36+ min ago (238+ words) A migrant caught running a cannabis factory has been told to pay back just "10. Fatjon Hallaci, from Albania, was sentenced to five years and seven months in prison earlier this year after admitting producing class B cannabis in Norfolk." He also pleaded guilty to other charges, including being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, in connection with offences in Kent in 2023, reports say. On Monday, a judge ordered Hallaci, of no fixed abode, to pay back "10 or spend a fortnight imprisonment in default. The 33-year-old was at Norwich Crown Court for a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing." POCA allows the Crown Prosecution Service to recover and confiscate proceeds, such as illegally-gained funds, property and assets, made from criminal activities." The Eastern Daily Press reports the hearing heard the benefit figure from the cannabis factory, above a former…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (335+ words) Police have arrested three men after a young couple were attacked in a park and an 18-year-old woman was raped while her fianc" was restrained and made to watch. The assault took place on October 25 in Tor Tre Teste, a park in eastern Rome, Italy. Police say the couple, both Italian, had parked their car in a secluded area when a group of men surrounded the vehicle and smashed a window." Officers said the couple had been naked before the incident began. Investigators report that the attackers first pulled the 24-year-old man from the car, then forced the woman out as she tried to cover herself with an item of clothing. According to the man's account, he was held down by two attackers while his fianc"e was dragged a short distance away and sexually assaulted." He told police he…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (306+ words) Michael Schumacher's wife Corinna has taken an even firmer stance on who is permitted to see her husband. Racing legend Schumacher has not been seen in public since his tragic accident 12 years ago. Fritsche was given a two-year suspended sentence at Wuppertal district court, while Tozturkan's 31-year-old son Daniel Lins received a six-month suspended sentence for assisting in the plot One of the two hard drives which the data was stored on has not been recovered, with the Schumacher family since making it clear that they want a harsher punishment for the trio. During the appeal hearing on November 14, Lins withdrew his appeal, meaning his suspended sentence became legally binding." He also announced he would no longer testify in the trial as the son of the main defendant. His father had also announced shortly before that he would no longer…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago (342+ words) Brits are being warned about fake Amazon TV sticks that allow fraudsters to commit cybercrimes. Two out of five illegal streamers have been victims of fraud, which is likely due to a 'modded' USB stick that exposes users to data theft and other online crimes. Many households have purchased cheap versions of Amazon Fire Sticks online ahead of Christmas. However, these products have posed a risk to cybercriminals who access bank accounts and steal money. Brits have been warned that using "modded" Amazon Fire Sticks with your laptop or TV can give criminals access to your bank details and passwords, putting you at risk of losing thousands of pounds and having your identity traded over the internet, reports Birmingham Live. BeStreamWise, a UK initiative aimed at tackling the issue, found that two out of every five people who used illegal…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (397+ words) Lee Anderson has blasted the Home Office'after it appeared to erase the word "Christmas" in its latest publication. The department launched a new campaign on Tuesday in partnership with parcel delivery company Evri, warning Britons to be aware of delivery scams. Fraud minister Lord Hanson added: "As the festive shopping season'brings'excitement and pressure to act swiftly, it is more crucial than ever to'protect yourself from potential'scams." The omission of the word "Christmas" was slammed by Mr Anderson, who told the Express that the department appears concerned about upsetting sections of society. The Reform UK MP fumed: "The Home Office cannot protect our borders, let alone our traditions. "It would appear that they are more concerned about not upsetting one section of society rather than mentioning the word Christmas. "I bet their office Christmas parties are going to be fun." The…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (202+ words) A 17-year-old student was discovered dead Tuesday morning at a public high school in Bordeaux. The teenager was found unresponsive in the courtyard of Lycee Michel-Montaigne shortly after 7am by staff, according to regional newspaper Sud Ouest. Emergency services were called immediately, but paramedics were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at the scene, in the Chartrons district. Police secured the area and have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the death. No official information has been released regarding the cause of death, and the inquiry remains ongoing. An autopsy has been scheduled. The lycee, which has around 1,500 students, activated its psychological support unit, with counsellors made available to students and staff throughout the day. In a brief statement sent to parents and cited by both outlets, the school administration confirmed the death of a student…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (202+ words) A 17-year-old student was discovered dead Tuesday morning at a public high school in Bordeaux. The teenager was found unresponsive in the courtyard of Lycee Michel-Montaigne shortly after 7am by staff, according to regional newspaper Sud Ouest. Emergency services were called immediately, but paramedics were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at the scene, in the Chartrons district. Police secured the area and have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the death. No official information has been released regarding the cause of death, and the inquiry remains ongoing. An autopsy has been scheduled. The lycee, which has around 1,500 students, activated its psychological support unit, with counsellors made available to students and staff throughout the day. In a brief statement sent to parents and cited by both outlets, the school administration confirmed the death of a student…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (392+ words) This is the moment a pickpocket was caught on CCTV using bizarre dance moves to distract a victim before stealing his mobile phone. The sneaky street thief can be seen walking up to the man on Clumber Street, in Nottingham city centre, shortly after 7.30am on November 16. Police believe the crook then pretended to be drunk in order to trick the victim into thinking he was "simply in a cheerful mood". After greeting the man with a fist bump and engaging him in conversation, he then busted the unusual moves, placing one of his legs between the victim's legs and jumping up and down. The suspect was able to remove the man's mobile phone from his pocket before hiding it behind his back and making his escape. Nottinghamshire Police today (Mon) released the footage and are urging anyone who can identify…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (406+ words) Other reports today said detectives were investigating whether the suspect - who has so far been identified only by his first name of Mohammed - had consumed synthetic drug Captagon, which is known to have been used by ISIS fighters in Syria to make themselves feel invincible. Footage published late on Monday (November 24) showed the teenager being stretchered out of the property in the Madrid neighbourhood of Puente de Vallecas, where he was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon (November 22). As well as being accused of trying to attack officers with a large knife he was carrying, he is also said to have recited verses from the Quran before being overpowered. The siege ended around 4.30pm on Saturday, with the terror suspect being shot four times by police after their Taser guns failed to stop him, with one bullet perforating his lung and…...

4+ hour, 31+ min ago (193+ words) Police is hunting down a "large black dog" which police said bit a teenager on the face. The 17-year-old was reportedly mauled in an alleyway off Mount Road, in Staffordshire, at around 1.45pm yesterday afternnoon, November 24. The animal - which was running loose - horrifically pounced on the teenager and sunk its teeth into her in a horror attack near Forsbrook recreation ground. The animal then ran off and the girl took herself to hospital. The police have described the animal as'a "large black dog". Officers are combing the area in search of the animal. The force are now on the hunt for the mutt, which darted off in an unknown direction. A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information after a girl suffered bite injuries from a dog in Blythe Bridge. Officers were called shortly before 2pm today to Mount Road…...