He admitted, both in one of his statements and in the magistrate’s court, to “4 or 5 pints of cider.”

A Met police officer broke an 84-year-old’s ribs. Why? Professor John Sutherland was given CPR despite being conscious

The victim was John Sutherland, the 86-year-old literature professor. The burly man who broke his ribs was a policeman. This strange case raises important questions, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.
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I absolutely loved speaking to Joe Boyd for this piece about A the Roots of Rhythm Remain - what a life, what a book!
Pictures by the peerless @sarahmlee.bsky.social

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Reminder that the Guardian staff are on a 48 hour strike against the sale of Observer. If you wouldn’t cross a picket line in real life, don’t do it virtually.

Back at you. First sign of a “purity spiral” (Marina Hyde’s wit not mine) I’m off!

Not sure if it’s a good idea to join another platform. Wasn’t particularly keen anyway on the (supposed) golden age of twitter. Not sure why I’m here other than (unimpressive) fear of missing out? Why create another reason to look at my phone? Anyone got a compelling reason staying is a good idea?