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Criminal cases prosecuted by the CPS are in the news every day, along with a range of issues relating to our work – from violence against women and girls and hate crime, to support for victims and witnesses, statistics and speeches.

To ensure greater openness in the reporting of criminal proceedings, the CPS, the police and media representatives developed a joint protocol for working together.

Here you can find our latest news stories and search for others. You can also find additional details about a number of high-profile cases and the work of the CPS.

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Nurse jailed for sexually assaulting 85-year-old woman

A nurse who sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman in her home has been jailed.

25 January 2024 | Press Release , Sexual offences , Thames and Chiltern News

Four charged over Blenheim Palace gold toilet theft

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised charges in relation to the theft of a gold toilet from Blenheim Palace valued at £4.8 million.

06 November 2023 | Press Release , CPS, Thames and Chiltern News

CPS statement on the sentencing of Anthony Bennison and Nicholas Papworth

Yesterday Antony Bennison, 25, and Nicholas Papworth, 33, were jailed for life for the murder of Patrick Howard and Adam Fanelli, and the attempted murder of a third victim.

04 August 2023 | Press Release , Violent crime , Thames and Chiltern News

Thames and Chiltern lead prosecutor welcomes new national approach to prosecuting adult rape cases

A new national approach to prosecuting adult rape cases has been welcomed by the Crown Prosecution Service’s lead prosecutor for Thames Valley, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

10 July 2023 | Press Release , Sexual offences , Thames and Chiltern News

Oxfordshire man handed restraining order for sending offensive and threatening email to Jeremy Hunt MP

A man who sent a threatening email to MP Jeremy Hunt in late 2022 has today been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, following his guilty plea earlier this year. He was also handed a five-year restraining order, preventing him from making any direct or indirect contact with Mr Hunt.

20 February 2023 | Press Release , Cyber / online crime , Thames and Chiltern News

Wellingborough boxer jailed for life for murder of Kamil Leszczynski after body found in Bedfordshire

A boxer from Wellingborough has been handed a life sentence in prison after being convicted of murder. He must serve a minimum term of 23 years.

20 February 2023 | Press Release , Violent crime , Thames and Chiltern News

Man sentenced for upskirting women in Hertfordshire supermarkets

A man who upskirted several women in a Baldock supermarket and secretly filmed a woman showering has today been sentenced to 39 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.

03 February 2023 | Press Release , Sexual offences , Thames and Chiltern News

UPDATED David Carrick: Police constable jailed for a relentless campaign of sexually and mentally abusing women

A Metropolitan Police officer who degraded, raped and sexually assaulted women has today admitted his crimes.

16 January 2023 | Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS, Thames and Chiltern News

David Carrick: CPS statement given by Chief Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal at Southwark Crown Court

Chief Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal for the Crown Prosecution Service said: "This is one of the most shocking cases the Crown Prosecution Service has dealt with involving a serving police officer. Anyone hearing about the 49 counts David Carrick has pleaded guilty to against 12 victims would agree the sheer magnitude of his offending is horrifying.

16 January 2023 | Press Release , Sexual offences, Domestic abuse , Thames and Chiltern News

Three jailed following murder of Keith Green – Banbury

Three people have been sentenced today to a total of 48 years in prison following the murder of Banbury resident Keith Green who was stabbed to death in his back garden. In December 2022, 25-year-old Mark Meadows and 20-year-old Travis Gorton were found guilty of murdering Mr Green, while two others, 38-year-old Louise Grieve and a 15-year-old youth were convicted of manslaughter. The jury’s verdict came after a two-month trial at Oxford Crown Court.

06 January 2023 | Press Release , Violent crime , Thames and Chiltern News

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Contacts: National media

Please note that our Press Office is not able to deal with issues or queries from members of the public - these contact details are for accredited journalists ONLY. Do not call this number unless you a member of the press. For all general enquiries, please call the General Enquiries line: 020 3357 0899 or 020 3357 0000 (09:00-17:00, Monday-Friday) or visit contact.cps.gov.uk.

If you are a national or international journalist with a media enquiry, you can contact the CPS Press Office on 020 3357 0906 or email [email protected] (9am-5pm weekdays only).

For out-of-hours media enquiries please call 020 3357 0906 to reach the duty press officer.

Contacts: Local media

Cymru/Wales
Richard Paull
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02920 803950

East Midlands
Graham Buchanan
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0115 852 3343

East of England
Gillian Andrews
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Telephone: 01245 455027

London (North and South)
Wendy Wyeth or Molly Barker
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

Mersey-Cheshire
Jackie Rand
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0151 239 6334

North East
Chris Black
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0191 260 4216

North West
Kerry Bell
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0161 827 4705

South East
Cheryl Pendry
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 01227 655862 / 07876 390054

South West
Gary Cockram
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0117 930 2968

Thames and Chiltern
Angie Patton
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01189 513625

Wessex
Wessex Communications
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 02380 673873

West Midlands
Kofo Baptist
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0203 357 0625

Yorkshire and Humberside
Elizabeth Ogborn
Email: [email protected]
Telephones: 0113 290 2839 / 07500 835186

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