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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.

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

Woman admits manslaughter of baby found in woodland 27 years ago

At a hearing today (Thursday, 6 March 2025) at Liverpool Crown Court, Joanne Sharkey pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility and concealing the birth of a child.

06 March 2025 | Press Release , CPS, Mersey-Cheshire, West Midlands News

‘Silly boy’ ordered to pay back ill-gotten gains

A man who told police ‘I’ve been a silly boy’ after being arrested for money laundering and tax evasion will hand over a property worth six figures after agreeing to a Consent Order to recover the proceeds of crime. Christopher Edwards, 72, of Abergavenny in Wales was given the Civil Recovery Order during a hearing in the Royal Courts of Justice today.

06 March 2025 | News Item , Proceeds of crime , CPS News

Woman admits gross negligence manslaughter of four paddleboarders

Nerys Lloyd, 39, has pleaded guilty to the gross negligence manslaughter of four paddleboarders who died during an organised tour in Pembrokeshire in 2021.

05 March 2025 | Press Release , CPS News

PhD student found guilty of raping 10 women

A PhD student from University College London has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women in China and the United Kingdom.

05 March 2025 | Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS, London South News

Four people convicted of one of the largest money laundering prosecutions in the UK

Four defendants have been convicted today (Tuesday 4 March 2025) in relation to a £200 million-plus money laundering operation.

04 March 2025 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Operation Stovewood: Men convicted of sexually abusing two young girls in Rotherham

Three men who committed child sex abuse offences against two young girls in Rotherham more than a decade ago have been convicted.

04 March 2025 | Press Release , Sexual offences , CPS News

Drug dealers and money launderer for Liverpool organised crime family told to pay back money

Four men who worked for a notorious organised crime family in Liverpool have been told that they must pay back £190,000 or face more time in prison.

04 March 2025 | Press Release , Proceeds of crime , CPS News

Businessman sentenced for £95,000 COVID-19 Bounce Back Loans fraud

An entrepreneur was sentenced today (3 March 2025) after having been convicted of fraudulently obtaining two COVID-19 Bounce Bank Loans to a value of over £95,000.

03 March 2025 | Press Release , Fraud and economic crime , CPS News

Police officer sentenced for causing death of moped rider

A Metropolitan Police officer has received a suspended prison sentence for causing the death of a moped rider after a fatal collision in Enfield, north London.

27 February 2025 | Press Release , Driving offences , CPS News

UPDATED FOLLOWING APPEAL: MP sentenced for assaulting man at taxi rank

Mike Amesbury MP, 55, has been sentenced for assaulting a man at a taxi rank in Frodsham, Cheshire.

27 February 2025 | Press Release , CPS 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 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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