Mother-of-ten guilty of 25-year 'Dickensian' enslavement
Amanda Wixon faces prison after keeping a woman as a domestic slave for 25 years in Tewkesbury, with the victim found bruised, toothless and sleeping in mouldy conditions.
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Man Shot Dead in Gas Station Queue Argument
A 52-year-old man was fatally shot at a Phoenix gas station after confronting another customer who cut in line for the bathroom. The suspect has been charged with second-degree murder.
Mum-of-10 Kept Woman as Slave for 25 Years, Faces Jail
Amanda Wixon, 56, from Tewkesbury, has been convicted of keeping a woman imprisoned in her home for 25 years, forcing her to care for her children and clean the house.
AI Stalker Guilty After Targeting Ex-Partner with Tech
A software expert has been convicted of stalking after using AI to manipulate images of his ex-partner and a friend, creating bizarre displays and bombarding her with messages.
Arrest after alleged child abduction attempt at leisure centre
Police have arrested a man following reports of an attempted child abduction at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre in Wales on Friday afternoon, with officers responding swiftly to the incident.
Hong Kong Marathon Runner Investigated for Child Abuse
Hong Kong police are investigating a man for potential child abuse after he attempted to run a marathon with an infant strapped to his chest, leading to disqualification and a ban from future events.
Amazon Driver Filmed Stealing Cat During Delivery
A delivery driver working for Amazon was caught on doorbell camera brazenly picking up a family's cat in Elland, West Yorkshire. The pet, named Nora, remains missing, leaving her owners devastated as police investigate the theft.
Letby Baby Death Inquests to Open After CPS No New Charges
Inquests into the deaths of babies murdered by serial killer Lucy Letby will open in February 2026, more than a decade after some infants died, as CPS confirms no further criminal charges.
Guatemala Police Use New Powers to Confront Gangs
Guatemalan police and soldiers are implementing new emergency powers in Zone 18 of the capital, targeting Barrio 18 gang operations following deadly attacks on officers.
Man Found Dead in Gateshead Woodland, Police Confirm
Police and forensic officers swarmed woodland near Old Durham Road in Gateshead after a man in his 50s was found dead. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Troubles Legacy Costs 'Will Cripple' NI Policing, Warn Ex-Chiefs
Two former PSNI chief constables have told MPs that the financial burden of dealing with Troubles legacy cases is unsustainable and threatens to devastate frontline policing resources in Northern Ireland.
Elizabeth Smart Kidnap Case Revisited in Netflix Documentary
A new Netflix documentary examines the 2002 abduction of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart from her Utah bedroom, her nine-month captivity, and the investigation failures that delayed her rescue.
Passersby Ignore Knifepoint Robbery of Elderly Man in Southall
CCTV footage from west London reveals a disturbing incident where multiple pedestrians failed to assist an elderly man during a violent knifepoint robbery on a residential street in Southall.
Canadian Teen Found Dead on K'gari Island Amid Dingo Probe
Parents of 19-year-old Piper James speak out after her body was discovered surrounded by dingoes on Australian island K'gari. Authorities investigate whether death resulted from drowning or animal attack.
Train Assault Victim Backs Women-Only Carriages After Incident
A 24-year-old woman sexually assaulted on the Elizabeth Line is advocating for women-only carriages, citing rising offences on London's transport network and passenger hesitation to intervene.
Teenagers Arrested After 15-Year-Old Stabbed in Guildford
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old boy was found stabbed in woodland near Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey.
Violent Protest Erupts on Manchester's Curry Mile
Police flooded Wilmslow Road in Manchester after a protest turned violent, with cars smashed and the area sealed off during chaotic scenes on Tuesday evening.
Murderer's Confession Tapes Broadcast in BBC Documentary
Confession tapes of convicted murderer Colin Howell have been publicly broadcast, revealing his claim to 'put right what was wrong' after killing his wife and her lover in 1991.
Fetlife Murder Plot Trial: Husband and Au Pair's Bizarre Scheme
A Virginia courtroom hears how a husband and his Brazilian au pair allegedly orchestrated a fetish website plot leading to two violent deaths. The trial hinges on witness credibility and digital evidence.
Mum: Police Missed Chance to Stop Killer with Machete
A grieving mother reveals police found her son's killer with a machete days before the murder but accepted his fishing story, calling it a catastrophic missed opportunity.
Mother Charged with Murder Over Poisoned Thanksgiving Wine
A North Carolina mother faces murder charges after allegedly poisoning her daughter with acetonitrile-laced wine during a holiday dinner, with police investigating potential links to other deaths.
Florida Therapist Killed by Former Patient in Office Stabbing
Rebecca White, a 44-year-old therapist, was fatally stabbed by a former patient who burst into her office demanding a session. The attacker later took his own life.
Asylum Seeker Charged with Assault at Southampton Hotel
Melaku Gebresembet, 23, faces sexual assault charges after an alleged incident at Highfield House Hotel in Southampton, a site of regular anti-immigration protests.
Man Charged with Murder After Mother Stabbed in Hampshire
Daniel Livie, 39, has been charged with murdering his mother Gilly Livie, 68, who was found with fatal stab wounds at her thatched cottage in Cheriton village.
ISIS Wives Escape Syrian Prison Camp, Shamima Begum Fears
Wives of Islamic State members broke out of al-Hol prison camp in Syria after Kurdish forces abandoned it. The unrest renews concerns about British ISIS bride Shamima Begum's potential release.
Model Jailed After Breaking into Ex's Home and Climbing into Bed
Brenton Goldsack, a male model who once dated Neighbours actress Bonnie Anderson, has been sentenced to 28 days in prison for entering his ex-girlfriend's home and lying in her bed just hours after his release from jail.
Teens Arrested After Guildford Woodland Stabbing Death
Surrey Police have detained two teenagers after a 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford, on Monday evening.
Police Helicopter Scrambled in Search for Missing Schoolboy
A police helicopter has been deployed in an urgent search for missing 14-year-old Cody in North Warwickshire. Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Devon Toddler Drowns in River While Father Worked Nearby
A two-year-old girl drowned in a Devon river after being left to play unsupervised while her father worked in a nearby field, with a coroner warning of the dangers of shallow water.
Prince Harry to Testify in Daily Mail Trial
The Duke of Sussex is set to give evidence in the High Court trial against Associated Newspapers Limited over allegations of unlawful information gathering.
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