The Police Ombudsman found that a PSNI officer did not act with sensitivity during a Troubles memorial event on the Ormeau Road in 2021, where survivor Mark Sykes was arrested and put into handcuffs before being released 90 minutes later. The officer’s actions were deemed to be not in line with the order to treat the gathering with sensitivity, despite reasonable justification for police attendance due to Covid restrictions. PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has accepted the ombudsman’s recommendations in response to the investigation.
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Ashes drinking video leak caused Graham Thorpe to ‘spiral into depression’
Graham Thorpe, a former England cricketer, took his own life after suffering from depression following his dismissal as a batting coach in 2022, which his widow Amanda attributed to a series of personal and professional setbacks. Despite previous diagnoses of anxiety and depression, Thorpe's mental health deteriorated, leading to his tragic death in August 2024 after being struck by a train. Want More Context? 🔎
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