8 h. ago New CCTV released as police ramp up hunt for murderer who escaped from Scots jail

Raymond McCourt absconded from HMP Castle Huntly on Tuesday.

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30 h. ago Police release CCTV of man and woman after child 'dragged to the floor by her hair and kicked in the head at Primark'

The 14-year-old was reportedly followed by the pair into the store before the young girl was assaulted in a 'sustained attack' that resulted in hair loss and bruising.

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31 h. ago Girl, 14, attacked by adults in Primark as police hunt for suspects that tore hair out

The 14-year-old girl was kicked in the head and had her hair pulled out during a 'sustained attack' in Primark store in Maidstone, Kent - police have released images of two people

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31 h. ago Police release CCTV of man and woman after child 'dragged to the floor by her hair and kicked in the head at Primark'

The 14-year-old was reportedly followed by the pair into the store before the young girl was assaulted in a 'sustained attack' that resulted in hair loss and bruising.

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37 h. ago Police hunt female Newcastle United fan after male supporter has ear bitten and is headbutted while celebrating cup win

Police have released CCTV images of a woman after a man was headbutted and had his ear bitten as fans celebrated Newcastle United's Carabao Cup victory

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3 d. ago Police hunt vandals after 'very old and important' high street statue snapped in half

The statue on Dunfermline High Street has been described by police as “very old and important”.

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3 d. ago Snapchat used to 'hunt' girl, 13, before teens launched sickening attack

Sofia Todd's was the victim of a horrifying attack that went viral on social media

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4 d. ago Enfield murder: Woman, 45, stabbed to death in house as police hunt for killer

The 45-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Enfield, North London - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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4 d. ago Police in central Germany hunt for a suspect on the run after 2 people were shot dead

German police in a spa town north of Frankfurt on Sunday were widening a manhunt for a suspect still on the loose after two people were fatally shot a day earlier

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5 d. ago Girl, 4, killed in 'dog attack' at house where police euthanised seven dogs

Police officers determined there were six pitbulls and one poodle mix dog inside the address when the incident occurred - the dogs were euthanised at the scene

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5 d. ago Our brother was shot and stabbed to death on the street... the police bungled the hunt for his killer

Ola Raji's sisters turned detective after vowing to never give up in their fight for justice following his murder 10 years ago in an an estate in Peckham, south London.

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6 d. ago Police hunt twisted owner who dumped over 80 dogs, cats and a chicken in faeces covered home

Revolting images show the inhumane condition dozens of animals, including 78 springer spaniels, who were left to fend for themselves after officers raided the property in Bristol

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7 d. ago Girl, 4, killed by dog at home after grandmother’s sudden death

Police found seven dogs at the home, which they euthanized

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7 d. ago Man arrested after teenage girl 'slashed in face' outside West London school in 'unprovoked attack'

Exclusive: This is the moment the suspect was arrested after ‘mounting and slashing’ 17-year-old victim near Northolt academy

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9 d. ago Young girl taken to hospital after being attacked by 'XL Bully

The girl suffered three puncture wounds in the attack and the dog has now been put down

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9 d. ago Girl, 13, dragged unconscious through Scots park after horrific gang attack as mum hits out

Hope Lyden, 13, was brutally beaten by a gang of girls after she agreed to meet a friend at Boden Boo in Erskine at the weekend.

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1 week ago Ceredigion missing teens police confirm new lead in hunt after 16

Isabelle and Daniel, both 16, have been missing from their Ceredigion home in Wales since Monday, April 7, when they left without their mobile phones amid concerns by their families

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1 week ago Teenage girl, 16, raped in Primrose Hill park sparking police hunt

A 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital by paramedics and is being supported by specialist police officers

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1 week ago Police looking for schoolgirl Kaliyah Coa after she fell into the Thames two weeks ago find a body

Police have found a body in their hunt for schoolgirl Kaliyah Coa who fell into the Thames two weeks ago.

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1 week ago Police hunt man accused of sexually assaulting woman in Dover Castle’s wartime tunnels

Dover Castle confirmed staff were supporting the police in their investigation

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