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Green Lanes robbery foiled as locals throw bottles and chase knife-wielding gang
This is the moment a knife-wielding gang engages in a battle with ordinary Londoners defending their streets.
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Virginia Giuffre’s family praises UK over Mandelson arrest in Epstein probe
The family of Virginia Giuffre has praised British authorities for “treating the Epstein files with the urgency they demand” following the arrest of Lord Peter Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Peter Mandelson released on bail after arrest over alleged Epstein links
Peter Mandelson has been released on bail in the dead of night following his arrest by police investigating his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Retailers warn of “systematic” gang theft as shoplifting hits 5.5m incidents
Criminal gangs are "systematically" targeting shops, retailers have warned, with 5.5 million incidents of shoplifting detected last year, costing the industry an estimated £400 million.
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Ex-prestigious school head accused of misusing funds for cricket tickets faces 2028 trial
A former headteacher of a prestigious independent school, accused of using its funds dishonestly for cricket tickets and luxury accommodations, will have to wait nearly two years before standing trial.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused of charging taxpayers for massages and luxury travel
Retired civil servants claim that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor used taxpayers’ money to cover massages and excessive travel expenses while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.
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New DOJ files show Jeffrey Epstein managed finances of art adviser who received $2.5 million from Leon Black
Newly released files detail how Jeffrey Epstein managed finances for an art adviser who received $2.5 million from billionaire Leon Black, highlighting complex money flows that concerned accountants but show no criminal wrongdoing.
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Former Prince Andrew ’released under investigation’ after arrest by British police
The brother of King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been released from custody following his arrest in connection with allegations of misconduct in public office.
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Thames valley police search sandringham and royal lodge after andrew mountbatten-windsor arrested amid epstein file scrutiny
Police have searched the current residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the arrest of the disgraced royal on his 66th birthday.
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Aspirant London Mayor emptied firm’s bank account leaving £3.48 for creditors, court finds in £105,000 fraud case
A businessman aspiring to be the Mayor of London has been sentenced for a “deliberate and dishonest” £105,000 fraud.
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Security procedures reportedly suspended for Andrew’s guests, ex-protection officer claims
A former royal protection officer has told LBC that the normal checks on people coming into Buckingham Palace were suspended to allow young women to visit Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Nine UK police forces assess Epstein Files with support from National Crime Agency
Nine police forces across the UK are now assessing information in the Epstein Files, with support from the National Crime Agency (NCA).
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Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell accused in Epstein files of involvement in child electric shock torture allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been accused of watching a young girl, aged between six and eight years old, being subjected to electric shock torture.
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Police review Epstein’s private jet visits to Stansted as multiple forces join inquiry
Seven police forces are now investigating allegations against pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associates as part of a coordinated effort to uncover the scale of his crimes in the UK.
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Child abuse cases soar in UK: tech-driven offenses rise, 1,200 children protected each month
Child sexual abuse in the UK is increasing rapidly, police have reported, with 1,000 paedophile suspects being arrested each month and the number of children being rescued from harm rising by 50% in the last five years.
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Boy arrested over double stabbing at Kingsbury High School identified as former pupil, police confirm
A 13-year-old boy suspected of stabbing two boys at a secondary school is a former pupil, police have confirmed.
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Three Royal Holloway students hospitalised after stabbing at Egham railway station as police arrest man in his 30s
Three college students are in the hospital after being stabbed at a train station.
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Two boys stabbed in revenge attack at Kingsbury High School as blood-smeared classroom window leaves pupils traumatised and police arrest 13-year-old suspect
A mum has told how her daughter saw blood ‘smeared over the window’ after two pupils were stabbed in a ‘revenge attack’ at Kingsbury High School in north London.
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Serial fraudster jailed for £900,000 embezzlement admits new £176,000 fraud against Scottish Power
A serial fraudster who was previously jailed for embezzling almost £900,000 from her employers has appeared back in court to admit conning Scottish Power out of £176,000.
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Former women’s aid manager jailed for embezzling nearly £40,000 to fund holidays and personal expenses
A former manager of the Argyll and Bute Women’s Aid branch has been jailed after being found guilty of embezzling almost £40,000 from the charity.
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Essex council faces £200m hole after secret deals with businessman Liam Kavanagh
The businessman whose shady deals contributed to bankrupting an Essex council has been warned he is "far from off the hook." However, the council has admitted that the scandal could cost the public £200m.
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Independent MP Dan Norris arrested again over multiple alleged sexual offences
An independent MP has been arrested for a second time on suspicion of a string of sexual offences.
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Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright admits murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall after 25 years
Serial killer Steve Wright has pleaded guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Suffolk more than 25 years ago.
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“I’m making sure you do not have that baby”: Domestic abuser sentenced to 16 years for killing unborn son
A domestic abuser who killed his unborn baby during a harrowing five-hour attack on his pregnant teenage partner has been jailed for 16 years.
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Epstein sent money to Mandelson’s husband after prison, newly released emails suggest
Jeffrey Epstein sent thousands of pounds in bank transfers after his release from prison in 2009 to Peter Mandelson’s husband, according to emails published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.