Three Plunge to Deaths from Germany Observation Tower
Three people, including a child, fell to their deaths from the 213ft Harz Tower in Altenau, Germany. Police have ruled out third-party negligence and launched an investigation.
Category : Courts
Mother of Woman Killed by Father Urges Reopening of Case
The mother of Lucy Harrison, killed by her father in Texas, is pushing for the case to be reopened after a grand jury declined prosecution, with an MP raising the matter in Parliament.
Murder Probe After Man Found Dead in Cumbernauld
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of John McMonigle, 45, was found at a home in Cumbernauld. Detectives are appealing for information.
Three Die in Fall from Germany's Harz Tower
Three people plunged to their deaths from the 213ft Harz Tower in Altenau, Germany. Emergency services responded at 4:45pm but could not save them.
Knifeman Stabs Mother to Death in Bed with Newborn, Court Told
Daniel Sean James, 46, is accused of murdering Kirandeep Kaur, 24, in her Hayes home while she slept with her husband and three-month-old baby. He allegedly broke in, stabbed her, then jumped from a window, breaking both ankles.
Knifeman Stabs New Mum Sleeping with Baby
A new mother was stabbed to death by a stranger who broke into her home in Hayes, west London, as she slept with her husband and three-month-old baby.
NYT Files Motion to Quash Justice Dept Subpoenas
The New York Times filed a motion to quash subpoenas from the justice department targeting journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, escalating a press freedom battle.
British Girl Stranded in Rome Six Weeks Over Passport Rule
A 15-year-old British girl was stranded in Rome for six weeks after the Home Office's new rule requiring dual nationals to have a British passport to re-enter the UK.
Afghan migrant guilty of attempted murder of landlord
Dawood Safi, 28, fatally stabbed Wayne Broadhurst in a random attack in Uxbridge while gripped by psychosis. He has been found guilty of attempting to murder his landlord Shahzad Farrukh.
Man Guilty of Attempted Murder of Landlord and Dog Walker Killing
Uber driver Safi Dawood, 28, was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of attempting to murder his landlord Shahzad Farrukh before stabbing dog walker Wayne Broadhurst to death in Uxbridge.
Mother of Jools Sweeney Hopes New Inquest Is Turning Point
A High Court ruling quashed the original inquest conclusion for Jools Sweeney, 14, ordering a new inquest to investigate social media's role in his death. His mother Ellen Roome calls it a turning point for online child safety.
Correction: Mark Adderley Error in Sawalha Article
Daily Star corrects error in May 2026 article about Nadia Sawalha, clarifying Mark Adderley was not accused of sharing Hamas videos or 9/11 conspiracy theories.
Teen Clinging to Vehicle Before Fatal Fall: Inquest
An inquest heard 18-year-old Tallulah Bradford was clinging to a moving vehicle before falling and being run over in Chalkwell Park, Westcliff, on June 13. She died from traumatic head injuries on June 19.
Jools Sweeney Inquest Reopened After High Court Ruling
The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney will be reopened after the High Court quashed the original conclusion, citing new evidence about social media's role.
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Teen Hackers Behind £39m TfL Cyber Attack: Who They Are
Two teenage hackers, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, crippled Transport for London's network, costing £39m. Jubair, a 'modern-day Oliver Twist,' was groomed by older criminals.
Inquest into Jools Sweeney Death Reopened After High Court Ruling
The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney has been reopened after the High Court quashed the original conclusion, citing new evidence about social media's role and possible sextortion.
Inquest into Jools Sweeney's Death Reopened by High Court
The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Jools Sweeney has been reopened after the High Court quashed the original narrative conclusion, following his mother's legal challenge over new evidence about TikTok's role.
Pensioner headbutted to death in burglary, court hears
Ashley Malcolm, 40, is accused of murdering John Burke, 86, by headbutting him during a burglary in Hackney, East London. Malcolm denies murder and manslaughter.
RSPCA Probes Three Greyhound Deaths at Durham Kennels
The RSPCA is investigating the deaths of three greyhounds at kennels attached to Star Pelaw Greyhound Stadium in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, with post-mortems underway.
Scot Missing in Tokyo Detained, Foreign Office Confirms
Alistair Roberts, 37, who vanished after a poker game in Tokyo's Kabukicho district on July 11, has been detained in Japan, the Foreign Office confirms.
US mum arrested for allegedly chaining teen daughter to fence
A 34-year-old Florida mother was arrested for allegedly chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence without food, water, or shade. The teen was rescued by police after her father alerted them.
Teen Dies After Falling from Moving Vehicle in Park
Tallulah Bradford, 18, died after falling from a moving industrial vehicle in Chalkwell Park, Essex. Two teens arrested.
Burglar Trial: Headbutt Killed Dementia Pensioner
Ashley Malcolm, 40, is on trial at the Old Bailey for murder after allegedly headbutting 86-year-old John Burke, who died the next day. Malcolm admits burglary but denies murder and manslaughter.
Burglar headbutted pensioner with dementia, court told
Ashley Malcolm, 40, is on trial for murder after allegedly headbutting 86-year-old John Burke, who had dementia, during a burglary in Hackney. Burke died the next day. Malcolm admits burglary but denies murder.
Burglar headbutted dementia pensioner, 86, who died next day
A dementia-suffering pensioner died after a burglar allegedly headbutted him during a nighttime break-in at his London home. Ashley Malcolm, 40, denies murder.
Farage Demands £100m Security After Widdecombe Murder
Nigel Farage calls for £100m to boost MP security after Ann Widdecombe's murder. PM Starmer says 'we must do more to defend our democracy' and suggests a Commons plaque.
Family Will Never Forget Boy, 11, Killed in Bus Crash
An 11-year-old boy died after being hit by a bus while crossing a road on his bike in Derby. A coroner ruled it was not safe to cross.
Boy, 11, Dies After Being Hit by Bus and Car in Derby
Seth Fulton, 11, died after cycling across Nottingham Road in Chaddesden, Derby, to reach his mother. He was struck by a bus and a VW Polo, suffering a fatal head injury.
Counter Terror Cops Probe Ann Widdecombe Murder: Suspect Shaven-Headed
Counter terror police have been showing photographs of their shaven-headed prime suspect in the murder of Ann Widdecombe during house-to-house enquiries around his childhood home in Rotherham.
Daily Crime Roundup: Nevin, Hughes, MacKillop, Paisley, Watson
A Scot detained in Missouri for targeting a child online; man accused of murdering partner; ex-lifeboat hero charged with child rape plot; two teens charged in Paisley; man in court over caravan park rape.
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