12 Officers Face Hillsborough Misconduct Case
The IOPC has identified 12 officers with a case to answer for gross misconduct related to the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath. Read the full report and key findings.
Category : Crime
Arrest after child-like sex doll found in Shein parcel
A man with a prior conviction faces court after French postal staff discovered a child-like sex doll in a parcel from Shein. The case fuels international calls for online retail bans.
US Mass Killings at 20-Year Low, But Experts Cautious
Mass killings in the US have fallen to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical correction rather than a permanent decline. Discover the data and expert analysis.
Stockton shooting: Father claims rapper MBnel was target
A father says the gunman in the Stockton birthday party shooting that killed four, including three children, was aiming for rapper MBnel. Read the latest on this tragic California crime.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
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'.
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.
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