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Adam Liaqat and Asad Khan have been sentenced to 15 and 13 years in prison, respectively, for their roles in a botched shooting on St Paul’s Road in Smethwick. Khan was injured when Liaqat accidentally discharged a firearm during their planned attack, leading to an investigation by West Midlands Police.
Lidl has launched its festive campaign, “Lidl Christmas Everybody,” featuring Shaun Williamson, known for his role as Barry Evans in EastEnders. The campaign includes a reimagined version of Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody,” with appearances by Chris Kamara, Kemi Rodgers, and Abi Clarke, alongside promoting its award-winning Christmas food range.
Two Hampshire police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct following the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025. Footage shows officers handcuffed Nowak before realising he required urgent medical help. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is reviewing the case.
Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother were found guilty of murdering the 10-year-old British. Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, had subjected Sara to “horrific suffering” before her body was found at the family’s home in Surrey last year.
Thursday’s headlines are dominated by the conviction of a father and stepmother who killed 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Police said Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, had subjected Sara to “horrific suffering” before her body was found at the family’s home in Surrey last year.
As more details emerge about the life and death of the young British girl, the newspapers react with horror at the brutality Sara lived – and died – under. Many of the newspapers pick up on the state’s failure to save her, pointing the finger at the courts, police, social services and teachers, who reportedly missed at least 15 chances to save her life.
Several domestic political stories also find space on the front pages with reports on Labour’s plans to build new houses, potential strikes this winter and ongoing reactions to the October Budget.
The back pages cover last night’s Champions League action – including yet another loss for Manchester City and the news that Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the 2030 World Cup hosts.
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The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the devastated Gaza Strip. One hundred and fifty-eight members voted in favour of the resolution, nine voted against, with 13 abstentions.
The Guardian Front Page 12/12/2024
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