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Insp Foster added: "Unfortunately this is a national issue and we take this offences extremely seriously and will do all we can to bring offenders to justice."Always record serial numbers and consider the use of protective marking kits and trackers to help make it harder for thieves."Detectives said they would particularly like to hear from people with dashcam or doorbell footage that may have captured the machinery being removed.Anyone with footage or information was asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
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- The Independent
Trump's federal law-enforcement crackdown ripples through DC neighborhoods
The main drag in Washington 's Columbia Heights neighborhood is typically crammed with people peddling pupusas, fresh fruit, souvenirs and clothing. On Tuesday, though, things felt different: The white tents that bulge with food and merchandise were scarcer than usual. 'Everything has stopped over the last week,' said Yassin Yahyaoui, who sells jewelry and glass figurines. Most of his customers and fellow vendors, he said, have 'just disappeared' — particularly if they speak Spanish. The abnormally quiet street was one of many pieces of evidence showing how President Donald Trump 's decision to flood the nation's capital with federal law enforcement and immigration agents has rippled through the city. While troop deployments and foot patrols in downtown areas and around the National Mall have gotten the most attention, life in historically diverse neighborhoods like Columbia Heights is being reshaped as well. The White House has credited Trump's crackdown with hundreds of arrests, while local officials have criticized the aggressive intervention in the city's affairs. The confrontation escalated on Tuesday as the top federal prosecutor in D.C. opened an investigation into whether police officials have falsified crime data, according to a person familiar with the situation who wasn't authorized to comment publicly. The probe could be used to bolster Trump's claims that the city is suffering from a 'crime emergency' despite statistics showing improvements. The mayor's office and the police department declined to comment. Stops are visible across the city Blocks away from where Yahyaoui had set up shop, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local police stopped a moped driver delivering pizza. The agents drove unmarked cars and wore tactical vests; one covered his face with a green balaclava. They questioned the driver and required him to present documentation relating to his employment and legal residency status. No arrest was made. The White House said there have been 450 arrests since Aug. 7, when the federal operation began. The Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement and the president signed an executive order on Aug. 11 to put the police department under federal control for 30 days; extending that would require congressional approval. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said Trump was 'unapologetically standing up for the safety of law-abiding American citizens.' Glorida Gomez, who has been working a fruit stand in Columbia Heights for more than a decade, said business is worse now than during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said many vendors stopped coming because they were afraid of interacting with federal agents. 'We need more humanity on that part of the government. Remember that these are people being affected,' she said. 'The government is supposed to protect members of the community, not attack or discriminate against them.' Reina Sosa, another vendor, said people are less willing to spend money. 'They're saving it in case something happens,' she said, like getting detained by immigration enforcement. Bystanders have captured some of the arrests on video. On Saturday morning, Christian Enrique Carias Torres was detained in another part of the city during a scuffle with ICE agents, and the footage ricocheted around social media. An FBI agent's affidavit said Carias Torres kicked one of the agents in the leg and another was injured when he fell during the struggle and struck his head on the pavement. A stun gun was used to subdue Carias Torres, who was charged Tuesday with resisting arrest. An alphabet soup of federal agencies have been circulating in the city. In the Petworth neighborhood, roughly 20 officers from the FBI, Homeland Security, Park Police and U.S. Marshals descended on an apartment building on Tuesday morning. A man extended his hands out a window while officers cuffed him. Yanna Stelle, 19, who witnessed the incident, said she heard the chatter from walkie talkies as officers moved through the hallways. 'That was too many police first thing in the morning — especially for them to just be doing a warrant," she said. More National Guard troops from other states are slated to arrive From his actions and remarks, Trump seems interested in ratcheting up the pressure. His administration has asked Republican-led states to send more National Guard troops. Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio have agreed to deploy a total of 1,100 troops to the city, on top of the 800 from the D.C.-based National Guard. Resistance to that notion is starting to surface, both on the streets and in Congress. On Tuesday, Democratic Rep. Sam Liccardo of California introduced a bill that would require a report outlining the cost of any National Guard deployment unrelated to a natural disaster, as well as its legal basis. It would also require reporting on any Guard interactions with civilians and other aspects of the operation. Forty four Democrats have signed on in support, including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington's non-voting delegate in the House of Representatives. While the measure stands little chance of passing while Republicans control the chamber, it's a sign of a wider Democratic response to Trump's unprecedented moves in Washington. 'Are L.A. and D.C. a test run for a broader authoritarian takeover of local communities?" Liccardo asked. He added that the country's founders were suspicious of "executive control of standing armies.' Abigail Jackson, a White House spokeswoman, said that 'Democrats continue to side with criminals over law abiding Americans." What kind of assistance will be offered? It's unclear what kind of help the National Guard will be able to provide when it comes to crime. 'The fact of the matter is that the National Guard are not law-enforcement trained, and they're not going into places where they would be engaged in law enforcement activity," said Jeff Asher, a crime analyst and consultant at AH Datalytics. 'So I don't know that it's fair to expect much of it.' Trump declared in a social media post that his initiative has transformed Washington from 'the most unsafe 'city' in the United States' to 'perhaps the safest, and getting better every single hour!' The number of crimes reported in D.C. did drop by about 8% this week as compared to the week before, according to Metropolitan Police data. There was some variation within that data, with crimes like robberies and car thefts declining while burglaries increased a bit and homicides remained steady. Still, a week is a small sample size — far from enough time for data to show meaningful shifts, Asher said. Referring to the month-long period that D.C.'s home rule law allows the president to exert control over the police department, he said: 'I think 30 days is too short of a period to really say anything." ___ Associated Press writers Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Jacquelyn Martin and Ashraf Khalil contributed to this report.
The Sun
13 minutes ago
- The Sun
School pays touching tribute to ‘one-of-a-kind' girl, 13, found dead as teen boy arrested by cops for ‘rape & murder'
A SCHOOL has paid a moving tribute to a "one-of-a-kind" girl, 13, following her tragic death, as a teen boy has been arrested for "rape and murder." This comes after Casey-Louise Horrocks, 13, was found unresponsive at a flat in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire on Monday, August 11. 3 3 The Tameside school has now paid a touching tribute to the late pupil who was "bright" and "full of character", following her shock death. In a new statement, Mossley Hollins High School has expressed its devastation over the "heartbreaking news." Tributes have been pouring out for the "beautiful" teenager since her tragic death last week. The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital after she was discovered by paramedics in a property on Sheepridge Road at around 11.36pm. However, despite doctors' best efforts to save the young girl's life, she died in the early hours of the following morning. A 16-year-old boy from Huddersfield was arrested on suspicion of murder and rape before being released on conditional bail last Friday. Detectives are continuing to investigate the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained. Casey-Louise's high school on Huddersfield Road has issued a statement on the devastating news. It reads: 'We are deeply saddened to acknowledge the tragic death of Casey-Louise, who was a pupil at Mossley Hollins" "This heartbreaking news has deeply affected our community and as we come to terms with this loss, our thoughts are with Casey-Louise's family, loved ones and all those impacted at this incredibly difficult time. Heartbreaking tributes to girl, 13, found unresponsive in flat as boy arrested on suspicion of 'rape & murder' bailed "We are heartbroken by the loss of Casey‑Louise, a one-of-a-kind young person who brought spirit and warmth wherever she went. "Casey was bright, full of character, always full of life, and never afraid to be herself. "Those lucky enough to know her saw what a big heart she had. "She was funny, sweet, had a smile that could brighten anyone's day and will be deeply missed by our school community." The school has also offered support to all its pupils when they return to classes in September. The tribute continues: "We understand that such events can bring about a range of emotions and concerns. "To ensure everyone feels supported, Educational Psychology teams will be present in school when the new term begins in September. "They will be available to offer pupils and staff emotional support, guidance, and a safe space for anyone who needs to talk. "We encourage open and compassionate conversations at home and in school, and we are here to help in any way we can.' Casey-Louise's relatives have also shared touching tributes online. One wrote: "Our family is absolutely devastated by this news. "Suddenly and totally unexpected, on Tuesday 12th August our beautiful Casey-Louise gained her angel winds. "Can you please respect our privacy and give us time to grieve as a family." Pal Tina Cooper set up a GoFundMe for donations towards the teen's funeral. Tina said: "Casey was a vibrant happy 13-year-old with all her life ahead of her. "Our hearts go out to Casey's family. No one should have to bury their child. "Let's help her family send their daughter on her final journey with dignity." So far, more than £1,100 has been raised for the youngster. In the force's latest update, DCI Stacey Atkinson, from West Yorkshire Police 's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said 'We are continuing to conduct a number of enquiries following the death of a 13-year-old girl following an incident at a flat on Sheepridge Road. 'A post mortem was not able to determine how she died, and we continue to treat her death as unexplained at this time, pending more enquiries. 'Those enquiries are complex and are likely to be lengthy as we work to fully understand the circumstances of the girl's death. "Specially trained officers are supporting her family at this time.' The Sun has reached out to West Yorkshire Police for further comment.
The Sun
13 minutes ago
- The Sun
I dodged death in Shoreham disaster that killed my dad… it's a disgrace pilot who caused untold grief wasn't jailed
THE SON of one of the 11 people killed at the Shoreham Air Show has revealed how a twist of fate saved his life. Ten years ago, Anthony and Graham Mallinson planned to take a father-and-son trip to watch one of their most-loved aircraft fly at the event. 19 19 19 The day descended into disaster as a Hawker Hunter fighter plane — flown by rogue pilot Andy Hill — plunged from the sky after a botched loop stunt, ploughing into onlookers and cars on and around the A27, killing Graham and 10 others. But Anthony was delayed from joining his father — missing the crash by minutes — as he was on duty at his local church. It saved his life. In an exclusive interview with The Sun to mark a decade since the horror, Anthony, 49, said: 'Dad wanted to get down to Shoreham early to set up to take pictures as he knew it would be busy. 'I spoke to him to say I'd have to join him later as I had work for our local church to conduct. 'He went down, set up near the road, and I stayed. 'I never thought in a million years that when I waved to him that morning as he put the stepladder and camera in the car, I'd never see him in this life again. 'The decision to leave later saved my life but sadly my father lost his due to an act of recklessness by a pilot. 'I was on my way down to join him when I heard news of the crash on the radio. 'I even watched the Vulcan he had so dearly wanted to see, do a silent fly-past over the crash site. 'I had no idea at that point my dad had gone.' Pilot Hill miraculously survived the crash and remarkably dodged prison despite the carnage he caused, having been cleared of 11 counts of manslaughter by gross negligence. Today Anthony accused Mr Hill of not allowing the families of victims to grieve as he fought to save his own freedom and even callously tried to reapply for his pilot's licence. Anthony added: 'Mr Hill has put us through the mill for a decade. 'He brought untold grief to all our families and got off scot free. 'His acquittal at the Old Bailey was absolutely devastating for us all. 'Even up until May last year he was trying to get his pilot's licence back, which was thankfully rejected. 'All of that has meant that no family involved has been allowed to properly grieve. 'Now it feels like, finally, on the tenth anniversary, we can start grieving and think about the legacies of our loved ones in a positive way.' The disaster happened on August 22, 2015, as Mr Hill, now 61, attempted a loop manoeuvre 200ft above the air show in West Sussex. Experts said he should have been flying at 500ft or above. His vintage jet broke into four parts as it crashed onto the busy dual carriageway, destroying eight vehicles. Smoke billowing A wedding limo driver and two Worthing United FC footballers were among those to die, while 16 people were injured. Mr Hill, a former RAF instructor and BA pilot, was badly hurt as he was thrown clear but eventually emerged from a coma. Four years later, he was cleared of manslaughter after he blamed the effects of G-force on his brain. However, an inquest into the deaths of the 11, including former engineer Graham, 72, determined the victims had been unlawfully killed. Mr Hill's application for a review of the inquest's decision was rejected in 2023 and in May this year his final legal challenge to get his pilot's licence reinstated was knocked back by the High Court in London. Recalling the day of the crash, Anthony, from Lewes, East Sussex, said: 'Dad loved steam railways and was an enthusiast of aircraft like the Vulcan bomber and Concorde. 19 19 19 'We had both enjoyed watching the Vulcan previously and he intended to take pictures of it on the day of August 22 2015. 'He was an engineer, and so he loved the science behind the way the Vulcan was flown and loved getting shots of vintage aircraft flying with a pretty backdrop. 'We were going to go to Shoreham together to get his usual spot near the A27. "However, I was the warden that day at my local church so I told him I'd join him there. 'He looked content when he packed his things into the car. 'I left my home at 1.15pm not knowing that the disaster would happen five minutes later. It was terrible. In the days after, I remember thinking there were ten other families going through exactly the same grief and pain that we were. Anthony Mallinson 'I drove down towards where my dad was positioned and realised the carriageway had been closed. 'I put the radio on and heard that a plane had come down inside the airfield. 'I thought inwardly, 'Thank goodness for that', because I knew my dad was pretty much going to be standing outside the airfield. 'As I got further up the road, I could see all this smoke billowing up and then the radio said the plane had actually crashed onto the road. 'My heart sank, because I knew dad would be on the perimeter outside. 'I pulled off the road.' Back home, an agonising wait for information about his father followed until police arrived in the middle of the night to reveal the dreadful news of his death. 19 19 His dad's bank card had been found at the scene. In the coming days and weeks it emerged Graham had been struck and tragically killed. Anthony said: 'It was terrible. 'In the days after, I remember thinking there were ten other families going through exactly the same grief and pain that we were.' Anthony grew close to others affected by the tragedy as they attended memorials, inquests and Mr Hill's endless court dates and appeals. He added: 'Everyone had their own way of dealing with the awfulness of the situation but many of us grew close throughout the years after. 'We have great strength in numbers.' In 2017, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch found pilot error caused the crash. Two years later, Mr Hill, who lives near Sandon, Herts, was cleared of manslaughter after an Old Bailey jury heard he had been cognitively impaired during the flight. At his court case, Mr Hill claimed he experienced 'cognitive impairment' while at the controls, brought on by hypoxia possibly due to G-force. Cognitive impairment is a broad term for something that hinders a person's ability to think, learn, remember and make decisions. Hill was accountable for flying that aircraft. He was in charge. He had a duty of care to those people on the ground below him. Anthony Mallinson Anthony said: 'Hill's acquittal at the Old Bailey was absolutely devastating for us all and a travesty of justice. 'Especially after the CPS had put forward such a strong case. 'I feel the jury were blinded by science presented by Hill's defence team. 'Hill was accountable for flying that aircraft. 'He was in charge. 'He had a duty of care to those people on the ground below him. 'When he flew for BA and Virgin, he wouldn't have taken that risk in a jumbo jet with 500 or 700 people onboard. 'So what changes it when you put him in a jet fighter aircraft? 'You should surely follow the same logic: You don't show off, you don't take huge risks. 'He should have been given a jail sentence to give him time to reflect on the ordeals his actions brought on us.' In 2022 a coroner gave 11 unlawful killing verdicts, blaming Mr Hill's poor flying. Yet, despite this, last year, Mr Hill applied to the Civil Aviation Authority to reinstate his business and private licences — to the bereaved families' dismay. The CAA rejected him, noting his refusal to take responsibility, and an application for a judicial review against that decision was denied in May. Victims' legacies Anthony said: 'It felt like a big moment having it confirmed that he'll never get in a cockpit again and we just hope now that we can finally start to reflect on my dad and other victims' legacies without thinking about what Hill is going to do next.' Despite, years of trying to clear his name, Mr Hill offered some words of contrition to the families at one hearing at the end of last year. Anthony said: 'Some of the families of the victims were sitting there together — we got there before he did — and he was quite shocked to see us. 'In the end, he looked over at all of us and said, 'I should have died in this, not your loved ones'. And you think, 'Was that just trying to impress the panel, or was that sincere and from the heart?'. We will never know.' Anthony told how he believes Mr Hill should be retried for his actions but that the chance of that happening is highly unlikely due to a lack of appetite from the Crown Prosecution Service. He said: 'We need to change how cases like this are treated in the future. 'I'm not sure if it was right for him to be tried in front of a jury due to the technicalities in the case.' On Friday the families will gather for a memorial service at a local church then assemble at the old toll bridge near the crash site at 1.22pm to mark the time the plane came down. They will also visit the nearby permanent memorial — 11 arches commemorating their loved ones. Anthony said: 'We have given Dad's arch a railway theme with different locomotive companies named on there, as well as his favourite class of steam locomotive. 'It's a special place. 'We really want to focus on his life now, his legacy and make sure nothing like what happened at Shoreham ten years ago ever happens again.' THE VICTIMS 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
