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Taser used on man after single-vehicle crash
A Taser was used on a man who was "obstructive" towards police after a single-vehicle crash in Leicester. Leicestershire Police said officers were called to Aikman Avenue, in New Parks, at 11:27 BST on Saturday. A force spokesperson confirmed the two occupants of the vehicle were not seriously injured in the crash, which happened near the junction with Letchworth Road, but they became "obstructive towards officers". A Taser was discharged on a man, who along with a woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving offences and assault on an emergency worker, the spokesperson added. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Police
BBC News
30-05-2025
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Police community support officer assaulted in Crawley
A police community support officer (PCSO) has been assaulted in Crawley, say Sussex Police. The force said it had arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and remains in police custody, according to officers. The PCSO was reported to have been assaulted on Thursday at 18:45 BST in Crawley's Broadfield area. Sussex Police urged anyone who saw the incident or has relevant information to contact them.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
Teen admits setting fire to minibuses at Taunton Park and Ride
A 17-year-old boy has admitted setting fire to seven minibuses, damaging cars and assaulting an emergency teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to six offences at North Somerset Magistrates' Court on 29 admitted carrying out an arson attack at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton on 26 April. Seven minibuses were destroyed in the fire, including four specially-adapted vehicles worth up to £250, teenager was remanded into youth detention until a sentencing hearing at the magistrates' court on 29 May. He was charged with one count of arson to a car on 25 April and a second on the minibuses on 26 April as well as criminal damage to two cars, affray and assault by beating an emergency worker on 27 the time, Somerset Council said four of the buses were specially adapted to provide transport for vulnerable children and young adults, and cost up to £250, staff managed to keep services running despite the attack and local businesses offered to loan out specialised vehicles.
