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ITV Evening News
Monday 5 October 2026 · 18:30 BST · 1h · 11 stories · 15 annotated moments · 38 of 60 min on news stories (63%)
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police, seeking a judicial review of the search warrants that led to his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein. His homes at Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate and in Sandringham were searched. The report said the challenge could affect whether seized evidence is admissible, whether he is entitled to damages and costs, and whether police can appeal. Palace sources said money provided by the King should not be used to fund the legal action, and a High Court hearing is expected this week. Downing Street insisted RAF Fairford was secure after the US withdrew all 12 of its B-1 bombers from the Gloucestershire base. The Pentagon confirmed the aircraft were being redeployed but did not say why. The programme learned there were fears of a major Iran-backed drone attack after a security alert involving three vans near the runway, with a source saying the US was concerned about a multiple drone attack similar to Operation Spiderweb, that Iranian drones may already be in the UK, and that the men arrested and released were described as useful idiots used to test reaction times. A 25-year-old was arrested and released on bail, the sixth man arrested, while five others had previously been questioned and released on bail, and no one had been charged. Twelve people were arrested after protesters gathered at a marina in Gosport following reports of a small boat crossing; migrants were brought ashore by Coast Guard lifeboat and border security staff, demonstrators were said to be largely peaceful though there were reports of scuffles with police, and arrests included assaulting a police officer, drunk and disorderly, and racially aggravated public order.
Daud Safi, an Afghan refugee, was given an indefinite hospital order for manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility after stabbing council worker Wayne Broadhurst to death as he walked his dog in West London last October. Safi had armed himself with a knife while gripped by paranoid delusions, had earlier stabbed his landlord Shahzad Farooq and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom survived, and had sought help from his GP surgery, local hospital and police. The court heard Broadhurst, 49, was stabbed around 14 times and died at the scene. In France, hundreds of schools were closed again as violent protests continued over school staffing levels and building conditions; almost 600 schools were disrupted or closed, a 15-year-old boy lost a hand to a stun grenade in Lens, and authorities said 5,000 people, mostly minors, had been arrested since last Monday, with around 200 students injured. The Prime Minister said further steps would address difficulties faced by high school students and staff, while organisers called for nationwide action tomorrow and some teachers unions said they would join blockades. Britain's chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, accused the Green Party of poisonous anti-Semitism after members at its Brighton conference passed a motion labelling Zionism as racism and calling for a single Palestinian state; Israel barred Green leader Zack Polanski from the country, and the party said it would not be bullied into silence, while some Jewish Greens voted for the motion and others said they were considering leaving. Mortgage rates reached a three-year high, with the average five-year mortgage at 6%; the economics editor said the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran had pushed up inflation and led markets to expect higher interest rates for longer. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for next month after protests over tenant protections following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid. US Vice President J.D. Vance said the US was reviewing procedures after a Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain and said he had not seen anything indicating links to Iran, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was monitoring the death of Russian lab worker Daria Shipilova, who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.
Cassandra Bacon, who had emergency cancer surgery at 18 and froze parts of her ovaries, gave birth 25 years later after ovarian tissue transplant treatment in Israel; she said eight clinics had turned her away, the birth cost her £50,000 personally, and she and her doctor called for NHS treatment for women in similar situations. A special report from Middlesbrough examined the highest crime rate per capita in the country, the aftermath of a fatal crash involving two Cleveland police officers and five young men, and residents' accounts of fear, along with police use of drones as first responders and a funding request for 500 extra officers. At the Conservative conference, Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith said cutting tax would be his main priority and set out plans to cut regulations and the size of the state; BT bought TalkTalk out of administration for £400 million, protecting 900 Salford jobs and supply to 2.5 million households; and April Jones, abandoned in a London phone box in 1994, was reunited with rescuer Jo Campbell, who she now hopes to help retire early. A new full-length Miss Marple novel, the first in 50 years, was commissioned from Lucy Foley by Agatha Christie's family.
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Charged quote Prince Andrew takes legal action against Thames Valley Police
with a new author creating her next mystery. This is ITV News with Charlotte Hawkins. Good evening. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is fighting back against police following his arrest over his dealings with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 2:02-2:07
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Charged quote Prince Andrew takes legal action against Thames Valley Police
Good evening. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is fighting back against police following his arrest over his dealings with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The disgraced former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February by the Thames Valley officers. His former home at Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate and his home in Sandringham were also searched.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 2:12-2:17
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Charged quote Prince Andrew takes legal action against Thames Valley Police
You'd have thought Andrew would want this photo out of the headlines at all costs. Now it's firmly back in. After an unprecedented arrest, an unprecedented legal challenge. Eight months after officers turned up at Royal Lodge and Sandringham and while still under investigation, the former prince has launched legal action against the police.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 2:45-2:49
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Charged quote Prince Andrew takes legal action against Thames Valley Police
and while still under investigation, the former prince has launched legal action against the police. Unmarked cars came and went and came and went for days after his arrest looking for evidence. In a case full of extraordinary turns, yet another. His legal team say the search warrants weren't lawful.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 3:09-3:13
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Contested quote Prince Andrew takes legal action against Thames Valley Police
Sam, lots of questions about this. How unusual is this legal challenge from Andrew and how is he funding it? Well, this whole situation is incredibly unusual, but it's a relatively common legal tactic, especially amongst wealthier defendants. Claims will often be based on a search warrant not covering a specific device that was taken by the police
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 5:15-5:24
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Contested quote US withdraws bombers from RAF Fairford over Iran-linked threat
Downing Street insists RAF Fairford is secure after the US suddenly withdrew all its B-1 bombers from the airbase yesterday. The Pentagon confirmed the aircraft were being redeployed but didn't say why. However, ITV News has learned there were fears of a major Iran-backed drone attack against the site in Gloucestershire. Our US correspondent, Dan Rivers, has more.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 6:32-6:39
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Charged quote US withdraws bombers from RAF Fairford over Iran-linked threat
The source told us there are fears Iranian drones may already be in the UK and that the men arrested and released who were driving the vans were quote, useful idiots used to test reaction times at the base. Today the Vice President didn't deny the B-1's left due to security concerns. What you saw there is the Secretary of War out of an abundance of caution trying to protect our guys.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 7:41-7:45
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Charged quote Dawood Safi given indefinite hospital order for Wayne Broadhurst manslaughter
One of his victims was Wayne Broadhurst who was out walking his dog when he was set upon. The 49-year-old street cleaner was stabbed around 14 times and died at the scene. CCTV showed neighbours in Uxbridge running in fear and trying to fight Safi off. Moments earlier he'd also stabbed his landlord Shahzad Farooq and a 14-year-old boy.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 12:37-12:44
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Charged quote Dawood Safi given indefinite hospital order for Wayne Broadhurst manslaughter
The court heard how in the days before the attack Daud Safi was in a psychotic state, was hearing voices and was consumed by paranoia and how he sought help from his GP surgery, his local hospital and from police. One resident who witnessed the attack said he looked possessed. Laura Wilshire knew Wayne Broadhurst and his family. It's affected our whole neighbourhood.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 13:11-13:15
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Charged quote Dawood Safi given indefinite hospital order for Wayne Broadhurst manslaughter
on the grounds of diminished responsibility. The consequences of your actions have been devastating. Mr Broadhurst, a hardworking and decent man, was deeply loved. His death, and in particular the suddenness and manner of it, has deeply affected his family and friends. Wayne Broadhurst died with his dog by his side,
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 13:54-14:00
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Charged quote Dawood Safi given indefinite hospital order for Wayne Broadhurst manslaughter
Mr Broadhurst, a hardworking and decent man, was deeply loved. His death, and in particular the suddenness and manner of it, has deeply affected his family and friends. Wayne Broadhurst died with his dog by his side, killed by a stranger in what the court described as a completely unprovoked attack.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 14:09-14:13
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Charged quote Dawood Safi given indefinite hospital order for Wayne Broadhurst manslaughter
His death, and in particular the suddenness and manner of it, has deeply affected his family and friends. Wayne Broadhurst died with his dog by his side, killed by a stranger in what the court described as a completely unprovoked attack. Leila Hayes, ITV News. Hundreds of schools across France were closed again today
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 14:13-14:20
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Charged quote Student protests spread across France over school conditions
killed by a stranger in what the court described as a completely unprovoked attack. Leila Hayes, ITV News. Hundreds of schools across France were closed again today as violent protests continued to grip the country. Students are angry at school staffing levels and building conditions. In the northern city of Lens, a teenager had a hand blown off during clashes with police.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 14:24-14:30
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Charged quote Student protests spread across France over school conditions
Students are angry at school staffing levels and building conditions. In the northern city of Lens, a teenager had a hand blown off during clashes with police. And there are fears that violence could ramp up again tomorrow with calls for a widespread protest on the streets. Carrie Davis is in Paris tonight and, Carrie, these demonstrations aren't calming down.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 14:40-14:46
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Contested quote Student protests spread across France over school conditions
Carrie Davis is in Paris tonight and, Carrie, these demonstrations aren't calming down. No, that's right. When we look at the scenes from last week, today has been a relative day of calm but there are plans for things to ramp up again tomorrow. We're expecting a meeting of students here this evening to discuss those plans
ITV, ITV Evening News, 5 October 2026, 14:55-15:04
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