Two teenagers charged over attacking Met officers in Wood Green
Police officers who were hurt were treated at the scene by ambulance crews for minor injuries.Two women, a child, and two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of offences including assaulting a police officer, racially aggravated public order, affray, common assault and criminal damage.The child was released with no further action and the others have been bailed pending further investigation.
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BBC News
24 minutes ago
- BBC News
Inside the MasterChef crisis as Gregg Wallace, John Torode sacked
"Everyone is reeling."With his voice cracking, one MasterChef worker describes the drama of the past fortnight, which has seen both its presenters sacked in quick succession - first Gregg Wallace, and then John Torode."I'm in shock with it all. It's raw, and fresh," adds the member of production staff - who wants to remain months of near silence, recent events have moved at News has been speaking to people who have worked on the show, as well as insiders to the tense backroom discussions of recent weeks, and can reveal: Torode had nine complaints against him, including racist language, abusive language to junior production staff and sexual languageOnly one was upheld, for an incident on the set of MasterChef in 2018 when he used a severely offensive racist termInsiders reveal how a "defensive" production team tried to ride out the storm against Wallace to save his careerThe relationship between Wallace and Torode broke down and insiders say Wallace was briefing against TorodeTension between how production company Banijay and the BBC interpreted the findingsThe BBC intends to air the new series of MasterChef despite both presenters being sacked There was a long wait for the report into Wallace's conduct. The full version has not been made public, but an executive summary was published on revealed more than 40 claims against Wallace had been upheld, including one of unwelcome physical that night, Torode revealed an allegation that he had used "an extremely offensive racist term" had also been insisted he had "no recollection" of any of it, but by 5pm on Tuesday, he was at the top will claim action was taken swiftly and decisively. But behind the scenes, we can reveal there have been lengthy, pained discussions and extended tussles between the BBC and the show's production company Banijay over what to do, specifically about was hoped the report's publication would put an end to the crisis - but the events of this week have left both the BBC and Banijay facing even more questions. MasterChef team wanted to save Wallace For me, this all started a year ago, when I got a tip-off about a BBC presenter said to have been behaving badly - Gregg I mentioned his name to people in the industry, I was told it was "the biggest open secret in TV".After some digging and winning the trust of the people coming forward - mainly young female freelancers - BBC News revealed the allegations in November.I've been told by insiders that when the story broke, there was a sense that the MasterChef production team were defensive and wanted to ride out the who had worked with Wallace for years felt that responding would make it worse, hoping BBC News was just stirring up trouble and the story would go was a view that Wallace's career could be saved, and his worst behaviour was in the past. Others in the production team were in disbelief. A significant section of the report focuses on how few formal complaints were made, I have been told. This tallies with what freelancers said - they were worried about the repercussions of speaking the BBC corporate team, which has weathered many crises recently, could see what was brewing. They started to "get heavy" and demand action, and Banijay's leadership also realised they needed to get a was suspended and a law firm, Lewis Silkin, was hired to investigate. Attention then turned to the shows already in production. Could they carry on being filmed?There is a lesson here for the BBC, a source said. A long-running show with a close-knit team is both a strength and weakness."They know how to produce TV gold, year in and year out. But on the flip side, bad behaviour gets normalised and no one challenges it," they response, a Banijay spokesperson said that 94% of allegations upheld by the inquiry related to behaviour before 2018. They added that Banijay acquired Endemol Shine, which makes MasterChef, in 2020, and ways of reporting concerns "have improved exponentially in recent years". While Lewis Silkin carried out its inquiry, dozens more people approached BBC News with fresh claims about Wallace. BBC News is editorially independent from the wider corporation when it covers stories about the of those who came forward was a former MasterChef worker we are calling Alice, who says Wallace took his trousers down in front of her in a dressing contributed to the inquiry and says spending two hours with the lawyer, answering difficult questions, made things even was "no follow-up, no duty of care" from Banijay, she added. It is understood the production company disputes week, she and others who gave evidence received an email from Lewis Silkin, which BBC News has seen, telling them the inquiry was complete. The email also said it would not be providing individual feedback on specific said it was "deeply unsatisfactory" that she didn't find out whether her complaint had been upheld."I feel it's more than within our right to understand more about the investigation than what's shared in the news," she said. Torode faced complaints about behaviour on set The report into Wallace's conduct - which has taken eight months to compile - was widely expected back two Thursdays ago, but that day came and the scenes, frantic negotiations were under understand the BBC saw the findings and started asking questions, specifically on the other unnamed individuals referenced in of those was Torode. As we now know, an allegation he had used a severely offensive racist slur had been has been reported that Torode used the N-word at a season filming wrap party in 2019 while singing along to Gold Digger by Kayne is believed a debate started after he used the word among those present. However, the claim which was upheld against him relates to the previous year when he allegedly used the same word on set following the end of filming, and it was directed at a member of Torode sacked as Masterchef presenterGregg Wallace sacked as 50 more people make claimsWallace 'sorry' after 45 claims against him upheldOnly one claim was upheld against him. But BBC News understands that of the 10 additional complaints against other individuals mentioned in the report, nine were about Torode, including other allegations of racist language, abusive language towards junior production staff and sexual language which were unsubstantiated because of a lack of evidence or witnesses. We have not spoken to the people making those has said any racist language is "wholly unacceptable". And Banijay, it appears, was not initially planning to sack the BBC's director general Tim Davie has insisted it is drawing "a line in the sand".Torode had been "caught up in the new 'first strike and you're out' policy by the powers-that-be at the BBC," Max Goldbart, international TV editor at Deadline, said. "I wouldn't say Torode was collateral damage, I'd say that's offensive to the people who came forward," he said. But he added it was likely the BBC wanted to "reset" after the put these latest developments to the BBC, but it did not this week, a BBC spokesperson described the allegation as "an extremely offensive racist term," adding: "We will not tolerate racist language of any kind."Meanwhile, the role of a senior executive on MasterChef is also under the spotlight. It is thought they are the other person who had a complaint upheld against them for News has contacted that executive but has not heard back.A Banijay spokesperson said that in relation to the swearing allegation, "we are handling appropriately internally". Wallace and Torode were 'never friends' The relationship between Wallace and Torode, meanwhile, is believed to have broken notable that over the past year, Torode never backed Wallace. In an Instagram post in December, he appeared to be trying to position himself as separate from his co-host, describing the allegations against Wallace as "truly upsetting".And in his now-deleted Instagram post last week, where he leaked some findings from the report, Wallace seemed to hint at more to come for his co-host."What really concerns me about the short summary is others who have been found guilty of serious allegations have been erased from the published version of events. I, and I'm sure the public, would like to know why?"Insiders have told me that Wallace was briefing against his former they were "never friends," a former MasterChef worker told me."Clearly they had a good chemistry when the cameras were rolling. But you rarely saw them interact when the cameras were off," he says he heard Wallace make crude comments, such as a describing that a dish "tasted like his aunt's vagina"."And when Gregg was saying inappropriate things like that, John held his counsel. I never saw him step in."Another former MasterChef worker says the dynamic between the two presenters "seemed off", although she could never pinpoint also says Torode didn't ever call out his co-host when Wallace made inappropriate jokes. "John would eye roll but not say anything," she Wallace nor Torode responded to requests for comment. MasterChef is 'bigger than individuals' Away from the intrigue and allegations surrounding the presenters, many may simply be wondering whether one of their favourite shows will to BBC News this week, Tim Davie said MasterChef "absolutely" has a future, insisting the show is "bigger than individuals".It has a new base in Birmingham, and all the signs are that executives are fully committed to Monday - the day the report dropped - Shine TV (owned by Banijay) posted a job advert for an "experienced Midlands-based production secretary" to work on the next series of the show, starting this the MasterChef insider I spoke to said that despite all the drama of the past week, they are still working to "make the best MasterChef ever".Unlike many BBC shows, MasterChef is not an in-house production. In addition to the core show, it has the Professionals, Celebrities, and Christmas specials and is adapted in 65 territories viewing figures on linear TV have held up reasonably well, with 3.5 million people on average tuning in to the last series, unchanged from the year successful formats are hard to come by, particularly in the face of increasing pressure from streaming, which is why the corporation is so keen to hang onto dilemma, rather, is what to do with the series that have already been week, it was just amateurs, fronted by Wallace, that looked at risk. Now, with Torode also gone, that puts MasterChef Celebrities, filmed with Torode and Grace Dent, in jeopardy producer I spoke to said his greater concern was for the amateur chefs who have taken part in the series. BBC News has not managed to speak to any of the chefs. A copy of the contestants' guidelines, leaked to us, shows they are forbidden from speaking until the show goes a former chef on the show told me it would be "awful" if it was scrapped, for contestants who "gave up their time, had sleepless nights, dreamt only of recipes".The chefs are not given any compensation for lost time or income, just travel expenses, accommodation in a "fairly grim hotel" and a £20-a-day meal allowance, she the contestants can sue for lost income in the event of a series being filmed but not aired, is Davie indicated that Banijay is speaking to the chefs involved, and is working with them to come to a resolution. He insisted no decision has yet been some of the women who made claims about inappropriate behaviour by Wallace have asked why no-one is consulting them."They should not run the series," one said. Another said it would "make a mockery" of the people who have spoken out. Unanswered questions So, after a bruising week, there are still many unanswered still don't know who will replace Wallace and Torode. Names being floated include Grace Dent - who has already stepped in on Celebrity MasterChef - and Matt Tebbutt, from Saturday will clearly be hoping for a fresh start - a palate cleanser if you like - for the show as well as for the wider TV viewers would bond with new presenters remains to be seen. But unlike other shows, such as Top Gear, which are centred around their presenters, MasterChef was never really about Wallace and may also wonder what the men may do now, Torode's weekend programme is still in ITV's schedule, due to air on Saturday morning. But he will no longer be headlining a food festival next month, with Durham County Council saying he had "decided to take some time out".Meanwhile, Wallace has posted on Instagram offering his services as a weight loss expert for £200 per details may emerge about the swearing incident - and the unsubstantiated allegations - prompting further investigations and recriminations about who knew what, producer I spoke to says what's been reported, "doesn't feel like the show we've been working on over the years".He said it was a relief to know the show he loves will continue, adding, "I didn't want to see it go down this way."Additional reporting by Insaf Abbas.
Daily Mail
24 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Revenge of the Taliban: Ex-UK interpreter warns data leak will mean 'more executions' as warlords murder three Afghans linked to foreign forces in a week
Taliban warlords are on a vengeful killing spree against hundreds of Afghans after the British Government lost a top secret database. One man was shot by a gunman who stepped from an alley on Monday and fired four bullets at close range into his chest – one of three assassinations in the past seven days. Panic has been spreading since Tuesday when Afghans were officially informed their personal details had been lost in the UK's worst ever data blunder, putting 100,000 'at risk of death'. Thousands received 'notifications' from His Majesty's Government saying sorry, and adding: 'We understand this news may be concerning.' It is not known if the Taliban actually has the database, which includes names of Afghans who helped the UK, as well as members of the British intelligence community, it is understood. But one Afghan soldier, who fled to Britain for fear of retribution, believes his brother was gunned down in the street this week because the militant group was aware of his affiliation to the UK. He said: 'If or when the Taliban have this list, then killings will increase – and it will be Britain's fault. There will be many more executions like the one on Monday.' The Mail has seen a dossier of more than 300 murders that include those who worked with the UK and some who had applied for the UK scheme, the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). The murdered include Colonel Shafiq Ahmad Khan, a senior Afghan intelligence officer who had worked alongside British forces. The 61-year-old grandfather was lured into a trap and shot twice in the heart on his doorstep in May 2022. Others include commando Ahjmadzai, who applied for sanctuary in the UK, and soldier Qassim, both killed in April 2023. News of the killings comes after the media, public and MPs were kept in the dark while ministers launched evacuation mission Operation Rubific. The Mail discovered the data breach in August 2023. Since then, 18,500 Afghans have been airlifted to Britain in secret, with 23,900 expected overall. Yet some 75,000 Afghans will be left to fend for themselves – and were instead offered 'advice' on how to stay safe when the UK informed them it had lost their details. Afghans now know that the missing dossier contains their names, phone numbers, their family's details and other facts which could help Taliban revenge squads hunt them down. The Mail's revelations about the data leak and the unprecedented super-injunction to cover it up – which we spent two years fighting in secret courts – has triggered political and security storms. So far, three parliamentary probes have been launched, with MPs expressing outrage that the Government kept them in the dark for so long. Last October ministers agreed to spend £7billion without any parliamentary debate. Ahjmadzai (above, left) and Qassim (above, right) were both murdered in April 2023 The missing database contains the names of 18,800 people who had applied to the ARAP scheme for loyal Afghans who had worked alongside British forces. Military interpreters saved countless British lives by being their 'eyes and ears' on the frontline. In May 2024, when the High Court initially tried to lift the super-injunction, Mr Justice Chamberlain said: 'The one thing that can be said with confidence is that affected persons would be better off learning of the data breach by notification from the UK Government than from a knock on the door by the Taliban.' There has been fury this week as the deadly implications of the 'double betrayal' by Britain sunk in, with one angry former interpreter telling the Mail: 'We risked our lives for the UK standing beside them day after day. Now they are risking our lives again.' While the methods may change, Monday's assassination on a quiet dust-caked street in the capital Kabul has now become a weekly occurrence. The victim's brother was a soldier with the Afghan special forces known as the Triples who was given sanctuary in Britain. Within an hour, news of the murder had reached the brother in Britain, who is convinced his sibling was executed because the Taliban, having been unable to kill the Triple himself, sought revenge on his family instead. Elsewhere in the city, a day later, Taliban fighters dragged a woman from her home, beating her on the street and dumping her for neighbours to take to hospital. A former British military interpreter who witnessed it told the Mail: 'The woman's husband worked for the West and it was punishment for that work. He is hiding in Iran and they told her it was because he worked with "infidels".' The murder of the soldier's brother and the beating of the woman took place in the hours before the lifting of the super-injunction, and it is unknown if any of the victims featured on the lost list. The Taliban boasted this week that they had obtained the leaked data, although this could not be verified. Mohammed, a former interpreter who once translated for former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, is now in Britain. He said news of the lost database had spread like wildfire since Tuesday, striking the 'fear of god' into former interpreters like him. Mohammed, 38, who was pictured with Mr Brown in Afghanistan, said: 'This has changed everything. In the past the Taliban did not often have confirmation that an Afghan worked for the UK, or what his role was, but now we know it is on the dataset together with our family members. It is a gift that leads to death.' Last night the MoD referred the Mail to a statement made by Defence Secretary John Healy in the Commons on Tuesday. He said: 'My first concern has been to notify as many people as possible who are affected by the data incident and to provide them with further advice. 'The MoD has done that this morning. Anyone who may be concerned can head to our new dedicated website, where they will find more information about the data loss, further security advice, a self-checker tool, which will inform them whether their application has been affected, and contact steps for the detailed information services centre that the MoD has established.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Man sentenced for dropping vermin outside religious venue
Edmund Fowler, 66, was captured on CCTV releasing rats outside Sheffield Grand Mosque on Grimesthorpe Road. This incident was part of a series of racially motivated hate crimes, which Fowler repeated on three other occasions between May and June. Fowler, of Skelwith Drive, Sheffield, pleaded guilty to four counts of racially aggravated harassment at Sheffield Magistrates' Court. On 16 July, he was handed an 18-week prison sentence, which was suspended for 18 months. As part of his sentence, Fowler was also prohibited from going near any mosque for 18 months.
