A woman staying at a London Travelodge was physically attacked by her domestic abuser after hotel staff gave him a key to her room without checking, the BBC reports. The woman, who is remaining anonymous, said she had gone to the hotel for a 'night away from the fear'. The incident is the latest reported case of the chain giving room keys to men without first verifying with the guest.
BBC News – UK A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
BBC News – UK A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
BBC News – UK Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.
BBC News – UK A French-registered fishing boat sank in the English Channel, leaving two crew members missing. Three of the five crew were rescued and taken to hospital, according to the coastguard.
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