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East Midlands

Derby woman convicted of murdering and dismembering partner before burying her in the garden

A woman from Derby has been convicted of murdering her partner 15 years ago and burying her in the garden of the house they shared.Anna Podedworna (40) killed Izabela Zablocka, who was 30 at the time, dismembered her body and concealed her in a makeshift grave in the garden of their home in Derby…
Press Release Violent crime CPS East Midlands

Man who booby-trapped drug den with 'Home Alone' explosives and flamethrower jailed

A man who rigged properties with improvised explosive devices and a homemade flamethrower to protect a large-scale drugs operation has been jailed.Ian Claughton, 59, was convicted of ten offences including possession of firearms and explosives, drug production, and possession of criminal…
Press Release Drug offences Violent crime CPS Yorkshire and Humberside

Serial killer sentenced over 1999 murder and kidnap after advancements in DNA techniques

A serial killer who murdered five women in 2006 has been sentenced for the murder another teenager seven years earlier following groundbreaking forensic techniques.
Press Release Violent crime CPS East of England

Police officer found guilty over fatal collision while responding to emergency call

A police officer who drove through a red light at speed while responding to a 999 call has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, after the death of motorcyclist Ronald Pinkney, 77.
Press Release Driving offences CPS

Survivor of female genital mutilation urges criminal justice leaders to break down barriers to reporting

Huja*, a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM), has spoken directly to police, prosecutors and government officials about the urgent need to improve justice and support for victims of ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA).‘Cut’ at three months old in The Gambia, Huja told delegates at the national multi…
Press Release Domestic abuse CPS

North Sea boat crash captain convicted over ‘exceptionally bad’ negligence leading to death of crew member

A Russian boat captain has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after failing to take any action to prevent a crash between two ships in the North Sea which led to an explosion and the death of a member of crew.
Press Release CPS

Serial killer convicted over 1999 murder and kidnap

A serial killer who murdered five women in 2006 has pleaded guilty to murdering another teenager seven years earlier.
Press Release Violent crime CPS East of England

Fraudster who used financial payments to help scam over £300,000 from the NHS sentenced

An ex-NHS credit controller who was a key player in a fraud with others that amounted to a potential loss to the taxpayer of over £200,000 and who tried to steal another £100,000 has today (30 January 2026) been sentenced.Edias Mazambani, 42, pleaded guilty to fraud at Southwark Crown Court and…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Teenage abuser jailed for brutal attack that killed girlfriend’s unborn child

A 19-year-old man who violently attacked his pregnant girlfriend and caused the death of their unborn son has been jailed. Stefan Marin, 19 and of Kingston upon Hull, was convicted by a jury in October of child destruction, grievous bodily harm, strangulation, forced imprisonment and perverting the course of justice.
Press Release Domestic abuse Violent crime CPS Yorkshire and Humberside

Ex-nursery worker admits committing more sexual offences involving children

Vincent Chan, 45, a former nursery worker from Finchley, North London, pleaded guilty to thirty sexual offences when he appeared before Highbury Magistrates’ Court today. The charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service and include twelve counts of taking indecent images of…
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

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