Neil Johnston

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Senior News Reporter at The Telegraph

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Father-of-three charged after Liverpool parade crash

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Fiona Parker |Patrick Sawer |Neil Johnston

A father-of-three has been charged following the Liverpool parade crash on Monday. Paul Doyle, 53, was arrested shortly after a car ploughed into crowds celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League title win. A total of 79 people - including children - were injured. Seven victims were still in hospital as of Wednesday evening.
I'm a fisherman. Starmer's sold me out

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston |Simon Johnson

A fisherman whose livelihood could be jeopardised by Sir Keir Starmer's EU deal has accused the Prime Minister of "robbery" and warned the "sell-out" will see others in the industry hang up their wellies. Tony Heinemann, 55, who has been fishing for decades, accused Sir Keir of using fishermen as "pawns" in his negotiations and hammering another "nail in the coffin" of the decimated industry.
Women who suffer stillbirths could face police searches

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston

The guidance, which was published in January and first reported by The Observer newspaper, says evidence of knowledge and intention relating to the pregnancy can be found through digital evidence. "The seizure and examination of digital devices used by the woman during her pregnancy should be considered," it said.
Protection officer accused of exposure and upskirting on public transport

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston |Martin Evans

A diplomatic protection officer accused of upskirting on public transport and exposing himself has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Christopher Herd, 48, a former sergeant in specialist operations with the Metropolitan Police, is accused of four offences in Essex over six months last year.
British 'drug-smuggling' teenager claims she is pregnant

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston

She appeared in court, where a judge remanded her in custody. Should she be found guilty of drug smuggling, she could face a sentence of life behind bars.
Russian spy ringleader jailed for nearly 11 years

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston

The ringleader of a group of Bulgarians who spied for Russia has been sentenced to almost 11 years in prison. Orlin Roussev, 47, has been jailed for 10 years and eight months for his role in "largest and most complex" enemy operations to be uncovered on UK soil. Biser Dzhambazov, 44, who acted as Roussev's second-in-command, was jailed for 10 years and two months while Katrin Ivanova was jailed for nine years and eight months. Other defendants will be sentenced shortly.
'Nationally significant' cyber attacks on Britain double in eight months

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston

"Nationally significant" cyber attacks targeting the UK have doubled in the past eight months, according to the cyber crime agency boss. Last week, Harrods became the latest high-profile UK retailer to fall victim to hacking, after a serious ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer had forced the company to suspend online orders and halt recruitment. The Co-op Group was also targeted, prompting it to shut down parts of its IT infrastructure.
Conman who travelled the world posing as F1 driver dies

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston

Authorities issued warrants for his arrest in multiple jurisdictions as he grew increasingly known for impersonating Palmer as the real driver's office became inundated with unpaid invoices, clothes, jewellery and outstanding hotel bills and even escorts. In 1998, Ms Ballard testified against him in a Paris court case involving another woman he had conned. That helped lead to his conviction and jail time, but he was released before he could be extradited to the US.
Plastic surgeon tried to kill boss after 10-year feud

2 months ago | msn.com | Neil Johnston

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Plastic surgeon tried to kill boss after 10-year feud

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Neil Johnston

Brooks armed himself with 20 litres of a highly flammable petrol mix, matches, a crowbar and a kitchen knife before cycling a mile to The Old Vicarage, his colleague's house, in the middle of the night. After Mr Perks was woken up by a loud noise and went downstairs to investigate, Brooks stabbed him. Mr Perks was found by his wife and son and taken to hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma after losing six litres of blood.