10 h. ago ‘I was a bad parent’: Baby P’s mother says nothing ‘justifies or excuses’ her abusive behaviour

Tracey Connelly gave first public statements since her conviction 16 years ago at parole hearing

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1 week ago Former Motherwell, Kilmarnock and St Mirren striker Kevin van Veen admits abusing former partner

The 34-year-old pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in a course of abusive behaviour towards the woman, writes David Meikle.

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2 w. ago Scots woman who made Nazi salute 'for entertainment' and hit pensioner jailed

Rochelle Green was convicted of threatening and abusive behaviour as well as assault following a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

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3 w. ago Tom Watson says he was ‘ashamed’ of US fans’ conduct at Ryder Cup

Apologises for ‘rude and mean-spirited behaviour’Crowd aimed abuse towards visiting players and familiesTom Watson, a legend of American golf, has apologised to Europe’s Ryder Cup contingent for the behaviour of spectators at Bethpage Black while admitting he was “ashamed” of what played out in the galleries. A dramatic European retention of the trophy, 15-13, was overshadowed by abusive behaviour towards visiting players and their families. Watson’s comments come after Rory McIlroy confirmed his wife, Erica, was hit by a beer thrown by a fan.“I’d like to congratulate Europe on their victory,” said Watson on X. “Your team play the first few days was sensational. More importantly, I’d like to apologise for the rude and mean-spirited behaviour from our American crowd at Bethpage. As a former player, captain and as an American I am ashamed of what happened.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Who is Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll as golfer defends her after 'astonishing' abuse?

The European Ryder Cup team has condemned abusive behaviour from a small group of American fans at Bethpage, highlighting attacks on Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy says golf should never accept bad behaviour after Ryder Cup abuse

The Northern Irishman was heckled throughout the three days at Bethpage Black and revealed a beer can hit his wife’s hat.

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3 w. ago Yob pulled knife on stranger and asked what football team the man supported

Alan Black admitted threatening or abusive behaviour and unlawful possession of a knife.

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