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Obsessive housemate who planted secret surveillance across their home jailed for murder

A man has been jailed for brutally killing his housemate after discovering that she had started a new relationship.Sheldon Rodrigues, 30, was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey today (8 March 2024) after being found guilty of murdering Stephanie Hansen. He will serve a minimum of 25…
Press Release Violent crime London North

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Man given restraining order after making threats to MP's office

A man has admitted to making abusive calls to a London MP’s office.
Press Release London North

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Three people guilty of murder after torturing woman and leaving her to die

Update 01/03/2024:Shaun Pendlebury, Ashana Studholme and Lisa Richardson were sentenced at the Old Bailey on 1 March 2024 after being found guilty of murder at trial last year. Each defendant received a sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 34 years.Originally published 11/12/2023…
Press Release Violent crime London North

New Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North announced

Jaswant Kaur Narwal has been announced as the new CPS Chief Crown Prosecutor (CCP) for London North.
Press Release London North

London Head of Homicide speaks to students about gang murders in the capital

Prosecutor Julius Capon discussed issues faced by lawyers within London’s busy homicide unit when he met with students at Haringey Sixth Form College.
Press Release London North

CPS London hosts first Independent Sexual Violence Advisors Day

The event brought together professionals in the field across the capital to discuss collaboration and ways to improve the service provided to victims.
Press Release Sexual offences London North London South

Early discussions with police in London are helping to increase charges for rape cases

Prosecutors in London have been working closely with police in a collective effort to improve prosecution volumes for rape and serious sexual offences.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS London North London South

Inspectors highlight effective leadership in CPS London North

CPS London North has effective leadership, manages its resources well and works well with partners to deliver improvements to the criminal justice system, according to a report published today by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI). The report also highlighted how…
Press Release London North

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