Scotland Yard’s murder squad shrinks by a quarter
Scotland Yard’s murder investigation unit has lost a quarter of its officers and staff over the past decade, the Press Association has found.
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Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death with scissors is jailed for life
A man who stabbed his heavily pregnant girlfriend with a pair of scissors then went to “visit the Queen” as she lay dying has been jailed for life.
Man who tried to kill dementia sufferer in rake row revealed as child murderer
A man who violently attacked a dementia sufferer in a row over tools has been revealed as a child killer living under a pseudonym.
Detectives receive more than 100 tip-offs from public in new appeal over Aberdeen taxi driver’s murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a north-east taxi driver 35 years ago have revealed more than 100 tip-offs have been made since a new appeal was launched three months ago.
Man charged with murder over Biggar death
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in Biggar.
Teenager who murdered newborn son in drink-fuelled rage jailed for life
A teenage father who murdered his “perfect” newborn son in a drink-fuelled rage before eating toast in a state of elation has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Family granted right to apply for fresh inquest into death of teenager in 1965
The family of a 14-year-old girl knifed to death in the 1960s has been granted the right to apply for a fresh inquest after her suspected killer died before he could be charged.
Three cousins jailed after man gunned down in front of fiancee and young son
Two cousins have been jailed for murdering a man in Belfast.
Pop singer’s stepbrother convicted of Birmingham gun murder
A “notorious” gang member has been found guilty of murder after his true identity was hidden from jurors due to press coverage of his links to two previous killings.
Girl, 16, among four charged with murdering 22-year-old
Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in London.
Men released without charge over Airdrie shooting
Two men have been arrested but released without charge over the shooting of a man three months ago.
Man charged over the murder of Padraig Fox in Co Down
A 21-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Padraig Fox in Co Down last weekend.
Second man arrested over body found in Glasgow
A second arrest has been made over the death of a man in Glasgow.
‘Controlling’ man found guilty of murdering estranged wife
A jealous and controlling man who strangled his estranged wife after she refused to sleep with him “one last time” for £100 has been found guilty of murder.
Family’s tribute to alleged murder victim
The family of a man allegedly murdered in Thurso have said they are “absolutely devastated” by his death.
19-year-old arrested over Londonderry murder
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was killed in Londonderry.
Four remain in custody over Londonderry murder
Four people remain in custody following the murder of a man in Londonderry.
Two arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in Londonderry
Detectives investigating the murder of a man found dead in an alleyway have made two arrests.
Devastated family of man found dead in woodland urge public to come forward
The devastated family of a man found dead in woodland have urged the public to come forward with information after they say he was “violently assaulted”.
Murder probe launched after man’s death in Glasgow
Police have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man in Glasgow.
Second murder investigation launched after body found in woodlands
The body of a 32-year-old man has been found in woodland just four miles away from an ongoing murder investigation of missing man.
Woman, 21, arrested over stabbing murder of teenage boy in south London
A young woman has been arrested over the alleged stabbing murder of a teenage boy in London earlier this month.
Aberdeen son’s plea for help in convicting killer
Murder victim Sandy Flett’s son today told of his hope someone will one day be convicted of his father’s death.
Murder probe into shooting of trader on return from work outside Aviva Stadium
Police in Ireland have launched a murder investigation after a widower and father-of-one was shot dead outside his home in Co Kildare.
Murder victim attacked after visit to family pub in Glasgow
A man murdered in a violent attack was targeted by two people shortly after leaving his mother’s pub, police have said.
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 35-year-old woman
A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman aged 35, police have announced.
Teenager stabbed to death in street named by police
A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in south London has been named by police investigating his murder.
Murder probe launched after man found dead on footpath
The discovery of a man’s body on a footpath has sparked a murder inquiry.
Homicide cases fall to joint lowest level
The number of homicides in Scotland last year fell to the joint lowest level on record.
‘Evil’ drug-user who cut his grandmother’s throat jailed for life
A cocaine-user who murdered his grandmother by cutting her throat and stabbing her more than 40 times in an attack of “extraordinary ferocity” has been branded “evil” in court by his family.