A storm being called the “most intense September storm in 30 years” is causing flooding that is threatening thousands of homes across England.
The flooding has even caused Tadcaster, North Yorkshire to be split in two after damaging a bridge forcing it to be closed “as a precaution.” Continue reading
A British woman who induced an early birth of her full-term baby and then claimed the baby was stillborn has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Sarah Louise Catt, 35, buried the body of the child and has refused to tell authorities of the baby’s location. Continue reading
Two brothers in Telford, England have been convicted of multiple charges related to trafficking of young girls. Ahdel and Mubarek Ali were convicted of 25 of 26 charges including controlling child prostitution and trafficking girls.
The crimes happened from March 2008 to December 2009. Four teenagers from Telford were kept by the brothers and forced to work as prostitutes or be abused by friends of the brothers. One teenager was sold by Mubarek Ali when she was four months pregnant. Continue reading
Shabir Ahmed, one of nine men charged with human trafficking and slavery of children in Liverpool, England, has been given an additional 22 year prison term after being convicted of additional charges.
Ahmed had previously been sentenced to 19 years on charges kept under seal due to continuing investigations. The sentences will run concurrently. Continue reading
