The terrorist brother of the Manchester Arena bomber will not be condemned to die behind bars, because of a law that stops criminals under 21 getting a life sentence without chance of parole. Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber Salman, was found guilty of the murder of 22 people – including an … Read more
A British Asian man who claimed he was the victim of a ‘racist attack,’ by a police officer who told him ‘chill out or I’ll choke you,’ during arrest was filmed appearing to punch a man moments earlier. An officer has been removed from frontline duties following the arrest, which was filmed in Halifax, West … Read more
The mother of one of the victims of the Manchester bombing has told a court today how her heart ‘snapped’ when she heard of her daughter’s death. In a tearful hearing at the Old Bailey, families of the victims read out impact statements to an empty dock after Hashem Abedi refused to enter the court … Read more
George Floyd ‘contributed to his own death by intentionally taking a lethal dose fentanyl as he resisted arrest’, attorney for one of the officers charged in his killing claims Thomas Lane is one of the three officers charged with aiding and abetting murder in George Floyd’s May 25 death Another officer, Derek Chauvin, is charged … Read more
A pub is facing a review of its alcohol licence after throwing a huge garden party which saw over 600 people flout Covid-19 restrictions. The Beauvoir Arms in Downham, near Billericay, Essex, claim they only intended for 200 people to attend the event on August 2 to keep to social distancing rules. But the pub was … Read more
A homeowner has denied throwing junk onto his neighbour’s land and is threatening to take legal action against them after they tossed tons of rubbish back over their shared fence. Frustrated property developer Cliff Hamilton took revenge on his neighbour he accused of flytipping when he chucked it all back over the garden wall. But … Read more
A judge has slammed an 18-year-old’s parents ‘crass’ decision to buy him a BMW sports car just days after he passed his test, as he is spared jail for causing the deaths of a promising footballer and their friend. Inexperienced driver William Sherriff did not slow down or steer his car as it approached a … Read more
A sheep farmer bought wine and flowers for his primary school teacher wife after planting a jar of baby food containing metal shards at Tesco, a court has heard. Nigel Wright, 45, was caught on CCTV taking two jars and placing them into his trolley. He then takes out a contaminated jar and puts it … Read more
A born and bred New Yorker has laid bare why the city will never recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, a dark week of looting and its ongoing struggle against escalating crime, homelessness and violence. James Altrucher, who co-owns a comedy club in the city and also describes himself as an angel investor and author, is … Read more
A police officer who faced sexist and homophobic abuse about her hairstyle is Derbyshire’s first female chief constable. Rachel Swann was mocked by cruel TV viewers who threw jibes at her spiked, dyed hairstyle on social media while she was at the centre of the Whaley Bridge evacuation last year. Following a confirmation hearing by … Read more