Birkenhead death: Woman arrested after man found dead in house
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North Wales Live
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- North Wales Live
Bus passenger 'couldn't escape' woman who filmed her and called her a 'nonce'
A woman filmed a bus passenger and called her a "paedophile" and a "nonce". The innocent victim had nowhere to go and couldn't "escape" the harassment, a court heard. Stacey Caddick, 33, wrongly believed the victim had been taking photos of children but Caddick accepted she had dealt with the situation in a "clumsy way". Caddick, of Hirnant, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, admitted harassment at Caernarfon Magistrates Court. Today the justices gave her a 16-week jail term but suspended it for 12 months because she looks after her father, who has dementia. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here The court heard Caddick began the harassment at Caernarfon bus station on Pool Side on March 21. Prosecutor Hannah Williams played Caddick's mobile phone footage. In the footage Caddick accused the victim of having taken photos of children. She called the woman a "paedophile" and a "nonce" as the woman denied the claims and told Caddick she was "telling lies". Caddick was then heard threatening the woman telling her she would have "booted" her, if she wasn't on the bus. Caddick also tells the woman she should "get back to her own country". The prosecutor Ms Williams today said it had been an "unpleasant" and "sustained" incident, adding: "She did not have the opportunity to escape". Ms Williams said no allegations about the woman have been made to police and that "nothing of that nature has occurred". Caddick pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Deborah Tennant-Davies, defending, said: "She (her client) was in Caernarfon about to board a Transport for Wales bus going towards Bangor. Whilst waiting she witnessed several children running around the corner" who appeared to be "upset". Caddick then started filming the victim (on her phone), who was nearby. Ms Tennant-Davies said Caddick confronted her victim and started the filming as a result of what the children said and as a result of a Facebook post. Ms Tennant-Davies said: "I said (to Caddick) I understand where you are coming from but this is not the correct way of dealing with the situation. "She (Caddick) said 'I thought I was doing the right thing. I have gone about it in a very clumsy way.' " "She (Caddick) was very emotional about it. The solicitor added that the defendant helps to care for her father who is in the advanced stages of dementia. She helps to get him up, dressed and washed and the effects have had an impact on her own mental health. "She is not coping well," added Ms Tennant-Davies. Today the court heard Caddick had had a 12-month community order imposed in May after being convicted of two shoplifting offences but has "disengaged" from the probation service. Her appointments are at 9am when she has to help her parent. She is on methadone as a former heroin addict, and admitted to taking cannabis which could be having an adverse effect on her mental health, the court heard. Bench chairman Susan Jones told the defendant the harassment offence had been "sustained" and was committed in a public place, with children present. Suspending the prison sentence, and revoking the community order, she ordered Caddick to do 20 days of rehabilitation activity. She also ordered Caddick to pay £100 compensation to her victim.
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
BBC Strictly star Seann Walsh left shaken as strange man jumps into his car
Comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing star Seann Walsh has recalled a terrifying moment where a stranger jumped into the passenger seat of his car in London Strictly Come Dancing alumni Seann Walsh and Michelle Tsiakkas have both spoken out about separate frightening incidents they recently experienced in London. Comedian Seann Walsh, who appeared on Strictly in 2018, described a disturbing moment when a stranger attempted to get into his car while he was stopped at a red light. Sharing the experience on Instagram, he wrote: 'New in the adventures of living in London: today whilst waiting at the lights in my car, a guy walked up to my car, opened the passenger side door and went to get in.' It comes after Seann, 39, had his phone stolen in london before it travelled across the globe. Of the latest terrifying ordeal, Seann said: "Luckily, the traffic lights had changed and I could drive off. It's beginning to feel like I'm living in Grand Theft Auto.' This happened just weeks after Walsh was mugged. At the time, he posted: "My phone was stolen (yes out of my hand and yes, I live in London) a week or so ago and it is now in China if anyone happens to be passing by,' alongside a screenshot showing his phone's new location. Meanwhile, professional dancer Michelle Tsiakkas, who joined the Strictly cast in 2022, also shared a troubling experience of being mugged in the capital. In a video posted to Instagram, she said: "Hi guys, so I wanted to just make this video to let you know something that happened to me the other day in London. "Now this was a couple of days ago and I've just about mentally recovered from that. It was quite traumatising on the day. It wasted my whole day and made me feel awful, scared, helpless and I don't want the same to happen to you." Tsiakkas explained she had been heading to a dentist appointment near Covent Garden when the incident occurred. She continued: "It was early morning… I whipped out my phone to check the directions. A man on an electric bike came up from behind, swept past me and grabbed my phone." "My heart just sank. I tried to reach for it, which made me fall and graze my knee. I screamed, 'Give me back my phone,' but he just rode off. He was wearing a mask and moving too fast to identify or follow." Tsiakkas said two women nearby helped her afterward, and she thanked them for their kindness during the distressing moment. Meanwhile, Seann competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 where he was partnered with professional dancer Katya Jones. The comedian's time on the show was overshadowed by controversy after he was photographed kissing Katya, who was married at the time, during a night out. The incident caused a media frenzy, leading to public apologies from both Walsh and Jones. Seann later revealed the fallout had a lasting impact on his mental health and career. Despite the drama, the pair continued in the competition for several more weeks before being eliminated. The scandal remains one of the most talked-about moments in the show's history.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Jealous' woman who knifed ex to death on Christmas Day when she stumbled across his dating profile GUILTY of murder
Monster had previously been abusive to ex who feared she would kill him PURE EVIL 'Jealous' woman who knifed ex to death on Christmas Day when she stumbled across his dating profile GUILTY of murder Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A "JEALOUS" woman has been found guilty of stabbing her ex-partner to death on Christmas Day when she saw his dating profile. Kirsty Carless, 33, plunged a knife into 31-year-old Louis Price's heart in an attack "motivated by anger and jealousy". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Kirsty Carless stabbed her ex to death on Christmas Day Credit: Facebook 4 She had previously been abusive towards Louis Price Credit: BPM The killer had called dad-of-six Louis 45 times in a 30-minute period after a pal sent her his Tinder profile. She then jumped in a taxi to Louis' home in Norton Canes, Staffordshire, armed with a kitchen knife. CCTV showed Carless running up the front path to confront Louis, who she expected to find with a woman, before "stalking" him around the garden. He was later tragically discovered dead with a single stab wound to the chest in the conservatory. Carless has now been convicted of murder following a trial at Stafford Crown Court. Jurors heard Louis was considered by police to be "at very high risk of domestic abuse". At the time of the horror, Carless was on police bail after allegedly strangling Louis in November 2024. Louis had previously told a friend he was scared of his on-off partner and believed "something bad would happen to him". One neighbour had called police after witnessing Carless chasing and hitting Louis in the ribs with a metal pole as he tried to protect his head. There was another incident where she allegedly poured bleach over his clothes and threw a shoe out of the window, which hit him on the head. In a witness statement to police, Louis said that "on the whole", has " the relationship had been "abusive'. He added: 'She has constantly been abusive towards me, stopped me doing things I enjoy like football, and physically abused me.' In the early hours of Christmas Day, Carless and drunk alcohol and taken cocaine before she headed to Louis' parents' home. She asked the taxi driver to wait outside as she would only be a minute before she launched into the brutal attack. Carless claimed she only phoned him to see if he had taken money from inside a card at her home and went round to get the cash back. She said she had no recollection of stabbing him and was "not a violent person". Carless told the court: "I remember being in the conservatory, that was it the next thing I knew I was in the kitchen. 'Louis was sat on the floor. Then I panicked and ran off.' Carless denied murder and possessing an offensive weapon. She also pleaded not guilty to one count of intentional strangulation and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to the incident on November 11, 2024. The killer will be sentenced on a later date. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night 0808 2000 247 Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. Louis' devastated family previously paid tribute to the "devoted fisherman", who was "well-loved" in the community. They added: "As a family we are devastated at losing Louis. Life will never be the same without him. "He leaves a huge hole in the lives of everyone who knew him. "Christmas is a time we have always spent together as a family, to lose Louis at this time is even harder. "Louis leaves behind his Mum, Dad, Brother and Sister, along with his six children. "He has four daughters and two sons who he loved dearly. Louis had a big heart, he loved those closest to him." Staffordshire Police referred itself to the IOPC watchdog "due to recent police contact". 4 Carless went to Louis' parents' home armed with a knife Credit: Facebook
