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Neighbour fatally stabs his 82yo neighbor after becoming convinced the grandfather was a pedophile. But he won’t face prison time

The family wants changes to the system.

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for accepting £40k for pro-Russian statements

Nathan Gill displayed ‘a grave betrayal of the trust’ placed in him by the electorate, a judge said.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for making pro-Russian statements for cash

Nathan Gill led Reform UK’s 2021 Welsh Parliament election campaign but is no longer a member of the party.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Pair found guilty of murder after ‘horrific’ arson attack caught on CCTV

Daniel Tatters, whose DNA was found on a lighter at the scene, and look-out Dale Francis will be sentenced on Thursday for killing Akashdeep Singh.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

DNA evidence on lighter links murder accused to arson attack, court told

Daniel Tatters, 26, and Dale Francis, 37, travelled from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton to set fire to a family home, jurors have been told.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Former soldier Daniel Khalife visited McDonald’s after Wandsworth prison escape, court told

The 23-year-old had previously absconded from his army barracks after realising he would face criminal charges

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife, accused of helping Iran, wanted to be MI6 ‘double agent’

Court told Khalife, 23, allegedly picked up money from Iranian handlers before contacting UK security services

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024

Mother who fasted son to death during Covid-19 lockdown was insane, jury finds

Olabisi Abubakar was found thin and dehydrated on a sofa bed next to the body of her son, Taiwo, in June 2020.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Mother accused of killing son, three, through fasting during Covid lockdown

Olabisi Abubakar is on trial over the death of her son Taiwo.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

‘Deeply religious’ woman caused son to die through fasting, Cardiff court told

Taiwo, 3, was found dead in a flat with Olabisi Abubakar, who denies manslaughter and child cruelty

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023