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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.

CPS North East - Domestic Abuse prosecutions - March 2021

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

CPS data summary Quarter 3 2020-2021

This Q3 data release covers the 3-month period 1 October to 31 December 2020, with the previous three quarters provided to illustrate trends. The impact of the first national lockdown on the Criminal Justice System in 2020 continues to be reflected in the Q3 20/21 data. Nationally there are significantly more cases in the court system then in February 2020.

Carer sentenced for threatening and taunting a dementia sufferer

A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced for ill-treating an 84-year-old resident at the Wirral care home where she worked.

CPS North East - Domestic abuse prosecutions - February 2021

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

Wrexham man sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering girlfriend

A man who strangled his girlfriend and called 999 the following day to report her death has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Cardiff Crown Court.

CPS North East - Domestic abuse prosecutions - January 2021

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

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