birminghammail--2020-07-06--Lockdown is creating a 'lost generation' of teens denied schooling

The lockdown has put thouands of teenagers at risk of poor mental health , exposure to domestic volence and exploitation by criminal gangs , the Childrens Commissioner for England has warned .
She published data showing 13,000 teenagers in Birmingham are in particular danger .
This is the number of young people in the city who were already `` vulnerable and falling through gaps in the education and social care systems '' before the coronavirus pandemic began , according to Children 's Commissioner Anne Longfield .
Many will have spent six months away from school , by the time classrooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` School was often a stretch for them , and I am concerned we are never going to get some of them back into education .
If we do not act now , this could result in a lost generation of teens – dropping out of school , going under the radar , getting into trouble , and at risk of being groomed by gangs and criminals . ''
And she said : “ We must not look back in five years at a generation of vulnerable teenagers who fell out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unemployment .
They need extra help now as we emerge from lockdown.
” The Children 's Commissioner is an independent watchdog appointed to speak up for children and young people .
The role was created by an Act of Parliament .
Ms Longfield said she was particularly concerned about teenagers who had been persistently absent from school , had been excluded , had received `` alternative provision '' such as attending a special school for pupils at risk of being expelled , had dropped out of education at the age of 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These teenagers have a higher chance than others of failing to get a good education , becoming unemployed or falling into crime , she said .
However , they may not have immediate problems severe enough to receive support from social services .
The Children ’ s Commissioner said she was concerned that these teenagers were already slipping through existing gaps in the system , and could remain `` invisible '' even after the lockdown restrictions ease .
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Central government , schools , local authorities and police forces should work together on a plan to find and support these children , she said .
The report also called for summer schemes , such as sports clubs , play schemes , holiday clubs and youth clubs , led by trusted adults and role models .
To make this happen , it says the government must work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to delivering these schemes .
It also calls on the government to advise schools to support these schemes from within their additional £650 million `` catch up '' funding .
Ms Longfield said : “ Even before the lockdown , 1 in 25 teenagers in England were falling through gaps in the school or social services systems .
This puts them at increased risk of unemployment or of exploitation by gangs and organised criminals .
`` This summer I am particularly worried that teenagers who have finished year 11 , who have seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost their way through lockdown will simply fall off the radar .
Teenagers in colleges have so far been left out of catch-up funding .
“ Many of these children , and I fear many thousands of other vulnerable teenagers , have had very little structure to their lives over the last six months . ''
She added : “ We need to identify these children quickly and do whatever it takes over the summer to stabilise their lives and get them prepared for the structure of school again . ''
Number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Figures from the Childrens Commissioner for England

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The lockdown has put thouands of teenagers at risk of poor mental health, exposure to domestic volence and exploitation by criminal gangs, the Childrens Commissioner for England has warned.
She published data showing 13,000 teenagers in Birmingham are in particular danger.
This is the number of young people in the city who were already "vulnerable and falling through gaps in the education and social care systems" before the coronavirus pandemic began, according to Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield. Many will have spent six months away from school, by the time classrooms fully re-open in September.
She said: "School was often a stretch for them, and I am concerned we are never going to get some of them back into education. If we do not act now, this could result in a lost generation of teens – dropping out of school, going under the radar, getting into trouble, and at risk of being groomed by gangs and criminals."
And she said: “We must not look back in five years at a generation of vulnerable teenagers who fell out of society and ended up drifting into crime and unemployment. They need extra help now as we emerge from lockdown.”
The Children's Commissioner is an independent watchdog appointed to speak up for children and young people. The role was created by an Act of Parliament.
Ms Longfield said she was particularly concerned about teenagers who had been persistently absent from school, had been excluded, had received "alternative provision" such as attending a special school for pupils at risk of being expelled, had dropped out of education at the age of 16 or who had gone missing from care.
These teenagers have a higher chance than others of failing to get a good education, becoming unemployed or falling into crime, she said. However, they may not have immediate problems severe enough to receive support from social services.
The Children’s Commissioner said she was concerned that these teenagers were already slipping through existing gaps in the system, and could remain "invisible" even after the lockdown restrictions ease.
In a report published today, she called on councils to work with schools and police to focus resources on these teenagers. Central government, schools, local authorities and police forces should work together on a plan to find and support these children, she said.
The report also called for summer schemes, such as sports clubs, play schemes, holiday clubs and youth clubs, led by trusted adults and role models. To make this happen, it says the government must work with local areas to remove any barriers to delivering these schemes. It also calls on the government to advise schools to support these schemes from within their additional £650 million "catch up" funding.
Ms Longfield said: “Even before the lockdown, 1 in 25 teenagers in England were falling through gaps in the school or social services systems. This puts them at increased risk of unemployment or of exploitation by gangs and organised criminals.
"This summer I am particularly worried that teenagers who have finished year 11, who have seen their apprenticeship collapse, or have simply lost their way through lockdown will simply fall off the radar. Teenagers in colleges have so far been left out of catch-up funding.
“Many of these children, and I fear many thousands of other vulnerable teenagers, have had very little structure to their lives over the last six months."
She added: “We need to identify these children quickly and do whatever it takes over the summer to stabilise their lives and get them prepared for the structure of school again."
Number of teenagers aged 13 to 17 at risk:
Birmingham 13,068
Coventry 3,550
Dudley 2,901
Sandwell 3,769
Solihull 2,070
Walsall 2,885
Wolverhampton 3,082
Figures from the Childrens Commissioner for England


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Teen stabbed by gang of thugs in broad daylight attack

A boy of 15 was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in Handsworth .
It happened near Grove Lane at around 7.30pm on Monday , July 5 .
Police were hunting a gang of up to five teenagers said to have attacked him .
The victim suffered a thigh injury and was rushed to hospital but his wounds were not life-threatening or life-changing .
A passer-by said they saw a male with what appeared to be blood on his shirt near The Grove Bar and Restaurant , on a roundabout at the junction of Oxhill Road and Grove Lane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sister and I were driving past .
We saw a youngish chap on the doorstep of the Grove on Oxhill Road .
`` He was crouching down with police and paramedics there .
My sister said she saw what she thought was blood on his shirt . ''
A picture taken at the scene showed a fleet of police cars blocking the junction .
An ambulance was also parked up .
National Express West Midlands No.11 buses were diverted away from the area as police launched an investigation .
The knife attack brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the West Midlands on Monday .
Earlier in the day , two West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics were attacked at an address in Wolverhampton .
A man , aged 52 , was Tasered at the scene and later arrested on suspicion of wounding .
Police said in a statement late on Monday night : `` Officers are currently dealing with a stabbing that took place near Grove Lane in Handworth at around 7.30pm this evening , July 6 .
`` A 15-year-old boy sustained a stab wound to his thigh , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing .
`` It ’ s understood that he was attacked by a group of four or five teenagers , and our investigation is ongoing . ''
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight , or call 101 at any time .
To remain anonymous , call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote log number 4156 of 06/07/2020 .

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A boy of 15 was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in Handsworth.
It happened near Grove Lane at around 7.30pm on Monday, July 5.
Police were hunting a gang of up to five teenagers said to have attacked him.
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The victim suffered a thigh injury and was rushed to hospital but his wounds were not life-threatening or life-changing.
A passer-by said they saw a male with what appeared to be blood on his shirt near The Grove Bar and Restaurant, on a roundabout at the junction of Oxhill Road and Grove Lane.
He told BirminghamLive: "My sister and I were driving past. We saw a youngish chap on the doorstep of the Grove on Oxhill Road.
"He was crouching down with police and paramedics there. My sister said she saw what she thought was blood on his shirt."
A picture taken at the scene showed a fleet of police cars blocking the junction. An ambulance was also parked up.
National Express West Midlands No.11 buses were diverted away from the area as police launched an investigation.
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The knife attack brought to three the number of stab casualties across the West Midlands on Monday.
Earlier in the day, two West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics were attacked at an address in Wolverhampton. A man, aged 52, was Tasered at the scene and later arrested on suspicion of wounding.
Police said in a statement late on Monday night: "Officers are currently dealing with a stabbing that took place near Grove Lane in Handworth at around 7.30pm this evening, July 6.
"A 15-year-old boy sustained a stab wound to his thigh, and was taken to hospital where his condition is not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
"It’s understood that he was attacked by a group of four or five teenagers, and our investigation is ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 at any time.
To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote log number 4156 of 06/07/2020.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Mandy Moore hits back at Ryan Adams apology over abuse allegations

Mandy Moore has responded to ex-husband Ryan Adams ' apology over her abuse allegations , saying she found it `` curious '' he chose to do it publicly rather than privately .
Moore and six other women came forward in February last year , alleging the singer-songwriter had been guilty of manipulating and controlling behaviour .
At the time , a lawyer for Adams denied the allegations of abuse .
However , has has now written a lengthy essay for the Daily Mail , apologising for his behaviour .
`` There are no words to express how bad I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through my life and career , '' the 45-year-old wrote .
`` All I can say is that I 'm sorry , '' said Moore , 36 , who was married to Adams from 2009 to 2016 .
She has now responded to the apology and revealed her former husband had not been in touch .
During an appearance on the US TV show Today , she said : `` It 's challenging because I feel like in many ways I 've said all I want to say about him and that situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone would make a public apology but not do it privately .
`` I am speaking for myself , but I have not heard from him , and I 'm not looking for an apology necessarily , but I do find it curious that someone would do an interview about it without actually making amends privately . ''
In his apology , Adams , who has worked with stars including Sir Elton John , Willie Nelson and Fall Out Boy , said he has sought professional help in an attempt to get sober @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of isolation and reflection made me realise that I needed to make significant changes in my life . ''
Moore , who married the singer Taylor Goldsmith in 2018 , had described her relationship with Adams as `` untenable '' .
Speaking on Marc Maron 's WTF podcast , she said : `` I had no sense of self .
`` It was so untenable and unsustainable and it was so lonely .
`` I was so sad .
I was lonely with him . ''
Adams is an acclaimed and prolific musician @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planned release of his album Big Colours was cancelled .
He has not released a new album since .

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Mandy Moore has responded to ex-husband Ryan Adams' apology over her abuse allegations, saying she found it "curious" he chose to do it publicly rather than privately.
Moore and six other women came forward in February last year, alleging the singer-songwriter had been guilty of manipulating and controlling behaviour.
At the time, a lawyer for Adams denied the allegations of abuse.
However, has has now written a lengthy essay for the Daily Mail, apologising for his behaviour.
"There are no words to express how bad I feel about the ways I've mistreated people through my life and career," the 45-year-old wrote.
"All I can say is that I'm sorry," said Moore, 36, who was married to Adams from 2009 to 2016.
(Image: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
She has now responded to the apology and revealed her former husband had not been in touch.
During an appearance on the US TV show Today, she said: "It's challenging because I feel like in many ways I've said all I want to say about him and that situation, but I find it curious that someone would make a public apology but not do it privately.
"I am speaking for myself, but I have not heard from him, and I'm not looking for an apology necessarily, but I do find it curious that someone would do an interview about it without actually making amends privately."
In his apology, Adams, who has worked with stars including Sir Elton John, Willie Nelson and Fall Out Boy, said he has sought professional help in an attempt to get sober.
He said: "This period of isolation and reflection made me realise that I needed to make significant changes in my life."
Moore, who married the singer Taylor Goldsmith in 2018, had described her relationship with Adams as "untenable".
Speaking on Marc Maron's WTF podcast, she said: "I had no sense of self.
"I felt like I was drowning.
"It was so untenable and unsustainable and it was so lonely.
"I was so sad. I was lonely with him."
Adams is an acclaimed and prolific musician.
Following the allegations of abuse, the planned release of his album Big Colours was cancelled.
He has not released a new album since.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Rio Ferdinand fires Paul Pogba warning as Aston Villa lie in wait

Mason Greenwood hogged the headlines at the weekend and Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes have prompted plenty of comment since Manchester United resumed their Premier League campaign – but it ’ s Paul Pogba who is the driving force Aston Villa will have to contain .
That ’ s the view of Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand who believes the arrival of Fernandes has eased the pressure on the France World Cup winner who has enjoyed an unlikely reintegration to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s first team .
United bring their long unbeaten streak to Villa Park on Thursday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ edge in attack and a record of 43 goals scored and only six conceded in the last 16 matches .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Villa by contrast are nine league games without a win – and whilst they have steadied the ship defensively , they have scored only twice in their last seven Premier League matches .
`` [ Paul ] Pogba has been a totally different player since the restart , '' Ferdinand told BT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game , it 's the Pogba United paid £89m for four years ago .
A big factor is undoubtedly the man he is playing with in the centre of midfield - Bruno Fernandes .
`` Pogba will not want to be shown up out there and that 's perhaps the motivation he needed .
Solskjaer will be absolutely loving what he 's seeing from those two .
`` Fernandes is just doing what comes naturally to him and it 's been a huge boost to Pogba 's form - it 's freed him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There 's probably less pressure on him now because he knows that some of the burden of expectation is being shouldered by Fernandes . ''
Villa produced a credible 2-2 draw when the sides met at Old Trafford in December , with goals from Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings .

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Mason Greenwood hogged the headlines at the weekend and Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes have prompted plenty of comment since Manchester United resumed their Premier League campaign – but it’s Paul Pogba who is the driving force Aston Villa will have to contain.
That’s the view of Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand who believes the arrival of Fernandes has eased the pressure on the France World Cup winner who has enjoyed an unlikely reintegration to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first team.
United bring their long unbeaten streak to Villa Park on Thursday night, boasting cohesion in midfield, cutting edge in attack and a record of 43 goals scored and only six conceded in the last 16 matches.
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Villa by contrast are nine league games without a win – and whilst they have steadied the ship defensively, they have scored only twice in their last seven Premier League matches.
"[Paul] Pogba has been a totally different player since the restart," Ferdinand told BT Sport
"The energy levels in his game, it's the Pogba United paid £89m for four years ago. A big factor is undoubtedly the man he is playing with in the centre of midfield - Bruno Fernandes.
"Pogba will not want to be shown up out there and that's perhaps the motivation he needed. Solskjaer will be absolutely loving what he's seeing from those two.
"Fernandes is just doing what comes naturally to him and it's been a huge boost to Pogba's form - it's freed him up to play as well.
"There's probably less pressure on him now because he knows that some of the burden of expectation is being shouldered by Fernandes."
Villa produced a credible 2-2 draw when the sides met at Old Trafford in December, with goals from Jack Grealish and Tyrone Mings.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Boy stabbed by 'gang of attackers' - updates

A boy of 15 was in hospital tonight after he stabbed in Birmingham .
It happened near Grove Lane in @ @ @ @ @ Monday , July 6 .
Police flooded the scene and the junction of Oxhill Road @ @ @ @ @ victim was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a gang of four of five @ @ @ @ @ thigh injury but his injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing .
Buses were diverted in @ @ @ @ @ information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight , @ @ @ @ @ To remain anonymous , call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote log number 4156 @ @ @

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A boy of 15 was in hospital tonight after he stabbed in Birmingham.
It happened near Grove Lane in Handsworth at around 7.30pm on Monday, July 6.
Police flooded the scene and the junction of Oxhill Road and Grove Lane.
The victim was rushed to hospital after being attacked by a gang of four of five teenagers.
He suffered a thigh injury but his injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.
Buses were diverted in the area.
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight, or call 101 anytime.
To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote log number 4156 of 06/07/2020.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--'We're in serious trouble' - Health chief's admission on track and trace

Frustrated public health chiefs say they STILL do n't have the data they need to quickly spot local outbreaks of coronavirus in workplaces , colleges and universities - contrary to TV claims by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
Information collected when people test for the virus does n't include where they work or study , despite those being the most likely sources of infection outbreaks .
That amounts to a trouble-sized hole in the battle to keep infection flare-ups at bay , warns Sandwell 's director of public health Dr Lisa McNally .
She said the lack of workplace data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving local teams `` playing whack-a-mole blindfolded . ''
`` We are in serious trouble , '' she added .
Whack-a-mole , the fairground game of bashing 'moles ' when they pop up , was the way Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the government 's test , trace and isolate strategy to suppress the virus as lockdown eases .
On Sunday 's The Andrew Marr Show , Mr Hancock insisted public health chiefs had all the data they needed to play their part in dealing with local outbreaks , suggesting if they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his experts .
She said the data sent to her team , via Public Health England 's West Midlands team , contained ages , gender and home postcodes of infected people - but the occupation field was blank and there was no sign of any information about their workplace or place of study .
`` Why is this a problem ?
, '' asks Dr McNally .
`` Well , think about who you have most contact with in an average day ( outside of your household ) .
Is it your neighbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is it the people in your workplace , school or college ?
Unless you ’ re lucky to live in an area that has regular street parties , it ’ s probably the latter , which means that this is where you are most likely to be caught up in an outbreak . ''
She continues : `` Having directors of public health and their teams stare at a list of postcodes is going to be of very limited value .
Sure , we can map them , and we may see some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others .
`` But it ’ s by seeing multiple cases emerge in the same workplace or college that will really enable us to get in early and break the chain of transmission . ''
She said the Sandwell Local Outbreak Plan and others across the country rely on early identification , rapid isolation of cases and then contact tracing to bring the outbreak under control .
She has this warning for anyone who thinks schools , colleges and workplaces would automatically flag up positive cases and outbreaks : `` Unfortunately , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workplaces where that hasn ’ t happened .
Multiple cases have emerged without anyone joining the dots .
`` You can imagine the same problem could quite easily occur when colleges and universities restart .
So , we need public health teams to be looking out for these links in the testing data and acting swiftly when they find them . ''
Writing in the British Medical Journal , she suggests two possible explanations why the testing data reaching directors of public health is missing this vital information .
`` First , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chain ’ has this data but thinks directors of public health don ’ t need it , or can ’ t be trusted with it , or both .
`` The second explanation is far more frightening .
Maybe nobody has this data .
Maybe it ’ s not being consistently collected within the testing programme .
If that is true , then we are in serious trouble . ''
We put these concerns to the Department for Health and Social Care and asked them if data collected from people being tested included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and if this information was shared with public health directors .
This is what they said : “ All councils in England now have the ability to access testing data , right down to an individual and postcode level , including occupations where they have been provided .
“ If councils feel they require more assistance with data , of course PHE is able to help them .
“ Our priority is to ensure all local and public health bodies have the data they need and we will continue to support them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreaks.
” In their background notes , the DHSC press office added that `` as part of getting tested we ask people to provide their occupation .
If a person tests positive for Coronavirus , NHS Test and Trace will contact them and gather detailed information on their movements , including asking about their place of work . ''
We asked the press officer to confirm this meant NHS Test and Trace did not collect the place of work or study when people were tested , or if they did but were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this : `` We are constantly improving our data collection and the data we are making available .
`` We are carefully balancing this with ensuring that our data collection is proportionate , we maintain the public ’ s trust in our digital service , and we provide Local Authorities with access to the data they need . ''
Dr McNally said that , of more than 1,000 records she had reviewed so far of tested cases , none listed an occupation , and there was no workplace or study 'field ' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council area , an outbreak at a meat packing factory , Tulip , in Tipton , is still ongoing .
Several of the plant 's 600 employees have so far tested positive .
She said she would rather it turned out the Government is keeping data about work and study locations from local councils because they are not in `` the Covid-19 data inner circle '' .
But the alternative , that the data is just not being collected , leaves her worried .
`` The Government ’ s own figures show more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive are not completing the contact tracing process , '' she said .
`` With limited data from contact tracing , and no data being sent to directors of public health on place of work or education , we are essentially left playing ‘ whack-a-mole ’ blindfolded .
`` A lot of those moles the Prime Minister talked about will escape being whacked and go on to make an almighty mess of the garden . ''

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Frustrated public health chiefs say they STILL don't have the data they need to quickly spot local outbreaks of coronavirus in workplaces, colleges and universities - contrary to TV claims by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Information collected when people test for the virus doesn't include where they work or study, despite those being the most likely sources of infection outbreaks.
That amounts to a trouble-sized hole in the battle to keep infection flare-ups at bay, warns Sandwell's director of public health Dr Lisa McNally.
She said the lack of workplace data and continued gaps in contact tracing is leaving local teams "playing whack-a-mole blindfolded."
"We are in serious trouble," she added.
Whack-a-mole, the fairground game of bashing 'moles' when they pop up, was the way Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the government's test, trace and isolate strategy to suppress the virus as lockdown eases.
On Sunday's The Andrew Marr Show, Mr Hancock insisted public health chiefs had all the data they needed to play their part in dealing with local outbreaks, suggesting if they had trouble interpreting it they could speak to his experts.
Today, Dr McNally fired back.
She said the data sent to her team, via Public Health England's West Midlands team, contained ages, gender and home postcodes of infected people - but the occupation field was blank and there was no sign of any information about their workplace or place of study.
"Why is this a problem?," asks Dr McNally. "Well, think about who you have most contact with in an average day (outside of your household). Is it your neighbours within the same postcode?
"Or is it the people in your workplace, school or college? Unless you’re lucky to live in an area that has regular street parties, it’s probably the latter, which means that this is where you are most likely to be caught up in an outbreak."
She continues: "Having directors of public health and their teams stare at a list of postcodes is going to be of very limited value. Sure, we can map them, and we may see some areas have higher numbers of cases than others.
"But it’s by seeing multiple cases emerge in the same workplace or college that will really enable us to get in early and break the chain of transmission."
She said the Sandwell Local Outbreak Plan and others across the country rely on early identification, rapid isolation of cases and then contact tracing to bring the outbreak under control.
She has this warning for anyone who thinks schools, colleges and workplaces would automatically flag up positive cases and outbreaks: "Unfortunately, we’ve already had examples in large workplaces where that hasn’t happened. Multiple cases have emerged without anyone joining the dots.
"You can imagine the same problem could quite easily occur when colleges and universities restart. So, we need public health teams to be looking out for these links in the testing data and acting swiftly when they find them."
Writing in the MJ (Municipal Journal), she suggests two possible explanations why the testing data reaching directors of public health is missing this vital information.
"First, it may be someone further ‘up the chain’ has this data but thinks directors of public health don’t need it, or can’t be trusted with it, or both.
"The second explanation is far more frightening. Maybe nobody has this data. Maybe it’s not being consistently collected within the testing programme. If that is true, then we are in serious trouble."
We put these concerns to the Department for Health and Social Care and asked them if data collected from people being tested included their occupation and their place of work, and if this information was shared with public health directors.
(Image: PA)
This is what they said:
“All councils in England now have the ability to access testing data, right down to an individual and postcode level, including occupations where they have been provided.
“If councils feel they require more assistance with data, of course PHE is able to help them.
“Our priority is to ensure all local and public health bodies have the data they need and we will continue to support them so they can effectively deal with any outbreaks.”
In their background notes, the DHSC press office added that "as part of getting tested we ask people to provide their occupation. If a person tests positive for Coronavirus, NHS Test and Trace will contact them and gather detailed information on their movements, including asking about their place of work."
(Image: Getty Images)
We asked the press officer to confirm this meant NHS Test and Trace did not collect the place of work or study when people were tested, or if they did but were not sharing it.
Their cryptic response was this: "We are constantly improving our data collection and the data we are making available.
"We are carefully balancing this with ensuring that our data collection is proportionate, we maintain the public’s trust in our digital service, and we provide Local Authorities with access to the data they need."
Dr McNally said that, of more than 1,000 records she had reviewed so far of tested cases, none listed an occupation, and there was no workplace or study 'field' in the spreadsheet to review.
In her council area, an outbreak at a meat packing factory, Tulip, in Tipton, is still ongoing. Several of the plant's 600 employees have so far tested positive.
She said she would rather it turned out the Government is keeping data about work and study locations from local councils because they are not in "the Covid-19 data inner circle".
But the alternative, that the data is just not being collected, leaves her worried.
"The Government’s own figures show more than one in four people who test positive are not completing the contact tracing process," she said.
"With limited data from contact tracing, and no data being sent to directors of public health on place of work or education, we are essentially left playing ‘whack-a-mole’ blindfolded.
"A lot of those moles the Prime Minister talked about will escape being whacked and go on to make an almighty mess of the garden."


birminghammail--2020-07-06--President confirms ‘concrete’ bid for Wolves transfer target

Reims have confirmed they have received a 'concrete offer ' from an unnamed Premier League club for Axel Disasi .
Last month L'Equipe reported that Wolves had stolen a march on their English rivals Arsenal , with a €15m tabled for the central defender .
And now the French club have confirmed Disasi will be leaving the club , with interest from both sides of the Channel .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Speaking to But Football , Reims president Jean-Pierre Calliot has revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ligue 1 side , with an aim of playing in a European competition central to his decision .
Calliot has confirmed that Monaco and St Etienne are in the running for his signing as well as a team from England .
“ He has a release certificate .
His profile interests a lot of clubs .
Today , three clubs are quite advanced on the file .
I do not know if it will be one of these three that he will choose .
But it ’ s likely to move fast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance he remains in France , Calliot added : “ Yes .
Without betraying any secrets , in the three clubs , there is indeed Stade Rennais and AS Monaco .
In addition to an English offer that we have been holding for some time .
Another French club approached us yesterday but has not yet submitted an offer .
I think he will compete in a European Cup next year… “ He has a concrete offer from England .
His advice looks at the French market .
He will go where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stade de Reims is there.
” Disasi was part of the French top-flights best defence last season , conceding just 21 goals before the season was curtailed amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
Nuno Espirito Santo looks set to reinforce his defensive options in the summer window , with Ryan Bennett 's Molineux future up in the air .
Reports have also linked Wolves with a move for Manchester City target Ruben Dias , although that would depend on Champions League qualification .

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Reims have confirmed they have received a 'concrete offer' from an unnamed Premier League club for Axel Disasi.
Last month L'Equipe reported that Wolves had stolen a march on their English rivals Arsenal, with a €15m tabled for the central defender.
And now the French club have confirmed Disasi will be leaving the club, with interest from both sides of the Channel.
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Speaking to But Football, Reims president Jean-Pierre Calliot has revealed he has been given permission to leave the Ligue 1 side, with an aim of playing in a European competition central to his decision.
Calliot has confirmed that Monaco and St Etienne are in the running for his signing as well as a team from England.
“He has a release certificate. His profile interests a lot of clubs. Today, three clubs are quite advanced on the file. I do not know if it will be one of these three that he will choose. But it’s likely to move fast enough."
Asked if there's a chance he remains in France, Calliot added: “Yes. Without betraying any secrets, in the three clubs, there is indeed Stade Rennais and AS Monaco. In addition to an English offer that we have been holding for some time. Another French club approached us yesterday but has not yet submitted an offer. I think he will compete in a European Cup next year…
“He has a concrete offer from England. His advice looks at the French market. He will go where he wants to go provided that the Stade de Reims is there.”
Disasi was part of the French top-flights best defence last season, conceding just 21 goals before the season was curtailed amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nuno Espirito Santo looks set to reinforce his defensive options in the summer window, with Ryan Bennett's Molineux future up in the air.
Reports have also linked Wolves with a move for Manchester City target Ruben Dias, although that would depend on Champions League qualification.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--First pubs forced to shut after reopening as customers tested for coronavirus

The first pubs in England to shut their doors having reopened on Saturday have been confirmed .
Drinking spots across the country have shut up shop AGAIN - having welcomed customers on July 4 after months of being shuttered .
Boozers in Somerset and in Yorkshire respectively have closed as loyal customers are tested positive for coronavirus .
The Lighthouse Kitchen & Carvery in Burnham-on-Sea announced a closure today , alongside The Fox and Hounds , in Batley , in West Yorkshire .
`` This isn ’ t the message we wanted to write so soon but The Lighthouse will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive to Covid-19 , '' The Lighthouse Kitchen and Carvery said in a statement .
`` We are slowly getting through our list of customers that were in the pub on Saturday .
`` All our staff are going to be tested and we will reopen when the time is safe to do so .
Thanks to all the positive phone calls . ''
The post also says : `` Please understand that this is a learning curve for us all and I am sure some measures may change very quickly if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in this together to keep all of us safe , hope to see you all soon .
The Lighthouse Family . ''
The Fox & Hounds , meanwhile , wrote : `` Following our announcement this morning that we will be closed until further notice I 'd like to put all rumours and speculations straight that are currently floating about .
`` This morning I got a phone call off a customer which visited our pub on Saturday to say they 'd tested positive for coronavirus .
`` On their visit they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after seeing a post off another place they 'd visited thought it was best to take a test to which they came back positive .
`` Due to privacy reasons we wo n't be naming this person .
`` Following this information we are awaiting further guidance from NHS and track and trace .
`` Myself and all staff have taken a test today and we should have results back within 48 hours . ''
The post ended : `` We fully understand this is a scary time but want to ensure our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these tough times .
`` Over the past few weeks we have put a lot of hard work into the pub following government guidance to get us opened back up .
`` Anyone that has visited us this weekend can see our new layout of tables of one metre plus , our one way systems , full table service and continuously cleaning throughout . ''
The Village Home Pub in Alverstoke , Hampshire has also shut .
The Village Home posted : `` We have had a case of Coronavirus in the pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in isolation .
`` The pub is now shut but all being well will open again on Saturday .
`` Anyone who was in the pub over the weekend there is no need to isolate unless you show symptoms or are contacted direct by the trace group .
Thank you and hope to see you soon . ''

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The first pubs in England to shut their doors having reopened on Saturday have been confirmed.
Drinking spots across the country have shut up shop AGAIN - having welcomed customers on July 4 after months of being shuttered.
Boozers in Somerset and in Yorkshire respectively have closed as loyal customers are tested positive for coronavirus.
The Lighthouse Kitchen & Carvery in Burnham-on-Sea announced a closure today, alongside The Fox and Hounds, in Batley, in West Yorkshire.
"This isn’t the message we wanted to write so soon but The Lighthouse will be closed due to a customer testing positive to Covid-19," The Lighthouse Kitchen and Carvery said in a statement.
"We are slowly getting through our list of customers that were in the pub on Saturday.
"All our staff are going to be tested and we will reopen when the time is safe to do so. Thanks to all the positive phone calls."
The post also says: "Please understand that this is a learning curve for us all and I am sure some measures may change very quickly if the system fails to work.
"We are in this together to keep all of us safe, hope to see you all soon. The Lighthouse Family."
The Fox & Hounds, meanwhile, wrote: "Following our announcement this morning that we will be closed until further notice I'd like to put all rumours and speculations straight that are currently floating about.
"This morning I got a phone call off a customer which visited our pub on Saturday to say they'd tested positive for coronavirus.
"On their visit they were unaware and had no symptoms but after seeing a post off another place they'd visited thought it was best to take a test to which they came back positive.
"Due to privacy reasons we won't be naming this person.
"Following this information we are awaiting further guidance from NHS and track and trace.
"Myself and all staff have taken a test today and we should have results back within 48 hours."
The post ended: "We fully understand this is a scary time but want to ensure our customer safety is our main priority in these tough times.
"Over the past few weeks we have put a lot of hard work into the pub following government guidance to get us opened back up.
"Anyone that has visited us this weekend can see our new layout of tables of one metre plus, our one way systems, full table service and continuously cleaning throughout."
The Village Home Pub in Alverstoke, Hampshire has also shut.
The Village Home posted: "We have had a case of Coronavirus in the pub which means that some of us are in isolation.
"The pub is now shut but all being well will open again on Saturday.
"Anyone who was in the pub over the weekend there is no need to isolate unless you show symptoms or are contacted direct by the trace group. Thank you and hope to see you soon."


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Tom Meighan speaks out for first time since quitting Kasabian

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has left the band to focus on dealing with `` personal issues '' .
A statement from the Brit Award-winning rock group from Leicester said the 39-year-old wants to concentrate on `` getting his life back on track '' .
His departure leaves guitarist Serge Pizzorno and bassist Chris Edwards as the only remaining founding members , with current drummer Ian Matthews joining the group in 2004 .
A statement on behalf of the group said : `` Kasabian have announced today that Tom Meighan is stepping down from the band by mutual consent .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have affected his behaviour for quite some time and now wants to concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track .
Now the Leicester-born star has taken to social media to share more about his state of mind .
Writing on Twitter , the former Kasabian band member gave some insight into how he is feeling following the big news .
Tom tweeted : `` Following today 's announcement I just wanted to let you all know that I am doing well . ''
`` We will not be commenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm in a really good place now .
Thanks for all your love and support .
`` I 'll be seeing you all very soon .
TM x # TomMeighan # Kasabian `` .
It is not clear whether Kasabian will seek to replace Meighan as lead vocalist .
In 2017 , they scored their fifth straight number one record with For Crying Out Loud .

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Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has left the band to focus on dealing with "personal issues".
A statement from the Brit Award-winning rock group from Leicester said the 39-year-old wants to concentrate on "getting his life back on track".
His departure leaves guitarist Serge Pizzorno and bassist Chris Edwards as the only remaining founding members, with current drummer Ian Matthews joining the group in 2004.
A statement on behalf of the group said: "Kasabian have announced today that Tom Meighan is stepping down from the band by mutual consent.
"Tom has struggled with personal issues that have affected his behaviour for quite some time and now wants to concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track.
Now the Leicester-born star has taken to social media to share more about his state of mind.
Writing on Twitter, the former Kasabian band member gave some insight into how he is feeling following the big news.
Tom tweeted: "Following today's announcement I just wanted to let you all know that I am doing well."
"We will not be commenting further."
He continued: "I'm in a really good place now. Thanks for all your love and support.
"I'll be seeing you all very soon. TM x #TomMeighan#Kasabian ".
It is not clear whether Kasabian will seek to replace Meighan as lead vocalist.
In 2017, they scored their fifth straight number one record with For Crying Out Loud.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--David Starkey issues grovelling apology over 'so many damn blacks' comment

David Starkey has issued an apology after saying slavery was not genocide because there are `` so many damn blacks '' still around .
The historian and presenter , 75 , made the comments during an online interview with Brexit campaigner Darren Grimes for YouTube channel Reasoned UK , while addressing the Black Lives Matter movement .
In a lengthy statement on Monday , Starkey admitted his `` bad mistake '' has cost him `` every distinction and honour acquired in a long career '' .
He said his `` principal regret '' was that his `` blundering use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to freedom of speech .
Speaking about his use of the phrase `` so many damn blacks '' , he said : `` It was intended to emphasise , in hindsight with awful clumsiness , the numbers who survived the horrors of the slave trade .
`` Instead , it came across as a term of racial abuse .
`` This , in the present atmosphere , where passions are high and feelings raw , was deplorably inflammatory .
`` I am very sorry for it and I apologise unreservedly for the offence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid a heavy price for one offensive word with the loss of every distinction and honour acquired in a long career .
`` Moreover , this misunderstanding of my words in no way reflects my views or practice on race .
`` I have lived and worked happily and without conflict in multicultural London for almost 50 years and I spent much of the podcast discussing bi-culturalism as a key to the success of Britain 's multicultural society . ''
Addressing the public reaction to his words , he added : `` Central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of free speech .
`` If that tradition is suppressed on questions of race , resentments will fester rather than disappear .
`` My principal regret is that my blundering use of language and the penalty it has incurred will further restrict the opportunities for proper debate .
`` For it is only open debate that will heal the divisions in our society that the Black Lives Matter movement has both exposed and expressed . ''
Starkey resigned his honorary fellowship at Fitzwilliam College , Cambridge , after his comments came to light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his role as visiting professor , saying his words were `` completely unacceptable '' .
Lancaster University has also launched a review of Starkey 's status as an honorary graduate following the comments , which it called `` abhorrent '' .
During the interview on June 30 , Starkey said : `` Slavery was not genocide , otherwise there would n't be so many damn blacks in Africa or in Britain , would there ?
`` An awful lot of them survived and again there 's no point in arguing against globalisation or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products of it , we are all products of it .
`` The honest teaching of the British Empire is to say , quite simply , it is the first key stage of our globalisation .
`` It is probably the most important moment in human history and it is still with us . ''
The interview sparked a backlash , including from former chancellor Sajid Javid , who said Starkey 's `` racist '' comments were a `` reminder of the appalling views that still exist '' .

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David Starkey has issued an apology after saying slavery was not genocide because there are "so many damn blacks" still around.
The historian and presenter, 75, made the comments during an online interview with Brexit campaigner Darren Grimes for YouTube channel Reasoned UK, while addressing the Black Lives Matter movement.
In a lengthy statement on Monday, Starkey admitted his "bad mistake" has cost him "every distinction and honour acquired in a long career".
He said his "principal regret" was that his "blundering use of language" could endanger people's right to freedom of speech.
Speaking about his use of the phrase "so many damn blacks", he said: "It was intended to emphasise, in hindsight with awful clumsiness, the numbers who survived the horrors of the slave trade.
"Instead, it came across as a term of racial abuse.
"This, in the present atmosphere, where passions are high and feelings raw, was deplorably inflammatory.
"It was a bad mistake.
"I am very sorry for it and I apologise unreservedly for the offence it caused.
"I have also paid a heavy price for one offensive word with the loss of every distinction and honour acquired in a long career.
"Moreover, this misunderstanding of my words in no way reflects my views or practice on race.
"I have lived and worked happily and without conflict in multicultural London for almost 50 years and I spent much of the podcast discussing bi-culturalism as a key to the success of Britain's multicultural society."
Addressing the public reaction to his words, he added: "Central also to British history is a tradition of free speech.
"If that tradition is suppressed on questions of race, resentments will fester rather than disappear.
"My principal regret is that my blundering use of language and the penalty it has incurred will further restrict the opportunities for proper debate.
"For it is only open debate that will heal the divisions in our society that the Black Lives Matter movement has both exposed and expressed."
Starkey resigned his honorary fellowship at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, after his comments came to light, while Canterbury Christ Church University terminated his role as visiting professor, saying his words were "completely unacceptable".
Lancaster University has also launched a review of Starkey's status as an honorary graduate following the comments, which it called "abhorrent".
During the interview on June 30, Starkey said: "Slavery was not genocide, otherwise there wouldn't be so many damn blacks in Africa or in Britain, would there?
"An awful lot of them survived and again there's no point in arguing against globalisation or Western civilisation.
"They are all products of it, we are all products of it.
"The honest teaching of the British Empire is to say, quite simply, it is the first key stage of our globalisation.
"It is probably the most important moment in human history and it is still with us."
The interview sparked a backlash, including from former chancellor Sajid Javid, who said Starkey's "racist" comments were a "reminder of the appalling views that still exist".


birminghammail--2020-07-06--'Untouchable' crime boss facing more jail time after four-year probe

An underworld boss who was part of an international cartel behind multi-million drugs shipments is facing more jail time .
Thomas “ Bomber ” Kavanagh , is already serving three years in jail after a 10,000-volt stun gun , disguised as a pink torch , was found at his palatial home near Tamworth .
The 52-year-old was sent to prison last September , having been previously arrested at Birmingham Airport as he stepped off a flight from Mexico in January 2019 .
Now the car dealer , from Mile Oak , near Tamworth , has admitted more offences alongside two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Tamworth .
Kavanagh , Gary Vickery , 37 , from the Staffordshire town , and Daniel Canning , 41 , of Walkinstown , Dublin , all admitted conspiring to import class A and B drugs , and money laundering .
Canning also admitted possessing a firearm and ammunition , during a hearing at Ipswich Crown Court today , Monday , July 6 .
All three men will be sentenced following a hearing relating to Kavanagh ’ s involvement in the conspiracy , which will take place at the same court on October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest convictions marked the end of a four-year probe , also involving Irish police , into Kavanagh and his associates .
And Irish Fine Gael MP Neale Richmond called it `` further evidence that the Kinahan cartel is a major international criminal organisation involved at the highest levels '' .
He said it was `` vital the full resources of the State '' continued to target the gang , adding : `` The net is closing in on this vicious criminal enterprise . ''
NCA deputy director of investigations Matt Horne said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are the culmination of a four-year investigation into Thomas Kavanagh and his co-conspirators , who were part of a significant international crime network , capable of organising multi-million pound shipments of drugs .
`` We have worked throughout with our colleagues at An Garda Síochána , and I hope these convictions send out a strong message to others who may think themselves to be untouchable .
`` We will be relentless in our pursuit of those involved in organised criminality.
” Father-of-six Kavanagh was arrested in the international arrivals hall at Birmingham Airport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday in January 2019 .
The stun gun was found during a search of his £770,000 home on January 12 , on a shelf above kitchen wall units .
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Find it on Google Play Store and App Store The gated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which had a £130,000 Audi R8 Spyder parked on the driveway , was so well fortified , including being fitted with “ reinforced bulletproof glass ” , that it took officers longer than usual to force entry .
It was during the 13-hour search that officers discovered the working stun gun , with “ Police ” written in capital letters on its side , and which prosecutors said had the appearance of a “ Maglite-type ” torch .
In an interview , Kavanagh told officers he had taken the stun gun `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were messing about with it , and had thrown it on top of kitchen units ” .
He said another family member had taken the stun gun back to the house after buying it while on holiday in `` China , Spain or France '' .

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An underworld boss who was part of an international cartel behind multi-million drugs shipments is facing more jail time.
Thomas “Bomber” Kavanagh, is already serving three years in jail after a 10,000-volt stun gun, disguised as a pink torch, was found at his palatial home near Tamworth.
The 52-year-old was sent to prison last September, having been previously arrested at Birmingham Airport as he stepped off a flight from Mexico in January 2019.
Now the car dealer, from Mile Oak, near Tamworth, has admitted more offences alongside two others - one of whom was also from Tamworth.
Kavanagh, Gary Vickery, 37, from the Staffordshire town, and Daniel Canning, 41, of Walkinstown, Dublin, all admitted conspiring to import class A and B drugs, and money laundering.
Canning also admitted possessing a firearm and ammunition, during a hearing at Ipswich Crown Court today, Monday, July 6.
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All three men will be sentenced following a hearing relating to Kavanagh’s involvement in the conspiracy, which will take place at the same court on October 26.
The National Crime Agency said the latest convictions marked the end of a four-year probe, also involving Irish police, into Kavanagh and his associates.
And Irish Fine Gael MP Neale Richmond called it "further evidence that the Kinahan cartel is a major international criminal organisation involved at the highest levels".
He said it was "vital the full resources of the State" continued to target the gang, adding: "The net is closing in on this vicious criminal enterprise."
NCA deputy director of investigations Matt Horne said: "Today’s guilty pleas are the culmination of a four-year investigation into Thomas Kavanagh and his co-conspirators, who were part of a significant international crime network, capable of organising multi-million pound shipments of drugs.
"We have worked throughout with our colleagues at An Garda Síochána, and I hope these convictions send out a strong message to others who may think themselves to be untouchable.
"We will be relentless in our pursuit of those involved in organised criminality.”
Father-of-six Kavanagh was arrested in the international arrivals hall at Birmingham Airport after leaving a plane following a family holiday in January 2019.
The stun gun was found during a search of his £770,000 home on January 12, on a shelf above kitchen wall units.
Crime and courts news - latest updates in your inbox with our free newsletter We all want to feel safe in our homes and streets. So it's important to know what's going on and what is being done about it by police and the criminal justice system. Large, highly populated urban areas like Birmingham and the wider West Midlands always have plenty happening with crime reports and court hearings. You can get the very latest crime news as well as information on court cases in our BirminghamLive daily newsletter. Sign up here or fill in the box at the top of the article. It has all the latest updates from police and local magistrates courts and crown courts. We also have a free app which you can download to get the most up-to-date news from across the region. Find it on Google Play Store and App Store
The gated mansion in Sutton Road, Mile Oak, which had a £130,000 Audi R8 Spyder parked on the driveway, was so well fortified, including being fitted with “reinforced bulletproof glass”, that it took officers longer than usual to force entry.
It was during the 13-hour search that officers discovered the working stun gun, with “Police” written in capital letters on its side, and which prosecutors said had the appearance of a “Maglite-type” torch.
In an interview, Kavanagh told officers he had taken the stun gun "off one of the kids when they were messing about with it, and had thrown it on top of kitchen units”.
He said another family member had taken the stun gun back to the house after buying it while on holiday in "China, Spain or France".


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Wolves alerted after James Rodriguez 'wanted to be left out'

Zinedine Zidane has claimed that James Rodriguez asked to be left out of the Real Madrid ’ s match with Atletico Bilbao .
Reports have suggested the 28-year-old , who has been linked with Wolves , Manchester United and Everton , refused to travel with the Real squad .
Los Blancos won the game thanks to a late penalty from Sergio Ramos to move closer to the league title – but Rodriguez wasn ’ t even in attendance .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it was Rodriguez ’ s decision not to travel .
“ He wanted to be left out because of his own reasons , '' the legendary French coach said .
“ The reasons are between us and I ’ m not going to tell you anymore.
” Rodriguez ’ s time at the Bernabeu seems to be coming to an end having played just 14 times this season – with regular reports of a breakdown in his relationship with Zidane .
However , Rodriguez denies that , telling Colombian television : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zidane ] .
Each coach has his tastes .
“ We have a normal , working relationship .
It does not seem fair to me that a person is disrespected for not picking a player.
” It was claimed last week that Real would be open to a cut-price £22million move in fear of losing him for nothing when his contract expires next season .

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Zinedine Zidane has claimed that James Rodriguez asked to be left out of the Real Madrid’s match with Atletico Bilbao.
Reports have suggested the 28-year-old, who has been linked with Wolves, Manchester United and Everton, refused to travel with the Real squad.
Los Blancos won the game thanks to a late penalty from Sergio Ramos to move closer to the league title – but Rodriguez wasn’t even in attendance.
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Zidane confirmed after Sunday’s game that it was Rodriguez’s decision not to travel. “He wanted to be left out because of his own reasons," the legendary French coach said.
“The reasons are between us and I’m not going to tell you anymore.”
Rodriguez’s time at the Bernabeu seems to be coming to an end having played just 14 times this season – with regular reports of a breakdown in his relationship with Zidane.
However, Rodriguez denies that, telling Colombian television: “There was never any problem [with Zidane]. Each coach has his tastes.
“We have a normal, working relationship. It does not seem fair to me that a person is disrespected for not picking a player.”
It was claimed last week that Real would be open to a cut-price £22million move in fear of losing him for nothing when his contract expires next season.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Chelsea prepared to sell Aston Villa transfer target this summer

Chelsea are willing to offload six squad members this summer , including Aston Villa target Michy Batshuayi .
Villa were interested in signing the Belgian international in the most recent window , with reports they made contact with Chelsea about bringing him in .
That move never materialised , with Mbwana Samatta instead signed to replace the injured Wesley .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here However , since the Premier League restart , Samatta has been forced to start from the bench on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead preferred .
Dean Smith looks set to be in the market for further reinforcements when the window opens and Batshuayi could be available .
The 26-year-old has played just 224 minutes in the league , with his future at Chelsea looking decidedly bleak .
And according to Express Sport , Frank Lampard will sanction the sales of Batshuayi , Marcos Alonso , Emerson Palmeri , Kenedy , Tiemoue Bakayoko and Villa loanee Danny Drinkwater .
Drinkwater has struggled to make an impact since his January loan move from Stamford Bridge .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad which travelled to Anfield to face Liverpool .
With Villa 's battle against relegation set to go right to the wire , any incomings will depend on which division they find themselves in .
Either way , there is expected to be a thorough review of the transfer policy which saw 12 players arrive for £140m last summer .

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Chelsea are willing to offload six squad members this summer, including Aston Villa target Michy Batshuayi.
Villa were interested in signing the Belgian international in the most recent window, with reports they made contact with Chelsea about bringing him in.
That move never materialised, with Mbwana Samatta instead signed to replace the injured Wesley.
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However, since the Premier League restart, Samatta has been forced to start from the bench on a number of occasions, with Keinan Davis instead preferred.
Dean Smith looks set to be in the market for further reinforcements when the window opens and Batshuayi could be available.
The 26-year-old has played just 224 minutes in the league, with his future at Chelsea looking decidedly bleak.
And according to Express Sport, Frank Lampard will sanction the sales of Batshuayi, Marcos Alonso, Emerson Palmeri, Kenedy, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Villa loanee Danny Drinkwater.
Drinkwater has struggled to make an impact since his January loan move from Stamford Bridge. The midfielder was most recently left out of the squad which travelled to Anfield to face Liverpool.
With Villa's battle against relegation set to go right to the wire, any incomings will depend on which division they find themselves in. Either way, there is expected to be a thorough review of the transfer policy which saw 12 players arrive for £140m last summer.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Arsenal and Spurs interested in Wolves-linked Saint-Maximin - report

Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin is the talk of the Premier League following his superb performances since the season restarted .
Indeed when the campaign ends the French winger is expected to be man in demand after finally fulfilling some of his long-known potential under Steve Bruce .
He has been linked with Wolves already this season – and new reports in France say ‘ several club ’ are interested in the 23-year-old .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here A report in Le10Sport claims Wolves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as are Serie A outfit Napoli .
PSG and Spurs are others to have been credited with an interest in recent days .
Bruce has always maintained the player is not for sale and he is highly-regarded by his Toon team-mates – with Jamaal Lascelles even likening him to Wolves star Adama Traore .
“ He ’ s a great player .
Physically , you know the guy from Wolves , Traore ?
Max says he never does gym , he ’ s never done gym before , but he ’ s strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s fast , so explosive .
You get good dribblers with the ball but normally they might be weak or they might just get knocked off the ball easily .
That ’ s not him - he ’ s got it all .
“ He can go both ways and he ’ s a great person to have around .
He ’ s funny , he brings an upbeat lift to the dressing room , always making jokes , dancing .

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Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin is the talk of the Premier League following his superb performances since the season restarted.
Indeed when the campaign ends the French winger is expected to be man in demand after finally fulfilling some of his long-known potential under Steve Bruce.
He has been linked with Wolves already this season – and new reports in France say ‘several club’ are interested in the 23-year-old.
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A report in Le10Sport claims Wolves’ recent conquerors Arsenal are keen – as are Serie A outfit Napoli.
PSG and Spurs are others to have been credited with an interest in recent days.
Bruce has always maintained the player is not for sale and he is highly-regarded by his Toon team-mates – with Jamaal Lascelles even likening him to Wolves star Adama Traore.
“He’s a great player. Physically, you know the guy from Wolves, Traore? Max says he never does gym, he’s never done gym before, but he’s strong as an ox.
“He’s fast, so explosive. You get good dribblers with the ball but normally they might be weak or they might just get knocked off the ball easily. That’s not him - he’s got it all.
“He can go both ways and he’s a great person to have around. He’s funny, he brings an upbeat lift to the dressing room, always making jokes, dancing.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Relegation fixtures run-in: Who Blues and rivals have left to play

Birmingham City 's relegation fears look to be all-but over for another season .
Pep Clotet 's men are currently @ @ @ @ @ of the drop , though the situation could be even better than that as far @ @ @ @ @ Wigan Athletic , currently a point ahead in the table , are likely to be @ @ @ @ @ end of the season , which effectively puts City eight points above the dotted line @ @ @ @ @ a pending case over Sheffield Wednesday which could see them docked points before the final @ @ @ @ @ , there is still some work to do to make sure , mathematically , there @ @ @ @ @ surprises as far as Blues are concerned .
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Birmingham City's relegation fears look to be all-but over for another season.
Pep Clotet's men are currently 17th and five points clear of the drop, though the situation could be even better than that as far as Blues are concerned.
Wigan Athletic, currently a point ahead in the table, are likely to be deducted 12 points at the end of the season, which effectively puts City eight points above the dotted line.
And there is still a pending case over Sheffield Wednesday which could see them docked points before the final table is set.
Nevertheless, there is still some work to do to make sure, mathematically, there cannot be any nasty surprises as far as Blues are concerned.
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With that in mind, we have put together the remaining fixtures of every team who has with a chance of being relegated.
Take a look below.
Sheffield Wednesday
Position: 15th
Points: 52
Remaining fixtures: Preston (H), QPR (A), Huddersfield (H), Fulham (A), Middlesbrough (H)
Wigan Athletic
Position: 16th
Points: 50
Remaining fixtures: QPR (H), Barnsley (A), Hull (H), Charlton (A), Fulham (H)
Birmingham City
Position: 17th
Points: 49
Remaining fixtures: Swansea (H), Stoke City (A), Charlton (H), Preston (A), Derby (H)
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Stoke City
Position: 18th
Points: 46
Remaining fixtures: Leeds (A), Birmingham (H), Bristol City (A), Brentford (H), Nottingham Forest (A)
Charlton Athletic
Position: 19th
Points: 46
Remaining fixtures: Brentford (A), Reading (H), Birmingham (A), Wigan (H), Leeds (A)
Huddersfield Town
Position: 20th
Points: 46
Remaining fixtures: Reading (A), Luton (H), Sheffield Wednesday (A), West Brom (H), Millwall (A)
Hull City
Position: 21st
Points: 45
Remaining fixtures: Bristol City (A), Millwall (H), Wigan (A), Luton (H), Cardiff (A)
Middlesbrough
Position: 22nd
Points: 44
Remaining fixtures: Millwall (A), Bristol City (H), Reading (A), Cardiff (H), Sheffield Wednesday (A)
(Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Barnsley
Position: 23rd
Points: 41
Remaining fixtures: Luton (A), Wigan (H), Leeds (A), Nottingham Forest (H), Brentford (A)
Luton Town
Position: 24th
Points: 40
Remaining fixtures: Barnsley (H), Huddersfield (A), QPR (H), Hull (A), Blackburn (H)


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Adrian Durham piles in on Dean Smith amid Villa sack claims

Adrian Durham has claimed Dean Smith is not solving the problems that will eventually lead to Aston Villa 's relegation .
Since the Premier League restart last month , Villa have picked up just two points from five games , with their top-flight hopes hanging by a thread .
Their most recent defeat , against Liverpool at Anfield , was arguably Villa 's most impressive display since the season resumed , but it counted for nought after two late goals for the champions .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaves Villa in 18th place in the table and with a daunting looking fixture against in-form Manchester United on Thursday , time is running out .
Before the season was suspended in mid-March , Smith had come under extreme pressure , with suggestions he could lose his job .
Since then , there have been more rumours , although decision makers at Villa Park look set to stick with him .
But Durham , speaking on his talkSPORT show has said that Villa have showed no progression in their recent fixtures and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What I do know , Watford aren ’ t doing much better than Aston Villa at the moment and they ’ re only a point ahead of them , '' he said .
“ Aston Villa have got to feel positive about it .
But , if you can ’ t score and you can ’ t keep a clean sheet , you ’ re heading for relegation .
And that is what is happening right now .
“ I don ’ t see Dean Smith solving the problems that Aston Villa have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s been virtually , exactly the same problems .
“ They got a point against Sheffield United they shouldn ’ t have got , we all know that - so there ’ s a myth about their position as well .
“ He is not solving their problems.
” With five games to go , Villa remain just one point away from Watford , although the Hornets do face bottom placed Norwich City before Smith 's men return to action .

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Adrian Durham has claimed Dean Smith is not solving the problems that will eventually lead to Aston Villa's relegation.
Since the Premier League restart last month, Villa have picked up just two points from five games, with their top-flight hopes hanging by a thread.
Their most recent defeat, against Liverpool at Anfield, was arguably Villa's most impressive display since the season resumed, but it counted for nought after two late goals for the champions.
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The result leaves Villa in 18th place in the table and with a daunting looking fixture against in-form Manchester United on Thursday, time is running out.
Before the season was suspended in mid-March, Smith had come under extreme pressure, with suggestions he could lose his job. Since then, there have been more rumours, although decision makers at Villa Park look set to stick with him.
(Image: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire.)
But Durham, speaking on his talkSPORT show has said that Villa have showed no progression in their recent fixtures and are heading back towards the Championship.
“What I do know, Watford aren’t doing much better than Aston Villa at the moment and they’re only a point ahead of them," he said.
“Aston Villa have got to feel positive about it. But, if you can’t score and you can’t keep a clean sheet, you’re heading for relegation. And that is what is happening right now.
“I don’t see Dean Smith solving the problems that Aston Villa have. Game after game after the restart, it’s been virtually, exactly the same problems.
“They got a point against Sheffield United they shouldn’t have got, we all know that - so there’s a myth about their position as well.
“He is not solving their problems.”
With five games to go, Villa remain just one point away from Watford, although the Hornets do face bottom placed Norwich City before Smith's men return to action.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--This is what it's like to eat at a Toby Carvery as restaurants reopen

Were you one of the many who ate out at your local restaurant this weekend as pubs , bars and restaurants reopened ?
If so , you will have no doubt noticed a raft of changes at your chosen eatery .
Government guidelines now state that restaurants are no longer allowed to offer self-service to customers so with that in mind , our sister title Gloucestershire Live , asked editor Phil Norris to take his family to a Toby Carvery .
The biggest change is staff dishing up the favourite roasts and veggies rather than patrons piling plates high .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We had booked at noon and this was obviously the first slot of the day as the doors were locked when we arrived at about 11.55am .
`` The car park was not packed at all , as it usually is , and we even wondered if I had mixed up the booking .
`` But other customers started to turn up and the doors opened a few minutes after noon .
`` After forming a small , and socially distant , queue we used the hand sanitiser at the door and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table . ''
He added : `` The restaurant looked a lot more spacious than normal as it was clear some tables had been removed with lots of space around .
`` We were escorted through the restaurant to our table and saw that some of the tables had signs on them saying they were not available .
`` The polite staff explained there was a one-way system in place – you leave through the ‘ back door ’ – and said the food would be put on to our plate at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that busy and there wasn ’ t really a queue for the carvery - a big change . ''
He said : `` There was one family in front being served and we were politely asked to step back at one point as we inched forward to see what was on offer .
`` We ordered two child carveries ( £4.99 each ) , a meat carvery for me ( £10.79 ) and a vegetarian option for my wife ( £9.04 ) . ''
Describing staff serving his meal , Phil explained : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deck , one carved the meat and the other served the vegetables .
`` It obviously made the process slower , but then there was no queue , and you didn ’ t have the pressure of someone to your right eager to load their plate up .
`` As someone who is partial to vast quantities of roast potatoes , I was initially disappointed in my allocation – but I asked for more and they were piled on .
`` My wife and I then pointed out what our children wanted and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before the mountains of veg were loaded on to our plates . ''
Like many , however , the journalist did notice a huge difference .
He said : `` When you help yourself using those big , black hot spoons , you know exactly how much you would like of different veg to provide the perfect balance on your plate - maybe just a smattering of carrots , a delicate portion of peas , a mountain of red cabbage . ''
`` You don ’ t want to be too prescriptive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want this amount of carrots , that amount of spinach , just the odd floret of cauliflower , but a truck load of roast potatoes .
`` So , the vegetable balance may have been at bit off to my taste ( too much spinach ) , but that ’ s not a complaint ( basically , vegetables take up space which could be occupied by a roast potato ) .
`` Our four-year-old daughter Zoe just wanted macaroni cheese so she was delighted with that , although we made her have some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zoe enjoyed her meal , saying the meal was 'good . '
`` I liked the macaroni.
” And Mia aged six agreed saying : “ Good , I want to go again .
I liked the Yorkshire pudding .
The mashed potato was a bit watery.
” Phil scoffed the full roast , with turkey and gammon , and plenty of vegetables while his wife had the vegetarian option which is just the veg .
She said : `` It ’ s a great place to go with children because everyone can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes make it much better as it ’ s a bit more ‘ civilised ’ . ''
Staff served drinks at the table as normal although Pepsi refills were instead brought over by staff rather than customers refilling it themselves .
Impressed with the family 's visit , Phil said : `` People were spread out throughout the restaurant and customers and staff appeared well aware of the need to keep distance .
`` Lots of sanitiser was around , lots of room , lots of food , and lots to sleep off @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Were you one of the many who ate out at your local restaurant this weekend as pubs, bars and restaurants reopened?
If so, you will have no doubt noticed a raft of changes at your chosen eatery.
Government guidelines now state that restaurants are no longer allowed to offer self-service to customers so with that in mind, our sister title Gloucestershire Live, asked editor Phil Norris to take his family to a Toby Carvery.
The biggest change is staff dishing up the favourite roasts and veggies rather than patrons piling plates high.
Recalling his visit, Phil said: "We had booked at noon and this was obviously the first slot of the day as the doors were locked when we arrived at about 11.55am.
"The car park was not packed at all, as it usually is, and we even wondered if I had mixed up the booking.
"But other customers started to turn up and the doors opened a few minutes after noon.
"After forming a small, and socially distant, queue we used the hand sanitiser at the door and were warmly greeted and shown to our table."
He added: "The restaurant looked a lot more spacious than normal as it was clear some tables had been removed with lots of space around.
"We were escorted through the restaurant to our table and saw that some of the tables had signs on them saying they were not available.
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"The polite staff explained there was a one-way system in place – you leave through the ‘back door’ – and said the food would be put on to our plate at the serving deck.
The restaurant was not that busy and there wasn’t really a queue for the carvery - a big change."
He said: "There was one family in front being served and we were politely asked to step back at one point as we inched forward to see what was on offer.
"We ordered two child carveries (£4.99 each), a meat carvery for me (£10.79) and a vegetarian option for my wife (£9.04)."
Describing staff serving his meal, Phil explained: "There were two servers at the deck, one carved the meat and the other served the vegetables.
"It obviously made the process slower, but then there was no queue, and you didn’t have the pressure of someone to your right eager to load their plate up.
"As someone who is partial to vast quantities of roast potatoes, I was initially disappointed in my allocation – but I asked for more and they were piled on.
"My wife and I then pointed out what our children wanted and we watched their plates be piled high, before the mountains of veg were loaded on to our plates."
Like many, however, the journalist did notice a huge difference.
He said: "When you help yourself using those big, black hot spoons, you know exactly how much you would like of different veg to provide the perfect balance on your plate - maybe just a smattering of carrots, a delicate portion of peas, a mountain of red cabbage."
(Image: Jonathan Hipkiss / BirminghamLive)
"You don’t want to be too prescriptive to the busy staff by saying you want this amount of carrots, that amount of spinach, just the odd floret of cauliflower, but a truck load of roast potatoes.
"So, the vegetable balance may have been at bit off to my taste (too much spinach), but that’s not a complaint (basically, vegetables take up space which could be occupied by a roast potato).
"Our four-year-old daughter Zoe just wanted macaroni cheese so she was delighted with that, although we made her have some cauliflower cheese and mashed potato.
Young Zoe enjoyed her meal, saying the meal was 'good.' "I liked the macaroni.”
And Mia aged six agreed saying: “Good, I want to go again. I liked the Yorkshire pudding. The mashed potato was a bit watery.”
Phil scoffed the full roast, with turkey and gammon, and plenty of vegetables while his wife had the vegetarian option which is just the veg.
She said: "It’s a great place to go with children because everyone can find something they like.
"The changes make it much better as it’s a bit more ‘civilised’."
Staff served drinks at the table as normal although Pepsi refills were instead brought over by staff rather than customers refilling it themselves.
Impressed with the family's visit, Phil said: "People were spread out throughout the restaurant and customers and staff appeared well aware of the need to keep distance.
"Lots of sanitiser was around, lots of room, lots of food, and lots to sleep off on a lazy Sunday afternoon."


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Watch drug dealer called Jack Speed in 100mph police chase

The banned driver failed to stop for traffic officers when they tried to pull him over just after 11pm on January 2 .
Police footage shows how Speed lost control of the BMW 1 series before the pursuit continued .
He was filmed racing along Gipsy Lane and the Ridgeway , where he went the wrong side of the roundabout down College Road .
He continued putting the lives of others at risk as he sped down Court Lane and Witton Lodge Road .
Speed was jailed for four years and ten months last month .
He reached speeds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone , and was seen slamming on his brakes as he tried to escape cops .
Speed raced through a red light at 70mph , moments before losing control and crashing into a wall and a parked car on Digby Road .
He was arrested at Taser-point and officers found a backpack full of cannabis and a 12-inch wooden baton in the car .
Speed , of Churchill Road , Falcon Lodge , Sutton Coldfield , admitted dangerous driving , disqualified driving , possession of drugs with intent to supply , possession of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance .
He was jailed at Birmingham Crown Court on June 26 .

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A convicted drug dealer called Jack SPEED led police on a 100mph chase through Erdington.
The banned driver failed to stop for traffic officers when they tried to pull him over just after 11pm on January 2.
Police footage shows how Speed lost control of the BMW 1 series before the pursuit continued.
He was filmed racing along Gipsy Lane and the Ridgeway, where he went the wrong side of the roundabout down College Road.
He continued putting the lives of others at risk as he sped down Court Lane and Witton Lodge Road.
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Speed was jailed for four years and ten months last month.
He reached speeds of 100mph, including 80mph in a 30mph zone, and was seen slamming on his brakes as he tried to escape cops.
Speed raced through a red light at 70mph, moments before losing control and crashing into a wall and a parked car on Digby Road.
(Image: WMP)
He was arrested at Taser-point and officers found a backpack full of cannabis and a 12-inch wooden baton in the car.
Speed, of Churchill Road, Falcon Lodge, Sutton Coldfield, admitted dangerous driving, disqualified driving, possession of drugs with intent to supply, possession of an offensive weapon, and driving without insurance.
He was jailed at Birmingham Crown Court on June 26.


birminghammail--2020-07-06--Six police officers 'spat at, punched and kicked' in Worcestershire

West Mercia Police is investigating after assaults on its officers over the weekend .
Two of the incidents happened on the day pubs reopened for the first time since lockdown .
The first was in Kidderminster on Friday , July 3 , when police went to a house in the town to reports of a domestic violence incident .
A man in his 20s was later arrested on suspicion of assaulting three emergency workers , suspicion of criminal damage and on suspicions of possession with intent to sell drugs .
He has been bailed .
Also on Friday ( July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a man in Redditch , a second officer was also spat at during the incident .
Following a search in custody , drugs were found .
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault and drugs offences and released under investigation .
On Saturday ( July 4 ) an officer was assaulted at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch .
The bobby was there on a separate matter when the officer was kicked and punched the face .
A woman was arrested and remained at hospital for treatment relating to the reason for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , in Stourport-on-Severn , a man was charged with assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage .
Chief Inspector Edward Hancox from West Mercia Police said : “ Violence against police , or any emergency services workers is never acceptable .
This weekend we saw six officers assaulted in North Worcestershire alone .
`` This included officers being spat at , punched and kicked and although no serious injury was caused the impact on officers can be long lasting .
On each occasion , the suspect was arrested and will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be tolerated .
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West Mercia Police is investigating after assaults on its officers over the weekend.
Two of the incidents happened on the day pubs reopened for the first time since lockdown.
The first was in Kidderminster on Friday, July 3, when police went to a house in the town to reports of a domestic violence incident.
A man in his 20s was later arrested on suspicion of assaulting three emergency workers, suspicion of criminal damage and on suspicions of possession with intent to sell drugs. He has been bailed.
Also on Friday (July 3) an officer was racially abused by a man in Redditch, a second officer was also spat at during the incident. Following a search in custody, drugs were found.
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault and drugs offences and released under investigation.
On Saturday (July 4) an officer was assaulted at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. The bobby was there on a separate matter when the officer was kicked and punched the face.
A woman was arrested and remained at hospital for treatment relating to the reason for her visit .
Also following a incident on Saturday, in Stourport-on-Severn, a man was charged with assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage.
Chief Inspector Edward Hancox from West Mercia Police said: “Violence against police, or any emergency services workers is never acceptable. This weekend we saw six officers assaulted in North Worcestershire alone.
"This included officers being spat at, punched and kicked and although no serious injury was caused the impact on officers can be long lasting. On each occasion, the suspect was arrested and will be put before a court as such offences will not be tolerated.”