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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-13685060 A police officer assaulted a French tourist and left him needing hospital treatment after spotting him urinating in a bush, a court has been told. Pc John Caulfield chased Charles Quichaud down the street before punching and kicking him as he lay on the ground, a jury heard. The assault is alleged to have taken place near Hoxton Square in east London in August 2009. Pc Caulfield denies a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Southwark Crown Court heard Mr Quichaud, then 19, was on a three-week holiday in London and had been drinking in Hoxton Square. On needing to urinate he headed for the bushes in a …

My tram experience... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i47HoiM0Au8&feature=aso Thoughts ladies and gents?? For me, this is one of the reason I don't get on trams, or buses, or trains.... Is it just me or does she appear to be under the influence of something? Health warning: there is a LOT of swearing on this video... Edit: censory warning

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/3758209.stm Web friend conned into murder bid A teenager created an "elaborate matrix of deceit" on the internet to persuade another boy he had fallen in love with to murder him, a court has heard. The 14-year-old boy, dubbed Boy B in court, created a series of fictional characters in chatrooms, one of which ordered Boy A to murder him. Boy A, a 15-year-old, stabbed Boy B twice, but he did not die, Manchester Crown Court heard. Boy A admitted attempted murder and Boy B has admitted incitement to murder. Spy sex promise Boy B also admitted perverting the course of justice. Boy A, who is now 17, was served with a t…

[quote[ Victims or witnesses of 'minor' crimes will have to pay to telephone police on a new non-emergency number. Every call to the 101 number, which has been set up for the reporting of incidents such as car thefts, criminal damage, and minor road accidents, will cost 15p. But some senior officers fear the charge will backfire and simply lead to the calls being made to 999 operators, which will remain free. Critics of the move have also warned that the cost could discourage witnesses and victims from coming forward. There were also fears the worst hit would be repeat victims of anti-social behaviour who make frequent calls to the police about gangs of yobs harassing th…

http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-15867823 i see the East Sussex council, Lewes council and Sussex Police have offered a £1,250 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the mindless thugs.

Taken from the BBC News Website: Thames Valley Police has said it will only need to cut two thirds of the posts it originally expected. The force initially said it had to cut 819 jobs but revised it to 535 after taking into account inflation and a one-off government grant. Chief Constable Sara Thornton said it meant 100 officers would be redeployed to the front line. However, Graham Smith from the police federation said some of the savings were made from reducing police wages. He added: "£12m over the four years is taken from police officers and police staff wage packets through the Winsor review. "The less police officers we lose the better. We're a growing popula…

http://www.policeoracle.com/news/Video-Police-Praise-Jewellers-Courage_41355.html Absolutely amazing display of courage, very rare nowadays. I just hope that they manage to catch the guy before someone else isn't so fortunate.

Shaw robbery victim, 79, has husband's ashes stolen The woman was found on the path in Shaw A 79-year-old woman found unconscious in a Greater Manchester alleyway had a handbag containing her husband's ashes stolen from her. The woman was found in Shaw at midday on Thursday, on a path at the junction of Kershaw Street and Victoria Street. Two teenagers were earlier seen running down the alley towards Elizabeth Grove. Police said the woman, who is critically ill, may have struggled with her suspected robbers to try to keep hold of her late husband's remains. The strap from her handbag was found close to her, although the bag itself was missing. 'Importan…

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Head to head with the courts already - good man !!

(my bold) Job anyone ?????

http://thestudentlawyer.com/2011/11/25/notting-hill-carnival-knife-attacker-jailed/ Junior Henry, 17, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for the stabbing of 20-year-old Rio Andre at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Henry was photographed running away from the scene of the stabbing with the knife still in his hand. Despite attempts of passers by to stop him, he managed to escape, but the photograph was published in the press and a policeman later recognised Henry, leading to his arrest. Until now, Henry’s identity was protected under a court order, but this has now been lifted. Henry was on bail for another attack, carried out when he was 16 yea…