A pregnant woman and her young family was confronted in her home in Wollerton, Shropshire, by three hooded raiders, one armed with a machete and another brandishing a bat.
The intruders then went to a neighouring house and attacked the occupants there too.
On Saturday 17 December 2011, 76-year-old Llywelyn Thomas was murdered in his home in Chittering, Cambridgeshire.
A 15-year-old girl was raped in Chislehurst, Greater London in July 2011 as she was making her way to meet her friend.
Detectives conducting the investigative review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have released an age-progression image of her, as her ninth birthday approaches on May 12.
Do you recognise any of the characters caught on camera from the latest programme?
Each month we also feature a number of exclusive website appeals. These cases have a large number of appeal points, can you help?
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If you have been affected by crime and need support there are a number of organisations you can contact.
Simple things you can do to help yourself stay safe and reduce your risk of crime.
Scared of coming forward? Find out about how police can protect your identity before, during and after a trial.
What to do if you believe a child or someone you know is at risk of being sexually abused.
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