Why Are They Always Mugshots..?

Because they are, aren't they?

Bedfordshire Cultural Enrichment

Detective Inspector Emma Pitts of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit said: 'This case highlights the heartbreaking consequences of being involved in such unnecessary violence in the heat of the moment. I hope Mr Lapinskas's family are now able to get some closure.'

Really?

Two sets of our imported enrichers from the blighted EU brawling in the street at silly o'clock. Nice!

Today Mr Budurus was handed a 16-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, after admitting to manslaughter at an earlier hearing at Cambridge Crown Court on March 16.

He was also handed a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement.

He rushed out of his house to start a brawl, killed someone, and doesn't go to jail?

Why, no. You see, it was all the victim's fault.

Sentencing Judge David Farrell QC said the situation was caused by the victim who was drunk and damaging Budurus's car.

That merits the death penalty now, does it?

In a statement after the court hearing, Mr Lapinskas's brother Gintaras said: 'Although we understand the plea to manslaughter, there is no excuse to take someone's life.

'As a family it has been a very stressful time for us, but we are pleased justice has been done and hope that we can start to move on and get some closure from today's sentencing.'

If you think 'justice has been done' here, what must it be like in your home country!

Tweet Of The Month

Well played...

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Spotted by Dave Ward, here's Richard North.

Quote Of The Month

Mark Wadsworth on an inconvenient fact:

"The finds actually remind us that there was a Roman Warm Period and a Mediæval Warm Period (referred to here as 'the Viking era'), when the pass was relatively ice-free and in regular use. They didn't magically drop stuff under the ice, they dropped stuff and the ice then formed and covered it. Which is why the oldest finds are from the RWP and most are from the MWP."

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Fahrenheit211 gives us a cautionary tale for local councils....

I Thought Sunlight Was The Best Disinfectant?

Michelle Palmer’s solicitor, Patrick Maguire, said: “It has always been our position this matter proceed in confidence. It is with regret that the Metropolitan police have decided to publicly state that a claim is being intimated.”

Why wouldn't you want this in the public domain?

In a statement issued through her lawyers, Michelle Palmer said: “It was always of paramount importance that this matter remained private out of respect for me, my daughter and Keith. I am disappointed that the Met have made it public that a claim is being brought.

“Once more I feel disappointed and let down. This is not the respectful actions I, nor Keith, would have expected from an organisation that he dedicated his life to. It continues to feel as if our wishes are of little importance.”

You're claiming that his employers were negligent. Given who his employers were, there's significant public interest in both the claim, and the outcome of court proceedings.

"Who Are You Going To Believe..?"

"Me, or this woman who....errr....actually works there?

Oh..."

Following these exchanges, Cllr Tutt issued a statement questioning Ms Caulfield’s post, saying she was “either failing to keep herself informed or seeking to defend the government”.

He said: “I am frequently asked questions about the availability of PPE in East Sussex and have been doing my best to keep track of what is happening.

“Whilst I am not aware of anywhere running out locally my understanding is that stocks are dangerously low and that promises of deliveries have often failed to materialise.

“Whilst I suspect that the government is well aware of this issue, I do not believe that comments reported to have been made by Lewes MP Maria Caulfield, which suggest that there is not a problem, are helpful.

“Clearly resolving this issue must be a key priority for the government in order to protect those on the frontline of the fight against Covid-19 who are risking their own lives to protect others.”

Those people 'on the frontline' includes the MP herself. Who's a nurse.

Ms Caulfield said: “I worked the whole weekend on the ward in my hospital and we had no shortage of PPE .

“I can only share my experience from the front line. It’s a shame the Lib Dems want to play politics with this.

“I also spoke to Dr Adrian Bull as the chief executive of the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) locally and they also have all the PPE they need.”

I know LibDumbs are usually monumentally thick (or they wouldn't be in that party in the first place) but this is surely a new record?

Why Shouldn't They Require Medical Proof...?

The council also waited to receive medical proof of Y’s health issues, despite the fact there was strong evidence to suggest Y was suffering high levels of anxiety.

Given they are spending taxpayers money, I'd expect them to require proof!

Not Clear Enough!

Seafront traders have lambasted Southend Council after being handed fines for parking outside their business, while facing lockdown hardship.

Business owners on Southend seafront say Southend Council should be supporting firms in the coronavirus outbreak rather then (sic) penalising them.

/facepalm

Paul Thompson, 46, owner of Pebbles One in Marine Parade, was fined last Sunday. He said: “The car parks and loading bays are shut so the only place to park was right outside the door, which if common sense was used shouldn’t be an issue right now.

“The parking warden came and told me I couldn’t park there and I was going to be fined.

“I called the council’s director of public places and he agreed it should be cancelled.

“It has been stopped but it’s just ridiculous.”

Well, yes! So what has the council got to say?

A council spokesman said: “To discourage visitors our parking enforcement officers are supporting police and community safety colleagues to enforce restrictions.

“We have been clear this process is not to penalise traders in these difficult times.”

It appears you're employing people who have no common sense.