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Showing 91 - 100 of 117 results for crime type "Violent crime" & area "CPS"

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Thugs charged, convicted and jailed within 72 hours

The first sentences have been handed down in the South West for offenders involved in the violent disorder and looting in Plymouth City Centre on Monday.Lucas Ormond Skeaping, 29, Daniel McGuire, 45, and Michael Williams, 51, all pleaded guilty to violent disorder yesterday and were sentenced at…
Press Release Violent crime CPS South West

First prison sentences for those involved in Southport unrest

The first prison sentence for an offender who caused panic and chaos on the streets of Southport last week has been handed down today – showing the stark consequences for those involved in disorder.Derek Drummond, 58, of Pool Street, Liverpool, earlier pleaded guilty to violent disorder and…
Press Release Violent crime CPS Mersey-Cheshire

Thug who hurled missiles at police officers convicted of violent disorder

A thug has pleaded guilty to violent disorder following widespread unrest in Hull in recent days.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Yorkshire and Humberside

Young people face potentially life-long consequences of being involved in disorder, DPP warns

The Crown Prosecution Service has been at the heart of the law enforcement response to the appalling outbreaks of violence and disorder across the country.
Press Release Violent crime CPS

Southport attack: CPS authorises murder charges

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Merseyside Police to charge a 17-year-old with three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder following the tragic incident that took place in Southport this week.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Mersey-Cheshire

UPDATE: Life sentence for security guard who planned kidnap, rape and murder of Holly Willoughby

A security guard from Essex who kept thousands of images of Holly Willoughby has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 15-years for planning her kidnap, rape, and murder.
Press Release Violent crime CPS East of England

Murder of Lorna England, man found guilty

A man from Exmouth has been convicted of the murder of Lorna England, who was stabbed to death as she walked home through Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter.
Press Release Violent crime CPS South West

Lucy Letby found guilty of attempting to murder baby following retrial

Convicted child murderer Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to kill another baby in the neonatal unit where she worked.
Press Release Violent crime CPS Mersey-Cheshire

Prosecutors authorise charging Steve Wright with 1999 murder and attempted kidnapping

Prosecutors authorise charging Steve Wright with 1999 murder and attempted kidnapping
Press Release Violent crime CPS East of England

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

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