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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 robbery burglary assault bail theft arson investigation sentencing police crime

An armed robber who injured a supermarket security officer and continued offending while out on bail has been sentenced to four years in prison. Richard Gull, 32, of no fixed address, attempted to steal several bottles of … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 sexualassault rape glasgow sentencing sexualoffender justice police victimprotection court crime

Mihae-Nicolae Patran has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of horrific sexual offenses, including a brutal 40-minute rape that took place in a Glasgow alleyway on November 26, 2023. The 34-year-old, originally … Read More

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 alfiesteele murder appeal courtofappeal abuse conviction sentencing justice childprotection worcestershire

Dirk Howell, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his partner’s son, Alfie Steele, has been denied permission to appeal his conviction. The Court of Appeal judges upheld the original verdict, confirming … Read More

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 aiden fucci tristyn bailey murder crime itv trial sentencing probation

The heartbreaking murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey by her classmate Aiden Fucci is explored in the latest season of ITV’s documentary series, TikTok: Murder Gone Viral. The second episode, titled The Killing of Tristyn … Read More

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 animalcruelty neglect rspca pets dog kittens fleas starvation court sentencing

Kevin Castle, 53, and Julie Lugg, 54, of Buxton Road, Walsall, have been banned from owning animals for ten years after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and three kittens under their care. The couple faced … Read More