Jailed Martina and Ammi Burke to be medically assessed before prison bosses make next move

The lucky pair managed to dodge their first night on the floor in the overpopulated women’s prison in Dublin Martina and Ammi Burke were arrested on foot of a court order Jailed mother and daughter Martina and Ammi Burke are to be medically assessed before prison bosses determine what to do with them next. It … Read more

‘Deeply religious’ mum in prison weeps after judge refuses First Holy Communion request for child

Giving sworn evidence, the mother said: “Judge please do not let this First Communion go ahead. Please” At a Family Law Court sitting, Judge Valerie Corcoran said that it would be more detrimental in the long run for the child if the First Holy Communion with the school’s communion class did not proceed in May … Read more

London’s Burning star John Alford dies in prison after sex abuse conviction

John Alford, who was known for his role as Fireman Billy Ray in London’s Burning and Grange Hill, has died in prison weeks after being jailed for sexually assaulting two underage girls Joshua Whorms and Kirstie McCrum 21:39, 14 Mar 2026Updated 21:44, 14 Mar 2026 (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) John Alford, the disgraced star of … Read more

Wife killer Brian Kearney granted day out of prison as victim’s family express horror at decision

Wife killer Brian Kearney has been granted a day out of prison – sending “shockwaves” to the family of his victim. The Irish Mirror has learned that evil killer Brian Kearney (67), who strangled his wife Siobhan (38) to death with a wire flex at their home in Knocknashee in Goatstown in February 2006, is … Read more

Former swim coach sentenced for child sexual exploitation punched wall after media coverage of jail release

The former Swim Ireland coach, who set up cameras at his poolside office in Dublin and recorded young girls over a year period, is set to walk free from Dublin’s Arbour Hill Prison tomorrow morning Matthew Coward (file photo)(Image: Paddy Cummins) A former swimming coach who is serving a sentence for the sexual exploitation of … Read more

Increase in numbers of younger inmates and in-prison assaults: Singapore Prison Service

SINGAPORE – The number of young inmates and remand prisoners in prisons increased in 2025, contributing to a rise in assault incidents, said the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) on Feb 9. These young offenders are aged 16 to 21. The population of young inmates increased to 418 in 2025, a 36.2 per cent hike from … Read more

Dad doused in unknown substance during pub fight told by doctors ‘he could have died’

Adam Tickner has been left with severe PTSD following the incident at Ye Arrow in Rochester, Kent and has spoken out after his attacker was given a suspended prison sentence Adam Tickner in hospital(Image: Adam Tickner / SWNS) A dad has recalled the terrifying fight that saw him doused in an unknown substance by a … Read more

Prisoner kills cellmate who raped his little sister by stomping on his head

Shane Goldsby, then 25, was serving time for stealing a police car when he murdered cellmate Robert Munger Steven White and Jane Lavender Associate Editor 08:00, 17 Jan 2026 Shane Goldsby was sentenced to just under 25 years for the murder(Image: Kelso Police Department) A prisoner killed his cellmate after discovering he was incarcerated with … Read more

Prisoner locked in cell with man who raped his baby sister murdered him by stomping on his head

Shane Goldsby described it as like ‘hitting the jackpot in the casino seven times’ when he was paired up with Robert Munger at the Airways Heights Corrections Center in Washington Shane Goldsby was sentenced to just under 25 years for the murder (Image: Kelso Police Department) A prisoner murdered his cellmate after discovering he had … Read more