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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by falling woman

A pedestrian in Melbourne is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a woman who fell from a building above him.

Mar 23 • 03:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NYSC mourns corps member’s death in Ogun, confirms staff under probe

The National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria mourns the death of a corps member while confirming an investigation of a staff member connected to the incident.

Mar 21 • 15:24 UTC
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National & Local

Police calls on international partners in search of Brazilian missing in England

The Essex Police in England are collaborating with international partners to find Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, a Brazilian woman who has been missing since early March.

Mar 21 • 06:21 UTC
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National & Local

British police await banking information from missing Brazilian to advance investigation

British police are waiting for banking information related to the missing Brazilian psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto as efforts to locate her continue.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
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National & Local

Ogun police investigate death of corps member

The Ogun State Police are investigating the death of corps member Victoria Ariyo, who allegedly died from complications after an abortion procedure, amid concerns following another corps member's recent mysterious death.

Mar 19 • 22:29 UTC
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National & Local

Mother and boyfriend of Brazilian woman missing in England delay return to Brazil to follow search efforts

The mother and boyfriend of Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, a Brazilian psychologist missing in England for two weeks, have postponed their return to Brazil to continue assisting in the search efforts.

Mar 19 • 18:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Police issue crucial update in mystery case of missing academic

Police have released new CCTV footage in the case of Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto, a missing Brazilian academic from Essex University, who disappeared under suspicious circumstances two weeks ago.

Mar 18 • 06:30 UTC
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National & Local

Police obtains new images from the area where Brazilian woman disappeared in England on March 4

Essex police announced the acquisition of new security camera footage related to the disappearance of Brazilian psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto in England.

Mar 17 • 20:49 UTC
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National & Local

Brazilian missing for two weeks in England: what the police know so far

A Brazilian psychologist, Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, has been missing in England for two weeks after losing contact with family and friends on March 3.

Mar 17 • 19:01 UTC
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National & Local

English police accesses computer of missing Brazilian woman in search of clues, says family

English authorities have accessed the computer of missing Brazilian psychologist Vitória Barreto as part of the investigations into her disappearance.

Mar 17 • 13:29 UTC
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National & Local

Police arrest man over death in western Victoria

A man has been arrested in connection to a suspicious death in western Victoria where a body was discovered near Horsham.

Mar 16 • 22:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The photo that may open a new chapter in the search for a missing Brazilian in England

A new photo could lead to developments in the search for Vitória Barreto, a Brazilian woman who has been missing in England for nearly two weeks.

Mar 16 • 21:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Homicide squad called in over grim highway find in Victoria's west

Homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man found on the Henty Highway in Jung, western Victoria.

Mar 16 • 06:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

A third of all Victorian car thefts now involve key cloning devices

Victoria Police reports that high-tech key cloning devices are responsible for a significant portion of car thefts in the state, with their use rising substantially.

Mar 16 • 03:12 UTC
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National & Local

Police find notebook of Brazilian woman missing in England, says family

The Essex Police in England have discovered the notebook and case of 30-year-old Brazilian psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, who has been missing since March 3.

Mar 15 • 11:37 UTC
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World

Brazilian woman untied boat after trying to start engine and ended up adrift, says English police

New leads in the search for Brazilian psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, who has been missing in England for ten days, suggest she tried to directly connect the engine on her boat which subsequently drifted away.

Mar 13 • 14:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Prosecution of trio linked to Dezi Freeman investigation stalls

The prosecution of three individuals connected to the Dezi Freeman investigation has been halted due to insufficient evidence.

Mar 13 • 05:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Boy dies after allegedly stolen car crashes in Melbourne's south-west

A teenage boy died and several others were injured in Melbourne after a crash involving an allegedly stolen car that was reportedly trying to carry out a carjacking.

Mar 12 • 21:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: government tells non-essential officials to leave Israel and UAE; NSW extends no-interest loans scheme

The Australian government has ordered non-essential officials to leave Israel and the UAE due to the escalating security concerns amidst the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Mar 12 • 20:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Life jacket not found on boat that may have been used by missing Brazilian woman in England

A life jacket belonging to a boat linked to the disappearance of Brazilian Vitória Figueiredo Barreto in England has not been located during the ongoing search efforts.

Mar 12 • 17:51 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police investigate the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman in a bathroom at home in the interior of SP

A 19-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Mar 12 • 15:15 UTC
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National & Local

Police investigate whether missing Brazilian in England used boat in the city where she was last seen

Brazilian psychologist Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, missing in England for eight days, may have connections to a boat disappearance in Brightlingsea, where her bag was found.

Mar 11 • 19:49 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tony Burke to speak to AFP about right-wing attack on Muslims

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke plans to discuss a recent attack on a Muslim community event with the Australian Federal Police, following an incident where a self-identified far-right individual allegedly assaulted attendees.

Mar 11 • 02:34 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Muslim community in shock after police opt not to arrest man accused of crashing Ballarat Iftar dinner

The Muslim community in Ballarat is outraged after a man accused of crashing an Iftar dinner and making racist remarks was not arrested by police.

Mar 11 • 01:27 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man sentenced for stabbing ex-partner in SP arrested at Vitória bus station

A 53-year-old man convicted of feminicide in São Paulo was arrested at the Vitória bus station while he was attempting to flee to Laranja da Terra in Espírito Santo.

Mar 10 • 14:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Muslims traumatised after right-wing attack on community dinner

A far-right individual reportedly attacked participants of a community dinner held by Ballarat's Muslim community, leaving attendees traumatized, particularly children.

Mar 10 • 04:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man dead after reports of fight in Melbourne's north

A man has died in Mernda, Melbourne, following a reported fight, prompting an ongoing investigation by Victoria Police's Homicide Squad.

Mar 6 • 09:55 UTC
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National & Local

West Melbourne mosque closed after reports of suspicious package

A mosque in West Melbourne is temporarily closed while police investigate a report of a suspicious package, with all activities suspended.

Mar 6 • 07:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Lawsuit filed against Victoria Police over arrest related to Dezi Freeman search

A lawsuit has been initiated against Victoria Police by Jeremy Sloan, who alleges wrongful arrest during a search for a murder suspect.

Mar 5 • 08:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Police hunt man who sexually assaulted unconscious Melbourne woman

Police in Melbourne are searching for a suspect who sexually assaulted a 30-year-old woman after she lost consciousness near her home.

Mar 4 • 20:08 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Employee goes to police station, claims online gambling addiction, and confesses to stealing R$ 200,000 from company in ES

A 26-year-old employee confessed to stealing R$ 200,000 from his employer due to his online gambling addiction and voluntarily reported to the police in Brazil.

Mar 4 • 19:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man and woman found dead in regional Victoria

A man and a woman were found dead at a property in Hernes Oak, Victoria, with the police stating they are not seeking any further suspects.

Mar 3 • 00:29 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police seize drugs valued at R$ 1 million and arrest two women on BR-232

The Civil Police of Pernambuco arrested two women on drug trafficking charges and seized over 14 kilograms of drugs valued at about R$ 1 million during a stop on highway BR-232.

Mar 2 • 13:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police watchdog issues extraordinary apology to family violence victim

Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog has publicly apologized to a victim of family violence for the mishandling of her complaints regarding Victoria Police.

Mar 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Murder charge reinstated in alleged Gippsland stabbing death

Victoria Police have reinstated a murder charge against a 19-year-old man in connection with the stabbing death of 18-year-old Kaiden Morgan-Johnston in Gippsland last year.

Feb 27 • 05:13 UTC
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National & Local

Foreign nationals arrested after probe into alleged money laundering syndicate

Four foreign nationals have been arrested in Mildura as part of a police investigation into alleged money laundering activities linked to a Malaysian syndicate.

Feb 27 • 05:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Simon Gordon allegations referred to police by Victorian premier

The Victorian Premier has referred serious allegations against surgeon Simon Gordon to the police following revelations from Four Corners about unnecessary surgeries on patients.

Feb 23 • 22:21 UTC
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National & Local

Six charged over major Shepparton meth bust

Six individuals have been charged in Shepparton for drug trafficking and cultivation following a significant police operation that uncovered substantial amounts of methamphetamine and illegal items.

Feb 23 • 19:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police investigate alleged antisemitic assault at scouts event

Victoria Police are investigating an alleged antisemitic assault involving a teenager at a Scouts event, where he was verbally abused and punched for wearing religious and national symbols.

Feb 23 • 05:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man under police guard after death at Geelong hospital

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in a Geelong hospital, with another man under police guard as the incident is described as very distressing by health officials.

Feb 22 • 23:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Soldier is arrested after assaulting a police officer and other police officers in a supermarket parking lot in Vitória

A military police officer in Espírito Santo, Brazil, was arrested for assaulting colleagues in a supermarket parking lot during a violent altercation.

Feb 22 • 18:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victoria Police withdraw fraud charges against mine employee

Victoria Police have dropped fraud charges against WIM Resource employee Murray Wilson due to insufficient evidence for prosecution.

Feb 17 • 07:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Anguish over Bali death; the looming great wealth transfer; Matt Graham claims moguls medal

An Australian man died in Bali after a bureaucratic delay in obtaining a necessary emergency passport for medical transfer; meanwhile, a series on wealth transfer highlights societal implications of the $5.4 trillion set to shift from older Australians to younger generations.

Feb 15 • 19:46 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Victoria police may be unequally targeting people of African appearance with warrantless search powers

An analysis reveals that Victoria police may be disproportionately targeting individuals perceived as African in their warrantless searches, failing to adequately collect data on ethnic appearance in a significant number of cases.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Police raid uncovers $10 million cannabis crop in Victoria

A police raid in Victoria led to the discovery of a $10 million cannabis crop, resulting in four arrests while one suspect remains at large.

Feb 12 • 18:28 UTC
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National & Local

House broken into by police and resident reports damages in Vitória

A resident in Vitória reported damage to her home caused by police during a search warrant execution, finding no illegal items.

Feb 12 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parents of Hillsborough victims launch new campaign to correct records about daughters

The parents of two victims of the Hillsborough disaster are initiating a campaign for accurate records regarding their daughters' suffering prior to death.

Feb 8 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Fresh police appeal over 'Suffolk Strangler' as he's sentenced for sixth murder

Police have made a new appeal for information regarding serial killer Steve Wright, known as the 'Suffolk Strangler', following his sentencing for the murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall.

Feb 6 • 12:54 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man suffers burns in assault north-west of Melbourne

A 57-year-old man has been critically injured with burns during an assault in Bacchus Marsh, prompting an investigation by the Arson and Explosives Squad.

Feb 5 • 20:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Handcuffs on two young men who snatched a necklace from a passenger at Metaxourgeio Metro station

Two young men, aged 20 and 19, were arrested at Victoria station by police under the 'ARIADNE' plan for robbery after allegedly snatching a necklace from a passenger.

Feb 4 • 11:24 UTC

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