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Criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS are in the news every day, along with a range of issues relating to our work – from violence against women and girls and hate crime, to support for victims and witnesses, statistics and speeches.

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together.

Here you can find our latest news stories and search for others. You can also find additional details about a number of high-profile cases and the work of the CPS.

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Showing 1 - 10 of 75 results for area "Wessex"

Man who murdered another during money dispute jailed

A man who killed another man by stabbing him in the leg has today been jailed.

| Press Release , Violent crime , Wessex News

Pair convicted for operating Portsmouth brothel

An organised crime group who operated a brothel out of an address in Portsmouth, have been convicted.

| Press Release , International and organised crime , Wessex News

Man jailed for grudge-fuelled attack which left victim in coma

A man who permanently disabled another in a frenzied assault has been jailed.

| Press Release , Violent crime , Wessex News

Man jailed after violent disorder outside hotel in Aldershot

A man has been sentenced after violent disorder outside a hotel which houses asylum seekers in Aldershot, Hampshire.

| Press Release , Violent crime , Wessex News

Couple jailed after rape of 18-year-old personal training client

A personal trainer who raped a young client after grooming her with his partner has been jailed.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , Wessex News

CPS reaction to conviction of 13-year-old girl over disorder in Aldershot

A 13-year-old girl has been convicted after violent disorder outside a hotel used by asylum seekers in Aldershot, Hampshire.

| Press Release , Wessex News

Man jailed after jealousy-fuelled knife attack on ex-partner

A man has been jailed for 21 years after stabbing his ex-partner 17 times before turning the knife on himself.

| Press Release , Violent crime , Wessex News

Deliveroo driver who bit off customer’s thumb sentenced

A Deliveroo driver who bit off customer's thumb during an altercation over pizza has been sentenced today.

| Press Release , Violent crime , Wessex News

Man jailed for manslaughter 17 years after attacking boss

A man has been jailed more than 17 years after attacking his boss and causing a catastrophic brain injury which eventually resulted in his death.

| Press Release , Violent crime , Wessex News

Couple convicted after lodger murdered and body scattered across town

A man who murdered his lodger before dismembering and scattering his body around Bournemouth has been convicted – following a successful prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service.

| Press Release , Violent crime , Wessex News

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Contacts: National media

Please note that our Press Office is not able to deal with issues or queries from members of the public - these contact details are for accredited journalists ONLY. Do not call this number unless you a member of the press. For all general enquiries, please call the General Enquiries line: 020 3357 0899 or 020 3357 0000 (09:00-17:00, Monday-Friday) or visit contact.cps.gov.uk.

If you are a national or international journalist with a media enquiry, you can contact the CPS Press Office on 020 3357 0906 or email [email protected] (9am-5pm weekdays only).

For out-of-hours media enquiries please call 020 3357 0906 to reach the duty press officer.

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Contacts: Local media

Cymru/Wales
Richard Paull
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02920 803950

East Midlands
Graham Buchanan
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0115 852 3343

East of England
Gillian Andrews
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01245 455027

London (North and South)
Wendy Wyeth or Molly Barker
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

Mersey-Cheshire
Jackie Rand
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0151 239 6334

North East
Chris Black
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 260 4216

North West
Kerry Bell
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0161 827 4705

South East
Cheryl Pendry
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 01227 655862 / 07876 390054

South West
Gary Cockram
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0117 930 2968

Thames and Chiltern
Angie Patton
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01189 513625

Wessex
Wessex Communications
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

West Midlands
Kofo Baptist
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0203 357 0625

Yorkshire and Humberside
Elizabeth Ogborn
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 0113 290 2839 / 07500 835186

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  • Highlighting of relevant work by our criminal justice partners and other stakeholders

We will aim to be fair and accurate in all the information we publish. We will aim to correct any inaccuracies as soon as possible.

We are unable to monitor social media round the clock. We are not able to engage with all those who seek a response from us due to resources but also due to privacy and the sensitive nature of some of our work. The best way to contact the CPS is through our website.

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