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Met Officer on Trial for GBH After Taser Incident

A Metropolitan Police officer faces trial for grievous bodily harm after a suspected burglar was tasered, fell from a wall, and was left wheelchair-bound. Read the full court details.

Baby Critical in March, Two Arrested for GBH and Drugs

A baby boy is fighting for life in hospital after being found in a serious condition in March, Cambridgeshire. A 25-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and drug offences. Police investigation ongoin

Nine-year court delay as key witness dies before trial

Becky Sheeran faces a nine-year wait for her GBH trial, with her mother, a key witness, dying before court. She warns of a 'broken' justice system causing severe mental health impacts and deterring crime reporting.

New Mental Health Act Becomes Law in UK

Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.

Tycoon arrested as model fights for life after attack

Russian construction magnate Dmitry Kuzmin, 42, is charged with causing grievous bodily harm to influencer Anzhelika Tartanova, 33, who is fighting for life after emergency brain surgery. Follow the latest updates.

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