A shopper has been praised after confronting an armed man inside a north London convenience store, wrestling with him as three shots were fired during the terrifying confrontation. CCTV captured the struggle in Wood Green, where the intended target managed to turn the weapon away, narrowly avoiding serious injury before the gunman eventually escaped.

More than 37,000 emails have reportedly been sent to cinema chains as campaigners call for Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G film to be pulled, accusing the character of reinforcing racist stereotypes. The backlash has reignited a debate over whether the controversial character satirises prejudice or simply reproduces the culture and stereotypes it claims to mock.

A pedestrian was injured after a double-decker bus crashed into a building near Hayes and Harlington station in west London on Friday evening. The H98 service collided with a car and struck a man before becoming lodged in a wall, while the driver also suffered minor injuries. Emergency services attended as police investigated the incident.

A British woman has admitted exposing herself on a packed flight from Birmingham to Melbourne after becoming intoxicated and ignoring instructions from the crew during take-off. Sarah Parker, 30, pulled down her shorts and underwear in the aisle before squatting in full view of fellow passengers, with the incident later resulting in criminal charges.

A Tesco shopper’s attempt to enjoy a quiet drink in the park took an unexpected turn after he realised he had bought alcohol-free gin and tonic. The customer called 999 in frustration, prompting Hertfordshire Police to release the unusual conversation as a reminder about when emergency services should, and should not, be contacted for help.

Digga D has addressed fans calling for him to return to his old lifestyle, explaining the trauma, loss and fear he associates with his past. The UK rapper said he now wants to focus on positivity, enjoying life, travelling and showing a different side of himself, while rejecting calls for more violent or street focused music.