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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Police launches investigation into Abbey Pool damage
A police investigation has been launched into criminal damage caused to an outdoor comes after a group of young people gained access after hours to Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, on 19 June, its first day open of the Valley Police said they had caused several thousands pounds worth of damage.A spokesperson described it as "extremely disappointing" and said on a number of occasions since "access has been gained, where young people are swimming but also drinking alcohol underage". The force said officers had managed to gain details of some of those involved, and would be issuing them with community protection said police community support officers had arranged a meeting with Vale of White Horse District Council's community safety team and Better, which operates the were also discussing what further practical measures could be undertaken at the pool and carrying out a site inspection, the force said."We still don't understand the mindset of thinking it is acceptable to cause damage to other people's property, not only that, there is a possibility that a young person may drown," a spokesperson said."We definitely don't want to be putting in that door knock to let their parents/guardians know."They also appealed to parents and guardians to talk to their children and work with the police to prevent further incidents. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Woman arrested over 'antisemitic abuse' at Baker St cafe
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested after reports she assaulted staff and customers while shouting antisemitic abuse at café in central Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Baker Street at around 16:30 BST on 17 said in a statement that the woman was shouting abuse "related to the conflict in the Middle East" and she was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and multiple woman was later released on bail pending further inquires.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Man charged with violent disorder following clashes outside hotel
A 33-year-old man has been charged with violent disorder and criminal damage following clashes outside a hotel believed to be housing asylum seekers. Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping in Essex, on Thursday evening. Keith Silk, 33, of Torrington Drive, Loughton, was arrested on Saturday, Essex Police said. The force said on Sunday that the CPS had authorised police to charge Silk with one count of violent disorder and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded into custody and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday. Essex Police said: 'Our investigations into the incidents which followed a peaceful protest in Epping on Thursday evening are continuing at pace and we thank the public for sharing vital information.' Thursday's demonstration was the latest in a series of protests outside the hotel since 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was charged with sexual assault following an incident where he is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Man on violent disorder charge over Epping hotel protest
A man has been charged with violent disorder and criminal damage following a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum of people gathered outside The Bell in Epping, Essex, on Thursday night, with several officers injured and police vehicles Police said a 33-year-old man from Loughton was arrested on Saturday and questioned by detectives from its serious crime has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday. The man's arrest was the third in connection with demonstrations at the hotel.A 65-year-old man from Harlow is due before Chelmsford magistrates in September, charged with affray over an alleged assault near the hotel on 13 July.A man arrested on Thursday for failing to comply with a dispersal order was later released on conditional bail."Our investigations into the incidents which followed a peaceful protest in Epping on Thursday evening are continuing at pace and we thank the public for sharing vital information," police said. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Essex migrant hotel charge: Man, 33, charged with violent disorder and criminal damage following clashes outside the Bell Hotel
A 33-year-old man has been charged with violent disorder and criminal damage following clashes outside an Essex migrant hotel. Eight police officers were injured during what started as a peaceful protest at the Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening. Keith Silk, 33, of Torrington Drive, Loughton, was arrested on Saturday, Essex Police said. The force said today the CPS had authorised police to charge Silk with one count of violent disorder and one count of criminal damage. He was remanded into custody and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court tomorrow. Essex Police said: 'Our investigations into the incidents which followed a peaceful protest in Epping on Thursday evening are continuing at pace and we thank the public for sharing vital information.' Thursday's demonstration was the latest in a series of protests outside the hotel after 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was charged with sexual assault following an incident where he is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the offences when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Thursday, July 10. Kebatu was charged with three counts of sexual assault, as well as one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and one count of harassment without violence. Up to 100 police officers battled with anti-migrant protesters on Thursday who had confronted a counter an anti-racism demonstration. Police on patrol also arrested a man on suspicion of affray, following an assault reported close to The Bell Hotel on Sunday evening. Dean Walters, 65, of Harlow, has been charged and released on bail to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on September 24, with stringent conditions until then. A second person was arrested on Thursday night for failing to comply with orders given around dispersal and remained in custody. At the protest residents stood side-by-side to call for the hotel to stop operating as refugee accommodation. Police say eight officers were assaulted when crowds surrounded a small counter-demonstration. Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow said: 'The events in Epping on Thursday were shocking and have no place in our neighbourhoods. 'We understand the concerns of the local community and support everyone's right to peaceful protest. 'We police without fear or favour, remaining impartial at all times and have legal responsibilities to ensure peaceful protest is facilitated. 'Our priority during the policing of this incident was the safety of everyone there, we used tried and tested public order tactics to achieve this. 'This included keeping opposing protestors apart to avoid violence. The early protest was peaceful, with people expressing their views. 'We will continue to support people to do this, but we will not tolerate anyone who comes with the intent to commit crime or who resort to crime because others present take a different view to them. 'Officers will act robustly and swiftly towards anyone intent on disrupting the local community's right to have their voices heard.'
