#uk-crime

#uk-crime

Justice Derek Sweeting emphasized the severity of Ryland Headley's actions, labeling them as 'a pitiless and cruel act by a depraved man' during the sentencing.

New data indicates that card identity theft losses in the UK surged by 53% in a year, totaling £79.1 million in 2023.

The judge noted that this agreement to murder Paul Allen involved others and was motivated by promises of financial gain, highlighting the serious consequences of the attack.

The publication of foreign criminals' nationalities in the UK aims to provide clarity on crime rates among immigrant communities, but risks reinforcing prejudices.

"The number of mobile phone thefts reported to police has almost doubled over the past five years, with organised crime driving the increase and more than three-quarters of incidents occurring in London."