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A PROLIFIC child abuser who targeted children through his role as a scout leader has been jailed for more than 15 years. In June 2023, Michael Costin pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault. The 59-year-old was convicted after the Metropolitan Police gathered evidence from 14 victims across Britain and Northern Ireland. At Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about ‘A dangerous man’: Prolific child abuser jailed for more than 15 years

TWO people have been charged with murder following the discovery of a missing man's body in Belfast. Kevin Davidson was last seen on July 10 in the Donegall Avenue area of the city. Sadly, the 34-year-old's body was found 10 days later on Saturday, July 20 at a property on Donegall Avenue. On Monday, the PSNI revealed they had launched a murder investigation and have these … [Read more...] about Two charged with murder following discovery of missing man’s body in Belfast

A POLICE OFFICER in Manchester has been removed from operational duties after a video shared online appeared to show a man being kicked and stamped on the head during an arrest. The video, which has been shared widely online, was recorded at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 on Tuesday evening. The Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) tonight admitted the … [Read more...] about Police officer in Manchester removed from operational duties after ‘disturbing’ arrest video shared online

RESEARCHERS have called for the introduction of a legally-binding code of boating conduct to protect basking sharks in Irish waters from boat strikes. Ireland is one of the few places in the world where the endangered sharks continue to gather in large numbers. However, footage from a camera fitted to a shark off the coast of Co. Kerry showed it being struck by a boat just … [Read more...] about Researchers call for greater protection for sharks in Irish waters after footage captures boat strike

A FAMILY has paid tribute to a 'beautiful, kind-hearted' woman who was killed by her pet dog. Kelly Reilly was attacked at an address in Wexford Road, Coventry at around 12.15pm on Monday, July 22. The 33-year-old was treated at the scene by the ambulance service but sadly died a short time later. The dog, which tests have established was an American Bulldog, has since been … [Read more...] about Tribute paid to ‘beautiful, kind-hearted’ woman killed by pet dog