The parents of a boy killed in a dog attack 12 years ago are backing the Mirror’s campaign for change, saying they do not want other families to suffer. John-Paul Massey ’s mum and dad talked about the overwhelming grief they still feel after the four-year-old was mauled to death. The parents have spoken out after hearing that another child – three-year-old Daniel Twigg – was killed by a dog on Sunday. John-Paul’s mum Angela McGlynn, 51, said: “When I see other children have been attacked, it breaks my heart. I don’t want anyone else to have to live my Angela and the boy’s dad John Massey split after the tragedy but are united in wanting the Government to take urgent action. John-Paul Massey's father is supporting a Daily Mirror dangerous dog campaign ( Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Former painter and decorator John, 50, said he has daily flashbacks of his little boy lying dead. In tears, John added: “I thought my son... was taken for a reason – that … [Read more...] about ‘My four-year-old son was killed in a dog attack – latest death has to be the last’
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Boy, 3, mauled to death in ‘devastating’ dog attack known for ‘previous incidents’
A three-year-old boy died from a dog attack in Rochdale yesterday lunchtime. The toddler was rushed to hospital from a property in Milnrow, Rochdale where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. Detective Superintendent Jamie Daniels, of GMP's Public Protection and Serious Crime Division, said: "This is a tragic, devastating incident and our thoughts are with the family at this horrendous time. "We are investigating the incident and previous incidents involving dogs at this address, Manchester Evening News reports . "While our enquiries to find out what happened will be thorough and are very much in their infancy, we suspect that this little boy has, sadly succumbed, to injuries received as a result of a dog attack. Were you affected by this story? Email [email protected] Police are investigating the dog attack "I understand this … [Read more...] about Boy, 3, mauled to death in ‘devastating’ dog attack known for ‘previous incidents’
Seagulls hurt in crossbow attack in Scarborough
Published 23 June 2010 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A reward for information is being offered after two seagulls were injured in a crossbow attack. Both gulls, who are believed to still be alive, have been spotted in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with bolts pierced through their heads. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has put up a £1,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible. RSPCA staff are trying to find the birds so they can treat them. The RSPCA's Inspector Geoff Edmond described the incidents as "appalling", while Peta spokeswoman Suzanne Barnard said they were "vicious". The attacks have also been condemned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). More on this story Gulls found with bolts in heads 16 June 2010 Fake eggs to combat gull … [Read more...] about Seagulls hurt in crossbow attack in Scarborough
Scarborough seagulls in apparent crossbow attack
Published 16 June 2010 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing An investigation has started after two seagulls were found with crossbow bolts through their heads in Scarborough. Last month a gull was found with a silver bolt pierced through its head and now a second bird has been spotted with a black bolt lodged in its head. RSPCA staff are trying to find the birds, who are believed to still be alive, so they can treat them. The animal welfare organisation's Inspector Geoff Edmond described the incidents as "appalling". He said: "It is absolutely appalling and completely illegal to be shooting birds in this manner. 'Barbaric' "This is a concern as it looks like there are two seagulls flying around injured, and a concern that somebody has been shooting at them." The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) also condemned the attacks. Investigations … [Read more...] about Scarborough seagulls in apparent crossbow attack
Twisted Buffalo shooter has UK obsession and sick manifesto of ‘high profile enemies’
Grieving relatives of Payton Gendron’s victims and locals yesterday told of their devastation after the white supremacist’s murderous rampage left 10 people dead. The twisted 18-year-old killer launched his racist massacre after calling for London mayor Sadiq Khan to be slaughtered and published a 180-page hate-filled manifesto. Two people were also injured and 11 of those he shot were black. He also mentioned a number of UK towns and court cases, including the Asian grooming gang trial in Rotherham. Gendron live streamed the bloodbath as he tore through the Tops Friendly supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday. He had reportedly scrawled the N-word on his rifle. Payton Gendron ( Image: Erie County District Attorney/AF) As the first of the gunman’s victims were named last night, it emerged police were alerted to him last year after he threatened to shoot fellow students. Dozens of locals yesterday attended the scene of the massacre, America’s worse … [Read more...] about Twisted Buffalo shooter has UK obsession and sick manifesto of ‘high profile enemies’
What Ted Cruz’s Supreme Court Win Means
To hold his Senate seat against his challenger, Beto O’Rourke, in 2018, Ted Cruz spent nearly $40 million. O’Rourke’s campaign spent double that amount. The day before the vote in Texas, Cruz lent his campaign $260,000. This was a curious—and seemingly unnecessary—gesture: The campaign’s final report showed it ended with $263,000 cash in hand. Yet Cruz was not acting irrationally. He was preparing the ground for a challenge of his own, an assault on the tottering remains of the McCain-Feingold campaign-finance law of 2002. That law, more formally known as the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, or BCRA, limited how campaigns could repay loans from candidates. A campaign has 20 days in which it can repay such loans in full. After that deadline, it can repay no more than $250,000. When Cruz’s campaign finished repaying him, the deadline had elapsed. So his campaign committee settled only $250,000 of the loan, leaving $10,000 outstanding—which Cruz then sued in federal court to … [Read more...] about What Ted Cruz’s Supreme Court Win Means
Two-Card Monte: Why Mastercard And Visa Rarely Shut Down Scammers Who Are Ripping Off Consumers
Paul Paolucci, the top cop for one of the world’s biggest credit card companies, sure had some interesting friends. One made a fortune fronting for pornography websites that needed access to Mastercard’s and Visa’s payment networks. Paolucci, who oversaw Mastercard’s merchant fraud control, was photographed cavorting around the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel with him and a group of women in white corset minidresses. A second was a Lamborghini-driving e-commerce mogul with whom Paolucci used to celebrate family holidays. The mogul ended up in prison for a financial crime he committed, in part, using Mastercard’s network. An executive at a famously corrupt European bank claimed to have dined with Paolucci and gotten his help evading Mastercard’s regulations. It was Paolucci’s job to make sure that the banks and companies using Mastercard’s network were playing by the rules. He bent those rules himself by getting close to the very kinds of high-risk businesses he was supposed to be … [Read more...] about Two-Card Monte: Why Mastercard And Visa Rarely Shut Down Scammers Who Are Ripping Off Consumers
Ukraine: Russian soldier pleads guilty of murder at Kyiv trial — live updates
Russia expels 34 French, 27 Spanish, and 24 Italian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move Russian soldier pleads guilty at murder trial in Ukraine Ukrainian and Russian officials say peace negotiations have stagnated EU announces funding to help bloc move away from Russian fossil fuels Finland and Sweden submit NATO membership applications This article was last updated at 12:49 UTC/GMT Russian soldier pleads guilty of murder at Kyiv trial Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old Russian tank commander held in Ukraine, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to killing an unarmed civilian. After his convoy was hit, Shishimarin and four other fleeing soldiers are alleged to have stole a car from outside the village of Chupakhivka in the early days of the invasion. He is accused of attacking the 62-year-old, who was riding past them on a bicycle, to prevent him from reporting their presence. "One of the military servicemen ordered the accused to kill a civilian so that he would not report … [Read more...] about Ukraine: Russian soldier pleads guilty of murder at Kyiv trial — live updates
‘Historic moment’: Finland and Sweden submit their bids to join NATO
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg hailed an "historic moment" on Wednesday after Finland and Sweden formally submitted their applications to join the military alliance. The seismic shift from long-held neutrality -- which has popular support in both countries -- was spurred by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “I warmly welcome the requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our closest partners,“ Stoltenberg said. “All allies agree on the importance of NATO enlargement. We all agree that we must stand together, and we all agree that this is an historic moment which we must seize.” “This is a good day at a critical moment for our security,” a beaming Stoltenberg said, as he stood alongside Finland's and Sweden's ambassadors to NATO. Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded the alliance stop expanding toward Russia's borders, and several NATO allies, led by the United States and Britain, have signalled that they stand ready to provide security … [Read more...] about ‘Historic moment’: Finland and Sweden submit their bids to join NATO
Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro review: Stunning but tough sequel that will test your mettle
Storybird Studio’s Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro is the follow up to VISCO’s 1999 arcade classic Ganryu on the NEOGEO. It’s a direct sequel to the classic arcade hack and slash adventure that follows legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto. After over thirty years this revived classic finds new life on current generation consoles. Ganryu 2 follows Musashi Miyamoto after his victory over Sasaki Kojirō in the first game. While meditating he is visited by the spirit of Sasaki Kojiro who threatens to destroy Japan unless Musashi fights him one last time to settle their rivalry. Musashi Miyamoto sets off through Edo-period Japan to defeat his resurrected rival on the island of Ganryû-jima. The retro inspired game features beautiful pixel-art graphics with a vibrant colour palette that really pops off the screen, especially on the Switch OLED. Character models look great with intricate detail being paid to each of the main characters and bosses The enemies sport quirky designs, although … [Read more...] about Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro review: Stunning but tough sequel that will test your mettle