A speeding cyclist involved in a fatal colision with a pensioner could not be prosecuted because speed limits do not apply to bicycles, a court heard. Brian Fitzgerald, a director at Credit Suisse, was doing timed laps of Regent’s Park in London when Hilda Griffiths, 81, crossed the road. Despite a 20mph speed limit, Mr…
Eight suitcases containing 278 packages of cannabis have been discovered by Border Force officers at an airport. The haul, discovered on Wednesday, was said to be “one of the biggest cannabis seizures in recent years” for Manchester Airport and worth around £1m. A 51-year-old man from Zaragoza in Spain, has been charged with importing class…
A man has been arrested following an incident which saw armed police on scene on a street in Middlesbrough. Police attended Valley Road at 11:40am on Sunday 5th May. According to a witness, there were four armed response vehicles. Although the nature of the incident has not been revealed, Cleveland Police confirmed a 31 year…
A Labrador had to be put to sleep after his owner ignored warnings he needed urgent veterinary care. Amanda Hawkins, 50, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after admitting an animal welfare offence in respect of the nine-year-old dog, Robin. Hawkins, of Keighley Avenue, Colne, had been given a voucher to pay…
Two men have been jailed for 11 years after three bags of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis were found at a house in Liverpool. Dylan Hyams, aged 31, of HMP Buckley Hall was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months after being found guilty of being concerned in the supply of Class A (Cocaine). Mark…
Jack Gilmartin, 23, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of rape; harassment; assault occasioning ABH; intentional strangulation; and possession of controlled drugs. The offences took place in the St Helens area in 202
A 17 year old boy is in custody facing charges of attempted murder following a stabbing at a school in Sheffield. Officers from South Yorkshire Police were called to Birley Academy at around 8:50am on Wednesday 1st May 2024. Two adults suffered minor injuries, one of which may have been caused by broken glass. A…
