Other UK News In Brief

Woman Charged With Son's Murder

A Co. Durham woman has been charged with the murder of her two-year-old son, whose body she carried into a police station last month. Melanie Ruddell, 39, of Dene View, Castle Eden, had been receiving hospital treatment, following her arrest after she carried the body of her son Christy into Peterlee police station on the morning of August 9. A post-mortem revealed that the toddler had been strangled. Durham Police said that the charge came after they had been given medical clearance to speak to her. Mrs Ruddell appeared before magistrates at Peterlee on Friday. The case has been referred to Newcastle Crown Court for a further hearing.

Man Seriously Injured In Stockport Collision

A man has been seriously injured in a collision in Stockport. The incident happened shortly after 5pm on Thursday, when a Ford Mondeo and a Honda motorcycle collided in Gregg Street. The 37-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to Stepping Hill Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. No-one else was injured in the collision. Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them on: 0161 856 6176.

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Manchester

Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Manchester city centre. The incident happened around 3am on August 11 in Picadilly Gardens, when a 31-year-old woman was attacked by a man who sexually assaulted her while performing a sex act. He was disturbed by security staff and ran off. The attacker is described as Asian, 6ft tall, aged around 30, with shoulder-length black hair. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0161 856 3221 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA/GK)