The trial of Anthony Williams, accused of attempting to murder 10 people on a London-bound train, has heard testimony about his behaviour on a previous train journey. Williams, 33, of Peterborough, denies 14 counts of attempted murder related to events on 1 November 2023, including attacks in Peterborough and on a train between Peterborough and Huntingdon. During a statement read to the jury, passenger Keirah Lee-Oakman described Williams as acting erratically, muttering to himself and stating 'boom and power' while walking through carriages. She reported his behaviour to British Transport Police via text, noting he appeared aggressive and intimidating. Another passenger, Abbie Harrison-Evans, recounted how Williams carried a black rucksack and repeatedly said 'I'm going to do it', with the passenger feeling he was reaching for something inside. Harrison-Evans sent a Snapchat to her partner stating 'we going to get attacked or what?'. The court also heard Williams' alleged statement 'I am the baddest, no-one is as bad as me' to another passenger. Williams is additionally accused of attempting to murder Isaiah Idris on a Docklands Light Railway train in London, where Idris described being sliced across the face and hearing the attacker ask 'are you beefing the devil?'. The prosecution has stated that whether Williams carried out the attacks is not in question, but the jury must determine his intent. The trial continues at Cambridge Crown Court, with the defendant maintaining his innocence. The case has drawn attention to the importance of reporting unusual behaviour on public transport, with passengers describing the defendant's actions as deeply unsettling and potentially dangerous.

Russell Brand's trial has started in London, where he is facing multiple charges of rape and sexual assault in London. He has pleaded not guilty.

The trial of Parmpal Sidhu, accused of involvement in the $22 million gold heist at Toronto Pearson airport on April 17, 2023, has revealed details about two mysterious phone calls received by a warehouse worker the day before the theft. Vatsal Vaid, a controls technologist working in the Hub Operations Control Centre (HOCC) at Air Canada's cargo warehouse, testified that he received two phone calls around 6 p.m. on the day prior to the heist. The first call came from Pit 5, a container processing area, reporting that high-value cargo was about to enter the system. The second call, approximately 30 minutes later, came from the cargo manager's office, instructing Vaid to route a priority unit to Pit 1 for immediate pickup by a customer. Vaid stated that he followed the instructions without questioning them, as the calls seemed routine at the time. The court heard that the automated cargo system at Pearson airport was vulnerable due to poor digital hygiene, with workers routinely sharing login credentials and leaving workstations logged in for extended periods. This allowed the perpetrators to alter the routing tags of the gold shipment, changing it from high-value to a standard tag, which prevented the automated system from directing it to the secure storage area. Instead, the crate was left in a regular storage area, making it easy for the thieves to load it onto a truck. John Iheme, a station attendant, testified that he unknowingly assisted the thief by helping load the crate onto a truck, believing it was a legitimate pickup. He described the driver as masked and stated he did not question the driver's appearance or the lack of stamps on the air waybill. The heist, described as the largest in Canadian history, involved a crate containing gold bars and cash worth over $22 million. The trial continues to examine how the thieves exploited the airport's security and digital systems to execute the theft without detection for hours until the Brink's guards arrived to collect the shipment and found it missing. The specific impact of the phone calls on the heist remains unclear, as the court did not determine whether the calls were legitimate or part of the criminal scheme.

The Crown prosecutor, Deidre Badcock, concluded her closing submissions in the trial of Tony Humby, who faces 71 charges related to sexual offences against vulnerable youth. The prosecution highlighted multiple instances where Humby had close encounters with law enforcement and parents, yet continued his predatory behavior. The first close call occurred in 2007 when a 17-year-old reported being raped by Humby at his trailer, but no charges were laid. Two weeks later, Humby was stopped with three teenage boys in his car, leading to a child welfare referral. Badcock emphasized that Humby became more deliberate in grooming victims after these incidents, ensuring they would not report him. A court order prohibiting contact with a 13-year-old boy in a group home was ignored by Humby, as evidenced by his signing the order with the boy's birthdate. Police surveillance later revealed Humby with another teen at a gas station, where an officer intervened. The Crown argued that Humby's actions, including providing alcohol and drugs in exchange for sexual acts, were illegal and non-consensual, especially with minors. Defence lawyer Mark Gruchy contested the age of consent, but the Crown maintained that the relationships were exploitative. The trial, which has spanned over a year with numerous delays, will now proceed to a Jordan application hearing to address trial delays. Judge Rolf Pritchard indicated he would take 10 weeks to prepare his decision, aiming to conclude before Christmas. The case underscores the systemic failures in protecting vulnerable youth and the persistent nature of sexual predators despite prior warnings.

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison for restraining his seriously mentally ill sister during an alleged exorcism attempt, ORF reported. Eight months of the sentence must be served, and the verdict is legally binding. The woman, 27, has paranoid schizophrenia. During an epi…

Patrick Clancy, the former husband of Lindsay Clancy, has spoken publicly for the first time on television since a jury failed to reach a verdict in her murder trial. In an interview with CBS News' “60 Minutes,” he discussed the deaths of their three children, his grief, his decision to forgive Lindsay, and the continuing legal and public controversy surrounding the case. The children, Cora, Dawson and eight-month-old Callan, were strangled in the family's Massachusetts home on January 24, 2023. Callan survived the initial attack but died four days later in Patrick's arms. During the interview, Patrick recalled writing tributes to his other children while holding Callan and explained that he chose to forgive Lindsay because he believed severe mental illness contributed to what happened. He said he feared that failing to forgive her would leave him consumed by anger. Lindsay Clancy's defense argued during the trial that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and therefore should not be held criminally responsible for the children's deaths. Prosecutors argued that she understood what she was doing. The jury ultimately deadlocked, with 11 jurors reportedly prepared to find her not criminally responsible and one juror maintaining a different position. A judge declared a mistrial on September 4, leaving the case unresolved. Patrick also criticized social-media conspiracy theories that have falsely connected him to the children's deaths, saying they distract from the broader issue of perinatal mental health. He rejected descriptions of Lindsay as a monster, saying he believed her mental illness caused the tragedy. When asked whether he blamed himself, Patrick said he believed he had done the best he could with the information and circumstances he had at the time. The Plymouth County district attorney has not announced whether Lindsay Clancy will face a new trial.

Proceedings against a 25-year-old student from China accused of attacking kindergarten children in Zurich began on Thursday at Zurich District Court, SRF reported. The prosecution has charged him with multiple counts of attempted murder and is seeking a 15-year prison sentence. The defendant has …

A 34-year-old prisoner was sentenced in Graz to 10 years and six months in prison and ordered to return to a forensic-therapeutic centre after allegedly attacking his cellmate, ORF reported. The verdict is not yet legally binding. The incident took place in September 2023 at Graz-Karlau prison. T…

The three defendants in the Höfðatorg case, two Palestinians and one Somali, had little or no involvement in Iceland’s labour market during their time in the country, according to mbl.is. Two received municipal support, while the third appears to have had no declared income. They are accused of j…

Three individuals accused of murdering two Australian and one U.S. surfer during a suspected home invasion in Ensenada, Mexico, are set to stand trial. The suspects, identified as a couple and a third person, allegedly attacked the victims on a beachfront property in late 2022. Prosecutors claim the perpetrators used a machete and other weapons to commit the crimes, which resulted in multiple fatalities. The case has drawn significant attention due to the international nature of the victims and the violent nature of the alleged offenses. Legal proceedings are expected to address charges of murder, attempted murder, and assault. The trial will take place in a Mexican court, with potential international legal cooperation given the cross-border implications. Authorities have emphasized the importance of justice for the victims and their families, while also highlighting the need for thorough legal scrutiny of the evidence. The incident has sparked discussions about safety for tourists in coastal regions and the enforcement of criminal laws in international contexts.

A trial will begin on October 21 against five people accused in the death of a newborn found at the Nickelsdorf border crossing in January, ORF reported Monday. The proceedings before the Eisenstadt Regional Court are scheduled to last two days, and a verdict could be delivered on October 22. The…

Former pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against an eight-to-eleven-year-old girl between 1978 and 1981. The charges include indecent assault, indecency with a child, and unlawful sexual intercourse. Glitter, 82, appeared via videolink from HMP Channing Wood prison at Southwark Crown Court, where he denied all accusations. His lawyer accompanied him during the hearing, and he repeatedly stated 'not guilty' to each charge. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the allegations were reported on January 9, 2025, with Glitter interviewed in July of that year. Despite his past fame as a chart-topping artist who sold 18 million records by 1975, the case highlights ongoing legal battles tied to historical misconduct claims. The trial has been adjourned until November 22, 2025, with Judge Tony Baumgartner overseeing proceedings. This case underscores the complexities of prosecuting historic sexual abuse allegations against high-profile figures.

Former 2GB radio host Ray Hadley is continuing his testimony in the criminal trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, who faces 20 counts of indecent assault and two sexual touching charges. The trial, held in Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court, has seen Hadley recount a 2019 conversation with complainant 'C', where he claims Jones allegedly touched him sexually. Cross-examination by Jones' defence barrister Gabrielle Bashir SC has focused on Hadley's alleged secret contract to take over Jones' breakfast radio slot in 2019, which reportedly doubled his salary. Legal tensions have emerged as the prosecution and defence clash over evidence admissibility, with Judge Glenn Walsh temporarily halting testimony during disputes. The trial highlights ongoing scrutiny of Jones' past conduct, including allegations spanning a 17-year period from 2003 to 2020. Hadley's account includes claims about Jones 'marshalling the troops' to pressure colleagues into exposing him, though these assertions are being challenged in court. The case has sparked broader discussions about power dynamics in media and the legal processes surrounding high-profile sexual misconduct allegations.

Employers, a psychologist and police officers gave evidence on Monday as the main hearing in the Reykholt case continued at South Iceland District Court, mbl.is reported. The victim’s employer described how she and her husband noticed unusual behaviour from Sigurður Gunnar Ásgeirsson in Reykholt …

Witnesses implicated the main defendant on the second day of a trial over a shooting at a venue in Vienna’s Ottakring district that left one man dead, ORF reported. The defendant, like the two other defendants, denies the allegations. On the first day of the trial, the main defendant claimed that…

Six people are facing charges in what prosecutors describe as a serious assault, unlawful detention and extortion case linked to an attack on a foreign man at his home in Reykholt, in Biskupstungur, mbl.is reports. The fourth day of the main trial began on Thursday. The case dates back to April 2…