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Man sentenced for racist social media messages

A man has been sentenced today after admitting harassing a man by posting numerous anti-Chinese messages on social media. He also accepted posting an offensive anti-Muslim message.
Press Release Hate crime North West

Childminder jailed for manslaughter of nine-month-old baby

A childminder has been jailed after admitting causing the death of a nine-month-old baby in her care.
Press Release Violent crime North West

Manchester man sentenced for threatening messages on social media about an author and an MP

A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting posting threatening messages about an author and an MP and an author in January last year.
Press Release Cyber / online crime North West

Nursery worker guilty of manslaughter following death of nine-month-old baby

Nursery worker Kate Roughley has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a nine-month-old baby in her care.
Press Release Violent crime CPS North West

High school teacher guilty of child sex offences against pupils

A teacher has today been found guilty of child sex offences against two pupils at the school where she worked.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS North West

Bolton man jailed for life after murdering his ex-partner

A man from Bolton has been jailed after pleading guilty to murdering his ex-partner
Press Release Violent crime North West

Man sentenced for attempting to murder police officer

A man from Manchester who attempted to murder a police officer, attacked another and wounded two prison staff, has been sentenced to a hospital order.
Press Release Violent crime North West

Teenagers guilty of Manchester murder

Two teenage boys have today been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Nathaniel Shani in Manchester in September last year.
Press Release Violent crime North West

Lifelong Manchester United fan given football banning order for tragedy chanting

A Manchester United fan has been sentenced for tragedy chanting at Liverpool fans, mocking the Hillsborough disaster.
Press Release North West

Everton fan sentenced after mocking Munich air disaster

An Everton supporter has been sentenced for tragedy chanting after making gestures at Manchester United fans, mocking the Munich air disaster.
Press Release CPS North West

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Media protocol

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