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Convicted murderer sentenced over prison rape confession

Convicted murderer Valentin Lazar given additional five-year sentence for admitting to raping victim.

Lazar's guilty plea for the rape aimed to bring closure to the victim's family. [ more ]

New York Post

Family of 24-year-old fatally stabbed in NYC by smiling homeless man over a cigarette call killer a 'f-king animal' at sentencing

The homeless man was sentenced to 19 years in prison for fatally stabbing a man over a cigarette in Midtown.

The victim's parents emotionally berated the perpetrator in court during a victim impact statement. [ more ]

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Life sentences for three who tortured and murdered vulnerable west London woman

The defendants received life sentences for the prolonged torture and murder of Shakira Spencer, a vulnerable woman from west London.

The judge described the murder as marked by extreme, calculated, and brutal violence, with the perpetrators displaying no remorse. [ more ]

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Prolific' Surbiton burglar broke into student flat while victim was at home

Darren Turner jailed for over two years for six burglaries, including breaking into a student flat while the victim was home. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Beckenham street drinker tried to rape woman in Travelodge car park

Attempted rape incident at a Travelodge led to a guilty verdict, impacting the victim's mental health. [ more ]

New York Post

2 weeks ago

Suspect accused of socking mother-of-3 and breaking her jaw cut loose again in NYC court despite upgraded felony charge

The suspect accused of assaulting a woman in Brooklyn had his charges upgraded to a felony, yet was released on supervised release by a judge. [ more ]

New York Post

Lenient NYC judge releases unhinged homeless man who randomly struck woman in head: cops

Lenient city judge released attacker with criminal history

Victim sustained injuries from random assault in Union Square [ more ]

BBC News

4 weeks ago

Mosque attacker who set fire to worshippers to be sentenced - BBC News

Family members share emotional impact after vicious attack. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Robber sentenced after boy threatened with acid in fast food shop

Teen sentenced for threatening with acid and robbing a 15-year-old of his coat in a fast-food shop [ more ]

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Four men jailed for drive-by shooting at London church that injured six

Drive-by shooting outside London church resulted in severe injuries to women and girls, revealing gang feud and ruthless conspiracy. [ more ]

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Four jailed for shooting girls, 7 and 11, outside Euston funeral

Gun violence incident resulted in serious harm, multiple convictions, and impactful victim statements. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Tributes to good soul' as teenager knifed to death on street

Teenage boy stabbed to death in London nightlife hotspot

Second teenager fatally stabbed in London this year [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

3 months ago

Family's lives 'completely torn apart' by cyclist's hit-and-run death

A young London mother was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hackney, causing devastation for her family.

The driver responsible had a history of previous convictions and was on police bail at the time of the crash. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Four jailed after sawn-off shotgun fired at funeral crowd in Euston

Gang jailed for drive-by shooting at funeral leaving a young girl injured. [ more ]

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UK news

Teenagers who killed dog walker in vicious' attack after row in park are jailed

Three teenagers jailed for the manslaughter of a dog walker in a park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

The teenagers received custodial sentences for the attack, with the girl receiving an 18-month sentence and the boys two years each. [ more ]

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