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At least three people were seriously injured when a black Mercedes G-Class drove into a group outside Olgaeck train station in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 2, 2025. The 42-year-old driver has been arrested, and one of the injured included a mother with a pram; one person required CPR. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with ongoing investigations and traffic restrictions in place in the city center. Full Article

A gang of 15 teenagers attacked a shop assistant at Norman’s News in Northampton, stealing disposable vapes and fizzy drinks while the incident was captured on CCTV. The assault, which took place in front of a customer, left the worker injured and too scared to return to work, prompting the shop owner, Vishal Patel, to express concerns about safety and demand more police presence. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the robbery,...

Knightsbridge Underground Station Becomes Step-Free Knightsbridge underground station, built in 1906, has recently become the 93rd step-free Tube station in London, featuring a new entrance and three lifts. Although the installation was anticipated for 2020, delays due to construction issues postponed the opening until 2023. Transport for All, a campaign group, criticized the four-year delay, emphasizing the need for enhanced accessibility in public transport for disabled individuals across the city. Full Article

A masked gang abducted cyclist Jack Haycock, mistakenly thinking he was someone else, and forced him to hand over £500 before giving him £20 for a taxi. Joseph Waters, the gang's driver, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in the incident, which left Haycock with lasting psychological effects. Although Waters was arrested two days later, his accomplices remain unidentified, and further drug-related charges were discovered during the investigation. Full Article

Summary A German couple, Christian Steffen (53) and Melissa Ann Steffen (48), were arrested in Spain for allegedly keeping their three children—two eight-year-old twins and a ten-year-old brother—locked in a "house of horrors" since December 2021. The children had not seen sunlight for years, were forced to wear masks and nappies, and slept in caged beds, living in deplorable conditions filled with garbage and animal feces. The rescue was prompted by a neighbor's concern, and...

Summary Vale of Glamorgan Council in south Wales is voluntarily banning ring frisbees from its beaches due to the threat they pose to seals, which can get trapped in them, leading to injuries and infections. Councillors emphasized the need to address plastic pollution, noting that these frisbees do not float and are often discarded irresponsibly, while some residents expressed concern over more pressing issues like sewage dumping. Campaigners are pushing for a nationwide ban and...