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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.

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Showing 21 - 30 of 111 results for area "West Midlands"

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Nightclub killer Edward Wilson convicted of murder

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he murdered another man at a nightclub.

| Press Release , Violent crime , West Midlands News

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases August 2023

In August 2023, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates' and Crown Court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases.

| Press Release , Hate crime , West Midlands News

CPS statement on the sentencing of Wayne Scarratt for child rape

Wayne Scarratt, 29, of Malvern, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 years and six months after he was convicted of raping a 13-year-old child.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , West Midlands News

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Sexual predator who tried to kill his victim by stabbing her more than 50 times convicted

UPDATED WITH SENTENCING DETAILS (10/10/2023)

A dangerous offender who violently attacked his victim and threatened to kill her if she resisted him was sentenced for attempted murder and sexual assault.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , West Midlands News

Former police constable jailed for 19 months after illegally filming men in public toilets

A former West Midlands police constable has been jailed for filming dozens of men without their consent inside public toilets in Coventry.

Alexander Hindmarsh, 32, used his iPhone to capture 39 incidents involving a number of men who were using cubicles inside public toilets.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , West Midlands News

Brothers jailed for firearm offences

Two brothers who manufactured and sold illegal guns and bullets have been sentenced to a combined 13 years and four months in prison.

| Press Release , Drug offences , West Midlands News

Birmingham man sentenced for broad daylight rape

A man who attacked and dragged a woman to a wooded area before raping her in broad daylight has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , West Midlands News

Former police officer sentenced for child sexual offences

A former student police officer who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for seven years and seven months.

| Press Release , Sexual offences , West Midlands News

Law graduate jailed over terrifying armed robberies

A law graduate has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for carrying out a string of terrifying armed robberies at supermarkets, petrol stations and a bank. 

| Press Release , Violent crime , West Midlands News

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases July 2023

In July 2023, CPS West Midlands Magistrates' and Crown Court unit successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases.

| Press Release , Hate crime , West Midlands News

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