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Murder suspect found dead in cell

24 October 2023
Murder suspect found dead in cell

A man accused of murdering a 35-year-old at a Kent chalet park has had his charges dropped after he died in prison.

Speeding drug-driver jailed for death of schoolgirl

23 October 2023
Speeding drug-driver jailed for death of schoolgirl

A taxi driver who was under the influence of cocaine has been jailed for killing a 10-year-old girl as she went to get sweets near her home.

Man accused of murdering toddler said: ‘What have I done?’

20 October 2023
Man accused of murdering toddler said: ‘What have I done?’

A jury heard a man accused of murdering a toddler said “What have I done?” after being told of his death – while the boy’s mum broke down in tears.

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

18 October 2023
‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

A doctor has told the jury at the Alfie Phillips murder trial the toddler was covered in injuries from ‘head to foot’ including bite marks.

Pair jailed after girl, 4, caught in the middle of gun feud

17 October 2023
Pair jailed after girl, 4, caught in the middle of gun feud

A father and son duo have been sent to prison after a young girl and her father had to flee after a gunshot was fired when two rivals met.

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Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

11 October 2023
Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

The mother of a man accused of murdering a toddler in a caravan has told a court how she desperately tried to save the young boy’s life.

Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

07 October 2023
Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

The step-grandfather of a toddler allegedly murdered said he had doubts about the cause of an injury to the boy’s face, a court has heard.

Banned motorist jailed after driving at soldiers

06 October 2023
Banned motorist jailed after driving at soldiers

A banned motorist who used his car to try to murder two soldiers has been jailed for 27 years.

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Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

06 October 2023
Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

A judge had directed a jury to ignore a defendant’s appearance and focus on the evidence in his trial.

Conman tricked lover into giving him £175k to fund lavish lifestyle

04 October 2023
Conman tricked lover into giving him £175k to fund lavish lifestyle

A man who tricked his lover into giving him huge sums of money, claiming he would invest it in expensive watches, has been jailed.

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Toddler had 70 injuries and cocaine in system, murder trial hears

04 October 2023
Toddler had 70 injuries and cocaine in system, murder trial hears

An 18-month-old boy suspected to have been murdered by his mum and her boyfriend had 70 separate injuries to his body, a jury has been told.

Pub chef who ‘sneakily’ stabbed woman during night out avoids jail

27 September 2023
Pub chef who ‘sneakily’ stabbed woman during night out avoids jail

A pub chef who stabbed a woman on a night out - and was identified to police by his own mum - has avoided jail.

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Man tried to arrange sex meetings with children

25 September 2023
Man tried to arrange sex meetings with children

A 29-year-old was given an 11-year prison sentence on his birthday after requesting sex from underage teens.

Gang member jailed after robbery

25 September 2023
Gang member jailed after robbery

A member of a violent gang, who took part in an armed attack on a house in Rochester in 2021, has finally been sentenced.

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Fatal blow delivered ‘without warning or provocation’

21 September 2023
Fatal blow delivered ‘without warning or provocation’

A man who killed a rival in a street attack over a £20k debt has been convicted of manslaughter.

Predator locked up for crimes against young girl

18 September 2023
Predator locked up for crimes against young girl

A woman who reported she had been sexually assaulted when she was a child has been praised for her courage by a judge.

Rapist preyed on teen after she lost loved one

15 September 2023
Rapist preyed on teen after she lost loved one

A 76-year-old man who sexually assaulted and raped a young girl who was grieving the death of a loved one has been locked up.

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Man stabbed housemate after Covid row

14 September 2023
Man stabbed housemate after Covid row

A knife attack victim wept in court as she explained waking up to find her lodger attacking her after she asked him to leave when he contracted Covid.

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Businessman jailed for stalking a former Love Island contestant

13 September 2023
Businessman jailed for stalking a former Love Island contestant

Duncan Friend has been jailed for 27 months for threatening and abusive behaviour towards Tyla Carr.

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Driver who took cocaine admits killing 10-year-old schoolgirl

04 September 2023
Driver who took cocaine admits killing 10-year-old schoolgirl

A driver has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 10-year-old girl while driving after taking cocaine.

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