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92-year-old man convicted of 1967 cold case murder

A 92-year-old man has been convicted of the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne, in one of the oldest cold cases to ever be solved in the UK.

Violent thief who attempted to rob luxury watch from undercover officer jailed

A watch thief who unwittingly targeted an undercover police officer wearing a luxury timepiece has been jailed.

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Hainault murderer convicted of brutal attacks on strangers

Marcos Arduini-Monzo was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years after killing 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin and seriously injuring four others in Hainault.

Life imprisonment for man who killed woman in her own home

A man who broke into a property in Rhyl and killed a 69-year-old woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Caernarfon Crown Court.

Man jailed for life for double murders on Christmas Day

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering two women and trying to kill two other people in a frenzied attack on Christmas Day.

Nursery worker who abused multiple children convicted of child cruelty

A former nursery worker who systematically abused multiple young children in her care has been convicted today.

CPS authorises charges against two men following death of 13-month-old boy in Blackpool

Suzanne Llewellyn, Chief Crown Prosecutor of CPS North West, said:

“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the prosecution of two men in relation to the death of a 13-month-old boy in Blackpool.

Nephew found guilty of murdering and kidnapping of an uncle

A drug dealing nephew has been found guilty of murdering and kidnapping his uncle over stolen money as well as for drug trafficking offences.

Tahir Syed, 42, has been convicted (9 June 2025) for murder, and conspiracy to kidnap at Leeds Crown Court and connected drug supply offences. Syed had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess criminal money.

Woman charged with the murder of Izabela Zablocka

Samanatha Shallow, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in the East Midlands, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of Izabela Zablocka

“Ms Zablocka went missing in August 2010, when she was aged 30. Her body was recovered in Derby on 1 June 2025.

“Anna Podedworna, 39, from Derby, has been charged with her murder. She has also been charged with preventing a lawful and decent burial and perverting the course of justice.

Extended prison sentence for murderer

Andrew Griggs was sentenced to an additional three years in prison after admitting to perverting the course of justice when he asked one of his sons to exhume his murdered wife's body.

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