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Latest Arrests Across the U.K – 20/12/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United Kingdom "

by Amelia Crawford

Singapore Arrests Nigel Tang in Major Asia Scam Probe
Singapore police have arrested Nigel Tang Wan Bao Nabil, a US-sanctioned Singaporean linked to one of Asia’s largest alleged scam networks. Authorities confirmed Tang was taken into custody on December 11 after returning to Singapore. He is currently out on bail, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Fake BBC Article Falsely Links Martin Lewis to Scam
A fraudulent article falsely claiming to be published by the BBC is circulating online, using the name of consumer finance expert Martin Lewis to promote scam investment schemes. The webpage hosting the article uses the domain “fairgrovento.info” rather than the official BBC News website and does not resemble the BBC’s standard news layout. No record exists of the BBC publishing such a report.
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Agrippa Chivhenge Arrested in Harare Fake Currency Scams
A months-long police investigation into a suspected fake-currency fraud syndicate operating in Harare has led to the arrest of two men believed to be behind dozens of scams targeting online sellers.
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Peter John Jailed for Life for Killing Brother in London
A London man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to killing his own brother in a tragic case that has deeply affected the local community.
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Raynolph Asante Convicted of Murdering Jason Romeo
A Hackney man has been convicted at the Old Bailey for the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old in Clapton, bringing some closure to the victim’s grieving family.
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James Flanagan Charged with Murder of Julie Wilson
A 58-year-old woman was tragically found dead at a property in Rodney Road, Elephant & Castle, on December 14. Police responded at 2:23 pm after concerns were raised for her welfare. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that her family has been informed and is receiving support from specialist officers.
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Tryon and David Francois Jailed Over Jason Bale Death
Two cousins have been sentenced following a fatal crash in Chatham that claimed the life of 25-year-old Jason Bale. Tryon Francois, 29, and David Francois, 49, caused the collision after a night of heavy drinking.
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Six Burglars Jailed for 54+ Years in Surrey Crime Spree
Six prolific burglars have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 54 years following a major investigation into a crime spree that targeted homes across the South East of England.
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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce First Charged Under UK Buffer Zone Law
A Catholic pro-life activist has become the first person charged under Britain’s new national buffer zone law. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, 48, faces allegations for silently praying near an abortion clinic in Birmingham — now classified as a criminal offence under the legislation.
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Denzel Nyamutora Jailed for Knife Robbery on Elderly Man
A man who threatened a 76-year-old at knifepoint and stole his phone has been sentenced to prison. Denzel Nyamutora, 25, with no fixed address, was jailed for three years and seven months at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday, 9 December.
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Kelsey Bainbridge Jailed for Filming Brutal Assaults
A shocking case of violence caught on camera has led to a prison sentence for a 26-year-old woman. Kelsey Bainbridge filmed herself attacking her ex-partner and then shared the footage online with threatening messages.
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Shaun Mullen Jailed for Possession and Supply of Drugs
Shaun Mullen, 39, was jailed for six years after police discovered a large quantity of drugs at his home in Billingham. Officers were initially called to reports of a disturbance on Old Road on 30 January at around 4:30 pm.
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Paul Price Jailed Over £1.5M Cocaine Seizure
Paul Price, 50, has been sentenced to seven years and four months in prison after police seized 15 blocks of cocaine from his vehicle, valued at around £1.5 million.
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McElvaney Jailed for Dangerous Driving and Drug Offences
McElvaney was sentenced to 30 months in prison after a police stop uncovered drugs, a knife, and multiple driving offences.
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Patrick William John White, 26, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding an 85-year-old widow in Thirsk.
Patrick White Jailed for Defrauding Elderly Widow
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Terror Convictions for Damian Duffy and Shea Reynolds
Two men, Damian Duffy, 56, and Shea Reynolds, 31, have been jailed for plotting an attack on a retired police officer using a wildlife camera.
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German Man Jailed for Drugging and Abusing Wife
A 61-year-old German man has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison after being found guilty of drugging and raping his unconscious wife over several years, secretly recording the attacks, and sharing the videos online.
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Couple Jailed for Plotting to Murder Husband in Ceredigion
A Ceredigion couple has been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after plotting to murder the wife’s husband in a shocking case of domestic betrayal.
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Two Charged with Drug Offences Linked to Murder of Odhrán Kelly
Two people previously linked to the murder of 23-year-old Odhrán Kelly have appeared in court facing drug-related charges.
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£20,000 Reward Offered in North London Murder Investigation
Police are offering a £20,000 reward in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, who was shot in the head in north London earlier this year.
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Son of Muriel McKay Claims Police Block Search for Mother’s Remains
The son of kidnapped and murdered Muriel McKay has accused the Metropolitan Police of obstructing his efforts to search for her remains in a former East London shop linked to the Kray twins.
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15-Year-Old Adam Henry Stabbed to Death in Islington
A 15-year-old boy has been fatally stabbed in Islington, making him the second youngest victim of knife crime in London this year.
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Fourth Suspect Arrested in David Colston Homicide in Wadesboro
Wadesboro police have arrested a fourth suspect, a juvenile, in connection with the October homicide of David Colston.
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Two Convicted Over Fatal Bradford House Fire Killing Mother and Three Children
Two men have been convicted for their roles in the tragic deaths of a mother and her three children in Bradford.
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Coroner Warns Over Prison Safety Following Racist Murder at HMP Belmarsh
The murder of British Asian prisoner Sundeep Ghuman by a racist gang member at HMP Belmarsh has prompted serious concerns about prison safety. The coroner investigating his death has contacted the Government, urging reforms to prevent future fatalities.
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Brother in Hackney Home
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years for murdering his brother in Hackney.
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Prisoner Charged with Murder of Fellow Inmate at HMP Whitemoor
A prisoner has appeared in court charged with the murder of a fellow inmate at HMP Whitemoor, a high-security prison in Cambridgeshire.
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Man Jailed for Minimum 19 Years for Murder of Wife in New Cross Gate
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years after stabbing his wife while she slept, believing she was having an affair.
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Connor Pollock Denied Bail Over Alleged Irish Defence Army Mosque Plot
Connor Pollock, 38, from Ballynahinch, County Down, has been denied bail following charges under the UK Terrorism Act linked to an alleged plot to attack a mosque in Galway and migrant accommodation.
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Man Jailed for Minimum 19 Years for Fatal Stabbing in Glasgow Home
A Glasgow man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years for the fatal stabbing of Michael Lincoln at his home in Pollok on 4 June 2024.
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Man Convicted of Murdering Cousin with Axe in Bexhill Home
Lucie Lambourne described the night she discovered her mother’s body as “probably the worst night of my life.” She had arrived at her mother Rita Lambourne’s Bexhill home, only to find her dead.
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Dodd Arrested in Fatal Fairgrounds Area Shooting
New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Fairgrounds area.
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Samuel Rust Jailed for Rape and False Imprisonment
Samuel Rust, 23, formerly of Boverton in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for rape and false imprisonment.
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Abdulla Ali Jailed for Sexual Assault in Gloucester
A man who sexually assaulted a woman as she walked home late at night in Gloucester has been sentenced to prison.
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Kane Kotwica Jailed for Life for Matthew Cainey Murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 53-year-old Matthew Cainey in Gloucester.
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Robert Pearson Killed in SR 167 Semi-Truck Crash
A Bonney Lake man died following a multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck on northbound State Route 167 in Auburn, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Alex Patel-Wills Jailed 25 Years for Student Rape Attacks
A former University of Sussex student has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting five women.
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Paul Tallant Jailed for Manslaughter of Charlie Prodromou
A man has been jailed for killing a grandad during a fight outside a Lewisham pub.
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