birminghammail--2020-01-07--Horror moment Jason Webb suffered brain haemorrhage and facial wounds in New Year Kings Heath attack

A man has gone on trial accused of GBH after a victim was left fighting for his life in a New Year fracas - and Birmingham Crown Court has heard of the horror moment Jason Webb was discovered .
Birmingham Crown Court heard Webb was found on the pavement in Kernthorpe Road , Kings Heath , after an incident arising from a party on New Year 's Eve , 2014 .
Tom Kenning , prosecuting , said : `` There was a family party , a New Year ’ s Eve do on 31 December 2014 .
The address was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a cul de sac .
Jason was found on the pavement .
He was lying on the road it seems for about seven hours overnight .
It was passersby who found him on the road .
`` They were returning from their new year ’ s event .
They saw him in a state .
There was some bad feeling between certain members of the family.
” Mr Kenning said Mr Webb was going out with a lady called Miss Kay .
During New Year ’ s Eve they had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go to 54 Kernthorpe Road .
He said : ” Miss Kay had some sort of falling out with Holly Fieldhouse , the girlfriend of this defendant.
” A number of people were asked to leave the party , he said , including Jason Webb .
Mr Kenning went on : `` At that stage they were stood outside 34 Kernthorpe Road .
Jason Webb had clearly had too much to drink .
His girlfriend decided to go back in .
From that moment he was on his own .
There was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of himself.
” Mr Kenning said Mr Webb was trying to get into another address and there was a physical scuffle .
He said his girlfriend asked another woman to help her find Mr Webb .
Mr Kenning said : `` There was this argument going on .
Tiffany Taylor approached Jason Webb from behind .
She got hit .
She was hit on the nose and her nose started to bleed .
She went back to 34 .
This defendant then decided to get revenge and that is what he was about.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ house bent on beating up Mr Webb .
`` The evidence may show the defendant was out looking for Mr Webb , '' he added .
`` Mr Webb may have been hiding .
There was a witness , Aaron Kelly , who initially did not want to get involved and moved to Wigan .
You will hear that Jason Webb had very serious injuries .
`` In 2017 Mr Kelly contacted the police .
He gave a statement that he saw this defendant jumping up and down on someone who was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kenning said people were trying to get hold of Mr Webb .
He said : `` We know where he was having been jumped on .
Calls to him were unanswered .
He was found down the road .
Quite some distance .
There was blood on the ground . ''
The prosecution said Mr Webb had multiple injuries , including a broken arm and a brain haemorrhage and multiple other wounds on his face .
This defendant had some particular footwear .
Mr Kenning said the pictures of the victim were “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The prosecution say he was badly assaulted .
This defendant ’ s home was searched .
He was arrested on January 5.
” Mr Kenning added to the jury : `` When he , Taylor , was interviewed at that time he was lying and has continued to lie but he has got a bit clever .
`` He initially said he had left the party early .
He was raising an alibi .
So he was lying about where he was .
He was in fact back in Kernthorpe Road assaulting @ @ @ @

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A man has gone on trial accused of GBH after a victim was left fighting for his life in a New Year fracas - and Birmingham Crown Court has heard of the horror moment Jason Webb was discovered.
Birmingham Crown Court heard Webb was found on the pavement in Kernthorpe Road, Kings Heath, after an incident arising from a party on New Year's Eve, 2014.
Adam Taylor, 34, is accused of causing grievous bodily harm.
Tom Kenning, prosecuting, said: "There was a family party, a New Year’s Eve do on 31 December 2014. The address was Kernthorpe Road, Kings Heath.
"It is a cul de sac. Jason was found on the pavement. He was lying on the road it seems for about seven hours overnight. It was passersby who found him on the road.
"They were returning from their new year’s event. They saw him in a state. There was some bad feeling between certain members of the family.”
Mr Kenning said Mr Webb was going out with a lady called Miss Kay.
During New Year’s Eve they had been drinking with other family members and decided to go to 54 Kernthorpe Road. He said: ”Miss Kay had some sort of falling out with Holly Fieldhouse, the girlfriend of this defendant.”
A number of people were asked to leave the party, he said, including Jason Webb. Mr Kenning went on: "At that stage they were stood outside 34 Kernthorpe Road. Jason Webb had clearly had too much to drink. His girlfriend decided to go back in. From that moment he was on his own. There was no question he was making a nuisance of himself.”
Mr Kenning said Mr Webb was trying to get into another address and there was a physical scuffle. He said his girlfriend asked another woman to help her find Mr Webb.
Mr Kenning said: "There was this argument going on. Tiffany Taylor approached Jason Webb from behind. She got hit. She was hit on the nose and her nose started to bleed. She went back to 34. This defendant then decided to get revenge and that is what he was about.”
He said three people left that house bent on beating up Mr Webb.
"The evidence may show the defendant was out looking for Mr Webb," he added.
"Mr Webb may have been hiding. There was a witness, Aaron Kelly, who initially did not want to get involved and moved to Wigan. You will hear that Jason Webb had very serious injuries.
"In 2017 Mr Kelly contacted the police. He gave a statement that he saw this defendant jumping up and down on someone who was on the floor in Kernthorpe Road.”
Mr Kenning said people were trying to get hold of Mr Webb. He said: "We know where he was having been jumped on. Calls to him were unanswered. He was found down the road. Quite some distance. There was blood on the ground."
The prosecution said Mr Webb had multiple injuries, including a broken arm and a brain haemorrhage and multiple other wounds on his face. This defendant had some particular footwear.
Mr Kenning said the pictures of the victim were “not pleasant.” and went on: "The prosecution say he was badly assaulted. This defendant’s home was searched. He was arrested on January 5.”
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Mr Kenning added to the jury: "When he, Taylor, was interviewed at that time he was lying and has continued to lie but he has got a bit clever.
"He initially said he had left the party early. He was raising an alibi. So he was lying about where he was. He was in fact back in Kernthorpe Road assaulting Jason Webb.”
The trial continues.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Manchester United in terrible preparation for Wolves FA Cup replay

Manchester United 's preparations for next week 's FA Cup replay with Wolves could hardly have got off to a worse start .
Marcus Rashford 's 17th goal of the season kept United 's Carabao Cup hopes alive after Manchester City had threatened to end their Wembley dreams in the first leg of their semi-final , just days before hosting Nuno 's Wolves .
Pep Guardiola 's defending champions were coasting at 3-0 with 20 minutes to go thanks to Bernardo Silva , Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal after embarrassing their hosts with a display of dominant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , one lapse allowed Rashford to score the goal which made it 3-1 to give them a chance in three weeks ' time , having won at the Etihad barely a month ago in the league .
A bullish Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had said pre-match they still thought they were the biggest club in the world but this performance showed just how far they were from that .
His City counterpart 's decision to leave his two recognised strikers on the bench and start Silva as a false nine raised a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was to be one of those Guardiola masterclasses .
It was a performance reminiscent of his Barcelona in their pomp , when Lionel Messi was given the freedom of the Nou Camp to orchestrate proceedings from anywhere on the pitch .
In 45 minutes Silva scored one and had a hand in the other two as he roamed freely , meaning City 's forward line resembled an expensively assembled carousel as Raheem Sterling , Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne all rotated in the central role , leaving United 's centre-backs Phil Jones and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they often had no one to mark left them alone with their thoughts and the dilemma of whether to stay or go to and find an opponent but while they pondered that City ran riot .
United actually began the brightest with Rashford racing past a statuesque Nicolas Otamendi only for his cross to be cleared by Fernandinho , who could have conceded a penalty moments later had the United forward opted to go down under his challenge rather than stay on his feet and settle for a corner .
But in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tie , changed in an instant .
Out of nowhere Silva fired one into the top corner off the underside of the crossbar from 20 yards and City never looked back .
United , however , were in danger of getting whiplash as they tried to comprehend the whirl of blue shirts which buzzed around them .
Silva , dropping deep on the right , turned creator as his exquisite through ball invited Mahrez to run through the middle , and although Lindelof should have done better in cutting it out , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rolled the ball into an empty net .
The third goal was a classic counter-attack as when United lost possession on edge of City 's box Silva picked out Mahrez , who in turn found De Bruyne .
Jones , starting his first match since being hooked at half-time against Sheffield United in November after injury ruled out Harry Maguire , was ignominiously put on his backside by the Belgium midfielder , whose shot was diverted by De Gea into the path of Pereira , who could not stop the ball rebounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer , we want you to stay '' was one of the kinder chants from the visiting City fans .
It was a tough watch for former United team-mates Wayne Rooney , Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs , sitting together in the directors ' box , but much more enjoyable for City 's Oleksandr Zinchenko watching in the away end .
City had other first-half chances for Silva and Sterling while United 's 'best ' effort saw Mason Greenwood bundle a shot wide .
United offered slightly more forward motion after the break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal when Rodri lost possession on halfway and the England striker ran through the inside-right channel and stroked a shot across Claudio Bravo .
City suffered another blow when De Bruyne was forced off after being laid out in an aerial collision with Lindelof and things could have been worse , with Bravo allowing Rashford 's long-range shot to slip through his grasp with the ball dropping wide of a post .
United somehow dodged a bullet with their second-half performance but still have plenty to do if they are to turn things @ @

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Manchester United's preparations for next week's FA Cup replay with Wolves could hardly have got off to a worse start.
Marcus Rashford's 17th goal of the season kept United's Carabao Cup hopes alive after Manchester City had threatened to end their Wembley dreams in the first leg of their semi-final, just days before hosting Nuno's Wolves.
Pep Guardiola's defending champions were coasting at 3-0 with 20 minutes to go thanks to Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and an Andreas Pereira own goal after embarrassing their hosts with a display of dominant, mercurial football at Old Trafford.
However, one lapse allowed Rashford to score the goal which made it 3-1 to give them a chance in three weeks' time, having won at the Etihad barely a month ago in the league.
A bullish Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had said pre-match they still thought they were the biggest club in the world but this performance showed just how far they were from that.
His City counterpart's decision to leave his two recognised strikers on the bench and start Silva as a false nine raised a few eyebrows but it soon became apparent this was to be one of those Guardiola masterclasses.
It was a performance reminiscent of his Barcelona in their pomp, when Lionel Messi was given the freedom of the Nou Camp to orchestrate proceedings from anywhere on the pitch.
(Image: Getty Images)
In 45 minutes Silva scored one and had a hand in the other two as he roamed freely, meaning City's forward line resembled an expensively assembled carousel as Raheem Sterling, Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne all rotated in the central role, leaving United's centre-backs Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof chasing shadows.
The fact they often had no one to mark left them alone with their thoughts and the dilemma of whether to stay or go to and find an opponent but while they pondered that City ran riot.
United actually began the brightest with Rashford racing past a statuesque Nicolas Otamendi only for his cross to be cleared by Fernandinho, who could have conceded a penalty moments later had the United forward opted to go down under his challenge rather than stay on his feet and settle for a corner.
But in an instant the match, and effectively the tie, changed in an instant. Out of nowhere Silva fired one into the top corner off the underside of the crossbar from 20 yards and City never looked back.
United, however, were in danger of getting whiplash as they tried to comprehend the whirl of blue shirts which buzzed around them.
Silva, dropping deep on the right, turned creator as his exquisite through ball invited Mahrez to run through the middle, and although Lindelof should have done better in cutting it out, the Algeria international calmly rounded David De Gea and rolled the ball into an empty net.
(Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
The third goal was a classic counter-attack as when United lost possession on edge of City's box Silva picked out Mahrez, who in turn found De Bruyne.
Jones, starting his first match since being hooked at half-time against Sheffield United in November after injury ruled out Harry Maguire, was ignominiously put on his backside by the Belgium midfielder, whose shot was diverted by De Gea into the path of Pereira, who could not stop the ball rebounding over the line.
"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, we want you to stay" was one of the kinder chants from the visiting City fans.
It was a tough watch for former United team-mates Wayne Rooney, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs, sitting together in the directors' box, but much more enjoyable for City's Oleksandr Zinchenko watching in the away end.
City had other first-half chances for Silva and Sterling while United's 'best' effort saw Mason Greenwood bundle a shot wide.
United offered slightly more forward motion after the break and were rewarded with Rashford's 70th-minute goal when Rodri lost possession on halfway and the England striker ran through the inside-right channel and stroked a shot across Claudio Bravo.
City suffered another blow when De Bruyne was forced off after being laid out in an aerial collision with Lindelof and things could have been worse, with Bravo allowing Rashford's long-range shot to slip through his grasp with the ball dropping wide of a post.
United somehow dodged a bullet with their second-half performance but still have plenty to do if they are to turn things around.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Aston Villa tipped to land Chelsea star linked with Crystal Palace in fresh twist

Could Aston Villa 's reported pursuit of Michy Batshuayi be about to take a fresh twist ?
The bookies seem to think so .
Dean Smith 's side had been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of the Chelsea striker with the news that Premier League rivals Crystal Palace has been given the 'green-light ' to complete a loan capture by Stamford Bridge boss Frank Lampard .
The 26-year old Belgium international has been linked with a loan move to Villa Park as Dean Smith looks to replace £22m summer signing Wesley who was last week ruled out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have this month been faced with the tricky predicament of strengthening their squad as they target a push to steer clear of Premier League relegation while also avoiding breaching FFP regulations .
But with the deal seemingly disappearing over the horizon for Smith and his recruitment staff , SkyBet have performed a fast u-turn IN their betting odds surrounding the matter .
Palace were favourites to land the forward 's signature in a deal that reports claim includes the full payment of his wages between now and the end of the season along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aston Villa have suddenly climbed the list to become the bookies favourites to seal a deal for the former Borussia Dortmund ace .
Smith 's Villans are 6/5 to land Batshuayi 's signature during the January transfer window , will former favourite Palace hot on their heels at 7/2 .
And SkyBet see the contest as a true two horse race with Valencia ( 22/1 ) , Marseille ( 25/1 ) and Manchester United ( 33/1 ) lagging behind to complete the betting .

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Could Aston Villa 's reported pursuit of Michy Batshuayi be about to take a fresh twist? The bookies seem to think so.
Dean Smith's side had been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of the Chelsea striker with the news that Premier League rivals Crystal Palace has been given the 'green-light' to complete a loan capture by Stamford Bridge boss Frank Lampard.
The 26-year old Belgium international has been linked with a loan move to Villa Park as Dean Smith looks to replace £22m summer signing Wesley who was last week ruled out for the rest of the season.
Villa have this month been faced with the tricky predicament of strengthening their squad as they target a push to steer clear of Premier League relegation while also avoiding breaching FFP regulations.
But with the deal seemingly disappearing over the horizon for Smith and his recruitment staff, SkyBet have performed a fast u-turn IN their betting odds surrounding the matter.
Palace were favourites to land the forward's signature in a deal that reports claim includes the full payment of his wages between now and the end of the season along with a rental fee.
However, Aston Villa have suddenly climbed the list to become the bookies favourites to seal a deal for the former Borussia Dortmund ace.
Smith's Villans are 6/5 to land Batshuayi's signature during the January transfer window, will former favourite Palace hot on their heels at 7/2.
And SkyBet see the contest as a true two horse race with Valencia (22/1), Marseille (25/1) and Manchester United (33/1) lagging behind to complete the betting.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Aston Villa complete move for Chelsea ace; Dean Smith 'keen' on Christian Benteke and Ryan Babel

Hello and welcome to Tuesday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Villa have completed their first signing of @ @ @ @ @ England international Danny Drinkwater has joined the club in a loan deal from Chelsea until @ @ @ @ @ .
Dean Smith said : “ Danny was a key member of Leicester City ’ @ @ @ @ @ has represented England so he is a vastly experienced player .
But Villa must still @ @ @ @ @ and Wesley Moraes before the end of the window and reports in the media have @ @ @ @ @ of names - including bizarre transfer links to Emmanuel Adebayor and Ryan Babel .
So @ @ @ @ @ bring you all the latest news LIVE from Villa Park as we get it .
@ @ @ @ @ ...

Hello and welcome to Sunday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
Villa completed their first signing of the transfer window with former England international Danny Drinkwater joining in a loan deal from Chelsea until the end of the season.
Dean Smith's men will now be looking for a replacement for striker Wesley Moraes, who is out for the season, and bolstering the squad ahead of the second half of their Premier League campaign.
We will have all the latest news, rumours and links on any transfer news on incomings and outgoings at Villa Park.
On the pitch, Villa were hammered 6-1 by Manchester City.
So stick with us as we bring you all the latest news LIVE from B6 as we get it.
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birminghammail--2020-01-07--'I dream of this' - Aston Villa fans on £30m transfer claim

Aston Villa have today been linked with a shock move for AC Milan ace Krzysztof Piatek in the Italian press @ @ @ @ @ Villa Park fans crazy on Twitter .
Villa are in the market for attacking reinforcements @ @ @ @ @ Wesley was ruled out for the rest of the campaign due to a knee injury @ @ @ @ @ with a hamstring problem since October , which means Jonathan Kodjia is leading the line @ @ @ @ @ this latest transfer link was received with plenty of excitement on social media fan , @ @ @ @ @ amongst Vila supporters .
@ John_Pritchardd : Loan with an option to buy sounds dreamy @ @ @ @ @ everyone , I would just get Piatek , he has everything .
@ Adamov_ : @ @ @ @ @ signing for us .
Top striker .

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Aston Villa have today been linked with a shock move for AC Milan ace Krzysztof Piatek in the Italian press - and it has sent Villa Park fans crazy on Twitter.
Villa are in the market for attacking reinforcements this month after star striker Wesley was ruled out for the rest of the campaign due to a knee injury.
Keinan Davis has struggled with a hamstring problem since October, which means Jonathan Kodjia is leading the line for Dean Smith.
But this latest transfer link was received with plenty of excitement on social media fan, with the striker highly rated amongst Vila supporters.
Here's how Villa Park fans reacted on twitter:
@John_Pritchardd: Loan with an option to buy sounds dreamy.
@VillaFansUnited: I dream of this!
@Johnny_W89: Forget everyone, I would just get Piatek, he has everything.
@Adamov_: Piatek would be an incredible signing for us. Top striker.
@Ogee1968: Amazing, if true.
@CJAVFC78: Better choice then Benteke.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--How you can get the Winter Love Island look - the official fashion partner

Winter Love Island is just a few days away and you 'll be able to copy your favourite Islander 's looks thanks to I Saw It First .
The fashion brand has partnered up with the show for a second series and that means there 's only one place where you can get 'the look ' .
That 's right , if you like Paige Turley 's bikini or Sophie Piper 's dress , you 'll be able to find it and buy it for yourself on the I Saw It First website .
It 's not just for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also has a dedicated Love Island Men 's section , so everyone can copy the fashion trends .
In an email sent out to subscribers , the brand said : `` I Saw It First are saying 'do one , winter ' because we 're super excited to announce we 're jetting off to Cape Town for our second season as Love Island 's official Fashion Partner ! ''
Whether you 're looking forward to some winter sun or are stocking up on summer clothing ready for your holiday later in the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you over the series .
The first 'looks ' you can buy are those seen in the official photos that revealed the line-up for the new series .
Here are some of the clothes you can see on the girls in the photos and the all important links and prices - as it 's a new series many of the items are n't yet available although the website says they are coming soon .
Nude Mules with Perspex Twin Straps and Heel - £26 ( was £65 ) Below are the bestselling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island .
Molly-Mae wore this yellow slinky plunge maxi dress for her final date with Tommy Fury .
If you 'd like to copy her look , it usually costs £60 but is currently in the sale for £24 .
Love Island winner Amber Gill wore the white bodycon dress for her one on one with love-rival Joanna Chimonides .
It usually costs £30 but is £12 in the sale .
Molly-Mae appears twice in the bestsellers , this time with a blush pink high necked satin mini dress .
It usually costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can read all about the top fashion trends from the last series here .
Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2 .

Winter Love Island is just a few days away and you'll be able to copy your favourite Islander's looks thanks to I Saw It First.
The fashion brand has partnered up with the show for a second series and that means there's only one place where you can get 'the look'.
That's right, if you like Paige Turley's bikini or Sophie Piper's dress, you'll be able to find it and buy it for yourself on the I Saw It First website.
It's not just for the girls either as I Saw It First also has a dedicated Love Island Men's section, so everyone can copy the fashion trends.
In an email sent out to subscribers, the brand said: "I Saw It First are saying 'do one, winter' because we're super excited to announce we're jetting off to Cape Town for our second season as Love Island's official Fashion Partner!"
Whether you're looking forward to some winter sun or are stocking up on summer clothing ready for your holiday later in the year, there will be a fashion trend for you over the series.
The first 'looks' you can buy are those seen in the official photos that revealed the line-up for the new series.
Here are some of the clothes you can see on the girls in the photos and the all important links and prices - as it's a new series many of the items aren't yet available although the website says they are coming soon.
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
Sophie Piper
Lime Green and Neon Yellow Triangle Bikini Top - £8 (was £20)
Lime Green and Neon Yellow Triangle Bikini Bottoms - £6 (was £15)
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
Shaughna Phillips
Neon Orange Tie Side Sarong - £10 (was £25)
Nude Mules with Perspex Twin Straps and Heel - £26 (was £65)
(Image: Joel Anderson/ITV/PA Wire)
Eve and Jess Gale
Black Swimsuit - £35 (coming soon)
Black and Gold Swimsuit - £35 (coming soon)
And don't worry if you can't see a specific outfit on the website when the show ends - just head over to the Reality Fashion Hunters Instagram page and the team will be able to signpost you to the exact link.
(Image: I Saw It First)
Below are the bestselling items from the last series of Love Island.
Molly-Mae wore this yellow slinky plunge maxi dress for her final date with Tommy Fury.
If you'd like to copy her look, it usually costs £60 but is currently in the sale for £24.
Love Island winner Amber Gill wore the white bodycon dress for her one on one with love-rival Joanna Chimonides.
It usually costs £30 but is £12 in the sale.
Molly-Mae appears twice in the bestsellers, this time with a blush pink high necked satin mini dress .
It usually costs £55 but is £22 in the sale.
You can read all about the top fashion trends from the last series here .
Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--'Threat' - Aston Villa youngster delights as manager vows to make him a better player

Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer says he can improve Aston Villa loanee Andre Green during his time at the Valley and was delighted with his debut in red .
Green played 60 minutes for the Addicks on Sunday in their FA Cup third round defeat to West Bromwich Albion before being replaced by Israeli forward Tomer Hemed .
As promised by Bowyer last week , Green was deployed in two different roles during his debut - as a wide man and as a second striker .
And his manager has compared his versatility to former Charlton ace Karlam Grant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valley would go on to become a regular goalscoring threat for Huddersfield Town - something his new loan manager believes Green , with nurturing , can do himself .
“ He did well .
You can tell he is a bit game rusty but we tried to get the ball to his feet , '' said Bowyer , speaking to London News Online .
`` He was positive and he took people on .
Then we moved him up front in the second half and we put him as a second striker in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did well there too .
`` He is a threat in behind , a bit like we ’ ve had with [ Jonathan ] Leko and Karlan [ Grant ] .
That ’ s how I see him , as one who can play out wide and up top . ''
He added : “ I look forward to working with him .
I definitely see that we can improve him .
Once he gets minutes under his belt he will just get better and better .
”

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Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer says he can improve Aston Villa loanee Andre Green during his time at the Valley and was delighted with his debut in red.
Green played 60 minutes for the Addicks on Sunday in their FA Cup third round defeat to West Bromwich Albion before being replaced by Israeli forward Tomer Hemed.
As promised by Bowyer last week , Green was deployed in two different roles during his debut - as a wide man and as a second striker.
And his manager has compared his versatility to former Charlton ace Karlam Grant, who after working under Bowyer at the Valley would go on to become a regular goalscoring threat for Huddersfield Town - something his new loan manager believes Green, with nurturing, can do himself.
“He did well. You can tell he is a bit game rusty but we tried to get the ball to his feet," said Bowyer, speaking to London News Online.
"He was positive and he took people on. Then we moved him up front in the second half and we put him as a second striker in a change to the system. He did well there too.
"He is a threat in behind, a bit like we’ve had with [Jonathan] Leko and Karlan [Grant]. That’s how I see him, as one who can play out wide and up top."
He added: “I look forward to working with him. I definitely see that we can improve him. Once he gets minutes under his belt he will just get better and better.”


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Callous thieves snatch bikes worth more than £5k in Wolverhampton shed burglary

Police are investigating after bikes worth more than £5,000 were snatched from a garden shed .
Callous thieves forced their way into a wooden shed on Sundridge Walk , Wolverhampton , on January 2 at around 4pm .
A silver Scott Sports electric bike , blue Lapierre electric bike and a grey Marin electric bike were taken - which have combined value of £5,500 .
In a message on the West Midlands Police ’ s online alert system , WMNow , Ben Darnell said : `` Offender ( s ) on January 2 at approximately 4pm have forced entry in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open located in residents back garden .
`` A silver Scott Sports electric bike , blue Lapierre electric bike and a Grey Marin electric bike were taken .
The value of the bikes £5,500 .
`` If you have any knowledge of this incident that you think could help with the investigation of this crime please call us on 101 or please call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 in confidence . ''
You can also report crime on line now by following this link www.west-midlands.police.uk/incident-report # To keep up-to-date with crime in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crime Watch Facebook group where you will be alerted to any suspicious or criminal behaviour happening in your area .
Keep up-to-date with all things Wolverhampton on our Wolverhampton Facebook page - where you 'll get the latest news , travel , weather and events in your area .

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Police are investigating after bikes worth more than £5,000 were snatched from a garden shed.
Callous thieves forced their way into a wooden shed on Sundridge Walk, Wolverhampton, on January 2 at around 4pm.
A silver Scott Sports electric bike, blue Lapierre electric bike and a grey Marin electric bike were taken - which have combined value of £5,500.
In a message on the West Midlands Police’s online alert system, WMNow, Ben Darnell said: "Offender(s) on January 2 at approximately 4pm have forced entry in a wooden shed by forcing two padlocks open located in residents back garden.
"A silver Scott Sports electric bike, blue Lapierre electric bike and a Grey Marin electric bike were taken. The value of the bikes £5,500.
"If you have any knowledge of this incident that you think could help with the investigation of this crime please call us on 101 or please call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 in confidence."
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birminghammail--2020-01-07--One woman hurt after police chase with stolen Audi ends in Brierley Hill smash

Two people have been arrested following a police chase with a stolen car , which ended in a crash leaving a woman hospitalised .
Station Road , in Brockmoor , was cordoned off at around 2.30pm today ( January 7 ) , following the crash .
Police spotted a black Audi S1 - which was stolen and using false plates - and pursued it after it failed to stop .
After the smash , four males fled the scene on foot , but police caught up with two of them and swiftly arrested the pair .
They remain in custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of one of the vehicles suffered minor injuries was taken to Russells Hall Hospital .
In a message on the West Midlands Police ’ s online alert system , WMNow , Jamie Follows said : `` Officers from C unit and E unit response based at Brierley Hill police station have arrested two males on suspicion of burglary .
`` Following reports of two distraction burglaries in Quarry Bank and Brierley Hill officers saw this car .
`` The car which is stolen and on false plates failed to stop and was pursued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collided with another vehicle and four males alighted the vehicle and ran .
`` Following a foot chase two suspects have been arrested and suspected stolen property has been recovered from the vehicle .
`` They remain in custody whilst the investigation continue . ''
Two men , both aged 32 , were arrested on suspicion of assault , burglary and in relation to theft of a motor vehicle .
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Two people have been arrested following a police chase with a stolen car, which ended in a crash leaving a woman hospitalised.
Station Road, in Brockmoor, was cordoned off at around 2.30pm today (January 7), following the crash.
Police spotted a black Audi S1 - which was stolen and using false plates - and pursued it after it failed to stop.
After the smash, four males fled the scene on foot, but police caught up with two of them and swiftly arrested the pair.
They remain in custody whilst they investigation continues.
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The driver of one of the vehicles suffered minor injuries was taken to Russells Hall Hospital .
In a message on the West Midlands Police’s online alert system, WMNow, Jamie Follows said: "Officers from C unit and E unit response based at Brierley Hill police station have arrested two males on suspicion of burglary.
"Following reports of two distraction burglaries in Quarry Bank and Brierley Hill officers saw this car.
"The car which is stolen and on false plates failed to stop and was pursued to Station Road, Brockmoor. It collided with another vehicle and four males alighted the vehicle and ran.
"Following a foot chase two suspects have been arrested and suspected stolen property has been recovered from the vehicle.
"They remain in custody whilst the investigation continue."
Two men, both aged 32, were arrested on suspicion of assault, burglary and in relation to theft of a motor vehicle.
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birminghammail--2020-01-07--'On crutches' - Aston Villa injury list in full ahead of cup semi-final clash with Leicester

Aston Villa are just two games away from competing for major silverware once again as they head east to Leicester on Wednesday night .
Dean Smith 's side will lock horns with the Foxes , who are flying high in the Premier League , for the first of a two-legged semi-final in the Carabao Cup .
On Saturday , Villa crashed out of the FA Cup away at Craven Cottage as Fulham booked their place in the fourth round .
But who made it out of that one unscathed ?
Ahead of that game , here 's a full rundown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are having to contend with .
Details : Targett pulled up with a muscular injury during the defeat to Watford on December 28 .
Smith put the injury down to the Christmas fixture schedule which saw Villa play twice in three days .
He missed the game with Burnley and will now have over a week until the Premier League returns .
What Smith has said : `` Yeah he ’ s OK , '' Smith said of Targett before the Fulham game .
`` It ’ s more of a neural problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light jogging yesterday , probably expect him back Man City game . ''
Details : Steer started in goal due to Tom Heaton 's absence against Wolves last month but only managed to play eight minutes before he was forced off .
The goalkeeper hurt himself after attempting a save and Orjan Nyland was brought on .
What Smith has said : `` We ’ ve also got four international goalkeepers at the football club , '' Smith said when asked about recruiting a goalkeeper in January .
`` Unfortunately Jed Steer got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game of the season against Wolves – he ’ s out for another couple of months at least . ''
Details : McGinn pressed Southampton 's back line before brilliantly blocking Cedric 's clearance , only to fall awkwardly with his studs appearing to stick into the turf .
Scotland 's player of the year departed the field in considerable pain and was helped by two of Villa 's medical staff as he hobbled down the touchline .
Showed a picture on social media of the boot he will now be wearing as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` He ’ s on crutches .
He ’ s obviously very disappointed , he ’ s got an ankle fracture .
He ’ s a strong character though .
He ’ ll come back a stronger person and a better player . ''
Details : The former Burnley stopper had to come off after landing heavily when trying to stop Wood 's header late on at Turf Moor .
Orjan Nyland came on for Heaton , leaving Villa with only two senior keepers at the club .
What Smith said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted to bring in at the start of the season , Premier League player , England goalkeeper , a great character and a leader .
`` He ’ s proven that in the dressing room already , I feel for him and his family because he ’ d been nailed on to go to the Euros in the summer .
Really disappointed for him . ''
Smith added : `` I ’ m not sure of the actual extent .
I ’ ve been told they are significant knee injuries , so they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I won ’ t go into the medical terminology of what they ’ ve done I ’ ve just been told significant knee injury .
`` We ’ ve just spoken and it ’ s out for the season , that ’ s all I need to know to be honest , so I can start planning for the rest of this season . ''
Details : After scoring his fifth goal of the season , Wesley 's game was ended after a heavy tackle from Clarets defender Ben Mee .
Images circulating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury to his knee may have been sustained .
What Smith said : `` Young Wesley , our record signing has come in , awful lot of pressure on his shoulders , made his debut for Brazil this season and was playing really well in the game , scored a good goal and unfortunately for him he is out for the season as well . ''
Smith added : `` I ’ m not sure of the actual extent .
I ’ ve been told they are significant knee injuries , so they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I won ’ t go into the medical terminology of what they ’ ve done I ’ ve just been told significant knee injury .
`` We ’ ve just spoken and it ’ s out for the season , that ’ s all I need to know to be honest , so I can start planning for the rest of this season . ''

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Aston Villa's battle against Premier League relegation continues on Sunday, as Dean Smith's side face a daunting trip to Liverpool.
It's the Reds' first game at Anfield since wrapping up the league title, but do come into the game on the back of a 4-0 thumping by Man City.
Villa meanwhile, will be looking to kick-start their fight for survival, after picking up just two points from the first four games following the return of football last month,
Smith bemoaned the hectic fixture schedule in the opening portion of the restart, but has now had a full week to prepare for Jurgen Klopp's champions.
Ahead of tomorrow's game here's Villa's injury list in full...
Wesley Moraes
Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament
Details: Wesley was carried from the Turf Moor pitch after a heavy tackle by Burnley defender Ben Mee on New Year's Day. The striker has since been ruled out for the rest of the campaign, and while he is happy to update fans on his return, it is all eyes on next season, for Villa's record signing.
Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa
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What Smith said: When asked how Wesley was progressing, he replied: "As we expected them to but they won’t be ready for these 10 games."
What Wesley said: “I do my physio everyday, two times a day, so now I feel confident and I feel great,” he told VillaTV.
“I try to do some passing, but sometimes a get a bit of pain, but now the last two or three weeks I feel great.”
Expected return: Summer 2020
Tom Heaton
Injury: Knee, anterior cruciate ligament
Details: The former Burnley stopper had to come off after landing heavily when trying to stop Chris Wood's header late on at Turf Moor. Heaton has attempted to do his best in rehab, but Smith confirmed the England international is now focusing on returning at the start of next season.
Last match: Wednesday, January 1: Burnley 1-2 Aston Villa
What Smith said: Similarly to Wesley, the Villa boss confirmed, he wouldn't be available for the final 10 games, as he gave an update on his recovery claiming, "they won’t be ready for these 10 games."
(Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
What Heaton has said: "I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up.
“In reality, it's going to be a big ask to get back in terms of this season.
“But I'm certainly hopeful to be ready to roll by the time the season kicks off next season, whenever that is going to be.”I'm really pleased with the progress. It feels solid and stable. I'm back out on the grass doing a bit of running and then I am slowly going to build it up."
Expected return: Summer 2020
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Frederic Guilbert
Injury: Knee
Details: The full-back is believed to have tweaked his knee in the hammering at Leicester City, but has been back in full training ahead of the trip to Anfield.
Last match: Monday, March 9: Leicester City 4-0 Aston Villa
What Smith said: "Freddie has trained all week and is pushing for a place."
What he's said: "I follow the (training) programme," Guilbert explained last month. "If I say no, the gaffer will kill me! I have a specific programme because I have pain on my knee. I'm working hard to be present when league restarts."
Expected return: Liverpool (a), July 5.
Matt Targett
Injury: Hamstring
Details: The defender hobbled off in the opening minutes of the defeat to Wolves. Initially, there were fears he could be out for three weeks, although Smith provided a more positive prognosis.
(Image: Getty Images)
Last match: Saturday, June 27: Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves
What Smith said: "Matt's injury isn't as bad as we feared as we're hopeful he'll be back for Crystal Palace."
Expected return: Crystal Palace (H), July 12.
Ezri Konsa
Injury: Bruised foot
Details: Konsa has started all four of Villa's games, post-suspension, but Smith has revealed he has been out of training in the week leading up to Liverpool and is a major doubt.
What Smith said: "The only one is Ezri Konsa, who had a bit of a whack on the foot and hasn't trained as of today but we're hopeful he will come through."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Silent Witness starring Emilia Fox returns with plane crash 'like a Bond film'

Good news Silent Witness fans !
It 's back for a new series and we 're in for a real treat .
The BBC drama is now on series 23 and it 's kicking off tonight ( January 7 ) with a bang .
The Lyell Centre ’ s forensic experts are called to the scene when a private jet goes down in the series premiere .
On board that plane is an ex-US ambassador who also happens to be friends with Nikki ’ s American boyfriend , Matt Garcia ( Michael Landes ) .
The story is told over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emilia Fox , who plays the role of Dr Nikki Alexander , the crash has huge ramifications for Nikki and Matt .
`` That ’ s how his character is brought back into the series , and the effect that it has on our relationship – and then of course that is running in parallel with why the plane crashed , and who was involved in the plane crash , '' Fox told the Radio Times .
“ He is in the UK when it happens .
So that ’ s where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated with your emotions , and who you reach out to , or don ’ t reach out to .
`` And if you can ’ t speak to the people that you are meant to be closest to , it can be to the detriment of your relationships , and to yourself , and to your own sense of mental wellbeing .
`` And how to access ways of dealing with sort of grief or loss or not knowing who you are .
So it tackles quite a lot in that episode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as solving a crime.
” Speaking about filming the episode , David Caves who plays Dr Jack Hodgson likened it to a `` movie set '' .
`` That was amazing .
The art department did an incredible job with that .
`` It was like a Bond film .
It was incredible . ''
The episode comes with two parts though as Thomas investigates the suspicious suicide of a successful businessman , and uncovers an unexpected connection to the plane crash .
It suggests the two cases are linked and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of a coordinated attack .
Silent Witness returns to BBC One on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 January 2020 at 9pm

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Good news Silent Witness fans! It's back for a new series and we're in for a real treat.
The BBC drama is now on series 23 and it's kicking off tonight ( January 7) with a bang.
The Lyell Centre’s forensic experts are called to the scene when a private jet goes down in the series premiere.
On board that plane is an ex-US ambassador who also happens to be friends with Nikki’s American boyfriend, Matt Garcia (Michael Landes).
(Image: BBC/Sally Mais)
The story is told over two episodes as usual and according to Emilia Fox, who plays the role of Dr Nikki Alexander, the crash has huge ramifications for Nikki and Matt.
"That’s how his character is brought back into the series, and the effect that it has on our relationship – and then of course that is running in parallel with why the plane crashed, and who was involved in the plane crash," Fox told the Radio Times .
“He is in the UK when it happens. So that’s where the emotional part comes… It deals with feeling isolated with your emotions, and who you reach out to, or don’t reach out to.
"And if you can’t speak to the people that you are meant to be closest to, it can be to the detriment of your relationships, and to yourself, and to your own sense of mental wellbeing.
"And how to access ways of dealing with sort of grief or loss or not knowing who you are. So it tackles quite a lot in that episode, in an emotional sense, as well as solving a crime.”
Speaking about filming the episode, David Caves who plays Dr Jack Hodgson likened it to a "movie set".
"That was amazing. The art department did an incredible job with that.
"It was like a Bond film. It was incredible."
The episode comes with two parts though as Thomas investigates the suspicious suicide of a successful businessman, and uncovers an unexpected connection to the plane crash.
It suggests the two cases are linked and that the plane may have been deliberately sabotaged as part of a coordinated attack.
Silent Witness returns to BBC One on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 January 2020 at 9pm


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Is Aston Villa's Carabao Cup semi-final on TV? Channel info, stream details and form guide

Aston Villa will take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup this @ @ @ @ @ will meet on Wednesday night for the first of two legs in which Dean Smith @ @ @ @ @ progress into their first cup final since 2015 .
But when is the game ?
@ @ @ @ @ what are the latest match odds ?
Fear not !
We 've got you covered @ @ @ @ @ ?
Leicester City v Aston Villa is on Wednesday , 8th January at the King @ @ @ @ @ will kick off at 8pm .
Is it on TV ?
It is indeed .
@ @ @ @ @ live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football .
Coverage on both channels @ @ @ @ @ at 10pm .
Sky Sports customers can also watch live on the Sky Sports and @ @ @ @ @ can also catch highlights on Quest 's Carabao Cup show at 10.30pm on Wednesday night @ @ @ @ @ will have live match updates here on LeicestershireLive .

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Aston Villa take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup .
The two sides will meet on Wednesday night for the first of two legs in which Dean Smith 's side will look to progress into their first cup final since 2015.
Here's everything you need to know.
When is the game?
Leicester City v Aston Villa is on Wednesday, 8th January at the King Power Stadium.
The game will kick off at 8pm.
Is it on TV?
It is indeed.
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Coverage on both channels starts at 7.30pm, concluding at 10pm.
Sky Sports customers can also watch a live stream on the Sky Sports and Sky Go apps.
You can also catch highlights on Quest's Carabao Cup show at 10.30pm on Wednesday night.
As ever, we will have live match updates here on BirminghamLive.
Recent form
Leicester - WWLLD
Aston Villa - WLWLL
Do away goals count?
They do not.
If the game finishes level after the second leg, the two sides will go straight to penalties.
Just like previous rounds, there will be no extra-time.
The only exception in this competition is the final, which will go to extra time before penalties if the score is level.
Latest odds
Leicester - 1/3
Draw - 18/5
Aston Villa - 13/2
*Odds courtesy of SkyBet, subject to change.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Victim in Kings Heath assault stamped on by attacker acting 'like a child on trampoline' court told

A man was left in the street suffering severe injuries after having his head stamped on by an attacker acting `` like a child on a trampoline '' , Birmingham Crown Court was told .
It is alleged Jason Webb was the victim of a revenge attack by Adam Taylor following a row at a New Year 's Eve party in Birmingham .
Taylor , 34 , of Baverstock Road , Druids Heath , has denied a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent .
Tom Kenning , prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court , said both the defendant and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 's Eve family party being held at Kernthorpe Road , Kings Heath , on December 31 2014 .
He said during the evening there had been a falling out between their respective girlfriends and a number of people , including Mr Webb , who had been asked to leave .
Mr Kenning said Mr Webb , who was causing a nuisance , became involved in a scuffle at a house down the road and when the defendant 's sister , Tiffany Taylor , tried to intervene , she had been hit on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She returned to the party address and her brother then decided to get revenge , he said .
He said the victim was attacked by the defendant in Kernthorpe Road and that he was not discovered until seven hours later by a passers-by .
`` He had multiple injuries including a broken arm , a brain hemorrhage and multiple other injuries on his face .
He was badly assaulted , '' said Mr Kenning .
He said that subsequently Aaron Kelly , who had been at the party , told police what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement that he saw this defendant jumping up and down on someone who was on the floor in Kernthorpe Road , '' he said .
Mr Kelly told the court he had seen Mr Webb involved in an argument with Miss Taylor in the kitchen and that the argument had escalated outside .
He said after a while Miss Taylor had come back with a bloody nose and that her brother and others had gone out in a car .
Mr Kelly then said : `` The attack took place .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stamps were aimed at the torso and head .
I would not say it lasted long .
It was a minute or so . ''
He said the defendant then walked off and said `` He ai n't going to do that again .
Hit a girl . ''
Defence barrister Mr Anthony Cartin suggested Mr Kelly only came forward as a witness after a Crimestoppers appeal with a reward of £5,000 attached .
Mr Kelly said he was too scared to intervene at the time .
He denied being uncaring .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would be in a coma and spend the rest of his life in a hospital .
I did the wrong thing .
I am sorry .
`` After that I kept out of the way of people . ''

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A man was left in the street suffering severe injuries after having his head stamped on by an attacker acting "like a child on a trampoline", Birmingham Crown Court was told.
It is alleged Jason Webb was the victim of a revenge attack by Adam Taylor following a row at a New Year's Eve party in Birmingham.
Taylor, 34, of Baverstock Road, Druids Heath, has denied a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Tom Kenning, prosecuting at Birmingham Crown Court, said both the defendant and the victim had been at a New Year's Eve family party being held at Kernthorpe Road, Kings Heath, on December 31 2014.
He said during the evening there had been a falling out between their respective girlfriends and a number of people, including Mr Webb, who had been asked to leave.
Mr Kenning said Mr Webb, who was causing a nuisance, became involved in a scuffle at a house down the road and when the defendant's sister, Tiffany Taylor, tried to intervene, she had been hit on the nose, which started to bleed.
She returned to the party address and her brother then decided to get revenge, he said.
He said the victim was attacked by the defendant in Kernthorpe Road and that he was not discovered until seven hours later by a passers-by.
"He had multiple injuries including a broken arm, a brain hemorrhage and multiple other injuries on his face. He was badly assaulted," said Mr Kenning.
He said that subsequently Aaron Kelly, who had been at the party, told police what had happened.
"He gave a statement that he saw this defendant jumping up and down on someone who was on the floor in Kernthorpe Road," he said.
Mr Kelly told the court he had seen Mr Webb involved in an argument with Miss Taylor in the kitchen and that the argument had escalated outside.
He said after a while Miss Taylor had come back with a bloody nose and that her brother and others had gone out in a car.
Mr Kelly then said: "The attack took place. It was a nasty and malicious attack. The stamps were aimed at the torso and head.
I would not say it lasted long. It was a minute or so."
He said the defendant then walked off and said "He ain't going to do that again. Hit a girl."
Defence barrister Mr Anthony Cartin suggested Mr Kelly only came forward as a witness after a Crimestoppers appeal with a reward of £5,000 attached.
A claim the witness denied.
Mr Kelly said he was too scared to intervene at the time. He denied being uncaring.
He said: “I did not think he would be in a coma and spend the rest of his life in a hospital. I did the wrong thing. I am sorry.
"After that I kept out of the way of people."
The case continues.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Sam Mendes' four word reaction to 1917's BAFTA nod amid all-white nominations backlash

Sir Sam Mendes has said he `` could n't be more delighted '' by the success of his `` highly personal '' war film 1917 , which received nine Bafta nominations .
Comic book villain origin story Joker , starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck , leads the 2020 nominations at the British Academy film awards with 11 nods .
Following close behind are Martin Scorsese 's gangster epic The Irishman and Quentin Tarantino 's ninth film Once Upon A Time ...
In Hollywood , which both scored ten nominations .
Sir Sam , who was knighted in the New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his First World War epic , which was inspired by a story told to him by his paternal grandfather , Alfred Mendes , about two young British soldiers at the height of the conflict .
The James Bond director told the PA news agency : `` What began as a highly personal project for me , turned into a hugely collaborative , labour of love for the whole production team .
`` I could n't be more delighted that everyone 's skill and hard work has been recognised by the members of Bafta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's producer , Bradley Cooper , praised his `` friend and partner '' Todd Phillips , who directed the feature , for working `` tirelessly '' on the project .
A Star Is Born actor Cooper said : `` So proud to be part of a film where all of the departments gave everything of themselves .
And for Bafta to acknowledge all of their stellar work .
`` I could n't be more thrilled for my friend and partner Todd Phillips , who worked tirelessly on this incredible film and for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with the rest of the cast .
`` It 's a true honour to be a part of Joker . ''
Phillips thanked the voting academy for connecting with the work on a `` cellular level '' .
He said : `` Wow .
What an incredible honour for the significant recognition Joker received from Bafta across the board .
`` Recently , when Joaquin and I were in the UK , the love we felt for Joker was palpable and I just want to thank my British colleagues for connecting with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` A sincere 'well done ' to my wonderful cast and crew who worked tirelessly to bring this film to the big screen .
`` I also want to congratulate my fellow nominees , it is an honour to be in their company . ''
The composer of Joker 's Bafta-nominated original score , Hildur Gudnadottir , added : `` Thank you so very much to Bafta for this beautiful nomination .
I 'm touched by your support and your recognition for my music for Joker .
`` I would also like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other nominees for Joker .
Working on this film has been such an extraordinary experience .
Thank you , thank you , thank you . ''
Jeff Groth , nominated in the editing category for his work on Joker , said : `` I 'm honoured to be considered , and it 's incredible that such an emotional and personal film can also be so widely recognised . ''
Veteran editor Thelma Schoonmaker , who notably worked with Scorsese on Goodfellas and Raging Bull , said it was thrilling to have her work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's unique structural ideas and style for Irishman made it a joy to edit with him .
To have those bold ideas recognised by Bafta members is thrilling . ''

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Sir Sam Mendes has said he "couldn't be more delighted" by the success of his "highly personal" war film 1917, which received nine Bafta nominations.
Comic book villain origin story Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, leads the 2020 nominations at the British Academy film awards with 11 nods.
Following close behind are Martin Scorsese's gangster epic The Irishman and Quentin Tarantino's ninth film Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, which both scored ten nominations.
Sir Sam, who was knighted in the New Year Honours, praised the team behind his First World War epic, which was inspired by a story told to him by his paternal grandfather, Alfred Mendes, about two young British soldiers at the height of the conflict.
(Image: Getty Images for AFI)
The James Bond director told the PA news agency: "What began as a highly personal project for me, turned into a hugely collaborative, labour of love for the whole production team.
"I couldn't be more delighted that everyone's skill and hard work has been recognised by the members of Bafta in so many categories."
Joker's producer, Bradley Cooper, praised his "friend and partner" Todd Phillips, who directed the feature, for working "tirelessly" on the project.
A Star Is Born actor Cooper said: "So proud to be part of a film where all of the departments gave everything of themselves. And for Bafta to acknowledge all of their stellar work.
"I couldn't be more thrilled for my friend and partner Todd Phillips, who worked tirelessly on this incredible film and for the pulsating brilliance of Joaquin's performance right along with the rest of the cast.
"It's a true honour to be a part of Joker."
Phillips thanked the voting academy for connecting with the work on a "cellular level".
He said: "Wow. What an incredible honour for the significant recognition Joker received from Bafta across the board.
"Recently, when Joaquin and I were in the UK, the love we felt for Joker was palpable and I just want to thank my British colleagues for connecting with the film on a cellular level.
"A sincere 'well done' to my wonderful cast and crew who worked tirelessly to bring this film to the big screen.
"I also want to congratulate my fellow nominees, it is an honour to be in their company."
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The composer of Joker's Bafta-nominated original score, Hildur Gudnadottir, added: "Thank you so very much to Bafta for this beautiful nomination. I'm touched by your support and your recognition for my music for Joker.
"I would also like to congratulate Todd, Joaquin and all the other nominees for Joker. Working on this film has been such an extraordinary experience. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
Jeff Groth, nominated in the editing category for his work on Joker, said: "I'm honoured to be considered, and it's incredible that such an emotional and personal film can also be so widely recognised."
Veteran editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who notably worked with Scorsese on Goodfellas and Raging Bull, said it was thrilling to have her work recognised.
She said: "Scorsese's unique structural ideas and style for Irishman made it a joy to edit with him. To have those bold ideas recognised by Bafta members is thrilling."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Aston Villa warned over pursuit of former Liverpool and Chelsea striker

Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills has sent a warning to Aston Villa after reading reports that his former teammate , Daniel Sturridge , had been linked with a Villa Park move .
Villa could rekindle their interest in the former Liverpool striker in the January window , according to reports in the national press .
Dean Smith was extensively linked with the Birmingham-born striker in the summer , after he was released by Jurgen Klopp 's side .
Sturridge would eventually move to Turkey and Trabzonspor , with Villa instead signing Brazilian international Wesley Moraes for £22m , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by reports once again .
Trabzonspor 's chairman has assured fans that their striker will not leave this January , but Mills has now warned Villa that should they make an approach for the striker they would be wise to consider a pay-as-you-play deal .
The latter-half of Sturridge 's career has been hindered by injuries and Mills believes Dean Smith 's side should protect themselves against the threat of the 30-year-old moving to Villa Park and watching on from the sidelines .
“ I think it would have to be on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , '' said Mills , speaking to Football Insider .
“ We know he had a couple of exceptional seasons , he ’ s undoubtedly got a lot of talent .
“ He ’ s a fabulous goal scorer , you ’ ve got to get him on the pitch and keep him there .
A player of that ilk you ’ ll have to pay top dollar for as he isn ’ t going to come cheap .
He continued : “ And it ’ s a massive gamble , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top clubs and he ’ s been let go by a lot of top clubs , there has to be a reason .
“ A lot of top managers have said yep , but not for me and you have to look into that and think what is not quite right about him .
Why isn ’ t he on the pitch more often ?
”

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Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills has sent a warning to Aston Villa after reading reports that his former teammate, Daniel Sturridge, had been linked with a Villa Park move.
Villa could rekindle their interest in the former Liverpool striker in the January window, according to reports in the national press.
Dean Smith was extensively linked with the Birmingham-born striker in the summer, after he was released by Jurgen Klopp's side.
Sturridge would eventually move to Turkey and Trabzonspor, with Villa instead signing Brazilian international Wesley Moraes for £22m, but now the two parties have been linked by reports once again.
Trabzonspor's chairman has assured fans that their striker will not leave this January, but Mills has now warned Villa that should they make an approach for the striker they would be wise to consider a pay-as-you-play deal.
The latter-half of Sturridge's career has been hindered by injuries and Mills believes Dean Smith's side should protect themselves against the threat of the 30-year-old moving to Villa Park and watching on from the sidelines.
“I think it would have to be on a pay-as-you-play basis, an Andy Carroll type deal," said Mills, speaking to Football Insider .
“We know he had a couple of exceptional seasons, he’s undoubtedly got a lot of talent.
“He’s a fabulous goal scorer, you’ve got to get him on the pitch and keep him there. A player of that ilk you’ll have to pay top dollar for as he isn’t going to come cheap.
He continued: “And it’s a massive gamble, he’s been to a lot of top clubs and he’s been let go by a lot of top clubs, there has to be a reason.
“A lot of top managers have said yep, but not for me and you have to look into that and think what is not quite right about him. Why isn’t he on the pitch more often?”


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Gwyneth Paltrow speaks out over friendship with ex Brad Pitt

Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she is still `` friendly '' with her former boyfriend Brad Pitt and remains close with a number of her other ex-partners .
In an interview with Harper 's Bazaar , she said she does n't have `` any really really bad blood '' with Pitt after their split in 1997 .
The pair had briefly been engaged .
Speaking to the magazine , Paltrow added that she remains on good terms with a some of her former partners , including Coldplay frontman Chris Martin , saying : `` It 's not like there 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncoupled ; we 're done . '
`` It 's a lifelong commitment to constantly reinvent your relationship with your ex , which you do presumably because you have children together .
`` I do n't see a reason to do it if you do n't have children together .
Some people do .
`` But I think we put all the hard work in at the beginning .
I would say very rarely is it difficult now . ''
She added that her and Martin , who separated in 2014 , still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair , who have children together , hit the headlines when they announced they had `` consciously uncoupled '' .
Tony Woods , another of her ex-boyfriends , who she went out with at school , remains `` one of her best friends '' , according to Paltrow .
He told the magazine that he recently texted Paltrow , who is now married to TV producer Brad Falchuk , a `` question about infrared versus traditional saunas '' .
Woods said : `` She 's an ongoing resource for physical and spiritual improvement @ @

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Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she is still "friendly" with her former boyfriend Brad Pitt and remains close with a number of her other ex-partners.
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, she said she doesn't have "any really really bad blood" with Pitt after their split in 1997.
The pair had briefly been engaged.
Speaking to the magazine, Paltrow added that she remains on good terms with a some of her former partners, including Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, saying: "It's not like there's a finish line: 'Oh, we consciously uncoupled; we're done.'
"It's a lifelong commitment to constantly reinvent your relationship with your ex, which you do presumably because you have children together.
"I don't see a reason to do it if you don't have children together. Some people do.
"But I think we put all the hard work in at the beginning. I would say very rarely is it difficult now."
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She added that her and Martin, who separated in 2014, still "love each other".
The pair, who have children together, hit the headlines when they announced they had "consciously uncoupled".
Tony Woods, another of her ex-boyfriends, who she went out with at school, remains "one of her best friends", according to Paltrow.
He told the magazine that he recently texted Paltrow, who is now married to TV producer Brad Falchuk, a "question about infrared versus traditional saunas".
Woods said: "She's an ongoing resource for physical and spiritual improvement."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Who is Louie Barry? All you need to know about ex-West Brom teen linked with Aston Villa move

Aston Villa are leading in the hunt to bring highly-rated English youngster Louie Barry back to England .
Barry , a sixteen-year old West Bromwich Albion graduate moved to Barcelona in July last year , but disputes have emerged over the fee owed by Barcelona to West Brom .
Reports in The Daily Mail suggest that Barcelona are still to pay compensation to the Baggies , and are now looking to sell Barry for a fee of around £1.5 million .
But who is he ?
What in his career has propelled him into the international spotlight ?
And , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to loosen their grip on the talented youngster ?
Who is he ?
Birmingham-born Louie Barry first rose to attention as he climbed the ranks at West Brom 's youth academy .
He first joined the club as a six year old and starred at every age group until he reached under-18 level at the age of just 15 and was even named on the bench for Albion Under-23s for their EFL Trophy clash with Blackpool .
From there he started to attract international interest from Barcelona and PSG - and won the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stormed on to win the Val-de-Marne tournament , a UEFA competion .
Last summer , as his youth deal approached renewal , he snubbed Albion and chose to instead join European giants Barcelona to become the first ever English player to join La Masia , Barca 's famed academy .
Barcelona , in landing their target , agreed to a £230,000 compensation fee that would be paid to the Baggies - but bosses at the Hawthorns maintain that the fee is yet to be paid .
Barry scored on his Barcelona academy debut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tender age of just 16 , featured in all three of their UEFA Youth League fixtures for the club 's under-19s side .
But now , after just six months in Spain , he has been linked with a move back to the midlands with Villa .
What is the latest news ?
Villa are already in talks and ready to swoop to capitalise on the opportunity to bring the youngster over to Birmingham , BirminghamLive has reported .
Barry wo n't fix Villa 's striker issues on his own , and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but if Villa are successful in bringing him in - it 'd represent a massive opportunity for the club and the player .
It 's also a sign that Villa are playing smart and diving in on opportunities that arise .
BirminghamLive have also reported that West Brom are considering their legal options amid the news that Barry is set to leave Barcelona for Villa .
Barry was supposed to cost Barca around £230,000 when he made the switch to Spain during the summer - a fixed sum that all clubs from overseas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player they ’ re recruiting is under the age of 23 .
Yet , Albion still have not heard anything back from the Catalan club , despite a number of appeals to communicate and pay up .
The development that Barry could be on the move again this summer , back to England and back to this region with Aston Villa , with Albion having yet to see a penny , has left the club understandably annoyed and considering their next move .

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Aston Villa are leading in the hunt to bring highly-rated English youngster Louie Barry back to England.
Barry, a sixteen-year old West Bromwich Albion graduate moved to Barcelona in July last year, but disputes have emerged over the fee owed by Barcelona to West Brom.
Reports in The Daily Mail suggest that Barcelona are still to pay compensation to the Baggies, and are now looking to sell Barry for a fee of around £1.5 million.
But who is he? What in his career has propelled him into the international spotlight? And, more importantly, why are Barcelona prepared to loosen their grip on the talented youngster?
Who is he?
Birmingham-born Louie Barry first rose to attention as he climbed the ranks at West Brom's youth academy.
He first joined the club as a six year old and starred at every age group until he reached under-18 level at the age of just 15 and was even named on the bench for Albion Under-23s for their EFL Trophy clash with Blackpool.
From there he started to attract international interest from Barcelona and PSG - and won the golden boot for England Under-16s as they stormed on to win the Val-de-Marne tournament, a UEFA competion.
Last summer, as his youth deal approached renewal, he snubbed Albion and chose to instead join European giants Barcelona to become the first ever English player to join La Masia, Barca's famed academy.
Barcelona, in landing their target, agreed to a £230,000 compensation fee that would be paid to the Baggies - but bosses at the Hawthorns maintain that the fee is yet to be paid.
Barry scored on his Barcelona academy debut and, despite still being at the tender age of just 16, featured in all three of their UEFA Youth League fixtures for the club's under-19s side.
But now, after just six months in Spain, he has been linked with a move back to the midlands with Villa.
What is the latest news?
Villa are already in talks and ready to swoop to capitalise on the opportunity to bring the youngster over to Birmingham, BirminghamLive has reported.
Barry won't fix Villa's striker issues on his own, and is certainly a buy for the future, but if Villa are successful in bringing him in - it'd represent a massive opportunity for the club and the player.
It's also a sign that Villa are playing smart and diving in on opportunities that arise.
Why could West Brom pursue legal action?
BirminghamLive have also reported that West Brom are considering their legal options amid the news that Barry is set to leave Barcelona for Villa.
Barry was supposed to cost Barca around £230,000 when he made the switch to Spain during the summer - a fixed sum that all clubs from overseas must pay by way of compensation if the player they’re recruiting is under the age of 23.
Yet, Albion still have not heard anything back from the Catalan club, despite a number of appeals to communicate and pay up.
The development that Barry could be on the move again this summer, back to England and back to this region with Aston Villa, with Albion having yet to see a penny, has left the club understandably annoyed and considering their next move.


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Brit found guilty of Cyprus gang rape 'lie' finally flies home to UK

A British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus is on her way home after she was spared jail by a judge who said he was giving her a `` second chance '' .
The 19-year-old woman hugged her family and legal team and left court weeping , with her head in her hands , after she was sentenced for public mischief .
Her mother shouted `` she 's coming home '' to supporters outside Famagusta District Court , telling reporters she feels `` relieved '' .
She was pictured arriving arm-in-arm with her daughter at Larnaca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK .
Lewis Power QC , the teenager 's lawyer , said her legal team would be challenging her conviction and were prepared to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights .
The young woman , from Derbyshire , was stuck on the island for almost five months after claiming she was raped by up to 12 Israeli tourists in a hotel room in the party town of Ayia Napa on July 17 .
She was charged and spent about a month in prison before being granted bail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and boys , aged between 15 and 20 , arrested over the incident were freed after she signed a retraction statement 10 days later .
But she maintains she had consensual sex with one of the Israelis before he pinned her down and raped her with others - a claim all of them deny .
The woman says she was forced to change her account under pressure from Cypriot police following hours of questioning alone and without legal representation .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he has raised concerns over her treatment with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's conviction provoked outrage in Cyprus and the UK .
After the sentence , he said : `` We will be following up on some of the issues in relation to the case .
I spoke to the Cypriot foreign minister about that .
`` There is a broader issue for Brits travelling abroad - not just in Cyprus , or indeed in Europe - whether it is holiday , whether it is backpacking , to make sure they can do so as safely and securely as possible .
`` What we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our Cypriot friends and partners about that case once I have downloaded the full facts . ''
The teenager 's family had raised fears she would suffer permanent damage to her mental health if she was sent to prison , having been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder .
But Judge Michalis Papathanasiou told the court he would not be jailing her , despite insisting that all the evidence suggested she was guilty .
Sentencing her to four months in prison , suspended for three years , he told the packed courtroom : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troubled over this .
`` All the evidence shows that she had lied and prevented the police from doing other serious jobs .
`` Twelve people were arrested and seven of them were there for at least 10 days .
That was also a serious offence .
`` Her psychological state , her youth , that she has been away from her family , her friends and academic studies this year ... this has led me to decide to give her a second chance and suspend the sentence for three years . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including a group of about 60 from Israel .
Holding placards reading `` we believe you '' and `` do n't be afraid '' , they chanted : `` Cyprus justice , shame on you '' ; `` Stop blaming the victim '' , and : `` You are not alone '' .
Their voices could be heard inside court as the judge passed sentence , even after security guards had asked for the windows and blinds to be closed .
Addressing applauding supporters after the hearing , the teenager 's mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank each and every one of you for turning up today , having belief , having faith and making sure we get justice .
`` On behalf of the family , I would like to say we are very relieved at the sentence that has been passed down today .
`` I would also like to say thank you for all the support we have received throughout the globe . ''
Adi Izrael , who had travelled to Cyprus from Israel , said : `` Many people say , 'we do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way they ( the Israelis ) behaved , something is wrong with this case .
`` The rape was obvious and it 's obvious she deserves our support . ''
The teenager 's lawyer Mr Power said : `` Whilst we welcome the fact that the sentence imposed today allows her to go home , we strongly contest the conviction and the fight for her innocence will go on regardless .
`` We will be appealing the conviction and will take this case to the Supreme Court of Cyprus and are prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Court of Human Rights .
`` We say and will maintain that this young girl was stripped both of her dignity and her basic human rights . ''
Nir Yaslovitzh , a lawyer who represents four of the Israelis arrested over the alleged rape , had previously called for a harsh sentence .
But he said on Tuesday : `` What 's important is n't the decision that the judge gave today .
`` What 's important for me is the judge found the girl guilty because the meaning for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the judge found the version all the boys gave in Cyprus is true . ''

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A British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus is on her way home after she was spared jail by a judge who said he was giving her a "second chance".
The 19-year-old woman hugged her family and legal team and left court weeping, with her head in her hands, after she was sentenced for public mischief.
Her mother shouted "she's coming home" to supporters outside Famagusta District Court, telling reporters she feels "relieved".
She was pictured arriving arm-in-arm with her daughter at Larnaca airport on Tuesday afternoon to fly back to the UK.
Lewis Power QC, the teenager's lawyer, said her legal team would be challenging her conviction and were prepared to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights.
(Image: AP)
The young woman, from Derbyshire, was stuck on the island for almost five months after claiming she was raped by up to 12 Israeli tourists in a hotel room in the party town of Ayia Napa on July 17.
She was charged and spent about a month in prison before being granted bail in August.
The dozen young men and boys, aged between 15 and 20, arrested over the incident were freed after she signed a retraction statement 10 days later.
(Image: AP)
But she maintains she had consensual sex with one of the Israelis before he pinned her down and raped her with others - a claim all of them deny.
The woman says she was forced to change her account under pressure from Cypriot police following hours of questioning alone and without legal representation.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he has raised concerns over her treatment with the Cypriot authorities, after the teenager's conviction provoked outrage in Cyprus and the UK.
After the sentence, he said: "We will be following up on some of the issues in relation to the case. I spoke to the Cypriot foreign minister about that.
"There is a broader issue for Brits travelling abroad - not just in Cyprus, or indeed in Europe - whether it is holiday, whether it is backpacking, to make sure they can do so as safely and securely as possible.
(Image: AP)
"What we will want to do is have a conversation with our Cypriot friends and partners about that case once I have downloaded the full facts."
The teenager's family had raised fears she would suffer permanent damage to her mental health if she was sent to prison, having been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
But Judge Michalis Papathanasiou told the court he would not be jailing her, despite insisting that all the evidence suggested she was guilty.
Sentencing her to four months in prison, suspended for three years, he told the packed courtroom: "I admit, I have been troubled over this.
"All the evidence shows that she had lied and prevented the police from doing other serious jobs.
"Twelve people were arrested and seven of them were there for at least 10 days. That was also a serious offence.
"Her psychological state, her youth, that she has been away from her family, her friends and academic studies this year... this has led me to decide to give her a second chance and suspend the sentence for three years."
Around 100 protesters gathered outside the court, including a group of about 60 from Israel.
Holding placards reading "we believe you" and "don't be afraid", they chanted: "Cyprus justice, shame on you"; "Stop blaming the victim", and: "You are not alone".
Their voices could be heard inside court as the judge passed sentence, even after security guards had asked for the windows and blinds to be closed.
Addressing applauding supporters after the hearing, the teenager's mother said: "I just want to thank each and every one of you for turning up today, having belief, having faith and making sure we get justice.
"On behalf of the family, I would like to say we are very relieved at the sentence that has been passed down today.
"I would also like to say thank you for all the support we have received throughout the globe."
Adi Izrael, who had travelled to Cyprus from Israel, said: "Many people say, 'we don't know she was raped'. But the way they (the Israelis) behaved, something is wrong with this case.
"The rape was obvious and it's obvious she deserves our support."
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The teenager's lawyer Mr Power said: "Whilst we welcome the fact that the sentence imposed today allows her to go home, we strongly contest the conviction and the fight for her innocence will go on regardless.
"We will be appealing the conviction and will take this case to the Supreme Court of Cyprus and are prepared to fight this case all the way to the European Court of Human Rights.
"We say and will maintain that this young girl was stripped both of her dignity and her basic human rights."
Nir Yaslovitzh, a lawyer who represents four of the Israelis arrested over the alleged rape, had previously called for a harsh sentence.
But he said on Tuesday: "What's important isn't the decision that the judge gave today.
"What's important for me is the judge found the girl guilty because the meaning for me and all the people in Israel is that the judge found the version all the boys gave in Cyprus is true."


birminghammail--2020-01-07--Alleged neo-Nazi 'entered 'Miss Hitler' beauty contest after boyfriend visited concentration camp',

Alleged neo-Nazi 'entered 'Miss Hitler' beauty contest after boyfriend visited concentration camp', National Action trial told

An alleged member of a neo-Nazi terror group entered a `` Miss Hitler '' beauty contest weeks after her partner visited a Second World War concentration camp 's execution room , a court has heard .
Alice Cutter , 23 , used the name Buchenwald Princess to enter the `` sick '' on-line pageant in June 2016 , hoping to attract new members to National Action , a jury at Birmingham Crown Court was told .
Cutter and her boyfriend Mark Jones , 25 , both of Sowerby Bridge near Halifax , West Yorkshire , deny being members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 and September 2017 .
The pair are standing trial alongside Garry Jack , 24 , from Heathland Avenue in Birmingham , and 18-year-old Connor Scothern , of Bagnall Avenue , Nottingham , who also deny membership of the banned group .
Opening the case on Tuesday , prosecuting barrister Barnaby Jameson QC alleged that all four were part of `` a fellowship of hate '' made up by some `` 50 or 60 '' hardcore activist members of National Action .
He told the jury : `` We are talking about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no compunction about attaining their objectives with the use or threat of terror .
`` A group with a common admiration for Hitler and the architects of the Holocaust . ''
After showing jurors an image of Jones and another man posing at Buchenwald , while holding a National Action flag , Mr Jameson said the Nazi-era camp was now a permanent museum to victims killed there .
Around seven weeks after Jones returned from Germany to Britain , the court heard , National Action staged a beauty contest titled NA Miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged to have been photographed while making a Nazi salute on the steps of Leeds Town Hall during a National Action demonstration on May 9 2016 , is said to have entered the contest the following month .
Mr Jameson told the jury panel : `` On 24th June 2016 National Action staged , if you can believe this , a beauty contest that was titled Miss Hitler 2016 .
`` This was , no doubt a publicity stunt to raise the group 's profile and attract more members .
`` Amusing perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the detail .
`` Alice Cutter entered the competition under the name of 'Buchenwald Princess ' and she set out her mission statement in a detailed interview .
`` It is anything but funny .
`` The name 'Buchenwald Princess ' was perhaps no coincidence given that Jones had visited the execution room at Buchenwald the previous month and that Jones and Cutter at this time or thereabout had become an item . ''
Jurors were shown examples of media coverage of the `` sick '' contest and a copy of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be Cutter wrote : `` I 've gone from hanging around with humourless libtards to meeting intelligent young people who wear all black just like me .
`` On a serious note though , I 've got to be much more secretive and live a double life due to how people react to nationalistic views but it 's not something I 'm too bothered about .
`` Sacrifice is inevitable in life , so why not make the 'sacrifice ' of a comfortable and ignorant life for the greater good . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of National Action shared `` pathological racial prejudice and conviction in brutal white supremacy '' alongside an enthusiasm for `` ethnic cleansing '' .
`` Ultimately this is a case about a fellowship of hate , '' he told the jury .
Mr Jameson told jurors they would be wrong to believe the `` undiluted Nazi ideology '' of Germany 's Second World War-era Third Reich had died with Hitler .
Other members of National Action had equipped themselves with weapons and the ability to produce explosives , the court heard , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bomb .
Mr Jameson told the eight men and four women of the jury : `` The Crown should make it clear at this early stage that this case , involving as it does Nazi fanatics , will by its nature lead you , the jury , into a world as dark as a black sun . ''

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An alleged member of a neo-Nazi terror group entered a "Miss Hitler" beauty contest weeks after her partner visited a Second World War concentration camp's execution room, a court has heard.
Alice Cutter, 23, used the name Buchenwald Princess to enter the "sick" on-line pageant in June 2016, hoping to attract new members to National Action, a jury at Birmingham Crown Court was told.
Cutter and her boyfriend Mark Jones, 25, both of Sowerby Bridge near Halifax, West Yorkshire, deny being members of the "unapologetically racist" group between December 2016 and September 2017.
The pair are standing trial alongside Garry Jack, 24, from Heathland Avenue in Birmingham, and 18-year-old Connor Scothern, of Bagnall Avenue, Nottingham, who also deny membership of the banned group.
Opening the case on Tuesday, prosecuting barrister Barnaby Jameson QC alleged that all four were part of "a fellowship of hate" made up by some "50 or 60" hardcore activist members of National Action.
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He told the jury: "We are talking about a tiny, secretive group of die-hard neo-Nazis with no compunction about attaining their objectives with the use or threat of terror.
"A group with a common admiration for Hitler and the architects of the Holocaust."
After showing jurors an image of Jones and another man posing at Buchenwald, while holding a National Action flag, Mr Jameson said the Nazi-era camp was now a permanent museum to victims killed there.
Around seven weeks after Jones returned from Germany to Britain, the court heard, National Action staged a beauty contest titled NA Miss Hitler 2016.
Cutter, who is alleged to have been photographed while making a Nazi salute on the steps of Leeds Town Hall during a National Action demonstration on May 9 2016, is said to have entered the contest the following month.
Mr Jameson told the jury panel: "On 24th June 2016 National Action staged, if you can believe this, a beauty contest that was titled Miss Hitler 2016.
"This was, no doubt a publicity stunt to raise the group's profile and attract more members.
"Amusing perhaps to a teenage schoolboy until you look at the detail.
"Alice Cutter entered the competition under the name of 'Buchenwald Princess' and she set out her mission statement in a detailed interview.
"It is anything but funny.
"The name 'Buchenwald Princess' was perhaps no coincidence given that Jones had visited the execution room at Buchenwald the previous month and that Jones and Cutter at this time or thereabout had become an item."
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Jurors were shown examples of media coverage of the "sick" contest and a copy of the mission statement in which the contestant alleged to be Cutter wrote: "I've gone from hanging around with humourless libtards to meeting intelligent young people who wear all black just like me.
"On a serious note though, I've got to be much more secretive and live a double life due to how people react to nationalistic views but it's not something I'm too bothered about.
"Sacrifice is inevitable in life, so why not make the 'sacrifice' of a comfortable and ignorant life for the greater good."
Earlier, Mr Jameson claimed that members of National Action shared "pathological racial prejudice and conviction in brutal white supremacy" alongside an enthusiasm for "ethnic cleansing".
"Ultimately this is a case about a fellowship of hate," he told the jury.
"Immovable and unrepentant hate."
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Mr Jameson told jurors they would be wrong to believe the "undiluted Nazi ideology" of Germany's Second World War-era Third Reich had died with Hitler.
Other members of National Action had equipped themselves with weapons and the ability to produce explosives, the court heard, and in one instance had constructed a pipe bomb.
Mr Jameson told the eight men and four women of the jury: "The Crown should make it clear at this early stage that this case, involving as it does Nazi fanatics, will by its nature lead you, the jury, into a world as dark as a black sun."