Crime World

A carnival of political protestors, fans and rock stars turned Westminster Magistrates Court into a colourful festival this week as Kneecap star MoChara appeared to face charges under the terrorism offences.

Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about the case, his A list defence team and her own experience on trains, planes and automobiles to get there.

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Murder suspect Jonny Smyth who was arrested in Portugal after leaving Spain following the murder of Belfast man John George married his girlfriend Madison Allen while on the run and is now enjoying conjugal visits in his prison as he awaits a decision of a magistrate on possible charges.

Nicola speaks with reporter Steven Moore about the secret wedding of Smyth and Allen who is standing by her man.

Spanish police have confirmed that the double murder in a Fuengirola bar late last month was a feud related hit linked to the long running clash between two of Scotland’s most notorious crime families.

Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr from Glasgow were shot dead at Monaghan’s Bar after watching the Champions League Final.

Scottish police initially said there was no evidence the double assassinations were part of the long run...

Journalist Chris Moore spent his career digging into the details of a story he first came across as a young BBC journalist in the 1980s.

His new book Kincora: Britain’s Shame is a culmination of a decades-long investigation which weaves a tangled web of sexual abuse in a boys' home in Belfast with the murky workings of MI5 and the secret activities of Lord Henry Mountbatten.

Today, in part two of Nicola's interview with Chris Moore, ...

Journalist Chris Moore spent his career digging into the details of a story he first came across as a young BBC journalist in the 1980s.

His new book Kincora: Britain’s Shame is a culmination of a decades-long investigation which weaves a tangled web of sexual abuse in a boys' home in Belfast with the murky workings of MI5 and the secret activities of Lord Henry Mountbatten.

Today, in part one of Nicola's interview with Chris Moore, ...

Chaotic killer Robert Roo Redmond is suspected of being the man who ordered a brutal prison attack which has left a fellow inmate in critical condition.

Stephen Kearney was just weeks from his release date and in the exercise yard in recent weeks when he was set upon by at least three fellow lags and physically beaten almost to death.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Redmond and Kearney both of whom have notorious reputa...

Sordid sex parties fuelled by drugs, escorts trafficked into hotel rooms to perform for hours on end, and a hedonistic billionaire with an insatiable appetite for women, violence, and power.

This is the world of P Diddy, which a jury has been hearing over the past four weeks as he stands trial for sexual assault and human trafficking.

Nicola speaks with author and journalist Douglas Century as we round up what the jury have heard so ...

She has been one of Ireland’s most successful visionaries: a housewife who made millions claiming to suffer stigmata and to talk directly to the Virgin Mary.

But journalist Alan Sherry recently tracked down the House of Prayer founder Christina Gallagher and caught her playing slot machines in Dublin.

From Achill Island to Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium - a fascinating story of an unlikely guru.

Murder accused Sean McGovern has been back before the Irish courts to challenge the legality of his extradition from the United Arab Emirates.

McGovern, charged with the Kinahan feud murder of Noel Kirwan, remains in Portlaoise's high security prison on 23-hour lock up as he awaits his case to be heard.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the challenge and about the political statement his extradition has made.

Teenage joyriders are using TikTok to brag about how quickly they can rob Japanese imported cars.

The teen criminals - including some members of the Lucky Dip Gang - can be seen taking just 30 seconds to hotwire the cars before speeding off.

Niiall speaks to Sunday World motoring correspondent Daragh Keany about why the Japanese car models are being targeted.

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Gardaí have issued an alert after a former champion boxer regarded as one of Ireland’s most dangerous prisoners was released.

Brendan Cummins was involved in a series of violent attacks in jail - including pouring boiling water on a prison officer.

Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how a special unit was built in the Midlands Prison to house erratic and dangerous inmates.

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Colin Howell and Hazel Stewart’s forbidden love drove them to commit the near-perfect crime.

To onlookers, they were the epitome of respectability – he the successful dentist with a flourishing practice that afforded him a life of luxury; she the glamourous wife of a retired high ranking police officer, regular church goer, pillar of society.

For all intents and purposes, they were the most unlikely of killers, but they went about th...

Colin Howell and Hazel Stewart’s forbidden love drove them to commit the near-perfect crime.

To onlookers, they were the epitome of respectability – he the successful dentist with a flourishing practice that afforded him a life of luxury; she the glamourous wife of a retired high ranking police officer, regular church goer, pillar of society.

For all intents and purposes, they were the most unlikely of killers, but they went about th...

Killer Hazel Stewart has launched a third appeal claiming she was under coercive control from her lover Colin Howell when they plotted their partners' deaths.

Niall is joined by Sunday World reporter Steven Moore, who gives details of the appeal ahead of Part One of our three-part special on the Driller Killer, his mistress, and their grisly double murder.

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Winston ‘Winkie’ Irivine has been giving his marching orders by the UVF for apparently bringing the terrorist group’s reputation into disrepute.

Irvine’s conviction on weapons charges has caused a political storm as further details have emerged of his ties to the government on both sides of the border.

Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the fallout from Irvine’s case.