Boy, 12, released under investigation after threats made with suspected firearm

direct to your inboxPolice swooped on a McDonald's car park in Ashton-under-Lyne tonight following reports of a knife-point robbery.Video from the scene showed several police vehicles and officers near the fast-food restaurant in the town centre.One man was arrested nearby.There were no reports of any injuries.Unconfirmed reports suggested people in the car park had been armed with machetes.The incident took place close to the Ikea and Sainsbury's stores.One passer-by told the M.E.N: "As l

Police in the District of Columbia are investigating after two historic Black churches were targeted by far-right demonstrators who allegedly tore down a sign and a banner both with the slogan Black Lives Matter, and briefly set fire to the banner in the street.  “DC’s faith-based organizations are at the very heart of our community, giving us hope in the face of darkness.They embody our DC values of love and inclusivity. An attack on them is an attack on all of us,” D.C.

direct to your inboxThe organisers of a Christmas lights festival in Heaton Park have promised to investigate after pictures emerged of large queues of customers and 'absolutely no social distancing'.Hundreds of people attended the event on Saturday night where some people appeared to flout Tier 3 restrictions, designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which require people to remain two metres apart from people not in their family bubble.Lightopia at Heaton Park was one of the few events

Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., called for the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie and his senior staff Thursday, following an inspector general report that showed VA officials attempted to discredit a Navy officer after she said she was sexually assaulted.

The younger son of President-Elect Joe Biden has made headlines through the years for his partying, relationships, and business dealings. Now, Hunter Biden, 50, is back in the news after announcing on December 9 that he’s under investigation for his “tax affairs” by federal prosecutors in Delaware. Here’s what you should know about Hunter:

An investigation has been started after a Georgia youth football coach was seen on video striking one of his players twice during a timeout, police said Thursday. The incident occurred on the Savannah Gators 7U team, from Georgia, at the American Youth Football Championships, which were being held in Kissimmee, Fla.The video surfaced Tuesday on Facebook and began to make the rounds on social media.

Trey Songz concert faces investigation after approximately 500 people packed into an Ohio nightclub to see the singer perform.Songz performed at the Aftermath nightclub in Columbus on Saturday (December 5), with footage showing tightly packed fans at the venue.As NBC News reports, the venue has now been given an official warning for improper conduct after attendees were seen to be openly violating Covid-19 regulations.Fans were seen sharing drinks and flouting social distancing laws, Ohio’s

direct to your inboxSupermarket giant Sainsbury's has come under fire for taking the decision to open its stores up on Boxing Day.The retailer has come under scrutiny with Union bosses, who are now urging Sainsbury's to 'give staff a well earned break' on December 26.Representatives at Unite accused the company of "putting wealth before the wellbeing of its workforce" after it announced plans to open between 10am and 5pm on December 26.It accused the chain of "acting like scrooge" after also

UPDATE, DECEMBER 5: R&B singer Jeremih has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home, his family said Saturday.

Janet W. Lee Rapper and singer Jeremih has been released from the hospital after undergoing treatment for COVID-19.According to ABC 7 Chicago, Jeremih was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Friday night, accompanied by his mother.“First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life,” Jeremih told ABC 7 Chicago.

direct to your inboxLiverpool mayor Joe Anderson has been released on bail after being arrested with four other people by detectives investigating allegations of bribery and witness intimidation linked to building deals in the city.Merseyside Police said in a statement on Saturday: “We can confirm that five people arrested in connection with offences of bribery and witness intimidation as part of an investigation on into building and development contracts in Liverpool have been released on

direct to your inboxPolice have launched an investigation after a 'very rare' mountain bike was stolen from a property in Stockport.Officers were called to Stockport Road in Marple on Thursday 26 November to reports that three men had stolen a high-value YT mountain bike during a burglary.The residents were inside the property at the time of the burglary which happened at around 5pm, police said.Nobody is believed to have been injured during the terrifying incident, but the residents involved

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has launched investigations into several groups, including one founded by former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, for seeking to “aggressively” register “ineligible, out-of-state, or deceased voters” before the state’s Jan. 5 Senate runoff elections.

Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale is gone, the Jackson Top Zip Pebble Leather Shoulder Crossbody bag is still under $100 and currently priced at $95 (regularly $249).The leather crossbody bag is the epitome of a timeless handbag. The medium size satchel features a pebble leather facade, an adjustable crossbody strap and exterior and interior pockets.

Georgia officials tell Fox News they are investigating a Florida attorney for attempting to vote illegally in the state's Jan. 5 Senate runoff, after a video emerged of him stating his intent to move to Georgia temporarily and encouraging others to use his relative’s address to do the same.