Children as young as four caught with knives at school
More than 1,000 children were caught carrying knives in schools last year – with the youngest aged just four, figures show.
Crime
Teenager on murder charge after lawyer stabbed to death
A teenager has been charged with murdering a lawyer who was stabbed in the chest with a screwdriver.
PM says state agencies must ‘wrap their arms around’ problem families
State agencies need to “wrap their arms around” problem families to prevent young people getting sucked into crime, Boris Johnson has said as he announced a £100 million investment package to boost security in prisons.
Mother and son jailed for ‘brutal’ murder of man who ran across their land
A mother and son who acted with what a judge described as “venom and a desire for revenge” when they murdered a man who ran across their land have been jailed.
Mother and son jailed for life for murdering runner in footpath dispute
A mother and son who murdered a runner after pursuing a vendetta against him over his use of a footpath that crossed their land have been handed life jail terms.
Johnson’s sentencing plans are ‘pre-election hot air’ – critics
Campaigners have branded Boris Johnson’s proposals to lock up violent and sexual offenders for longer as political “hot air” in a bid to win votes.
Man charged with attempted murder after police officer run over with own car
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was run over in Birmingham.
Police officer run over by suspect could face ‘life-changing’ injuries
A police constable who was run over by a suspected car thief is facing “potentially life-changing” injuries, a senior officer has said.
Man remains in custody after ‘sickening attack’ on police officer
A 29-year-old man remains in custody after being detained on suspicion of the attempted murder of a police officer in Birmingham.
PM extends police stop-and-search powers in bid to ‘come down hard’ on crime
Boris Johnson has vowed to “come down hard” on crime as he announced an extension of police stop-and-search powers and tougher sentences for violent criminals.
Policeman in serious condition after being run over by suspected car thief
A police officer is in hospital with serious injuries after being run over by a suspected car thief.