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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Police seek man after 'deliberate fire' that caused significant damage to City of London building
Police are searching for a man after a suspected arson attack caused significant damage to a building in the City of London. Detectives would like to question Simon Dantes Calancea regarding the incident. City of London Police stated that the offence was a deliberate fire to a building in the City which caused serious damage. Calancea is a familiar face in the Square Mile and has also has links to several areas of north west London. A spokesperson for the City of London Police said: 'We're looking for Simon Dantes Calancea, who we'd like to speak to in relation to a serious offence in the City. 'He is known to frequent the Square Mile and North West London. 'If seen, please do not approach, but call 999 immediately, quoting 25*339905. 'A deliberate fire that caused serious damage to a building in the City.' Police advise the public not approach him if they see him, but instead call 999 immediately, quoting reference 25*339905.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Knitter, 97, celebrated by Harrow Weald cat charity
A 97-year-old woman has been recognised as a "beacon of commitment" after two decades of knitting comfort blankets for homeless cats and Jenkins, whose mother taught her the craft, knitted socks, balaclavas and gloves for soldiers in World War Two and now helps the Cats Protection North West London Cat Centre in Harrow grandmother of five said being able to do something for cats and dogs over the past 20 years had given her a sense of purpose. "I couldn't possibly give up knitting," she said. "The cats' needs are a life-saver to me. I would be bereft without that." 'Lifelong habit' Before working with Cats Protection, Mrs Jenkins and a group of friends knitted for other animal charities."Sadly, those friends have all died but Cats Protection has given me the incentive to knit for a charity close to home. In truth, I am the one who is so grateful," she 97-year-old was taught how to knit by her mother during the war, making balaclavas, gloves and socks for servicemen overseas."I was hooked and knitting has become a lifelong habit," Mrs Jenkins added. "In this month when we celebrate all volunteers, Beryl shines as a beacon of commitment and dedication to cat welfare," said Caroline Ryan, volunteering lead at the North West London Cat Centre."By highlighting her contribution, we want to thank every one of our committed volunteers for being part of our extended team."
BBC News
25-05-2025
- BBC News
Brent fire: Names of four people who died released by police
The four people who died after a house fire that took place in Brent in the early hours of Saturday morning have been named by Usman, 43, Maryam Mikaiel, 15, Musa Usman, 8, and Raees Usman, 4, died when the house in Stonebridge, north-west London went up in flames. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Woman and three children die in Brent house fire
Four people, a 43-year-old woman and three boys, aged 15, eight and four, have been killed in a house fire in Brent, north-west London. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
The Guardian
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Second arrest after suspected arson at properties linked to Keir Starmer
A second man has been arrested in connection with suspected arson attacks on two properties in London and a vehicle linked to Keir Starmer, police have said. The 26-year-old was arrested at about 1.45pm on Saturday at London Luton airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan police said. The arrest was made by counter-terrorism officers from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit and the suspect has been taken into police custody in London, the force added. Officers from the Met's counter-terrorism command have led the investigation into the three incidents. One was a fire at the prime minister's family home in north-west London, which he currently lets out to his sister-in-law, the Guardian understands. The blaze was reported to police by firefighters in the early hours of Monday. Police said damage was caused to the property's entrance but nobody was hurt. A car that Starmer had sold to a neighbour last year was set alight four days earlier on the same street. On 11 May, firefighters dealt with a small fire at the front door of a house where the Labour leader is understood to have lived in the 1990s before it was converted into flats. One person was helped to safety by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, the London fire brigade said. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact the Met. A 21-year-old man, Roman Lavrynovych, has already been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life and appeared in court on Friday. The Ukrainian national was remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster magistrates court. He did not enter any pleas to the charges. Lavrynovych will appear next at the Old Bailey for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 6 June.
