1 hour ago Driver sobs as he’s jailed for killing woman, 22, in 140mph horror crash on Christmas Day as he fled cops

A DRIVER has been jailed for killing a woman in a 140mph horror crash on Christmas Day. Evan Forde was fleeing police in his Mercedes when smashed into the back of Maria Carolina Do Nascimento's BMW. The 22-year-old tragically could not be saved and was declared dead at the scene in Brent Cross, North London....

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2 h. ago Tormented father of French girl Lola, 12, who was 'raped and murdered by Algerian woman' died 'of grief' following her death, wife reveals as she demands life sentence for daughter's 'killer'

Dahbia Benkired, 27, an Algerian migrant living in France , allegedly lured schoolgirl Lola Daviet into her apartment on October 14, 2022, before sexually assaulting and killing her.

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4 h. ago Mercedes driver who killed woman, 22, in 140mph hit and run crash on Christmas Day after fleeing from police is jailed for 12 years

Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, 22, died in north London on Christmas Day when the car she was a passenger in was crashed into by a criminal in a Mercedes driving at 140mph.

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6 h. ago Moment prisoners mock 5ft 5in Nicolas Sarkozy's HEIGHT and yell threats throughout his 'frightening' first night in jail

The disgraced French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy spent his first night in prison being mocked for his height and screamed at by fellow inmates.

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7 h. ago Algerian woman who 'tortured and killed girl, 12, murdered her because she was angry with her ex

Dahbia Benkired, 27, an Algerian migrant living in France, allegedly lured Lola Daviet into her apartment on October 14, 2022. She is currently on day four of her six-day trial at the Paris Assize Court.

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9 h. ago Moment 'prison inmate films himself threatening Nicolas Sarkozy' as the disgraced former president is placed under police protection following 'frightening' first night in jail

Two police officers have since moved into the prison cell next door to Sarkozy following the incident, it emerged today.

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10 h. ago Nicolas Sarkozy is placed under police protection inside prison following 'frightening' first night in jail after 'fellow inmate films himself threatening the disgraced former president'

Two police officers have since moved into the prison cell next door to Sarkozy following the incident, it emerged today.

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24 h. ago Taxi driver jailed after scalding police officer with boiling hot cooking oil

A taxi driver threw boiling hot cooking oil over a police officer before barricading himself in his garage.

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26 h. ago Man jailed for nine years for scarring police officer with hot oil

Mohammed Sarfaraz, of Newcastle, was convicted following the incident in January.

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27 h. ago Asylum seeker accused of killing migrant hotel worker with a screwdriver denies he was 'euphoric' after committing murder

Asylum seeker Deng Chol Majek, accused of killing a woman who worked at his migrant hotel, today told a jury he 'never had any problem with anyone', as he denied responsibility for the attack.

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28 h. ago Woman killed frail OAP who weighed just 5 stone after attacking him at home

Tandy Swinton was acquitted of the murder of William Lambie but was convicted of the lesser offence of culpable homicide

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29 h. ago Asylum seeker accused of 'vicious' screwdriver murder of woman who worked at his migrant hotel denies responsibility, saying he 'never had any problem' with staff

Asylum seeker Deng Chol Majek, accused of killing a woman who worked at his migrant hotel, today told a jury he 'never had any problem with anyone', as he denied responsibility for the attack.

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49 h. ago Knifeman harassed and threatened to kill woman he met on community service

Jean Izquierdo's advocate said it was the defendant's wish to return to Spain to be reunited with his daughter 'as swiftly as possible'

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55 h. ago Shocking torture Lola Daviet endured 'at the hands of Algerian woman who raped and murdered her' is described by expert as court sees video of 'her killer dragging trunk containing corpse into a bar'

Lola Daviet, was allegedly raped and tortured after being lured into an apartment in Paris by Dahbia Benkired, 27, an Algerian woman who was under an expulsion order to leave France .

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55 h. ago Woman killed and 14 injured including kids after horror hit and run at birthday party

The victims were gathered with their families at a marquee tent to celebrate a birthday.

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58 h. ago Woman killed and 14 hurt including children after horror hit and run at birthday party

A car sped off a street and straight into a marquee filled with families as they gathered to celebrate a child's birthday in a quiet suburb - leaving one woman dead and several others injured

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3 d. ago Woman 'tested poison on dogs to get dose right before lacing victim's stew'

A woman has admitted to killing 10 dogs as she went through the process of testing out a poison, which she would later put in a bean stew and use to murder a 65-year-old man

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4 d. ago Woman's texts predicted killer boyfriend's actions days before she died

Rebekah Campbell, 32, was murdered by her partner Michael Ormandy, 34, after he bursted into her home wearing a bullet proof vest. He has been jailed following the attack

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6 d. ago Man who led police on pursuit through Bristol jailed for 16 months

Avon and Somerset Police said Bryan Smith admitted driving offences and was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court.

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6 d. ago George Russell reveals dad’s stopwatch trick: ‘It took me six years to realise’

British F1 driver Russell has just signed a new and improved contract with Mercedes

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