25/01/2013

Other News In Brief

Fifth Man Arrested In ‘Muslim Patrol’ Investigation

Police investigating “Muslim patrol” videos appearing to show people being harassed by self styled vigilantes have arrested a fifth man.

Footage posted online show a small group appearing to approach and harass members of the public.

Following the arrest of four other men this week a 17-year-old was arrested in Walthamstow.

He remains in custody at an east London police station.

Three Appear In Court On Terrorism Charges

Three men have appeared at Woolwich Crown Court accused of planning a bombing campaign “bigger than the 7 July London attacks had they succeeded”.

Prosecutor Brian Altman QC told the court the three men "glorified 9/11 and the 7/7 attacks", and that they were "radicalised young men".

Irfan Naseer, Irfan Khalid and Ashik Ali, all of Birmingham, deny conduct in preparation of terrorist acts.

The trial continues.

Southampton FC Ban Journalists

Southampton football club has allegedly banned journalists from conducting vox pops with fans on land outside its ground, citing health and safety ground.

Hold The Front Page have reported that reporters carrying out interviews outside St Mary's stadium ahead of Monday night's match against Everton were told they must leave the area.

It is known that the club has been in dispute with the city's daily paper, the Southern Daily Echo, for a number of years, but it appears this move extends to journalists from all newspapers and broadcasters.

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