Man Jailed for Life for Murder of Partner 21 Years After Petrol Attack
Steven Craig jailed for life for murder of Jacqueline Kirk, who died 21 years after he set her on fire in a petrol attack inspired by Reservoir Dogs.
Category : Theft
Wallet Stolen 43 Years Ago at University Found by Groundskeeper
A woman whose wallet was stolen in 1983 while at university received a Facebook message from a groundskeeper who found it. The wallet, containing her student ID and driver's license, was discovered in a field.
Nottingham Knife and Van Rampage: Three Killed, Three Injured in City's Darkest Day
Valdo Calocane convicted of killing three and injuring three in Nottingham knife and van attacks on 13 June 2023.
Kent Luxury Watch Burglary Gang Jailed For £1.4m Heist
David Buisson jailed for six years for stealing 159 luxury watches worth £1.4m from Bluewater shopping centre in Dartford.
Thief Owes £35k, Stole Bike from Newcastle Station
Liam Richmond, a serial thief already owing £35,000 to courts, stole a worker's bike from Newcastle Central Station and committed multiple shop thefts in May.
Woman kept in ‘Dickensian’ servitude for 25 years speaks out as abuser jailed
Woman held in forced labour for 25 years in Gloucestershire speaks out as abuser Amanda Wixon jailed for 13 years.
Survivor of Chillenden Murders Finds Inspiration in Welsh Landscapes
Josie Russell, survivor of the 1996 Chillenden murders, credits Welsh landscapes for her success as a textile artist.
Lottery Winner Kidnapped and Tortured by Friends Over £13k Prize
A Spanish lottery winner was kidnapped and tortured by three former friends who tried to steal his €25,000 Christmas Lottery prize. The suspects were arrested after the victim's girlfriend alerted police.
Police Hunt Illegal Metal Detectorists at Medieval Abbey
Police seek illegal metal detectorists who dug six holes at Roche Abbey, a Grade II-listed medieval site in South Yorkshire.
800-Year-Old Saint's Skull Stolen from Czech Church
Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava from a church; relic of incalculable historic value taken in broad daylight.
Two Texas Men Charged Over Theft of England Team Gear
Two Texas men face felony charges for stealing $18,000 worth of England national team equipment, including signed jerseys and football boots, during the team's move to Kansas City.
Man Jailed for Stealing Bag on Singapore Airlines Flight
Chinese national Liu Ming jailed for 20 months for stealing a bag worth over £57,000 on a Singapore Airlines flight from Dubai to Singapore.
Man Killed and Two Injured in Uxbridge Stabbings, Suspect Arrested
A 49-year-old man died and two others were injured in a triple stabbing in Uxbridge. A 22-year-old Afghan national has been arrested.
Florida Man Threatens to Eat Neighbour's Dog in Trespassing Dispute
Florida man threatened to eat neighbour's dog over trespassing dispute, later confronted her with knives, leading to arrest.
Live Frog Found in Lettuce Bag at Australian Supermarket
Live frog found in bag of lettuce at Australian Woolworths store; named Greg and released into dam.
Tennessee Schools Face Backlash Over Rain-Soaked Graduations
Tennessee high schools face backlash for holding graduations outdoors in heavy rain, soaking graduates and families.
London Phone Thefts Surge 44% in Crime Wave
Phone thefts in the UK surge to 225 per day, with London seeing a 44% rise driven by e-bike gangs. Home Secretary vows crackdown.
Tesco Evacuated Over Fire Threat in Glastonbury
A fire involving two caravans next to a Tesco store in Glastonbury led to evacuation. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading, but the store suffered external damage.
Shoplifters Arrested at Wendy's Drive-Thru After TJ Maxx Theft
Two alleged shoplifters arrested at Wendy's drive-thru after stealing over $2,000 from TJ Maxx in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Magaluf Gangs Chilling Silence After Teen Rape Conviction
Six arrested in Magaluf over alleged gang rape of British teen; second such case in Majorca this year.
Tim Hortons Boss Chases Thief After £65,000 Patek Philippe Watch Stolen in Mayfair
Tim Hortons boss Axel Schwan chased thief after £65,000 Patek Philippe watch stolen in Mayfair. Ahmed Djidi sentenced to 22 months for robbery.
Car Theft Crisis: 76% of UK Cases Unsolved
London car thefts top 30,000 in 2023, with 87% unsolved; only 1.6% lead to charges. Liberal Democrats call it an epidemic.
Grandad Dies After Merseyside Arson Attack in Mistaken Identity Case
George Redmond, 76, died after a suspected arson attack on his home in Old Swan, Merseyside. Police believe the fire was deliberate and it may have been a case of mistaken identity.
Masked Gang Steals £1m Watch Collection in Manchester Selfridges Raid
Masked gang steals £1m of designer watches from Selfridges in Manchester using axe and crowbar, escaping in under 80 seconds.
Louvre Heist Losses Estimated at €90m as Museum Director Faces Senate
Louvre heist losses estimated at €90m; museum director to face senate questions over security failures.
Russian Air Force Commander Killed in Crimea Plane Crash
Senior Russian air force commander killed in Crimea plane crash that killed 30; technical malfunction suspected.
Missing Tortoise Found 300 Metres Away After 8 Months
Leonardo the tortoise found safe in Ulverston after nine months, having travelled a mile at 6 metres per day.
Bike Thief Jailed at 17 Loses Hope of Release After 12 Years
Wayne Bell, jailed at 17 for bike theft, has lost hope of release after 12 years under an indefinite IPP sentence, his family says.
Love Island USA Contestant Removed After Racial Slur Resurfaces
Love Island USA contestant Vasana Montgomery removed after resurfaced videos of her using a racial slur; she apologises.
Powys Mother Banned from Naming Daughter Cyanide After Hitler Poison
Court of Appeal bans Powys mother from naming daughter Cyanide after Hitler poison, citing harm to child.
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