A 28-year-old man, identified as Nicholas Akerberg, attacked court workers at Woburn District Court in Massachusetts by bursting into the building wearing a gas mask, helmet, tactical boots, and sunglasses. Armed with pepper spray, he pushed past a guard who tried to stop him, attacking her along the way. He then sprinted through the lobby, causing chaos among court-goers and employees, before being briefly tackled by the guard near a bench where two women were sitting.

A literature festival has cancelled an appearance by former MP Jonathan Edwards, who accepted a police caution for assaulting his then-wife. The decision was made due to concerns about potential harm and distress caused by the content of Edwards' recently published memoir, which includes his account of the assault. The festival's organizers cited their commitment to inclusivity and literary celebration as the reason for the cancellation, stating that they could not overlook the potential impact on individuals mentioned in the book.

Minister Lucy Powell’s X account was hacked to promote a scam "House of Commons" cryptocurrency, which promised to bring people's power to the blockchain. The posts described the "$HCC" coin as community-driven and deleted after being removed by Powell's office, who confirmed the hack on Tuesday morning. This type of hacking is common, where cybercriminals take over accounts using phishing emails or leaked information from data breaches, then promote worthless coins to unsuspecting investors.

Melissa Ganey English, 44, was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $570,000 from the Amelia Baptist Church in Florida between 2019 and 2024. She served as the church's financial secretary for 11 years before her actions were discovered by new members of the church's financial committee who noticed discrepancies in the records. English admitted to "wrongdoing" and spending $300,000 of the church's money, leading to her firing.