Neighbours in shock over double murder on south London estate
Community members have described their shock following a double murder in a “crowded flat” on a south London estate.
Crime
Dramatic footage shows officers using belts to rescue man from 50ft cliff
Dramatic footage shows officers using their belts to rescue a man from a 50ft cliff over a quarry.
Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of a man and a woman in Lambeth, south London.
Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer
A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months.
Rape and sexual crime convictions increase in Scotland
Convictions for rape, attempted rape and other sexual offences have increased, the latest figures from the Scottish Government indicate.
Man arrested over £10m frozen fish cocaine haul
A man has been arrested on the Isle of Wight as police investigate the seizure of almost 100 kilos of cocaine from the back of a van carrying frozen fish.
Victims’ fund boosted amid fear of crime rise during coronavirus outbreak
The Scottish Government is to boost a fund for victims due to fears for vulnerable people and a rise in crime during the coronavirus pandemic.
Masked robber caught out by his forearm tattoo
A masked robber who was caught when he accidentally flashed his distinctive forearm tattoo during a raid has been jailed for seven years.
Two men in hospital after city centre assault
Two men were taken to hospital after being assaulted during an altercation in Glasgow city centre.
Police appeal after metal stolen from former Aberdeen primary school
Police are appealing for witnesses after metal was stolen from a former Aberdeen primary school.
Man seriously injured in targeted shooting
A man has been shot in the back during what police have described as a “reckless targeted attack” in Glasgow.
Knife possession offences rise above 14,000 to 10-year high
The number of people convicted or cautioned for carrying a knife has hit the highest level in a decade.
Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than £7.5m in Manchester raids
More than £7.5 million of suspected counterfeit clothing, watches and perfume has been seized by police during raids in Manchester.
Appeal after vehicles vandalised in the north-east
Police are appealing for information after a number of vehicles in a north-east town were vandalised.
Number of right-wing extremist prisoners almost doubled in two years
The number of prisoners classed as right-wing extremists who are behind bars for terrorism offences has almost doubled in two years, figures show.
‘Monster’ jailed for biting off kitten’s ear
A man who described himself as a “monster” after he “tortured” a kitten and bit off his ear has been jailed for 12 weeks, the RSPCA said.
Community rallies round after motorbike theft
A vulnerable motorcyclist whose bike was stolen has been overwhelmed after his kind community rallied around to get him a brand new replacement.
Police name boy stabbed to death after row at house party
A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in the street after a row broke out at a house party has been named by police.
Two teenagers arrested over fatal stabbing of 16-year-old boy
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death following a house party.
London mayor candidate proposes hotel tax to pay for extra police
Conservative mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey says he will introduce a hotel tax in London to help pay for almost 9,000 extra officers in the capital.
Cleaner denies charges after £50m raid on Tamara Ecclestone’s London home
A cleaner has denied plotting to steal £50 million in jewellery and cash in a raid on heiress Tamara Ecclestone’s London home.
Researchers aim to identify child abusers by hands
Scientists are hoping to find a way to track down paedophiles just from their hands.
New figures reveal extent of coercive control in north-east
A person falls victim to coercive control almost every day in the north-east, new figures show.
Crime report shows Aberdeen is ‘one of safest places to live’
Crime rates across Aberdeen are falling, according to a new police report.
Man taken to hospital after early-morning assault in Glasgow
A man has been taken to hospital following an assault on a street in Glasgow in the early hours of Sunday.
White goods stolen from north-east shed in break-in
Police are investigating after white goods were stolen from a shed in a north-east village.
Police appeal after vehicle “wilfully” set on fire in the north-east
Police have appealed for witnesses after a car was wilfully set on fire on a north-east road.
Social media fuelling gang violence, says chief prosecutor
Social media is fuelling gang violence as threats and pictures of knives shared online spark revenge attacks, according the country’s top prosecutor.
Former Aberdeen police inspector found guilty of murdering wife
A former Aberdeen police inspector has been found guilty of murdering his wife.
Measures to prevent crime could begin as early as nursery, experts say
Persistently naughty children from primary school upwards and their parents should be given professional support to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour further down the line, experts said.