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Yes Scotland statement on Peter Murrell dismissed as ‘weasel words’

A lawyer for the group’s former boss insisted Murrell had no access to its accounts.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Bulletin PM briefing: Police give major Ann Widdecombe update and how £10bn was wasted on PPE

Ann Widdecombe was killed in ‘targeted attack’, police say – what we know. How Boris Johnson’s government wasted £10bn on PPE during Covid pandemic. Trump scraps Strait of Hormuz toll a day after announcing controversial fee. Brits mistake Andy Burnham for Richard Osman and Mel Gibson in surprise new poll.…

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Indian man dies in skydiving accident in Massachusetts, fell from 30 feet above in 'sudden, unexpected gust of wind'

A 28-year-old Indian man lost his life in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts after he fell from 30 feet above. Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam was immediately taken to Athol Hospital from Jumptown Skydiving and was later pronounced dead. Jumptown Skydiving said they were cooperating with the police in the investigation…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Eight-year-old girl among three killed in suspected double murder in Co Antrim

Police said while investigations remain ongoing, they believe it was a double murder followed by a sudden death.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

California men allegedly stole over $100k of tools and vehicles, then took selfies of themselves doing it, handing police the evidence they needed

Made the job easy for law enforcement.

We Got This Covered · Jul 14

Boy, 16, dies after being hit by a car in Lewisham as man arrested on suspicion of drug driving

An 18-year-old man was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving as boy fatally injured

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Ann Widdecombe gave interview defending Nigel Farage minutes before killing

Veteran politician gave interview backing Reform leader over finances shortly before police believe she was killed

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Arizona man stabbed his wife 24 times because he wanted to stop her talking, police say

‘I did it, it’s all my fault,’ the suspect said on a 911 call, according to police

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Man in his 70s dies after being injured by cattle on Norfolk estate

Police investigate incident on parkland near 17th-century National Trust country house popular with walkers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Police scandals are symptomatic of much larger issues

Claims of police misconduct are common in Canada and there appears to be no end in sight. This isn’t a recent development, but one that’s becoming more publicized because there’s now greater scrutiny of state institutions.

The Conversation · Jul 14