Matt Horne, who led the NCA’s national investigation into EncroChat, said the Huyton Firm’s messages after the cocaine heist showed “an organised crime group using the same sort of tactics and techniques that might be used by law enforcement” – but with the aim of retribution, serious violence and potentially murder. Source link
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'Eunuch-maker' mutilator jailed for life
Marius Gustavson ran a website that streamed procedures of the removal body parts. Source link
Search in Channel after report of boat debris
A coastguard helicopter, an aircraft and a lifeboat are searching off the Sussex coast. Source link
Brothers sentenced over intimidating young mother
Adrian and Alister Douglas were caught on camera trying to force open the door of a woman’s home. Source link
Businesses told to evacuate due to large fire
Residents are also urged to close windows and doors due to the smoke from the fire in Cannock. Source link
Labour insists Elphicke is 'good fit' for party
Some Labour MPs are unhappy about Tory defector Natalie Elphicke’s views and past comments. Source link
Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election
“My mistakes have been mine” – former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as MP at next election Source link
DUP Covid lockdown messages published by inquiry
Ex-Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots suggested an incremental relaxation of restrictions in May 2020. Source link
Man's Covid jab death linked to BMI record error
Alex Reid was wrongly advised on early vaccination due to a clinical mistake 17 years earlier. Source link
Stone with ancient writing system unearthed in garden
Experts are attempting to translate the Ogham script, which could date back as far as the 4th Century. Source link