Two teenage boys appeared in Mandurah Children's Court charged with animal cruelty after allegedly forcing a black swan to inhale vape fumes, filmed and shared on social media. One boy pleaded guilty, while the other has yet to enter a plea.
A Malaysian teenage boy is on trial for the murder of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen at their school, sparking a national debate on social media's impact on youth. Police suspected online influence, leading to new rules banning social media for those under 16.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Mann Street, Gosford, NSW Central Coast. A 45-year-old woman was also charged with hindering the boy's arrest and has been granted bail to appear in court on August 11.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his mother and stabbing his 12-year-old sister in Bentley, Perth. The sister fled to seek help and is in critical but stable condition, while the mother was found dead at their home.
Two teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, have had their non-custodial sentences overturned and replaced with four years detention. A third boy convicted of filming one attack had his sentence unchanged. The Court of Appeal found the original sentences unduly lenient.
The Court of Appeal is reviewing community sentences given to three boys convicted of raping two teenage girls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, after the Attorney General referred them as 'unduly lenient'. Lawyers for the boys argue the sentences prioritize rehabilitation, while the prosecution seeks detention. The Lady Chief Justice also criticized the CPS for an inaccurate press release.
A 14-year-old boy from Blaenau Gwent has been charged with murder following the discovery of a missing 14-year-old girl, Lilly's, body in Duffryn Park, Blaina, Wales. The boy was arrested on June 22 and is scheduled to appear at Newport magistrates court on Friday.
A 16-year-old boy has been acquitted of murder and manslaughter in the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a stab wound in her Weston-super-Mare home. The boy claimed the stabbing was accidental during playfighting.
A 16-year-old boy, on trial for the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, was expelled from school hours before her death. The court heard conflicting accounts of his behavior and the school's decision.
A 16-year-old boy, on trial for murder, was expelled from school hours before allegedly stabbing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe to death. The court heard conflicting accounts of his behavior and the school's decision.
A 13-year-old one-legged boy from a poor village in Sichuan, China, gains viral fame for playing basketball with a wooden crutch made by his father, later receiving a donated artificial limb.
Jess Phillips criticizes lenient sentences for teenage boys convicted of rape and sexual assault, calling for a review of sentencing guidelines to prioritize victim safety over perpetrator rehabilitation.
A 14-year-old girl raped by three teenage boys in Hampshire expresses fear of encountering her attackers after they were spared custody, with their sentences to be reviewed.
Former Home Secretary Dominic Grieve suggested the Attorney General might review "unusual" non-custodial sentences for three teenage boys convicted of rape. Barrister Charlotte Proudman argued such sentences risk deterring victims from reporting sexual violence.
A UK court's decision to spare teenage boys convicted of rape from prison has ignited a national debate on youth sentencing and justice for victims, prompting a review by the Attorney General's Office.
Two 15-year-old boys who raped two teenage girls in separate attacks in Hampshire have been given youth rehabilitation orders, sparking criticism from the victims and calls for the sentences to be reviewed.
Two teenage boys who raped two girls were given youth rehabilitation orders, sparking outrage from victims and the public. The sentences are under review by the attorney general.
UK government is urgently reviewing sentences for three teenage boys convicted of rape, deemed "unduly lenient". The victims' families and officials express concern over the focus on rehabilitation over custody, with one victim detailing lasting trauma.
The UK government is urgently reviewing the sentences of three teenage boys who avoided custody for raping two girls, after widespread criticism that the youth rehabilitation orders were too lenient.
Three teenage boys (13-14) convicted of raping two teenage girls (14-15) in separate incidents in Hampshire receive youth rehabilitation orders instead of custodial sentences, citing the judge's desire to avoid unnecessary criminalization.
Lewis Waters, a sixth-form pupil at The Henley College, died from meningitis. Two other pupils from Reading schools are being treated for the infection, with close contacts offered antibiotics.
The journalist Patrick Radden Keefe on trying to unravel the double life and tragic death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler – and what it tells us about London’s dark underbellyFor decades, London has been a magnet for global wealth, a flashy playground for the super-rich. To one teenage boy, it contained an elite scene he desperately wanted to be part of: the oligarch class.Not just rich, but powerfully connected billionaires who amassed such huge fortunes with so few questions asked that they helped turn London into what was called the “dirty money capital” of the world. Zac Brettler began posing as the son of one. Within months, he was found dead on the riverbank in central London. He was 19 years old. Continue reading...
A teenage boy shot dead two staff members and injured two other people, including a student, at a school in northeast Brazil on Tuesday, prompting panicked students to try to escape over a wall, authorities and a witness said. A 13-year-old boy was arrested over the attack at Sao Jose Institute in Rio Branco, the capital of Acre state, the local government said in a statement. Eduardo Rodrigues Cavalcante, who works as a receptionist at a hotel next to the school, said that when the shooting...
A teenage boy has died after being hit by a falling tree in Stafford. Emergency services were called to Holmcroft Road shortly after 18:30 BST on Saturday. Despite efforts by paramedics, police and an air ambulance, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 19:30. Police have established a cordon while they complete their inquiries.
