A man died after falling from a third storey in East London this evening (Saturday, April 13). He fell from the block of flats in Limehouse sometime before 7.30pm.
Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene in Gough Walk after being called by paramedics at 7.25pm.
A police cordon remains in place at the scene near the canal.
It is unclear at this stage whether the incident is being treated as suspicious or not.
A police spokesperson told MyLondon: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at approximately 19:25hrs on Saturday, 13 April after a man died following a fall from height in Gough Walk, E14.
A London mayoral candidate has alleged that Metropolitan Police officers 'pushed and pulled the hair' of anti-ULEZ protesters while activists claim people were unfairly arrested and manhandled. Howard Cox, Reform UK's pick for the city's highest office, has called for an 'urgent investigation', claiming that protesters were dealt with in a 'needlessly extremely aggressive' way in Tooting on Saturday (April 6).
The protest reportedly took place close to Sadiq Khan's home which prompted police to use special powers to tackle alleged harassment, alarm or distress caused to residents. A video posted to Facebook seen by MyLondon appears to show a woman being shoved to the floor during a fracas over another woman's arrest. It's claimed she has recently had spinal surgery.
In a second clip, a woman is heard shouting an allegation that police 'had her by the hair', though the camera is pointed in a different direction. A third video shows an officer gently pushing a woman back, as she appears to be trying to get through to another protester who's surrounded by police.
Martin Whitehead claims an officer had 'eyes like a wild animal' and 'suddenly pounced on him' (Image: Martin Whitehead)
Martin Whitehead, 61, a plasterer living in Beckenham, was arrested by police. He claimed: "We'd been there for about half hour when the police turned up in big numbers demanding that we disperse under section 42. After a while we decided to pack everything away and leave.
"I headed towards my car which was behind the police line and was told I couldn't go there. A police officer told me that once the area was clear I would be allowed to my car. Very shortly after that the police moved forward and started arresting people."
Mr Whitehead alleges that an officer had 'eyes like a wild animal' and 'suddenly pounced on him' as he carried things back to his car having 'already packed up everything he was told to'. He added: "I was a bit confused as to what to do at this point and a police officer started shouting at me to put my placard down and very quickly grabbed hold of me along with two other officers and frog marched me around into a side street pushing me up against the side of a house.
"My arm was being pushed so far up my back I was screaming in pain. I also received a cut to my forehead. My shoulder is still sore from the incident."
'You've got three seconds to move or I'm arresting you'
Ally Young, 49, a former specialist education teaching assistant, lives in Old Windsor but attends protests in London 'every Saturday'. She said: "I saw an opportunity to take my dinosaur suit off [which I wear to protest about ULEZ]. I sat on the pavement to take it off. A chap on the right said, 'you've got three seconds to move or I'm arresting you'."
Ms Young added: "I have a neurological balance disorder, so I am unable to lift feet up and change standing [...] They arrested me. My friend was behind as he knew I'd need help up. They arrested him, too." She admitted that she and other received 'instructions not to go that way', but some did so 'because that's the way their cars were'.
Ally Young posing with the Tory pick for London's mayoralty, Susan Hall (Image: Ally Young)
The grandmother also alleged that confusion was caused by officers 'saying different things', with 'no consistency' to their orders. Protesters claim that they were told that they would be detained for blocking a highway, to protect against criminal damage and for causing alarm and distress.
'No one was causing any harassment'
According to Mr Cox, the police were given more than 24 hours’ notice of the protest, and, upon arrival, officers 'ordered campaigners to disperse' citing Section 42 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001. But the mayoral candidate claims that 'no one was identified to be causing any harassment, alarm or distress whatsoever'.
Instead, he alleges that a 'wall of police', amounting to more than 100 officers, was 'disproportionate' and that led to 'peaceful protesters' being 'wrongfully arrested'.
A spokesperson for the Met said: "Five people were arrested on Saturday, 6 April, by officers responding to a demonstration in Wandsworth. One person was arrested for obstructing police.
"Four people were arrested under Section 42 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act. This relates to the presence of people at or near to residential premises where there are reasonable grounds to believe that this amounts to the harassment of residents.
"All four people were given directions by police at the scene to move away from this residential area. They did not comply and were consequently arrested. The five people have been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in early July."
Protests 'outside or in the vicinity of people’s homes are not acceptable'
Commander Colin Wingrove, who is overseeing policing across London this weekend, said: "Protests outside or in the vicinity of people's homes are not acceptable. Everyone should be able to go about their daily lives without feeling threatened or intimidated. There are plenty of appropriate places to protest in London. Anyone who chooses to target a private home or the area nearby can expect to be dealt with by officers."
The Met also said that it was aware of footage being shared online showing 'a very small part of the police response' to the protests.
A spokesperson for the force said: "This footage have been assessed by officers from the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) along with the body worn video footage of officers. The DPS are satisfied that there was no wrongdoing by officers and any force used was justified in the circumstances."
A woman has been taken to hospital after being attacked with a knife and having what was feared to be a corrosive liquid thrown at her face in Westminster earlier today (Thursday, April 11). The incident allegedly involved Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi, according to an emotional statement from her sister, a food blogger and influencer, on Instagram.
Nancy Umeh revealed the shocking event on her Instagram story saying: "Someone has threatened my sister's life in the UK, they poured acid on my sister's face. They threatened to stab her all over her body and they have stabbed her on her hands, just outside her Airbnb in Westminster."
Police were called just after 1:40pm to reports of an assault on Maiden Lane. They haven't confirmed the identity of the victim but a spokesperson for the force stated: "Officers attended and found a woman in her 30s with a cut to her hand and reporting a liquid had been thrown at her face.
"She was taken to hospital for treatment. Another woman left the scene prior to police arrival."
Nancy Umeh mentioned in her video that her sister had been attacked with acid. However, it has since been confirmed that the liquid was not a noxious substance but some sort of cosmetic liquid.
An investigation is under way. Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 and give reference 3721/11APR.
EastEnders icon Kellie Bright has sparked a frenzy among fans after her 'unrecognisable' appearance on Wednesday's episode of The One Show (April 10). The 47-year-old actress, who plays troubled Linda Carter on the BBC soap, has admitted that finding out she was EastEnders’ Christmas killer was as big a shock to her as it was to viewers.
As soap fans will know, Linda has been caught up in a huge murder plot after stabbing Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) in The Queen Vic on Christmas Day. The pub landlady then buried Keanu's corpse with the help of Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Denise Fox (Diane Parish), Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth).
The fallout from Keanu's death has driven Linda back to alcoholism as she struggles to cope. During a conversation with hosts Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas on The One Show, Kellie said she never expected that her alter ago would be the killer.
"It was news to me as well!" Kellie said. "I was really surprised. I did not see it coming at all. I thought I would be the last person that would do it.
"When it was explained to me how it was going to happen I kind of went, ‘Oh ok, I can sort of see…'. She doesn’t intend to kill him, she’s stopping him from killing her best friend. It’s a moment of desperation, madness, chaos.
"A lot happens that day. It’s EastEnders, it’s Christmas Day, of course a lot happens! It kind of all built to this moment."
During Kellie's interview on The One Show, EastEnders fans wasted no time complimenting the star of her latest look. Viewers are used to seeing the actress wearing pink or bold patterns. These days, she also sports a glum and downtrodden expression as she struggles through life.
But during her appearance on The One Show, Kellie stunned in a gold shimmering blouse decorated with black spots. She teamed her glam top with flared black trousers, ankle boots and a black headband to complete her look. Kellie also looked very fresh-faced and donned a flawless makeup look.
Taking to X, one person wrote: "Kellie Bright looks absolutely stunning #TheOneShow". A second stated: "Kellie Bright #TheOneShow talking about #EastEnders", followed by a love-struck emoji.
A third stated: "She’s literally one of the most beautiful women on the planet. Oh I do love you Kellie Bright #TheOneShow". While another added: "Only watching #ONEshow #TheOneShow to see Kellie bright who plays Linda in #EastEnders."
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Tube strikes are going ahead after talks failed to resolve a dispute over pay, rail union TSSA confirmed. Members of the association will walk out tomorrow (Wednesday, April 10) and on Thursday, April 11.
Customer service managers will walk out from 12.01am to 11.59pm on both days. They are responsible for running stations. TSSA said that its members are concerned about potential changes to their terms and conditions, job roles and locations.
It is not known which stations will be closed yet.
Customer service managers will walk out from 12.01am to 11.59pm on both days (Image: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
TSSA's general secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust, said: "Our Customer Service Manager members are united and determined to take strike action this week in defence of their terms and conditions
"This strike could have been avoided if London Underground had negotiated with us in good faith. Instead, we have been left in a position where London Underground is still unable to explain the impact of its ‘Stations Changes’ proposals.
"We cannot allow the continued threats to our members' roles, locations, terms and conditions to stand unchallenged, that is why our members are taking strike action this week. We’ll see how quickly London Underground get back round the negotiating table when they see the strength and determination of our members."
This comes after train driver's union Aslef announced it would call of London Underground strikes on today (April 8) and Saturday, May 4. Transport for London has not yet confirmed how the two-day strike will impact services, but has warned that some stations may need to close at short notice on those days.
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A 15-year-old girl is missing from North London. Tia Williams has not been seen for 21 days. She was last seen leaving a family member's home in Camden on Thursday, March 18. She was reported missing at 4pm that day.
Met Police say that since then, they have been following a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help.
Tia is described as white, with dark brown shoulder length hair. She is between 5 foot and 5 foot 2 inches tall, and average build.
Tia has links to London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Police say she may have travelled on train.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley from Camden's Public Protection Team said: “We are very concerned for the welfare of Tia and it is extremely important that we locate her.
"Tia has previously travelled to Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire however due to the amount of time missing could have travelled further in the country. If you have any information about Tia’s whereabouts, or have seen anyone matching Tia’s description then please contact police by dialling 999 or 101 quoting reference 'Op. Dinar'".
An investigation has been launched after a man died in South London. Police rushed to Fernwood Avenue in Streatham, at around 2.25pm on Friday (April 5), to reports of an altercation at a home.
Upon arrival police found a man in his 50s unresponsive. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died on Saturday.
A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Police believe they know the victim's identity but enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate next of kin.
An urgent police investigation is underway. A crime scene remains in place.
Anyone with information who has yet to speak with police is asked to call 101 and quote reference 3838/05apr. DCI Laura Nelson, from Specialist Crime, said: “I know that local people will be shocked and upset by this incident.
“I share their concerns and assure them that my colleagues and I are doing all we can to establish what led to this tragic death. At this early stage, I must retain an open mind.
“A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, and this, along with other lines of enquiry will help to establish exactly what happened.”
Elsewhere in the capital a man has been killed in North London. Police raced to Northumberland Park in Tottenham, at about 5.50am this morning (April 7) to reports of the stabbing.
There they found the victim - a man - who was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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