DOJ Reviews Jury Trial System for England and Wales
The UK government is reviewing the jury trial system, with proposals to reduce jury sizes and limit complex cases. Discover the potential impact on justice.
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Woman arrested at Wendy's after TJ Maxx shoplifting attempt
A US woman's alleged shoplifting attempt at TJ Maxx took an unexpected turn, leading to her arrest at a Wendy's drive-thru after a failed escape. Discover the full story.
Belfast Mayor cancels historic 124-year-old church service
Belfast's first Sinn Féin Lord Mayor cancels the historic 'Mayor's Sunday' church service, breaking a 124-year tradition and igniting a fierce political and community debate.
US 'Queen' Jailed for £130k Northern Ireland Theft Scam
American fraudster Marianne Smyth, who masqueraded as an Irish royalty heiress, has been found guilty of stealing over £130,000 from victims in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US. The Belfast Crown Court delivers justice in a shocking cross-Atlanti
Teen Murderer Pictured After Fatal Revenge Stabbing
Exclusive: A 16-year-old murderer has been pictured for the first time after being convicted of a brutal revenge stabbing that claimed the life of another teenager in a senseless act of violence.
Postal Worker's Crime Spree: Royal Mail Employee Terrorises Community
Mauro Paul Coluzzi, a Royal Mail postal worker, has been sentenced for a shocking campaign of theft, vandalism, and antisocial behaviour against his own community in a quiet UK town.
Bulgarian pickpocket gang arrested at Selfridges London
A sophisticated Bulgarian pickpocket gang targeting wealthy shoppers in London's iconic Selfridges store has been arrested in a major police operation, recovering stolen high-value items.
Chicago's Police Exodus: Ex-Chief Slams Leadership Over Crime Crisis
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis delivers a scathing critique of the city's leadership, linking soft-on-crime policies to a dramatic surge in violent crime and officer exodus.
UK Jury System Review Amid Bias Concerns in Protest Trials
A major review of the UK's jury system is underway, sparked by concerns over juror bias in politically charged trials. The Law Commission is investigating potential reforms to ensure fair trials in an era of heightened activism.
Hilary Benn Appointed Northern Ireland Secretary
Veteran Labour MP Hilary Benn returns to government as the new Northern Ireland Secretary, tasked with upholding the delicate power-sharing agreement at Stormont.
London Summer Homicides Hit Historic Low
New figures reveal London's homicide rate plummeted during the summer months, with Mayor Sadiq Khan's violence reduction strategy showing significant success in tackling serious crime.
Trump vows to send troops to crime-ridden US cities
Former President Donald Trump pledges to send US military into Democrat-run cities he labels 'hellholes' to restore law and order if re-elected, sparking a fierce political debate.
Chainsaw Gang Jailed for £2M Sainsbury's Heist Spree
Four men sentenced to 19 years for a violent rampage using chainsaws to break into Sainsbury's stores, stealing over £2 million in a coordinated crime spree across England.
Gang leader gets 27 years for brutal machete attack
Liam Byrne, a violent gang leader from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 27 years for a brutal machete attack that left a man with life-changing injuries. The judge condemned the 'chilling' premeditated violence.
Belfast schoolboy's tip leads to predator arrest
A 15-year-old Belfast student's anonymous tip to Crimestoppers has led to the arrest of a 55-year-old man on serious child sexual offence charges, in a case hailed by PSNI as 'community vigilance in action'.
Just Eat Drivers Attack Man & Steal Bike in London
Exclusive footage captures the terrifying moment a man is violently set upon by a mob of delivery riders in a busy London street, in a brazen robbery that has sparked outrage and a police hunt.
UK's Worst Airports For Flight Delays Revealed
Exclusive data analysis uncovers the UK airports with the worst punctuality records. Discover which hubs are most likely to leave you stranded and the stark regional disparities in travel reliability.
UK Gov Imposes Total Ban on Machetes and Zombie Knives
Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins announces a comprehensive ban on machetes and zombie-style knives, granting police new powers to seize and destroy the deadly blades in a major offensive against violent crime.
Home Secretary orders NCA crackdown on crime gang assets
In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.
Melbourne's 'Fagin': Teen ran child machete burglary ring
Exclusive: Tylah Malachowski, 19, dubbed 'Melbourne's Fagin', orchestrated a terrifying child crime ring, arming young accomplices with machetes for a spree of violent home invasions across the city's suburbs.
Eamonn Holmes' Luxury Holidays to Save Rocky Relationship
Eamonn Holmes is fighting to save his relationship with girlfriend Katie Alexander by whisking her away on opulent holidays, amid claims of a rocky romance back home in the UK.
Oxford Circus Stabbing: Two Men Hospitalised in Rush Hour Attack
Exclusive: Violent daylight stabbing at Oxford Circus Underground station sparks major police response and raises urgent questions about public safety in central London.
Kneecapping stigma prevents victims seeking help in NI
Exclusive investigation reveals how brutal paramilitary-style attacks continue to terrorise communities, with victims too afraid to seek medical or police assistance due to deep-seated fear and stigma.
New Crime Family Emerges as Kinahan Cartel Empire Crumbles
EXCLUSIVE: The notorious Kinahan Cartel is facing an unprecedented threat as its empire fractures. Intelligence sources warn a new, even more violent criminal organisation is rising from the shadows, sparking fears of a bloody turf war on the streets of B
McDonald's Boycott Over Irish Language Advert in Northern Ireland
Irish republican band Kneecap calls for boycott of McDonald's after fast-food giant removes Irish language from Belfast billboard advert. The controversy ignites debate over cultural identity and corporate sensitivity in Northern Ireland.
London gang's plot to shoot rapper foiled by police
Exclusive: A violent London gang's plot to shoot a rapper is foiled. Members flaunt their crimes with boastful prison photos, exposing the audacity of organised crime networks in the capital.
Skelmersdale man jailed for 12 years in hammer attack
Lewis Boardman, 27, from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 12 years at Preston Crown Court for a brutal hammer assault, described by a judge as a 'premeditated act of extreme violence'.
DUP's Gavin Robinson criticised over Orange Order Troubles comments
DUP deputy leader Gavin Robinson sparks outrage by suggesting the Orange Order was not a 'primary protagonist' during The Troubles. Victims' families and political rivals condemn the remarks.
Police fail to record 10% of UK crimes, watchdog reveals
A damning report from HMICFRS uncovers systemic failures in UK police forces, with over 200,000 reported crimes going unrecorded annually, including serious offences like violence and sexual assaults.
Dutch Girl, 15, Stabbed to Death; Migrant Suspect Held
A 15-year-old girl has been fatally stabbed in a shocking attack in the Netherlands. The suspect, a 39-year-old migrant whose identity is protected by Dutch law, is in custody as police investigate the motive behind the brutal daylight killing.
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