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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Boy, 4, has cheek ‘ripped off' after being savaged by two dogs who escaped neighbour's house in horror attack
A FOUR-year-old child has been left with injuries "like something out of a horror film" after he was savaged by a dog. Amanda Holmes' son Antonio Quinn was at his friend's house on May 26 when he was suddenly attacked by a Advertisement 5 Antonio Quinn was attacked by a Pocket Bully Credit: SWNS 5 The young lad was rushed to hospital Credit: SWNS 5 The dog mauled the child's face and ripped his cheeks Credit: SWNS He had been standing just outside the front door when he was attacked by the dog and was saved by a family friend who managed to pull the creature off. The terrified youngster managed to Antonio was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour operation to stitch his wounds. Amanda, 34, said: "It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. Advertisement Read more on News "I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film." Amanda says that Antonio went to his neighbour's house to quickly grab a drink, when he was suddenly The youngster then ran back to his house in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire before being rushed to hospital and put in theatre for three hours. Amanda, a mum-of-three said: "I heard a scream - you know your child's cry. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest "Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face and his cheeks were hanging off his face. "I was screaming, asking what's happened and then I rang the ambulance. The dangerous dog attack capital nestled in the Welsh valleys "Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin - they just ripped it. "They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him." Advertisement Despite Antonio's injuries, he seems to be doing well, she added. She said: "I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him but he's been absolutely fine. "The dog knows that he's been injured so she hasn't left his side. "Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. Advertisement "He's still in a lot of pain but he's doing well." A Lancashire Police spokesperson confirmed that the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was also at the scene, have been seized. They said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. "We were called at shortly after 1.30pm on Monday 26th May following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. Advertisement "The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and face. "Thankfully, those injuries are not life threatening. "Two dogs have been seized by police - a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type and a Pocket Bully Type and the dog owner has been identified and will be spoken to in due course." 5 Antonio was in theatre being operated on for three hours Credit: SWNS Advertisement 5 His mum spoke of her torment seeing her child scream Credit: SWNS
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Desperate hunt for yoga-loving Brit backpacker missing in Peru after going off-grid following horror attack
A BRITISH backpacker has gone missing after spending a month living on the streets of Peru following a violent robbery. Hannah Almond, 32, Advertisement 5 Hannah Almond has gone missing in Peru Credit: Instagram 5 The Brit, 32, was living on the streets after being robbed of all her money and passport Credit: GoFundme 5 Video appeared to show her belongings being burned on the street With no way to get home, the fashion graduate was sleeping rough under the Belén Bridge, where her remaining belongings were torched by local thugs. Footage from local media appeared to show her clothes and personal items in a flaming pile on the street. Hannah was last seen three days ago after befriending an elderly homeless man at a makeshift camp, and has not been heard from since. A desperate search is now underway to locate the missing Brit from Advertisement Read more world news A family friend told "But she does not trust anyone after getting robbed and assaulted. "Some locals burned all her belongings from under the bridge." They added: "She was contacting her mum every now and then through other people's phones. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest "Police went to check on her two days ago and she has not been seen since. Cusco is a trafficking hotspot, so it's very worrying." The British Consulate in 'She is in an illegal situation. Her tourist visa has already expired,' British Consul Mark Atkinson told local media. Brit woman, 21, rotting in Dubai hellhole jail without a shower for a month after being arrested on drugs charges 'Sometimes we've paid for hotel stays, given her money for food, that sort of thing. But she always ends up coming back here,' he explained, referring to the bridge camp. Advertisement Hannah's friends have since As of Tuesday, it already pulled in £7,930 from 306 donations — just shy of its £9,000 goal. The funds raised will be used to cover urgent travel and support costs, including a flight and accommodation for a close family member or friend to fly to Her loved ones hope that a familiar face on the ground will help break through the fear and confusion that has kept her from accepting official help. Advertisement The money will also go towards providing Hannah with safe accommodation, food, and access to emergency medical or psychological care — which may be vital before she is well enough to travel. 5 Hannah was last seen three days ago after coming to Peru in March Credit: Instagram 5 She had travelled to the South American country for a yoga retreat Credit: Instagram Additional funds will cover logistical costs needed to get her home, such as securing a replacement passport, renewing her visa, and arranging her journey back to the UK. Advertisement A message on the fundraiser reads: "Hannah travelled to Peru in March hoping for an adventure, but instead, she has found herself in a terrifying and heartbreaking situation. "She was robbed and assaulted, losing her passport, phone, and all of her money. "Since then, Hannah's mental health has severely declined.' "Despite attempts to help her through official channels, Hannah is deeply fearful and unable to accept support from the embassy or local authorities. Advertisement "She is extremely vulnerable, isolated, and not safe living on the streets of Peru. "Hannah is a deeply kind and gentle soul, and we are desperate to get her the care and safety she deserves. We need to bring her home." More than 100,000 Brits travel to Peru every year, with Cusco - the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail - one of the most popular spots. FCDO travel advice warns tourists to remain alert, saying: "Personal attacks, including sexual assaults, are infrequent but do happen, mostly in the Cusco and Arequipa areas." Advertisement FCDO travel advice to Peru THE UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to certain parts of Peru due to ongoing safety and security concerns. Affected areas: Within 20km south of the Peru-Colombia border (Loreto region), excluding the Amazon River and triple border area near Santa Rosa de Yavari. Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM) — a known hotspot for criminal activity. State of emergency: A State of Emergency is in place until June 17 across the Lima and Callao regions, including key districts such as San Juan de Lurigancho, Villa El Salvador, and Comas. This allows joint police-army operations and the suspension of certain constitutional rights - including detention without a judicial order. Travel insurance warning: Travelling against FCDO advice may invalidate your travel insurance. Make sure your policy covers your entire itinerary, including adventure activities or volunteering. Stay informed and read the full FCDO travel guidance before travelling. Source:
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Horror as boy, 8, bitten in FACE by Staffordshire Bull Terrier while riding bike along street – with man, 54, arrested
AN eight-year-old boy was bitten in the face by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier while on his bike in a horror attack. The youngster was cycling in Goole, Yorkshire, when he was "mauled" by the dog on May 11. Advertisement 2 A boy was attacked by a dog on May 11 in Goole, Yorkshire 2 The eight-year-old boy was bitten by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier (stock) Credit: Getty The boys terrified father Luke said he witness his son with "blood all over his face." He said: "It's traumatising for an eight-year-old kid to be mauled like that. He's absolutely petrified. "Everyone was screaming in the street. It was terrible." Cops and paramedics raced to Morley Street at around 10am and the boy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries to his face and arm. Advertisement Luke said his boy had to have a five-hour reconstruction operation Leeds General Infirmary. Cops believe the dog was a Staffordshire bull terrier which has now been seized by police. Chief Inspector Rob Danby said: 'This was clearly a very distressing event for the child and their family and the police investigation into the incident continues as we gather information relevant to our enquiries. 'Our Dog Legislation Officer has been involved with the investigation and these discussions continue as we look to take the most appropriate action. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest 'We urge anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist our inquiries to please contact us via our non-emergency number, 101, quoting log number 153 of 11 May.'
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Idiot pals GUILTY of chopping down iconic Sycamore Gap tree in dead of night during ‘act of mindless thuggery'
TWO idiot pals have been found guilty of chopping down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in an act of "mindless thuggery". Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, Advertisement 8 Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers cut down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree Credit: PA 8 Grainy footage showed the pair felling the tree Credit: PA 8 They kept a chunk of the tree for a 'trophy' Credit: PA It took just next to Hadrian's Wall for more than a century. As the pair's sick act sent shockwaves across the country, they brazenly boasted to each other about going "viral". Carruthers and Graham have now been found guilty of two counts of criminal damage following just over five hours of jury deliberation. Newcastle Crown Court heard the friends struck in September 2023 after driving from Carlisle overnight during Storm Agnes to cut down the "most famous tree in the world". Advertisement Grainy footage showed one of the pair using a chainsaw to fell it at around 12.30am while the other filmed. They took a wedge of the ancient tree with them in the boot of Carruthers' Range Rover as a "trophy". Prosecutor Richard Wright KC said: 'For over a century, a Sycamore tree had stood in a dip, next to Hadrian's Wall. 'The tree became a famous site, reproduced countless times in photographs, feature films, and art. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest 'It was held high in the affections of so many members of the public and had come to be known as the 'Sycamore Gap'. 'By sunrise on Thursday 28 September, 2023, the tree had been deliberately felled with a chainsaw in an act of deliberate and mindless criminal damage." Carruthers later sent the damning video to his girlfriend after she shared a clip of their young child. He gloated: "I've got a better video than that.' Advertisement Jurors were told the the tree was a much-loved landmark and had global significance for its position on the former frontier of the Roman empire. 8 The tree had stood on Hadrian's Wall for more than a century Credit: PA 8 It took less than three minutes to fell it Credit: PA But as the rest of the world were left horrified by the act, Carruthers and Graham sent each other bragging voice notes. Advertisement One person had written on Facebook that there are "some weak people that walk this earth , disgusting behaviour". Graham then asked Carruthers: "Weak? F***ing weak? Does he realised how heavy this s**t is?" Carruthers replied: "I'd like to see him launch an operation like we did last night...I don't think he's got the minerals, s****bag." Another note from Carruthers to Graham said: "Someone there has tagged like ITV News , BBC News, Sky News, like news, news, news. I think it's gonna go wild." Advertisement While one from Graham to Carruthers at 11.17am said: "Jeffrey (a name Carruthers uses) it's gone viral. It is worldwide. It will be on ITV news tonight." During their evidence, the former friends turned on each other in a bid to clear their names. Graham claimed Carruthers phoned him the morning after the tree was felled and confessed it was him. He claimed the dad-of-two had previously spoken of wanting to cut down the much-loved tree but he "didn't take it seriously". Advertisement Graham also claimed Carruthers asked him to take the blame for the crime 'because he had mental health issues' and would be treated more leniently. In his own evidence, Carruthers told jurors he was amazed at the public's reaction as he thought it was "just a tree". He added: "I didn't understand how a tree would be able to hit the headlines as much as it did. "It was almost as if someone had been murdered." Advertisement Prosecutor Mr Wright said the two men were 'in it together from first to last'. He added: 'Owning up to this arboreal equivalent of mindless thuggery would make them public enemy No1. 'Neither of them has got the courage to do that.' Graham, who ran a groundworks firm, and mechanic Carruthers, denied causing £622,191 worth of criminal damage to the tree and £1,144 worth of criminal damage to Hadrian's Wall. Advertisement The pair will be sentenced on July 15. Northumberland Superintendent Kevin Waring, of Northumbria Police, said: 'The Sycamore Gap tree was an iconic landmark – recognisable across the world – and which held a special place in the hearts of many. 'In September 2023, we woke to the devastating news that the tree had been cut down. 'Since then, we have been carrying out a meticulous investigation to identify those responsible. Advertisement 'Due to the unwavering commitment of those involved in the case, today we have seen two men be found guilty of damaging not only the tree but also Hadrian's Wall. Read more on the Irish Sun 'We often hear references made to mindless acts of vandalism – but that term has never been more relevant than today in describing the actions of those individuals. 'At no point have the two men given an explanation for why they targeted the tree – and there never could be a justifiable one.' 8 Graham, pictured, blamed Carruthers for the vile act Credit: NNP Advertisement 8 Carruthers said he didn't understand the fuss Credit: PA 8 The pair will be sentenced at a later date Credit: PA
