Latest updates: East Midlands Live Thursday 6 September

Summary

Five teens arrested on suspicion of murder
Three arrests on suspicion of human trafficking
On-the-run knife killer recaptured
Police dog attacked during affray arrests
Missing 14-year-old girls 'found safe'
Live updates on Thursday 6 September

Live Reporting

Nick Smith, Amy Woodfield and Gavin Bevis

Police dog attacked during affray arrestspublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A Nottinghamshire police dog is recovering after being attacked by another dog, external while officers were responding to a report of an assault in Eastwood.
The force said the dog suffered "superficial injuries" during the incident in Wellington Street at about 04:30 yesterday.
Two women, aged 30 and 31 were arrested on suspicion of affray along with two men, aged 20 and 35.
The four have been released on police bail.
Image source, Google
Investigation into 'cataclysmic' floodingpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
An investigation into the flooding in Sutton-on-Trent earlier this year has found the main source of the flood water was a watercourse that runs through the centre of the village.
On 2 June the stream overflowed due to two bursts of heavy rainfall, flooding 32 homes and businesses to the west of the village.
Image source, Nottinghamshire County Council
The initial report was discussed at a Nottinghamshire County Coucil meeting earlier.Speaking about the results of the flood, Conservative councillor Bruce Laughton said "devastation would be an understatement”.
Labour councillor Kevin Greaves said the flood was “cataclysmic”.
The flooding in the Great North Road area was also found to be a result of Bulham Drain overflowing.
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A detailed hydraulic analysis of the Bulham Lane Drain is being carried out with results expected by the end of the year. This will give us a better understand of the severity of events on 2 June and help identify potential ways of reducing the risk of future flooding. We are also looking at the effectiveness of our highway drainage in the area and will be carrying out remedial works where necessary.”
Councillor John Cottee, Nottinghamshire County Council
Three arrested on suspicion of human traffickingpublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences.
The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority arrested two women, aged 36 and 33, and a 17-year-old boy in Shirebrook, Derbyshire yesterday morning.
All three suspects, who are Romanian nationals, who were arrested for alleged offences under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Four women, also from Romania, were identified as potential victims and have been rescued and safeguarded.
The operation was conducted with police officers from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
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Missing teenagers found safepublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Nottinghamshire Police say 14-year-old Jesika Thorpe and Jade Smithern, who were reported missing from their homes in Lenton and Beeston, have been found safe and well.
£1.1m in funding provided to tackle homelessnesspublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
More than £1.1m in funding has been made available across the East Midlands to tackle homelessness.
The funding from central government is designed to be used for preventative measures and support for rough sleepers.
Image source, AFP
Nottingham City Council has been awarded £461,819, while Leicester City Council received £349,668 and Derby City Council got £343,000.
Nottingham's funding will be used to provide more accommodation, drug and alcohol detoxes and help to access permanent accommodation, according to the council.
Watch: Parents raise funds for baby's cerebral palsy operationpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The parents of a little boy with cerebral palsy are fundraising for an operation that they believe is his best chance of being able to stand alone and walk.
Blue paint removed from A1published at 13:03 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Highways England has said it is still working to clear a large spill of blue powder paint on the A1.
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In the meantime, traffic caught up in the delays near Newark, has been released.
It happened at about 03:30 and has led to lengthy delays into Nottinghamshire.
Forestieri & Mellis banned after brawlpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri and Mansfield midfielder Jacob Mellis get three-game bans for fighting.
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Your comments: Trans woman's bank account frozenpublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
One of our readers has got in touch following our story about Sophia Reis from Nottingham.
The transgender woman said she "felt humiliated" after a bank froze her account because she sounded like a man.
It seems she's not the only one.
Image source, Sophia Reis
"I was reading this article and connected with it immediately and wanted to share my story too. I have recently had a similar experience with Santander myself, I was blocked accesses by my voice.
"I'm a 23-year-old cis male. I have a high pitched voice that is very feminine. I have been blocked access to my bank accounts due to this...
"Even after passing security checks or not being able to go through security checks - they just block it. I then have to go to the branch to prove my identity which is a humiliating experience to explain what happened while proving I am that genuine person."
Steven Dennis
Three arrested on suspicion of drug offencespublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Three men have been arrested in Nottingham on suspicion of intent to supply drugs.
Image source, Google
They were held on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B after police were called to Phoenix Close, in the Meadows at around 13:00 yesterday.
The men, aged 29, 30 and 35, have been released under investigation while inquiries continue.
Nottingham MP's dogs are best in showpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
The much-coveted Westminster Dog of the Year award has been claimed by a pair of border collies owned by MP Alex Norris.
Boomer and Corona took the crown in the annual competition for MPs, organised by The Kennel Club and The Dogs Trust.
Image source, The Kennel Club
Mr Norris, who's Labour MP for Nottingham North, told The Kennel Club, external: "Life is better with the boys around. They are fun, always up to some new scheme and there’s never a dull moment.
"Being away from them during the week is really hard so it’s great when I get home and get bowled over by them."
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Watch: Pride Park police chasepublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Footage has been released showing the moment police officers chased down a serial bike thief at Pride Park in Derby.
Scott Liddle, 37, had tried to ride away from officers after being confronted near Derby railway station.
Yesterday he was jailed for 36 weeks for theft, external and received a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from various parts of the city.
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Police remain at scene of fatal stabbingpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A police cordon remains in place in Hawksley Road, Hyson Green, following a fatal stabbing yesterday.
Two boys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police have described it as "an isolated attack, unconnected to recent incidents in other areas" and said there was "no further threat to the general public".
Climber airlifted to hospital after fall in Peakspublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A climber has been airlifted to hospital after his belay point gave way while abseiling in the Peak District.
Image source, Edale Mountain Rescue
Edale Mountain Rescue said the man had leg and facial injuries after falling 10m (33ft) off Goliaths Groove.
He was given "strong pain relief" and taken to the road on a stretcher where he was met by the Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance.
Image source, Edale Mountain Rescue
He was then flown to the Major Trauma Unit in Sheffield for treatment.
Second boy arrested for murder after stab deathpublished at 10:47 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A second teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder, external following a fatal stabbing in Hyson Green.
A man died in hospital after being found with stab wounds to his chest in Hawksley Road at about 17:40 yesterday.
The 16-year-old suspect is being questioned this morning after being arrested overnight.
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A 14-year-old boy arrested yesterday remains in custody.
No further details have been released about the victim.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crashpublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on the A607 in Melton Mowbray.
The motorbike collided with a car just before 06:00 near Gaddesby Lane crossroads. The man on the motorbike was taken to hospital in Nottingham.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and not yet spoken to police.
Det Sgt Gary Haines said: "A motorcyclist has been seriously injured and it is important that we speak to everyone who may have witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it."
University hosts breastfeeding exhibitionpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
An art exhibition on breastfeeding is being hosted at Leicester's De Montfort University.
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Amongst the exhibits is a "Brelfie wall" made up of selfies taken by breastfeeding women from across the world.
Clear-up continues after A1 paint spillpublished at 10:15 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Here are some more pictures of the blue powder paint spill on the A1 northbound in Lincolnshire.
It happened at about 03:30 and has led to lengthy delays, stretching back into Nottinghamshire.
The latest we've heard from Highways England is they're aiming to have the road back to normal by 13:30.
Image source, Highways England
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Police make 13th arrest in shooting investigationpublished at 10:14 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
An 18-year-old man has become the 13th person to be arrested after a gunshot was fired in Radford, external.
It happened in Tennyson Street on 3 August. Police say no-one was injured.
The teenager was arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
Six people have already been charged with conspiracy to possess a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and affray.
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'More than 50' human trafficking victims in Derbyshirepublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 6 September 2018
Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy Reporter
There were more than 50 victims of human trafficking in Derbyshire last year, it has been revealed.
A Derbyshire County Council report said in 2017 there were 53 people illegally brought into the country by others for criminal purposes from an array of countries, including Vietnam, Latvia, Czech Republic, China and India.
Image source, Derbyshire Police
The report said the victims - which included 21 children - have been held against their will and exploited - often for manual labour and prostitution - through the use of violence, deception or coercion.
Car washing, nail bar work, warehouse operations, meat processing and cannabis farm work were mentioned among the activities the victims had been forced to undertake.
It said the victims were offered "appropriate support" from the National Referral Mechanism after being found.