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A solicitor who stole more than £1m from a disabled client has been jailed for 10 years at Machester Crown Court. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, of Faulkners Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire, lived a life of "extravagance" while taking the money from client Keith Anderson. Mr Anderson, 45, from Croydon, had been awarded £1.8m after he was severely injured in a road crash. Belfast-born McGoldrick was convicted of 59 counts of fraud in February and was sentenced on Monday. He was £1.4m in debt when his firm, who had practices called McGoldricks in Altrincham, Greater Manchester and Croydon, took on Mr Anderson's case. The Jamaican van driver was left paralysed from the chest …

Police ARE too focused on minor crime, admit ministers By JAMES SLACK - More by this author » Last updated at 01:02am on 7th April 2008 Comments (17) Ministers have said that in order to hit Government targets, police are spending too much time handing out on-the-spot fines Police have been focusing "disproportionately" on minor offenders at the expense of catching serious criminals who pose a danger to the public, ministers admitted yesterday. The admission confirms the worst fears of critics who say officers - under pressure to hit Government targets - spend too much time handing out on-the-spot fines rather than trapping thugs, burglars and sex attackers. h…

:smiley_strop1: Last week the BBC had a program on, about the violence against the Police in Scotland, i am guessing this is wider then just Scotland. Here is the program. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/page/item/b00...on_pid=b009pjmv

Ban on samurai swords becomes law Source: BBC News Legislation against selling, making, hiring or importing samurai swords in England and Wales has come into force. Those breaking the law face six months in jail and a £5,000 fine. Carrying a sword in public is already illegal. Exemptions will cover swords which are used for re-enactments or antique weapons kept on display by collectors. Eight years ago a councillor was killed by a man wielding a samurai sword in the office of Cheltenham Liberal Democrat MP Nigel Jones. Anyone found guilty of importing samurai swords will face up to seven years in prison and an unlimited fine. 'Cheap reproductions' …

The Olympic torch relay was hit by a series of demonstrations on its 31-mile journey through the streets of London today. Anger spills overPolice made over a dozen arrests as Tibet campaigners staged protests at the Chinese government's record on human rights. Demonstrators struck as soon as the torch arrived at Wembley on a double-decker bus. A number were held as they tried to board the bus but there was no disruption to the relay, the Met said. Two others were detained after an incident in north-west London involving former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq. Advertisement She was carrying the flame from Lancaster Road to Blenheim Crescent when protesters rushed for…

Police investigating the alleged abduction of Shannon Matthews have arrested her stepfather's mother and sister. Amanda Hyett, 25, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and Alice Meehan, 49, has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Hyett is the sister and Meehan the mother of Shannon Matthews's stepfather, Craig Meehan, who was arrested at his home in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on April 2. Sky's North of England correspondent Mike McCarthy said: "We have been told by West Yorkshire police that these two women are now being questioned at police stations. "The details have not been divulged as to where they are, but we know it…

Bailed Naomi Campbell could face six months in prison for 'assaulting police officer' on flight By RAY MASSEY, OLINKA KOSTER and RICHARD SIMPSON - More by this author » Last updated at 15:35pm on 4th April 2008 Foul-tempered supermodel Naomi Campbell could face six months in prison after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer on a British Airways flight. The supermodel has now been released on bail after apparently having a furious row with BA cabin crew over a missing bag at Heathrow's Terminal. Police were called, and witnesses claim she was 'virtually dragged' out of the First Class cabin and off the plane in handcuffs. Scroll down for mor…

Police Attacks: Officer Down Wed 2 Apr, 10:40 pm - 11:10 pm 30mins BBC Scotland investigates a disturbing rise in the number of assaults on police officers - 13,000 last year alone. Reporter Sam Poling investigates cases where officers have been shot, stabbed, assaulted, beaten up and even run over while on duty - and finds many police officers feel let down by a judicial system which they think fails to fully punish their attackers. The film investigates why Scotland is the most dangerous place in the UK in which to put on a police uniform. What lessons can be learnt from the rest of Britain to stop more Scottish police being attacked?

Armed police tackle OAP on scooter Armed police raided an old folks' home to arrest a pensioner in a cowboy hat brandishing a plastic pistol. Eugene Hide, 75, was arrested as he raced up and down corridors on his electric mobility scooter, reports The Sun. Staff dialled 999 complaining he was using "threatening" behaviour. They evacuated all 25 residents while the armed response unit was scrambled. Police dashed in to find Eugene waving his toy shooter in the air. He was taken away for questioning before being released without charge. The retired council worker refused to comment yesterday, but he apologised to residents for "getting a bit excited". Friends said h…

BBC News Woman dies after police pursuit A woman has died after her car collided with a Mercedes which was fleeing from police in east London. The police car switched on its lights to pursue the Mercedes at 0345 BST on Bethnal Green Road. The Mercedes sped up and collided with a Vauxhall Corsa. A woman, aged in her 30s, died at the scene. Four people, including a child believed to be aged two, are in hospital. Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. The occupants of the black Mercedes left the scene of the crash, near the junction with Vallance Road. 'Life-threatening' A fire brigade crew helped free three people who were trapped in the…