A mother is seeking justice after her son, Ellis Rocks, 26, died in police custody following an arrest outside the Britannia Hotel in Wigan. Despite being taken to the hospital after becoming unresponsive, he passed away while his family held his hand; an independent investigation by the IOPC is underway to examine police actions during his detention.
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World’s first gonorrhea vaccination programme to be rolled out in England
The NHS has launched a groundbreaking vaccination program for high-risk individuals in England, targeting gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection with rising cases, particularly among gay and bisexual men. The 4CMenB vaccine aims to prevent up to 100,000 infections, alleviate NHS pressure, and combat antibiotic-resistant strains, as diagnoses reached a record 85,000 in 2023. Want More Context? 🔎
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