Cyberbullying can lead to post-traumatic stress – with more than a third of young victims suffering ‘similar levels as people caught up in terror attacks’ Victims suffer intrusive, repetitive thoughts and flashbacks due to the bullying Those who were cyberbullies were also less likely to be traditional bullies Researchers said results suggest children should be … Read more
As the knifeman approached his first victims, picnickers in the park believed he was simply playing a game. They described watching people collapse after the man appeared to ‘tap’ them. Moments later, they spotted the knife and the blood, and heard people start to scream and run for their lives. A man killed three people … Read more
One third of all slavery victims forced into illegal drug trade are children, charity finds Drug gangs dressing children up as key workers to allow them to travel freely 30% of potential slavery victims reported last year were children, up from 23% The number of young people forced into all criminal activity almost doubled By … Read more
Inhaler that ‘lets Covid-19 victims treat themselves’ will be rolled out across UK in a nationwide trial An inhaler which could treat coronavirus in its early stages is now being trialled The nebuliser was developed by scientists at the University of Southampton Anyone who tests positive and fits the age profile can register for the … Read more
Scammers are using Oxford and Samsung servers to phish victims with fake Microsoft Office 365 pages The campaign uses servers from Samsung and Oxford to phish users The scams use faked Microsoft Office 365 to steal information By using servers from legitimate companies, scammers can bypass normal email protections that filter out spam By James … Read more
The ‘game-changer’ blood test: Tens of thousands more Covid-19 victims may be identified thanks to new check that can spot 98 per cent of cases… even in people with no symptoms New Covid test can can spot 98 per cent of cases even those without symptoms Scientists fear that existing methods can only detect the virus in … Read more
Britain today announced 233 more Covid-19 deaths as the outbreak that threw the UK into chaos when it spiralled out of control in March continues to fade. Department of Health figures say the official final number of victims is now 41,969 — but separate data shows the actual number of fatalities is in the region … Read more
Britain’s coronavirus death toll today jumped by only 151 in the lowest increase on a Thursday since March 19 as the outbreak continues to fade. Department of Health statistics reveal the number of daily lab-confirmed Covid-19 fatalities is just 14 per cent lower than the 176 recorded last Thursday. The official number of victims now stands at … Read more
A police officer is facing disciplinary action over ‘misconduct’, but will keep his job, after a mother was wrongly told that her Peaky Blinders actor partner had never been reported for domestic abuse – weeks before he battered her. Hairdresser Lyndsey Yarwood had made enquiries into her partner’s past using Clare’s Law but a member … Read more
Domestic abuse victims could get paid leave from work under Government scheme to crack down on the crime Victims of domestic abuse could get paid leave under a Government crackdown This would help them maintain economic independence while escaping partners The regulations would allow victims to seek professional help, move house, etc. By Ian Drury Home … Read more