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Former prison officer sentenced following illicit relationship with prisoner

A former prison custody officer who carried out an illicit relationship with a serving prisoner using a prohibited mobile phone has been sentenced.Jade Morris, 37, was sentenced today (Friday 9 October) at Birmingham Crown Court to 12 months imprisonment for misconduct in a public office and…
Press Release West Midlands

Gang jailed for kidnap and murder following international partnership work

A gang has been sentenced today for their part in the kidnap and killing of a man taken from his own home in Birmingham.Neil Jones, 48, a UK national of no fixed address, and Tobiasz Kozlowski, 38, a Polish national of Kirkby, Merseyside, were among the main organisers behind the abduction and…
Press Release Violent crime West Midlands

CPS statement on Benjamin William Day’s guilty plea to murder of Maria Saceanu

A forensic science student has admitted killing a 24-year-old woman after inviting her to an Airbnb property where he had covered a room in plastic sheeting and meticulously prepared to carry out the attack to replicate the TV-show character Dexter.
Press Release Violent crime West Midlands

Men convicted of killing Tomasz Samel

A gang has been convicted today for their involvement in the abduction of a man from his home and his death.
Press Release Violent crime West Midlands

CPS announces Dolars Aleksanders charged over death of Keaton Slater

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Dolars Aleksanders has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision on Radford Road on 14 June 2024, which caused the death of 12-year-old Keaton Slater.
Press Release Driving offences West Midlands

Teenager convicted of murder over £20 drug debt

A 16-year-old boy has been convicted of the murder of 16-year-old Joshua Ingram who was fatally stabbed last September over a £20 cannabis debt at Seaford railway station.
Press Release Violent crime West Midlands

Case discontinued after Broad Street assault

The Crown Prosecution Service has has decided to stop criminal proceedings against a 20-year-old man, who was accused of assaulting a police officer, on evidential grounds.
Press Release West Midlands

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

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases – June 2026

In June 2026, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown Court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases.
Press Release Hate crime West Midlands

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases – May 2026

In May 2026, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown Court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases.
Press Release Hate crime West Midlands

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