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Leeds man found guilty of killing Terri Jordan and dumping her body

A man has been convicted of manslaughter after the discovery of a woman’s body near an ASDA superstore in Harehills, Leeds on 23 June 2022.

Man jailed for assault that left his victim blind in one eye

A man who repeatedly punched a man outside a Warrington night club, leaving him blind in one eye, has been jailed.

Youngest to be sentenced so far for violent disorder

The first youths, including a 12-year-old boy, have been sentenced for their part in the violent disorder that broke out across the country in July and August.

Kyle Clifford: Crown Prosecution Service authorises charges in Bushey triple murder case

Lisa Ramsarran, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Thames and Chiltern, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Hertfordshire Constabulary to charge Kyle Clifford with three counts of murder following the deaths of Carol, Louise and Hannah Hunt in Bushey on Tuesday 9 July.

Violent Preston teenager sentenced

A 14-year-old boy has been sentenced for a series of violent offences in April and June this year.

Twelve-year-old sentenced after taking part in disorder

A boy from Oldham has been sentenced following his involvement in violent disorder in Manchester.

The court heard that the 12-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been involved in two instances of disorder – one on 31 July outside a Manchester hotel that was believed to be housing asylum seekers, and the second on 3 August around Manchester Piccadilly Gardens.

Man jailed for grudge-fuelled attack which left victim in coma

A man who permanently disabled another in a frenzied assault has been jailed.

Riot charge authorised for fourth person involved in Sunderland disorder

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a charge of riot against Ashley Mark Wilkinson, 35, in relation to the disorder that took place in Sunderland on 2 August this year.

Riot charges authorised for third person involved in Sunderland disorder

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a charge of riot against Brian Gilby, 29, in relation to the disorder that took place in Sunderland on 2 August this year.

Boxer jailed for Blackpool manslaughter

A professional boxer who punched a man so hard he broke his ribs and ruptured his spleen has been jailed for manslaughter.

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