Menu
29/01/2009
Two Held Over Alan Street Death
Two men were last night being questioned by police in relation to the death of Alan Street.
Long distance lorry driver Allan Palmer entered an Edinburgh police station yesterday afternoon. The 43-year-old was later arrested by Lancashire police, who travelled up to Scotland to detain him.
His arrest came just hours after Peter Leonard, 51, from Accrington, handed himself over to Burnley police officers after getting in touch with legal representatives.
Lancashire police had issued media appeals for the two men since Saturday December 20, when the blood of Mr Street, 26, was discovered in the front of a house in Stockbridge Road, Padiham.
Mr Street, who was convicted of rape in 1999, was found dead and had been victim of a "sustained and prolonged attack".
His body was eventually discovered on Monday, January 19 by Environment Agency contract workers carrying out examinations on underground culverts beneath Woodnook Mill in Mount Street, Accrington.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Neil Hunter, said: "Obviously both arrests are a significant breakthrough in relation to our continuing investigation into the death of Alan Street.
"It is not coincidental that these arrests come after stories in the media on Monday, particularly those relating to the appeals from Leonard and Palmer's friends and family for them to come forward.
"Both men will be kept in custody and questioned over the coming days."
Two other men, Kieran Davison, 20, of Stockbridge Road, and Ian Palmer, 45, of Whitegate Close, both Padiham, have already been charged with murder.
(JM/CD)
Long distance lorry driver Allan Palmer entered an Edinburgh police station yesterday afternoon. The 43-year-old was later arrested by Lancashire police, who travelled up to Scotland to detain him.
His arrest came just hours after Peter Leonard, 51, from Accrington, handed himself over to Burnley police officers after getting in touch with legal representatives.
Lancashire police had issued media appeals for the two men since Saturday December 20, when the blood of Mr Street, 26, was discovered in the front of a house in Stockbridge Road, Padiham.
Mr Street, who was convicted of rape in 1999, was found dead and had been victim of a "sustained and prolonged attack".
His body was eventually discovered on Monday, January 19 by Environment Agency contract workers carrying out examinations on underground culverts beneath Woodnook Mill in Mount Street, Accrington.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Neil Hunter, said: "Obviously both arrests are a significant breakthrough in relation to our continuing investigation into the death of Alan Street.
"It is not coincidental that these arrests come after stories in the media on Monday, particularly those relating to the appeals from Leonard and Palmer's friends and family for them to come forward.
"Both men will be kept in custody and questioned over the coming days."
Two other men, Kieran Davison, 20, of Stockbridge Road, and Ian Palmer, 45, of Whitegate Close, both Padiham, have already been charged with murder.
(JM/CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 April 2008
Romanian Girl Feared Abducted In Scotland
Police in Glasgow are continuing their search for a teenage Romanian girl, amid fears that she may have been abducted. Irina Carpaci, 15, disappeared after leaving her home in Daisy Street in Govanhill, Glasgow, around 11am on Saturday.
Romanian Girl Feared Abducted In Scotland
Police in Glasgow are continuing their search for a teenage Romanian girl, amid fears that she may have been abducted. Irina Carpaci, 15, disappeared after leaving her home in Daisy Street in Govanhill, Glasgow, around 11am on Saturday.
30 January 2014
Man Arrested Over £1m Heroin Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of heroin, with an estimated street value of £1 million. Police Scotland recovered the heroin, along with a quantity of tablets, a firearm and ammunition, during the search of a property in Inverleith Street in Carntyne. A 33-year-old man has been charged with drug find.
Man Arrested Over £1m Heroin Find
A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of heroin, with an estimated street value of £1 million. Police Scotland recovered the heroin, along with a quantity of tablets, a firearm and ammunition, during the search of a property in Inverleith Street in Carntyne. A 33-year-old man has been charged with drug find.
11 June 2013
Riot Police Deployed As G8 Protesters Occupy Former Police Station
Some 100 riot police have been deployed in central London as protestors take to the streets to demonstrate ahead on the G8 summit being held in Northern Ireland next week. Officers were sent to Soho, where protesters are thought to have occupied a former police station on Beak Street.
Riot Police Deployed As G8 Protesters Occupy Former Police Station
Some 100 riot police have been deployed in central London as protestors take to the streets to demonstrate ahead on the G8 summit being held in Northern Ireland next week. Officers were sent to Soho, where protesters are thought to have occupied a former police station on Beak Street.
19 October 2015
Man Charged With Four Murders Between 2014 and 2015
A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of four men between June 2014 and September 2015. Stephen John Port, of Cooke Street, Barking, has been charged with four counts of murder and four counts of administering a poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm, contrary to s.
Man Charged With Four Murders Between 2014 and 2015
A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of four men between June 2014 and September 2015. Stephen John Port, of Cooke Street, Barking, has been charged with four counts of murder and four counts of administering a poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm, contrary to s.
03 July 2012
Paddington Murder Investigation Launched
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Paddington. The body of Michael Walser, 45, was discovered at his flat in Gloucester Terrace W2 on Sunday 24 June 2012. A post-mortem gave the cause of death as a head injury.
Paddington Murder Investigation Launched
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Paddington. The body of Michael Walser, 45, was discovered at his flat in Gloucester Terrace W2 on Sunday 24 June 2012. A post-mortem gave the cause of death as a head injury.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
