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Metro
8 hours ago
- Metro
Teen who stabbed 10 prison officers moved to NHS unit with games and film nights
A teenager who plotted a terror attack at a popular UK festival has been moved to an NHS unit with arts and crafts and quizzes. Nathan Ruth, who can now be named for the first time after turning 18, has knifed 10 prison officers since being arrested in July 2022. Prison sources have expressed fears that staff at Bluebird House mental health facility in Hampshire are not safe from the extremist, who is a Muslim convert, MailOnline reports. A leaked intelligence report has revealed Ruth's history of improvising weapons and even wanting to kill a prison officer. He has also allegedly begun boasting about his new living arrangements and how the facility will be easier to escape from. Ruth was 15 when he researched weapons, stab vests and vehicles for a terror attack on the Isle of Wight Festival. He was arrested in July 2022 before being sentenced in April 2024 to seven years in jail. By that time, the teenager had racked up 18 attacks on prison officers, including one instance when he tried to slice a guard's ear off and attacked another with a makeshift knife. His new home will soon be Bluebird House mental health facility in Hampshire, which also offers sports facilities. The unit describes itself as a 'specialist, secure mental health inpatient unit' that creates 'a friendly, welcoming and therapeutic environment' for the young people in their care. Staff try to make it as 'homely and comfortable as possible' and offer 'activities, education and therapeutic sessions' during the day. The unit also offers a choice of meals and snacks and allows them to bring music into their rooms. They look after 20 young people in three wards, with fitness suits, a sports area and a games room. This makes a change from where he is currently housed at Feltham Young Offenders Institute in south-west London. Their guards wear full riot gear just to deliver food to Ruth or when they allow him out to shower or exercise. Sources inside the prison unit told MailOnline they were shocked the teenage terrorist had been transferred. The source added: 'He has stabbed so many officers while in Feltham – and openly boasts to staff that we will see him on the news one day.' 'We can't believe they have let him go. He has 100 per cent manipulated the system to get himself sent somewhere more comfortable.' They added: 'What really annoys staff is that he has received no further prison time for all the stabbings against staff.' More Trending 'They just want to focus on his rehabilitation. Well, tell that to the officer who nearly lost an ear. He is a stone-cold psychopath, the scariest I have ever seen. 'He will not stop until he has killed someone. Staff at that place do not know what they are letting themselves in for.' The Ministry of Justice said: 'Prisoners can be transferred for treatment in mental health hospitals, based on assessments by expert clinicians, but will return to prison once they are fit to do so. 'We do not tolerate violence against our hard-working staff and will always push for the strongest possible punishments for those who break the rules.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Fraudster mum stole £166,000 from firm and gorged on Greggs and Deliveroo takeaways MORE: Benefits cheat mum said she had severe MS while posting about running 10k races MORE: Moment Scottish gangster chased through his Spanish pub and shot dead
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Terrorist moved to NHS unit with board games and film nights
A teenage terrorist who has stabbed 10 prison officers while in custody has been transferred to an NHS mental health unit that offers sports, games and film nights. Nathan Ruth, 18, has been held at Feltham Young Offenders Institute, in west London, since he was jailed for seven years last year after being convicted of plotting an attack at the Isle of Wight Festival. The then 15-year-old had researched weapons, vehicles and stab vests. Prison sources at Feltham have warned that staff at Ruth's new NHS mental health unit are not safe from the Muslim convert extremist, who tried to slice one guard's ear off and stabbed another with a makeshift weapon known as a shank. An intelligence report on Ruth, leaked to the Daily Mail, revealed that he has a history of improvising weapons and attacking staff and intends to kill a prison officer. Between his arrest in July 2022 and sentencing last April, Ruth, who was caught following a tip-off from the FBI, had already attacked prison personnel on 18 occasions. However, he will now be able to take advantage of sports facilities, quizzes, arts and crafts and film nights after being moved to Bluebird House, a secure mental health facility in Hampshire. The centre's website states that staff provide 'a friendly, welcoming and therapeutic environment for our young people'. The unit's three wards care for up to 20 young people and include a relaxation room, sports hall, games room, fitness suite and all-weather sports area. Patients are provided with their own 'homely and comfortable' bedroom with an en-suite. Its website said: 'During evenings and weekends, we plan activities such as sports, board games, quizzes, arts and crafts and film nights.' According to the Mail, guards at Feltham have worn full riot gear when they deliver food to Ruth or allow him out to shower or exercise. Prison officers said they were shocked at his move. 'He has stabbed so many officers while in Feltham, and openly boasts to staff that we will see him on the news one day,' a source told the Mail. 'We can't believe they have let him go. He has 100 per cent manipulated the system to get himself sent somewhere more comfortable. What really annoys staff is that he has received no further prison time for all the stabbings against staff. 'They just want to focus on his rehabilitation. Well, tell that to the officer who nearly lost an ear. He is a stone-cold psychopath, the scariest I have ever seen. He will not stop until he has killed someone. Staff at that place do not know what they are letting themselves in for.' A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: 'Prisoners can be transferred for treatment in mental health hospitals, based on assessments by expert clinicians, but will return to prison once they are fit to do so. We do not tolerate violence against our hard-working staff and will always push for the strongest possible punishments for those who break the rules.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend warns ‘I don't forget' after ‘year of hell' for Ruth Langsford's love rival
EAMONN Holmes' new girlfriend has opened up on her "year of hell" amid the broadcaster's divorce from ex wife Ruth Langsford. Marriage counsellor Katie Alexander , 43, who started dating the GB News anchor last year, also warned she "doesn't forget" in a candid message posted on Instagram Stories. 7 Eamonn Holmes' girlfriend Katie Alexander has opened up on her 'year from hell' Credit: Instagram 7 The marriage counsellor, 43, started dating the telly anchor last year Credit: NB PRESS LTD 7 They enjoyed a sweet date at the park this week Credit: Instagram 7 Yet Katie told how she 'never forgets' amid his divorce from Ruth Langsford Credit: Getty It came after the lovebirds Katie has taken to her account to admit 2024 had been "the year of hell" with "lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me." She added: "Not only did my mental health suffer but also my childrens' did. "One thing I don't do it forget. read more eamonn holmes "But a huge thank you to my friends and family who know me, and the truth, and have supported me through the past year." Her stark admission comes as Eamonn , 65, is in the midst of a divorce from ex Ruth Langsford , also 65, and a The divorcing Loose Women star has been granted a severance of joint tenancy of the six-bed pile they bought in 2014. The move, revealed in public documents, means that if Ruth were to die her share of the house in Weybridge, Surrey, would not go to her former spouse Eamonn, with whom she shares son Jack. Most read in News TV GOING STRONG Meanwhile, Katie's relationship with Eamonn appears to be going from strength to strength. Fresh twist in Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford's divorce as celeb pair battle over £3.6m home Earlier this month, Katie broke her silence on After recently A source told The Sun on Sunday: 'Eamonn is smitten with Katie's appearance. 'She looks immaculate on his arm and he's a very proud man.' Ruth and Eamonn's relationship timeline Before the shock split announcement, Ruth and Eamonn seemed like one of the strongest couples on UK TV – even with their signature bickering style. Here's how their romance played out... 1997 - The couple first meet after being introduced by mutual friends, two years after Eamonn splits from his first wife, Gabrielle, with whom he has three children. 1997-2002 - To be respectful to Gabrielle, the couple kept their relationship out of the limelight. Ruth told 2002 - Ruth and Eamonn welcome their son, Jack, to the family. 2005 - Eamonn finalises his divorce with Gabrielle. 2006 - The pair begin to host Friday episodes of This Morning together. 2010 - Eamonn proposes to Ruth while at the Cheltenham Races, after asking Ruth's mother for her hand. June 2010 - Eamonn and Ruth marry at Elvetham Hall, Hampshire. 2016 - Eamonn undergoes a double hip replacement in the first of many health battles. June 2019 - On This Morning, Ruth and Eamonn say the secret to their happy marriage. Eamonn credits "compromise, consideration and lots of conjugal," while Ruth said it was "laughter and an equal marriage". November 2020 - Ruth and Eamonn are replaced on their regular Friday slot by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary in a 'show shake-up'. December 202 1 - After a year of being moved to the bank holiday presenting slot, both Eamonn and Ruth left This Morning. January 2022 - Eamonn debuted on GB News, while Ruth stayed with ITV in her long-standing role on Loose Women. September 2022 - Eamonn undergoes spinal surgery after years of back issues including a trapped sciatic nerve. November 2022 - Eamonn falls down the stairs of his Surrey home with Ruth and breaks his shoulder, requiring a new operation. September 2023 - Eamonn has a spine and neck stretching procedure as part of his year-long recovery. May 2024 - Ruth and Eamonn announce they have split after 14 years of marriage and a 27-year relationship. September 2024 - Eamonn was spotted on a luxury holiday in Barcelona with his new girlfriend Katie Alexander. Ruth calls in a 'fierce' divorce lawyer. HEALTH WOE Katie's admission came after a tough week for her man. Eamonn sparked fears among his followers after he posted a heartbreaking update on his health to social media. He vowed to "redouble my efforts" to walk again after being In his bittersweet caption alongside a snap showing him looking svelte from 2022 he wrote: Great picture popped up from 3 years but it's made me sad - I could walk." The telly favourite added: "Got to redouble my efforts." Eamonn's wellbeing was also a cause for concern after The Belfast-born journalist had a double hip replacement in 2016 yet has been 7 Katie planted a kiss on Eamonn's cheek during their day out Credit: Instagram 7 She recently spoke out on suggestions the pair had got engaged Credit: Splash 7 Katie's candid post came after a tough week health-wise for Eamonn Credit: Getty
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Raising the flag in Scranton to mark start of Pride Month
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Scranton, officials raised the rainbow flag on the grounds of City Hall to mark the start of Pride Month. The city has been holding this ceremony since 2018. They consider it a symbolic show of support and inclusion, and to demonstrate the Electric City's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. 'We've always had support from the city and its members and we're happy to see that continue as well as our community members coming out every year to celebrate the first day of Pride,' Queer NEPA Fundraising and Social Media Chair Lindsy Smigel told 28/22 News. Ruth's Place postpones Walk for Hope 'I think it's more important than ever to show solidarity and equality amongst everybody, and it's really nice to have the city of Scranton's support, continued support on that,' Frank Carey, performing as 'Lady Lydia,' explained. The pride flag will remain displayed throughout the month at Scranton City Hall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Edinburgh Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Eamonn Holmes and new girlfriend in cosy display after Ruth Langsford's major move
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Eamonn Holmes has been spotted looking quite cosy with his girlfriend, a mother of two, amidst the ongoing drama of his divorce. The television host and his partner Katie Alexander were seen enjoying each other's company during a day out. Katie, a marriage counsellor, shared snaps on her Instagram featuring herself and Eamonn as they ventured into the woods. In the photos posted by Katie, the couple are seen beaming at the camera while making the most of their time together. The pair appeared content as they struck poses for the camera, with Katie affectionately kissing Eamonn on the cheek. These new images emerge as Eamonn progresses through his divorce from Ruth Langsford. Reports suggest Ruth has engaged legal counsel to ensure Eamonn doesn't receive any portion of their £3.6 million property. Eamonn has since moved out of the opulent six-bedroom house in Weybridge, Surrey, where the couple resided since 2014. According to The Sun, Ruth has successfully obtained a severance of the joint tenancy concerning the house. This means that should anything happen to Ruth, her share of the home would no longer automatically go to Eamonn, reports the Mirror. (Image: Katie Alexander/Instagram) Sarah Dwight, a representative from the Law Society, explained to The Sun: "There are different ways to own a property. You can do so as joint tenants, which means it is 50/50 split. If one partner dies the other automatically inherits the other's share. This applies even if one partner has left their share to children from a previous relationship - the other partner would still get it. "One of the first things divorce lawyers do is to give their clients the option to sever the joint tenancy, so they can leave their share of the house to whoever they want. This move protects Ruth in that if she were to die, she can leave her wealth to whoever she wants, rather than Eamonn getting everything." The couple's romance began back in 1997, with Eamonn already a dad from a previous marriage. By 2002, Ruth had given birth to their son Jack, and the two married eight years later. Together, they gained popularity presenting ITV's This Morning, where their playful on-screen squabbles made them a hit with viewers. However, in May 2024, the pair stunned fans by announcing their separation. At that time, their joint statement confirmed: "Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have confirmed their marriage is over and they are in the process of divorcing."
