Armed cops swarmed a quiet Spennymoor street after a man in his 40s waved a massive knife at residents, shouting "Allahu Akbar" whilst allegedly approaching women and kids in the street. ๐ก
Yesterday afternoon on Lotherton Drive, armed officers cordoned the whole road off for a 30 minute standoff. He was eventually arrested for possession of a "bladed article" (even though he had one in each hand) and is still custody.
This has been quietly buried, I can't find it reported anywhere except below and the pictures I've added from facebook. I know people who live here, one is two streets down.
They're terrified.
Despicable.
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@puffpuff65 I still had a good time - pints were reasonable, yes unbelievably cringe - but also a decent place to watch some football. Didnโt deep it that much.
@KieraDiss I spotted this type of driving three times on my way down to London from Manchester. Tailgating in financed sports cars, weaving in and out of traffic. Really dangerous
@Jenny_1884 Itโs not even greed from the business owner. Buying at home will cost a fortune, then for the business owner, add utilities, business rates, staff, energy bills. Tough times
@Keir_Starmer Diversity works best when integration works too.
If communities feel fragmented, thatโs a governance issue, not a reason to pretend everythingโs fine. Look at Luton, Birmingham, Leicester. Stop lying through your teeth mate.