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The 35-year-old woman was hearing voices telling her that her four-year-old, two-year-old, and 10-week-old children would be taken from her and tortured when she stabbed them at their house in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Sheffield Crown Court learned the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had become convinced she needed to “save the children and protect them by taking them to heaven with her.” During the incident in February last year, she locked her husband out of the house and stabbed herself and the three children. When she opened the door to her husband, he ran upstairs to find…
The extensive and rigorous Operation Dream Alpha has successfully dismantled drug networks in Doncaster, leading to over 40 convictions and nearly 100 years of prison sentences. Since May 2023, the operation has resulted in the arrest of over 100 individuals suspected of supplying drugs in Doncaster. Officers have executed numerous warrants and seized and destroyed illegal substances like heroin and cocaine. Earlier this year, Inspector Adrian Luscombe of the Doncaster South Neighbourhood Policing Team commented on the operation’s “significant” impact on eliminating drug dealers from his jurisdiction. A new map now highlights the areas across Doncaster where Operation Dream Alpha…
South Yorkshire Police appeal for dashcams and witnesses after a Doncaster road traffic collision. Yesterday (Tuesday, 2 July) at 8:42 a.m., South Yorkshire Police were called to reports of a collision at the junction of Melton Road and Thorpe Lane in Sprotbrough, Doncaster. It is reported that a red Toyota Yaris and a pedestrian, a nine-year-old boy, were involved in the collision. Emergency services attended, and the boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Toyota remained on the scene and assisted officers with their enquiries. A road closure was in place while officers conducted their…
Under new government guidance, parents who take their child out of school during term time face higher fines and even prosecution. Barnsley Council is preparing to adopt and enforce these stricter rules, which include fines per child and potential prosecution for parents who remove their children from school during term time. BMBC will approve the new regulations during its next cabinet meeting on June 10. Parents whose children miss more than five days of school will be fined £80 per child, increasing to £160 if unpaid within 21 days. If parents take their child out of school a second time…
A man has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of a young girl in Sheffield. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 27, at approximately 3:50 p.m. A 14-year-old girl was reportedly sexually assaulted while walking through the Tongue Gutter area near Deerlands Avenue. Ben Johnson, 36, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted rape, sexual assault, and exposure. He has been remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Pubs in Doncaster have teamed up to provide an enticing offer of bottomless drinks and pizzas for just £20, branding it as a ‘crisis buster’. Starting Saturday, July 20, this offer is available from 2 pm to 6 pm, providing the same evening deals but in the afternoon. For just £20, patrons can indulge in their favourite bottomless drinks and pizzas across six different bars. A spokesman for the initiative said, “There’s everything you want across the venues: great cocktails, live music, dance music, DJs, even award-winning real ales! A drinks range unsurpassed by any other offer.” Here are the…
Officers traced and seized multiple stolen vehicles following a raid by our Roads Proactive Policing Team at a farm in Doncaster. Two individuals were arrested after the raid on a suspected ‘chop shop’ in the Braithwell area of the city on the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 June. A ‘chop shop’ is where stolen vehicles are dismantled so their parts can be sold or used to repair other stolen vehicles. Upon arrival, officers discovered an HGV with a shipping container suspected to be arranged to transport the vehicles on their onward journey. They also found several stolen vehicles, including a group…
Arundhati Roy, the Booker Prize-winning author, is facing prosecution in India for remarks she made about Kashmir in 2010. Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, a Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP party member, reportedly decided to pursue legal action. Arundhati Roy, a prominent figure, had made a significant statement during a panel discussion fourteen years ago, asserting that Kashmir is not an ‘integral’ part of India. This controversial remark has led to the authorities considering legal action against her. Roy, acclaimed for her novel “The God Of Small Things,” has been an outspoken critic of Prime Minister Modi’s policies. Her activism…
Under German trademark laws, supporters of England and Scotland could face significant financial burdens, with fines potentially reaching up to £4,000 if caught wearing counterfeit football jerseys during this summer’s Euros. These regulations empower authorities to conduct spot checks, meaning fans who choose knock-off kits over authentic ones could be penalized. Merrick Haydon, Executive vice president of rEvolution’s UK branch, sympathized with fans while acknowledging the necessity of safeguarding official partnerships and rights holders. He highlighted the spike in counterfeit jersey sales during major tournaments like the Euros and World Cup, which are driven partly by the rising prices of…
Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, a beloved figure in the football community, has tragically passed away at the age of 26, the club announced today. Sarkic, who last played just ten days ago in a friendly against Belgium for Montenegro, reportedly fell ill at his residence in Budva, Montenegro this morning, leaving a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew him. The Montenegro Football Association described Sarkic’s death as sudden and expressed deep sadness over the player’s loss in a statement. Championship side Millwall, where Sarkic had made 33 appearances since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers last…