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Man charged over 'malicious' Woolwich comments on Facebook
A 22-year-old man has been charged on suspicion of making malicious comments on Facebook following the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby.
Benjamin Flatters, of Lincoln, was arrested last night after complaints were made to Lincolnshire Police about comments made on Facebook, which were allegedly of a racist or anti-religious nature.
He was charged with an offence of malicious communications this afternoon in relation to the comments, a Lincolnshire Police spokesman said.
Flatters has been remanded in police custody and will appear before magistrates in Lincoln tomorrow.
Full report: faith leaders gather in Leicester following Woolwich death
The Archishop of Canterbury and a leading Muslim cleric met in Leicester today, to give their responses to the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich.
They called on all communities to stand together and condemn the violence. The Archbishop also praised Leicester as a shining example of how different faiths could live and work together.
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No explosives found in suspicious van on the M6 motorway
Police have apologised to motorists tonight after closing the M6 motorway during peak time for the Bank Holiday getaway
Read the full storyMass Lobby in Hereford over planned cuts to county services
Council workers in Herefordshire have taken part in a mass lobby over more planned cuts to some services.
Unions say the council is planning a 75% cut in the library service budget for the next two years. Museum funding would also be drastically reduced.
Unions say it's not enough time for staff to look for alternative work. A petition against the cuts containing thousands of signatures has been handed in today.
The council says it's in 'constructive' talks with all parties.
Police hoping to reopen the M6 motorway soon
Motorway incident coming to an end. Hoping to open the motorway soon. More details will be posted later.
From @warkspolice on Twitter:Police charge Lincoln man in relation to Facebook Comments
Officers have charged 22-year-old Benjamin Flatters, of Epsom Close, Lincoln, with an offence of malicious communications in relation to Facebook comments.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court on Saturday May 25.
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M6 closure extended to junction two because of a 'suspicious vehicle'
The M6 motorway has been closed in both directions in Corley, Warwickshire, because of a 'suspicious vehicle', police have confirmed.
The motorway was initially closed between J3 and J4 at 3:45pm due to the on-going police incident at Corley Services. At 4:30pm, the closure was extended to J2.
Dog 'thrown from car' in Hednesford
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was thrown from a car on Wednesday morning in Hednesford.
The dog, which is now being cared for by the RSPCA, was found 'in a very sorry state'.
"When I saw her, she was extremely emaciated. Her claws are extremely overgrown to the point where they were growing back into the pads. She had no collar or micro-chip either so we don’t even know her name," said RSPCA Inspector Jayne Bashford.
The dog was dumped out of a white BMW on Rawnsley Road, Hednesford, at the junction with Stringers Hill.
Anyone with information is urged to call the RSPCA.
Strong winds bring trees down in Birmingham
There is currently a weather warning for high winds – Lucy Kite has the forecast here
M6 closed in both directions at Corley Services because of a police incident
The M6 is closed in both directions at Corley Services because of a police incident.
Police closed the motorway at around 3:45pm. They're advising motorists to avoid the motorway as it will be closed for some time.
