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.
Eight men, including two Scots, have been charged with 34 offences, including 17 counts of rape, as part of Operation Oak into historic child grooming in South Wales.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson apologised after falsely labelling Glasgow father Quroum Beg an 'invader' filming children. Beg is seeking legal advice.
Croatia's Football Federation has sent a letter to FIFA demanding VAR audio after a controversial goal disallowed against Portugal in the World Cup round of 32, citing a microchip in the ball.
Police investigating Hamish Tait, who faces 329 child abuse charges, have released a list of 55 locations where he worked or attended, including a remote SA Indigenous preschool.
Dale Vince is set to receive damages from the Daily Mail publisher after the court of appeal ruled his photo was misleadingly used with a headline about a different donor, causing an 'obvious injustice'.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap after trying to grab two girls aged 5 and 6 by the wrists in Ormesby, North Yorkshire.
Police release CCTV images of a man they believe can help investigate the death of Colm Marcus Boston, 37, who died four days after an alleged assault in Cardiff. The man is a witness, not a suspect.
Anita Ashcroft, 61, died in a crash in Wrightington on July 9. Her family pays tribute. Police are investigating.
A fatal accident inquiry will examine the death of Sheena McLure, 51, who died in a quad bike crash at Kilchoan Estate, Argyll and Bute, on December 29, 2023.
Paul Heyfron, 53, died after being punched in a north London shop. The shopkeeper intervened and administered CPR, but Heyfron succumbed to injuries on July 12. A murder investigation is underway.
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Two hackers tied to Scattered Spider caused £29 million in damages to Transport for London, forcing 27,000 employees to reset passwords and risking catastrophic disruption.
Two 'experienced' hackers forced Transport for London to shut down systems at a cost of £29 million, with potential for catastrophic damage, a court heard.
Carl Cooper, 36, appeared via videolink at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court charged with murder following the death of Shane Cullen at a karaoke bar in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Police release images of two men in connection with a serious assault on John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock, on 19 April 2026.
Angharad Williamson, jailed for murdering her five-year-old son Logan Mwangi, watched his inquest via video link from HMP Downview. Logan had 56 external injuries and a torn liver.
Brian Hughes is accused of murdering Joanne Newlands weeks after allegedly trying to kill her. He pleaded not guilty and will stand trial in October 2026.
Ann Widdecombe's cat Aloysius has been confirmed safe and well after concerns for its welfare following the former MP's suspected murder. The ginger cat was removed from the scene quickly and is being cared for.
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Simon Beston, 55, who died three weeks after an alleged assault on Ladies Day in Newcastle City Centre.
Sir Keir Starmer says 'we must do more to defend our democracy' after the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe, as Reform UK calls for extra MP security funding.
Sir Keir Starmer says 'we must do more to defend our democracy' after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, tasking officials to improve MP security.
Brian Hughes, 49, denies murdering Joanne Newlands, 41, and faces charges of attempted murder and domestic abuse. Trial set for October 2025.
A woman fought off an alleged attacker after being dragged to the floor on a Bakerloo Line tube. Police release CCTV images of a man they want to identify.
An 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man have been charged with attempted murder after a violent incident in Paisley. A 53-year-old man is in hospital with serious but stable injuries.
An eight-year-old girl, a man aged 41, and a woman aged 39 were found dead in a Ballymena home in a suspected double murder-suicide, police said.
A 39-year-old mother-of-two attacked a 17-year-old girl in a Hornsea bar, pulling out hair and punching her. She received an 18-month suspended sentence.
Dennis Sochor, 74, apologized to the family of Patricia Gifford, whom he murdered in 1982, minutes before his execution by lethal injection in Florida on July 14, 2026.
Two young hackers, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, face jail for a cyber attack on Transport for London that caused a £39 million loss and disrupted Oyster refunds.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the suspect in Ann Widdecombe's killing was motivated by left-wing extremism and plotting attacks on other Reform UK figures.
Daniel Sean James, 44, has been charged with murder after Kirandeep Kaur, 24, was fatally stabbed in Hayes, west London. A second victim, a man in his 20s, was also injured.