Emma O'Neill

Four passengers—a 36-year-old man, two women aged 18 and 30, and a baby girl—died after a red Hyundai left the A38 near Derby and crashed into trees. The 33-year-old driver, who is from Leeds like the victims, suffered serious injuries and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Derbyshire Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Three people were taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea near Clacton Pier in Essex during a heatwave. Rescuers brought them ashore before they received medical treatment, and emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. Essex Police asked bystanders to follow instructions so responders could work safely.

A man in his 20s is in critical condition after a serious assault on Hawkins Street in central Dublin. Gardaí have opened an investigation and are seeking witnesses and any camera footage from the area around the time of the incident. The victim was taken to Beaumont Hospital with severe injuries, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them as inquiries continue.

A two-year-old boy from Hull spent a year with a broken leg due to Congenital Pseudarthrosis, a rare condition causing weak bones prone to fractures. After his leg snapped at 14 months old, he required a clamshell cast until he was old enough for surgery. A complex limb reconstruction procedure has offered hope, though doctors warn the bone may break again, potentially leading to further surgery or amputation. His parents describe his resilience and ongoing limitations while expressing gratitude for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and the British Limb Reconstruction Society, whom they plan to support through fundraising efforts.

A Liverpool man, David Forbes, was shot in the legs in a mistaken‑identity attack carried out by Daniel Lawless, who approached him with a shotgun while he was walking to a chip shop. CCTV showed Lawless displaying the weapon in a pub car park beforehand and fleeing the scene after the attack. Forbes suffered severe injuries requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment. Lawless, who had a history of violent offences and mental‑health issues, admitted wounding with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. A judge sentenced him to 18 and a half years in prison plus four years on licence, citing the seriousness of the attack, the use of a firearm and his previous convictions.