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      Amir Khan reveals his £72,000 stolen watch has been RETURNED after gun robbery – and his plans for jewellery

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      AMIR Khan has revealed that the £72,000 watch that was stolen from him in a gunpoint robbery has been returned.The boxing legend posted a video to Twitter thanking the Metropolitan Police for recovering the valuable bling and finding the criminals who took it.
      Amir Khan has been reunited with a £72,000 watch that was stolen from him at gunpointCredit: Twitter @amirkingkhan
      He plans to donate the watch to charityCredit: Twitter @amirkingkhan
      He also revealed his plans to auction the watch off to “raise funds for the less fortunate”.
      Amir explained that some of the proceeds would be donated to addressing gun and knife crime in the UK.
      As well as his thanks to the cops, he praised the British media for raising awareness about his case.
      In the social media clip, Amir was filmed holding the watch and saying: “I’m going to give this to charity now.
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      “I’m going to auction it. I’m going to give it to the Amir Khan Foundation…to help needy people.”
      The former world champ previously revealed that he feared his kids would “grow up without a dad” after he was targeted by gun-toting thugs in April last year.
      He told Snaresbrook Crown Court that he was terrified as he stared down the barrel of a handgun while his wife, Faryal, sobbed beside him.
      He said: “I remember the gun – a foot from my face. I remember looking right into the barrel there, looking into the gun barrel.”
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      CCTV showed two robbers exit a silver Mercedes, with one raising a gun towards Amir outside the Sahara Grill in Leyton, East London.
      Gunman Dante Campbell, 20, and crony Ahmed Bana, 25, have admitted conspiracy to rob and possessing an imitation firearm.
      Alleged spotters Nurul Amin, 25, and Ismail Mohamed, 24, were cleared of conspiracy to rob on Friday after a two-week trial.
      Amir is now based in Dubai but returns to the UK for one week each month for charity and TV work.
      Discussing the reasons for the move, he said: “The UK isn’t a safe place any more.
      “It’s like living in Mexico. I don’t feel comfortable. I love England. I won a medal for the country but I stay in Dubai now because it’s the only place I feel safe. I’ve had my career, won my fights, got money. I just want to be safe.”
      He also blasted London mayor Sadiq Khan, saying: “Since he has been in power, London has got so dangerous. He needs to pull his finger out and do something about it.”
      The former world champ was robbed in East London in April last yearCredit: Reuters
      Dante Campbell and Ahmed Bana are awaiting sentencing for their role in the plotCredit: Met Police More

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      Chelsea’s ‘hottest fan’ traumatised after muggers snatched her phone & battered another woman in shocking street robbery

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      A MODEL dubbed Chelsea’s “hottest fan” has been left traumatised after muggers snatched her phone and battered another woman in a shocking street robbery. Playboy bunny Maria Liman, 29, has told of her horrific ordeal after being mugged near Tower Bridge, in London, on Friday.
      Chelsea’s biggest fan was robbed in broad daylightCredit: Newsflash
      Maria says her phone was taken from her handsCredit: Newsflash
      The thief dropped four phones as he made his getawayCredit: Newsflash
      The Russian beauty was walking down the street in broad daylight when a man on a bike rode past and took the phone from her hands.
      Despite Maria screaming for help, the thief cycled across the road and robbed a second woman.
      Cops said the second victim was then pushed against a wall – leaving her with a head injury.
      Maria claims this is the second time her phone has been stolen in the area.
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      She said: “I held the phone very close to me and was holding it with both hands.
      “And then I just couldn’t believe it, again! Again!
      “They stole my phone, only this time the man was on a bicycle, wearing a black helmet and black clothes.
      “I started screaming very loudly, asking people to help me and ran after him, all the way I kept screaming to get attention.
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      “The robber on the bike didn’t really care about my screams and my chasing and went to the other side of the road to pick up another girl’s phone.
      “I continued to run and scream all this time, and another young man came running.”
      Maria said the suspect then dropped four phones as he made his getaway.
      She said: “The robber ended up abandoning his bike. We almost caught up with him and he threw four phones away.
      “I live next to Tower Bridge. This is quite a touristy place and, as always, crime thrives in touristy places.
      “I would like to ask people not to be silent about such situations, to report it to the police, to attract people’s attention.
      “London is becoming more dangerous, and so you can lose your life or your beautiful face in the morning calmly going to work because of the phone.”
      The Met Police said they were called to the assault of the second victim.
      The force said: “At around 11:41hrs on Friday, 14 April police were called to a report of an assault on Tooley Street, Southwark.
      “Officers attended and spoke to a woman, aged in her 20s, who said she had been walking along Bermondsey Street when her phone was stolen out of her hand by two men on pedal cycles, causing her to fall over.
      “She managed to chase one of the men down the road before he pushed her into a wall, causing an injury to her head.
      “The suspect fell off his bike and made off on foot, discarding several mobile phones as he did so.
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      “A number of other thefts and attempted thefts were reported at similar times nearby.
      “Detectives are investigating; enquiries are ongoing.”
      The model has urged people to report phone thefts to copsCredit: Newsflash More

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      Brit footballer who was friends with Maradona was found dead after leaving worrying notes

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      A BRIT footballer who was friends with Maradona was found dead after leaving worrying notes, an inquest has heard.Martyn Gilson-Clarke, 42, moved to join Diego Maradona’s club in Argentina after the Falklands War – and was taken to dinner by the ‘Hand of God’ superstar.
      An inquest heard Martyn Gilson-Clare committed suicide at homeCredit: Facebook
      Martyn was part of the Falkland Island National team and also played in Argentina
      He was found dead in his flat in Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, on 14th December last year, the inquest was told.
      Assistant Gloucestershire Coroner Roland Wooderson said Mr Gilson-Clarke had left notes that “seem to indicate his wish to take his own life.”
      He recorded a suicide conclusion.
      Mr Gilson-Clarke, whose father was a Royal Marine who fought in the South Atlantic conflict, was a teenager living on the islands – known as Malvinas to the Argentinians – when he left in 1999 to play for Argentina’s Boca Juniors team.
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      There he met Maradona, who took him out for a pizza and even lent him his phone so Martyn could call his Mum.
      Last week’s inquest heard that Mr Gilson-Clarke had not been seen for six days before December 14 so the landlord of his ground floor flat went to make a welfare check on him. 
      He found the door locked and was unable to get any response.
      The landlord used his key to gain entry to the flat and found Mr Gilson-Clarke on the floor of his bedroom.
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      Post-mortem examination revealed that Mr Gilson-Clarke had taken a variety of drugs and alcohol prior to death, the coroner said. 
      The cause of death was given by the pathologist as ashyxia.
      There were no friends or relatives of Mr Gilson-Clarke in attendance at yesterday’s inquest and no evidence was given about his background, employment or family life.
      However, an obituary in an Argentinian newspaper told of his exciting career in football.
      It states Mr Gilson-Clarke was born in England and moved with his family to the Malvinas Islands at a very young age. 
      After standing head and shoulders above the rest while playing football on the island, he headed to mainland Argentina in 1999, when he was 19 years old, to train at Boca Juniors.
      The day he arrived, he went straight from the airport to the club and was invited by Maradona to watch a match in his VIP box. 
      Later, at a pizzeria, Maradona lent him his mobile phone. 
      Mr Gilson-Clarke told journalists: “I called my mum. 
      “I said: ‘Guess where I am?'”
      In 2002 Gilson-Clarke returned to the UK and played between 2002-2004 for Brentwood FC.
      You’re Not Alone
      EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.
      It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
      It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
      And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
      Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
      That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
      The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
      Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
      If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:

      CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
      Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
      Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393
      Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
      Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
      Movember, www.uk.movember.com
      Anxiety UK www.anxietyuk.org.uk, 03444 775 774 Monday-Friday 9.30am-10pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-8pm

      A police report to the Coroner said Mr Gilson-Clarke was lying on his back when he was found. 
      There was no indication of any third party involvement in his death and there were no suspicious circumstances.
      Police were able to confirm identification of Mr Gilson-Clarke’s body from his driving licence, which was in the flat.
      The Coroner said “I have seen a number of notes which were left. I understand what is said in those notes. I don’t intend to go through them in any detail.”
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      He concluded “It is clear on the evidence that on December 14, 2022, Mr Gilson-Clarke was found deceased at his home address. D
      “Notes left by the deceased seem to indicate his wish to take his own life. The approproate conclusion on the balance of probabilities is that of suicide.” More

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      Ex-Red Bull F1 driver Robert Doornbos beaten with batons & has priceless Rolex stolen in violent attack

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      FORMER Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos was clubbed over the head by bat-wielding thieves who stole his Rolex watch.The Dutch racer, 41, was ambushed by two crooks outside his home in Amsterdam.
      Robert Doornbos was beaten by thieves who stole his watchCredit: Getty
      The former F1 driver pictured with David Coulthard, Jackie Stewart and Nico RosbergCredit: AFP
      It is thought the horror robbery was planned and the thieves used a tracking device to follow his car’s movements.
      He arrived home shortly after midnight on March 18 and was attacked by two men.
      The ex-F1 star was struck over the head and his priceless Rolex watch was swiped, along with his phone.
      He said the incident has put him off wearing flash watches.
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      Doornbos told RTL Boulevard: “It was intense.
      “I no longer wear expensive watches, only an Apple Watch, so at least I can count my steps.”
      Cops are investigating the violent attack and believe the two men responsible are aged between 25 and 30.
      A police statement said: “The victim got out of his car at around 00.15am after parking when almost immediately an unknown man approached him with an accelerated pace.
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      “He had a bat in his hand. The victim was hit in the head with the bat.
      “While the victim defended himself and called for help, he was robbed of a precious watch and his phone.
      “The duo [then] ran away from the Soetendaal, turning right in the direction of Vijverhoef.”
      Doornbos originally started out as a tennis player before giving up the sport to take up motor racing.
      He went on to compete in F1 in 2005 and 2006 for Minardi and Red Bull Racing.
      The sports star completed 11 races in his short stint and now works in punditry in the Netherlands. More

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      Shocking moment ‘Coventry and Brentford fans’ fight in street with glasses thrown and KOed man kicked on floor

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      THIS is the shocking moment football fans, believed to be Coventry and Brentford, fight in the street.Footage shows glasses being thrown as a KO’ed man is kicked on the floor outside London Euston train station.
      The group of football fans started brawling outside EustonCredit: Twitter/cockney_yid
      British Transport Police were called to the sceneCredit: Twitter/cockney_yid
      A video circulating on social media shows the large group of men brawling in the street.
      The mass confrontation kicked off on Saturday night after both sets of fans were making their way home from different matches.
      It started with beers being thrown as the footy fans goaded each other.
      One man then leaped forward punching and kicking before backing off as he appeared to be kneed and punched in the head.
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      As another fan stands in the middle of the scrap he’s punched in the side of the head and knocked to the floor.
      Falling flat on his back, members of the public stood in the road help him up.
      A man lying helplessly on the floor, who appears to be passed out, is then repeatedly kicked and punched.
      The thug responsible then runs off swearing.
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      Onlookers watched from nearby pubs with some shouting at the group to stop.
      The Sun understands the British Transport Police were called to the scene.
      Cov beat QPR 3-0 in the capital while Brentford were headed home from a defeat against Wolves. More

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      Ex-Everton star considering legal action after being told he won’t be charged with child sex offences

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      AN ex-Everton footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences is considering taking legal action against the police after being told he won’t be charged following a two-year investigation.The former Prem star, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was nicked in July 2021 at the £3million mansion he shared with his partner and young family.
      The footballer was held on suspicion of child sex offences
      Cops raided his property in Cheshire after receiving a complaint relating to a young girl a month earlier.
      The player, who always maintained his innocence, was suspended by the Blues while the police investigation was carried out.
      He spent 21 months under a cloud of suspicion before being told earlier this week he faces no further action.
      Now his lawyers have revealed he is considering launching a lawsuit after his life was placed on hold for so long.
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      At the time of his arrest, an Everton spokesman said: “Everton can confirm it has suspended a player pending a police investigation.
      “The club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.”
      He is no longer at Everton after his contract ran out.
      A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said: “The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service have been working together and reached the decision that the evidence available at this time does not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.”
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      Everton said previously the player had been suspended pending the probe More

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      Premier League star Jesse Lingard to face trial after ‘giving fake name’ to cops over driving offence

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      PREMIER League star Jesse Lingard is set to stand trial after he allegedly gave a fake name and address to cops when he was caught speeding.Lingard, 27, has been charged with failing to provide information about who was driving his Range Rover.
      Jesse Lingard is facing trial for allegedly lying to copsCredit: Reuters
      Lingard in a Range Rover car driving to football training in 2018
      The Nottingham Forest ace allegedly gave cops the name of a man who “doesn’t exist” along with an address which is “believed to be a car park”, a court heard.
      His case was heard for the first time at Stockport Magistrates Court yesterday – however, the former England international was not present.
      His lawyer entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf.
      The court heard the Range Rover Sport was picked up by a camera allegedly exceeding the speed limit on the A56 in Trafford in August last year – but that the driver was never stopped or spoken to.
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      Mike Arden, prosecuting for Greater Manchester Police, said the force “wrote to Mr Lingard at his then home address in Altrincham” with a notice of intended prosecution and a notice requesting the details of who was driving.
      He said the notice “made it clear that the individual it was addressed to was to respond” and that “they are not to pass it on to anyone”.
      Around two weeks after Mr Lingard was written to, a nomination was made online “by someone appearing to be Mr Lingard”, Mr Arden said.
      It claimed the person driving was a George Bolt who lived at an address on Pretoria Road in Oldham, he continued. 
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      Mr Bolt was written to and no response was received, the court heard. 
      Mr Arden said: “That’s not a surprise because he doesn’t exist. We’re quite certain about that.”
      He said the force’s central ticket office had identified the name as “linked to a so-called NIP farm.”
      Mr Arden added checks were carried out and GMP were “satisfied George Bolt doesn’t exist at that address.”
      He said: “We’re not even sure the address exists, we think it is a car park.
      “Therefore the nomination of Mr Bolt was inaccurate and misleading and prevents police getting to the bottom of who was driving the Range Rover.”
      Frank Rogers, representing Mr Lingard said: “Mr Lingard will say he never saw the notice of intended prosecution and never had any dealings with it.
      “It was dealt with by a third party who processed it in the way that has been alleged, without his knowledge, without his authority and certainly without his approval.
      “The first he knew about it was the court papers around charging him (for this offence).” 
      “He simply never received it. It’s essentially a simple trial issue” he added. The trial has been listed for July 28.
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      The charge carries a maximum penalty of six points on your driving licence and a fine of up to £1,000. 
      Mr Lingard’s case was one of around 20 heard at the courthouse on Friday following an investigation into the so-called ‘NIP farms.’ More

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      Ex-Everton star arrested on suspicion of child sex offences has case DROPPED and will face no further action

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      A PREMIER League star is facing no further action after he was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.The ex-Everton footballer, who can’t legally be named, was held by police in July 2021 before being released on bail.
      The footballer was held on suspicion of child sex offences
      It was confirmed in February that the Crown Prosecution Service were probing whether or not to charge the International star.
      But police revealed today he will face no further action after the case was dropped.
      A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told The Sun Online: “The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service have been working together and reached the decision that the evidence available at this time does not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
      “Greater Manchester Police is committed to investigating allegations to secure the best possible outcomes for all involved and will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure individuals are supported throughout investigations and beyond.”
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      Police were scrambled to the star’s home in July 2021 where “several items were seized”.
      He was suspended from Everton while police investigated the allegations.
      A statement from the team at the time said: “Everton can confirm it has suspended a player pending a police investigation.
      “The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.”
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      The alleged offences were described as “very serious” with a probe led by Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team.
      Everton said previously the player had been suspended pending the probe More