Man critical after medieval knife attack in Belfast
A man is in critical condition after a brutal knife attack in north Belfast, described as 'medieval mutilation'. Police arrested a suspect, and PM Starmer condemned the violence.
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Three Injured in Manchester School Stabbing, Girl Arrested
Three people were injured in a stabbing at Co-op Academy in Manchester. A schoolgirl has been arrested, but injuries are not believed to be serious.
Man Denies Murdering Wife at Newport Crown Court Trial
Michael Davies, 57, admits killing wife Tracey but denies murder on diminished responsibility grounds. Trial at Newport Crown Court continues.
Sex offender led police to PC with 100,000 child abuse images
Carl Mitchell, 59, avoided jail after admitting possessing over 100,000 indecent images of children, including a baby. He voluntarily led police to the computer they missed.
Police missed PC with 100,000 indecent images during search
Police searching a sex offender's home failed to find a computer with over 100,000 indecent images. Carl Mitchell later disclosed its location and received a suspended sentence.
Co-op Academy Manchester Lockdown After Stabbing
Three people were injured in a stabbing at Co-op Academy Manchester, leading to a lockdown. A schoolgirl has been taken into custody.
Somalian Man Arrested After Stabbing in North Belfast
A Somalian man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in north Belfast, leaving a man with serious injuries to his face, neck, and back.
ECB Probes Stokes, Atkinson After Nightclub Incident
England cricket captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson face ECB investigation after being present at a nightclub when an incident occurred, breaching a team curfew.
Mum in 400ft London fall pictured for first time
Aditi Paralkar, 46, died along with her husband and son after falling from their high-rise London apartment balcony. The family plunged 400ft from the Highpoint tower block in Elephant and Castle.
Zia Yusuf clashes with Lord Foulkes on GB News
A heated exchange erupted on GB News between Reform UK's Zia Yusuf and Labour peer Lord Foulkes over new tech laws, with host Michelle Dewberry stepping in to calm the debate.
Teen died after swallowing object; inquest says she could be saved
An inquest found that 18-year-old Natalia Cestaro died from medical misadventure after swallowing an object at a mental health unit. Delayed care contributed to her death.
NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone Threat in Latvia Airspace
NATO fighter jets scrambled to shoot down a drone threatening Latvian airspace, prompting shelter warnings in Ludza, Balvi, and Alūksne municipalities.
Woman, 19, Shot Dead in North London; Manhunt Underway
A 19-year-old woman was fatally shot in Finchley, North London. Police have launched a murder investigation and are searching for the suspect.
Kinahan lieutenant jailed 24 years for directing murder
Sean McGovern, a senior Kinahan gang figure, was sentenced to 24 years for directing the murder of Noel Kirwan and plotting to kill James Gately during the Hutch-Kinahan feud.
Japanese City Shuts 94 Schools After Bear Sighting
Utsunomiya, Japan, closed all 94 primary and secondary schools after a black bear was spotted in a residential area for the first time, prompting a citywide search.
Man Kicks Woman at Baby Shower, Brandishes Knife
Harvey Rouen attacked a woman at a baby shower in Bodmin, kicking her and later threatening her father with a knife. He received a suspended sentence.
Death Penalty for 4 in Nigeria Church Massacre
Four men sentenced to death in Nigeria for 2022 Catholic church massacre killing 41 worshippers. More than 100 injured in Owo attack.
Family plunge 400ft from London tower block
A family of three fell 400ft from a London tower block balcony in a suspected murder-suicide after their terminally ill son was discharged from hospital and sent home to die.
TUI flight diverted 2,200 miles after passenger's 'disturbing' comments
A father recounts his family's 'horrible' ordeal after a TUI flight from Cancun to Manchester was diverted to Canada due to an unruly passenger, leaving them stranded.
UK Court Backlog Crisis: Lammy Proposes Scrapping Jury Trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes removing jury trials for most crimes to tackle record 78,000-case court backlog. Critics warn this could
Magistrate Shortage Threatens Lammy's 'Swift Courts' Plan, Experts Warn
Plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales face a major obstacle due to a critical shortage of magistrates. Recruitment struggles and increased workload could derail the proposed
AG Reviews Sentence of Henry Nowak's Killer
Attorney General Lord Hermer is considering referring Vickrum Digwa's life sentence for murdering Henry Nowak to the Court of Appeal, Justice Secretary David Lammy confirmed.
Axe killer, dark web moderator, Imam jailed in May 2026
UK criminals jailed in May 2026 include an axe murderer, a dark web moderator, an Imam who abused women, and a Superdry co-founder convicted of rape.
Funeral home mix-up: daughter shown stranger's body
A daughter was shown a stranger's body instead of her late mother at Arthur Gresty funeral directors in Trafford, sparking an investigation.
Police Update on Suspicious Items in Fallowfield
Police provide update after suspicious items found at two homes in Fallowfield within 24 hours. Residents evacuated, but incidents not terror-related.
Police officer cleared after 'vindictive' harassment claims
A GMP officer, accused of sexual harassment by two female colleagues, has been exonerated by a disciplinary panel which found the allegations not credible.
Salford teacher jailed 15 years for abusing student
Gary Day-Davies, 55, abused a girl at school and home after plying her with drugs and alcohol. He was jailed for 15 years at Liverpool Crown Court.
Adoptive Dads Trial for Baby Preston Davey Death Continues
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley face charges including murder and child cruelty over the death of 13-month-old Preston Davey.
By-Election in Horwich North Could Decide Bolton Opposition
A by-election in Horwich North on July 2 may determine which party becomes the official opposition on Bolton Council, with seven candidates standing.
Man Arrested Over Hazardous Chemicals in Salford Flat
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a Biological Weapons Act offence after potentially hazardous substances were discovered in a Salford flat. No injuries reported.
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