Targeted against women: Masked creep’s terrifying crime spree
A large-scale manhunt is underway for a “cowardly” assailant who has stalked and attacked a number of women in Sydney’s northwest. The public has been warned not to approach him.
Police & Courts NSW
‘100 billion’: DNA match in bucks ‘rape’ trial
A shirt handed out to a woman who’d spent time in an Airbnb where an alleged gang rape took place has become a key item in the case.
How Chinese manufacturers brazenly smuggle illicit tobacco into Australia
Illicit tobacco manufacturers are boasting about how easily they can ship illegal cigarettes into the country by disguising them as “fried noodles” or “toothpicks”.
Ex-NRL player-turned-teacher acquitted of raping little girl
A primary teacher who played one game for the Wests Tigers in the NRL as a teenager has been found not guilty of raping a little girl with a jury unable to reach a verdict on a charge of sexually touching a child.
Jury considers verdict in rape-accused teacher trial
A jury has retired to consider their verdict in the trial of a primary teacher charged with sexually violating a little girl.
‘Weak case’: Alameddine granted bail after alleged servo holdup
Alleged knife-wielding bandit Ahmed Alameddine has been released on bail after a court heard the prosecution case was weak and feeble. Here’s the latest from court.
Uni stabbing victim a psychology scholar with a ‘brilliant mind’
Intern Melvern Kurniawan was walking to Sydney University’s Brain and Mind Centre on Tuesday morning. He instead wound up in hospital, knifed in the neck at random.
‘It’s just not on’: Court sheriffs to walk off job in pay, staffing ‘crisis’
Sick of playing by the rules, hundreds of court sheriffs across NSW are set to march off the job amid a concerning “staffing crisis” and complaints of unfair pay. Here’s the latest.
Bikie allegedly spat on man at Central Coast hotel
A bikie, considered Rebels royalty before he “patched over” to a rival gang, has faced court after being charged with assaulting and intimidating a man.
‘Travel yearning’ lawyer’s alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into jail
A female lawyer has been busted for allegedly attempting to bring meth, tobacco, and cocaine into prison after objects fell out of her pants as she visited a northwest Sydney jail.
Ex-brothel boss’ bid to remove ankle monitor
The former boss of one of Australia’s most famous brothels has failed in his bid to remove his ankle monitor after allegedly being found with official AFP and NSW Police uniforms and illegal drugs.
Man in court over alleged break in during homeowner’s funeral
A man who was allegedly part of a duo that stole jewellery and cash from the property of a dead grandmother during her funeral has fronted court.
Armed DV attacker threatened officers to avoid arrest: police
A northern NSW man armed himself with knives and threatened to injure others to avoid arrest for domestic violence offending, it’s been alleged in a Coffs court.
‘Flatlining’: Startling figures reveal CBD’s collapse
Shocking new figures have revealed just how bad things have become in Sydney’s CBD, as workers continue to work from home.
Man name-dropped infamous crim in $150k extortion bid, court told
A man accused of trying to extort $150k from an associate’s cousin allegedly name dropped one NSW’s most well known criminals in bid to beef up his threat, a court has heard.
Assault victim stalked across Sydney suburbs by his attacker
Police are seeking information to help identify a man after a terrifying assault in Sydney’s northwest, where a 24-year-old was allegedly followed by his attacker across several suburbs.
District Court staffer accused of leaking data to crime network
A NSW District Court staffer is facing shocking claims she provided sensitive data from multiple NRL players, an alleged crime boss and dozens of others to an organised crime network.
Car crash witnessed by fireys, woman revived at scene
A woman was revived by two first responders who happened to be passing by after her car smashed into a pole and trees in Sydney’s southwest.
Jury in kidnap trial hear alleged abductee found in pool of blood
The jury in a wild North Coast kidnapping trial has been shown police footage of the alleged victim in a blow-up pool with water stained a “deep red colour”. Read the exclusive report.
Move to stop cop exodus in top brass reshuffle
Commissioner Karen Webb has taken further steps to stop the mass exodus of officers from the force with the introduction of a new senior position and stand-alone command to combat retention rates in a significant shake-up of top brass.
Qld woman sentenced after nasty Byron Shire car crash
A Queensland driver who used to have a superb traffic record has had her fate decided after she made a grave mistake on the road, leaving a New Zealand tourist suffering gruesome injuries. Here’s the latest.
‘I’ll f**king bash her head’: Fence dispute ends in court
A two-year dispute over the position of a boundary fence in a south coast town has found its way to court, after an argument in front of police ended in screams and threats.
Alameddine ‘on video shooting air gun’
A member of Sydney’s Alameddine family allegedly claimed a firearm found in his phone came from someone else before police say they obtained a video on his phone of him shooting it.
Pair allegedly assault woman in violent home invasion
A pair have faced court after allegedly breaking into a south coast home, before threatening and assaulting someone inside.
Porsche driver allegedly caught speeding, positive for meth
A 49-year-old Porsche driver was allegedly caught speeding and driving under the influence of drugs in Sydney’s southwest.
Cops appeal after men armed with rifle, sledgehammer storm home
Police have released images in a bid to track down three armed men who broke into a home in Sydney’s south and assaulted its resident before stealing a number of items and fleeing.
Woman ‘threatened with knife’ in yet another DV incident
A man has been charged after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife during a domestic violence incident at a home in Sydney’s southwest.
Teen charged over knife threat has day in court
A teen boy who allegedly threatened teachers with a large knife as horrified students watched on outside a Mid-North Coast high school has appeared in court. Here’s what happened.
‘Distressing’: MP backs local cops as DV response times slammed
The state MP for Casino has spoken out and defended local officers following the horrific discovery of slain mum of three Sarah Miles, while scrutiny over NSW Police’s wider response to DV in the region mounts.
‘Lovely man’: Tributes flow for pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
Police continue the search for the driver of a blue coupe they believe was involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian aged in his 70s, as the victim’s identity is revealed.
Convicted assaulter’s bid for freedom crushed by the courts
A man convicted and jailed for multiple stalk and intimidate, contravening AVO orders and one assault charge, has had a bid for bail thrown out by the courts.
Alleged killer stays behind bars, Catley grilled over Triple-0 response
Bail has been refused for the accused killer of a mother of three, as Police Minister Yasmin Catley answers criticism of police response times in a fiery TV interview.
Alleged dangerous driver’s string of charges after fatal crash
A man faces a string of dangerous driving charges after a woman was killed in a horror multiple-vehicle crash in Sydney’s northwest.
Watch dealer vanishes, showroom abandoned
For years, watch enthusiasts would meet Ian Tilman inside his swanky Sydney ‘showroom’ to buy and trade high-end pieces. Now, he’s vanished without a trace.
‘Unsuccessful’ negotiations delay fatal crash case
A woman accused of killing a 23-year-old man in a fatal crash on the NSW south coast last year is set to enter pleas following “unsuccessful” negotiations.
Gangland rapper in trouble over casino cameo
Rapper and alleged Alameddine crime clan member Ali ‘Ay Huncho’ Younes was once again caught at the Star Casino despite being banned, this time dropping off an international rap star.
Sydney’s underworld flee overseas amid cop scrutiny
Sydney’s gangland figures are moving overseas at an increasing rate after years of intense scrutiny from police. Find out who has left Australia behind.
Alameddine rapper flies overseas after wild brawl conviction
High-profile rapper and alleged Alameddine crime clan member Ali ‘Ay Huncho’ Younes has been sentenced over a vicious affray.
‘Pedos for life’: Rape-accused teacher sent ‘silly joke’ in class
A rape-accused primary teacher has told a court longtime friends nicknamed him in a Facebook group chat after a former teacher charged with child sex offences.
Disability support worker avoids jail on raft of drug, weapon crimes
A Northern Rivers disability support worker has learnt his fate over a string of serious drug and weapon offences after his arrest while on shift with a special needs client. Read the latest.
Manhunt after four armed men storm Sydney home
Police are hunting four men who broke into a home in Sydney’s southwest and threatened three residents with a guns and machetes before stealing a number of items and fleeing.
Police union attacks Webb over officers’ charges
Rank and file police have attacked top cop Karen Webb and her executives after two officers were charged with assaulting an elderly man, claiming internal advice found they had acted within their guidelines.
Driver charged with ice possession after truck destroys classroom
Lucky it was not a school day as a truck crashed through a classroom at a notorious intersection in a collision that involved 19 cars at Moorebank. Meth and an ice pipe were allegedly found in the cabin.
Bankrupt wedding caterer investigated after ‘tip-offs’
As the chef’s financial woes continue, the Telegraph can also reveal he has been charged with mid-range drink driving and driving while suspended.
Yellow cleaning glove ‘key’ in alleged love triangle murder case
A yellow cleaning glove found next to the body of a slain young father is key evidence that led police to charge a man over what they allege was a Sydney love-triangle murder.
Cops took an hour to respond to triple-0 call in alleged DV murder
Police took an hour to respond to a triple-0 call after screams were reported coming from a home – only to discover a woman dead when they finally did arrive.
CCTV footage shows the moment Aussie star gets punched in face
Shocking video footage has been aired in court showing the moment a man punches an Aussie TV actor in the face, fracturing his cheekbone.
Man faces court on religious rape charge
A Western Sydney woman from a deeply religious family wore a police recording device to have her lover charged with rape after it emerged that she was pregnant.
The Snitch: Famed lawyer blames broken leg for debt dramas
How did a famed lawyer break his leg? Why is the shadow treasurer embroiled in a Supreme Court case? And how did the DPP react to a seething slapdown by a judge? The Snitch is here
‘I couldn’t escape the web’: Coercive control crack down on DV monsters
Rachael Natoli said being coercively controlled by her partner felt like a web she was unable to escape from and believes new laws and police training will help many escape this insidious form of abuse.
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