UK Crime
UK crime news, court cases and police investigations. Coverage of major criminal proceedings across Britain.
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Jemima Goldsmith fingers builders for £1,000 speeding fine
Jemima Goldsmith, the television producer and socialite, has been fined £1,000 and given six penalty points on her licence after…
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Albanian criminal network terrorises London neighbourhood known as ‘Little Tirana’
An Albanian organised crime network has established a formidable stronghold in a well-heeled north London suburb, operating protection rackets, drug…
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Thieves shatter windows using bricks and Ford Fiesta in £100,000 robbery
A criminal network behind a series of audacious “smash-and-grab” raids on luxury London stores, which netted over £146,000 in stolen…
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City of London confronts false narratives about crime
Concerns that a persistent narrative of London as a lawless, crime-ridden capital is beginning to influence business and diplomatic perceptions…
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Sex attack by Afghan migrant on defenceless woman walking alone after night out
A man who raped a vulnerable, intoxicated woman after following her from a Southampton nightclub has been sentenced to ten…
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Pregnant woman sustains serious injuries in crash with driver gambling online
A former soldier turned prison officer has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars after a horrific crash…
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Koran burning verdict blocks attempt to introduce blasphemy law, say campaigners
The High Court has decisively upheld the right to express deeply offensive views in public, dismissing an attempt by the…
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Murder charge brought against son in Newham after mum’s death cause disclosed
A murder investigation was launched in Forest Gate this week after a 74-year-old woman was found dead in her home,…
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Silencer evidence could exonerate Jeremy Bamber of White House Farm murders
The forensic evidence that convicted Jeremy Bamber of one of Britain’s most notorious familicides is facing its most direct challenge…
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Police and schools caution parents over school wars online trend urging children to carry weapons
A disturbing social media trend that gamifies violence among schoolchildren has triggered a nationwide alert, with police forces and educational…
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