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7NEWS
15 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Woman charged after allegedly interfering in police arrest of wanted man in Blue Mountains
A woman has been charged after allegedly interfering with police as they attempted to arrest a wanted man. Police began chasing a 34-year-old man along Railway Parade in Hazelbrook, a town about 15 minutes east of Katoomba, just before 10.20am on Monday in connection with a pursuit through the Blue Mountains last week. Officers deployed a Taser during the attempted arrest, but the 40-year-old woman allegedly intervened, leading to a confrontation between the man and police. The man allegedly punched both officers in the head before fleeing, prompting a police helicopter to circle overhead and broadcast urgent appeal messages. Following inquiries, the woman was arrested in Blackheath later that day and charged with hindering police in the execution of their duty. She was granted conditional bail to appear before Katoomba Local Court on August 11. The search for the man remains ongoing. On Monday, PolAir could be heard describing the man over loudspeakers as it hovered above the quiet town, leaving some residents feeling frightened. Some took to social media to express their fears and frustrations about the police operation. 'Should we lock up? Stay inside until they have a handle on the situation? I'm a little terrified,' one resident wrote on social media. 'They are circling my block it's all we can hear right now. My eight-year-old is freaked,' another added. 'Police should update their (Facebook) page instead of scaring people. Is this guy dangerous?,' a third comment read. The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm to 180cm tall, of thin build, with blond hair and a ginger beard. He was last seen wearing black pants and a black hoodie. 'Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately,' police said.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Woah Vicky, Influencer Who Faked Her Kidnapping, Is Looking For A ‘Tall, Rich' Husband
In her post, Woah Vicky said, 'I want a man. I'm tired of being single. God, this is my prayer.' The controversial social media figure Victoria Rose, popularly known as Woah Vicky, just dropped a big surprise. In her latest post shared on X (formerly Twitter), she shared her plans to delete her Instagram account and leave her fame behind. Not only that, but Woah Vicky also revealed that she plans to get married soon and even shared a list of qualities she is looking for in her future husband. In her post, Woah Vicky wrote, 'I'm trying to get married, delete my Instagram and become a housewife. I need a husband." But finding a man isn't as simple because she has a very detailed list of qualities that she wants in her future husband. She added, 'He must be dark, tall, love God, Jesus Christ, cause we have to be equally yoked and doing really good. Rich and athlete would be nice because I live a good lifestyle. I'm healthy, yeah, but if not athlete, that's fine, but yeah, you have to make good money because my dad was rich. I came from a rich house." She concluded the post by complaining about her singlehood, saying, 'Yeah, but I want a man, I don't. I'm tired of being single. God, this is my prayer. Any takers?" I'm trying to get married delete my Instagram and become a housewife. I need a husband. He must be dark tall love God, Jesus Christ cause we have to be equally yoked and doing really good. Rich and athlete would be nice because I live a good lifestyle. I'm healthy yeah but if not…— Woah Vicky (@woahhvickyyy) July 21, 2025 In her next post, Woah Vicky talked about her dreams of starting a family. She stated, 'I want to get married and have 4 kids, mixed kids." Her posts immediately sparked a wide range of reactions from social media users, with the majority sharing their characteristics. One user wrote, 'I'm a short, married, fat, poor atheist, will that do? I still have hair (back only)." Another added, 'Saw your post and it resonated with me. I'm a man of faith with Christ at the centre of my life, looking for someone who shares those values. I've got a stable career and take care of myself – not flashy, but solid. Raised with strong principles and ready to build something real with the right person, but unfortunately, it's not you. Good luck out there, though." Someone else said, 'You have too many conditions. AI robots are coming soon. Good luck!" Who Is Woah Vicky Victoria Rose, who goes by the name Woah Vicky on social media, is an American influencer and model. She rose to popularity in 2017 with her controversial content, where she reportedly used racial slurs. She even claimed to be Black despite her Caucasian background. She has a fan following of 3.6 million on Instagram and over 1 lakh on X. Last year, she made headlines for staging her own kidnapping in Nigeria. Through a series of now-deleted posts, she even claimed that the kidnappers demanded ransom. Besides social media, she has also appeared in various video projects. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
7NEWS
a day ago
- 7NEWS
Father's emotional appeal 20 years after son Simon Knight vanished from Sydney's Surry Hills
The family of a man who went missing without a trace 20 years ago say they have been left with a profound void in their lives. Solving the cold case of his disappearance could finally give them closure. Concerns were raised for the whereabouts of Simon Knight when he did not turn up to a chef shift at a cafe in Newtown in Sydney's inner west. The 32-year-old was last seen at a hotel on bustling Crown Street in Surry Hills on the morning of July 21, 2005. His father Bob Knight choked back tears as he recounted memories of his outgoing and talented son, who was an avid photographer and passionate gardener. He said their last contact was a week before Knight's disappearance, when he had just begun a new horticulture course and was pursuing a career change. 'We have been waiting for 20 years to find out what's happened to Simon,' he told reporters on Monday. 'We're hoping one day we will get the answers and closure.' His father said the 'loss of communication and loss of having watched him grow up for years' weighed heavily on him. On the day Knight went missing, his camera and mountain bike were also gone. Police hope a $250,000 reward can prompt someone to come forward with information to solve the case. At the time of his disappearance, Knight was described as Caucasian, 183cm tall, with blue eyes, a fair complexion, red hair, and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a dark green T-shirt and blue jeans. Knight's sister Francis fondly described her brother as simply being fun and spending many late nights in the kitchen baking and laughing together. 'The loss of him has had a massive impact, so many lost opportunities,' she said. 'I'd love to fight with him again ... a little bit of the fun went with him as well.' A coronial inquest in 2008 found it was unlikely Knight had died, but he has not been seen since. A second coronial inquest in 2015 concluded it was likely Knight had died, although his body has never been located. NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley gave an impassioned plea to assist officers in their attempts to search for the missing man. 'Losing a loved one is devastating, but the not knowing makes the loss so much harder,' she said. Knight's case was referenced in a 2021 parliamentary report that led to a landmark Special Commission on gay hate crimes in NSW where police were accused of not taking his disappearance seriously. But his father acknowledged officers had helped support the family since early missteps. Superintendent Christopher Hill said police were keen to speak with anyone who lived on or frequented Crown and Oxford streets at the time, particularly if they knew Knight and had not been in touch with police. 'Any piece of new information — no matter how seemingly insignificant — could be the key to solve this case and help provide much-needed answers to Simon's family about what happened to him,' Supt Hill said. 'We need to hold that hope and that vigour for the family so they can have that resolution to these matters, regardless of what the outcome is.'
7NEWS
2 days ago
- 7NEWS
Residents terrified as police helicopters circle overhead blasting messages in Blue Mountains manhunt
Residents in the quiet town in NSW are terrified as police helicopters circle overhead while broadcasting urgent messages. A police operation began on Monday morning in Hazelbrook, a town located 16 kilometres east of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. In a video obtained by the PolAir unit can be heard describing a 34-year-old Caucasian man, approximately 175cm tall, dressed entirely in black, barefoot, with shoulder-length blonde hair. Police have urged anyone who has seen the man to contact them immediately via a loudspeaker announcement. Residents have taken to social media to express their fears and frustrations about the ongoing police operation. 'Should we lock up? Stay inside till they have a handle on the situation? I'm a little terrified,' one resident wrote on social media. 'They are circling my block it's all we can hear right now. My eight-year-old is freaked,' another added. 'Police should update their fb page instead of scaring people. Is this guy dangerous?' a third comment read. NSW Police have been contacted for comment.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Dad's desperate plea to find son who vanished 20 years ago after never arriving at work
The then 32-year-old was reported missing when he failed to show up to work on the morning of July 21 2005. A body has never been located and the circumstances remain unknown The dad of a man who went missing 20 years ago has issued an emotional plea as police renew an appeal for information into his disappearance two decades on. Simon Knight was 32 when he was last seen at a Crown Street hotel on the morning of July 21, 2005, and was reported missing later that day after he did not arrive for his shift at a café in Newtown. At the time there were few clues leading detectives to what happened to the aspiring chef. Despite extensive investigations at the time, and over the years, Simon, from Redfern, has never been found with a second coronial inquest in 2015 finding it was likely Simon had died. However, a body has never been located and the circumstances are unknown. Detectives from South Sydney Police Area Command are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr Knight's disappearance under Strike Force Glenlea. In November 2020, a NSW Government reward was increased to $250,000 for information into Simon's disappearance. At the time of his disappearance, Simon was described as being of Caucasian appearance, 183cm tall, with blue eyes, a fair complexion, red hair and facial hair. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing a dark green T-shirt and blue jeans. Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley said that despite the passage of time, Simon's family needed answers. She said: 'Losing a loved one is devastating, but the not knowing makes the loss so much harder. 'Today we appeal to anyone who might have the smallest piece of information, which can help police bring answers about Simon's disappearance for the Knight family." South Sydney Police Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Christopher Hill said police believe there is someone out there that knows something about Simon's disappearance. Mr Hill said: 'To support this search for answers, anyone who may have held onto information since Simon's disappearance, is urged to come forward. 'We are keen to speak with anyone who lived or frequented Crown and Oxford streets, Surry Hills, in July 2005, particularly if they knew Simon and have not yet spoken to police. Any piece of new information – no matter how seemingly insignificant – could be the key to solve this case and help provide much-needed answers to Simon's family about what happened to him.' Simon's father, Bob Knight said although it has now been 20 years since Simon's disappearance, our family are very grateful to the police for their assistance and the work they have done to find out what happened to Simon. He said: 'Our family are still waiting, hoping one day we will get answers and closure. So please if you know anything, please get in touch with the police or Crime Stoppers.' The $250,000 reward is available for information leading to the discovery of Simon Knight's whereabouts or disclosing the circumstances of his disappearance.
