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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 31 - 40 of 66 results for area "London South"

Police officer sentenced for stalking woman

A police officer who repeatedly harassed a woman after she ended their relationship has been sentenced for stalking.

| Press Release , London South News

Three-year football ban for Chelsea fan who made a racist gesture at Tottenham’s Son Heung-min

A Chelsea supporter has been banned from football for three years for a racially aggravated public order offence at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Burchell, 30 from Croydon made a racist gesture when Tottenham’s Son, who is South Korean, went to take a corner on the 14th August 2022.

| Press Release , Hate crime , London South News

Man jailed for burgling Dynasty star

A man has been jailed for a total of 10 years and five months after pleading guilty to an aggravated burglary at actress Stephanie Beacham’s home, as well as a separate burglary in Sheffield.

| Press Release , Violent crime , London South News

Men sentenced to life for murder of Louise Kam

A chef and a delivery driver have each been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 71-year-old woman after a plan to plunder her life savings went wrong.

The body of Louise Kam had been concealed in a wheelie bin and was found at an address in Barnet on 1 August 2021.

| Press Release , Violent crime , London South News

Dizzee Rascal appeal - sentence upheld

Grime artist Dizzee Rascal's appeal against his domestic violence conviction has been rejected following a hearing at Inner London Crown Court.  

The musician, 38, whose real name is Dylan Mills, was found guilty at a trial in April last year of assaulting his ex-fiancée in June 2021.

| Press Release , Domestic abuse , London South News

London South - Review of the Year

Throughout 2022, CPS London South prosecutors have successfully concluded more than 22,000 prosecutions, helping to deliver justice for our community. There are many successful stories to tell – about the bravery of the victims and witnesses, and the commitment and perseverance of prosecutors and their supporting teams – but here is a snapshot of those which have hit the headlines…

| Press Release , London South News

Former GP jailed for life for sexually assaulting patients

A doctor who persuaded women and teenage girls to undertake invasive medical examinations under the guise of genuine need has been jailed for life.

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Rapper and gang member jailed for seven years

A criminal gang member from South London has been sentenced to seven years after being convicted of possessing a loaded revolver while in an Uber.

| Press Release , Violent crime , London South News

Man convicted of cruelty to a person has sentence increased

A man convicted of cruelty to a person, after assaulting a young family member, has had his sentence increased to three years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court.

| Press Release , Domestic abuse , London South News

Tackling femicide the theme of CPS London South event

The CPS London South team have been supporting 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign which aims to end gender-based violence against women and girls. The annual campaign began this year on 25 November and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. 

| Press Release , Violent crime , London South News

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