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BBC News
16 minutes ago
- BBC News
Man charged after Leicester e-bike rider critically injured
A man has been charged with driving offences following a crash in Leicester involving a car and e-bike. Police said they were called to reports of a collision between a red Audi A4 and a bike in Forest Road, off the A47 Humberstone Road, just after 23:30 BST on e-bike rider, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening Singh, 21, of Hampden Road, Rushey Mead, has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence. He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Two other men - aged 31 and 22 - who were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, have since been released on bail, the force added.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Man charged after 150mph A12 Essex pursuit
A man has been charged with driving offences after allegedly driving at more than 150mph (240km/h) and failing to stop, prompting a police Police said the motorist was driving at high speeds on the A12 on Saturday, with both its officers and Metropolitan Police colleagues pursuing the vehicle, eventually bringing it to a stop at Ongar.A 31-year-old man from Barking, east London, was charged with drink-driving, dangerous driving and failing to was bailed and is set to appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court on 4 September. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Disgraced ex-AFL umpire Troy Pannell pleads guilty to alleged fraud charges and explosive $8.7million scam claims - but his plea was REJECTED
Former AFL umpire Troy Pannell has faced court after a dramatic fall from grace as proceedings exposed a tangled web of alleged fraud, theft and driving offences. Pannell is accused of defrauding his former employer, SeaRoad Shipping, out of more than $8.7million over a ten-year period. The company claims he funnelled payments to a firm he controlled, Independent Container Surveyors & Assessors, which allegedly did no actual repair work. The 48-year-old, who officiated 291 AFL games between 2005 and 2018, including five finals, appeared in the Supreme Court flanked by guards, wearing a grey tracksuit and green shirt. He had previously failed to appear in court, prompting Justice Andrew Watson to issue an arrest warrant. The saga intensified in early June when Pannell crashed a car into a tree while allegedly fleeing police, leading to an airlift and life-saving surgery. Soon after leaving hospital, Pannell was taken into custody at Fulham Prison in Sale. He later appeared in the Heidelberg Magistrates Court via video link, bearded and dressed in a green prison uniform. His hearing to plead guilty to the theft of a $45,000 Hyundai Tucson, a $2000 mobile phone, and other driving offences was adjourned to allow his new legal team more time. His previous lawyer had ceased acting for him just six days earlier. 'I'm just in a cell in here. Not a psych facility. I've seen a nurse every couple of days.,' Pannell told the court. When asked if he was at risk of self-harm, he responded, 'No sir.' He also stated during proceedings, 'I just want the plea done.' One of the charges he will plead guilty to includes failing to stop when directed by police. SeaRoad Shipping alleges that Pannell authorised hundreds of repair invoices for shipping containers, each typically costing between $800 and $900. Suspicion was only raised when a finance manager discovered that the company receiving the payments was not registered for GST. Pannell allegedly had the authority to approve purchase orders up to $5000 without requiring oversight. The company trusted him to follow proper processes but now claims none of the repairs were actually completed. During a separate hearing on Friday, Pannell conceded he did not hold assets worth $8.7million. However, he is contesting a charge related to the sale of a racehorse, Aimee's Jewel, after his assets were frozen. He told the court the filly was sold to a friend, Maree Wilke, and admitted to transferring $10,000 in cash. 'I won't be contesting the $10,000 cash, no … I am in terms I sold the filly prior to any freezing order,' he said. Justice Watson asked Pannell if he understood that pleading guilty to the charge meant accepting he did not hold the assets as of March 2 and May 1. Pannell responded, 'Yes I accept that.' The court will reconvene once Pannell has reviewed affidavits and decides whether to cross-examine witnesses. He remains in custody while his legal matters continue to unfold.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Police charge 19-year-old over horror crash that killed woman and her daughter's unborn baby
Police have charged an unlicensed 19-year-old man following a head-on crash which killed a woman and seriously injured another causing her to lose her unborn child. The 19-year-old was behind the wheel of a Holden Commodore when it collided head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road at North Lambton, in Newcastle, at about 2.40am on Sunday. The 55-year-old female passenger in the Hyundai, who was on holiday from India, died at the scene. Her pregnant 28-year-old daughter, who was driving the Hyundai, was rushed to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. Police were later informed she was 25 weeks pregnant and had lost her unborn child due to the crash. The two passengers in the back seat of the Commodore – girls aged 15 and 17 – were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they remain in serious conditions. A 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old-girl, who were backseat passengers in the Holden Commodore, were treated at the scene. The pair were taken to John Hunter Hospital where they remain in a serious condition. The driver and the front-seat passenger of the Holden Commodore allegedly fled the scene before police arrived. Police launched Strike Force Carrarang, along with officers from Operation UTAH, arrested the 19-year-old driver at a home in Mayfield, north-west of Newcastle, on Tuesday. He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with seven driving offences. The charges include three counts of cause bodily harm by misconduct - in charge of motor vehicle, one count each of aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death – escaping pursuit, aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – escaping pursuit, use vehicle displaying misleading number plate and never licensed person drive vehicle on road. The Wallsend man was refused bail and is set to appear before Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday. A highway patrol officer first spotted the Holden Commodore with fake number plates on Newcastle Road in Wallsend, west of Newcastle. The officer stopped behind the car, which was carrying three other teenagers, at a traffic light before sounding the police siren. The Holden Commodore sped away on the wrong side of the road, with police deciding not to pursue due to safety concerns. A short time later, a second police vehicle spotted the Commodore in North Lambton, allegedly crossing onto the wrong side of the road. Speeding onto the wrong side of the road, the Holden Commodore then crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan travelling in the opposite direction just minutes later. Police allege the Holden Commodore was not stolen and was registered to the passenger who fled the scene with the driver. It's understood the 19-year-old driver is known to police. Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Dunstan described the collision as 'truly tragic'. 'What's occurred is truly tragic, two women driving around innocently. One has lost her life, one has lost her unborn child,' he said. The investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Taser used on man after single-vehicle crash
A Taser was used on a man who was "obstructive" towards police after a single-vehicle crash in Leicester. Leicestershire Police said officers were called to Aikman Avenue, in New Parks, at 11:27 BST on Saturday. A force spokesperson confirmed the two occupants of the vehicle were not seriously injured in the crash, which happened near the junction with Letchworth Road, but they became "obstructive towards officers". A Taser was discharged on a man, who along with a woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving offences and assault on an emergency worker, the spokesperson added. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Police
