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Men jailed for diverting electricity to supply cannabis farms run by organised crime gangs

A group of men who diverted electricity to supply cannabis farms run by organised crime gangs have been jailed for more than 28 years.
Press Release Drug offences Mersey-Cheshire

Man jailed for attempting to rape a woman in front of her child in a park

A man who grabbed a woman in a park in broad daylight and attempted to rape her while she was with her young son has been jailed.
Press Release Sexual offences Mersey-Cheshire

Former boyfriend of murder victim jailed for drug dealing

The former boyfriend of murder victim Ashley Dale has been sentenced for conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
Press Release Drug offences Mersey-Cheshire

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Three men jailed for drive-by shooting in Merseyside

Three men have been jailed for murdering a 36-year-old man following a drive-by shooting in Merseyside.Rikki Berry died after a balaclava-clad man riding an electric bike fired four shots at him in Quarryside Drive, Kirkby at 6.33pm on 17 July 2024.The electric bike was travelling on the pavement…
Press Release Mersey-Cheshire

Criminology student jailed for sexually assaulting two female students

A criminology student at Liverpool University has been sentenced for sexually assaulting two female students.
Press Release Sexual offences Mersey-Cheshire

Man jailed for life for sexual assaults on two women making their way home from nights out

A convicted sex offender has been jailed for rape and attempted rape after DNA analysis linked him to another attack.
Press Release Sexual offences Mersey-Cheshire

Criminology student jailed for rape and sexual assault

A criminology student at Liverpool University has been sentenced for the rape and sexual assault of two female students.Ewan Blair, 20, of Crown Place, Liverpool, met both women in the autumn term of 2023 and both said he seemed friendly at first.He met one of the women in a bar in Liverpool city…
Press Release Sexual offences Mersey-Cheshire

DWP worker sentenced for stealing from social club

A woman who worked for the Department of Work and Pensions has been sentenced for stealing from the agency’s sports and social club.
Press Release Fraud and economic crime Mersey-Cheshire

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

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