Trump accused of ‘affront to justice’ after deploying National Guard in DC despite falling crime

Donald Trump has announced plans to deploy members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and take control of the city’s police force.

The dramatic move was in response to what the president claims is an “out of control” crime problem in the capital, even though data shows a recent decline.

Guardsmen will also be deployed “to help re-establish Law Order of public safety,” Trump said at a press conference with top officials Monday, adding, “This is Liberation Day in D.C. and we’re going to take our capital back.”

To federalize law enforcement in the city, Trump invoked section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control.

But the president is facing backlash over the decision.

Rev. Al Sharpton called it an “ultimate affront to justice and civil rights,” Hillary Clinton pointed out that violent crime in D.C. is at a 30-year low, while ex-House speaker Nancy Pelosi accused the president of trying distract from “his incompetent mishandling of tariffs, healthcare, education and immigration.”

And Mayor Muriel Bowser branded the administration’s plans “unsettling and unprecedented” and argued that it makes the case for her district being granted statehood.

The damage Newcastle’s tragic summer could do to their wider project

It was as early as the first days of June that Eddie Howe and his staff feared this summer was going to be “a big problem” for Newcastle United.

The reason then was not yet failed purchases, the departure of sporting director Paul Mitchell or even Alexander Isak. Or at least just Isak. Newcastle already knew about the Swede’s ambitions to leave for months. Now, the same fears were growing about Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon, with the added concern that any unrest could lead to more agitation in the dressing room. The mood was so foreboding that Howe’s staff even asked others in football about potential solutions.

It was a huge shift from the satisfaction felt mere weeks before, and the end of a season that was the club’s best in decades. The Carabao Cup closed that long wait for a trophy, bringing a sense of release around the club. The final-day qualification for a second Champions League campaign in three seasons then seemed to take that further; to embolden everyone, and afford the club the financial assurance to really press on. There was no longer a PSR need to sell stars like Isak.

There were instead a host of other latent problems. Almost everything has gone wrong, from start to finish and top to bottom, and especially in transfer negotiations.

The noise around Newcastle on social media no longer sees human rights groups criticising the Saudi state owners to the same prominence. It is instead jokes, and memes, about how comically haphazard this summer has been. Newcastle can’t seem to buy what they need as stars want to leave. Worse, transfer pursuits seem to end in absurd ways, a bad joke, with the same punchline.

As one figure at a rival club enjoyed quipping when it became clear Benjamin Sesko was opting for Manchester United, “you can have the most serious owners but you’ll still be Newcastle, not Man United”.

That was said with some mischief, but is also a touch unfair. This Newcastle’s structure is not what a progressive club should look like.

That was all too clear from the start of the window, and the departure of Mitchell, since they’ve been negotiating transfers without a sporting director. Mitchell had immediately caused friction with Howe on his arrival in 2024, but the recruitment guru’s most pressing concern was the “trading model”. He realised just how much needed to be changed to make Newcastle PSR-compliant, right up to the strategy on player profile. The club had to be more nimble.

That may be a surprise given Newcastle’s success in signings like Isak, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaeres, but most of those came through paying big out of PSR headroom following Mike Ashley’s departure, as much as any market insight. As it was, Mitchell didn’t sign anyone at all.

Some sources relay another frustration, which is the long time it takes to do anything. Insiders talk of how any major decision has had to go through multiple layers and meetings way above the football side, often back to Riyadh. If it concerned a transfer target, one source complains, Newcastle found that rival clubs had stolen ahead in the time it took for them to finally go all in.

If such bureaucracy sounds at odds with the vacuum of this summer, there is actually a strange consistency to it all. PIF have naturally been actively concerned with concrete financial decisions, as befits their status as an infinitely wealthy fund. They’ve just not been immersed in the minutiae, as befits their remoteness. Even players have complained of a lack of visibility from the hierarchy, with no apparent overarching strategy. Former part-owner Amanda Staveley had many detractors in football but her personality formed a culture.

This may eventually change with the arrivals of Ross Wilson as sporting director and David Hopkinson as chief executive, but the current situation has inevitably exacerbated the chaos. Club insiders have even joked about who actually said “no” to Liverpool’s first offer for Isak.

Howe and his staff currently have much more power than managers are usually afforded by modern clubs, and are described as “almost running everything”. Such concerns have been accentuated by questions about Howe’s powers of persuasion outside the training pitch. A number of targets have found they haven’t fully synced with the manager. That happens everywhere, but what is conspicuous this summer is how often it has been mentioned. It’s all the more jarring since Howe has done the hard part of restoring the actual football team to Champions League level.

This was supposed to be what Saudi Arabia always wanted, the biggest stages. There are instead new doubts about the club’s very place in that state strategy.

Much has been made of how PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan could be decisive in the Isak saga, given his geopolitical clout. And yet that comes amid increasing talk he has been superseded in Saudi sports strategy by Turki Alalshikh. The rumours about the boxing supremo buying a club – which includes speculation about Sheffield Wednesday – have not gone away. They now run hand in hand with assertions that the Saudis always just wanted one of the biggest names, in Liverpool or Manchester United.

The frugality at Newcastle is certainly a contrast to the bombast around other Saudi projects, from boxing right up to the 2034 World Cup and the Saudi Pro League project shaping its build-up. The strategy now looks to be about bringing everything into the kingdom, rather than spreading money outside.

Those with knowledge of PIF nevertheless insist they remain fully committed to Newcastle, and that some of this summer’s issues – the bureaucracy, the wait for appointments – are just in-keeping with a thorough emphasis on sound governance. Club sources have meanwhile constantly pointed to PSR restricting investment.

And yet that very stance only makes the lack of action elsewhere more inexplicable. Why have the ownership not moved on easy PSR – and PR – solutions like sponsoring the training ground, let alone big projects like the stadium? There are more delays on announcements there.

Maybe most conspicuously, we’re not seeing the same vaunted headlines about investment in the region, an aspect that had repeatedly been raised to justify the highly controversial takeover. There are of course still many reasons to oppose a state owning a football club, above all on human rights grounds.

And yet now, unexpectedly in this case, there’s another.

There’s clearly an inherent risk in a club’s strategy being dependent on a state’s economic policy, and the wider forces of geopolitics.

It might even play into the Isak saga. In a normal situation, there would be strong logic for an upwardly mobile club to sell Isak. Newcastle could actually enhance the wider squad, in the way Liverpool did after Philippe Coutinho and Juventus used to make a habit of in the 1990s. They even sold Zinedine Zidane for that purpose.

Except, on one side, it’s possible the PIF leadership get too hung up on pride and status, and what a sale would “say”. On the other, selling Isak only works if you have the structure in place to prepare for it.

Newcastle, as their staff feared early on, evidently do not. This certainly isn’t what it was supposed to be.

And yet there’s another irony. If you took this summer on its own basic terms, it wouldn’t actually be that bad. A good side now has the additions of Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale, with the sale of Sean Longstaff for £15m, amid some promising other work incoming. And yet, as Howe and his staff intimidated early on, almost everything about it feels “a big problem.

‘I’m on the right side of history’: The minister risking prison time to support Palestine Action

Dr Sally Mann is usually found at the east London church where her family have worshipped for five generations.

But on Saturday, striking images of the baptist minister emerged. Swarmed by police officers and standing alone, footage shared on social media shows the moment she was arrested at the pro-Palestine march held in Parliament Square.

Wearing a black shirt and white collar, she nods and silently accepts her arrest before she is escorted away, surrounded by a sea of police uniforms.

She is one of 532 people arrested by the Metropolitan Police at the largest gathering of Palestine Action since it was proscribed as a terrorist group last month.

Of those, the 55-year-old is younger than the average age of those detained, with figures showing half were aged 60 or above. Speaking to The Independent on Monday, she said she is prepared to accept a prison sentence for her actions.

“I am aware there will be repercussions in my life if I am successfully convicted but I felt completely at peace with both my actions and my decision,” she said. “It’s the right side of history. Even if I knew I was going to prison for this I would do it.”

She said despite not taking part in previous Palestine Action protests, she was moved protest on Saturday because of her faith. “I believe Jesus actually meant what he said and he modelled non-violent resistance to oppressive power,” she continued. “I see myself as a minister more than an activist but I have always felt compelled by my faith to try to build a community that is built on peacemaking.”

After reading the protest briefing from Defend our Juries, who organised the demonstration, Dr Mann said she felt certain the protest would be the kind of non-violent action she feels “committed” to be part of.

“On Saturday I got up early and went to St James’ Park because I wanted to be very calm,” she told The Independent. “I sat quietly and prayed. Then I headed over to Parliament Square.”

Dr Mann said during the main protest, though people around her had been arrested, she was not. But after the scheduled end she continued holding her placard stating: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action”. Within ten minutes, she said she was arrested.

“Other people very near me had been arrested, including some who really did look very elderly and vulnerable, and I thought it would be better for them if they arrest more,” she explained. “So I just decided to stand with my sign. I wanted to be arrested for this because I want to stand in solidarity with those who had been and I did feel the numbers mattered.“

Her arrest was captured on video – a powerful image of her nodding silently as she is escorted away by at least a dozen officers has accumulated thousands of likes on social media. “The numbers who turned up to arrest me were extraordinary,” she said. “I think there were a dozen officers arresting me and actually, had they asked me to walk onto the van I would’ve just gone on my own. I was completely ready to be arrested.”

She told The Independent she was put in a van with six police officers to two protesters and was put in line to be processed. “It was actually very peaceful,” she said. “It was a very low risk for me. I had moral certainty and legal ambiguity about what would happen to me, but prepared if a custodial sentence does come I am completely prepared for that. I just think it looks less and less likely now.”

But she said her arrest, along with that of elderly protestors, shows the “absurdity” of proscribing Palestine Action as a terrorist group. “I would say to Yvette Cooper, who do you think you’re protecting by proscribing me as a terrorist?’,” she said.

Also arrested under terrorist legislation was 74-year-old NHS doctor Paul O’Brien. He said the Palestinian cause was “incredibly important” to him, but that the risk of arrest did make him think harder about attending than at previous protests.

“I thought the proscribing was really, really wrong and felt so disappointed in the majority of the MPs in Labour and the Tories for supporting it,” he said. “But it did make me think harder about going out.”

He was also detained later in the day and described his experience as “bizarre”. “It was just odd, all these people who have been arrested under terrorist legislation and we looked the most unlikely terrorists,” he said. “Half of us can hardly walk. It was quite funny. Even for a terrorist offence we were automatically bailed, they know it’s so bizarre.”

He added he thought the protest would be a “memorable” day for many. “Once you’re arrested for a terrorist offence, it’s an extraordinary thing to happen in your life,” he continued. “What happened on Saturday was historic, I think it’s going to grow.”

In a statement released on Sunday, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the majority of the arrests made were for “displaying an item (in this case a placard) in support of a proscribed organisation (in this case Palestine Action) contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000”.

“Over the coming days and weeks, officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command will work to put together the case files required to secure charges against those arrested as part of this operation,” they added.

Security services descend on UK’s poshest farm shop as JD Vance visits

British armed counterterrorism officers debating who gets the chocolate-flavoured ice cream, Secret Service muttering in earpieces while wandering through meadows, and American security personnel emerging from a farm store with shopping bags.

None of these are sights that residents of a sleepy Cotswolds village are used to, with peaceful country lanes and rolling farmland their more usual daily landscape.

But this week, a US visitor in town, bringing warnings of a “circus” in tow.

After a busy few months in office, JD Vance is spending his summer holidays in a Grade II-listed country manor with his family in the hamlet of Dean, near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.

And the US vice president’s trip would not be complete without a visit to a farm shop dubbed the UK’s poshest.

Crowds descended on Daylesford Organic on Monday, as Mr Vance and his family decided to have a languorous lunch there, surrounded by products such as a £15 jar of hot chilli honey, a 12-pack of eggs for £6, and some bone broth at £7.50.

The first signs of the visit was the unusual appearance of a man in a dark suit, according to a member of the gym attached to the store. “This morning there were two guys walking the perimeter of the meadow in a black suit and tie,” they told The Times. “There are gardeners in the meadow sometimes but not a man in a suit and tie, I have never seen that before, so I knew it must be for the vice president. It’s not really very secret when they are dressed like that.”

Daylesford Organic continues to be run by its founder, Lady Bamford, who is married to billionaire JCB chairman and Conservative donor Lord Bamford. The couple have previously hosted politicians at their Georgian country estate at Daylesford House, with Boris and Carrie Johnson even holding their wedding party there in 2022.

The pair were seen leaving the farm shop’s private dining room at around 3pm, according to a staff member, while Mr Vance, his wife Usha, and their three children, Ewan, eight, Vivek, five, and Mirabel, three, all left just under an hour later.

A member of staff told the newspaper: “They came and had lunch as a family. It’s been exciting. Nice to have something different.”

The Vance family were given a tour of the complex, with the vice president and his wife seen laughing as they strolled through a conservatory.

Dean Manor, where the family are staying, is a 20-minute drive away in the vice president’s 20-vehicle motorcade, which was seen parked up outside Daylesford Organic from around 1pm.

Secret Service officers were spotted dressed in light-coloured chinos and plaid shirts, with kevlar vests hiding underneath, as they walked around the car park as well as inside the building.

British armed counterterrorism officers were also seen, with one walking out of the store holding three ice creams for his colleagues and asking: “Who wants chocolate?”

And members of the Metropolitan Police’s special escort group were seen too, dressed in bike leathers, and equipped with handguns and tasers. The team are normally in charge of protecting the Royal Family and government ministers.

Then multiple members of American security personnel were seen carrying Daylesford paper shopping bags as they left the store, before placing them in their armoured vehicles.

Around a hundred visitors also crowded round the entrance of Daylesford Organic, hoping to catch a glimpse of the vice president.

American tourists and Maga supporters, Arne and Holly Ewing, both 49, of New Jersey, told The Times: “We’d never get a chance to see him like that at home, you’d never get close. I posted on our family chat and my dad’s like, how did you get so close to him? I was like, we’re in England.”

Residents in the vicinity of Dean Manor’s 6-acre site have described roadblocks and police door knocks in recent days, as security in the area reaches high alert.

Road closures, sniffer dogs, police and a number of blacked out cars have all been spotted in the area, a marked difference to the usual calm and quaint atmosphere of a Cotswold country retreat.

Though the village is no stranger to high-profile faces, with it being the home to former prime minister David Cameron, the level of security has prompted the owners of the manor to apologise to locals “for the circus”.

Mr Vance is set to visit US troops at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Wednesday. He will receive a briefing on the base’s capabilities and will deliver remarks.

Two girls arrested after historic hotel destroyed in suspected arson attack

Two girls aged 13 and 14 have been arrested after a major fire gutted a historic former hotel.

West Mercia Police said the teenagers had both been released on bail as part of its inquiry into damage caused to the Grade II-listed Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said it responded swiftly to the fire at 4.45pm on Sunday, with the first fire engine arriving on scene within two minutes of the initial emergency call.

The brigade said eight fire engines and multiple specialist vehicles were deployed to tackle the blaze, which did not lead to any casualties but “totally destroyed” the building.

In a statement issued on Monday, the West Mercia force said: “Police attended a large fire at the Raven Hotel on St Andrews Street in Droitwich.

“It was believed the fire had been started deliberately but thankfully nobody has been injured.

“Two girls, 13 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of arson and have since been released on bail.”

Officers remain at the scene, the force said, and are asking that the public stay away from the area at this time.

Scaffolding was put up around the privately-owned building by Wychavon District Council after an incident in September 2024 where guttering and debris fell into the road.

The incident also prompted an urgent inspection by the authority, which found that the condition of the disused structure, part of which dates back to the 16th century, posed risks to the public.

Fire service Group Commander Simon Cusack said: “This was a challenging incident, and I want to commend the professionalism and dedication of our firefighters and partner agencies.

“The rapid response and teamwork ensured that the fire was quickly contained and extinguished without injury. We appreciate the public’s support and will continue to work with the local authority and business owner to secure the site.”

The district council said it shared the community’s upset and anger at the “devastating” fire.

The council said in a statement: “We understand completely the strength of feeling and affection for this historic building and the significance it has for the town.

“Over the last six months we had been working hard to ensure that urgent works were carried out to protect the building in line with the court order we secured late last year. These works were due to finish this week and we will still invoice the owner for payment.

“We are working closely with the fire service and our building control officers were visiting the site this morning to review the building and advise of the next steps.

“We will issue a further statement very soon, once we have an update regarding the state and safety of the structure.”

Jet, Set, Glow: How to turn pre-flight time into a wellness ritual

The airport might not be the first place you think of when you think about wellness, but believe me, you can hone healthy habits just about anywhere. Feeling well is about small incremental changes that are easy to manage and I’ve got plenty of tips on how to apply these ahead of a holiday.

Part of my job is travelling to health retreats around the world so there are a few things I do when I arrive at Heathrow to prepare me for this. Read on for my tips on how to transform waiting at your gate into a wellness ritual.

There are great wellness wins to be found in Duty-Free if you know where to look. Discounted skincare? Yes please. I’ll always head to the World Duty Free stores to stock up on my flight favourites to hydrate, protect and soothe stressed out skin and wellness tools to fight jet-lag and keep my healthy habits up on the other side.

Don’t believe what you see on TikTok – you don’t want to be putting on a load of skincare and facemasks on a plane. Dermatologists agree that less is more, so I pick up one of Aesop’s simple Venturer kits and use it as soon as I’m on the plane. The mouthwash and deodorant contain no nasties and the natural scents soothe the nervous system.

I also head to the Charlotte Tilbury counter to make the most of the deals there. The Magic Cream is gentle and hydrating so I use it on the plane once I’ve taken any make up off to stop my skin drying out in transit. I also usually pick up an In-Flight Hydrate, Protect and Glow kit, which contains a hydrating travel-sized mist, primer and lip oil.

If you’re concerned about your circulation on a flight, you can find incredible ayurvedic massage tools and neurocosmetic oils from Mauli Rituals to give the brain and skin a boost while you’re waiting to board and in flight. The brand’s bath salts are great for jet lag recovery too.

I slather hand cream on to prevent dryness while I’m in air conditioned spaces so I also make a beeline for L’Occitane products while I’m in the World Duty Free store – the minis are great for travelling and there are some cute travel exclusives available, such as the Shea Travel Must Have’s Set. Elemis also does a great selection of minis. If you don’t want to bring your entire skincare routine on holiday, opt for the whole Elemis protocol in minis in a travel exclusive set for a gentle hydrating pro‑collagen fix.

You can reserve your products online up to 30 days before your trip, so rather than stressing about what’s in stock or turning up without a clue, I recommend pre-ordering and heading straight to the desk for what you need. Then enjoy a bit of a browse. Stress isn’t great for you at any time, let alone when you travel so don’t stress yourself out by spending too long looking for what you need and having to run to your gate.

I recommend pre-ordering the Aesop kit, Charlotte Tilbury skincare or Mauli Rituals’ travel-size oils. It’s also worth looking for travel-exclusive offers and sets. The Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis and Clinique travel sets are often much better value than high street versions

There are a host of other stores I like to visit for essentials when I arrive at Heathrow and Boots is obviously one of them. This is where I find all my supplements – magnesium for sleep and muscle tension, electrolytes to maintain hydration while travelling and probiotics or digestive enzymes to keep my gut happy.

I also head to the Rituals store for more aromatherapy goodness but usually I’ll have already stocked up in World Duty-Free. One thing I won’t have found in Duty-Free is clothing, so I go to Lululemon for buttery-soft comfies to wear on the plane. Of course, no airport visit is complete without popping into WH Smiths for a book – next on my list is Genius Gut by Dr Emily Leeming.

Did you know that Terminal 2 and Terminal 5 both offer quiet areas for stretching? This is a must if you’re going to be sitting down for ages on your flight. A quick stretch or yoga session helps to alleviate tight hips, back and neck pain and avoid swelling – especially if you do it before you board and after you land.

Compression socks can also help with swelling and improve your circulation but it’s great to wake the body up too. Try ankle rolls, neck rotations, legs up the wall and cat-cow stretches. You can also use this time to use your Mauli Rituals massage tools to boost circulation and get your muscles nice and relaxed before having to sit still for an extended period.

Even if you’re flying economy, you can also book into lounges like Plaza Premium or No1 Lounge for a fee. Many include quiet zones, hot food, showers and complimentary herbal teas. Terminal 5 also has a spa inside some lounges like the Sofitel Heathrow if you’re really in need of some downtime whilst passing through the airport, perhaps for a connecting flight.

There are so many eateries and shops I recommend at Heathrow, you just have to know where to look for the healthiest finds. Eating high protein and fibre options will mean you stay fuller for longer and feel comfortable on your flight. You might also want to think about whether you plan to sleep on the plane or not, and either go for foods and drinks that will relax you, or give you an energy boost, depending on your plans.

I’ll always go for a high protein breakfast from Pret over a fry up at ‘spoons. I also love their ginger shots for an extra immunity boost before breathing in aeroplane air.

If I want to feel awake and invigorated, I’ll go for a juice and a matcha from Joe and the Juice. Leon is a great shout if you want something more filling that won’t leave you feeling sluggish – think fast, fresh options including quinoa bowls, grilled chicken, and veggie pots.

For a sit-down meal, head to Giraffe for global-inspired meals with veggie options, smoothies and herbal teas. My all-time favourite spot is Itsu for sushi, miso soup, edamame and gut-friendly options that won’t leave me feeling bloated or uncomfortable during the flight.

Then I’ll stock up on snacks from M&S food for the plane – fresh fruit, nuts and coconut water for hydration. Eating mineral-rich food like this and staying hydrated can help lessen jet lag.

Heathrow has water refill stations in every terminal after security. Staying hydrated is one of the easiest ways to reduce jet lag, boost focus, and support digestion—especially important if you’re flying long haul. I fill mine up with filtered water and then drink it before I go through security. On the other side it’s easy to refill your bottle or buy a new bottle of filtered water.

You can also bring your own herbal tea bags, electrolytes and soothing adaptogenic drinks from home. Most come in travel-size sachets and all you have to do is politely ask any coffee shop or restaurant for hot or cold water in a takeaway cup or your reusable cup to mix them up.

I always create a personal ritual to feel grounded whilst I’m in an airport. They can be busy frenetic places and you might already feel tired from an early start. I like to do a guided meditation (there are plenty of free ones on Spotify) with my headphones on while I’m sitting down paired with some box breathing exercises. I also do it again once I’m in my seat on the plane. This relaxes the nervous system and gets you into a more positive mental state. It’s great for alleviating any stress, preparing you for any stressful or challenging situations or calming your nerves if you happen to be a nervous flyer.

You can also use your aromatherapy oils, a rollerball or a spray to soothe your senses and reset. Just be mindful of other people around you if you’re spraying something. I also try to use the opportunity of time spent waiting at my gate to read a book, instead of doom-scrolling on my phone. If I’m doing this, I pop my earplugs in to drown out the noise around me – my favourites are from Loop. If you prefer to take in your surroundings, pop your headphones on and listen to a soothing or uplifting playlist. I like to curate these before I head to the airport to help me get into the right headspace when I need it.

If you do suffer with anxiety around crowds, feel nervous about flying or just want to feel more grounded, you can practice saying a few affirmations and mantras for confidence and calm. This could be something as simple as: “I am safe and I travel with ease”.

Armed with all these tips you’ll hopefully be able to board your flight feeling relaxed, prepared and excited to travel to destinations far and wide. Though the unknown can be stressful, there are plenty of ways to feel more optimistic and resilient if we know how to take better care of ourselves, wherever we are.

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Police investigate Tube passengers who tackled man with trousers down

A group of Tube passengers who kicked and dragged a man off the carriage after he removed his trousers are being investigated by police.

In a video shared online, a man who was later detained under the Mental Health Act, can be seen being kicked and thrown to the floor by passengers on a District Line train in east London last week.

British Transport Police (BTP) said officers are treating the incident as an assault and are appealing for witnesses.

The clip shows several passengers kicking the man against the carriage door after he exposed his genitals and buttocks and repeatedly refused to pull up his trousers.

Onlookers could be seen moving out of the way as the fight broke out during the eastbound journey between Upton Park and East Ham on Thursday at around 3.30pm.

The man had reportedly been yelling and placing a belt around his neck during the journey and then dropped his trousers.

At the start of the video the man can be seen swearing and shouting when he was challenged by a passenger.

A passenger stood up and confronted him and firmly told him: “You need to get off the train.” But the man yelled back: “F*** off.”

The commuter said in response: “What do you mean “f*** off”? You need to get off the f***ing train. Now. There are kids on here.”

It then escalated into a fight, and he was pinned to the carriage floor and dragged off the Tube onto the platform.

An off-duty police officer arrested the man after passengers alerted London Underground staff.

The BTP are now investigating whether passengers who confronted the man committed any criminal offences. However, no arrests have been made so far.

A BTP spokesperson said: “The man had been assaulted by a number of other passengers and was initially arrested by an off-duty officer, before being detained under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital where he remains having been sectioned.

“One man involved in the assault has been interviewed by officers, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.”

“Anyone who witnessed what happened, who hasn’t already spoken to police, is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting ref 458 of 07/08/25.”

Man and woman arrested over death of girl, 1, on Isle of Wight

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a toddler on the Isle of Wight.

One-year-old Jayla-Jean Mclaren died in hospital on Sunday 3 August, two days after she was admitted with serious injuries.

The man, 31, and woman, 27, both from Newport on the island, were arrested on Friday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and bailed.

However, they have now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder, Hampshire Police said.

They remain in custody.

“We know this case has caused considerable distress within the community and our thoughts remain with those affected by Jayla-Jean’s death,” Detective Superintendent Rod Kenny said.

“The arrests made today are just one part of a much wider set of inquiries in our investigation to establish exactly what happened to Jayla-Jean, and those inquiries remain ongoing.

“We would like to reiterate that you should not speculate on this case, particularly on social media, as this could affect our investigation.”

In a statement issued by the force on Thursday, Jayla-Jean’s family said: “Mummy, daddy, and nanny will always love you. Fly high princess.”

The force said it was called at 11.34am on Friday to a report of a child being taken to hospital with serious injuries.