14 h. ago He spent years denying his identity after fleeing the US to avoid rape charges. Now, a court has finally convicted him

Nicholas Alahverdian, also known as Nicholas Rossi, among other aliases, could face up to five years in prison for raping a woman in 2008

Events

16 h. ago Windsor man among 4 charged in violent dispute over London vehicle sale

Windsor man among 4 charged in violent dispute over London vehicle sale  Windsor Star

Politics

17 h. ago Arthur Knight, aka Nicholas Alahverdian, found guilty of rape and years of denying case an identity

Nicholas Alahverdian, also known as Nicholas Rossi, among other aliases, could face up to five years in prison for raping a woman in 2008

Events

24 h. ago Fugitive found guilty of rape in Utah after allegedly faking his own death to avoid charges

Nicholas Rossi was found living in Scotland under the name Arthur Knight

Events

46 h. ago TV presenter Jay Blades appears in court via video link charged with rape

The 55-year-old who fronted The Repair Shop was not required to enter pleas to the charges

Events

46 h. ago 'Road rage' erupts into brawl as woman put in headlock and driver chased down

Shocking footage showed the moment a huge fight broke out in the middle of a busy London street between fight drivers - the clash turned violent after a woman was put in a headlock

Transport

67 h. ago Councillor said 'Nazi' protesters should 'have their throats cut', court hears

Ricky Jones, 58, is alleged to have encouraged violent disorder while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London last year

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3 d. ago London councillor said 'Nazi' protesters should 'have their throats cut', court hears

Ricky Jones, 58, is alleged to have encouraged violent disorder while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London last year

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4 d. ago Suspended Labour councillor who 'encouraged violent disorder' at east London protest faces trial

Ricky Jones, 57, is alleged to have committed the offence while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London, on August 7 last year

Events

4 d. ago 4 stabbings, 1 shot dead, and daylight rape among crimes in violent London week

4 stabbings, 1 shot dead, and daylight rape among crimes in violent London week  My London

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5 d. ago Police probe after teenage girl 'raped' on footpath near south London golf club

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward

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9 d. ago Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

Thomas Partey is charged with five counts of rape against two women and sexual assault against a third

Events

1 week ago Costa Blanca chaos as crime boss shot dead in broad daylight at major hotspot

Caner Kocer had made threats to enemies online before he was targeted in a shooting at a well-known Spanish resort, leaving people fearing for their lives on the coastal resort

Events

1 week ago Thomas Partey accused of rape at £6m north London mansion and luxury Spanish hotel

Thomas Partey is set to appear in court for the first time on Tuesday

Economics

1 week ago Costa Blanca gang war fears as crime boss shot dead in tourist hotspot in broad daylight

Gangster Caner Kocer is said to have made threats online before he was shot by two gunmen in the popular Spanish resort of Torrevieja in front of a terrified mum with her baby

Events

4 w. ago 'National failure to deliver justice': Up to three quarters of rape victims withdraw from cases, damning new report reveals

London’s Victims Commissioner details shocking number of victims who abandon hope of seeing justice being done as she calls for ‘radical’ new approach

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