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Third man charged after alleged Sydney kidnapping

A third man has been charged over an alleged kidnapping where a 53-year-old man had to be saved by a police raid on a Sydney home.

The man was allegedly snatched from outside a tobacco shop he owned in Mount Pritchard on February 24, with CCTV footage showing four men in balaclavas approaching him.

The group then allegedly assaulted the victim and forced him into a Hyundai hatchback.

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CCTV MT PRITCHARD KIDNAPPING

He tried to fight them off but was unable.

The man was allegedly taken to a property at Dural on Sydney's north-west fringes, but a covert police operation on February 26 led to his freedom.

The victim was not injured and in a stable condition when he was taken to hospital.

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The scene from the Mount Pritchard tobacconist where the man was allegedly kidnapped.

A teenager and a man were previously arrested and charged with kidnapping offences, and now a third person, a 27-year-old man, has been arrested in Surry Hills.

He was taken to Surry Hills Police Station, where he was charged with multiple offences, including take and detain in company with intent to ransom and occasion actual bodily harm, and participating in a criminal group and contributing in criminal activity.

He was refused bail to appear in court today.

There is one individual seen in the CCTV footage who is yet to be found.

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Security Forces roll out coordinated response amid rise in violent crime

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force have confirmed an intensified, coordinated national security response following a series of recent firearm-related incidents that have resulted in loss of life and heightened concern across St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking at a press briefing on April 20, Commissioner of Police James Sutton acknowledged the seriousness […]

St. Vincent: IMF official on proposed CBI programme

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Apr 28, CMC –  A senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday warned that a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme being planned by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government could, while modestly increase fiscal revenue “carries risks and needs to be designed carefully”. Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday, who […]

Jamaica: INDECOM probing latest killings by security forces

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 28, CMC – The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Tuesday said it has launched an investigation into the circumstances of four  separate shooting incidents, resulting in the death of five people. INDECOM is tasked with undertaking impartial investigations and provide fair recommendations regarding actions by members of the Security Forces and other […]

Police investigate woman smashing plate in waitress’ face

Melbourne police are investigating a reported assault involving a woman who allegedly knocked a plate into the face of a cafe waitress, leaving her with damaged teeth.

La Vallee in Essendon yesterday posted CCTV footage of the incident last Friday, about 1pm, as it sought to identify the woman.

The waitress, standing outside the cafe on Keilor Road, was left with a chipped tooth.

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Police today said they were investigating the reported assault and issued a description of the woman.

"A woman assaulted the staff member, knocking the plate from her hand before walking off. The staff member sustained damage to her teeth from the incident.

"The woman was wearing a black long sleeve top, light blue jeans, sunglasses and a distinctive silver necklace with a charm. She was also carrying plastic bottles of iced-coffee and a black jacket."

The footage shows the woman narrowly avoiding the waitress, before suddenly knocking the plates from her hands.

Described on the cafe's social media posts, as a "grown woman", she then calmly continued walking down the street.

The business is now appealing for public help to identify her.

"We are beyond shocked at this abhorrent behaviour of this grown woman. If you know her please send us a private message."

"This incident led to one of our beautiful staff members CHIPPING THEIR TOOTH from the plate she pushed into her face.

"We love being part of the community in Essendon, and we hope our followers can share, tag and suggest this to local friends so we can get some justice AND hold this person accountable."

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Several people commented on the video shared by the business, including Australia billionaire Adrian Portelli.

"This behaviour needs to be stamped out. It doesn't belong here," he said.

A local Brazilian Jui-Jitsu gym, gforcebjj, offered assistance to the waitress.

"This may not be much, but we would like to offer your injured staff member a 12-month self-defence membership free of charge," they posted.

"This was very disturbing."

A nearby business, Beauty on Rose, said it would check all of its cameras and visit the restaurant with what it has found.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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‘Yes, it’s sexy’: Pauline Hanson gifted $2.1 million new plane by Gina Rinehart

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has been gifted a private plane and $2 million ahead of the party's first federal test at next week's Farrer by-election.

She shared the news on her social media this morning, saying it will help her visit more regional towns across the country.

"Yes it was donated. Yes I'm super happy. Yes it's fast. Yes it's amazing. Yes it's going to annoy the Guardian," she said.

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One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has been gifted a private plane and $1 million ahead of the party's first federal test at next week's Farrer by-election.

"Yes it's a Cirrus G7. Yes it's sexy. Yes I have a pilot.

"No I won't be doing welcome to country each we land. No it's not battery-operated."

A spokesperson for Hanson said Cirrus G7 aircraft costs about $2.1 million and was donated by a company owned by Australia's richest person and loyal supporter Gina Rinehart.

One Nation was handed the plane before the announcement today and has already put it to use. 

"Financial donations to the party are used to fund its normal operations and campaign activities," the spokesperson said. 

Hanson also received $1 million from stockbroker Angus Aitken and wife Sarah and $500,000 each from former Northern Territory chief minister Adam Giles and geologist and climate sceptic Ian Plimer.

Giles and Plimer are employed at Hancock Prospecting, which is owned by Rinehart.

Hanson has publicly declared that Hancock Prospecting has provided her with flights several times in 2025 and 2026.

Hanson said the "faith and investment" in One Nation would be an "enormous help" for their federal campaign. 

"We have a lot of additional fundraising to undertake between now and the cut-off in December to combat the uni-party ahead of the 2028 federal election," she said.

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Gina Rinehart

"I want to pass on my sincere thanks to everyone who has made a contribution to One Nation over the years. I cannot thank you enough for the hope and encouragement you give me to help turn this country around."

One Nation will need to publicly declare the estimated $4 million in donations at the end of this year.

New rules that will cap how much politicians can receive in donations will come into effect around the end of the year. 

One Nation's record rise in popularity in the polls will be tested at a federal level in the Farrer byelection on May 9.

Former opposition leader Sussan Ley held the regional NSW seat for 25 years and left it empty when she retired from politics earlier this year.

One Nation's candidate David Farley has emerged as a real contender for Farrer and is in a close race with independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe.

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