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Police officer injured after pursuing HGV

Crime scene

The suspect threatened the officer with a tree branch, causing him to step back into a road and be hit by another vehicle.

General view of the cordoned-off scene around Charles Street, in Hull, where a 31-year-old man was shot and injured by police "following reports of concerns for the safety of the public in relation to a man" near a post office, Humberside Police said. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 29, 2016. See PA story POLICE Shots. Photo credit should read: Amy Murphy/PA Wire

'Man with axe' dies after police shooting

The 31-year-old had been taken to hospital in a critical condition following the incident on Tuesday morning near the city centre.

A builder at work. File pic

Building industry fears Brexit 'skills gulf'

A lack of unskilled labour could slow down house building after the UK leaves the European Union, according to a report.

Man brandishes shovel during Manchester road rage incident

'Road rage' driver smashes window with spade

Police said it was lucky no one was seriously injured in the "unbelievable attack" that was captured on camera.

More than 900 offences linked to sextortion scams have been recorded this year

Warnings after online sex blackmail suicides

Higher inflation can affect consumer spending and dampen economic growth

Fears for economy as consumer confidence falls

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Wednesday's national newspaper front pages

Chelsea says the FA will be notified of any information uncovered by its review

Chelsea review amid FA abuse investigation

European Council president Donald Tusk attends a debate on the last European Summit at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, October 26, 2016

Tusk: Don't use expats as 'bargaining chips'

The European Court of Justice is based in Luxembourg

European court has 'authority' on Article 50

Barry Bennell. Pic: Damien McFadden / Daily Mail / Solo Syndication

Barry Bennell charged with sexual assault