Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed University of Nottingham students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and caretaker Ian Coates, 65, and attempted to kill three more people in Nottingham in June 2023.
A series of reports into the incident by the NHS so far have highlighted failings in Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust’s management of Calocane, including failures to appropriately assess the risk he posed to himself and others. A public inquiry will now scrutinise prosecutors, police and medical professionals.
During the first day of the hearings on Monday, the inquiry heard that Calocane first had a serious violent episode on 24 May 2020. But mental health professionals ruled Calocane was safe to be treated in the community rather than being admitted.
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Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar were fatally stabbed by Calocane (PA)
Counsel to the inquiry Rachel Langdale told the hearing that, during the incident, Calocane, who is referred to as “VC” in proceedings, was found “repeatedly kicking and punching a door” in an attempt to get into a neighbour’s flat.
He was assessed by a mental health professional and found to be suffering from a psychosis mental health episode and “was noted to be presenting with mental health issues, hearing voices, appeared vacant, and had not slept for five days”.
At a follow-up mental health act assessment, Dr Gandhi, along with an approved mental health practitioner, Ben Williams, and a mental health nurse Anna Palmer, agreed he would be offered treatment with antipsychotic medication in the community rather than as an inpatient admission.
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According to the statement, Dr Gandhi said he was leaning towards detaining Calocane “given it was the first presentation of psychosis, and a lack of information on risk history”. But he said that the team of professionals also “considered the research evidence that shows overrepresentation of young Black males in detention”.
Dr Gandhi said it is part of his role in assessments to be aware of research, evidence and data including health inequalities but that it would not have affected the decision to admit or treat Calocane in the community.
The inquiry will look at how appropriate that mental health act assessment was.
KC Langdale’s statement later quotes Royal College of Psychiatrist’s evidence stating there is “there is no evidence that psychiatrists are not admitting patients because they are black. The rates of admission are the same as at the time of the publication of the independent review and recent evidence shows that detentions are going up.”
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She added that in the specific case of Calocane the inquiry may want to consider whether race was a factor however said the evidence so far received does not suggest it was and that it he was admitted on four on four occasions.
Shortly after being released, Calocane was arrested after attempting to get into another neighbour’s flat and causing the the woman to become so scared she jumped out of her first floor window, causing serious damage to her spine.
Following his arrest, Ms Palmer spoke with his mother, Celeste Calocane, who “noted that she would prefer that her son goes into hospital for treatment, as he’s a risk to others in his current mental state”, the inquiry heard.
Ms Langdale added that the chair of the inquiry Deborah Taylor may ask why Calocane was released at that stage and whether release straight into the community was appropriate.
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It was not until the next day, during a further mental health act assessment, that he was recommended for section.
The inquiry will also probe why services deemed, prior to discharging him, that there had been “no incidents of violence” from Calocane despite the episodes in May 2020, as well as a prior incident in which he “had entered a neighbour’s flat to confront those who believed were trying to spy on him and torment his mind”.
Ms Langdale’s opneing statement further revealed in Christmas 2022, Calocane sent his parents files over christmas which included, a document explaining he “had been hearing voices in his head all the time, but this wasn’t the result of mental ill-health”, but it was explained by “mind control technology”, the inquiry heard.
After the attacks on June 13, analysis of Calocane’s phone was undertaken, which show he researched “mind control technology” and watched videos including of a shooting. He also viewed documents with some content relating to the law and police powers, Ms Langdale said.
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He largely kept a low profile during his fourth hospital admission in early 2022, spending most of his time on his phone.
Ms Langdale said the inquiry will “explore with treating clinicians whether they ever asked VC what he was viewing on his phone, if not, why not, and whether patients routinely have unfettered access to their phone”.
His risk assessment was updated for the final time prior to the attacks on February 28 2022 – which noted “that given the history of violence and aggression, there should not be home visits, and if a home visit was required it should be a joint visit; no lone working”.
Ms Langdale added: “We will ask why this assessment of the risks to the community medical team did notapply equally to other students and the wider public.”
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In September 2022 Calocane was discharged from the early intervention in psychosis team which were responsible for his care in the community at the time. He was discharged back to his GP as the team could not make contact with him despite attempts to.
The inquiry will consider whether discharging him to his GP for non-attendance to appointments should have been a signal of his deteriorating mental health.
In the months leading up to the killings in June 2023 Calocane’s GP sent text messages asking him to arrange an appointment, however he was not seen and was not provided with any medication.
“The Inquiry will consider the role of primary care services following discharge of non-engaging patients, especially where the non-engagement may be an indication of deteriorating mental health and increased risk,” the statement said.
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Ms Langdale also said there appears to be a “lacuna” in terms on monitoring patients’ medication as Calocane’s GP claimed this was the responsibility of the trust.
“It does not appear the GP practice took any steps to manage VC’s prescriptions or make any efforts to ensure he received any. VC was essentially in the community disengaged from any health service and unmedicated”, the inquiry heard.
Calocane was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024 after admitting manslaughter by diminished responsibility and attempted murder – something which has been widely criticised by the victims’ families.
The masked suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie may have been at her front door earlier than the date of her disappearance, according to multiple reports.
Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show star Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills outside of Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. Police believe the elderly woman was taken as she slept.
Authorities released photos of the suspect, who has yet to be publicly identified, earlier this month. The suspect was wearing a ski mask, gloves and, in most of the photos, a backpack.
The photos were taken from a doorbell camera at Nancy’s front door the morning of her disappearance, according to the FBI.
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The masked suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie may have been at her front door earlier than the date of her disappearance, according to multiple reports (FBI)
But ABC News reported Monday, citing sources familiar with the investigation, one of the images, which showed the suspect without a backpack, was taken on another day before the alleged abduction.
A CNN source later confirmed the suspected kidnapper was at her front door on a night other than the day Nancy disappeared.
It’s unclear which day the suspect came to the home before Nancy vanished.
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The Independent has reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, which referred to the FBI. The FBI has been contacted for comment.
Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show star Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago (NBC/Today via Reuters)
It’s been more than three weeks since Nancy vanished. Authorities and the Guthrie family are desperate to find her.
Savannah has not posted on Instagram, where she usually posts updates about the case, in more than a week.
In her last post, the TV journalist spoke directly to her mother’s suspected kidnapper: “I wanted to say to whoever has her, or knows where she is, that it’s never too late.”
“It is never too late to do the right thing,” she said.
TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 warning over toys banned in hand luggage on flights – Manchester Evening News
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The toys are banned on flights by major airlines, with different rules for hand luggage and hold baggage depending on the carrier
The toy is banned by several airlines (Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images)
Parents have been warned about a popular children’s toy banned on flights. All airlines enforce strict luggage restrictions that passengers must follow, covering everything from liquids and food to baby formula and electronic devices. These restrictions include prohibited items such as sharp or dangerous objects and liquids exceeding 100ml, though liquid rules have been relaxed at certain UK airports. Whilst most travellers are familiar with standard restrictions, some banned items may come as unexpected surprises and seem rather unusual.
One item prohibited on all flights is toy guns and weapons, including replicas—a popular purchase among children, particularly following visits to destinations such as Disneyland, where such souvenirs are readily available.
Passengers attempting to board with a toy gun or weapon risk having it confiscated, regardless of whether it belongs to a child and is merely a plaything.
TUI specifies the restriction on “Toy guns, replicas, and imitation firearms that could be mistaken for real weapons” within its dangerous and prohibited articles policy, confirming they cannot be taken through security or onto aircraft.
EasyJet states that “toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons” are forbidden in hand luggage, though toy guns may be packed in hold baggage.
Ryanair confirms that “toy guns (including recreational guns such as paintball guns), replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons” are banned both in the cabin and in hold luggage.
Jet2 specifies that firearms, including toy versions, are “forbidden for carriage”.
The restriction is in place across other major carriers, though passengers are advised to verify directly with their airline regarding specific item restrictions and guidance before travelling.
The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first joint public appearance since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at the annual BAFTAs in London
The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out for an evening of glitz and glamour on Sunday as they attended the annual BAFTAs in London. The outing marked the first time the royal couple had undertaken a joint engagement since William’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday.
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Following their red carpet appearance, where Princess Kate looked stunning in a pink-toned floor-length Gucci gown, Kate chatted with Emily Stillman, Chair of Bafta’s Film Committee, where she spoke openly about Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ growing love of film and how their interest in cinema is enabling her to broach “hard conversations” with them.
Emily reminisced with the princess and said: “Last time I saw you, you were pregnant with George and you were doing your Harry Potter spells”, referring to the royal couple’s 2013 visit to the Warner Brothers studios in Hertfordshire, where they toured the set of Harry Potter.
Kate replied: “I was saying how much the children would love to look around. They love the idea of going behind the scenes and finding out how it all happens.”
The Princess of Wales went on to reveal that the three children are becoming increasingly interested in films, saying: “The children are starting to get interested in films and it’s a really great way to have some of the hard conversations with them.”
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Prince William and Princess Kate have a well-documented appreciation of film, having regularly attended the BAFTAs, where William has served as President since 2010, reports the Mirror. At the annual awards ceremony, Prince William made a frank remark about his wife’s reaction to the emotional film Hamnet, which was nominated in the Best Picture category.
He revealed that she was left in “floods of tears” after watching it. When questioned if he had seen the film, William candidly responded: “I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment. I will save it.”
In conversation with Emily Stillman, Kate remarked: “Yes, I think it was a very bad idea actually… ended up with very puffy eyes.” She described the film as “really very very powerful”, lauding the “fantastic” and “raw” music score and discussing its depiction of “intergenerational grief”.
The BAFTAs appearance by William and Kate comes amid reports from royal insiders that the Prince of Wales is committed to aiding the King in regaining the nation’s trust, following the arrest of former prince Andrew that has embroiled the royal family.
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Mountbatten-Windsor was interrogated for 11 hours last week over allegations of misconduct in public office, and the future king has been discreetly formulating plans to transform the monarchy. According to sources, William aims to manage the institution with a “corporate-like structure” to enhance accountability to the public.
The arrest of the King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, last Thursday on suspicion of leaking confidential information to his billionaire paedophile friend, Jeffrey Epstein, has sharply raised questions about the suitability of the monarchy.
From the brand-new Dino-Paws and Dino-mite Party to the much-loved Easter Bunny Breakfast, there are plenty of activities at Dobbies to make this year’s Easter eggs-traordinary.
Dobbies’ Sandyholm store in the Clyde Valley is inviting families and pets to join the Easter fun, with a fantastic selection of events to enjoy.
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From the brand-new Dino-Paws and Dino-mite Party to the much-loved Easter Bunny Breakfast, there are plenty of activities at Dobbies to make this year’s Easter eggs-traordinary.
The store is hosting a brand-new event, Dino-Paws, in support of Dogs Trust, taking place on Saturday, April 4 and 11 as well as Sunday, April 12.
Well-behaved dogs are invited along to enjoy a fun-filled event that includes dinosaur themed treats, toys and games with their owners.
Dogs can unleash their inner dinosaur at Dino-paws, with the opportunity to step back in time and enjoy some fossil fun.
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The event includes a Dino Dig Site for dogs to sniff, dig and unearth hidden treats, a dino-themed toy, a dog cookie to take home, and a digital photo in front of the dinosaur-themed backdrop taken by a Dobbies’ colleague.
Dogs will also get to take part in a sniff-ari around the store, where they can explore their surroundings and will be guided on a scent adventure. The sniff-ari activity helps dogs decompress, make their own decisions and build confidence, leading to a more content pup.
After taking part in the dino activities, dogs and their owners can enjoy a puppuccino and a hot drink in the dog-friendly restaurant, which is free when owners purchase a slice of cake or breakfast roll.
Tickets for the Dino-Paws event are priced at £15 per dog and the experience is taking place in 50 stores. The Dino Dig is recommended to last ten minutes, followed by the 25-minute sniff-ari.
By joining the event, guests are invited to donate to Dogs Trust’s vital work to provide care, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of dogs each year.
Also new to Dobbies’ Snadyholm store this year is the Dino-mite Party, a dinosaur themed afternoon event for children and families. The party will be filled with fun, prehistoric activities and games, and children will have the opportunity to meet the Dobbies’ dinosaur.
The Dino-mite Party is suited to families with children aged three to 10 years old, and children under three can still take part in some activities with the support of an adult.
The event will take place from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12, with tickets priced at £18 for children and £14 for adults. The event is expected to last 90 minutes.
Dobbies’ Easter Bunny Breakfast is back by popular demand and taking place on Friday 3 and Monday 6 April at the Sandyholm store. The whole family can enjoy an Easter breakfast together, with a selection of cooked, vegan and pancake breakfast options for children and adults.
Children’s tickets are priced at £18, and this includes breakfast, games and activities, meeting the Easter Bunny and the Easter craft experience. Adults’ tickets are priced at £11.75, including breakfast. The event is expected to last 90 minutes,
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Dobbies’ Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is excited to welcome families along to enjoy the in-store activities this Easter.
She said: “Our Easter Bunny Breakfast is always a family favourite and a lovely way to bring everyone together to celebrate the occasion.
“This year, we have added brand-new dinosaur events, Dino-Paws and the Dino-mite Party, that are set to be popular for our young dinosaur fans and four-legged friends. We can’t wait for our customers to get involved in the fossil fun at our Sandyholm store.”
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For more information about the Easter events at Dobbies’ Livingston store, visit www.dobbies.com/events
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Detectives have located human remains 11 days after the 85-year-old was snatched from his bed in a shock case of mistaken identity – police have now provided a tragic update on the case
01:08, 24 Feb 2026Updated 01:09, 24 Feb 2026
Detectives searching for missing pensioner Chris Baghsarian have uncovered what they believe are human remains, nearly 30 miles from where the 85-year-old was last seen alive.
Police in Australia confirmed that a body has been found in the New South Wales village of Pitt Town, a regional community 40 miles north-east of Sydney.
A New South Wales Police spokesperson said: “Following extensive inquiries, about 8am today (Tuesday 24 February 2026), detectives located what is believed to be human remains near a golf club in Pitt Town.”
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Police added that Investigations into Mr Baghsarian’s disappearance are ongoing and inquiries are still continuing.
The grim development comes 11 days on from the horror morning the 85-year-old grandfather was abducted from his own home in what police believe was a shocking case of mistaken identity. Chris Baghsarian was taken just before 5am on Friday after intruders forced their way into his home in New South Wales, Australia, with his captors caught on camera bundling the elderly man into a waiting car as he pleaded for help.
Grainy vision aired on Australian news network Nine shows two men — one wearing a high-visibility jacket — arriving at the North Ryde home in a dark four-wheel-drive before approaching the property. Moments later, Mr Baghsarian can be seen being pushed towards the vehicle before it speeds away into the darkness. Police later discovered an abandoned dark Toyota SUV that they believed is linked to the abduction. The car, found more than eight miles away, was completely burned out. New South Wales Police Detective Acting Superintendent Andrew Marks said officers were “a million per cent confident” the kidnappers had taken the wrong man, stressing that Mr Baghsarian and his family had no links to organised crime.
Police had begged his captors to return Mr Baghsarian safe and sound, but it seems their pleas have fallen on deaf ears. New South Wales premier Chris Minns described the family as “distraught” in the days following his adduction. He too had called on those responsible for the savage abduction to do the right thing. “This is a man over 80 years old,” Mr Minns said. “Please return him to his family.”
Timeline of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandals as royal arrested on his birthday amid Epstein allegations
Rebecca Whittaker24 February 2026 01:00
Watch: Infamous photo of Andrew’s arrest hung in Louvre by protesters
Infamous photo of Andrew’s arrest hung in Louvre by protesters
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Australia supports removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession
Rebecca Whittaker23 February 2026 23:00
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should not face ‘trial by media’, says Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage said Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor “looks to have done some terrible things” but should not face “trial by media”.
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“Mountbatten-Windsor looks to have done some terrible things, but they have not yet been proven,” Mr Farage said.
“I don’t think we should allow trial by media. I don’t think we should convict anybody or pass parliamentary legislation until the police have finished their jobs, and possibly the courts too.
“I do believe in due process, and I do believe that people are innocent until they’re found guilty.”
Rebecca Whittaker23 February 2026 22:30
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Lib Dems seek to force release of files on Andrew’s trade envoy job
The Liberal Democrats will seek to force the public release of files relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy.
The Lib Dems will table a humble address in the Commons in a bid to compel the Government to disclose information about Andrew, who served as a trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.
The motion will call for the release of papers relating to Andrew’s appointment to the post, including any vetting and any correspondence from Lord Mandelson.
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Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said: “The public is rightly demanding to know how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was appointed to represent our nation in a high-level trade role.
“The Liberal Democrats are moving a binding motion to force the Government to come clean.
“We need to see the vetting files, the due diligence reports, and the correspondence to understand how this appointment came to be, and whether glaring warning signs were missed.
“There’s also a much broader principle at stake here. No one, regardless of their title or their friends, should be beyond the scrutiny of Parliament.
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“It is time to end the age of impunity, scrap rules that stifle scrutiny or debate, and ensure that everyone in public office – no matter how powerful – can be held properly to account.”
Becky Whittaker23 February 2026 22:00
Watch: PM confirms government are considering succession of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
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Recap: Timeline of the investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
30 January – US Department of Justice releases a tranche of two million Epstein files mentioning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and other high profile figures.
9 February – Republic CEO Graham Smith files report with Thames Valley Police against Mr Mountbatten-Windsor for misconduct in public office following allegations in the tranche.
19 February – Thames Valley Police arrest Mr Mountbatten Windsor on his 66th birthday and open an investigation on suspected misconduct in public office.
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He is released after 11 hours of investigation.
20 February – Thames Valley Police say searches in Berkshire, where Royal Lodge is, are ongoing and would likely to be ongoing until Monday.
23 February – Retired civil servants tell the BBC that the then-prince allegedly used public money for massages and excessive travel costs.
One former civil servant told the broadcaster they had initially refused his request to pay for “massage services”, but was overruled by more senior staff.
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How the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years
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In pictures: Police officers enter a van at the entrance to the Royal Lodge
A Peterborough road is partially closed after a three-vehicle crash damaged safety fencing. The crash happened on Saturday (February 21) and the drivers of all three vehicles had left the scene when police arrived.
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Peterborough City Council have now confirmed that there are lane closures and reduced speed limits in place whilst the fencing is fixed.
A spokesperson for Peterborough City Council said: “Fletton Parkway Junction 3A, on Stanham Way overbridge, has lane closures in both directions and reduced speed limit due to an area of compromised safety fencing following a RTC.”
Repair crews plan to assess the damage today and then the repairs will be scheduled.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “We were called at about 7.20pm on Saturday ( 21 February ) with reports of a collision between three vehicles on the A1139 Fletton Parkway in Peterborough.
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“Officers attended but the drivers had left the scene. The vehicles were recovered and investigations are ongoing.”
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Mary Michelle Devine, known as Michelle, and her seven-year-old daughter Theia were killed in the crash
Zahra Khaliq News Reporter and Peter Hennessy
00:36, 24 Feb 2026
A mother and her young daughter tragically killed in a devastating A3 collision have been remembered as “the most beautiful souls” in a heartfelt family tribute.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after 10am on Thursday, February 19, following reports that a red Ford Fiesta had left the carriageway on the A3 southbound, just beyond Hindhead Tunnel. The two occupants – 43 year old Mary Michelle Devine (known as Michelle) and her seven year old daughter Theia, both from Portsmouth – were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
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The A3 remained shut for several hours following the collision, reports the Mirror.. A Hampshire Police spokesperson said at the time: “It was reported a red Ford Fiesta left the carriageway […] We would like to thank motorists for their patience as the A3 southbound was closed for several hours before it could be reopened.
“We would like to speak to any witnesses and in particular anyone with relevant dash cam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it. If you have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 44260083669.”
Michelle and Theia’s family have now released a moving tribute to the pair. “Our family mourn the most beautiful two souls you could ever meet,” the statement reads.
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“Our beautiful, beloved little Theia who had so much confidence and life in her and our crazy Michelle who was vibrant and had a heart of gold.
“We truly love them and will miss them everyday. They both had so much personality and so many loved ones, our hearts are broken.”
Hampshire Police’s enquiries into the events surrounding the crash are continuing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or drivers who may have captured relevant dash cam footage and are yet to come forward, are urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 44260083669.
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Alternatively, reports can be submitted online through Hampshire Police’s official website.
MOSCOW (AP) — An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and a police officer, and leaving two other officers injured, officials said.
The attack happened minutes after midnight near the Savyolovsky Train Station in the Russian capital’s downtown, according to Moscow’s branch of the Interior Ministry.
It said the assailant approached a traffic police vehicle and detonated an explosive device, killing an officer on the spot and injuring two others, who were hospitalized.
Russia’s Investigative Committee said it has launched a probe into the attack. It didn’t name the assailant or give any information about his possible motives or any further details.
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The attack came on the day marking the fourth anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine.
