Toddler's River Soar Tragedy: Inquest Details
An inquest hears how a two-year-old boy fell into the flooded River Soar in Leicester and was not found for months, with his aunt describing her desperate rescue attempt.
Category : Crime
Officer Calls Fatal Motorbike Crash 'Tragic Accident'
A police officer who killed a 74-year-old woman when driving through a red light described the incident as a tragic accident, Teesside Crown Court hears during ongoing trial.
Widow Condemns Delays in Firefighter Death Investigation
Shelley Martin demands action from Scotland's Lord Advocate over three-year wait for answers following her husband Barry's death in the 2023 Edinburgh department store fire.
Danish Court Convicts Swedes for Embassy Grenade Attack
A Danish court has convicted two Swedish nationals of terrorism and attempted murder for a 2024 grenade attack near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen, sentencing them to lengthy prison terms.
Toddler 'Significant Distance' From Family Before Drowning
An inquest into the tragic drowning of two-year-old Xielo Maruziva in Leicester's River Soar heard CCTV contradicted family claims about proximity during the winter walk.
Supermax Units Planned After Terrorist's Prison Attack
The Justice Secretary announces a review into separation centres and plans for tougher supermax-style units following Hashem Abedi's assault on officers at HMP Frankland.
Officer Defends Notes in Noah Donohoe Inquest
A police officer has stated he is content with his brief notes from the initial meeting with Fiona Donohoe after her son Noah disappeared in 2020, as an inquest examines the circumstances of the 14-year-old's death.
Savannah Guthrie's Plea as Mother Believed Abducted
Today show hosts share Savannah Guthrie's emotional plea as Pima County Sheriff confirms they believe her 84-year-old mother was abducted from her Tucson home.
Man Accused of Strangling Girl Urged Police to Check CCTV
Mohammad Kabir, an Afghan national accused of strangling a 12-year-old girl who was later raped, urged police to check CCTV footage to clear his name, Warwick Crown Court hears.
Parents Sentenced for Decapitating Children in Lancaster
A California mother and father have received life sentences without parole for decapitating two of their children and forcing siblings to view the bodies in a horrific 2020 Lancaster case.
Man Vows to Forgive Fiancée After Alleged Stabbing
A Perth man stabbed by his fiancée during a dispute over household chores has pledged forgiveness, claiming she blacked out and doesn't recall the incident.
Noah Donohoe Inquest: Phone Found Before Body Discovery
A Belfast inquest hears how a woman discovered Noah Donohoe's mobile phone in a park before the 14-year-old's body was found in a storm drain six days after he disappeared.
Student Accused of $500 Murder Plot Against Teammate
A 19-year-old Fort Lewis College football player has been arrested in Colorado over an alleged murder-for-hire scheme targeting his teammate, with court documents revealing disturbing details about the $500 plot.
Perth Family Murder-Suicide: Parents and Autistic Sons Found Dead
A Perth family of four, including two teenage sons with non-verbal autism, were found dead in their home in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide pact.
Burglar Jailed After Targeting Anya Taylor-Joy's Home
Kirk Holdrick, an armed career criminal, has been sentenced for attempting to break into the London bedroom of Hollywood actress Anya Taylor-Joy, where her husband Malcolm McRae confronted the intruders.
Met Police Officers Take 133,000 Mental Health Sick Days
Metropolitan Police officers took over 133,000 sick days due to mental health issues, with workloads and trauma cited as key factors. Federation Chair demands better support.
Teddy Baldock's £100k Bronze Statue Stolen from London Park
A bronze statue of British boxing icon Teddy Baldock, valued at £100,000, has been stolen from Langdon Park in Poplar, East London, with police investigating the theft.
Blood Found in Home of Missing Nancy Guthrie, Mother of Today Host
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, discovered blood inside her Arizona home. Sheriff Chris Nanos grew emotional while expressing hope she is still alive.
Millie Mackintosh Opens Up About Sexual Assault and Recovery
Former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh breaks down in tears discussing being sexually assaulted at 14 while blackout drunk, revealing years of shame and her path to healing through therapy.
Police Alert Brits Over Fake Banknotes in Circulation
Nottinghamshire Police issue urgent warning after counterfeit £20 and £10 notes discovered in Newark. Retailers urged to check holograms and print quality as detector pens fail on polymer notes.
Mum's Unopened Police Letters Lead to M62 Driving Ban
A legal assistant from Wolverhampton discovered she was banned from driving only after police stopped her BMW on the M62 motorway, having ignored multiple prosecution notices.
Ex-BBC Host Charged with 30+ Sexual Offences
Brian Shuttlewood, 79, a former BBC Radio presenter, has been charged with more than 30 sexual assault offences against children and adults spanning 1972-1990, with his trial postponed to February.
Derby Man's Heartbreak as Dog Mauled by Suspected XL Bullies
Blake McElhatton from Derby speaks of devastation after his 15-year-old terrier Spirit was killed in a park attack by three dogs believed to be banned XL Bullies.
Burglar Targeted Anya Taylor-Joy Jailed After Ferry Arrest
Convicted criminal Kirk Holdrick has been sentenced for attempting to break into actress Anya Taylor-Joy's London bedroom. The armed burglar was arrested after disembarking a Belfast to Liverpool ferry.
Plane Crash in Littleborough: Emergency Response
A light aircraft has crashed in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, prompting a large-scale emergency services operation. Police urge the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.
Teen Killed as Peacemaker in Ilkeston Drunken Brawl
A 19-year-old man died after being punched while trying to stop a drunken fight in Ilkeston Market Place, with two men sentenced for the fatal assault.
Catholic School Chapel Desecrated in Violent Burglary
Thieves shattered a Virgin Mary statue and smashed a tabernacle during a robbery at Holy Innocents Parish Catholic School in Long Beach, California, leaving parents fearing a potential hate crime motive.
Night Parking Mistake Risks £1,000 Fine for UK Drivers
UK motorists are being warned about a common parking error that could result in £1,000 penalties, with insurance complications also possible for those violating Highway Code rules.
Ex-Footballer's Drug Empire Foiled by Simple Password
Former AFC defender Francis Ventre, 63, has been jailed for nine years after police cracked his encrypted phone using his old club's name as the password, exposing a major cocaine and ketamine operation.
Teen Arrested After E-Bike Crash Causes Premature Birth
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested following a fail-to-stop e-bike collision with a pregnant woman in Poole, leading to her giving birth prematurely in hospital with the baby in serious condition.
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