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Alison Hammond distraught after handing 'thousands' over to 'blackmailer'

Television star Alison Hammond is said to have contacted West Midlands Police after becoming the victim of blackmail and has handed thousands of pounds over

Daily Mirror

Suspect charged after two men set on fire leaving UK mosques

Mohammed Abbkr, 28, is alleged to have violently attacked the men in London and Birmingham.

Al Jazeera

Man charged with two counts of attempted murder after men set on fire outside mosques

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two men were set alight in Birmingham and London after leaving mosques, West Midlands Police have said.

Evening Standard

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Man charged with attempted murder after two elderly Muslims set alight after leaving mosques

Police believe two arson attacks in Birmingham and west London are linked

The Independent UK

UK police link attacks where men set on fire after leaving mosques

British police said on Wednesday a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was set on fire on his way home from a mosque in central England had now also been arrested for a similar incident in London last month.

Reuters

‘Dad is on fire’: Son’s horrifying plea for help after father set alight leaving mosque

Mohammed Rayaz, 70, is struggling to open his eyes after he suffered severe burns to his face, hands and chest

The Independent UK

Son of pensioner set alight pleaded for help saying ‘my dad is on fire’

The victim is in stable condition in hospital but with severe burns to his face and hands and is unable to open his eyes.

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Terror police probing connection between fire attacks on elderly Muslim men leaving mosques

Community ‘devastated’ as they enter Ramadan fearing for their safety

The Independent UK

Family of ‘precious and loving’ girl who died after she was hit by bus pay tribute

Sophie Jain Fletcher was hit by a bus in Birmingham on Saturday afternoon - police are appealing for witnesses

The Independent UK

UK police question suspect after elderly Muslim set alight

The attack in Birmingham comes weeks after a similar incident in London, in which the suspect went on the run.

Al Jazeera

Police outside of London to be held ‘accountable’ following Casey report: ‘We can’t afford not to’

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report

The Independent UK

Police forces outside of London to make changes following Casey report

Police and Crime Commissioners pledge to hold their own forces accountable after 'pivotal moment' in policing

Wales Online

Schoolgirl, 15, killed in horror bus crash as parents mourn 'precious daughter'

Sophie Jain Fletcher, 15, was hit by the bus in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, at around 3pm on March 18 and was rushed to hospital where sadly she was pronounced dead

Daily Mirror

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report.

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CCTV captures attack on Muslim man set on fire as he walked home from mosque

The victim suffered facial burns when his jacket was set alight in Shenstone Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham, at around 7pm on Monday

The Independent UK

Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque

The 82-year-old victim suffered facial burns and was taken to hospital.

The Independent UK

Arrest after man set on fire walking home from mosque as attack probed by terror police

Man, described by local politician as ‘pillar’ of community, suffered serious burns in Monday’s attack

The Independent UK

Man suffers facial burns after being set alight in attack caught on video - OLD

Extra officers will be in the area to speak to the community and to provide reassurance.

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The Independent UK

Man set on fire while walking home from Birmingham mosque

West Midlands Police said officers were examining CCTV and social media footage of the incident, which took place on Monday night in Edgbaston

Evening Standard

Police quiz man after two mosque worshippers set on fire in Birmingham and London

Man set alight walking home from mosque in Birmingham on Monday night in ‘stable’ condition after ‘terrible’ incident

Daily Mirror

Girl, 15, killed after being hit by bus described as 'most loving little person'

West Midlands Police are calling for witnesses to the incident in Sheldon, Birmingham, on Saturday in which 15-year-old Sophie Fletcher was struck by a bus and killed

The Independent UK

Fatal hit-and-run: Police believe ‘person of interest’ has left UK

West Midlands Police are urging Shazad Hussain to contact officers.

Daily Mirror

Girl, 15, dies after being hit by bus as police appeal for witnesses following tragedy

A teenager died after being hit by a bus in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, just before 3pm on Saturday. West Midlands Police said the bus driver is helping them with enquiries

Manchester Evening News

Police cordon off street in city centre after man's body found

The death is being treated as unexplained as Lower Temple Street in Birmingham remains shut off

Daily Mirror

Mystery as man's body found in town centre and police close street

A man was found dead in Birmingham in the early hours of this morning. West Midlands Police said the death is currently being treated as 'unexplained'. Enquiries are ongoing and a road has been closed

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