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1. Police at scene after 'man with knife' allegedly assaulted officer in Manchester

   Greater Manchester Police said a man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, possession of a bladed article and possession of class B drugs. Police say an officer was also assaulted when they attended the scene.

2. Spotify down as thousands of users reporting issues with music app

   Spotify has acknowledged the problems in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter

3. Driver jailed after police found heroin worth £25,000 in his car

   Lee Coia, 28, admitted being concerned in the supply of the Class A drug between March 26 and 28 last year.

4. 'Guidance wasn’t followed' after mum drowned head‑first at Suffolk beach

   Ms Cole-Nottage had a "probable survival" window of roughly five minutes

5. TV chef arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault before being released on bail

   A TV chef was reportedly arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and has since been released on bail, according to reports

6. Big Give invites charities to apply for 2026 Christmas Challenge

   The week-long initiative continues to grow year-on-year and offers organisations the opportunity to double donations during the festive giving season.

7. Armed police shoot man in Bedford after reports he ‘made threats’ inside house

   Bedfordshire Police were called to reports of vehicles being damaged on a residential street

8. Killer who stabbed two inmates complained ‘Stop putting me with paedophiles’

   Heaton wanted a whole-life order, a rare sentence handed to fewer than 100 current prisoners

9. Old Scottish landlines to be switched off soon - check your area

   A total of 37 towns and cities in Scotland are set to have their landlines cut in the next wave.

10. Criminal Record: Ex-Scots soldier was Russian spy and Paige Doherty killer's "new ID"

    Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.