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Showing 51 - 60 of 117 results for crime type "Violent crime" & area "CPS"

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Former nurse jailed for attempted murder by a needle attack on a record shop owner

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…
Press Release Violent crime CPS

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Notting Hill Carnival attacker guilty of murdering young mother

Shakeil Thibou was found guilty of using a zombie knife to murder Cher Maximen during a violent encounter after Notting Hill Carnival.
Press Release Violent crime CPS London North

The Crown Prosecution Service and Northamptonshire Police charging statement on the death of Harshita Brella

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…
Press Release Violent crime CPS

Life sentence for teen who killed family and plotted school shooting

A teenager who murdered his mother, brother and sister has been jailed for life. Nicholas Prosper, who had also planned to carry out a school shooting, will serve a minimum of 49 years in prison.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

CPS statement on sentencing of Kyle Clifford

Kyle Clifford, who murdered Carol, Louise, and Hannah Hunt at their home in Bushey on 9 July 2024, has been jailed for life.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

Crossbow murderer convicted of rape during brutal attack on family

A man who brutally murdered a mother and her two daughters has now been found guilty of rape.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

Teen who shot dead mother, brother, and sister pleads guilty to murders

Nicholas Prosper, 19, appeared at Luton Crown Court on 24 February 2025 where he pleaded guilty to three counts of murder, one count of purchasing a firearm without a firearm certificate, one count of possessing a firearm with intent to danger life, and one count of having an article with a blade.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Thames and Chiltern

Man convicted of murdering retired postmistress in 2013

A man who brutally attacked a retired postmistress more than a decade ago before starting a series of fires inside her home has today been found guilty of her murder.
Press Release Violent crime CPS East of England

Father jailed for murdering his daughter in a ‘play fight’

A father who murdered his daughter in what he had claimed to be a ‘play fight’ at their home has been jailed for life with a minimum of 15 years at Teesside Crown Court today.
Press Release Violent crime CPS North East

Darlington man who murdered his partner’s infant son is jailed

A Darlington man who murdered his partner’s infant son has been jailed for life with a minimum of 25 years today at Teesside Crown Court.
Press Release Violent crime CPS North East

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