London student jailed for 19 years for raping five women
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.
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German man jailed for drugging, raping wife and posting videos
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.
VAWG strategy includes men, excludes under-16 girls
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.
CCTV appeal after rape near Leatherhead train station
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.
Katie Price's ex-husband denies child sex offence charges
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.
Police seek man after sexual assault on Tube at Upton Park
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.
Dentist and children spared jail for £350k fraud
A struck-off dentist and her two children have received suspended sentences for a £350,000 dental insurance fraud at their Finchley clinic. Discover the details of the complex scam.
Indefinite hospital order for Leicester Square girl stabbing
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.
Liverpool title parade driver to be sentenced
Paul Doyle, 54, will be sentenced for ploughing into over 100 Liverpool FC fans. Read the latest court details and victim impact statements from the shocking incident.
Mentor found guilty of abusing five schoolgirls
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.
Gang Rape Convictions Overturned on Appeal in NSW
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.
Man jailed for grooming girls on Snapchat
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.
12-year sentence for app rape in Birmingham
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.
Ex-doctor charged with 45 sexual offences against patients
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.
Ex-doctor charged over alleged assaults on 38 patients
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.
Croydon gang jailed for violent sword attack on boys
Four men have been sentenced for a horrific, unprovoked attack on two 16-year-olds in Whyteleafe, involving a samurai sword and a car. One attacker jailed for over eight years.
Man from high-profile family guilty of digital rape
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.
Nursery worker guilty of 26 child sex offences
Vincent Chan pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting toddlers at a London nursery. Parents say concerns were ignored. Education Secretary vows to strengthen child safety.
Report Slams FIFA, IOC Over Athlete Sexual Assault Policies
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.
Matthew Perry's doctor jailed for 30 months
Dr Salvador Plasencia sentenced to 30 months for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, whose death was caused by the drug's acute effects. Read the full court details.
Doctor sentenced for selling ketamine to Matthew Perry
A Los Angeles doctor who illegally sold ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Read the full court details.
Man jailed for sexual assault on busy London Tube
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.
Three in four crown court trials may lose jury under reforms
Sky News analysis reveals the scale of proposed justice reforms that could transfer most jury trials to judges. Explore the data and what it means for court backlogs.
74% of Crown Court Cases Could Lose Jury Trial Right
Sky News analysis reveals up to 74% of crown court trials could be decided by judges alone under new justice reforms aimed at tackling the 80,000-case backlog. Explore the data.
Diddy Docuseries: Jurors Speak, New Allegations Revealed
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.
Teen sexually assaulted on train to Wrexham
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.
Diddy's legal battle to ban Netflix documentary
Sean 'Diddy' Combs demands Netflix remove 'The Reckoning', a documentary detailing horrific allegations that could end his career. The series includes damning new footage.
Jury trials scrapped for sentences under three years
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms, ending jury trials for offences likely to get three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division' and what it means for the justice system.
Jury trials scrapped for sentences under 3 years
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, ending jury trials for defendants likely to receive sentences of three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division'.
Andrew Windsor knew of Epstein behaviour, victim says
New allegations reveal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor knew Jeffrey Epstein had been 'inappropriate' with women before introducing actress to financier. Read the full investigation.
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