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The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tragic update in hunt for woman who vanished 15 years ago – as two women, 39, & man, 41, arrested over ‘murder'
THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of a hunt for a woman who vanished almost 15 years ago. The two women, both aged 39, and man, 41, are suspected of murdering Izabela Helena Zablocka, who disappeared from the Normanton area of Derby in August 2010. 2 Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering Izabela Helena Zablocka, who disappeared almost 15 years ago Credit: PA 2 The missing factory worker stopped contacting her family in around August 2010, police say Credit: PA Izabela, originally from Poland, had come to work in the UK in 2009 - but her family in mainland Europe lost contact with her just a year later. Despite the best efforts of Izabela's family to trace her, the missing factory worker has never been found. Earlier this week, The force explained that new information about her disappearance had come to light - leading to the arrests of the two women and man. Read More on UK News All three suspects remain in police custody at this time. Cops added that a missing person report had not been made to Derbyshire Police, or to any other UK authorities, at the time Izabela disappeared. But now, detectives are extending an appeal for people to come forward with any information about Izabela's time in Derby, particularly around August 2010. Izabela is understood to have worked at the former Cranberry Foods chicken and turkey factory in Scropton, around 10 miles west of Derby. Most read in The Sun Cops have also shared two new photos of the missing factory worker, in the hope it could jog the memories of people who may have seen her. An update from police said: "We are also re-sharing two photos of Izabela in the hope that someone may recognise her and come forward – although we do realise that a significant amount of time has passed since these images were taken. Missing Brit seen walking streets of Peru "A scene is in place at an address in Normanton and officers remain in the area carrying out enquiries. "Anyone with information or concerns is encouraged to speak with these officers." Police have also set up a dedicated You can also contact the force through its website, Facebook page, and by calling 101, quoting incident 92 of May 24. You can also anonymously provide information anonymously using Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or by visiting its website. This comes just one week after Dr Zakariya Uddin, from Euxton, Lancashire , was last seen in the Chorley area on Monday, May 12. Cleveland Police believed the 44-year-old had later travelled to Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, by car. Dr Uddin's dark purple Volkswagen Touran was discovered in Glenside on Wednesday after a major search. Cops then confirmed a body had been found, but it is yet to be formally identified.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Urgent search for GP, 44, who vanished nine days ago after making 111-mile drive as car found empty
COPS are urgently hunting for a missing GP who vanished nine days ago after making an 111-mile trip. Dr Zakariya Uddin, from Euxton, Lancashire, was last seen in the Chorley area on Monday, May 12. Cleveland Police believe that the 44-year-old later travelled a long way to Middlesbrough by car. Dr Uddin's dark purple Volkswagen Touran was discovered in Glenside yesterday after a frantic hunt, the force confirmed in an update. Cops are now appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts or recent sightings to get in touch. Dr Uddin grew up in Euxton and was appointed a full time GP at the Surgery in Chorley in 2021. He has also worked as a GP at Buckshaw Village Medical Group and Standish Medical Practice. A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: 'Officers are urgently appealing for help from the public to trace missing 44-year-old Zakariya Waqar-Uddin. 'Zakariya was last seen in the Chorley area of Lancashire on Monday, May 12 but it's thought he was heading back to Middlesbrough. 'It's believed he was driving a dark purple Volkswagen Touran which was last seen in the Low Lane area of Middlesbrough at around 2.30pm on Monday, Ma 12. Most read in The Sun 'Officers are concerned for Zakariya's welfare and are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 089736.' 1 Police search for missing Chorley GP Dr Zak Uddin Credit: The Surgery, Chorley
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Urgent search for GP, 44, who vanished nine days ago after making 111-mile drive as car found empty
Police urged anyone with information to come forward immediately MISSING DOC Urgent search for GP, 44, who vanished nine days ago after making 111-mile drive as car found empty COPS are urgently hunting for a missing GP who vanished nine days ago after making an 111-mile trip. Dr Zakariya Uddin, from Euxton, Lancashire, was last seen in the Chorley area on Monday, May 12. Cleveland Police believe that the 44-year-old later travelled a long way to Middlesbrough by car. Dr Uddin's dark purple Volkswagen Touran was discovered in Glenside yesterday after a frantic hunt, the force confirmed in an update. Cops are now appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts or recent sightings to get in touch. Dr Uddin grew up in Euxton and was appointed a full time GP at the Surgery in Chorley in 2021. He has also worked as a GP at Buckshaw Village Medical Group and Standish Medical Practice. A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: 'Officers are urgently appealing for help from the public to trace missing 44-year-old Zakariya Waqar-Uddin. 'Zakariya was last seen in the Chorley area of Lancashire on Monday, May 12 but it's thought he was heading back to Middlesbrough. 'It's believed he was driving a dark purple Volkswagen Touran which was last seen in the Low Lane area of Middlesbrough at around 2.30pm on Monday, Ma 12. 'Officers are concerned for Zakariya's welfare and are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 089736.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Irpin mayor involved in smuggling cars under guise of humanitarian aid, investigation claims
Oleksandr Markushyn, the mayor of Irpin, has been involved in smuggling cars under the guise of providing aid to Ukraine's defense forces, according to NGL Media's investigation published on April 21. Markushyn created and led a volunteer territorial community formation (DFTG) in late March 2022, in the early days of Russia's full-scale invasion. Over the next few months, he personally applied for the duty-free import of vehicles to be used by the unit, NGL Media reported. According to the customs, Infiniti QX30, Infiniti QX50, Nissan Navara, Volkswagen Touran, and Volkswagen Transporter were imported into Ukraine as humanitarian aid at Markushin's request. None of the vehicles were actually delivered to the Ukrainian defense forces, the investigation said. Five cars imported to Ukraine duty-free were not registered in Ukraine's Interior Ministry's database either. Investigative journalists suggested that the cars were dismantled for parts and later sold, adding that there could be more such vehicles. The Kyiv Independent has contacted Markushyn but has not received a response at the time of publication. If his involvement in the scheme is proven, Markushyn may face imprisonment for five to seven years and a fine of over Hr 435,000 ($10,400). Markushyn was elected mayor of Irpin in October 2020 for the New Faces political party. In January, Kyiv's Pecherskyi Court briefly placed Markushyn in custody and suspended him from office amid suspicions that he falsified his grounds for a stay in Italy in August 2022, already during the full-scale war. Men aged 18-60 are not permitted to leave the country under martial law, barring special circumstances. Markushyn is suspected of having visited his 2-year-old son in Italy even though he claimed to travel abroad to secure aid. The mayor considers the court case to be "politicized and ordered by his opponents." Read also: This Ukrainian mining company is losing hope in Trump's minerals deal We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Jailed: Speeding driver who lied to avoid points
A driver has been jailed after paying someone else to take the penalty points for their speeding offence. In 2023, a Volkswagen Touran was caught speeding on the A14 in Barham, Suffolk. Police sent a letter to the car's registered owner asking him to provide details of who was driving. At the wheel was Georgia Miller, 27, of Lynn Road in Hillington, Norfolk. She was given an eight month sentence for perverting the course of justice after texts emerged where she said she would "pay someone" to say they had been driving instead. Investigating officer PC Sharon Hackett said perverting the course of justice was an "incredibly serious crime". "In an attempt to avoid a fine and points on her licence, which would not have stopped her from driving, Miller has instead suffered a much more severe consequence," added PC Hackett, from Norfolk and Suffolk's joint road policing unit. The court heard the registered owner of the VW Touran was Steve Kendle, 41, of Blackfriars Road, King's Lynn. Texts between him and Miller showed them discussing the speeding offence. In one text Miller, who was sentenced at King's Lynn Crown Court on 21 February, said: "I'll have to pay someone to say it was them, I can't say it was me, I will get points, I've already done speed awareness." The messages were uncovered by Norfolk Police when it reviewing Kendle's phone as part of an unrelated investigation. In October 2023, Miller filled out an online form stating the driver was a man called Barry Pegg, 69, of Highgate, King's Lynn. Both Kendle and Pegg were also convicted of perverting the course of justice. Kendle was sentenced to eight months in prison. Pegg was given a four month sentence, suspended for nine months. Miller was sentenced to a further 27 months for the fraudulent evasion of duty. Kendle received a further eight months for the same offence. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Volunteers catch more than 1,000 speeding drivers Warning as driver is caught doing 129mph Norfolk Police HM Courts & Tribunals Service
