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CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - July 2021

Below are some examples of domestic abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East in July 2021.

Former anaesthetist found guilty of poisoning his partner during exorcism rituals

An experienced doctor has been found guilty of poisoning his partner as part of an exorcism ritual.

Kendal woman jailed for assaulting her blind husband

A 50-year-old woman has been jailed for 12 months for assaulting her husband, who is registered blind, on numerous occasions between November 2019 and May 2020. She was also given a three-year restraining order.

CPS data summary Quarter 4 2020-2021

This Q4 data release covers the 3-month period 1 January to 31 March 2021, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends.

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - June 2021

Below are some examples of Domestic Abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East in June 2021, notwithstanding the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic.

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - May 2021

Below are some examples of Domestic Abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East in May 2021, notwithstanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jail for controlling Northamptonshire domestic abuser

A Daventry man has been jailed for harassment and false imprisonment, following a domestic incident in February 2019.

Curtis Peachment (28) made threats towards his victim during their short relationship, before escalating to violence and threats in his house after a night out. The victim tried to escape the house, but Peachment blocked the exits. The victim, fearing for her safety, was forced to try to escape through the bathroom window, where she fell and injured herself.

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse Prosecutions - April 2021

Below are some examples of Domestic Abuse cases successfully prosecuted by CPS North East in April 2021, notwithstanding the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic.

Domestic abuse murderer sentenced to life imprisonment

A man who caused fatal brain injuries to his partner when he assaulted her has been sentenced to life imprisonment for her murder at Swansea Crown Court.

Barton-le-Clay man jailed over attempted murder of his partner

A Barton-le-Clay man who tried to murder his partner by stabbing her repeatedly in the chest and stomach has been jailed today.

Adam Latchford, 56, attacked Melinda Cox one evening last August after the couple returned home from the pub where she worked. As they both got ready for bed, Latchford started to swear at his long-term partner before going downstairs to get a large kitchen knife which he then stabbed her with at the top of the stairs.

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