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The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Police watchdog launches probe after ‘axe wielding' man dies in house fire
The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man who reportedly threatened officers with an axe died in a house fire. Hampshire Constabulary officers attended an address on Chalk Vale in Old Basing, Hampshire, at around 7.25pm on Saturday after concerns were raised for a man living there, an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) spokesperson said. Attending officers trying to bring the man outside were threatened with an axe during several hours of negotiations before the fire broke out, the BBC reported. The force became aware there was a fire in the property in the early hours of Sunday morning. The man died at the scene. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue and the ambulance service both also attended the incident. Investigators have started gathering evidence with the probe 'in the very early stages', the spokesperson said. They added: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died and all of those affected by this tragic incident.'
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Man dies in house fire after stand-off with police in Basingstoke
A man has died in a house fire which started after a prolonged stand-off with police and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it was called at shortly after 19:00 BST on Saturday because of concerns for a man in a property at Chalk Vale in Old Basing, near trying to bring him outside were threatened with an axe during several hours of negotiations, before the fire broke out and the body of a 29-year-old man was discovered inside, police Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had launched an investigation. In a statement, the IOPC said: "We were notified that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers attended an address on Chalk Vale, Old Basing, at around 7.25pm on Saturday 31 May after concerns were raised for a man living there."We understand that in the early hours of Sunday morning the police became aware that there was a fire within the property."Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue and the ambulance service attended, but sadly the man died at the scene."Police said a number of neighbouring properties were evacuated during the force said: "The house was significantly damaged by the fire, but nobody else was inside the address at the time and there were no further casualties."A total of two further homes were damaged and will be assessed."Police said the man's family had been informed and officers were providing support. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Domino's Pizza lorry crashes through garden fence in Brockenhurst
A Domino's Pizza lorry has ploughed through a fence and ended up in a garden following a crash with a happened on the A337 Lymington Road in Brockenhurst in the New Forest shortly before 06:00 cab and part of the trailer, emblazoned with with the brand's "Eat My Crust" slogan down the side, were left wedged through the and Isle of Wight Constabulary said one person suffered a minor injury. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Lyndhurst: Five in hospital after crash on A35
Five people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a and Isle of Wight Constabulary is urging motorists to find alternative routes following the collision near Lyndhurst in the New Forest. A police statement said it happened at 13:25 BST, and the A35 southbound is closed from A35 northbound is closed from Lyndhurst Road, and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive has also been shut in both directions. The force said five people have reported added: "Please find an alternative route if possible and we will update you when the road has been reopened. Thanks for your patience." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Girl fell to her death after mother let her play on balcony
An eight-year-old girl fell to her death after her mother let her play on the sixth-floor balcony of her home, an inquest heard. Minnie Rae Dunn, who lived with her grandmother, had been visiting the home of her mother, Rebecca Dunn, on Wingfield Street in Portsmouth when she suffered the fatal fall some time after 6pm on Aug 24 2023. The hearing was told that the balcony was 'cluttered' – with about eight bin bags containing old clothes and a cushioned pouffe chair – when Minnie Rae had gone out to play on it with another girl. Giving evidence, Ms Dunn described her daughter as 'sassy' and a 'good kid' who would sometimes go on to the balcony when she visited. The inquest was told that the balcony had a brick-wall about a metre high with anti-pigeon netting above. Ms Dunn said the pouffe was normally against the window but had been moved against the wall by someone who had gone out for a cigarette. She added that she had initially refused to let her daughter and the friend go on to the balcony that day, but that she ended up 'giving in', describing it as 'the biggest mistake of my life'. Ms Dunn admitted that she had smoked cannabis earlier in the day, telling police it made her 'calm' rather than 'drowsy'. 'I did it for my mental health, it's not like I smoked it all day, ' she told the hearing. Coroner Jason Pegg asked her: 'Do you think it impacted on your ability to look after Minnie Rae?' She answered: 'No.' Ms Dunn said that she had not been able to grieve for her daughter yet and said she was an 'emotional mess'. The inquest was told that the other girl had attempted to grab Minnie Rae as she fell and said to police: 'I couldn't hold on, my hand slipped off as she was moving really fast.' A neighbour reported seeing Minnie Rae standing up on something before the fall, Mr Pegg said. Describing Minnie Rae, her grandmother Dorothy Kenney told the hearing: 'She was happy, she loved her family, she loved her school and her friends, she just liked to go out playing, going to different places on holiday.' Recording a conclusion of accidental death, Mr Pegg said: 'This was a desperately dreadful and tragic accident.' Hampshire Constabulary previously confirmed that a 43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of neglect was released without charge. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
