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Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results for crime type "Violent crime" & area "London South"

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Sentenced: man convicted of attempted murder after Notting Hill drive-by shooting

A man who tried to murder another in a drive-by shooting attack has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.Nathan Tokosi, 26, has been sentenced after being found guilty of attempting to murder a man alongside several firearm offences following two trials at the Old Bailey.In a…
Press Release Violent crime London South

Violent thief who attempted to rob luxury watch from undercover officer jailed

A watch thief who unwittingly targeted an undercover police officer wearing a luxury timepiece has been jailed.
Press Release Violent crime London South

Nursery worker who abused multiple children convicted of child cruelty

A former nursery worker who systematically abused multiple young children in her care has been convicted today.
Press Release Violent crime London South

Seven men jailed for performing extreme body modifications

Seven men involved in performing life-changing procedures ranging from the amputation of penises and castration to the freezing of limbs that required amputation, have been jailed today for their part in a dangerous underworld of extreme body modifications.
Press Release Violent crime London South

Four men jailed for drive-by shooting outside church

Four men responsible for a drive-by shooting outside a church, injuring members of a congregation attending a memorial service, have been jailed.
Press Release Violent crime London South

Tackling femicide the theme of CPS London South event

The CPS London South team have been supporting 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign which aims to end gender-based violence against women and girls. The annual campaign began this year on 25 November and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. 
Press Release Violent crime London South

Prosecuting those who assault emergency workers

These are just some of the successful cases prosecuted by CPS London South in recent weeks.
Press Release Violent crime London South

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