Police were called out as a school was put into lockdown over a parent's behaviour. Families were told that Congleton High School, in Cheshire, was in a 'lockdown procedure' this morning (May 1).
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The Metropolitan Police will reinvestigate the lead-up to the decision to charge late TV presenter Caroline Flack as “new witness evidence may be available”, the force said. Christine Flack, Caroline's mother, has been seeking answers for four years regarding the decision to charge her daughter with assaulting her boyfriend, despite initial advice from prosecutors.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has now directed the Metropolitan Police to revisit their investigation, focusing on an officer present at Caroline's 2019 arrest, which occurred shortly before she took her own life. This officer had reportedly played a role in challenging the Crown Prosecution Service's (CPS) suggestion to issue Caroline with just a caution for the incident involving Lewis Burton.
Although he had left the force and was not required to contribute to earlier inquiries into the police response, he is now back on duty. Christine, who learned about this development last month, expressed her resolve, stating: "We won't stop until we get the truth." The Met faced criticism last year and issued an apology to Caroline's family for failing to document the reasons behind contesting the CPS's caution, reports the Mirror.
Highlighting the irregularities of that night, Christine remarked: "Something very unusual happened to Carrie at the police station that night, but no one kept a proper record explaining why. I have now made a complaint to compel the officer to give the statement we think he should have given four years ago.
As a family, we have been left with important unanswered questions." Christine also revealed her unsuccessful attempts to arrange a meeting with Met Commissioner Mark Rowley. She expressed her frustration, saying: "He has
.Police were called out as a school was put into lockdown over a parent's behaviour. Families were told that Congleton High School, in Cheshire, was in a 'lockdown procedure' this morning (May 1).
Alex Ritman Gerard Depardieu has been taken into police custody in Paris to face questioning over sexual assault allegations. The lawyer for the French actor told CNN affiliate BFMTV that the 75-year-old presented himself at a Parisian police station on Monday, where he’s to be questioned over sexual assault allegations from two women.
Bargain Hunt's Caroline Hawley is not just a whizz on the show, helping the red and blue teams uncover hidden treasures, but she's also a savvy businesswoman with her own antiques shop in Yorkshire.The star has given fans a sneak peek into her life away from the cameras, revealing that she lives in the stunning Albion House and boasts an incredible collection of designer dresses. Reminiscing about a lucky find at a car boot sale, Caroline shared with the Yorkshire Post: "I'd just about given up finding anything, but on one stall I saw this bit of old black cloth lying on the ground and I picked it up carefully, and there, without a shadow of a doubt, was that unmistakable label." She recounted the moment she snagged a bargain, saying: "I turned to the guy on the stand and I asked how much he wanted for it.
Officers have released CCTV images of five men they wish to speak to after £1,285-worth of items were stolen from a city centre shop. Greater Manchester Police says the goods were stolen from The Perfume Shop, at Manchester's Arndale Centre.
A car has flipped following a horror crash in Fife.
Australian police has called on the public to help in a manhunt for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger.
An XL Bully which was abandoned at a park has been destroyed after terrified onlookers called armed police to the scene.
A man has been charged with alleged offences following a crash involving a police car.
Olly Murs has opened up about the emotional way his late friend Caroline Flack, who tragically passed away in 2020, continues to have a presence in his life.The singer and TV star revealed that Caroline often appears in his dreams, offering him comfort.The singer, 39, who recently welcomed his first child with his wife Amelia Tank, presented The X Factor alongside Caroline in 2015 and was close friends with the host, said: "I would love to talk to Caroline again. She was a huge part of my life and career. Special person, special friend." "We had an interesting relationship, but it was great.
A man has been arrested after armed police locked down a busy street in Inverness.
Kerry Katona has opened up about her own experience with cruel comments in the past as she discusses how she feels about the Met being urged to reopen its investigation of Caroline Flack’s arrest case before her death. The former Atomic Kitten singer also opens up about her last-minute experiences in panto in Nottingham, after she was called in to take the place of Louie Spence - and how she can't wait to find the time to sit down and watch new Netflix film Scoop, about the notorious interview Prince Andrew gave to Newsnight's Emily Maitlis. Elsewhere in the column, Kerry discusses her eldest, son Max turning 16, who fans say looks incredibly like his famous mum - and what he was planning to do to celebrate the important milestone.
Whenever Caroline Hirons recommends a product, we take note.The skin expert and founder of Skin Rocks is know for her honest, no-nonsense advice, and so when she says something is worth your money, it often flies off the shleves – and it looks like her latest recommendation is no different. Posting a selfie to her Instagram page, Caroline wrote, "Not since the Curel mist have I used something (non-SR!) and thought ‘My giddy aunt you absolutely need this...’ But you absolutely need the @theisleofparadise Sunny Serum.
Police have been spotted searching for a wanted man in a Manchester park this afternoon.
Thousands will flock to the cinema today to watch the new Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black, as it hits screens for the first time.The film portrays the life of the iconic but troubled artist, who rose to fame with her incredible songs such as Rehab and Valerie, before tragically dying from alcohol poisoning in 2011, aged just 27. Despite her immense talent, Amy battled demons her entire life, including struggles with addiction and bulimia, which she faced throughout her music career. Actress Marisa Abela, 27, has been transformed into Amy, donning her signature black beehive hairdo, thick eyeliner, and tattoos, while Jack O'Connell plays her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil.
There has finally been a breakthrough in Caroline Flack's mum's campaign for justice after her daughter killed herself months after being charged with the assault of her ex-boyfriend.
A former police constable accused of stealing equipment from Greater Manchester Police appeared in court today. Abigail Barlow, of Clifton Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, who faces three charges, appeared before Liverpool Magistrates Court.
Brandi Glanville did not hold back while reacting to an executive producer of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip‘s response to Caroline Manzo‘s bombshell lawsuit. As you know, there has been a ton of drama surr
Police are searching for other body parts after 'discovering a torso wrapped in plastic' in a Greater Manchester nature reserve, the Manchester Evening News understands.
The executive producer for Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip is responding to Caroline Manzo‘s lawsuit.
J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted, police have said, following comments the author made about new hate crime laws online.Yesterday (April 1), Rowling dared police to arrest her as she expressed her opposition to new hate crime legislation that has just come into force in Scotland.The new laws came into force yesterday, making it a crime to “stir up hatred” on the basis of age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or being intersex.