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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Migrant in his 20s ‘from Canary Wharf hotel' is arrested over ‘assault' after ‘entering woman's flat'
A MIGRANT in his 20s has been arrested for common assault after entering a woman's flat. The incident occurred in the Isle of Dogs on Wednesday night before he was detained by nearby members of the public. 3 Early this morning he was arrested by police on suspicion of common assault and he remains in custody. MailOnline reported that the man was a migrant staying in a Canary Wharf hotel. He reportedly entered the woman's house after being told to "go back to the hotel" where anti-migrant protestors were gathered. The 22-year-old woman whose flat he entered was arrested on Wednesday evening. She has since been charged with a number of offences including possession of an offensive weapon, affray, assault on an emergency worker, common assault and possession of cannabis. The affray and common assault charge relate to an incident at the Britannia Hotel in Marsh Wall which occurred on Wednesday evening. It concerned an alleged attack on a security guard at the hotel. She is due to appear in court later this morning. 3 3
Sky News
5 days ago
- Sky News
Man to appear in court charged with sexual assault after police are called to Bell Hotel in Epping
A man is due to appear in court today to face several charges, including the sexual assault of a male, after police were called to the Bell Hotel in Epping.. Mohammed Sharwarq, a 32-year-old Syrian national, was arrested after police were called to the hotel on the Epping High Road yesterday, Essex Police said. Sharwarq has been charged with two counts of common assault, four counts of assault by beating and one count of sexual assault on a male, contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Sky News understands the alleged offences took place inside the hotel between 25 July and 12 August. Sharwarq been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday 13 August. Officers are not currently seeking any other suspects in relation to the case.
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Yahoo
‘Creepy and unhinged' Uber Eats driver harassed wife and caused school lockdown
An Uber Eats delivery driver on the Isle of Wight repeatedly harassed his estranged wife and caused a nursery school to evacuate during a frightening incident last year. Edward Myatt, of no fixed abode, appeared before the IW Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Friday, August 1. The 41-year-old was found guilty on May 21 of common assault, harassment without violence, and using threatening or abusive behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Prosecutor Serena Edwards told the court that between February 28 and April 22, 2024, Myatt subjected his wife of 17 years to a campaign of harassment, including unsolicited contact in person, by video call and via messages. Recommended reading: 'Vengeful' man 'utterly destroyed' his ex's self-esteem and tried to ruin her life Unlicensed driver has "no real explanation" for speeding at 70mph in 30 zone The court heard that despite being arrested, following police reports from Myatt's wife, and bailed under conditions not to contact her or attend her home, he persistently breached these restrictions. Ms Edwards said Myatt often attended places she was known to be, including St Francis Catholic and C of E Primary Academy in Ventnor. St Francis Catholic and C of E Primary Academy (Image: IWCP) Magistrates heard that Myatt's behaviour left his wife feeling constantly on edge, checking her doors and 'looking over her shoulder.' In a victim statement, she described his actions as 'creepy' and 'unhinged,' expressing concern he might do something 'drastic,' feeling she had to distance herself for safety reasons. On March 12, Myatt caused alarm at St Francis when he attempted to take one of his children shopping – falsely claiming social services had authorised the outing, the court was told. Ms Edwards said when Myatt was stopped by a nursery manager, he forced his way into the building and began speaking manically, prompting the nursery to evacuate and the rest of St Francis school to go into lockdown - a serious incident that was reported by the County Press at the time. Police arrived to find Myatt agitated and taking his clothes off inside the nursery, magistrates heard. He was detained after being inside for around 15 minutes. Jessica Kayanja, defending, acknowledged the seriousness of the offences but stressed there had been no intent to cause fear or harm. She said her client's actions stemmed from a desire to see his children and noted that the trial bench had described the case as 'sad.' Ms Kayanja said Myatt, an Uber Eats delivery driver, has begun turning his life around – attending weekly Inclusion sessions, beginning therapy, and showing remorse. Magistrates imposed an 18-month community order, which includes 130 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehab days. He must pay £620 costs and a £114 surcharge. A two-year restraining order was granted, prohibiting Myatt from contacting his wife by any means except through family court proceedings.
BBC News
04-08-2025
- BBC News
Police name suspect after multiple attacks on same day
A 49-year-old man has been charged in connection with multiple attacks that occurred on the same dayThomas Lawton, of High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, has been charged with sexual assault, common assault, two counts of threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place and two counts of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, police incidents were reported on Bristol Street and Bremilham Road in Malmesbury on Saturday Lawton has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Wiltshire Police said: "We would like to thank the public for their support while this investigation was carried out."
France 24
12-07-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Police arrest more Palestine Action supporters
"Officers have made 41 arrests for showing support for a proscribed organisation," the Metropolitan Police said on X, noting another person had been arrested for common assault. "The area was cleared within the last hour," it added in a mid-afternoon update. Footage showed police moving in on a small group of protesters displaying signs supporting Palestine Action who had gathered at lunchtime at the steps of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square. Campaign group Defend Our Juries, which had announced it would hold rallies Saturday in several UK cities "to defy" the ban, criticised the response. "The Metropolitan Police were out in force again today, arresting more than 40 people in Parliament Square for holding signs opposed to genocide and supporting Palestine Action," a spokesperson told AFP. "Who do the police think they are serving in this?" the spokesperson added, calling the ban "Orwellian". It comes a week after the arrest of 29 people, including a priest and a number of health professionals, for offences under anti-terrorism laws. Support now a crime Police have warned since the Palestine Action ban kicked in on July 5 that expressing support for it was now a crime. "It is a criminal offence to invite or express support for a proscribed organisation," the Met said on X ahead of Saturday's planned protests. "As we saw last week, those who do breach the law will face action." Palestine Action's proscription cleared parliament in the first days of July, and a last-ditch High Court challenge failed to stop it becoming law. The government announced plans for the ban under the Terrorism Act 2000 days after the group's activists claimed to be behind a break-in at an air force base in southern England. Two aircraft there were sprayed with red paint, causing an estimated £7 million ($9.55 million) in damage. Four people charged in relation to the incident remain in custody. Palestine Action has condemned the proscription -- which makes it a criminal offence to belong to or support the group, punishable by up to 14 years in prison -- as an attack on free speech. © 2025 AFP
