Former chair of Criminal Bar Association found to have ‘inappropriately initiated sexual contact’ with aspiring lawyer

Former chair of Criminal Bar Association found to have ‘inappropriately initiated sexual contact’ with aspiring lawyer

A former chair of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) inappropriately initiated sexual contact with an aspiring lawyer, a disciplinary tribunal has found. A five-person panel found three charges of professional misconduct to be proven against Navjot “Jo” Sidhu, who was once a contender to be the director of public prosecutions. Sidhu chaired the CBA when … Read more

What to know about the ‘strong person of interest’ in shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

What to know about the ‘strong person of interest’ in shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Authorities on Monday identified a “strong person of interest” who was arrested on firearms charges and was being questioned in connection to the murder ofUnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside his Manhattan hotel early last Wednesday. On Monday, as the manhunt for Thompson’s killer stretched into a sixth day, police made a breakthrough and questioned a … Read more

New York City mayor speaks following arrest in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

New York City mayor speaks following arrest in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Watch live as New York City mayor speaks on Monday 9 December following arrest in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting. Police are questioning a man in Pennsylvania in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEOBrian Thompson, law enforcement officials sources familiar tell mutliple news outlets. Luigi Mangione, 26, was taken in for questioning, … Read more

Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed due to defendant illness

Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed due to defendant illness

One of the men accused of felling the famous Sycamore Gap tree and causing more than £620,000 of damage is too ill to stand trial, a court has heard. Daniel Graham, 39, of Milbeck Stables, Carlisle, was unable to attend Newcastle Crown Court, prosecutors said. His co-accused, Adam Carruthers, 32, of Church Street, Wigton, Cumbria, … Read more

Family ‘devastated’ after woman, 41, killed in dog attack

Family ‘devastated’ after woman, 41, killed in dog attack

The family of a woman who died after being attacked by a dog have said they are “devastated”. Michelle McLeod, 41, was attacked by the dog in a flat in Aberdeen on Saturday night and sustained serious injuries. The emergency services were called to the flat in Foresterhill Road at around 11.15pm. Ms McLeod was … Read more

Low income families ‘must save for 35 years to buy average London home’, official figures show

Low income families ‘must save for 35 years to buy average London home’, official figures show

An average-priced home in London cost the equivalent of almost 35 years of disposable income for a low-earnings household, official figures reveal. The average house price in the capital was £530,000 in 2022/23, according to the Office for National Statistics. Its analysis found that this meant that the average house price was not “affordable” for … Read more