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A 14-year-old boy has died after a suspect with a sword attacked several people in London, police say.
‘TRULY HORRIFIC’

Sword Attack Rampage Leaves 14-Year-Old Boy Dead, Cops Hurt

Police were first called to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Sinead O’Connor died from natural causes, a coroner confirmed.
TRAGIC

Sinéad O’Connor’s Cause of Death Confirmed by Coroner

The Irish singer died at the age of 56 last July.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Meghan Markle appears onstage at the 2021 Global Citizen Live concert at Central Park in New York, Sept. 25, 2021.
‘APPALLING’

Ex-Cops Who Sent Racist Texts About Meghan Markle Sentenced

The offensive exchanges also mentioned other royals and the British prime minister.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Metropolitan Police officers tear down posters of Hamas hostages in London.
‘GOOD FAITH’

Police Address Video of Cops Removing Hamas Hostage Posters

Officials said they recognize “why people are concerned and want an explanation.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

Police failed to investigate Hamish Ogston's illegal activities for years.
BOMBSHELL REPORT

British Tycoon Accused of Trafficking and Abusing Women

Now police are investigation for allegedly ignoring complaints about Hamish Ogston.

Chaya Tong

Singer Sinead O’Connor performs with reggae legend Burning Spear at the 5th Annual Jammy Awards in New York, April 26, 2005.
TRAGIC

Sinéad O’Connor Was Found Unresponsive in Home, Cops Say

Police say they’re not treating her death as suspicious.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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Scotland Yard asked the BBC to stop its investigation into an unidentified host accused by a mother in the report in The Sun of paying a child for sexual images.
NEW ACCUSER

BBC Star in Sex Pics Row Threatened Second Young Person

New allegations claim the host sent “expletive-filled,” threatening missives to someone they met on a dating app.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘DESTROYED’

Police Force Defends Shooting Dogs Before Screaming Public

Horrified onlookers recorded the shocking incident.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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‘HORRIFIC, DEGRADING CRIMES’

London Cop ‘Bastard Dave’ Admits to Being a Serial Rapist

The Scotland Yard officer is thought to be one of the most prolific sex offenders in modern British history.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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SUPER COP

Most Wanted Suspect Nabbed After Cop Recognizes His Chin

Scotland Yard is using a cop with a photographic memory to bring down top gangsters.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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ONE RULE FOR THEM...

Scotland Yard Digs Itself Deeper on Sarah Everard Vigil

Four people who attended a vigil for a young woman murdered by a police officer charged with illegal lockdown gathering while PM Johnson and his cronies partied in Downing Street.

Philippe Naughton

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