Acid Attacks Surge 75% in UK, Only 8% Lead to Charges
Acid attacks in the UK have risen 75% in a year, but only 8% lead to charges. Women are disproportionately targeted, with calls for prevention strategies.
Acid attacks in the UK have risen 75% in a year, but only 8% lead to charges. Women are disproportionately targeted, with calls for prevention strategies.
Dempsey Nibbs, 69, jailed for at least 21 years for decapitating wife Judith in Hoxton, London, after she taunted him about affairs.
Leigh Taylor, 45, suffered severe burns and spent five weeks in a coma after a gin distillery explosion. He 'died for eight minutes' and now fundraises for the air ambulance.
Victim speaks out after viral video shows woman using racial slur in Pinole parking lot; incident deemed hate incident.
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RecommendedA 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Ilford, east London. A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police and fire crews were called to a van fire in Wrekenton, Gateshead, early Sunday. The blaze spread to a second vehicle, but no injuries were reported. Enquiries are ongoing.
A 23-year-old man died in a four-vehicle crash on the A21 after a police chase; IOPC investigates.
Gen Z women are rejecting the 'girlboss' ideal for a 'soft girl' lifestyle focused on slow living, self-care, and rejecting hustle culture.
Ex-Met officer Cliff Mitchell convicted of 13 counts of rape, including child rape, and kidnap. He used his police status to silence victims.
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RecommendedAn accommodation block in Manchester city centre was evacuated on Monday evening as police cordoned off the entrance. Firefighters and officers were at the scene.
Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died in an arson attack in St Helens. Their family pays tribute, while police make arrests.
Man, 29, shot dead in car outside Euston Station; police hunt suspect on bike. Two arrested in separate Westminster stabbing murder.
Edinburgh man Gabriels Ochnolichs files complaint after being restrained by eight police officers during mental health welfare check.
Two decapitated heads found near a bank in Tepuche, Mexico, within 24 hours. Police investigate amid ongoing cartel violence following the killing of El Mencho.
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RecommendedFormer Premier League referee David Coote receives suspended sentence for indecent image of 15-year-old schoolboy.
Two Belfast firefighters have been suspended after being filmed tussling on live TV during unrest in Newtownabbey. The incident occurred amid riots sparked by a knife attack.
Nine people hospitalised after medical emergency at Jesse Gray Primary School in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. Police say incident not criminal.
Queensland's acting police commissioner says domestic violence case management is not core police business, urging other agencies to take on greater roles.
Transport minister Simon Lightwood apologises for DVLA delays affecting 830,000 medical licence decisions, promising improvements.
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RecommendedVickrum Digwa, who murdered Henry Nowak, appears in court with his father and brother on weapons charges related to December 2025.
Maternity Instinct, a true crime documentary on Netflix, explores Taylor Parker's case. She is on death row for murdering a pregnant woman and cutting out her baby.
Italian police stopped a party with Mick Jagger on Stromboli due to a Wednesday music ban, causing confusion but acceptance from guests.
PSNI reports 35 arrests and 23 charges after disorder following a Belfast stabbing. Senior officer defends policing approach, says officers saved lives.
A fire at a derelict building near Jesmond Dene in Newcastle is being investigated as suspected arson. No injuries were reported, and enquiries are ongoing.
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RecommendedPartner of Wayne Broadhurst, killed in west London stabbing, pays tribute; suspect Safi Dawood appears in court charged with murder.
Officers uncovered an MP5 sub-machine gun and a Grand Power pistol in Brinnington, Stockport. Police have launched a major investigation and are following multiple lines of enquiry.
Body of missing US soldier 1st Lt Kendrick Lamont Key Jr recovered off Morocco coast; second soldier still missing.
Three inmates deny murdering child killer Kyle Bevan, who was found stabbed 25 times in his cell at HMP Wakefield. The trial at Leeds Crown Court continues.
Five people appeared in Cardiff Crown Court for their roles in the Ely riots. Key moments from the sentencing hearing include central roles in throwing missiles and setting a car on fire.
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RecommendedSimon Richardson, 34, appeared in court charged with murdering headteacher Michael Mullins in a crash. A provisional trial date is set for October 12.