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Crown Prosecution Service Pan-London and Hate Crime Scrutiny Panel Joint Statement as 50 charged for disorder-linked offences

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Pan-London Hate Crime scrutiny panel held an extraordinary meeting last week in a united stand against hate crime and public disorder in the capital.
Press Release Hate crime London North

A man whose vile abuse of a bus driver was widely shared on social media has been jailed

A man whose vile abuse of a bus driver was widely shared on social media has been jailed.Michael Mongan, 39, unleashed a tirade of religiously-aggravated abuse and spat at the driver after being denied entry when his payment card was declined.The incident, which took place on August 7 in Hayes, saw…
Press Release Hate crime Violent crime CPS London North

Man sentenced after attacking police officer amid unrest in central London

A man who swore at a police officer before kicking him amid disorder in central London has been sentenced.
Press Release Violent crime London North

CPS authorises charge against former Labour councillor 

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Ricky Jones with one count of encouraging violent disorder.
Press Release Violent crime London North

Swift justice delivered in racially aggravated attack

Swift justice has been delivered by the Crown Prosecution Service today in a racist attack that took place on Friday.
Press Release Hate crime Violent crime London North

CPS Statement: Decision not to charge in relation to fatal collision at The Study Prep School, Wimbledon

Jaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor with oversight of the Crown Prosecution Service London Homicide Unit, said:“The death of a child is an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. On behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service, I extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to both bereaved families who…
Press Release Driving offences CPS London North

So-called football fan guilty of headbutting football pundit Roy Keane

A so-called football fan who headbutted pundit and former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has been convicted.Scott Law, 43, was found guilty of assault and sentenced to a 12 month community order following a trial at Highbury Magistrates’ Court. He was also given a three year Football Banning…
Press Release Violent crime London North

Man jailed for murder after series of attacks in Brixton

A man who murdered a woman in broad daylight and slashed the faces of three other victims in a series of random attacks in Brixton, has been jailed.Mohamed Nur, 34, pleaded guilty to murdering Johanita Dogbey, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of a bladed article, and was later…
Press Release Violent crime London North

Man sentenced for Islamophobic tirade at women on Romford High Street

A man who shouted a tirade of Islamophobic abuse at a group of women on Romford High Street has been sentenced.Terry Eury, 56, pleaded guilty to two religiously aggravated public order offences at Thames Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced today (21 May 2024) to 12 weeks' imprisonment, suspended…
Press Release Hate crime London North

CPS authorises murder charges after death of 14-year-old boy in random Hainault attacks

Jaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Marcus Arduini Monzo with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was fatally stabbed in Hainault on Tuesday 30 April.
Press Release Violent crime London North

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