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Briton Arrested Over Death In Spain
A British man has been arrested in Spain in connection with the death of a man who was allegedly filming his daughter.
According to a report by the BBC, Davinder Kainth, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the death of Sandro Rottman, who died in hospital following an incident with Mr Kainth.
It is alleged that Mr Kainth caught Mr Rottman filming his daughter on a tablet computer while at a restaurant. Mr Kainth is said to confronted Mr Rottman, throwing the tablet to the ground before attacking him.
According to the report Spanish police have said that Mr Rottman had recently been arrested for possessing indecent images of children.
The Foreign Office says it is aware of the arrest and ready to provide consular assistance.
LU Drivers Vote For Industrial Action
London Underground (LU) drivers have voted to take industrial action over the sacking of a colleague who failed an alcohol breath test.
LU bosses have been accused of trying to sack an "effective trade union activist", by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union.
Members voted by 229 votes to 221.
RMT will now consult of what nature the industrial action will take.
'Fatberg' Found Under Streets Of Cardiff
Workers have cleared a 3ft 'fatberg' from sewers under the streets of Cardiff.
The blockage was caused by accumulated fat deposits, thought to be from cooking fats and oils, but bulked out with wipes and other sanitary products.
Welsh Water filmed their attempts to clear the blockage as part of a new campaign called 'Let's Stop The Block', in an effort to show people how to dispose of items correctly.
(MH/IT)
A British man has been arrested in Spain in connection with the death of a man who was allegedly filming his daughter.
According to a report by the BBC, Davinder Kainth, was arrested on Saturday in connection with the death of Sandro Rottman, who died in hospital following an incident with Mr Kainth.
It is alleged that Mr Kainth caught Mr Rottman filming his daughter on a tablet computer while at a restaurant. Mr Kainth is said to confronted Mr Rottman, throwing the tablet to the ground before attacking him.
According to the report Spanish police have said that Mr Rottman had recently been arrested for possessing indecent images of children.
The Foreign Office says it is aware of the arrest and ready to provide consular assistance.
LU Drivers Vote For Industrial Action
London Underground (LU) drivers have voted to take industrial action over the sacking of a colleague who failed an alcohol breath test.
LU bosses have been accused of trying to sack an "effective trade union activist", by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union.
Members voted by 229 votes to 221.
RMT will now consult of what nature the industrial action will take.
'Fatberg' Found Under Streets Of Cardiff
Workers have cleared a 3ft 'fatberg' from sewers under the streets of Cardiff.
The blockage was caused by accumulated fat deposits, thought to be from cooking fats and oils, but bulked out with wipes and other sanitary products.
Welsh Water filmed their attempts to clear the blockage as part of a new campaign called 'Let's Stop The Block', in an effort to show people how to dispose of items correctly.
(MH/IT)
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Eight Men Arrested Following Dawn Raids
Over 100 police officers have carried out a series of raids concerning child sexual exploitation offences in Oxford. Eight men were arrested following the raids at 6am this morning 2 June. Police are investigating approximately 60 offences in connection with the operation relating to female victims in Oxford between 1999 and 2007.
07 August 2013
French Police Arrest Convicted On-The-Run Rapist
A 56-year-old convicted rapist who went on the run before his trial has been captured in France. Police in Calais arrested George Doulat, from Filey, North Yorkshire, on Monday. In his absence, Doulat was convicted at Bradford Crown Court for the rape, attempted rape and sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman in 2012. He was sentenced to 10 years.
French Police Arrest Convicted On-The-Run Rapist
A 56-year-old convicted rapist who went on the run before his trial has been captured in France. Police in Calais arrested George Doulat, from Filey, North Yorkshire, on Monday. In his absence, Doulat was convicted at Bradford Crown Court for the rape, attempted rape and sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman in 2012. He was sentenced to 10 years.
01 August 2013
Teenager Arrested Over Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the rape of 12-year-old girl in east London. Three males lead the girl to a "secluded" end of a street in Walthamstow at around 00:15 on Saturday before two of them attacked her, held her down and raped her.
Teenager Arrested Over Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the rape of 12-year-old girl in east London. Three males lead the girl to a "secluded" end of a street in Walthamstow at around 00:15 on Saturday before two of them attacked her, held her down and raped her.
02 August 2007
Man Charged Over July 21 Bomb Attacks
A man has been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with the attempted bombings in London on July 21, 2005. Detectives from Scotland Yard’s Terrorism Command arrested Lukimon Sulaimon, 23, in Brighton on Tuesday.
Man Charged Over July 21 Bomb Attacks
A man has been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with the attempted bombings in London on July 21, 2005. Detectives from Scotland Yard’s Terrorism Command arrested Lukimon Sulaimon, 23, in Brighton on Tuesday.
19 April 2010
'Clegg Vote Is Vote For Brown', Warn Tories
David Cameron has again warned voters that any votes cast for Nick Clegg could leave Labour in power. The Tories claim Gordon Brown could lose the election but remain Prime Minister for five more years thanks to a Lib Dem surge inspired by last week's TV debate triumph for party leader, Nick Clegg.
'Clegg Vote Is Vote For Brown', Warn Tories
David Cameron has again warned voters that any votes cast for Nick Clegg could leave Labour in power. The Tories claim Gordon Brown could lose the election but remain Prime Minister for five more years thanks to a Lib Dem surge inspired by last week's TV debate triumph for party leader, Nick Clegg.
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