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Jealous boyfriend guilty of murdering lodger in east London

A jealous boyfriend has been convicted of murdering his lodger after accusing him of kissing his girlfriend.

Carlos Velez, 20, stabbed 26-year-old David Martinez with a kitchen knife multiple times inside the flat they shared in North Birkbeck Road, Leytonstone on 6 March last year.

Just hours before, David had messaged a cousin about Velez’s possessive behaviour, telling her he was “all crazy and was asking if I had kissed his girlfriend”. He later sent a message to his cousin stating: “I am going to try to go on Friday else I’ll end up dead.”

Pizza delivery driver guilty of manslaughter

A pizza delivery driver who deliberately drove into two friends has been convicted of manslaughter and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Intoxicated gun hoaxer sentenced to two years six months for brandishing imitation firearm

A food factory worker from Hull has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years at Hull Crown Court today for possession of an imitation firearm with an intent to cause fear of violence.

Women jailed after policeman was struck with toilet roll holder at illegal lockdown party

Two women who attacked police attending reports of an illegal house party during the early period of the coronavirus lockdown have been sentenced.

313 prosecutions for assaults on emergency workers completed in first month of lockdown

More than 300 prosecutions for assaults on emergency workers were completed in the first month of lockdown, CPS data reveals.

CPS uses new technology as offender jailed for three months for attempting to deliberately infect police officers with COVID-19

The Crown Prosecution Service continues to bring criminal charges against people who attempt to deliberately infect emergency workers.

The CPS is using new technology to deliver justice. In one of the first trials using remote video links, a man has been sentenced for attempting to deliberately infect police officers.

Witnesses gave evidence from their homes and from Gablecross police station in Swindon. CCTV footage was also shown using the video links.

Man jailed for assault of woman and police

A Staffordshire man who assaulted a woman and drove dangerously with a child in the vehicle, thereby injuring the child and a police officer, has been sentenced to 26 months' imprisonment.

Offenders jailed for coughing and spitting at North West emergency workers

CPS prosecutors in the North West continue to bring criminal charges against people who deliberately cough or spit at emergency workers and other essential workers while claiming to have coronavirus.

Two years' imprisonment for coronavirus police assault

A Leicester woman has been sentenced to a total of two years in prison for assaulting police officers arresting her, including biting and coughing at them, claiming she was infected with the coronavirus.

Purse-snatching prolific offender jailed for COVID-related offences

A prolific offender who snatched a purse from a female pedestrian and then brandished a syringe threatening to infect passers-by with Coronavirus, AIDS and hepatitis, has been jailed for three years and eight months at Sheffield Crown Court today.

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