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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Migrant forcefully kissed suicidal mum on mouth after she refused to go back to his asylum hotel
A SEX beast migrant forcefully kissed a suicidal mum on the mouth after she refused to go with him back to his asylum hotel. Zayed Alanzi, 26, pictured above, stalked the woman and 'would not take no for an answer'. Advertisement He then grabbed her by the cheeks — squeezing her face, kissing her on the mouth and forcing his tongue inside. She wrestled him off — and then bravely acted as a decoy over fears he would target a teenage girl nearby, before police turned up. She continued: 'It was either that or he would do it to the other one. He asked me to go up a road. 'I said 'No. I'm going that way', and that's when the police turned up.' Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS Alanzi claimed in his evidence, given through an Arabic interpreter, that he was only trying to help the woman to her feet. The victim told JPs Alanzi was a 'complete stranger', whose sex attack in the early hours of April 28 left her 'violated'. She said: 'I told him I wanted to be left alone on numerous occasions.' The married Kuwaiti, who was staying at the Advertisement Most read in The Sun Alanzi was jailed for a year by JPs in the city last week, but may serve less than half his sentence. It is thought officials will seek to have him deported. He must also pay £187 and was put on the sex offender register. 1 Sex beast migrant Zayed Alanzi, 26, forcefully kissed a suicidal mum on the mouth after she refused to go with him back to his asylum hotel Credit: Humberside Police Advertisement Hull residents react to migrants living in iconic hotel
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Terminally-ill newsagent found to be a drug kingpin behind £52million sale of cocaine — just like TV drama Breaking Bad
A DYING newsagent was found to be a drug kingpin — just like TV drama Breaking Bad. Terminally ill Michael Williamson masterminded the sale of Advertisement 2 The newsagent run by terminally ill drug kingpin Michael Williamson Credit: Matthew Pover His decision to turn to crime has been likened to the hit US series in which chemistry teacher Williamson, 77, led a gang which sold more than half a ton of cocaine over ten years. He was arrested in 2019 when cops raided his home in Salford and newsagents shop in Poynton, Cheshire. They found cocaine worth £137,000, £33,000 in cash and notebooks with 'meticulous records' of names, deals and debts. Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS Williamson, who had no previous convictions and never married, was found guilty of conspiracy to supply drugs in January at Bolton crown court . His sentence was waived because of his illness and he died earlier this month. Last month, three others admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine. Former rugby league player Payden Candland, 33, got 19 years, nine months, Leo Groves, 33, got 15 years and Ricky Lee, 32, seven years. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Live Blog Sentencing them, His Honour Judge Clarke said the absent Williamson was at the 'very heart' of the conspiracy. A source said: 'There are similarities between Williamson and Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston weighs in on 'fun' Malcolm in the Middle crossover fan theory 'On the surface, he was a shopkeeper. In reality, he was trading in a very different powder from the lemon sherbet on his shelves.' 2 Terminally ill Williamson masterminded the sale of cocaine worth up to £52million - in a plot with echoes of Breaking Bad character Walter White Credit: Alamy Advertisement
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
One of two brothers on trial for violent clash with cops at Manchester airport says he feared they'd both be killed
ONE of two brothers in a violent clash with police at an airport said yesterday he feared they would both be killed. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz told a court he lashed out in fear when grabbed without warning by an armed officer. Advertisement 2 On trial, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, left, and his brother Muhammed Amaad Credit: PP. 2 Firearms cop Zachary Marsden has said he acted 'professionally' He said he resisted only as he was being 'It's not like it hasn't happened before when police officers have abused their powers and people have died.' The jury has been told it was PC Marsden with a Taser. Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS Amaaz told the court: 'Honestly, I thought this guy was going to shoot my brother.' The fight broke out as police swooped on the pair at It followed a row between the brothers and a man who allegedly insulted their mother on her flight from Pakistan. Amaaz aimed a punch that broke PC Lydia Ward's nose before he was tasered by PC Ellie Cook and kicked in the head by PC Marsden. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The brothers, from Rochdale, claim they were acting in self-defence. Their trial continues at Liverpool crown court. Moment man 'headbutted dad at Manchester airport before brawling with cops'
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Mystery of ‘unicorn' skull unearthed at King Arthur's castle deepens as new detail emerges
A FADED signature has been found on the bone of a 'unicorn' skull found at King Arthur's castle. It is thought the extraordinary object was expertly fabricated and buried near Tintagel in Cornwall by a prankster. Advertisement 3 The 'unicorn' skull is now in a pub near Stonehenge, Wilts, after being left there by Canadian tourist John Goodwin Credit: ANDREW LLOYD 3 Sun man Alex with the 'unicorn skull' Credit: ANDREW LLOYD It is impossible to make out the scrawl which appears to be a signature but possibly reads 'Harald'. It appears a talented craftsman has stuck the tusk in the middle of a donkey or horse's head to make the forgery. The area where it was found near St Nectan's Glen is known as one of the Duchy's most spiritual sites. Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS Occultists have been known to go there to make offerings and carry out rituals, suggesting the skull may have been used for a ceremony. Amazon worker Timothy Painter, 56, from Durrington near Stonehenge, was at the pub when it was brought in. He said: 'I was amazed, it was real bone, the skull was fusing up to the horn and it had wobbly teeth. 'It would be a hard thing to hoax. Advertisement Most read in The Sun 'I was looking at it being sceptical but I couldn't see anything that was fabricated. 'It's mysterious and magical and an anomaly.' Massive 250kg dinosaur SKULL dubbed 'Big Sam' unearthed by palaeontologists after 72million years in bone-filled creek Boffins at the Natural History Museum said they were unable to provide any comment on the item. A team of zooarchaeologists from Historic England have also been consulted. Advertisement 3 A faded signature has been found on the bone of the 'unicorn' skull found at King Arthur's castle Credit: ANDREW LLOYD
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Original Hermès Birkin bag sells for eye-watering sum and becomes most expensive handbag in the world
THE original Hermès Birkin bag has been sold for £8.6million — making it the most expensive handbag in the world. The prototype of the iconic range of bags, auctioned in Paris yesterday, was owned by namesake Advertisement 2 The bag was owned by namesake actress Jane Birkin, above, before her death aged 76 in 2023 Credit: AFP Hermès was inspired after the Sixties actress happened to sit next to its artistic director Jean-Louis Dumas on a plane. Carrying all her items in a wicker basket, she complained handbags of the day were too small. They began sketching designs on the back of a sick bag. By 1985 Hermès produced a prototype and presented it to Birkin, asking permission to use her name for the bags. Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion, said: 'The spectacular sale of the original luxury industry more widely. 'It is a startling demonstration of the power of a legend and its capacity to ignite the passion and desire of collectors seeking exceptional items with unique provenance, to own its origin. 'The Birkin prototype is exactly that, the starting point of an extraordinary story that has given us a modern icon, the Birkin bag, the most coveted handbag in the world. 'The sale of the original Birkin is also, ultimately, a celebration of the enduring spirit and appeal of its muse, Advertisement Most read in The Sun The original is second-priciest fashion item behind The Wizard of Oz's £24million ruby slippers. Jane Birkin dead – Actress and fashion icon dies aged 76 2 The original Hermès Birkin bag has been sold for £8.6million — making it the most expensive handbag in the world Credit: PA
