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3 days ago

Thousands gather for anti far-right march in London

Tens of thousands protested in London against far-right ideologies, advocating for immigration and unity, with significant political support and participation.
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3 days ago

Thousands gather for anti far-right march in London

Tens of thousands protested in London against far-right ideologies, advocating for immigration and unity, with significant political support and participation.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

The IOPC launched an investigation in November, looking at the level of force used, whether race or the child's age was a factor in their treatment of him, and the aftercare provided to him.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Boy, 17, among new arrests over suspected arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in London.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Boy, 17, among new arrests over suspected arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in London.
#derby
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fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

UK police question suspect after Derby car incident

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Derby, injuring seven, with police deeming it an isolated incident.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Man arrested in Derby after car hits multiple pedestrians, with some seriously injured

A man was arrested after a car hit and injured pedestrians in Derby, with some injuries reported as serious.
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fromIrish Independent
10 hours ago

'Such a tragic loss of life' - Brothers who drowned off Clare's west coast named locally

Two Afghan brothers tragically drowned while fishing in rough waters at Pulleen Bay, prompting community mourning and a search operation.
#manslaughter
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

Woman charged with manslaughter after great-grandmother attacked at train station

A woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 87-year-old great-grandmother after an assault at a Birmingham railway station.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

Woman charged with manslaughter after great-grandmother attacked at train station

A woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 87-year-old great-grandmother after an assault at a Birmingham railway station.
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
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20 hours ago

It's really polarised the population': amid a police search for Dezi Freeman's helpers, some sympathy towards the double-murderer remains

The manhunt was one of the biggest in Australian history, involving hundreds of police officers and help from the army. And yet one man, on foot, got away.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Garda to appeal road ban for dangerous driving over scrambler chase in Dublin

Sean Shields was convicted for reckless driving while pursuing bikers and plans to appeal the conviction.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

A dedicated drone unit will be launched to assist in serious incidents and pursuits by next year.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Garda to appeal road ban for dangerous driving over scrambler chase in Dublin

Sean Shields was convicted for reckless driving while pursuing bikers and plans to appeal the conviction.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Law needs to be changed to raise criminal threshold for gardai involved in accidents while on duty, says Garda Commissioner

A dedicated drone unit will be launched to assist in serious incidents and pursuits by next year.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Kennington skatepark secures over 500,000 for restoration

Lambeth Council has allocated over £500,000 to restore Kennington Park's historic skate park, addressing safety and structural issues.
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1 day ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Teenagers storm shops on Clapham high street as three arrested for anti-social behaviour and assault

Footage shows screaming teenagers pushing each other and knocking food off shelves at an M&S store, as others filmed the scenes on their phones.
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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Teenager, 16, fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in the head in East Dulwich

A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed in the head in Southwark, with an investigation ongoing and no arrests made.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Paedophile City of London police officer granted anonymity due to health concerns

A constable resigned after being caught with child abuse images, damaging police legitimacy and failing to protect vulnerable individuals.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Pictured: 'Funny' and 'honest' man, 26, shot dead in car outside Euston station as murder probe continues

Nahom Medhanie, 26, was shot dead outside Euston station, remembered by family as a funny and honest man who lit up the room.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Major security alert after delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive vehicle with object inside to PSNI station

A delivery driver was threatened at gunpoint, leading to a major security alert in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
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1 day ago

Historic Highams Park signal box to reopen for community use

The disused signal box next to Highams Park station will reopen as a community hub after a 50-year lease was signed.
#burglary
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish billionaire Paul Coulson's London home burgled twice in four days as thieves get away with valuables worth 1.25 million

Paul Coulson's Knightsbridge townhouse was repeatedly burgled, leading to the arrest of Ali Lamnouar, who pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Irish billionaire Paul Coulson's London home burgled twice in four days as thieves get away with valuables worth 1.25 million

Paul Coulson's Knightsbridge townhouse was repeatedly burgled, leading to the arrest of Ali Lamnouar, who pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections profile: Barnet

Barnet is one of London's least urban-looking boroughs, characterized by leafy suburbs, picture postcard villages, and Green Belt countryside, making it a unique area in the city.
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1 day ago

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

A two-part drama will depict the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer, examining systemic failures in policing.
#scrambler-bikes
fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

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1 day ago
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Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

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1 day ago
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Garda in bike chase gets driving ban and 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Garda in bike chase gets driving ban, 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

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1 day ago
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Garda in bike chase gets driving ban and 500 fine as 'Grace's Law' scrambler crackdown due to come into force

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1 day ago

'We weren't ready for mam to go yet' - Roy Keane pays emotional tribute to his 'cool, kind and caring' mother, Marie, at funeral mass

Losing her was like 'the heart being ripped out of the chest' of our entire family. Our mam played so many different roles in our lives. She was a wife, mother, sister, daughter, mother-in-law and grandmother. She was pretty cool at all of them.
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2 days ago

Local elections profile: Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham is a diverse, affordable borough in east London with a young population and significant historical sites.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We didn't want to be preachy': David Attenborough's unexpected new show which might enrage cat lovers

David Attenborough's 'Secret Garden' emphasizes the importance of local biodiversity and offers practical solutions to ease eco-anxiety regarding wildlife.
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2 days ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police officer who carried out unnecessary strip searches faces jail

Gerard Hutchings, a former police inspector, was convicted of sexual offences against young men during illegal strip searches over eight years.
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2 days ago

To Save Lives - And The Theater - Let's Ban Cars From Broadway - Streetsblog New York City

In that small 30-block zone last year, there were 486 reported crashes, injuring 76 cyclists, 108 pedestrians (one fatally) and 67 motorists, according to city stats. That's more than a crash every day, injuring more than 250 people.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Teen admits 140k London shoplifting spree

The teenager stole cosmetic products from Boots branches in Westminster, Lambeth, Camden and Kensington and Chelsea, as well as Holland & Barrett stores in Hammersmith and Fulham and in Camden.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
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Siblings face huge fence wars' bill after chopping down trees in neighbours' garden

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, relying on donations to support its reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
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Major police presence planned with thousands to gather for anti-far-right protest

The Independent provides crucial reporting on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support journalism.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Siblings face huge fence wars' bill after chopping down trees in neighbours' garden

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, relying on donations to support its reporting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Expat influencers sold Dubai to the world and were paid to look the other way. Now the dream is crumbling | Brigid Delaney

The lack of sympathy for Australian and British expats and influencers in Dubai has been curious, especially after their adopted home was bombed in the initial days of the war.
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fromLondon On The Inside
3 days ago

Practical Advice for Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce in London

Life after divorce requires careful decision-making regarding housing, finances, and family arrangements, especially in high-cost areas like London.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Woman who smashed window at Simon Harris constituency office to undergo psychological assessment

Andrea Ogilvy pleaded guilty to multiple charges including abusive behavior and criminal damage, with mental health issues noted by her solicitor.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Family of girl, 16, who was fatally stabbed in Leeds pay emotional tribute

Chloe Watson Dransfield, a 16-year-old girl, died after being stabbed in Leeds, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Fianna Fail selects first time councillor John Stephens to contest Dublin Central By-Election

Fianna Fáil faces challenges in Dublin Central, with declining votes and a by-election triggered by Paschal Donohoe's departure.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

A man who committed 13 hotel robberies received a suspended sentence after nearly 20 years on the run and significant personal rehabilitation.
#murder
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Man denies murdering two women and raping another

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering two women in London and faces multiple charges including rape and grievous bodily harm.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Man denies murdering two women and raping another

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering two women in London and faces multiple charges including rape and grievous bodily harm.
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3 days ago

Councillor fights guide dog access refusals

Disabled individuals face significant barriers, including refusal of entry to businesses with guide dogs, highlighting the need for greater awareness and compliance with laws.
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3 days ago

'Our AirBnB income supplements our meagre pension' - Owners vent fury to minister over short-term let plans

Operators of short-term rural lets have voiced their concerns, stating that their livelihoods are at stake as the Government introduces new planning rules aimed at increasing long-term rental availability.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was convicted of assault and deceived a woman into an intimate relationship, leading to a public inquiry into undercover policing.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Touching' community boxing film packs a punch for the BFI Southbank

Learning The Ropes documents the legacy of coach Tony Burns and the community spirit of Repton boxing club in East London.
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Five people hospitalised following serious crash in Co Westmeath

A collision between a car and a van resulted in serious but non-life-threatening injuries to the drivers and passengers.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Hundreds of thousands march through London in stand against the far right

Hundreds of thousands marched in London against far-right extremism, marking the largest anti-far-right demonstration in British history.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Council to allow more e-bike operators in borough

West London council plans to double e-bike operators to improve cycling and walking while addressing parking issues.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Palestine Action supporters arrested as London's Met Police reverse policy

Metropolitan Police arrested 18 Palestine Action supporters despite a High Court ruling deeming the group's ban unlawful.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

600,000 granted to save Kelly's Hotel in Rosslare from threat of coastal erosion - 'I know the level of vulnerability here'

€600,000 is allocated for emergency works at Rosslare, with plans for a larger coastal protection project to follow.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Thousands march against far right in London in biggest ever multicultural protest

Polanski told the crowd: Go back to your communities, to the community centres, to your trade unions, to your friends, to your neighbours. We must organise in our communities. Local elections are coming in just a few weeks' time, he added. We will defeat hate. It's time to make hope normal again.
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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Woman and teenager due in court over assault of Scarlett Faulkner in Co Tipperary

Ms. Faulkner suffered critical head injuries when she was assaulted at a roadside, outside Birdhill village, at around 5.30pm on Saturday.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

Kilgour arranged a bank loan and in June 1989 he launched Four Seasons Health Care, taking the name from a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where he had once dined.
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5 days ago

Traders in limbo as market closes over crime fears

Traders face uncertainty as an indoor market in east London closes due to crime concerns raised by the Metropolitan Police.
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fromLondon On The Inside
5 days ago
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Notting Hill Carnival Is Getting More Than 4 Million in Additional Funding

Notting Hill Carnival receives £4.66 million funding for safety and security in its 60th anniversary year.
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5 days ago
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Carnival given 5m to combat overcrowding dangers

London mayor allocates £4.66m for Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary to enhance safety and security.
#homelessness
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Number of people using emergency homeless accommodation rises to record high of 17,300

The number of people in emergency accommodation reached a record 17,308, highlighting increasing pressures on homeless services.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Number of people accessing emergency homeless accommodation rises to over 17,300

Emergency accommodation usage rose to 17,308, highlighting increasing homelessness pressures amid new rental reforms.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Number of people using emergency homeless accommodation rises to record high of 17,300

The number of people in emergency accommodation reached a record 17,308, highlighting increasing pressures on homeless services.
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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Number of people accessing emergency homeless accommodation rises to over 17,300

Emergency accommodation usage rose to 17,308, highlighting increasing homelessness pressures amid new rental reforms.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Former miners can finally speak the truth about Orgreave, says inquiry chair

Former miners will share their experiences during a public inquiry into the 1984 Orgreave clashes with police, addressing long-standing injustices.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Note may be significant' to crack cold case murder

Carol Clark was last seen getting into a Volvo car in the Montpelier area of the city at about 11.30pm on 26 March, 1993. She was wearing a black baseball cap, brown leather jacket, blue denim mini skirt, black polo-necked jumper and plain blue T-shirt.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Man questioned as part of probe into Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed

A man in his 60s is being investigated for aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking related to Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged crimes.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation

A police investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed involves multiple allegations of sexual assault, human trafficking, and aiding and abetting rape.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Man questioned as part of probe into Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed

A man in his 60s is being investigated for aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking related to Mohamed Al Fayed's alleged crimes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation

A police investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed involves multiple allegations of sexual assault, human trafficking, and aiding and abetting rape.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Museum of London demolition challenge dismissed

A legal challenge against the demolition of the former Museum of London was dismissed, allowing the City of London Corporation's office block plans to proceed.
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