8 h. ago Manchester Arena plotter’s alleged prison attack sparks call for US

Report recommends adoption of US-style punishment and rewards for most dangerous inmatesA long-awaited report that examined how the Manchester Arena plotter was able to carry out an alleged violent attack on prison officers has recommended a new punishment and rewards system for the most dangerous inmates, similar to that used in a US Supermax jail.David Lammy, the deputy prime minister, is facing demands to publish the report, which looks into why Hashem Abedi, who was jailed for life for helping his brother carry out the 2017 bombing, was able to target staff at HMP Frankland with boiling oil and homemade weapons in a planned ambush. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Vile murderer repeatedly stabbed prison guard with ‘vicious’ makeshift shank – nine years after he shot dead man in back

A THUG already serving life for a brutal murder repeatedly stabbed a prison guard with a makeshift shank in a horrendous attack inside jail. Christopher Stubbs, 30, acted "like a rabid dog" when he stabbed the officer multiple times at Garth Prison in Lancashire. The violent killer, originally from South Bank, was jailed for life...

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3 d. ago Manchester Arena bomb plotter clashed with Stephen Lawrence's killer behind bars

A report issued following David Norris' parole denial found that he had clashed with Hashem Abedi

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3 d. ago Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris clashed with Manchester Arena bomber in prison

Racist murderer threatened Hashem Abedi and called him terrorist during heated exchange at Belmarsh

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3 d. ago Stephen Lawrence killer clashed with Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi behind bars

David Norris, who was jailed for the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 2012, has been denied parole as a report highlighted a clash with Manchester bomber Hashem Abedi at HMP Belmarsh

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3 d. ago Stephen Lawrence's racist killer clashes with Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi behind bars

David Norris, 49, threatened the killer, called him a terrorist and swore at him during a heated exchange at Belmarsh Prison in South East London.

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4 d. ago Inside Paul Doyle's grim prison life with 'lags waiting to attack after cowardly lies'

Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle told a web of lies when he was first interviewed by police. And they will likely come back to haunt him in prison, experts have warned

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6 d. ago Gran’s face SLASHED hours before daughter’s wedding in revenge for son’s prison blade attack

A GRAN’S face was slashed hours before her daughter’s wedding — in revenge for an alleged jail attack by her son. The victim was having a cigarette outside the bride’s home when a blade thug rushed up and cut her cheek then fled in an Audi. Detectives launched a probe and learned of claims that...

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6 d. ago Children survivors of Manchester Arena terror attack suicide bombing to receive almost £20million in damages

16 youngsters, all aged under 16 at the time of the attack, will receive amounts ranging from £11.4 million to £2,770.

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6 d. ago What you need to know as Manchester Arena bombing victims set to receive millions in damages

It followed a hearing before a judge at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre

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6 d. ago Manchester Arena bombing victims to receive millions in damages

The damages, totalling just under £20m, were approved by a senior judge in relation to 16 claims made by children and claimants who lacked mental capacity to conduct legal proceedings themselves

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6 d. ago Manchester Arena bombing victims to be paid millions as teen will get huge sum

The completion the of 16 cases, which had to be decided by a judge, will see payouts of £20m to claimants - with a further 352 claims for damages now set to be finalised

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6 d. ago Manchester Arena bombing victims to be paid millions in damages

EXCLUSIVE: Awards of damages were confirmed during a hearing at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre today

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6 d. ago Gun gang jailed for brutal shop attack that left victim with life

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a brutal 2023 attack on a Glasgow shopkeeper.

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8 d. ago Killers who target police, prison and probation officers to get whole life orders

David Lammy has announced plans to toughen up punishments after former prison officer Lenny Scott was murdered in a revenge attack

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1 week ago Disney on Ice at AO Arena Manchester: A spectacular show that's fun for fans of all ages

Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero is a visual feast, with fantastic costumes, the tunes you know and love, and pure talent from the ice dancers

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2 w. ago UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

London’s O2 Arena and the Co-op Live in Manchester are among the venues facing substantial increases

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2 w. ago Concertgoers warned ticket prices may rise after arenas hit with soaring taxes

Analysis of official government data has found valuations of big arenas in the UK will rise by up to 300%, sending tax bills surging.

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2 w. ago Oasis revelation let slip as Madness frontman Suggs delivers insider tour knowledge

Madness brought their Hit Parade concert to Manchester's AO Arena on Friday evening

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3 w. ago Evil Australian paedophile beaten to death behind bars by fellow inmates in shocking prison attack

Norgate was jailed in March 2020 in relation to five child offences, including the 2019 sexual assault of two young boys in a school bathroom while disguised as a security guard.

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