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Category : Search result: London violent crime
Man guilty of murdering pensioner for shopping
Peter Augustine, 59, convicted for the murder and robbery of 87-year-old John Mackey in North London. The violent attack occurred after the victim visited a local Co-op. Read the full story.
Killer jailed for decapitating friend in London flat
A depraved murderer who brutally killed and beheaded his friend in a London flat has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a shocking case that has horrified the nation.
Killer freed on bail murders young father after rape charge
Exclusive: A dangerous criminal released on bail for a brutal knifepoint rape went on to murder a young father in a vicious attack, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Woman Crime Boss Jailed for Beating Corrie Star's Cousin
A violent female gang leader who orchestrated a horrific attack on Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach's cousin has been sentenced to prison in a case that reveals the dark underworld of organised crime.
Police hunt thug after good samaritan gets broken jaw
CCTV released after brutal assault on man who tried to help woman being harassed in central London. Metropolitan Police appeal for witnesses to disturbing Oxford Street attack.
Couple jailed for 20 years over Walthamstow hammer attack
Alana Odysseos and Shaine March sentenced to 20 years for horrific hammer assault on 18-year-old in east London, leaving victim with life-changing injuries.
Homeless man jailed for Westminster hammer attack
A homeless man has been sentenced to prison after a vicious hammer assault on a kind-hearted stranger who offered him help in central London.
Police remove 3,500 knives from UK streets in crackdown
A massive police operation across England and Wales has resulted in the seizure of over 3,500 knives and weapons, with hundreds of arrests made in a coordinated effort to tackle violent crime.
Michigan Babysitter Charged in Fatal Screwdriver Stabbing
A Michigan community reels after a babysitter allegedly stabbed a man to death with a screwdriver in a brutal attack that has left residents questioning their safety.
Uxbridge dog walker stabbed in brutal daylight attack
A dog walker was brutally stabbed in Uxbridge in a shocking daylight attack that has left the community reeling. Metropolitan Police have launched an urgent investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information about the viole
Triple stabbing in Uxbridge - three victims injured
Metropolitan Police are conducting an urgent investigation after three people were stabbed in Uxbridge town centre in a serious violent incident that has shaken the West London community.
Knife attack survivor reveals horror of random stabbing
A young woman shares her terrifying ordeal after being randomly stabbed in the neck while walking home, leaving her with permanent scars and trauma. Exclusive interview reveals the full story.
Killer's chilling court confession: 'I'd do it again'
A convicted murderer stunned a London courtroom with a brazen admission that he would commit the brutal killing again, revealing shocking details of the attack that left a man dead.
London knife crime sees significant drop under Labour strategy
Exclusive: Labour's policing lead reveals major progress in tackling knife crime as new statistics show dramatic reduction in violent offences across the capital.
Peru deploys military against violent crime wave
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
South Carolina man charged with murder after captivity case
Shocking details emerge as Donnie Birchfield Jr faces murder charges after a victim was found dead following days of captivity in a brutal South Carolina case.
Man suffers burns in boiling water London street attack
CCTV footage captures horrifying moment a man suffers severe burns after being targeted with scalding water in an unprovoked central London assault. Police hunt for suspect after victim hospitalised with serious injuries.
Police officer scarred in boiling oil attack
A Metropolitan Police officer suffers severe burns after being doused with boiling oil during a violent confrontation in London, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
Salon boss who taunted victim jailed for 26 years
Predatory salon owner Asghar Gheshalghian's chilling taunt to victim before sentencing revealed as judge hands down 26-year term for campaign of sexual violence across London.
Heroic bystanders stop brutal London knife attack
Shocking footage shows moment woman is repeatedly stabbed in chest during brutal street attack before brave witnesses intervene and restrain the assailant.
Asylum seeker jailed for 23-stab hotel attack
A failed asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment after stabbing a woman 23 times in a horrific hotel room attack in Walsall. The court heard how Lawand Hassan stalked his victim before the near-fatal assault.
Woman's terrifying abduction caught on CCTV in night attack
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a woman was violently abducted outside her home in a quiet residential area. The chilling incident has sparked a major police investigation and left local residents terrified.
Manhunt after Walthamstow knife attack - suspect at large
Scotland Yard detectives are urgently seeking witnesses after a man was brutally stabbed multiple times in a daylight attack on a residential Walthamstow street, with the suspect still at large.
Syrian refugee stabbed after glance at attacker's girlfriend
Disturbing footage reveals the moment a thug brutally stabbed a Syrian refugee in a suspected case of mistaken jealousy. The victim, who had simply walked past the attacker's girlfriend, remains in serious condition as police launch a manhunt.
Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor
Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.
Woman pulls knife from bra in savage street stabbing
Shocking CCTV footage captures the horrifying moment a woman retrieves a knife from her bra before launching a vicious attack on a grandmother returning from bingo in Westminster.
Man charged with murder six years after kidnapping
A man faces murder charges six years after a brutal kidnapping where the victim was held for £45 ransom and suffered horrific burns before dying years later.
Road Rage: Woman Smashes Car Window in Westminster
Dramatic footage captures the terrifying moment a woman repeatedly strikes a car window during a road rage incident in central London, leaving witnesses stunned.
Starbucks Stabbing: Streatham Hill Coffee Shop Attack
A violent daylight stabbing at a Starbucks in Streatham Hill has prompted a major police response and witness appeal as London knife crime crisis continues.
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