A 16-year-old boy has died after being injured by a falling tree in Nottinghamshire.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the death in Carlton-in-Lindrick on Saturday, including two held on suspicion of manslaughter.
Nottinghamshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to Rotherham Baulk in Carlton-in-Lindrick, at about 11:20 BST.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men, aged 28 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter while a 28-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All three remain in police custody.
Det Insp Simon Harrison said the boy’s family were being supported by specialist officers.
He said: “This was a tragic incident and my thoughts are with the boy’s family.
“The family are being supported by specially-trained officers as we continue to investigate exactly what happened.”
The village sits about three miles (4.8km) to the north of Worksop and about 17 miles (27km) east of Sheffield.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation has been asked to make contact.
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Morgan McSweeney, the Labour leader’s chief of staff, “liked” a social media post which said the party would be “politically wise” to increase the levy.
He later removed the “like” and is understood to have told colleagues that it was accidental.
Mr McSweeney liked a post on the social media site LinkedIn which was written by a parliamentary adviser to Labour MPs.
The post, put up on Saturday, said: “Labour would be wise politically to raise capital gains tax, it is an easy sell to the 3 in 100 that currently pay it – we have to ask ourselves what sort of society we want to live in. A small rise would bring in over £15bn – lifting the two child cap would cost £1.6bn. Sounds a good idea to me!”
The levy has to be paid on the profit made on assets including second homes, shares and business resources such as land and buildings.
It is charged at a basic rate of 20 per cent – half the 40 per cent higher rate income tax level – which some Labour politicians have suggested is unfair.
Some, including Angela Rayner, the deputy leader, have previously suggested equalising the two rates meaning that capital gains would be doubled.
But she is said to be under growing internal pressure to change her tune.
Sir Keir was last week forced to rule out applying the tax to the sale of family homes following relentless pressure from the Tories.
At the same time Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, refused to rule out future council tax rises as he said Labour wants to spend more than is set out in its manifesto.
The Conservatives have looked to hammer home warnings that Sir Keir is planning to unveil massive tax rises once he gets the keys to No 10.
They have accused Labour of planning 17 separate “secret” tax rises including the raising of capital gains tax on businesses.
Laura Trott, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said: “Labour think they can hide these secret tax rises until after the election, but we won’t let them get away with it.
“Keir Starmer should come clean with the British people.”
Labour has repeatedly insisted that it has no plans to raise taxes beyond the targeted raids it has already announced on private schools and non-doms.
But the party has also failed to rule out any increases except to rates of income tax, national insurance and VAT, plus capital gains on family homes.
But he pointedly refused to categorically commit to keeping council tax down, telling the BBC: “We don’t want to see the tax burden on working people increase.
“None of those pledges in our manifesto requires increases in council tax or increases in fuel duty or any of the other number of taxes the Tories are claiming we want to increase.”
He also opened the door to more big spending in future by admitting that the manifesto is not the “sum total” of Labour’s spending plans.
He told Sky News that the document does not cover all of his party’s budget plans, though he insisted it would only splash more cash if the economy grows.
“We will not make promises we cannot keep or that the country cannot afford,” he added.
Senior Labour figures have dismissed Tory claims as fabricated and have said they are a sign of Rishi Sunak’s campaign becoming increasingly “desperate”.
Police have named a man they wish to speak to in connection with a suspected hit and run in the West Midlands in which a schoolboy was killed.
Dolars Aleksanders is wanted after Keaton Slater was hit by a black BMW car in Radford Road, Coventry on Friday afternoon. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
West Midlands Police said: “Have you seen Dolars Aleksanders? The 21-year-old is wanted on suspicion of death by dangerous driving after a 12-year-old boy died following a collision in Radford Road, Coventry on Friday 14 June.
“If you’ve seen him, or know where he is, please don’t approach him but call 999 immediately.”
In a tribute, released through the police, the boy’s family said: “We all will miss our fun-loving little comedian, he just wanted to make everyone laugh and smile.
“He was so beautiful inside and outside, our baby and little brother. Life can be so horrible.”
Police wish to speak to Dolars Aleksanders
Credit: West Midlands Police/PA
A JustGiving page set up in the aftermath of the tragedy has so far raised £36,534, surpassing the target sum of £35,000.
Organiser John McDevitt said: “No parent should ever have to deal with the trauma of losing a child so young.
“His family has been told about the JustGiving page and is very grateful that it is being done as they try and deal with what has happened.
“It will help the family with funeral expenses and any other living costs giving them time to begin to process and mourn the loss of their son and brother without having the extra burden of worrying about paying for a funeral and going to work.”
The BMW was seized and is being forensically examined after it was found abandoned on Friday evening in the New Arley area of the city, police said.
Officers are looking at CCTV from around the area and have spoken to several witnesses as inquiries continue.
Sgt Rich Evans, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A family has lost a 12-year-old boy in an appalling incident and our thoughts remain with them.
“We are offering them support at this most dreadful of times, and we’re keeping them informed as our work to trace those responsible goes on.
“We’d like to thank all those people who have already contacted us with information and our inquiries are progressing.
“But we’d again appeal for those involved, or anyone who knows them, to search their consciences, do the right thing, and tell us what you know.”
An officer filmed deliberately driving a police car into a cow has been removed from frontline duties, Surrey Police have said.
It comes after the farmer's partner told Sky News he should "lose his job" over the "disgusting" incident.
"I fully appreciate the distress our handling of this incident has caused and will ensure that it is thoroughly and diligently investigated," Deputy Chief Constable Nev Kemp said.
"At this time, the officer who was driving the police car has been removed from frontline duties pending the outcome of these investigations," he added.
The animal, a 10-month-old breeding heifer called Beau Lucy, has no broken bones and is recovering in a barn with other calves but could still die of shock, said the farmer's partner Kate.
She called the footage "horrific" and said it "looked like they tried to kill it".
"Honestly, when I saw the video, I thought he should lose his job. I just thought it was disgusting, I couldn't believe it," she told Sky News.
Image:The video shows the cow being hit twice by a police car
The video shows the cow falling and skidding metres down a road after being hit by the police car.
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As it seems to be trying to get back on its feet, the vehicle approaches for a second time.
The cow's head and part of its torso then appear stuck underneath the front of the car as two officers get out.
'Cow may have swum river'
Surrey Police said the cow suffered "a large cut to one leg and cuts and grazes" and was being monitored by a vet.
It said the decision to use a car came after officers "tried a number of options to safely capture the cow" over a period of hours and were "extremely concerned about the public's safety".
The force said the public had called up to say the cow was running at people.
Efforts were made to find a vet and identify the owner but they were unsuccessful, said DCC Kemp.
"Why these were unsuccessful and what more could and should have been done will form a key part of the investigation," he added.
A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), as well as an internal standards department.
Kate told Sky News the cow "wasn't that out of control, just spooked".
She said the animal, named Beau Lucy, along with other cows, were on the well-fenced Staines Moor and she believed it may have escaped by swimming across a river, adding: "I couldn't believe she ended up where she did."
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The home secretary has demanded an explanation after a video showing a cow being rammed by a police vehicle went viral on social media.
The video shows the animal loose in a residential street before the police car knocks it along the tarmac and then drives into it again, pinning it down.
Surrey Police said there had been reports of the cow running at people and damaging cars across Staines-Upon-Thames at around 9pm on Friday.
The cow was rampaging through Staines-Upon-Thames (Kai Bennetts/PA Wire)
Footage appears to show a member of the public running away before the cow is rammed by a marked police 4x4 vehicle – to the shock of residents watching on.
Police say the cow sustained a large cut to its leg.
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Among the social media users questioning the police officers’ actions was Home Secretary James Cleverly, who posted on X: “I can think of no reasonable need for this action. I’ve asked for a full, urgent explanation for this. It appears to be unnecessarily heavy-handed.”
BBC wildlife presenter and activist Chris Packham said: “I don’t know where to start with this.
“But it’s surely illegal and must be investigated and prosecuted. What sort of monster rams a calf? Twice?”
Police said a passer-by helped move the injured cow to a nearby farm in the early hours of Saturday.
The force said the owner has been located and that the cow will be assessed by a vet.
A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “Yesterday evening, at around 8.55pm, we received reports that a cow was running loose in Staines-upon-Thames.
“The cow was running loose throughout the evening on a number of main roads and, during this time, we received numerous calls from the public reporting a car being damaged and it running at members of the public.
“Given these reports, officers were extremely concerned about the public's safety, and over a period of a number of hours tried a number of options to safely capture the cow.
“Unfortunately, these were unsuccessful and the decision was made to stop it using a police car.”
He said the collision will be referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and the Professional Standards Department.
Chief Inspector Sam Adcock said: "I know that this has caused distress and I'd like to thank the community for their concern.
“The decision to use the police car is one that was only taken after other methods to stop the cow had failed.
“There will be an investigation into the actions that led to this, but our focus at all times is on ensuring the safety of the public.
"I know there are videos circulating of this incident, which the public may find distressing.
“I would ask that these videos are sent directly to us to help with our investigation."
Three towns were issued with an urgent warning to keep their doors and windows closed following a chemical leak.
South Wales Police issued a statement saying there had been a "checmical leak" at Dow Corning in Barry at around 4pm on Saturday. The warning was issued for people in "Dinas Powys, Sully and Penarth areas" who were"advised to close doors and windows as a precaution" while the matter is being dealt with.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service published an update at just before 5pm that said the incident had been given the "all clear". Residents have been thanked for their cooperation.
Residents in the area could see a white smoke-like beam of mist from the plant following the leak.
Dow Corning, the Barry-based international chemical company has sites in Barry and Manchester and produces silicione. The plant in Barry is the biggest operation for silicone manufacturing outside of the USA.
Dow Corning chemical plant in 2015 (Image: South Wales Echo)
A statement from South Wales Police said: "Please be advised that there has been a chemical leak at Dow Corning in Barry and residents in the Dinas Powys, Sully and Penarth areas are advised to close doors and windows as a precaution while the matter is being dealt with. Thank you for patience at this time."
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All eyes were on Prince Louis at the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, as the six-year-old charmed viewers with his varied reactions to the event – from debuting dance moves to pretending to fall asleep.
The family rode in a glass horse-drawn carriage to the affair at Horse Guards Parade in London. William, the Prince of Wales, was also in attendance, but rode on horseback alongside his aunt, the Princess Royal, and his uncle, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Louis enjoys the music at Trooping the Colour (BBC / screengrab)
He looks to the skies with his sister Charlotte as the flypast takes place (James Manning/PA Wire)
King Charles, who is also being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer, inspected the troops alongside Queen Camilla from a different carriage.
After the carriage ride, Kate and the children left to take their viewing spots, where Louis was seen enjoying the celebrations.
As the British Grenadiers marched past the monarch, musicians played a bagpipe-led piece. When the cameras cut to the viewing spot, Louis was seen moving quickly in time with the music, while Kate watched him and smiled.
The youngest son of Kate and William looked glum when it started to rain (James Manning/PA Wire)
The children joined their mother Kate as she returned to public duties (Getty Images)
Louis’ expression often attract royal watchers’ attention (Getty Images)
Louis entertained viewers when he played with the drawstring for the blinds, as well as fiddling with the window at the Duke of Wellington’s former office. The prince was also seen yawning and appearing to show his lack of interest as he scrunched up his face.
Prince Louis is known for drawing focus at events with his curiosity and excitable expressions. Previous Trooping the Colour ceremonies have seen the young royal pointing at the RAF Red Arrow fly-past, and saluting along with his relatives.
Kate watched the ceremony with her three children from a window at Horse Guards Parade (Sgt Donald C Todd/UK MOD Crown copyright/PA Wire)
Louis looks to his father as the royals took to the balcony at Buckingham Palace (James Manning/PA Wire)
Kate announced on Friday that she would attend the King’s Birthday Parade after making “good progress” in her treatment.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Kate said in a statement, adding that she faces “a few more months” of treatment.
Elsewhere at Saturday’s event, the royal family travelled in various carriages to Buckingham Palace amid a heavy rain shower for the event’s conclusion: the 41-gun salute and the Red Arrows fly-past.
George, Charlotte and Louis accompanied their mother in the carriage once again, and were seen wiping the steamy windows and waving to the cheering public.
