Paedophile Gets Life Sentence for Child Abuse Plot
Edward Gratwick, 68, from Mitcham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for planning to travel to Romania to rape a child and 38 other child sexual abuse offences.
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Police Appeal to Identify Man in Ex-Councillor Rape Case
Wiltshire Police release images of an unidentified man wanted in connection with sexual offences against Joanne Young, ex-wife of former Tory councillor Philip Young who admitted drugging and raping her.
DJ's 'Free Palestine' Demand to Israelis Sparks Antisemitism Row
A West End bar faces allegations of antisemitism after a DJ reportedly demanded Israeli clubbers shout 'Free Palestine' to continue music during a karaoke night, with witnesses condemning the incident as discriminatory.
Police Hunt Man in Ex-Councillor's Rape Case
Wiltshire Police seek public help to identify an unknown man connected to the investigation where former Tory councillor Philip Young admitted drugging and raping his ex-wife with other men.
Drink Driver Jailed Over M27 Crash That Cost Footballer His Leg
A drink driver who crashed into a footballer on the M27 hard shoulder, leaving him needing his leg amputated, has been sentenced to over two years in prison at Southampton Crown Court.
Train Sexual Assaulter Jailed for Six Years After Attacks
Daniel Odubanjo, 27, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment for sexually assaulting two women on a train service from Shenfield to Chelmsford in separate terrifying incidents.
Police Force Mergers Risk Community Separation, Warns Policing Body
Major policing reforms proposing fewer forces across England and Wales face criticism for potential community separation and implementation complexity, with concerns over costs and local accountability.
Family Court Crisis: Calls for Reform Over 'Alienation' Use
Guardian readers and experts debate the UK's family court system, criticising the use of 'alienation' terms and adversarial approaches in custody cases, urging legislative reform for shared parenting.
Firefighter Allegedly Murders Wife After Reading Diary
A firefighter in Los Angeles allegedly confessed to murdering his wife with an axe after reading her diary, which his lawyer claims revealed an affair.
LA's Larchmont Village Overrun by Sex Workers, Locals Claim
Residents of affluent Larchmont Village in Los Angeles report being overrun by sex workers, with used condoms littering streets and violent encounters occurring nightly, prompting police action.
Barron Trump Told 'Stop Being Rude' by UK 999 Operator
A London court heard Barron Trump called UK police from the US after a friend was allegedly attacked. The 999 operator told the president's son to 'stop being rude' during the emergency call.
Pentagon Contractor Indicted Over Classified Leak to Reporter
A Pentagon contractor has been indicted for allegedly leaking classified national defence information to a Washington Post reporter, sparking an FBI raid on the journalist's home.
Ex-Olympian Arrested in Mexico on Murder Charges
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, wanted by the FBI, has been captured in Mexico and faces charges for orchestrating dozens of murders across North and Latin America.
Life Sentences for Five in Mistaken Identity Murder
Five individuals, including a teenage boy, have received life sentences for the murder of Jordan Hogg, who was mistakenly targeted over a stolen e-bike in Middlesbrough.
Murder Probe Launched After Death of Three-Month-Old Baby
Cambridgeshire Police have initiated a murder investigation after a three-month-old baby boy died from a head injury. A 25-year-old woman and 22-year-old man have been arrested and released on bail.
Former Tory Councillor Pleads Guilty to 48 Sexual Offences
Philip Young, 49, has pleaded guilty to 48 offences including 11 counts of rape and administering substances to stupefy his ex-wife over more than ten years at Winchester Crown Court.
US Influencer Abducted in Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel Territory
Nicole Pardo Molina, a 20-year-old OnlyFans star from Arizona, was violently abducted from her purple Tesla Cybertruck in Sinaloa, Mexico. The incident, captured on video, is being investigated as potentially linked to cartel activity.
Rochdale Grooming Trial Collapses Over Juror WhatsApp Group
A major grooming gang trial in Rochdale has collapsed after jurors created a WhatsApp group to discuss the case, breaching strict legal protocols and forcing a retrial.
Brit dies in Cape Verde holiday brawl after chair attack
A 25-year-old British man from London died after being struck with a chair during a violent altercation involving ten locals in Cape Verde's Santa Maria tourist area.
Ex-Tory Councillor Admits 48 Sex Offences Against Ex-Wife
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his ex-wife over 13 years. The case involves multiple other men facing related charges.
Former Councillor Admits Decade of Drugging and Raping Ex-Wife
Philip Young, 49, pleaded guilty to 48 offences including 11 counts of rape and administering substances to stupefy his ex-wife Joanne over more than ten years.
Philadelphia Sues Over Slavery Exhibit Removal
The city of Philadelphia has initiated legal action against federal authorities after the National Park Service removed a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park.
Five Arrested After Indiana Judge Shooting
Five individuals have been arrested across Indiana and Kentucky in connection with the shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steve Meyer and his wife Kim at their Lafayette home.
Ex-MMA Fighter Accused of Raping Barron Trump's Friend
A former MMA fighter on trial for allegedly raping a friend of Barron Trump destroyed an air fryer in a jealous outburst after hearing her call the US President's son 'sweetheart', a London court heard.
Ex-Councillor Admits Drugging and Abusing Wife Over 13 Years
Philip Young, a former Conservative councillor, has pleaded guilty to 48 charges including rape, administering substances, and voyeurism against his wife Joanne over a 13-year period.
Former NFL Player Murdered at LA Homeless Camp
Kevin Johnson, 55, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders, was discovered dead with blunt head trauma and stab wounds at a Willowbrook homeless encampment.
Ryan Wedding Arrested Over Serious Allegations
Ryan Wedding has been arrested by authorities following serious allegations. The case is under investigation, with details emerging about the circumstances.
Man Denies Anger Over Barron Trump Call in London Rape Case
A Russian man accused of rape in London has denied being angry about a FaceTime call from Barron Trump to the alleged victim, as detailed in court proceedings at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Teens Accused of Murder in Kent Seafront Attack
A court hears how a 49-year-old electrician was chased and beaten to death with rocks on the Isle of Sheppey after meeting a teenage girl, with witnesses describing the horrific assault.
Trial: Baby's 47 Rib Fractures and Brain Injury Alleged
A Stafford Crown Court murder trial hears a five-week-old baby died with catastrophic brain injuries and 47 rib fractures allegedly inflicted by parents.
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