The Conservative Party conference is continuing in Birmingham, with a major security operation in place.

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Thousands of delegates have arrived to hear key speeches and attend fringe events, with demonstrations also being held.

Police patrols have been stepped-up and there are road closures in place around the International Convention Centre.

PM Theresa May will deliver her keynote speech on the final day on Wednesday.

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The victim of a suspected acid attack in Bloxwich has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

A "corrosive" substance was thrown at Mike Glover-Johnson, as he sat in a car on High Street just before 19:00, police said.

Image source, Mike Glover-Johnson

He posted this image of himself on Facebook from his hospital bed, in a public appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Officers said the motive was unclear, but the attack appears to be an "isolated incident".

Seven prisoners at Long Lartin prison are awaiting transfer after six prison officers were injured in a disturbance.

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Disorder broke out at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire at about 09:30 on Sunday following the search of a wing.

Specialist "Tornado" officers were brought in to deal with the disorder, which ended at about 17:30.

Of the staff hurt, three have head injuries, two have suspected fractured jaws and one has a broken arm, the Prison Officers' Association said.

Seven prisoners have been placed in isolation and will now be transferred to other prisons.

A candlelit vigil has been held after a body was found in the search for missing student Thomas Jones.

The 18-year-old went missing in the early hours of 19 September after a night out during his first week at the University of Worcester.

On Friday, West Mercia Police said a body had been recovered from the River Severn and Mr Jones's next of kin had been informed.

It has not been formally identified.

About 200 people gathered by Sabrina Bridge to sing, lay flower and share tributes to Mr Jones, from Bromsgrove

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BBC Weather

After a chilly start for some it will be a dry day with sunshine and highs of 13C (55F).

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