Armed robbery gang members jailed – The Independent

Posted February 4th, 2011 in news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“Members of one of Britain’s biggest networks of armed robbery gangs were jailed today.”

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The Independent, 3rd February 2011

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Two in £53m Securitas raid in Kent lose appeal – BBC News

Posted November 25th, 2010 in gangs, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“Two members of a gang jailed for their part in stealing £53m in Britain’s biggest cash robbery have failed in bids to overturn their convictions.”

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BBC News, 25th November 2010

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Beshenivsky killer Mustaf Jama starts appeal – BBC News

Posted November 19th, 2010 in appeals, murder, news, police, robbery by sally

“A man who murdered a policewoman during a bungled robbery has started an appeal against his conviction on the eve of the fifth anniversary of her death.”

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BBC News, 17th November 2010

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Pair sentenced to life for shopkeeper murder – The Independent

Posted November 16th, 2010 in murder, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“Two men were jailed for life today for murdering a shopkeeper they battered to death with wine bottles from his shelves during a botched robbery.”

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The Independent, 16th November 2010

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Weston claw hammer murderer jailed for life – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2010 in murder, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for life after he beat a fellow tenant to death with a claw hammer.”

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BBC News, 15th September 2010

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Armed robber who posed with stolen cash and diamond ring jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 3rd, 2010 in firearms, handling stolen goods, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“An armed robber who posed with wads of cash and a diamond ring following a violent raid was jailed for 10 years on Wednesday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2010

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Corrupt policeman jailed for seven years – the Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2010 in corruption, drug offences, news, police, robbery, sentencing, theft by sally

“A corrupt policeman who sold stolen police uniforms and offered tips on how to foil detectives was jailed for seven years today for drug dealing and helping to plot a robbery at a jewellery store.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2010

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Three jailed over Blackberry killing – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2010 in closed circuit television, murder, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“Three robbers were jailed for nine years each today for killing a man for his BlackBerry phone which they sold for £60 and a chicken dinner.”

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The Independent, 21st May 2010

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Rape and torture robber jailed indefinitely – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2010 in news, rape, robbery, sentencing, torture by sally

“A violent robber who was part of a gang that raped and tortured a couple in their home in a ‘horrendous and barbaric attack’ was jailed indefinitely for the public protection today.”

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The Independent, 21st May 2010

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Robber jailed for killing man 25 years ago – The Independent

Posted May 20th, 2010 in murder, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“A robber who killed a shopkeeper 25 years ago was jailed for six years today after walking into a police station to confess to the unsolved crime.”

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The Independent, 19th May 2010

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Angel Delight model convicted of battering doctor to death – The Guardian

Posted April 23rd, 2010 in murder, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“A former child model was jailed for a minimum of 25 years today for battering to death a talented young doctor and robbing him to pay for a prostitute.”

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The Guardian, 22nd April 2010

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Nine face trial for biggest UK jewellery robbery – The Independent

Posted April 21st, 2010 in conspiracy, firearms, news, robbery by sally

“Nine men, including one from Dorset, are due to go on trial accused of taking part in Britain’s biggest jewellery robbery in central London.”

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The Independent, 21st April 2010

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International thief Yuri Harris jailed for seven years – The Independent

Posted April 9th, 2010 in news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“A sophisticated, international, professional thief who targeted rich victims including a Saudi prince was jailed for seven years today.”

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 The Independent, 9th April 2010

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Four armed robbers found guilty in first trial without jury – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted April 1st, 2010 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, robbery, trial without jury by sally

“Portia Ragnauth, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Surrey Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) described the first trial without a jury in England and Wales as a ‘benchmark prosecution’ after four men were found guilty today over the 2004 armed robbery of the Menzies World Cargo depot at Heathrow Airport.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 31st March 2010

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Armed raiders jailed after trial without jury – The Independent

Posted March 31st, 2010 in firearms, news, robbery, trial without jury by sally

“The leader of an armed robbery gang learned today that he was likely to die in jail after being convicted by a judge in an historic trial without a jury.”

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The Independent, 31st March 2010

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Police failed to arrest robber who went on to commit murder, IPCC says – The Guardian

Posted March 26th, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, murder, news, police, robbery by sally

“Three detectives face disciplinary action over ‘clear failings’ to apprehend a wanted armed robber who went on to shoot a sub-postmaster’s son dead during a raid.”

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The Guardian, 26th March 2010

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Man given 20 years for Matalan shop manager murder – BBC News

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in conspiracy, murder, news, offensive weapons, robbery, sentencing by sally

“A 19-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a Matalan shop manager has been sentenced to life with a minimum 20-year term.”

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BBC News, 22nd March 2010

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Student’s jail sentence for confronting muggers is overturned – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 18th, 2010 in affray, appeals, news, offensive weapons, robbery, self-defence, victims by sally

“A student jailed for confronting a gang of muggers has been freed by judges on appeal.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2010

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Defendant in historic trial without jury goes on run from High Court – The Independent

Posted February 19th, 2010 in fugitive offenders, news, robbery, trial without jury by sally

“When the trial of a gang of suspected armed robbers started at the High Court last month it made legal history as the first British criminal case to take place without a jury in more than 400 years. Now the courtroom has lost another key feature: one of the defendants.”

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The Independent, 19th February 2010

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Kent robbery suspect ‘lawfully killed’ – BBC News

Posted January 26th, 2010 in inquests, news, robbery, unlawful killing by sally

“An alleged armed robber who was shot dead by a police marksman was lawfully killed, an inquest jury has found.”

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BBC News, 25th January 2010

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