Carer arrested over virus death
Shot dog walker is still in hospital
A HOME carer has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in relation to the death of a Covid-19 patient.
In what is believed to be the first case of its kind, police are understood to be investigating allegations related to infection, prevention and control.
The arrest was brought to the attention of the United Kingdom Homecare Association by insurers.
Chief executive Jane Townson alerted the UKHA’s 2,000 members this week – warning them to ensure they are following all Government guidance on PPE and hygiene.
She said: “We have been warning for some time that this could happen and the fact that it actually has is a wake-up call for care providers.”
The offence of gross negligence manslaughter is where a death is a result of a grossly negligent, but lawful, act or omission.
KILLED Mr Khashoggi
BARONESS Helena Kennedy has urged the US to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman after its intelligence report blamed him for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The British lawyer was part of a UN team who visited Turkey to investigate the killing of the journalist at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
She said: “I’m disappointed the US chose not to sanction him. I certainly will be urging the
British Government to sanction him. We have placed 23 people connected with this operation on a sanctions list, freezing their assets and not allowing them visas to enter this country.
“The same should be happening to the man who basically put out a ‘capture and kill’ design on Khashoggi. This was not, having listened to the tapes, a rogue operation that went wrong.”
Agnes Callamard, a UN special rapporteur, urged the US to lead in “ensuring accountability”. US President Joe Biden plans to recalibrate Middle East relations after the report was suppressed under President Trump.
Mr Khashoggi, 59, had visited the consulate to pick up documents for his wedding but died at the hands of more than a dozen Saudi security and intelligence officials and others.
His body was reportedly dismembered with a forensic saw and has still not been found.
The crown prince took “full responsibility” but denied ordering the killing. Saudi officials blame rogue security and intelligence staff.
LADY Gaga will pay her puppy walker’s medical bills after he was shot by Hollywood dognappers.
“Hero” Ryan Fischer, 30, was walking the pop star’s French bulldogs Koji and Gustav when he was blasted in the chest. He is in hospital but his family expect him to make a full recovery.
The Star Is Born actress was said to be delighted yesterday after the dogs were found safe and well and handed to police. A third bulldog, Miss Asia, ran away but was found by officers. A source close to the £230million singer said: “Gaga feels horrendous about what happened to Ryan and wants to make sure he is looked after.
“She absolutely adores him and is forever indebted to him for his bravery. She wanted to compensate him for lost work and wishes him a speedy recovery.”
US reports said a woman took the dogs to a Los Angeles police station. Police said the woman appeared to be “uninvolved” in Wednesday’s robbery.
The singer offered $500,000 (£359,000) for their safe return but it is not clear if the reward has been claimed.
Gaga – real name Stefani Germanotta – is in Rome working on a film, Gucci, and tweeted on Friday: “I continue to love you Ryan Fischer, you risked your life to fight for our family. You’re forever a hero.”
Gaga took her dogs to the American Music Awards and 2017 Super Bowl halftime show. She did not comment yesterday and police are hunting the attackers.
MPS are being urged to slap a code of conduct on Carrie Symonds to stop “pillow talk” meddling at No 10.
Boris Johnson’s fiancée, 32, has been accused of interfering in policy decisions and getting top jobs for her mates.
Now Ben Harris-Quinney – chair of the influential right-wing Bow Group – says Parliament must set up an oversight system for partners of PMs policed by Michael Gove’s Cabinet Office.
He wants “constitutional constraints” akin to the US First Lady, whose official role is as White House hostess.
Mr Harris-Quinney said: “No one should be making decisions on the governance of the UK without being accountable. There has to be transparency in how PMs make decisions. It can’t be done over pillow talk. And if Carrie
Carrie has word with Boris Symonds is to advise the PM then she should be employed as an adviser.
“That means she’d be governed by the civil service code and can be fired like anyone else. A significant other can hardly be sacked. The role needs to be properly defined by MPs in law so this can never happen again.”
Carrie was accused of involvement in getting rid of aides Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain. They upset her by allegedly dubbing her Princess Nut Nut.
Mr Harris-Quinney last week called for an inquiry into the influence of Carrie, who has held a string of roles with the Tories.
It was also reported yesterday that Carrie urged the PM to sack deputy Cabinet Secretary
Helen MacNamara for refusing to sign off a bill to refurbish the No10 flat. She has now taken a job with the Premier League. And Carrie also allegedly questioned the ability of Ministry of Justice boss Antonia Romero.
But some spoke out in defence of the PM’s fiancée, who is on maternity leave raising their baby son Wilf.
Tory MP Laura Trott, said: “Consideration should be given about whether some of these things would be said about a man.”
A No10 source said: “These are the latest in a series of false and malicious allegations. Ms Symonds is a private individual and plays no role in government policy or appointments.”
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