All articles tagged with #london police
Originally Published 19 days ago — by NBC News
British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault following allegations from six women dating back to 1999-2005, with new charges added after two additional women came forward. He has pleaded not guilty, and the investigation is ongoing, with a court appearance scheduled for January.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Variety
Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault related to two more women, on top of previous charges. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 20, and the investigation, which was prompted by a 2023 exposé, is ongoing. Brand has pleaded not guilty to earlier charges and remains on bail.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
London police mistakenly released a convicted sex offender, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who was later re-arrested; the error has sparked political and public outrage amid ongoing debates over immigration and security in the UK.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
London police are investigating reports that Prince Andrew asked a bodyguard to dig up damaging information on Virginia Giuffre in 2011, amid ongoing fallout from his association with Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sexual misconduct, leading to Andrew relinquishing his royal titles.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
London police dismantled an international gang suspected of stealing and smuggling up to 40,000 phones, mainly Apple products, to China over the past year, marking their largest operation against phone theft with a 14% reduction in thefts this year.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
London police arrested 466 people supporting the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which was recently banned under UK anti-terror laws, leading to protests and legal challenges against the ban.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by PBS
London police arrested 532 pro-Palestinian protesters, mostly supporters of Palestine Action, who defied a ban on the group by openly supporting it during protests. The government banned Palestine Action after they targeted military sites, claiming they are a terrorist organization, while supporters argue the ban infringes on free speech. The protests included elderly participants and aimed to challenge the law, with some supporters planning to be arrested to protest police actions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
British actor Micheal Ward, known for 'Top Boy' and 'Eddington', has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault related to an incident in January 2023, and will appear in court on August 28, 2023.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey, aged 32, has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault related to incidents between 2021-2022 involving three women, with his court appearance scheduled for August 5 in London. He denies the allegations and is cooperating with authorities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A driver was arrested after crashing his car into the gates of Buckingham Palace in the early hours of Saturday. London Police, with guns drawn, apprehended the man, who was later taken to the hospital. No members of the Royal Family were present during the incident, and there were no reported injuries. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The chief of the London, Ontario, police department apologized to the woman who accused five NHL players of sexual assault in 2018, with the players charged last week after a reopened investigation. The incident occurred at a Hockey Canada fundraiser, and the players have been granted leaves of absence from their teams. The NHL completed its own investigation, but Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league doesn't plan to share its findings until the legal case in London has concluded. Hockey Canada has cooperated with the police investigation and suspended all players from the 2018 National Junior Team pending the completion of the appeals process.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports Philadelphia
London, Ontario police have charged Carter Hart and four other players from the 2018 Canadian world junior team with sexual assault, following an investigation into an alleged incident that took place in June 2018. The players were in town for a Hockey Canada event at the time. Hart, a goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers, has been charged with one count of sexual assault. The case has made its first appearance in court and will return on April 30. The NHL has opened its own investigation and is cooperating with the legal process.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The London Police Service has reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving five players from Canada's 2018 World Junior hockey team, with Philadelphia's Carter Hart, Calgary's Dillon Dube, New Jersey's Cal Foote, Michael McLeod, and former Ottawa Senator Alex Formenton being charged. The case, initially closed in 2019, was reexamined in 2022, leading to new evidence and additional witnesses being interviewed. The victim, identified as E.M., has filed a lawsuit against Hockey Canada and eight players, with a settlement reached with Hockey Canada. The NHL conducted its own investigation and will release findings after the criminal court proceedings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NHL.com
Five individuals, including four NHL players and a former NHL player, have been charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident following Canada's win at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. The accused allegedly met the victim at a bar and later invited her to a hotel room where the assault took place. The NHL has conducted its own investigation and does not expect the players to return to their teams this season. The league will not release any information from its investigation while the charges are pending.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
London Police will address the public for the first time since charging five members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team for sexual assault in connection with a 2018 incident. The players charged are Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Dillon Dube. The case involves allegations of sexual assault by multiple players in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada celebration. The charges have not been tested in court, and the next hearing is scheduled for April 30. The NHL has conducted its own probe, and the players charged have taken leaves of absence from their NHL clubs. Hockey Canada, embroiled in controversy, has overhauled its leadership and is awaiting the conclusion of the judicial proceedings.