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CCTV has captured Chris Baghsarian being kidnapped in case of mistaken identity.

‘Million per cent certain’ kidnappers got wrong man: Police

The bizarre circumstances surrounding an elderly grandfather’s mistaken kidnapping in Sydney continue to evolve after police confirmed they believe he is still alive.

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CCTV footage of Chris Baghsarian being kidnapped in case of mistaken identity.

Terrifying vision as Sydney grandfather mistakenly kidnapped

Police are urging the kidnappers of an 85-year-old man who was abducted from his home to drop him at a hospital, amid grave fears for his safety.

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The incident occurred inside the Star Casino hotel car park

Chaos after car rampage in Sydney CBD hotel

A man has been taken into custody after dozens of high-end vehicles were totalled during a car rampage inside the Star Casino hotel.

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Footage from February 2024 shows a man sexually assualting a pig on a northern Victorian bacon farm.

Shocking update after Aussie farmer accused of raping pig

The 32-year-old was allegedly caught on cameras installed by animal rights activists sexually assaulting a pig, later named Olivia.

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Alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Major update in search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Desmond ‘Dezi’ Freeman has not been seen since the fatal shooting of two police officers in August.

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Teenagers Leon Clune, 16, and Otis Clune, 14 were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod, 50, and Maiwenna, 49.

‘Loving’ family, three pets found dead at Mosman Park home

Police responded to ‘highly distressing’ scenes following the shock discovery of parents and two autistic teenage sons found dead in a suspected murder suicide.

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The Beaumont children (centre) disappeared on Australia Day 1966 after a trip to Glenelg Beach. Convicted sex offender Bill Cotton (left) was in a relationship with their mother Nancy and in their house on the day they disappeared.

Sex offender placed in Beaumont home on day kids vanished

For six decades, one man has been missing from the Beaumont children story — a convicted sex offender who was inside their home on the day they vanished. It’s time to put him back in the frame. 

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A man has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of alleged murder.

Police probe alleged rape, attempted murder on walking track

A man has been charged with attempted murder and rape after he allegedly assaulted a woman on a popular walking track.

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Accused Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram.

The two things accused Bondi gunman asked for in prison

Accused Bondi Beach terrorist Naveed Akram reportedly asked for only two things when he reached prison, revealed as NSW Police confirm an ‘extraordinary’ Philippines move as part of investigations.

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Police and emergency services working during the chaos that unfolded on Sunday.

AFP staff shortage left terror suspects harder to track

Senior leaders of the Australian Federal Police were warned last year that critical staff shortages were undermining the nation’s ability to monitor terrorism suspects.

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The Australian Federal Police released a series of photos on Saturday, hoping the public can help authorities trace objects seen in abuse material and identify their origins.

Cops seek help to solve cold cases linked to child sex abuse

Help is needed to trace objects seen in photos, including a pillow and framed sports jerseys, linked to child sexual abuse cold cases in Australia.

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Mali Freeman, the wife of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman, is living in fear in Porepunkah.

‘Scared’: Dezi’s wife spotted after police bombshell

Mali Freeman, wife of alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman, has reportedly become a recluse, ‘living in fear’, as a manhunt and recovery mission for her husband, dead or alive, continues. 

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Police were called to Tyalgum Rd at Eungella near Murwillumbah, NSW, following reports of a shooting. 

Manhunt after two men shot, one dead before car crash

Chaotic scenes are playing out in far northern NSW after two men were shot, one fatally, another was seriously injured in a car crash, and another is on the run.

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Police opened fire on a man who shot at them with a crossbow.

Wild shootout after man allegedly fires crossbow at police

Police have returned fire at a man who allegedly shot a crossbow arrow at two officers in Victoria.

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Ashley Gordon's father Glen says the sentence for his son's killer will never be long enough.

Family's 'life term' but killer could walk in 12 years

A teen looked straight ahead and ignored the cries of his victim's family after being jailed for the brutal stabbing murder of doctor Ashley Gordon in Victoria.

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