What the papers say – January 5
The killing of a man on a train in front of his 14-year-old son is among a variety of headline stories on Saturday.
The Daily Telegraph leads on the suspected murder on a train travelling through the Surrey commuter belt.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'Boy sees his father killed in random stabbing on train' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/jr1XAn12PP
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 4, 2019
The 51-year-old’s stabbing also leads the Daily Express, which says the knifeman fled the scene when the train arrived at the next station.
Saturday's Express: "Knifed to death on train" (via @MsHelicat) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/5uUqTSk3RI
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 4, 2019
In other news, The Sun splashes with £115 million EuroMillions winners Frances and Patrick Connolly, from Moira in Northern Ireland.
Tomorrow's front page: The £115m EuroMillions winners will share half their jackpot with friends and family https://t.co/1rFgU0K9cvpic.twitter.com/pbEwjgmvfd
— The Sun (@TheSun) January 4, 2019
The Daily Mirror reports the Duke of Sussex will play a role in major military exercises due to be a show of strength to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Tomorrow's front page: Harry's at war with Russia #tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/Xpe0bROrLBpic.twitter.com/cXyICEfRN9
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 4, 2019
Greater Manchester’s decision to ban fracking, involving 10 local authorities, leads The Guardian.
The Guardian front page, Saturday 5 January 2019: Regions set for clash with government over fracking pic.twitter.com/PRCEycaPvs
— The Guardian (@guardian) January 4, 2019
The Daily Mail leads with Government reaction to outrage over the legal aid given to fugitive “speedboat killer” Jack Shepherd.
Saturday's Mail: "Ministers: We'll tackle speedboat legal aid loophole" (via @MsHelicat) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/wPITwAuniC
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 4, 2019
The Independent reports on the arrest of a UK citizen in Russia over spying allegations.
Saturday's Independent: "'Spy' arrest piles pressure on Russian relations" (via @MsHelicat) #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/xZCuXnvD9U
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 4, 2019
Nearly 30 universities are paying for police officers to protect students from criminals, The Times reports.
And the Financial Time leads with US reaction to unrest in global stock markets.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition, Saturday January 5 https://t.co/63zNi8V8Tkpic.twitter.com/2sdFEeacjG
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 4, 2019
