Dad blames ex-lover for son’s death

“I taught her how to survive in prison but I regret it because I didn’t know she had the devil inside of her.”These were the words uttered by murdered little Caleb Booysen’s former 28s prisoner father outside the Cape High Court on Wednesday.Moments later, the ex-prison gang leader, Rashied “Vissie” Abrahams came face to face with his ex-lover, Chantel Booysen, for the the first time in more than a year and a half.The 25-year-old is currently on trial alongside her ex-boyfriend, Quintin “Ore” Aysen, 32, for the brutal murder of Caleb.Prosecutors...

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Hundreds of people were arrested as violence swept the length and breadth of England during a fourth consecutive night of rioting.

As ugly scenes of looting spread to Manchester, Nottingham and Birmingham overnight, three men died after being hit by a car in the country's second city.West Midlands Police launched a murder inquiry after the trio were struck in Winson Green at 1am.Trouble also erupted in areas including Liverpool, Salford, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Bristol and Gloucester.A beefed-up presence of 16,000 officers patrolling the capital resulted in a quieter night across London, with 81 arrests, taking the total detained by Scotland Yard since Saturday night...

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Oakland police said Tuesday they were close to arrests in the killing of a 3-year-old caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting.

The announcement came after police launched a "tactical alert" and doubled the number of officers on patrol for one day."Within 24 to 36 hours, police will have everyone aligned with this under custody and brought to justice," vowed Police Chief Anthony Batts after a vigil Tuesday evening that drew several hundred residents to the scene of the shooting.The 1 p.m. Monday shooting of Carlos Fernandez Nava in the 6400 block of International Boulevard stunned the city. Even residents of the area who said they were sadly familiar with the sound of gunfire...

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MERSEYSIDE Police reported 35 arrests through Merseyside areas, including the city centre, Toxteth and Birkenhead.

Smithdown Road was closed as a group of 200 youths took to the streets. The Asda in Smithdown Road suffered some criminal damage but the full extent was unknown.Four people were arrested in Birkenhead after 100 youths gathered at 10pm criminal damage. Damage was caused to a number of vehicles belonging to members of the public. No police vehicles were damaged and the crowds dispersed when police attended.At about 10.40 windows at MacDonalds at Charing Cross were smashed.August 9, 22,21pmMERSYSIDE police reported they had made six...

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