CPS South East Area News
Date
Outline
06/03/2013
Woman sentenced for posing as a nurse in Medway
A former healthcare worker has today (Wednesday 6 March) been given a suspended prison sentence, after pleading guilty to posing as a nurse in Medway.
01/03/2013
Ex Leader of Thanet District Council guilty of misconduct in a public office
The Ex Leader of Thanet District Council has today (1st March) been found guilty of misconduct in a public office.
22/02/2013
Teenager found guilty of manslaughter in Hailsham
A teenager has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment, after being found guilty of the manslaughter of Darren Croxton, who died after being stabbed in Hailsham.
15/02/2013
“Dappy” sentenced to six months’ suspended imprisonment after attack in Guildford
Dino Contostavlos, also known as "Dappy" from pop group N-Dubz, has been sentenced to suspended imprisonment, a fine and unpaid work after being found guilty of affray and assault by beating at an earlier trial.
05/02/2013
Kent man jailed for 10 years for attack on 30-day-old baby
A Kent man has been jailed for 10 years for causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a 30-day-old baby.
04/02/2013
Man who attacked soldier in Maidstone jailed for 10 years
A man who stabbed and attempted to rob a former Gurkha soldier in Maidstone has been jailed for 10 years.
23/01/2013
Man who set fire to two Kent hospitals sentenced
A man who attempted to set fire to two hospitals in Kent has been sentenced to eight years in prison with an extended licence period of four years.
11/01/2013
Kent man found guilty of murder of his estranged wife in Ashford
A man has today (Friday 11 January) been found guilty of the murder of his estranged wife at her hairdressing salon in Ashford.
21/12/2012
Three found guilty in Gary Hampson murder trial
A man has been found guilty of murdering a man at a car repair garage in Brighton in a case where the victim’s body has still yet to be found.
08/11/2012
Increased sentences for robbers who targeted Surrey golf club
A pair of masked robbers who threatened staff at a golf club in Frimley with baseball bats, before leaving them gagged and bound, have had their sentences increased.
06/11/2012
Man found guilty of Brighton murder
A man has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison, after a stabbing in Brighton in which a man from Liverpool was killed.
29/10/2012
Human trafficker jailed for 20 years
A Kent man, found guilty of seven charges relating to the human trafficking of three young Nigerian girls, has been jailed for a total of 20 years.
26/10/2012
Kent man found guilty of human trafficking
A Kent man has been found guilty of seven charges relating to the human trafficking of three young Nigerian girls.
15/10/2012
Surrey escort worker jailed for manslaughter
A Surrey escort worker has been given a three-year prison sentence for the manslaughter of 69-year-old Winston Fernandez at his home in Epsom.
31/08/2012
Sussex man jailed for a year over dog attacks
A Sussex man has today (Friday 31 August) been jailed for a year at Lewes Crown Court after pleading guilty to charges under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
16/08/2012
Eastbourne man charged with sexual offences against boys
Robert Coles, 71, of Upperton Road, Eastbourne has been charged today (Thursday 16 August) with sexual offences against boys.
10/08/2012
Jail for grandfather who abused his granddaughter
A man who sexually abused his granddaughter, who now lives in Sussex, over a six year period has been jailed for 12 years.
03/08/2012
Former Sussex school teacher sentenced over paedophile charges
A former school teacher from Bognor Regis has been sentenced to six years after pleading guilty to a series of charges of sexual assault and making and distributing indecent photographs.
03/08/2012
Maidstone man jailed over rape in Gillingham on Christmas Eve
A Maidstone man has been jailed for eight years, after being found guilty of raping a woman in Gillingham in the early hours of Christmas Eve morning.
03/08/2012
Tunbridge Wells man sentenced over rape and attempted murders
A Tunbridge Wells man, who pleaded guilty to rape and two counts of attempted murder, has today (Friday 3 August) been given a life sentence and will have to serve a minimum term of ten years.
30/07/2012
Two men sentenced over assault in Bexhill
Two men, found guilty of perverting the course of justice over an assault in Bexhill that caused the victim life changing injuries, have been sentenced.
26/07/2012
Kent father found guilty of shaking his son to death
A Maidstone man has been found guilty of killing his baby son by shaking him.
24/07/2012
Convictions rise for violence against women
The CPS has announced the highest national conviction rate on record for cases involving violence against women and girls.
02/07/2012
Lengthy jail sentences over triple murder following Chatham house arson attack
Two men found guilty of the murder of three members of the same family in an arson attack in Chatham have been sentenced to life imprisonment with a recommendation that they serve a minimum of 38 and 34 years respectively.
02/07/2012
Man responsible for harassment campaign jailed for 12 years
A man who carried out what was described as a “campaign of harassment” against his former Brighton-based girlfriend and her family has been jailed for 12 years at Lewes Crown Court.
29/06/2012
Second person charged following Hailsham stabbing
The Crown Prosecution Service has today (29 June) authorised the charging of Stuart Johnson, 18, of no fixed abode with murder following the fatal stabbing of Darren Croxton in Hailsham back in January 2012.
28/06/2012
East Sussex man charged with child sex offences
Gordon Trevor Rideout, 73, of Filching Close, Wannock, Polegate, East Sussex, has been charged with 38 sexual offences against 18 young girls and boys.
26/06/2012
Former detective sentenced after pleading guilty to partner's murder
A former detective has today (Tuesday 26 June 2012) pleaded guilty to the murder of his partner and been sentenced to life imprisonment.
25/06/2012
Jail for Surrey man convicted of 23 sex offences
A registered sex offender is back behind bars today after being imprisoned for public protection at Guildford Crown Court.
20/06/2012
Lesley Dunford convicted of manslaughter of her daughter
Lesley Dunford has been convicted at Lewes Crown Court of the manslaughter of her three year old daughter Lucy at the then family home in Camber, East Sussex in 2004. She was sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
01/06/2012
Two found guilty of murder in Chatham arson attack
Two people have been found guilty of the murder of three members of the same family in an arson attack in Chatham.
22/05/2012
Sussex murderer Christopher Hunnisett sentenced to life imprisonment
Christopher Hunnisett, was today (Tuesday 22 May) sentenced to life imprisonment at Woolwich Crown Court for the murder of Peter Bick at his flat in Bexhill.
22/05/2012
Armed robber convicted following 2001 attack in Ashford
A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, after being found guilty of an armed robbery near Ashford eleven years earlier.
14/05/2012
Members of the Crawley and Horsham Hunt guilty of offences under the Hunting Act
Three members of the Crawley and Horsham Hunt have been found guilty of offences under the Hunting Act 2004 after being filmed by hunt monitors on two separate occasions in January last year.
02/05/2012
CPS authorises charges in relation to an investigation into fraud and misconduct in a public office
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Kent Police to charge two men in relation to offences of fraud and misconduct in a public office whilst one of the men was a Councillor at Thanet District Council.
10/04/2012
CPS Statement on the case of Terrence Bristow, Marcus Bristow, Lee Delay, Christopher Leek, Paul Dunn, Oliver Payne and Terrence Dunn
Chief Crown Prosecutor, Roger Coe-Salazar for the CPS South East Area, said: "This was a carefully planned burglary executed by career criminals. They callously left Julian Gardner dying, having crushed him between two vehicles, whilst they made off with his property. Mr Gardner was to pay for his courageous confrontation of them with his life.
02/03/2012
CPS Statement on men convicted of prison mutiny following Ford Prison riot
CPS South East senior lawyer Simon Ringrose said: "This was a serious and prolonged incident of disorder. The inmates involved caused substantial damage to prison property and it was pure good fortune that no-one was seriously hurt.
01/02/2012
CPS South East launches three dedicated rape and serious sexual offences units
As of the 1st February 2012 CPS South East is to launch three dedicated rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) units across Surrey, Sussex and Kent as part of a multi-agency initiative to improve the service offered to victims of rape and serious sexual offences.
14/12/2011
Five youths plead guilty to violent offences against rival gang
At Maidstone Crown Court today the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) accepted guilty pleas from five Afghani youths accused of violent offences against a rival group of Afghani youths in Folkestone earlier this year.
07/09/2011
Court confiscates £225,000 of convicted rogue builder's assets
Convicted rogue builder Moses Mead has been ordered to pay back £225,000 after a confiscation hearing concluded on 6th September at Maidstone Crown Court.
19/08/2011
CPS statement following the sentencing of Joseph Peachey for attempted murder
CPS statement following the sentencing of Joseph Peachey for attempted murder
19/08/2011
Money launderer ordered to pay back £195,000 following the convictions of Sussex drugs network
James John McCue, who was convicted on the 11th March 2011 of money laundering on behalf of a Sussex drugs supply network, has today (19th August) been ordered to pay back £195,217 at Maidstone Crown Court.
12/08/2011
Statement from Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal following incidents of disorder
A statement from CPS South East following incidents of disorder
09/08/2011
CPS statement following the conviction of Fiona Donnison
CPS makes statement on successful conviction of child killer
14/07/2011
CPS authorises charges in relation to the investigation into a mass disturbance at HMP Ford
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Sussex Police to charge seven men in relation to the investigation into a mass disturbance at HMP Ford from the 31st December 2010 to the 1st January 2011.
28/06/2011
Surrey achieves significant progress in follow up inspection
The Chief Crown Prosecutor for Surrey has welcomed Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service’s Inspectorate’s (HMCPSI) second follow up report on CPS Surrey carried out in April 2011.
17/06/2011
Five men to be prosecuted for the manslaughter of Julian Gardner
Five men are to be prosecuted for the manslaughter of Julian Gardner at Robertsbridge in October last year.
21/04/2011
CPS decides no charges can be brought in Hastings Pier arson investigation
The Crown Prosecution Service has decided that no charges can be brought against either of the two men arrested on suspicion of their involvement in a fire at Hastings Pier in October 2010.
07/04/2011
Men charged in Robertsbridge investigation
The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Sussex Police to charge five men in relation to the investigation into the murder of Julian Gardner.
05/04/2011
Company Director guilty of breaching health and safety regulations
The Director of Southern Property Maintenance UK ltd has been found guilty of breaching regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act at Lewes Crown Court today. He was found not guilty of manslaughter.
18/02/2011
Nicholas Fabian sentenced to life imprisonment for attempted murder of pregnant wife
33 year old Nicholas Fabian was sentenced to life imprisonment today with a recommendation he serves a minimum of 16 years, after a jury found him guilty yesterday of the attempted murder of his pregnant wife Victoria Fabian by booby trapping her car with a grenade.
14/12/2010
Chartham woman sentenced for murder of sister
A woman from Chartham who repeatedly stabbed her sister and left her for dead has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court today 14th December.
26/11/2010
Matthew Nutley sentenced for Ashford bank robbery
A man who threatened hostages at the Ashford branch of Barclays bank with a hoax bomb and imitation firearm was sentenced today at Guildford Crown Court.
04/11/2010
CPS statement on sentencing of Ian Bowrem
Head of CPS South East Complex Casework Unit Nigel Pilkington said: “Almost £1 million in cash was found in the boot of Ian Bowrem’s Mercedes when he was stopped on the M4 motorway by police on 23 June 2006. This money represented part of the £53 million proceeds of the Tonbridge Securitas robbery which had taken place 4 months earlier.
03/11/2010
CPS Surrey's response to HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate's follow up Report
The Chief Crown Prosecutor for Surrey Portia Ragnauth has praised the continued dedication and commitment of her staff following the publication of HMCPSI’s follow up inspection of CPS Surrey.
29/10/2010
Man sentenced for child abuse offences
A man was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court today after pleading guilty to series of sex offences against young girls.
15/10/2010
Four men involved in Sussex drug network sentenced
Four men have been sentenced today at Maidstone Crown Court for their involvement in a drug supply network operating in the Sussex, which CPS Crown Advocate Anthony Hill described as "a prolific organized crime group concerned in the wholesale supply of cocaine".
03/08/2010
Tomas Uptas guilty of murdering his girlfriend
A Lithuanian man who strangled his girlfriend, armed himself with a gas powered BB gun and threatened supermarket shoppers, was convicted yesterday at Maidstone Crown Court.
27/07/2010
Stephen Puttock and Anthony Stretch sentenced for manslaughter
Stephen Puttock and Barry Stretch have been sentenced at Guildford Crown Court today for their involvement in the death of Keith Nicholson almost 10 years ago.
13/07/2010
John Churchley and David Keen sentenced
John Churchley and David Keen have been sentenced at Hove Crown Court today for their involvement in child sex offences.
09/07/2010
Lithuanian men sentenced following large-scale theft of cars
Three men have been sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court today for the large-scale theft of high value vehicles across the South East.
09/07/2010
Twelve defendants sentenced for luxury holiday fraud
Twelve men and women have been sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court today after being convicted of conspiring to commit fraud against Thomas Cook, local councils and other online and remote retailers.
07/07/2010
Paul Dyne sentenced for historic rape in Deal
A man who raped a teenager as she was walking home in Deal was sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court today 24 years after the attack.
04/06/2010
Neil McMillan guilty of murdering Andrea Waddell
Neil McMillan has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Lewes Crown Court today after being found guilty of the murder of Andrea Waddell at her home in Brighton on 15th October 2009. He will have to serve a minimum term of 22 years.
04/06/2010
Peter Wallner convicted of murdering his wife
A German national was given life imprisonment at the Old Bailey on 4th June after a jury convicted him of murdering his South African wife. He will have to serve 20 years' imprisonment before being considered for parole.
31/03/2010
Four armed robbers found guilty in first trial without jury
Portia Ragnauth, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Surrey Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) described the first trial without a jury in England and Wales as a "benchmark prosecution" after four men were found guilty today over the 2004 armed robbery of the Menzies World Cargo depot at Heathrow Airport.
30/03/2010
CPS announces charging decision in the Milly Dowler case
Nigel Pilkington, Head of the South East Complex Casework Unit of the Crown Prosecution Service, said:
25/03/2010
Core Quality Standards To Become The Focus For The CPS
Today, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, issued the first set of Core Quality Standards for the Crown Prosecution Service.
01/10/2009
Jennifer Taylor CPS Statement
Head of CPS South East Complex Casework Unit Nigel Pilkington said:
28/09/2009
Securitas Robbery: Paul Allen Pleads Guilty
At Woolwich Crown Court today (Monday), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) accepted guilty pleas from Paul Allen who was charged with conspiracy to rob, kidnap, and conspiracy to use firearms in the £53 million Securitas robbery.
