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Minggu, 06 September 2020

Major incident in Birmingham city centre after 'multiple stabbings' - Sky News

Police have declared a major incident in Birmingham city centre after officers were called to reports of multiple stabbings.

West Midlands Police say officers were called to reports of a stabbing in the city centre at 12:30am on Sunday.

In a statement, the force said: "We immediately attended, along with colleagues from the ambulance service.

"A number of other stabbings were reported in the area shortly after.

"We are aware of a number of injured people, but at the moment we are not in a position to say how many or how serious.

"However, all emergency services are working together at the scene, and making sure that those who are injured receive medical care.

"This has been declared a major incident.

"Work is still going on to establish what has happened, and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything.

"At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident."

Officers set up a cordon at the junction of Hurst Street - a popular nightlife area in the city centre - and Bromsgrove Street.

A small forensic tent could be seen on nearby Barwick Street, while other pictures showed a heavy police presence in the area.

Police urged people to remain calm and stay away from the area as the response would be ongoing "for some time" and cordons were in place.

Sky reporter Lape Banjo said those who were injured are being treated at local hospitals.

She said the stabbings "are said to have taken place in the areas of Snow Hill and about a mile away on Hurst Street in the Arcadian area, an area popular for its nightlife and social activities".

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Major incident in Birmingham city centre after multiple stabbings, police say - Sky News

Police have declared a major incident in Birmingham city centre after officers were called to reports of multiple stabbings.

West Midlands Police say officers were called to reports of a stabbing in the city centre at 12:30am on Sunday.

In a statement, the force said: "We immediately attended, along with colleagues from the ambulance service.

"A number of other stabbings were reported in the area shortly after.

"We are aware of a number of injured people, but at the moment we are not in a position to say how many or how serious.

"However, all emergency services are working together at the scene, and making sure that those who are injured receive medical care.

"This has been declared a major incident.

"Work is still going on to establish what has happened, and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything.

"At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.

Police said the response would be ongoing "for some time" and cordons were in place.

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Tougher restrictions introduced in Bolton after spike in Covid-19 cases - The Sun

A TIGHTER local lockdown was introduced in Bolton last night after a spike in Covid-19 cases.

People were told to avoid mixing with other households anywhere and to use public transport only if essential.

⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates

The new measures were announced on Saturday evening and come into effect immediatelyCredit: London News Pictures

The town’s infection rate has hit 99 cases per 100,000 people, the highest in England.

More than 90 per cent of cases are in the 18 to 49 age group.

The new measures were announced on Saturday evening and come into effect immediately.

People should only use public transport to travel to education, work or for essential appointments.

Council leader David Greenhalgh and chief executive Tony Oakman said: "It has been a tough period for individuals, families and businesses.

"But we don't want to throw away all our hard work by allowing the infection rate to rise even higher.

Bolton Council has asked people to only use public transport for essential purposes and to avoid mixing with other households Credit: Rex Features

"We need everyone in Bolton to play their part."

In the seven days to September 1, 265 new cases were recorded in Bolton.

It equals 92.2 per 100,000 people.

Leeds coronavirus lockdown fears rise as cases shoot up in the city

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2020-09-06 01:03:00Z
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Extinction Rebellion facing massive crackdown after demo chaos – ‘Not your normal protest' - Express

Over the weekend, Extinction Rebellion protesters blocked roads leading to and from printing presses in Hertsfordshire and Merseyside, delaying the delivery of millions of newspapers to UK shops. Protesters specifically targeted the Newsprinters presses, which print papers such as The Sun and The Times - both owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.

In addition, copies of The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Evening Standard and some Guardian issues were also delayed.

Now, the government is seeking to reclassify Extinction Rebellion and toughen restrictions on where protesters can legally hold demonstrations, The Telegraph claims.

A government source told the paper: “It’s clear they’re not your normal protest group, so you have to look at them in a different way.”

It is not clear how the government would reclassify Extinction Rebellion or what this would mean for the group.

However, it is understood ministers are looking at granting police new powers to prevent protesters from disrupting “tenets of democracy” such as parliament votes and press distribution.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “A free press is vital in holding the government and other powerful institutions to account on issues critical for the future of our country, including the fight against climate change.

“It is completely unacceptable to seek to limit the public’ access to news in this way.”

Extinction Rebellion responded via one of its Twitter accounts.

READ: Extinction Rebellion sparks chaos at Westminster as activists BLOCK Parliament entrance

The Extinction Rebellion protests – dubbed the “We Want to Live” demonstrations – are due to be held until September 14 having started on the 1st.

The central action will involve activists sitting in the road outside of Parliament to “maintain a constant presence” until minister pass The Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE).

In January this year, it was claimed counter-terrorism police had included Extinction Rebellion in a list of extremist ideologies.

Police then recalled this decision and said the group was not extremist, according to the Guardian.

The CEE bill was tabled last Wednesday. It will aim to ensure the UK meets its responsibilities under the UN 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.

This will mean sharply cutting the UK’s carbon emissions in order to keep global temperatures within 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, according to Green World.

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2020-09-05 23:54:39Z
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Coronavirus: New restrictions for Bolton after infections soar - Sky News

Bolton residents have been told not to mix with people from other households after the town's coronavirus infection rate became the highest in England.

The rules apply to meetings indoors and outdoors, unless a person is part of a support bubble, Bolton Council said.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the council has said public transport should only be used for essential travel, including getting to work, school, or a medical appointment.

Bolton is the worst-affected area in the country, with a weekly infection rate of 99 cases per 100,000 people, overtaking Pendle (71.1), Oldham (55.6) and Blackburn with Darwen (48.3).

More than 90% of cases in the town are people aged between 18 and 49-years-old, and council bosses are urging young people in particular to adhere to the new coronavirus rules.

Council leader David Greenhalgh said the measures have been brought in after consultation with Public Health England.

He said: "Now, more than ever, we need everyone in Bolton to play their part.

"Nobody wants these restrictions to remain a moment longer than necessary and we believe these new measures will keep everyone safe and help avoid a full lockdown in Bolton.

"Alongside a range of additional measures and interventions across Bolton we are asking everyone, particularly the younger age groups, to continue to follow the guidelines."

Dr Helen Lowey, director of public health at Bolton Council, added: "Evidence from Oldham and Blackburn shows stopping households mixing works.

"For this to work, we all need to play our part to protect our vulnerable friends and relatives."

Some other parts of Greater Manchester will see restrictions eased on Tuesday after case rates fell low enough to justify lifting lockdown measures.

Casinos, bowling alleys, indoor play areas and conference centres will be able to reopen, and close-contact beauty services will be able to resume, but cases in Bolton are still too high, the Department of Health and Social Care said this week.

Restrictions are also being lifted next week in Leicester, West Yorkshire and Lancashire, which have also all been on the government's watch list.

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2020-09-05 21:33:20Z
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Extinction Rebellion protests at printing presses stop millions of newspapers being delivered - Sky News

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2020-09-05 17:50:03Z
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Police evacuate Manchester city centre after 'suspicious package' found on bus - Daily Mail

Police evacuate part of Manchester city centre after 'suspicious package' is found on a bus

Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester was evacuated at around 1.15pm this afternoon
Police confirmed they were called to reports of a 'suspicious item' found on a bus
Piccadilly Gardens was then reopened and the cordon was lifted at around 4pm

By Kate Dennett For Mailonline

Published: 14:39 BST, 5 September 2020 | Updated: 16:49 BST, 5 September 2020

Part of Manchester's city centre was evacuated and cordoned off after a 'suspicious package' was found on a bus, police said.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that they were called to reports that a 'suspicious item' was found on a bus at 1.15pm today.

Piccadilly Gardens was sealed off and several surrounding roads were closed as a cordon was put in place.

Officers were in attendance and the bus was evacuated as a precaution, the force said in a statement.

Around three hours later, the cordon was reportedly lifted and Piccadilly Gardens was reopened.

Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester was evacuated earlier today after a 'suspicious package' was found on a bus, police confirmed

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that they were called to reports that a 'suspicious item' was found on a bus at 1.15pm today

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: 'Police are currently responding to an incident in the city centre.

'The bus has been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon remains in place.

'Enquiries are ongoing.'

Manchester and Wigan Stagecoach also confirmed that services that normally use Piccadilly Gardens bus station on Parker Street were diverted.

They said: 'All services that would normally use Parker Street (Piccadilly Gardens bus station) will start the routes from Portland Street (Outside Yates). The services will operate on a load and go basis.

'This is due to a Police incident. Sorry if this affects your journey with us today.

Just after 4pm, they confirmed that Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station had reopened with services operating from 'normal stands'.

Metrolink services were temporarily suspended through Piccadilly or Market Street, Manchester Metrolink said.

Transport for Greater Manchester said earlier on Twitter: 'Due to a Police Incident Parker Street, Piccadilly is closed.

'Congestion expected on Portland St, please use an alternative route if possible.'

Around three hours later, the cordon was lifted and Piccadilly Gardens was reopened

Manchester councillor Pat Karney wrote on Twitter that crowds had 'been pushed back from Piccadilly' while four ambulances were among emergency services in attendance

Pictures and videos of the scene were shared on Twitter, including a number of posts from Manchester councillor Pat Karney.

He said that crowds were 'pushed back from Piccadilly' while four ambulances and a helicopter were among emergency services at the scene.

Councillor Pat Karney said: 'There are four ambulances, numerous police vehicles, a helicopter. All the emergency services. It's a major incident.

'The bus station is cordoned off and all the shops have been emptied. People can't cross Piccadilly so there's a big crowd on Minshull Street.

'The crowds are being pushed back, they are obviously taking every precaution.'

Mr Karney has since thanked the emergency services for 'keeping Manchester safe' in the incident.

He wrote on Twitter: 'Emergency Services leaving the area.

'People inconvenienced will debate the close down of the area but I want to thank all our Emergency Services Officers for keeping Manchester safe.

'Giving what has happened in our city we cannot take any risks.'

Officers are in attendance and several roads have been closed with a cordon remaining in place

Transport for Greater Manchester said that Piccadilly has closed following the incident. No buses or Metrolink services are operating in the area

Police had urged people to avoid the area while the incident was ongoing.

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham reassured people that the incident was getting 'all the attention it needs'.

He told BBC North West: 'There are experts on the scene. Until the package has been properly accessed, of course, we will have to keep the road closures in place. It is an ongoing incident, there is not a great deal more I can say at this moment in time.

'But people can be reassured that it is getting all the attention it needs, people are working quickly to resolve it. What I would say to people is obviously to avoid the area for the time-being.'

An eyewitness reportedly told Manchester Evening News: 'The tram stop was cordoned off - there was police tape everywhere. Piccadilly Gardens has been evacuated - mounted police are guarding the scene.'

One person on Twitter added that the cordon had 'blocked off' the roads from Piccadilly Gardens down to Yates.

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