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Rioter who threw brick at police is jailed
Alexander Elliott-Joahill who was filmed throwing a brick at police has been jailed.
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Boris given hard time over Lewisham A&E plan
Boris Johnson had to deal with a great deal of booing and heckling from an audience made up of hundreds of campaigners last night.
They are angry at plans to downgrade services at Lewisham Hospital:
Save Lewisham Hospital campaign calls for Mayor's support
Boris Johnson faced tough questions from Save Lewisham hospital supporters last night.
During the London Assembly's Question Time in Catford, campaigners pushed the Mayor to save their hospital.
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London Mayor faces tough questions over Lewisham hospital
Boris "roasted" at People's Question Time
Boris was roasted by the people of SE London, really made my day #pqt #Borisfail @savelewishamae
From @yrotitna on Twitter:@mayoroflondon well done Boris @ lewisham pqt but imagine what its like 4 me every month as the only Tory cllr in lewisham #TorySAS
From @cllrcja on Twitter:Tonight's #PQT was a political car crash for Boris. He misjudged from start to finish. Lewisham people want to keep i999 & NHS services
From @ValShawcross on Twitter:Boris Johnson had an uncomfortable night at People's Question Time in Catford. The Mayor faced angry campaigners opposed to cuts at Lewisham Hospital.
Heated exchanges at People's Question Time
#pqt #nhs Mayor still maintaining reorganisation of NHS & Lewisham is not financially motivated but audience passionately disagree!!!
From @MzLashmore on Twitter:Boris Johnson already got a grilling over hospital from commuters on train to #pqt at Catfford
From @DarrenJohnsonAM on Twitter:The Mayor of London and London Assembly members are taking questions from the public on transport, housing, policing, and London's economy. But members of the Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign have appeared in force to push Boris to support the hospital.
Boris under pressure at People's Question Time
Proper heckling towards Boris going on here tonight #pqt #lewisham http://t.co/H7FaN0QPME
From @Ria_star on Twitter:#Boris is onstage. In spite of saying that Catford has a very special place in his heart... He's being heckled a LOT #pqt
From @eastlondonlines on Twitter:#pqt #nhs Mayor being challenged by Assembly on Lewisham Hosp. Comparison that he has no impact on banker's bonuses but still supported it
From @MzLashmore on Twitter:Boris Johnson is facing a hostile audience at People's Question Time in Catford. He's agreed to answer a series of questions on the proposed closure of Lewisham Hospital's A&E department.
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Firearms uncovered at a London sports ground
A selection of guns have been discovered at a sports ground in London after a member of the public phoned the police.
The firearms were found in a bush in the Whitefoot area. The Met's Firearms Unit were subsequently called in to assist.
Detective Superintendent Michael Gallagher, head of Operations and Crime Command at Lewisham Borough Police said: "The discovery of these weapons is significant and is a notable success in the borough's battle against violent crime."
Loaded guns found at sports ground
Police have uncovered a stash of firearms at a sports ground in Whitefoot.
They were alerted by a member of the public on Thursday.
The haul included a loaded shotgun, one air rifle, four handguns, three muskets and a knife/gun weapon.
Firearms stash found in sports ground bushes
Police have found ten guns in bushes at a sports ground in Lewisham.
A member of the public called in officers yesterday afternoon. They discovered a loaded shotgun, an air rifle, four handguns, three muskets and an additional gun in bushes at a sports ground in Whitefoot.
– Superintendent Michael Gallagher, head of Operations and Crime Command at Lewisham Borough Police"The discovery of these weapons is significant and is a notable success in the borough's battle against violent crime.
"These weapons have been taken off our streets andcannot be used to cause or threaten harm to anyone.
"We are determined to tackle gun crime, knife crime and most serious violence in the borough and are going after people who holdand supply guns for criminals. This should send a clear message that we are determined to deal robustly with anyone associated with violent crime and we applaud all members of the public for assisting us with this."
Future of Lewisham A&E could be decided today
The future of Lewisham's A&E department and maternity unit could be decided today.
The health secretary Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce whether to cut back the services in order to divert funds to neighbouring South London Healthcare Trust, which has a defecit of around 150 million pounds.