hold up

Sources close to the handling of the case say police wanted to announce these charges and reveal the discovery of the ricin and manual 11 days earlier, on 18 October, but there was a hold-up as the CPS and the police negotiated over what could be said publicly.

Kai Havertz to aim for, coupled with the Germany forward's strong hold-up play, it provides an effective alternative when the Gunners are trying to beat the opposition press.

"Wood's role for Forest plays to his strengths, which are occupying the centre-halves as a big hold-up player, and putting away any chances the wingers make for him inside the box," he explained.

Mr Petterson said the hold-up related to administrative paperwork.

She can’t comprehend what the hold-up is and wants answers.