Crime

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Yorkshire Ripper cop shares killer's disturbing method for selecting victims
As seen in ITV's The Long Shadow, Meg Winterburn was an undercover officer on the Yorkshire Ripper case. And here, she shares why murderer Peter Sutcliffe chose the victims he did
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True story of Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer and ingenious way he was finally caught
Peter Sutcliffe's sick murders triggered one of the biggest manhunts the country has seen however the years-long investigation to find the serial killer went down a rabbit hole thanks to hoax letters and a confession tape from John Humble, aka Wearside Jack
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Tube driver who chanted "free, free Palestine" on underground train is suspended
The chant, which happened on Saturday as around 100,000 protesters took part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration to Marble Arch, Central London, was filmed and shared online
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Dog seized by police in attack left schoolboy, 12, with life changing injuries
Twelve-year-old Mohid Gardazee had been riding his bike when the dog grabbed his arm and caused life changing injuries, with neighbours saying they are living in fear
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Mum's horror as son, 5, mauled by dog and dragged across road as he played
Kaiden Burn was left seriously injured when he was mauled by an out-of-control Staffordshire Bull Terrier, an attack which only ended when neighbours had to hit and kick the dog in the head
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Boy, 3, fatally exorcised before being buried to be brought back as Jesus
Four family members have been found guilty in a plot involving terrorism, exorcisms and kidnapping that resulted in a three-year-old boy being found dead in the underground tunnels at a compound they built
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Mum begged sick teenagers to stop as they filmed themselves raping her
The mother was subjected to "humiliation and degradation" in the property in Normanton, Derby, as Frantisek Bunda and Mario Zupko took turns to have illegal sexual activity with her
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Devastated wife says 'I've lost him for a second time' as husband's ashes stolen
Nigel and Susan Hill were married for nearly 50 years and the family were planning to scatter his ashes at the local cricket club were he worked as a 'much-loved' odd-job man
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Neighbours thought boy, 12, was dead after being savaged by dog on street
Mohid Gardazee, 12, has been told he may need skin grafts after he was attacked by a dog in a residential street, leaving him with 'life-changing' injuries
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Wanted hunk's mugshot sees police swamped with romantic messages
Humberside Police's appeal to find Robert Rimmer, 37, over alleged drug-related offences has led to them being inundated with romantic messages including offers to help them look
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Gaza doc pleads for ceasefire in heartbreaking voice note as air strikes ramp up
Action Aid UK has sent the Mirror a heartbreaking voice note recorded by a desperate emergency doctor in Gaza as he pleads with Israel to halt the constant airstrikes
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Dave Courtney's foul-mouthed message to Google Earth on roof of his house
Once a former school, Dave Courtney's 'Camelot Castle' appears quite distinct from other properties on the residential street where it is located - but that's not the only reason it stands out
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Mum abducts eight of her kids, transports them over 2,000 miles across country
Trista Fullerton, 36, allegedly kidnapped her eight children from their foster homes in Arkansas last weekend and drove through multiple state lines before being reported by a concerned bystander
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Shoplifting clampdown unveiled at last with specialist cops targeting gangs
At a summit in Downing Street, bosses at 13 major retailers including John Lewis, Tesco, Sainsbury's and the Co-Op, backed new plans to use facial recognition to identify violent and persistent offenders
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Netflix fans slam true crime series for 'uncomfortable' portrayal of Maxine Carr
Netflix's latest real life crime series Maxine, tells the story of murderer Ian Huntley from his fiancee's perspectiv
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Top cop tells Suella Braverman it's her job to change law to ban jihad chants
Sir Mark Rowley had a meeting with Home Secretary Suella Braverman to discuss why Scotland Yard had not taken action against a protester chanting 'Jihad' at a rally this weekend
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Moment murderer is arrested after gunning down daughter's ex and dad
A family member of Joshua Dunmore and his dad Gary, who were shot dead by Stephen Alderton, shouted "rot in prison" as he was led to the cells following today's sentencing
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Officer who handcuffed mum accused of 'not paying bus fare' under investigation
The Independent Office for Police Conduct confirms Met officer who wrongfully arrested mum accused of not paying bus fare in Croydon, south London, is under investigation
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Double killer who had 'murder shortlist' jailed after shooting dad and son
A family member of Joshua Dunmore and his dad Gary, who were shot dead by Stephen Alderton, shouted "rot in prison" as he was led to the cells following today's sentencing
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Five things we know about escaped prisoners as public warned not to approach
Joshua Lewis Terry and serial burglar Levi Mitchell both fled Hollseley Bay prison in Suffolk at the weekend and police are working with the Ministry of Justice to urgently find them
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Baby left alone in car for 10 hours found after huge police hunt as dad arrested
Police launched an urgent hunt for a 10-month-old baby after her dad frantically walked into a police station and reportedly said he couldn't remember where he had placed her
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Boy, 5, seriously injured after being attacked 'by Staffordshire Bull Terrier'
Police seized the dog, believed to be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, at the scene "to protect the public" after racing to the attack in Ashington, Northumberland yesterday
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Nan told by insurer she's 'at fault' for her car being destroyed in Luton fire
Vehicle owners have spoken to the Mirror about losing their motors in a huge blaze that engulfed the car park at Luton Airport in Bedfordshire last week, causing huge amounts of damage
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Irish woman with 'heart of gold' dies in murder-suicide after argument
A woman with a 'heart of gold' has been killed in her home in New York in what police are saying was a murder-suicide. Irish woman Denise Morgan was found dead in Queens, US
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Moment armed cops storm YouTuber mum's house after finding her 'emaciated' son
Ruby Franke made a name for herself as a mom-influencer dolling out questionable advice on raising child to her thousands of YouTube followers. It all came crashing down after her 12-year-old son escaped the home, emaciated and had duct tape around his ankles and wrists