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Islamic convert convicted of planning terror attack

An Islamic convert who plotted to attack the Jewish community has been convicted of multiple terrorism offences. Jordan Richardson, 21, had written notes which detailed plans for an attack and instructions on how to make mustard gas.
Press Release Terrorism CPS

Three men found guilty of the murder of County Durham grandfather

Three men who were involved in the fatal shooting of a County Durham grandfather have been found guilty of murder at Teesside Crown Court today (31 October).
Press Release Violent crime CPS North East

A creator of an online child sexual abuse group has been jailed for multiple offences

A creator of a private online group which was set up exclusively for the sexual exploitation of children has been jailed today (31 October).Michael Clennell, 46, has been sentenced to a total of 9.5 years at Snaresbrook Crown Court for multiple counts of child abuse including the facilitation of…
Press Release CPS

Launch of Public Consultation on ‘Gang’-Related Offending and Use of Musical Expression in Prosecutions

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today launched a two-part public consultation seeking views on updating prosecution guidance on ‘gang’-related offending, as well as welcoming views on whether guidance is needed on the use of musical expression, including lyrics, as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
Press Release Violent crime CPS

CPS announces man charged with murder and attempted murder after Uxbridge stabbings

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Safi Dawood, 22, has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, and possession of an offensive weapon following a triple stabbing in Uxbridge on Monday.Jaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said:…
Press Release Violent crime CPS London North

Man sentenced for making bomb hoax call to synagogue in the wake of Manchester attack

A man has been sentenced to ten months in jail at Leeds Crown Court after making a bomb hoax call to a synagogue the week after a fatal terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester.
Press Release Hate crime CPS Yorkshire and Humberside

Man jailed for false paternity claims in immigration scam

Gerald Cera, 28, was sentenced to six years in jail at St Albans Crown Court today following a successful prosecution by the Crown Prosecution Service. A jury previously found Cera guilty of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration to the United Kingdom following a trial in August.
Press Release International and organised crime CPS

DIY bombmaker found with cocktail of explosive substances in homemade laboratory convicted

A self-proclaimed “nerdy kid” who tried building his own bombs in his mother’s back garden has been found guilty today after prosecutors proved he wasn’t just a scientist experimenting at home – and had in fact committed a serious criminal offence.
Press Release CPS London South

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: How the CPS used new National Security Act legislation to prosecute the plot to sabotage Ukrainian aid warehouses on UK soil

The convictions of three men following an arson at a warehouse housing humanitarian aid and Starlink satellite equipment destined for Ukraine is a significant moment.
Press Release Terrorism CPS

Man convicted of murdering Walsall hotel worker on train station platform

A man has been convicted of murdering a hotel worker after he followed her to a railway station and stabbed her multiple times with a screwdriver.
Press Release Violent crime CPS West Midlands

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