BREAKING NEWS Horror scenes as two teenagers are stabbed in front of terrified shoppers at Mt Druitt Westfield
Terrified shoppers have told of the moment chaos erupted at a Sydney Westfield shopping centre after two teenagers were stabbed in a violent brawl.
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Woman stabbed eight times in her Camden flat, court hears
A film director found dead with her Rolex watch missing had been stabbed in the neck eight times, the Old Bailey has Abbott Dauward - also known as Sarah Steinberg - was discovered on the floor of her flat in Camden, north London, partially covered with a blanket and with black tape on her mouth, the court was Abbott, 69, was last seen alive on CCTV footage on 10 June as she returned from walking her sister Nancy Pexton, 69, is accused of murder. Ms Pexton, who is nine months younger than her sister, was remanded in custody until a plea hearing set for 9 September. A post-mortem examination found Ms Abbott's cause of death was sharp trauma to the neck, with eight stab wounds identified, the court was Ben Holt said the victim would usually wear a Rolex and a Cartier bracelet but when her body was found, the watch was missing. Police were called to the victim's first-floor flat in Mornington Place at 17:45 BST on 13 June after being alerted by her concerned attended and she was pronounced dead shortly after 18:00. A neighbour described Ms Dauward as "exuberant" and "vivacious", and others said they regularly saw her walking her corgi in the area. Ms Pexton, who was arrested on 18 June, spoke only to confirm her identity by video-link from Bronzefield Prison during the preliminary hearing.A provisional trial date was set for 7 April.
The Independent
41 minutes ago
- The Independent
Two arrested after fatal stabbing of man who ‘tried to break up' fight
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 22-year-old man, who witnesses said was stabbed while trying to be a 'mediator' in a fight. Police were called to the scene outside Hounslow Muslim Centre on Hanworth Road, west London, at 2.21pm on Sunday. Paramedics treated the victim for multiple stab wounds before he was taken to hospital where he later died, the Metropolitan Police investigation was launched into the death and two men, aged 27 and 37, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday. Both remain in custody for questioning. The victim, named locally as Dara Sayed Barham, worked two jobs, including one at a restaurant near where the incident took place. His next of kin are being supported by specialist officers, police said. Witnesses described him as a 'very good man' who worked at the Menara Lounge, a Middle Eastern restaurant, next to the Muslim Centre. One said: 'It's so sad, he was only 22 and was trying to be a mediator in a fight that broke out between people outside the restaurant on the street. 'He was trying to break it up but got caught up in the fight.' Farhan Ali, 31, lives in Hounslow and has been running a phone shop for nine years near where the incident took place. He said of the victim: 'He was such a good guy, and so hard-working too. 'He was my best customer and would often send people up from the restaurant he worked at to help my business. 'He was only 22 and it's so sad – life is so short. 'I've known him for six years and he is a big part of the community here and an amazing person.' One friend of the victim said: 'He used to bring me sandwiches from the restaurant, and he'd always stop to chat. 'He has died for nothing. He was taken too soon. Nobody had a bad word to say about Dara.' The Metropolitan Police said there is nothing to suggest a link between the incident and the Hounslow Muslim Centre. Superintendent James Rawlinson, from the local neighbourhood policing team, said: 'We are aware of the effect this horrendous incident has had on the local community, and have designated officers on reassurance patrols to answer questions that you may have. 'Residents will continue to see increased police presence whilst this investigation remains ongoing. 'I encourage anyone who has information but may not have contacted police yet to get in touch and assist with this investigation. 'Our thoughts, as always, remain with the family and friends of the victim at this incredibly difficult time.'
The Independent
2 hours ago
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Pair jailed for life for young father's murder at flat
A man and woman who killed a young father in a 'murderous attack' in a flat have been jailed for life. Cameron Woods stabbed Robert Fisher, 26, through the heart during the attack in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on July 23, 2023, using a knife brought by Stacey Balfour. Mr Fisher, 26, was so severely injured that he died four days later at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. The pair were found guilty of acting 'in concert' to murder Mr Fisher at the flat in Maxwellton Court following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow in May this year. Lady Hood jailed the pair for life when they returned to the court for sentencing on Tuesday. She ordered Woods, 27, who was on bail at the time of the murder, to spend a minimum of 18 years and six months before he is eligible for parole, while Balfour, 24, must serve a minimum of 16 years. Lady Hood said: 'Robert Fisher died from a stab wound to the heart, one of a number of injuries. The knife was brought by you Stacey Balfour and was wielded by you, Cameron Woods. 'It was the verdict of the jury that you were acting in concert and were both responsible for this murderous attack.' She said that there was 'no doubt that the knife was wielded and the fatal blow struck by Cameron Woods'. Lady Hood said that in their victim impact statement Mr Fisher's family described him as 'caring' and talked of goals he was working towards but will never achieve. She said they also 'explained the impact of Mr Fisher's death on his young daughter' and added that no sentence she imposes will be enough to make up for the family's loss. Lady Hood said that she took Balfour's age into account when deciding her sentence as she was under 25 at the time of the offence, and sentencing guidelines for that age group are different from those for older people. Thomas Ross KC, representing Balfour, said that she had previously been in a 'toxic relationship' and was to some extent 'in a very dark place' at the time of the offence. He urged the judge to consider Balfour's lack of previous convictions, personal circumstances and the sentencing guidelines when deciding on her sentence. Donald Findlay KC, representing Woods, said there was 'no pre-planning' in the murder. He said: 'Nobody set out looking for trouble, it ought to have been a pleasant social occasion but something clearly happened that led to a conflict and as a consequence of whatever that was, what occurred followed.'
