A small North Yorkshire town in context
A wave of violence in Cleveland’s Teesside area has prompted a major police deployment after a head‑on crash killed seven people, including two officers, and a fatal house fire claimed a seven‑year‑old girl and her aunt. Authorities say investigations are ongoing into possible links to organised crime.
In Exeter, jurors hear how Alexander Lewis-Ranwell was released from custody twice in 24 hours before killing three elderly men in February 2019. Inquests discuss police handling, mental health care, and custody decisions.