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Showing 31 - 40 of 113 results for crime type "Violent crime" & area "CPS"
A man who caused a fatal explosion using butane gas to refine cannabis has today been jailed for causing the deaths of two people at Newcastle Crown Court.Reece Galbraith, 33, of Rectory Road, Gateshead, previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges relating to the explosion at Violet Close,…
Samantha Shallow, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in the East Midlands, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Derbyshire Constabulary, we have authorised criminal charges in relation to the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal.“Mr Johal died after a stabbing inside Lloyd’s bank in St…
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today updated its guidance to prosecutors to encourage them to consider the full range of available offences when charging assaults against emergency workers.The guidance is expected to deliver swifter justice in many cases for emergency workers who are…
A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has been sentenced for attempted murder at Swansea Crown Court today.The teenager, who cannot be named due to her age, had previously admitted the triple stabbing which took place on 24 April 2024, but had denied…
Mae geneth 14 mlwydd oed a drywanodd ddwy athrawes a disgybl yn Ysgol Dyffryn Aman wedi ei dedfrydu yn Llys y Goron Abertawe heddiw.Roedd y ferch, yn ei harddegau, nad oes modd ei henwi oherwydd ei hoedran, eisoes wedi cyfaddef i drywanu tri o bobl ar 24 Ebrill 2024 ond wedi gwadu ymgeisio i'w…
A man has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 26-years and 277-days, for the murder of Plymouth University lecturer Claire Chick.Paul Butler, 53, pleaded guilty to Claire’s murder at a hearing on 18 March and was sentenced today at Plymouth Crown Court.Claire was attacked on West Hoe Road,…
A man who brutally murdered two people and tried to kill two more on Christmas Day has been convicted.On the evening of 25 December 2024, without warning or provocation, Jazwell Brown murdered Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, within their shared flat block at Santa Cruz Avenue in Milton…
A former nurse who stabbed a record shop owner boss with a needle containing a muscle-relaxing anaesthetic has been jailed for attempted murder.Darren Harris, 58, a nurse of 24 years’ experience has been sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 15 years and 84 days at Leeds Crown Court…
Update: 16 May 2025Shakeil Thibou has been sentenced at the Old Bailey today (16 May 2025) to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 29 years.Shaeim Thibou was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and is prohibited from attending the Notting Hill Carnival for 10 years…
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Northamptonshire Police have issued a joint statement regarding the investigation into the death of Harshita Brella in November 2024.Samantha Shallow from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has reviewed a file of evidence…
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Media protocol
To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together. We are currently in the process of updating the protocol.
