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06/05/2015
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Police Appeal For Help To Find Father And Son
Essex Police are appealing for help to find man who is missing with his three-year-old son.
Robert Gurling from Romford, and his son, were both seen at Great Notley near Braintree at about 10.30am on Saturday 2 May.
Despite an extensive police search by ground units and the police helicopter Mr Gurling and the boy have not been traced.
Mr Gurling is white, aged in his 40s, 6ft tall, and of medium build. He has cropped dark brown greying hair and was wearing a grey tracksuit top and jeans.
The boy has blonde hair and was wearing a jacket, grey tracksuit bottoms and red trainers.
They may be travelling in a blue car.
DCI Simon Werrett said : "Mr Gurling has abducted his child from the foster parents. He is not allowed unsupervised access to the child and therefore we need to urgently locate the child to ensure he is safe and well. Anyone who sees them should phone 999 immediately. Anyone with less-urgent information about their whereabouts should call Essex Police on 01245 282103."
Man Charged With Manslaughter
A man from Manchester has been charged with manslaughter.
Brett Gleeson of Drake Street has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square today, 6 May.
Just after 12.30am on Thursday 26 March 2015, officers were called to the Mucky Duck pub on Drake Street following reports a man had been found collapsed outside the pub.
On arrival, 28-year-old Adam Nightingale was found with head injuries. He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.
Investigation Launches Following Attempted Robbery
Merseyside Police have launched an investigation following an attempted robbery in Wallasey, Liverpool on Monday night.
At around 10.50pm, a man armed with a knife entered Bargain Booze on Brighton Street. The man approached the counter, threatened the staff member and demanded money.
The member of staff refused and the man left the shop empty handed.
Police were informed, a patrol attended and a search of the area was conducted. Enquiries are on-going and CCTV is being examined.
The offender is described as being white, aged in his 20s of a slim/medium build. He was wearing black and grey tracksuit bottoms, a black Adidas tracksuit top and black gloves. He spoke with a local accent and had his face covered during the incident.
Although uninjured the staff member was left distressed following his ordeal.
(CD/MH)
Essex Police are appealing for help to find man who is missing with his three-year-old son.
Robert Gurling from Romford, and his son, were both seen at Great Notley near Braintree at about 10.30am on Saturday 2 May.
Despite an extensive police search by ground units and the police helicopter Mr Gurling and the boy have not been traced.
Mr Gurling is white, aged in his 40s, 6ft tall, and of medium build. He has cropped dark brown greying hair and was wearing a grey tracksuit top and jeans.
The boy has blonde hair and was wearing a jacket, grey tracksuit bottoms and red trainers.
They may be travelling in a blue car.
DCI Simon Werrett said : "Mr Gurling has abducted his child from the foster parents. He is not allowed unsupervised access to the child and therefore we need to urgently locate the child to ensure he is safe and well. Anyone who sees them should phone 999 immediately. Anyone with less-urgent information about their whereabouts should call Essex Police on 01245 282103."
Man Charged With Manslaughter
A man from Manchester has been charged with manslaughter.
Brett Gleeson of Drake Street has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square today, 6 May.
Just after 12.30am on Thursday 26 March 2015, officers were called to the Mucky Duck pub on Drake Street following reports a man had been found collapsed outside the pub.
On arrival, 28-year-old Adam Nightingale was found with head injuries. He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.
Investigation Launches Following Attempted Robbery
Merseyside Police have launched an investigation following an attempted robbery in Wallasey, Liverpool on Monday night.
At around 10.50pm, a man armed with a knife entered Bargain Booze on Brighton Street. The man approached the counter, threatened the staff member and demanded money.
The member of staff refused and the man left the shop empty handed.
Police were informed, a patrol attended and a search of the area was conducted. Enquiries are on-going and CCTV is being examined.
The offender is described as being white, aged in his 20s of a slim/medium build. He was wearing black and grey tracksuit bottoms, a black Adidas tracksuit top and black gloves. He spoke with a local accent and had his face covered during the incident.
Although uninjured the staff member was left distressed following his ordeal.
(CD/MH)
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