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DCI John Caldwell was shot numerous times in front of his young son (Picture: PA) Seven men have appeared in court after being charged with the attempted murder of a police chief inspector in Northern Ireland. John Caldwell ‘suffered life-changing injuries’ after being shot multiple times by masked gunmen at a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone. His young son was with him as he loaded footballs into the boot of his car when the group approached. After the initial gunshots, the off-duty officer ran a short distance before falling to the ground where they continued to fire at him…

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Concerns as Met Police move to cut response to mental health calls A former head of the police inspectorate has expressed concerns over the Metropolitan Police’s decision to no longer attend emergency mental health incidents unless there is an immediate threat to life. Zoe Billingham, the former Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue, has described the plan as “potentially alarming,” suggesting that it could create a void in the response system. Mental health charity Mind has also raised apprehensions regarding this proposal. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley recently notified health and social care services in Greater…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Monday’s front pages lead with the reaction to the government’s plans to put a price cap on some basic food items. The possible cap was first reported by the Telegraph and is said to be Downing Street’s latest plan to tackle the rising cost of living crisis. Many of the tabloids continue their coverage of the ongoing ITV This Morning scandal as Philip Schofield’s affair continues to top the news. Most of the front pages leave space to report on the last day of the Premier League – as Everton survives, but…

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