News about Ben Cook

Locals fear that 27 houses will'rip apart history' if plans to demolish historic stables that have been adored by royals into a 'worrific' newbuild estate.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 13, 2024
Locals in Towcester, Northamptonshire, are protesting the decision to build nearly 30 houses on the site of Park View Stables. They have accused developers and council planning chiefs of "ripping apart history" for the sake of profit and "ugly" homes. One local told MailOnline, "this planning application stinks." It's appalling.'

The appeal of a man who 'looks like Grim Reaper' has put social media in hysterics

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
Following a robbery in Acomb, York, north Yorkshire police are looking for the ominous figure. However, jokers on social media have flocked to the post, saying that officers must be vigilant in tracking down the spooky apparition. Others chimed in, comparing him to Voldemort and Skeletor. One - John Candlish - laughed: 'If you do see him, don't walk toward the light.' Just wait for the ambulance and pray that they will rekindle your heart.'

A murderer who lured his best friend to a secluded location where he was stabbed 23 times was sentenced to five years in prison

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 27, 2023
Louis Hackett, 20, has been sentenced to five years in prison for lured pal Kieran Williams, 18, 18, to a secluded location where he was buried in a clandestine grave. Last April, an incident occurred near the Northern Spire bridge in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The 18-year-old's remains were discovered six weeks later in June last year. A pathologist examined his body, and he discovered at least 20 stab wounds, three in his chest, two in his right torso, seven to his neck, and several others along his spine, as well as a number of other limb fractures. The court heard today how many people involved in Kieran's murder have "got away with it," and a judge has stated that "justice hasn't been done."

According to the trial, a teen was stabbed to death by his family, was buried in a makeshift grave, and set alight.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2023
In a 2.4-ft deep grave in Sunderland, Kieran Williams (pictured), 18, was discovered dead with multiple stab wounds. Ben Cook, 19, and Louis Hackett, 20, are accused of murder at Newcastle Crown Court. The child had more than 20 stab wounds in a'prolonged and sustained assault,' according to the jurors. After fingerprints were found on the site, the criminals turned on each other and accused each other of the murder.