A MAN is thought to be the first to go on trial for shining a laser pen at a ferry. Christopher Lee, 21, is accused of aiming the beam into the bridge of P&O’s cross-Channel vessel The Spirit of France last March. He denies unlawfully and intentionally seriously interfering with the operation of a ship. The ferry’s captain and first mate are likely to give evidence at the three-day hearing, set for January. Lee, of Dover, was granted unconditional bail until the trial. Canterbury crown court was not told where he had been standing, or how far away from the ferry, when the alleged offence took place. Lee is charged under the Aviation and Maritime Security Act of 1990. Last month a new Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Act came into force which will mean offenders facing “much tougher penalties” of up to five years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. Announcing its enactment, Aviation Minister Baroness Sugg said: “Lasers, used recklessly, can have very serious, … [Read more...] about Man ‘who shone laser pen at the bridge of cross-channel ferry’ facing trial in legal first
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BBC claims imam at Manchester bomber’s mosque ‘called for armed Jihad six months before deadly terror attack on Ariana Grande concert’
AN IMAM at Manchester bomber Salman Abedi's mosque has been accused of calling for "armed jihad" to worshippers just six months before the horrific attack. In an audio recording obtained by the BBC, Mustafa Graf is claimed to have called for military or armed jihad - however the Mosque has disputed this and claim his use of the word "jihad" and "mujahideen" were misinterpreted. The Abedi family regularly attended Didsbury Mosque - which is also home to the Manchester Islamic Centre - however it is not known if they were in attendance during the sermon - delivered on December 16, 2016. Six months later monster Salman Abedi, 22, who grew up in Britain but whose parents are originally from Libya, carried out the bombing at the Manchester Arena on the night of an Ariana Grande concert which killed 22. His youngest victim was Saffie Rose Roussos, eight, who was killed after becoming separated from her mum and sister at the venue. It is claimed that Abedi purchased a ticket for … [Read more...] about BBC claims imam at Manchester bomber’s mosque ‘called for armed Jihad six months before deadly terror attack on Ariana Grande concert’
Families living on a Norfolk estate forced to barricade their homes after more than 200 chickens run wild on the streets
FED-UP families have had to barricade gardens after their estate was over-run by more than 200 wild chickens. Vast flocks of the birds have taken control of the cul-de-sac — leaving one postman too scared to make deliveries. Their droppings have made the park a no-go zone for kids, residents are being woken at 4am by crowing and local drivers fear they will cause crashes. Retired clerk Carol Morris, 71, said: “The chickens are always crossing the road. They’re everywhere, it’s crazy.” Residents of the Ashbrook Meadows estate in Diss, Norfolk, believe the flock was created after a rooster and hen were abandoned by their owners earlier this year. They estimate up to ten chicks are being born each week — forcing home owners to block entry to gardens to stop hens invading. Resident Gwendoline Synclair, 72, said: “Parents are worried because there is poo everywhere which kids could pick up.” Hundreds of feral chickens annoy Norfolk residents … [Read more...] about Families living on a Norfolk estate forced to barricade their homes after more than 200 chickens run wild on the streets
Young boy killed and another boy and woman seriously hurt as car crashes with a van in Staffordshire
A YOUNG boy has been killed and another boy and woman were left seriously hurt after a car crashed with a van in Staffordshire. One of the boys suffered cardiac arrest and a bystander was giving him CPR when paramedics arrived shortly before 1pm this afternoon. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the child but they were unable to save him and he died a short while later. The second car passenger, a young boy, was airlifted to Sheffield Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of a silver BMW, a woman in her 20s, was taken to hospital in a critical condition after also sustaining multiple injuries. A man in his 40s, who was driving a white Mercedes van, was out of the vehicle when crews arrived and suffered leg, hip and arm pain. He was taken to hospital as a precaution. Two air ambulances and other emergency vehicles attended the smash took place on Uttoxoter Road between Blythe Bridge roundabout and Draycott Old Road. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Young boy killed and another boy and woman seriously hurt as car crashes with a van in Staffordshire
Westminster ‘terror’ suspect’s brother insists he’s innocent and ‘not radicalised’- but admits he’s ‘troubled’ since family tragedy
THE Westminster terror suspect’s brother has said he is “100 per cent sure he is innocent” and insisted the family “loved England”. Mustafa Khater, 33, the older brother of Salih, who is still living in Sudan, said he’d “never been radicalised” but admitted he’d been troubled since the death of their father and brother last year. Sudanese refugee Salih Khater was arrested on Tuesday after striking cyclists in Westminster before ploughing his Ford Fiesta Zetec into a security barrier. He is being held on suspicion of terrorism and attempted murder but has not been charged. Cops have until Monday to charge him, release him or seek another extension. Police and security services have not yet found any link to extremist material and it was said that he was not known to police prior to his arrest. Speaking to the Sun Online today from Sudan, his older brother Mustafa insisted Salih didn’t have any links to any terror organisations. … [Read more...] about Westminster ‘terror’ suspect’s brother insists he’s innocent and ‘not radicalised’- but admits he’s ‘troubled’ since family tragedy