The chilling story of Mary Bell, an 11-year-old convicted of manslaughter in 1968 after killing two toddlers. She later received a new identity and wrote a book. Explore the full, disturbing case.
The chilling story of Mary Bell, an 11-year-old convicted of manslaughter in 1968 for killing two toddlers. She later received a new identity after release. Explore the full, disturbing case.
A family's grief turned to shock after their son, declared dead by police following a car crash, woke from a coma. The force has referred itself to the police watchdog.
A journalist's Hogmanay viewing of a clichéd BBC Scotland show prompts reflection on a rediscovered family film, revealing his grandfather's WWII heroism and a more complex British-Scottish identity. Discover the powerful personal history that challenges
A judge's order reveals US Justice Department officials made a human smuggling case a 'top priority' only after a mistaken deportation. Read the latest on the legal battle.
A new YouGov survey reveals shifting UK attitudes on national identity, with a stark generational and political divide on pride in British history and institutions. Explore the full findings.
A new YouGov poll shows a significant rise in people believing you must be born British to be British. Discover the stark divides by age, ethnicity, and politics.
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
A new IPPR report reveals a sharp rise in Britons linking nationality to birthplace. The Alaa Abd el-Fattah citizenship row highlights a shifting political debate on identity. Explore the implications.
Exclusive research reveals a worrying rise in ethno-nationalist views on British identity, with Reform UK supporters holding the most extreme positions. Discover the data and the political response.
Exclusive research shows a worrying increase in support for hard-right narratives on national identity, with a third now believing you must be born in the UK to be British. Discover the data and political implications.
A father-of-six who was mistaken for Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy at a luxury Edinburgh hotel after finding a kilt on a park bench has been ordered to pay a £280 fine. Read the full court details.
Met Police release footage of a stolen blue Jaguar used in the fatal shooting of Mahad Abdi Mohammed, 27, in Tottenham. A £20,000 reward is offered for information leading to a conviction.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of Mahad Abdi Mohammed in north London. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. Call Crimestoppers anonymously.
A £20,000 reward is offered for information on the killers of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, shot dead in Tottenham in a suspected case of mistaken identity. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A Planet Fitness employee told a black woman to 'calm down' after she confronted a white suspect accused of stealing from her Louis Vuitton bag. The incident, caught on video, has sparked fury online.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in a month, with two still missing. New figures show a crisis in the prison system. Read the latest.
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits two inmates remain on the run after being freed in a major prison service error. Follow for live updates on the manhunt.
Two men in hazmat suits chased an innocent victim with machetes in a shocking case of mistaken identity in Eastfield. Read the full story of the attack and sentencing.
Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton celebrate 10 years of Thanksgiving together after a mistaken text in 2016. Read their heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship that went viral.
Dubbed 'Criminal Barbie', Paola Co Carita Gobel was detained in Brazil for an alleged plot to steal from wealthy neighbours. Discover the details of the elaborate scam.
A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to fraudulently claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
An Italian man disguised himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension while hiding her mummified body at home. Read the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
A Minnesota factory worker faced financial ruin and false accusations after an undocumented migrant stole his identity for over a decade. Discover his shocking story.
ICE agents mistakenly detained a 16-year-old high school intern at Rhode Island courthouse, sparking outrage from state officials. Read the full investigation into this immigration enforcement error.
A 61-year-old cleaning woman was fatally shot after entering the wrong house for work, with the homeowner claiming he believed she was an intruder in the Indiana property.
A 61-year-old cleaner was fatally shot after approaching the wrong house in Indiana, sparking outrage and raising questions about gun violence and mistaken identity in residential areas.
A Michigan mother faces serious charges after allegedly impersonating her teenage daughter to meet a man on Tinder in a disturbing case of digital deception and family betrayal.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy reveals his Algerian-born father was wrongly accused of being a criminal by Surrey Police in a case of mistaken identity, raising serious questions about police procedures.
Merseyside Police are searching for a woman who impersonated Taylor Swift while attempting to open a fraudulent bank account in Southport, Lancashire.