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CPS North East - Domestic abuse prosecutions - October 2020

Below are some examples of Domestic Abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East in October, notwithstanding the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, report it to police so that we can prosecute the offender.

Domestic abuse convictions - September 2020

Below are some examples of Domestic Abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East in September, notwithstanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, report it to police. The CPS are committed to the robust prosecution of domestic abuse offences.

Domestic abuse and stalking prosecutions - August 2020

Below are some examples of Domestic abuse Stalking and Harassment cases recently successfully prosecuted by CPS North East, notwithstanding the Covid 19 pandemic.

CPS North East - Successful Domestic Abuse Prosecutions from July

Below are some examples of domestic abuse cases recently successfully prosecuted by CPS North East, notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic:

Successful domestic abuse prosecutions during the COVID-19 pandemic: CPS West Midlands

CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ Court unit successfully prosecuted domestic abuse cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are just a few cases prosecuted between March and June 2020.

Retired engineer guilty of killing wife

A 76-year-old retired engineer has been convicted of manslaughter at Caernarfon Crown Court, after he stabbed his wife of 53 years in the neck on Christmas Day last year.

North East Chief Crown Prosecutor encourages domestic violence victims to report offences during pandemic measures

The Chief Crown Prosecutor (CCP) for the North East Crown Prosecution Service has today encouraged those facing domestic abuse during the national COVID-19 response to report any offences committed against them.

CPS data summary Quarter 3 2019-2020

This is a summary of CPS prosecution data for Quarter 3, 2019-2020.

Violent man sentenced for brutal murder at family home

A man who killed his wife, attempted to murder a child and assaulted a police officer has been sentenced today at Cambridge Crown Court.

Andriejus Kostiajevas, 47, killed his wife Ligita Kostiajeviene through repeated and violent use of seven knives, a screwdriver and two hammers at their family home in July 2019.

The sustained attack left Ms Kostiajeviene with serious stab injuries and fatal head injuries. Two other people sustained serious injuries and a police officer was struck later on, demonstrating a relentless determination to harm.

CPS Says: the role of the CPS in deciding whether to charge an individual with a criminal offence

We have been asked questions about the role of the CPS in deciding whether to charge an individual with a criminal offence. The following information explains our role and approach. It is not a comment on any individual case.

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