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Lawrence Bierton: Whole life order for Worksop murder
A convicted killer who struck again by bludgeoning his elderly neighbour to death while out on life licence, has been given a whole life sentence for her murder.Lawrence Bierton, 63, attacked 73-year-old Pauline Quinn with a wooden coffee table in her own home after gaining entry through the back…
Press Release Violent crime CPS East Midlands
Derby teenager sentenced for one-punch manslaughter
A Derby teenager has been sentenced to youth custody for manslaughter after he punched an older man, causing his death. Omar Moumeche (18) from Derby killed 82-year-old Dennis Clarke in May 2021 with a single punch after he confronted him in the Eagle Market in the city centre. Moumeche was with…
Press Release Violent crime East Midlands
Leicestershire woman jailed for life for baby murder
A prospective adoptive mother from Leicester has been jailed for life for the murder of a one-year-old baby. Ruby Thompson died from catastrophic head injuries at her home in Glenfield in August 2012. She had been placed for adoption with Katie Tidmarsh and her husband and gone to live with them…
Press Release Violent crime East Midlands
Nottingham delivery driver jailed for spying on women
A fast food delivery driver has been jailed for using his job to get access to the homes of young women to photograph them in intimate situations. Stanislaw Filipiak, 39, from Netherfield, filmed a series of young women in their homes in situations including showering, getting changed and in bed…
Press Release Sexual offences East Midlands
Suspected drink driver handed higher sentence for hate crime
A suspected drink driver caught in Leicester in possession of cannabis has been handed an uplifted sentence for homophobic behaviour while in police custody. Ngqabutho Ntungakwa (28) from Leicester was arrested after being seen carrying out an unsafe manoeuvre in his car in the centre of…
Press Release Hate crime East Midlands
Improving the experience of rape victims in the Justice System
Improving the experience of rape victims who enter the justice system has been the subject of pioneering joint working between CPS East Midlands and voluntary and public sector groups. Rape prosecutors are committed to giving victims of these offences a voice in court, so the CPS recognised it…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS East Midlands
CPS announces charge following the death of Harry Dunn
Chief Crown Prosecutor Janine Smith, said: “Following the death of Harry Dunn in Northamptonshire, the Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Northamptonshire Police to charge Anne Sacoolas with causing death by dangerous driving. “The Director of Public Prosecutions has met with Harry…
Press Release Driving offences CPS East Midlands
Leicester serial attacker jailed for life for attempted murder
A Leicester man has been convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for four serious attacks in the Belgrave area of the city. Carlos Vinodchandra Racitalal (33) tried to kill four different people in seemingly unconnected attacks. His first attack was on 2 January this…
Press Release Violent crime CPS East Midlands

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