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The lads who didn’t know how to be killers caught fleeing to Alicante

Not everyone is cut out to be a killer. It calls for prudence, cold blood, and a zero-tolerance attitude. None of these characteristics applied to Ramarni Spencer and Pharrell McLennon, two British youths who erred in committing a crime and attempted to flee to Alicante.

The two criminals were deemed dangerous for trying to kill another young man in Nottingham, even though they were only eighteen. Despite the fact that their victim was only a few meters away, they were unsuccessful in their endeavour.

The young man, who was riding an electronic bicycle on May 5th, 2024, was shot by Spencer and McLennon and barely escaped. The incident was captured on video in one of the stores.

A store employee first reported hearing what appeared to be a gunshot, which prompted police to call the police. When a retailer later discovered a damaged window, an on-scene investigation revealed that a missile was responsible for the damage.

Upon examining CCTV footage, detectives found that a group of youths had assembled at the shopping complex at approximately 3:25 p.m. In the video, two young males on an electric bike are seen drawing their weapons and shooting at another individual who is also on a bike.

According to Nottinghamshire Police Inspector Chris Berryman, the incident took place on a spring afternoon in a crowded shopping district. “Terrified onlookers sought refuge in shops, while Spencer and McLennon showed no concern for their safety,” according to him.

No pedestrians or customers were hurt in spite of the risk. “Their reckless decision to pull out firearms and fire them meant they were lucky not to cause serious injury or worse,” said the official.

Absence of escape

Both young men purchased plane tickets with the goal of hiding in Alicante and avoiding punishment following the unsuccessful burglary. But two days later, while placing an order at a Burger King in the East Midlands Airport departures area, they were taken into custody.

After identifying them as suspects, detectives planned an operation to apprehend them before they boarded their aircraft to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport, which the agents documented.

The suspects were forced to confess to the crime and enter a guilty plea to possessing weapons with intent to endanger life due to the overwhelming evidence. The attack’s weapons, however, have not been located.

Both have been found guilty, and Nottinghamshire Police have released video of the criminals’ arrest and sentence. Spencer and McLennon were given a cumulative term of 23 and a half years in jail when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on January 24.

According to a British police spokesperson, “when officers showed up and arrested them in the departures area of the airport, it must have been a nasty shock for them.”

McLennon was given a 13-year sentence extension. He will be on probation for the next three years and in pretrial custody for the first 10.

In contrast, Spencer received a lengthy sentence of 10 and a half years. After serving the first seven and a half years in prison, he will be placed on probation for three years. Both will be housed in a juvenile prison facility to fulfil their respective sentences.

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According to a statement from the police headquarters, the National Police conducted a search in the city of Alicante during the university paella event at the Rabasa fairgrounds. The raid resulted in the identification of 97 individuals and the arrest of six.

On Wednesday, April 16th, approximately 19,000 individuals attended the event, which is held during the Easter break.

In addition to the individuals who were identified, officers confiscated 18 vehicles, issued seven penalties for possession of narcotic substances, and apprehended six individuals for a variety of offences, such as robbery with intimidation, vehicle theft, burglary, legal action, and theft.

The operation was coordinated by the Alicante Provincial Police Station and involved officers from the Prevention and Reaction Units, Operational Response Group Units, the Mobile Brigade, the Citizen Service Group, dog handlers, and support officers from the various Brigades and the Northern District Police Station. The operation proceeded without incident as usual. Additionally, officers from the Alicante Local Police took part.

Officers from the Aerial Media Unit used police drones to monitor the event from the air.

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Benidorm will celebrate the 40th ‘Bike Day for All’ on May 4th

The 40th edition of “Bicycle Day for All” will happen on Sunday, May 4th, in collaboration with local clubs Unión Ciclista Benidorm, Club Ciclista Benidorm Beach, and Club Ciclista Sol Benidorm, as well as other sponsors, according to the Benidorm City Council’s Sports Department.

As in previous years, the Foietes Park auditorium will host the rally at 9:30 a.m. Several hundred devotees of these two-wheeled vehicles, whose numbers are increasing annually, will convene. The route will remain consistent with that of previous years, and the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. It will commence in the park and proceed along Jaime I, Armada Española, Vicente Llorca Alós, Paseo de Tamarindos, and Paseo de Tamarindos, where a junction will be established, before returning to the park. The route will be level and approximately 7.2 kilometres long, making it suitable for all types. Nevertheless, the City Council would like to remind all participants that helmets are mandatory for participation in the activity.

The event is timed to coincide with Mother’s Day, making it an ideal opportunity to engage in this activity with the entire family. Javier Jordá, Councillor for Sports, stated that the event is designed to “encourage them to exercise, share great moments with them, and promote the use of bicycles as a healthy and enjoyable form of leisure activity.” Following the event, attendees will participate in a traditional bicycle raffle.

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Torrevieja aims to have 200 local police officers by 2027

The Torrevieja City Council, a municipality with a registered population of 108,000, has recently added six new local police officers to its personnel. During the summer months, the population of the municipality doubles. Nevertheless, the governing team, which is led by the Popular Party (PP) candidate Eduardo Dolón, aims to have 200 active officers by the end of the current term in 2027. This number is crucial to provide the services that the residents of Torrevieja and the thousands of tourists who visit us annually deserve.

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, confirmed these facts to the Councillors for Personnel and Internal Affairs, María José Ruiz, and the Head of Security and Emergencies, Federico Alarcón, during the swearing-in of the six officers and two other municipal workers. He welcomed and encouraged them to work with outstanding dedication to continue improving the quality of municipal services in Torrevieja after they had sworn in or promised their positions.

In particular, a Chief Heritage Architect and a replacement Green Team worker, as well as six local police officers (four constables and two officers), have been appointed. Eduardo Dolón emphasised the financial investments that Torrevieja City Council has made in recent years to increase the number of police officers. With over 108,000 registered residents, this initiative aims to meet the city’s increasing security needs.