Man jailed 12 years for train bottle attack
Thomas Craig, 48, has been sentenced to 12 years for a 'wholly murderous' assault on a Glasgow to Dundee train, stabbing two strangers with a broken Buckfast bottle. Read the full court details.
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Man jailed 12 years for train bottle attack
Thomas Craig, 48, has been sentenced to 12 years for a 'wholly murderous' assault on a Glasgow to Dundee train, stabbing two strangers with a broken Buckfast bottle. Read the full court details.
Mum fights parole for son's killer after 30 years
Jean Hartley, 74, will oppose the parole of Stuart Diamond, who murdered and decapitated her 17-year-old son Christopher in 1997, as he has never revealed the location of his head.
Officers warn 'she will kill again' as dangerous inmate set free
Rebecca Butterfield, deemed more dangerous than serial killer Ivan Milat, is set for release despite warnings she will kill again. Exclusive details on her quarter-century of prison terror.
Teenager jailed after year on run for Birmingham brawl
Thomas Sweeney Jr, 19, is imprisoned after fleeing sentencing for a violent family brawl in Birmingham's Gay Village. Read the full story of his capture and sentencing.
Teenager jailed after year on run for Birmingham brawl
A teenager who fled before sentencing for a violent family brawl in Birmingham's Gay Village has been caught and jailed. Read the full story of his capture and the judge's stern rebuke.
630 killer drivers avoid jail in five years
Shocking MoJ data shows 1 in 4 drivers avoid prison for fatal crashes. Parents of victim Violet-Grace, 4, demand tougher laws as government introduces life sentences.
Tate Modern attacker Jonty Bravery assaults Broadmoor nurses
Jonty Bravery, who threw a six-year-old from the Tate Modern, attacks two nurses at Broadmoor. Read the latest on his extended sentence and disturbing history.
2,422 Still Trapped by Abolished IPP Sentences
Over 2,400 people remain imprisoned under the abolished IPP scheme, with some serving decades beyond short tariffs. As the Sentencing Bill is debated, Lord Thomas argues this injustice can no longer be ignored.
Ex-judge urges PM to scrap 'unjust' indefinite IPP sentences
Lord Thomas compares IPP prison scandal to Post Office and infected blood sagas, calling on Keir Starmer to end 'psychological torture' for nearly 2,500 inmates.
Boyfriend jailed for trying to drown pregnant teen
A US man is sentenced to 15 years for attempting to murder his pregnant girlfriend after baby shower photos exposed his secret affair. Read the shocking details.
Life sentence for mother who microwaved her baby
China Arnold killed her four-week-old daughter in a microwave after a row over paternity. The Ohio woman received a life sentence without parole. Read the full shocking details.
Life sentence for mother who microwaved her baby
China Arnold killed her four-week-old daughter in a microwave after a row over paternity. She now serves life without parole. Read the full shocking details.
Dad gets 65 years for murder of six-year-old son
Franklin Elmore Jr. receives a 65-year sentence for the murder of his son Justin. His stepmother awaits sentencing after a case of horrific child abuse. Read the full story.
Rapist jailed 10 years, victim washed with Dettol
David Wilson, 49, from Gateshead, has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a horrific double rape. The survivor was left feeling so defiled she washed with Dettol. Read the full court report.
Teen pleads guilty to guard homicide, claims mental illness
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to killing a prison guard in a fistfight but argues mental illness absolves him. A February trial will decide his fate. Read the full story.
Devyn Michaels gets 28 years to life for beheading murder
Former adult film star Devyn Michaels sentenced for the brutal 2023 murder of Johnathan Willette. Read the shocking details of the case and the family's statement.
Driver escapes jail for fatal crash to beauty salon
Laila Barnard-Wigley received a suspended sentence for causing the deaths of Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle in a head-on collision while hurrying to a salon. Read the full court details.
Driver Escapes Jail for Fatal Crash En Route to Salon
Laila Barnard-Wigley received a suspended sentence for causing the deaths of Dean Yarrow and Faye Wardle in a head-on collision. Read the full court details and victim impact statements.
Freed sex offender admits burglary and knife crime
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, whose mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth sparked a national manhunt, has pleaded guilty to burglary and carrying a knife. He will be sentenced later this month.
Norfolk man jailed for 16 years over sex coercion
Rodney Johnston has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in prison for forcing a woman into sexual acts with hundreds of men over three decades. Read the full court details.
Drunk driver jailed for fatal M62 crash after faking injuries
Steven Naylor, 41, jailed for 12 years after killing Owen Baugh, 23, in a 120mph drunk driving crash. He and his wife Lisa lied about his injuries, but were caught by photos of him dancing and kayaking. Read the shocking details.
Parents jailed for forcing daughter into virginity test
A French couple prosecuted after attempting to force their 15-year-old daughter to undergo an illegal 'virginity test'. Read the shocking details of the case and France's stance.
Parents jailed for forcing daughter into virginity test
A couple in France has been sentenced after attempting to force their 15-year-old daughter to undergo an illegal 'virginity test'. Discover the shocking details and legal consequences.
Son slashes dad's face in prison revenge attack
Lee Spence, 25, attacked his father with a blade in HMP Perth, leaving a wound requiring 40+ stitches. He has now been sentenced. Read the full story.
Son slashes dad in prison revenge attack, gets jailed
Lee Spence, 25, attacked his father John Spence with a blade in HMP Perth, leaving a wound requiring over 40 stitches. He has now been sentenced. Read the full story.
Shock as over 100 Scottish lifers freed since 2021
Exclusive figures reveal more than 100 prisoners serving life sentences in Scotland have been released since 2021, some after just 10-11 years. Victims' groups and politicians express outrage.
TikTok fake lawyer jailed for fatal crash killing pensioner
Leigh Sutherland, who posed as a traffic lawyer online, has been imprisoned for causing the death of 77-year-old Margaret Allan in a speeding crash. Read the full court details.
School shooter's twisted courtroom act and prison escape
The shocking story of TJ Lane, who killed three students, taunted victims' families in court, and later escaped prison. Read the full account of the tragedy and its aftermath.
School shooter's courtroom taunt and prison escape
The shocking story of TJ Lane, who killed three students, wore a 'Killer' shirt in court, swore at grieving families, and later escaped prison. Read the full account.
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