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CBC
18 minutes ago
- CBC
Man wanted on 1st-degree murder charge after Toronto stabbing
Social Sharing A man is wanted on a first-degree murder charge after a stabbing in Toronto's east end on Tuesday, police say. Anthony Steven Oliveira, 24, of no fixed address, should be considered "armed and dangerous," Toronto police said in a news release Thursday. "If located, do not approach and call 911," the news release said. Oliveira is known to use public transit throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto, Durham Region and Peel Region, police said. Officers responded to a call for a stabbing around 11 p.m. on Tuesday near Danforth Avenue and Coxwell Avenue, according to the news release. A fight happened between two males behind a plaza, and officers found a man who had been stabbed. Police previously said a male suspect was seen running from the area wearing dark clothing. The victim, Toronto man Ashkan Pournasir-Roudbane, died in hospital on Tuesday. The 36-year-old is the city's 16th homicide victim of the year. Oliveira is also wanted in connection with an assault that happened earlier this month in Oshawa, Toronto police said in an email on Friday. In that instance, the suspect pulled a knife and tried to stab a person in the area of Steeplechase Street and Windfields Farm Drive E. on June 1, Durham Regional Police said in a news release on Monday. No injuries were reported, and the suspect took off before police arrived. In that instance, Oliveira is wanted for an alleged assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of failure to comply with a probation order, Durham police said.
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Former Ajax and Holland star Quincy Promes extradited to Netherlands to serve seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence
FOOTBALLER Quincy Promes has been extradited back to Holland to serve a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence. The former Ajax player has been a wanted man for stabbing his cousin and for being involved in drugs smuggling. 1 THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Man who blamed intruder guilty of Andover stab murder
A man who blamed an intruder for a fatal stabbing has been found guilty of Ember, 35, was found dead with neck and chest wounds in the kitchen of a property in Andover, Hampshire, in November Griffith, 42, pretended that someone had broken in and carried out the attack, police will be sentenced on a date to be fixed at Winchester Crown Court. Police were called to an address on Arcaro Road at 20:40 GMT on 29 who phoned for an ambulance, told call handlers the culprit might still be in the garden, detectives lie delayed life-saving efforts by paramedics and Mr Ember was pronounced dead at the scene, police Insp Howard Broadribb said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Sean Ember who was tragically killed by Griffith."Today's verdict is a reflection of the commitment of a large number of police officers and staff who worked tirelessly to investigate this incident."Griffith, whose previous addresses include Milton Road in Southsea and Botley Road in Southampton, was remanded into custody.A second man, Sean Griffith, of Feltham in west London, was previously charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the incident but the case against him was dropped, police said. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Woman, 66, arrested over murder of film director, 69, found dead in her flat with diamond Rolex missing
A woman has been arrested over the murder of a film director who was found dead in her flat with her diamond Rolex missing. Police arrested the 66-year-old on Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of Jennifer Abbott. She has been remanded in custody. The director, 69, was stabbed to death in her council flat in Camden on Friday just days after she was last seen by neighbours walking her pet corgi Prince. She was discovered wrapped in a blanket with tape over her mouth by her niece and neighbours, who broke into her home amid growing concerns for her welfare, pals said. The Metropolitan Police have been hunting for her killer. It is thought that her diamond-encrusted Rolex may be missing from her address. They were called to her address on Mornington Place by the London Ambulance Service at 6pm on Friday were they found the victim with stab injuries. They pronounced her dead at the scene. Detective Inspector Barry Hart, of Homicide Command, Specialist Crime North, said: 'Our deepest sympathies are with the victim's loved ones who are being supported by specialist officers at this time. 'We thank the local community for their patience as we continue to investigate this shocking crime. 'This arrest marks a significant step forward. There are several lines of enquiry ongoing, and we are working hard to establish the exact circumstances of this incident. 'Locals can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while we conduct our enquires.' Ms Abbott, who counted Paris Hilton, Kate Hudson and Dan Ackroyd among her A-lister friends, moved to the capital after 'losing everything' from her life as a 'movie star'. Yesterday locals said that Ms Abbott, known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, had lived at the address for more than 10 years, having moved over from the US. Her next door neighbour Laura, 34, said: 'She was a movie star. She was in a couple of movies. She used to live in Beverly Hills. 'She said she came over here and lost everything. Everything was stolen off of her.' 'I live right next door to her. She was a friend of mine. I used to walk her dog when she was sick,' the hairdresser added. 'I wasn't here - I was at my boyfriend's when it happened. I am literally gobsmacked. Who would do that to someone? 'If I was there I maybe could have done something.' Forensics officers were seen carrying several bags of miscellaneous items from the victim's flat on Wednesday evening. Police officers were also spotted clearing an area next to the block of flats of branches and leaves. Neighbour Billie Currie, 63, said he had heard a dog barking for most of the night days before Ms Abbott's body was found. Mr Currie told MailOnline: 'She was always walking the dog and was really nice. She was quite reserved but very friendly.' Another neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said she heard screaming from Ms Abbott's niece while she was trying to gain entry to her flat. Her son then grabbed a metal pole to bash down the door before making the grim discovery. Ms Abbott's corgi Prince was found locked in the bathroom after being on its own for up to three days. The neighbour added: 'I heard the girls banging on the door and heard her shouting "help, help". 'She was a vibrant, spritely, and intelligent person. We would talk about a lot of things - politics, current affairs, her likes and dislikes, we knew what each other liked.' She told of Ms Abbott's colourful career, during which she has worked as a doctor, and was even involved in the film industry where she directed the movie War of the Gods. 'She got interviewed in LA about this movie,' she said. 'She was known as Jenny or Janet and was quite mysterious.' But the neighbour revealed Ms Abbott is thought have recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Another neighbour said the area had recently had issues with homeless people breaking down their doors. He said: 'I think she had an operation and it went wrong or something. 'There used to be a lot of homeless, breaking in doors, sleeping inside, going to the toilet. 'Before it was all the time. Community police would come all the time. But not much anymore.' Another friend said Ms Abbott had recently broken down in tears while saying she was too scared to go to sleep. She added: 'I remember her saying to me that once she had tried coming out of the flat and couldn't get out because of all the druggies out there. 'It was a dark day when that happened. It's not about me, I feel for her and her son and her niece who had to see her like that. I can't believe I'm not going to see her again. 'We will miss her running around. I mean she was indoors a lot but she made herself known. She'd talk to everyone. 'Her niece said she had a lot of jewellery so the police need to check if anything else is missing. 'To put the dog in the bathroom and then shut her up by putting the tape across her mouth and then they ransacked her house. 'I'm not surprised she had a Rolex. She was a woman of taste who liked to have a lot of nice things.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Missing Rolex case: Woman charged with murder after 69-year-old stabbed in her north London flat
A woman has been charged with the murder of a 69-year-old woman who was stabbed in her home. Jennifer Abbott - also known as Sarah Steinberg - was pronounced dead at her flat in Camden, north London, last Friday. Police previously said they believed the death could be linked to a missing diamond-encrusted Rolex watch. Nancy Pexton, also 69, has been charged by the Metropolitan Police and is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court later today. Ms Abbott was found by her niece and neighbours, who broke her door down after her family had not heard from her for several days. She had last been seen walking her corgi in the area on 10 June. A post-mortem examination gave her cause of death as sharp force trauma. Detective Inspector Barry Hart previously said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the victim's loved ones who are being supported by specialist officers at this time." There has been an increased police presence in the area as detectives explore "several lines of inquiry". Neighbours described Ms Abbott as "exuberant" and "vivacious".
