All news on the topic: Crime

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Mom 'hanged son, 8, and daughter, 4, with dog leash after sex with pit bull'
Lisa Snyder is accused of killing four-year-old Brinley and eight-year-old Conner in September 2019 in the basement of their home in Albany Township, Pennsylvania
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Israel unleashes 'war crime' strikes on two Gaza schools - at least 50 dead
Videos from inside two schools bombed by Israeli defence forces show dozens of bloodied women and children next to school desks as foreign ministries allege 'war crimes'
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Trainee officer faces court martial for alleged rape at Sandhurst academy
Trainee officer's court martial for alleged rape on the grounds of the elite military school Sandhurst follows revelations of another top cadet facing trial for sexual assault
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Teen strangled with stockings on way to training yards away from her friends
The case of 16-year-old teen Sarah Yarborough - found with hot curlers still in her hair -went unsolved for nearly 30 years. A new documentary will go into the details of the case
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Killer 'had short circuit in brain' when he murdered teacher, claim friends
Jozef Puska, 33, was jailed for life last week after being convicted of murdering 23-year-old teacher Ashling Murphy in Tullamore, County Offaly
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Woman who lost six grandkids in arson attack says killer should stay locked up
The grandmother of six kids slain in a house fire believes Paul Mosley, who helped set the blaze, should not be released into the public again, saying prison is 'where he belongs'
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Murder investigation launched as body of woman, 32, found at property
Formal identification is yet to take place, but after a post-mortem examination took place, the woman's death is being treated as murder and detectives are making extensive enquiries
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Michael Barrymore pool victim's brother recalls fateful evening in documentary
The brother of Michael Barrymore pool victim Stuart Lubbock has spoken out about the night he and his brother met Barrymore at the Millenium nightclub in Essex
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Notorious Russian cannibal, 25, 'kills again’ as cellmate found dead in jail
Yegor Komarov killed his inmate, after he was sentenced to jail for 19 years for crashing a Mitsubishi into a road safety barrier in Sortavala, northern Russia, when the headless body of a businessman fell out of his car boot
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Brit athlete held at knife-point as machete-wielding robbers steal wedding ring
Tom Evans, an accomplished cross country runner, was due to take place in a race in South Africa but has instead flown home after the incident during a solo run
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Traumatised crime victims forced to pay thousands for court records
Campaigners are demanding a change in the law to make court records and judges' decisions freely available after facing ridiculous costs to read trial verdicts
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Man forced paedophile friend to dig his own grave then made him kill himself
A dad who discovered his best friend and babysitter had been sexually abusing a child was jailed after the abuser dug his own grave and killed himself, but was released after a public outcry
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Hero teen's 'killer bullies' seen for 1st time as they face adult murder charges
The four teens appeared in court on Friday after being charged with the murder of fellow student Jonathan Lewis in an horrific Las Vegas group attack filmed and circulated on social media amid fears of widespread bullying problems
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Gangster Skinny from BBC show loses bid to overturn conviction after axe attack
Mohammed ‘Skinny’ Sajid was imprisoned for 18 years after being convicted of an axe attack. But after a recording appeared to show police involvement in a witness statement, he appealed the conviction
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Inside one of 'UK's prettiest towns' that perfectly balances city and country
Named in The Times' prettiest towns for Christmas shopping list, Cambridge is known for its rich history, world-class university and River Cam packed full of punts during the summer months
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Inside Indonesian jail where drug-smuggling Brit gran is waiting to be executed
The British grandmother caught flying into Bali from Bangkok with 10.16lb of cocaine worth £1.6 million in 2012 has spent 10 years on Death Row in grim Kerobokan prison
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Two clues that helped cops solve 35 year mystery of baby encased in concrete
After 35 years of trying to identify a child's remains, police made a breakthrough thanks to DNA testing and managed to charge the little girl's mother and former boyfriend for murder and obstruction, as the couple encased the body in cement and avoided authorities
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Woman's body dumped in car park as man arrested on suspicion of murder
Detectives from the Major Crime Team have not yet confirmed the woman's identity, but confirmed that her body was discovered in a car park in Hertfordshire
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Rose West's 'House of Horrors' lodger urges her to 'come clean' over murders
Jayne Hamer, 63, who was a lodger at Fred and Rose West’s House of Horrors in Gloucester, has urged Rose to 'come clean' and reveal what she knows as she turns 70
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Drivers risk hefty fines for using some common medications - full list
The RAC warns that you should always consult with your GP before taking your car for a spin when taking new medication
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Pensioner killed sleeping neighbour with a spade 'to teach him a lesson'
The actions of Thomas Dunn were branded "horrific", Cheshire Police said, following the dispute with grandfather-of-six Royston Costello, from Sandbach, Cheshire
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Teenager, 18, who killed pensioner at bus stop with one punch sentenced
Omar Moumech, who was 16 at the time of the offence and now 18 years old, fatally battered elderly soldier Dennis Clarke 82, after an altercation in Derby Bus Station
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Student union officer accused of supporting Hamas is banned from leaving UK
Hanin Barghouthi is accused of a single count of expressing an "opinion or belief" in support of Hamas after allegedly delivering a four-minute speech backing the group
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Killer targeted victims on 12th day of month and left lock of hair by bodies
Italian national Danilo Restivo is serving a minimum of 40 years in the UK for the murder of his neighbour Heather Barnet in Bournemouth in 2002
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Liverpool 'drive-by shooting' chaos as shots fired and suspects on run
Police rushed to Lee Park Avenue in Belle Vale, Liverpool, today. They closed the area and cordoned off surrounding roads. Details of the incident have not been confirmed yet