Dog starved to death in bedroom – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in animal cruelty, dogs, news by sally

“A woman locked a dog in a bedroom until it died of starvation because she was ‘too knackered’ to care for it.”

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Man jailed for stabbing pet puppy – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in animal cruelty, dogs, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed after stabbing his dog to death and burying him in a shallow grave in his back garden.”

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Szmecht case to be investigated – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in domestic violence, news, police by sally

“The way the police dealt with allegations of domestic violence by a woman who was later stabbed and set alight is to be investigated.”

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Death crash street racer jailed – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who caused the deaths of three girls while racing another driver down a street has been jailed for 10 years.”

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Inspector in ‘abuse’ probe jailed – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in news, police, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A former Hampshire police inspector has been jailed after he admitted mistreating young men in custody.”

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Woman who poisoned husband jailed – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in news, poisoning, sentencing, theft by sally

“A conwoman who tried to poison her husband with rat killer and anti-depressant tablets has been jailed by a judge at York Crown Court.”

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Father jailed for raping daughter – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man who raped his daughter more than 30 years ago was jailed for 11 years.”

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Killer rapist must serve 35 years – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A convicted rapist who murdered a 14-year-old girl in a frenzied attack at her home has been told he must serve at least 35 years in prison.”

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Widower loses fight to stay in UK – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“A Filipino man whose wife died after an injection mix-up during childbirth has lost his fight to stay in the UK.”

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Network Rail must pay record fine – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in fines, news, railways by sally

“Network Rail must pay a record £14m fine for overrunning engineering work, despite a plea to have it set aside.”

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Second terror suspect wins bail – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in bail, news, terrorism by sally

“A tribunal has ruled a second counter-terrorism detainee, known only as ‘OO’, should be released.”

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Detective charged over credit card misuse – The Independent

Posted May 9th, 2008 in expenses, misfeasance in public office, news, police by sally

“A second Metropolitan Police officer has been charged in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of corporate credit cards.”

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Teenagers jailed for Kodjo Yenga’s murder – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Two teenagers were today sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in jail for the murder of a 16-year-old schoolboy.”

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Apple core lands man in jail – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2008 in litter, news by sally

“A man spent a night in a police cell after being arrested for dropping an apple core, it was revealed today.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2008

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New language rule for 57 bodies – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in news, Welsh language by sally

“The Bank of England and the Royal Mail are two of 57 new organisations which will soon have to treat Welsh on an equal footing with English. Heritage Minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas is to bring the organisations under the Welsh Language Act, meaning they will have to provide some services in Welsh.”

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BBC News, 8th May 2008

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Open verdict over hospital death – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in hospitals, inquests, news by sally

“There were ‘serious deficiencies’ in care given to a man who died hours after entering hospital but they did not amount to neglect, a coroner said.”

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BBC News, 8th May 2008

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Health care failings in killings – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in homicide, mental health, news by sally

“A man who killed a 21-year-old man had told mental health services of his fantasies to murder – but was not given adequate help, a report has found.”

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BBC News, 8th May 2008

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Men are guilty of student killing – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in homicide, news by sally

“A jury has found two men guilty of killing a student who died following an assault in an underpass.”

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Force bids to stop £500,000 claim – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in damages, disciplinary procedures, news, police by sally

“Nine detectives, who were cleared of misusing Cumbria Police vehicles, are facing a delay in hearing whether they can sue the force for £500,000 damages.”

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BBC News, 8th May 2008

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Two men guilty of mugging murders – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2008 in murder, news by sally

“Two men have been found guilty of murder after two men died being mugged.”

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BBC News, 8th May 2008

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