04/06/2008
NEWS IN BRIEF
Flash Floods Death
A teenager has died after becoming trapped in a storm drain following torrential rain. A second youth who was rescued has been admitted to hospital. Emergency services had rescued the two boys but were unable to save one of the victim. The culvert, under Eastfield Road in Witney, Oxfordshire, had become flooded after a day of heavy rain. A spokewoman for Thames Valley Police said that the seventeen-year-old boy had "got trapped beneath a concrete culvert in a flooded area". He was taken to Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he was pronounced dead. It is understood the teen had been playing in a field near Eastfield Road when the accident happened. The Oxfordshire coroner will carry out a post mortem. Fire and rescue crews have been called to a number of flood-related incidents in Thame, Chinnor and Wheatley.
Man Charged In Restaurant Blast Investigation
A 22-year-old man has been charged with offences in connection to a restaurant explosion. Nicky Reilly, 22, from Plymouth, has been charged with three offences - one under the Terrorism Act 2006 and two under the Explosive Substances Act 1883. Mr Reilly suffered injuries when a device reportedly made of nails and chemicals exploded at the Giraffe Café, Exeter, on May 22. A spokesman for the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary said: "Although one man has now been charged, this remains a complex, live investigation. We are therefore keen to speak with anyone who may have information about the man arrested at the scene of the explosion on 22 May, or others they believe may be involved in any capacity." Police have also made a plea to the public not to make assumptions about people's involvement in the case based on their appearance, ethnic origin or faith. Two other men remain in custody, helping police with their enquiries. Mr Reilly is due to appear before magistrates at an undisclosed location.
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A teenager has died after becoming trapped in a storm drain following torrential rain. A second youth who was rescued has been admitted to hospital. Emergency services had rescued the two boys but were unable to save one of the victim. The culvert, under Eastfield Road in Witney, Oxfordshire, had become flooded after a day of heavy rain. A spokewoman for Thames Valley Police said that the seventeen-year-old boy had "got trapped beneath a concrete culvert in a flooded area". He was taken to Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he was pronounced dead. It is understood the teen had been playing in a field near Eastfield Road when the accident happened. The Oxfordshire coroner will carry out a post mortem. Fire and rescue crews have been called to a number of flood-related incidents in Thame, Chinnor and Wheatley.
Man Charged In Restaurant Blast Investigation
A 22-year-old man has been charged with offences in connection to a restaurant explosion. Nicky Reilly, 22, from Plymouth, has been charged with three offences - one under the Terrorism Act 2006 and two under the Explosive Substances Act 1883. Mr Reilly suffered injuries when a device reportedly made of nails and chemicals exploded at the Giraffe Café, Exeter, on May 22. A spokesman for the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary said: "Although one man has now been charged, this remains a complex, live investigation. We are therefore keen to speak with anyone who may have information about the man arrested at the scene of the explosion on 22 May, or others they believe may be involved in any capacity." Police have also made a plea to the public not to make assumptions about people's involvement in the case based on their appearance, ethnic origin or faith. Two other men remain in custody, helping police with their enquiries. Mr Reilly is due to appear before magistrates at an undisclosed location.
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20 June 2008
Exeter Blast Man In Court
A man charged in connection with an explosion at an Exeter shopping mall has appeared in court. Nicky Reilly, 22, of Plymouth, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh Prison under the name Mohamed Saeed-Alim. Mr Reilly has been charged with three offences in connection with the incident at Giraffe restaurant on May 22.
Exeter Blast Man In Court
A man charged in connection with an explosion at an Exeter shopping mall has appeared in court. Nicky Reilly, 22, of Plymouth, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh Prison under the name Mohamed Saeed-Alim. Mr Reilly has been charged with three offences in connection with the incident at Giraffe restaurant on May 22.
12 March 2013
22-Year-Old Man To Be Charged With Christina Edkins Murder
A man is to be charged with the murder of 16-year-old Christina Edkins, who was stabbed to death on a bus in Birmingham last week. Christina was on her way to school in Halesowen during the morning rush hour on Thursday when she was attacked. A postmortem examination showed she died from a single stab wound to the chest.
22-Year-Old Man To Be Charged With Christina Edkins Murder
A man is to be charged with the murder of 16-year-old Christina Edkins, who was stabbed to death on a bus in Birmingham last week. Christina was on her way to school in Halesowen during the morning rush hour on Thursday when she was attacked. A postmortem examination showed she died from a single stab wound to the chest.
17 August 2005
Suspected London bomber to be returned to UK
A British man wanted for questioning in connection with the failed London bomb attacks on July 21 is to be extradited to the UK within 35 days, an Italian court has ruled. Osman Hussein (27) will appeal the decision to the Italian Supreme court, according to his lawyers.
Suspected London bomber to be returned to UK
A British man wanted for questioning in connection with the failed London bomb attacks on July 21 is to be extradited to the UK within 35 days, an Italian court has ruled. Osman Hussein (27) will appeal the decision to the Italian Supreme court, according to his lawyers.
16 December 2013
22-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of Missing Teen
Police investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson have charged a 22-year-old man with her murder. Thames Valley Police charged Ben Blakeley, of Christchurch Road, Reading, with murder and perverting the course of justice and is due to appear before Oxford Magistrates' Court later today.
22-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of Missing Teen
Police investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson have charged a 22-year-old man with her murder. Thames Valley Police charged Ben Blakeley, of Christchurch Road, Reading, with murder and perverting the course of justice and is due to appear before Oxford Magistrates' Court later today.
15 March 2013
22-Year-Old Charged With Teen's Bus Murder
22-year-old Philip Simelane has appeared before Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of Christina Edkins, who was killed in a knife attack on a bus during the morning rush hour last week. Christina Edkins was stabbed to death on board the bus on Hagley Road while on her way to Leasowes High School in Halesowen on 7 March.
22-Year-Old Charged With Teen's Bus Murder
22-year-old Philip Simelane has appeared before Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of Christina Edkins, who was killed in a knife attack on a bus during the morning rush hour last week. Christina Edkins was stabbed to death on board the bus on Hagley Road while on her way to Leasowes High School in Halesowen on 7 March.
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