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.
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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.
Murder probe police seek to identify man found injured in street
Murder hunt detectives are trying to establish the identity of a man who died after being found seriously injured in a residential street.
Drug user cut his grandmother’s throat and stabbed her 30 times
A cocaine user has been convicted of murdering his grandmother in a brutal knife attack after building up a £35,000 gambling debt.
Woman arrested after man found dead in pub toilets
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a pub toilets.
Murder probe as man dies after stabbing in Wishaw
A murder inquiry has been launched after the fatal stabbing of a man outside a house in North Lanarkshire.
Fourth arrest as family pay tribute to stabbing victim
Relatives of a man who was fatally stabbed near the scene of a car fire have paid tribute to him as a “loving son, husband and father”.
Man charged with murder after mother-of-four stabbed
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a mother-of-four in her home have charged a man with murder.
Family of murdered Aberdeen taxi driver thank public for response to appeal
Loved ones of a man murdered more than three decades ago have today told of their gratitude after dozens of people called police with information about the case.
Murder investigation after man killed in his own home
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed in Bedford after being attacked by a gang of men who broke into his home.
Fresh appeal to find Aberdeen taxi driver’s killer 35 years after brutal attack
The family of an Aberdeen taxi driver brutally murdered 35 years ago have made a plea for anyone with information to come forward in the hope of finally getting justice.
Who was murdered Aberdeen taxi driver George Murdoch?
The taxi driver murdered on a quiet road was a kind-hearted man who enjoyed a happy life with his wife, his nephew said.
George Murdoch: Family’s emotional appeal to help trace Aberdeen taxi driver’s killer
This Saturday marks the 35th anniversary of his death and today his family, along with detectives are making a renewed appeal for information in the hope someone can finally be brought to justice.
Man who murdered woman during sex given 29-year minimum jail term
A “callous” sex-killer who scattered pornography near his victim’s body and then used her bank card to buy food has been handed a 29-year minimum jail term.
Taoiseach apologises to mother of murder victim over citizenship mix-up
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has personally apologised to the mother of an Irish woman who was murdered in India, after his department was initially reluctant to assist because she had been travelling on a UK passport.
Car in fatal shooting investigation was stolen last month
A car believed to have been used in the murder of a man outside his home was stolen in Glasgow just over a month before the shooting, police have said.
Grieving mother seeks apology from Taoiseach after meeting declined
The mother of an Irish woman who was raped and murdered in India wants a direct apology from the Taoiseach after she was declined a meeting because her daughter had travelled on a UK passport.
Tributes paid to shop worker stabbed to death in Sunderland
Tributes have been paid to a 62-year-old shop worker who was fatally stabbed in a late-night convenience store.
Teenager held over murder of 62-year-old woman
Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of murder after a 62-year-old woman was stabbed.
Murdered student’s parents not comforted by killer’s death
The parents of a student murdered in Ireland have said the pain of losing their daughter has not been eased by knowing her killer is dead.
Murdered male model’s girlfriend speaks out after ‘death threats’
The girlfriend of a murdered male model has said she received death threats after being named at the trial of her boyfriend’s killers.
October trial for husband who denies murdering wife
A husband has appeared in court to deny murdering his wife.
Brenda Page anniversary: Detective says one phone call could solve historic Aberdeen murder case
Detectives could be just a phone call away from cracking one of Aberdeen’s most notorious murder cases, a senior officer said today.
Sister appeals for help to track down killer of Aberdeen woman Brenda Page 40 years after murder
The sister of a woman murdered in Aberdeen 40 years ago has appealed for anyone who may be able to help to come forward and speak to police.
Murder investigation launched after death of six-year-old Alesha MacPhail
The death of missing six-year-old Alesha MacPhail on Bute is now being treated as murder, police tonight revealed.
Man found dead in Aberdeen flat sought family safety as people were ‘after him’
A man found dead in his Aberdeen flat asked family members if he could stay with them because people were “after him”, a murder trial has heard.