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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Southend-on-Sea disorder group sentenced for July 2024 fights
Ten people have been sentenced after "two rival gangs" fought with machetes on a watched on as the violent disorder erupted by the beach and High Street in Southend-on-Sea on 30 July followed an invite to bring alcohol, drugs and nitrous oxide to a "beach rave" on what had been the hottest day of the defendants, aged between 15 and 19, were given prison sentences of up to eight years at Basildon Crown Court. They were spotted on CCTV gathering in side streets before clashing in the city least two were seriously injured, with one airlifted to the Royal London Hospital with a serious stab wound. The defendants were sentenced across two days at Omo-Irogho, 19, of Clarendon Road in Watford, admitted assaulting an emergency worker, violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to three years and three months in prisonMichael King, 18, of Crescent Road in South Woodford, north-east London, admitted violent disorder and conspiring to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH). He was sentenced to seven years and six months in prisonMekai Brown, 19, of Higham Road in Woodford Green, north-east London, admitted violent disorder and conspiring to commit GBH. He was sentenced to eight years in prisonLucas Braga, 18, from Pitchford Street in Stratford, east London, admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to two years in prisonIsaac Bello, 18, of Prospect Road in Woodford Green, admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to two years in prisonHamza Dinbil, 18, of Corporation Street in Stratford, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He was sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison Four boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were also sentenced:A 17-year-old from London admitted violent disorder, conspiracy to commit GBH, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence. He was sentenced to six years and 11 months in prisonA 17-year-old from London admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to a referral order, to be decided at a later dateA 17-year-old from Basildon in Essex admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was sentenced to a 20-month detention and training orderA 15-year-old from Pitsea in Essex admitted violent disorder, conspiracy to commit GBH and possession of an offensive weapon. He was sentenced to an 18-month detention and training order There was no suggestion the violence was committed by those who attended the beach rave, for which invites were circulated on social media.A source at Southend-on-Sea City Council said people had been enjoying the hot weather throughout the day."As the day developed, there were two rival gangs and that's where it broke out," they said last July."It was London postcode wars spilling out on the streets of Southend."A video appeared to show at least four people dressed in black and brandishing large knives near the Adventure Island theme Supt Chris Bradford said they were now facing "the consequences of their reckless and dangerous actions". Officers seized seven weapons during the disorder, which began at about 19:00 were given extra stop and search powers in areas including Marine Parade, Pier Hill, High Street, Western Esplanade and both the city's railway Alaba, the Labour MP for Southend East and Rochford, said he was left "speechless" by what have continued working to identify two more people they believed were involved in the Ch Insp Louise Metcalfe said: "While there are others outstanding for their role in last year's disorder, we will be looking for them." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
'Brave' police hailed after shooting machete-armed man
A man shot dead by police while wielding a large machete was approaching a group of women involved in a shopping centre car park brawl that included his wife. The 29-year-old died at the Mount Druitt Westfield in Sydney's west on Saturday afternoon with the officers involved in the incident hailed for their actions. On Sunday, Assistant Police Commissioner Gavin Wood said six women aged in their mid 20s had crossed paths in the car park at 3.15pm and a brawl had erupted. The women were not known to each other and it was "sheer fluke that they have met", he said. The husband of one of the women retrieved a large machete from his car and was walking towards the women when police intervened. "Police asked the male to drop the machete," Mr Wood said. The man refused, and continued to walk towards the women. "The police officers got in the middle between the deceased person who was carrying a large machete and some of those females subject to the melee," he said. "At that stage, the police officer fired his service revolver". Mr Wood had checked CCTV footage and the officers' body-worn video and was "content with the actions of the police". The shooting would be subject to scrutiny but he said "their actions were commendable … they were brave". "We will put our arms around those police as we do, and they deserve that," he said. "They are good people, they are good police officers. They didn't come to work yesterday knowing they had to shoot somebody." Mr Wood said he had spoken to both officers and they were upset, and the enormity of what happened had started to set in. The shooting was declared a critical incident. The investigation will be overseen by the police law enforcement commission and professional standards and led by the homicide squad. The man, a father of two young children, did not have an extensive criminal history and no gang affiliations. Mr Wood said the machete he was carrying was at least 50 cm long. "If anyone had seen it, you'd be alarmed simply by the vision of it," he said. The man's wife was arrested but later released, subject to further police inquiries. The actions of the six woman involved in the incident will also form part of the police investigation.
The Australian
12-07-2025
- The Australian
Police shoot man at Mount Druitt Westfield
Police have shot and killed a man after responding to a reported brawl at a major shopping centre in Sydney's west. Emergency services were called to the Westfield Mount Druitt carpark on Saturday afternoon following reports of a fight between two groups. When officers arrived, a man armed with a machete reportedly approached them, prompting police to fire 'a number of shots.' Police at the scene of Westfield Shopping Centre in Mt Druitt, where a critical incident investigation has been declared after a man was shot dead by police on Saturday. Picture: NewsWire / Julian Andrews. A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed a firearm was discharged during the incident. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene. Criminal defence lawyer Rick Rabbah, who was at the scene, told 7NEWS the incident was distressing, even for someone in his profession. 'I specialise in criminal defence, but for things to occur for a day like 3pm on a busy weekend, it's terrifying for everyone, even for someone like myself,' he said. Around 3.15pm, police responded to a brawl in the Westfields Mount Druitt carpark. A machete-wielding man approached officers, who fired multiple shots. Picture: NewsWire / Julian Andrews. A critical incident team from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. More to come. Andrew Hedgman Reporter Andrew Hedgman is a journalist for NCA Newswire. Andrew Hedgman
CBC
06-07-2025
- CBC
Winnipeg police looking for teen after machete attack in Polo Park area
Winnipeg police are looking for a young suspect after a man was attacked with a machete outside a 7-Eleven near the Polo Park area. Officers were called Thursday at around 10:45 p.m. to the convenience store in the 1700 block of Portage Avenue, police said in a release Sunday. The suspect had fled on foot before police arrived, the release said. He is believed to have been with two other teenagers when the assault occurred. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police said a passerby had helped the man by using a belt as a makeshift tourniquet. The suspect is described as being about 15 to 17 years old, of skinny build with shaggy dark hair. Police said he is between five feet six inches and five feet 10 inches tall. He was wearing a black Tupac t-shirt, torn black jeans, and dark sandals with white or grey socks. The suspect was also carrying a grey backpack.
CTV News
06-07-2025
- CTV News
Machete assault outside Portage Avenue store: Winnipeg police
A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski Winnipeg police are searching for a teenage suspect after a man was seriously injured in a machete attack last week outside a west-end convenience store. Officers responded to the assault on July 3 at 10:44 p.m. in the 1700 block of Portage Avenue. According to police, the victim was attacked by an unknown suspect with a machete, leading to serious injuries. A passerby used a belt as a makeshift tourniquet to help the victim before emergency crews arrived. Officers from the West District applied a second tourniquet. The victim was moved to hospital in stable condition. The suspect remains at large. He is described as a male between 15 and 17 years old, approximately 5'6' to 5'10' tall, with a slim build, light complexion, and dark hair. He was last seen wearing a black Tupac T-shirt, ripped black jeans, dark sandals with white or grey socks, and carrying a grey backpack. Police say he was accompanied by two other teens at the time of the assault. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477) or .
