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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .