Scafell Pike Fall Leaves Runner In Hospital

A runner has been seriously injured after plunging nearly 70ft on Scafell Pike.

The man, in his 40s, fell while taking part in an endurance event on England's highest peak on Saturday afternoon.

The alarm was raised by a fellow athlete, when the man slipped into a "precarious" plank on the Greta Gill part of the mountain in the Lake District.

The alarm was raised by a fellow athlete

He was taken to hospital in Newcastle.

Mike Gullen, Wasdale Mountain Rescue team leader, said: "It was a pretty serious incident.

"The man was falling in and out of consciousness when we got to him.

"He had multiple and very serious injuries and was taken to hospital."

A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter and the Air Ambulance were both used to help winch the man to safety and air-lift him to hospital.

Mr Gullen said: "The alarm was raised swiftly. But it is important to remember that people contacting the emergency services should ask for the police, as they are the ones who will get in touch with Mountain Rescue."

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Fugitive UK Drug Dealer Found In South Africa

One of the UK's most wanted men, convicted cocaine smuggler and fraudster Martin Evans, has been captured in South Africa.

Armed officers swooped on Evans, 52, as he was getting out of his car in Johannesburg, bringing an end to an international manhunt.

A mugshot of Evans, a former young businessman of the year in Wales

He was tracked down to a housing complex in the Midrand area of the city after investigators from Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) alerted Interpol to his whereabouts. 

Evans, a former Welsh businessman of the year, went on the run from prison in August 2011 after a home visit.

He had been serving 21 years for drug smuggling and fraudulent trading.

Sky's Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt said detectives described his capture as "a real scalp".

"There's a lot waiting for him when he gets back," Brunt said.

Hank Cole, head of international operations for the NCA, said: "This arrest shows the NCA and its partners will pursue fugitives wherever they are in the world. 

"They can run but they can't hide. We have the capability to track them down and bring them to justice."

Detectives arrested Evans in Johannesburg

It is understood the fugitive will appear in court in Pretoria before being extradited back to Britain.

Evans, from Pontardulais, was once an award-winning businessman running a successful double glazing firm in Port Talbot.

But his business collapsed and Evans turned to fraud, cheating investors in a new ostrich farm business out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Much of the money was channelled into offshore accounts in Jersey and the Bahamas and Evans was known to have a £2m villa in Marbella.

He also had properties in Miami and Florida.

Evans bought properties in Marbella (above) and Florida (Pic: Tomas Fano)

Shortly before his trial for fraud, Evans went on the run for the first time, first to Spain and then to Holland.

The NCA said it was while on the run that he masterminded a multimillion-pound drugs and money laundering operation.

He supplied huge quantities of cocaine and MDMA between 1999 and 2001.

He was caught when he tried to use a false passport to enter the US in November 2001. He was later jailed for 21 years back in the UK.

But he went on the run for a second time when he was released on a temporary licence to an address in Swansea in August 2011.

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Indian Olympics Officials Arrested In Glasgow

Two Indian Olympics officials have been arrested on suspicion of assault in Glasgow, say Sky sources.

One of the officials held is believed to be the Indian Olympics Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta who is part of the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games. The incidents are understood to be separate and unrelated.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "On Saturday 2nd August a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault in Glasgow city centre and a 45-year-old man was held for alleged assault in west Glasgow.

"Both men are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff's Court on Monday."

The Commonwealth Games closing ceremony takes place on Sunday night at Glasgow's Hampden Park.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has praised the people of Glasgow, spectators and the athletes for helping to deliver what he said were the "best and friendliest Commonwealth Games ever".

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Woman Charged With Murder Of Girl, 7

A woman has been charged with murdering a seven-year-old girl in Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire Police said Kay-Ann Morris, 23, would appear before magistrates on Monday accused of killing the girl, who has yet to be formally identified.

Her body was found at a house in Beckhampton Road, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, at around 5.10am on Thursday.

Police say concerns had been raised for her welfare.

A police spokesman said Morris, of Beckhampton Road, would remain in police custody until her court appearance.

A post-mortem examination established the preliminary cause of the girl's death as a head injury, the spokesman added.

Officers investigating the death also arrested a 47-year-old man, who has been released without charge.

Anyone with information can call police on 0115 8445012 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Police 'Very Concerned' For Missing Teenager

Police say they are "very concerned" for a 15-year-old boy who has not been seen for more than 48 hours.

Emmerson Thompson, was reported missing at 2pm on Friday from his home in Stimpson Avenue, off the Wellingborough Road in Northampton.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare."

The youngster, who turns 16 in a few weeks time, is white, about 5ft 5in tall, slim, with short hair.

He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, black Converse boots and he was carrying a rucksack.

Detective Inspector Ali Farr, who is leading the search to locate the teenager, said: "We are very concerned about Emmerson who has not been seen now for more than two days.

"We would urge any member of the public who has information about Emmerson's wherebouts to contact police as soon as possible on 101."

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Scafell Pike Fall Leaves Runner In Hospital

A runner has been seriously injured after plunging nearly 70ft on Scafell Pike.

The man, in his 40s, fell while taking part in an endurance event on England's highest peak on Saturday afternoon.

The alarm was raised by a fellow athlete, when the man slipped into a "precarious" plank on the Greta Gill part of the mountain in the Lake District.

The alarm was raised by a fellow athlete

He was taken to hospital in Newcastle.

Mike Gullen, Wasdale Mountain Rescue team leader, said: "It was a pretty serious incident.

"The man was falling in and out of consciousness when we got to him.

"He had multiple and very serious injuries and was taken to hospital."

A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter and the Air Ambulance were both used to help winch the man to safety and air-lift him to hospital.

Mr Gullen said: "The alarm was raised swiftly. But it is important to remember that people contacting the emergency services should ask for the police, as they are the ones who will get in touch with Mountain Rescue."

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Indian Olympics Officials Arrested In Glasgow

Two Indian Olympics officials have been arrested on suspicion of assault in Glasgow, say Sky sources.

One of the officials held is believed to be the Indian Olympics Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta who is part of the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games. The incidents are understood to be separate and unrelated.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "On Saturday 2nd August a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault in Glasgow city centre and a 45-year-old man was held for alleged assault in west Glasgow.

"Both men are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff's Court on Monday."

The Commonwealth Games closing ceremony takes place on Sunday night at Glasgow's Hampden Park.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has praised the people of Glasgow, spectators and the athletes for helping to deliver what he said were the "best and friendliest Commonwealth Games ever".

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Woman Charged With Murder Of Girl, 7

A woman has been charged with murdering a seven-year-old girl in Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire Police said Kay-Ann Morris, 23, would appear before magistrates on Monday accused of killing the girl, who has yet to be formally identified.

Her body was found at a house in Beckhampton Road, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, at around 5.10am on Thursday.

Police say concerns had been raised for her welfare.

A police spokesman said Morris, of Beckhampton Road, would remain in police custody until her court appearance.

A post-mortem examination established the preliminary cause of the girl's death as a head injury, the spokesman added.

Officers investigating the death also arrested a 47-year-old man, who has been released without charge.

Anyone with information can call police on 0115 8445012 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Royal Navy Begins Rescuing Britons From Libya

By Alistair Bunkall, Defence Correspondent

The Royal Navy has assisted the evacuation of around 110 British and EU nationals from Libya.

HMS Enterprise was earlier moved into position off the coast of North Africa before sailing into Tripoli.

There has been a severe deterioration in the security situation

The ship was moored offshore as her survey boat, Spitfire, collected people from the Port of Tripoli.

A detachment of armed personnel, usually Royal Marines, are providing force protection to the ship in the event of attack.

HMS Enterprise. File picture

The routine follows a similar scenario in 2011 during the uprising when HMS Cumberland, a Type 22 frigate, evacuated foreign nationals and refugees from the civil war.

Many of the consular staff were evacuated last Monday but the ambassador and core staff remained.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: "The Royal Navy is helping British citizens leave Libya based upon Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice.

"I thank the crew of HMS Enterprise for their support and professionalism in carrying out this important task."

Although the United States used F-16 fighter jets for air cover when their citizens left Libya by road for Tunisia last week, it is not thought any British aircraft will be involved in this mission.

Britain is one of the last countries to wind down its diplomatic mission in Libya following a severe deterioration in the security situation as rebel groups continue fighting each other.

France and America, two of the other principal players in the 2011 war, closed their embassies last week.

The Ministry of Defence said: "As the Foreign Office has made clear, the UK Government will provide assisted departure for a number of UK nationals before suspending consular operations on Monday.

"For operational reasons we will not discuss further details including whether, and in what ways, the MoD could support these efforts."

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Fugitive UK Drug Dealer Found In South Africa

One of the UK's most wanted men, convicted cocaine smuggler and fraudster Martin Evans, has been captured in South Africa.

Armed officers swooped on Evans, 52, as he was getting out of his car in Johannesburg, bringing an end to an international manhunt.

A mugshot of Evans, a former young businessman of the year in Wales

He was tracked down to a housing complex in the Midrand area of the city after investigators from Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) alerted Interpol to his whereabouts. 

Evans, a former Welsh businessman of the year, went on the run from prison in August 2011 after a home visit.

He had been serving 21 years for drug smuggling and fraudulent trading.

Sky's Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt said detectives described his capture as "a real scalp".

"There's a lot waiting for him when he gets back," Brunt said.

Hank Cole, head of international operations for the NCA, said: "This arrest shows the NCA and its partners will pursue fugitives wherever they are in the world. 

"They can run but they can't hide. We have the capability to track them down and bring them to justice."

Detectives arrested Evans in Johannesburg

It is understood the fugitive will appear in court in Pretoria before being extradited back to Britain.

Evans, from Pontardulais, was once an award-winning businessman running a successful double glazing firm in Port Talbot.

But his business collapsed and Evans turned to fraud, cheating investors in a new ostrich farm business out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Much of the money was channelled into offshore accounts in Jersey and the Bahamas and Evans was known to have a £2m villa in Marbella.

He also had properties in Miami and Florida.

Evans bought properties in Marbella (above) and Florida (Pic: Tomas Fano)

Shortly before his trial for fraud, Evans went on the run for the first time, first to Spain and then to Holland.

The NCA said it was while on the run that he masterminded a multimillion-pound drugs and money laundering operation.

He supplied huge quantities of cocaine and MDMA between 1999 and 2001.

He was caught when he tried to use a false passport to enter the US in November 2001. He was later jailed for 21 years back in the UK.

But he went on the run for a second time when he was released on a temporary licence to an address in Swansea in August 2011.

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