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STV News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- STV News
Family of asylum seeker shot after hotel stabbings call for review of police actions
Relatives of an asylum seeker who was shot and killed after he stabbed six people at a hotel have asked for an expert review of police actions that day. Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, 28, attacked his victims at Glasgow city centre's Park Inn on June 26, 2020. A probe into his death heard police were unaware the hotel housed asylum seekers at the time. Officers had attempted to use non-lethal weapons to disarm Mr Bosh during the incident before he was shot and killed. The Sudanese national was one of hundreds of refugees moved from flats to hotels at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic before concerns were raised about the mental health of often vulnerable individuals. Three asylum seekers, two hotel workers, and police officer David Whyte – who had responded to the emergency call – were injured by Mr Bosh during the attack. A second preliminary hearing took place at Glasgow Sheriff Court in preparation for the full inquiry, which will take place at a later date. An FAI is a public examination of the circumstances of a death in the public interest before a Sheriff, which does not apportion blame or fault. Mark Stewart KC, representing Mr Bosh's next of kin, told the hearing that an expert report from an ex-Met police superintendent has been arranged. He said: 'My purpose is not to seek to put forward an alternative version of events but to be clear and thorough and review what happened. 'Also, it is to see whether or not what the previous statements tell us are a correct and accurate version of the tactical options that were available and the various decisions that were taken. 'Once that report is supplied, if there are any difficulties, these will be matters which will be focused. 'The expert has been involved in these kinds of reviews before.' Mr Stewart also confirmed that Mr Bosh was in communication with his brother, which included WhatsApp messages that have been lodged with the inquiry. Shelagh McCall KC, acting for the Scottish Police Federation, later told the hearing: 'The police officers had no knowledge that the hotel housed asylum seekers at the relevant time. 'The first issue is if it was intimated to Police Scotland that there was an opportunity for community policing to engage with staff and residents at the hotel. 'It is my understanding that community policing can address issues before they are escalated. 'It may be a matter to explore that advanced knowledge of who was housed in the hotel would provide some information to those dealing with an incident.' Advocate depute Alan Cameron KC earlier stated to the hearing that work will begin on drafting a joint minute of agreement to reduce the length of the inquiry. A previous hearing had been told that there are at least 83 witnesses due to appear at the official probe, which could take place next year. A number of organisations will be represented at the inquiry including the Scottish Ambulance Service, Glasgow City Council, the Mears Group and the Home Office. A continued preliminary hearing was fixed for September this year by Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar. She said: 'We will not be fixing a date [for the inquiry] – at the next hearing we may be in a position to identify a date.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Astros vs. A's prediction: MLB player props, picks, best bets
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Luis Severino has made it known that he's not a big fan of playing in Sacramento. The ex-Yankee and ex-Met vocalized his frustrations with Sutter Health Park earlier this year, acknowledging its 'tough' to pitch in his new home. His numbers thus far in California's capital bear that sentiment. Severino has a whopping 7.10 ERA at Sutter Health Park this season, which is the fifth-highest in baseball among starters with at least seven outings at their home park. He has allowed six homers and 19 doubles across nine outings at Sutter Health, which are puzzling numbers considering what he's done on the road. Away from Sacramento, Severino has a 0.93 ERA in six starts while not allowing a single home run, suggesting that there really is something bothering him at his home ballpark. Severino has a shot to get right against the Astros on Wednesday, but the ballpark once again won't be doing him any favors. Luis Severino delivers a pitch during the second inning of the A's 6-4 win over the Royals on June 13, 2025. AP Weather forecasts call for toasty near-100-degree weather in Sacramento, meaning the ball will likely be flying out of what has been the most hitter-friendly park in the league this season. The A's have let Severino pitch deep into games at Sutter Health despite his lack of success, going at least five innings at home in all but one start, so we want to avoid taking the under on his strikeout or out player props. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting Instead, I'm targeting the over on his earned runs line. Severino has given up at least three runs in seven of his nine outings at home, and it'll be tough to avoid hitting that number once again on Wednesday. The play: Luis Severino Over 3 Earned Runs Why Trust New York Post Betting Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He's particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.
New York Post
15-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Cardinals' Willson Contreras calls out ‘f–king p—y' Brewers player after collision causes in-game spat
Willson Contreras was apparently ready to throw down. After a collision at first base on Saturday between the Cardinals infielder and Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin in the bottom of the third inning, Milwaukee first baseman Rhys Hoskins expressed his displeasure with Contreras from the home dugout. On Durbin's groundout, Contreras took a step back with his right leg after recording the out, putting it in the path of Durbin, who collided with Contreras and then went tumbling to the ground. Advertisement 6 Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (21) collides with Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (40) in the third inning on June 14, 2025. X/MLB on Fox 6 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (l.) and Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (r.) stumble after a collision on June 14, 2025. X/MLB on Fox 6 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras gestures to the Brewers dugout on June 14, 2025. X/MLB on Fox Advertisement 6 Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins reacts after the collision between Willson Contreras and Caleb Durbin on June 14, 2025. X/MLB on Fox Contreras chirped right back at Hoskins after the play and seemed ready for a confrontation, though the situation was diffused. However, Brewers pitcher and ex-Met Jose Quintana then plunked Contreras on the left arm in the top of the fifth. Contreras ran to pick up the ball and handed it to Quintana before jogging to first base. Each team was issued a warning after the hit by pitch. Advertisement Contreras, whose brother William is the Brewers' catcher, called out one of the Brewers players after the game, though he did not specify if this was directed at Hoskins. 'One of their players likes to talk from far away, but when he got to my face, he didn't say s–t,' Contreras told reporters after Saturday's 8-5 Cardinals win. 'I was looking for more than that. He seems to be tough, but he's a f—ing p—y. I'm not going to name names. He knows who he is.' Asked later about Hoskins, Contreras said, 'He didn't say nothing to me. I was expecting for him to say something, but he was looking away already. Look at my face — just say it to my face, whatever you say from the dugout. He was looking away and said, 'Get off the base.' I said, 'Push me,' and he didn't. So, it was good.' Advertisement 6 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras is hit by a pitch by Brewers starter Jose Quintana in the fifth inning on June 14, 2025. Benny Sieu-Imagn Images 6 Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (l.) hands the ball back to Brewers starter Jose Quintana (r.) after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning on June 14, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Contreras said he had no issues with Quintana, a former Cubs teammate, and believes he did nothing wrong on the play that led to the collision with Durbin. 'I wasn't trying to get him hurt,' Contreras said. 'I mean, he was running inside the line. I stayed there. I have all the right to stand on the bag. I don't think that's anyone's fault.'
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dodgers get bizarre run off blown call when ball bounces off shin in loss to Mets
The Dodgers got a run off an odd sequence during their loss to the Mets on Saturday. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The umpires missed that one. Advertisement During the second inning of Saturday's game between the Mets and the Dodgers, a ball appeared to hit Los Angeles catcher Dalton Rushing in the shin before careening into play. After Rushing's ball rolled just past home plate, Mets catcher Luis Torrens grabbed the ball and threw it to first to get the second out of the inning as Tommy Edman scored from third for the Dodgers' second run. Upon looking at the play, however, the ball clearly blasted into Rushing's shin before going into play, which should have resulted in a foul ball. Dalton Rushing's grounder allowed the Dodgers to score a run during their loss May 24. Screengrab via X/@MLBONFOX It appears that even the Mets thought the ball was initially called dead, with both Torrens and pitcher David Peterson pausing as the ball was hit. Advertisement Since that type of play is not under the guidelines of potential eligible plays to review, the Mets could not challenge, which led to the Dodgers jumping out to an early 2-0 lead before the Mets responded with five unanswered runs in their eventual victory. Dalton Rushing swings during the Dodgers' 5-2 loss to the Mets on May 24, 2025. Jason Szenes for the NY Post The Mets also had a run-in with the umpires over a confusing call during the third inning of Friday's game. They ultimately lost a challenge over an obscure rule regarding when a player is allowed to leave for the next base on a sacrifice fly. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Luis Torrens fields a hit by Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers in the second inning at Citi Field on May 24. Getty Images Mets outfielders Tyrone Taylor and Juan Soto nearly collided when attempting to catch a fly ball in right center hit by Mookie Betts, and the ball grazed both of their gloves before Taylor wound up making the play with his bare hand. Advertisement Dodgers outfielder — and ex-Met — Michael Conforto left early when tagging up from second base, but he was ultimately ruled safe because the ball was first touched before being caught. Commentators on Friday's Apple TV broadcast were left puzzled by the play until former MLB umpire Brian Gorman came on and cleared up the rule. 'The reason behind the touch, as opposed to when he eventually catches the ball, is that an outfielder can actually juggle the ball all the way in and not threat the guy from advancing,' Gorman said. 'As soon as the ball hits the glove, he can take off.'
New York Post
01-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Phillies make drastic Taijuan Walker move after 17-run disaster
Taijuan Walker is headed to the bullpen. The ex-Met is being shifted to a setup role as the Phillies shake up their starting rotation following a disaster outing from Jesus Luzardo, who gave up 12 runs in a 17-7 loss to the Brewers on Saturday. Advertisement In addition to moving Walker to the bullpen, prospect Mick Abel will go into the rotation, Jose Ruiz was designated for assignment and reliever Seth Johnson was recalled from the minors. Walker has made eight starts this season and come in twice as a long reliever, holding a 3.53 ERA over 43 ⅓ innings. This will be the first time in his career that Walker — who's currently in year three of a four-year, $72 million deal — has regularly pitched out of the bullpen. 'He's a pro,' manager Rob Thomson told reporters. 'He really is. I'm sure he's not 100 percent happy. I think he still thinks of himself as a starter. But he's a pro. And I think that he's a guy that'll do anything to help the team.' Advertisement 3 Taijuan Walker pitches for the Phillies against the Brewers on May 30, 2025. AP 3 Mick Abel pitches for the Phillies against the Pirates on May 18, 2025. AP Walker, who gave up four runs in four innings in his last start, told reporters on Friday that a move to the bullpen could be good for him. Advertisement 'If I have one inning to blow it out, whatever it is, I feel like my stuff would play up just a little bit more,' he said. 'Knowing that I got one inning, just let it eat.' Abel, who made his MLB debut on May 18 with six scoreless innings, will start in Walker's place on Thursday against the Blue Jays. 3 Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo reacts after being removed from the game on May 31, 2025. Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Advertisement The plan is to keep this setup in place for the time being while Aaron Nola continues recovering from a sprained ankle, with his return expected in mid-June. 'I have a lot of confidence in all those guys,' Thomson said. 'But I think Tai's got a chance to make us a lot better coming out of the pen.'
