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BBC News
6 hours ago
- BBC News
Cordon as youths 'climb on roof' of former Debenhams in Nottingham
Police have cordoned off an area of central Nottingham after reports trespassers have gained entry to a derelict were called to the former Debenhams in Long Row, off Old Market Square, at about 14:00 BST on Thursday. Nottinghamshire Police said "a group of youths climbed on to the roof" and officers were working hard to ensure the incident was resolved store, which has Grade II listed status, closed its doors in May 2021, as part of the wider closure of all Debenhams stores. The BBC understands children had throwing tiles from the roof of the empty store."Derelict buildings like this pose a number of dangers and officers are working hard to ensure the incident is resolved safely," said Ch Insp Jon Hewitt."Anyone involved can expect to be identified, and this sort of behaviour will always receive a robust response from the force."
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Man dies after wife runs him over in car park in 'tragic accident'
In a freak accident, Elaine Valentine - thinking she was accelerating - accidentally put the car into reverse, knocking over her 72-year-old husband, David Charles Seymour Chivers A man has died after his wife ran him over in a "tragic accident". David Charles Seymour Chivers, 72, and his wife, Elaine Valentine, were at a car park close to the Bracebridge Recreation Ground, where they were holding an event the following week, at the time of the tragedy in September last year. After arriving at the car park, David got out of the vehicle to remove a height barrier, which would allow them access to the recreation ground. An inquest into his death at Nottingham Coroner's Court heard how the couple were standing together next to the barrier when Elaine got into the driving seat, Nottinghamshire Live reports. Meanwhile, David kept trying to reach the padlock, however it was situated at a height that made doing so difficult, coroner Sarah Wood said. He was standing next to the driver's side of the car, with the driver's door open. The automatic Vauxhall Insignia then reversed and David was knocked to the ground before he was "suddenly run over". A post-mortem examination found David died due to a head injury, having sustained severe trauma to the brain that was "incompatible with life". Recording the death as accidental, coroner Wood said: "Mr Chivers died of a head injury he sustained when the vehicle reversed, causing him to fall to the ground and suddenly ran over him. "He placed himself in a vulnerable position and when Ms Valentine pressed the accelerator, the vehicle reacted abruptly and caused a sudden increase in speed. This left him with little time to react and knocked him to the ground. "What happened next was a tragic event and I find it is more likely than not that Ms Valentine panicked in an attempt to move the car away from Mr Chivers. Due to the vehicle being in reverse, this led to the vehicle moving towards him and suddenly running over him, causing the head injury, which was his cause of death. "This was a tragic accident which I'm sure Ms Valentine is very unlikely to recover from." Emergency services were called to the scene by a member of the public but David was pronounced dead at the scene. PC Philip Broughton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said the call was made shortly after 10.50am and Ms Valentine likely had "sudden acceleration syndrome". This occurs when a driver intends to brake but instead steps on the accelerating pedal, leading to panic and confusion.
North Wales Live
11 hours ago
- North Wales Live
Husband killed by wife in 'tragic car park accident'
A man died in a "tragic accident" after his wife run over him in a car park, an inquest heard. David Charles Seymour Chivers, 72, and his wife, Elaine Valentine, had travelled to Priorswell Road car park in Worksop on September 12, 2024. They were preparing for an event at Bracebridge Recreation Ground they were both holding the week after. An inquest into Mr Chivers' death at Nottingham Coroner's Court on Wednesday, (July 30), 2025) heard upon the couple's arrival, Mr Chivers' left the car to try to remove a height barrier at the rear of the car park, that led to the recreation ground. The couple initially stood together by the barrier. Then Ms Valentine, who was present at the inquest, got in the driver's seat. Meanwhile, Mr Chivers kept attempting to reach the padlock, but this was situated at a height that made doing so difficult, coroner Sarah Wood said. He was standing next to the driver's side of the car, with the driver's door open. The automatic Vauxhall Insignia then reversed and Mr Chivers was knocked to the ground before he was "suddenly run over". Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox A post-mortem examination found Mr Chivers died due to a head injury, having sustained severe trauma to the brain that was "incompatible with life". Recording the death as accidental, coroner Wood said: "Mr Chivers died of a head injury he sustained when the vehicle reversed, causing him to fall to the ground and suddenly ran over him. "He placed himself in a vulnerable position and when Ms Valentine pressed the accelerator, the vehicle reacted abruptly and caused a sudden increase in speed. This left him with little time to react and knocked him to the ground, reports NottinghamshireLive. "What happened next was a tragic event and I find it is more likely than not that Ms Valentine panicked in an attempt to move the car away from Mr Chivers. Due to the vehicle being in reverse, this led to the vehicle moving towards him and suddenly running over him, causing the head injury, which was his cause of death. "This was a tragic accident which I'm sure Ms Valentine is very unlikely to recover from." Emergency services were called to the scene by a member of the public but Mr Chivers was pronounced dead at the scene. PC Philip Broughton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said the call was made shortly after 10.50am and Ms Valentine likely had "sudden acceleration syndrome". This occurs when a driver intends to brake but instead steps on the accelerating pedal, leading to panic and confusion.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Boy, 17, arrested after stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a stabbing in Nottingham left a man with "life-altering" injuries. Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to reports of an assault in Old Farm Road, in the Top Valley area, at about 18:30 BST on 16 July. A suspect was tracked down on Sunday to an address in Lincoln, where a force spokesman said two zombie knives and quantities of drugs were also found. The teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing an offensive weapon in a private place, and possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Det Insp Lisa Jones, of Nottinghamshire Police, said officers were appealing for witnesses or anyone with information. "This would've been a terrifying ordeal for the victim, who was left with multiple stab wounds," she said. "He was left with nasty, life-altering injuries that required surgery as a result, although thankfully they weren't even more severe." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Related Internet Links Nottinghamshire Police
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Boy, 17, arrested in Lincoln after Nottingham stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a stabbing in Nottingham left a man with "life-altering" Police said officers were called to reports of an assault in Old Farm Road, in the Top Valley area, at about 18:30 BST on 16 July.A suspect was tracked down on Sunday to an address in Lincoln, where a force spokesman said two zombie knives and quantities of drugs were also teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing an offensive weapon in a private place, and possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Det Insp Lisa Jones, of Nottinghamshire Police, said officers were appealing for witnesses or anyone with information."This would've been a terrifying ordeal for the victim, who was left with multiple stab wounds," she said."He was left with nasty, life-altering injuries that required surgery as a result, although thankfully they weren't even more severe."
