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The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Major update into tragic case of Baby Ava who was found dead in snowy field as vital clue could help find tot's parents
A MAJOR update has been unveiled in the tragic case of a baby who was found dead in the middle of a snowy field more than six months ago. Police have discovered a vital clue which could point to the identify of the 5 Police have secured a DNA from a piece of fabric recovered at the location where Baby Ava was found Credit: Greater Manchester Police 5 Cops believe this new information could help lead them to relatives of the mystery baby girl, including her parents Credit: Greater Manchester Police 5 Following her discovery just over sixth months ago, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has now said it had secured a DNA profile from a piece of fabric recovered from the scene. Cops believe this could help identify someone connected to Ava, potentially including her parents, helping to "move the investigation forward." In an update today, police said: "A significant development in the investigation is the recovery of a piece of fabric from the scene, from which we have secured a DNA profile. "In the coming months, we hope this will help us identify someone connected to Ava and move the investigation forward." Read More on UK News Cops have drafted in a range of experts to help uncover the story behind the baby girl's mysterious death. GMP explained it had called on a botanist to "determine how long Ava may have been at the discovery site", alongside an anthropologist, archaeologist, and specialists in dental and bone analysis to "establish Ava's age and ethnicity". Baby Ava was discovered by a dog walker in a snowy field near the M61 in Since this discovery, cops have continually appealed for Ava's mum to come forward, adding that they were concerned about her welfare. Most read in The Sun Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley from GMP's Major Incident Team said: "We will never forget Baby Ava, and despite the challenges in the investigation, we're committed to uncovering the truth. "We are more determined than ever to find who Ava is, who her parents are, and all of the possible scenarios and circumstances which have led Ava to being separated from them. Cops still hunting for mum of baby boy found dead in M&S bag by binman "I know how heartbreaking this case has been for the communities of Greater Manchester and beyond. The support and compassion we've received has been unwavering, and we share the sadness felt for Ava as we continue our search for answers so that we can lay her to rest. "If you are baby Ava's mum, please know that you are not alone. You can contact us directly or ask someone you trust to reach out on your behalf. We want to help you.' Police have been undergoing extensive investigations over the past six months, since the tragic discovery of Baby Ava. This has included following up on "hundreds" of public tips, conducting "thousands of hours" of door-to-door enquiries, and "extensively" reviewing CCTV footage. Police said they had also collaborated with forces and agencies across the UK to try and identify Ava, in the hope of "securing justice" for her. 5 Countless tributes were left at the scene in Little Hulton after Baby Ava's body was discovered in November Credit: Greater Manchester Police 5 Cops have continually appealed for the baby's mum to come forward amid fears for her welfare Credit: Greater Manchester Police GMP added: "Information from the public has led us to speak with potential witnesses nationwide. "While these leads have not yet helped us identify Ava or understand her circumstances, they have allowed us to safeguard several vulnerable individuals and ensure they receive the care and support they need. "We have also trawled the national missing person database, focusing on cases involving females who were potentially pregnant and reported missing, which has helped us negate a number of individuals." If you have any information which could help police in their investigation, contact the force by dialling 101, quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24. You can also submit any information via the police's Major Incident Public Portal
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Shocking moment biker yob drags hero cop down road after fleeing during arrest for doing wheelies in town-centre
SHOCKING footage shows the moment a biker yob dragged a hero cop down the road as he tried to arrest him for anti-social riding. Sergeant Tom Brookes asked Scott Ryall, 21, to pull over after he spotted him doing dangerous wheelies in Bargoed, Wales, on April 8. Advertisement 4 Sergeant Tom Brookes was clinging onto the side of Scott Ryall's bike after he sped off without warning Credit: WNS 4 Sergeant Brookes clung on for dear life as the bike raced away Credit: WNS 4 The pair then collide with a grassy verge and the pursuit ends Credit: WNS But Ryall then attempted to flee from being detained in the town centre with the policeman in tow. The bike could be seen zooming from a side street, across an island of traffic lights and onto a main road as shocked onlookers watched on. Dramatic video shows the officer clinging on for dear life as he was dragged across a main road. Ryall then lost control of the motorcycle as he enters a slip road, with a Gwent Police car in hot pursuit. Advertisement Read More in UK News The speeding biker then weaves between a road sign and a traffic light before clipping a bin. Footage then shows the two men and the bike crashing to the ground on a grass verge in chaotic scenes. At this point, the police vehicle crosses the main road to catch up with him and assist in the arrest. Gwent Police said Ryall had been spotted riding dangerously and pulling wheelies when Sgt Brookes got out of a marked police car and asked the biker to pull over. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The force said: "When he tried to detain the rider, however, the rider accelerated, pulling the officer across the road in front of an onlooking bus driver. Shocking moment car flies through air and smashes into newly repaired roof of veteran's hall "The bike ended up on a grass verge opposite the junction before Sgt Brookes arrested the rider." Ryall, of Blackwood, Caerphilly, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance at Newport Magistrates Court. He was handed a suspended sentence but banned from driving for 15 months. Advertisement His green Kawasaki was seized and crushed. Speaking after the sentence, Sgt Brookes said: "Both the rider and I were extremely fortunate that the road wasn't busier at the time. 'The defendant shouldn't have been on the road in the first place, but his reckless and thoughtless riding by pulling wheelies on a main road in a town centre put himself, officers, motorists and pedestrians at risk. 'Our neighbourhood team across Caerphilly north will not tolerate the illegal and dangerous use of off-road vehicles and continue to plan proactive operations to keep roads and rural areas safe and remove these vehicles from our streets." Advertisement 4 Gwent Police were in hot pursuit after the shocking incident Credit: WNS
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Mum-of-2 who ‘ruined' wedding after viciously attacking woman on dance floor in front of horrified guests is spared jail
A MUM-of-two has been spared jail after viciously attacking a woman on the dance floor at a wedding. Jayden O'Neill, 28, left one guest drenched in blood and another with a head wound after a violent meltdown at a swanky venue in Canterbury, Kent. 2 Jayden O'Neill was spared jail despite a violent outburst that left multiple people injured Credit: facebook/@Jayde Oneill 2 The single mum, pictured leaving court, was told she'd 'ruined' the wedding reception Credit: SWNS But O'Neill managed to dodge jail despite the violent altercation because locking her up would be 'too hard' on her kids. The shocking scenes unfolded at the picture-perfect Winters Barns wedding venue in front of horrified friends and family - including children - during the evening reception. O'Neill, who was there as a 'plus one', kicked off after a tense run-in with the bride's family. CCTV footage caught the chaos erupting around 11pm as guests screamed and tried to step in. Read More in UK News Prosecutor Jodie-Jane Hitchcock said that O'Neill was at the venue in with her boyfriend when "concerns were raised" about her behaviour. And after overhearing comments, she confronted the bride's brother, Matthew Wilson and his partner Olivia Cole. Canterbury Crown Court heard how O'Neill told guests Wilson and Cole: 'If you've got a problem, say it to my face. I hope you never have children.' Prosecutors described how, after briefly leaving the party, O'Neill returned and stormed across the dancefloor with a glass in hand and plunged it into Cole's face, leaving her with a gaping cut to her lip and a deep gash in her arm. Most read in The Sun O'Neill was then punched by Wilson and a scuffle broke out on the dancefloor before more guests piled in. Another man, Graham Rhodes bravely tried to intervene by pulling the pair apart. But O'Neill then lobbed a second glass at Rhodes, slicing his head open. Cole had to be rushed to hospital, with doctors warning she may be permanently scarred while Rhodes was treated at the scene. Moment Brit woman is dragged off Ryanair flight & thrown to floor after 'assaulting passengers and making bomb threat' O'Neill, of Herne Avenue, was later charged not only in respect of the assaults on Ms Cole and Mr Rhodes but also with an offence of intentional strangulation of Mr Wilson. However, despite the judge declaring the wedding was 'ruined' and the violence worthy of a prison sentence, O'Neill walked free from Canterbury Crown Court this week. Instead, she was handed a suspended 20-month sentence, sparing her jail time so she could continue to care for her two children. Judge Paul Goldspring told her: 'You ruined it. They will never be able to get that day back. Nor will you. "But you ruined what would otherwise be the greatest day of their lives.' O'Neill was also allegedly attacked afterwards, the court heard. She was said to have been dragged around by the hair and punched by other guests in a violent fallout that spilled outside. 'DEEPLY ASHAMED' Faye Rolfe, defending, insisted that O'Neill's behaviour was 'out of character' and driven by alcohol and provocation. The single mum's defence barrister said that she was 'deeply ashamed' of the outburst. 'She doesn't usually behave like this,' Ms Rolfe said. 'She is the sole carer for her children and is held in high regard by those who know her.' The court heard the mum suffers from anxiety and depression and was considered at low risk of re-offending. She was also said to be 'set upon' by multiple people in the aftermath of the attack and suffered a chipped tooth and facial cuts. The court heard a probation report prepared for the sentencing hearing had recommended a curfew and a number of rehabilitation activity requirement (RAR) days. Judge Goldspring said jailing her would "harm her children more" than it would punish her, but made clear: 'Drink is no excuse.' O'Neill must also now complete 120 hours of unpaid work and attend 40 days of rehabilitation sessions in addition to her suspended sentence. She was also ordered to pay £500 in compensation to Ms Cole and £100 to Mr Rhodes, However, the shamed mum will not have to pay it all at once, with instalments of £100 per month. O'Neill's holiday plans also remain intact, as the court agreed not to impose a curfew order. District Judge Goldspring also reminded the mum of the seriousness of her offending. He said: "Let me be clear. If it wasn't for the harm caused to children by having their mother taken away from them for a substantial period, your actions that evening merit immediate custody."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Police express concern over use of force after officer fired for ‘aggressively' detaining knife wielding teen
COPS are worried about using force when making arrests after a colleague was sacked for his 'aggressive' detaining of a knife-carrying teen. The Dorset Police Federation is seeking 'urgent clarification' from senior officers after PC Lorne Castle was found guilty of gross misconduct. 1 PC Lorne Castle was found guilty of gross misconduct after 'aggressively' detaining a teen with a knife Credit: BNPS He stepped in after the 15-year-old was suspected of assaulting two people, one and elderly man, in Father-of-three Castle, 46 — winner of a national bravery award last year — had pinned him against a wall before taking him to the ground. Former officer Keith Clothier said: 'A good cop has had his career flushed down the toilet, for what? "Failing to show courtesy and respect to a knife-carrying thug. Read More on UK News He added: 'The country is in the grip of a knife crime epidemic and this is the message we are sending out to those that would flout the law? 'Those who have been involved in this decision should hang their heads in shame, as we have good experienced officers leaving in droves because they don't feel supported in the job they once loved.' Dorset Police said: 'Tackling unethical or unacceptable behaviour remains a force priority. 'We continue to support our colleagues where they use force in a lawful and proportionate way and the standards of behaviour, that the public expect, are upheld." Most read in The Sun Former policeman Joe Terry added: 'I have never in my life seen such an outpouring of support from the public for an officer as I have in the past week." Two top cops accused of mocking a colleague's Irish accent in 'grossly offensive' leaving video
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Prison guard is stabbed by inmate ‘wielding flick knife delivered by drone' in latest attack at high-security jail
A PRISON officer has been stabbed by an inmate wielding a flick-knife feared to have been delivered to a jail by drone. The con plunged the knife into the guard in a brutal attack and it is said to have "nicked" his liver. 4 HMP Long Lartin is home to a number of high-profile criminals, including Vincent Tabak Credit: Handout - Getty 4 Thomas Cashman, who was convicted of killing nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel dead at her home in Liverpool, is also kept at HMP Long Lartin Credit: PA 4 Just last month, Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi also attacked guards, scalding them at HMP Frankland with hot cooking oil Credit: PA The officer was air-lifted to hospital, with sources saying he was "lucky to survive". Today, he is being treated and is reportedly "stable" after the shocking attack - the latest in Britain's Police are investigating after being called to HMP Long Lartin this morning . A source said: "This is a terrifying and shocking incident and staff are understandably upset. Read More on UK News "The poor chap who was stabbed was covered in blood and had to be air-lifted to hospital. "The attack came out of the blue and was early in the morning after the prisoners were unlocked. "It came out of the blue, with no warning - and no apparent motive. "The member of staff is lucky to have survived particularly given where the blade struck him. Most read in The Sun "It nicked his liver, so it could easily have been a lot worse. "His colleagues raced to his aid and luckily police and ambulance crews got to the prison pretty quickly. "Other members of staff are furious. "They do not feel they are getting the protection the deserve, and they have been warning about drones for ages. "It is a daily occurrence that they are dropping stuff off there - and it is extremely worrying that a flick-knife was delivered. "If that can be dropped off there anything can be. "It is ridiculous - especially at what is meant to be a highly-secure jail. "Prisons are out of control - something needs to be done, and fast." Category A Long Lartin prison in Worcestershire 900 highly-dangerous inmates, including killers and terrorists. Inmates there include ' Suffolk Strangler' Steve Wright , Jordan McSweeney - who murdered Zara Aleena in 2022 - and Joanana Yeates killer Vincent Tabak. The attack comes after Manchester Arena terrorist We told last week how a prison governor suffered a bleed on the brain after an attack at HMP Ranby, Notts. And two weeks ago, the Prison Officer's Association urged action to protect staff 'before there is a fatality' after a spate of further attacks including one which saw a lag slash an officer's throat at HMP Woodhill, Bucks. The union's General Secretary Steve Gillan said: 'Escalating levels of violence are out of control in the prison service in England and Wales . "Prison regimes must be reviewed as a matter of urgency. We need action to protect prison officers before there is a fatality.' The Ministry of Justice has said it is considering the use of tasers and body armour to help staff deal with violent cons. A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We were called to HMP Long Lartin in South Littleton around 10am on Friday, May 30, following a report someone had been assaulted by an inmate. "One man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after sustaining a stab wound. The inmate remains within the prison and the investigation is on-going." A Prison Service spokesperson said: 'Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer at HMP Long Lartin. 'We will not tolerate assaults on hardworking staff and will always push for the strongest punishments against perpetrators." A spokesperson for the "An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene. "On arrival, crews found a man who they treated for serious injuries before he was airlifted to hospital for further treatment." 4 A prison guard has been stabbed at HMP Long Lartin in Worcestershire Credit: PA:Press Association
