British man pleads innocence over Donald Trump shooting bid

A British man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to grab a police officer’s gun in a bid to kill Donald Trump.

British man pleads innocence over Donald Trump shooting bid
Fri, 08 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
David Mercer,  Las Vegas

Michael Sandford, 20, allegedly tried to snatch the weapon during a rally at Treasure Island casino in Las Vegas on June 18.

He is said to have told police he travelled to the Nevada city to kill Mr Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the US presidential election, according to court documents.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Typhoons at RAF Coningsby Nato announces more air support to defend Poland against future Russian incursions
Charlie Kirk Vigil Widow of Charlie Kirk says her ‘cries will echo around the world like a battle cry’
Charlie Kirk Shot Man, 22, arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing ‘saw Trump ally as person spreading hate’
CourtsDonald TrumpHillary Clintonmichael sandfordPlace: Treasure IslandPlace: Las VegasPlace: NevadaPlace: Dorking, SurreyPerson: Donald TrumpPerson: Michael SandfordPerson: TrumpPerson: SandfordPerson: Cam FerenbachEvent: US presidential electionOrganisation: RepublicanOrganisation: US District Court
Smoke and flames rise from an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City (Yousef Al Zanoun/AP)

Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City, killing at least 32 people

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited