A small boy was left needing stitches across his face after the glass door of an 'Apple Store' in China exploded all over him. Frightening CCTV footage shows the moment the youngster was showered with hundreds of shards of glass. The tot was playing with another boy by pushing the sliding glass door outside what appears to be an Apple Store in a shopping mall in Chengdu, China. But when they push the door in one direction it suddenly breaks into thousands of tiny pieces. The boy's mother can be seen rushing over and picking up her son, who has been named as Meng Meng by some Chinese news websites. The pair then rush away from the store. The time stamp reveals the terrifying incident took place last month, but it has hit the headlines as the mother is suing the store and demanding 200,000 yuan (about £22,500) in compensation, Shanghaiist reported. Meng Meng, who is said to be only four years-old, has not only been left with serious scars over his face from the falling glass, but … [Read more...] about ‘Apple Store’ glass door explodes over child left needing stitches across face
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Police appeal for witnesses after man glassed in pub attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was glassed in a North Staffordshire pub. The incident happened at the Queen's Head in Market Street, Kidsgrove, just before midnight on Friday evening. A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for witnesses following an assault at the Queen’s Head in Kidsgrove last night (7 April). "As a result, the victim suffered serious facial injuries and was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital. "A 24-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in custody." Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is urged to contact Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident 915 of 6 April. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. … [Read more...] about Police appeal for witnesses after man glassed in pub attack
Icelandic artist to meditate in glass pyramid on Gaza streets
Icelandic artist Snorri Asmundsson is set to visit Palestine and Israel this September with his meditation pyramid. The stated goal of the project is to spread love and affection using meditation from the so-called Love Pyramid. It is hoped the pyramid will become a sort of ‘love battery’ which will send its charge out to all receptive souls. The artist will meditate in his glass pyramid in several different squares and plazas in Gaza, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Although Asmundsson will use his performance art to meditate and pray for peace; his pyramid will nonetheless be made from bulletproof glass. The whole trip will be recorded by filmmaker Fridrik Gudmundsson, who will make a documentary on the subject.Snorri Asmundsson has previously meditated for hours on end in his Love Pyramid in Reykjavik and in Venice; and although financing is still being secured, he hopes to go to the Holy Land near the end of September. Watch his video below: … [Read more...] about Icelandic artist to meditate in glass pyramid on Gaza streets
WATCH Putin “Hijack” Champagne Glass From Famed Conductor
During the event, Putin exchanged a couple of remarks with renowned musician and conductor Yuri Bashmet and at one point, with tongue in cheek, briefly borrowed Bashmet's glass of champagne, took a sip and handed it back to him. Shortly thereafter, the Russian president's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, no less ironically congratulated the conductor with "the glass acquisition." READ MORE: Adrenaline Junkies Zoom Around in 100 Kph Ice-Sailing Race on Lake Baikal … [Read more...] about WATCH Putin “Hijack” Champagne Glass From Famed Conductor
Man’s face slashed with glass in attempted Stockton bike robbery
A man's face was slashed with glass in a “serious” assault and attempted robbery in Stockton. The attack happened outside the disused Old Moor pub on Light Pipe Hall Road, in Oxbridge, at around 3pm on March 29. The 45-year-old victim was riding a pedal cycle when he was approached by a man and woman. He was slashed across the face with a piece of glass during the assault, leaving him with a serious facial injury requiring hospital treatment. The suspects also tried to steal his pedal cycle and other possessions - but they made off empty handed. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have been passing by who may have dash cam footage to contact DC Joe Myers on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 054846. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org. … [Read more...] about Man’s face slashed with glass in attempted Stockton bike robbery