Sexual offences on London Underground reach five-year peak
Reported sexual offences on the Tube hit a five-year high, with campaigners warning harassment is 'routine' for women. New TfL data reveals 595 incidents in 2024/25.
Reported sexual offences on the Tube hit a five-year high, with campaigners warning harassment is 'routine' for women. New TfL data reveals 595 incidents in 2024/25.
Joanne Young, 48, waived anonymity as complainant in over 60 offences. Her ex-husband and five other men face charges. She was honoured for bravery in Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
Thames Valley Police issue an e-fit image of a suspect following a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Milton Keynes in November. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault from two additional women. He will appear in court in January 2026. He denies all allegations.
Comedian Russell Brand charged with additional rape and sexual assault counts. CPS authorises new charges relating to two more women. Brand to appear in court in January.
Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual assault, police confirm. His trial is set for 2026. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Joseph McCabe, 40, sexually assaulted four cabin crew on a Tenerife flight, leading to a diversion and a 46-week prison sentence. Read the full details of the shocking mid-air incident.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years for raping and assaulting five women in Brighton and London. Sussex Police praise the bravery of the victims.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, of Barnet, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a series of rapes and sexual assaults on five women between 2018 and 2021. Read the full story.
A German court has sentenced Fernando P. to eight-and-a-half years for repeatedly drugging, raping his wife and sharing videos online. The case echoes France's landmark Pelicot trial. Read the full report.
The UK government's new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls includes 2 million male victims but omits girls under 16 from its data. Experts question the funding and focus.
Police are urgently seeking a man after a young woman was hit and raped near Leatherhead station on August 23. Detectives release CCTV images and appeal for information.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault against a 13-year-old. Trial set for October 2026. Read the latest court details.
The M1 motorway is closed northbound between J14 and J15 following a serious crash. Emergency services are on scene. Diversions are in place and delays are expected.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a District line train at Upton Park station during rush hour. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.
Emem Udaw, 50, convicted of 14 counts of indecent assault on girls under 16 at Holland Park School. The historic abuse, spanning 2001-2004, was uncovered via social media. Justice served after 20 years.
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.
A former doctor faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children under 13, at hospitals in Stoke and Dudley. Police urge anyone with concerns to come forward.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces 98 charges including sexual assault of children. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands hospitals between 2017 and 2021. Read the latest.
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
Vincent Chan pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting toddlers at a London nursery. Parents say concerns were ignored. Education Secretary vows to strengthen child safety.
A damning report reveals deep distrust in FIFA and the IOC over handling athletes convicted of sexual offences, as the 2026 World Cup final venue is confirmed. Read the full investigation.
Jatinder Singh, 35, sexually assaulted a woman on a rush-hour Central line train. He was sentenced to six months in prison. Report any incident to BTP on 61016.
Netflix's explosive Sean Combs documentary reveals shocking juror interviews and fresh claims of abuse. Explore the fallout from 50 Cent's 'grimly necessary' series.
British Transport Police hunt man after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train to Wrexham. He made inappropriate comments and blocked her exit. Call 0800 40 50 40.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs demands Netflix remove 'The Reckoning', a documentary detailing horrific allegations that could end his career. The series includes damning new footage.
New allegations reveal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor knew Jeffrey Epstein had been 'inappropriate' with women before introducing actress to financier. Read the full investigation.
Milton Keynes council battles developers to preserve The Point, the UK's first US-style multiplex cinema. Historic 1980s landmark faces demolition threat despite community campaigns.