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Lincolnshire Police social media warning
Police in Lincolnshire have received a number of reports about tweets and Facebook comments that could potentially incite racial hatred and violence, in connection with the ongoing investigations in Saxilby.
The comments are currently being investigated. If they are found to be illegal, these messages may be monitored, recorded and police action considered.
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Two people have died following a crash in Oldbury
A man and a woman have died in a road traffic collision in Oldbury this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service received a 999 call to reports of a collision involving two cars on the A4123 Wolverhampton Road at the junction of Brandhall Road shortly after 1:20pm earlier today.
Four ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene.
– A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswomanWhen crews arrived they found two cars which had been involved in a significant collision. A man and a woman were in one car and were both in cardiac arrest.
Sadly, it quickly became apparent to crews that nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
Crews pulled the man from the wreckage and administered advanced life support at the roadside. Sadly, despite their best efforts, he was also confirmed dead a short time later.
Health Secretary criticises GP's box-ticking culture
Family doctors are urging the government to 'stop criticising and to start appreciating the work they do for patients in the Midlands.'
It comes on the day the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced a Chief Inspector of GPs is to be appointed.
He also called for better 'out of hours cover' to ease the growing pressure on A & E departments.
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Full package: Saxilby house raided following Woolwich attack
Officers from the Metropolitan police raided a house in Saxilby last night, just hours after 25-year-old drummer Lee Rigby was attacked in Woolwich.
The village on the outskirts of Lincoln, found itself at the centre of an anti-terrorist operation.
Extra patrols in Saxilby after Met Police investigation
Lincolnshire Police is supporting the investigation being carried out by our colleagues.
Although we are unable to comment on any aspect of ongoing investigations, we realise the events of the last couple of days will have had a significant impact on people living in Lincolnshire.
We would urge people to be calm and measured in their response to recent events.
We would like to thank the public, in particular the residents of Saxilby for their patience, co-operation and support throughout the day.
Anyone living in the area that has any concerns should approach one of the many officers patrolling the streets over the next couple of days.
Very careful consideration has been given to policing and resources in response to this incident and there are a significant amount of officers patrolling our community.
Six properties searched in Woolwich murder probe
A Scotland Yard statement added that six properties in London and Lincolnshire have so far been searched as part of the investigation into the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich yesterday.
– Metropolitan Police statementSearch warrants have been executed under PACE at six residential addresses; three in south London, one in east London, one in north London and one in Lincoln. The searches are ongoing.
Swimming campaign underway to lower drowning deaths amongst children
A campaign is getting underway in the West Midlands to get more schoolchildren swimming, after a new survey revealed only 50% of 7 to 11 year olds in the region can swim.
Drowning is one of the biggest causes of accidental deaths in children and it's hoped the Pools for Schools project will help them become more confident in the water.
