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Feb 3, 2026 • via BBC News

38-Year-Old Targets Teenager at Asda Bus Stop

Predator walks boy from Battle Road stop to nearby rape

A 38-year-old raped a 17-year-old after approaching him at an Asda bus stop in deprived St Leonards, exposing public space risks and withheld suspect details amid reactive policing.

Nov 7, 2025 • via GB News

Fireworks Ignite Youth Clashes in Birmingham's Heart

Hundreds of masked teens target police near student housing, extending chaos past dawn

Overnight riots in Birmingham saw youths hurl fireworks at officers and residents, exposing failures in youth support and policing amid seasonal unrest. This incident highlights persistent social breakdowns that strain emergency services nationwide.

Oct 29, 2025 • via Manchester Evening News

Children Stab in Daylight: Manchester Station Becomes a Battlefield

A 13-year-old victim highlights surging youth knife crime in under-policed urban hubs

A daylight stabbing at Manchester Piccadilly by boys aged 12-13 underscores rising youth violence, institutional underfunding, and the erosion of public safety across UK cities. Data shows knife offenses doubling among teens since the 1990s, with accountability gaps persisting under successive governments.