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ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Man who carried out 'savage attack' on teenager in Hampshire sentenced
A man who carried out a "savage attack" on a teenager in Hampshire has been sentenced. The 14-year-old victim was cycling along Portchester Road, in Portchester, on Sunday 19 January when 20-year-old Harley Taylor charged at him, causing the boy to stop his bike. Taylor then pushed the teenager backwards, hit him in the face and kicked his legs, causing the victim to fall to the floor. Taylor then continued to stamp on the boy, kicking him and threatening to stab him. The victim was forced to hand over his coat, shoes, tracksuit, phone, Apple Airpods and his bike, before Taylor cycled away. A passer-by helped the victim and called the police. Taylor, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged with robbery and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, both of which he admitted when appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday 3 March. He has since been sentenced to four years and four months in a Young Offenders Institution, with an extended licence period of two years. He was also handed an additional six month sentence, to be served consecutively, for an out of county dangerous driving matter. Taylor was also handed a 10 year restraining order, banning contact with the boy, and a five year driving ban. The judge commented on Taylor's lack of self-control during what he called a "savage attack". DC Luke Fairchild, said: "This was a nasty and prolonged attack on a child. "Harley Taylor's actions that day were utterly appalling, and I am grateful to the passerby who came to help the victim shortly after this incident. "I would also like to thank the officers that initially responded to this incident so swiftly and colleagues in Warwickshire Police for assisting with the arrest of Harley Taylor. "We will never tolerate people who inflict violence on anyone in our communities, let alone a child. "I hope that this sentence sends a strong warning that anyone that commits these violent offences will be relentlessly pursued and put before the courts. "Lastly, I would like to thank the victim, with the support of their family for coming forward to report this incident. "The victim has said that they hope that this result encourages and gives others the confidence to come forward if the worst should ever happen to them."
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Accrington man charged over stabbing outside mosque
A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing outside a mosque which lead to a series of violent incidents, police have said. Police were called to the Raza Jamia Masjid in Accrington, Lancashire, at about 14:30 BST on Friday where they found a man in his 40s with a stab injury to his was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable Hussain, 33, of no fixed address, has been charged with wounding with intent, grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing a bladed article and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Police said they were then called to nearby Steiner Street at about 17:15 BST to reports of a dozen people fighting with weapons.A few minutes later, officers were called to Craven Street, also in the area, where another man was found stabbed in the neck. He was also hospitalised and left in a serious but stable condition, Lancashire Police said. Police in Warwickshire have since arrested a 22-year-old man from Accrington on suspicion of attempted murder following the second stabbing. A 36-year-old man as well as two women, aged 33 and 36, were earlier arrested on suspicion of affray and later released on bail. The three incidents are believed to be linked, police said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
AsiaOne
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Emma Watson banned from driving for 6 months, Entertainment News
Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months. The Harry Potter star, 35, was disqualified and ordered to pay £1,044 (S$1800) after she was caught driving at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford. Emma - who shot to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film franchise - was sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (July 16), after she admitted speeding on Banbury Road, Oxford. She was driving her £30,000 Audi S3 car at the time. Emma wasn't in attendance at the courtroom, which is based in Buckinghamshire, southeast England. According to This is Oxfordshire, her representative said in court that his client "fully understands her position and will accept her punishment". Before the speeding incident in Oxford, Emma already had nine points on her license following three previous offences. Her Audi was impounded by police in February 2024 after her parked motor was blocking two cars in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the time, Warwickshire Police confirmed that "a report of a blue Audi S3 parked across a driveway and blocking in two cars on High Street near the junction with Sheep Street in Stratford. "The report was made at 9.42pm and the car was impounded and taken away at 10.21pm. "No crime was recorded." Just days later, Emma wrote on X: "Still searching for parking in Stratford-upon-Avon. [crying laughing face emoji]" Still searching for parking in Stratford upon Avon. 😂 Merchant of Venice v good if you can still get tickets. @TheRSC — Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) February 8, 2024 The star was studying for a master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford, which she began in September 2023, before switching to a PhD. [[nid:720270]]
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Emma Watson banned from driving for 6 months
Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months. The Harry Potter star, 35, was disqualified and ordered to pay £1,044 after she was caught driving at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford. Emma - who shot to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film franchise - was sentenced at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (16.07.25), after she admitted speeding on Banbury Road, Oxford. The Little Women actress when driving her £30,000 Audi S3 car at the time. Watson wasn't in attendance at the courtroom, which is based in Buckinghamshire, south east England. According to This is Oxfordshire, Emma's representative said in court that his client "fully understands her position and will accept her punishment". Before the speeding incident in Oxford, Emma already had nine points on her licence following three previous offences. Her Audi was impounded by police in February 2024 after her parked motor was blocking in two cars in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the time, Warwickshire Police confirmed that "a report of a blue Audi S3 parked across a driveway and blocking in two cars on High Street near the junction with Sheep Street in Stratford. "The report was made at 9.42pm and the car was impounded and taken away at 10.21pm. "No crime was recorded." Just days later, Emma wrote on X: "Still searching for parking in Stratford upon Avon. [crying laughing face emoji]" The star was studying for a Master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford, which she began in September 2023, before switching to a DPhil, which stands for Doctor of Philosophy and is sometimes referred to as a PhD, or a doctorate. In February, a source at the university told Mail Online: "She mingles among other students, and blends into the background. But she does attend social events and is often spotted with her books and her boyfriend at local coffee shops. "She started last year – she loves Oxford and has made a happy life for herself there."
BBC News
13-07-2025
- BBC News
Police get extra powers over Leamington Spa disorder
Police have been granted extra powers to deal with disorder and antisocial behaviour in Leamington Spa town Police said it followed "unacceptable" incidents on Friday evening, with the powers set to last until 03:00 BST on have the power to order people to leave areas covered by the measures and they face arrest if they do not dispersal order covers the Parade, Bath Street, Jephson Gardens and Pump Room Gardens. Speaking on Saturday evening, Insp Jamie Cramp from Warwickshire Police said: "Unfortunately the behaviour we saw from a considerable group of people last night was completely unacceptable." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
