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Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

Ex-Footballer Jailed for Money Laundering

Former Premier League footballer Richard Duffy has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to laundering £400,000 in a sophisticated criminal operation. The ex-Portsmouth and Wales defender was caught in a police sting.

Megan Breen Jailed for Vicious Assault and Theft in Gwent

Megan Breen, 25, from Gwent, has been sentenced to prison for a series of violent assaults and thefts, including a brutal attack on a woman she met on a night out. Read the full story of her crimes and the police investigation.

Father of Three Stabbed to Death by Moped Thieves in Bronx

A horrific daylight attack in the Bronx claims the life of a 35-year-old father. The victim was fatally stabbed by assailants on a moped in what police are investigating as a potential robbery. The community is left in shock as the hunt for the killers co

Fly-tipping gang ordered to pay £110k for toxic dump

A ruthless fly-tipping gang that orchestrated a massive 500-tonne illegal dump, poisoning a village with toxic fumes, has been brought to justice. Read the full story of the environmental crime and the hefty penalties.

Yacht race cocaine smugglers jailed for 111 years

A sophisticated criminal gang who attempted to smuggle £50 million worth of cocaine into the UK hidden on a yacht competing in a major transatlantic race has been jailed for a total of 111 years. The elaborate plot was uncovered by the National Crime Agen

CCTV: Scooter pensioner steals steaks after court let-off

Shocking CCTV footage reveals a pensioner on a mobility scooter brazenly stealing high-value steaks from a Tesco Express in Kent, just days after being let off for a similar offence. The audacious theft has sparked outrage and raised questions about justi

Scientists Warn of New FLiRT Covid Variant Risk

A consortium of leading UK scientists from Edinburgh, Oxford, and Montpellier issues a stark warning about the new KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, highlighting its increased transmissibility and potential impact on summer case numbers.

Man charged for selling suicide chemical online

A 33-year-old man from St Helens has been charged by the National Crime Agency for allegedly selling a lethal chemical compound online and encouraging suicide. Kenneth Law's case is linked to a major international investigation.

Trump Declares National Emergency Over DC Crime Wave

Former President Donald Trump has declared a 'national emergency' in Washington DC, citing soaring crime rates and directly criticising Mayor Muriel Bowser's leadership. The explosive statement comes as the city grapples with a 40% rise in violent crime,

Trump pledges federal force to tackle DC crime

Former President Donald Trump pledges a dramatic federal intervention to tackle violent crime in Washington DC, vowing to override local leadership and send in 'surge' forces if re-elected.

Killer Ukrainian Refugee's Crime Family Ties Exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee granted sanctuary in Britain, was a key member of a brutal organised crime syndicate before murdering a pensioner in Leeds.

Dairy Queen Killer Marge Walsh: Chilling Confession

Exclusive: The twisted tale of Marjorie 'Marge' Walsh, the Ohio mother who cold-bloodedly executed a love rival at a Dairy Queen drive-thru. Discover the shocking details of the murder that stunned a community and the killer's own words from behind bars.

Charlize Theron's Car Stolen in LA Home Burglary

Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron becomes the latest victim of Los Angeles' crime wave as thieves steal her car in a daring overnight burglary at her Hollywood Hills residence.

Woman charged in brutal ND hatchet attack on boyfriend

Lena Deoliveira, 37, faces life in prison after a brutal hatchet attack on her boyfriend in a North Dakota hotel room. Shocking details of the alleged premeditated assault emerge as the victim fights for recovery.

Gang lieutenant whined police ruined his £1m crime empire

A high-ranking gang member, part of a massive £1 million drug network, has been jailed after complaining his criminal empire was destroyed by a major police operation. Read the full story of the audacious crime and downfall.

British woman swept to death by wave in Tenerife

A 23-year-old British woman has died after being swept out to sea by a freak wave while on holiday with her family in Tenerife. The tragic incident occurred at Playa de las Américas.

British family flees to Malaysia over UK crime fears

A British family reveals why they abandoned the UK for Malaysia, citing soaring crime rates and a loss of community safety. They claim their children's freedom has been restored in their new home, issuing a stark warning to the government.

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