US Marine recruiter sentenced for stabbing girl, 11
Ricardo Perez Castillo sentenced to 40 years after breaking into a home and stabbing an 11-year-old girl. He begged for forgiveness in court, claiming he had 'found God'.
Category : Crime
Inquiry finds critical failure in sex crime data
A damning report reveals a critical failure to track stranger rapes in England and Wales, hampering prevention efforts. Read the shocking findings from the Angiolini Inquiry.
Inquiry exposes police failings after Sarah Everard murder
A damning report finds an 'unacceptable level of inconsistency' in how police tackle violence against women. Lady Elish Angiolini warns perpetrators are slipping through cracks. Read the full findings.
Woman in Bali death CCTV breaks silence over FIFO worker
Kristy Pepperell addresses the backlash after CCTV captured her comments following Byron Haddow's death in a Bali villa pool. She insists she did nothing wrong and has been cleared by police.
Iran sentences Jafar Panahi to prison while he wins awards
Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda' as his latest film wins awards in New York. His lawyer vows to appeal.
Predators 'roam freely' as women live in fear, report warns
A major report warns critical failures leave women unsafe in public spaces. Lady Elish Angiolini demands urgent action, stating 'lives are at stake'. Read the findings.
Sarah Everard Report: Police Failures on Sex Crime Policies
A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.
Sarah Everard's mother speaks out as report slams police failings
Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, an inquiry reveals predators still evade justice due to police inaction. Her mother describes enduring grief and rage.
Masked thieves raid Cotswold home after birthday party
A family home in Cirencester was ransacked by three masked thieves who stole precious gems. Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses to the November 19 burglary.
Bristol student dies, five arrested on suspicion of murder
A murder probe is underway after 30-year-old Bristol university student Vijay Kumar was found with serious injuries in Worcester. Five men have been arrested and bailed. Police appeal for information.
Huddersfield shooting: Police appeal after targeted attack
A man in his 30s was shot in the leg and shoulder on Smiths Avenue in Huddersfield. Police are treating it as a targeted attack and are appealing for witnesses.
Award-winning director Panahi gets prison sentence
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi receives a one-year prison sentence and travel ban for 'propaganda'. His lawyer confirms they will appeal. Read the full story.
Joaquín Guzmán López pleads guilty in US court
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo', admits to overseeing vast drug shipments into the US. He faces at least 10 years in prison. Read the full details of the case.
Holly Willoughby admits driving without due care
Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has pleaded guilty to driving without due care after knocking a man off a scooter. Get the latest court details.
12 more inmates mistakenly freed, two still at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still missing. He claims improvements are reducing errors. Read the latest.
Pilot took cocaine before Sea World helicopter crash, inquest told
A pilot in Australia's Sea World helicopter crash was seen using cocaine at a party the night before the disaster, a coroner has heard. Four people died in the mid-air collision. Read the latest from the inquest.
Bomb threat sparks Vienna parliament lockdown
The heart of Vienna was brought to a standstill after a bomb threat was made to the Austrian parliament building. Emergency services rushed to the scene.
Man arrested for attempted kidnap of schoolchildren
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap after approaching three schoolchildren in Ashington. Police have released him on bail with strict conditions.
Sertraline reduces domestic violence reoffending, study finds
A major trial reveals the antidepressant sertraline significantly reduces domestic violence reoffending in impulsive men. Discover the breakthrough findings and new prevention model.
Lammy: 12 more prisoners accidentally released, two missing
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals a further 12 inmates were mistakenly freed in three weeks, with two unaccounted for. Watch the full BBC Breakfast report and analysis here.
12 prisoners wrongly freed, two still at large
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 sets out reforms to tackle courts emergency
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including limiting jury trials and a £550m victim support fund. Will it deliver swift justice?
El Chapo's son pleads guilty in US drug case
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo', admits to overseeing vast drug shipments to the US in a plea deal. Read the full details of the court hearing and its implications.
Netflix's Missing: Dead or Alive Season 2 Released
Netflix's true crime hit 'Missing: Dead or Alive' returns for a gripping second season, following South Carolina police. Stream the new episodes now.
Jailed Fathers Reunited at Louisiana Prison Dance
Inmates at Louisiana State Penitentiary shared a poignant daddy-daughter dance with their families in November. Discover how this initiative aims to heal family bonds.
Man arrested after rooftop standoff forces Sydney school lockdown
A tense police standoff in west Sydney ended with the arrest of a shirtless man armed with a metal pole on a shop roof. Telopea Public School was locked down during the incident. Read the full details.
Stockton shooting: Boy, 14, killed at child's party
A 14-year-old boy was among four killed in a mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California. Police are hunting multiple gunmen in what is believed to be a targeted attack.
Lammy unveils justice reforms including judge-only trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping reforms to tackle the record crown court backlog, including judge-only trials for theft and burglary. Read the full plan for swift justice.
12 more prisoners accidentally released since November
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms 12 further accidental prisoner releases since November, bringing the total to over 100 this year. Two remain at large. Read the latest.
Two more dangerous offenders mistakenly freed from prison
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms two more violent or sex offenders were erroneously released and remain at large. Shocking MoJ figures reveal a systemic crisis.
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