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University student first to be jailed for manufacturing a firearm with a 3D printer

A South Bank University student is the first person in the UK to be convicted and imprisoned for possessing unlicensed firearms made with a 3D printer.

CPS further update in relation to the investigation into PC Harper’s death

Chief Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal, said: “The CPS has discontinued the case against Jed Foster, 20, in relation to the ongoing investigation into PC Harper’s death in Berkshire. The CPS has now reviewed a full file of evidence from the police and concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction.

“The decision to charge Mr Foster was taken on the threshold test which is applied when a full file of evidence is not available.”

CPS update in relation to the investigation into PC Harper’s death

Chief Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal, said: “As the investigation into PC Andrew Harper’s death continues, the CPS has today authorised Thames Valley Police to charge Henry Long, 18, and two 17-year-old boys with murder and conspiracy to steal a quad bike on 15 August 2019.

Man jailed for killing an innocent bystander

A man has been jailed for six years for the manslaughter of an innocent bystander who was on his way back from watching Liverpool win the Champions League.

Man jailed for stabbing Islington mum out with toddler

A man who brazenly stabbed a mother in a daylight attack as she pushed her toddler’s pram has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.

Life sentence for Derby knife murder

A young woman from Derby has been given a life sentence for a knife murder in the city. Clara Butler (22) was convicted of murder for stabbing Lance Martin during a late-night brawl in Normanton and was handed a life sentence on Thursday 12 September.

Burglar who targeted his godfather is jailed

A teen burglar who stole from his godfather, and subjected him to a sustained and nasty attack leaving him with multiple fractures to his face and internal bleeding on his brain, has been jailed for 10 years.

Disqualified driver who ran over police officer with police car pleads guilty

A disqualified driver has pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to the police officer he ran over with a police car.

Mechanic who shot housewife in planned attack guilty of attempted murder

A mechanic who broke into a Solihull home wearing a mask and shot a mother of two has been given a 33-year prison sentence.

Man pleads guilty to killing toddler Alfie Lamb

A man has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend’s three-year-old son after crushing him in the footwell of a car.

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