Crime

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Police arrest suspect after violent town centre crash leaves five injured and one critically hurt
A man has been left with life-threatening injuries after a car slammed into a group of pedestrians in a town center.
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car ploughs into pedestrians in Nottinghamshire town centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after five people were mowed down by a car in a Nottinghamshire town centre.
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Ukrainian man admits taking £3,000 in crypto to torch Keir Starmer’s former car after alleged threats from Russian-speaking "power broker"
A Ukrainian has admitted to accepting £3,000 to set fire to the Prime Minister’s old car after being threatened by a “powerful” Russian-speaking taskmaster called El Money.
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"You killed my dogs": woman jailed for stabbing husband in violent rage attack
A woman has been jailed for three years after stabbing her estranged husband with a kitchen knife when she found out he put their pet dogs down.
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Britain’s first gay surrogate father charged with rape and human trafficking offences
One of Britain’s first gay surrogate parents has been charged with human trafficking for sexual exploitation and rape following an investigation by Essex Police.
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"You should go to the gas chambers": horror on London bus sparks hate crime probe
A man has been arrested over a suspected antisemitic hate crime after threats were made against Jewish passengers on a bus in east London.
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Former Lostprophets frontman dies after being stabbed in neck and head in prison cell
New details have been revealed about the murder of Ian Watkins, including how a prisoner allegedly ‘boasted’ after stabbing him to death.
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Police detain suspect over handling of stolen phone linked to Downing Street official amid political scrutiny
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of selling former Downing Street chief of staff Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone.
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Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for rape after night out drinking
The co-founder of the clothing firm Superdry has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of raping a woman following a night out drinking.
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Accused adoptive father allegedly smothered toddler after months of abuse
THIS is the moment a teacher accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a baby he was adopting wailed “it’s my fault” to nurses, a court heard.
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Former Labour MSP accused of drink-driving crash that nearly hit pedestrian
The former Labour MSP is facing allegations of narrowly avoiding hitting a pedestrian while driving under the influence in Edinburgh.
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Friend turned killer: 40-year-old convicted of murdering 93-year-old over conspiracy delusions
A paranoid cannabis user who tortured his vulnerable 93-year-old friend over a period of more than 24 hours has been found guilty of his murder.
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SNP predator Jordan Linden jailed for sex attacks on teenage boys and young men
SNP predator Jordan Linden has been led away in handcuffs after being jailed for a series of sex attacks on five men and boys.
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Ex-SNP council leader jailed for 18 months after being convicted of multiple sex offences against young men
A former SNP council leader who was found guilty of multiple sex offences against young men and teenagers has been jailed for 18 months.
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FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing seven-year-old Athena Strand
FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who kidnapped and killed seven-year-old Athena Strand, has been sentenced to death by lethal injection.
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Woman alleges Travelodge hotel security breach after stranger given key to her room
A woman has described a "serious security failure" at Travelodge after a man who was harassing her was given a key to her room and walked in on her naked.
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Last man jailed over Sophie Lancaster killing approved for release on licence
The last ‘feral thug’ still behind bars for kicking and stamping Sophie Lancaster to death for being dressed as a goth has been cleared for release.
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Woman killed in Bristol explosion after ex-partner drug dealer forced entry with grenade
A mother who was killed in a house explosion in Bristol after her ex-partner forced entry with a grenade has been named and pictured as tributes poured in to an "amazing friend".
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Four activists convicted over damage at UK defence firm site in Bristol
Four Palestine Action activists have been found guilty of criminal damage after raiding a UK base of an Israeli-based defense company with sledgehammers and crowbars.
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London police investigate deliberate fire at former synagogue amid rise in attacks
Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a former synagogue.
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One dead, three injured after shooting at gathering in south London
A murder investigation has been initiated following a shooting at a barbecue in Brixton, south London.
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JPMorgan ‘sex slave’ accuser files new wild claims against top exec Lorna Hajdini including lurid threesome invitation
An ex-JPMorgan banker who claimed his boss kept him as a sex slave has filed explosive new evidence, including claims of an explicit threesome invitation.
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Two arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at memorial wall in north London
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a memorial wall in Golders Green.
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Ex-SNP council leader faces sentencing over multiple sexual offence convictions
A former SNP council leader found guilty of multiple sex offences against young men and teenagers is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday.
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Newport shopping centre faces decline as major retailers leave amid antisocial behaviour concerns
One of Britain’s newest cities is at risk of becoming a deserted ruin as big brands leave due to antisocial behavior and economic decline.