Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
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Saudi hotel worker jailed for sexual assault
A migrant worker from Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a woman in a British hotel. The shocking incident occurred when the hotel employee entered the victim's room uninvited.
Migrant sex offender jailed for Epping Forest assault
Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean national living in the UK, has been sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a woman in Epping Forest. The judge described the attack as 'appalling' as details emerge of the traumatic ordeal.
Afghan asylum seeker convicted of teen park rape
An Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted of a horrific sexual assault on a 17-year-old girl in a children's play park, with the judge warning of a substantial custodial sentence for the calculated attack.
Hollywood Producer Jailed for Sex Crimes in UK
Disgraced Hollywood producer David Pearce has been sentenced to 14 years for horrific sexual assaults on two women in a London hotel, with judge condemning his 'predatory behaviour'.
Hollywood producer jailed for model murder plot
Disgraced Hollywood producer David Pearce receives 14-year sentence for plotting to sexually assault and murder aspiring models in twisted fantasy scheme exposed by FBI.
Skaf brothers denied parole in gang rape case
Two brothers at the heart of Australia's most horrific gang rape scandal have been denied parole in landmark decision, keeping them imprisoned for their depraved 2000 crime spree that shocked the nation.
Retired Doctor Jailed for Child Sex Offences
A former GP who abused his position of trust to commit horrific sexual offences against a young girl has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars in a shocking case that has rocked the medical community.
Man jailed for attempted murder of 8-month-old baby
A violent offender has been sentenced to 14 years after attempting to murder an 8-month-old baby in a horrific assault that left the infant fighting for life. The shocking case has rocked the local community.
Liverpool man jailed for homophobic Pride attack
Paul Doyle sentenced to two years after launching vicious homophobic assault on American tourist during Liverpool Pride event, leaving victim with serious injuries.
Thug jailed for blinding ex-girlfriend in eye-gouging attack
A violent thug who brutally attacked his ex-girlfriend, shoving his thumbs into her eyes and leaving her partially blind, has been jailed for 14 years in a shocking case of domestic violence.
Laughing rapist jailed for 13 years after horrific attack
A depraved predator who laughed while subjecting a woman to a horrific sexual assault in her own home has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars. Read the shocking details of the case that has left a community reeling.
Jägerbomb rage leads to brother assault in pub fight
A drunken man's violent outburst over a spilled Jägerbomb led to a shocking assault on his girlfriend's brother in a UK pub. Discover how the alcohol-fuelled rage unfolded in court.
Firefighter jailed for Westminster rape
A London firefighter has been sentenced to nine years for the violent rape of a woman in Westminster after meeting her during a night out, with judge condemning his 'predatory behaviour'.
Asylum seeker jailed for flight sex assault on sleeping woman
An asylum seeker has been sentenced to two years in prison after sexually assaulting a sleeping woman during a flight to Manchester. The disturbing incident occurred as the victim slept on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul.
Migrant jailed for Tube sex assaults on four females
A Jordanian asylum seeker has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for sexually molesting four females, including teenagers, across multiple London Underground journeys in shocking attacks that lasted months.
Salon boss who taunted victim jailed for 26 years
Predatory salon owner Asghar Gheshalghian's chilling taunt to victim before sentencing revealed as judge hands down 26-year term for campaign of sexual violence across London.
Catholic teacher jailed for grooming pupils
A trusted Catholic school teacher from Essex has been sentenced to six years in prison after systematically grooming and sexually assaulting multiple pupils, with the judge condemning his 'calculated abuse of power'.
Boston Muslim lawmaker jailed for City Hall bathroom assault
Former Democratic Massachusetts state representative faces jail time after pleading guilty to indecent assault charges stemming from a shocking incident in a Boston City Hall bathroom.
Mum jailed for 15 years in hammer attack case
Claire Button, 45, launched a vicious hammer assault on her ex-husband's new girlfriend in a jealous rage, leaving the victim with life-changing injuries in a case that highlights the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
Couple jailed for sex dungeon abuse of 6-year-old
A depraved couple has been sentenced to prison for keeping a young girl in a sex dungeon and subjecting her to horrific abuse in a case that has shocked the nation.
Bristol man jailed for 12 years after police attack
A violent offender who launched a brutal assault on police officers at a Bristol station has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment at Bristol Crown Court.
Family guilty of systematic abuse in harrowing court case
In a harrowing case that has shocked the nation, a young girl suffered relentless sexual abuse at the hands of her own family members over several years. Her father, mother, brothers and grandfather have all been convicted for their roles in the systemati
Wife pours boiling oil on sleeping husband in revenge attack
A British woman has been jailed for a horrific domestic violence attack where she poured boiling cooking oil over her sleeping husband after discovering his affair.
Mum slams 'pathetic' jail sentence for son's attacker
Outraged mother condemns justice system after her son was brutally attacked and left with life-changing injuries, while the perpetrator receives minimal sentence.
Schoolboys jailed for AI-facilitated teacher gang rape
Three teenage boys have been sentenced for the horrific gang rape of their teacher after using artificial intelligence to generate compromising images of her, in a case that has shocked the education community and raised serious concerns about AI misuse.
Sex attacker who preyed on teen girl jailed for 8 years
A dangerous sex offender who assaulted a 15-year-old girl in a terrifying daylight attack has been sentenced to eight years behind bars. Read the full court details.
Father attacks son's killer in courtroom drama
A Connecticut courtroom descended into chaos as a bereaved father launched a violent attack on his son's convicted murderer during an emotional sentencing hearing. The shocking incident occurred just moments after the killer was sentenced for the brutal s
Minister's child sex case intervention sparks political storm
Robert Jenrick faces Labour fury after personally writing to sentencing council demanding tougher penalties for child sexual abuse images, in what critics call a 'political stunt'.
Tory plan to scrap Sentencing Council branded 'bonkers'
Conservative proposal to abolish independent Sentencing Council and hand power to politicians faces fierce backlash from judiciary and legal professionals who warn it threatens judicial independence.
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