CPS News Centre

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. We are currently in the process of updating the protocol.

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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National, international and specialist media should contact the main 24-hour press office.

Local media should contact their Area Communications Manager during normal working hours.

Iraqi national sentenced for illegal yacht crossing to UK

An Iraqi national has been sentenced today for breaching UK immigration laws by arriving on a yacht from France.

22 October 2025 | Press Release , International and organised crime , CPS, South West News

Youth sentenced for murdering 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose in Sheffield School

A youth today (22 October 2025) has been sentenced to life with minimum of over 15 years detention for murdering - 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose in the courtyard of a Sheffield school in February 2025.

22 October 2025 | Press Release , Violent crime , CPS News

Former police chief constable charged with fraud and misconduct in public office

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced that Nick Adderley, 59, has been charged with fraud and misconduct in public office following allegations that he made false claims about his military service and educational achievements when applying to work for the police.

21 October 2025 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Six people sentenced for part in a £20 million fraud against the taxpayer

Six people have been sentenced for playing a role in a complex £20 million fraud against UK taxpayers.

20 October 2025 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Fourteen people face justice for scamming over 3,500 victims in a £28 million investment fraud

Fourteen people have been convicted and sentenced for their part in exploiting over 3,500 victims in a more than £28 million investment fraud, making it one of the largest crimes of this kind in the UK.

17 October 2025 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Major North East Organised Crime Group Jailed for Multi-Million Pound Drug Operation

The leader of a major organised crime group and four associates responsible for distributing huge quantities of Class A drugs across the North East of the country have been jailed.

17 October 2025 | Press Release , International and organised crime , CPS News

Crown Prosecution Service announces three people charged with human trafficking offences

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Khondaker Fuad Hasan, Liu Xu Hopkins and Benjamin Hopkins have been charged with the following offences:

17 October 2025 | Press Release , International and organised crime, Fraud and economic crime, Sexual offences , CPS, Wessex News

Former sixth form teacher sentenced for repeatedly grooming students

A former teacher has been sentenced for sexually assaulting three former pupils at Portsmouth Crown Court today (17 October 2025). Leo Norman, 46, was sentenced on three charges of conducting sexual activity with a child by a person of trust.

17 October 2025 | Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

Six organised criminal gangsters convicted for large scale money laundering inside DVD cases

ix members of an organised criminal gang (OCG) have been convicted for playing key roles in smuggling as much as £430, 925 in cash hidden inside DVDs cases on their way to Dubai.

16 October 2025 | Press Release , International and organised crime , CPS News

CPS announces Vicente Leiva-Modahl charged with child sex offences

The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl AKA Vicente Modahl has been charged with sexual offences.

Mr Leiva-Modahl, 65, has been charged with:

• 5 counts of sexual assault on a child

13 October 2025 | Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

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Articles and speeches

Read articles and speeches from the CPS on matters of relevance to the Criminal Justice System

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The CPS position on major issues in the news, our response to inaccuracies in media reports and our letters to the media.

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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 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
Email: [email protected]
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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