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25/08/2011
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Tasered Man 'Died From Stab Wounds'
A man from Greater Manchester who died after he was Tasered by police after he stabbed himself, died from his stab wounds, a post-mortem has revealed. Officers were called to Philip Hulme's home on Salford Road, Over Hulton, around 8:30pm on Tuesday following reports that he had barricaded himself inside the house with a knife and stabbed himself. When officers attended the scene, Mr Hulme, 53, threatened them and they used a Taser. It was then discovered that he had a serious stab wound to his stomach and he was taken to hospital for treatment, but died a short time later. The case was referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, because a Taser was used.
Dead Frizington Woman Named
Cumbria Police have named the woman who was found dead in her home in Frizington as Rita Boyd, 60, of Rydal Street. Emergency services found Mrs Boyd was found dead at her home shortly after 11:30pm on August 23. Police were called and a 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, but he has since been released without charge. Mrs Boyd's death is being treated as unexplained and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is continuing.
'Jogging' Witness Sought After Bramhope Sex Assault
Police in Leeds have appealed for help in tracing a man who helped a 17-year-old girl after she was sexually assaulted in a taxi on her way home from a night out. The teenager caught a taxi home in the early hours of August 19. After being sexually assaulted, she demanded that the car was stopped and got out in Leeds Road, Bramhope. A man, who from his clothing appeared to be out jogging, came across the girl in a distressed state and walked her home. Police are keen to trace the man as they believe he may have information that could assist the investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0113 241 3593 or 0845 6060606.
(KMcA/BMcC)
A man from Greater Manchester who died after he was Tasered by police after he stabbed himself, died from his stab wounds, a post-mortem has revealed. Officers were called to Philip Hulme's home on Salford Road, Over Hulton, around 8:30pm on Tuesday following reports that he had barricaded himself inside the house with a knife and stabbed himself. When officers attended the scene, Mr Hulme, 53, threatened them and they used a Taser. It was then discovered that he had a serious stab wound to his stomach and he was taken to hospital for treatment, but died a short time later. The case was referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, because a Taser was used.
Dead Frizington Woman Named
Cumbria Police have named the woman who was found dead in her home in Frizington as Rita Boyd, 60, of Rydal Street. Emergency services found Mrs Boyd was found dead at her home shortly after 11:30pm on August 23. Police were called and a 63-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, but he has since been released without charge. Mrs Boyd's death is being treated as unexplained and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is continuing.
'Jogging' Witness Sought After Bramhope Sex Assault
Police in Leeds have appealed for help in tracing a man who helped a 17-year-old girl after she was sexually assaulted in a taxi on her way home from a night out. The teenager caught a taxi home in the early hours of August 19. After being sexually assaulted, she demanded that the car was stopped and got out in Leeds Road, Bramhope. A man, who from his clothing appeared to be out jogging, came across the girl in a distressed state and walked her home. Police are keen to trace the man as they believe he may have information that could assist the investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0113 241 3593 or 0845 6060606.
(KMcA/BMcC)
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