News for 'nightclub assault'

Five Arrested After Man Dies In Delhi Nightclub Assault

Five Arrested After Man Dies In Delhi Nightclub Assault

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Five individuals, including bouncers and a club manager, have been arrested in New Delhi following the death of a man who was allegedly assaulted at a nightclub. The incident occurred after the victim reportedly spilled beer on the manager's wife, leading to a brutal attack with sticks and glass bottles. The victim, Daljeet, later succumbed to his injuries after being taken home by friends. Police are investigating allegations of a firearm, theft, and inadequate police response, while also examining the nightclub's operating permissions.

Assam nightclub horror: Woman stripped, assaulted; 7 arrested

Assam nightclub horror: Woman stripped, assaulted; 7 arrested

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Seven people, including the manager of 'The Locals' nightclub in Guwahati, have been arrested after a woman was allegedly 'partially stripped and assaulted' by bouncers following a drunken brawl. The arrests were made after a video of the incident went viral, prompting police to register a suo motu case.

England Footballer Ivan Toney Faces Assault Charge Over Nightclub Incident

England Footballer Ivan Toney Faces Assault Charge Over Nightclub Incident

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

England international footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an incident at a Soho nightclub in December last year.

Woman molested, assaulted at 5-star Kolkata hotel nightclub

Woman molested, assaulted at 5-star Kolkata hotel nightclub

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The alleged incident led to a confrontation at around 4.15 AM and lasted for about an hour and a half inside the nightclub.

Rafa Mir Convicted: Spanish Footballer Gets 8.5 Years For Sexual Assault

Rafa Mir Convicted: Spanish Footballer Gets 8.5 Years For Sexual Assault

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Spanish footballer Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault and assault causing injury by a court in Valencia. The verdict, which can be appealed, follows a complaint filed in September 2024 and highlights the sensitive issue of women's rights in Spanish sports.

Retired Army Brigadier killed in cross-firing during morning walk

Retired Army Brigadier killed in cross-firing during morning walk

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A retired Army brigadier was killed in Dehradun during a crossfire between two groups following a dispute at a nightclub. Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident.

2nd Test: Phillips century puts New Zealand in firm control vs England

2nd Test: Phillips century puts New Zealand in firm control vs England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Glenn Phillips completed his maiden Test century as New Zealand punished a wayward England attack to pile on the runs on the second day of the second Test at the Oval in London on Thursday.

The Furious Review: Best Action Film Of The Decade?

The Furious Review: Best Action Film Of The Decade?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The Furious's jaw-dropping action scenes are so ferocious and inventive that they leave you gasping for breath, commends Sreeju Sudhakaran.

U'khand: Retd Brigadier's last rites performed, crackdown on criminals begins

U'khand: Retd Brigadier's last rites performed, crackdown on criminals begins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The funeral of retired Army Brigadier Mukesh Joshi, who died in a crossfire between rival gangs in Dehradun, has taken place. Police have arrested multiple suspects and launched 'Operation Prahar' to combat crime.

Road Rage Turns Deadly: Retired Brigadier Killed in Dehradun Crossfire

Road Rage Turns Deadly: Retired Brigadier Killed in Dehradun Crossfire

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A retired Army brigadier was killed in Dehradun after being caught in a crossfire between occupants of two cars following a road rage incident.

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The public prosecutor has accused Alves of forcing the woman to have sex without her consent and without using a condom. The 23-year-old woman testified behind a screen with her voice distorted to protect her identity.

Dani Alves formally indicted for sexual assault

Dani Alves formally indicted for sexual assault

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves was formally indicted on Wednesday on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December.

Ex-Brazil player Alves faces 15-year jail term in sexual assault case!

Ex-Brazil player Alves faces 15-year jail term in sexual assault case!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Dani Alves faces charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub last December.

Spanish prosecutor seeks nine-year jail term for Alves in sexual assault case

Spanish prosecutor seeks nine-year jail term for Alves in sexual assault case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of nine years for former Barcelona and Brazil soccer player Dani Alves who is due to stand trial on charges of sexual assault against a woman.

Dani Alves's bid to suspend sexual assault trial rejected

Dani Alves's bid to suspend sexual assault trial rejected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The three-judge panel denied a request by Alves's lawyer Ines Guardiola for the trial to be suspended on the basis that he was not given enough time to prepare for his first police interview after his arrest and had suffered a parallel trial by media.

Brazil football star Alves changes statement in sexual assault case

Brazil football star Alves changes statement in sexual assault case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Alves had previously denied any sexual encounter with the woman who filed a complaint in January about an alleged sexual assault in a restroom at an exclusive Barcelona nightclub.

Footballer Dani Alves acquitted of rape charges

Footballer Dani Alves acquitted of rape charges

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The top court in Spain's Catalonia region said on Friday it had overturned the conviction of Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves for sexual assault on appeal, saying the original ruling presented "inconsistencies and contradictions".

No respite for footballer over sexual assault claim

No respite for footballer over sexual assault claim

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Spanish court rejects Brazil footballer's Dani Alves appeal against remand over sex claim

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Brazil's Alves jailed on remand in Spain over sexual assault allegation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Dani Alves, who has denied any wrongdoing, was taken to the Brians 1 jail outside Barcelona.

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

British police are to investigate an allegation that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney assaulted a man in a nightclub, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Robinho denies assault allegations

Robinho denies assault allegations

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Brazil and Manchester City soccer star Robinho on Wednesday denied any allegations of wrongdoing after British media said he had been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on a woman in northern England two weeks ago. British media said the assault on the 18-year-old woman took place in a nightclub in Leeds.

Bramble cleared of sexual assault charges

Bramble cleared of sexual assault charges

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Sunderland defender Titus Bramble was cleared on Thursday of sexually assaulting two women last September.

Gerrard assault charge dropped

Gerrard assault charge dropped

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Prosecutors dropped accusations of assault against England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard on Friday but the player will still face a charge of affray over a bar brawl.

Gerrard denies assault charge

Gerrard denies assault charge

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard told a court on Friday he would plead not guilty to assaulting a man in a bar brawl in December.

Obama in Orlando: Arming nightclub-goers defies common sense!

Obama in Orlando: Arming nightclub-goers defies common sense!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

United States President Barack Obama has warned that horrific mass shooting incidents like the recent one in Orlando will continue to occur unless tougher gun control laws are adopted.

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Alves had maintained the sex was consensual. The prosecutor was seeking a nine-year prison term.

Why Orlando shooter called cops from nightclub's bathroom

Why Orlando shooter called cops from nightclub's bathroom

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Omar Mateen, the Afghan-origin gunman who killed at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando in US' deadliest mass shooting incident, pledged allegiance to ISIS in a phone call to emergency number 911 during the attack.

Indian cabbie assaulted by Australian footballer

Indian cabbie assaulted by Australian footballer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

In yet another attack on an Indian in Melbourne, a taxi driver from the community was injured when a drunk Australian star footballer allegedly assaulted him after an altercation. Essendon football player Michael Hurley was arrested for kicking and punching an Indian cabbie outside a fast-food outlet on Hoddle Street. The police arrested Hurley at the scene. The soccer player was later taken to Fitzroy police station and questioned about the incident.

Force India stand by Sutil after assault claim

Force India stand by Sutil after assault claim

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Force India stood by Adrian Sutil on Tuesday after their German Formula One driver was warned he faced an assault charge following a nightclub incident in China last month.

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

He 'played dead' among bodies to escape Orlando nightclub killer

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Even as the community and the country struggle to come to terms with this attack, stories of survival emerge.

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The court also imposed a restraining order barring Alves from coming within 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) of the victim.

White House demands Congress curb 'weapons of war'

White House demands Congress curb 'weapons of war'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

"The president has been quite frustrated, and in some cases even angry, about congressional inaction," he said.

England defender Richards arrested

England defender Richards arrested

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident outside a nightclub in northwest England, police said on Thursday.

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

Ronaldo will not face rape charge in Las Vegas

Ronaldo will not face rape charge in Las Vegas

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Ronaldo, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time and plays for the Italian club Juventus, has maintained he is innocent.

Women wearing few clothes impact men: Pak PM on rising sexual violence

Women wearing few clothes impact men: Pak PM on rising sexual violence

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Calling Imran Khan a "sick, misogynistic, degenerate", Pakistan Muslim League spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb came down heavily on the Pakistan Prime Minister.

2 Indians among 39 killed in Turkey terror attack

2 Indians among 39 killed in Turkey terror attack

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

The gunman, believed to have been dressed in a Santa costume, opened fire inside the Reina nightclub in Istanbul's Ortaky district, where hundreds were celebrating the New Year.

No charges for Robinho

No charges for Robinho

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

British prosecutors will not charge Brazil forward Robinho over an allegation the Manchester City player committed a serious sexual assault at a nightclub in northern England, police said on Monday.

'Will suspend immigration from nations with terror history'

'Will suspend immigration from nations with terror history'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

"We cannot continue to allow thousands upon thousands of people to pour into our country, many of whom have the same thought process as this savage killer."

Force India standing behind Sutil, says Mallya

Force India standing behind Sutil, says Mallya

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Force India will take action against their German driver Adrian Sutil only if he is formally charged with assault, the Formula One team's owner Vijay Mallya said on Thursday.