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Four charged following Morecambe shooting Detectives investigating a shooting in Morecambe have charged four men. Officers launched an investigation earlier this month following an incident at an address in Buttermere Avenue. Police were called by the ambulance service around 12.30am on Saturday, December 2, where paramedics were treating a 29-yearold woman with serious facial injuries. Detectives believe a shotgun had been discharged through her window, hitting the woman in the face. She was taken to hospital for treatment with her injuries described as not life-threatening. Following investigation, a number of people were arrested by police in connection with the offence. After consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Tanaka
Mutambirwa, 25, of no fixed address, has been charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Dean Tarry, 50, of Westminster Road, Morecambe, Jayden Williams, 25, of Allerton Road, Bradford and Damien Ivory, 23, of Basil Street, Bradford, have all been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. The men were due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, December 13), Four people earlier arrested on suspicion of attempted murder have been released on bail, with four men arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs all released under investigation. Three people arrested in Huddersfield on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released under investigation.
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Lancashire's Ambition for children and young people The vast majority of Lancashire’s children and young people are already taught in schools or educational settings that are either good or outstanding, but the new ‘Lancashire Ambition’ plan commits to build upon this achievement. It outlines how the county council will work closely with partners in health, education, governing bodies, parents and children and young people themselves, to make sure that everyone can access a good education and is able to perform to the best of their abilities. This is strengthened by the commitment to ensure that the views of children and young people themselves are heard. Providing dedicated services to help children, liaising with other professionals to provide joined-up
support so that children are able to achieve their potential and narrow the gap between their peers, are central to the plan. County Councillor Susie Charles, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools, said: “Everyone deserves a good start in life, and this plan reaffirms the commitment of the county council, across all stages of education, for all groups and individuals. “We are absolutely committed to providing the best possible education for all children, irrespective of their background, culture or religion. “All of Lancashire’s children and young people have the right to achieve and aspire to be the very best they can, to make the most of their lives and be able to do so in a safe and
secure environment. Ensuring that they have access to good education, no matter where they are being taught, is an important part of this. “We will work in partnership to achieve our aims to raise achievement for all, help children to do well at school and make a better future for themselves.” If your child goes to a school or an educational setting in Lancashire, the ambition is that: • Every child goes to a school or educational setting that is at least good, and is safe and secure. • Wherever possible, every community has a local school or provider that serves and is responsive to the local need. • All children An ambitious plan which underpins leave school Lancashire County Council's fully literate and numerate, able pledge to provide the best to excel in their education for all children and chosen academic or vocational young people up to the age subjects, and able of 25, and in turn improve their to compete with others nationally, job prospects, has been approved ready to take their by the council's cabinet. next steps. • Each school has a rich and broad curriculum that matches the needs of the children, is designed by the school and is exciting, creative and innovative.
Investigation underway after Burnley exposure incident We are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a teenager in Burnley. Police were called at 7.40pm yesterday (Monday, December 11) to reports of an incident in Cog Lane. Around 7pm, a 13-year-old girl had been walking in the direction of Rossendale Road close to the Premier shop (pictured) when she noticed a man behind her. As she turned around, the man turned sideways before exposing himself. The offender then made off on Cog Lane, with the girl going
home and reporting the incident. The suspect is described as white, aged in his 40s with dark brown hair. It is believed he was carrying a grey petrol container. Police are appealing for information and urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward. PC Sam Burniston, of Burnley Police, said: “We are looking to identify a man who indecently exposed himself on Cog Lane. “The victim, who is 13-years-old, was walking past the Premier shop when she became aware of a man walking behind her and turned around. As she
did he turned sideways and exposed himself. “This is clearly a very disturbing incident and we are appealing for information about the offender described. “We are looking to speak to anyone who may have seen this man and would ask anyone with any information to contact police on 101 quoting incident reference 1341 of December 11.”