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A 14-year-old girl decided her boyfriend would kill a schoolboy after they had disagreed over football, the Old Bailey heard. Her 16-year-old boyfriend went to a Brixton housing estate where he killed teenage footballer Junior Nkwelle. The exact reasoning for the row is unknown but prosecutor Jonathan Turner implied it was something “trivial” that caused […]
The London Underground (LU) boss today accused the Aslef train drivers union of holding the London Underground “to ransom”, the Evening Standard reports. The union has announced strikes on Boxing Day and a further two days in January. Howard Collins, LU chief operating officer, said that the union demanded £250 “up front” if the London […]
Words by: Annie Darling She’s envied by women and desired by men, but what has become of the blonde beauty after her sudden departure from reality TV?It’s been over a year since Caggie Dunlop first introduced us to her blue-blooded peers and their exclusive world in Chelsea. Blessed with blonde curls and bee-stung lips, she […]
Words by: Annie Darling It has been over a year since the London riots first provoked widespread controversy that has called into question Britain’s social structure. The shooting of Mark Duggan by the Metropolitan Police triggered reckless looting and mindless violence that surpassed the capital. The days of anarchy that followed showcased the unwavering courage […]
The number of racist and religious hate crimes in Islington has increased by 21% over a 12-month period, according to recent Metropolitan Police figures. There were only 401 reported incidents in the year up to October 2011, compared to 487 in the 12 months that followed. Raja Dass, a 20-year-old songwriter, was attacked and mugged […]
Sky News has reported that Prince Harry was the primary target of an attack on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Senior Taliban sources have told Sky News that the Prince, who turns 28 today, was the focus of the attack. It has been confirmed Prince Harry was at the base during the attack, which took place on Friday […]
There’s so much at stake in the restaurant industry these days – from money, to reputation, to loyal customers, and then there’s ego. Heading to a restaurant that headlines with three prominent names one might expect these to be the chef, owners, artistic directors or culinary visionaries. But no, I later (and thankfully) find out. […]
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Suspect allegedly racially abused and strangled by Metropolitan Police officers
A Metropolitan Police constable has been accused of racially abusing a suspect who had allegedly been strangled by another officer. PC Alex MacFarlane, 53, has been reported saying to Mauro Demetrio: “The problem with you is you will always be a n*****”. PC MacFarlane was arrested and taken to Forest Gate police station in east […]