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Daily Mail
33 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Pictured: 'Beautiful and vibrant' mother, 56, who died after she was 'murdered by BMW driver'
A mother described by her family as 'beautiful and vibrant' has been pictured for the first time after she was allegedly murdered by a BMW driver. Nila Patel, 56, died after allegedly being attacked by Michael Chuwuemeka, 23, following a traffic accident near Leicester City Centre on June 24. She was rushed to hospital but pronounced dead 48 hours later, with the provisional cause of death given as a head injury. The BMW 1 Series driver was then charged with her murder and appeared via video link at Leicester Crown Court today where he was remanded in custody. He has also been charged with dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply class B drugs, attempted grievous bodily harm relating to another incident prior to the collision and alleged assault on a police officer after his arrest. Mr Chuwuemeka has also been charged with causing actual bodily harm in connection with a separate victim in London in the early hours of June 24. Paying tribute to Mrs Patel today, her son Jaiden and daughter Danika described her as 'one of the most kind-hearted people you could ever meet'. They said: 'We are heartbroken, but we want the world to know who our mum truly was - a beautiful, vibrant soul who deserved so much more. 'Her love was quiet but powerful - shown through warm meals, thoughtful words, and a smile that could light up any room. 'She always put others before herself, offering comfort without ever asking for anything in return. Even when life was hard, she carried on with strength, dignity and a smile on her face.' The siblings, who have raised nearly £20,000 for their mother's funeral through a Gofundme, also described the impact she had on them growing up. 'She was a devoted mother, a loyal friend, and an incredibly hard worker,' they added. 'At home and in her career, she gave everything she had - never complaining, always giving. 'She raised us with patience, love, and unwavering support, and our greatest wish was always to make her proud. 'Mum's life was full of love, and the stories we've heard from those who knew her have reminded us of just how deeply she touched the lives around her. She was truly rich in love and generosity. 'We will miss her more than words can ever express. We didn't get the chance to say goodbye, and that pain is something we carry every day. But we will continue to speak her name with pride, honour her memory, and live by the values she taught us. 'Mum's story matters. Her life mattered. We ask that anyone who hears her story helps us keep her name and memory alive.' Leics Police said: 'A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman who was assaulted on Aylestone Road, Leicester on Tuesday 24 June following a road traffic collision. 'Michael Chuwuemeka, 23, of Dover Street, Leicester has been remanded to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday. 'The pedestrian has been formally identified as 56-year-old Nila Patel, who died in hospital from her injuries on Thursday 26 June. 'A post-mortem examination has been conducted and a provisional cause of Nila's death has been given as a head injury.'
Daily Mail
33 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Moment Border Force agents smash people smuggling ring as they arrest Gambian national in terraced family home 'who helped launder £3m in profits'
This is the moment investigators smashed a multi-million pound people smuggling and human trafficking ring with raids on Organised Crime suspects in Yorkshire and Essex. Operation Bayburn swung into action today after months of painstaking investigation following the discovery of a doctored passport on a migrant at Manchester Airport. It traced the modern slavery racket to Batley, West Yorkshire, where a dozen officers gathered at 5.30am for a last minute briefing. They were given the name of their target as Suspect Alpha, believed to be the 'Money Man' who had helped launder £3m of the Organised Crime Group's profits. He had been living quietly at a family terraced home in the backstreet, working for a local furniture maker. An early hours recce established someone was home and checked the front door ready for the officers to carry out a forced entry. They were accompanied by a 'Money Dog' called Gilbert trained in Manchester by the UK Border Agency to sniff out cash. The officers, wearing stab proof vests and body cams, then climbed into West Yorkshire Police vans at 5.45am ready to roll. They were unarmed since according to intelligence reports the suspect had no history of violence. There then followed a nail-biting 15 minute wait while units in other parts of Yorkshire and Essex got into position for the co-ordinated swoop. There was concern they were losing the cover of darkness and children may soon be going out to school. But at 6am the team was given the Go order and the police vans sped through the still deserted streets of Batley. To achieve the element of surprise and prevent any evidence being lost, a kinetic steel battering ram - called The Enforcer - was used to break in. The uniformed men, both West Yorkshire Police and Home Office Immigration officers, then made their way into the house. A cautious approach had been ordered because of concerns children might be inside the property. A new born baby and 12-year-old child were found inside the house and their safety was ensured before searches began. The officers, wearing stab proof vests and body cams, then climbed into West Yorkshire Police vans at 5.45am ready to roll The uniformed men, both West Yorkshire Police and Home Office Immigration officers, then made their way into the house. Pictured: The damage done to the door by The Enforcer Gilbert was then sent into the house with his UK Border Agency handler in an attempt to sniff out cash. None was found immediately but a quantity of counterfeit documents was recovered from an address in the Greater London area by the Essex team. A 30-year-old Gambian national was arrested inside the Batley property on suspicion of money laundering and exploitation. He was led out by police around half an hour later to a waiting custody and taken to a local police station for questioning. The street remained quiet despite the police presence with most residents still sleeping. As cars began driving down the street, police maintained a scene guard around the property as the searches inside continued and were expected to take hours. Seven other people were also detained in six properties elsewhere in Yorkshire and Essex on suspicion of facilitating migrants into the UK. Searches of the properties are still underway for electronic devices, passports and cash. He was led out by police around half an hour later to a waiting custody and taken to a local police station for questioning At 6am the team was given the Go order and the police vans sped through the still deserted streets of Batley. Pictured: The Enforcer being carried to the house Hundreds of people are believed to have been victims of the racket. The investigation began when the discovery of a bogus document being used to enter the UK Manchester Airport. It was a genuine passport, with a genuine visa, but the photograph had been altered. They are believed to had paid large sums to fly into the UK on passports with their photographs on but other people's visas and details. After arriving in the UK, they were trafficked into human slavery in ways that police are not yet prepared to disclose. Phillip Parr, the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Criminal and Financial Investigations lead, was on the Batley raid. He said: 'Victims paid a substantial amount of money to come into the UK and have then been exploited by an Organised Crime Group into modern day slavery. 'They came here for a better life. But the dream they were sold was turned into a nightmare. They preyed on the weak and vulnerable. 'All they were interested in was profit. We will bring these callous individuals to justice.' Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle said: 'This operation is a clear display that we will not stand by and let evil criminal gangs abuse our immigration system. 'This suspected gang promised their beneficiaries a better life here in the UK. Instead, they face heinous levels of exploitation which is exactly why we are working with law enforcement to ensure survivors of modern slavery are supported and the criminal gangs face justice. 'Our Border Security Command has £280m of additional funding over the next four years to deliver the step-change required to break their business models and deliver our Plan for Change to restore order to the immigration system.' Ben Ryan, Chief Operating Officer at Medaille Trust, added: 'Medaille Trust is delighted to have collaborated on this operation and to have played a part in ensuring that victims were identified and supported to begin their recovery as survivors. 'We believe that collaborative efforts like this between the Home Office and civil society provide a model for confronting the evils of modern slavery; with a focus on both pursuing abusers and recognising and supporting survivors.'
BreakingNews.ie
34 minutes ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man charged with murder of Sarah Montgomery in Co Down
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of pregnant mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery in Co Down. Police said the man had also been charged with child destruction. Advertisement The man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Ms Montgomery, 27, died at her home in Donaghadee in Co Down on Saturday. Floral tributes have been left outside Ms Montgomery's home in the Elmfield Walk area. Earlier on Tuesday, a 47-year-old woman who was arrested as part of the investigation was released unconditionally. Advertisement
