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Ex-nursery worker jailed for filming sexual assaults on girls and voyeurism

A former nursery worker from Finchley in north London has been jailed today after pleading guilty to a raft of sexual offences including those committed at a daycare centre and a primary school.
Press Release Sexual offences CPS

Police officer sentenced after causing death of 80-year-old man by careless driving

A PC who struck and killed an elderly man on a pedestrian crossing while driving a police van has been sentenced. PC Steven Allcock, 34, was behind the wheel of a marked police van on the eastbound carriageway of the A52 Derby Road, in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, on 19 December 2023 when he…
Press Release Driving offences CPS

Boy charged over double stabbings in north London

The Crown Prosecution Service has announced that a 13-year-old boy has been charged following stabbings at a high school in North West London.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, possession of a bladed article on school premises and…
Press Release Violent crime Youth crime CPS

Former Police Federation Treasurer Convicted of £13,500 Expenses Fraud

A former police officer and West Mercia Police Federation treasurer has been convicted of fraud after using members' funds to pay for family holidays, alcohol, and entertainment.Jamie Harrison, 55, from Droitwich, was secretary and treasurer of the West Mercia Police Federation (WMPF) between 2010…
Press Release Fraud and economic crime CPS

Weapons‑making couple jailed for stockpiling firearms, explosives and extremist material

A couple who stockpiled lethal weapons, manufactured ammunition and discussed preparing for a so‑called “race war” have been jailed today at Kingston Crown Court, alongside two associates who purchased firearms from them.
Press Release Terrorism CPS

Once in a generation opportunity to modernise the criminal justice system says Director of Public Prosecutions

DPP says end-to-end reforms are needed to deliver swift justice for victims The capability of the CJS to deal with the volume of work coming in is rapidly eroding and with it, public confidenceGreater alignment between police, prosecutors and courts is vital to fix a system now listing trials…
Press Release CPS
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

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