Day: 10 August 2018

Cheese burglar: Hungry thief caught after leaving DNA on a block of Red Leicester – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 10th, 2018 in burglary, DNA, news by sally

‘A hungry burglar was caught after leaving his DNA on a block of cheese, a court heard yesterday.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th August 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Modern slavery in the UK: ‘They could be sat right in front of you’ – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2018 in forced labour, news, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘Slavery still exists in the UK, and it can be found in nail bars, factories, car washes and the cleaning industry.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

International jewel thief guilty of Clapham murders – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2018 in murder, news, theft by sally

‘An international jewel thief has been convicted of murdering two men over £35,000 worth of stolen watches and a set of Napoleonic coins.’

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BBC News, 9th August 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

English courts trial mental health referrals for vulnerable offenders – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2018 in alcohol abuse, drug abuse, mental health, news, rehabilitation, sentencing by sally

‘Offenders with mental health, alcohol and drug abuse problems are being referred to health services as part of community sentences in an effort to steer them away from jail time.’

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The Guardian, 10th August 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com