thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Madeleine McCann suspect 'has psychopathic traits' and may be a 'total weakling'

The paedophile suspected of abducting and murdering Madeleine McCann has shown psychopathic traits and may be a `` total weakling '' , a renowned forensic biologist suggests .
German expert Dr Mark Benecke , who once examined Adolf and Eva Hitler 's skulls in Moscow , suspects Christian Brueckner is a narcissist with an antisocial personality disorder .
Brueckner 's previous convictions for violence point towards `` classic psychopathic crimes '' , and the ages of his victims suggest it is `` more about power '' than a sexual liking of a particular age group , said Dr Benecke .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in fact `` total weaklings '' , choosing easier targets such as kids or the elderly because those victims put up less of a fight , the expert added .
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Dr Benecke , a university lecturer who has been an expert witness in criminal trials around the world , told Mirror Online : `` Since he committed so many different offences he might have an antisocial personality disorder .
`` He might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personality disorder . ''
A chilling portrait has emerged of Brueckner since he was identified as the chief suspect in the McCann case He has almost 20 convictions in Germany for crimes including sexually abusing two girls , raping a 72-year-old woman , drug trafficking and theft .
Previous girlfriends claim he was violent towards them and former neighbours and friends claim he made cryptic comments about Madeleine and children , had a 17-year-old girlfriend when he was in his 30s , was aggressive and threatening towards them , and threw drug and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found girls ' swimwear , children 's clothes and 8,000 child abuse images - showing the abuse of infants , children and adolescents - while investigating the child sex predator four years ago .
Brueckner does not have any children .
Police found about 100 pictures of Brueckner partly naked or wearing black stockings and committing a sex act .
Officers were looking for the body of five-year-old Inga Gehricke , who vanished in a forest near Stendal , northern Germany , in May 2015 .
Nine months after she disappeared , officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which Brueckner had bought six years earlier at auction .
Germany ’ s Spiegel TV revealed in a documentary that police seized a red and white Tiffin Allegro Bay motor home in May 2016 , as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Inga , the so-called German Maddie .
During a six-day examination of the site , police also found computer memory sticks with more than 8,000 files , mostly containing pictures and videos of child abuse , the documentary said .
The items were in a carrier bag buried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog .
Police claim they also discovered an online chat where he told someone he wanted to `` catch something little and use it for days '' , `` record maaaany videos/clips '' and `` document in detail how she 's being tortured '' .
Brueckner also allegedly boasted the motorhome he owned and drove repeatedly between Germany and Portugal was ideal for hiding “ drugs and children ” .
He was charged in relation to the child abuse images , but not in relation to Inga , who went missing during a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After Brueckner was named the prime suspect in the McCann case , police forces across Europe began taking another look at unsolved child disappearances or murders , and rapes of women .
In Germany , police are reviewing several cases , including the disappearance of Inga .
Brueckner lived in rundown homes in Portugal and when Maddie vanished he was living a `` transient '' lifestyle in a VW camper van .
When he was in the Algarve he worked in a bar and fixed up cars for cash .
But prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his income through burglaries and theft .
A former neighbour said Brueckner in a `` disgusting '' and `` absolutely vile '' farm building near Praia da Luz , the same resort where Madeleine disappeared in May 2007 , and left behind wigs and exotic clothing when he abruptly moved out .
The ex-neighbour told Sky News : “ He arrived in the mid-90s and rented the place from the English owner .
`` He went back to Germany at one stage and moved another German guy in to look after it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the street .
“ He was always a bit angry , driving fast up and down the lane .
`` And then one day , around 2006 , he just disappeared without a word .
I think he left some rent unpaid . ''
Born Christian Fischer in 1976 , Brueckner spent time in a children 's home and was adopted by Brigitte and Fritz Brueckner , who later sent him away after he got into trouble , according to neighbours .
Neighbours said the couple were unable to control him and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delinquent teenagers in Wurzburg .
As an adult he has split his time between Portugal and Germany , where he ran a kiosk in Braunschweig and had a 17-year-old girlfriend when he was in his 30s .
German prosecutors have described the suspect as a child sex predator .
He was convicted in Germany of sexually abusing two girls in Germany - one when he was just 17 - and of raping the 72-year-old American woman in Praia da Luz .
Brueckner entered her flat at night and tied her up before raping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he filmed the carefully planned attack in September 2005 .
Last December , he was sentenced to seven years in a German prison after the attack went unsolved for almost 15 years .
Cologne-based Dr Benecke , 49 , said : `` His previous ( convictions ) points towards classic psychopathic crimes on the one hand , but it might also be more due to a possible drug habit .
`` Of course , both or all three - drugs plus antisocial plus narcissistic traits - can mix . ''
The age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young girls to a pensioner - `` means it might be more about power than about a particular age group he likes sexually '' , said Dr Benecke .
The expert added : `` Some offenders even deny the sexual part and insist it was only about the 'pure ' abuse , killing , stealing etc .
`` For example , Samuel Little , a recent case from the US , said so . ''
Little , now 80 and in prison , is the most prolific serial killer in US history , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place between 1970 and 2005 .
Dr Benecke added : `` Also , many offenders are not paedophiles but just use a person that may resist less since they , the offenders , are total weaklings .
`` I had cases like this where the offenders really just picked kids because the kids could be convinced more easily to come with the offenders because the offenders were not actual paedophiles , just extremely soft , weak , unexperienced , 'limp ' personalities , far away from psychopathy . ''
Careful planning suggests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an `` I am better than anybody else-type '' who thinks `` all others are idiots '' - and antisocial , said Dr Benecke .
The antisocial traits reflect a person with a mindset of `` I do not care about the needs of others , my needs are all that is of relevance '' , he added .
How to get a confession ?
Investigators face an uphill battle in trying to get any information from their suspect , who is in solitary confinement in jail to protect him from fellow inmates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspect will refuse to answer questions because German prosecutors must produce proof he was involved in Maddie 's disappearance .
Lawyer Friedrich Fulscher told the Mirror he asked Brueckner about the McCann case and his client `` denied any involvement '' .
Madeleine , from Rothley , Leicestershire , was just three years old when she vanished from her family 's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz 13 years ago .
German prosecutors suspect she is dead , but have said they do not know where her body is and they do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder .
Dr Benecke said investigators will probably need to work Brueckner to make him feel as though he is the smartest person in the room and that he stands to gain something from speaking .
He added : `` ( Offenders ) need the feeling of being more clever than anybody else and to get something out of it - higher status , money , deals , for example .
`` Sometimes , they also cooperate - like Juergen Bartsch , Samuel Little and Luis Garavito , who even drew us a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the want to tell their story ... in a proud manner that shows how 'clever ' they are .
`` Also , it is important to understand the true motives .
True paedophile ?
True sexual reasons ?
Because , if not , they will consider the interviewer to be an idiot . ''
Dr Benecke is the only forensic scientist to work on the case of Luis Garavito , one of the world 's worst serial killers .
Garavito , known as 'The Beast ' , admitted to raping , torturing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colombia between 1992 and 1999 .
Now 63 and in jail for life , he may have killed more than 300 children , luring many of them into his home after promising gifts or money .
He was sentenced to 1,853 years behind bars .
Serial killer Juergen Bartsch , another case cited by Dr Benecke , sexually abused , murdered and dismembered four boys , aged between eight and 13 , in an abandoned air-raid shelter in West Germany .
He was only 15 when he murdered his first victim in 1962 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when a fifth victim escaped .

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner: Everything you need to know
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner: Everything you need to know
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Mark Benecke, who once examined Adolf and Eva Hitler's skulls, says Christian Brueckner's previous convictions for violence point towards 'classic psychopathic crimes'
Madeleine McCann suspect 'has psychopathic traits' and may be a 'total weakling'
The paedophile suspected of abducting and murdering Madeleine McCann has shown psychopathic traits and may be a "total weakling", a renowned forensic biologist suggests.
German expert Dr Mark Benecke, who once examined Adolf and Eva Hitler's skulls in Moscow, suspects Christian Brueckner is a narcissist with an antisocial personality disorder.
Brueckner's previous convictions for violence point towards "classic psychopathic crimes", and the ages of his victims suggest it is "more about power" than a sexual liking of a particular age group, said Dr Benecke.
Many violent criminals who prey on children are in fact "total weaklings", choosing easier targets such as kids or the elderly because those victims put up less of a fight, the expert added.
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Dr Benecke, a university lecturer who has been an expert witness in criminal trials around the world, told Mirror Online: "Since he committed so many different offences he might have an antisocial personality disorder.
"He might be psychopathic, which means antisocial plus narcissistic personality disorder."
A chilling portrait has emerged of Brueckner since he was identified as the chief suspect in the McCann case
He has almost 20 convictions in Germany for crimes including sexually abusing two girls, raping a 72-year-old woman, drug trafficking and theft.
Image: Dr Mark Benecke/YouTube) Dr Mark Benecke/YouTube)
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Previous girlfriends claim he was violent towards them and former neighbours and friends claim he made cryptic comments about Madeleine and children, had a 17-year-old girlfriend when he was in his 30s, was aggressive and threatening towards them, and threw drug and booze-fuelled parties.
It has emerged police found girls' swimwear, children's clothes and 8,000 child abuse images - showing the abuse of infants, children and adolescents - while investigating the child sex predator four years ago.
Brueckner does not have any children.
Police found about 100 pictures of Brueckner partly naked or wearing black stockings and committing a sex act.
Officers were looking for the body of five-year-old Inga Gehricke, who vanished in a forest near Stendal, northern Germany, in May 2015.
Nine months after she disappeared, officers raided a disused factory site near Braunschweig, which Brueckner had bought six years earlier at auction.
Germany’s Spiegel TV revealed in a documentary that police seized a red and white Tiffin Allegro Bay motor home in May 2016, as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Inga, the so-called German Maddie.
During a six-day examination of the site, police also found computer memory sticks with more than 8,000 files, mostly containing pictures and videos of child abuse, the documentary said.
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Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
The items were in a carrier bag buried beneath the body of Brueckner’s dog.
Police claim they also discovered an online chat where he told someone he wanted to "catch something little and use it for days", "record maaaany videos/clips" and "document in detail how she's being tortured".
Brueckner also allegedly boasted the motorhome he owned and drove repeatedly between Germany and Portugal was ideal for hiding “drugs and children”.
He was charged in relation to the child abuse images, but not in relation to Inga, who went missing during a family picnic and has never been found.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
After Brueckner was named the prime suspect in the McCann case, police forces across Europe began taking another look at unsolved child disappearances or murders, and rapes of women.
In Germany, police are reviewing several cases, including the disappearance of Inga.
Brueckner lived in rundown homes in Portugal and when Maddie vanished he was living a "transient" lifestyle in a VW camper van.
When he was in the Algarve he worked in a bar and fixed up cars for cash. But prosecutors say he became a drifter and supplemented his income through burglaries and theft.
A former neighbour said Brueckner in a "disgusting" and "absolutely vile" farm building near Praia da Luz, the same resort where Madeleine disappeared in May 2007, and left behind wigs and exotic clothing when he abruptly moved out.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The ex-neighbour told Sky News: “He arrived in the mid-90s and rented the place from the English owner.
"He went back to Germany at one stage and moved another German guy in to look after it, then came back and threw him out on the street.
“He was always a bit angry, driving fast up and down the lane.
"And then one day, around 2006, he just disappeared without a word. I think he left some rent unpaid."
Born Christian Fischer in 1976, Brueckner spent time in a children's home and was adopted by Brigitte and Fritz Brueckner, who later sent him away after he got into trouble, according to neighbours.
Image: GERMAN FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) GERMAN FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Neighbours said the couple were unable to control him and sent him to a reform school for delinquent teenagers in Wurzburg.
As an adult he has split his time between Portugal and Germany, where he ran a kiosk in Braunschweig and had a 17-year-old girlfriend when he was in his 30s.
German prosecutors have described the suspect as a child sex predator.
He was convicted in Germany of sexually abusing two girls in Germany - one when he was just 17 - and of raping the 72-year-old American woman in Praia da Luz.
Brueckner entered her flat at night and tied her up before raping her and beating her with a weapon as he filmed the carefully planned attack in September 2005.
Image: EPA) EPA)
Last December, he was sentenced to seven years in a German prison after the attack went unsolved for almost 15 years.
Cologne-based Dr Benecke, 49, said: "His previous (convictions) point towards classic psychopathic crimes on the one hand, but it might also be more due to a possible drug habit.
"Of course, both or all three - drugs plus antisocial plus narcissistic traits - can mix."
The age range of Brueckner's victims - from young girls to a pensioner - "means it might be more about power than about a particular age group he likes sexually", said Dr Benecke.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
The expert added: "Some offenders even deny the sexual part and insist it was only about the 'pure' abuse, killing, stealing etc.
"For example, Samuel Little, a recent case from the US, said so."
Little, now 80 and in prison, is the most prolific serial killer in US history, recently confessing to almost 100 murders that took place between 1970 and 2005.
Dr Benecke added: "Also, many offenders are not paedophiles but just use a person that may resist less since they, the offenders, are total weaklings.
"I had cases like this where the offenders really just picked kids because the kids could be convinced more easily to come with the offenders because the offenders were not actual paedophiles, just extremely soft, weak, unexperienced, 'limp' personalities, far away from psychopathy."
Careful planning suggests Brueckner is most likely a narcissist - an "I am better than anybody else-type" who thinks "all others are idiots" - and antisocial, said Dr Benecke.
The antisocial traits reflect a person with a mindset of "I do not care about the needs of others, my needs are all that is of relevance", he added.
How to get a confession?
Investigators face an uphill battle in trying to get any information from their suspect, who is in solitary confinement in jail to protect him from fellow inmates.
Brueckner's lawyer has said the suspect will refuse to answer questions because German prosecutors must produce proof he was involved in Maddie's disappearance.
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Lawyer Friedrich Fulscher told the Mirror he asked Brueckner about the McCann case and his client "denied any involvement".
Madeleine, from Rothley, Leicestershire, was just three years old when she vanished from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz 13 years ago.
German prosecutors suspect she is dead, but have said they do not know where her body is and they do not have enough evidence to charge anyone with murder.
Dr Benecke said investigators will probably need to work Brueckner to make him feel as though he is the smartest person in the room and that he stands to gain something from speaking.
He added: "(Offenders) need the feeling of being more clever than anybody else and to get something out of it - higher status, money, deals, for example.
"Sometimes, they also cooperate - like Juergen Bartsch, Samuel Little and Luis Garavito, who even drew us a map with all the corpses - because the want to tell their story... in a proud manner that shows how 'clever' they are.
"Also, it is important to understand the true motives. True paedophile? True sexual reasons? Because, if not, they will consider the interviewer to be an idiot."
Dr Benecke is the only forensic scientist to work on the case of Luis Garavito, one of the world's worst serial killers.
Garavito, known as 'The Beast', admitted to raping, torturing and murdering almost 140 boys and teenagers in Colombia between 1992 and 1999.
Now 63 and in jail for life, he may have killed more than 300 children, luring many of them into his home after promising gifts or money.
He was sentenced to 1,853 years behind bars.
Serial killer Juergen Bartsch, another case cited by Dr Benecke, sexually abused, murdered and dismembered four boys, aged between eight and 13, in an abandoned air-raid shelter in West Germany.
He was only 15 when he murdered his first victim in 1962.
He was finally caught in 1966 when a fifth victim escaped.


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Georgia Tennant's breastfeeding snap removed by Facebook for being 'too sexual'

Georgia Tennant was left fuming after her wholesome breastfeeding snap was removed by Facebook for being `` too sexual '' .
The actress - who is married to Doctor Who star David Tennant - hit out at Facebook 's CEO Mark Zuckerberg after her pic was accused of `` violating '' the social media outlet 's policy .
Re-posting the snap on Instagram - which is now also owned by Facebook - Georgia sternly told the billionaire to sort his `` s**t out '' .
Georgia penned : `` @ facebook just removed this photo because it violated their policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s**t out @ zuck or I ’ ll come round there and squirt you in the eye .
# breastfeeding # ifyouthinkthisissexualitmaybeyouthatistheissue ? ''
Her fans rushed to the comments section of the snap to share their outrage at the social media platform .
One fan penned : `` This photo just shows one of the most natural things a woman ’ s body can do .
`` Also one of the oldest things to ever exists .
I definitely see nothing wrong with that !
The issue is definitely them ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is sexual about feeding a baby ? ''
A third added : `` Since when is feeding a baby sexual I don ’ t understand the virtual world sometimes . ''
While another agreed , writing : `` How is this sexual ?
?
You ’ re caring for your child ! ''
It comes as Georgia detailed her heartbreaking cancer battle during this week 's Cervical Cancer Awareness Week .
The actress said a simple smear test saved her life as it `` stopped , beat and cut out '' her cervical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread .
But although the deadly disease was caught before significant damage was done , Georgia admitted that she even began planning her own funeral after seeing abnormalities in her test .
In her personal blog post from 2018 , she urged women to book smear tests so that they can avoid similar situations .
Recalling the time when she returned to the doctor 's office , Georgia found out she had CIN 2 - known as pre-cancer .
Doctors were then forced to perform a cervical excision on the actress .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever realising I had it .
As you can tell I ’ m still processing this , it 's quite a thing to get your head round . ''
Georgia and David have been married since 2011 .
The pair share children Ty , 18 , Olive , nine , Wilfred , seven , Doris , five , and eight-month-old Belle .
Ty is Georgia 's son from a previous relationship when she was 17 , and David adopted the teen actor when he and Georgia began dating .
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The actress hit out at Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg after her pic was accused of 'violating' the social media outlet's policy
Georgia Tennant's fury as Facebook deletes breastfeeding snap for being 'too sexual'
Georgia Tennant was left fuming after her wholesome breastfeeding snap was removed by Facebook for being "too sexual".
The actress - who is married to Doctor Who star David Tennant - hit out at Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg after her pic was accused of "violating" the social media outlet's policy.
Re-posting the snap on Instagram - which is now also owned by Facebook - Georgia sternly told the billionaire to sort his "s**t out".
Georgia penned: "@facebook just removed this photo because it violated their policy on sexual images.
"Sort your s**t out @zuck or I’ll come round there and squirt you in the eye. #breastfeeding #ifyouthinkthisissexualitmaybeyouthatistheissue?"
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Her fans rushed to the comments section of the snap to share their outrage at the social media platform.
One fan penned: "This photo just shows one of the most natural things a woman’s body can do.
"Also one of the oldest things to ever exists. I definitely see nothing wrong with that! The issue is definitely them!"
Another wrote: "What the hell is sexual about feeding a baby?"
Image: Getty) Getty)
A third added: "Since when is feeding a baby sexual I don’t understand the virtual world sometimes."
While another agreed, writing: "How is this sexual?? You’re caring for your child!"
A Facebook spokesperson told Mirror Online: “The photo Mrs Tennant posted on Instagram would also be allowed on Facebook under our Community Guidelines. We’re investigating what’s happened and have contacted Mrs Tennant to try and resolve the issue.
"We allow pictures of breastfeeding on our platforms and if someone believes we’ve removed content by mistake, they are able to appeal the decision."
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty) Dave J Hogan/Getty)
It comes as Georgia detailed her heartbreaking cancer battle during this week's Cervical Cancer Awareness Week.
The actress said a simple smear test saved her life as it "stopped, beat and cut out" her cervical cancer before the disease had time to spread.
But although the deadly disease was caught before significant damage was done, Georgia admitted that she even began planning her own funeral after seeing abnormalities in her test.
In her personal blog post from 2018, she urged women to book smear tests so that they can avoid similar situations.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Recalling the time when she returned to the doctor's office, Georgia found out she had CIN 2 - known as pre-cancer.
Doctors were then forced to perform a cervical excision on the actress.
The mum-of-five penned: "Survived cancer without ever realising I had it. As you can tell I’m still processing this, it's quite a thing to get your head round."
Georgia and David have been married since 2011.
The pair share children Ty, 18, Olive, nine, Wilfred, seven, Doris, five, and eight-month-old Belle.
Ty is Georgia's son from a previous relationship when she was 17, and David adopted the teen actor when he and Georgia began dating.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Body found in hunt for teen diver who went missing 3 weeks ago off south coast

A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager last seen snorkelling off the south coast of England .
Oscar Montgomery , 17 , from Birmingham , was diving in the area of Church Ope Cove off Portland , Dorset , at 5pm on May 27 .
His disappearance sparked a major two day search involving two Royal Navy warships , a Royal Navy helicopter , police , lifeboat and coastguard .
Dorset Police were notified just after 8am on Wednesday after someone spotted what was believed to be a body in the water off the coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coastguard and the RNLI , the body was recovered .
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While it is yet to be formally identified , it is believed to be that of Oscar and his family has been informed .
They are being supported by officers and the death is not being treated as suspicious .
Chief Inspector Neil Wood , of Dorset Police , said : `` Our thoughts are with Oscar 's family and loved ones at what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and we will support them in any way we can .
`` I would like to thank all those who shared our appeal and everyone involved in the search efforts . ''
Oscar was wearing a wetsuit , black flippers and a black snorkel when he went missing .
He was with another person when he went snorkelling and the alarm was raised by a third party on behalf of the family , police said previously .
Three helicopters - from the Coastguard , the Royal Navy , and Dorset police - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with several watercraft and divers .
Police diving teams ended their search for Oscar in early June .
At that time , the force said it was `` committed to exploring every line of inquiry to locate Oscar '' .
During the search , family friend Martyn Richards posted wrote on Facebook : `` Oscar was a fantastic young man , he was a super bright lad from a tremendous family .
`` His passion was free diving and he had been doing it for a long time considering his young age .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day and was due to return the same day , such was his passion for the sport . ''
Church Ope Cove is a small sheltered beach on the Isle of Portland .
The tied island is located to the south of Weymouth and the southernmost point of Dorset .

Oscar Montgomery, 17, from Birmingham, was diving in the area of Church Ope Cove off Portland, Dorset, when he vanished on the afternoon of May 27, sparking a major two day search
Body found in hunt for teenage diver who went missing three weeks ago off south coast
A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager last seen snorkelling off the south coast of England.
Oscar Montgomery, 17, from Birmingham, was diving in the area of Church Ope Cove off Portland, Dorset, at 5pm on May 27.
His disappearance sparked a major two day search involving two Royal Navy warships, a Royal Navy helicopter, police, lifeboat and coastguard.
Dorset Police were notified just after 8am on Wednesday after someone spotted what was believed to be a body in the water off the coast of Portland.
With assistance from the coastguard and the RNLI, the body was recovered.
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Image: Geoff Moore/Shutterstock) Geoff Moore/Shutterstock)
While it is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of Oscar and his family has been informed.
They are being supported by officers and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Chief Inspector Neil Wood, of Dorset Police, said: "Our thoughts are with Oscar's family and loved ones at what must be a tremendously difficult time for them and we will support them in any way we can.
"I would like to thank all those who shared our appeal and everyone involved in the search efforts."
Oscar was wearing a wetsuit, black flippers and a black snorkel when he went missing.
He was with another person when he went snorkelling and the alarm was raised by a third party on behalf of the family, police said previously.
Image: Geoff Moore/Shutterstock) Geoff Moore/Shutterstock)
Three helicopters - from the Coastguard, the Royal Navy, and Dorset police - were involved in the search, along with several watercraft and divers.
Police diving teams ended their search for Oscar in early June.
At that time, the force said it was "committed to exploring every line of inquiry to locate Oscar".
Image: Geoff Moore/Shutterstock) Geoff Moore/Shutterstock)
During the search, family friend Martyn Richards posted wrote on Facebook: "Oscar was a fantastic young man, he was a super bright lad from a tremendous family.
"His passion was free diving and he had been doing it for a long time considering his young age.
"He travelled down from Birmingham for the day and was due to return the same day, such was his passion for the sport."
Church Ope Cove is a small sheltered beach on the Isle of Portland.
The tied island is located to the south of Weymouth and the southernmost point of Dorset.


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Two passenger planes collide at UK airport with nose wedged under wing

Two passenger planes have collided at Aberdeen Airport with one lifting the other off the ground .
The Loganair Embraer 145 regional jet had been parked up on the apron when it collided with the former Flybe Bombardier Q40 .
The nose of the former Flybe aircraft ended up wedged under the engine of the Loganair jet lifting it into the air .
No passengers or crew were on the Loganair plane , but those on the ex-Flybe plane were `` left shaken '' , although no-one was injured .
An Air Accident Investigation Branch inquiry has been launched after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , click here A Loganair spokesman said : `` A Loganair Embraer 145 regional jet , parked with no passengers or crew members aboard , was hit by a former Flybe Bombardier Q400 aircraft , which we understand was being prepared for departure after being stored at Aberdeen Airport .
`` The nose of the Q400 impacted the rear port side of the Embraer , becoming lodged underneath and lifting the right main gear off the ground .
`` The most important thing is that no-one was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew working on the ex-Flybe aircraft being safe and well , yet understandably shaken . ''
Aberdeen International Airport confirmed that the incident took place at about 6pm yesterday .
A spokeswoman said : `` The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is now carrying out an investigation . ''
In a statement the AAIB added : `` Following an incident at Aberdeen Airport the AAIB is making initial enquiries , and at this stage there is no further comment . ''

The Loganair Embraer was parked up when it hit a former Flybe Bombardier leaving the crew shaken as the plane was lifted off the ground
Two passenger planes collide at UK airport with nose wedged under wing
Two passenger planes have collided at Aberdeen Airport with one lifting the other off the ground.
The Loganair Embraer 145 regional jet had been parked up on the apron when it collided with the former Flybe Bombardier Q40.
The nose of the former Flybe aircraft ended up wedged under the engine of the Loganair jet lifting it into the air.
No passengers or crew were on the Loganair plane, but those on the ex-Flybe plane were "left shaken", although no-one was injured.
An Air Accident Investigation Branch inquiry has been launched after the incident on Tuesday evening.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, click here
Image: NEWSLINE MEDIA LIMITED) NEWSLINE MEDIA LIMITED)
A Loganair spokesman said: "A Loganair Embraer 145 regional jet, parked with no passengers or crew members aboard, was hit by a former Flybe Bombardier Q400 aircraft, which we understand was being prepared for departure after being stored at Aberdeen Airport.
"The nose of the Q400 impacted the rear port side of the Embraer, becoming lodged underneath and lifting the right main gear off the ground.
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"The most important thing is that no-one was injured in the incident, with the crew working on the ex-Flybe aircraft being safe and well, yet understandably shaken."
Aberdeen International Airport confirmed that the incident took place at about 6pm yesterday.
A spokeswoman said: "The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is now carrying out an investigation."
In a statement the AAIB added: "Following an incident at Aberdeen Airport the AAIB is making initial enquiries, and at this stage there is no further comment."


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Premier League predictions as football returns after 100-day absence

The wait is finally over as the Premier League returns on Wednesday night after more than three months .
Liverpool are on the verge of being crowned champions but there is still plenty to play for at both ends of the table .
Fourth-place Chelsea will be looking to fend off the challenge of Manchester United , Wolves and Sheffield United to secure their spot in next season 's Champions League .
At the bottom , West Ham and Watford are hovering dangerously above the drop zone , with only goal difference separating them from Bournemouth , who occupy the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finish where come the end of the campaign ?
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BIG DEBATE: Our reporters take a look at the landscape as live football returns after more than three months
The wait is finally over as the Premier League returns on Wednesday night after more than three months.
Liverpool are on the verge of being crowned champions but there is still plenty to play for at both ends of the table.
Fourth-place Chelsea will be looking to fend off the challenge of Manchester United, Wolves and Sheffield United to secure their spot in next season's Champions League.
At the bottom, West Ham and Watford are hovering dangerously above the drop zone, with only goal difference separating them from Bournemouth, who occupy the final relegation place.
But who will finish where come the end of the campaign? Our reporters have their say:
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Andy Dunn
Title: Liverpool
Top four: Manchester City, Leicester City, Manchester United
Europa League: Chelsea, Spurs
Relegated: Norwich, Aston Villa, Bournemouth
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John Cross
Title:Liverpool
Top four: Man City, Leicester, Chelsea
Europa League:Manchester United, Sheffield United
Relegated: Norwich, Bournemouth, Watford
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Tom Hopkinson
Title: Liverpool
Top four:Manchester City, Leicester, Manchester United
Europa League: Chelsea, Wolves
Relegated: Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Norwich
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Stan Collymore
Title: Liverpool
Top four: Manchester City, Chelsea, Leicester
Europa League: Manchester United, Wolves
Relegated: Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Norwich
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Neil Moxley
Title: Liverpool
Top four: Manchester City, Leicester, Manchester United
Europa League: Chelsea, Wolves
Relegated: Norwich City, Aston Villa and Brighton
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Mike Walters
Title: Liverpool
Top four: Manchester City, Leicester, Manchester United
Europa League: Chelsea, Sheffield United
Relegated: Norwich, Villa, Brighton
David Anderson
Title: Liverpool
Top four: Manchester City, Leicester, Manchester United
Europa League: Chelsea, Sheffield United
Relegated: Norwich, Aston Villa and Bournemouth
Simon Mullock
Title: Liverpool
Top four: Man City, Leicester, Man United
Europa League: Chelsea, Wolves
Relegated: Norwich, Bournemouth, Aston Villa


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Dawn Sturgess' parents insist Novichok victim never took drugs despite narrative

The heartbroken parents of Salisbury Poisonings victim Dawn Sturgess were left furious at the way their daughter was portrayed .
Stan and Caroline Sturgess said it was made out that Dawn and her boyfriend Charlie Rowley were drug addicts when they were poisoned by Novichok .
They felt the narrative was put out to stop panic among local residents , by insisting the death was down to the couple 's lifestyle and not the deadly nerve agent .
The couple insisted their daughter was not a drug user , and were upset about the way she was portrayed .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's death , they said they felt their daughter , a mum-of-three from a respectable family , was unfairly painted as a homeless drug user .
They confessed that they held complicated feelings towards Sergei Skripal , an ex-Russian spy who acted as a double agent for the UK 's intelligence services , and his daughter Yulia Skripal , who were targeted with the Novichok poisoning .
`` I don ’ t know where Skripal is and I don ’ t know what I ’ d do if I met him .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Stan said .
The couple said they could n't take what happened personally , and that things would have been different for them if Dawn had been specifically targeted .
However , they were saddened and angered by the way their daughter 's image was portrayed .
The Skripals were found collapsed on a park bench in Salisbury on March 4 , 2018 after being poisoned with Novichok .
On June 30 , Dawn , 44 , and her boyfriend Charlie fell ill at his home , eight miles north of Salisbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the couple had taken contaminated drugs , but it was later found that they 'd been poisoned by Novichok .
Dawn 's boyfriend and the Skripals survived , but she sadly died .
Rowley later revealed that he had found a bottle of perfume and given it to Dawn as a gift .
She had sprayed it on her skin , with neither of them aware that it contained the deadly agent .
Stan and Caroline were angry about the way their daughter was portrayed .
She said : `` They were trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t happen to you , don ’ t worry , it ’ s because of their lifestyle ' . ''
Describing her daughter , she added : `` She was bubbly , intelligent , witty and very upbeat .
She wanted everybody to be happy .
She would help everyone .
She was very strong and very brave . ''
The married couple accepted their daughter had troubles , but said her issues were with alcohol and she did not take drugs .
They believe their daughter was on the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ended .
She was in a happy relationship with Rowley and was about to move into her own flat .
`` She was really turning a corner , '' her mum said .
After Dawn collapsed , Caroline received a panicked phone call from Rowley , but after hearing nothing more that day , she assumed her daughter was fine .
But the next day , Dawn was in intensive care , and her family were able to visit her , but had to wear gloves .
They were told if they touched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own bare skin .
Caroline says in one moment , she brushed her daughter 's hair and went to wipe away a tear as doctors jumped in to stop her touching her own face .
Three days after her collapse , Dawn 's doctors found she had been exposed to the nerve agent and her parents were warned to get our of their home to avoid attention from the media .
They fled to a hotel 40 miles away , but did n't know what to do and returned to Dawn 's bedside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starved of oxygen for 25 minutes when she collapsed and had suffered a bleed on the brain .
Caroline said : `` I can ’ t get the image of her on the machines out of my head .
I keep picturing myself stroking her hair thinking she was going to die . ''
*The Salisbury Poisonings is available to watch on BBC catch-up and BBC iPlayer now

BBC PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE REAL-LIFE FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE 'SALISBURY POISONINGS'
BBC PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE REAL-LIFE FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE 'SALISBURY POISONINGS'
Stan and Caroline, the parents of Salisbury Poisonings victim Dawn Sturgess, were furious at the way she was portrayed after being struck down in the 2018 Novichok incident
The heartbroken parents of Salisbury Poisonings victim Dawn Sturgess were left furious at the way their daughter was portrayed.
Stan and Caroline Sturgess said it was made out that Dawn and her boyfriend Charlie Rowley were drug addicts when they were poisoned by Novichok.
They felt the narrative was put out to stop panic among local residents, by insisting the death was down to the couple's lifestyle and not the deadly nerve agent.
The couple insisted their daughter was not a drug user, and were upset about the way she was portrayed.
Speaking to The Guardian one year after Dawn's death, they said they felt their daughter, a mum-of-three from a respectable family, was unfairly painted as a homeless drug user.
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They confessed that they held complicated feelings towards Sergei Skripal, an ex-Russian spy who acted as a double agent for the UK's intelligence services, and his daughter Yulia Skripal, who were targeted with the Novichok poisoning.
"I don’t know where Skripal is and I don’t know what I’d do if I met him. He’s still got his daughter," Stan said.
The couple said they couldn't take what happened personally, and that things would have been different for them if Dawn had been specifically targeted.
However, they were saddened and angered by the way their daughter's image was portrayed.
The Skripals were found collapsed on a park bench in Salisbury on March 4, 2018 after being poisoned with Novichok.
Image: BBC/Dancing Ledge/James Pardon) BBC/Dancing Ledge/James Pardon)
On June 30, Dawn, 44, and her boyfriend Charlie fell ill at his home, eight miles north of Salisbury.
At first police had believed that the couple had taken contaminated drugs, but it was later found that they'd been poisoned by Novichok.
Dawn's boyfriend and the Skripals survived, but she sadly died.
Rowley later revealed that he had found a bottle of perfume and given it to Dawn as a gift.
She had sprayed it on her skin, with neither of them aware that it contained the deadly agent.
Stan and Caroline were angry about the way their daughter was portrayed.
She said: "They were trying to get out the message that 'this couldn’t happen to you, don’t worry, it’s because of their lifestyle'."
Image: BBC/Dancing Ledge/James Pardon) BBC/Dancing Ledge/James Pardon)
Describing her daughter, she added: "She was bubbly, intelligent, witty and very upbeat. She wanted everybody to be happy. She would help everyone. She was very strong and very brave."
The married couple accepted their daughter had troubles, but said her issues were with alcohol and she did not take drugs.
They believe their daughter was on the way back up before her life was tragically ended.
She was in a happy relationship with Rowley and was about to move into her own flat.
"She was really turning a corner," her mum said.
After Dawn collapsed, Caroline received a panicked phone call from Rowley, but after hearing nothing more that day, she assumed her daughter was fine.
But the next day, Dawn was in intensive care, and her family were able to visit her, but had to wear gloves.
They were told if they touched Dawn they could not then touch their own bare skin.
Caroline says in one moment, she brushed her daughter's hair and went to wipe away a tear as doctors jumped in to stop her touching her own face.
Three days after her collapse, Dawn's doctors found she had been exposed to the nerve agent and her parents were warned to get our of their home to avoid attention from the media.
They fled to a hotel 40 miles away, but didn't know what to do and returned to Dawn's bedside.
Doctors said that Dawn had been starved of oxygen for 25 minutes when she collapsed and had suffered a bleed on the brain.
Caroline said: "I can’t get the image of her on the machines out of my head. I keep picturing myself stroking her hair thinking she was going to die."
*The Salisbury Poisonings is available to watch on BBC catch-up and BBC iPlayer now


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Cristiano Ronaldo's mum sends heartfelt birthday message to his son

Cristiano Ronaldo ’ s mum has penned an emotional 10th birthday message to the grandson she brought back from the States as a new-born baby .
Dolores Aveiro told in an approved 2014 biography how she picked up Cristiano Jr from a clinic in Florida because his Juventus star dad was playing in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa .
The identity of the mum is still a closely-guarded secret .
On Wednesday , doting Dolores , who survived a stroke in March , posted family pictures and footage featuring the youngster to a ‘ Happy Birthday ’ background @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She wrote : “ Only God knows the extra strength my grandson brings me , only God knows the reason he came into my life .
“ Every day I see signs that he was destined for us even before he was born .
“ Ten years have passed since the first time I picked you up , still with a weak cry and almost closed eyes .
“ You nestled in my lap and gave a new meaning to my life , and at that moment I felt a love that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ May God grant you many years of my love , may God allow you always to be that sweet , humble and affectionate boy and one of my reasons for being.
” Cristiano , who last week celebrated the third birthday of twins Eva and Mateo , said in his own birthday message in Portuguese : “ I can ’ t believe my little boy is already 10 .
How time flies !
“ You were always a motive of pride of this father who loves you so much .
Congratulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love you a lot.
” Speaking in her authorised biography of the moment Cristiano told her he would be a father , Dolores recalled how he said : “ I ’ m going to have a child and I want you to be the one to help me educate him and give him love , as you ’ ve always done with me and my brothers and sisters.
” Cristiano is father to Alana Martina , two , with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez .
The identities of the mums of his other three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to surrogates , have never been revealed .
Ronaldo , 35 , stunned the world in July 2010 by announcing on Twitter and Facebook he had become a father .
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr , known as Cristianinho is also a promising footballer .

Dolores Aveiro brought Cristiano Jr to Portugal from an American clinic in 2010 and clearly has an extremely strong bond with the 10-year-old
Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum has penned an emotional 10th birthday message to the grandson she brought back from the States as a new-born baby.
Dolores Aveiro told in an approved 2014 biography how she picked up Cristiano Jr from a clinic in Florida because his Juventus star dad was playing in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The identity of the mum is still a closely-guarded secret.
On Wednesday, doting Dolores, who survived a stroke in March, posted family pictures and footage featuring the youngster to a ‘Happy Birthday’ background song in Portuguese alongside a heart-warming tribute.
She wrote: “Only God knows the extra strength my grandson brings me, only God knows the reason he came into my life.
“Every day I see signs that he was destined for us even before he was born.
“Ten years have passed since the first time I picked you up, still with a weak cry and almost closed eyes.
“You nestled in my lap and gave a new meaning to my life, and at that moment I felt a love that I will never be able to explain.
“May God grant you many years of my love, may God allow you always to be that sweet, humble and affectionate boy and one of my reasons for being.”
“Happy birthday love of his grandmother's life.”
Cristiano, who last week celebrated the third birthday of twins Eva and Mateo, said in his own birthday message in Portuguese: “I can’t believe my little boy is already 10. How time flies!
“You were always a motive of pride of this father who loves you so much. Congratulations son. Have a great day. I love you a lot.”
Speaking in her authorised biography of the moment Cristiano told her he would be a father, Dolores recalled how he said: “I’m going to have a child and I want you to be the one to help me educate him and give him love, as you’ve always done with me and my brothers and sisters.”
Cristiano is father to Alana Martina, two, with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.
The identities of the mums of his other three children, said to have been born to surrogates, have never been revealed.
Ronaldo, 35, stunned the world in July 2010 by announcing on Twitter and Facebook he had become a father.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, known as Cristianinho is also a promising footballer.


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Mikel Arteta's warning for Arsenal chiefs over Chelsea's Timo Werner transfer

Mikel Arteta has urged the Arsenal board to back him to improve his squad in the transfer market - after Premier League rivals Chelsea splashed the cash to sign Timo Werner .
The Gunners resume their top-flight campaign at Manchester City on Wednesday night languishing in ninth place in the table , eight points behind the Blues in fourth .
Indeed , the Stamford Bridge club are on the brink of confirming the £53million signing of Werner from RB Leipzig in a move which will undoubtedly boost Frank Lampard 's side .
And while Arteta acknowledged it may take time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is essential that he is given the chance to sign players in order to fulfil the ambitions of both himself and the club .
Asked if Chelsea ’ s move for Werner makes him concerned over Arsenal 's ability to spend money in the market , Arteta replied : `` Well let ’ s see , we ’ re trying to put a plan together to improve what we have .
`` The fact we have n't got into Europe [ the Champions League ] has put enormous pressure on the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what our responsibility is at the end and how much that will relax the financial position that we 're in , but we have to go game by game .
`` We know the target and we know the difficulty of it it because there are a lot of clubs involved in the fight .
But we have to give it a go and believe that we can do it .
`` We have n't been able to achieve the goals we want in the last three years .
There 's a reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , obviously , that gap will be getting bigger and I have n't come here to accept or do that . ''
Key to the Gunners ' recovery is an improvement to a dismal away record which has seen them fail to overcome any of their major rivals since a 2-0 win over City at the Etihad Stadium five and a half years ago , in what was coincidentally Arteta 's final season as a player .
Draws at Old Trafford and Everton this season have hinted at a potential change for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting at the behind-closed-doors Etihad on Wednesday - is imperative to breaching that gap back to the top four .
Arteta added : `` We know how difficult it is to win away in the Premier League against any opponent and against the top six .
`` But a club like Arsenal can not be that long without winning if you want to compete with the big four , five or six teams in this country .
`` We have to change that straight away , feel comfortable being away in the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mentality .
`` That is the way we will travel to Manchester , knowing how difficult the opponent is , how good they are , but focusing on what we can do and what we can control . ''
Arsenal 's return comes three months after Arteta became one of the first big name football figures in Britain to announce he had tested positive for coronavirus , leading to the postponement of the Gunners ' game against Brighton , and ultimately to the season shutdown .
And Arteta recalled the moment he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness , effectively sparking a chain of events which would lead to clubs ordering their stars to stay at home and follow the increasingly strict government guidance .
`` I thought about the night I started to have some symptoms , how serious that was , '' said Arteta .
`` It was a matter that I could not make a decision , it had to be reported because I could put at risk a lot of people .
`` I was n't willing to do that .
I love this game but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we made the right call and the right decision , and you have to say the authorities and the Premier League did as well . ''
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The Gunners resume their top-flight campaign at Manchester City on Wednesday night languishing in ninth place in the table, eight points behind the Blues in fourth
Mikel Arteta has urged the Arsenal board to back him to improve his squad in the transfer market - after Premier League rivals Chelsea splashed the cash to sign Timo Werner.
The Gunners resume their top-flight campaign at Manchester City on Wednesday night languishing in ninth place in the table, eight points behind the Blues in fourth.
Indeed, the Stamford Bridge club are on the brink of confirming the £53million signing of Werner from RB Leipzig in a move which will undoubtedly boost Frank Lampard's side.
And while Arteta acknowledged it may take time to climb the table, he believes it is essential that he is given the chance to sign players in order to fulfil the ambitions of both himself and the club.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Asked if Chelsea’s move for Werner makes him concerned over Arsenal's ability to spend money in the market, Arteta replied: "Well let’s see, we’re trying to put a plan together to improve what we have.
"The fact we haven't got into Europe [the Champions League] has put enormous pressure on the club in financial terms.
"We know what our responsibility is at the end and how much that will relax the financial position that we're in, but we have to go game by game.
"We know the target and we know the difficulty of it it because there are a lot of clubs involved in the fight. But we have to give it a go and believe that we can do it.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"We haven't been able to achieve the goals we want in the last three years. There's a reason behind it and if we stand still, obviously, that gap will be getting bigger and I haven't come here to accept or do that."
Key to the Gunners' recovery is an improvement to a dismal away record which has seen them fail to overcome any of their major rivals since a 2-0 win over City at the Etihad Stadium five and a half years ago, in what was coincidentally Arteta's final season as a player.
Draws at Old Trafford and Everton this season have hinted at a potential change for the better but Arteta knows further success - starting at the behind-closed-doors Etihad on Wednesday - is imperative to breaching that gap back to the top four.
Arteta added: "We know how difficult it is to win away in the Premier League against any opponent and against the top six.
"But a club like Arsenal cannot be that long without winning if you want to compete with the big four, five or six teams in this country.
"We have to change that straight away, feel comfortable being away in the ground just to win an that should be the mentality.
"That is the way we will travel to Manchester, knowing how difficult the opponent is, how good they are, but focusing on what we can do and what we can control."
Arsenal's return comes three months after Arteta became one of the first big name football figures in Britain to announce he had tested positive for coronavirus, leading to the postponement of the Gunners' game against Brighton, and ultimately to the season shutdown.
And Arteta recalled the moment he decided to announce that he had the illness, effectively sparking a chain of events which would lead to clubs ordering their stars to stay at home and follow the increasingly strict government guidance.
"I thought about the night I started to have some symptoms, how serious that was," said Arteta. "It was a matter that I could not make a decision, it had to be reported because I could put at risk a lot of people.
"I wasn't willing to do that. I love this game but we have bigger responsibilities. I think we made the right call and the right decision, and you have to say the authorities and the Premier League did as well."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-17--PM defends appointing aide who attacked 'grievance culture' to  race review role

Boris Johnson has insisted he is a `` huge admirer '' of one of his aides who has previously questioned the existence of institutional racism and hit out at a `` culture of grievance '' among anti-racism campaigners .
The Prime Minister has been forced to defend his aide after it was revealed Ms Mirza , the head of the No 10 policy unit , is playing a major role in setting up the PM 's commission on racial disparity .
The announcement prompted a backlash from campaigners and the opposition .
Asked if he agreed with Munira Mirza on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Prime Minister told the House of Commons : `` I am a huge admirer of Dr Munira Mirza , who is a brilliant thinker about these issues and we are certainly going to proceed with a new cross-governmental commission to look at racism and discrimination .
`` It will be a very thorough piece of work looking at discrimination in health , in education , in the criminal justice system .
`` It is clear from the Black Lives Matter march and all representations that we 've had that more work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unveiled details of the commission in response to the protests gripping the UK in the wake of George Floyd 's death at the hands of US police .
She branded the response `` hysteria '' and claimed he had “ he said what he believed , and in doing so , expressed what many people – including crucially , many Muslim women – believe ” .
Shadow justice secretary , David Lammy , whose own review on inequalities in the judicial system was criticised by Ms Mirza , tweeted on Monday evening that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s race commission .
He added : “ My review was welcomed by all parties : Corbyn , Cameron and May .
But Munira Mirza went out of her way to attack it .
`` Johnson isn ’ t listening to # BlackLivesMatter .
He ’ s trying to wage a culture war.
” Former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said : “ A new race equalities commission led by Munira Mirza is dead on arrival .
She has never believed in institutional racism.
” Despite being named the Commission on Race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also look at `` other , wider inequalities '' in society .
That will include , for example , the plight of white working-class boys who fall behind in school .
Mr Johnson announced the commission 's existence briefly in an article arguing slave traders ' statues , and a statue of Winston Churchill , should not be taken down .
The Commission will report to the PM and be supported by the government 's Race Disparity Unit and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch .
The Prime Minister announced the Commission on Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a `` sense '' of victimisation as well as actual racism .
He told broadcasters : `` What I really want to do as Prime Minister is change the narrative so we stop the sense of victimisation and discrimination .
`` We stamp out racism and we start to have a real sense of expectation of success .
That 's where I want to get to but it wo n't be easy . ''

The Prime Minister has been forced to defend his aide after it was revealed Ms Mirza, the head of the No 10 policy unit, is playing a major role in setting up the PM's commission on racial disparity
Boris Johnson has insisted he is a "huge admirer" of one of his aides who has previously questioned the existence of institutional racism and hit out at a "culture of grievance" among anti-racism campaigners.
The Prime Minister has been forced to defend his aide after it was revealed Ms Mirza, the head of the No 10 policy unit, is playing a major role in setting up the PM's commission on racial disparity.
The announcement prompted a backlash from campaigners and the opposition.
Asked if he agreed with Munira Mirza on her "culture of grievance" remark, the Prime Minister told the House of Commons: "I am a huge admirer of Dr Munira Mirza, who is a brilliant thinker about these issues and we are certainly going to proceed with a new cross-governmental commission to look at racism and discrimination.
"It will be a very thorough piece of work looking at discrimination in health, in education, in the criminal justice system.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"It is clear from the Black Lives Matter march and all representations that we've had that more work needs to be done."
No10 unveiled details of the commission in response to the protests gripping the UK in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of US police.
Ms Mirza defended Mr Johnson's infamous article suggesting burqa-wearing women resembled “bank robbers” or “letterboxes”.
She branded the response "hysteria" and claimed he had “he said what he believed, and in doing so, expressed what many people – including crucially, many Muslim women – believe”.
Shadow justice secretary, David Lammy, whose own review on inequalities in the judicial system was criticised by Ms Mirza, tweeted on Monday evening that the appointment “further undermines” Johnson’s race commission.
He added: “My review was welcomed by all parties: Corbyn, Cameron and May. But Munira Mirza went out of her way to attack it.
"Johnson isn’t listening to #BlackLivesMatter. He’s trying to wage a culture war.”
Former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott said: “A new race equalities commission led by Munira Mirza is dead on arrival. She has never believed in institutional racism.”
Image: Mark Thomas/Shutterstock) Mark Thomas/Shutterstock)
Despite being named the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, the body will also look at "other, wider inequalities" in society.
That will include, for example, the plight of white working-class boys who fall behind in school.
Mr Johnson announced the commission's existence briefly in an article arguing slave traders' statues, and a statue of Winston Churchill, should not be taken down.
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The Commission will report to the PM and be supported by the government's Race Disparity Unit and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch.
The Prime Minister announced the Commission on Monday, but his language prompted anger for focusing on a "sense" of victimisation as well as actual racism.
He told broadcasters: "What I really want to do as Prime Minister is change the narrative so we stop the sense of victimisation and discrimination.
"We stamp out racism and we start to have a real sense of expectation of success. That's where I want to get to but it won't be easy."


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Mum takes 'epic' revenge after husband moans she didn't cut up his sandwiches

A woman who found out her husband had been moaning that she had forgotten to cut his sandwiches into triangles took revenge to ensure he wo n't be complaining again .
Mum Loz was busy trying to get her two-year-old son fed in morning while also making her husband 's lunch before he headed out for work .
After finishing the multi-tasking job , she sent her husband on his way and got on with her day .
When she headed out for a walk with her mum and young son , she bumped into her husband 's boss who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with you ' and had been complaining at work that she had n't cut his sandwiches in half .
Her husband then sent her a photo of his lunch and joked : `` Have n't even cut them into triangles ?
What am I an animal now ? ''
Although Loz told Kidspot she 's happy to make his lunch and save money , she was n't thrilled he had been complaining about it and hatched a plan to get revenge .
The following day she ensured she remembered to cut his sandwiches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shape of a penis with cheese detailing rather than his usual triangles .
She packed them away in a lunchbox for the following day , and at about 10am the next morning she got another message after he had discovered the phallus-shaped snack simply reading : `` Epic . ''
Loz said : `` He thought it was hilarious but said I ’ d cut so much of the sandwich away to make the piece of art that he was still starving for the rest of the day .
`` He sent a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then messaged me calling me a legend .
He also posted it to his Facebook saying ‘ well played ’ - so I thought I was the bee ’ s knees that day .
`` He definitely won ’ t complain again . ''
Loz decided to share the sandwich creation on her own Facebook page for other mums who may be fed up of making lunches day in and day out , and it racked up thousands of reactions .
One suggested : `` I love it .
I ’ d have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Another said : `` The hairy cheese is a nice touch ! ''
A third added : `` My ex annoyed me one day complaining about the sandwiches I ’ d made him so the next day I put a cube of cheese inside nothing else .
I said don ’ t bite the hand that feeds you ... he still complained but I found it funny . ''

Loz found out from her husband's boss that he had been complaining at work because she hadn't cut his sandwiches in triangles - so she decided to teach him a lesson
A woman who found out her husband had been moaning that she had forgotten to cut his sandwiches into triangles took revenge to ensure he won't be complaining again.
Mum Loz was busy trying to get her two-year-old son fed in morning while also making her husband's lunch before he headed out for work.
After finishing the multi-tasking job, she sent her husband on his way and got on with her day.
When she headed out for a walk with her mum and young son, she bumped into her husband's boss who said her other half 'isn't happy with you' and had been complaining at work that she hadn't cut his sandwiches in half.
Her husband then sent her a photo of his lunch and joked: "Haven't even cut them into triangles? What am I an animal now?"
Although Loz told Kidspot she's happy to make his lunch and save money, she wasn't thrilled he had been complaining about it and hatched a plan to get revenge.
The following day she ensured she remembered to cut his sandwiches, but crafted the bread into the shape of a penis with cheese detailing rather than his usual triangles.
She packed them away in a lunchbox for the following day, and at about 10am the next morning she got another message after he had discovered the phallus-shaped snack simply reading: "Epic."
Loz said: "He thought it was hilarious but said I’d cut so much of the sandwich away to make the piece of art that he was still starving for the rest of the day.
"He sent a picture to all his mates, who then messaged me calling me a legend. He also posted it to his Facebook saying ‘well played’ - so I thought I was the bee’s knees that day.
"He definitely won’t complain again."
Loz decided to share the sandwich creation on her own Facebook page for other mums who may be fed up of making lunches day in and day out, and it racked up thousands of reactions.
One suggested: "I love it. I’d have chopped it into a million tiny pieces."
Another said: "The hairy cheese is a nice touch!"
A third added: "My ex annoyed me one day complaining about the sandwiches I’d made him so the next day I put a cube of cheese inside nothing else. I said don’t bite the hand that feeds you... he still complained but I found it funny."


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Incredible tribute to Liverpool fan who died before Premier League title win

A wife has paid tribute to her late Liverpool-supporting husband by decking out their house in red and white .
David Farley died last year before witnessing his team 's march towards the Premier League title .
His wife Emily , 65 , is heartbroken that her husband wo n't get to see Liverpool win the competition for the first time in 30 years .
But she has donned her entire house and garden with Liverpool attire to pay tribute to David .
Emily told the Liverpool Echo : `` I do the house up on every big occasion to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time we have the additional Shankly Gates and the big Liver bird for my husband who sadly passed away in August last year .
`` He will miss it but this will be for him . ''
Emily 's son David Farley has helped her decorate her home , on Prince Edwin Street in Everton , with an array of banners , flags and life sized cut out of the players she loves the most .
Mo Salah , Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all make an appearance at the front of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all over .
She added : `` People travel down to see it , I guess word has gotten out and earlier I even had a French man come to have a look .
`` It cheers people up and it makes me feel close to my husband and we always decorated together . ''
Emily previously turned her home into a shrine for the Champions League final in 2018 when the Reds travelled to Kiev .
Last year , Emily then got to add a sixth star to her trophy when Jurgen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid .
But this year 's display Emily has described as `` more conservative '' than usual after spending most of Sunday afternoon decorating .
She added : `` We spent most of the day hanging everything up by the time I had got it all out of the cupboards .
`` My son helped me but we have n't went all out this year , I have only put one pole out .
`` I take pictures for people who stop their cars or walk to see it and everyone is always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling . ''
Emily said she did n't know what the score would be on Sunday , when Liverpool take on Everton at Goodison , but she 's confident they will win .
She added : `` It does n't matter who scores or how many goals there are , I just know that Liverpool will win it . ''

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Emily Farley has decorated her house and garden with Liverpool scarfs, banners and cutouts of players in memory of her late husband David who died before watching his side win the Premier League
A wife has paid tribute to her late Liverpool-supporting husband by decking out their house in red and white.
David Farley died last year before witnessing his team's march towards the Premier League title.
His wife Emily, 65, is heartbroken that her husband won't get to see Liverpool win the competition for the first time in 30 years.
But she has donned her entire house and garden with Liverpool attire to pay tribute to David.
Emily told the Liverpool Echo : "I do the house up on every big occasion to do with Liverpool.
"But this time we have the additional Shankly Gates and the big Liver bird for my husband who sadly passed away in August last year.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
"He will miss it but this will be for him."
Emily's son David Farley has helped her decorate her home, on Prince Edwin Street in Everton, with an array of banners, flags and life sized cut out of the players she loves the most.
Mo Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all make an appearance at the front of the garden with the decorations attracting visitors from all over.
She added: "People travel down to see it, I guess word has gotten out and earlier I even had a French man come to have a look.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
"It cheers people up and it makes me feel close to my husband and we always decorated together."
Emily previously turned her home into a shrine for the Champions League final in 2018 when the Reds travelled to Kiev.
Last year, Emily then got to add a sixth star to her trophy when Jurgen Klopp's team won the final in Madrid.
But this year's display Emily has described as "more conservative" than usual after spending most of Sunday afternoon decorating.
She added: "We spent most of the day hanging everything up by the time I had got it all out of the cupboards.
"My son helped me but we haven't went all out this year, I have only put one pole out.
"I take pictures for people who stop their cars or walk to see it and everyone is always really impressed so it's a nice feeling."
Emily said she didn't know what the score would be on Sunday, when Liverpool take on Everton at Goodison, but she's confident they will win.
She added: "It doesn't matter who scores or how many goals there are, I just know that Liverpool will win it."


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Lidl release New York inspired steaks from £6.99 - perfect for Father's Day

With Father ’ s Day fast approaching this weekend , June 21st , why not cook him or drop off some tasty food for the perfect Sunday treat .
And Lidl has just the thing .
They do say a way to someone ’ s heart is through their stomach so why not say it with steak ?
Lidl has launched a new Delmonico Thick Cut Prime Rib Steak , which is bound to impress any dad .
Named after historic New York meatery Delmonico ’ s , shoppers will be able to sample this prime piece of boneless rib @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lands in store tomorrow , Thursday 18th June .
To find your nearest Lidl , why not use the handy store locator which we ’ ve listed here , and you ’ ll also find the opening and closing times too .
If that wasn ’ t enough , Lidl is also selling an incredible Steak Selection Pack for £14.99 as well as an Argentinian Malbec Mendoza for £4.99 and Lujan de Cuyo , also £4.99 , which make the perfect wine pairing for prime steak .
The Delmonico steak is juicy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a prime piece of boneless rib eye , the steak is best served perfectly seared to make the most of its succulent flavour .
If you have a few more mouths to feed , families will also be able to tuck into Lidl ’ s incredible Steak Selection Pack ( £14.99 ) which features different steak cuts , including juicy sirloin and tender fillet .
With two of each cut in every Selection Pack , there is something for everyone to enjoy .
Shoppers will struggle to find a better pairing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Argentinian Malbec Mendoza ( £4.99 ) or the Argentina Malbec Lujan de Cuyo ( £4.99 ) .
The Malbec ’ s ripe and plummy palette pairs famously-well with steak and is sure to make his Father ’ s Day the best one yet .
These treats don ’ t need to be just for Father ’ s Day but why not spice up date night , Monday night or any night .
And if that wasn ’ t enough , there are so many other reasons to visit your nearest Lidl this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event is back - and prices start from an incredibly low 55p .
And it ’ s not just own branded product items included but some from Tommee Tippee too .
There ’ s also a four tray pizza tray that allows you to cook four different pizzas at once - perfect for families , parties and fussy eaters .
If you want to make the most of the gorgeous weather , they ’ re stocking an outdoor pizza oven which is perfect for entertaining guests when lockdown is over and it 's @ @ @ @ @

Make him or anyone you love feel special this weekend with a gorgeous steak for under £10 and pair it with an Argentinian Malbec for under £5
With Father’s Day fast approaching this weekend, June 21st, why not cook him or drop off some tasty food for the perfect Sunday treat. And Lidl has just the thing. They do say a way to someone’s heart is through their stomach so why not say it with steak?
Lidl has launched a new Delmonico Thick Cut Prime Rib Steak, which is bound to impress any dad. Named after historic New York meatery Delmonico’s, shoppers will be able to sample this prime piece of boneless rib eye, for just £6.99 when it lands in store tomorrow, Thursday 18th June.
To find your nearest Lidl, why not use the handy store locator which we’ve listed here, and you’ll also find the opening and closing times too.
If that wasn’t enough, Lidl is also selling an incredible Steak Selection Pack for £14.99 as well as an Argentinian Malbec Mendoza for £4.99 and Lujan de Cuyo, also £4.99, which make the perfect wine pairing for prime steak.
The Delmonico steak is juicy and renowned for its thick cut. Consisting of a prime piece of boneless rib eye, the steak is best served perfectly seared to make the most of its succulent flavour.
If you have a few more mouths to feed, families will also be able to tuck into Lidl’s incredible Steak Selection Pack (£14.99) which features different steak cuts, including juicy sirloin and tender fillet. With two of each cut in every Selection Pack, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Shoppers will struggle to find a better pairing for Lidl’s delicious prime steaks than the Argentinian Malbec Mendoza (£4.99) or the Argentina Malbec Lujan de Cuyo (£4.99). The Malbec’s ripe and plummy palette pairs famously-well with steak and is sure to make his Father’s Day the best one yet.
These treats don’t need to be just for Father’s Day but why not spice up date night, Monday night or any night.
And if that wasn’t enough, there are so many other reasons to visit your nearest Lidl this week.
The Lidl baby and toddler event is back - and prices start from an incredibly low 55p. And it’s not just own branded product items included but some from Tommee Tippee too.
There’s also a four tray pizza tray that allows you to cook four different pizzas at once - perfect for families, parties and fussy eaters.
If you want to make the most of the gorgeous weather, they’re stocking an outdoor pizza oven which is perfect for entertaining guests when lockdown is over and it's priced at just £99.99.


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--Doctor explains risk Premier League players could catch coronavirus

The moment that football fans have been waiting for is almost here , as the Premier League finally returns this evening .
The Premier League took a three month hiatus amid the global coronavirus pandemic , but will begin again at 18:00 BST tonight .
While the matches will resume today , they ’ ll be played behind closed doors to reduce the risk of fans catching the virus .
But just how safe are the players ?
Speaking to Mirror Online , Dr Kathryn Basford , a GP at UK-based online doctor , Zava UK , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people may understandably be wondering about the risk of players spreading COVID-19 between each other .
“ COVID-19 is spread through water or mucus droplets from the nose and mouth , so it makes sense that when someone is breathing heavily or shouting instructions while on the pitch , these droplets might travel further.
” According to Dr Basford , the current thinking is that the risk of players spreading the virus between each other is low .
She explained : “ It is believed that infection is most likely to spread through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 minutes or more .
And even though football is a contact sport , players are actually thought to have less than five minutes of contact during matches.
” Several measures have also been put in place to ensure players are safe during matches .
Players and staff will all be temperature checked before matches , while they ’ ll also be asked to observe social distancing measures in the changing rooms and on the pitch .
The Premier League website explains : “ In line with the Return to Training Protocol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undergo daily screening .
“ Before leaving for a match , they must complete relevant checks for COVID-19 and report any symptoms .
“ Teams can travel to the stadium via car , coach , plane or train , but must do so in sterile environments .
“ In all of these transport modes , they must apply social distancing , with appropriate space between occupied seats and full hygiene measures observed .
Those players or staff driving their own vehicles should do so alone.
” And while players often spit and clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been asked not to .
Dr Basford said : “ Players have been asked not to spit or clear their noses when playing to help reduce the spread of droplets - and shouldn ’ t share any drinks or food with each other .
“ They will also use hand sanitiser before coming onto the pitch and won ’ t shake hands with the opposing team , to help reduce the risk of spreading the virus through touch.
” Finally , if any players experience any symptoms , they ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr Basford added : “ If any player or member of staff experiences symptoms such as a high fever or a persistent cough , or if someone they live with has symptoms , they should remain at home and isolate for 14 days .
”

While Premier Leaegue matches will resume today, they’ll be played behind closed doors to reduce the risk of fans catching the virus. But just how safe are the players?
The moment that football fans have been waiting for is almost here, as the Premier League finally returns this evening.
The Premier League took a three month hiatus amid the global coronavirus pandemic, but will begin again at 18:00 BST tonight.
While the matches will resume today, they’ll be played behind closed doors to reduce the risk of fans catching the virus.
But just how safe are the players?
Speaking to Mirror Online, Dr Kathryn Basford, a GP at UK-based online doctor, Zava UK, said: “With the Premier League resuming tonight some people may understandably be wondering about the risk of players spreading COVID-19 between each other.
“COVID-19 is spread through water or mucus droplets from the nose and mouth, so it makes sense that when someone is breathing heavily or shouting instructions while on the pitch, these droplets might travel further.”
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
According to Dr Basford, the current thinking is that the risk of players spreading the virus between each other is low.
She explained: “It is believed that infection is most likely to spread through contact with an infected person of around 15 minutes or more. And even though football is a contact sport, players are actually thought to have less than five minutes of contact during matches.”
Several measures have also been put in place to ensure players are safe during matches.
Image: Visionhaus) Visionhaus)
Players and staff will all be temperature checked before matches, while they’ll also be asked to observe social distancing measures in the changing rooms and on the pitch.
The Premier League website explains: “In line with the Return to Training Protocol, players and staff are required to still undergo daily screening.
“Before leaving for a match, they must complete relevant checks for COVID-19 and report any symptoms.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Teams can travel to the stadium via car, coach, plane or train, but must do so in sterile environments.
“In all of these transport modes, they must apply social distancing, with appropriate space between occupied seats and full hygiene measures observed. Those players or staff driving their own vehicles should do so alone.”
And while players often spit and clear their throats on the pitch, they’ve been asked not to.
Dr Basford said: “Players have been asked not to spit or clear their noses when playing to help reduce the spread of droplets - and shouldn’t share any drinks or food with each other.
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“They will also use hand sanitiser before coming onto the pitch and won’t shake hands with the opposing team, to help reduce the risk of spreading the virus through touch.”
Finally, if any players experience any symptoms, they’ll be asked to stay home and self-isolate.
Dr Basford added: “If any player or member of staff experiences symptoms such as a high fever or a persistent cough, or if someone they live with has symptoms, they should remain at home and isolate for 14 days.”
Meanwhile, Dr Claudia Pastides, a doctor with Babylon Health, advises that amateur footballers should also take precautions to protect themselves.
Speaking to Mirror Online, she explained: "Amateur footballers should follow the same advice as above and aim to maintain 2 metres of distance between each other. Avoiding hand shaking, maintaining social distance when goal celebrating and not spitting are some ways to reduce the risk while playing."


thedailymirror--2020-06-17--UK's biggest cinema chain Cineworld to reopen 128 branches on July 10

Cineworld is preparing to reopen all branches in England on July 10 with a new digital bookings system that will involve visitors checking in before attending viewings in person .
The chain , which was forced to close all 128 outlets on March 18 , said it will be back in business next month , with the Government 's new safety gudielines in place .
New measures will include 'updated seating maps ' to space viewers out while all customers will have to book and confirm via a virtual bookings system .
In a statement , the world ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10th July 2020 .
`` The opening date is subject to final clarifications and confirmation in regards to UK government restrictions , with dates to follow for our cinemas in Scotland , Wales and Ireland . ''
It comes as the lockdown was eased on Monday , allowing non-essential shops to open in England .
Under latest guidelines , drive-in cinemas can now reopen - though the Government has warned that indoor cinemas should not open until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has 787 outlets globally , said there will be social distancing when stores reopen , with hand washing stations located throughout branches .
Tickets will be booked in advance on the company website or app - and confirmation emails will be sent in advance of bookings .
New seating maps will also be in place to `` allow friends and family to sit together while ensuring a safe distance between customers from different households '' .
But the measures will vary based on the capacity and layout of each screen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ staggered to reduce customer interaction , while plastic screens will be placed at the till and PPE will be provided to employees , the company added .
Chief executive Mooky Greidinger said : `` We are thrilled to be back and encouraged by recent surveys that show that many people have missed going to the movie theatre .
`` With a strong slate confirmed for the coming weeks , including among others Tenet , Mulan , A Quiet Place Part II , Wonder Women 1984 , Black Widow , Bond , Soul , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entire Cineworld team remains committed to being “ the best place to watch a movie ” . ''
The company was unable to comment on how the lockdown will affect those on its £238 a year unlimited membership plan .
Major chains , including Odeon , Cineworld and Picturehouse , as well as BFI Southbank , the screening complex operated by the British Film Institute , announced they were closing their doors with immediate effect in March as the lockdown came into effect , Vue , another of the UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will reopen on July 4 if given the green light from ministers .

One of the UK's biggest cinema chains said it plans to reopen in July as Britain's entertainment sector gets back on track following months of lockdown
What cinemas will look like after lockdown - with special areas for social bubbles
Cineworld is preparing to reopen all branches in England on July 10 with a new digital bookings system that will involve visitors checking in before attending viewings in person.
The chain, which was forced to close all 128 outlets on March 18, said it will be back in business next month, with the Government's new safety gudielines in place.
New measures will include 'updated seating maps' to space viewers out while all customers will have to book and confirm via a virtual bookings system.
In a statement, the world’s second largest cinema group explained: "We are excited to announce that we are planning to reopen Cineworld Cinemas across England on 10th July 2020.
"The opening date is subject to final clarifications and confirmation in regards to UK government restrictions, with dates to follow for our cinemas in Scotland, Wales and Ireland."
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
It comes as the lockdown was eased on Monday, allowing non-essential shops to open in England.
Under latest guidelines, drive-in cinemas can now reopen - though the Government has warned that indoor cinemas should not open until July 4 at the earliest.
Cineworld, which has 787 outlets globally, said there will be social distancing when stores reopen, with hand washing stations located throughout branches.
Tickets will be booked in advance on the company website or app - and confirmation emails will be sent in advance of bookings.
New seating maps will also be in place to "allow friends and family to sit together while ensuring a safe distance between customers from different households".
But the measures will vary based on the capacity and layout of each screen.
Film start and end times will be staggered to reduce customer interaction, while plastic screens will be placed at the till and PPE will be provided to employees, the company added.
Chief executive Mooky Greidinger said: "We are thrilled to be back and encouraged by recent surveys that show that many people have missed going to the movie theatre.
"With a strong slate confirmed for the coming weeks, including among others Tenet, Mulan, A Quiet Place Part II, Wonder Women 1984, Black Widow, Bond, Soul, Top Gun Maverick and many more, the entire Cineworld team remains committed to being “the best place to watch a movie”."
The company was unable to comment on how the lockdown will affect those on its £238 a year unlimited membership plan.
Major chains, including Odeon, Cineworld and Picturehouse, as well as BFI Southbank, the screening complex operated by the British Film Institute, announced they were closing their doors with immediate effect in March as the lockdown came into effect,
Vue, another of the UK’s biggest cinema chains, has said it will reopen on July 4 if given the green light from ministers.