News / UK and world by Press Association March 26, 2019, 2:52 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter A policewoman who defied the odds to beat locked-in syndrome has called for the extension of a groundbreaking stroke treatment that saved her life. Clodagh Dunlop, 39, walked back into full-time work with the police 18 months after suffering a stroke, and a year after being told she might always be confined to an electric wheelchair. Mrs Dunlop, from Magherafelt, Co Londonderry, underwent a procedure called a mechanical thrombectomy to remove a clot in her head the day after she collapsed in April 2015. As she suffered her stroke outside weekday office hours – when the procedure is normally offered in Northern Ireland – the operation was delayed. It only went ahead when it did due to the goodwill of surgeons and other clinicians who went into work out of hours. Mrs Dunlop, who is still battling to overcome life-altering disabilities, said … [Read more...] about Policewoman who beat locked-in syndrome calls for extension of stroke treatment
Policewoman
Hero policewoman told she’s ‘not a proper Muslim because she wears a uniform’ by crowd taking selfies as she helped man who slashed his own throat
A HERO policewoman was told she was "not a proper Muslim" for wearing a uniform as she desperately tried to save a man who slashed his own throat. And instead of helping, crowds took selfies as the British Transport Police officer worked to help the man in London yesterday. Sharing details of the incident on social media, BTP London wrote: "Yesterday one of my officers was accused of not being a 'proper' Muslim because she wears the uniform. As she helped a man who cut his own throat. "By a crowd who were taking selfies of the incident. "I don't understand how that logic works, but I know I'm very proud of her." And the mum of a fellow BTP officer revealed she had also heard about the incident that unfolded yesterday. She said: "My son was on duty at this awful incident and was disgusted at the abuse faced by his female Muslim colleague. "Solidarity with all officers irrespective of religion, colour or gender." It is unclear where and when the incident took place. The officer also … [Read more...] about Hero policewoman told she’s ‘not a proper Muslim because she wears a uniform’ by crowd taking selfies as she helped man who slashed his own throat
Rookie California policewoman killed, mystery remains
Vicky Oliverius ties blue ribbons on trees, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, near the scene were Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona was shot and killed in Davis, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Alex Valenzuela, left, places flowers on a memorial for slain Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in Davis, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)This Aug. 2, 2018 photo provided by Williams Pioneer Review shows Merced Corona, left, pins his daughter Natalie Corona's badge on her uniform during a swearing-in ceremony in Davis, Calif. (Williams Pioneer Review via AP)Flowers are seen on a memorial outside the Davis Police Department for slain Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in Davis, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Flowers are seen on a memorial outside the Davis Police Department for slain Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in Davis, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Flowers are seen on a memorial outside the Davis Police … [Read more...] about Rookie California policewoman killed, mystery remains
Motive for slaying of California policewoman still a mystery
Jonathan J. Cooper and Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Updated 11:23 pm CST, Friday, January 11, 2019 Sydney Carlier, foreground, accompanied by roommates, Jenna Brouwer, center and Camille Foder, behind flag, places flowers on a memorial for slain Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in Davis, Calif. Corona, 22, who had been on the job only a few weeks, was shot and killed, Thursday, by a suspect who opened fire as she was investigating a three-car crash. The suspect was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot, following a standoff with officers. less Sydney Carlier, foreground, accompanied by roommates, Jenna Brouwer, center and Camille Foder, behind flag, places flowers on a memorial for slain Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in ... more Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, AP … [Read more...] about Motive for slaying of California policewoman still a mystery
Half-Naked Man High On Drugs Sexually Assaulted Policewoman, Jailed For 3.5 Years
Jan 08, 6:27 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Pritha Paul @ZiggyZina143 01/08/19 AT 6:26 AM A man was sentenced to the prison on Monday, months after he sexually assaulted and bit a policewoman in Scotland Street, Sheffield, England.Luca Jelic, 30, was ordered to serve three and a half years in jail by a Sheffield Crown Court judge after he pleaded guilty to sexual and physical assault, criminal damage and possession of the drug MDMA, in an incident that took place on April 27, BBC reported. The victim, whose name was withheld due to concerns for her safety, arrived outside Jelic’s apartment along with another policewoman on the day of the incident at around 3:30 BST (9:30 p.m. EST the previous day), after receiving reports of a man damaging parked cars. That is when they confronted Jelic, who was naked from the waist down and brandishing a “for sale” sign like a spear.When the … [Read more...] about Half-Naked Man High On Drugs Sexually Assaulted Policewoman, Jailed For 3.5 Years