27/11/2012

Other News In Brief

Man Jailed For Raping 4-Year-Old Girl

A man from Lancashire has been jailed indefinitely for raping a 4-year-old girl.

21-year-old Liam Ineson on Ryelands Road, Lancaster admitted the charge and must serve at least five years before his sentence is reviewed.

Police said the attack occurred between January and July this year.

Ineson pleaded guilty to rape and sexual activity with a child at Preston Crown Court.

Body Found In South Wales

South Wales Police have confirmed the body of a 19-year-old man has been found in Port Talbot.

The circumstances are not thought to be suspicious, but officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

The body was discovered near Afan Way shortly after 13:30 on Monday.

Man Arrested For Rape Of 11-Year-Old Girl

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping an 11-year-old girl.

The incident occurred in north London, when the girl was taken from Galliard Road into Jubilee Park, Lower Edmonton, Enfield, after getting off a school bus at about 17:00 on Friday.

It is thought the attack could have lasted two to three hours.

The girl sustained serious injuries and is recovering after undergoing surgery.

A 26-year-old man who was held earlier on Monday has now been bailed until a date in late December.

The teenager is in custody at a north-east London police station, having been arrested in Edmonton on Monday.

Christmas Trees Stolen From Borders

Thousands of pounds worth of Christmas trees have been stolen from a farm in the Scottish Borders.

A total of 420 of the festive pine trees were taken from Shielsknowe Forestry at Brundenlaws Farm near Jedburgh.

The robbery was discovered on Monday morning. It is thought to have taken place overnight.

The amount stolen totalled £6,300. The trees were on pallets and about to be delivered to furniture firm IKEA when they were taken.

(IT/GK)

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