Crime
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Leader of Salford gang Anti A-Team admits supplying weapons and drug trafficking via Encrochat
Jamie Rothwell, a key figure in Salford’s feared Anti A-Team gang, was caught supplying deadly weapons and moving huge quantities of drugs through messages on an encrypted phone network
1004
Staffordshire Police release e-fit of suspect in child rape at The Bridge Inn pub
Police are seeking to speak with a man believed to be between the ages of 45 and 65 in connection with an alleged rape at The Bridge Inn, High Green, Brewood, Staffordshire. They have provided a description of him.
887
In Torquay, 51-year-old Jamie Stevens kept his ex-girlfriend’s body under a blanket for more than two years
A man who hid the dead body of his ex-girlfriend in his home for over two years has been jailed.
990
British man in Rio poisoned with cocktail and robbed of £16,000
Investigators are searching for three women after the group allegedly conspired to drug a British tourist to steal tens of thousands of pounds from him during his holiday.
973
Three teenagers arrested in Leysdown-on-Sea on suspicion of murdering man
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his forties was found dead in Leysdown-on-Sea.
820
Woman arrested in Bournemouth on suspicion of murdering 88-year-old man
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of an 88-year-old man who was discovered at a property in Bournemouth.
889
Manchester private tutor jailed for 11 years for sexually abusing five young girls over a decade
A private tutor who sexually assaulted five of his students has been jailed for 11 years.
775
Man who raped and murdered ex-fiancee in luxury hotel sentenced to 28 years
A man who raped and murdered his former fiancée after she agreed to celebrate his 60th birthday with him as a ‘final act of kindness’ before moving on with her life has been jailed.
680
Brazen burglars steal £500,000 in gold from London home while family inside
Police are looking for a group of thieves who entered a London home and took gold jewelry valued at half a million pounds.
858
British teen arrested over attempted rape of UK tourist at Tenerife hotel
A teenage British tourist has been arrested after allegedly attempting to rape another UK holidaymaker at her hotel in Tenerife.
967
Murder on Dynevor Road: what is known about the shooting of a man in east London
This is the first picture of a former social club owner shot dead in a plush east London neighbourhood.
914
Man who killed Anita Rose in ‘brutal’ dog walk attack had history of near-identical assault
Attack on Anita Rose by Roy Barclay was similar to previous assault on man who was also found with dog tied to leg
956
Masseuse from Soho raped a client during a session: the victim turned out to be a showbiz star
A well-known actress and singer recounted how her ’trust and innocence were taken away’ when she was sexually assaulted during a massage.
926
Cars stripped in minutes: ‘autocannibalism’ surges around Birmingham City stadium
"I arrived back at the car, the bonnet and the bumper had gone and the headlamps had just been taken off."
988
Warwickshire Police deny cover-up in case of 12-year-old girl’s rape in Nuneaton
A police force at the center of a controversy has denied accusations of a "cover-up" following the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.
909
Four British tourists arrested in Mauritius over £4m cannabis smuggling plot
Four British individuals are reportedly among nine people arrested at the main airport in Mauritius on suspicion of attempting to smuggle a large quantity of cannabis onto the island.
810
British woman, 78, found dead in Crete hotel pool as lifeguard and managers arrested
The woman was relaxing in the pool of her hotel in Hersonissos, on the Greek island of Crete, when the tragedy occurred.
950
Man, 26, dies in custody after being found unresponsive in police cell
A significant IOPC investigation has been initiated regarding the death of 26-year-old Ellis Rocks, who was discovered collapsed in a cell at Wigan police headquarters last week.
869
Man and woman arrested after critically injured toddler dies in hospital
A baby girl has passed away in the hospital after being airlifted there with severe injuries.
924
Targeted attack in Bury: 19-year-old murdered, three teens in custody
Greater Manchester Police stated it was a "targeted attack" and there is no broader threat to the public following the stabbing on Friday.
1033
Two Afghan asylum seekers charged over alleged rape and kidnap of 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire
Two Afghan asylum seekers have been charged with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl, an incident that has left a small town in the Midlands in shock, the Mail on Sunday reports.
1003
20-year-old Cambridge student killed outside luxury flats: two men arrested
Students and staff are being offered support in the aftermath of the ’tragic event’.
1070
British fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Spain after car crash with loaded weapons
A British man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Spain after his car crashed near a seaside resort.
751
RAF Brize Norton attack: 22-year-old arrested as terrorism investigation continues
The arrest follows charges against four individuals last month related to the incident, during which two Voyager planes were damaged at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, on June 20.
826
Teenage boy stabbed to death in Powerleague car park as police launch murder investigation
A man with a knife is at large after a teenage boy was fatally stabbed in a parking lot at a Powerleague football facility.
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