Those complicit in people smuggling to be sanctioned and named
Gang leaders, corrupt officials, police officers, fake passport dealers and companies supplying small boats could be among those publicly named in UK sanctions targeting people-smuggling. The measures, that are due to be unveiled on Wednesday, are central to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer‘s plan to clamp down on small boat crossings by going after the […]
Glastonbury Festival releases statement regarding Bob Vylan set
Glastonbury Festival have released a statement regarding Bob Vylan’s controversial set before the Irish rap group Kneecap yesterday at the West Holts stage, where chants of ‘Death To The IDF’ were made during the set. “Glastonbury Festival was created in 1970 as a place for people to come together and rejoice in music, the arts […]
Police review footage of chants led by Kneecap & Bob Vylan
Police in Somerset say they are assessing comments made on stage by rap punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish-language rap group Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday. The government has “strongly condemned” chants from Bob Vylan who called for “death” to the Israeli military during their performance which was broadcast live on the BBC. Rapper […]
Fourth man nicked over fires at properties linked to Keir Starmer
A fourth man has been arrested over a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The 48-year-old man was detained at London Stansted Airport on Monday and is being questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan Police said. Three […]
Man who rammed SUV into Liverpool fans during parade arrested
A man who rammed his SUV into Liverpool fans during their parade over their Premier League title win has been arrested. Images and videos have been circulating social media from a variety of angles. Merseyside Police say that a 53-year-old man from Liverpool has been arrested following a road traffic collision on Water Street, situated near the […]
Kneecap announce surprise show after member gets terror charge
Irish-language rap group Kneecap have announced a surprise London show, just hours after one of their members was charged with a terror offence. Liam O’Hanna, or Liam Og O Hannaidh, was charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed terrorist organisation, at a concert in London last November, the Metropolitan Police said on […]
Second man charged with Keir Starmer arson attacks
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, from Romford, was arrested at London Luton Airport on Saturday and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning. A second man has been charged in connection with a series of fires linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of arson with intent […]
Third man arrested over fires linked to properties Keir Starmer
A 34-year-old is the third person to be arrested over fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. A third man has been arrested in connection with fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The Metropolitan Police said a 34-year-old was arrested […]
Second man arrested for arson on properties linked to Keir Starmer
The 26-year-old man was arrested at around 13:45pm on Saturday, 17 May at London Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life. This follows the arrest of a Ukrainian man charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life over fires at two properties and a car […]
Ukrainian charged over arsons at homes linked to Kier Starmer
A 21-year-old Ukrainian man has been charged after arson attacks at two properties and a car linked to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the Metropolitan Police has said. Roman Lavrynovych, was charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life on Thursday. He was arrested at an address in Sydenham, south-east London, […]
