Police have launched a manhunt after a woman died in West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to a property where the woman was found seriously injured in the Ravensthorpe area of Dewsbury at 6.43pm on Sunday.
The woman later died, the force said.
Image: An air ambulance near the scene. Pic: YappApp
It said officers had a named suspect and “significant enquiries are ongoing to find and arrest him”.
“While police understand that this incident will cause concern in the local community, this investigation is in its very early stages and members of the public are urged to avoid potentially unhelpful speculation,” it added.
“If anyone does have any information that could assist the police in their enquiries, they are asked to contact the police as a matter of urgency.”
Footage from the scene showed a large police presence and an air ambulance nearby.
Dozens of armed officers were reported to be on the scene and a number of police cordons were in place in the area.
Police have appealed for footage after Just Stop Oil protesters invaded the stage at a West End performance of Les Miserables.
Five people were arrested after activists stormed the stage on Wednesday night, halting the musical.
The Metropolitan Police said officers are keen to hear “from those in the audience who may have travelled from far outside London in order to see the show”.
Image: Activists disrupted a performance of Les Miserables. Pic: Just Stop Oil
Detective Inspector Chris Rudd said: “Many of those in the audience will have travelled significant distances, having purchased tickets months in advance, and it is unacceptable that demonstrators have targeted a specific group of people in order to ruin what should have been a special night out.
“We are aware of footage circulating on social media, but ask anyone with additional footage to get in touch as this will help us bring those responsible to account.”
Those detained – aged 28, 23, 22, 19 and 18 – were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and remain in custody.
The protesters went on stage during a performance of Do You Hear The People Sing?
Footage showed Just Stop Oil members explaining why they took the action, wearing T-shirts saying: “The show can’t go on.”
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Some members of the audience booed and shouted while a protester addressed the auditorium.
The activists then locked themselves to the set, prompting the Sondheim Theatre to be evacuated.
William Village, chief executive of Delfont Mackintosh Theatres – which owns the Sondheim – said there was insufficient time to complete the rest of the performance.
“Whilst we recognise the importance of free expression, we must also respect our audience’s right to enjoy the event for which they have paid,” he said.
Zoe Cohen, from Just Stop Oil, said the climate crisis is driving up food costs and “it’s insane to think that a theatre performance is more important than food on the table”.
“Why wouldn’t young people do anything peaceful to try to save humanity’s future?” she told Sky News on Thursday.
“There is no one to vote for… Who can you vote for who is actually going to end new oil and gas – and give us the tiniest sliver of a chance of a future?
“The British people can discern between being frustrated at Just Stop Oil and being devastated and terrified about climate collapse. They know the difference. People have broken bad laws throughout history.”
She added: “The only thing people will regret in the years to come is that you didn’t take action. This is only going one way… everyone knows that.”
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It was the latest in a string of public protests by Just Stop Oil, which has previously disrupted high-profile sporting events including The Ashes and Wimbledon, as well as carrying out walking protests through the capital during rush hour.
The group was also accused of causing criminal damage by a government minister after spraying the Department for Energy and Net Zero with orange paint.
Last month, Fossil Free London carried out a similar protest at Sadler’s Wells theatre during a performance of a ballet version of Romeo & Juliet, demanding an end to the involvement of Barclays in the production.
Voters are going to the polls today to replace shamed MP Margaret Ferrier.
Ms Ferrier was ousted from her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat in August following a successful recall petition for breaching COVID restrictions during lockdown in 2020.
Fourteen candidates are on the ballot for the hotly contested seat.
Image: SNP leader and First Minister Humza Yousaf with candidate Katy Loudon
Ms Ferrier, who won the seat for the SNP in 2019, was forced to sit as an independent after losing the party whip when her COVID breach came to light.
The SNP’s majority in 2019 was 5,230, with the party winning 44% of the vote and Scottish Labour in second place on 35%.
Image: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar with candidate Michael Shanks
The SNP are fielding South Lanarkshire councillor Katy Loudon, while Scottish Labour are championing teacher Michael Shanks.
The Scottish Conservatives are backing Glasgow councillor Thomas Kerr, student Cameron Eadie is standing for the Scottish Greens, and data analyst Gloria Adebo is running for the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Voting will take place between 7am and 10pm. The count will then begin at South Lanarkshire Council headquarters in Hamilton, with the result expected in the early hours of Friday morning.
Who is standing?
• Gloria Adebo (Scottish Liberal Democrats) • Bill Bonnar (Scottish Socialist Party) • Garry Cooke • Andrew Daly (Independent) • Cameron Eadie (Scottish Green Party) • Prince Ankit Love, Emperor of India • Niall Fraser (Scottish Family Party) • Ewan Hoyle (Volt UK) • Thomas Kerr (Scottish Conservatives) • Katy Loudon (SNP) • Christopher Sermanni (Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition) • Michael Shanks (Scottish Labour Party) • David Stark (Reform UK) • Colette Walker (Independence for Scotland Party)
Image: Former MP Margaret Ferrier. Pic: UK Parliament
Why is the by-election taking place?
Margaret Ferrier lost her seat at Westminster for breaching COVID rules.
Ms Ferrier developed COVID symptoms on Saturday 26 September 2020, and after taking a test still went to church and had lunch with a family member the following day.
The rules at the time stated Ms Ferrier should have been isolating until she received her test result.
On the Monday, still awaiting the result of the test, she travelled by train from Glasgow to London, took part in a Commons debate and ate in the members’ tearoom in parliament.
That evening she received a text telling her the test was positive, but instead of isolating she travelled back to Scotland by train the following morning.
In 2021 she was charged by police and later ordered to undertake 270 hours of unpaid work after admitting culpably and recklessly exposing the public “to the risk of infection, illness and death” as a result of her behaviour.
She was subsequently suspended from the Commons for 30 days, which triggered the recall petition.
Out of the 81,123 electorate, 11,896 (14.66%) people signed the petition – which was more than the 10% needed to oust Ms Ferrier from the seat.
Just Stop Oil protesters have halted a West End performance of Les Miserables after invading the stage.
During the song One Day More, members of the group stormed the stage with banners emblazoned with Just Stop Oil.
Footage showed the actors on stage continue to perform the song briefly before stepping back, with the safety curtain then coming down.
Some members of the audience booed and shouted at the protesters, while a member of Just Stop Oil addressed the auditorium.
The activists then locked themselves to the set, prompting the Sondheim Theatre to be evacuated.
Image: Protesters storm the stage. Pic: Just Stop Oil
The Metropolitan Police said five people have been arrested.
William Village, chief executive of Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, told Sky News: “During the first half of our performance of Les Miserables, individuals from Just Stop Oil invaded the stage, abruptly stopping the show.
“Following our safety protocols, the audience were asked to leave the auditorium and the Met Police attended.
“Regrettably, there was insufficient time to enable us to complete the rest of the performance. Whilst we recognise the importance of free expression, we must also respect our audience’s right to enjoy the event for which they have paid.”
Refunds will be offered to audience members, the theatre group has said.
Image: Pic: Just Stop Oil
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Addressing the group’s latest protest, Just Stop Oil member Hannah Taylor said: “The show starts with Jean Valjean stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s starving child. How long before we are all forced to steal loaves of bread? How long before there are riots on the streets?
“The show cannot go on. We are facing catastrophe. New oil and gas means crop failure, starvation and death. It is an act of war on the global south and an utter betrayal of young people.”
Image: Pic: Just Stop Oil
Poppy Bliss, who also took protest action, added she was “absolutely terrified for my future”.
“I don’t want to be disrupting people’s evenings out, but I have been left with no other choice,” she said.
“Our government is betraying the young and putting everyone’s futures on the line for the sake of a few votes.
“I am doing this because I am desperate.”
Videos showed Just Stop Oil members explaining why they took the action, wearing t-shirts saying: “The show can’t go on”.
It is the latest in a string of public protests for Just Stop Oil, which has previously disrupted high-profile sporting events including The Ashes and Wimbledon, as well as carrying out walking protests through the capital during rush hour.
The group was also accused of causing criminal damage by a government minister after spraying the Department for Energy and Net Zero with orange paint.
Last month, Fossil Free London carried out a similar protest at Sadler’s Wells theatre during a performance of a ballet version of Romeo & Juliet, demanding an end to the involvement of Barclays in the production.
The police search for terror suspect Daniel Khalife is now centred on Chiswick in west London following confirmed sightings overnight.
The Metropolitan Police said it had received calls from members of the public.
Armed police officers have been searching the area, with police dogs on the scene.
Image: Church Street, Chiswick, west London
Image: Church Street, Chiswick, west London
Officers have also been stopping and checking cars, and have been seen searching in vehicles boots as well as asking residents for proof of ID.
A police boat has also been on the River Thames close to the roads.
Police remain in the area, and say they will be carrying out “intensive” searches throughout the day.
Khalife is believed to be wearing a black baseball cap, black t-shirt and dark-coloured bottoms, and carrying a small bag or case.
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The force said: “We urge members of the public in that area to remain vigilant and call 999 immediately should they see Khalife, or if they have any information that could assist the search.
“Whilst we advise members of the public not to approach Khalife if they see him, we still assess that he does not pose a threat to the wider public.”
Image: Pumping Station Road, Chiswick, west London
Nationwide manhunt
The nationwide manhunt is now entering its fourth day, after the former soldier escaped from Wandsworth Prison on Wednesday morning.
He made his getaway by holding on to straps underneath a food lorry, after leaving the prison kitchen in a cook’s uniform.
It comes as the 21-year-old’s family urged him to “give himself up“.
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On Friday, Scotland Yard revealed there was a confirmed sighting of Khalife about a mile away – shortly after the breakout.
Detectives have also been scouring Richmond Park in south west London for signs of the fugitive, not far from the Category B prison.
£20,000 reward offered
Commander Dominic Murphy, who leads the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, has said the confirmed sighting on Wednesday “could be very significant”.
A member of the public had seen Khalife climb out from under the lorry, and walk towards Wandsworth town centre.
Mr Murphy said the force is currently working on “lots of leads” after receiving over 100 calls from the public – and a reward of £20,000 is now being offered for information that leads to his arrest.
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The former soldier was awaiting trial after allegedly planting a fake bomb at an RAF base and gathering information that might be useful to terrorists or enemies of the UK.
He was discharged from the army in May.
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Police are appealing for help to find a 23-year-old man in connection to a serious assault in west London.
Sam Gray is wanted for questioning after two people were allegedly assaulted in Uxbridge.
Metropolitan Police officers said they were called to an address on Arklay Close at around 10.40pm on Friday.
They said officers found a 19-year-old man with multiple stab wounds who was taken to hospital with “non life-changing injuries” while a 24-year-old woman sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
Police said the suspect Sam Gray is known to the two people but he left the scene before officers arrived.
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A statement from the Met Police said: “It is believed Gray made off in a Peugeot with the registration KT13 KNW and detectives believe he may now have left the London area.
“He has links to Eastleigh in Hampshire and it is believed he may have returned to that area.”
Members of the public with any information on Mr Gray’s whereabouts are urged not to approach him but to contact police immediately.
Ten people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in west London.
Seven men and three women are being held after police were called to “reports of intruders” at an address in Brentwick Gardens in Brentford shortly after 5am on Wednesday.
Ambulance crews also attended and found a man seriously injured in the street.
He was treated but died at the scene.
The 10 suspects remain in custody.
A cordon has been put in place and forensic officers have been working at the scene.
Detective Superintendent Figo Forouzan said: “This is a truly shocking incident that will understandably cause the community concerns.
“I want to reassure the Hounslow residents that we have commenced a thorough investigation with the support of our homicide investigation team to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”
An 82-year-old man has suffered severe burns after being set on fire outside a mosque.
The pensioner was seen having a conversation with a male as they both left the West London Islamic Centre in Ealing, west London, around 8pm on 27 January.
They spoke for around five minutes before the man doused the victim in liquid, believed to be petrol, and set him alight using a lighter.
He then walked away from the scene, in Singapore Road, police said.
The victim, who has not been identified, was rushed to hospital and received treatment for severe burns to his face and arms, police said.
The force has launched an investigation and released pictures of a man detectives want to speak to after the “incredibly shocking” incident.
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Detective Sergeant Stephen Constable said: “Understandably, there is a great deal of local concern in the wake of this incident and local officers have been carrying out reassurance patrols daily at the mosque.
“We are continuing to work alongside the West London Islamic Centre who have been very supportive of our investigation and have been assisting us with our enquiries.
“A key part of that is identifying the man in the image we have released.”
Anyone who recognises the man pictured, witnessed the incident or has information that can help the investigation is urged to get in touch with police.
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man at a care centre for adults with mental health and drug abuse issues.
The 60-year-old died after being assaulted shortly before midnight on Monday at the facility in Hayes, west London.
The man, who was a resident at the centre, was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 44-year-old man, who was also a resident there, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Metropolitan Police said.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called at approximately 11.50pm on Monday, 2 January to reports of a man assaulted at an adult care facility in Lansbury Drive, Hayes.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services the man, aged 60, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
“A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at a west London police station.
“Both the deceased and the man arrested were residents at the facility.”
Russian claims that Britain and its allies are planning to help Ukraine escalate the war have been rubbished by the defence secretary.
In a call with Ben Wallace, his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu alleged Ukraine was “planning actions facilitated by Western countries, including the UK” to “escalate the conflict in Ukraine“.
But in a short, straight-forward official statement after the call, the Ministry of Defence said: “The Defence Secretary refuted these claims.”
Image: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin with his defence minister Sergei Shoigu. Pic: AP
It said both ministers had been “professional and respectful” during the call, but that Mr Wallace had “cautioned” Mr Shoigu against using such allegations as “a pretext for greater escalation”.
The exchange came after a second call in three days between Mr Shoigu and US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.
It follows a similar conversation between Mr Shoigu and his French counterpart on Sunday, where the Russian warned the situation in Ukraine was rapidly deteriorating and trending towards “uncontrolled escalation”.
He told Sebastien Lecornu, the French defence minister, that Moscow had concerns Ukraine could use a “dirty bomb” in the conflict.
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Some Russian nationalists have blamed Mr Shoigu for Moscow’s setbacks since the 24 February invasion and most recently for Ukraine’s rapid gains in the northeastern Kharkiv region, which saw several thousands of square kilometres of territory regained from Russian takeover.
In his call on Sunday, Mr Wallace also reiterated UK and wider international support for Ukraine and a desire to de-escalate the conflict.
“It is for Ukraine and Russia to seek resolution to the war and the UK stands ready to assist,” his statement added.
