15/12/2014

Other News In Brief

Elderly Man Dies In Road Crash

A 95-year-old man has died in a road accident in Kirby Cross, Essex.

The collision occurred at around 10.25pm on Friday (12 December) on Frinton Road.

It is understood a Suzuki Swift and a Volvo tipper truck were involved in the accident.

The victim, who was the driver of the Suzuki, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Essex Police have said a 46-year-old man was later arrested on the A130, near Benfleet, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop and being unfit through drink or drugs.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact police on 101.

Two Pubs Burgled In Mablethorpe

Police ave appealed for information after two pubs were robbed in the Coast area of Lincoln.

The first robbery occurred at a pub in the High Street, Mablethorpe, sometime overnight between 12 and 13 December. A door was forced open at the rear of the premises and money was stolen from a sweet vending machine inside.

The second incident happened at a pub in the High Street, Ingoldmells, which occurred some time between 12 noon on 13 December and 6.30pm the following day.

Again, the offenders gained entry via a rear door and then caused damage to gaming machines in an attempt to steal cash.

Man, 20, Arrested On Terrorism Offences

Scotland Yard has confirmed a 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.

He was arrested in Thamesmead, south east London, by counter-terrorism officers on Monday. It is understood he was detained on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism contrary to the Terrorism Act 2006.

He has been taken to a police station in south London.

No further information is available.

(JP)

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