Urgent search for missing girl, 14, who vanished on her own after night with pals in major UK city
Police are urging anyone with information about the teenager's whereabouts to get in touch immediately
FRANTIC HUNT Urgent search for missing girl, 14, who vanished on her own after night with pals in major UK city
POLICE are urgently searching for a 14-year-old girl who disappeared after spending the night with friends in a major UK city.
Lucia, from Swansea, was last seen in Cardiff on June 14, just before midnight near Penylan Library, heading towards Wellfield Road.
The teenager had been with friends but left the area on her own.
She has been described as 5ft 6, with a slim build and long black hair.
Lucia was wearing a white skirt, a cream puffer jacket, an orange top and possibly white Converse trainers at the time she went missing.
Anyone with information about Lucia's whereabouts is urged to contact South Wales Police, quoting reference 2500188167.
1
Lucia, 14, is described as 5ft 6, with a slim build and long black hair
Credit: South Wales Police
More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online
Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Daily Record
Man with knife reported in Scots play park as police launch probe
Police are searching for a man who reportedly had a knife in a Scots playground. A manhunt has been launched after a man was reportedly in a Scots playpark with a knife. Officers from Police Scotland received a report of a man with a knife in a playpark in Rossend Terrace in Burntisland today at around 1.55pm. Locals have noted that officers have been going door-to-door as part of their investigation into the incident. Images and videos from the scene show four cops watching over the park, as the Force noted that enquiries are ongoing. Concerned parents vented their frustration on social media. One person wrote: "My wean was at the park and some dude with a couple dogs was threatening one of her pal's maws with a knife." Another said: "They were looking for a bald headed guy with a knife." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.55pm on Sunday, 15 June, 2025, we received a report of a man with a knife in a playpark in Rossend Terrace, Burntisland. Enquiries are ongoing.' On April 16, in a separate incident, we reported that a man was charged in connection with the alleged assault of a toddler in a Scots play park. A 31-year-old man was arrested and formally charged in connection after police received a report of an alleged attack on a three-year-old child in Stobbs Crescent in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, on Tuesday April 15 at around 3.40pm. Officers raced to the area and the male was traced in a "play park nearby". A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 3.40pm on Tuesday, 15 April, 2025, we received a report of a disturbance in Stobbs Crescent, Kilwinning. ' Officers attended and a 31-year-old man was traced in a play park nearby. 'He was arrested and charged in connection with an assault involving a three-year-old child. 'A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.' We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Decapitated, disfigured and crushed to death… the most gruesome Disney disasters to hit beloved theme parks
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BENEATH the sparkle of Sleeping Beauty's Castle and the cheery tunes of Main Street USA, Disneyland and its sister parks have endured moments of sheer horror. Over the decades, a series of gruesome incidents - from decapitations to crushing deaths have hit the beloved attractions. 17 A decapitation in Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds is one of the park's most harrowing episodes Credit: Disney 17 Disneyland has made efforts to modernize its safety system over the years Credit: Alamy 17 A Disneyland employee turns away a family from the closed Roger Rabbit ride after a boy was critically injured on the attraction in 2000 Credit: Getty Tragic deaths and injuries have hit the parks in the past - but Disney has worked to modernize safety systems. Accidents are rare these days at the attractions. But these shocking incidents remain a sobering reminder that even in the most magical place on Earth, things can go terribly wrong. Here is a roundup of some of the most gruesome disasters to hit Disney parks. Decapitated on the Matterhorn Bobsleds The snowy peaks of the Matterhorn turned into a scene of horror on January 3, 1984. Dolly Regene Young, 47, was thrown from her bobsled and decapitated when fatally struck by another oncoming vehicle. According to Snopes, Young's seat belt was found unbuckled, but it was never determined whether she removed it herself or if it had malfunctioned. Her absence wasn't even noticed until the ride concluded and the grisly discovery was made. Disney was not held legally responsible, but the shock and brutality of the incident continue to haunt the ride's history. Crushed to death at America Sings 17 Deborah Gail Stone was crushed to death on July 8, 1974 Credit: Facebook 17 The rotating wall of the America Sings attraction closed in on her, trapping her between a moving and stationary section Credit: Facebook It was supposed to be a fun summer job. But on July 8, 1974, 18-year-old Deborah Gail Stone, a promising student and new Disneyland employee, was crushed to death in front of stunned guests. The rotating wall of the America Sings attraction closed in on her, trapping her between a moving and stationary section. It is unclear whether a misstep or insufficient training led her to the fatal spot, according to David Koenig's book 'Mouse Tales'. The attraction shut down for two days while emergency safety modifications — including warning lights and breakaway walls — were installed. No official blame was cast on Disney, but the case cast a long shadow over park operations. Dragged under Roger Rabbit ride 17 Brandon Zucker slipped from a Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin vehicle on September 22, 2000 Credit: FindaGrave 17 He was dragged beneath the car, sustaining devastating internal injuries, brain damage, and cardiac arrest Credit: FindaGrave A trip to Toontown turned into a medical nightmare for four-year-old Brandon Zucker, who slipped from a Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin vehicle on September 22, 2000. He was dragged beneath the car, sustaining devastating internal injuries, brain damage, and cardiac arrest. According to the LA Times, the lap bar may have malfunctioned, and the child had been seated near an open side. After two years, Disney settled with the family for an undisclosed amount, without admitting fault. The settlement's terms were not made public, but guaranteed the boy would receive medical treatment for the remainder of his life. Brandon remained severely disabled until his death in 2009 at age 13. He was found unresponsive at his dad's home in Anaheim and died at Children's Hospital of Orange County, the Pantagraph reported at the time. Deadly derailment on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 17 Marcelo Torres was killed during the derailment of the Big Thunder Railroad Credit: FindaGrave 17 10 others injured on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Credit: Alamy 17 A picture of the scene after the tragedy in 2003 Credit: ABC A routine thrill ride became a fatal wreck on September 5, 2003, when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad derailed. Marcelo Torres, a 22-year-old graphic designer, suffered massive internal bleeding and blunt-force trauma when the ride's locomotive detached and slammed into his passenger car. As ABC7 News reported at the time, investigators discovered that fasteners on the train's wheel assembly had not been properly tightened — a maintenance error that caused the axle to come loose. Ten others were injured in the crash. Though Disney settled the lawsuit with Torres' family, the park was widely criticized for what some called a "cost-cutting culture" in the maintenance department during the early 2000s. 17 Carmen Torres, the mother of 22-year-old Marcelo Torres who was killed at Disneyland Credit: Getty Fatal blow on the Sailing Ship Columbia A Christmas Eve cruise around the Rivers of America ended in death and chaos when a metal cleat tore loose from the Sailing Ship Columbia and struck two guests and a cast member in 1998. One man, 33, later died from head injuries. According to Aitken Law, the plaintiff's attorneys on the case, the cleat came free when a nylon rope — used in place of the standard, non-stretch hemp — snapped and recoiled, launching the hardware into the crowd. California's OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) fined Disney $12,500 for inadequate training and misuse of materials. The company paid the victim's family an estimated $25 million in a settlement. 17 The Columbia sailing ship was closed following an accident on Christmas Eve in 1998 Credit: Getty 17 At least three people were injured when a rope cleat pulled loose from the front of the ship Credit: Getty Foot crushed on Alice in Wonderland ride A 15-year-old boy from Mesa, Arizona, left Disneyland with broken bones after his foot became wedged between a moving ride vehicle and a guardrail on December 21, 2000. Emergency responders were called after the teen's leg was crushed while riding the Alice in Wonderland attraction, the LA Times reported. Investigators found that the boy had likely been dangling his leg outside the vehicle — despite visible signage and lap bar restraints advising against it. Anaheim Fire Division Chief Kent Mastain said 'the car did exactly what it was supposed to do,' stopping automatically. Disneyland reopened the ride just hours later and was not found liable for the accident. Space Mountain ejection leaves teen paralyzed 17 One guest was left partially paralyzed after allegedly being thrown from his seat on Space Mountain Credit: Disney Parks In 1983, 18-year-old James Higgins was left partially paralyzed and brain-damaged after allegedly being thrown from his seat on Space Mountain. Higgins sued Disney, claiming a flawed lap bar design was to blame. His attorneys sought $3.3 million in damages. The case hinged on the ring-shaped lap bars then in use, which a physicist testified could be removed by guests, according to the LA Times. However, under cross-examination, the expert admitted gravity and proper positioning should have kept riders in place. The jury sided with Disney in 1985, 9–3, determining Higgins may have stood up mid-ride despite warnings. The lap bar was eventually replaced, but no fault was ever assigned to Disney. 'Permanently disfigured' after Blizzard Beach horror 17 A Disney World fan weighing 334lbs was left 'permanently disfigured' after 'going airborne' on popular water slide 17 He was allegedly allowed on the ride despite being too heavy at Blizzard Beach in Orlando, Florida Meanwhile in Florida, a 334-pound Disney World guest is suing the company after allegedly being 'permanently disfigured' in a water slide accident at Blizzard Beach. Eugene Strickland filed a lawsuit in Orange County on May 29, seeking over $50,000 for 'permanent catastrophic injuries' he claims were caused by Disney's negligence. Strickland says he was allowed to ride the Downhill Double Dipper, despite exceeding the 300-pound weight limit set by ASTM guidelines. At the time, he weighed 334 pounds. A jury trial is scheduled for May 2027. Disney has not yet commented on the case. The Sun reached out to Disney for comment. Disabled woman dead after Jungle Cruise fall 17 A disabled woman died of septic shock after falling while trying to exit the Jungle Cruise in 2021 Credit: Alamy In one of Disneyland's most recent cases, a disabled woman died of septic shock after falling while trying to exit the Jungle Cruise in 2021. According to Business Insider, a lawsuit filed by her family claims that Disneyland employees laughed at the woman's struggles and failed to offer a wheelchair-accessible boat. The 66-year-old suffered a broken leg that later developed into a fatal infection. The case is still pending, with no final ruling on Disney's liability. The allegations have raised serious questions about how the park accommodates disabled guests.
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Married ex-prison officer who had sex with inmate free months after being jailed
Linda de Sousa Abreu, 31, from Fulham, southwest London, was jailed after being filmed having sex with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth where she was working as a prison officer A married former prison officer who was jailed after being filmed having sex with an inmate has now been freed, just five months after being sentenced. Linda de Sousa Abreu, 31, was given a 15 month sentence after the video was shared on social media, and she has now been released early after serving just five months. A police investigation was launched after officers were made aware of the footage from inside HMP Wandsworth in south London. The mother-of-one, was arrested and pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Isleworth Crown Court in July last year. And she appeared at the same court on January 6, wearing a grey suit and white shirt, where she was given her sentence and told half would be served in custody, with the rest on licence. She was also entitled to a reduction of 95 days after it was revealed she had been wearing an electronic tag for 190 days. Following her release ex-Met Police detective Peter Bleksley was critical of the release. He told The Sun: 'This is a shocking example of soft justice. Where's the deterrent when sentences and time served are as short as this?' During her sentencing, Judge Martin Edmunds KC had told de Sousa Abreu: 'You engaged in sexual activity with a prisoner. That compromised your role as an officer, and was misconduct which undermines discipline within the prison, and puts fellow officers at increased risk. You knew that conduct was forbidden and forbidden for good reason.' The charge said that she had 'wilfully and without reasonable excuse or justification misconducted yourself in a way which amounted to an abuse of the public's trust in the office holder by engaging in a sexual act with a prisoner in a prison cell'. The court heard that de Sousa Abreu from Fulham, southwest London, who had a history of poor mental health and trauma, had consented to sexual activity with Linton Weirich at Wandsworth on June 25 2024. She also agreed to a second prisoner being present and filming the activity while appearing to smoke cannabis. The second prisoner later sent the video to a friend who shared it on X, formerly known as Twitter. de Sousa Abreu also asked Judge Edmunds to consider two further offences, one being sexual activity with the same prisoner earlier that day and the other being a separate sexual encounter with Weirich within at least three to four days of the main offence. After seeing the clip had gone viral, the prison officer attempted to fly to Madrid and later Madeira, where she had family, to wait for things to 'calm down'. She was arrested at Heathrow Airport after notifying the prison of her travel plans. Judge Edmunds said: 'From what I know about you, you were certainly not naive about the media or social media. It must have been obvious that the recording would be shown around and shared, at least amongst prisoners at Wandsworth where it would do the most harm. 'Whether you intended it or not, the fact is that the video went viral, and caused great harm. Many offenders do not intend the harm that their offending causes, but they nevertheless bear responsibility for it.' Victim impact statements read out on behalf of members of the Prison Service, including the current governor of Wandsworth, heard how the defendant's actions had led to female officers at the prison being 'subject to abuse and harassment from prisoners' as well as being subjected to sexual approaches and being seen as 'fair game'. Some female officers claimed their children have been subjected to teasing at school over what their mothers may do at work, the court heard. Judge Edmunds concluded: 'The consequence of the recording going viral, a result that you did not intend but which was certainly a consequence of your offence, has been that prison officers have faced heckling and harassment. 'They have been confronted with sexualised images falsely suggesting that your conduct is typical. Children of your fellow female prison officers have been teased as to what their mothers may do at work. It is inevitable that the damage for which you were responsible at Wandsworth has spread, to some degree, through the prison estate.' A Prison Service spokesperson said at the time of the sentencing: 'While the overwhelming majority of Prison Service staff are hardworking and honest, we're catching more of the small minority who break the rules by bolstering our Counter Corruption Unit and strengthening our vetting processes. As today's sentencing demonstrates, where officers do fall below our high standards we won't hesitate to take robust action.'
