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Girl, 13, ‘critical’ after being found stabbed next to A63 in Hessle – as six teenagers arrested | UK News

Six teenagers have been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was found with multiple stab wounds on a roadside near Hull.

Police said she was found around 6.50am on the A63 in Hessle with “life-threatening injuries” including “lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest and back”.

Four boys and two girls – aged between 14 and 17 – were quickly arrested in a nearby wooded area and are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.

Members of the public came to the girl’s aid before emergency services arrived, Humberside Police said.

Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said they “believe the attackers knew the victim” and the circumstances are still being investigated.

“The girl remains in hospital in critical condition and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time,” he added.

The boys arrested are aged 14, 15, 16 and 17, and the girls 14 and 15.

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Cordons are in place around a wooded area off Ferriby High Road while investigations continue.

Police said they would have an increased presence in the area over the weekend and have asked anyone with information or video to get in touch, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

Bristol teenagers Mason Rist and Max Dixon stabbed to death in case of mistaken identity, jury told | UK News

Two teenagers suffered “instant severe blood loss” after being fatally stabbed in a case of mistaken identity, a jury has been told.

Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, died on the night of Saturday 27 January in the Knowle West area of Bristol.

Five defendants, including Riley Tolliver, 18, and Anthony Snook, 45, and three teenagers aged 15, 16 and 17, are on trial for murder at Bristol Crown Court.

Mason Rist and Max Dixon were stabbed in January this year. Pic: Family handout via Avon and Somerset Police/PA
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Mason and Max were stabbed in January this year. Pic: Family handout via Avon and Somerset Police/PA

Prosecutor Ray Tully KC told the jury the friends were set upon by the group travelling in Snook’s Audi Q2 while they were out seeking revenge on those responsible for throwing bricks at a house in the Hartcliffe area an hour earlier.

The 33-second attack on the two boys was captured by a CCTV camera on Mason’s house.

It showed the vehicle stopping before four people ran out and attacked the two friends.

Mr Tully told the jury on Wednesday that Max and Mason “had absolutely nothing to do with any earlier incident”.

On Thursday, the court was shown CCTV footage of three others throwing bricks at the property in Hartcliffe – some armed with knives.

The jury was also shown computer-generated images of the victims’ injuries and details of the initial police response.

Describing pathologist Dr Russell Delaney’s evidence, Mr Tully said Mason suffered two stab wounds to his back and chest which were described as “unsurvivable injuries”.

Max was stabbed in his abdomen. Both boys suffered “instant severe blood loss”.

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Flowers and tributes left for Max Dixon 16, Mason Rist who was 15, in Knowle West in Bristol.
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Flowers left for Max and Mason in Knowle West

Boy was ‘covered in blood’

Mr Tully told the jury PC Luke Douglas was one of the first officers on the scene, adding: “He found Mason lying in the road covered in blood. He described the scene around him as chaos.”

“PC Ben Tucker also went to Ilminster Avenue. He was pointed towards a male lying on the floor, that person was Max. Max was struggling to breathe and there was a pool of blood around his body,” he added.

The court was shown images of two machetes Mr Tully said had been recovered following the fatal attack.

Prosecution says defendants acted jointly in murders

The jury heard the youngest defendant, who was 14 at the time of the attack and is now 15, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Mason but not guilty to the murder of Max.

The 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Max but denies both counts of murder.

The 16-year-old, Tolliver and Snook all deny two counts of murder.

The prosecution says all five acted jointly in killing the two boys.

The trial, expected to last around eight weeks, continues.

Two teenagers arrested after 13-year-old boy stabbed to death in Oldbury | UK News

Two teenagers have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Oldbury.

West Midlands Police said the teenagers were held on Sunday in connection with the fatal stabbing in Lovett Avenue on Thursday and are being questioned in custody.

The force said the family of the 13-year-old boy have been informed about the arrests, adding “our thoughts remain with them at this devastating time”.

Officers were called at 4pm on Thursday to a home on Lovett Avenue.

Chief Superintendent Kim Madill said it was a “truly sad and tragic incident”, adding that paramedics “worked in vain to try to save his young life”.

In a statement given on Friday, she added: “We have a team of detectives investigating exactly what happened, and we are following active lines of inquiry to find the suspects.

“We know that the incident took place inside his home, and I would appeal to anyone who has information to come forward.”

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Resident Jacqueline Burgher told Sky News she was “in shock” at the stabbing.

“It’s a child,” she said. “It’s a life. A life is worth something. I don’t know how they [family] must be feeling. I’m in shock, I’m dismayed.”

Allergy sufferers tell of ‘traumatic’ experiences ordering food after mistakes led to teenagers’ deaths | UK News

Think back to the last time you went to a restaurant. Did the waiter ask you if you have any allergies?

By law, restaurants, cafes, and pubs are required to tell their customers if anything they serve contains any of the 14 most common allergens.

But it does not have to be written on the menu – and can be conveyed orally by staff or made available online for diners to check on their phones.

The death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse in 2016, after a severe allergic reaction to a Pret A Manger baguette, resulted in the law being tightened around “prepacked for direct sale” (PPDS) goods.

After “Natasha’s Law” came into force in 2021, outlets that package their products on-site must now provide a full ingredients list on the label, with any of the top 14 allergens highlighted.

But despite Natasha’s story leading to some increase in awareness, allergy sufferers and their loved ones still face daily anxiety – and fatal mistakes still happen.

An inquest heard that 13-year-old Hannah Jacobs died after taking a single sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate, which contained cow’s milk, to which she was severely allergic.

Hannah’s mother said she told the barista at the branch in Barking, east London, her daughter was severely allergic to dairy, and they agreed to clean the jug the drink was made in as an extra precaution.

But after a “failure of communication between the mother and the barista”, she collapsed and died later that day – on 8 February 2022, the coroner ruled.

Hannah Jacobs.
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Hannah Jacobs died after taking a sip of Costa Coffee hot chocolate. Pic: Leigh Day

Other high-profile cases include Celia Marsh, a mother-of-five with a dairy allergy who died in Bath in 2017 after eating a Pret vegan wrap that included dairy protein.

Meanwhile, 18-year-old Owen Carey’s family has been campaigning for tighter restaurant regulations after his Byron chicken burger was accidentally marinated in buttermilk.

Celia Marsh, 42, a dental nurse from Melksham, Wiltshire, who died on December 27 2017 after eating a super-veg rainbow flatbread from a Pret a Manger store in Bath
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Celia Marsh died in 207. Pic: PA

Owen Carey's family outside his inquest in London. Pic: PA
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Owen Carey’s family outside his inquest in London. Pic: PA

‘Trauma’ of holidays

Around 2.4 million adults in the UK have a food allergy, according to the latest survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). In children, prevalence is between 2 and 4%.

Margaret Kelman, a mother-of-three from Fife and specialist allergy nurse for charity Allergy UK, is one of them.

Just a few weeks ago, she experienced a similar situation to Hannah Jacobs and her mother – having asked for soya milk in her tea at an airport, stressing she had an allergy.

“I’ve been in coffee shops and they’ve put the wrong milk in,” she tells Sky News.

“This time I said, ‘I’m sorry, that’s got cow’s milk in,’ and the server was very stressed, got quite agitated, and replied, ‘Look, I’m really busy, you’ll just have to take it,’ and I said ‘I’m sorry I can’t.’

“I watch like a hawk when I’m eating out and my food is being prepared, but this instance reinforces that if I hadn’t and I’d drunk it I’d have gone into anaphylaxis.”

Ms Kelman, who has also had severe asthma and skin allergies since she was a child, says she often finds her severe dairy allergy is confused with lactose intolerance.

Margaret Kelman. Pic: Allergy UK
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Margaret Kelman. Pic: Allergy UK

Intolerances develop when a person’s gut is unable to break down enzymes in certain foods, often resulting in abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea.

Allergies, however, are more serious and induce an immune response. They can cause someone to go into anaphylaxis, which results in swelling, airways being blocked, and a loss of consciousness. If not treated fast enough with adrenaline, it is fatal.

Ms Kelman has been admitted to hospital several times as a result of her allergies, two of which left her unconscious and in need of resuscitation.

Recalling the first, when her son was a year old, she says: “The anxiety when my children were younger of leaving them without a mother was really quite frightening.”

She says holidays can feel “traumatic” and require lots or preparation, some restaurants have refused to serve her for fear they can’t cater to her needs, and she avoids certain social situations she finds too anxiety-inducing.

“It has a huge impact on your physical and mental health,” she says.

“I find it incredibly stressful and it has a knock-on effect for everyone around me. We need to eat and drink many, many times a day so every time you take a mouthful, you have to check if it’s safe. Imagine how stressful and time-consuming that is.”

Most common allergens

  • Celery
  • Cereals containing gluten (wheat, oats, barley)
  • Crustaceans (prawns, crab, lobster)
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Lupin
  • Milk
  • Molluscs
  • Mustard
  • Nuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy beans
  • Sulphur dioxide
  • Sulphites

No laws outside top 14 allergens

Allergy patients and their families say Natasha’s Law has made certain settings less stressful.

Her parents Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse have also set up the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, which is funding a £2.5m immunotherapy trial that aims to gradually expose patients to their allergens through everyday foods.

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse
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Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died aged 15. Pic: PA

But many warn current laws still do not go far enough.

Ten-year-old Eden Kooner was diagnosed with allergies to wheat, eggs, nuts, and several legumes when he was a toddler.

Most of these fall outside the top 14, which means his school canteen, restaurants, and cafes are not legally required to provide information on them.

His mother Bal says the family, from Derby, rarely go to restaurants as a result.

Eden Kooner, 10, and his mother Bal. Pic: Kooner family
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Eden Kooner, 10, and his mother Bal. Pic: Kooner family

“We don’t eat out that often,” she says. “I think because we’ve done a cost-benefit analysis with our mental health.”

She likens the risk of Eden’s allergens to “little grenades about to go off – just lying around in his day”.

“That’s what it feels like,” she says. “For me, the situation is as good as the person I’ve got stood in front of me. If I think they’ve got it, I’m reassured, but if I see they haven’t understood, I tend to just walk out.”

Ms Kooner says Natasha’s Law and other high-profile cases have aided awareness to some extent.

She points to the recent case of former Love Island star Jack Fowler, who has a nut allergy and said he had a “real possibility of dying” after he had an allergic reaction on an Emirates flight to Dubai.

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Jack Fowler shared his ordeal on a flight. Pic: Jack Fowler/Instagram

Emirates said it “can’t guarantee our meals are nut free” and that “we serve nuts on all our flights”.

“If you have a nut allergy, we recommend discussing your travel plans with your doctor before you fly and please contact your local Emirates office,” the airline’s statement added.

Ms Kooner says of Fowler’s Instagram posts: “He’s probably raised more awareness than much of the medical community ever could.”

But there is still a long way to go, she adds.

“Nuts are quite easy for people to understand because they’re so infamous and well known. But there are people who still think there are only 14 allergens – you can be allergic to anything.”

Eden Kooner (centre) with his mother Bal, father Kul, and brother Jorah. Pic: Kooner family
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Eden Kooner (centre) with his mother Bal, father Kul, and brother Jorah. Pic: Kooner family

Calls for more NHS allergy experts

A new generation of babies are born with allergies every year. There is some genetic link, but a large combination of environmental factors, including infection history, antibiotic use, and pollution exposure, means scientists do not know the exact cause.

They also warn there are not enough allergy specialists working within the NHS.

“We’ve had a capacity issue around properly diagnosing and managing allergies for years in the UK,” says Professor Sheena Cruickshank, an immunologist and professor of biomedical sciences and public engagement at the University of Manchester.

Allergy UK and the British Society for Immunology last year signed an open letter calling for the NHS to commission more allergy nurses and dieticians for each area, she says, “so people with allergies can access specialist care irrespective of their location”.

Dr Paul Turner, reader in paediatric allergy and clinical immunology at Imperial College London, adds that adult services are particularly stretched.

He says this has a huge impact on patients when they turn 18 – an age associated with big life changes which bring more risks.

“Older teenagers are too old to be seen by paediatric allergy services,” he says. “But they’re at the very age when massive change is happening in their lives – and there are not enough specialists for that age group.”

Conflicting advice has also caused anxiety for parents.

After years of warnings not to give newborns peanuts, a study by King’s College London showed teenagers who ate smooth peanut butter before they were five were 71% less likely to develop a nut allergy.

This suggests building up a tolerance for potential allergens could reduce the chances of them developing later on.

Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, with their son Alex, outside West London Coroners Court, following the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, from Fulham, who died after she fell ill on a flight from London to Nice after eating a Pret A Manger sandwich at Heathrow Airport.
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Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s parents Tanya and Nadim with their son Alex outside her inquest. Pic: PA

Food hygiene-style allergy register needed

Allergy UK is calling for full written disclosure of all ingredients to be mandatory in all hospitality establishments, with training required for all staff.

From a personal perspective, Ms Kelman also believes a public register of allergy incidents, similar to food hygiene ratings, would be helpful and allow patients to make better choices of where to eat out.

“It’s about understanding how this makes people feel,” she adds.

“I’ve read a lot online of people saying: ‘If you’ve got a food allergy, why do you eat out?’. But staying in my house not going anywhere to keep myself safe is not a practical way to live. Social eating is the norm for the majority of the population so why not for people with allergies?”

Darren Whitby, head of incidents and resilience at the Food Standards Agency, said it extends its “deepest sympathies” to Hannah Jacobs and all those who have lost loved ones because of food allergies.

 ”It is essential that people can confidently buy and consume food without worry, and we will be carefully considering any points raised during the inquest,” he added.

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What has Costa, Pret and Byron Burger said?

After Hannah’s inquest, Costa said it has “listened to everything the coroner has said and will carefully consider her comments together with any report she may issue and respond appropriately”.

Pret A Manger said it “moved to full labelling of all products produced in its kitchens” and “committed to improving our monitoring and complaints handling procedures” around allergies following Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s inquest.

Its chief executive Pano Christou said of the Celia Marsh case: “As a father and husband, I can only imagine how distressing this has been for Celia’s children and family.”

The company “fully supports” the coroner’s findings that the third-party company that provided the yoghurt in Ms Marsh’s wrap “had information which should have been alerted them that their yoghurt may have contained milk and this information was not passed on to Pret”, he added.

Byron Burger said it extends its “deepest sympathies to all those impacted” by Owen Carey’s “tragic” death.

It said it has “comprehensive procedures to ensure the highest standards of safety” and “our teams are trained to follow strict guidelines and protocols, particularly in the communication of allergen information, which remains a top priority for us”.

Sky News has contacted NHS England for comment.

Two 14-year-old boys among three teenagers shot in south London | UK News

Three teenagers – including two 14-year-old boys – have been shot in south London.

Officers were called to Otlinge Road in Orpington at 10pm on Wednesday where they found an 18-year-old man.

The Metropolitan Police said paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were able to treat him at the scene for gunshot wounds.

During a search of the area two boys – both 14 – were also discovered injured.

The force says all three were taken to hospital and described their injuries as non-life-changing and non-life-threatening.

Following enquiries, officers discovered the shooting had taken place at Yalding Grove nearby.

Detective Inspector Raymond Sekalongo, from the specialist crime Trident investigation team, said: “Tackling violent crime in London remains our absolute focus and reducing shootings is key to that.

“We understand that this incident will cause concern within the community. We want to reassure you that we are carrying out fast-time enquiries to ensure that any suspect is apprehended.

He added: “I know that this may cause fear within the community, which is why I will ensure that officers are present within the area to listen to any of your concerns.”

Police have not revealed if they yet have a motive for the shooting, or whether officers have been able to question the teenagers about what happened.

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Families of teenagers killed in car collisions hope for tougher rules for young drivers | UK News

The sun rising every day is a moment that will always stick in the back of the throat of Harvey’s mum.

Her 17-year-old son was killed in a crash in Gwynedd last November, and now a daily occurrence has become a constant reminder of her loss.

“Harvey in his diary wrote that he was looking forward to the summer, spending more time with his family and friends,” Crystal Owen told Sky News.

“As soon as the sun comes out, you’re just in tears because you think he’s never going to see the sun again. It’s just all the little things that you don’t even think about.”

Harvey was one of four teenagers from the Shrewsbury area who died in a crash in the rural village of Garreg.

The inquest into their deaths has been opened and adjourned pending further inquiries.

Harvey Owen was one of four teenagers who died in a crash in the village of Garreg, Gwynedd, in November 2023. Pic: Crystal Owen
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Crystal Owen with her son Harvey. Pic: Crystal Owen

Crystal Owen, 39, has launched a petition calling on the UK government to introduce a graduate licensing scheme.

It would mean drivers under the age of 25 would not be able to travel with passengers in the first 12 months after passing their test.

“I know he would still be here if this law was in place, that’s what angers me so much,” Ms Owen told Sky News.

“Before any of this happened with Harvey, I hadn’t really looked into road safety as such because Harvey was not even interested in taking his lessons. It wasn’t on our list of things to worry about at that time.”

‘Majorly overlooked’

Ms Owen said that people should listen to the evidence when it comes to road safety.

“I remember at work, us all talking about this 20mph [default speed limit in Wales] thinking it was over the top. One of my staff actually lives in Wales and she was joking about how long it was going to take to get to work,” she said.

“The evidence speaks for itself, so I think we all just need to learn to trust it and not think we know best.”

But rural roads are “majorly overlooked” in current legislation, according to Ms Owen.

That’s why she’s calling for young drivers to have to take a minimum of 40 hours of lessons before taking their test.

Harvey Owen was one of four teenagers who died in a crash in the village of Garreg, Gwynedd, in November 2023. Pic: Crystal Owen
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Harvey was killed in a crash with three others in Gwynedd last year. Pic: Crystal Owen

‘Loveliest young man’

Ms Owen said Harvey was the “loveliest young man”.

“He’d never even had a detention, he was just a lovely, lovely lad,” she added.

“He loved his little sisters, absolutely adored them. He was just a real thoughtful, very calm, laid back sort of boy.”

Ms Owen said her family’s lives, and that of thousands of others, had been “devastated” by road traffic collisions.

“In any other way these deaths were occurring in such high numbers, there’d be an absolute outcry, but they just seem to be accepted because it’s a car crash.”

Harvey Owen was one of four teenagers who died in a crash in the village of Garreg, Gwynedd, in November 2023. Pic: Crystal Owen
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His mother said he was the ‘loveliest young man’. Pic: Crystal Owen

Ben with mum Carla (left) and sister Ashleigh (right). Pic: Ashleigh Rogers
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Ben with mum Carla (left) and sister Ashleigh (right). Pic: Ashleigh Rogers

‘They see it as fun’

Ben Rogers was 19 when he was killed in a crash in Swansea in May 2022.

Owain Hammett-George, who was 17 at the time of the crash, was jailed for six years last month for causing death by dangerous driving.

The court heard he had been driving at speeds of up to 78mph on a 30mph stretch of the B4436 in Bishopston.

Both Ben and Kaitlyn Davies, also 19, died instantly and another passenger sustained life-changing injuries.

Ben’s mum Carla King told Sky News she hoped tougher rules for young drivers, including a mandatory black box, would mean they’re more aware of their responsibility.

Ben with family dog Hudson. Pic: Ashleigh Rogers
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Ben with family dog Hudson. Pic: Ashleigh Rogers

“They just go out and see it as fun, don’t they? They show off and they speed, inexperienced, they think they’re invincible,” she said.

“I don’t recall anybody ever saying to me you’re responsible for this. You’re driving, you’re responsible for all your passengers, you’re responsible for anybody in the car you hit. It’s a weapon, I don’t think that’s drilled in enough.”

Ben on his 18th birthday. Pic: Ashleigh Rogers
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Ben on his 18th birthday. Pic: Ashleigh Rogers

‘Keep Ben’s name alive’

Ben’s sister, Ashleigh Rogers, 27, said he was “just a happy, bubbly person”.

“He was with me throughout everything. All my dark days and all through my happy times, he would be one of the first people I would tell. He was the first person who found out I was having a little boy,” she added.

“He was there a lot and it’s taunting that he won’t be there for the rest of my life, like my wedding and other things like that. But you’ve just got to remember the person that he was when he was here.”

Ben’s loss has been “heartbreaking”, Ms King added.

“I’m actually still in my bed because some days I just can’t get out of bed. It is difficult,” she said.

“Even Easter, not being able to buy his favourite chocolate and have him up for Easter lunch and Christmas lunch and buy him gifts and everything.”

Ben’s mum hopes their calls for change will help to “honour” his name.

“All we can do now is… try to keep Ben’s name alive,” she added.

Olivia Alkir.  Pic: Jo Alkir
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Olivia Alkir. Pic: Jo Alkir

‘Help them help themselves’

Jo Alkir, 54, has been campaigning on road safety for the last five years.

Her daughter Olivia was 17 when she died in a crash less than a mile from her home in Denbighshire in June 2019.

She was killed after the driver – who had only passed his test the day before – hit an oncoming vehicle while racing with another boy.

A three-part lesson based on Olivia’s story has been taught in schools across North Wales, to make pupils aware of the potential consequences of dangerous driving.

In the years since her daughter’s death, Ms Alkir has taken the campaign both to the Senedd and to Westminster.

She told Sky News a graduated driver’s licence “would have saved Olivia’s life”.

“It’s not controls as in you want to be in control of them, it’s controls to help them help themselves.”

The newly-appointed deputy head girl of her school was described by her mum as “really hard-working”.

“She and I were incredibly close. She was my only child,” Ms Alkir added.

“She was lovely company for me to be with. I loved every single second, every minute I spent with her. She was a joy to be around.”

(L-R) Jo and Olivia Alkir. Pic: Jo Alkir
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Olivia, 17, with her mother, Jo. Pic: Jo Alkir

‘Constant grief’

Ms Alkir said the loss of Olivia had left her feeling “constant grief”.

“It’s the most tiring thing a human could have because you’re just constantly battling to get out of bed and go to work. It’s a battle because all the different emotions that you’re feeling,” she said.

“She was such a bright, beautiful girl… and what her future could have been. She could have been anything.”

While it’s “frustrating” that five years on from Olivia’s death, the government is yet to act, focusing on the campaign has “really helped” Ms Alkir.

“It’s just really important for me to help her be remembered as well, because she was meant to achieve, but she is through her legacy,” she added.

“And I’m sure all the other parents who are in my shoes as well. It’s a very similar feeling I’m sure of not letting it just be in vain, not wasting what happened. Using the opportunity to make some changes.”

‘No plans’

In response to the petition, the Department for Transport said there are “no plans to introduce tougher restrictions on new drivers” but added that it is keeping licensing requirements “under review”.

“Every death on our roads is a tragedy and we continue to work tirelessly to improve road safety,” a DfT spokesperson said.

“We’ve commissioned research designed to help learner and newly qualified drivers improve their skills and safety, while our THINK! campaign is specifically targeted at young drivers.”

Two boys charged with murders of teenagers Mason Rist and Max Dixon in Bristol | UK News

Two boys have been charged with the murders of Mason Rist and Max Dixon in Bristol on Saturday night.

The boys, 15 and 16, remain in police custody and will appear at Bristol Youth Court on Friday, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Mason, 15, and Max, 16, died after being stabbed in Ilminster Avenue at around 11.20pm.

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Police outside a house near to the scene in south Bristol where two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, died after a stabbing attack by a group of people who fled the scene in a car. Picture date: Monday January 29, 2024.
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In addition to the murder charges, police have charged two men with two counts each of assisting an offender.

Bailey Westcott, 22, and Jamie Ogbourne, 26, both from Bristol, will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

A vigil was held near the scene. Pic: PA
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A vigil was held near the scene. Pic: PA

Antony Snook, 44, who was charged with two counts of murder on Wednesday was remanded into custody ahead of a further hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.

Police said eight people have been arrested in total, including a woman on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

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A 20-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place. He has been bailed but no further action will be taken related to the murder offence, police had said.

Detective Superintendent Gary Haskins, head of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Specialist officers are providing support to Mason’s and Max’s families.”

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder of Harry Pitman on New Year’s Eve in north London | UK News

A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of 16-year-old Harry Pitman on New Year’s Eve.

Harry had been with friends near the viewing platform on Primrose Hill to watch the New Year fireworks before he was stabbed to death.

The Metropolitan Police said shortly before 11.40pm he had been involved in a “fight with another male” that ended with “the stab wound that took his life”.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, while an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray.

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Scotland Yard said the two boys arrested remain in custody after attending a west London police station on Thursday.

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A vigil took place for Harry in Haringey

Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan said: “This is a fast-paced investigation, and my team is working around the clock to identify those responsible.

“This is clearly a significant development, and we are keeping Harry’s family informed.”

DCI Grogan added: “Our enquiries so far have established that there was no racial or gang element to this incident, it appears to have been a spontaneous fight between two people who didn’t know each other, that quickly escalated to extreme violence.”

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Mother describes ‘nightmare’ after son among four teenagers found dead in North Wales | UK News

The mother of one of the four teenagers found dead after a car crash in North Wales has said she wishes she could wake from her “nightmare”.

Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris – all aged 16, 17 and 18 – were found in a silver Ford Fiesta in Snowdonia (Eryri) on Tuesday, after they were reported missing from an overnight camping trip.

An urgent search operation was launched by police, who found their bodies inside the overturned car, after it left the A4085 at Garreg, near Tremadog, and was partially submerged in water.

Crystal Owen, Harvey’s mother, wrote on Facebook: “I feel like I’m in a nightmare I wish I could wake up from but I’m not.

“I just wanted to say I do appreciate people’s kindness but no amount of messages is going to help me overcome this. Nothing will make this nightmare go away.”

In the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury, where the boys lived, the Trinity Churches parish said it would offer “time and space to pray” at the Trinity Centre in Meole Brace, from 9am on Wednesday.

Shrewsbury Abbey, meanwhile, is open all day for prayer, and Shrewsbury Colleges Group, where the boys were A-level students, offered “deepest condolences” to their family and friends.

A road has been closed by police near the village of Garreg
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A road had been closed by police near the village of Garreg

Wilf’s girlfriend, Maddi Corfield, posted a tribute online for her “sweet angel”.

“I love you so much, I’m going to miss you forever,” she said.

“The sweetest and most loving boy I’ve ever known. I hope you know how much I love you, gorgeous.

“Thank you for all the time you’ve spent with me… thank you for loving me endlessly. I promise I’ll do the same for you, my sweet, sweet angel.”

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She added: “I can’t imagine my world without you. I’m missing you so much already, but I am going to enjoy life the way you would’ve wanted, the way that you made me feel.”

Superintendent Owain Llewellyn, from North Wales Police, said the crash appeared to be a “tragic accident” but the investigation into why the car left the road is ongoing.

Rochdale Cenotaph: Two teenagers charged with criminal damage for spraying ‘Free Palestine’ on war memorial | UK News

Two teenagers have been charged for writing “Free Palestine” on Rochdale Cenotaph.

On Tuesday, the war memorial in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was spray painted with the slogan in red.

Today, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said two men have been charged with racially aggravated criminal damage, with one also accused of theft, after they were arrested on Tuesday.

The force said neither of the teenagers could be legally identified due to their ages, and added both had been released on bail.

GMP declined to give the ages of the defendants. A court date has yet to be fixed.

Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Round said: “I hope the swift charges provide some reassurance to the public that our investigation is moving at pace.

“I understand the emotional distress that has been caused in the local community by the damage to the cenotaph and our team of detectives will continue working tirelessly to hold those responsible to account.”

Rochdale cenotaph with the words 'Free Palestine' spray painted across it
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Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Round said: ‘I hope the swift charges provide some reassurance.’

After the incident on Tuesday, GMP officers have been stationed by the memorial, which stands yards away from the police station.

Sir Edwin Lutyens designed the Rochdale memorial, as well as the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

The northern cenotaph is one of seven based outside of London, and was unveiled in 1922.