The Marksman starring Liam Neeson keeps its hold on the No. 1 spot at the box office

The Liam Neeson action-thriller, The Marksman, held onto first place at the box office for the second straight weekend, grossing $2.03 million. In the 10 days since its release, the film has now grossed about $6.1 million.  In the Open Road Films production, Neeson plays an Arizona rancher and former Marine who tries to rescue … Read more

Liam Neeson’s thriller The Marksman dethrones Wonder Woman 1984 after four weeks

Wonder Woman 1984 toppled from the top spot at the box office to number three thanks to Liam Neeson’s new film The Marksman. The action thriller beat out the tepidly received sequel with a domestic haul of $3.7 million in its first four days in theaters, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This was the second … Read more

Police marksman shot dead ‘American pitbull’ after it mauled four people

A police marksman shot dead a dog living under a ‘suspended death sentence’ after it mauled its owner, her father, a student and a kitchen worker in a vicious spree.  American pitbull-type Hugo was taken into police custody early last summer so he could be assessed due to his breed, but was deemed safe to remain living with his … Read more

Police marksman who shot and killed suspect appeals court ruling

A firearms officer who fatally shot a suspect during a foiled prison breakout is to continue his legal battle to avoid a disciplinary hearing almost five years on. Jermaine Baker, 28, was killed by armed police in December 2015 while trying to spring an inmate from a police van at Wood Green Crown Court in … Read more

Police marksman who shot and killed man can face misconduct proceedings

Police marksman who shot and killed man during foiled prison breakout can face misconduct proceedings, Appeal Court rules Firearms officer who shot Jermaine Baker can face misconduct proceedings  Mr Baker was killed as armed police foiled an attempt to free criminal Izzet Eren The officer, known as W80 for legal reasons, said he had acted … Read more

Police marksman kills dog after he bites his owner, 35, to death

A police marksman killed an ‘aggressive’ dog after he bit his owner to death and refused to leave his side during an epileptic fit.  Jonathan Halstead, 35, died inside his home in Shaw, near Oldham, after Bronson became ‘unusually distressed’ and bit him several times when he suffered a seizure in January. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier … Read more