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A Police Officer in london has been suspended, afterfootage emerged of him kneeling on a mans neck during an arrest. The metropolitan polices deputy commissioner, says the images posted on social media, are extremely disturbing. Another officer has been placed on restricted duties and an independent investigation is underway. Danny shaw has the details. Get off me get off my neck yesterday evening in islington. An officer appears to kneel on the neck of a man police are trying to detain. Get off my neck they were called after reports of a fight. The footage, shot by someone at the scene, shows the struggle with police. Weve blurred the faces of those involved for legal reasons. At this point, the officers knee seems to be on the ground, but his hand remains on the mans head. When i went to see what happened, there was a crowd and his knee was stood on his neck like i told you. When i got there, his knee was on his neck still. The ....
Given the sheer number of cancellations that have happened over the past few months, many travel companies have struggled to meet that, and so have instead been issuing credit refund notes for holidays at a later date. The concern is, though, if those companies go under, travellers would lose both their money and their holiday. The government is changing this, pledging to underwrite all refund credit note issued between the 10th of march and the 30th of september this year, for atol protected holidays cancelled because of covid 19. It gives consumers that confidence to accept these credit notes if they dont want to accept a refund. They can still take a refund if that is what they want. But it also gives companies the opportunity to encourage those customers to book with them in the future. But customers are advised to do their homework before accepting them over a cash refund. By accepting a refund credit note, you are locked in with that holiday company. When you come to rebook, you ....
Are to receive another £1. 6 billion in additional funding from the government as they continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement from the local government secretary came after Council Leaders warned they may have to consider extreme measures to cut costs. This report from our political correspondent, nick eardley. Closed. Like many parts of the country, Council Facilities have been shut down, starving local authorities of cash, just as they face extra pressure to pay for things like social care and to support vulnerable communities through the crisis. This afternoon, the government said it would make extra money available for councils in england. Today, im providing an additional £1. 6 billion of new funding to support councils. We are backing councils to make sure Vital Services such as ad ....
Charities representing victims of Domestic Abuse say theyre concerned that people are unable to seek the help they need because theyre having to spend the lockdown with violent and controlling partners. West Midlands Police have made 400 arrests for Domestic Abuse in the past fortnight. But officers fear more crimes may be going unreported. Our correspondent phil mackie has been following a team of specialist officers trying to deal with the problem. Its first thing in the morning in birmingham, and a Team Dedicated to dealing with Domestic Abuse are following up a 999 call. So hes wanted for three assaults on his partner and his two children. Its a very nasty assault, its very high risk, and its owed to the v ....