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Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in Birmingham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman at a house in the Winson Green area of Birmingham. West Midlands Police launched a murder investigation after officers were called to a property in Markby Road shortly before 1am on Monday 23 June. In a statement, the force said the body of Irene Mbugua, 46, was found at the scene. Tests later revealed she died following serious head and face injuries. Irene's family have released a tribute to her via police: "It's so sad that you got snatched from us in such a cruel manner. "We are so lost without you and we pray for Grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed. "Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don't have a map yet. Rest easy, you remain in our hearts forever." West Midlands Police said the family are being supported by specialist officers. Markby Road is a residential area, made up of terraced houses, around two miles (3.3km) northwest of Birmingham city centre. Read more from Sky News: The force has confirmed a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. A statement added that detectives are not looking for anyone else.
Sky News
28-06-2025
- Sky News
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in Birmingham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman at a house in the Winson Green area of Birmingham. West Midlands Police launched a murder investigation after officers were called to a property in Markby Road shortly before 1am on Monday 23 June. In a statement, the force said the body of Irene Mbugua, 46, was found at the scene. Tests later revealed she died following serious head and face injuries. Irene's family have released a tribute to her via police: "It's so sad that you got snatched from us in such a cruel manner. "We are so lost without you and we pray for Grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed. "Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don't have a map yet. Rest easy, you remain in our hearts forever." West Midlands Police said the family are being supported by specialist officers. Markby Road is a residential area, made up of terraced houses, around two miles (3.3km) northwest of Birmingham city centre. The force has confirmed a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
Tributes to wingsuit flyer, 24, who died in crash in Swiss Alps
A wingsuit flyer has died during a jump in the Swiss Alps, according to reports. Liam Byrne, 24, died in a fatal crash on the Gitschen mountain in Switzerland, after taking off from 7,874ft (2,400 metres), the BBC reported. A spokesperson for the local police force said: 'On Saturday June 21 2025, shortly before 12:00, three wingsuit pilots launched a jump from Gitschen at approximately 2,400 metres above sea level toward Seedorf. 'One of the jumpers, a 24-year-old man from Great Britain, deviated from his intended course shortly after take-off for reasons still unknown and crashed into a rocky outcrop at approximately 2,100 metres above sea level. 'He suffered fatal injuries.' The Uri Cantonal Police called for witnesses to come forward and assist the investigation in 'clarifying the cause of the accident'. The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland is conducting the investigation alongside the Public Prosecutor's Office of Uri, police added. In November, Mr Byrne featured in a BBC documentary, The Boy Who Can Fly, about his journey to becoming a champion skydiver. His parents, Mike and Gillian, confirmed to BBC Scotland News that their son had died, and paid tribute to his 'wild energy' and 'contagious laugh'. The Byrne family said: 'We would like to remember Liam not just for the way he left this world, but for how he lived in it. 'Liam was fearless, not necessarily because he wasn't afraid but because he refused to let fear hold him back. 'He chased life in a way that most of us only dream of and he soared. 'Skydiving and base jumping was more than just a thrill for Liam – it was freedom. It was where he felt most alive. 'Liam was more than just an adventurer. He was a son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend. He was a source of laughter and strength. 'He inspired all of us and made life better with his bold spirit and kind heart. 'We will miss Liam's wild energy and contagious laugh. 'Though he has now flown beyond our reach, he will always be with us.' The documentary screened on November 8 showed Liam and his father, Mike, as Mr Byrne prepared for a wingsuit jump off Mannlichen mountain in Switzerland. Speaking in the documentary, Mr Byrne, from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, said that 'an office job scares me far more than the fear of dying from a base jump or wingsuit flight'. The Foreign Office has been approached for comment.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- BBC News
Trial set for man accused of murdering mum-of-three in Portsmouth
A trial date has been set for a 30-year-old man accused of murdering a were called to Wadham Road, Portsmouth, at 07:37 BST last Thursday following the discovery of the body of 32-year-old Samantha Jeans, of Southsea, has been charged with her murder and appeared by video link from HMP Lewes at Portsmouth Crown Court defendant will remain in custody, with a trial date set for 10 November and a plea and trial preparation hearing on 10 July. A 41-year-old Portsmouth man, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on conditional bail until 9 other men, a 32-year-old from Petersfield and a 32-year-old from Havant, who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder, have also been released on conditional bail until 5 a tribute, Ms Murphy's family said: "Sammie-Jo, our bright, smiling soul, radiated joy to everyone she met."She was a devoted mother to her three beautiful children, the bubbly baby sister who brought laughter and light to her siblings, and the fun-loving auntie who adored her nieces and nephews." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
The Independent
09-06-2025
- The Independent
Family pay tribute to ‘funny, caring' boy, 14, stabbed to death in Manchester
A 14-year-old boy who died after being stabbed in Manchester on Sunday has been named by Greater Manchester Police as Ibrahima Seck, with his family paying tribute to him as "funny, caring and hardworking".
