Daniel Turner appeared at Durham Crown Court for a scheduled sentence on Wednesday (February 4) by video link from Holme House Prison, Stockton.

He previously admitted offences of possessing cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs, cocaine and cannabis, plus possessing criminal property, relating to a watch and cash proceeds of the sales.

But Judge Richard Bennett addressed the defendant’s counsel, Robert Mochrie, at the outset of the hearing having read a background pre-sentence report on the 21-year-old defendant.

“He has been spoken to by the Probation Service.

“He claimed he was in debt to those above him and was paying off that debt due to an addiction.

“Given the quantity of drugs and criminal property involved, I will have considerable difficulty accepting that account as a credible one.”

Mr Mochrie said he had not had the chance to speak to the defendant prior to the hearing.

Paul Abrahams, prosecuting, said: “The police are saying he played a ‘leading role’ in the supply.

“Looking at the ‘tick list’, evidence now suggests it was into the tens of thousands of pounds.”

Mr Abrahams added: “The Crown is now considering a serious crime prevention order in this case.”

Judge Bennett said he would allow the Crown lawyers and the defendant’s counsel chance to assess the new evidence prior to a rearranged sentencing hearing.

Adjourning the case for seven weeks, Judge Bennett told Turner: “I had hoped to have been able to sentence you today.

“But, because new material has been uploaded onto the system relating to this case, both the prosecution and defence will have to consider that evidence.

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“The police will provide an updated statement in four weeks and your counsel will have to consider that evidence.”

He remanded the defendant, of Cradoc Grove, Ingleby Barwick, to remain in custody pending sentence, at Teesside Crown Court, on Thursday March 26.

But he told Turner the time he has spent on remand in custody prior to being sentenced would be deducted from his eventual sentence.

Prosecutors said the children, aged five, six and seven, were playing on the footpath when a car reversed out of a neighbouring house and over the top of them

A motorist drank up to 12 tins of beer before he allegedly drove over three children in a west Belfast neighbourhood, the High Court has heard.

Thomas Maughan, 37, fled the scene after the two girls and a boy were trapped under his car at Black Ridge View, prosecutors claimed.

Details emerged as he was granted bail on charges related to the hit and run collision where one of the young victims suffered a fractured pelvis.

Maughan, of Black Ridge Gardens in Belfast, faces counts of driving with excess alcohol and causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving.

He is also accused of failing to stop, report or remain at the scene of the accident on August 24 last year.

Prosecutors said the children, aged five, six and seven, were playing on the footpath when a car reversed out of a neighbouring house and over the top of them.

The driver then got out and fled on foot without checking on their condition, it was claimed.

Maughan was arrested after being spotted at the end of the street in a taxi blocked off by emergency service vehicles.

During interviews he admitted driving with excess alcohol and failing to stop following the collision, the court heard.

Maughan told police he began drinking at an engagement party the previous night and continued on into the day of the accident.

“He stated that he had approximately 12 beers before the incident,” Crown counsel disclosed.

Maughan said he drove to visit a family member in the area before getting back into his car.

He saw no-one nearby as he was leaving, but then heard children screaming and reversed amid concerns they could be trapped.

The three young victims were taken to hospital to be treated for potentially serious injuries.

One of the children sustained fractures to their pelvis and tyre marks, while another of them suffered cuts and bruises.

Maughan had been out on bail but returned to custody last month for allegedly breaching an alcohol ban.

Opposing his bid to be released again, the prosecutor submitted: “Clear CCTV of the incident showed the defendant getting into his car and driving directly over the three children on the footpath.

“They were trapped under the vehicle, the defendant reversed back over them and parked up… without checking on their welfare.”

Maughan’s lawyers previously argued that he had failed to see the youngsters because they were lying on the ground playing with chalk.

When he heard the screams he reversed at that stage to lessen the impact and free them.

Mr Justice Simpson was told that last month’s breach involved no further offences.

Granting bail to Maughan once more, the judge warned: “If he is found having consumed alcohol again he will not have another chance.”

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Sony’s long-rumoured Horizon multiplayer game gets its first proper trailer demonstrating its new art style and gameplay.

In late 2022, Guerrilla Games announced it was working on a multiplayer spin-off of its Horizon games, via job listings that described it as something akin to Capcom’s Monster Hunter series.

Aside from a leak that suggested the game would feature a cartoonier art style, compared to the main games, there haven’t been any updates on it. A completely separate Horizon multiplayer game was announced in Novembe – an MMO by South Korean studio NCSoft – but until nothing on Guerrilla’s game.

Rather than wait until the next rumoured State of Play, that’s supposed to air this month, Sony and Guerrilla Games have just gone ahead and announced Horizon Hunters Gathering via a lowkey blog post and video.

Unlike the PC-only Horizon Steel Frontiers, Hunters Gathering is billed as a co-op action game that will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC (complete with cross-play and cross-progression), where up to three players work together to battle Horizon’s many mechanical beasties.

Guerrilla already seems to know that the cartoony aesthetics will prove controversial, as studio director Jan-Bart Van Beek is quick to justify it after sharing a cinematic teaser.

‘Yes, we’re going with a very different look here and that’s very much by design,’ Van Beek explains, saying that since Hunters Gathering is a ‘very dynamic co-op game’ focused on teams, they wanted ‘an art style that really matches that energy.’

We imagine the goal is also to attract a broader audience and try to appeal to younger players (given how Fortnite-esque it looks in places), but Guerrilla already tried marketing Horizon to kids with Lego Horizon Adventures and that was a complete flop.

The gameplay at least looks to be in-line with the main games, like Horizon Forbidden West, but flashier and with multiple players combining their skills.

Unlike the MMO, you don’t get to build your own character and instead pick one of multiple pre-made characters, each with their own weapons and playstyles. Which seems to make it essentially a hero shooter.

Guerrilla has so far confirmed two gameplay modes: Machine Incursion, where you fend off waves of machines, culminating in a boss fight, and Cauldron Descent, which sounds like a roguelite in how you explore ever-changing rooms and complete different trials.

While there’s no release date yet, there will be a beta playtest that runs at the end of this month, so if you want to participate you’ll need to sign up for the PlayStation Beta Programme.

There will be a story campaign in the final release, one that can be enjoyed solo, with Guerrilla promising ‘new mysteries, characters, and threats,’ and that the narrative will continue after launch with subsequent updates.

Not to be cynical, but similar language was used to drum up excitement for Concord, and you all know how that turned out. Granted, Hunters Gathering has the advantage of being connected to an established franchise but there’s no mention of whether it’ll be free-to-play – although most Sony live service titles are not.

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On the bright side, this must be a game that Sony has some measure of faith in, as it’s one of the only live service projects the company hasn’t scrapped in recent months.

Guerrilla insists it’s still committed to single-player games, so you don’t need to worry about Horizon 3 being abandoned, but the studio has no updates to share on that front.

Perhaps the oddest thing about the Hunters Gathering unveil is that it happened at almost exactly the same time as today’s Nintendo Direct, which seems unnecessarily churlish, and overconfident, on Sony’s part.

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The Wales captain was speaking on Jonathan Davies’ S4C programme, Jonathan

Wales captain Jac Morgan has opened up for the first time on the uncertainty of the past few weeks after the Ospreys‘ owners were chosen as the preferred bidders for rivals Cardiff.

Y11’s interest in the Arms Park club could see the Ospreys extinct by the summer of 2027. No guarantees have been given beyond that point, with Swansea Council claiming that a meeting with the Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys last month confirmed the club will cease to be a professional rugby region after next season.

Regardless of their future, Morgan will not be at the Ospreys next season, having signed a deal with Gallagher Prem outfit Gloucester.

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But the 26-year-old, who is also captain of the club, admitted on Wales legend Jonathan Davies’ S4C show ‘Jonathan’ that it had been a tough situation for the players and staff to contend with.

“It’s been quite difficult to deal with,” said Morgan on the Welsh-language show. “With everything, from not knowing what the future looked like for the Ospreys to finding out the news in the evening the same time as everyone else when it went online.

“It was hard to find out like that. But I think the best thing is that we’ve played a couple of games since then.

“I have to say, fair play to the lads, the coaches and everyone else. The staff who work behind the scenes, like the S&C and physios.

“How much they’ve helped and how close we’ve come as a squad. I think the way we played against the Lions and the Dragons over the weekend shows how close the group is.

“It’s brought us closer as a group. We just want to put a performance on the pitch that we’re proud of.”

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Morgan then confirmed that the players and staff had no prior communication from the Ospreys’ bosses ahead of the news breaking that Y11 were the chosen bidders for Cardiff.

“So the only thing we saw was what came out online, really,” he said – with former referee Nigel Owens chipping in to call the situation “disgraceful”.

“That’s the reason I went up north,” replied dual-code icon Davies, who left Welsh rugby for rugby league back in 1988. “We lost a Wales game and the Union didn’t offer me any support.

“I said, ‘Right, I’m off. I’ve had enough of this.’ But if you don’t feel that you’re part of something and they don’t care about you.

“As the lads have shown at the Ospreys, the most important thing, when things go against you and your backs are against the wall, that’s when you need support from the region and, more than anything, from the Union.

“If you don’t get that, you don’t have any faith in them at all. That’s the reason I went – I couldn’t cope. I couldn’t believe what the lads would do when I went.

“That was just about me, on that scale. Now, with the region, and the amount of people who could lose their jobs. That they haven’t been involved in the meetings – it’s disgusting.”

Davies then asked Morgan if he could imagine Welsh rugby without the Ospreys.

“No, I can’t, no,” replied Morgan, who is currently sidelined through a shoulder injury. “I can’t see how it would work as there’s so much talent in the villages in that area.

“I remember playing in Ospreys Cup games, playing against all the villages when I was young. Loads play in that area. We all grew up supporting the Ospreys. Where would we go to next?”

Morgan, who is not involved with Wales’ Six Nations campaign through injury, hopes to be back by the end of March. On the show, he also called leaving the Ospreys “probably the most difficult decision” he’s ever had to make.

However, he will be joined by his close friend, Wales and Ospreys team-mate Dewi Lake, at Kingsholm. Lake, who is captaining Wales in Morgan’s absence, is also joining Gloucester next season.

“I knew he’d had a meeting, but I hadn’t said I was going because I didn’t want to influence Dewi’s decision,” said Morgan. “I wanted him to make the best decision for himself.

“We both knew that we’d met up with them. At the end of the day, whatever was best for him would be best for him.

“I then found out that he had definitely more or less signed when the leak came out online. I texted him and said, ‘Looks like we’re both off, then’.”

Emma Raducanu took a step closer towards her first final since her US Open triumph after storming into the semi-finals of the Transylvania Open.

If Raducanu’s critics feared her game would take a dip after ditching her most recent coach, the 23-year-old answered them emphatically with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Poland’s Maja Chwalinska.

In her third match since parting ways with Francis Roig after the Australian Open, Raducanu, who is the top seed at this WTA 250 event, played with uninhibited freedom and flair to set up a semi-final showdown with Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova.

Raducanu has been the top seed at four previous WTA tournaments throughout her career, but has never been able to finish any of them with a trophy. Having dropped just 14 games all week in Romania, the country of her father’s birth, she is in fine shape to finally break that streak.

After winning 11 games in a row against Kaja Juvan on Wednesday, Raducanu made it 19 in 20 before Chwalinska finally got on the scoreboard at the start of the second set. 

Following the opening set bagel, Chwalinska, the world number No 146 upped her game and Raducanu’s level dropped slightly as the match became more competitive. Just when it seemed Raducanu would run away with the match after breaking to lead 3-2, Chwalinska broke straight back. However, Raducanu made it three breaks in row to lead 4-3 and comfortably served out the match.

“I’m very happy with my performance. I played a great match from the beginning and I was pleased I could get off to that start,” said Raducanu, who finished her on-court interview in Romanian. “Of course, there’s always moments of adversity to overcome and I did that pretty well in the second set.”

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A BEAUTY fan has revealed the controversial trick that keeps her skin looking youthful.

So if you want glowing skin but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place and will need to take notes. 

Raquel Velasco, a lifestyle content creator who often shares wellness and skincare advice online, recently took to social media to share the simple way she keeps her complexion clear.

Posting online, the brunette, who is from the United States, confirmed that people always say to her: “I thought you were 35.”

Revealing her age and setting the record straight on how she stays looking so young, the influencer wrote: “I’m 50. I’ve been shaving my face for 25 years and NO my hair doesn’t come back thicker.”

Raquel then explained that she shaves her face using a facial cleanser and does this once or twice a month. 

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She also acknowledged that shaving her face helps with exfoliating the skin and means her skincare “gets absorbed way better.” 

The beauty enthusiast began shaving her face around the age of 23 and confirmed that she uses the Harry’s Men’s 5 Blade Razor.

You’ll be able to buy it for £8.75 from Boots but for those on a budget, you’ll be pleased to know it has currently been reduced to just £6.90 at Waitrose. 

However, if you’re looking for a men’s razor that’ll do just the job but for more than half the price, you’ll find an affordable Amazon own-brand alternative for just £1.57. 

While many are sceptical about shaving their face in fear it will cause irritation or spots, Raquel got candid on the controversial beauty hack as she confirmed: “To avoid acne, I exfoliate and cleanse before, then I use a facial cleanser to shave and always a sharp blade.” 

Not only this, but according to Healthline, while shaving your face could cause damage or lead to ingrown hairs, it can also help clean up and brighten your skin, making it easier to apply make-up.

In addition to removing hair, the experts recognised that facial shaving can also be used as a mechanical exfoliator to remove dead skin cells.

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Raquel’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @raquelschwetzv, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and racked up 2.1 million views. 

Beauty fans were in awe of Raquel’s “amazing” skin and many were in total disbelief at her age. 

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One person said: “You look amazing!” 

Another added: “I would never have guessed you are 50. Your skin looks amazing.” 

A third commented: “WHAT you look in your 20s.” 

Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “50 years???? Are you serious?? I give you 30 years.” 

At the same time, one user wondered: “Does your face feel spikey?”

In response, Raquel confirmed: “No. The hair is fine so it’s not spiked like legs.” 

While one beauty fan gushed: “I do this once a week. Love it.”

To this, Raquel responded: “I love it too! Especially putting on skincare and make-up right after.” 

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As US and Iranian peace negotiators hold desperate talks to try and avoid war on Friday morning the American military has continued building up its assets parked in the Arabian Sea

US commanders have continued to boost the military strength of their potential attack force in the Middle East amid intense fears war with Iran could break out.

As well as a carrier strike force and six destroyers, squadrons of F15 fighter jets and electronic jamming planes, another aircraft carrier may be deployed, according to sources. The latest of several communications planes have also arrived in the Middle East to help plan a war on Iran if peace talks on Friday in Oman fail.

A third US Air Force E-11A aircraft departed from Chania International Airport on the Greek island of Crete yesterday. It touched down about four hours later at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia in readiness to help commanders in any attack on Iran.

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Earlier in the week US stealth bombers and F-15s flew into a base in Jordan. And in Qatar four UK Typhoon attack jets have deployed to help the US and Israel defend against possible attack.

But the vanguard of any attack is likely to be launched by USS Abraham Lincoln’s F-35C and Super Hornet fighters. A carrier-launched F-35C brought down a Shahed-139 attack drone sent by Iran towrads the carrier fleet days ago.

On Thursday afternoon a White House official confirmed Jared Kushner, Donald Trump ’s son-in-law and a key figure in his Middle East policy negotiations, and Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, have arrived in the Qatari capital. It is believed the pair flew into Doha to prepare for their meeting On Friday morning with an Iranian delegation which include Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister.

Iran has apparently told the US some of its demands are ‘off the table.’ The US is believed to have insisted on no nuclear material inside Iran, security for protesters and limitation of Iran’s ballistic programme.

It is believed Tehran has responded by telling the US the ballistic weapons programme negotiations are completely ‘off the table.’ Some officials inside Tehran, sources told the Daily Mirror, are now believed to have decided a conflict is inevitable.

And it is thought the Israeli government may already have decided it will attack Iran’s missile sites if the American military force is not given the attack order. The US began building up its huge armada in the Middle East weeks ago amid reports the Tehran regime was violently clamping down on opposition protests.

Trump threatened military action if Iran does not agree a deal on its nuclear programme and to stop killing protesters. Asked whether Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei should be worried, he said: “I would say he should be very worried.

“He should be. As you know, they’re negotiating with us.” But Khamenei, who went into hiding for weeks as security officials launched a violent crackdown on protesters, warned the US on Sunday that any attack on Iran would spark a “regional war,”

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Cold weather might mean it is natural to raise the heating but there could be health implications

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As the temperature drops outside, it seems only natural to amp up the heating inside to warm up. But one optician has revealed that putting your central heating on full blast or whacking it on for extended periods of time could be exposing eyesight to risks.

This is because the high humidity indoors caused by your heating can dry out your eyes. Not only can this lead to discomfort and pain in your eyes, you could develop dry eye syndrome, which can potentially cause permanent damage to your vision if left untreated.

Dry eye syndrome is a condition that happens when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or if the quality of your tears isn’t quite right. This condition normally affects both eyes and can cause an uncomfortable gritty, itchy feeling, a burning or sore sensation and/or a temporary or fluctuating blurred vision.

The NHS warns: “While symptoms of dry eye can be irritating, for most people no long-term vision loss is expected. In certain cases, however, dry eye can be a progressive disease, and if left untreated over time, constant inflammation may damage the surface of the eye.

“Patients with severe dry eye are more at risk of infection, ulceration and thinning of the surface of the eye. These conditions can cause permanent damage to the vision.”

Specsavers warn that in more serious cases, dry eye syndrome can lead to symptoms such as extreme sensitivity to light, very red, painful eyes, and a change in your vision. But, there are many ways to stop your eyes becoming affected by environmental issues in the colder months.

Last week, Google searches for ‘why are my eyes dry’ rose by 33%. In light of this, Khuram Sarwar, a Dispensing Optician at Feel Good Contacts, has revealed his top tips to protect your eyes this winter. To battle against dry eyes caused by your central heating, he suggests to lower the temperature or put it on in shorter cycles.

If you are having to use heating for extended periods of times, he suggests purchasing a humidifier to help keep your eyes lubricated. Khuram says other environmental factors may be causing your eyes to become dry such as windy weather, especially for contact lens wearers.

The wind can dehydrate your eyes as it can cause them to not produce enough tears or cause your tears to evaporate too quickly. To prevent this from happening, Khuram says to drink plenty of water to keep your eyes hydrated when the air is drier outside.

Khuram said: “Windy weather, especially, can dehydrate the eyes, which leads to dryness and discomfort. Eyes become dry when they don’t produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly.

“This problem especially affects contact lens wearers, as dry lenses can be very uncomfortable in the eyes. However, this can also be caused by a high humidity in the air indoors, while the central heating is on.

“You should drink plenty of water to keep your eyes hydrated when the air is drier outside. Artificial tears can also be a great way to keep your eyes lubricated if you find that they are not producing enough tears themselves.

“Even though it is tempting to fully blast the heat while you are indoors to warm up, consider lowering the temperature or heating in shorter cycles to prevent your eyes from drying out. If you must have the heating on for extended periods, using a humidifier can help keep your eyes lubricated.

“Ultrasonic humidifiers start from as little as £30, so they are a worthwhile investment for the colder winter months. While some causes are environmental, it is important to never ignore chronic dry eye syndrome.

“Not only can having dry eyes cause discomfort and pain, but it can also permanently damage your vision if left untreated. You are likely to be more at risk of getting an eye infection without adequate tears. A lack of lubrication means that your eyes are more likely to suffer abrasion of the corneal surface, a corneal ulcer and eye inflammation.”

In the winter months, Khuram pointed out other environmental factors which may cause you issues with your eyes. The optician says that cold air causes moisture to evaporate from your eyes which then triggers them to produce more tears and therefore water.

Khuram suggests using eye drops to stop your eyes from overwatering in the cold air. The expert said: “It’s natural for your eyes to water when exposed to colder temperatures. This is because the cold air evaporates the moisture from our eyes which then triggers the eyes to produce more tears.

“Watery eyes due to the cold weather can be avoided by making sure your eyes are hydrated before venturing outside. Eye drops can help lubricate the eyes to minimise the chance of them overwatering when outside in the cold.

“Hydrating eye drops are available from as little as £2.50 but contact lens wearers especially are advised to check whether their drops are compatible first.

“There are a wide range of reasons that could be behind watery eyes. If it starts to become a constant problem, you should seek medical advice from your GP or optometrist, especially if you experience a change in vision, painful eyes, swollen eyes, lumps on the eye, or the eyelid turning inwards or outwards.”

Khuram also revealed the winter sun may put you more at risk of developing eye issues. In these months, the sun shines at a lower angle and during sunrise and sunset, this can cause more direct sunlight to enter your eyes.

To combat the winter sun and decrease the risk of developing cataracts and other eye conditions, Khuram suggests wearing sunglasses with UV protection even on cloudy days. Khuram said: “In winter, the sun repositions itself to shine at a lower angle when compared to summer. During sunrise and sunset, this can cause more direct sunlight to enter the eyes.

“Wear sunglasses with UV protection even on cloudy days. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the clouds and increase the risk of developing cataracts and other eye conditions.

“When choosing a pair of sunglasses, consider a pair of polarised sunglasses as they reduce glare and can enhance visual comfort. It is important to be able to recognise the symptoms of photophobia so that you can seek the correct treatment.

“The most obvious symptom is the sun or bright indoor lights causing discomfort. However, other symptoms such as excessive squinting, watery eyes, excessive headaches and dizziness, can also indicate other more serious health conditions, so it’s important to get checked by a medical professional as soon as possible.”

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Regarding bail, the Crown barrister voiced concerns of Robinson committing further offences “given that he is 32 years old and has 194 previous convictions”

A 32-year old man facing domestic-related offences was granted bail on Thursday with a condition imposed banning him from contacting his ex-partner.

James Robinson was due to be arraigned at Belfast Crown Court on four charges dating back to last March.

From Broadway in Belfast, Robinson was due to be charged with non-fatal strangulation, common assault and breaching a restraining order.

All three charges relate to the same female and are alleged to have occurred on March 25, 2025.

Robinson also faces a charge of attempting to damage the door on a cell van belonging to the PSNI on the same date.

Whilst the arraignment did not proceed due to the current withdrawal of services by criminal barristers in a dispute over fees, an application to release Robinson on bail was made and granted.

A Crown barrister told Judge Neil Rafferty KC that Robinson had been granted bail on a previous occasion for the charges in March 2025 but was remanded back into custody “following other charges.”

These, the court heard, arose when Robinson was arrested last August and charged with disorderly behaviour and assaulting police.

The prosecutor revealed these two charges against Robinson “have now been dropped.”

Regarding bail, the Crown barrister voiced concerns of Robinson committing further offences “given that he is 32 years old and has 194 previous convictions”.

Addressing the Judge, Robinson’s solicitor pointed out his client was “previously deemed suitable for bail” in relation to the March 2025 charges.

Saying Robinson has “found himself in custody” from last August on charges that have now been withdrawn, the solicitor said the proposed bail address at Broadway “has been deemed suitable by the police.”

Judge Rafferty granted Robinson’s release on bail with a series of conditions imposed.

These include a ban on Robinson seeing, speaking to or contacting his former partner, a ban on him consuming alcohol and illegal drugs and obeying an 8pm to 7am curfew.

The hearing concluded when Judge Rafferty said he would review the case on March 19.

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Tom Brady has been criticised by former Patriots teammates Vince Wilfork and Asante Samuel after he said he won’t be supporting New England in Super Bowl LX

Former Patriots legend Vince Wilfork has brutally criticised Tom Brady for refusing to back New England in Super Bowl LX. In the build-up to the showpiece event, Brady sent shockwaves through the NFL when he announced he wouldn’t be supporting the Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

His unexpected remarks triggered a furious backlash online, with Asante Samuel quickly taking aim at him on social media. Throughout his two-decade tenure with the Patriots, Brady secured six Super Bowl crowns, 17 NFC East titles and three MVP awards.

Yet despite his remarkable history with the franchise, the former quarterback insisted that he doesn’t “have a dog in the fight” when it comes to this year’s Super Bowl clash.

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“I think there’s always different chapters in your life,” Brady explained during his appearance on the ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast. “And you have different chapters and moments that you go through where you are affiliated with a certain team. Michigan, and then I was with the Patriots for 20 years.

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“I was with Tampa for three amazing years. I’ve been in broadcasting, now I’m an owner of the Raiders. So, those memories that I have are forever ingrained in me and I’m indebted to all the people who worked so hard to help make our team successful.”

“Look, I don’t have a dog in the fight in this one,” he later added. “May the best team win. And in terms of the Patriots, this is a new chapter in New England. And I’m glad everyone has embraced the Mike Vrabel regime, all the amazing players that have worked so hard to get their club to this position.

“We did it for 20 years. There was a little bit of a hiatus in there, but the Patriots are back and it’s a very exciting time for everyone in New England.”

Brady’s neutral stance provoked a fierce reaction from Wilfork, his former teammate across 11 seasons in New England between 2004 and 2014. “That’s bull****, Tom,” he told Savage Sports.

“Come on now. All that political – this ain’t political. It ain’t political, what it is. The Raiders ain’t in it. Say what it is, what you see?

“At the end of the day, if you’re a Patriot for life you know what it is. Don’t give me that political bull****. That’s just what it is. If you don’t think we gonna win, just pick Seattle then! Don’t straddle the fence.”

Wilfork isn’t alone amongst NFL icons in voicing frustration with Brady. On X, Samuel slammed the 48-year-old for seemingly creating distance between himself and both New England and his old colleague.

Like Wilfork, current Patriots boss Mike Vrabel shared eight campaigns with Brady from 2001 to 2008. “Tom Brady I am highly I mean highly disappointed in you not rooting for your ex teammate, Mike Vrabel who is about to do something special,” Samuel penned on X.

“I’m going to fye your a** up one of these mornings. Tag Brady let him know I’m on his a**.”

In another post, Samuel added: “Brady you can’t be the only one winning Super Bowls. Let me find out you hating on Drake Maye and Vrabel. ‘I don’t have a dog in this fight.’ Not what I wanted to hear. Brady knows how I get down. This ain’t nothing new to him.”

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