Halifax man jailed for plotting revenge on authorities – BBC News
‘A man “obsessed with revenge” against the legal system after losing a court case has been jailed for 15 years.’
BBC News, 13th June 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: firearms
Proper procedures in shotgun appeals – UK Police Law Blog
‘The Divisional Court in R (Mason) v (1) Winchester Crown Court (2) Chief Constable of Hampshire [2018] EWHC 1182 (Admin) has set out proper procedures to follow in appeals heard in the Crown Court concerning the refusal or revocation of firearm and shotgun certificates. This brings some structure to what has sometimes appeared to be the Wild West of shotgun hearings.’
UK Police Law Blog, 25th May 2018
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
Armed robber in drag jailed for Liverpool sex shop raid – BBC News
‘A robber who held up a sex shop at gunpoint while wearing make-up, a wig, and a bright red dress has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 24th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Secret evidence leads to downgrade of convictions over Stoke shooting – The Guardian
‘Secret evidence that was not disclosed at trial has led to the overturning of the convictions of five men for conspiracy to murder following a shooting in Stoke-on-Trent in 2010.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met Police ordered to hold disciplinary hearing for officer who shot man dead during attempted prison break – The Independent
‘A police watchdog has provoked outrage among critics by ordering a gross misconduct hearing for an officer who shot a man dead during an attempted prison break.’
The Independent, 17th May 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Gun crime: How do weapons appear on England’s streets? – BBC News
‘Over the bank holiday weekend, a spate of shootings across England hit the headlines. They add to a picture of rising gun crime, after more than a decade of big decreases.’
BBC News, 10th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father who blamed his son for murder he committed jailed for at least 26 years – Daily Telegraph
‘A man who pressured his 14-year-old son to take the blame for a murder he committed has been jailed for at least 26 years.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Home Secretary to launch Serious Violence Strategy – Home Office
‘Home Secretary Amber Rudd today sets out a multi-million pound commitment to steering young people away from crime and tackling violent drug-dealing gangs.’
Home Office, 9th April 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Stop and search: How successful is the police tactic? – BBC News
‘The claim: Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott told Radio 4’s Today programme there was no evidence the old “indiscriminate” stop and search regime was an effective tool when it came to tackling gun and knife crime.’
BBC News, 4th April 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed after taking staff hostage at bowling alley – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man who held two members of staff at bowling alley hostage at gun point has been jailed for 12 years today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd March 2018
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Police launch review of UK firearms operations – The Guardian
‘A national review into the planning of firearms operations has been launched following concerns raised at an inquiry into the fatal shooting of an unarmed man.’
The Guardian, 15th February 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Two men sentenced for supplying weapons and ammunition – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man who sold firearms to criminals has been jailed for 14 years today for conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and ammunition. Dr Mohinder Surdhar was sentenced today at Birmingham Crown Court. He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and ammunition. His co-conspirator, Paul Edmunds was previously sentenced to 30 years in prison on 21 December for supplying guns and ammunition linked to more than 100 crimes around the country.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 31st January 2018
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Guy Hedger shooting: Two men jailed for executive’s murder – BBC News
‘Two men have been jailed for murdering an executive in a botched burglary at his luxury home.’
BBC News, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Reclusive pensioner did ‘nothing more than was necessary’ when he shot dead a burglar, prosecutors rule – Daily Telegraph
‘A pensioner, who shot dead a burglar inside his secluded home, has avoided prosecution for killing the man, after it was deemed he acted in self defence and did “nothing more than was necessary”.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th December 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man aged 74 jailed after 160 guns are found at his home in Kent – The Guardian
‘A pensioner has been jailed for five years after 160 guns were found at his home.
The Guardian, 15th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Firearms dealer Paul Edmunds supplied weapons to gangs – BBC News
‘A firearms dealer has been found guilty of supplying illegal handguns and home-made ammunition linked to more than 100 crime scenes, including three murders.’
BBC News, 14th November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Anthony Grainger: Inquiry into senior officer’s evidence – BBC News
‘A senior police officer is being investigated over evidence he gave to a public inquiry into the death of an unarmed man who was shot by police.’
BBC News, 9th November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Websites allowing illegal activity ‘complicit in crime’ – BBC News
‘Websites that do not prevent the sale of illegal goods are complicit in cyber-crime, a crime chief has said.’
BBC News, 23rd October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Consultation launched on laws around antique firearms – Home Office
‘Public invited to give their views as new figures show the number of antique weapons recovered in criminal circumstances doubled between 2012 and 2016.’
Home Office, 19th October 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Man found with guns and knives at Dover jailed for five years – The Guardian
‘A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after a cache of weapons, including pistols, a bow and arrow, machete and knuckle-duster, was found hidden in his van.’
The Guardian, 27th September 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
