The GuardianNowBlack social worker Tasered by City of London police treated like ‘wild animal’verified_publisherThe Guardian - Emily DuganA black social worker who was Tasered and knocked unconscious during a roadside stop says police treated him like a “wild animal.” Edwin Afriyie, 36, is suing City of London police after suffering a head injury and suicidal thoughts following the incident. He was driving three friends back from a …
The Guardian1 hour agoMartyn Hett: Victim’s family recall Manchester Arena attack 5 years onverified_publisherThe Guardian - Helen Pidd North of England editorDawn was breaking on 23 May 2017 when Stuart and Figen Murray turned up at the Etihad Stadium to register their son, Martyn Hett, as missing in the Manchester Arena attack. They were the first relatives to arrive at Manchester City’s ground, the muster point for those seeking loved ones who had …
The Guardian8 hours agoUK and allies discuss arming Moldova with ‘Nato standard’ weaponsverified_publisherThe Guardian - Nadeem BadshahLiz Truss, the foreign secretary, has disclosed that the UK has begun discussions with its international allies about sending modern weaponry to Moldova to protect it from Russia. She said that she wants to see the country, which is to the south-west of Ukraine, “equipped to Nato standard.” Moldova …
The Guardian9 hours agoScotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covidverified_publisherThe Guardian - PA MediaNicola Sturgeon has tested positive for Covid-19. The Scottish first minister tweeted she had been experiencing mild symptoms on Friday evening. She will work from home over the next few days and told followers she would “hopefully” be back out and about later next week. The first minister met Sinn …
The Guardian12 hours agoWoman ‘abused’ by MI5 agent takes legal action against serviceverified_publisherThe Guardian - Emine SinmazA woman who said she was terrorised by an MI5 agent with a background in rightwing extremism is taking legal action against the security service. Beth, not her real name, claimed the man, her former partner, attacked her with a machete and threatened to kill her. The agent – known only as X for legal …
The Guardian12 hours agoPolice chiefs to apologise for ‘racism, discrimination and bias’ in race planverified_publisherThe Guardian - Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondentPolice chiefs will declare they are “ashamed” about racism remaining in law enforcement, and apologise for the “discrimination and bias” still plaguing forces in a new race plan launching next week. The plan from National Police Chiefs Council and College of Policing will avoid admitting …
