London's Burning actor John Alford 'made mystery winning bet hours before his death'
Actor John Alford, known for his roles in London's Burning, reportedly placed a winning horse betting wager shortly before his death in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offenses.
What to know about wife killer's twisted bid to make people think she was still alive
Alireza Askari has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife Paria Veisi and attempting to cover up the crime by impersonating her.
Treasure hunter freed after decade in prison for not revealing location of gold
Tommy Thompson, a US treasure hunter, has been released after serving ten years in prison for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of gold coins recovered from a sunken ship.
A known actor from the United Kingdom died in prison
John Shannon, a 54-year-old actor known for his roles in 'Grange Hill' and 'London’s Burning', died in prison after being sentenced for sexual offenses against minors.
Ian Huntley death: What will happen with child killer's remains
The death of Ian Huntley, a notorious child killer, raises questions about the handling of his remains following his violent death in prison.
Twisted predator snatched girl, 5, as she played in the street before sex attack
A 32-year-old man, Mohammed Abdulraziq, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for abducting and sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Birmingham.
John Alford found dead in prison
Actor John Alford has died in prison after serving two months of an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for sexual offenses.
John Alford latest: Investigation launched as Grange Hill actor found dead in bed
John Alford, the former Grange Hill actor, was found dead in his prison cell at the age of 54, following his conviction for sexual offenses against minors.
John Alford's grim shopping list before sick sex attack at teen sleepover
Disgraced actor John Alford, known for his role in 'London's Burning', was convicted of sexually assaulting two teenagers and has recently died in prison following his sentencing.
John Alford's grim spiral from 90s heartthrob to paedophile dying in prison
Former 90s television star John Alford has died in prison just months after being convicted of sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
John Alford's victims share impact of crimes as Grange Hill star dies in prison
Former actor John Alford, who was recently convicted of sexual abuse, has died in prison at the age of 54.
British actor sentenced for horrific crimes - found dead in prison
British actor John Alford, who was sentenced for sexual crimes against minors, was found dead in prison at the age of 54.
Rose West's Murky Prison Life Gorging on Chocolate and Crocheting after 'Sex Attack'
Serial killer Rose West is living a life of luxury in prison, facing allegations of sexual assault while receiving special privileges.
Probe launched into Soham monster Ian Huntley’s death - but findings could take months
A justice watchdog has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ian Huntley in prison, which may take months to conclude.
'I watched as John Alford tried to put on brave face in court - monster fooled no-one'
Actor John Alford was sentenced to eight and a half years for sexually abusing children and was later found dead in prison.
London’s Burning actor John Alford, 54, dies in prison
Actor John Alford died in prison two months after being sentenced for sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
Son of British couple detained in Iran 'let down' by Starmer's leadership on parent's imprisonment amid war
The son of a British couple imprisoned in Iran expresses concern over their worsening conditions and criticizes the leadership of Keir Starmer amidst escalating tensions in the region due to war.
Harrowing impact John Alford's crimes had on his victims before dying in prison
John Alford, a former actor, was sentenced to eight and a half years for child sex offences, dying in prison shortly after his conviction.
Grange Hill John Alford's crimes in full as he dies in prison weeks after sentencing
Former actor John Alford has died in prison shortly after being sentenced for sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
London's Burning actor John Alford found dead in prison two months after being jailed for sexual assault
Actor John Alford, known for his role in 'London's Burning,' has died in prison shortly after being sentenced for sexual assault.
John Alford dead: Grange Hill star dies in prison weeks after being jailed
Grange Hill actor John Alford has died in prison shortly after being convicted of serious sex offences against children.
Scandal-hit jails hit by £6m fine amid rise in prison staff having sex with inmates
Thirteen privately-run prisons in the UK were fined a total of £6 million due to increased incidents of female staff engaging in sexual relations with inmates.
Ian Huntley's pathetic last days from 'strange outfits' to funeral plan
Ian Huntley led a lonely and paranoid life in prison as he faced the end of his days.
Ian Huntley's death means there's a new No 1 target in HMP Frankland
The death of Ian Huntley in HMP Frankland raises concerns among other high-profile inmates about their safety and potential targeting by other prisoners.
Dubai prison horror influencers could face - rapes, torture and food 'laced with drugs'
Influencers in Dubai are reportedly silenced by the threat of severe consequences for speaking out about the dangers of life there amid regional conflict.
Ian Huntley 'bought Xbox game with chilling name' days before he was killed
Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, purchased an Xbox game shortly before being fatally attacked in prison.
Hollywood hardman Danny Trejo threatened with death penalty after prison riot
Danny Trejo, a Hollywood actor known for his tough-guy roles, reflects on his past experience with the death penalty after a prison riot incident in California.
Baby dies in boiling hot car foaming at the mouth while mum gets BBL at spa
A mother was sentenced to 15 years in prison after leaving her one-year-old son in a hot car for over two hours while she underwent a cosmetic procedure.
Uninsured driver jailed for killing 'cheerful' four-year-old girl
An uninsured driver has been sentenced to over five years in prison for the death of four-year-old Mayar Yahia and for injuring two others in a careless driving incident.
Young driver jailed after partying and TikToks following fatal Lincolnshire crash
An 18-year-old driver, Madeleine Lonsdale, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after causing a crash that killed two teenagers while racing at high speeds and later continuing to post on social media.
'Girl in the Cellar' Natascha Kampusch's health update after spending YEARS as child sex slave
Natascha Kampusch, who was kidnapped at age 10 and held captive for over eight years, is reportedly again confined in a personal 'prison' and has withdrawn from public life.
How convicted killer tried to derail £45m drug smuggling trial in 'jury tampering' plot
A convicted murderer orchestrated a jury tampering scheme to disrupt a major drug smuggling trial from his prison cell.
Royal Marine jailed for killing chef with one punch that sparked 'terrifying thud'
A Royal Marine, Joseph Jones, was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for killing chef Cemal Yilmaz with a single punch during a night out in Exmouth, Devon.
Birmingham sex predator who snatched girl, 5, off street jailed
A man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for abducting and sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Birmingham.
Governors warn of increasing violence of 'nothing-to-lose' inmates attacking notorious prisoners
Prison governors in the UK report a rise in violence against high-profile inmates by other prisoners who face long sentences and have 'nothing to lose'.
'Serial rape liar Stacey Sharples ruined our lives'
Stacey Sharples was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for falsely accusing ten men of rape, causing severe emotional and social repercussions for her victims.
Killer buried his wife under flowers bought from B&Q after savage knife murder
Alireza Askari has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Paria Veisi, whom he stabbed and buried beneath flowers in their Cardiff garden.
BREAKING: Husband who buried ex-wife in garden with help of aunt after stabbing jailed
Alireza Askari has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for the murder of his ex-wife, Paria Veisi, whose body was found buried in his garden following his admission of guilt.
Prison libraries are a right - school libraries should be too say experts
Experts at the London Book Fair argue that while prison and public libraries are considered a right, school libraries should be legally recognized as one to protect freedom of expression for all children.
Newborn baby dies after mum smashes head into floor during 'fit of rage'
A mother in the UK has been sentenced to life in prison for the death of her two-month-old daughter, whom she killed in a fit of rage.
Woman put 23 cats in a bin and left them to die crushed and soaked in urine
A woman in Epsom, UK, received a suspended prison sentence after trapping 23 cats in a wheelie bin, leading to the deaths of eight and the severe suffering of the others.
Therapist, 77, is jailed for 'treating' patient's trauma with sex
Gerald Peck, a 77-year-old therapist in Brighton, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually abusing a client during therapy sessions.
Thug headbutts police officer so hard it knocks them both unconscious in hospital corridor
A violent thug in the UK headbutted a police officer, leading to serious injuries and a prison sentence for the attacker.
Predator lured woman to popular Brighton park before horror rape attack
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping a woman in Dorset Gardens, Brighton, after luring her there following a night out.
Mum-of-ten's chilling lie before woman kept as slave for 25 years discovered
Amanda Wixon was sentenced to 13 years in prison for keeping a woman as a slave for 25 years, during which she lied about the victim's whereabouts.
A British woman sentenced to 13 years in prison for forcing a young woman to work at her home
A British woman has received a 13-year prison sentence for coerced labor involving a young woman she subjected to over 25 years of forced work.
Ukrainians who ran 'premium' migrant smuggling service to UK jailed
Two Ukrainian men have been sentenced to prison for operating a migrant smuggling service that charged up to 15,000 euros per person to transport individuals to the UK.
British court sends to prison a mother of many who kept a woman in slavery for 25 years at home.
A British court sentenced a mother of ten to 13 years in prison for forcing a vulnerable woman to work as a slave in her home for 25 years, subjecting her to abuse and degradation.
Therapist who sexually assaulted patient 'as part of treatment' jailed for 11 years
Gerald Peck, a 77-year-old therapist, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting a patient under the guise of therapeutic treatment.
Imprisoned for 25 Years and Fed Scraps: the Sentence Against the Woman Who Enslaved a Young Woman with Disabilities
A 56-year-old British woman was sentenced to 13 years in prison for enslavement after forcing a young woman with a disability to work as a domestic slave in unsanitary conditions for 25 years.