Crime

Police steeled for over 100 far-right protests across UK

Some of those involved in recent disturbances have already been sentenced, with one man receiving three years in jail.

Coroner outlines 'devastating' events at inquests into Southport victims' deaths

The inquests were adjourned to allow the criminal process to take place.

Assault on young boy in Belfast investigated as a hate crime

Officers said a large group of young people threw eggs at a shop on the Falls Road at 6.10pm on Tuesday.

Inquests to begin into deaths of three girls stabbed to death in Southport

Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, died at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Starmer pledges to keep communities safe as police prepare for further violence

Immigration solicitors have received threats from the far-right amid violent unrest on Britain’s streets.

Man, 19, jailed over protests in Bolton

A man has been jailed following disorder in Bolton on Sunday.

Woman boasted on TikTok that she had been a ‘bad girl’ after killing veteran

Winter Swan-Miller was convicted of the murder of 62-year-old Stuart Crocker who she stabbed 27 times in Andover, Hampshire.

Man admits killing wife whose body was found in attack and raping other woman

Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC said the pleas were not accepted by the Crown.

Youth appears in court over fatal shooting of man in Peckham

The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified, is charged with the murder of 20-year-old Jesse Lloyd-Smith.

Alec Baldwin trial was 'improperly dismissed' by judge, prosecutor says

Baldwin’s trial was brought to a sudden end in July.

Name and shame rioters, PM says amid bid to crack down on disorder

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to ‘ramp up criminal justice’ after an emergency Cobra meeting was called.

Driver downed pints and shots before killing two women and boy in 90mph crash

Joe-Lewis Tyler’s driving was ‘atrocious’, a judge said, as he jailed him for 18 years on Monday.

Man charged over weekend disorder in Sheffield sobs in court

Curtis Coulson, 30, called out to his mother as he was led from court.

Man in critical condition after stabbing at reggae music festival

Police believe the incident was a targeted attack and there is no risk to festivalgoers or the wider public.