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A 55-year-old man has died in hospital after being attacked by a dog on a disused railway footpath in Calder Grove, Wakefield. Another 55-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder and of owning a dangerously out-of-control dog; detectives have secured additional time to question him. The suspected German shepherd has been seized, two witnesses who assisted the victim have been interviewed, and West Yorkshire Police are appealing for further information while warning against online speculation.

Stephen Bear received an additional 24-week prison sentence after admitting five breaches of sex-offender registration requirements related to an undeclared trip to Brazil, where he posted videos taunting police. The reality television personality had failed to report his foreign travel, return, new passport and bank cards. The sentence follows a separate 16-month term for breaching a restraining order by posting about former girlfriend Georgia Harrison, who praised Essex Police for pursuing the case.

Stella Gollovena, 47, of no fixed address, has been charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon after four men were stabbed on Endell Street in Covent Garden. The men, aged between 34 and 56, were taken to a major trauma centre but later discharged after their injuries were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Gollovena has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court.

A jury at the Old Bailey convicted 19-year-old Norwegian footballer Johannes Kongsnes Natland of conspiracy to murder after he travelled to Huddersfield to carry out an alleged hit for an Iran-linked criminal network. Natland collected £2,000, two firearms and ammunition at the Briar Court Hotel and was arrested during an armed raid two days after arriving in the UK. Prosecutors said he was recruited by the Swedish Foxtrot gang through a teenage intermediary known as “Generalen” and directed by an unidentified English-speaking controller called “Agent 47.” Natland admitted possessing the weapons but denied being an international assassin; jurors rejected his account after deliberating for 17 hours and six minutes.

Both Douk Deng was sentenced to two years in prison after carrying a hammer, hatchet, seven-inch knife and petrol can at Edgar Wood Academy in Middleton, Greater Manchester. Police detained him after construction workers reported his suspicious behavior, and body-camera footage showed officers tackling him. The court heard that the failed asylum seeker wanted to attract attention to his immigration case and was experiencing severe distress, but psychiatric assessments found no significant mental health concerns. The judge criticized the Home Office for not addressing his immigration status, while police praised the officers for protecting the public.

Jasmine Beverley told Hull Crown Court that her baby son Sunny’s remains were found in a brown paper bag on the floor of Robert Bush’s Legacy Independent Funeral Directors premises, nearly two years after his death. Beverley and three other women received incorrect ashes for their babies, prompting devastating statements about the renewed trauma and loss of trust. Bush, 48, was described in court as a cruel conman who exploited grieving families to fund his lifestyle. He has admitted 36 fraud-related offences and, in April, pleaded guilty to 31 further charges involving the prevention of lawful and decent burials and theft from charities. His sentencing hearing is continuing and he remains in custody.

Former England defender Micah Richards learned of his father Lincoln’s unexpected death just before going on air as a BBC pundit during the World Cup semi‑final defeat to Argentina. After the broadcast he shared a tribute on Instagram, describing his father as his greatest supporter and expressing solidarity with his family while noting his dad would have wanted the show to go on.

A 19-year-old kayaker, Michael Henry, is presumed dead after a capsized kayak near Boulmer led to extensive but unsuccessful sea and coastline searches by Northumbria Police and the coastguard. His family paid tribute to him as a much‑loved and active young man preparing for travel and university. Police confirmed the search operation has concluded and expressed condolences while asking for privacy for the family.

An inquest heard that train driver Shaun Burton died from traumatic brainstem and chest injuries after his East Midlands Railway service passed a red signal and collided with a stationary train near Bedford. Investigators reported that the halted train had stopped due to an AWS fault, triggering a red signal behind it, and data showed Burton applied the brakes shortly before impact. The crash injured 162 people, with many requiring hospital care. The inquest was opened and adjourned pending the outcomes of investigations by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and British Transport Police.

Andy Burnham secured 349 nominations from Labour MPs, surpassing the threshold that would allow any other candidate to enter the leadership race, ensuring he will succeed Keir Starmer. He is expected to be confirmed as party leader at a special conference and become prime minister on July 20. Despite running unopposed, he will participate in an online hustings with Labour MPs.

An inquest will be held into the death of former England and Manchester United footballer Nobby Stiles after a coroner confirmed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy alongside Alzheimer’s disease. Expert examination linked his condition to traumatic brain injury, prompting the need for a full hearing. His family has campaigned for football authorities to improve support for ex-players suffering from neurodegenerative conditions they believe stem from repeated heading of the ball. Legal action by former players against football bodies continues, while previous studies and inquests have found increased risks of brain disease among footballers.

Authorities launched a Section 42 Care Act inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a man with learning difficulties who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three‑year‑old boy was allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo. The child, severely injured by at least one crocodile, has undergone multiple surgeries and remains in hospital, while the suspect has been released on bail after being deemed unfit for interview. Emergency services responded quickly, and the zoo’s co‑owner reportedly intervened to help rescue the child as the family prepares for further medical procedures.

A 19-year-old, Kian Bateman, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years for murdering Shelley Davies by deliberately driving his car at a group during a confrontation outside a social club in Cardiff. Bateman, who had been inhaling nitrous oxide, struck Davies as she lay on the ground and seriously injured her partner, David Bratcher. The judge determined that although Bateman did not intend to harm Davies specifically, his intent to cause serious harm to Bratcher made him guilty of murder. The court heard he acted impulsively, had a learning disability, and showed remorse. He was also convicted of causing grievous bodily harm, disqualified from driving for over 21 years, and ordered to take an extended re-test. Police and CPS statements emphasised the deliberate nature of the act and the impact on the victim’s family.