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Man imprisoned for brutal attack on his elderly father

An 80-year-old man, William Mooney, was the victim of a violent assault and robbery at his residence in Motherwell, allegedly at the hands of Gary Mooney, 44, in an incident that occurred last February.

A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a violent attack on his 80-year-old father, which also involved stealing £40,000 from the elderly victim.

A man in a cap, Gary Mooney, poses next to a frail old man in a chair, William Mooney — William Mooney, 80, had undiagnosed advanced lung cancer at the time of the attack by his son (left)

The incident occurred on 7 February last year at the family home in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, where Gary Mooney had been staying to care for his father, William Mooney, who had asked him to make a cup of tea before the assault.

During the attack, Mooney subjected his father to physical abuse, including punching, kicking, slapping, and choking, before taking a substantial amount of money that William had been keeping at home for his grandchildren's inheritance.

At the High Court in Glasgow, Judge Lord Arthurson condemned the crime as "truly despicable" while sentencing Mooney.

The court was informed that William Mooney, who passed away a month after the incident, had been in poor health and required daily care due to his complex medical history.

A man, Gary Mooney, wears a fur lined russian hat and looks intensely into the camera — Gary Mooney was acting as a carer for his father

Gary Mooney had been living with his father to provide assistance with his care, but the dynamics between them took a turn for the worse on the day of the attack.

On that day, William was in the living room when his son turned violent, leading to a severe and traumatic incident.

In the previous month, Mooney had pleaded guilty to robbing and assaulting his father, causing him severe injury and putting his life in danger.

According to prosecutor BJ Gill, Mooney had descended the stairs, shouting and swearing, before grabbing his father by the throat and constricting his airway.

Gill described the scene, stating that William struggled to breathe, lost consciousness, and feared for his life during the ordeal.

The attack escalated as Mooney gouged his thumbs into his father's eyes, making a threatening statement about William's mortality.

Mooney then demanded to know the location of his father's hidden inheritance, approximately £37,000, which he stole along with an additional £3,000 intended for household expenses.

Following the incident, Mooney cancelled the scheduled carer visits for the remainder of the week, claiming his father was unwell when a carer arrived for a check-in.

The court heard that Mooney had threatened the carer, stating he would have her fired, after she attempted to visit his father.

Mooney then confined his father to the house and left the premises.

William managed to escape using a spare key and alerted a neighbor to the situation, reporting that Gary had attacked him and stolen £40,000.

The neighbor found William with severe injuries, including a brain bleed, a fractured back and ribs, and bruising on his face and chest, and he was subsequently hospitalized.

While in the hospital, William developed pneumonia and other complications, ultimately passing away on 6 March.

A post-mortem examination revealed that William had undiagnosed advanced lung cancer, which, combined with pneumonia, was determined to be the cause of his death.

The investigation led to Mooney's arrest after he approached police outside his flat in the early hours following the incident, stating, "I hear you are looking for me."

During questioning, Mooney acknowledged a history of conflict with his father and admitted to a previous violent outburst.

A search of Mooney's home uncovered £16,750 of the stolen funds, but the remaining amount has not been recovered.

Prior to sentencing, the court took into account Mooney's declining mental health in the lead-up to the incident, which was attributed to the end of his marriage and the strain of caring for his father.

Mooney had been in custody since the incident and had lost contact with his children.

The court noted that Mooney had four prior convictions, including an assault in 2012, but had never served a prison sentence before.

Mooney expressed shame for his actions and regret that he did not have the opportunity to see his father before his passing.

Considering Mooney's background and his guilty plea, Judge Lord Arthurson reduced the sentence from nine years to seven years.

The reduced sentence reflected the court's consideration of the mitigating factors in Mooney's case.

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Keanu Reeves’ John Wick Video Game Revealed at PlayStation Event

The iconic hitman has made previous appearances in games, however, the version developed by Saber will mark the first instance where the character is voiced by Reeves.

A video game adaptation of the John Wick franchise, which has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, is in development, with Keanu Reeves set to lend his likeness and voice to the project.

An in game screenshot of a video game version of Keanu Reeves as the character John Wick. He is wearing a suit and looking at the camera.

The game, currently titled "Untitled John Wick Game", is being developed by Saber Interactive, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, in collaboration with Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick film series.

A trailer for the game, expected to serve as a prequel to the film series, was unveiled during PlayStation's "State of Play" event on Thursday.

The event also featured announcements for remakes of several major game franchises, including the God of War trilogy, as well as a special 30th-anniversary edition of the classic platformer Rayman.

The John Wick film series, which has earned over $1 billion globally, follows the story of a retired assassin, played by Keanu Reeves, as he seeks vengeance in a world of high-stakes action.

Although the character of John Wick has appeared in games before, this will be the first time Keanu Reeves has provided his voice for the role.

Reeves has previous experience in the gaming industry, having played a key role in the hit game Cyberpunk 2077 as the character Johnny Silverhand.

According to Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive, the development team is "honored" to be working with Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves to bring the John Wick universe to life in a AAA game.

The game's story will be an original narrative designed for mature audiences, featuring a mix of familiar characters from the film series and new ones.

Jenefer Brown, president of global products at Lionsgate, the producer of the John Wick films, expressed the company's goal of capturing the "intense action" and "distinctive fight choreography" that define the franchise.

The reaction to the game's announcement has been largely positive among fans on social media.

However, some fans have expressed concerns about the potential impact on Saber Interactive's other projects, including the long-awaited remake of the classic Star Wars game Knights of the Old Republic.

Christopher Dring, editor-in-chief of The Game Business, believes that the John Wick game is a strong fit for Saber Interactive, given the studio's experience with action-oriented IPs and its ability to release multiple games across various genres.

Dring notes that Saber Interactive operates as a collective of studios working on multiple IPs, allowing it to release a diverse range of games annually.

During the same event, Sony announced that Santa Monica Studios is working on remakes of the first three God of War games, building on one of the platform's most successful franchises.

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Although a release date for the God of War remakes was not provided, Sony did announce a surprise side-scrolling prequel game, Sons of Sparta, which is available now.

The event also offered a first look at Townfall, the latest installment in the Silent Hill series, set on the fictional island of St. Amelia, which draws inspiration from Scotland.

A 30th-anniversary edition of the classic platformer Rayman was also announced, featuring five versions of the 1995 game, along with a near-immediate release.

Loic Gounon, brand producer for the Rayman games, discussed the anniversary edition with the BBC, highlighting the inclusion of a new documentary that explores the making of the original game, as well as accessibility features designed to enhance the experience for modern players.

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Tottenham set to appoint temporary boss ahead of permanent summer hire

Tottenham expect to appoint an interim manager to oversee the team for the rest of the season by this weekend, with plans to make a permanent appointment in the summer.

The task of finding a successor to Thomas Frank has fallen to Johan Lange and Vinai Venkatesham, who are overseeing the selection process.

Tottenham Hotspur intends to appoint an interim manager to see out the current season, with a view to making a more permanent appointment during the summer months.

The dismissal of Thomas Frank occurred earlier this week, at a time when the team was five points clear of the relegation zone.

According to sources close to BBC Sport, Tottenham Hotspur is expected to finalize an agreement with an interim manager before the team resumes training on Monday.

Following their early exit from the FA Cup in the third round, Tottenham has a nine-day break before facing Arsenal in the north London derby on February 22.

With no match scheduled for this weekend, the first-team squad has been given a brief break and is set to return to training on Monday.

The club is aware that the mid-season transfer window presents limited options, and it may be more feasible to secure a long-term manager at the end of the campaign.

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Although the search for an interim manager is still ongoing, the successful candidate will be considered for the permanent position if they perform well in the role.

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is a potential candidate to take the reins on a permanent basis, particularly since his contract with the US men's national team is set to expire after the World Cup this summer.

Another candidate being considered is Roberto De Zerbi, who recently parted ways with French club Marseille by mutual consent.

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Aberdeen to unveil new manager soon with Docherty set to take assistant role

Aberdeen has bolstered its interim management team with the return of Tony Docherty, who previously served as an assistant manager, to support Peter Leven, amid anticipation of a permanent appointment announcement that sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel had indicated would be made “imminently”.

Ross County parted ways with Tony Docherty in December, and he has now taken on a new role.

Aberdeen have brought in former assistant manager Tony Docherty to support Peter Leven's interim management team, despite sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel indicating that a permanent appointment was imminent.

Docherty's return to Aberdeen comes just a week after Eirik Horneland, a former coach of Rosenborg, Brann, and Saint-Etienne, emerged as a top contender to succeed Jimmy Thelin, who was sacked earlier.

As Aberdeen delays making a full-time appointment, speculation surrounding Eirik Horneland's availability has arisen, with reports suggesting the 50-year-old Norwegian may not be able to take on the role until summer.

Since Jimmy Thelin's dismissal on January 4, Lutz Pfannenstiel has been leading the search for a replacement, and he confirmed that Tony Docherty would be joining the team to assist Peter Leven during the interim period.

Dundee Utd are facing a challenging schedule, with four matches in 14 days set to take place on a weather-affected pitch.

According to Stavrum, Eirik Horneland's coaching style, characterized by intensity, would be a good fit for Aberdeen.

Tony Docherty initially joined Aberdeen in 2013 as part of Derek McInnes' management team and spent eight years at the club.

Before his stint at Aberdeen, Docherty served as McInnes' assistant at Kilmarnock and later managed Dundee and Ross County, but his time at Ross County ended in December when he was let go with the team at the bottom of the Championship.

Lutz Pfannenstiel praised Tony Docherty's experience, stating that he has a deep understanding of the club and will be a valuable asset during the transition period.

Pfannenstiel highlighted Docherty's extensive knowledge of the Scottish Premiership, gained through his experience as both a coach and manager, which will be beneficial to the team in the short term.

The club's managerial search is nearing its conclusion, and an announcement regarding the new head coach is expected soon, according to Pfannenstiel.

Peter Leven, who is serving as caretaker manager for the third time, expressed his enthusiasm for Tony Docherty's appointment.

Leven welcomed Docherty's return, stating that his experience will be a significant boost to the team, particularly during the upcoming matches.

Leven noted that Docherty was eager to join the team and that his presence will provide valuable support during both training sessions and matches.

Eirik Horneland left his position at Saint-Etienne in early February, at which point his team was fourth in France's second tier.

If Aberdeen decides to wait until summer for Horneland to take over, it will be similar to the six-month delay that occurred when Jimmy Thelin joined the club from Elfsborg in the summer of 2024.

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