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Jury unable to reach verdict in drive-by shooting case, new trial scheduled for Tanesha Melbourne-Blakes murder.

22-year-old Raynolph Asante found guilty of murdering Jason Romeo, 20, in a Clapton stabbing. Asante was arrested after a public appeal following the February altercation over a girl. Four other charged men acquitted. Jasons family relieved, mourning their loss. Detective Superintendent Allen calls the killing senseless, praises police efforts, and extends condolences to Jasons family.

North London police seek publics help in identifying man connected to womans assault at West Hampstead train station. CCTV images released, incident occurred on November 30th at 4:40 PM. Witnesses or anyone with information urged to contact British Transport Police or Crimestoppers.

Notorious British Fraudster Ordered to Repay Stolen Funds: Mark Acklom, who conned his ex-girlfriend out of her life savings, must pay £125,000 or face additional prison time. Acklom, who posed as an MI6 agent and Swiss banker, previously admitted to five counts of fraud against Carolyn Woods. He was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison in 2019. Prosecutors have been working to recover the stolen funds using special legislation. Acklom, who now lives in Spain, must pay the £125,000 or face an additional two years in prison if he doesnt comply. The judge noted that at the heart of the case is a victim who lost a very great deal of money, saying Ms. Woods was drawn into a web of fantasy and deceit. Acklom convinced Ms. Woods he was friends with celebrities and involved in secret missions, misleading her into thinking they were in a committed relationship despite him already being married. He duped her into lending him nearly £300,000 of her life savings for various expenses. Acklom was later tracked down in Switzerland and extradited back to Britain in 2019. This ruling aims to provide some justice for Ms. Woods, who suffered total financial ruin and post-traumatic stress disorder due to his actions.

John Broadhurst-Dodd, 40, sentenced to three years for harassing ex-partner, including threats to her life and leaving a baby goat at her home. He pleaded guilty to harassment with fear of violence and breaching a non-molestation order, receiving six restraining orders. The victim experienced significant fear and distress due to Broadhurst-Dodds volatile behavior post-relationship.

A man, Lee Mitchell, was sentenced to seven years in prison for operating a counterfeit currency factory in Rochdale, producing £380,000 worth of fake Scottish banknotes. Mitchell, a 54-year-old from Morley, was convicted of conspiracy to make counterfeit currency. He had meticulously planned the operation, avoiding detection by not renting, using a locker, and not having a smartphone. A co-defendant, John Sutcliffe, received a twenty-month sentence for his lesser role. Mitchell also received a five-year serious crime prevention order. This case highlights the sophisticated methods criminals use to produce fake currency and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat financial crime.

British Transport Police seek publics help in identifying man following attempted robbery at Stamford Brook station. A nineteen-year-old woman was targeted by a man trying to steal her phone, leading to a struggle. Brave bystanders intervened, causing the suspect to flee. CCTV image of the man released, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Andrea Egan, the new general secretary of Unison, has announced a shift in the unions political strategy, no longer supporting the destructive right wing of the Labour party. She criticized Wes Streeting, a prominent Labour figure, for his handling of a dispute and urged Keir Starmer to support Palestine solidarity campaigners. Egan, a left-winger, will lead Britains largest trade union, putting pressure on Starmer from key trade unions on the left.

A Michigan woman, Edna Burton, is suing a hospital after a piece of her skull was allegedly lost during brain surgery and replaced with a gas station gift card as compensation. The incident occurred in 2023 when Burton, a former hospital employee, underwent emergency surgery after a stroke. The lawsuit claims hospital staff confused the skull piece with another patients, leading to severe health complications for Burton, including loss of speech, inability to eat, and bedsores. The family seeks full compensation for Burtons extensive care, arguing the hospitals negligence caused a life-changing injury.