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London rally for Palestine Action ends in dozens of arrests as proscription stays
world1 month ago

London rally for Palestine Action ends in dozens of arrests as proscription stays

British police arrested 77 people outside Westminster Magistrates' Court during a London rally in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. The protest, organized by Defend Our Juries, argues the designation harms civil liberties and due process, while supporters waved Palestinian flags. The case is tied to ongoing legal challenges against the ban, with the UK Supreme Court set to hear appeals.

via aljazeera.com|
#civil-liberties#defend-our-juries#palestine-action
Former UK MP Widdecombe killed in hammer attack; suspect in court
world1 month ago

Former UK MP Widdecombe killed in hammer attack; suspect in court

Former British MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her Devon home after a man allegedly entered and struck her head 21 times with a hammer; Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with her murder at Westminster Magistrates' Court and remanded in custody, with the provisional death cause described as blunt force head injury. A case management hearing is scheduled for October 9, 2026, and a provisional trial date is set for 8 June 2027. Counterterrorism police later took over the investigation amid concerns about threats to MPs, making Widdecombe the third UK MP killed in recent years.

via CNN|
#ann-widdecombe#hammer-attack#murder-trial
Ex-MP Widdecombe robbed of life in hammer assault as suspect faces murder charge
crime1 month ago

Ex-MP Widdecombe robbed of life in hammer assault as suspect faces murder charge

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in a hammer attack at her Haytor, Devon home; 28-year-old Joshua Kerry is charged with murder after allegedly hitting her, tipping her chair and taking her wallet, with prosecutors noting the attack occurred around 8 July and her body was found on 9 July. He was remanded in custody as investigators explore possible terrorism or political motives, while the exact cause of death remains under inquest review.

via BBC|
#ann-widdecombe#crime#devon
Suspect Charged in Widdecombe Murder as Motive Probed
world1 month ago

Suspect Charged in Widdecombe Murder as Motive Probed

A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry of Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Counter Terrorism Policing say determining the motive, including any political motive, remains an active line of inquiry; Kerry was initially arrested on suspicion of murder and later on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Devon home on July 9 with serious injuries. The investigation is ongoing and not seeking others in connection with the case, with tributes paid by political figures.

via BBC|
#ann-widdecombe#counter-terrorism-policing#joshua-kerry
Gary Glitter charged with historic sexual offences dating to the late 1970s
crime2 months ago

Gary Glitter charged with historic sexual offences dating to the late 1970s

Former pop star Gary Glitter (Paul Gadd) has been charged with four historical sexual offences dating from 1978–1981: one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, alleged to have taken place at a Kensington address with one identified victim. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August. The charges follow a January 2025 Met report; Glitter was interviewed in July 2025 and remains in custody at HMP Channings Wood. CPS London says there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest to proceed.

via BBC|
#crime#gary-glitter#historical-sexual-offences
Former Pop Star Gary Glitter Faces Four Historic Sex Offense Charges In UK Case
world2 months ago

Former Pop Star Gary Glitter Faces Four Historic Sex Offense Charges In UK Case

Gary Glitter, the former pop singer and convicted sex offender, has been charged with four historic offenses dating from 1978–1981 involving a girl under 13. The charges include one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14. Glitter is currently serving a 16-year sentence for earlier convictions and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Aug. 5; the allegations were first reported to police in January 2025.

via Variety|
#gary-glitter#girl-under-13#historic-sexual-offenses-dating-back-to-1978-1981
Man denies threats against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near Sandringham Estate
crime3 months ago

Man denies threats against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near Sandringham Estate

Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies two counts of threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour toward Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near the Sandringham Estate, and also pleads guilty to failing to provide a blood sample in custody. He was released on conditional bail with restrictions including staying out of Norfolk and not contacting or approaching Mountbatten-Windsor or royal estates. Mountbatten-Windsor is expected to give evidence via remote link at a July 29 trial at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

via BBC|
#alex-jenkinson#andrew-mountbatten-windsor#bail-conditions
Soho car attack leads to attempted murder charge and remand
uk-news4 months ago

Soho car attack leads to attempted murder charge and remand

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Manchester, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent and related offences after a car struck pedestrians on Argyll Street in Soho, injuring several people including a security guard with life-changing injuries; she was remanded in custody with a next hearing set for 19 May at the Old Bailey. Her blood-alcohol level was 61 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, well above the 35 mcg/100ml limit.

via BBC|
#attempted-murder#car-crash#drink-driving