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.
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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.
Man charged with murder of drill rapper Sidique Kamara
A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of drill rapper Sidique Kamara, also known as Moscow17 rapper Incognito.
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering girl, 13
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and sexual activity with a child following the death of a 13-year-old girl.
Family pays tribute as Wolverhampton shooting victim named
The family of a man shot dead in Wolverhampton has said his death had left a “hole in all of our hearts” as he was named by police.
Man who killed young father for Rolex watch jailed for life
A man who stabbed a young father to death for his Rolex watch has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Husband remanded after denying wife’s murder
A businessman accused of murdering his wife has pleaded not guilty to the charge during a videolink court appearance.
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.
Man arrested over disappearance of Belfast woman Saoirse Smyth
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the disappearance of a Belfast woman last year.
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’s death sparks murder probe
Detectives in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a man.
Boy, 16, arrested after 20-year-old fatally stabbed in north London
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and violent disorder after a fatal stabbing in north London.
Two men charged with murder after reported burglary
Two men have been charged with the murder of another man who died following reports of an aggravated burglary.
Murder charge after woman found dead in Greenwich garden
A 50-year-old man has been charged over the murder of a woman whose body was found in a back garden after she was stabbed in the back.
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.
Aberdeen pair deny dog lead murder charge
An Aberdeen court has heard a murder accused called 999 to say he’d witnessed an assault on the night he allegedly killed a man.
Boy due in court over teenager’s stabbing death
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a teenager who died from a stab wound.
Court hears how Aberdeen man stabbed 21 times was close to alleged killer
A murder trial has heard the accused and his alleged victim were “like a married couple” and “always together”.
Woman, 52, in court accused of murdering Aberdeen man Alan Cowie
A woman has appeared in court accused of murdering an Aberdeen man.
Man found guilty of 1978 murder in Aberdeen
A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury today convicted him of murdering an Aberdeen restaurant owner 39 years ago.
Police welcome verdict as man found guilty of murdering ‘friend’
A detective today welcomed the guilty verdict against a man who brutally murdered a friend.
Man denies murdering his ‘step-dad’
A man accused of attempted murder and murder told his partner the alleged victim was his step-dad, a court heard.