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8 hours ago

Man, 72, charged with assault after someone was ice fishing too close to him: OPP | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police say a 72-year-old man has been charged with assault after he allegedly attacked someone for ice fishing too close to him. OPP say officers were called to Chemong Lake near Peterborough on Wednesday afternoon for a report of someone being assaulted while ice fishing.
Toronto
#homicide
#robbery
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Wrongly freed sex offender admits biting police

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif admitted biting two off-duty police officers during an attempted arrest at Blackhorse Road Underground station.
#hate-crime
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police search for suspect in hate-motived crime in Mississauga | CBC News

A woman in Mississauga had her hijab and hood forcibly removed and was pushed to the ground; police seek public help identifying the suspect.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Dispute over $1.6 million yacht lands Bay Area man in jail

Sausalito police arrested a man on assault allegations after a dispute over a $1.6 million boat at a brokerage. The incident happened at about 1 p.m. Monday at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor, where the suspect expressed interest in buying the boat, according to police Capt. Brian Mather. An argument broke out between the suspect and a broker "over the legitimacy of the sale," Mather said.
California
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Kiefer Sutherland Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Ride-Share Driver

Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood early Monday morning after allegedly assaulting his ride-share driver, NBC News reports. The Emmy-winning star of 24 was detained around 12:15 AM in Hollywood near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. "The investigation determined that the suspect, later identified as Kiefer Sutherland, entered a rideshare vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats toward the victim," LAPD officer Kevin Terzes said.
Television
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Three men jailed for kidnapping and torturing Kevin Lunney lose appeal against convictions

Alan Harte (44), of Island Quay Apartments, Alan O'Brien (44), of Shelmalier Road, and Darren Redmond (31), from Caledon Road, all in East Wall, Dublin 3, were found guilty by the three-judge, non-jury Special Criminal Court of false imprisonment and intentionally causing harm to Mr Lunney at a yard at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019.
Miscellaneous
#antisemitism
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
New York City

Antisemitic lunatic stalks family and yells 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' - before punching dad

fromNew York Post
3 days ago
New York City

Antisemitic lunatic stalks family and yells 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' - before punching dad

fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Bronx deli worker hospitalized after being beaten with baseball bat: cops amNewYork

According to police, the incident unfolded at around 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 at the business located at 2430 East Tremont Ave. in Parkchester. Sources with knowledge of the incident say a 29-year-old store worker got into a verbal dispute with an unidentified patron when the employee questioned whether he would pay for an item. While the suspect never took merchandise outside of the store, the sources said, the argument spilled onto the street and grew into a physical altercation.
New York City
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Man reports battery in Los Gatos on Sunday

Jan. 9 PETTY THEFT: 9:56 a.m. at Safeway on Pollard Road. A woman came into the store and stole five bottles of alcohol on Oct. 14, 2025. The store did not report the theft at the time because they were not sure of the woman's name. PETTY THEFT: 1:45 p.m. on Central Avenue. A router and photo were stolen. PETTY THEFT: 2:05 p.m. on Longridge Road. Golf clubs were stolen from an RPS Mercedes.
US news
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Death on the inside: as a prison officer, I saw how the system perpetuates violence

Overcrowded cells and predictable violence hotspots make prisoners and staff vulnerable to severe, life-threatening assaults even during locked hours.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Man pleads guilty to stabbing garda days after carrying out arson attack on Conor McGregor's pub

A 24-year-old man who attacked a garda four days after setting fire to Conor McGregor's pub has pleaded guilty to a number of offences, including terror charges.
Miscellaneous
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Group of youngsters punch and stab teen in Brooklyn train station: cops

Three teens allegedly assaulted and stabbed a 17-year-old boy inside the Livonia Avenue L train station in Brownsville on Jan. 4; investigation ongoing.
#vandalism
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

San Jose: Police put out call for tips in Peters' Bakery customer assault

The request follows bakery staff posting security footage of the Dec. 17 confrontation and assault and encouraging tipsters to contact the San Jose Police Department with information that could lead to the man, pleading with viewers to help us find him. Around 2:20 p.m. on the day of the crime, the man entered the Alum Rock Avenue shop a San Jose institution for nearly a century and solicited staff to buy cleaning wipes he was carrying with him.
California
#nypd
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

Protester convicted of assaulting NYPD cop during 2020 BLM violence gets slap on wrist: 'A repugnant verdict'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
New York City

Protester convicted of assaulting NYPD cop during 2020 BLM violence gets slap on wrist: 'A repugnant verdict'

New York City
fromQNS
1 week ago

Far Rockaway man indicted on multiple charges for beating Malba homeowner during illegal street takeover: DA - QNS

A 19-year-old was indicted for gang assault, riot, and related crimes for allegedly beating a Malba homeowner and injuring his wife during a street takeover.
#broadmoor-hospital
California
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Man accused of Caltrain beating may be headed to mental hospital

Brian Weisl faces battery and assault charges for attacking a Good Samaritan at San Carlos Caltrain station and may be sent to a state hospital.
California
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: New sheriff shouldn't have held back information on Caltrain attack

San Mateo County Sheriff's delayed public notice about an assault at San Carlos Caltrain station raises concerns about transparency and ties to Caltrain secrecy practices.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Italian man left paralysed as a teen after unprovoked attack in Dublin has died

A 17-year-old Italian, Guido, was bottle-assaulted in Dublin in 1999, left quadriplegic, retained love for Ireland, and later died after health decline and cardiac arrests.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man arrested and second man hospitalised following alleged assault in Carlow town

An alleged assault on Staplestown Road resulted in a man in his 50s taken to hospital and a man in his 40s arrested; investigations are ongoing.
#arrest
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Antioch standoff ends in felony assault suspect's arrest

A 31-year-old Antioch man was arrested on felony assault charges after barricading himself following an incident that injured a 25-year-old woman.
#brooklyn
#disneyland
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

Everyone hates this rude Disneyland move. This time, it ended in violence.

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

Everyone hates this rude Disneyland move. This time, it ended in violence.

California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Newark woman charged with attempting to run down Walmart security guard over $37.90 theft

A 34-year-old Newark woman allegedly shoplifted $37.90 from a Fremont Walmart and then drove at a security guard, now charged with felony assault and theft.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Woman harassed on Caltrain platform, Good Samaritan assaulted

The district attorney has charged a man with beating up a Good Samaritan who stood up for a stranger the suspect was harassing at the San Carlos Caltrain station, a prosecutor said. Brian Weisl, 33, of South San Francisco, allegedly approached a woman standing on the Caltrain platform on Dec. 23 and started aggressively asking her about her outfit, before starting to yell, said Chief Deputy District Attorney Shin-Mee Chang.
US news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Central Park assault: Young suspects sought for brutal shove of senior woman amNewYork

Two juvenile males assaulted a 69-year-old woman in Central Park on Nov. 30, 2025, knocking her down and fracturing her left elbow.
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
1 week ago

Elderly Man Attacked With Shovel to Face Near Coney Island

A 71-year-old Coney Island man was struck in the face with a shovel in an unprovoked attack; the suspect remains at large.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Man faces manslaughter charge connected to fatal altercation outside downtown Toronto establishment: police | CBC News

A 30-year-old Richmond Hill man has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly assaulting 34-year-old Luke Kellett-Smith outside downtown Toronto, resulting in Kellett-Smith's death.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Man dead after altercation in downtown Toronto last month | CBC Accessibility

A man died after an assault following a verbal altercation in downtown Toronto on Dec. 28; police have not confirmed an arrest.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man (46) charged in connection with death of man (30s) following alleged New Year's Day assault

A 46-year-old man, Yevhen Shutko, was charged with causing serious harm leading to Jordon Nevin’s death after a New Year’s Day assault in Ballaghaderreen.
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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man (30s) dies in hospital after 'serious' New Year's assault

An assault in Ballaghadereen on January 1 left a man in his 30s fatally injured; a man in his 40s has been charged.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Horror as man left with fractured skull after being pushed down stairs at Bank Underground station

A man suffered a fractured skull after being chased and pushed head-first down a staircase at Bank Underground station; police released images seeking witnesses.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Carlos: Man arrested in December assault at Caltrain station

A 33-year-old South San Francisco man was arrested for allegedly inflicting serious facial injuries on a man who intervened at a Caltrain station.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man (30s) in critical condition after New Year's Day assault in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon

A man in his late 30s is in critical condition after a life-threatening head injury sustained during an assault on Barrack Street, Ballaghdareen, January 1.
National Football League
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces felony charge of strangling his private chef

Stefon Diggs faces strangulation and assault charges after his private chef accused him of striking and attempting to choke her over pay; he denies it.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday

Jonathan Nunez was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly striking a man with a metal pole, causing life-threatening injuries.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Man, 33, slashed by stranger over innocent bump at Brooklyn subway stop

A 33-year-old man was slashed in the face and body at a Brooklyn subway station after an argument following an accidental bump; suspect arrested.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Boston man beat elderly neighbor over package mix-up, DA says

A misdelivered package allegedly led to a brutal attack that left a 77-year-old man severely injured and a neighbor charged with assault and robbery.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

15-month-old baby dies in Queens; woman found injured, NYPD says

A 15-month-old baby was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead in Jamaica, Queens, according to the NYPD. 15-month-old boy dead What we know: Police report that a 911 call was made at 1:37 p.m. regarding an assault. After arriving at 108-33 157th Street, police discovered a 15-month-old boy and a 28-year-old woman. The baby was found unconscious and unresponsive, and the woman had slashes on her wrists, police say.
New York City
#upper-west-side
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Upper West Side attacker sought for viciously assaulting man with baseball bat on street amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Upper West Side attacker sought for viciously assaulting man with baseball bat on street amNewYork

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Murder charge after grandfather's death in Christmas pub assault

David Darke, 66, sustained a serious head injury after an assault outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna on the evening of Sunday 21 December. Leicestershire Police said the grandfather-of-three died at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham almost a week later, on Saturday. Nathan Gothard, 36, of Church Street in Appleby Magna is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday, accused of Mr Darke's murder.
UK news
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose bakery seeks public help following attack

A man violently attacked a customer and damaged property at Peters' Bakery in San Jose; the bakery seeks public help and police contact information.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Beloved San Jose bakery releases video of unnamed assailant's attack on employees and customer

A suspect assaulted a customer and damaged equipment at Peter's Bakery in San Jose; surveillance video was released and police are seeking information.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Tributes to devoted family man' who died days after being punched outside pub

David Darke, 66, died after being punched outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna; a 36-year-old has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Two young children kicked to floor at London Tube station

A man kicked two young children at Shepherd's Bush station; police released CCTV and ask anyone with information to contact BTP, reference 472, 11 December.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Appeal after man 'kicked two children' at station

The incident happened at about 16:00 GMT on 11 December at White City Underground station, according to police.
UK news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Staten Island man permanently scarred after liquid attack; suspects at large

Three suspects allegedly assaulted a 40-year-old man in Grasmere, Staten Island—throwing liquid and beating him—causing permanent facial scarring; suspects remain at large.
#child-victim
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYPD searching for brute who smashed 10-year-old boy's head into car windshield

A man grabbed a 10-year-old boy and slammed his head into a parked car windshield in Brooklyn after a verbal dispute; police are seeking the suspect.
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Man slams 10-year-old boy's head into windshield in Brooklyn, police say

A 10-year-old boy in Brooklyn was assaulted, sustaining head and hand injuries; suspect fled in a silver minivan; investigation is ongoing.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NYC subway conductor punched, robbed of train keys in disturbing attack - as she was making an announcement

A man attacked a female MTA conductor at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station, punched her through a train cabin window and stole her train keys.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Brute punches senior in Brooklyn: cops amNewYork

According to police sources, the incident unfolded at around 11 a.m. on Dec. 7 directly outside of 315 58th St. in Sunset Park. Cops say the victim engaged in a verbal dispute with the suspect just prior to the attack. Law enforcement sources said the perpetrator launched a punch that struck the senior's face before he fled the location. The incident was reported to the 72nd Precinct.
New York City
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Veteran tells how Liverpool parade attacker bit through his ear in vicious assault

Paul Doyle bit off part of former Royal Navy reservist Stuart Lucas's ear during a 1994 assault at an M6 service station; reattachment attempts later failed.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Very strange' - former Meta worker admits assaulting security guard at Dublin HQ amid row over fake dating profile

Gardaí said security staff at the building had become aware of Fernandez after spotting him lingering around the site and monitored him on CCTV for some time. The court heard Fernandez ran towards the building's pedestrian entrance off Merrion Road, where a member of the security team attempted to speak to him. Fernandez then began swinging his arms towards the security worker, who retreated, moved backwards and fell, hitting his head on the ground.
Miscellaneous
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Sacramento man still in coma six weeks after suspected anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime

A Sacramento man was rendered comatose after an alleged anti-LGBTQ+ assault; a suspect was arrested and charged with assault, hate crime, and resisting arrest.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Man (30s) in critical condition after he was struck by vehicle and assaulted by a number of men in Clondalkin, Dublin

A man in Clondalkin was hit by a vehicle, assaulted with weapons, remains critically injured, and Gardaí are investigating and seeking witnesses and video footage.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Gardai investigating fire attack on woman in Clondalkin carry out dawn raids on eight properties

A 43-year-old Clondalkin woman remains in serious condition after petrol was thrown in her face and she was set on fire; gardaí carried out raids.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Lawyer hospitalized after man body slams him at courthouse

A 69-year-old Colorado attorney was hospitalized with serious injuries after a man attacked him earlier this week using an "MMA style takedown" before a court hearing. CBS Colorado reports that Daniel Alexander Ashby, 36, has been jailed for investigation of felony assault after he allegedly attacked 69-year-old attorney H. Michael Steinberg.
Law
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trey Songz charged with assault for allegedly punching a nightclub worker in the face

Trey Songz was arrested and arraigned in New York, charged with assault and second-degree mischief after alleged incidents at a nightclub and a restaurant/hookah lounge.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Streamer Sued for Assaulting Gay Robot

A popular streamer allegedly assaulted and permanently damaged Jake the Rizzbot, prompting Social Robotics to file a $1 million lawsuit.
#football
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California mom stabbed while changing infant at Herald Square Macy's in unprovoked attack

A 39-year-old mother was stabbed while changing her infant in Macy's Herald Square; she is expected to survive and the baby was unharmed.
California
fromwww.montereyherald.com
1 month ago

No criminal charges in Moss Landing Harbor drowning death

No charges filed after Trenton Black drowned following a collision and onboard fight with Joshua Holtzclaw at Moss Landing; autopsy ruled drowning.
#train-attack
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Tenderloin Attack Spurs Dog Drama, Which Ends Happily, as Dog Has Been Located

A 65-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a Tenderloin attack; his dog Charlotte Rose was kicked and briefly fled but has since been recovered.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'That's ridiculous, it's a sham' - Wife of hammer assault victim criticises attacker's sentence

A man received a three-year prison sentence for attacking an acquaintance with a hammer; the victim's wife disapproved.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Man beaten during home invasion robbery in Downtown Brooklyn

A 57-year-old man was beaten and robbed in a Downtown Brooklyn home invasion; suspects stole about $100 and the victim is expected to recover.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Three wanted for attacking and robbing man on Brooklyn 2 train last month: cops amNewYork

Three suspects assaulted and robbed a 33-year-old man aboard a southbound Brooklyn 2 train on Oct. 25; police are seeking the suspects.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

International footballer arrested on suspicion of assault in West End

A 29-year-old player was arrested for two counts of assault and affray after a West End incident; victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries; player released on bail.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Brute punches 74-year-old man after bumping into him in East Village: cops | amNewYork

A 74-year-old man was punched in the East Village on Nov. 9; the suspect fled and remains at large.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Straphanger throws bottle at MTA bus driver in the Bronx; suspect at large: cops

An assailant threw a bottle at a BX36 bus driver in Parkchester, injuring his leg; the suspect fled and remains at large while police seek tips.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man arrested after multiple people 'pepper sprayed' in Heathrow Airport car park

young men dressed in black darting through the crowd
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Footballer arrested on suspicion of assault

A 29-year-old international footballer was arrested in central London on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray and released on bail.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man arrested after people sprayed with pepper spray at Heathrow

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a number of people were sprayed with what is believed to be pepper spray at a Heathrow Airport car park, police said. A group of people who knew each other were involved in an argument which escalated and resulted in people being injured, police said, with other suspects being searched for. Twenty-one people were treated for injuries with five of those taken to hospital. The Metropolitan Police said it was an isolated incident and was not being treated as terrorism or protest-related. Earlier in the day trains were delayed and the car park was closed due to the incident but it reopened by 11:30 GMT. Police and emergency services were called at 08:11 to the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3.
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