Rapist Fabian Thomas jailed indefinitely for Plymouth attack – BBC News
“A convicted rapist who attacked a woman in Devon four months after being given early release has been jailed indefinitely.”
BBC News, 12th September 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: attempts
Man jailed for trying to end dying father’s life – The Independent
“A man who was caught trying to smother his dying father on a hospital ward after learning he had no chance of survival has been jailed for six and a half years.”
The Independent, 20th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Courts sit round the clock to administer fast-track justice – The Independent
“A schoolworker, a hairdresser and an Exeter university student were among the first alleged rioters to be unmasked.”
The Independent, 11th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Scissors-stabbing fiance Nigel Bassett jailed for 10 years – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for 10 years after stabbing his ex-fiancee minutes after she called off their wedding.”
BBC News, 19th July 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man sentenced to 10 years for trying to kill wife with electric chair – The Guardian
“When Andrew Castle’s wife of 18 years asked him for a divorce, his response was to rig up a homemade electric chair in his garage and try to kill her.”
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The Guardian, 6th July 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ronald Toms faces jail for 1987 Ammanford sex attack – BBC News
“A man who sexually assaulted an 84-year-old widow in a ‘terrifying’ attack in her own home 24 years ago has been told he will be jailed.”
BBC News, 23rd June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teacher jailed indefinitely for sexual abuse – The Guardian
“A primary school teacher who filmed himself sexually abusing young girls in his classroom has been jailed indefinitely.”
The Guardian, 14th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ex-soldier gets life for trying to blow up pregnant wife – The Guardian
“A former reservist soldier has been jailed for life after being found guilty of trying to murder his pregnant wife by booby-trapping a car with a hand grenade.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dog row shooting neighbour jailed for 18 years – BBC News
“A man who shot his neighbours in a row over their Rottweiler-mastiff dog has been jailed for 18 years.”
BBC News, 21st January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Raoul Moat’s alleged accomplices face attempted murder charges – The Guardian
“Two men accused of helping Raoul Moat will face charges of attempting to murder David Rathband, the police officer shot and blinded by the former bouncer, prosecutors have said.”
The Guardian, 20th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Gunman jailed for attempted murder in Bolton – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for life for shooting two men outside a Bolton Nightclub 10 years ago.”
BBC News, 17th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The law on mercy killing is badly in need of an overhaul – Daily Telegraph
“The mandatory life sentence for murder is unknown in other countries and distorts the law.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for shooting two brothers in Croydon – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for at least 37 years for shooting two brothers in the head, killing one of them, after being thrown out of a south London pub.”
BBC News, 26th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman jailed for life for attack on MP Stephen Timms – BBC News
“A 21-year-old student has been jailed for life at the Old Bailey for trying to murder Labour MP Stephen Timms because he voted for the war in Iraq.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Timms attacker faces sentencing for attempted murder – The Guardian
“Police believe a gifted student convicted of attempting to stab to death a former government minister for supporting the Iraq war is the first Briton to have been inspired by al-Qaida to try to assassinate a politician on British soil.”
The Guardian, 3rd November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Stephen Timms attacker guilty of attempted murder – The Guardian
“Police believe a gifted student convicted today of attempting to stab to death a former government minister for supporting the Iraq war is the first Briton to have been inspired by al-Qaida to assassinate a politician on British soil.”
The Guardian, 2nd November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Millionaire faces life behind bars for ex-wife murder bid – The Independent
“A millionaire pensioner was today facing the rest of his life behind bars for attempting to kill his ex-wife after she tried to get a share of his fortune.”
The Independent, 27th October 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mother challenges conviction for murdering son – The Independent
“A mother who gave her brain-damaged son a lethal heroin injection to end his ‘living hell’ challenges her conviction today.”
The Independent, 20th October 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Boys’ attempted rape conviction appeals rejected – BBC News
“Two boys who were found guilty of the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in west London have lost their appeals against their convictions.”
BBC news, 27th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Schoolboys launch rape conviction appeal – The Independent
“Two boys found guilty of attempting to rape a girl of eight launch challenges against their convictions today.”
The Independent, 27th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
