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Huge gang of youths ‘throw eggs at families and trash Halloween decorations’

Huge gang of youths ‘throw eggs at families and trash Halloween decorations’

01 November 2024

A mum was “heartbroken” after a Halloween decoration she had made for the community was destroyed in “mayhem” involving up to 100 teenagers.

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Elderly vandal cuts down hundreds of poppies created to honour fallen

Elderly vandal cuts down hundreds of poppies created to honour fallen

01 November 2024

An elderly vandal cut down and binned hundreds of handmade poppies created to honour the fallen - because he “didn’t like the red weeds”.

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Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

01 November 2024

A trained chef who claims he was stabbed, shot and blown up during the Bosnian War has been jailed for attacks on women.

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Three-vehicle crash after police pursue stolen van

Three-vehicle crash after police pursue stolen van

31 October 2024

A suspect who drove an allegedly stolen van during a police chase is on the run after an accident.

Prison workshop instructor admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

Prison workshop instructor admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

31 October 2024

A prison staff member has pleaded guilty to having an “inappropriate relationship” with the man who murdered Zara Aleena in 2022 on her way home.

Burglar jailed after attempting to escape to Canada with huge wad of cash

Burglar jailed after attempting to escape to Canada with huge wad of cash

31 October 2024

A burglar who stole precious heirlooms and jewellery was denied entry to Canada after fleeing the UK has been jailed.

Third man charged after stabbing in high street

Third man charged after stabbing in high street

31 October 2024

A third suspect has been charged after a victim in his 20’s was taken to hospital with stab wounds.

Woman ‘attacked’ by teenage boys on bus

Woman ‘attacked’ by teenage boys on bus

31 October 2024

A woman was reportedly attacked and repeatedly punched by two teenage boys on a bus.

Meat thief who put food ‘down his jogging bottoms’ banned from every BP garage

Meat thief who put food ‘down his jogging bottoms’ banned from every BP garage

31 October 2024

A prolific shoplifter who tried to conceal his crimes has been banned from several supermarkets and a chain of petrol stations.

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Masses of ‘illegal meat’ seized amid swine fever concerns

Masses of ‘illegal meat’ seized amid swine fever concerns

31 October 2024

Large amounts of illegally imported meat have been seized amid concerns over a potential African swine fever outbreak.

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Five vehicles seized amid police crackdown on illegal delivery drivers

Five vehicles seized amid police crackdown on illegal delivery drivers

31 October 2024

A crackdown on illegal delivery drivers resulted in five vehicles being seized.

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The criminals locked up in October

The criminals locked up in October

31 October 2024

Here are just some of the criminals including killers, paedophiles, robbers and violent offenders who committed crimes and were locked up this month.

B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

30 October 2024

A budget retailer has withdrawn its bid to sell booze from its new store after it met opposition over concerns it could lead to alcohol-related crime.

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Drug addict tells dealer: ‘Come fight me in the park - but no tools’

Drug addict tells dealer: ‘Come fight me in the park - but no tools’

30 October 2024

A cocaine addict claimed in court he was attacked by his dealer with a dog chain in a row over drugs before offering to spar with him without “tools”.

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Man arrested after woman ‘raped in park’

Man arrested after woman ‘raped in park’

30 October 2024

Police are investigating and have held a suspect in custody after reports a woman was raped in a park.

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

30 October 2024

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder after a town centre stabbing.

Spitting drunk bit policeman after pub and petrol station rampage

Spitting drunk bit policeman after pub and petrol station rampage

30 October 2024

An aggressive drunk has appeared in court after attacking police and staff at a pub and petrol station.

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Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

29 October 2024

A 31-year-old thug who subjected his girlfriend to months of controlling and violent abuse has been locked up.

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Man appears in court on murder charge over death of ‘dedicated father’

Man appears in court on murder charge over death of ‘dedicated father’

29 October 2024

A man charged with the murder of a "dedicated father and grandfather" has appeared in court this morning.

Anger as quad bikers trash football pitch on eve of ‘football’s return to remote village’

Anger as quad bikers trash football pitch on eve of ‘football’s return to remote village’

29 October 2024

The return of the beautiful game to a remote village has been thrown in doubt after vandals took it upon themselves to trash the pitches.

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