Category : Violence


Husband Arrested After Wife's Natural Death in Dagenham

Police in Dagenham arrested a 75-year-old retired professor on suspicion of murder after his wife died at home, later releasing him when natural causes were determined. Neighbours and colleagues expressed outrage at the 'heavy-handed' treatment.

Girl Drowns in River Day Before 14th Birthday

Palwasha Akbar, 13, drowned in the River Wharfe at Burnsall, North Yorkshire, on May 31, the day before her 14th birthday, during a family barbecue. An inquest has opened and adjourned.

Teacher Gets Whole Life for Murder of Adopted Baby

Secondary school teacher Jamie Varley, 37, received a whole life sentence for the murder of his adopted nine-month-old son Preston Davey, whom he and his boyfriend subjected to months of horrific abuse.

Jury Out in Donaldson Sex Offences Trial

The jury has been sent out in the sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson at Newry Crown Court, after Judge Paul Ramsey summarised the evidence.

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