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Tragic teen forced to drink petrol and set alightTragic teen forced to drink petrol and set alight
8:18am Sat 5 Jul 08
A TEENAGER from the North-East died after being tied to a tree, forced to drink petrol and then set on fire.
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Killer’s sentence ruling may be overturned as MP steps in
9:10am Saturday 5th July 2008
A RULING that would have enabled a psychopathic hammer killer to apply for parole could be overturned at the Court of Appeal this month.

Grandma killed on sunshine holidayGrandma killed on sunshine holiday
2:05am Fri 4 Jul 08
A FAMILY last night spoke of their devastation over the suspected murder of a much-loved grandmother on holiday in Tunisia.

Spy camera hotelier jailed for six monthsSpy camera hotelier jailed for six months
2:05am Fri 4 Jul 08
A HOTEL manager who placed a camera in a guest bedroom to watch a couple having sex has been jailed for six months.

Man charged with murder of veteran, 89
8:29am Friday 4th July 2008
A MAN was yesterday charged with the murder of a former Army captain who was found battered and bleeding in his home.

Women aged 19 and 59 hit five times by driver
8:30am Friday 4th July 2008
A HIT-AND-RUN driver knocked down two women then drove over them a further four times.

Appeal for witnesses after thug bites teacher’s noseAppeal for witnesses after thug bites teacher’s nose
10:36am Wed 2 Jul 08
A TEACHER is recovering after a thug bit the end of his nose off during an unprovoked attack.

Schizophrenic tried to fatally stab female shopworkerSchizophrenic tried to fatally stab female shopworker
10:57am Wed 2 Jul 08
A MAN who tried to kill a shopworker as he acted out his violent fantasies has been detained indefinitely.

Man’s teeth hacked out with knife, court toldMan’s teeth hacked out with knife, court told
11:10am Wed 2 Jul 08
A MAN had his teeth hacked out with a knife and was beaten with baseball bats in an apparent revenge attack, a court has been told.

Pub's landlord is robbed at gunpoint
2:05am Tuesday 1st July 2008
A PUB landlord has told how a motorcyclist robbed him of his takings at gunpoint.

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