David Collins
@davidcollinsnews.bsky.social
Sunday Times northern editor. Investigative reporter. Co-presenter Cocaine Inc podcast. Author of The Hunt for the Silver Killer & Saffie (out April 2025)
stories to david.collins@sunday-times.co.uk
https://greyhoundliterary.co.uk/authors/david-collins?
stories to david.collins@sunday-times.co.uk
https://greyhoundliterary.co.uk/authors/david-collins?
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Saffie: The youngest victim of the Manchester terror attack and her family's fight for justice
Saffie: The youngest victim of the Manchester terror attack and her family's fight for justice eBook : Collins, David, Roussos, Andrew, Roussos, Lisa: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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I wanted to post - I have a new book out in April, called Saffie, which follows the story of Saffie-Rose Roussos and her family, before after and during the Manchester Arena attack in 2017.
The book delves into what happened like never before: pre order here
www.amazon.co.uk/Saffie-young...
The book delves into what happened like never before: pre order here
www.amazon.co.uk/Saffie-young...
An astonishing story of complete failure by the British Army to hold its senior staff to account.
Jaysley Beck, the army ‘cover-up’ and the order from HQ
www.thetimes.com/article/47e9...
Jaysley Beck, the army ‘cover-up’ and the order from HQ
www.thetimes.com/article/47e9...
Jaysley Beck, the army ‘cover-up’ and the order from HQ
This teenage recruit killed herself after a sexual assault. Now investigators are looking at new charges in a case that could reach the heart of the military
www.thetimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
An astonishing story of complete failure by the British Army to hold its senior staff to account.
Jaysley Beck, the army ‘cover-up’ and the order from HQ
www.thetimes.com/article/47e9...
Jaysley Beck, the army ‘cover-up’ and the order from HQ
www.thetimes.com/article/47e9...
He got away with rape and murder for 58 years. This is how police caught him
www.thetimes.com/article/9ac6...
www.thetimes.com/article/9ac6...
He got away with rape and murder for 58 years. This is how police caught him
In 1967 Louisa Dunne, a 75-year-old widow, was murdered at home in Bristol. David Collins meets the crack cold-case unit who brought her killer to justice
www.thetimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
He got away with rape and murder for 58 years. This is how police caught him
www.thetimes.com/article/9ac6...
www.thetimes.com/article/9ac6...
Shaken by ‘racially aggravated’ rape, Sikhs in West Midlands fear rising hate
www.thetimes.com/article/f55b...
www.thetimes.com/article/f55b...
Shaken by ‘racially aggravated’ rape, Sikhs fear rising hate
Racist abuse was already happening in Oldbury when a young Sikh woman was attacked. Now community leaders are starting their own patrols
www.thetimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Shaken by ‘racially aggravated’ rape, Sikhs in West Midlands fear rising hate
www.thetimes.com/article/f55b...
www.thetimes.com/article/f55b...
Looking forward to chairing this event next weekend at CrimeCon in Manchester: hopefully see you there!
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Looking forward to chairing this event next weekend at CrimeCon in Manchester: hopefully see you there!
Following a 5 year investigation by the Sunday Times, a former British soldier has now been charged for the murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya.
Details below:
Former British soldier charged with murder of Agnes Wanjiru
www.thetimes.com/article/251f...
Details below:
Former British soldier charged with murder of Agnes Wanjiru
www.thetimes.com/article/251f...
Former British soldier charged with murder of Agnes Wanjiru
The Kenyan government will apply to extradite the accused to face trial
www.thetimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Following a 5 year investigation by the Sunday Times, a former British soldier has now been charged for the murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya.
Details below:
Former British soldier charged with murder of Agnes Wanjiru
www.thetimes.com/article/251f...
Details below:
Former British soldier charged with murder of Agnes Wanjiru
www.thetimes.com/article/251f...
As talk ramps up of him making a leadership challenge, we take a look at Andy Burnham’s record as Greater Manchester mayor across his three terms:
Does Andy Burnham’s record in Manchester make him PM material?
www.thetimes.com/article/4df9...
Does Andy Burnham’s record in Manchester make him PM material?
www.thetimes.com/article/4df9...
Does Andy Burnham’s record in Manchester make him PM material?
The mayor has experience and everyman appeal, but does he have what it takes to lead the Labour Party?
www.thetimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
As talk ramps up of him making a leadership challenge, we take a look at Andy Burnham’s record as Greater Manchester mayor across his three terms:
Does Andy Burnham’s record in Manchester make him PM material?
www.thetimes.com/article/4df9...
Does Andy Burnham’s record in Manchester make him PM material?
www.thetimes.com/article/4df9...
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21 year old allegedly killed in Kenya by a British soldier, a case which remains unsolved, is raising money to come to the UK and continue their campaign for justice.
If you want to donate the link is here: www.gofundme.com/f/my-aunt-ki...
If you want to donate the link is here: www.gofundme.com/f/my-aunt-ki...
Donate to MY AUNT KILLED BY A BRITISH SOLDIER, HELP ME ACHIEVE JUSTICE, organized by Nikita Bernardi
My name is Esther Njoki, I am the niece of Agnes Wanjiru who … Nikita Bernardi needs your support for MY AUNT KILLED BY A BRITISH SOLDIER, HELP ME ACHIEVE JUSTICE
www.gofundme.com
August 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a 21 year old allegedly killed in Kenya by a British soldier, a case which remains unsolved, is raising money to come to the UK and continue their campaign for justice.
If you want to donate the link is here: www.gofundme.com/f/my-aunt-ki...
If you want to donate the link is here: www.gofundme.com/f/my-aunt-ki...
Reposted by David Collins
👉NEW -- A British soldier murdered my aunt. Will Labour let him get away with it?
by Esther Njoki
It’s been 12 years since Agnes Wanjiru was found dead in a hotel septic tank after a night out with UK troops in Kenya. Will she ever get justice?
www.declassifieduk.org/a-british-so...
by Esther Njoki
It’s been 12 years since Agnes Wanjiru was found dead in a hotel septic tank after a night out with UK troops in Kenya. Will she ever get justice?
www.declassifieduk.org/a-british-so...
A British soldier murdered my aunt. Will Labour let him get away with it?
It’s been 12 years since Agnes Wanjiru was found dead in a hotel septic tank after a night out with UK troops in Kenya. Will she ever get justice?
www.declassifieduk.org
December 10, 2024 at 9:09 AM
👉NEW -- A British soldier murdered my aunt. Will Labour let him get away with it?
by Esther Njoki
It’s been 12 years since Agnes Wanjiru was found dead in a hotel septic tank after a night out with UK troops in Kenya. Will she ever get justice?
www.declassifieduk.org/a-british-so...
by Esther Njoki
It’s been 12 years since Agnes Wanjiru was found dead in a hotel septic tank after a night out with UK troops in Kenya. Will she ever get justice?
www.declassifieduk.org/a-british-so...
Reposted by David Collins
A British soldier based at the army’s barracks in Kenya has been accused of raping a woman, close to where a local mother was murdered, also allegedly by a soldier on secondment to the country
British soldier in Kenya arrested over rape allegation
www.thetimes.com
June 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A British soldier based at the army’s barracks in Kenya has been accused of raping a woman, close to where a local mother was murdered, also allegedly by a soldier on secondment to the country
Read issues around MI5’s evidence to the Manchester public inquiry in my book “Saffie”.
June 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Read issues around MI5’s evidence to the Manchester public inquiry in my book “Saffie”.
Reposted by David Collins
An emotional event last night as we discussed SAFFIE with @davidcollinsnews.bsky.social
Saffie was the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack and this is her story told in conjunction with her parents Andrew and Lisa.
A story of how we can all find light in the darkest of times.
Saffie was the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack and this is her story told in conjunction with her parents Andrew and Lisa.
A story of how we can all find light in the darkest of times.
May 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
An emotional event last night as we discussed SAFFIE with @davidcollinsnews.bsky.social
Saffie was the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack and this is her story told in conjunction with her parents Andrew and Lisa.
A story of how we can all find light in the darkest of times.
Saffie was the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack and this is her story told in conjunction with her parents Andrew and Lisa.
A story of how we can all find light in the darkest of times.
Breaking
Merseyside police update on Water Street car ram incident:
“We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
Merseyside police update on Water Street car ram incident:
“We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
May 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Breaking
Merseyside police update on Water Street car ram incident:
“We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
Merseyside police update on Water Street car ram incident:
“We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision.”
I’ve been looking into solar farms/Labour’s changes to the planning framework which will make them easier to develop/three very particular solar farm scenarios from around the country.
The town that said no to a £700,000 offer from a solar farm firm
www.thetimes.com/article/b331...
The town that said no to a £700,000 offer from a solar farm firm
www.thetimes.com/article/b331...
The town that said no to a £700,000 offer from a solar farm firm
Residents of Egremont are outraged over the proposal for a solar network on Dent Fell as Labour’s planning rules to push through large renewable infrastructure take hold
www.thetimes.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I’ve been looking into solar farms/Labour’s changes to the planning framework which will make them easier to develop/three very particular solar farm scenarios from around the country.
The town that said no to a £700,000 offer from a solar farm firm
www.thetimes.com/article/b331...
The town that said no to a £700,000 offer from a solar farm firm
www.thetimes.com/article/b331...
Reposted by David Collins
A privilege to be with Andrew and Lisa for the launch of this compelling new book about their beautiful daughter.
David Collins has done Saffie and the Roussos family truly proud.🙏🏻
David Collins has done Saffie and the Roussos family truly proud.🙏🏻
May 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
A privilege to be with Andrew and Lisa for the launch of this compelling new book about their beautiful daughter.
David Collins has done Saffie and the Roussos family truly proud.🙏🏻
David Collins has done Saffie and the Roussos family truly proud.🙏🏻
The politics of Hull & East Yorkshire -
Meet Luke Campbell, the Olympic boxer turned Reform mayor
www.thetimes.com/article/db66...
Meet Luke Campbell, the Olympic boxer turned Reform mayor
www.thetimes.com/article/db66...
Meet Luke Campbell, the Olympic boxer turned Reform mayor
The gold medal-winner swept to victory in the Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral race with 48,491 votes. But what are his plans for the region?
www.thetimes.com
May 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The politics of Hull & East Yorkshire -
Meet Luke Campbell, the Olympic boxer turned Reform mayor
www.thetimes.com/article/db66...
Meet Luke Campbell, the Olympic boxer turned Reform mayor
www.thetimes.com/article/db66...
Reposted by David Collins
Reposted by David Collins
1/3 Today is a first for me. I have been invited to the book launch of Saffie. I was lucky enough to read an advance copy and it is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It certainly transported me back to some very difficult times but I am honoured to have represented
www.itv.com/news/granada...
www.itv.com/news/granada...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1/3 Today is a first for me. I have been invited to the book launch of Saffie. I was lucky enough to read an advance copy and it is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It certainly transported me back to some very difficult times but I am honoured to have represented
www.itv.com/news/granada...
www.itv.com/news/granada...
amazing book launch on Thursday for Saffie at the Anthony Burgess centre in Manchester
Can’t thank people enough for coming. We heard from Ben Taylor (Sunday Times editor); Andy Burnham Mayor for Greater Manchester; Pete Weatherby; the nurses and medics of Wythenshawe hospital.
Incredible
Can’t thank people enough for coming. We heard from Ben Taylor (Sunday Times editor); Andy Burnham Mayor for Greater Manchester; Pete Weatherby; the nurses and medics of Wythenshawe hospital.
Incredible
April 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
amazing book launch on Thursday for Saffie at the Anthony Burgess centre in Manchester
Can’t thank people enough for coming. We heard from Ben Taylor (Sunday Times editor); Andy Burnham Mayor for Greater Manchester; Pete Weatherby; the nurses and medics of Wythenshawe hospital.
Incredible
Can’t thank people enough for coming. We heard from Ben Taylor (Sunday Times editor); Andy Burnham Mayor for Greater Manchester; Pete Weatherby; the nurses and medics of Wythenshawe hospital.
Incredible
Wow. Saffie close to the top 100 spot after Andrew and Lisa’s powerful interview on Loose Women.
Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy.
Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy.
April 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Wow. Saffie close to the top 100 spot after Andrew and Lisa’s powerful interview on Loose Women.
Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy.
Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy.
Reposted by David Collins
For the past year David Collins, the northern editor of The Times, has been sitting down with the family of one of the victims — eight year old Saffie-Rose Roussos — to tell the story of the attack, and its aftermath, through their eyes.
April 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
For the past year David Collins, the northern editor of The Times, has been sitting down with the family of one of the victims — eight year old Saffie-Rose Roussos — to tell the story of the attack, and its aftermath, through their eyes.
Saffie, the book, being serialised in the Daily Mail tomorrow. Here, they describe it as “extraordinary”.
Available for preorder on Amazon and Waterstones now -
Available for preorder on Amazon and Waterstones now -
April 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Saffie, the book, being serialised in the Daily Mail tomorrow. Here, they describe it as “extraordinary”.
Available for preorder on Amazon and Waterstones now -
Available for preorder on Amazon and Waterstones now -
My book - Saffie - written with Andrew and Lisa Roussos, has been serialised today in the Sunday Times
www.thetimes.com/article/a54a...
www.thetimes.com/article/a54a...
I woke from a coma after arena terror. My daughter was dead
The family of Saffie-Rose Roussos tell David Collins, the author of a new book on the Manchester attack, about that fateful night and their fight for justice
www.thetimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My book - Saffie - written with Andrew and Lisa Roussos, has been serialised today in the Sunday Times
www.thetimes.com/article/a54a...
www.thetimes.com/article/a54a...