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Andrew Merritt was caught on CCTV robbing an 88-year-old and has now been jailed for his crime. (Credit: Nottinghamshire Police / SWNS)

Watch: thief caught robbing elderly man on mobility scooter jailed

Bassetlaw MP Brendan Clarke-Smith

MP column: King's Speech decisions will help deliver a brighter future for all

Mohamed Chand, 23, has been sentenced to 10 months in jail after crashing a stolen Range Rover in police pursuit.

Footage: Thief rams cop car, obliterates fence and slams into wall

Rishi Sunak said allegations of a Tory MP committing multiple rapes are “very serious” and anyone with evidence should “talk to police”. (Photo: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Sunak urges victims of alleged rapist Tory MP to ‘go to police’

Australian woman arrested after three dinner guests killed by poison

Crispin Blunt has admitted he was the Tory MP arrested over the suspicion of rape

Senior Tory names himself as MP arrested on suspicion of rape

At least 16 people have been killed, and dozens others have been injured after a gunman opened fire in the US state of Maine. (Credit: Getty Images)

At least 16 dead in shooting in Maine as suspect still at large

The scene in Piccadilly Gardens just after the crash on Monday lunchtime

Bus crashes into shop in Manchester

French police have said that a teacher was killed and another two people were injured after a fatal stabbing attack at a high school in the northern city of Arras. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Teacher killed and two others injured in French high school stabbing

Have you seen missing Abi? Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Police appeal to find missing Worksop 12-year-old schoolgirl

As part of ‘Operation Eternal’, the Met Police infiltrated Encrochat - a messaging service organised crime groups used to communicate. Credit: Getty Images

Operation Eternal: How the Met stopped kidnap and torture plans

As part of ‘Operation Eternal’, the Met Police infiltrated Encrochat - a messaging service organised crime groups used to communicate.

Lucy Letby received a rare whole life order after being convicted of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six more while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016. (Credit: Getty Images)

Hospital probed for corporate manslaughter after Lucy Letby murders

Police are advising drivers to avoid the area

Police issue warning to drivers after two-car crash closes road near Worksop

Two men - aged 53 and 65 - dead after horrific attack

Police are investigating after three men were stabbed in Halifax

Murder investigation launched after 3 men stabbed

A woman has died three days after a collision involving a cyclist in Scotland.

Woman dies 3 days after being hit by cyclist in Scotland

Two teenagers killed and one seriously injured in horror crash

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

17-year-old boy charged with murder of teenager in Croydon

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

Police name teenager who was stabbed to death on her way to school

The scene near the Whitgift shopping centre in Croydon, south London after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning. (PA)

School pays tribute to pupil, 15, stabbed to death in Croydon

ITV schedule chaos sees Coronation Street & Emmerdale impacted

The Met Police have received a number of allegations involving Russell Brand following news reports

Russel Brand: Met receive number of sex offence allegations

Police are searching for three men over a break-in at the home of England and Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Police searching for three men over Raheem Sterling burglary

A West Yorkshire Police officer has lost his job after a man complained his head was stamped on during an arrest.

Police officer who stamped on man’s head during arrest sacked

Ziggy when he was first taken into care by police - and now a year later he's slimmer and more active

Overweight dog which could not walk finds new home after being rescued by police

Eastern Front Living History Group’s battle re-enactments at the popular 1940s festival.

Festival turns ugly as locals clash with men dressed as Nazi soldiers

3 men arrested after 16-year old stabbed to death

A Newcastle fan has been hospitalised after being stabbed ahead of the club's opening Champions League match against AC Milan at the San Siro stadium. (Credit: Getty Images)

Newcastle fan stabbed in Milan ahead of Champions League match

Around 4,000 Newcastle fans have travelled to Milan to attend the opening Champions League match against AC Milan on Tuesday 19 September

Undated handout photo issued by the Metropolitan Police of Daniel Abed Khalife. Credit: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Daniel Khalife arrested by police after escaping HMP Wandsworth

Lee and Terrence Brown, both of Freshwater Close, Great Sankey, have been sentenced to a total of more than 10 years for numerous sexual offences.

Father joins son in jail after sexually abusing two girls

Photo issued by the Metropolitan Police of Daniel Abed Khalife. Police are continuing to hunt for the former soldier accused of terrorism, as a senior Government minister admitted there were questions to answer about the prison escape.

Daniel Khalife: Met Police offer reward up to £20,000 for information

Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.

Investigation into dozens of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham hospitals

The actor, best known for his role in That '70s Show, has been in custody since May - Credit: Getty

Danny Masterson sentenced 30 years to life in prison

Cops received a call from a member of the public that a 12 foot yellow python was slithering on Harwood Street, West Bromwich.

Terrifying moment 12ft python spotted slithering along UK street

Hannah Byrne, 22, was found dead with a head injury by a member of the public on Friday (September 1) in Carfu, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea.

Policewoman, 22, found dead with head injury

Layton Darwood, five, was crushed to death by a trailer attached to a van driven by a disqualified driver, Darren Jacques in August 2020.

Boy, 5 crushed to death under trailer wheels after going to buy sweets

Graham Saville: Nottinghamshire Police officer hit by train while saving distressed man dies in hospital

Police officer struck by train while saving man dies in hospital

Police were called to Queens Drive in the Mossley Hill area on Saturday night (August 26). Amateur footage filmed in the area appears to show water gushing onto the road, which dips under a bridge.

Two dead after driving car into floodwater in Liverpool

A man in his late teens has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol and dangerous driving.

Young person fights for life after car flips in police chase

11 pet dogs were killed in a fire at private dog kennels in Staffordshire, the police said.

11 pet dogs die in fire at private dog kennels in Staffordshire

Left to right: (back row) Thurrock Engagement Sergeant, Amelia Moore, Thurrock Children and Young Person's officer, Rachael Johns, Essex Police call taker, Ruth Potts, Essex Police Control Room Supervisor, Adam Taylor. Front row: Ronnie-Lee Gray and his mum Becky

Brave 7-year-old praised for dialling 999 after mum collapsed

A Nottinghamshire police officer has been seriously injured after being hit by a train while saving a distressed man.

Police officer ‘seriously injured’ after being hit by train

A Nottinghamshire police officer is in a serious condition after being hit by a train. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire police officer hit by a train while helping a man

Man in his 40s dies at Britain’s biggest outdoor waterpark

Outside Countess of Chester Hospital

Former nursing director suspended following Lucy Letby trial

According to staff on the ward at the time, bosses discouraged Letby’s colleagues from sharing their concerns with the police

Tidworth Skatepark

Boy, 11, dies after ‘falling off scooter’ at skatepark

Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid are now lead providers of the Stalking Advocacy Service

Non-domestic stalking service revamped in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid are now lead providers of the Stalking Advocacy Service. (Photo by: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire)

Non-domestic stalking service revamped in Nottinghamshire

Dozens suffer suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after go karting

A mum was left ‘unrecognisable’ after attack

‘Extremely violent individual’ left mum unrecognisable in attack

Witness appeal after two men stabbed in homophobic attack

Police seize a dog who attacked a child in Birmingham

Child ‘mauled by bulldog’ in horrific dog attack as police seize pet

At least 93 people have been killed by wildfires that have devastated parts of Maui, Hawaii

Maui deaths rise to 93 with warnings of ‘significant’ death toll rise

A murder probe has been launched after a 10-year-old girl was found dead at a house in Surrey

Three suspects wanted over the murder of 10-year-old girl flee UK

Children aged seven to 12 will be invited to go behind the scenes at easyJet’s training centre for hands-on experience with pilots, and to take the controls of an Airbus A320 flight simulator

UK easyJet flight makes emergency landing in Liverpool