Faced with a dramatic surge in violent robberies, major UK mobile phone retailers are implementing a radical new security protocol: keeping their doors locked during business hours. This desperate measure highlights a growing crisis for high-street retail
Dive into the gritty world of Mick Herron's latest Slough House masterpiece, 'Clown Town'. Discover why this tale of disgraced spies is the must-read espionage thriller of the year.
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.
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.
Netflix wins a fierce bidding war to adapt Richard Osman's beloved crime novel, with Chris Columbus directing and a legendary British cast. Filming is set to begin in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
Discover Brian Chikwava's masterful new novel 'Shamiso', following a young woman's extraordinary journey from Zimbabwe to London in this profound exploration of identity, displacement, and belonging in the modern world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Master of horror Stephen King reveals the uncanny and chilling similarities between his 1979 political thriller 'The Dead Zone' and the contemporary political landscape shaped by Donald Trump, calling the comparison 'frighteningly accurate'.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive: Violent daylight stabbing at Oxford Circus Underground station sparks major police response and raises urgent questions about public safety in central London.
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
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.
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'.
Dive into our review of Benjamin Wood's stunning new novel, 'Seascraper'. A profound exploration of an artist's life, the shadows of the past, and the search for meaning that cements Wood's place as a major voice in British literary fiction.
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.
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.
Former US President Donald Trump announces a hardline anti-crime bill targeting Washington DC, aiming to override local laws and impose stricter penalties, sparking a fierce debate on federal overreach.
Acclaimed Canadian author Miriam Toews discusses her powerful new novel exploring trauma, survival, and the complex aftermath of violence in an exclusive, in-depth interview with The Guardian.
Discover Kate Riley's groundbreaking debut novel, 'Ruth', a poignant and darkly witty exploration of grief, family secrets, and the unvarnished truth of a woman's life.
Authorities in California have dismantled a sophisticated organised crime ring accused of stealing over £3.5 million in merchandise from Home Depot stores across multiple counties.
An in-depth investigation into the ruthless Kinahan organised crime group, from its Dublin origins to its global narcotics empire and the unprecedented international manhunt to bring its leaders to justice.