‘Wimbledon Prowler’ jailed after ‘decade long burglary spree’ – BBC News
‘A serial burglar dubbed the “Wimbledon prowler” who tried to raid the home of tennis star Boris Becker has been jailed.’
BBC News, 21st June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Andrew Hooper: ‘Jealous’ farmer guilty of shooting estranged wife dead in front of teenage daughter – The Independent
‘Judge Mark Wall QC sentenced Hooper to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years at Birmingham Crown Court for the murder.’
The Independent, 21st June 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Jihadi Jack’ parents guilty of funding terrorism – BBC News
‘The parents of a Muslim convert dubbed “Jihadi Jack” have been found guilty of funding terrorism.’
BBC News, 21st June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nigel Farage milkshake attack man convicted and sentenced – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man who threw a milkshake over Nigel Farage MEP during a political campaign tour of Newcastle has pleaded guilty to the attack at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court today (18 June)’
Crown Prosecution Service, 18th June 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Gang who stole heavy machinery to tear cashpoints out of walls in string of burglaries jailed – The Independent
‘A gang who used diggers to steal more than £500,000 from cash machines in a ram-raid spree across three counties has been jailed.’
The Independent, 21st June 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Speedboat crash: Jack Shepherd loses appeal against conviction – The Guardian
‘Jack Shepherd has lost a court of appeal challenge against his conviction for the manslaughter of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown.’
The Guardian, 20th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Girl gang members spared jail after bus stop attack on student – The Guardian
‘Four members of a girl gang who inflicted a “sustained and horrific” bus stop attack on a frightened Egyptian student who later died have been given non-custodial sentences.’
The Guardian, 19th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Father and son sentenced in slavery case – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A father and son who ran a scrap metal business have been jailed for a total of 21 years for repeatedly assaulting a vulnerable man being forced to work for them..’
Crown Prosecution Service, 14th June 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Riley Siswick murder: Pair jailed over boy’s death – BBC News
‘A man and woman responsible for a three-year-old boy’s “slow and painful death” have been jailed.’
BBC News, 13th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cocaine gang jailed after £20m seizure on M6 in Cheshire – BBC News
‘Two drugs gang bosses have been jailed after cocaine with a street value of £20m was seized from a van on the M6 in Cheshire.’
BBC News, 11th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father admits stalking his daughter in Leicester – BBC News
‘A father has admitted stalking his daughter after trying to force her into a marriage and keep her from university.’
BBC News, 10th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Banning orders for 25 fans after Grimsby – Port Vale match – BBC News
‘Twenty-five men have been given football banning orders after violence erupted at a match between Grimsby Town and Port Vale.’
BBC News, 11th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
TalkTalk hacker who blackmailed executives in £77million cyber attack is jailed – Daily Telegraph
‘A “cruel and calculating” cyber criminal who took part in a massive TalkTalk hack and blackmailed former chief executive Dido Harding has been locked up for four years.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fox cruelty: South Herefordshire Hunt pair found guilty – BBC News
‘Two people have been convicted of animal cruelty after foxes were thrown to hounds at a hunting kennels.’
BBC News, 10th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jack Shepherd sentenced to four more years for wounding with intent – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man has admitted hitting a member of bar staff over the head with a bottle of vodka after being refused alcohol and has been sentenced to four more years in custody..’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th June 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Brother beaten to death over Hemel Hempstead house will – BBC News
‘A man who admitted beating his older brother to death in a row over inheritance has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 6th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-financial adviser jailed for £740k fraud – BBC News
‘A former financial adviser who conned his clients out of nearly £750,000 has been jailed for more than 10 years.’
BBC News, 5th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ella-Rose Clover: Man jailed for toddler punch murder – BBC News
‘A man who repeatedly punched a toddler has been jailed for her murder.’
BBC News, 3rd June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Magistrates call for end to prison sentences under eight weeks – The Guardian
‘Prison sentences of less than eight weeks should no longer be imposed by the courts, the Magistrates’ Association is urging, in defiance of more radical government proposals.’
The Guardian, 4th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Couple jailed for harassing judge after birthday card sent to her home – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A couple involved in contentious litigation sent a birthday card to the home address of the family judge hearing their case, telling her to “keep up the good work stealing for profit”, it has emerged. The incident was one of five highlighted in a High Court judgment handed down last month.’
Law Society's Gazette, 30th May 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
