2 h. ago Sidcup man charged with 47 historic rape and sexual offences involving young boys

Edward Sweeney, 84, of Sidcup, will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, February 9

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3 d. ago Boy, 14, dies in Boxing Day tragedy after tractor crash as tributes paid to 'cheeky chappie'

Aaron Anderson, 14, has tragically passed away after being involved with a horror tractor crash that also saw another boy, aged 13, suffer serious injuries when the John Deere Gator overturned

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1 week ago Russell Brand charged with further sexual offences including rape

The former entertainer, 50, faces one count of rape and one of sexual assault of two more alleged victimsRussell Brand has been charged with further sexual offences, including one count of rape, the Metropolitan police have said.The 50-year-old former entertainer has been charged with one count of rape and one of sexual assault of two further alleged victims. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Five men appear in court charged with string of sex offences after husband accused of drugging and raping his wife over a 13

Business consultant Philip Young, a father-of-three, is accused of 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape, against his former wife, Joanne Young.

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1 week ago Husband and five men charged with 60 sexual offences against his ex

Philip Young, 49, from Enfield, has been charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape against his ex-wife Joanne Young, 48.

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2 w. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life to tackle misogyny in England’s schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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2 w. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life in bid to tackle misogyny in schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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2 w. ago Authorities accused of attempting to 'cover up' rape involving two Afghan migrants by describing them as 'boys from Leamington Spa' and child victim as 'young woman'

The police and judiciary are alleged to have shrouded the case of Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal in secrecy 'from start to finish' after they were arrested for raping a schoolgirl.

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2 w. ago Police forces in England and Wales to get units that tackle violence against women

Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary saysAll police forces in England and Wales will have dedicated rape and sexual offences teams by 2029, the government has said.The plans are being unveiled as the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, prepares to outline a delayed strategy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) next week. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Police want to speak to these two boys after knife incident in Arndale shopping centre

The incident involved four teenage boys

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3 w. ago Tim Westwood issues plea as he appears in court on sexual assault claims

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court after previously being charged with multiple offences, including rape and sexual assault

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4 w. ago Coronation Street fans 'have had enough' over abuse plot but there's a huge twist

Coronation Street viewers have declared they "have had enough" as they struggled to watch an intense abuse storyline involving fan favourite Todd Grimshaw and boyfriend Theo

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4 w. ago Paedo teacher caused 'enormous damage' to two students she abused

The offences involved two teenage boys she met while working at a Greater Manchester school.

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