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Man sentenced for killing of three people and attempted murder of three others in Nottingham

An engineering graduate suffering from paranoid schizophrenia has been sentenced to a hospital order with restrictions (Thursday 25 January 2024) for the unlawful killings of three people and attempts to kill three others in June 2023.Valdo Calocane, 32, also known as Adam Mendes, fatally stabbed…
Press Release Violent crime CPS East Midlands

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

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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