A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. Martin Fawcett, 55, of Cluttons Close, Crowland, was convicted of the offence, which happened in December 2022, at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday. He is due back at the same court for sentencing on 9 January 2025. Lincolnshire Police's Det Con Katherine Brennan, who worked on the case, described Fawcett's behaviour as "sickening and totally unacceptable". "Children represent the most vulnerable people in our society and his actions show a disregard for his victim's age and well-being," she said. Det Con Brennan praised the courage of the victim and their family. "We know it's incredibly difficult, but their contribution has helped secure a conviction," she added. "We will do everything in our power to bring people who perpetrate such crimes to justice."
A man who killed his three-week-old baby during the onset of severe psychotic illness has been sentenced to hospital detention. Kadees Mohammed from Birmingham was found guilty of manslaughter last month, after his son Ibrahim suffered fatal head injuries on 18 October 2022. The 31-year-old, who had undiagnosed schizophrenia, attacked his baby and his wife and mother during the incident, Birmingham Crown Court heard. Mr Justice Choudhury stated, "The tragedy is your condition was undiagnosed until it was too late." Mohammed had exhibited delusional behaviour before the attack and was later convicted on grounds of diminished responsibility, receiving treatment at a secure mental health facility.
Tragically, Ibrahim's mother paid tribute to her son saying, "You will remain in my memories for the rest of my life like a beautiful flower. Love from your mum." The incident has raised concerns about mental health resources leading to tragic outcomes.
A woman has been killed outside her church during a shooting incident. The victim, Michelle Sadio, 46, died at the scene following gunfire reported around 21:15 GMT on Gifford Road, Harlesden, upon police arrival. The incident erupted following gatherings at the River of Life Elim Pentecostal Church. Two men sustained serious injuries, with one remaining in a grave condition. Local MP Dawn Butler expressed her condolences, stating, "Everyone we speak to has got tears in their eyes - it's really very tragic." Residents reported hearing screaming and gunshots, indicating the shock within the community.
Chanel Fong, 31, from Wrexham, has denied ownership of the dog involved in the fatal attack on her father-in-law, 65-year-old Keven Jones. The incident occurred at her home back in May 2022, and she sobbed as she pleaded not guilty to the charge at Mold Crown Court. The judge informed her trial is set for October 2025, just a continued turn of events following the devastating loss of life.
Lucy Letby, a former neo-natal nurse, is seeking to challenge her convictions following new allegations surrounding the cause of death of three infants she was accused of murdering. Letby's lawyer, Mark McDonald, announced the Court of Appeal will be asked to review the case based on revised opinions from expert witnesses. After being convicted for murdering seven babies, the 34-year-old nurse has sparked numerous debates around hospital protocols and the issues of accountability. Her case continues to evolve as reports of fresh evidence come to light.
Finally, the case of Alfie Whelan highlights the severe consequences of violent confrontations. Whelan, 24, was sentenced to six years for the culpable homicide of Michael Jenkins, whom he stabbed during an altercation motivated over money issues. Prosecutor Chris McKenna stated, "The violent altercation had taken place and Mr Jenkins was stabbed 13 times with a dagger." The court acknowledged the complexity of the situation, which led to Jenkins' tragic death. Whelan has been sentenced to six years, with additional supervision measures to follow, emphasizing the judicial system's commitment to addressing violent crimes.
These cases, ranging from child protection failures to violent confrontations and systemic failures within healthcare, not only highlight issues of public safety and mental health but also how deeply they impact communities, leaving emotional scars and calling for urgent actions to prevent such occurrences.
