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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Two women rescued from river by firefighters
Two women – one unconscious – were rescued from a river in Nottingham after getting into trouble in the water. Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said it went to Gunthorpe Lock at about 22:30 BST on Tuesday after receiving reports of a woman struggling in the arrival, one woman could be seen in the river and firefighters entered the water and brought her back to safety, the service inflatable boat was deployed to search for the second woman who was found unconscious by firefighters, but after treatment from East Midlands Ambulance Service she gained consciousness, NFRS added. Chris Navin from NFRS said: "I am relieved that this incident didn't end in tragedy, but it very easily could have."Open water may look calm, especially late at night, but it can also be unpredictable. We advise that when around any type of water, you are aware of your surroundings and don't go too close to the edge."If you see someone in trouble in water, never go in after them. Call 999, give them your exact location, and leave it to the professionals – this way, you're not risking your own life too."
BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Lincolnshire emergency crews tested with 'terror attack' drill
An exercise to test the "ability of emergency workers in dealing with a terrorist attack" was carried out in Lincoln was held at the University of Lincoln and simulated someone driving into a crowd and then stabbing included more than 200 personnel, including police, fire and rescue and the ambulance service. More than 60 volunteers played the role of Chief Constable Chris Davison, from Lincolnshire Police, said the exercise showed they were "in a good place to be able to respond as and when they happen". The exercise began at 11:00 and concluded at 13:00 BST, with the area closed was organised as part of a general training programme and not in response to any specific intelligence or threat, Lincolnshire Police Davison said while terrorist attacks were "particularly rare" in the county, it was still "hugely important" to be said: "We're not immune here in Lincolnshire."People automatically think of big cities as being targets because they're so densely populated and while that is true it's not out of the question that something like this could happen in a less busy city."The national threat remains at 'substantial' and so we have to ensure we are as prepared as we can be in the event that terrorism does come to our county."He said there were no "particular threats" to the University of Lincoln, it was just chosen because it was a "good venue". East Midlands Ambulance Service care assistants Becca Howseman and Phoebe Mather played two of the key roles in the Howseman said the role included "causing chaos, confusion and being the barrier between medics and the main casualties".Ms Mather added: "One day we will be the people who are in the ambulances actually treating these patients."For us, it's a lot of exposure seeing how everything works and how it's all put together." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- BBC News
Man dies after getting into difficulty in sea at Skegness
A man has died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Skegness a social media post, RNLI Lifeguards Lincolnshire said the man was unconscious when he was pulled from the water on Monday efforts to resuscitate him, he died at the scene, a spokesperson said."Our thoughts go to the family and friends affected by the incident, along with many of the beach visitors who witnessed the tragic events at the time," they added. In a statement, East Midlands Ambulance Service said crews were called shortly after 15:30 BST to the Promenade area of the resort."We sent a paramedic in a solo response car and two ambulances. The air ambulance was also in attendance," a spokesperson Police confirmed officers had attended the to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- BBC News
Driver dies after crash in Leicester street
A driver who crashed into two parked cars in a street in Leicester has received a call from East Midlands Ambulance Service at 18:19 BST on Thursday after a man was found unwell in a white BMW 1 series in Maynard said the car crashed into two parked vehicles and was also reported to be on man was helped out of the car by members of the public but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later, Leicestershire Police said. Det Insp Parminder Dhillon said: "Our investigation remains ongoing as officers continue inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident."
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Daily Record
CCTV captures eerie moment prisoners smirk before murdering fellow inmate in 37-second attack
Footage captured inside HMP Fosse Way captured the moment before and after two inmates brutally killed another inmate in his cell in just 37-seconds. A prisoner was captured on CCTV smirking just seconds before he battered a fellow inmate to death. On August 20 last year, Ashirie Smith, 19 and Thierry Robinson, 21, entered Mahir Abdulrahman's cell and savagely attacked him at HMP Fosse Way in Leicestershire, reports the Mirror. The 31-year-old victim was discovered unresponsive by a female prison officer with horror injuries and suffered a cardiac arrest at 7.45am. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the prison but Mahir Abdulrahman was pronounced dead at the scene around an hour later. A post mortem later revealed he had suffered injuries including swelling to his right cheek and on the left side of his neck. He also suffered deep bruising to his brain and facial tissue. The cause of death was determined as a sub arachnoid basal haemorrhage – bleeding to the area of the brain. CCTV footage from the prison shared by Leicestershire Police captures the moments before and after the callous attack. It revealed Mahir Abdulrahman's cell had been unlocked by a prison officer in the morning, who had then continued their rounds. The footage then revealed Robinson smirking in the corridor outside Smith's cell before emerging topless and entering his cell. Smith and Robinson emerge and calmly walk away from the cell just 37 seconds later, leaving Abdulrahman to die. Smith was then seen to re-enter the cell and exit again shortly after having carried out the violent assault. On Thursday, May 29, Smith was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court after being found guilty of the murder of Mahir Abdulrahman, who was also known as Mahir Mohamed, following trial. He was sentenced to life to serve a minimum of 17.5 years. Robinson was found not guilty of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of Mahir Abdulrahman following the trial. He was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment. A third defendant Shaan Karim, 38, was found not guilty of murder and not guilty of manslaughter. Detective Inspector Mark Parish, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: 'The injuries suffered by Mahir Abdulrahman showed a serious, sustained attack had taken place which ultimately led to his death. 'Thanks to the hard work of the investigation team, Smith and Robinson have been convicted in court and will now have to face responsibility for their actions.' Serco Prison Director Wyn Jones said: 'Any death in prison is a tragedy but the murder of Mr Abdulrahman was a heinous act. My thoughts remain with his family and those affected by his untimely death. Since the tragedy, our focus has been to bring those responsible to justice by working with the police to secure a conviction. I hope the verdicts will bring closure for his family.'
