Frances Read

1 week ago | bbc.com | Frances Read |Ian Casey

Frances Read & Ian CaseyBBC NewsAn Afghan man accused of threatening to kill Nigel Farage while he travelled to the UK has appeared in court. Fayaz Khan, 25, is alleged to have posted a video on TikTok in October, where he made a gun gesture and told the Reform party leader he was going to "pop pop", Westminster Magistrates' Court heard. Mr Khan, of no fixed address, is also charged with persistently making use of public communication networks to cause annoyance, inconvenience and anxiety.

Jan 13, 2025 | legrandangle-lgm.fr | Jamie Roberton |Frances Read

Jan 13, 2025 | channel4.com | Jamie Roberton |Frances Read

By Jamie Roberton and Frances ReadA domestic abuser accused of driving a young mother to suicide has been cleared of her manslaughter. Ryan Wellings was convicted of subjecting Kiena Dawes to prolonged domestic abuse and assault, but acquitted of the more serious charge. It was the first time a defendant has been tried before a jury accused of unlawful killing of his partner following a domestic abuse-related suicide.