Gemma Ryder

Eleven-year-old Faith Curran was found dead in the Gore Water near Shanks Bridge in Gorebridge, Midlothian, on August 6, after relatives reported her missing. Her family described her as happy, adventurous and outgoing, while friends, neighbours and local officials paid tribute. Police Scotland said the death is being treated as unexplained, with officers maintaining a cordon and an investigative report to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Osarenkhoe Atutie was sentenced to nine years for attempting to murder his estranged wife, Victory Atutie, in Edinburgh after travelling from London and lying in wait for her. He stabbed her 12 times as she pushed their daughter in a pram, causing a collapsed lung, bleeding in the chest and permanent scarring. Three passers-by disarmed and restrained him until police arrived, likely saving her life. The judge cited Atutie’s anger over contact with his daughter, the assault occurring in front of the child and his limited appreciation of the harm caused as aggravating factors. The sentence includes seven years and six months in custody followed by 18 months on licence, along with an indefinite non-harassment order.

A nine-year-old girl from West Yorkshire died after being found with serious injuries at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath, Scotland. Police are treating the death as suspicious and have arrested a 35-year-old man who was known to the girl; authorities are not seeking anyone else. The area was cordoned off for forensic work, while the girl’s family received specialist support and members of the community left flowers. Police Scotland has appealed for information as the investigation continues.