Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006. The following year, they moved in together. But Ioan didn’t like to work, and Marina paid for everything. Years passed and he was no different. Ioan started to drink heavily, and the pair constantly argued. In July 2022, Marina ended things. But the following month, Ioan turned up at the hospital where she worked, drunk. He followed Marina as she walked home. He stabbed her eight times in her left side, shoulder, arm and breast. Thankfully, a stranger intervened and saved Marina’s life. In July 2023, Ioan was found guilty of assault by beating and attempted murder. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison with a further three years on license at Northampton Crown Court.
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .