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24/03/2015
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Police Investigate Death Of Two-Year-Old On Cumbrian Farm
An investigation has been launched into the death of a two-year-old boy on a farm in Cumbria.
It is understood that the child was seriously injured when he was hit by a vehicle on the farm in Gosforth on Saturday.
He was pronounced dead at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle.
Cumbria Police have said that an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Man Arrested Over Alleged Rape Of 13-Year-Old Girl
Police in Cambridgeshire have arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl.
It is understood that the alleged attack took place in December, but police said that it was only reported to them on 23 February.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape and released on conditional bail.
Police said that the investigation is ongoing.
Slaughterhouse Owner Fined In First Horsement Prosecution
A slaughterhouse owner is the first person to be prosecuted in relation to the 2013 horsemeat scandal.
Peter Boddy has been fined £8,000, and ordered to pay a further £10,442 in costs, after he admitted to selling 55 horses from his abattoir, in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. He also admitted accepting 17 animals without keeping proper records.
(MH/IT)
An investigation has been launched into the death of a two-year-old boy on a farm in Cumbria.
It is understood that the child was seriously injured when he was hit by a vehicle on the farm in Gosforth on Saturday.
He was pronounced dead at Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle.
Cumbria Police have said that an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Man Arrested Over Alleged Rape Of 13-Year-Old Girl
Police in Cambridgeshire have arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl.
It is understood that the alleged attack took place in December, but police said that it was only reported to them on 23 February.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape and released on conditional bail.
Police said that the investigation is ongoing.
Slaughterhouse Owner Fined In First Horsement Prosecution
A slaughterhouse owner is the first person to be prosecuted in relation to the 2013 horsemeat scandal.
Peter Boddy has been fined £8,000, and ordered to pay a further £10,442 in costs, after he admitted to selling 55 horses from his abattoir, in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. He also admitted accepting 17 animals without keeping proper records.
(MH/IT)
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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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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.
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.
09 October 2003
Leeds suspend Morris pending internal inquiry
The Leeds United footballer Jody Morris has been suspended by his club pending an internal investigation. Mr Morris was arrested on Tuesday by officers investigating the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman in Collingwood on Monday. He has since been released on police bail.
Leeds suspend Morris pending internal inquiry
The Leeds United footballer Jody Morris has been suspended by his club pending an internal investigation. Mr Morris was arrested on Tuesday by officers investigating the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman in Collingwood on Monday. He has since been released on police bail.
30 November 2009
Festive Rape Awareness Highlighted
As the Christmas party season gets underway, police have launched a campaign to raise awareness of rape and warn female partygoers not to make themselves easy targets for rapists.
Festive Rape Awareness Highlighted
As the Christmas party season gets underway, police have launched a campaign to raise awareness of rape and warn female partygoers not to make themselves easy targets for rapists.
09 July 2008
Top Officer Calls For More 'Specialist' Rape Units
Every UK police force needs to set up a specialist unit to investigate rape allegations, a senior officer has said. Speaking on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers, John Yates, said that such teams would "help raise standards of victim care".
Top Officer Calls For More 'Specialist' Rape Units
Every UK police force needs to set up a specialist unit to investigate rape allegations, a senior officer has said. Speaking on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers, John Yates, said that such teams would "help raise standards of victim care".
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