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Man re-arrested over 1999 murder of girl, 17, identified as Suffolk Strangler
Police have re-arrested Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright in connection to the unsolved murder of Victoria Hall, who was found dead in a ditch 24 years ago in September 1999
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Horror as labourer killed after falling into industrial shredder while at work
Davis Wallis, 29, accidentally toppled into a machine designed for commercial waste and wood after he was instructed to remove a blockage in the shredder while it was running
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UNLV professors identified as four victims killed by disgruntled professor
After taking time to identify and notify families, police have announced that all four victims of the UNLV shooting were other professors and faculty members, after a disgruntled professor opened fire in a building
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Primary school receives letter 'threatening action at 9am' as probe launched
A photo of the sickening letter was shared on social media after the headteacher of the Apex Primary School in Ilford, east London, told parents they could keep their kids at home due to the bomb threat
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ULEZ camera blown up scattering shrapnel as counter-terrorism cops investigate
Counter Terrorism Command officers are investigating after a ULEZ camera was destroyed by a suspected improvised explosive device on Wednesday evening - with a bystander telling how the blast damaged a nearby van
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Mum of boy, 10, killed by XL Bully hits out as owner freed after just 18 months
Amy Salter will leave prison after completing just half of her three-year jail sentence after her 'muscular' 6st 12lb dog mauled 10-year-old Jack Lis to death in 2021
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Man re-arrested in unsolved murder of teenage girl in 1999
Suffolk Police officers investigating the 1999 murder of Victoria Hall, who was found dead in a ditch five days after she vanished, have re-arrested a man on suspicion of murder
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Thieving couple raided dozens of Tescos stealing thousands in booze and makeup
Prolific Tesco thieves Marian Oprescu, 27, and his girlfriend Alexandra Radu, 24, were caught with a haul of stolen goods at their Scunthorpe home after a stealing spree worth thousands
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EastEnders Christmas clues you might have missed that expose Queen Vic murderer
EastEnders is lining up an explosive Christmas Day whodunnit where one person, potentially more, will be killed off in dramatic scenes with the BBC One soap dropping plenty of hints
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Hanukkah celebrations to go ahead as council U-turns after intense backlash
Havering Council in Essex said last month it would not be installing a Jewish menorah to celebrate Hanukkah due to security concerns given the current Israel and Hamas conflict
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Dad claims teacher 'dragged son into confined space and rained down punches'
Christ the King Primary School in Islington has launched a probe alongside the Metropolitan Police into allegations from Charles Etumnu who said his son, 10, was punched by a teacher
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Angel of Death's move to lower category prison blocked with no release in sight
Beverley Allitt appeared before a mental health tribunal which ruled she should remain a patient in the Nottinghamshire psychiatric unit and it could be as long as three years before she's assessed again
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Parole board issues decision on double child killer Colin Pitchfork freedom bid
Pitchfork, who murdered two girls in Leicestershire, was released two years ago but found himself back behind bars after breaching his licence when he approached a young woman. The Parole Board has today rejected a fresh freedom bid
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Heartbroken sister pays touching tribute to 24-year-old found dead in bin chute
Jaclyn Elmquist tragically died after falling down a garbage chute, it is believed. Her friends and family have now expressed their devastation and paid tribute to a “creative” and “beautiful” sister
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Pub mistake that gave Colin Pitchfork away as child killer could soon walk free
Double murderer Colin Pitchfork could soon walk free as a Parole Board decision is expected this week - he spent more than 33 years in HMP Leyhill after his accomplice made a crucial mistake
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Britain's unhappiest town has locals too scared to go out at night
A survey saw more than 26,000 people across Britain asked how happy they are with where they live - and although London's Richmond-upon-Thames clinched the top spot, an area less than 10 miles away came last
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Pregnant woman out of hospital as suspect in court over Aberfan 'murder bid'
Daniel Mihai Popescu, 28, has appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court where he has been charged with attempted murder, witness intimidation and stalking following an alleged attack on Andreea Pintilli
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Starmer vows to 'halve violence against women' at meeting with victims' families
Keir Starmer listened to "utterly heart-breaking stories" from relatives of women who were killed by men as he vows to tackling violence against females if he is Prime Minister
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Grandad violently punched as he pushed stroller in Calabasas
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have arrested a man are a grandfather was punched by a stranger while walking his granddaughter in a stroller in the affluent Calabasas neighborhood in California
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Pregnant mum 'stabbed on school run phoned pal to say "he tried to kill me"'
Heavily pregnant Andreea Pintilli, 29, was stabbed in a horrific attack in Aberfan, south Wales, with neighbours rushing to help her in the street and stop the flow of blood
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Dad's nine-year-old son 'filmed dad beating mom for six minutes' in grim footage
A California dad has been handed down a four-year jail sentence after his nine-year-old son caught an appalling act of domestic abuse on camera
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National Trust shares plans for famous Sycamore Gap tree's legacy
The authorities have revealed how they have focused on propagation from seeds and cuttings they have taken which they say show positive signs for growth
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Teacher suspended for 'punching 10-year-old schoolboy'
A 10-year-old pupil had to go to A&E immediately after reporting severe pains across his chest and back. The teacher in question is now being investigated, the school confirmed
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Brit granddad strangled with phone cord in Dubai hellhole prison
The family of Albert Douglas, 61, believe that he was attacked because the fellow inmate at Al Barsha prison was jealous that he spent so much time on the phone to his relatives - which cost £130 per call
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Thugs bit man's ear off on train after he asked them to 'shut up'
Despite other passengers trying to intervene and remove three thugs off the man, one of them bit off half of his ear and spat it out, before all three disembarked the train in December last year
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