Crime

Dozens killed in ‘chemical weapons attack’ in Syria

Dozens killed in ‘chemical weapons attack’ in Syria

At least 58 people have been killed and dozens injured in a suspected chemical attack on 4 April. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said a choking substance had been dropped by Syrian government or Russian jets on the town of Khan Sheikhoun, a pro-opposition town. Damascus has repeatedly denied using chemical weapons. Apr 4, 2017
Robbers use explosives to blow up cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg, South Africa

Robbers use explosives to blow up cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg, South Africa

On 1 April, robbers used explosives to blow the doors off a cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg. The van was seized by armed robbers on a busy highway shortly before noon. The suspects were travelling in a BMW and Mercedes-Benz and shot the vans tyre before forcing the guards out of the vehicle, blowing it up with explosives, and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Apr 4, 2017
Burglars who poured boiling water on elderly victims get life sentences

Burglars who poured boiling water on elderly victims get life sentences

Two men have each received life sentences after they broke into a home in Halstead and tortured their elderly victims with boiling water. Video footage shows the moments Daniel Wallace and Kacey Adams were arrested at Heathrow Airport by Kent Police after returning from a shopping trip to Dubai. Apr 4, 2017
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