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London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Met chief apologises to broadcaster Selina Scott over police response to her mugging

London's streets are increasingly viewed as unsafe, especially after incidents affecting public figures like Selina Scott.
New York City
fromCrimeReads
2 months ago

Crime Never Sleeps in These NYC Mysteries and Thrillers

New York City's complex duality of beauty and darkness makes it a compelling setting for mystery and thriller narratives.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose police arrest suspects in dangerous copper wire theft

Copper wire theft endangers lives and disrupts essential services like power and telecommunications, particularly increasing post-COVID due to higher demand.
fromThe Local Germany
6 months ago

EXPLAINED: What to do if your bike is stolen in Germany

The alarming rate of bicycle theft in Germany, with around 300,000 bikes stolen yearly, emphasizes the urgency for better protection and recovery measures for cyclists.
Germany news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Barfly in fear after thieves snatched her phone and whisked it off to China - and then started sending her threatening texts

It's very scary to have something taken from you. It's really made me more aware of my surroundings and just be safe because you never know, it's scary.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Extreme hoarder lived with mummified remains of 600-pound son for 9 months

A mother lived with her son's mummified remains for nine months in extreme hoarding conditions, leading to police intervention.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees.

The case of the tree killings has alarmed the community, highlighting the fragility of urban greenery amidst challenges like homelessness and public safety threats.
US news
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Boston woman charged in child sex trafficking investigation

A Boston woman, Shakera Pina, was arrested for sex trafficking and child exploitation involving a minor.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

NYC Subway Crime Report Shows Random Assaults Outnumber Robberies

Subway crime has shifted from theft-oriented offenses to impulsive violence, with felony assaults surpassing robberies for the first time in decades.
UK news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 months ago

Four men jailed after man stabbed to death in Croydon with large knives and swords

Lavaun Witter, 22, was fatally stabbed during an attack by a group demanding drugs, resulting in multiple murder charges against the assailants.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Suspected drug dealer steals car, hits cyclist during police pursuit in NYC

Witnesses described a dramatic scene where a cyclist was struck by a stolen car during a police chase, highlighting the danger of reckless driving.
Cars
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