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Driver jailed for Boxing Day deaths

A dangerous driver who killed a mother and daughter in a Boxing Day collision while racing at speeds of up to 84mph has been sentenced to 13 years’ and three months' imprisonment.
Press Release Driving offences West Midlands

Man convicted of murdering Army War veteran

A man has been convicted of murdering a British Army War veteran who died after he was punched three times in a street attack in Stoke-on-Trent.
Press Release Violent crime West Midlands

CPS statement on the sentencing of teenager for murder of Jahziah Coke

A teenager has been sentenced for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old boy to death in a house in Sandwell.
Press Release Violent crime Youth crime West Midlands

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases – May 2025

In May 2025, 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 – February to April 2025

During February to April 2025, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.
Press Release Hate crime West Midlands

Survivors of rape and serious sexual assault given the right to have dropped cases reviewed

Victims of rape and serious sexual assaults who face their cases being dropped by prosecutors will, for the first time, be given the right to have their case reviewed by a different prosecutor before any final decisions are made.Criminal cases can be stopped at any point if a prosecutor decides…
Press Release CPS West Midlands

CPS authorises manslaughter charges following nursery death of toddler Noah Sibanda

Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by West Midlands Police, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of a 14-month-old child at a nursery in Dudley. “Noah Sibanda died…
Press Release CPS West Midlands

Teenager convicted of knife murder of Jahziah Coke

A teenager has been convicted of murder after stabbing a 13-year-old boy to death in a house in Sandwell.
Press Release Violent crime West Midlands

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Woman admits manslaughter of baby found in woodland 27 years ago

At a hearing today (Thursday, 6 March 2025) at Liverpool Crown Court, Joanne Sharkey pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility and concealing the birth of a child.
Press Release CPS Mersey-Cheshire West Midlands

CPS West Midlands: Successful Hate Crime Cases – January 2025

In January 2025, the CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ and Crown court units successfully prosecuted various hate crime cases. Below are some of the cases.
Press Release Hate crime West Midlands

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