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The ridiculous state of today's UK Police.

Man charged with Crawley kidnap and police impersonation

'A chef has been charged after a teenage girl was approached by a stranger in a hi-viz jacket who stopped
and searched her before cycling off. The 14-year-old girl was on her way to school in Three Bridges, Crawley,
West Sussex, on Wednesday, when it happened.

David Peter Young, 32, of Garton Close, Ifield, faces charges including kidnap and impersonating a police officer.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court later. Mr Young has been charged with
kidnap with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence, kidnap, impersonating a police officer and two breaches of
a sexual harm prevention order. Sussex Police said the girl was unharmed and receiving support.

Lone police officers
Supt Marc Clothier said: "We have not received any similar reports at this time and there is no current risk to anyone
in the community in relation to this case." Sussex Police said more uniformed patrols would be in the area and issued
advice to anyone worried about lone police officers.

Supt Clothier said: "We understand some people may want additional reassurance when interacting with a lone police
officer and when you are alone. "If this is the case, genuine officers can use their police radio on loudspeaker to talk to
the operator in the police control room."

He added: "The operator can confirm the identity of the officer, that they are on duty and carrying out legitimate policing
business. You can also ask a passer-by to observe."...'

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Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of sexual assault as cops appeal for witnesses seen outside pub

'A Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault.
The 48-year-old officer, of States Police in Jersey, was not on duty at the time of the alleged offence on October 9.
He remains in police custody after being arrested at a private address yesterday morning.

The arrested officer and the victim are known to each other, and the victim is receiving support from specialist officers.
Police want to speak to several witnesses who may have vital information and have issued pictures of the witnesses
they are trying to trace. They are not suspected of any wrongdoing and are not involved in the incident police are

investigating.

POLICE PROBE
A States of Jersey Police spokesman said: "The people we would like to speak to are: Two men who were seen on
CCTV talking to an honorary police officer outside the Trafalgar pub in St Aubin at around 10.15pm about some
concerns they had. "The first man was wearing dark trousers, a white top and white shoes, thought to be trainers.

"The other man is wearing a dark top, with blue shorts with white stripes down the side and very distinctive bright red
or orange trainers. "Another witness police would like to speak to was originally in the Trafalgar pub, and then got the
bus into town where he interacted with those involved in the incident.

"This man is described as over 40 years old, and wearing a distinctive Hawaiian sleeveless vest.
"These people are not suspected of any wrongdoing and are not involved in the incident we are investigating.
"We believe they could help with our enquiries and would ask them to contact us as soon as possible."...'

The Sun:
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F-WORD ROAD RANT Police enforcement officer launches foul-mouthed rant at legally-parked driver

'A Police enforcement officer launched a foul-mouthed rant at a motorist who parked legally to take in a sea view.
The campervan driver pulled up behind a police van on a road with no yellow lines.

A video shows the officer shouting: “What’s your f*****g name?”
The driver asks: “Why are you kicking off?” And the officer replies: “I’ve asked you f*****gnicely to move.
You’re being an a***.”
He gives the driver a ticket, wrongly accusing him of obstruction.

The driver says he just wants to look at the view at the Wirral, Merseyside.
He adds: “Who are you swearing at? You’re getting reported, mate.”
The driver’s one-minute Facebook clip was viewed 130,000 times in 24 hours.

A viewer wrote: “This is absolutely disgraceful.”
Referring to the police worker’s stature, another mocked: “I think you were a little short with him.”
Police said their Professional Standards Department will investigate, and “robust action” could be taken...'

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In other news...

13th Oct.
London's New Year fireworks cancelled for a second year



'London's famous riverside New Year's Eve fireworks display has been cancelled for a second year because
of "uncertainties caused by Covid". England was under strict lockdown last year, but despite all restrictions
having been lifted, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has again called the event off.

Normally about 100,000 people pack the streets around Victoria Embankment.
There will still be a celebration in Trafalgar Square, with details to be announced "in due course".
The beginning of 2021 was rung in by millions of viewers watching a light show on television.
Explaining why this year's event was also being cancelled, a spokesperson for the mayor said:
"Due to the uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, our world-famous New Year's Eve display will not be
held on the banks of the Thames this year...'

BBC:

Diwali on Trafalgar Square



Date:Saturday 23 October 2021
Time:4:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue:
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom
Cost:Free
This year, we’re going back to Diwali’s roots with the focus firmly on the true essence of Diwali.

There’ll also be delicious Indian food, arts and crafts, plus themed entertainment on the big screen, including:

Diwali greetings from Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and others outstanding performances from London and beyond.
educational shorts with the story of the Ramayana through art religious aspects of Diwali cookery demo by Michelin
Star Chef Atul Kochhar clips from other Diwali celebrations from different locations and more.

Competitions
This year, as we focus on coming back into the light, we’re asking you to join in by entering our competition.
Bring along your best Rangoli to Trafalgar Square. These should be A3 and protected by a wrapping/cover.
We’ll lay these next to our stunning Rangoli centrepiece.

All the Rangolis will form a beautiful collage in the centre of Trafalgar Centre. The Rangolis that are bought to the square
will be judged for the competition and returned to each person at 6pm.
Competition prizes include a full day tour on an open top bus with Golden Tours.

Exhibitions
While you’re in the square, why not visit the National Gallery and see how paintings reflect the essence of Diwali.
Tours take place 2pm to 2:45pm and 3pm to 3:45pm.

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