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Showing 11 - 20 of 34 results for crime type "Violent crime" & area "Mersey-Cheshire"

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Teenager jailed for killing three children at a dance class and trying to kill ten others

A teenager who killed three young girls and attempted to kill ten others, including eight children at a Southport dance class has been jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 52 years before he can be considered for release.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Mersey-Cheshire

Teenager who murdered three children at Southport dance class pleads guilty

A TEENAGER who attacked children at a Taylor Swift themed dance class, killing three and seriously injuring 10 other people has today pleaded guilty.
Press Release Violent crime Terrorism CPS Mersey-Cheshire

Two men jailed for life for killing a teenager over a £20 drugs debt

Two men have been jailed for life for killing a teenager in a row over a £20 drug debt.
Press Release Violent crime Mersey-Cheshire

Teenager jailed for life for stabbing 16-year-old ‘love rival’

A teenager who stabbed a 16-year-old boy after luring him to a dark alley under the false pretences of meeting his girlfriend has been jailed for life.
Press Release Violent crime Mersey-Cheshire

CPS authorises two further charges against Axel Rudakubana

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised two further charges, under the Biological Weapons Act 1974 and Terrorism Act 2000, against Axel Rudakubana.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Mersey-Cheshire

Life sentence for carer who stole from a 90 year old woman and then killed her

A carer who stole money from a ninety year old woman and then returned to the house and murdered her has been jailed for life.
Press Release Violent crime Mersey-Cheshire

Man jailed for assault that left his victim blind in one eye

A man who repeatedly punched a man outside a Warrington night club, leaving him blind in one eye, has been jailed.
Press Release Violent crime Mersey-Cheshire

Youngest to be sentenced so far for violent disorder

The first youths, including a 12-year-old boy, have been sentenced for their part in the violent disorder that broke out across the country in July and August.
Press Release Violent crime Mersey-Cheshire

The nation’s top lawyer says thanks to CPS Mersey-Cheshire

The new Attorney General (AG) Richard Hermer KC has thanked the staff of CPS Mersey-Cheshire on behalf of the Government for their crucial work on the recent riots.
Press Release Violent crime Mersey-Cheshire

Updated with sentence: Man admits violent disorder after Southport police van attack

Update: On 21 August 2024 at Liverpool Crown Court, Luke Moran was jailed for three years. A man has admitted battering a police vehicle, leaving officers trapped inside and fearing for their lives, as part of riots in Southport.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Mersey-Cheshire

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