Man Freed from Decades in Helsinki Basement
An 80-year-old man has been freed from a windowless basement in Helsinki where he lived without basic facilities for decades. Police are investigating potential offences.
Category : Crime
Travel Agent's Fraud: Cancelled Flights, Pocketed Refunds
Sydney travel agent Zahra Rachid defrauded eight customers by cancelling their flights and keeping refunds totalling over $77,000. She avoided additional jail time despite not repaying victims.
York Thug Jailed for Handbag Robbery on Pensioner
Daniel Bell, 32, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for violently robbing an 84-year-old woman outside Marks & Spencer in York, leaving her with head injuries.
Medical Report 'Imminent' in Donaldson Court Case
A medical report on Lady Eleanor Donaldson is imminent, a court has been told, as the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife on historical sex offence charges faces further delay.
Teacher Admits Sexual Assault on Teen After 25,000 Texts
A New Jersey special education teacher has pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a 15-year-old student after a police investigation uncovered approximately 25,000 text messages between them.
Manager Jailed for £20k Scam on Elderly Woman
Stephanie White, described as a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' by detectives, has been sentenced for scamming an 88-year-old woman out of over £20,000 by writing cheques to herself under false pretences.
China Detains Men Over Fake Panda Mating Claim
Chinese authorities have detained two men for allegedly spreading fabricated information claiming two male giant pandas successfully mated in the wild near Chengdu.
Elderly Man Mugged in Southall as Passersby Ignore Attack
Disturbing CCTV footage captures a violent robbery in Southall, London, where two masked men assaulted an elderly man while bystanders failed to intervene. Police are appealing for information.
Water in Lungs of Backpacker Found with Dingoes on K'gari
Initial autopsy results show Piper James had water in her lungs when found dead on K'gari Island, but cause remains unclear as investigation continues into possible dingo attack or drowning.
327-Year-Old London Slang Dictionary Goes to Auction
A rare 1699 dictionary reveals the secret slang used by London's criminal underworld, with terms like 'fuddle-cups' and 'Adam-tiler' documented to protect naive visitors.
Driver Admits Killing Teen Months After Dubai Jail Release
A driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Marcus Fakana, 19, in a car crash in Tottenham just three months after the teenager was freed from a Dubai prison.
Teacher Admits Sexual Assault on Boy After 25,000 Texts
A special education teacher from New Jersey has pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a 15-year-old student, following an obsessive campaign involving thousands of text messages.
Ecuador Football Pitch Hit: Assassins Kill Gang Rivals
Assassins disguised as police officers stormed a football pitch in Ecuador, executing three gang rivals in a targeted attack captured on distressing footage.
Knifeman Mowed Down in Newark Street Confrontation
A violent confrontation in a Newark cul-de-sac saw a knifeman hit by a car multiple times, with three men sentenced for their roles in the shocking daylight incident.
Police Force Cuts Risk Community Separation, Warns Policing Body
Major policing reforms proposing fewer forces across England and Wales face criticism for potential complexity, high costs, and risks of distancing police from local communities they serve.
Asylum Seeker Jailed for Phone-Snatching Gang Crimes
Adel Kerari, an Algerian asylum seeker, has been sentenced to over two years for leading a violent robbery spree targeting commuters across London stations, following a separate sexual assault conviction in Ireland.
Gunmen Storm Ecuador Football Match, Execute Gang Leader
Masked gunmen dressed as police officers stormed a football pitch in Guayaquil, Ecuador, executing an alleged gang leader in front of seven other players. Two additional bodies were found nearby.
Murder Probe: Three-Month-Old Boy Dies from Head Injury
A murder investigation is ongoing in Cambridgeshire after a three-month-old infant, Atijus Elertaite, died from a head injury. Two arrests have been made.
Mother Denied Bond in Thanksgiving Poisoning Death
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel faces murder charges after allegedly poisoning wine with acetonitrile at Thanksgiving dinner, leading to her daughter's death and two other poisonings.
Mother-of-ten jailed for enslaving woman for 25 years
Amanda Wixon, 56, found guilty of false imprisonment and forced labour after keeping a woman with learning difficulties captive in her Gloucestershire home for decades.
Bootle Axe Attack: Worker Saw 'Blood Everywhere'
A McDonald's employee witnessed 'blood everywhere' after a man was allegedly struck with an axe at Bootle Strand shopping centre. Police are hunting the suspect.
Rape Accused Upset by Barron Trump Messages
A man on trial for rape and assault at Snaresbrook Crown Court testified he was upset by the alleged victim's messages with Donald Trump's son Barron Trump, but denied controlling behaviour.
Two Drivers Killed in Four-Vehicle Hertfordshire Crash
Two drivers have been pronounced dead at the scene of a major four-vehicle crash in Shenleybury, Hertfordshire, with a third man arrested for alleged drug driving.
Noah Donohoe Inquest: Mother's 'Living Nightmare'
Fiona Donohoe tells Belfast inquest of her 'living nightmare' during six days her son Noah was missing before his body was found in a storm drain in 2020.
Murder Probe After Baby Dies from Head Injury in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire Police have initiated a murder investigation following the tragic death of three-month-old Atijus Elertaite, who sustained a serious head injury at a property in March.
Search for Missing Teen Swimmer at Old Bar Beach
A large-scale emergency search is underway for a 15-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming at Old Bar Beach on the NSW mid north coast on Friday afternoon.
Manhunt in Australian Town After Triple Fatal Shooting
Police in New South Wales urge residents to stay indoors as they search for Julian Ingram, suspected of killing three people in a domestic violence-related shooting in Lake Cargelligo.
Cow Jumps Over M6 Barrier in Terrifying Dashcam Footage
A motorist in Ireland narrowly avoided a collision after a cow leapt over the central barrier onto the M6 motorway near Rochfortbridge, captured in dramatic dashcam footage.
Woman Charged for Assault on Airline Staff Mid-Flight
A 52-year-old woman from the ACT faces charges after allegedly grabbing a cabin crew member by the head and arm, causing minor injuries, during a flight from Canberra to Perth in December 2025.
Woman Allegedly Raped Near Ironbridge Cemetery on Christmas Eve
West Mercia Police are investigating an alleged rape of a woman in her 20s in woodland near Castle Green Cemetery in Ironbridge, Telford, on December 24. Officers are appealing for witnesses.
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