Mr Bazire was arrested on Wednesday and questioned overnight before being charged and released on Thursday.

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On Friday, comedian Freddie Starr was released on bail after being arrested on Thursday and questioned twice by police.

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The woman was released from hospital on Thursday after being treated for smoke inhalation.

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Live video taken by robots at the well site appeared Thursday to show more oil being released than in prior days, but authorities said they didn't know whether the flow actually had increased.

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