Two boys aged 14 and 15 have been arrested following a robbery that lead to the tragic death of an 82-year-old woman in the UK.

Joy Middleditch was found on the floor of her home on Saturday, March 25, following the robbery which left her breathing but in a critical condition, per Sky News.

The 82-year-old was taken to the James Paget University Hospital in Norfolk where she sadly passed away in the early hours on Monday, March 27.

Two teenage boys from the Lowestoft area in east Suffolk have been arrested following her death, and are being questioned by Martlesham Police.

As per a previous Sky report, Middleditch described her attackers to the police just hours before she passed away, stating that masked men barged into her home before knocking her to the floor and making off with her handbag.

"When we initially spoke to her at the scene, prior to her being taken off to hospital, it was reported that she heard a noise at the door," Sarsfield Donohue, Acting Superintendent (East Area) for Suffolk Police described.

He went on: "At some point during this incident a handbag has been stolen from the premises and then she was left at the premises until she was found by her family the following day."

The handbag was recovered "a short distance away" from Middleditch's home.

The officer described the attack as: "a really cowardly and callous attack on what was an elderly and vulnerable female in their own home."

Middleditch's family described her as: "A strong, determined character who loved life and her dog. She was a loving person who was sadly taken from us too soon.

"We as a family would like to thank the police and the community for all their help and support."

As per the Independent, a police spokesperson said: "A 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy, both from the Lowestoft area, were arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

"A Home Office post-mortem examination was carried out on Monday 27 March. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed, pending further investigation."

Police have urged anybody with information about the attack to come forward by "using the online portal or by calling 101 quoting the reference 37/17537/23."

As per BBC News, a floral tribute has been established outside the home where the attack took place as residents share their shock and grief about the crime.

At the All Saints and St Margaret's Church near the home, prayers were said and candles were lit for the 82-year-old woman.

The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

Our thoughts are with Middleditch's loved ones at this time.

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Cameras captured the moment a man suspected of killing three family members of BBC racing commentator John Hunt was finally caught by police.

Throughout the majority of Wednesday (July 10), Hertfordshire police had been hunting for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford following the tragic killings of Hunt's wife and two of his daughters.

Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were found seriously injured by officials following distressing reports just before 7:00PM on Tuesday evening (July 9).

The three women had been attacked in their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, with police believing that a crossbow was used by the suspect, per BBC News.

At a press conference yesterday, police urged Clifford to come forward and warned the public not to approach the 26-year-old if they encountered him.

Then, just before 6:30PM, authorities confirmed that they found Clifford following a major operation that involved specialist search teams and armed officers. Footage of the moment can be seen in the report below"

Clifford was found near Lavender Hill Cemetery in Enfield. He is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries that officers say he had sustained prior to his capture.

No shots were fired by officers during the capture.

Ever since the heartbreaking news emerged, tributes have poured in for the Hunt family.

BBC News reports that Hannah Hunts employers at The Anti-Ageing Clinic in Radlett, Hertfordshire, have hailed her as "a fantastic therapist" who their clients "loved".

They added: "We send our condolences and prayers to her Dad, sister and family. She was very much a part of our team. Please bear with us at this terrible time."

A friend of Louise Hunt also told the BBC that he was "in denial" about her death, saying: "I'd heard the news from my sister early in the morning before I'd figured out who the victims were and, once I found out, it's been a massive shock. [I've] been in denial.

"I can't even begin to imagine what the father's going through."

Additionally, jockeys at today's races at Kempton Park Racecourse have been seen wearing black armbands in support for John Hunt:

Julie Harrington, the chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), has added in a statement: "I am sure that, in this time of unimaginable grief for him, the racing family will rally around as we have seen many times before when one of our number is faced with great trauma."

During last night's Euros 2024 game between England and Spain, the ITV broadcast also took a moment to send condolences to John Hunt. Former England star Michael Owen also posted on social media following the nation's victory, writing: "And while the country celebrate, spare a thought for John Hunt.

"I can't remember feeling so utterly horrified in years."

Our thoughts continue to go out to the Hunt family and their loved ones, as well as the people of Bushey.

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A child under the age of ten has been confirmed as one of the six dead following a shooting spree in Plymouth, England.

As reported by BBC News, at around 6:00PM on Thursday evening (August 12), emergency services were called to Biddick Drive in the Keyham area of Plymouth following reports of a shooting.

Police have since confirmed that six people - including the suspect - have died following the incident.

Two females and two males were reportedly found dead at the scene, with another female later succumbing to her gunshot wounds in hospital.

Another male, believed to be the suspected shooter, was also found dead at the scene.

Labour MP for Plymouth Sutton & Devonport Luke Pollard later tweeted that one of the deceased was "a child under ten years old".

Pollard later tweeted: "People are waking up to the grim news that five people and the shooter have died in the #keyham shooting. Hearing that one of the dead is a small child is utterly heartbreaking. From 9am today Ford Primary School and local churches will be open as a safe space for the community."

Representatives for Devon and Cornwall Police have said in a statement: "Police were called to a serious firearms incident in Biddick Drive, in the Keyham area of Plymouth at around 6.10pm today [Thursday 12 August].

"Officers and ambulance staff attended the scene.

"Following attendance at the scene, two females and two males were deceased at the scene. A further male, believed to be the offender, was also deceased at the scene. All are believed to have died from gunshot wounds.

"Another female treated at the scene for gunshot wounds, died a short time later in hospital.

"All of the next of kin of the deceased have been located and informed by Devon & Cornwall Police officers."

The statement continued: "Devon & Cornwall Police would stress this is not a terrorism-related incident.

"The area has been cordoned off and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

"Investigations are continuing into the incident and disruption to the road network in the Keyham will remain throughout the night.

"Police continue to ask any members of the public with mobile phone footage of the immediate aftermath of the incident not to post this on social media platforms and to respect those families who have lost loved ones this evening."

BBC News reports that the death toll means that this is the worst mass shooting to occur in the UK for over a decade.

In an interview with Sky News on Friday morning, Pollard explained that police are still attempting to put together a timeline of the events.

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Friends of Nicola Bulley have urged police to do a search of an abandoned mansion near the spot she disappeared after no sign has been found of the missing woman in almost two weeks.

Bulley, 45, disappeared on January 27 after dropping her two young daughters off at school and taking the family's dog Willow for a walk near the River Wyre in Lancashire.

Her phone was found on a bench near the river still connected to a work conference call and a bystander raised the alarm after seeing Willow appearing agitated as she ran around off the lead.

Police and specialist teams have been combing the area ever since, but no trace of Bulley has been found in the water thus far.

A close friend of the mother of two has now urged police to do a thorough search of an abandoned house nearby as well as its outbuildings.

Tilly Ann, a friend of Bulley, wrote on Facebook (via Daily Mail): "The abandoned house and outbuildings etc have not yet been searched as it is not currently a crime investigation!!!!!! (This should have been done straight away!)."

It comes after police confirmed they had searched a "derelict house" nearby this week, however, it's unclear if it is the same one in question.

A police statement on Monday confirmed: "Our inquiries so far have included searches of the river and riverbank which have extended all the way to the sea using specialist search teams, sonar, search dogs, drone and helicopter, house to house and CCTV.

"We have also spoken to numerous witnesses, analyzed Nicola’s mobile phone and Fitbit, and searched the derelict house on the other side of the river as well as any empty caravans in the vicinity."

Police had initially believed that Bulley had most likely fallen into the river, however, underwater searches have not found any trace of her.

Dive expert Peter Faulding disputed those claims and recently called off his search for Bulley in the river, claiming "she's not there" if she hasn't been located already.

Speaking to Talk TV (via The Daily Mail), Faulding explained: "After 25 years of doing this kind of work, after hundreds of cases, I am well and truly baffled. Normally you would expect the divers to find them easily."

He added that when somebody drowns in a body of water, "usually" they are found within 5-10 meters of where they fell in rather than being carried a large distance away by the current.

Police have also speculated that Bulley "could" have left the area with a third party as one crucial CCTV camera was not working during the time of her disappearance.

The path is crossed by a main road through the village and police are attempting to trace dashcam footage from 700 drivers who were in the area around the time she was last seen.

Superintendent Sally Riley of Lancashire Police confirmed that it was still a "possibility" that Bulley may have left the area as they explored every avenue around her disappearance.

Officers also urged the public not to take the search into their own hands after amateur sleuths have also been combing the area in hopes of finding clues.

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A 95-year-old woman has been left fighting for her life after police allegedly tasered her in an Australian nursing home as she wielded a knife.

The incident occurred in Yallambee Lodge, a nursing home for the elderly in New South Wales, Australia.

Clare Nowland, who resides at the home as a dementia patient, was allegedly found holding a knife at the care staff on Wednesday, as per the Daily Mail.

The police were called to the location after the nursing staff had attempted to disarm the 95-year-old but were unable to do so safely.

After arriving at the scene, the police allegedly tasered Nowland which caused her to hit her head on the floor. She was quickly rushed to the Cooma District Hospital.

Her family remains by her bedside as the mother of eight remains in a critical condition following the incident.

As reported by the Daily Telegraph, an investigation into the circumstances of the event has been launched, and New South Wales police have released a statement.

"The 95-year-old woman was taken to Cooma District Hospital, where her condition is being monitored," the statement said.

It continued: "A critical incident team will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation will be subject to independent review. No further details are available at this time."

The news has come as a shock to the local community as Nowland is a recognizable figure as she had dedicated many years of her life to helping others by working at a charity shop.

Snowy Monaro Regional Council, who runs the elderly nursing home, explained that they will be doing everything they can to support the community during this time.

"Council are supporting our staff, residents, and families during this difficult time," they wrote. "No further comment is available at the current time due to the ongoing investigation, and out of respect for the privacy of those involved."

The 95-year-old is also a beloved member of Cooma Golf Club and St Patrick's Parish, as St Patrick's Parish former Priest Mick MacAndrew revealed that the family has been involved in the parish for many years.

"They were a very devoted family here, going back to her own parents," he said. "She was at daily mass when she was well before she went into Yallambee (Lodge)."

He added that alongside working at a charity shop to help those less fortunate than herself, she helped out at the local school when her children attended.

She had moved into the nursing home five years ago after the passing of her husband meant she was unable to take care of herself.

Nowland celebrated her 80th birthday in 2008 by skydiving over Canberra.

The actions of the police remain under scrutiny while the Snowy Monaro Regional Council insist that their staff were following the correct procedures.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident at this time.

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