Crime

05 Feb 2025 772

Soft play boss caught with indecent child images purchases a house he will never reside in

Steven McInally ran a soft play centre in Glasgow before he was caught with child abuse images in Florida and sentenced to 25 years behind bars in an American prison.

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05 Feb 2025 582

The cost of a Scottish prison has skyrocketed to £1 billion, exceeding the initial estimate by 10 times, causing widespread scandal

The replacement for Barlinnie prison will cost almost £1 billion, almost 10 times the initial estimate.

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05 Feb 2025 785

The ’Naked Carpenter’ stabbed a police officer 23 times with scissors after exposing himself in a park

A notorious flasher nicknamed the Naked Carpenter has been jailed for trying to kill a police officer.

Crime

05 Feb 2025 592

15-year-old boy charged with the murder of Harvey Willgoose

A teenager has been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy at a school in Sheffield.

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05 Feb 2025 719

Father discovers his 2 and 5-year-old sons dead in bunk bed, allegedly murdered by their mother who claimed they were sleeping

A dad found his two sons lying dead in their bunk beds after they were murdered by their mum, a court heard.

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05 Feb 2025 683

16-year-old boy and 20-year-old man severely injured in a stabbing on a Manchester street

A double stabbing has left a man and teenager with serious injuries.

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05 Feb 2025 880

Nottingham killer denied medication due to a ’fear of needles,’ according to a damning report

Triple killer Valdo Calocane was not forced to have long-lasting antipsychotic medication because he did not like needles, a damning report has revealed.

Crime

05 Feb 2025 828

Police respond to active shooter situation at New Albany factory, raising concerns

Police in New Albany, Ohio, are responding to an active shooter situation at KDC/One which has seen multiple people injured and rushed to hospital, according to alarming reports.

Crime

04 Feb 2025 787

Siblings killed in hit-and-run, reportedly riding an e-scooter

A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop at the scene after the crash in Pitsea.

Crime

04 Feb 2025 806

Gunman rampages through Swedish college, resulting in approximately 10 deaths

Police have said "around 10 people" have died in a shooting at a Swedish education centre.

Crime

04 Feb 2025 736

Knife-wielding assailants storm busy London restaurant, confronting a couple as horrified diners look on

A London restaurant was thrown into chaos last night when three would-be attackers stormed in and confronted a young couple at dinner.

Crime

04 Feb 2025 759

Woman sexually assaulted near Glasgow underground station

Police are investigating the rape of a woman near an underground station in Glasgow.

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04 Feb 2025 842

Gunman opens fire at a Swedish school, resulting in multiple deaths

Several people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a school in Sweden.

Crime

04 Feb 2025 634

Lucy Letby’s defence requests miscarriage of justice investigation as medics present alternative causes of death

The panel laid out alternative causes of death in many of the cases, including natural causes and poor medical care.

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04 Feb 2025 846

Southport triple murderer declines to leave cell for court hearing

Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three girls aged between seven and nine last year, was due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court via videolink from Belmarsh Prison.

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04 Feb 2025 760

Baby dies after mother fell asleep while using a hair dryer to warm him up

A baby died from burns after his high mum attempted to warm him up with a hair dryer then passed out with it still on, authorities claim.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 894

15-year-old boy named after being stabbed to death at Sheffield school

A 15-year-old boy who died after sustaining ‘serious injuries’ in a school stabbing in Sheffield has been named.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 793

Man sought for the murder of a gangster allegedly involved in the drive-by shooting of a 9-year-old girl at a London restaurant

Kemal Armagan is suspected of killing the boss of the Tottenham Turks clan in Moldova after carefully planning the hit for two weeks and honing his skills on a shooting range.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 863

14-year-old girl found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing two teachers and a student

A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at a school in Wales has been found guilty of attempted murder.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 627

Drill rapper imprisoned for murder earns hundreds of pounds from song recorded behind bars

A convicted murderer was able to record a rap song from behind bars that may have earned him money – even bragging about it in the lyrics.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 744

5-year-old boy dies after 8ft mirror falls on him while he was looking at his reflection

A ‘funny and clever’ five-year-old boy was killed by a falling mirror after he touched it while looking at his own reflection, an inquest heard.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 729

14-year-old arrested after stabbing at school gate, 15-year-old boy hospitalized, classrooms locked down

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a stabbing outside a school left classrooms ’locked down’ and a 15-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 610

Daniel Khalif jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran and escaping from prison

Former soldier Daniel Khalife was dubbed a ‘dangerous fool’ and and ‘attention-seeker’ as he was jailed for 14 years for spying for Iran and escaping from prison at Woolwich Crown Court today.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 804

Young crime boss with baby-faced appearance, who led a large gang, caught by an astonishing mistake

Harry O’Brien was just a teenager when he led a series of shootings and an arson attack while leading a cannabis gang in south Liverpool, Liverpool Crown Court heard.

Crime

03 Feb 2025 617

British woman found dead in holiday island mystery, hostels ordered to close

A 24-year-old British woman has mysteriously died at the Miracle Colombo City Hostel in Sri Lanka. A court has ordered the hostel to shut pending a full investigation.