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Campaigners warn against disturbing 'safe stabbing' trend
Campaigners have warned against a disturbing trend of so-called "safe stabbings" in which young people are knifing each other in parts of the body …
CrimeVarious Presentations of Penetrating Chest Trauma in a Tertiary Care Center
Chest trauma can present in many unique and unusual ways, but, if managed in time, patients can have an excellent prognosis. This video shows three …
Man jailed for at least 29 years for south London axe murder
Prashad Sothalingam sentenced for killing Neel Croos in fight between rival gang members at party in Mitcham<p>A man has been jailed for at least 29 years for hacking a rival gang member to death with an axe during a fight in a supermarket car park.<p>Prashad Sothalingam, nicknamed Bullet, was one of …
CrimeLondon Bridge attackers bought knives from Lidl for £4 each, say police
It is believed terrorists shopped at discount supermarket for knives and wine bottles, which they emptied to make petrol bombs<p>The knives used by the terrorists in the London Bridge attack were bought from the discount supermarket chain Lidl for just £4 each, police have said.<p>Wine bottles emptied of …
London BridgeKnife-wielding stabbing machine could help solve violent crimes
It can stab in 60 different ways<p>When a person gets stabbed, rips in the victim's clothing may contain clues to help catch the attacker.<p>Forensic scientists are trying to understand what tears and distortions in the fabric around a stab wound can say about the knife type, angle of attack, and …
Australian UniversitiesBeyond the blade: the truth about knife crime in Britain
Teenage knife crime is a tabloid obsession, blamed on feral youth running riot in our cities. But the reality is much more complex – and we cannot save lives if we do not understand it<p>On Monday 23 January, shortly after 3pm, the regular din of children turning out of the Capital Academy secondary …
CrimeStabbing energy and force required for pocket-knives to pierce ribs. - PubMed
PURPOSE:<p>In addition to reconstructing the course of events, the medical examiner will often have to answer questions regarding the force necessary to …
Pathology Spotlight: What becomes of the broken hearted?
<i>Welcome to the first in a series of posts entitled “Pathology Spotlight”, a new regular feature where we will be sharing content describing</i> …
Scottish ministers call for UK-wide clampdown on online knife sales
Scottish justice secretary calls for cross-government effort for tougher restrictions following Bailey Gwynne killing<p>Scottish ministers are pressing for a UK-wide crackdown on internet sales of dangerous knives after the killing of the Aberdeen schoolboy Bailey Gwynne.<p>Michael Matheson, the Scottish …
MigrationMan in 'serious' condition after cutting own throat in dock
<b>A man who cut his throat in the dock at Haverfordwest Magistrates' Court is in a serious condition in hospital, police have said.</b><p>Lukasz Robert Pawlowski, 33, was appearing for sentence at the Pembrokeshire court when the incident happened.<p>Pawlowski, of Pembroke Dock, had pleaded guilty to sexual …
Woman tries to take selfie with Crocodile. Gets bitten
<b>A French tourist who attempted to take a selfie with a crocodile in the Khao Yai National Park in Thailand has been taken to hospital after the</b> …
Three men guilty of murdering Lynford Brewster are sentenced
12:34<p>Police statement<p>South Wales Police have also issued a statement following today’s sentencing.<p>Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector …
Bullet passed through Jo Cox's hand as she tried to defend herself
Jo Cox tried to shield her face with her hands as her killer shot her in the head, a court has heard.<p>The 41-year-old Batley and Spen MP received 15 …
Sarah Williams and Katrina Walsh jailed for life for murder of Sadie Hartley
Granada Reports correspondent Mel Barham looks back at the seven-week trial of Sarah Williams and Katrina Walsh.<p>A "bunny boiler" ex has been jailed …
Sadie Hartley murder trial: Horrific injuries revealed
A businesswoman who died in an orgy of "demonic savagery" tried to fight off her attacker, a court has heard.<p>Sadie Hartley was found face-down in a …
Why is there buttock stabbing in Rome?
<b>Manchester United fans are in Rome for the Champions League final. When English teams have visited the Italian capital in recent years there have been a string of fans stabbed in the buttocks by hooligans. But why do they target the backside?</b><p>It's called the Eternal City by many, but Rome also has …
How a Traditional Punishment Ritual Made a Desert Town the Stabbing Capital of the World
The view of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill. (Photo: Lynda/flickr)<p>In the last years of the 20th Century, Dr. Abraham Jacob, a newly arrived surgeon at …
Retained Foreign Objects After Penetrating Injury
TweetA Chinese man was in the news a few years back after having a four inch knife blade removed from his head. It had been there for four years! The …
MedicineBusinesswoman murdered by bondage-obsessed neighbour after moving into luxury flat when 30-year marriage ends
A businesswoman was killed in her flat by a sex-obsessed neighbour hours before she was due to fly off on a family holiday.<p>Christine James, 65, a company director, had her throat cut by 37-year-old Kris Wade, who was found with bondage gear hidden in his own flat.<p>Wade was jailed for life with a …
CrimeStudent stabbed in neck with smashed bottle 'for speaking Polish'
A student has been stabbed in the neck with a smashed drinks bottle “because he was speaking Polish” on a night out with friends. Police are treating …
Zombie knife sellers to face prison after 'horrific' weapons banned
Sellers of so-called zombie knives will face jail from this week as a ban on the “horrific” weapons comes into force.<p>Ministers launched a crackdown …