Hundreds Join Support Group for Drug-Facilitated Rape Survivors
Hundreds have joined a new support group for survivors of drug-facilitated sexual assault in the UK, amid growing concerns over underreporting and lack of specialist services.
Category : Courts
Two Romanians Jailed for Stabbing Iranian Journalist in London
Two Romanian men have been jailed for a total of 28 years for stabbing Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati in London in March 2024, in a targeted attack linked to his work.
How I Met Your Mother Actor Sentenced to 32 Years for Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 20 Times
Actor Nick Pasqual sentenced to 32 years to life for stabbing ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn 20 times in May 2024 attack.
Man claims Northumbria Police corrupt in arson case
John Henry Sayers refused to cooperate with police over an arson attack, alleging Northumbria Police were 'corrupt and protecting informers', the Old Bailey heard.
Top Boy Actor Rape Trial: Woman Denies Consensual Encounter
A woman breaks down in court denying consensual encounter with Top Boy actor Micheal Ward, who is on trial for rape and sexual assault charges from January 2023.
DNA match jails Barking sex offender after 30 years
David Pearce, 70, was sentenced to 18 years for sex offences against children in Barking parks in 1990 and 1996, caught by a one-in-a-billion DNA match nearly three decades later.
Jean Hanlon's son speaks after murderer convicted 17 years on
Jean Hanlon's son Michael says she is 'finally free' after a Greek man was jailed for 10 years for her murder in Crete in 2009, following a 17-year fight for justice.
Murder Investigation After Stabbing on West London Bus
A murder investigation has been launched after 22-year-old Haruun Hassan was fatally stabbed on a bus in Hounslow, west London, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Men Jailed for Stabbing Journalist on Behalf of Iran
Two men were jailed for stabbing Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati in a planned attack ordered by the Iranian regime. George Stana got 12 years, Nandito Badea 8 years.
Teen jailed for 17 years for murdering mother-of-three with car
Kian Bateman, 19, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for murdering Shelley Davies, 38, by running her over with a car outside a Cardiff social club.
Criminal Record: Murder of Scots Mum, Far-Right Protests
A Greek man jailed for murder of Scots mum Jean Hanlon; far-right blackshirt protests linked to football hooligan; masked gang petrol bombs car; teen murder trial; fishing skipper avoids jail.
Bedford Train Crash Cause Still Under Investigation
Metro apologises for incorrectly stating a signal fault caused the Bedford train crash; the cause remains under investigation.
Killer of Henry Nowak Seeks Appeal Against Conviction
Vickrum Digwa, jailed for life for murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak, is appealing his conviction and sentence. The Solicitor General previously referred the 21-year minimum term as unduly lenient.
Eljamel Inquiry Hearings Expected in September After Delay
The first hearings of the inquiry into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel are expected to start in September, after building safety issues at the Edinburgh venue caused a delay from April.
British Teen Brain Dead After Greece Balcony Fall
A 17-year-old British girl has been declared brain dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Athens, Greece. Medical personnel rushed to the scene.
Eljamel Inquiry Hearings Set for September After Delay
The first hearings of the Eljamel Inquiry into disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel are expected to proceed in September, following a delay due to building safety issues at the venue in Edinburgh.
Lyra McKee Murder: Outrage and Political Impact Remembered
The 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee by dissident republicans in Londonderry sparked global outrage, leading to political pressure that helped restart Stormont talks.
Family Mourns Zoe Marie Dixon After Homicide
Zoe Marie Dixon, 35, died from a blunt head injury. Partner Nathan Thomas found dead at reservoir. Police treat case as homicide.
Journalist Stalked Osborne Spared Jail
Journalist Lydia Suffield, 29, was spared jail for stalking former chancellor George Osborne and his wife Thea Rogers, sending false allegations and gifts to their children.
Journalist Stalking George Osborne Spared Jail
Lydia Suffield, 29, received a suspended 22-week sentence for stalking former chancellor George Osborne and his wife, including false reports to social services and the NSPCC.
Bones Found in Wyoming ID'd as Missing Scot John Gillies
Human bones found in Wyoming's remote Sweetwater Gap have been confirmed as the remains of missing Scottish camper John Gillies, 63, from Kirkintilloch, nearly six years after he vanished.
Teen Murder Accused 'Did Not Lay Finger' on Victim, Lawyer Says
A defence lawyer told the High Court in Glasgow that a 17-year-old accused of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in a sword attack did not touch him, urging jurors to acquit.
Woman Hunted After Monaco Blast Injures Oligarch
Interpol is set to issue a red notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, the prime suspect in a Monaco parcel bombing that critically injured a Ukrainian oligarch, a woman, and a 13-year-old boy.
Worst Neighbor Ever: Jamal Thomas Jailed for Shooting
Netflix's Worst Neighbor Ever details how Jamal Thomas fatally shot Miles Armstead after months of harassment. Thomas was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 28.8 years to life.
Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Birmingham Shooting
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after a 16-year-old was shot in Birmingham. The victim remains in critical condition.
CCTV Appeal After Blackley Home Burglary
Police release CCTV image of man after a house on Bloxham Walk, Blackley was burgled on June 24, 2026. Items stolen include a bike, video games, jewellery, clothing and watches.
CCTV released after Ring doorbell covered in burglary try
Greater Manchester Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after he covered a Ring doorbell camera and tried to enter a home on Parkside Road in Rusholme on June 10.
Man Jailed for Life for Killing Neighbour Over Noise Feud
James Hughes, 67, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 13 years for murdering Harry Turner, 68, during a noise dispute at sheltered accommodation in St Asaph, Wales.
Government Halts Migrant Street Asylum Seeker Housing
The government has paused plans to house 83 asylum seekers in Stoke Heath, Shropshire, after local backlash. A senior Home Office official confirmed a halt and review of the scheme.
Man murdered neighbour in Christmas noise row, recorded killing
James Hughes, 67, was found guilty of murdering Harold Turner, 68, by hitting him with his walking stick and sitting on him at sheltered accommodation in St Asaph on Christmas Day, capturing the incident on a dictaphone.
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