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• Woman rescued from burning factory in Leicester - Leicester Mercury

  18-06-2017 23:20 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Woman rescued from burning factory in Leicester
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  A woman required hospital treatment for smoke inhalation after being rescued from a burning factory. Crews from fire stations across Leicester attended the incident in St Barnabas Road, North Evington, this evening. They were called to the scene at 8pm ...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Woman rescued from burning factory in Leicester

  18-06-2017 23:04
  
  A woman required hospital treatment for smoke inhalation after being rescued from a burning factory.Crews from fire stations across Leicester attended the incident in St Barnabas Road, North Evington, this evening.They were called to the scene at 8pm after smoke was seen coming from the roof of the two-storey building.Read more: Watch dramatic moment car crashes close to packed Nags Head beer gardenA fire service spokeswoman said: "The fire was at the rear of the ground floor and forced...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Driver flees scene after crashing car into tree in Rothley

  18-06-2017 21:16
  
  The driver of a car fled the scene after crashing it into a tree.Emergency services were called to the scene, in The Ridgeway, in Rothley, shortly after 3pm today.Crews from Shepshed and Birstall fire stations attended the incident.Read more: Street parties bring communities together in memory of Jo Cox MPA fire service spokesman said: "We were called to the incident by the police."On arrival, crews found a car that had collided with a tree."The airbags had been deployed and the...
  
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• DavidWOwen commented Driver flees scene after crashing car into tree in Rothley

  18-06-2017 21:16
  
  The driver of a car fled the scene after crashing it into a tree.Emergency services were called to the scene, in The Ridgeway, in Rothley, shortly after 3pm today.Crews from Shepshed and Birstall fire stations attended the incident.Read more: Street parties bring communities together in memory of Jo Cox MPA fire service spokesman said: "We were called to the incident by the police."On arrival, crews found a car that had collided with a tree."The airbags had been deployed and the...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Street parties bring communities together in memory of Jo Cox MP

  18-06-2017 20:01
  
  The largest street celebrations since the Queen's Diamond Jubilee took place over the weekend in memory of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox.Events were held across the city and county as part of The Great Get Together.Picnic at the Cathedral (Photograph by Mike Sewell)The national initiative was the idea of Jo's friends and family to mark the the first anniversary of her death.Leicester Cathedral hosted a picnic and live music afternoon on Saturday, where entertainment in the cathedral gardens included
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Pressure is still on Lions skipper Sam Warburton to fight for...

  18-06-2017 19:00
  
  Warren Gatlandhas insisted that captain Sam Warburton remains under pressure to force his way into the British & Irish Lions' first Test line-up.Tour skipper Warburton is fit but has been left out of the Lions' 23 for tomorrow's Chiefs clash in Hamilton, raising hopes for the Wales flanker to squeeze into the Test squad after ankle trouble.But head coach Gatland has again reiterated his huge admiration for the back-row unit of Peter O'Mahony, Sean O'Brien and Taulupe Faletau, that...
  
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• Tom_Mack published ​Loan shark victim from Leicestershire 'was being held to ransom'...

  18-06-2017 18:45
  
  A victim of a loan shark has warned other people not to deal with illegal lenders. The Leicestershire father of four, who does not want to be identified, borrowed £5,500 in three separate loans from a man he thought of as a friend. Each time he took out a loan he was supposed to pay back £100 a month plus £50 interest.When he slipped on his repayments he had the interest payment increased to £80. It was only after Trading Standards contacted him that the man...
  
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• Tom_Mack published Advice for people who may be in trouble with loan sharks

  18-06-2017 18:44
  
  A Leicestershire father of four has spoken about his experience with illegal lenders.The loan shark victim borrowed £5,500 in three separate loans from a man he thought of as a friend.He has now urged people not to deal with illegal lenders.Here is some advice for people who may be in trouble with loan sharks:
  'Loan sharks prey on the most vulnerable in society'People who find themselves in financial trouble can easily be fooled by the friendly behaviour of loan sharks when they first...
  
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• DavidWOwen published Hundreds of youngsters turn up to audition for Beauty and the...

  18-06-2017 17:34
  
  Youngsters showed off their dance moves and acting ability when they vied for the chance to appear in De Montfort Hall's next blockbuster panto. Up to 200 boys and girls aged between nine and 16, from across the city and county, descended on the famous venue today for an open audition. The prize on offer was a role in this winter's Beauty and the Beast show, which opens on Saturday, December 16. Children were put through their paces by coaches before performing a short routine for the...
  
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• Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford calls the tune for England in historic Argentina win - Leicester Mercury

  18-06-2017 17:22 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford calls the tune for England in historic Argentina win
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  George Ford will arrive at Leicester Tigers next season on the back of England's historic series win in Argentina. Fly-half Ford, who is leaving Bath to return to Welford Road, was the man of the series as England won the two-Test tour in South America.
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• CathyBuss commented Market Harborough pensioner left waiting 11 hours for lift home...

  18-06-2017 17:22
  
  Patient transport bosses have apologised after an 83-year-old woman was left waiting for around 11 hours for a lift home. Her husband has branded the wait a disgrace and his local councillor has called for an investigation into the extent of the problem. John Blackbourn, 85, from Market Harborough, eventually enlisted the help of friends to collect his wife Dorothy from Leicester Royal Infirmary. Mrs Blackbourn, who had been in hospital for nearly a week, was told on June 6 she could go...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford calls the tune for England...

  18-06-2017 17:09
  
  George Ford will arrive at Leicester Tigers next season on the back of England's historic series win in Argentina.Fly-half Ford, who is leaving Bath to return to Welford Road, was the man of the series as England won the two-Test tour in South America.The 24-year-old grabbed his opportunity to step out of the shadow of Owen Farrell, who is with the British & Irish Lions in New Zealand.Ford marshalled the youthful England side superbly and it was his game-management, in addition to superb...
  
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• atroughton published Nags Head landlord says it was a miracle no one was hurt or...

  18-06-2017 17:05
  
  The landlord of a Leicestershire pub said it was a miracle no-one was seriously hurt or killed when a car crashed into his car park narrowly missing families in the beer garden. Ben Goodman, landlord of the Nags Head in Glenfield, spoke out after an out-of-control car crashed into bollards and flew through the air then landed in his car park at 4.26pm yesterday. Read more: Lucky escape for drinkers at Nags Head in Glenfield after car crash He said: "Just minutes before the crash, the...
  
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• atroughton commented Nags Head landlord says it was a miracle no one was hurt or...

  18-06-2017 17:05
  
  The landlord of a Leicestershire pub said it was a miracle no-one was seriously hurt or killed when a car crashed into his car park narrowly missing families in the beer garden. Ben Goodman, landlord of the Nags Head in Glenfield, spoke out after an out-of-control car crashed into bollards and flew through the air then landed in his car park at 4.26pm yesterday. Read more: Lucky escape for drinkers at Nags Head in Glenfield after car crash He said: "Just minutes before the crash, the...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Leicester Lions 41-49 Belle Vue Aces: Fourth home defeat of...

  18-06-2017 17:03
  
  Leicester Lionsslipped to their fourth home defeat at Beaumont Park in the Premiership when Belle Vue Aces ran out 49-41 winners in a closely-contested meeting.In the lead-up to Saturday's fixture, Leicester were boosted by the news that Jason Garrity and Danny Ayres were declared fit to return to the team.But that was negated by the withdrawal of captain Danny King on the day of the match following a crash the night before while representing his Championship club Ipswich."I was...
  
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• fdryden published Principal of troubled Gateway College in Hamilton retires

  18-06-2017 17:00
  
  The principal of a troubled sixth form college has retired. Suzanne Overton-Edwards, who has led Gateway College, in Hamilton since 2010, left in March. Interim principal, Martin Sim, has now been appointed to take over the helm at the college which is currently rated "inadequate" by Ofsted. It follows an inspection in October last year which said that quality assurance was weak and not enough students made adequate progress. It said that teaching was slow and students were not...
  
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• Revealed: ​Five detached properties in Leicester that have had their asking prices slashed - Leicester Mercury

  18-06-2017 16:40 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Revealed: ​Five detached properties in Leicester that have had their asking prices slashed
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  Looking for a bargain? There are a stack of homes in Leicester for sale at reduced price. Whether the owners are looking for a quick sale, or the house has been on the market for a while, one of these properties could be the home of your dreams at the ...
  
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• atroughton published Leicestershire heatwave set to continue with tomorrow due to be...

  18-06-2017 16:36
  
  Leicestershire continues to bask in the heatwave but it is expected to get even hotter tomorrow. Britain saw the hottest day of the year so far with a recorded temperature of 30.2C in Teddington, near London, while sun-lovers enjoyed the rising heat throughout Leicestershire and Rutland. Scores of people turned out under clear blue skies at the Foxton Locks Festival today and yesterday. Read more: Watch dramatic moment car crashes close to packed Nags Head beer garden The Met Office has...
  
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• SamDimmer published Revealed: ​Five detached properties in Leicester that have had...

  18-06-2017 16:30
  
  Five detached properties in Leicester that have their asking prices slashed Looking for a bargain? There are a stack of homes in Leicester for sale at reduced price. Whether the owners are looking for a quick sale, or the house has been on the market for a while, one of these properties could be the home of your dreams at the right price.1 - Three bed detached house near Abbey Lane£139,950 – price cut by £10,000 This three bedroom house is on the market for just...
  
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• SamDimmer commented Revealed: ​Five detached properties in Leicester that have had...

  18-06-2017 16:30
  
  Five detached properties in Leicester that have their asking prices slashed Looking for a bargain? There are a stack of homes in Leicester for sale at reduced price. Whether the owners are looking for a quick sale, or the house has been on the market for a while, one of these properties could be the home of your dreams at the right price.1 - Three bed detached house near Abbey Lane£139,950 – price cut by £10,000 This three bedroom house is on the market for just...
  
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• DanielJBird published When will the new plastic £10 note be released and what...

  18-06-2017 16:30
  
  The new Jane Austen plastic £10 note will formally be unveiled next month to mark the 200th anniversary of the author's death. There will be a Bank of England launch event at Winchester Cathedral on July 18 at Winchester Cathedral, Cornwall Live reports.The new note will "recognise her universal appeal and enduring contribution to English literature". It will be the first time the public can see and interact with the new polymer note ahead of its September launch.
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• DanielJBird commented When will the new plastic £10 note be released and what...

  18-06-2017 16:30
  
  The new Jane Austen plastic £10 note will formally be unveiled next month to mark the 200th anniversary of the author's death. There will be a Bank of England launch event at Winchester Cathedral on July 18 at Winchester Cathedral, Cornwall Live reports.The new note will "recognise her universal appeal and enduring contribution to English literature". It will be the first time the public can see and interact with the new polymer note ahead of its September launch.
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• atroughton published Driver cut free from wreckage of her car after Abbey Lane crash

  18-06-2017 15:09
  
  A female driver was cut free from the wreckage of her car and taken to hospital today after her vehicle hit a tree. The woman was taken to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham after her car left Abbey Lane and hit a tree shortly after midnight yesterday. Fire crews from Birstall and Eastern station were called out to the incident at 12.17am.
  Jailed: Boss who ran fake designer labels empire from Leicester factoryThe firefighters cut the woman free from the car before she was treated at the...
  
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• atroughton commented Driver cut free from wreckage of her car after Abbey Lane crash

  18-06-2017 15:09
  
  A female driver was cut free from the wreckage of her car and taken to hospital today after her vehicle hit a tree. The woman was taken to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham after her car left Abbey Lane and hit a tree shortly after midnight yesterday. Fire crews from Birstall and Eastern station were called out to the incident at 12.17am.
  Jailed: Boss who ran fake designer labels empire from Leicester factoryThe firefighters cut the woman free from the car before she was treated at the...
  
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• atroughton published Watch dramatic moment car crashes close to packed Nags Head beer...

  18-06-2017 14:50
  
  This is the dramatic moment when an out-of-control car smashed into a pub car park and narrowly missed a beer garden full of people yesterday. The CCTV camera at the Nags Head in Station Road, Glenfield, captures the action as a gold car smashes into concrete bollards around the car park at the pub at 4.26pm.
  The car flips sideways out-of-control after hitting the bollards and ending up just feet from the entrance to the beer garden.The driver is seen to get out of the car and leave the...
  
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• atroughton commented Watch dramatic moment car crashes close to packed Nags Head beer...

  18-06-2017 14:50
  
  This is the dramatic moment when an out-of-control car smashed into a pub car park and narrowly missed a beer garden full of people yesterday. The CCTV camera at the Nags Head in Station Road, Glenfield, captures the action as a gold car smashes into concrete bollards around the car park at the pub at 4.26pm.
  The car flips sideways out-of-control after hitting the bollards and ending up just feet from the entrance to the beer garden.The driver is seen to get out of the car and leave the...
  
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• atroughton published Lucky escape for drinkers at Nags Head in Glenfield after car...

  18-06-2017 13:42
  
  Pub drinkers had a lucky escape when an out-of-control car crashed, rolled over and ended up in a car park - just feet from the beer garden.Adults and children were enjoying the sun outside the Nags Head in Glenfield when a car smashed into concrete bollards. Craig Thorpe was on the scene just minutes after the incident at about 4.30pm at the pub in Station Road. Jailed: Boss who ran fake designer labels empire from Leicester factory He said: "People said the car appeared to...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Five top tips for mowing the lawn and keeping your garden in top...

  18-06-2017 13:22
  
  The warmth of the sun, the smell of fresh cut grass and the buzz of lawn mowers – the signs of summer across the city. With a spell of sun due to hit, everyone across the city is sure to turn into green fingered experts competing with neighbours for the neatest hedge, prettiest flower bed or perfectly mowed grass. Love it or hate it – when the sun makes its appearance we feel compelled to bring the lawn mower out. But whether you embrace the lawn mower, or find any excuse to...
  
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• atroughton published Celebrating India cricket fans could lead to closure of Belgrave...

  18-06-2017 12:21
  
  Celebrating cricket fans could lead to the closure of a major road into and out of Leicester today. Part of Belgrave Road was closed to traffic for more than two hours a fortnight ago when Indian cricket fans took to the streets to celebrate a victory over Pakistan. The two teams meet again today in the final of the Champions Trophy with India as favourites. Leicestershire Police closed Belgrave Road, between Abbey Park Road and Loughborough Road shortly after 8pm when they played their...
  
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• atroughton commented Celebrating India cricket fans could lead to closure of Belgrave...

  18-06-2017 12:21
  
  Celebrating cricket fans could lead to the closure of a major road into and out of Leicester today. Part of Belgrave Road was closed to traffic for more than two hours a fortnight ago when Indian cricket fans took to the streets to celebrate a victory over Pakistan. The two teams meet again today in the final of the Champions Trophy with India as favourites. Leicestershire Police closed Belgrave Road, between Abbey Park Road and Loughborough Road shortly after 8pm when they played their...
  
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• Becky_Jones1 published We try out the new menu at Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse -...

  18-06-2017 12:00
  
  Sharing and food. For me, these two words rarely go together. Fellow Friends fans will understand when I say I'm a bit of a Joey. But, the new menu at Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse Bar and Grill at the Hinckley Island Hotel (curated by the celebrity chef himself) gave me the opportunity to test out my food sharing capabilities. The menu - made up of a mix of childhood favourites and modern day delicacies - features new sharing platters, including a Vegetarian Mezze Platter starter...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published The best sunscreens you can buy to protect your skin this summer

  18-06-2017 10:29
  
  As the city braces itself for days of glorious sunshine, the shops are prepping its shelves with stacks of sunscreen. While the city is out enjoying the sunshine this summer, sun protection will undoubtedly go ignored - but long gone are its boring reputation days, as this year's formulas claim to be a game changer. The sticky, heavy formulas we once loathed now promise to be smarter, faster and lighter than ever before. So now there's no excuses to forget to stay safe whilst you're out...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Here are the best sunscreens you can buy to protect your skin

  18-06-2017 10:29
  
  As the city braces itself for days of glorious sunshine, the shops are prepping its shelves with stacks of sunscreen. While the city is out enjoying the sunshine this summer, sun protection will undoubtedly go ignored - but long gone are its boring reputation days, as this year's formulas claim to be a game changer. The sticky, heavy formulas we once loathed now promise to be smarter, faster and lighter than ever before. So now there's no excuses to forget to stay safe whilst you're out...
  
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• CathyBuss published Hospital chief 'deeply sorry' over death of tragic Jack Adcock

  18-06-2017 09:37
  
  Health bosses have again apologised for the death of a six-year-old boy at Leicester Royal Infirmary. They say that following an investigation improvements have been made to reduce the risk of something similar happening again. It follows the death of Jack Adcock, from Glen Parva, in February 2011. The youngster, who had Down's syndrome and a heart condition, died hours after being admitted with sickness and vomiting. Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba, of Watkin Road, Leicester, and agency nurse Isobel...
  
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• Meet Samia Haq - Leicestershire's first female Muslim mayor - Leicester Mercury

  18-06-2017 09:20 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Meet Samia Haq - Leicestershire's first female Muslim mayor
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  Student Samia Haq has become the county's first female Muslim mayor and says her appointment shows how the borough is "advancing the cause of equality". The politics student, in her final year at the University of Leicester School of History, Politics ...
  
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• Leicester Mercury published Meet Samia Haq - Leicestershire's first female Muslim mayor

  18-06-2017 09:20
  
  Student Samia Haq has become the county's first female Muslim mayor and says her appointment shows how the borough is "advancing the cause of equality". The politics student, in her final year at the University of Leicester School of History, Politics and International Relations, has become the new Mayor of Oadby and Wigston. Samia was inaugurated at a meeting in the council offices, followed by a reception at Parklands in Oadby. Mrs Haq said: "I have lived in Leicester and...
  
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• Leicester Mercury commented Meet Samia Haq - Leicestershire's first female Muslim mayor

  18-06-2017 09:20
  
  Student Samia Haq has become the county's first female Muslim mayor and says her appointment shows how the borough is "advancing the cause of equality". The politics student, in her final year at the University of Leicester School of History, Politics and International Relations, has become the new Mayor of Oadby and Wigston. Samia was inaugurated at a meeting in the council offices, followed by a reception at Parklands in Oadby. Mrs Haq said: "I have lived in Leicester and...
  
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• RobTanner commented Leicester City transfer rumours: City interested in Manchester...

  18-06-2017 08:54
  
  Leicester City are interested in signing Chris Smalling from Manchester United, according to reports.Having failed to land Jonny Evans from West Bromwich Albion, The Star claims that City will turn their attentions to the Manchester United defender, who looks certain to leave Old Trafford this summer.City have already paid £17 million for Hull City defender Harry Maguire but are still looking to strengthen defensively this summer.Smalling, aged 27, has fallen out of favour with Jose...
  
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• fdryden published Dad of Sam Boulton calls for law change in first interview since...

  18-06-2017 08:30
  
  Teacher Sam Boulton died on July 27 last year following an accident on London Road, when his bike was forced into the path of a van driver by a taxi passenger opening her door. Here, his dad, Jeff, speaks about him for the first time and how a change in the law needs to happen.Sam Boulton's art studio in Leicester is full of life, full of creativity, full of him. But the 26-year-old isn't there. It's been nearly a year, but his family, clearly very close, find some kind of solace there....
  
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• Police seized this knife from drugs suspect in Leicester city centre - Leicester Mercury

  18-06-2017 00:21 via leicestermercury.co.uk
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  Police seized this knife from drugs suspect in Leicester city centre
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  Police seized this knife in Leicester city centre tonight during an ongoing operation to track down people who bring drugs and weapons into the town. Officers confiscated the blade from a man after he reportedly tried to run away when he spotted them ...
  
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