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Teenager convicted of knife murder of Jahziah Coke

A teenager has been convicted of murder after stabbing a 13-year-old boy to death in a house in Sandwell.

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Woman admits manslaughter of baby found in woodland 27 years ago

At a hearing today (Thursday, 6 March 2025) at Liverpool Crown Court, Joanne Sharkey pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility and concealing the birth of a child.

Woman jailed for child sex offences

A 25 -year-old woman has been jailed after pleading guilty to child sex offences.

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases – January 2025

In January 2025, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate crime Cases – December 2024

In December 2024, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases.

Birmingham man jailed for rape and sexual offences

Christopher Johnson, 41, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison for sexual offences against five complainants including three children.

CPS authorises conspiracy to murder charges for US national following attempted Birmingham shooting

Ben Samples, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in West Midlands, said: “The CPS has authorised West Midlands Police to charge Aimee Betro with conspiracy to murder a Birmingham resident.

“Aimee Betro from Wisconsin in the USA will be charged for her alleged part in a conspiracy to murder the owner of a Birmingham clothing store and members of his family on 8 September 2019.

Men sentenced for dating app robbery

Five men who used a dating app to target and rob unsuspecting victims of thousands of pounds have been sentenced.

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate crime Cases – November 2024

In November 2024, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Couple convicted of causing death of son and burying his remains in garden

The parents of a four-year-old boy whose skeletal remains were found buried in a garden in Handsworth have been convicted of causing his death.

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