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‘Reckless’ arsonist avoids jail after triggering flats evacuation

30 April 2023
‘Reckless’ arsonist avoids jail after triggering flats evacuation

A reckless arsonist who shut down the fire alarm system in his block of flats and sent the stairwell up in flames has avoided jail.

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Court’s farewell as two criminal judges depart

27 April 2023
Court’s farewell as two criminal judges depart

A crown court has this month bid farewell to two criminal judges who take with them more than a decade of experience.

Teen cleared of manslaughter after fatal street attack

27 April 2023
Teen cleared of manslaughter after fatal street attack

A 19-year-old accused of fatally punching a man in the street has been cleared of manslaughter by a jury.

'He ruined my life and dreams - but will walk free in two years'

22 April 2023
'He ruined my life and dreams - but will walk free in two years'

A woman who suffered life-changing injuries in a crash is now bravely speaking out about her ordeal and calling for tougher sentences.

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Woman left with life-changing injuries after puppy thief caused horror crash

21 April 2023
Woman left with life-changing injuries after puppy thief caused horror crash

A young woman suffered a fractured spine when a driver fleeing police with five stolen puppies crashed head-on into her car - killing one of the pets.

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Parents of drug-driver who killed two in crash to face trial

18 April 2023
Parents of drug-driver who killed two in crash to face trial

A trial date is now set for the parents accused of perverting the course of justice after their drug-driving son killed a pregnant woman and her dad.

Teen 'fatally punched man who commented on his mum's skirt'

18 April 2023
Teen 'fatally punched man who commented on his mum's skirt'

A teenager accused of fatally punching a man who commented on the length of his mum’s skirt has gone on trial.

Officer failed to confront restaurant arsonist 'warming himself' with doorway fire

18 April 2023
Officer failed to confront restaurant arsonist 'warming himself' with doorway fire

A police officer chose not to challenge a man lighting a fire in a restaurant doorway shortly before the building was engulfed by flames.

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Violence at house 'sparked by Facebook posts about child'

16 April 2023
Violence at house 'sparked by Facebook posts about child'

Two men barged into the home of another and attacked him in a row allegedly sparked by “harmful" Facebook posts about one of their children.

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Rapist who abducted and attacked teen in five-hour ordeal jailed

14 April 2023
Rapist who abducted and attacked teen in five-hour ordeal jailed

A dangerous sexual predator who abducted and raped a drunk teenage girl in the back of a van he had disguised as a taxi has been locked up.

Huge police presence as forensics team spotted in street

13 April 2023
Huge police presence as forensics team spotted in street

A large amount of cannabis has been confiscated from a house after a huge police presence was spotted in a street.

Gasman who kidnapped rough sleeper in van avoids jail

01 April 2023
Gasman who kidnapped rough sleeper in van avoids jail

A gas engineer who attacked and kidnapped a rough sleeper - by ordering him into the back of a Transit van - has avoided jail.

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Drug-driver who killed father and daughter admits hiding evidence

31 March 2023
Drug-driver who killed father and daughter admits hiding evidence

A drug-driver who killed a father and his pregnant daughter has admitted perverting the course of justice.

High-speed police chase along motorway caught on camera

30 March 2023
High-speed police chase along motorway caught on camera

Bodycam footage shows how police pursued a criminal in a 100mph chase on the M2 - before he crashed and fled on foot.

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'Legless' drug dealer who lost control of van avoids jail

29 March 2023
'Legless' drug dealer who lost control of van avoids jail

A "staggering" drug dealer was snared after taking so much cocaine he was unable to control his van, a court heard.

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Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

28 March 2023
Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

A thief who thought he was "untouchable" led police on a 100mph chase down a hard shoulder and crashed - causing his victim life-changing injuries.

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Shopper attacked and robbed of bags outside Aldi

26 March 2023
Shopper attacked and robbed of bags outside Aldi

A man was punched in the face and robbed of his shopping in a supermarket car park.

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Cousins posed as lovers in bid to smuggle people hidden in car into UK

19 March 2023
Cousins posed as lovers in bid to smuggle people hidden in car into UK

Two cousins who claimed they had been touring wedding venues abroad were in fact smuggling three people hiding in their car into the UK.

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Unmasked: The man caught having sex with ex-mayor's horse

17 March 2023
Unmasked: The man caught having sex with ex-mayor's horse

A "disgusting" man who subjected a former mayor's horse to an "appalling" ordeal has today been unmasked - as he was jailed for eight months.

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Thief avoids prison due to overcrowding

16 March 2023
Thief avoids prison due to overcrowding

An alcoholic metal thief who drilled a massive hole through a warehouse wall and targeted a second firm has dodged prison due to overcrowding.

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