Stop and search a ‘vital tool’ against knife crime, says policing minister

A car linked to Austin Robert Drummond, 28, a murder suspect who allegedly killed four family members in Tennessee, has been found. After the killings, Drummond abandoned a seven-month-old girl, whom he alerted bystanders to, and is now wanted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, with a $15,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Want More Context? 🔎

Lancashire Police are investigating reports of a nude man wearing a gimp mask, seen prowling the streets of Lytham in the early hours of July 18, following videos shared on social media. This sighting comes shortly after a similar incident involving a person in a cat suit, dubbed 'Pantherman,' who has been reportedly stalking residents in Merseyside, causing concern and amusement in the community. Want More Context? 🔎

A fourth body was discovered beneath cliffs near Whitby Abbey, following three deaths in four days, including a couple who fell from 200ft cliffs on Wednesday. North Yorkshire Police confirmed that the deaths, which also included a woman in her 60s, are not suspicious and are being investigated by the coroner, with no connections between the incidents. Want More Context? 🔎

A British man was arrested in Spain on suspicion of murder after crashing his car near La Cala de Mijas while carrying multiple firearms, ammunition, and a silencer. He attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended; he was identified via biometrics as having a pending warrant for several murders and was found in possession of a notebook with names and addresses. Want More Context? 🔎

Ruta Indrasiunaite, a 38-year-old former prison officer from Mitcham, is accused of having a relationship with 17-year-old inmate Royston Perry at HMP Cookham Wood and smuggling cannabis into the facility between April and November 2021. Both have been charged with misconduct and drug-related offenses, with their preliminary hearings scheduled for August 29. Want More Context? 🔎

Scientists in South Africa are injecting rhino horns with radioactive material as part of the Rhisotope Project to combat poaching. This initiative aims to track illegal trade and deter poachers by making the horns undesirable, as they will trigger detection systems at ports and airports, thereby helping to protect rhinos, whose population is severely threatened. Want More Context? 🔎