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Tommy Jessop’s Leading Role in Line of Duty
Tommy Jessop, from Winchester, is the star in bbc’s Line of Duty.
He was the first actor with down’s syndrome to appear on one of bbc’s primetime television shows in 2007 and has become more popular and talented over the years until he finally got an opportunity for a lead in a show.
Line of Duty is an intense One hit television series about a detective squad, the Anit-Corruption Unit 12 (AC-12), investigating and arresting corrupt police officers with season six being aired in 2021.
Tommy’s character is a man named Terry Boyle who appeared as a victim on a few occasions in the earlier episodes of the series and is now a main suspect in a developing plot for season six.
Many people have commended Tommy for his performance on Twitter and other social media accounts, giving their full support for the young actor.
Tommy Jessop stated on his personal website, “It was wicked filming with Jed Mercurio, Vicky McClure, Kelly Macdonald, Perry Fitzpatrick and the whole cast & crew for season 6 of Line of Duty. On Sunday evening I returned as Terry Boyle in the first episode.
“Thank you for all the interest, support and encouragement on social media, and to all my new followers on Twitter.
“I think it’s great to see more people living with Down syndrome on mainstream TV, and I’m so happy to play a role in that!
“I hear it had almost 10 million viewers and that is rather a lot really.”
(Photo by Creative Commons)
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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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