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20/03/2015
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Police Arrested Teenager Over Forced Sexual Assault
Police investigating an alleged incident in which two young teenagers were forced to commit a sexual assault have arrested a 14-year-old boy.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the teenager is in custody and being questioned about the incident, in which two teens where forced off a bus, made to fight each other, steal from a shop and then commit a sexual assault.
It is understood that the boys were threatened with a knife throughout the incident.
Video Shows Clarkson Claiming To Have Been 'Sacked By BBC'
Jeremy Clarkson has reportedly told a charity event in London that he has been sacked by the BBC.
A video of the Top Gear presenter allegedly captures him stating: "I don't know when I did my last ever lap of the track, before the BBC sacks me."
The presenter was suspended by the broadcaster earlier this month over an alleged "fracas" with a producer. It is understood that no formal action has yet been taken as the matter is still under investigation.
In the video, shot at the Roadhouse Gala, Clarkson allegedly tells the room, "I didn't foresee my sacking, but I would like to do one last lap."
Memorial Service To Be Held For Anne Kirkbride
A memorial service is to be held at Manchester Cathedral on 30 May for Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride.
Ms Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow in the ITV shows for 42 years, died in January, aged 60.
"Cast and crew will celebrate Anne's life alongside her family and members of the public who would like to pay their respects to the actress who brought so much joy into everyone's lives as Deirdre Barlow," said her family and the show's producers in a statement.
(MH/JP)
Police investigating an alleged incident in which two young teenagers were forced to commit a sexual assault have arrested a 14-year-old boy.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed the teenager is in custody and being questioned about the incident, in which two teens where forced off a bus, made to fight each other, steal from a shop and then commit a sexual assault.
It is understood that the boys were threatened with a knife throughout the incident.
Video Shows Clarkson Claiming To Have Been 'Sacked By BBC'
Jeremy Clarkson has reportedly told a charity event in London that he has been sacked by the BBC.
A video of the Top Gear presenter allegedly captures him stating: "I don't know when I did my last ever lap of the track, before the BBC sacks me."
The presenter was suspended by the broadcaster earlier this month over an alleged "fracas" with a producer. It is understood that no formal action has yet been taken as the matter is still under investigation.
In the video, shot at the Roadhouse Gala, Clarkson allegedly tells the room, "I didn't foresee my sacking, but I would like to do one last lap."
Memorial Service To Be Held For Anne Kirkbride
A memorial service is to be held at Manchester Cathedral on 30 May for Coronation Street's Anne Kirkbride.
Ms Kirkbride, who played Deirdre Barlow in the ITV shows for 42 years, died in January, aged 60.
"Cast and crew will celebrate Anne's life alongside her family and members of the public who would like to pay their respects to the actress who brought so much joy into everyone's lives as Deirdre Barlow," said her family and the show's producers in a statement.
(MH/JP)
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20 January 2015
Actor Anne Kirkbride Dies Aged 60
Actor Anne Kirkbride, best known as Deirdre Barlow, has died aged 60. ITV confirmed that Ms Kirkbride died peacefully in a Manchester hospital after a short illness. The actor joined Coronation Street in 1972, playing the character of Deirdre for 42 years.
Actor Anne Kirkbride Dies Aged 60
Actor Anne Kirkbride, best known as Deirdre Barlow, has died aged 60. ITV confirmed that Ms Kirkbride died peacefully in a Manchester hospital after a short illness. The actor joined Coronation Street in 1972, playing the character of Deirdre for 42 years.
20 May 2004
Charges dropped against Leicester City trio
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in the Spanish resort of La Manga last February have seen all charges against them dropped. The club's captain Paul Dickov and players Frank Sinclair and Keith Gillespie had been charged with 'sexual aggression', which carries a maximum sentence of up to 14 years in prison.
Charges dropped against Leicester City trio
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in the Spanish resort of La Manga last February have seen all charges against them dropped. The club's captain Paul Dickov and players Frank Sinclair and Keith Gillespie had been charged with 'sexual aggression', which carries a maximum sentence of up to 14 years in prison.
19 February 2008
Drugs To Blame In 'Necrophilia' Killing
Drink and drugs are being blamed in the case of a chef accused of murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman - by way of explanation for his claimed necrophilia. The accused, Mark Dixie, 37, said in court today that he had sex with 'her corpse' while high on drink and drugs but did not murder her.
Drugs To Blame In 'Necrophilia' Killing
Drink and drugs are being blamed in the case of a chef accused of murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman - by way of explanation for his claimed necrophilia. The accused, Mark Dixie, 37, said in court today that he had sex with 'her corpse' while high on drink and drugs but did not murder her.
29 May 2007
Army investigating 'sex assault' claims
The Royal Military Police are investigating claims that a rape attempt was made on a young soldier at the Catterick army base in North Yorkshire. According to a report in 'The Sun', the alleged rape attempt was filmed on a mobile phone.
Army investigating 'sex assault' claims
The Royal Military Police are investigating claims that a rape attempt was made on a young soldier at the Catterick army base in North Yorkshire. According to a report in 'The Sun', the alleged rape attempt was filmed on a mobile phone.
23 March 2012
GP Charged With Sexual Assault
GP, Imran Khalid Khan, has been charged with 12 counts of sexual assault, including seven relating to a girl under the age of 13. The charges relate to five alleged incidents in 2007 in Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds, and seven last year in Brandon.
GP Charged With Sexual Assault
GP, Imran Khalid Khan, has been charged with 12 counts of sexual assault, including seven relating to a girl under the age of 13. The charges relate to five alleged incidents in 2007 in Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds, and seven last year in Brandon.
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