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Scottish Sun
13 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Inmate who stabbed prison guard revealed as serial knifeman Muslim convert who once said it ‘felt good to hurt someone'
Taylor is now believed to have been transferred to the separation unit at top-security Belmarsh jail JAIL ATTACK Inmate who stabbed prison guard revealed as serial knifeman Muslim convert who once said it 'felt good to hurt someone' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LAG who stabbed a prison officer using a flick-knife smuggled in by drone is a white Muslim convert who once said it 'felt good to hurt someone'. Callom Taylor, 22 — jailed for a string of stabbings — is often heard shouting 'Allahu Akbar' on the prison wing and carries a prayer mat, sources say. 3 Callom Taylor has been revealed as the violent prisoner who stabbed an officer in the stomach Credit: South Yorkshire Police 3 The horrifying attack took place at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin Credit: HMI Prisons He carried out his latest attack just after 8.30am on Friday, stabbing a 25-year-old officer in the stomach. He had to be airlifted from maximum-security Long Lartin jail, near Evesham, Worcs, to hospital for emergency surgery. Two weeks before, the prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin, with the jail's surveillance tech branded obsolete. A source said: 'The drone drops here are out of control. They fly in phones, knives and drugs.' READ MORE ON PRISONS TREATS FOR BEAST Fury at evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets treats He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar. A source Taylor, of Sheffield, has a long history of violence. He was locked up in 2022 for a string of attacks including a three-month 'campaign of violence' in which he stabbed four people and assaulted a fifth with nunchucks. He was given a 23-year extended sentence, with a minimum of 18 years in custody, avoiding a life term due to his age. The judge told him: 'You have escaped a life sentence by the narrowest of margins.' The court heard a psychiatric report revealing Taylor admitted experiencing powerful urges to hurt people for no reason. When asked directly, he 'admitted that, in a way, it felt good to hurt someone else'. Inside evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & other treats despite guard attack Taylor is said to have converted to Islam behind bars at Long Lartin. Our source said: 'The lad converted a while ago and since then it's like he's become someone else. 'He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. 'He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar.' Taylor is now believed to have been transferred to the separation unit at top-security Belmarsh jail. West Mercia Police said the attack was not being treated as terror- related, but as a 'disagreement'. It comes after Southport child killer Axel Rudakubana threw boiling water over a warder at Belmarsh last month, and Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi stabbed and burned four officers with cooking oil at Frankland prison in April. Additional reporting: MIKE SULLIVAN and TOM SEAWARD
The Irish Sun
13 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Inmate who stabbed prison guard revealed as serial knifeman Muslim convert who once said it ‘felt good to hurt someone'
A LAG who stabbed a prison officer using a flick-knife smuggled in by drone is a white Muslim convert who once said it 'felt good to hurt someone'. Callom Taylor, 22 — jailed for a string of stabbings — is often heard shouting 'Allahu Akbar' on the prison wing and carries a prayer mat, sources say. 3 Callom Taylor has been revealed as the violent prisoner who stabbed an officer in the stomach Credit: South Yorkshire Police 3 The horrifying attack took place at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin Credit: HMI Prisons He carried out his latest attack just after 8.30am on Friday, stabbing a 25-year-old officer in the stomach. He had to be airlifted from maximum-security Long Lartin jail, near Evesham, Worcs, to hospital for emergency surgery. Two weeks before, the prisons watchdog warned of drones being used to smuggle weapons and drugs into Long Lartin, with the jail's surveillance tech branded obsolete. A source said: 'The drone drops here are out of control. They fly in phones, knives and drugs.' READ MORE ON PRISONS He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar. A source Taylor, of Sheffield, has a long history of violence. He was locked up in 2022 for a string of attacks including a three-month 'campaign of violence' in which he stabbed four people and assaulted a fifth with nunchucks. He was given a 23-year extended sentence, with a minimum of 18 years in custody, avoiding a life term due to his age. The judge told him: 'You have escaped a life sentence by the narrowest of margins.' Most read in The Sun The court heard a psychiatric report revealing Taylor admitted experiencing powerful urges to hurt people for no reason. When asked directly, he 'admitted that, in a way, it felt good to hurt someone else'. Inside evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & other treats despite guard attack Taylor is said to have converted to Islam behind bars at Long Lartin. Our source said: 'The lad converted a while ago and since then it's like he's become someone else. 'He became even more paranoid and obsessive, constantly going on about people disrespecting him. 'He carries a prayer mat around and calls out Allahu Akbar.' Taylor is now believed to have been transferred to the separation unit at top-security Belmarsh jail. West Mercia Police said the attack was not being treated as terror- related, but as a 'disagreement'. It comes after Southport child killer Manchester bomb plotter cooking oil at Frankland prison in April. Additional reporting: MIKE SULLIVAN and TOM SEAWARD Jenrick: Give officers guns PRISON officers should be armed with lethal weapons to combat Islamist gangs, Robert Jenrick claims. The It follows a Jenrick said: 'Islamist gangs and violent prisoners are out of control. It's a national security emergency.' A Ministry of Justice source said: 'We are building new prisons and take a zero-tolerance approach to violence and extremism inside.'
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Teen arrested after crashing stolen car into ditch as woman, 70s, injured during vehicle theft outside Clare home
A TEENAGER has been arrested following a car theft in Clare yesterday - as an elderly woman was hospitalised. The incident occurred at a home in Firhill, Parteen around 6.15pm. Advertisement 1 A teen has been arrested following a car theft in County Clare Credit: PA:Press Association A number of The woman, aged in her 70s, was taken to University Hospital Cops confirmed her injuries are thought to be non-life threatening. The car was found in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS The arrested teenager has been referred to the Youth Diversion Programme and a file will be prepared for the DPP. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. They are appealing to anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling on the R464 near Parteen Village and the Clonard area of Parteen. A garda spokesperson said: 'Gardai are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a car from a residential premises in Firhill, Parteen, Co. Clare yesterday evening, Friday 30th May 2025. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Exclusive Exclusive 'The incident occurred at approximately 6:15pm. During the course of this theft, a woman aged in her 70s suffered non-life threatening injuries. 'She was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. Gardai release video footage of guns used by Gucci Gang as leader Glen 'Mr Flashy' Ward jailed 'A number of Garda units were dispatched and the vehicle was subsequently located in the Clonard area of Parteen where it had crashed into a ditch. 'A male juvenile teen was subsequently arrested and taken to a Garda Station in Limerick where he was detained under Section 4 of the Advertisement 'He has been referred to the Youth Diversion Programme and a file will be prepared for the DPP. 'Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. 'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R464 near Parteen Village and the Clonard area of Parteen are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Advertisement
Irish Independent
19 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Liverpool parade crash suspect ‘holds back tears' in court as trial date set
Former UK Royal Marine is accused of injuring dozens, including children aged 11 and 17 ©Press Association A trial date has been set for the alleged driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. Paul Doyle (53) appeared at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday afternoon charged with seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Irish Independent
Alleged Liverpool parade crash driver appears in court charged with seven offences
LATEST | Paul Doyle, 53, has been charged with seven offences. Eleanor Barlow and Pat Hurst ©Press Association The alleged driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade has appeared in court. Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning charged with seven offences following the incident on Water Street in the city centre on Monday, which resulted in 79 people suffering injuries.
