Man accused of raping sleeping partner then kidnapping her says sex was consensual
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Pacing, filming, verbal threats: How one man harassed his neighbours for months
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Murder accused read ‘How To Spot A Liar’ book after police launched investigation
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Ex-King's College teacher jailed for historical child sex abuse; call for NZ victims
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The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
Terrified woman assaulted in bottle shop then dragged into waiting car
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Protest at Parliament grounds fizzles out, alleged carjacker charged and The Warehouse takes financial hit | Focus Evening Bulletin September 28, 2023
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The victim was hit with a car before he was slashed with a machete and hunting knife.
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