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The Courier
15-05-2025
- The Courier
Fife nightclub worker glassed, headbutted and stamped on by four people in Halloween attack
A Kirkcaldy nightclub worker was set upon by a four-strong family group in a violent Halloween attack. The employee at the town's Society venue was hit on the head with a flying glass, slapped, headbutted, chased into a staff room, kicked, punched and stamped on, Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court heard. In the dock for sentencing were 50-year-old Steven Craigie, of Winding Wheel Way, Bowhill, and Ben Clark, 24, of Allan Park, Cowdenbeath. Beside them were 20-year-old Chloe Craigie, of Roberts Street, Kirkcaldy and Laihla Craigie, 18, also of Winding Wheel Way. They all admitted that on October 31 at Society, Charlotte Street, whilst acting together they assaulted their victim. The charge states the group repeatedly pushed him, threw a drink over him and threw a glass at him, striking him on the head with it. They repeatedly slapped him on the head, pinned him against a wall and headbutted him. The accused then repeatedly punched him on the head and body, pursued him into a private staff area and forced open a private door. They climbed over a counter in the bar area to gain access to further assault him. Next, they repeatedly kicked and punched him when he was on the ground, repeatedly stamped on his body and threw a plant at him, all to his injury. The Crown accepted that a comment had been made before the assault but no further details were given. The court was told that Steven Craigie's position was that something was said to his daughters by the bar worker. Sheriff Steven Borthwick said that under the law, when a group acts together, they are responsible for offences together, although different people were doing different things in the assault. 'Each person is responsible for the acts of the group,' he told them. He went on: 'This was an attack on a man at his place of work and was an outrageous incident. 'There was an element of provocation but not in the legal sense. Certain comments were made which led to an over-reaction on your part.' Steven Craigie and Ben Clark were each sentenced to a community payback order with 120 hours of unpaid work. Chloe and Laihla Craigie were each ordered to do 80 hours of unpaid work and the latter was also put on supervision for a year.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Airline slashes flight prices in huge sale
A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week sale, giving Aussie travellers the chance to escape the winter chill for a bargain price. Qantas is set to drop prices on return flights to Asian hotspots including Bali, Singapore, and Tokyo to as low as $519, with more than 100,000 discounted seats to be available. A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week sale for popular destinations across Asia. NewsWire / Ben Clark Credit: News Corp Australia The airline says the sale coincides with some of Asia's biggest events and festivals, including the Edogawa, Ōme City and Sumidagawa fireworks festivals in Japan in July. Sightseers can also catch the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival and the Halloween Street Party in Lan Kwai Fong throughout late October, or escape the chilly weather by booking a tropical getaway to Bali. Economy return flights from Melbourne to Bali start at just $599, Brisbane to Manila from $829 and Sydney to Hong Kong from $929. There are also flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Bangkok starting at $929 and to Bengaluru from $949, with return flights departing Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to Tokyo starting from $949. The sale includes return flights to Japan from just NewsWire / David Swift Credit: News Corp Australia Qantas chief executive officer of international Cam Wallace said the airline was 'excited to be offering some great deals (from Tuesday) across almost our entire Asia network'. 'Whether it's chasing the sun in Bali, exploring the street food scene in Hong Kong or visiting friends and family, there's something here for everyone,' he said. 'These travel dates also line up with some great events and festivals across Asia, making it the perfect time to start planning a getaway.' The sale will run from May 13 to midnight on May 19, and includes checked baggage, meals, beverages and entertainment on flights departing between June 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Two arrested after 17-year-old stabbed at park event
Two men have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the face, hands and buttocks at a community event. The boy remains in hospital after the attack, which happened in Blackbird Leys Park on Sunday afternoon. The incident was one of three stabbings to happen in the area, causing Thames Valley Police to enact stop-and-search powers, which expired at 19:25 BST. An 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, both from Oxford, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Both remain in custody. Police said the 18-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place. He was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an earlier incident on 25 March at Fry's Hill Park, Oxford. A 15-year-old boy was slashed in the face, sustaining serious injuries in this incident. He has since been discharged from hospital. A 16-year-old boy from Bicester was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with this stabbing. Police said he has since been released on conditional bail. A force spokesperson added the investigation into the Fry's Hill Park attempted murder was ongoing. Ch Supt Ben Clark said: "We are absolutely committed to stamping out violence in our community, and we have now made several arrests. "Officers will be maintaining an increased presence in the area to continue to deter offenders and to reassure the local community. "If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to raise these with our officers, and you can also report any concerns to Thames Valley Police in the strictest of confidence." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Stop-and-search powers extended after stabbings Attempted murder arrests after boy stabbed in face Thames Valley Police
BBC News
08-04-2025
- BBC News
Two arrested after 17-year-old stabbed at Oxford park event
Two men have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the face, hands and buttocks at a community boy remains in hospital after the attack, which happened in Blackbird Leys Park on Sunday incident was one of three stabbings to happen in the area, causing Thames Valley Police to enact stop-and-search powers, which expired at 19:25 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, both from Oxford, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Both remain in custody. Police said the 18-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an earlier incident on 25 March at Fry's Hill Park, Oxford.A 15-year-old boy was slashed in the face, sustaining serious injuries in this incident. He has since been discharged from hospital.A 16-year-old boy from Bicester was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with this stabbing. Police said he has since been released on conditional bail.A force spokesperson added the investigation into the Fry's Hill Park attempted murder was Supt Ben Clark said: "We are absolutely committed to stamping out violence in our community, and we have now made several arrests."Officers will be maintaining an increased presence in the area to continue to deter offenders and to reassure the local community."If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to raise these with our officers, and you can also report any concerns to Thames Valley Police in the strictest of confidence." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
