Woman Banned from John Lewis After £2,400 Perfume Theft
Agita Cica, 27, admitted stealing over £2,400 worth of designer perfumes from John Lewis in Cheadle using a pram. She received a year-long ban from all stores in England and Wales.
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Five IPP Sentences Referred for Appeal After Court Rulings
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred five indefinite IPP and DPP sentences for appeal, citing recent court rulings on youth and maturity. The controversial sentences have been called a 'stain' on the justice system.
Chris Brown in Court Over Nightclub Attack Allegations
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown attended a hearing at Southwark Crown Court, pleading not guilty to charges of a violent attack on a music producer at a London nightclub.
Man Arrested After Body Found Near Geelong Beach Pavilion
A 53-year-old homeless man has been arrested following the discovery of a 49-year-old woman's body near Eastern Beach Pavilion in Geelong. Police believe the individuals were known to each other.
Former Rugby Star Spared Jail for Decade-Old Drug Crimes
John Tobin, former Sydney Roosters skipper, walks free from Brisbane court for 2014 drug supply offences after serving 8.5 years for major cocaine importation attempts.
Police Facial Recognition Catches Sex Offenders in Weeks
Greater Manchester Police reports one in five arrests using Live Facial Recognition cameras involve registered sex offenders, as Home Secretary announces nationwide rollout.
Baby Dies from Ingesting Party Drugs at Home, New Probe
A fatal accident inquiry is set to examine the death of three-month-old Olly-James Sievwright, who ingested M-CAT and ecstasy at his Aberdeenshire home in 2019.
Noah Donohoe 'Startled' After Bike Fall, Inquest Told
A motorist testified at the inquest that 14-year-old Noah Donohoe appeared startled after falling from his bike in Belfast, just days before he was found dead in a storm drain in 2020.
Chris Brown in London Court for Bottle Attack Case
R&B star Chris Brown attended a brief pre-trial hearing at Southwark Crown Court ahead of his October jury trial over an alleged 2023 bottle attack at a Mayfair nightclub.
Police Officer Numbers Fall by Over 1,300
New Home Office figures reveal a significant decline in police officers across England and Wales, with the Metropolitan Police experiencing the sharpest drop of nearly 1,500 officers.
Witness Saw 'Startled' Noah Donohoe Before Disappearance
Sinead Quinn told an inquest she saw Noah Donohoe looking 'startled' as he picked up his bicycle in Belfast minutes before he vanished in June 2020.
Woman Dies in Shrewsbury Fire at Historic 16th Century Building
Rose Roberts, in her 80s, died in a blaze at her Windsor Place home in Shrewsbury, a historic timber-framed building featured in A Christmas Carol. Her daughter pays tribute.
Woman Tasered in Face During 12-Hour Kidnap 'Sport'
A vulnerable woman was lured from her home, Tasered in the face, stripped and driven to moors during a terrifying 12-hour kidnapping described by a judge as 'nothing more than sport' for her attackers.
IPP Prisoners' Cases Referred to Appeal Courts
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred five IPP and DPP cases to appeal courts, offering hope to prisoners held on indefinite terms abolished in 2012.
Ex-French Senator Jailed for Drugging MP with Intent to Assault
Joel Guerriau, a former French senator, receives a four-year prison sentence for spiking an MP's drink with MDMA, aiming to sexually assault her, with 18 months to be served.
Pensioner Arrested for Murder After Woman Dies in Shropshire
An 84-year-old woman was found unresponsive and pronounced dead in Prees Higher Heath, leading to the arrest of a pensioner with serious injuries.
Women Burned in Suffolk Pub Heater Explosion
Two women sustained severe facial and body burns when a tabletop heater exploded into a fireball at a Suffolk pub, with the accused denying grievous bodily harm charges.
BBC Star's Terrifying Motorway Road Rage Ordeal
BBC Morning Live presenter and chef Briony May Williams has revealed details of a frightening road rage incident that left her shaken while driving on a motorway.
Eve Henderson's Fight for Families After Overseas Murders
Eve Henderson shares her devastating experience after her husband's murder in Paris and her mission to help other families navigate the complex aftermath of overseas homicides through her charity work.
Ex-French Senator Jailed for Drugging MP with MDMA
Joel Guerriau receives four-year prison sentence after spiking Sandrine Josso's drink with triple recreational dose of MDMA with intent to sexually assault her.
Five IPP Prisoners Referred to Appeal Courts
Five men serving indefinite IPP sentences have been referred to appeal courts by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, offering fresh hope to thousands trapped under abolished jail terms.
Chris Brown in Court for Assault Case Hearing
R&B singer Chris Brown has appeared at Southwark Crown Court for a case management hearing related to assault charges, with his trial scheduled for October.
Care Home Fire Allegedly Set by Daughter in Milwaukee
A criminal complaint alleges Laquita Spears, 48, deliberately set fire to her father's Milwaukee apartment complex housing elderly residents, forcing evacuations and leaving victims hanging from windows.
80-Year-Old Man Arrested for Murder in Shropshire
An 80-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Shropshire and is receiving hospital treatment for life-threatening injuries after a woman was found dead.
Courchevel Hotel Fire Forces Hundreds to Evacuate
A significant fire at a five-star hotel in the French Alps ski resort of Courchevel led to the evacuation of hundreds. No injuries reported as the blaze continues to burn.
Boston Police Cleared in Death of Restrained Man
Seven Massachusetts police officers will not face criminal charges after restraining Francis Gigliotti, 43, who died during a mental health crisis. The DA cited cardiac issues and intoxication as causes.
Teacher Admits Raping Student and Having His Baby
Naomi Tekea Craig, a 33-year-old married music teacher, has pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offences after raping a 13-year-old student and giving birth to his child.
Human Remains Found in Search for Missing Belgian Backpacker
Human remains discovered near Cradle Mountain in Tasmania during search for Celine Cremer, missing since June 2023. Police confirm family notified as forensic testing begins.
Man Claimed Killing 40 People Would Save His Life
Randy Santos, on trial for murdering four homeless men in New York, heard voices telling him to kill 40 people or die. His insanity defence hinges on schizophrenia diagnosis.
Body Found in Pentagon City Mall Storage Room
A man's body was discovered in a storage room at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, just minutes from the Pentagon. Police are investigating but say there's no community threat.
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