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Widdecombe suspect drove 480km to her home ‘with wooden pole’
Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham on suspicion of murder.
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British police release suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Officers are searching for a white male suspect in the Devon killing.
Suspect in former British MP Ann Widdecombe's murder investigation released
The man, 26, is no longer part of investigation into death of former Tory MP.
Judge delays ruling in Charlie Kirk murder case until September
Prosecutors say Robinson’s messages show he was ‘fed up’ with Kirk’s ‘hate’.
Husband arrested in South Africa after family found dead in England
The bodies of his wife and their daughters, aged 15 and 5, were found at the family home.
Violent offender to walk free after years in prison despite 'risk' to women
Mark Dean Hoggart has had his preventive detention sentence quashed and been resentenced.
Roommate of man accused of killing Charlie Kirk recounts shooting aftermath
Lance Twiggs told a Utah court that Tyler James Robinson confessed to the shooting.
Head Hunters associate signalled gunman moments before fatal gang shootout
Head Hunter Charles Pongi was killed in the clash at the Pt England reserve.
ICE officer fatally shoots Mexican man in Houston during traffic stop
Federal and city investigations are underway as vigils form at the scene in Magnolia Park.
'Pure shock and fear': Wife recalls finding fatally stabbed husband
Keith Pati was stabbed so hard that the entire blade of the knife entered his left temple.
Victim's loved ones confront man who killed over shirt colour
Jay Aranui did not know Andy Winitana before he punched and killed him on a night out.
'I'm taking your wife': Home invasion sparked by second-hand iPhone dispute
The judge described the ordeal as 'shocking, horrific, and frankly inexplicable'.
Man arrested after petrol station stabbing leaves another in critical condition
Police were called to the forecourt of an Avondale petrol station at around 9.30pm.
Crucial witness testifies 40yrs after Alan Hall wrongful murder conviction
'It was definitely not what I saw, and police are aware of that.'
Two uses of force ruled unjustified, inquiry into tasered man's death finds
The IPCA ruled most of the officers' actions in the Ōrere Point incident were justified.
'Frankly horrific': Murder-accused deemed unfit to stand trial for killing 'demon' child
Charles Wharton told psychiatrists that the attack was an "accident".
Warnings about boy’s safety before his death, as possible cannibalism probed
An independent review will examine the warnings before the 4yo's alleged murder.
'Miscarriage of justice': Convictions overturned in 1987 Red Fox Tavern murder case
The Supreme Court found the Crown failed to establish the necessary proof of guilt.
Police turn to public for help after two seriously hurt in Auckland CBD fight
Police believe several witnesses filmed or took photos of the fight on their phones.
Former foster father called police after receiving messages detailing alleged abuse of woman
Jury told alleged abuser has historic conviction for manslaughter.
Caregiver jailed for raping elderly woman and sexually assaulting another named
Nilushan Jayanga Silva Ginthota Vidhanage was jailed for 10 years and six months.
Six people armed with weapons storm Auckland bar targeting cash
A patron has been left shaken after the incident on Sunday night.
Police believe fight led to stabbing at Whangārei party
More than 200 people were at the party, but most left before police arrived.
‘Extremely confronting’: Cannibalism probe after Australian mum charged with son's murder
The 4-year-old boy's body was found with significant arm injuries.
Man charged after Raglan firearm incident
Police seized 50 rounds of ammunition and recovered a shotgun.
Man faces bedside court after dramatic Auckland harbour escape
The 60-year-old allegedly crashed north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Man arrested after allegedly 'shooting his mate' in arm with shotgun in Raglan
Police said the victim received minor injuries and there is no further risk to the public.
Prosecutors say main suspect in Monaco parcel bombing is a woman, disguised as a man
The blast severely injured a Ukraine-born multi-millionaire and two others.
Man charged after nine-minute 'unprovoked' attack on Auckland bus
A 37-year-old man is due to appear in court and his bail has been opposed.
'This trial is about domestic violence': Woman accused of murder claims self-defence
Margaret Green fatally stabbed her partner, Selwyn Robson, in South Auckland last year.