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Man Spared Jail for Knife Attack After 'Religious Provocation'

A Muslim man who admitted to a knife attack on a protester outside a community centre has been given a suspended sentence after a judge ruled he was 'provoked' by offensive slogans. The controversial decision has ignited a fierce debate over sentencing an

Teen Charged with Murder in Bolton Stabbing

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Alex Leonard in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The victim was discovered with critical injuries and pronounced dead at the scene, sp

Teenager detained indefinitely for school knife attack

A 15-year-old boy has been handed an indefinite detention order after a stabbing incident at Tewkesbury Academy. The court heard how he targeted a staff member in a planned attack, sparking a major emergency response.

Teen killer taunts victim's family from dock

A teenage murderer showed no remorse as he was sentenced for the brutal stabbing of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai. The killer taunted his victim's family from the dock, shouting 'I'm breathing' before being led away to begin a life sentence.

15-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed in Manchester

A community is in mourning after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a street in Manchester's Moss Side. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses following the tragic incident on Saturday evening.

Met Police Urge Arming Officers Against Knife Crime

An internal Metropolitan Police review calls for a significant increase in armed officers to better protect the public and frontline police from the growing threat of knife attacks in the capital.

Husband Heard Wife's Final Screams Before Stalker Murder

A grieving husband recounts the chilling moment he heard his wife's final screams as she was brutally murdered by an obsessed stalker in a quiet London street. The harrowing story of a life stolen by relentless harassment.

Scottish Highlands' new 'tourist tax' for NC500 drivers

A controversial new charge for tourist drivers on single-track roads in the Scottish Highlands has been introduced. Dubbed a 'tourist tax', the 'Safe Parking Scheme' aims to tackle congestion and support local communities, but has sparked a heated debate

Gang guilty of murdering dog walker in village stabbing

Four men have been found guilty of the savage murder of 52-year-old dog walker Ian Staves in a brutal knife attack that shocked the peaceful village of Waddington. The gang was convicted after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court.

Southport Hero Stabbed Confronting Killer

Jonathan Hayes, a 49-year-old local hero, was brutally stabbed after bravely confronting the Southport attacker. Exclusive details reveal his courageous attempt to prevent further tragedy during the horrific spree.

Scotland's £84m Dental Crisis as Emergency Demand Soars

Scotland faces a mounting dental health emergency, with NHS spending on urgent treatments soaring to £84 million. Discover the crisis leaving patients in pain and the growing 'dental deserts' across the nation.

Southport schoolgirl killer jailed for life in cowardly murder

Axel Rudakubana, 19, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 28 years for the brutal murder of a 16-year-old girl in a Southport alleyway. The judge condemned his 'cowardly and callous' actions as the victim's family faced their tormentor in court.

Teen heroine saves lover from knife-wielding attacker

A courageous 17-year-old schoolgirl from London is hailed a hero after bravely intervening to save her boyfriend from a vicious knife attack, disarming the assailant in a shocking street confrontation.

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