Wayne Couznes sentenced to 19 months for indecent exposure | 5 News Hello, it's two years almost to the day that Sarah Everard was kidnapped, raped and murdered by an off-duty police officer. It was a case that rocked the nation. Her death caused a huge public outcry about women's safety and highlighted the issue of trust in the police. Well, today her killer was back in court, this time sentenced to 19 months for three counts of indecent exposure. Extra jail time makes no difference to his whole life sentence. He will never be released. But in devastating impact statements, his victims told the court that Wayne Cousins could and should have been stopped before he went on to kill Sarah Everard. Our Chief Correspondent, Tessa Chapman, has the story. He will never see freedom again, but today Wayne Cousins did face justice once more, this time for a string of indecent exposure...

Wayne Couzens joked about sexual assault in newly released WhatsApp messages Kidnapper, rapist, murderer. Now we can add flasher to the list of Wayne Cousins' crimes. Already, he will never leave prison, but today he was sentenced to yet more time. For the offence against A, count 2 on indictment number T20206038. The sentence is one of 19 months imprisonment. The court was played CCTV footage of Cousins' car after one incident. His number plate clearly visible. Information that police had for three days before he killed Sarah Everard. The fact that no police came to find him or his black car to question him about these incidents can only have served to confirm and strengthen in the defendant's mind a dangerous belief in his invincibility. Could police have stopped him? An independent inquiry will seek to answer such questions. Now that Wayne Cousins' legal proceedin...

Summary: The police in England and Wales aim to reduce mental health call-outs from 80% to 20-30%. Patients detained under the Mental Health Act could see their waiting time reduced from 12 hours to one hour with the new plan. The police expect to save approximately one million hours of police time annually through this approach. The saved police hours will be utilized for increased patrolling, faster emergency response, and better crime investigation resources. The government will support the initiative by providing additional mental health ambulances and crisis cafes. ...

Summary: A mother was arrested in front of her child by Metropolitan Police officers over a fare evasion accusation on a bus. The video of the incident, showing the woman being forcefully restrained, has gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Family members present on the bus pleaded with the officers to explain the reason for the arrest and treat the woman with more respect. Calls for a thorough investigation into the incident and a review of police procedures have been growing. ...

Summary: Armed police successfully apprehended a suspect who was found hiding in a wheelie bin. Tense negotiations preceded the swift and cautious arrest. Local residents expressed relief as the situation was resolved without harm. Legal proceedings are underway, and more information about the suspect is expected to emerge. ...

Couple arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter So obviously I continue continuing the extensive searches for the missing baby of Constance Martin and Mark Gordon after they were located in Brighton last night. The pair were arrested in Stamford Villars at around 21.30 hours on Monday the 27th of February after a member of the public saw them in the shop in Hollingbury Place. I can confirm that they were initially arrested on suspicion of child neglect. I can now confirm that they have been further arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and that they remain in custody at police stations in Sussex. The baby was not with them and we have not found the baby at yet. The police helicopter, sniffer dogs, thermal imaging cameras and drones are being used to assist officers on the ground. We currently have over 200 officers from multiple units across the Metrop...

Summary: Police stop Twitter's iconic sign removal at the San Francisco headquarters. The removal was part of Twitter's larger rebranding strategy to reflect its evolving identity. Public reaction is mixed, with some expressing nostalgia while others understand Twitter's need to evolve. The original sign will be preserved and relocated within the headquarters as a tribute to its history. Police intervened to prevent the removal of the iconic Twitter sign from the c...

Summary: Dissident republicans exploit a data breach to threaten PSNI officers and staff, causing widespread concern. Terrorists claim possession of personal information of around 10,000 officers and staff, intensifying fears. Families of police officers and staff also impacted, requiring essential support during this distressing period. ...

A disciplinary hearing is held over alleged missed opportunities to catch Wayne Couzens | 5 News Welcome back to Five News. A former Metropolitan Police officer allegedly missed an opportunity to properly investigate Wayne Cousins over two incidents of indecent exposure. Samantha Lee is said to have failed to make the correct investigative enquiries just hours before Sarah Everard was kidnapped, raped and murdered. Well, our correspondent, Julian Drucker, has been at the police misconduct hearing. And Julian, what have you heard today then? Hi, Danny. This is more fallout from the case of Wayne Cousins, one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Metropolitan Police. He was obviously found guilty of murdering Sarah Everard, but could more have been done to stop that from happening? Well, earlier this year, he admitted three counts of indecent exposure. Now, two of those incide...

Summary: New details emerge about the wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson , who spent years in prison for rape. Police and prosecutors were aware of potential DNA evidence that could have exonerated Malkinson, but took no action. The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) declined to pursue an appeal based on the DNA evidence . Failure to thoroughly investigate inconsistent evidence raises concerns about the criminal justice system 's approach to miscarriages of justice. Calls for reform and better leadership within the CCRC in addressing wrongful conviction s. Ongoing investigation and broader implications for the p...

Summary: Carly Russell, a missing woman, returned home after 49 hours. Investigations revealed discrepancies in Carly's initial statement. Multiple search efforts yielded no evidence of a kidnapper or missing child. Carly made internet searches related to an Amber Alert and ways to take money. Authorities are awaiting another interview with Carly for further details. US officials held a news conference to address the recent case of Carly Russell, a woman who went missing ...

Summary: Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined for disobeying a police order as part of her climate activism. Thunberg emphasizes the need for new laws to hold corporations accountable for carbon emissions and protect the planet from environmental damage. Her act of civil disobedience highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the necessity for immediate and transformative action. Greta Thunberg's unwavering commitment to her cause serves as an inspiration for young activists worldwide. ...

Summary: A mass shoplifting flash mob took place on Oxford Street, drawing hundreds of participants and causing chaos. The event, promoted mainly on TikTok, led to confrontations between attendees and law enforcement, necessitating police intervention . Law enforcement arrested nine individuals and issued 34 dispersal orders to manage the situation. The Home Secretary called for the responsible individuals to be located and subjected to legal actions. ...

Three people killed in Cardiff car crash after night out are named the weekend. The Sky News can confirm now the name of the three people inside the car found just off this roundabout outside of Cardiff who died on Saturday. They are 21-year-old Eve Smith, also 21 Darcy Ross and 24-year-old Raphael Jean. This is a story which really began on Friday night. Eve Smith, Darcy and their friends Sophie, both of them were out partying in Newport and they had then travelled with two men, Raphael Jean, one of the deceased, and Shane Loughlin, towards Porth Call, around 30 miles west of Newport, to continue their party. They had then travelled from there to Cardiff and it is in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday morning that the vehicle they were in was last spotted. On Saturday morning the family members of all five reported to them missing to the police and what then they started was a wh...

Summary: Two teenagers died after attending a DJ event in Glasgow , with police investigating the possibility of drugs being involved. Both men fell ill after the event, with one dying shortly after being unwell at a railway station and the other in hospital the following morning. Authorities are looking into whether the two incidents are linked and whether substances played a role. A drugs charity highlights increasing drug purity over the past decade, contributing to a higher overdose risk. The unregulated drug market's dynamic nature and the presence of synthetic stimulant drugs are concerning. Calls for drug regu...

Summary: Caroline 's ex-fiancé, Alexander McKellar , confessed to a murder he committed years ago, revealing a chilling secret to her. The victim, Tony Parsons , had vanished during a charity cycling event in the Highlands in 2017, his disappearance a long-standing mystery. Alexander led Caroline to the burial site, unknowingly marking it, while the police coerced her into spying on him for months. Caroline 's fight for improved witness protection continues, as she and her family fear for their safety. Despite the ongoing police investigations,...

Summary: Five individuals, including a couple, have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of espionage. The couple is accused of possessing false passports and ID cards from various European countries. Former MI6 officer praises the police operation, highlighting its potential deterrence effect. Russia's history of espionage activities in the UK raises concerns about state-sponsored threats. Previous cases of Russian involvement include the Salisbury poisoning and the Litvinenko assassination. ...

Hamburg shooting: Gunman killed six people and unborn baby In Hamburg, they're bringing out the dead. People shot where they worshipped. Victims of a man in the shadows, this figure by a window. The hail of bullets shows he had no mercy. An unborn baby, among those gunned down inside a Jehovah's Witness centre. I'm a resident up here and I heard loud gunshots. So I went to the window to get an idea of the situation. Then I saw that a man was shooting out of the window with a firearm. There were people being carried out and there were probably 25 shots at least that I heard. Shots were reported here around 9pm. Police arrived in a matter of minutes, interrupting an horrific attack. Seven dead, including the seven month old unborn child whose mother survived. Shell shock neighbours say officers searched for accomplices before confirming the lone gunman had shot himself. We...

Summary: A 39-year-old man has been arrest ed in Northern Ireland on suspicion of collecting information useful to terrorists . A major data breach involving officers' information has occurred, raising concerns about potential misuse. Dissident Republicans are believed to have access to the breached data. Police emphasize that the focus of the investigation is on criminality linked to the data breach . The arrest ed individual is being questioned at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast. The inadvertent release of 10,000 officers' and staff members' names has prompted serious concerns. Efforts are ongoing to address t...

Summary: The historic Crooked House Pub near Dudley, UK, caught fire on August 5th and was subsequently demolished just two days later. Staffordshire Police are treating the fire as arson and investigating the circumstances. Local community expresses anger and sadness over the destruction of the cherished landmark. Former landlords share emotional connections and memories tied to the pub. Debate ensues over the feasibility of rebuilding the Crooked House Pub . ...