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Man who murdered his housemate on Christmas Eve sentenced

A 24-year-old man who stabbed his housemate to death in Cardiff the day before Christmas has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Cardiff Crown Court.

Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for Swansea city centre murder

Two men who continued to punch an unconscious man have been sentenced to life imprisonment at Swansea Crown Court for his murder.

Teenager jailed for killing three children at a dance class and trying to kill ten others

A teenager who killed three young girls and attempted to kill ten others, including eight children at a Southport dance class has been jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 52 years before he can be considered for release.

DPP's response to questions around the release of information relating to the trial of Axel Rudakubana

Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions said: "Questions have been raised as to why certain information about the Southport case could not be made public earlier. The position taken by the police and the Government on disclosure of information reflected the advice given by the CPS, which was accepted by them. It is important that it is understood why our advice needed to be given.

Three jailed for life after fatal stabbing in Manchester

Three men have been jailed for the fatal stabbing of Sadiq Al-Lami in Manchester.

Teenager who murdered three children at Southport dance class pleads guilty

A TEENAGER who attacked children at a Taylor Swift themed dance class, killing three and seriously injuring 10 other people has today pleaded guilty.

CPS authorises conspiracy to murder charges for US national following attempted Birmingham shooting

Ben Samples, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in West Midlands, said: “The CPS has authorised West Midlands Police to charge Aimee Betro with conspiracy to murder a Birmingham resident.

“Aimee Betro from Wisconsin in the USA will be charged for her alleged part in a conspiracy to murder the owner of a Birmingham clothing store and members of his family on 8 September 2019.

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Teenager found guilty of the murder of 15-year-old schoolgirl

Hassan Sentamu, attacked 15-year-old Elianne Andam outside a shopping centre in Croydon, South London, after an argument broke out amongst the group of friends.

Teenagers charged with murder following bus stabbing

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge a 15-year-old and 16-year-old boy with the murder of Kelyan Bokassa in London.

Second man jailed after peacemaker stabbed to death in Manchester layby

A second man has been jailed following the fatal stabbing of a peacemaker who was trying to intervene in a heated exchange.

Kevell Blake, 21, has been sentenced today at Manchester Crown Court to eight years for the manslaughter of Badri Issa, 22. At an earlier hearing Raami Mohamed, 22, was sentenced to life imprisonment for Mr Issa’s murder.

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