Brentwood – World Justice News

One-legged British crime boss Richard Wakeling on NCA “most wanted” list arrested in Thailand

February 11, 2023 World Justice News 0

A one-legged British organised crime boss has been arrested in Thailand after five years on the run. Richard Wakeling, 55, from Brentwood, Essex, tried to import £8m of liquid amphetamine into the UK in April […]

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Gang that stole £2.8m worth of high-end vehicles jailed after targeting Heathrow Airport

November 5, 2022 World Justice News 0

A gang that stole £2.8m worth of high-end vehicles including Range Rovers, BMWs and Mercedes has been jailed after targeting Heathrow Airport car park. Seventy-two vehicles were taken across London and the South East by […]

Brentwood: Eight murder arrests after two teenage boys die

October 24, 2021 World Justice News 0

Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after two teenage boys died. Essex Police said officers found three people injured after receiving a number of calls to Regency Court, Brentwood, at about 01:30 […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]