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#Beneking SOUL singer Ben E King, most noted for his song Stand by

Me, died yesterday at the aged of 76. King started his career in the late 1950s with The Drifters lending his vocals to hits like Save the Last Dance For Me. @Tom_furse tweeted: “Proud salute for Ben E King and his glorious contributions.”

@entylawyer posted: “With Percy Sledge passing away two weeks ago and now Ben E King, it feels like a Commitments viewing kind of night.”

@michaeljohns wrote: “Always found Stand by Me an incredibly comforting and inspirational song in this madness called life. RIP Ben E King.”

#Justiceforfreddiegray Six Baltimore police officers have been charged by state prosecutor Marilyn Mosby over the death of a black man in police custody. Freddie Gray, 25, received fatal injuries from being slammed against the back of a van. His death is the latest in a spate of police killings in the US, which provoked two days of violent protests.

@furbydreams said: “Officers around the country need to stop using their badge as a jail-free card.”

@Bruhchili urged restraint: “There’s a difference between charged and convicted. We still have one more step to go. It’s not over.”

@swayneharris said: “Criminal charges have been brought against those cops. Now let’s patiently wait for a conviction.”

@Dapluralofvinyl said: “Show everyone that everyone must be held accountable for their actions, Baltimore.”

#Ericjoyce The former Labour MP for Falkirk, Eric Joyce, was found guilty yesterday of assaulting two teenage boys. He claimed he was performing a citizen’s arrest in a small food shop in London when the altercation occurred. One of the boys was knocked to the floor, where Joyce reportedly him held by the throat. He will be sentenced on 27 May.

@Courtnewsuk said: “Eric Joyce beat up teenagers, shouting: ‘Are you talking to me.’ Wonder if he rehearsed in the mirror first, like Travis Bickle.”

@scottforan tweeted: “The winner of the Mayweather / Pacquiao fight will earn the right for a shot at Eric Joyce.”

@brindy tweeted: “Eric Joyce: ‘You can’t touch me, I’m an MP.’ Well, not any more. I hope you get what you deserve!”