5 h. ago Watch: Bloke in Roman helmet on mobility scooter taunts cops during Ballymena riots

Riots in Ballymena, Co Antrim - which erupted after locals took to the streets in fury over an alleged sexual assault - were interrupted by a man in a mobility scooter wearing a Roman helmet.

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9 h. ago Riot police use water cannon after missiles thrown at officers during second night of unrest in Northern Ireland

Riot police were deployed around the Clonavon Terrace area on Tuesday night as hundreds of people gathered

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9 h. ago Missiles thrown at police in second night of Ballymena disorder

Riot police were deployed around the Clonavon Terrace area on Tuesday night as hundreds of people gathered in the Co Antrim town.

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15 h. ago 15 officers injured after missiles thrown at police during unrest in Northern Ireland

PSNI’s chief superintendent urged everyone ‘to remain calm and to act responsibly’

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19 h. ago Missiles thrown at police during unrest in Northern Ireland following alleged sexual assault

PSNI’s chief superintendent urged everyone ‘to remain calm and to act responsibly’

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20 h. ago Shock moment Ballymena rioters hurl missiles at cops as violence erupts

Petrol bombs and missiles were hurled at riot police as large crowds gathered in the town of Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland following an alleged sexual assault

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21 h. ago Missiles thrown at police during unrest in Northern Ireland over alleged sexual assault

PSNI’s chief superintendent urged everyone ‘to remain calm and to act responsibly’

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29 h. ago Riot police deployed as UK town set alight after petrol bombs thrown at police

A crowd of around 2,500 people took to the streets in Ballymena, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, to protest the alleged sexual assault of a female by two boys on Saturday, June 7

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3 d. ago Christian rock band Newsboys respond to singer Michael Tait sexual assault allegations

Tait is accused of sexual assault by three men

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1 week ago Paris Saint Germain fans riot near ground as fires set and missiles thrown at police

Trouble has flared outside PSG's stadium as fans gathered to watch the club compete in the Champions League final, with fires set alight across the city and cops charging fans near iconic landmarks

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1 week ago Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault against four women

The US-based comedian has denied the allegations of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court today.

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1 week ago Smokey Robinson sues former housekeepers for £370 million over sexual assault allegations

In their counter-filing, the Robinsons allege that the women made false claims of sexual misconduct as part of a scheme to extort money from the couple.

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2 w. ago Police investigating a sex assault on a sleeping bus passenger want to speak to this man

The alleged sexual assault happened on a Manchester-to-Urmston service around 12.38pm on Monday April 21, according to Greater Manchester Police

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2 w. ago Teacher who 'sexually abused' pupil, 12, caught sneaking into school dance disguised as old woman

Vincent Weaver, a fine arts teacher and dance coach at George Washington Carver Academy in Michigan, was arrested on May 16 and charged with sexual assault. He was then allegedly caught sneaking into a school dance in disguise

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2 w. ago Police issue picture of man wanted in connection with alleged sexual assault

Police are trying to locate 35-year-old Gareth Edwards

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2 w. ago Kevin Spacey declares 'I'm still standing' in emotional speech at Cannes

The actor’s career stalled following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, though he was later cleared

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2 w. ago ‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey quotes ‘friend’ Elton John in passionate return speech at Cannes

‘American Beauty’ actor appeared at film event for first time after being cleared of sexual assault allegations

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3 w. ago Kevin Spacey is back at Cannes. Not many people seem to care

The actor received a lifetime achievement award from the Better World Fund at an event with little fanfare and few recognisable guestsKevin Spacey’s Cannes comeback is a discreet, low-key affair. The promenade is home to a gaggle of evening sunbathers while the steps to the beach club contain neither fans nor protesters. It is what is known in the trade as a soft relaunch.Spacey is guest of honour at the Better World Fund’s gala dinner, where he is receiving a lifetime achievement award for “excellence in film and television”. It marks a return to the limelight for the two-time Oscar-winner, whose career stalled after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct by more than 30 men. This is the actor’s first visit to Cannes since 2016, one year before the #MeToo movement began. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘I’m still standing’: Kevin Spacey makes his comeback at chaotic Cannes gala

The actor congratulated the organisers of the Better World Fund on their ‘bravery’ in awarding him a lifetime achievement gongKevin Spacey’s Cannes comeback is a discreet, low-key affair. The promenade is home to a gaggle of evening sunbathers while the steps to the beach club contain neither fans nor protesters. It is what is known in the trade as a soft relaunch.Spacey is guest of honour at the Better World Fund’s gala dinner, where he is receiving a lifetime achievement award for “excellence in film and television”. It marks a return to the limelight for the two-time Oscar-winner, whose career stalled after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct by more than 30 men. This is the actor’s first visit to Cannes since 2016, one year before the #MeToo movement went global. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Police condemn ‘mindless act’ after footballer hit by missile thrown by own fans

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin described the head injury to defender Jack MacKenzie from an object thrown by his own fans as ‘totally unacceptable’.

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