“Britain’s most prolific church lead thieves have been jailed for a total of more
than 20 years after they left the Church of England with a £1 million repair
bill.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th December 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“More than 100 people were convicted after year-long sting – but charity says they may have been lured into committing offences.”
The Observer, 14th October 2012
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk
“A man who took part in last summer’s riots alongside a millionaire’s daughter has been sentenced to eight years in prison for throwing bricks at police officers.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th September 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Siobhain McDonagh, a Labour MP, has launched a legal action against News International and the Sun in relation to the theft of her mobile phone and is seeking damages for alleged invasion of privacy and breach of confidence.”
The Guardian, 10th September 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“This time last year, the first of the riots that would engulf England began. Paul Peachey revisits the victims and perpetrators of the violence, and finds a case that highlights the harshness of the treatment some offenders received.”
The Independent, 6th August 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A millionaire’s daughter who drove a gang of looters around London during the riots last August is facing a jail sentence, a judge has said.”
The Guardian, 5th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Two men from Merseyside have been jailed for handling stolen paintings by the artist LS Lowry worth £1.7m.”
BBC News, 22nd March 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Cash payments for scrap metal will be banned and penalties increased, the Home Secretary Theresa May announced today, as the government stepped up action against the growing menace of metal theft.”
Home Office, 26th January 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“A young actor who joined in the London riots has been spared jail because he faced losing his university place.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Court of Appeal has rejected seven of 10 sentence appeals by people jailed over August’s rioting in England.”
BBC News, 18th October 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“There are renewed calls for a change in the laws controlling the sale of scrap metal after thieves desecrated a First World War memorial.”
The Independent, 4th October 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“One of the first men to appear at a crown court after the August riots is to challenge his prison sentence in a case that could help determine how tough the court of appeal is going to be on looters and rioters in general.”
The Guardian, 7th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A woman who accepted a pair of looted shorts from her housemate has walked free from prison after her sentence was reduced on appeal.”
The Independent, 19th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Three men thought to be among the first in England to appear at crown court after last week’s riots and looting have been jailed for up to two years.”
BBC News, 16th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Magistrates are being advised by the courts service to disregard normal sentencing guidelines when dealing with those convicted of offences committed in the context of last week’s riots.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A woman has admitted handling stolen goods after being accused of taking potato waffles, pies, and 100 packets of ham from a bin outside of a Tesco Express in Essex. But if something is thrown away, when is it illegal to take it?”
BBC News, 31st May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“An armed robber who posed with wads of cash and a diamond ring following a violent raid was jailed for 10 years on Wednesday.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Raymond Scott, 53, was found guilty of handling stolen goods and removing stolen property from the UK in relation to the book, which has been described as part of England’s ‘cultural legacy’. However he was cleared of stealing the work.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“An ‘inseparable trio of hardcore criminal gang members’ who stole more than £1 million from a Securitas van and conspired to murder a 40-year-old man were jailed for life today.”
The Independent, 12th February 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
” A former royal harpist was found guilty today [7th December] of handling stolen goods while battling a drug addiction.”
The Guardian, 7th December 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
