Convicted killer Alun Kyte gets third life sentence for historical sex offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, murder, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A killer who murdered two women in the 1990s has been given a third life sentence for raping and sexually abusing a boy.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Man who praised Samuel Paty murder jailed for terrorism offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in imprisonment, internet, murder, news, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘A man who used social media to encourage terrorism and posted an image of a victim’s severed head has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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MOD will not change ceremonial dagger gifting rule after murders – BBC News

‘The Ministry of Defence will not change its rules allowing those leaving the military to be gifted knives. It comes after veteran Collin Reeves murdered his neighbours Stephen and Jennifer Chapple using a dagger.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Daniel Morgan murder: Met sorry for not disclosing documents at HQ – BBC News

Posted May 11th, 2023 in corruption, disclosure, London, murder, news, police by sally

‘The Metropolitan Police has apologised for not disclosing documents relating to the murder of a private detective which it says were found in a locked cabinet at its headquarters.’

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BBC News, 10th May 2023

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Sheffield man beat neighbour to death with bag of Pokemon cards – BBC News

Posted May 10th, 2023 in drug abuse, imprisonment, mental health, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who bludgeoned his neighbour to death with a bag full of Pokemon cards because he was angry about being insulted has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 9th May 2023

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Logan Mwangi and Lola James among neglect and abuse deaths – BBC News

Posted May 4th, 2023 in child abuse, child neglect, murder, news, Wales by tracey

‘There are 32 reviews in progress about children in Wales who have died or been severely hurt due to abuse or neglect.’

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BBC News, 4th May 2023

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Met Police may be failing to spot serial killers like Stephen Port – watchdog – BBC News

Posted April 28th, 2023 in crime prevention, homicide, inquests, London, murder, negligence, news, ombudsmen, police by tracey

‘The Metropolitan Police may be failing to identify serial killers because it is not properly investigating unexpected deaths, a watchdog says.’

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BBC News, 28th April 2023

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Man jailed for helping Thomas Cashman after Olivia Pratt-Korbel shooting – The Guardian

Posted April 27th, 2023 in assisting offenders, guilty pleas, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been jailed for 22 months for helping the convicted murderer Thomas Cashman after he fatally shot nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.’

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The Guardian, 26th April 2023

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Prisoner is suicide risk after more than two years in solitary, high court hears – The Guardian

‘A prisoner’s detention in solitary confinement in England for more than two years has been “wholly unnecessary” and has made him suicidal, the high court has heard.’

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The Guardian, 25th April 2023

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Lola James: NSPCC demands systemic change after girl’s murder – BBC News

‘The murder of a two-year-old who was killed by her mum’s boyfriend shows child protection must be a national priority, NSPCC Cymru has said.’

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BBC News, 26th April 2023

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Father and son jailed for murder of thief who tried to open car doors – The Independent

Posted April 25th, 2023 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, theft by sally

‘A father and son who murdered a thief who had been trying car doors around their housing estate have been handed life sentences.’

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The Independent, 24th April 2023

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From Stephen Lawrence to Sarah Everard: the awful price of 30 years of police failure to reform – Imran Khan – The Guardian

Posted April 20th, 2023 in death in custody, London, minorities, murder, news, police, racism by sally

‘We hoped Stephen’s death would be the catalyst for real change, but the assurances proved hollow. That explains the policing crisis today.’

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The Guardian, 19th April 2023

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Killamarsh murders: Inquest to examine failings over quadruple killer – BBC News

Posted April 19th, 2023 in arson, inquests, murder, news, parole, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

An inquest will be held to examine wider issues around how a man murdered a mother and three children after being given a suspended prison sentence.

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BBC News, 17th April 2023

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PC Sharon Beshenivsky murder accused may not stand trial until 2024 – BBC News

Posted April 18th, 2023 in firearms, murder, news, offensive weapons, police, robbery, trials by sally

‘A man accused of murdering PC Sharon Beshenivsky 18 years ago may not stand trial until 2024.’

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BBC News, 17th April 2023

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Tomasz Oleszak murder: Leighton Amies, 15, guilty of killing 14-year-old – BBC News

Posted April 18th, 2023 in attempts, grievous bodily harm, murder, news, young offenders by sally

‘A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Gateshead.’

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BBC News, 17th April 2023

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PC Sharon Beshenivsky death: Man extradited and charged with murder – BBC News

Posted April 13th, 2023 in extradition, murder, news, police, prosecutions by sally

‘A 74-year-old man is due to appear in court later charged with the 2005 murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky after being extradited from Pakistan.’

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BBC News, 13th April 2023

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Teenager convicted of murdering boy in car park after killer’s mother calls 999 – The Independent

Posted April 12th, 2023 in children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, young persons by sally

‘A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison after “senselessly” murdering a 16-year-old boy in a Somerset town car park.’

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The Independent, 12th April 2023

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Mother and partner convicted over death of Lola James, two, in Wales – The Guardian

‘A mother and her partner face jail after being convicted over the death of a two-year-old girl who suffered horrific injuries in an attack at the family home.’

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The Guardian, 4th April 2023

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Raab urged to fast-track plans to force criminals to attend sentencing – The Guardian

Posted April 4th, 2023 in murder, news, sentencing, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘Dominic Raab has been urged to fast-track plans to force criminals to attend their sentencing after the murderer of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel refused to leave his cell to be sentenced on Monday.’

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The Guardian, 4th April 2023

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Thomas Cashman given mandatory life sentence – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2023 in children, firearms, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Thomas Cashman, 34, has been jailed for 42 years for the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool.’

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BBC News, 3rd April 2023

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