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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Yahoo
Police issue update after on investigation into drive-by shooting at garage after four arrested in Greater Manchester
Four suspects arrested in Greater Manchester after a drive-by shooting in West Yorkshire have been released on bail, it has been confirmed. Three men were rushed to hospital after the shooting at S Autos on Bulary Road in Huddersfield at around 3pm on July 22. The suspects fled the scene afterwards in a vehicle, West Yorkshire Police (WYP) said. READ MORE: He named his killer with his dying breath - but the murder was never solved READ MORE: Case of 'jealous' student who murdered fiancé revealed in new documentary Investigations suggested a Nissan Juke, with false registration plates, was driven by the garage as the shots were fired. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here A 30-year-old man received a foot injury, a 36-year-old was injured in a knee and a 20-year-old man was injured in his arm and stomach after they were 'struck by projectiles.' Their injuries were described as 'non-life-threatening.' Join our Court and Crime WhatsApp group HERE The Juke was later located and seized outside the West Yorkshire area having been abandoned. Four men aged 18, 19, 20 and 21 were arrested in Greater Manchester around a week later. Two were arrested on supsicion of attempted murder with the other two arrested on suspicion of firearms offences. In an update issued this evening (Friday, August 1), WYP confirmed they had been released on bail. "Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing" a spokesperson said. - For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Wondrlab appoints Abbas Mirza as content lead at WYP
Wondrlab , India's platform-first creative and content network, has announced the appointment of Abbas Mirza as content lead at WYP ( What's Your Problem ) the content and digital creative agency within the network. Mirza brings over 15 years of experience in crafting award-winning content and ideas that sit at the intersection of culture, creativity, and technology. A Cannes Lions winner and Governor's Award recipient, he has worked at some of the country's top agencies. His portfolio features work for marquee brands like Colgate, HDFC Bank, Ariel, Parachute Advanced, McDowell's No.1, Whisper, Raymond, Reliance Smart, 92.7 Big FM, Gillette, and more. Some of the marquee, award-winning campaigns that he's been a part of include Ariel's 'Share the Load' (Cannes Lions), Bio-Oil's 'Pregathon,' HDFC Bank's 'Vigil Aunty,' and Colgate MaxFresh's 'CID Investigation.' Welcoming Mirza to the team, Amit Akali, chief creative officer and co-founder of Wondrlab said: 'Abbas joins us as Content Lead in what is a pivotal role at WYP. He will be partnering with Dipti Rode, one of our most seasoned and sharpest creative leaders, to drive content and creative excellence across key accounts. With his rich experience and award-winning body of work, I'm excited to see the kind of magic this duo will bring to the table. Wishing them both the very best in this journey.' Speaking about his new role, Mirza said, 'For a creative professional , staying ahead of the curve is everything. With the rise of AI and next-gen tools, it's essential to be at a place that embraces the future with the right creative vision, and Wondrlab is exactly that. I'm thrilled to collaborate with a dynamic team of young creatives and learn from a legendary leader like Amit Akali.'
Scotsman
21-04-2025
- Scotsman
Edinburgh man jailed after beating girlfriend with vacuum cleaner pipe in jealous rage
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now An Edinburgh man who battered his girlfriend and her neighbour in a fit of jealousy has been jailed after he was caught trying to board a train back to his home city. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bobby Keogh had met the woman online around three and a half months before he moved from the Scottish capital to Whinmoor Way in Stanks - a small village on the outskirts of Leeds - to be with her. But the 27-year-old soon became unable to deal with his jealousy over her ex-partner. On March 24, the woman and her neighbour went to a pub for lunch, but Keogh sent his partner numerous messages threatening to kill her ex-partner because of his ongoing involvement with the woman's daughter. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The woman returned home at around 3.20pm, and found Keogh sitting on the sofa. They began arguing and again he made threats to kill her former partner. Keogh was jailed for 26 months for the violence he dished out to his partner and her friend. | WYP / National World Fearing Keogh would become violent, the woman phoned her neighbour and asked her to come round to the house before also phoning the police. Keogh then started lashing out, punching both women to the head and face. He even grabbed a kitchen knife at one point but quickly dropped it. He then picked up the pipe from a vacuum cleaner and hit his partner, then threatened to kill her for calling the police. Keogh was later arrested at the railway station trying to buy a ticket to Edinburgh. He told police he was attacked first so had reacted, but then refused to answer questions during his police interview. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He was jailed at Leeds Crown Court after admitting two counts of ABH on the women, whom he left with a broken nose and cuts and bruises. He has no previous convictions and appeared in court via video link from HMP Doncaster where he was being held on remand. Mitigating, Michael Walsh said Keogh was 'mortified' by his behaviour. He added: 'He is remorseful and ashamed and has no excuse for his actions. He has never troubled the courts before and does not want to find himself in this situation again.' Judge Neil Clark told Keogh: 'You had been drinking to excess that day. It might explain why you did it but it's an aggravating feature.' He jailed him for 26 months and gave him a five-year restraining order.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kemi Badenoch accuses police forces of ‘social engineering'
Kemi Badenoch has accused the police of 'social engineering' following The Telegraph's revelations about a force temporarily blocking job applications from white British people. The Tory leader warned such moves risk 'the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes that ethnic minorities cannot succeed unless a well-meaning Leftie is holding the door open'. It has emerged that several police forces have given preferential recruitment opportunities to ethnic minority candidates and taught officers that they possess 'white privilege'. Mrs Badenoch said she believes in 'meritocracy, not race-based quotas' and warned police forces that 'we are living in dangerous times and we need police who understand that their primary role is to prevent crime and catch criminals, not social engineering'. The Telegraph reported that West Yorkshire Police (WYP) had blocked white British candidates from registering early interest for its constable programme to encourage diversity in the force. The news has raised concerns that police forces are practising a form of positive discrimination when hiring police officers, which could be unlawful. A whistleblower at WYP told The Telegraph that different ethnicities were ranked according to their level of under-representation. The most under-represented groups in the force – black and east Asian candidates – were reportedly ranked 'gold'. South-east Asian candidates were ranked 'silver' while those who fall in the 'White Others' category, including east European and Irish candidates, were ranked 'bronze'. Mrs Badenoch told The Telegraph: 'The era of complacency about our society must end. The mindset of so many in authority – from judges to senior police officers needs a complete reset. 'We are living in dangerous times and we need police who understand that their primary role is to prevent crime and catch criminals, not social engineering. 'Labour show all the signs of being happy with this state of affairs, but Conservatives believe in meritocracy, not race-based quotas, which are bad for society and breed mistrust. 'In particular, the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes that ethnic minorities cannot succeed unless a well-meaning leftie is holding the door open for them.' West Yorkshire Police is the fourth largest force in the country. It employs 19 diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) officers, many of whom also serve as police officers. WYP is thought to spend more on DEI roles than any other police force in England. The force's recruitment page said: 'We are currently accepting applications for the two police constable entry programmes (uniform and detective) from people from our under-represented groups... If you are not from one of these groups, please keep checking this page for future recruitment opportunities.' Defending its hiring policy, WYP has argued that while 23 per cent of people in West Yorkshire are from an ethnic minority background, only nine per cent of its staff are. The force has said ethnic minority applications 'are processed through to the interview stage, but then held until recruitment is opened for everyone'. It added: 'Enabling people from under-represented groups to apply early does not give them an advantage in the application process, it simply provides us with more opportunity to attract talent from this pool of applicants.' Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, has defended the force's recruitment practices and said she will not intervene. She said: 'Often, lots of organisations do encourage more applications from under-represented groups, but they also have to make sure that the actual decision-making, the recruitment process is fair and is making sure that it's about getting the best possible candidates into the sorts of jobs that they have.' Chief Constable John Robins, the head of WYP, has hit back at critics and said the law should be changed to boost the number of ethnic minorities in his force and across the country. Thames Valley Police has been teaching police officers that they possess 'white privilege' as part of its new 'equity training' programme. The concept, part of the anti-racist ideology, contends that white people have inherent advantages based on their race because British society is characterised by racial inequality and injustice. On Saturday, The Telegraph revealed that the official police watchdog would compel forces to take 'positive action' to recruit ethnic minorities to ensure that their workforce represents the diversity of their communities. For the first time, the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary will rate forces on how well they promote 'equality, diversity and inclusion' as part of its inspections of all 43 constabularies in England and Wales. The Telegraph also recently revealed that police diversity jobs have increased by almost a third in three years. The number of equality, diversity and inclusion roles in the UK's forces has increased to a total of just under 200, up from fewer than 150 three years ago. Almost £15 million has been spent on such roles since the beginning of the 2021-22 financial year. 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.
Telegraph
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Kemi Badenoch accuses police forces of ‘social engineering'
Kemi Badenoch has accused the police of 'social engineering' following The Telegraph's revelations about a force temporarily blocking job applications from white British people. The Tory leader warned such moves risk 'the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes that ethnic minorities cannot succeed unless a well-meaning Leftie is holding the door open'. It has emerged that several police forces have given preferential recruitment opportunities to ethnic minority candidates and taught officers that they possess 'white privilege'. Mrs Badenoch said she believes in 'meritocracy, not race-based quotas' and warned police forces that 'we are living in dangerous times and we need police who understand that their primary role is to prevent crime and catch criminals, not social engineering'. The Telegraph reported that West Yorkshire Police (WYP) had blocked white British candidates from registering early interest for its constable programme to encourage diversity in the force. The news has raised concerns that police forces are practising a form of positive discrimination when hiring police officers, which could be unlawful. A whistleblower at WYP told The Telegraph that different ethnicities were ranked according to their level of under-representation. The most under-represented groups in the force – black and east Asian candidates – were reportedly ranked 'gold'. South-east Asian candidates were ranked 'silver' while those who fall in the 'White Others' category, including east European and Irish candidates, were ranked 'bronze'. Mrs Badenoch told The Telegraph: 'The era of complacency about our society must end. The mindset of so many in authority – from judges to senior police officers needs a complete reset. 'We are living in dangerous times and we need police who understand that their primary role is to prevent crime and catch criminals, not social engineering. 'Labour show all the signs of being happy with this state of affairs, but Conservatives believe in meritocracy, not race-based quotas, which are bad for society and breed mistrust. 'In particular, the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes that ethnic minorities cannot succeed unless a well-meaning leftie is holding the door open for them.' West Yorkshire Police is the fourth largest force in the country. It employs 19 diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) officers, many of whom also serve as police officers. WYP is thought to spend more on DEI roles than any other police force in England. The force's recruitment page said: 'We are currently accepting applications for the two police constable entry programmes (uniform and detective) from people from our under-represented groups... If you are not from one of these groups, please keep checking this page for future recruitment opportunities.' Defending its hiring policy, WYP has argued that while 23 per cent of people in West Yorkshire are from an ethnic minority background, only nine per cent of its staff are. The force has said ethnic minority applications 'are processed through to the interview stage, but then held until recruitment is opened for everyone'. It added: 'Enabling people from under-represented groups to apply early does not give them an advantage in the application process, it simply provides us with more opportunity to attract talent from this pool of applicants.' Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, has defended the force's recruitment practices and said she will not intervene. She said: 'Often, lots of organisations do encourage more applications from under-represented groups, but they also have to make sure that the actual decision-making, the recruitment process is fair and is making sure that it's about getting the best possible candidates into the sorts of jobs that they have.' Chief Constable John Robins, the head of WYP, has hit back at critics and said the law should be changed to boost the number of ethnic minorities in his force and across the country. Thames Valley Police has been teaching police officers that they possess 'white privilege' as part of its new 'equity training' programme. The concept, part of the anti-racist ideology, contends that white people have inherent advantages based on their race because British society is characterised by racial inequality and injustice. On Saturday, The Telegraph revealed that the official police watchdog would compel forces to take 'positive action' to recruit ethnic minorities to ensure that their workforce represents the diversity of their communities. For the first time, the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary will rate forces on how well they promote 'equality, diversity and inclusion' as part of its inspections of all 43 constabularies in England and Wales. The Telegraph also recently revealed that police diversity jobs have increased by almost a third in three years. The number of equality, diversity and inclusion roles in the UK's forces has increased to a total of just under 200, up from fewer than 150 three years ago. Almost £15 million has been spent on such roles since the beginning of the 2021-22 financial year.
