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St Helens police extend dispersal zone after armed brawl
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Escape from Lincolnshire kidnapping ends with five abductors jailed
A man abducted in Market Rasen was repeatedly assaulted and held by five people who filmed the abuse; he escaped by jumping from a first-floor window, prompting the arrest of all suspects and their subsequent jailings at Lincoln Crown Court, with sentences ranging from about three years seven months to nine years.
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Nowak Case Highlights a Crisis in Knife-Crime and Policing
Camilla Cavendish argues that Henry Nowak’s murder exposes how knife-crime and public safety in Britain depend on trustworthy policing, transparent investigations, and sustained funding. The piece critiques initial police statements, urges a full independent inquiry, and calls for tighter knife controls and smarter officer training over ticking boxes. It ties the tragedy to broader criminal-justice failings—from backlogs to reduced policing capacity—and insists on rebuilding public trust through genuine reform rather than political rhetoric.
Guilty verdicts over Bristol Elbit raid linked to Palestine Action
Four Palestine Action activists were found guilty of criminal damage for an August 2024 break-in at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol, where they damaged equipment including drones; Samuel Corner was also convicted of grievous bodily harm for striking a police sergeant with a sledgehammer. Two co-defendants were acquitted. The raid caused about £1m in damage. Sentencing is set for 12 June; the group had been proscribed by the government on 5 July 2025. The defendants argued their actions were justified, while authorities condemned the violence.