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CPS decides to prosecute Tate brothers with additional sexual offences

The CPS has requested the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the US after they were arrested and charged with further allegations of sexual offences and trafficking for sexual exploitation.
Press Release Sexual offences National news

Henry Nowak killer’s mother jailed after removing murder weapon

A woman who removed the weapon used by her son to murder Southampton student Henry Nowak has been sentenced.
Press Release Violent crime National news Wessex

Cyberhackers who targeted TfL jailed for more than five years each

Two members of a cyberhacking group have been sentenced following a successful CPS prosecution.Owen Flowers, 18, and Thalha Jubair, 19, previously pleaded guilty to hacking TfL whilst recklessly causing a significant risk of serious damage to human welfare in September 2024.Flowers also admitted…
Press Release Violent crime National news

Man in Christmas jumper and second man jailed for endangering lives during Channel crossings

Two Sudanese men have been jailed today after pleading guilty to endangering the lives of others by piloting small boats across the English Channel.
Press Release International and organised crime National news South East

Eight men charged over rape and child sexual abuse offences in South Wales

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Gwent Police to charge eight men in connection with the sexual exploitation of children.Shafaq Mohammed, 58, Syed Mohammed Ashan Taqvi, 65, Mohammed Sheikh Abdul Hannan, 54, Kevin Lawrence, 54, Sheikh Mohammed Tahir Ullah, 73, Aminur Rahman…
Press Release Sexual offences National news Cymru/Wales

Gang members sentenced for people smuggling

A man who helped smuggle Vietnamese nationals into the UK over 18 days in 2020 has been jailed.
Press Release International and organised crime National news West Midlands

Prosecutors authorise charges in Bedford triple murder case

Emma Davies, Chief Crown Prosecutor from the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised three charges of murder against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma following the deaths of his wife and two daughters.
Press Release Violent crime National news Thames and Chiltern

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Group jailed for supplying millions of doses of unauthorised medicines and illegal drugs

Three people have been jailed today for selling unauthorised medicines and drugs through a website. A fourth man was handed a suspended sentence.Everton Reynolds, 59, Paul Billingham, 57, and Junior Ranger, 45, were convicted on 25 November 2025 at Wolverhampton Crown Court of playing key…
Press Release Drug offences International and organised crime National news

Former dentist who defrauded NHS out of more than £92,500 found guilty

A dentist has been found guilty of defrauding the NHS out of more than £92,500 by manipulating more than 1,000 claims for dental work.Fariba Shameli, 54, previously owned and operated Findon Dental Care in Worthing and was found guilty in a trial which ended yesterday (6 July) at Hove Crown Court,…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime National news
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Rape victims to get opportunity for case review before prosecution is stopped as CPS rolls out pilot across England and Wales

The first victims of rape have seen cases continue following second review as a pioneering pilot reaches the one-year mark – the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
Press Release Sexual offences National news

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