Keywords: Arrest


Northern Ireland police arrest man over mosque effigy placed atop loyalist bonfire

Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a 56-year-old man after a model mosque bearing anti-Islam messages was erected on top of a traditional loyalist bonfire in the village of Moygashel, intensifying concerns over sectarian and community tensions ahead of annual summer commemorations. Authorities......

Japan arrests woman accused of sewing roommate’s lips shut after alleged assault

Japanese police have arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she allegedly sewed her roommate's lips together during a violent incident at a shared residence north of Tokyo. The alleged attack took place in the city of Koga, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, where the two women were......

Czech court confirms extradition of German far-right figure Marla-Svenja Liebich

A Czech appeals court has upheld the extradition of German far-right activist Marla-Svenja Liebich to Germany, where the individual is expected to serve a prison sentence linked to previous convictions for incitement to racial hatred and defamation. The decision, delivered on Tuesday, confirms an earlier......

Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Jair Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest on health grounds

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will remain under house arrest after Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that the measure remains the most appropriate option given his health condition. The decision extends a humanitarian arrangement first granted earlier this year, allowing Bolsonaro to continue......

Imam killed inside Casablanca mosque as police detain suspect

Authorities in Morocco are investigating a fatal assault that took place inside a mosque in Casablanca, where a 57-year-old imam died after being attacked on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The incident has shocked local residents and raised concerns about safety within places of worship. According to initial......

Investigation underway after 25-year-old man dies following Nitrous Oxide use in France

French authorities have opened an investigation after a 25-year-old man died following a medical emergency in the city of Bobigny, with investigators examining whether heavy consumption of nitrous oxide may have contributed to the incident. Emergency responders were called to the scene on Sunday after......

Twelve arrested after violent street brawl in Tangier sparks police investigation in Morocco

Authorities in Tangier, northern Morocco, have arrested 12 individuals following a violent street confrontation that was filmed and widely circulated on social media, according to local police sources. The suspects, aged between 18 and 27, are being investigated on charges including voluntary violence,......

Man arrested at Cape Town airport with 150 venomous scorpions in luggage

Authorities in South Africa have arrested a 28-year-old man at Cape Town International Airport after he was caught attempting to smuggle 150 live venomous scorpions hidden inside his luggage, according to police officials. The suspect was intercepted following an intelligence-led operation in which......

Morocco arrests 11 suspects under international arrest warrants

Rabat ordered coordinated security operations that led to the arrest of 11 individuals wanted under national and international warrants, in a case involving transnational criminal activity. Moroccan security services carried out the operation on Monday in coordination with the General Directorate for......