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Yahoo
15 hours ago
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- Yahoo
New arrest after police officer critically injured
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer, who is still critically ill in hospital. Thames Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller sustained "life-threatening injuries" after an incident on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, on 22 May. A 29-year-old man from Slough was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He has been released on bail It came after Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Lydford Avenue in Slough, was charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle on a road without insurance. He will appear at Reading Crown Court on 23 June. Thames Valley Police said last week PC Christopher Miller was "seriously injured while carrying out his duties as a police officer". The force said the vehicle involved was a white BMW, which would have been damaged after the incident, and appealed for any witnesses to come forward. A 38-year-old man from Slough had also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and released on bail. A man and woman from Slough were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. The woman, 37, was released on bail while the man, 43, was released under investigation. Thames Valley Police
Metro
15 hours ago
- Metro
Fears gunman is targeting cats in village after pet shot with air rifle
A 'close-knit' village has been rocked after a family's adored pet cat was shot by an air rifle. Vicki Waskett's beloved cat Bella was gunned down 'in broad daylight' on May 22 and needed emergency surgery to stay alive. Residents of the sleepy village of Wendlebury, outside Bicester, 'don't feel safe' as the mystery shooter remains on the loose. Bella, 4, a timid half-Burmese half-tabby cat who doesn't roam far, returned home with an 'odd puncture wound' on her leg. When blood began pouring out of her limb, Vicki, 49, rushed her to the vet, where they discovered a 1cm long bullet lodged in her. The mum-of-two told Metro: 'I was horrified, absolutely horrified. I cried all the way home. 'They were aiming for a vital organ. I couldn't think of anybody who would want to do that. It's a village where people generally feel quite safe. 'Somebody out there close by, potentially one of our neighbours, has got evil intent.' The vets confirmed she had been shot with an air rifle or BB gun, and once the pellet had been removed, it appeared to come from a small rifle. Bella was left 'depressed and crying' for days before a metal rod and pins could be placed in her leg in surgery. Email: The feline is slowly on the mend, but that has not stopped the incident two weeks ago from becoming the talk of the town. Despite posting on a local Facebook page and reporting to Thames Valley Police, Vicki is still in the dark about who shot her cat. Vicki, who owns two other cats, added: 'I actually wanted to move house after I found out. 'A couple of hours later, I thought, 'I just want to move, I don't want to live here any more.' 'I don't think I will ever feel safe, because when the cats go out, I will always be a bit more nervous. 'I hope whoever did this feels a bit ashamed at least. I really hope they feel ashamed of themselves and nothing else.' Her 20-year-old son William has also been out knocking on doors in Wendlebury in hopes of finding answers. Vicki believes Bella must have been shot in Wendlebury because she does not travel long distances, but is unsure whether the shooters live in the town or were just passing through. Cat charity Cat Protection has been campaigning for the introductory licensing of air guns to stop 'cruel air gun attacks' on cats. They told Metro there were 53 media reports of cats being shot with air guns in 2024 and already 8 so far this year. Their Advocacy & Campaigns Manager, Stefan Blakiston Moore, added: 'These numbers are only the tip of the iceberg. It is something that comes up a lot more than we expect. 'It is horrific. Sadly, in many situations, air gun attacks can be fatal. 'From media reports alone, around 30% of those that were reported across the UK were fatal. 'Cats Protection has been calling for licensing of air guns. More Trending 'Essentially, in England and Wales, anyone over the age of, age of 18 can go out and buy one of these weapons unchecked. 'Sadly, that does mean these weapons are sometimes in the hands of the wrong people who are wishing to do harm to people's pets.' Thames Valley Police told Metro: 'The force was called on 25 May to report that a vet had said a cat in their care may have been shot with an air rifle or bb gun in the village of Wendlebury. 'If anyone saw anyone with an air rifle or BB gun in the village on that morning, please contact the force by calling 101 or our website, quoting investigation number INC-20250525-1857.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: River Thames boat fire leaves baby and eight others in hospital MORE: 'Frail' Brit, 79, faces time in Chile prison after crystal meth found in luggage MORE: Hooded men slash care workers' tyres and smash their windows in terrifying CCTV footage
BBC News
16 hours ago
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- BBC News
Fifth arrest after PC Christopher Miller hurt in Stoke Poges
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer, who is still critically ill in Valley Police said PC Christopher Miller sustained "life-threatening injuries" after an incident on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, on 22 May.A 29-year-old man from Slough was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He has been released on bailIt came after Simranjit Kajla, 28, of Lydford Avenue in Slough, was charged with attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle on a road without insurance. He will appear at Reading Crown Court on 23 June. Thames Valley Police said last week PC Christopher Miller was "seriously injured while carrying out his duties as a police officer".The force said the vehicle involved was a white BMW, which would have been damaged after the incident, and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.A 38-year-old man from Slough had also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and released on bail.A man and woman from Slough were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. The woman, 37, was released on bail while the man, 43, was released under investigation.
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Pictured: Schoolgirl, 15, killed in devastating house blaze with woman, 67, as police probe 'unexplained' deaths
A schoolgirl killed in a horror fire has been named and pictured by police. Ann Eyre, 15, died at the scene alongside a 67-year-old woman following a fire at a home in St Patrick's Way, Bletchley, near Milton Keynes. Emergency services raced to the street on Friday at 12.10pm with firefighters quickly bringing the flames under control. Thames Valley Police is treating the deaths as 'unexplained' and has since launched an investigation. A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: 'Although she has not been formally identified, we can confirm the girl who tragically died was Ann Eyre, from Bletchley. 'We'd ask people to respect her family's privacy at this incredibly difficult time. 'Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this tragic fire.' The spokesperson added the force was unable to confirm the identity of the woman. Emotional tributes have since been paid to the youngster on social media who was described as 'smart and funny'. One person wrote on Facebook: 'Such a beautiful soul you lit up the room with your smile. Keep blowing those bubbles up there.' While another added: 'Such a lovely young lady, it was a joy to know her.' One neighbour, named only as Gabriel, told the BBC he had heard 'loud screams' coming from the home during the fire. The father said what he saw was 'unimaginable', before adding: 'Earlier when it happened, I really wasn't myself. I was very, very, shocked.' He described the family who lived at the home as 'easy-going, calm and lovely'.
The Guardian
a day ago
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- The Guardian
Nine people taken to hospital after residential boat fire in Wiltshire
Nine people were treated in hospital after a fire broke out on a residential boat along the banks of the River Thames. Emergency services responded to the incident near Lechlade, Wiltshire, at about midday on Saturday, police said. Pictures from the scene showed thick black smoke rising from a residential boat, while bystanders reportedly intervened to rescue people onboard. Wiltshire police confirmed a child was airlifted to Bristol Royal hospital for children, and another individual was flown to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford. Others were taken to hospital by ambulances. The conditions of the nine people injured in the Lechlade boat fire have not been disclosed but it is understood at least two people have been discharged from hospital. The emergency response reportedly included two air ambulances, six ambulances, three hazardous area response team units, and two rapid response vehicles. Fire engines and police units from Gloucestershire constabulary, Thames Valley police, Wiltshire police and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) police were also called to attend the scene. A Wiltshire police spokesperson said: 'A section of the river was closed and inquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing.' Thames Valley air ambulance and Hampshire and Isle of Wight air Ambulance, Gloucestershire constabulary, Thames Valley police, and the MoD police have been contacted for comment.
