A teacher at Harrytown Catholic High School has been accused of using excessive force on a student in Stockport, according to Manchester Evening News. The incident happened around two months ago. Footage of a teacher forcibly removing a pupil from a classroom and throwing him on the floor has circulated on social media and is being investigated by the Council. However, the police weren't called and, therefore, didn't arrest the member of staff. The local authority refused to provide a detailed statement to the media but did say that the School's bosses are aware of the incident. They said that all of the appropriate processes are being followed by the Town Hall but didn't go any further. Common assault is a summary offence, and offenders can be jailed for up to 6 months if found guilty in a magistrates' court.

Leaving a vehicle stationary without good reason is an offence under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2002 with a maximum fine of £20 if paid within 14 days. When left running, engines release harmful gases — including carbon monoxide, which is found in smoke and partly responsible for global warming — into the environment, and that's why the law was passed in the UK. This law also applies on private land. Anyone found leaving their car stationary unnecessarily can receive a fixed penalty notice if caught by the police. However, a verbal warning is generally preferred.

The bosses of major supermarkets have given their employees and district managers no choice but to take the blame for the ever-increasing prices, several anonymous sources have revealed. A vast majority of employees have dealt with out-of-control customers more than once in their careers but are not responsible for the decisions of the "unaccountable" bosses at the top, and many workers have said this themselves. In fact, most working-class employees don't actually want the job given to them but have often been made dependent on where they work. The leaders of major establishments need to take full responsibility for their actions and should not be leaving those working for them to face any societal frustration. And, while it can seem like the staff are responsible, it's important to remember that it's not the fault of those working behind the tills.

Using unnecessary amounts of storage could cause device owners to run out of space, but this doesn't have to be the case. Deleting unnecessary data — such as junk files, unwanted apps, cache, and cookies — is one of the easiest ways to save a device from reaching its maximum threshold, and you can easily transfer any wanted data to a remote location, such as: your computer or a server of your choice. Cache is a collection of junk data that plays a major part in eating through your storage. However, this can simply be cleared from individual apps via the settings app or, alternatively, a third-party tool.

The police can triangulate a cell phone and reveal its approximate location without a warrant in the event of an emergency. Phone triangulation is a useful tool that allows the police to capture dangerous criminals, find missing people, and locate potential victims. However, this can easily be misused but is reportedly regulated. A power available to the police, 999 operators can also triangulate a phone to locate a caller in an emergency or if thejr call is believed to be a hoax (prank). The National Crime Agency (NCA), intelligence services, and military also have this power.

The authorities have been urged to treat bullying more seriously after reportedly failing to address the issue sooner. Causing harassment, alarm, or distress has been against the law in the UK for over 20 years. However, the police often say "it's a civil matter" and ignore the offence. This has caused major upset in society and is being discussed across the country in a desperate attempt to prevent bullying. Statistics show that victims of bullying are at an increased risk of struggling with their mental health, but this doesn't seem to be enough for the Government to take action.

Most people are unaware of the full law surrounding the UK's jurisdiction, LCN intelligence has revealed. The UK currently has full jurisdiction over all four of its nations — England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland — but could lose this if a nation votes to leave. It also ruled the Republic of Ireland until 1922 after a treaty was signed by both countries. The UK authorities, courts, and public agencies don't generally have official jurisdiction in other countries. However, there are some exceptions — such as mutual-aid agreements, secret intelligence operations, when jurisdiction is granted by a particular convention or with legal consent of the host country, and during times of war. There are also some constitutional powers granted to the Crown and the Monarch in Commonwealth countries — including India, Canada, and Australia, as well as some others — unless they vote to leave. The National Crime Agency (NCA) often works with foreign law enforcement in an attempt to catch some of the most dangerous criminals around the world, especially when they put the UK at risk. The intelligence services — like the MI6 — also do this and often work with the NCA.

A young photographer says he was aggressively approached at a Police Station in the Arun District a few months ago. This happened at around 5am. A local young person lawfully took photos of emergency vehicles at the Station (from public property) but said he was rudely approached and almost forced to return home by the police amid his age despite calmly engaging with the officer. The police have no powers to detain photographers unless they reasonably suspect criminal activity. They also have no right to have their questions answered and cannot search photographers or demand to know their details but can request them.

Victims of bullying and abuse have the right to use "reasonable" force against their opponents when standing up for themselves, independent research shows. People are under no obligation to wait for their attacker to "throw the first punch" before resorting to using physical force against them; this is a common misinterpretation of current precedent. Instead, all one needs is to be able to prove that they reasonably felt threatened, but this is up to a judge to decide whether their defence stands if the case gets to court. Intentionally causing any person to feel harassed, alarmed, or distressed is a criminal offence with a maximum term of six months behind bars; it was made a summary offence several years ago but had already been illegal under other laws.

A middle-aged man was arrested after he reportedly exposed himself in front of children and became aggressive towards other passengers and the flight attendants. EasyJet made the decision to permanently ban the man — who was suspected of possessing illegal drugs, being drunk and disorderly, indecent exposure, harassment, threatening behaviour, and refusing to follow attendants' instructions — from its airline and reassured passengers that the incident will be handled appropriately. The flight from Glasgow to Tenerife was delayed amid the emergency landing, leaving passengers at their destination until further notice from the Airport.

Sussex Police are responsible for the crime response in the entire county but must avoid criminalising people where possible, an experienced Constable has revealed. The police are trained to reassure the public and respond appropriately to all incidents of potential crime. However, they generally avoid arresting low-level suspects but would decide whether a warning, fine, or restorative outcome should be issued for certain offences against property or the community — e.g., infrequent damage, isolated shoplifting incidents, infractions, or anti-social behaviour. Although, the police have been known to take no action if they believe it not to be in the public interest. Petty crime is relatively common in the South East and may be one of the most discussed topics in the entire region in regards to policing, crime, and the law.

Age restrictions prohibit licenced sellers from providing certain products to young people under current legislation, but this could be doing more harm than good. Teenagers have been smoking, vaping, and drinking with little-to-no difficulty for years despite many stores refusing to serve them under 18, 21, or 16. However, some have been made dependent on a crime-led market to access certain items, placing them at risk of criminal exploitation. This clearly suggests that reality needs to be considered — which seems to be ignored by many mainstream politicians — in a vast majority of countries around the world, giving younger generations safer options. Many people have argued that age restrictions violate the right to individual liberty and the freedom to make independent decisions. However, others claim that governments have a duty to protect young people's health despite the fact that more harm appears to come from the licencing restrictions, such as: criminal markets, abuse, and corruption, as well as exposing our young to tampered products. The law is said to protect the people of each nation. Yet, certain rules seem to be doing more harm than good — and so do the people responsible for them. However, despite this, some will never agree.

Current legislation in England and Wales gives homeowners the right to keep any item delivered to their homes in most cases, but there are some exceptions. Delivery companies are legally responsible for the delivery of their customers' parcels, not the homeowner. Therefore, any attempt to retrieve the item from the address would be a criminal offence of theft and a civil trespass without the homeowner's consent irrespective of how immoral it may be. However, the police have often been known not to prosecute these types of matters. The law currently grants homeowners the right to keep a package regardless of who it was sent to. However, the Postal Services Act 2000 makes it a summary offence to open the mail if it's in someone else's name, but the law's unclear as to whether the item must be returned to the named individual. In reality, though, a prosecution is highly unlikely in most circumstances, as the police usually say "it's a civil matter".

Passengers boarding the 60 Chichester–Midhurst service will get the chance to enjoy the countryside views on their way to the small Bus Station. The bus journeys should take around 35 minutes and are rarely late, several passengers have revealed. Anyone looking to visit Surrey can alight at the Midhurst Bus Station and wait for the 70 service to The Friary, Guildford. Alternatively, people could walk around the Midhurst fields, board the 92 to Petersfield or the 1 to Worthing, or return to Chichester. It is advised that anyone new to the route does their research before setting off.

It's theoretically against the law to use an electric scooter in public. In reality, though, this rule is rarely enforced unless other offences are committed by the riders. Police forces often post the said law on the scooters, claiming that they fall under the same legislation as cars and are illegal to operate without a licence. However, most officers don't take any notice of the riders. The police focus on the safety of the public and are generally uninterested in pursuing teenagers having fun and messing around.

Teenagers should think twice before clicking on links or could have their devices infected with dangerous malware, according to the National Crime Agency. Hackers can trick people into opening seemingly innocent URLs, giving them full control over their victims' devices. This is a cyber crime, but that doesn't seem to bother black-hat hackers around the world. Hacking without consent is a criminal offence. However, most hackers make it practically impossible for law enforcement to find them by masking their identity.

Residents now have the chance to vote for their desired councillors and will be able to visit local polling stations between 7am and 10pm today, according to a Councillor. Most councils face local elections today with only two exceptions — Hastings District Council and Adur District Council — reports the Littlehampton Gazette. Taking part in local elections gives residents a voice and allows them to help choose their councillors, and each vote makes a major difference to who could sit in their council and how it will operate. Voters will need to bring a valid form of identification before being permitted to vote and can only do so where registered.

A 15-year-old boy asked a lady for help after coming across a hazardous needle at Homefield Park and was later awarded £10 after they took the object to the Hospital. Several NHS staff members praised the young person for his bravery and protection of those around him. They also thanked the lady for helping him. Syringes are often used to inject drugs — e.g., heroin, acid, and — in public spaces, but they pose a serious risk to the local community and its animals. A report will be sent to the Borough Council within the next few days and has already been logged as a Level-3 Threat, and we have now informed the IID of the incident.

Hundreds of people have complained to the Council about the constant road closures and excessive works but say their complaints are getting them nowhere. Roadworks were temporarily halted when the Government advised all councils to work from home. But, because of this, workers are now having to catch up on two years of missed work amid the decision, causing major obstructions to travel. West Sussex County Council (WSCC) are responsible for road maintenance but have been accused of neglecting this responsibility by several councillors.

A 700 service was terminated after two buses narrowly avoided a serious crash in Ferring, West Sussex, yesterday morning. After the collision, passengers were left speechless after a bus driver — who damaged their bus's wing mirror — failed to stop after the incident, as failing to pull over after an accident is a criminal offence irrespective of the circumstances. However, fortunately, no injuries were reported after the incident, and the emergency services weren't involved. When the 700 was pulling out from a stop at 10:35am, it was hit by another bus from behind. However, as of now, we have no further information but will publish any updates when they become available.

Firefighters were in attendance to a house fire in South Lancing at around 8am this morning, according to an eyewitness. Any further information will be published but is not currently available at this stage.

More than 140,000 drivers admitted to driving while unfit through drink/drugs in 2020, but only 28,171 of them were convicted of the offence, figures show. Armed with the power of arrest, constables can arrest anyone they reasonably suspect to be driving while intoxicated or who fails to provide them with a roadside breath test. Failure to provide a breath sample at the station is an offence and carries the same penalty as driving under the influence, but offenders will always be given multiple opportunities to change their mind and follow the request. Intoxicated drivers aren't always caught by the police. But, when they are, they risk harsh penalties, such as: unlimited fines, driving bans, up to 6 months in prison, suspended sentences, and/or unpaid work. The police must investigate any reports made to them regarding DUI offences but have been known to neglect this duty.

Heavy rain is expected to hammer the South East with a strong possibility of snow and hale, according to the Met Office. A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office amid the strong chance of strong winds, hale, and snow. This means that there is a chance of icy footpaths/roads, power outages, road closures, transport disruptions/delays, extreme winds, and some other risks. Today may be the coldest day of the year with the highest expected temperature being just 4°C, several sources suggest.

Wiretapping is officially defined as using eavesdropping devices or software — like spy apps, surveillance vans, or third-party interference tools — to remotely monitor the functions of any device. This requires the consent of all involved and will only be admissible without consent if it's done with a warrant and for the investigation of serious crimes, such as: murder, human trafficking, serious sexual offences, or terrorism. Can anyone tap an electronic device? Yes. The unlawful interception of people's devices is possible and has happened to unknowing victims. However, this usually only happens when people have been tricked into installing dangerous malware. Will government agencies — like territorial police forces; the FBI, CIA, or MI6/MI5; intelligence services; or the National Crime Agency — eavesdrop on my devices? To investigate serious criminal offences, in most jurisdictions, law enforcement may lawfully monitor the relevant suspects' devices but are only permitted to do so with a warrant and where there is a reasonable suspicion of serious criminal activity and when the wiretap is absolutely necessary. However, this cannot legally be done to those suspected of low-level crime and will be inadmissible if this were to happen. What are the chances of me being wiretapped, or has this already happened? Unless you've installed malicious malware, have been hacked, or are reasonably suspected of organised criminal activity, the answer is almost guaranteed to be a no. Can the police seize my device and view ts content? If the police reasonably suspect you of a crime and can prove that this is necessary for an ongoing investigation into an offence involving your device, they can lawfully do this in most provinces. And, in countries similar to the UK, the law is slightly more relaxed if the police physically seize your devices compared to when they remotely access them.

Thames Valley Police officers are currently investigating alleged sexual abuse against a woman sat in a bus shelter last year. At around 9am on September 29, 2022, a man reportedly exposed himself to his female victim — who was waiting for a bus — in Milton Keynes and then left in a hurry after he allegedly urinated infront of her. Officers are still looking for the man and have asked any witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information can assist police with their investigation by emailing them or calling 101, contacting Crimestoppers, or visiting their local police station.

Travel-related confusion appears to be at an all-time high and has reportedly been caused by a lack of accurate information regarding the Southern timetables, causing community uproar, intelligence suggests. Several Littlehampton residents are currently refusing to travel via train and claim to have made the decision to avoid being "left to rot" at a train station during the rail strikes. Instead, many people are taking the bus. Others, however, are refusing to use public transportation altogether amid its "lack of reliability". Around the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Hampshire, local communities can often be heard angrily discussing three topics, including: train strikes, the cost-of-living crisis, and the cost of petrol/oil.

Several Worthing residents are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and can barely afford their day-to-day necessities, intelligence suggests. Retailers have been accused of unnecessarily increasing the prices of vital products — like food and drink, childcare products, and toiletries — but have defended this as a fully justified measure to protect their finances and pay their staff. However, regardless, people are struggling to cope with the crisis and can often be heard openly discussing this in public, especially in shops and on public transport.

Some local bus services have accepted temporary funding from the Government, allowing them to charge passengers just £2 for a one-way ticket to their destination until March 31, 2023. This is to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis, and it seems to be working quite well so far. Each UK nation has its own support schemes set, so please check your local travel information before setting off.

Most UK police officers are employed by Police Scotland, the territorial forces in England and Wales, or the Police Service of Northern Ireland. But, regardless, they all have jurisdiction throughout each UK nation in accordance with "local" policing powers — which aren't much different. In the UK, officers will continue pursuing someone across an area border but would probably contact the other force for assistance in apprehending the suspect if appropriate. They may also travel out of their area of employment for any reason to exercise their applicable policing powers — which aren't that much different in terms of criminal law. However, in the US, policing is notably different with a vast majority of local police officers being confined to their departments' attested cities and towns, counties, villages, and states — a major difference to the country-wide powers of officers in the UK — unless permitted by the other area's police department. The FBI is the only US police force with country-wide policing powers, according to the Federal Government of the USA and its Department of Justice. When a major incident occurs, several different (UK) police forces have been known to respond and work together in a desperate attempt to protect citizens' lives — which would shock many foreign police officers and possibly even their chiefs. The Gardai is quite similar to the police forces of the UK, as they reportedly have jurisdiction throughout the entire Republic of Ireland. However, because they're not attested by a UK police force, their powers don't apply here and cannot be used in this country without permission (or a warrant) despite the strong similarities in legislation.

Residents use some of the most insecure passwords for their home WiFi connections, an IID investigation has uncovered. Our Independent Crime & Investigation Department (IID) launched its own investigation into the security of two neighbourhoods' WiFi access points within the Arun District area in a desperate attempt to keep its residents safe from cybercrime and also to educate our readers around the world on the dangers of using easy-to-guess passwords. We did this by testing all nearby routers in these two neighbourhoods. And, during our investigation, we came to the conclusion that less than 60% of homeowners were likely to have a hard-to-crack password for their WiFi routers. And, in one Littlehampton neighbourhood, we managed to access more than 60% of nearby residents' networks by using just one password. Homeowners have been urged to secure their WiFi connections ever since the introduction of the internet. However, despite this, millions of people still haven't secured their WiFi access points well enough, making them an easy target for cyber criminals, potentially nosy neighbours, and even spies. The main security threat to our WiFi networks isn't most hackers' connection to the worldwide web via our access points but is, instead, their access to our LAN (local area network) connections — which usually contain our personal information, browsing history, online activity, and any locally connected devices' IP/MAC addresses, as well as other types of information that could help a criminal — as these can be used locally and without an ISP (internet service provider) for internal communication, providing those connected with the opportunity to try and redirect your web traffic or even take over your network and access its settings and devices. All of this sensitive information is stored locally on our WiFi routers, not the internet. Although, even if hackers only used your WAN (wider area network) connection and avoided your LAN, this would still result in a higher bill if you have a limited-bandwidth plan — which many people would not appreciate too well. We will be providing residents with free advice on keeping their networks secure and have already recorded the relevant information on both our LCN and IID systems. This should be done within the next few months but may be delayed due to public interest, legal, or ethical reasons.

The National Crime Agency — NCA — is our most comparable police force to the FBI in the United States of America and is often referred to as the "British FBI". It has jurisdiction throughout the UK — as do all "local" police officers in this country — and is also known to work with foreign law enforcement, particularly when those countries are Interpol members. Millions of citizens lack trust in the police, and their "crime-prevention" commissioners could play a major factor in the current lack of interest in how they operate — which may explain why so many people know little-to-no information about the NCA and also of the police in general when asked questions about them.

There are no cells in Littlehampton, but officers can interview suspects here and transport them to the nearest available custody sweet — usually Worthing Police Station — if necessary. In Littlehampton, officers regularly interview people where they feel that an arrest isn't necessary. But, if someone refuses an interview and/or has committed a serious crime, they may be arrested, revealed a local Detective. The Station is located next to the Littlehampton Academy, West Sussex, and can be visited by the general public at any time during the day for general enquiries.

I — Dwayne Hards, LCN's Founder — visited the local Police Station and found its staff to be helpful, friendly, polite, and professional. I would like to thank the Station staff for their positive attitude and have already given them a 5-star rating on Google Maps.

A Detective Constable — who works for Sussex Police — said that former Metropolitan Police Constable Wayne Couzens damaged the reputation of many responsible officers throughout the UK. Metropolitan Police officers were mocking sexual abuse victims just days before Wayne Couzens murdered Sarah. They did this in a WhatsApp group; that, alongside many alleged coverups, may be why Cressida Dick resigned, reports the media.

We anonymously questioned 10 random teenagers on their views regarding the police, and 8 of them said they lack trust in the police but would be more inclined to meet armed response officers, dog handlers, and officers that previously served in the military. They said this due to having a better experience while engaging with these specific officers. Police officers have been accused of harassing young people and taking them home without good reason, and this reportedly causes young people to do their best to avoid law enforcement. And, in the opinion of several legal advisors, police should only do this if necessary and not purely because a young person is out at night or accused of rebelliousness — which all 10 teenagers said they agree with.

Officers — who work for Sussex Police — are required to arrest at least one person, preferably the aggressor, whenever they're in attendance to a domestic abuse incident, according to a Detective Constable. Domestic abuse has been on the rise for years but had rapidly increased when the first COVID-19 lockdown was introduced, and Sussex Police have said that there's no excuse for this type of violence and that they're doing everything in their name to protect the victims, particularly when those involved are classed as vulnerable. "Abusers are committing a serious crime and will be dealt with robustly," said a Sussex Police statement.

A local Detective — who works for Sussex Police — has admitted that officers should only arrest suspects when they have committed an offence that cannot be dealt with in any other way and where it's in the public interest to do so. He also said that those arrested aren't necessarily in any trouble and may only be in custody for a few hours while officers decide what action (if any) to take. For example, suspects may be discharged, helped, provided with the opportunity to calm themselves, or given an out-of-court disposal as an alternative to being unnecessarily criminalised. The public can challenge the police if they feel they've been mistreated, according to the Littlehampton Police Station. They can do this by contacting the police, IOPC, or professional standards department; reporting the incident; or, if necessary, taking legal action. To find out more about this, please ask your local force for more information regarding how to complain.

UK security personnel have the same powers afforded to them as any other private citizen in this country but are allowed to remove someone from private property with the landowner's consent — which equally applies to everyone else. Security guards can use reasonable force to detain a shoplifter but must inform them that they're under a citizen's arrest. They cannot use policing powers to enforce the law, as most of them are not attested to a UK police force. However, despite them having no special powers, they have been known to harass innocent members of the public — such as journalists, photographers, and other ordinary citizens — despite this usually being unlawful. Most trained security officers only have citizen powers but would usually be more prepared to deal with a situation than the average citizen, according to the police.

A vast majority of people become frustrated when faced with unrealistic answers and are, therefore, probably less willing to engage with people that seem to believe the world is "perfect" compared to those using real-life examples. Barking orders and commands at people will usually get no-one anywhere and is, in actual fact, more likely to result in a fight over "who's right" instead of trying to work as a team and solve the relevant issues. Some educators have been known to set unreasonable expectations for their students. And, in most cases, this doesn't end well and will usually cause students to behave even worse with other people.

Safely getting hold of age-restricted products — like tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana — isn't really that hard but does require the interested young people to have nearby connections and some money. Young people have been smoking and drinking for hundreds of years; after all, it's nothing exactly new despite what some older people may claim. But, with criminal gang numbers growing, innocent people are being lured in with false promises to fulfill their needs — i.e., wanting to live better lives or needing new connections. However, the good news is that, if young people have the right connections and some life experience, they can still have the fun they want without dealing hard drugs — such as heroin, meth, or cocaine — or being involved in organised crime.

Several companies around the world offer free trials if you sign up with your payment information. But, after the free trial has finished, you would have entered a subscription and will, therefore, be charged unless you unsubscribe before it ends. Free trials are usually used to attract customers, not provide a "free service" to those looking for long-term subscriptions. Many financial experts recommend that, where possible, signing up for free trials is avoided and should only be done if absolutely necessary.

Riley Davies — who is professionally known as ArrDee — currently lives in Brighton and is a 20-year-old rapper with some next-level talent and a generally younger audience. He is best known for his banger, Oliver Twist, which was filmed in the City. A Brighton musician, Arrdee is straight and has dated many girls throughout his life. He has been known to have some of the UK's "cheekiest lyrics" in his music, according to the local media. He is a highly respected musician and had started his career when he was in his early teens, and his success suddenly skyrocketed after he released a car freestyle in 2021.

A social experiment consisted of two actors testing the Greek public to see how they'd react to a woman crying for help and a man shouting, and a staggering 85% completely ignored it and didn't even phone the police with only 25% stopping to help her. The experiment was filmed on YouTube but is being kept anonymous to protect the actors' privacy. One actor said: "I can't believe that 85% of the bystanders refused to help a potential rape victim; they didn't even phone the police, and this just shows how sick our society is. If you see a sexual assault, say something, and call the police." Anyone witnessing a sexual assault must immediately call the emergency services and, if safe to do so, should try to intervene and perform a citizen's arrest on the offender until officers arrive on scene. However, if the assault happened in the past, the police should be contacted via their non-emergency number — which is currently 101 in the UK — so that they can try to hold the offender accountable.

This Policy applies to all members of our IID Department's team (and any other internal departments) that have agreed to represent, support, or volunteer with the Independent Crime & Investigation Department, IID, (and all other internal departments) and is in place to protect both the public and our team members. LCN departments' teams can only use the applicable powers granted to the public in the jurisdiction they are in to hold suspects of moral/legal wrongdoing to account. We can do this in many ways, like: issuing verbal/advisory or recorded warnings, requesting the assistance of a constable assisting our departments, working with all involved to achieve a positive outcome, investigating, applying for warrants and even executing them (if a judge permits this), gathering general intelligence, exposing confirmed wrongdoing on our Department's page and/or on LCN, performing citizens' arrests, reporting to law enforcement, or requesting to work with the police and/or other internal/external departments. However, when our team our representing LCN, the IID, or our other departments, they must always try to figure out an outcome more effective than involving the law or the police and should only take things further where absolutely necessary. And, where possible, we will try and work with all involved, publish the result on our news pages, and possibly issue a warning where necessary; where these are broken, we may use our discretion as to whether to enforce the signed agreement (warning) with the sanctions specifically agreed when signed, such as: involving the police, writing about the breach, revoking their right to access our services, or taking no further action either internally or legally. When our team reasonably suspect that all of the above has failed and a serious crime has possibly been committed or any danger is present, they can use reasonable force to perform a citizen's arrest on the suspect in some jurisdictions — like Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States — if the applicable laws permit the general public to do this in the absence of a police/peace officer/constable. It is our team members' responsibility to follow the law and our policies while issuing warnings, performing citizens' arrests, or gathering evidence or general intelligence, and their unlawful conduct cannot be used against anyone else except those specifically involved in the specific isolated, as we condone this in no-way whatsoever and, where appropriate, will take the necessary action via LCN and/or the necessary internal/external departments. Any team member that breaches this Policy may be disciplined via a written, recorded, or final warning; a Category 1 Fine not exceeding £25; restricted access to our services; suspension from representing LCN or its departments; a Category 2 Fine not exceeding £75; a Category 3 Fine not exceeding £155; a Category 4 Fine not exceeding £500 to compensate victims for any damages or injuries; or legal action. If the member refuses to accept the sanctions(s), they have the right to take the matter to a court where they may either face higher sanctions or no further action, and the judge(s) will make a decision. Dwayne Hards — LCN's Founder and Independent Journalist — wrote and authorised this Policy for all team members representing LCN or any of its departments but is mainly in place for the IID, IAD, and VSD. This Policy applies to all departments from 12am on 7 February 2023 until any further reviews are made by the authorised team members.

The 5:40am bus — which departs from Selwyn Avenue, Wick — arrived late and was unable to leave for another 10 minutes. It had to terminate at Worthing Pier instead of Brighton City Centre. This was caused by roadworks along the route. Several nearby residents have complained to the County Council about the current roadworks but didn't seem to have their views acted upon appropriately, causing outrage around the affected areas.

UKIP's Jordan Gaskell has defended his political party and its views in an interview with LCN's Dwayne Hards, providing him with the opportunity to have a voice and express himself without censorship. UKIP's response to accusations of racism and discrimination UKIP has been accused of racism and discrimination for centuries, and we requested to hear Jordan's response to this. He said: "We stand against the Government's obsession with vanity projects, such as: the millions per year spent on the enforcement of political correctness. The country is home to over 270,000 homeless people; we believe this should be our first priority over investing money into woke appeasement projects. Only 40% of UK police forces have the sufficient staff to deal with rape and sexual assault cases because of the £1.8million being spent yearly to promote 'anti-racism' within our police forces. The UK is not a racist country, and we must ensure our Government's priorities are on the right tracks for what the British people need. We are not a racist party; we are simply realistic." UKIP's defence to the criticism of its immigration policies UKIP has faced intense criticism for its immigration policies and is often accused of being against housing immigrants. We asked UKIP's Gaskell for his response to this, and he said: "We don't believe we should be spending £11billion of taxpayers' money per year on foreign aid, especially when a lot of the money is given to countries, like: India. India can afford to spend 1.3trillion Indian rupees on their own space program yearly; India can afford to spend £2.4million per year on their nuclear program; India can afford to look after their own country!" "We are not 'anti-immigration'; we are against mass immigration and uncontrolled immigration." "The UK has limited infrastructure to support the amount of people coming to the UK. We acknowledge this fact and insist that a sensible cap must be established with immigration; or, if not, our nation's public services (and tax payers) will pay the ultimate price. We also acknowledge the truth regarding asylum seeking. By law, asylum seekers are supposed to seek refuge in the first safe country they reach — many do not do this! From Syria, you travel through at least 5 safe countries before arriving here; from Ukraine, you arrive after passing 4 safe countries. This is a serious breach of the law. And, when (as a nation) we are paying £1.5billion a year (the highest amount in over two decades), we must admit that there is a problem, and we must also come to the realisation of the fact that the British taxpayer will suffer more and more as our nation continues with this uncontrolled mass of new people entering our nation." UKIP's response to claims of ignoring the working class Jordan defended his party from allegations of being against the working class and said: "We are often made out not to care for the working class; yet, this could not be more untrue. We have, from the very beginning, stood against backward taxes and other pointless charges that burden the working class. The TV licence is an age-old concept that should be scrapped. Persciption charges should not exist; because, if you are prescribed something that you need, you should not be charged for it. The new clean air zones are nothing but an excuse to further tax drivers." UKIP's stance on Brexit A firm supporter of Brexit, Jordan said: "The reason for the economic decay in Britian, I'd argue, is not linked to Brexit at all. It, in fact, is mostly linked to the COVID lockdowns — which resulted in an almost-complete economic collapse. The lockdowns destroyed the small/medium business sector with many businesses forced to close down or even left to recover by themselves to this day. Trade with the EU actually was increasing during 2018 and 2021; yet, our economy plummeted regardless. The 2020 COVID lockdowns are evidentially the main factor that caused our economic decay, not Brexit." UKIP fights against censorship We asked Gaskell for his views on censorship. He said: "Censorship has become more present with the increased presence of political correctness. The more the rouge project of political correctness is left to run wild, the more damage it will do to our society. With political correctness, we face the issue of censorship in regards to what we are allowed to say and do. This, in many cases, clashes with our rights to freedom of speech and freedom of expression. Many fail to remember that political correctness originates from the Marxist communist ideology of 1917 — the same ideology that had millions imprisoned, censored, and killed in gulags due to exercising these rights. Political correctness prevents people from being able to express themselves and talk about the key issues in society even when they are unpleasant to hear. No-one should be punished for expressing themselves or for speaking their mind." UKIP says it's realistic and for the people of Great Britain and Northern Ireland UKIP defended their political party, saying: "The UK Independence Party are not the monster we are painted as; we are a realistic, patriotic party that want to put the British people first!" About Jordan Gaskell: Who is he, and what does he do? Jordan represents people with mental health difficulties and is an out-of-Parliament politician for the North West of England in representation of UKIP. He can be found on Facebook and is usually quick to respond to those contacting him.

Passengers can, from today, save their hard-earned cash by paying just £2 for their "one-way" bus tickets when travelling on some local bus services in England, a local bus driver has revealed. This is a Government-funded scheme and was introduced to help with many issues — like the cost-of-living crisis — until 31 March 2023. Tomorrow, public transport is set to continue running under local operators' usual timetables, according to the press.

The Independent Animal Advice & Investigation Department (IAD) has investigated reports of a dog being kicked on the seafront but had little success in doing so, as there was not enough evidence to convict the alleged offender. The incident happened a few months ago. An aspiring Journalist, I was approached by a member of the public and told that a male had kicked his dog at least twice. Hearing this, I assured them that I'd launch an independent investigation in a desperate attempt to have the alleged offender in court. However, unfortunately, by the time I arrived at the scene, the male had fled and was nowhere to be seen; I requested local council officers' support, but they couldn't find the suspect either. Anyone that has any concerns, questions, or worries in relation to animals can contact our IAD Department by email; to do this, please click here. We are more than happy to help!

A Littlehampton family has, as of yesterday, welcomed a 9-week-old Beagle into their lives and have said they're "delighted to have her". The West Sussex family have said that they're quite shocked at how quickly the puppy is adapting to her new home with even the family cat — Ruggles — starting to like 9-week-old Hollie. "Welcome home, Hollie; we love you!" said 15-year-old dog owner Dwayne Hards. A healthy, much-loved puppy, Hollie was brought from a responsible dog breeder — who lives in Wick, West Sussex.

Paramedics rushed to a medical incident near the Town Centre after they were called to assist local first aiders at 7:45am. An anonymous patient was given the appropriate treatment and is now on his way to the Hospital of Worthing.