Latest news with #targetedattack
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Doncaster shooting at house 'targeted attack gone wrong'
A house with a mother and child inside was shot at in a "targeted attack gone wrong", police have of gunshots were made from Petersgate in the Scawthorpe area of Doncaster at 00:24 BST earlier and a red 4x4 vehicle fled the Yorkshire Police attended and found damage to the window and a door of the woman and her child who live at the house were asleep but were not hurt in the incident, the force said. The car believed to have been involved in the shooting was found on fire on Green Lane shortly Insp Claire Moss, from the Armed Crime Team, said: "A completely innocent mum and her child were in bed asleep at the time of this incident."They could have lost their lives due to careless behaviour and this is not acceptable."Our enquiries remain ongoing, but we strongly believe this was a targeted attack gone wrong."She urged members of the public to share any information that could assist with the arrests have been made so far. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Attempted murder charge after man found slashed in Preston
A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was found in a street with slash 40-year-old victim was found with "serious laceration injuries" on New Hall Lane in Preston, just after midnight on Monday and remains in hospital in a stable condition, Lancashire Police Gogalea, 21, of Wilbraham Street, Preston, appeared at the city's magistrates' court earlier and was remanded in custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on 14 Anitescu, 46, and Marian Anitescu, 52, both of Wilbraham Street, have been charged with assisting an offender. 'Targeted attack' Three men, aged 24, 26 and 45, have been released under investigation, police further people – a 37-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and are still in Insp Steve Monk said it appeared to be "a targeted attack".He appealed for anyone who was in the area of Tunbridge Street, New Hall Lane and Arnhem Road at the time, who may have seen "a group of three or four males in dark clothing" or who have CCTV footage to contact police. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- News.com.au
‘Suspicious': Influencer's home firebombed in targeted attack
An Australian influencer has shared her shock and distress after her Melbourne home was firebombed in what police believe was a targeted attack while she was holidaying in Bali. Caitlin Lyndon, popularly known as ' fitmum ' online, was celebrating with friends on Sunday when she received a late-night call at 2am informing her of the attack. Victorian police told the fire in Sandhurst, 37 km southeast of Melbourne's CBD, was considered 'suspicious'. 'Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Sandhurst on 13 July,' they said. 'Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Malua Circuit, with at least two people fleeing the scene in a dark coloured hatch about 2am. 'No one was inside the house at the time of the blaze.' A short time later, police responded to reports of an abandoned car on fire in a street approximately five minutes away. Investigators are working to determine if the two incidents are linked. Ms Lyndon, who is a mum of one and an OnlyFans creator, said her home had been so badly damaged she 'literally fell on the floor' when she heard the news. The influencer, who has 84,000 followers on Instagram, told The Daily Telegraph that she was struggling to understand why her home had allegedly been targeted in the arson attack. 'I cannot fathom that somebody would do this to me,' she told the outlet. 'Everyone has enemies … I think everyone pisses people off in every life, but I would never imagine having pissed people off enough to have your personal home lit on fire where you and your son's belongings are.' After the incident, Ms Lyndon took to social media in a rant and lashed out at the alleged attackers, labelling them as 'f***ing rats' despite not knowing who could be responsible. Police have said that an arson chemist will attend the scene but encourages anyone with information that could assist police to come forward. Ms Lyndon had only recently moved into the home just two months ago, but the fire damage has made the property now 'uninhabitable'. 'I lost everything. People can hate and say I'm just in Bali and living life, but this is the worst experience of my life,' she said. 'I will be going into emergency housing, which is my only option at the moment, but my main focus is to keep my son in routine … obviously, he's lost all his toys.' In her Instagram video, she shared that her house was fitted with CCTV but it was somehow disabled before the attack. 'And I live in the biggest Karen estate ever, so this is just grouse,' she said. 'I didn't even think you could shut down CCTV so these c**ts are just dogs.' She said at the end of the day, she was 'grateful' her son and dogs were safe and that she could 'replace our furniture', but not her family. 'I've never wanted to hold my baby so tight in all my life. True friends and families' colours are shown in times like this,' she said. 'I'm not afraid to cry and show you that I have f***ing emotions because you know what I worked my a** off to get to where I was, and even if I've lost everything, you've burnt it down and you've ruined my life. I will build my life again, but my son does not deserve this.' She also shared a photo to her Instagram stories showing the damage to her home. 'My home,' she wrote next to a crying emoji.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Daily Mail
Aussie Influencer devastated as her home is firebombed in alleged targeted arson attack
An Australian influencer has shared her devastation after her Melbourne house was firebombed in an alleged targeted attack while she was in Bali. Caitlin Lyndon, known online as 'fitmum', was partying with friends on Sunday when she received a call at 2am informing her about the fire. Victorian Police described the fire in Sandhurst as 'suspicious' and are investigating the incident after reports two people were seen fleeing in a dark car. A car was found on fire a short time later and investigators are 'working to determine if the fires are linked', Victorian police confirmed in a statement. Caitlin's home has been badly damaged and she 'literally fell to the floor' when she received the call. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I cannot fathom that somebody would do this to me,' she told The Daily Telegraph. 'Everyone has enemies... but I would never imagine having pissed people off enough to have your personal home lit on fire where you and your son's belongings are. 'I guess Victoria Police are probably going to find [who did it], so I'm gonna let them do their job,' she said. She had only moved into the house two months prior. In a video shared to Instagram, Caitlin explained her house has been fitted with CCTV but it was disabled prior to the attack. 'I just don't know where to start. And I live in the biggest Karen estate ever, so this is just grouse,' she said. 'I didn't even think you could shut down CCTV so these c**ts are just dogs.' She said she is 'grateful her son and dogs are safe as I can replace our furniture, our belongings, but our family I cannot.' She continued: 'I've never wanted to hold my baby so tight in all my life. True friends and families' colours are shown in times like this. 'I'm not afraid to cry and show you that I have f***ing emotions because you know what I worked my a** off to get to where I was, and even if I've lost everything, you've burnt it down and you've ruined my life. I will build my life again, but my son does not deserve this.' Caitlin also shared a photo to her Instagram story on Monday of the damage caused to her home. 'My home,' she wrote alongside a crying emoji.
The Independent
7 days ago
- The Independent
Three arrested after man, 24, stabbed to death in Knightsbridge street
Three men have been arrested after a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in central London's Knightsbridge in what police believe could have been a targeted attack. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street, near Hyde Park, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday where Blue Stevens was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said officers 'retain an open mind around motive', but one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a 'targeted attack'. Three men in their 20s have been arrested, the Metropolitan Police said. Two were arrested at an address in Hounslow on Saturday, the force added. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. Following their arrests, Met officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick where 'significant evidence' was recovered, the Met Police said. The third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' The incident happened near luxury hotel The Park Tower Knightsbridge but did not involve any guests or staff, according to a Marriott spokesperson. Mr Stevens' next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers. People are urged to call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.
