the man was clothed when he climbed on to the statue of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge outside the Ministry of Defence building.
An officer at the scene said the man had snapped off part of the statue and waved it about before throwing it down.
About 100m of Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, has been closed off by officers. Crowds of onlookers have gathered at either end of the cordon.
Several police cars, police dogs and ambulances are at the scene.
Fake Tickets Turned Away From Mumford & Sons
Concertgoers were turned away from a Mumford & Sons gig in Portsmouth after being found to have fake tickets.
Police received a report that about 100 people were refused entry to the city's guildhall on Thursday night.
Fan Paula Wynne told BBC News her partner had bought a pair from resale website Viagogo for £200.
Viagogo said duped fans would be offered real tickets to a future Mumford & Sons gig or a voucher to the value of the original purchased ones.
Olympic Stamps Boost Post Office Sales
Around £8m worth of Olympic and Paralympic stamps were sold during the London 2012 Games, helping to boost profits at the Post Office.
More than 500 branches opened on Sundays during the Games, many for the first time, so the stamps, featuring UK gold medallists, could be sold the day after a gold medal victory.
In its first trading statement since separating from the Royal Mail in April, the Post Office said operating profit in the first half of the financial year was £61m, up by £5m on the same period last year. Turnover rose £16m to £501m, with "continued strong performance" in the mail business, especially packets and special deliveries.
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A naked man on top of a statue in Whitehall has resulted in part of the town being cordoned off.
Police said the man was clothed when he climbed on to the statue of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge outside the Ministry of Defence building.
An officer at the scene said the man had snapped off part of the statue and waved it about before throwing it down.
About 100m of Whitehall, near Trafalgar Square, has been closed off by officers. Crowds of onlookers have gathered at either end of the cordon.
Several police cars, police dogs and ambulances are at the scene.
Fake Tickets Turned Away From Mumford & Sons
Concertgoers were turned away from a Mumford & Sons gig in Portsmouth after being found to have fake tickets.
Police received a report that about 100 people were refused entry to the city's guildhall on Thursday night.
Fan Paula Wynne told BBC News her partner had bought a pair from resale website Viagogo for £200.
Viagogo said duped fans would be offered real tickets to a future Mumford & Sons gig or a voucher to the value of the original purchased ones.
Olympic Stamps Boost Post Office Sales
Around £8m worth of Olympic and Paralympic stamps were sold during the London 2012 Games, helping to boost profits at the Post Office.
More than 500 branches opened on Sundays during the Games, many for the first time, so the stamps, featuring UK gold medallists, could be sold the day after a gold medal victory.
In its first trading statement since separating from the Royal Mail in April, the Post Office said operating profit in the first half of the financial year was £61m, up by £5m on the same period last year. Turnover rose £16m to £501m, with "continued strong performance" in the mail business, especially packets and special deliveries.
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Investigations were continuing today following the killing of a 23-year old man by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police in the Thornton Heath area of south London. According to police, a handgun was recovered at the scene of the shooting, which took place at around 11.25am on Wednesday in Raymead Passage, London Road in Thornton Heath.
Investigation continues as armed officers shoot man dead
Investigations were continuing today following the killing of a 23-year old man by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police in the Thornton Heath area of south London. According to police, a handgun was recovered at the scene of the shooting, which took place at around 11.25am on Wednesday in Raymead Passage, London Road in Thornton Heath.
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.
16 May 2006
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed.
Survey reveals threat faced by police
Around 7,000 police officers have been threatened with a gun and 40,000 police officers have been threatened with a knife while on duty in the past two years, a survey has revealed.
26 April 2005
Queen unveils National Police Memorial
The Queen has unveiled a National Police Memorial in tribute to British police officers killed in the line of duty. The £2.3 million project includes a large black wall with a glass cabinet displaying a book which names 1,600 police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Queen unveils National Police Memorial
The Queen has unveiled a National Police Memorial in tribute to British police officers killed in the line of duty. The £2.3 million project includes a large black wall with a glass cabinet displaying a book which names 1,600 police officers who have died in the line of duty.
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