Escalating Gang Violence Sparks State of Emergency Extension in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The government of Haiti has declared a state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew in an effort to quell violent gang attacks that have plagued the capital city. This move comes as the country faces turmoil and unrest due to ongoing battles for political control. Gangs in Haiti have continued to carry out attacks on police stations and other government institutions, despite initial efforts to enforce a three-day curfew. With limited …

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Builder Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Murder Following Delays in Extension Project

Dudley, West Midlands – A builder in Dudley, West Midlands has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his customer, following “chronic” delays in building an extension to her home. Peter Norgrove, 43, admitted to the murder of 58-year-old Sharon Gordon, who suffered severe skull fractures in the attack. Norgrove, a recently qualified bricklayer, had been paid £29,000 to build the extension within two months. However, the project was over a …

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Builder Jailed for Life After Murdering Customer Over Home Extension

Dudley, West Midlands – A builder in Dudley, West Midlands has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a customer in a dispute over an extension at her home. Sharon Gordon, 58, was found dead with severe head injuries at the foot of her stairs. The murderer, Peter Norgrove, 43, pleaded guilty to the crime and will serve a minimum of 15 years before being eligible for parole. The court heard that …

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