Crime
5 LAS News stories tagged “Crime”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Australian MP Helen Haines undergoes double amputation after deliberate car attack
Independent federal lawmaker Helen Haines, 65, had both legs amputated following a targeted vehicle assault in Wangaratta; the alleged driver appeared in court and faces multiple serious charges.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 7 sources
Police detain 17 suspects over witchcraft claim in Bauchi, 3 in Delta over alleged N2m theft
In Bauchi, 17 people were arrested after a violent attack linked to a witchcraft accusation, while in Delta, three suspects were taken into custody over a reported N2 million theft from a woman’s home.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 10:46 WAT · 2 sources
Mexican court hands 158‑year sentences to three men for killing Australian brothers and US friend in Baja California
A Mexican judge sentenced three defendants to more than 158 years each for the 2024 murders of two Australian surfers and their American companion during a robbery attempt near Ensenada, prompting statements from the victims' families and a civil compensation order.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 10:15 WAT · 5 sources
Eight receive eight‑year sentences for thuggery in Bauchi's Unguwar Dim
A Bauchi State court sentenced eight men to eight years in prison, with the option of a N370,000 fine, after a police‑community raid uncovered weapons and illicit items in Unguwar Dim.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources
Kwara police arrest suspects over alleged grave exhumations and missing heads
Kwara State Police have detained three men in connection with the exhumation of graves and removal of heads, while a separate case involves possession of human hands for ritual purposes. Investigations remain ongoing as authorities seek to recover the missing body parts.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 01:15 WAT · 2 sources