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26/08/2011
Clegg Doused In Blue Paint
The Deputy Prime Minister has been covered with blue paint by a protestor during a visit to Scottish supporters.
The attack happened during a closed meeting where Nick Clegg was scheduled to speak to Liberal Democrat supporters in Glasgow.
Police said one man had been arrested in connection with the incident, which took place at Woodside Hall.
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie, who was also splattered in the attack, said two men entered the meeting and threw the paint.
Speaking on Real Radio Scotland shortly after the incident on Thursday evening, Mr Clegg said: "These things happen. It's not a big deal."
According to reports, the paint was on Clegg's face and clothing.
Meanwhile, a 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to a Conservative MP via email and social networking sites.
The Metropolitan Police said the man was arrested in Gloucester as part of an investigation into "malicious communication and threats" against the Corby and East Northamptonshire MP Louise Mensch.
The man has been taken into custody at a Gloucestershire police station where he remains.
Ms Mensch said she had received threats against her three children, and on her Twitter feed had written, "To those who sent it; get stuffed losers.
"I have contacted the police via the House of Commons and the email is with them now. I don't bully easily, kids. Or in fact at all."
(DW/KMcA)
The attack happened during a closed meeting where Nick Clegg was scheduled to speak to Liberal Democrat supporters in Glasgow.
Police said one man had been arrested in connection with the incident, which took place at Woodside Hall.
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie, who was also splattered in the attack, said two men entered the meeting and threw the paint.
Speaking on Real Radio Scotland shortly after the incident on Thursday evening, Mr Clegg said: "These things happen. It's not a big deal."
According to reports, the paint was on Clegg's face and clothing.
Meanwhile, a 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to a Conservative MP via email and social networking sites.
The Metropolitan Police said the man was arrested in Gloucester as part of an investigation into "malicious communication and threats" against the Corby and East Northamptonshire MP Louise Mensch.
The man has been taken into custody at a Gloucestershire police station where he remains.
Ms Mensch said she had received threats against her three children, and on her Twitter feed had written, "To those who sent it; get stuffed losers.
"I have contacted the police via the House of Commons and the email is with them now. I don't bully easily, kids. Or in fact at all."
(DW/KMcA)
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A British man has died in police custody in Dubai. Lee Bradley Brown, 39, from east London, died on Tuesday after he was taken to a Dubai police station where he was allegedly assaulted and put into a cell. It has been reported that Mr Brown, was arrested over a row at the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab hotel.
26 September 2007
Man Arrested Over Kent Doctor's Murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a doctor in Kent. Consultant paediatrician Dr Victoria Anyetei, 54, was found in her car in the driveway of her home in Dartford on August 14. She had been stabbed to death. Kent Police said that the man was arrested on suspicion of murder at an address in Dartford.
Man Arrested Over Kent Doctor's Murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a doctor in Kent. Consultant paediatrician Dr Victoria Anyetei, 54, was found in her car in the driveway of her home in Dartford on August 14. She had been stabbed to death. Kent Police said that the man was arrested on suspicion of murder at an address in Dartford.
17 July 2013
Wanted Man Arrested In London
The man wanted in connection with the murder of a 66-year-old man who intervened during a robbery, has been arrested. Ian John McLoughlin, 55, was arrested in London at around 01:00. He was wanted on suspicion of murder and robbery. Airports and ports had been put on alert as police hinted for McLoughlin.
Wanted Man Arrested In London
The man wanted in connection with the murder of a 66-year-old man who intervened during a robbery, has been arrested. Ian John McLoughlin, 55, was arrested in London at around 01:00. He was wanted on suspicion of murder and robbery. Airports and ports had been put on alert as police hinted for McLoughlin.
30 September 2010
Police Recruits 'Could Be Unpaid'
In a bid to save money, the Metropolitan Police Authority are considering whether potential police officers should work as unpaid volunteers for 18 months before employment. Regardless of previous qualifications and experience, police recruits currently receive 25 weeks of training, earning £23,000 during their first two years.
Police Recruits 'Could Be Unpaid'
In a bid to save money, the Metropolitan Police Authority are considering whether potential police officers should work as unpaid volunteers for 18 months before employment. Regardless of previous qualifications and experience, police recruits currently receive 25 weeks of training, earning £23,000 during their first two years.
17 May 2010
Police Federation Warns On Civilianisation
Police forces may soon employ more civilians than officers, new research from the Police Federation of England and Wales reveals The data, found that numbers of police staff have virtually doubled in just under a decade and the growth in their numbers has outstripped that of police officers despite assurances.
Police Federation Warns On Civilianisation
Police forces may soon employ more civilians than officers, new research from the Police Federation of England and Wales reveals The data, found that numbers of police staff have virtually doubled in just under a decade and the growth in their numbers has outstripped that of police officers despite assurances.
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