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Police probe couple found dead at UK home with family dog
Police probe couple found dead at UK home with family dog
A husband and wife were found dead at their Wales home in mysterious circumstances by their distraught daughter.
Former rugby referee Steve Jefferies and wife Christine, who were described as “wonderful people” by their next door neighbour, suffered “serious wounds”, according to reports.
The discovery was made after neighbours raised concerns about not seeing them.
A police cordon remains in place at the property and South Wales Police have confirmed they are investigating “the sudden deaths of a couple”.
Police were called to the home in Morfa Crescent, Trowbridge at 14:50 BST Saturday after the couple’s daughter raised the alarm.
A neighbour, who did not want to be named, reported: “We knew something was wrong because we all look out for each other in this little block here.
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“We noticed something was strange [and] that the curtains hadn’t been opened and that was it. We managed to get hold of their daughter and she came and went in.”
A statement issued by South Wales Police confirmed two bodies has been found at the property, a 72-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man.
The force added: “A rifle has been recovered from the property. A dog was also found deceased at the address.”
Detective Chief Inspector Lianne Rees said: “We understand this incident has shocked and saddened the local community. Extensive enquiries are being conducted to establish the circumstances leading up to this incident.
“We are awaiting the results of post-mortem examinations which will confirm the cause of death.”
South Wales Police have confirmed the force is not actively seeking any other person in connection with the couple’s deaths.
According to residents, the couple had two adult children and Steve Jefferies was involved with the neighbourhood watch.
A neighbour reported: “My son was in the street when the emergency services arrived on Saturday afternoon, he said there were police everywhere but they got stood down when they realised the situation.”
Floral tributes from members of the community have already been left along the street close to the police cordon.
Police probe couple found dead at UK home with family dog
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American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel
A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.
The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda Síochána’ announced that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.
Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.
The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.
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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.
He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.
“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”
The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.
Furthermore, a family liaison officer will be designated to assist the family of the deceased.
International
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.
Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.
Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.
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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.
“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York. “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”
It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.
FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win
International
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.
The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.
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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.
He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.
Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion
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