A prolific thief who admitted swiping booze from several shops on release from prison later denied one offence, insisting he was still in his cell.

A pervert who downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children was caught following an undercover police operation.

Two mothers have spoken of their torment after falling victim to hackers who hijacked their social media accounts and harvested their digital lives.

A prolific shoplifter went out stealing just days after being given a ban from going into stores with a bag.

A duo has been released on bail after a man was stabbed to death in a high street.

A 65-year-old woman was left “screaming in fright” after she and her husband were violently assaulted by their son in a drunken rage.

A rejected lover who bombarded his ex with abusive messages and calls after she ended their relationship has narrowly avoided jail.

An aggressive shoplifter was granted his wish to be jailed after he pleaded with magistrates to be locked up again.

Police investigating a serious assault outside a pub have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to.

A man and woman, aged 31 and 35, are alleged to have kicked the victim as he lay on the floor before fleeing the scene.

A 16-year-old boy accused of attempted rape in a park is expected to stand trial.

A “Jekyll and Hyde” rapist who terrorised women and girls for more than 23 years has been convicted.

A persistent beggar could be thrown in jail if he asks for money in a town centre again.

A drug-driver who ran over a police officer as he attempted to pull him over for speeding has been jailed.

Forensics have searched a house after new information came to light in a child protection investigation.

A computer shop boss believed to be the first person in the UK to be charged on suspicion of operating an illegal crypto ATM has appeared in court.

Charges have been brought against four teenagers following a town centre fight, which saw three people assaulted.

A teenager has appeared in court charged on suspicion of the robbery of a mobile phone and an e-scooter.

Four men have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in a high street, with a large police cordon in place.

A 31-year-old is to go on trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a car.