A feared gangster from Newcastle has been cleared of ordering the ride-by shooting of a bouncer because his son had been thrown out of a nightclub. But John Henry Sayers, 54, is still facing a prison sentence for perverting the course of justice. Doorman Matthew McCauley was lucky to survive after he was shot outside the Tup Tup Palace in Newcastle on June 6, 2015. Two other members of staff were also injured when a gunman rode up on a motorbike and opened fire with a sawn-off shotgun. Sayers was accused of ordering Michael Dixon, 50, to carry out the shooting after his son was ejected from the club weeks before. An Old Bailey jury in London deliberated for more than 30 hours to find Sayers and Dixon, both from Walker in Newcastle, not guilty of conspiracy to murder. The pair gave audible sighs of relief in the dock as they were cleared of the offence. Sayers was also acquitted of conspiring to possess a shotgun with intent to endanger life, while Dixon was found guilty by a majority … [Read more...] about Gangster cleared of ordering shooting of bouncer after son thrown out nightclub
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Two men arrested after being spotted stealing bikes on CCTV and chased by police
PUBLISHED: 16:29 20 August 2018 | UPDATED: 16:29 20 August 2018 The bus lane near Market Gates Shopping Centre in Great Yarmouth. Photo: Google Street View Archant Two men were arrested on suspicion of theft having been spotted and chased by police after they stole a pair of bikes in Great Yarmouth. Just before 3am on August 19 two men were spotted standing near a push bike stand near the Market Gates Shopping Centre. CCTV noticed one man kneeling beside the bikes whilst another seemed to keep watch. The pair, both men, then rode off on the bikes and were pursued by the police. The chase only lasted around a minute, before the men aged 41 and 19 were caught. They were arrested on suspicion of theft and have been released with cautions. They were found in possession of wire cutters, a silver spanner and bolt croppers. These items, along with the two bikes, remain in the police’s care until the owners can be found. … [Read more...] about Two men arrested after being spotted stealing bikes on CCTV and chased by police
Travellers told to leave recreation ground
PUBLISHED: 16:34 20 August 2018 | UPDATED: 16:34 20 August 2018 The travellers at Beaconsfield Recreation Ground Picture: Anthony Carroll Archant A group of travellers who set up home on a Great Yarmouth recreation ground have been formally told to leave the site by a council. The travellers arrived at the recreation ground off Beaconsfield Road on Friday after moving on from the Beach Coach Station Car Park, On Friday Great Yarmouth Borough Council sent the group a letter asking them to leave and now has issued them a formal notice to leave. A spokesman for the council said: “The borough council convened a multi-agency meeting today, 20 August, with the police, to assess the impact of the encampment on Beaconsfield Recreation Ground. “After considering the health and welfare of both the settled community and the travellers, the council has issued a formal direction to leave to the travellers under section 77 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act … [Read more...] about Travellers told to leave recreation ground
Man charged after early morning burglary
A 27-year-old man was due to appear in court today in connection with a burglary in Bury St Edmunds on Saturday.Suffolk Police say a house in Churchgate Street, was entered via an insecure ground floor window at about 3.50am and a Samsung television, carrier bag of clothing, purse containing cards and documents, a smart phone and a black rucksack were among the items stolen.Thomas Sansome-Jones, of Northumberland Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, was arrested by officers a short time later and subsequently charged with burglary.He was due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court today. … [Read more...] about Man charged after early morning burglary
Four held on ‘terrorist threat’ charges released, no connection to suspicious suitcase
Photo: Depositphotos.com Four men arrested at Tilburg train station for allegedly being involved in a bomb scare on Sunday evening have been released without charge, broadcaster NOS reports. After a night in the cells, police declared the four had nothing to do with a bag that was left unattended on a train and was reported as ‘suspicious’ by several passengers. The station, which was busy because of two festivals nearby, had to be evacuated. In the event the bag did not contain anything dangerous. Earlier police had said the four were being held for threatening to commit a terrorist attack which carries a maximum punishment of six years. The men were locked up for the night because of the late hour of their arrest, which is according to procedure, a police spokesperson told NOS. He confirmed the men were none too pleased at having to spend a night in prison. ‘I hope they understand. We are not doing this to please ourselves,’ he said. … [Read more...] about Four held on ‘terrorist threat’ charges released, no connection to suspicious suitcase