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DOWNLOAD IPFS A man who launched violent attacks at two separate bars in Redcar has been sentenced to more than five years in prison following a string of serious offences, including a stabbing, attempted robbery, and affray. Ryan Lawton, now 26, appeared via video link from HMP (Her Majesty’s Prison)[Read More…]

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DOWNLOAD IPFS A 76-year-old man is in custody after being accused of giving sedative-laced sweets to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire, prompting hospital treatment for several individuals. John Ruben has been charged with three counts of willful ill treatment of a child following an incident at Stathern Lodge[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Concerns have been raised over the safety of speed camera operators in Northern Ireland, with fresh attention on repeated incidents involving verbal abuse, threats, and even physical attacks against staff inside mobile road safety vans. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that these incidents are not[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The number of sexual offences reported to police in Cambridgeshire saw a sharp increase last year, according to new figures, with data pointing to a wider national trend and a possible rise in victims’ willingness to come forward. New figures released by the Home Office show that Cambridgeshire[Read More…]