Man jailed for filming rapes and strangling women
Jacob Leslie Simcock, 35, jailed for 14 years after admitting raping and strangling a woman twice while filming the attacks, and threatening another woman.
Category : Sentencing
Three US states to execute inmates in rare triple lethal injection
Three death row inmates are set to be executed by lethal injection today (August 13) in Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Alabama, marking the first time in 16 years that three states have carried out capital punishment on the same day.
CCTV appeal catches robber who broke woman's leg
A woman suffered a broken leg when Jordan McKenzie snatched her bag in Manchester. He was identified from CCTV and jailed for three years and nine months.
One-eyed rapist Simon Levy jailed for life for murders and rape
Serial sex offender Simon Levy, who murdered two women and raped a third after being left free due to errors, has been given a whole life order at the Old Bailey.
Paedophile jailed for seven years over plan to rape children
James Madgin, 41, was jailed for seven years after telling a police decoy he wanted to rape her 12-year-old daughter and baby son. He also sent a picture of his penis.
Police chiefs urge Burnham to block killers' early release
Every police chief in Britain has urged Andy Burnham to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, warning the policy undermines public safety and victim confidence.
Killer's release challenged as victim's family seeks end to agony
The Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell, who murdered his wife Linda in 2002, is challenged in the High Court as her family seeks an end to their ongoing agony.
Burnham faces fury over U-turns on early release scheme
Andy Burnham faces fury over U-turns on early release, admitting more can be done to keep dangerous criminals behind bars after ordering Justice Secretary Alex Norris to free up prison cells.
Paedophile who wanted to abuse child in Airbnb jailed for 7 years
James Madgin, 41, from Durham, has been jailed for seven years after he admitted wanting to sexually abuse a child in an Airbnb during chats with undercover police.
Syrian court sentences Assad to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes during the 14-year civil war that killed about 500,000 people.
Why Archie York's killer should also stay in prison
As the PM seeks to block early release for PC Harper's killers, the Chronicle's crime reporter argues Archie York's killer should be treated the same.
Murder Trial: David Campbell Guilty, Life Sentence
David Campbell, a retired gamekeeper, was found guilty of murdering Brian Low and sentenced to life with a minimum of 19 years. The BBC documentary 'Murder Trial: Death of a Dog Walker' streams on iPlayer.
OnlyFans model jailed for stabbing boyfriend gets two years left
Courtney Clenney, 30, was sentenced to six years for killing Christian Obumseli, 27, but with time served since August 2022, she could be free in just two years.
DWP to revoke driving licences of benefit fraudsters from 2026
From October 2026, the DWP will revoke driving licences of benefit fraudsters owing at least £1,000, as part of a major welfare debt crackdown under the Public Authorities Act 2025.
Taxi driver jailed for raping teen passenger in Edinburgh
Abdul Nabizada, 36, was jailed for seven years for raping a 19-year-old passenger in his taxi in Edinburgh. He was convicted by a jury last year.
Man jailed 20 years for raping two women
Najat Ismail, 53, sentenced to 20 years with 5-year extension at Cardiff Crown Court for 12 counts of rape against two women.
Met officer convicted of stalking faces misconduct hearing
A Met officer convicted of stalking a fellow detective will face an accelerated misconduct hearing after being sentenced to a community order.
Cambridge rapist jailed for over nine years
A dangerous man who raped a 13-year-old in Cambridge has been jailed for nine years and nine months. Steven Coulson attacked the girl in January 2024.
Court Urged to Reverse Parole for 'Deceitful' Killer
The High Court heard that murderer Glyn Razzell is 'deeply deceitful' and the Parole Board's decision to release him should be reversed, as the MoJ challenges the ruling.
How to Get a 32-Year-Old Son to Move Out: Legal Advice
A 67-year-old woman asks if she can legally ask her 32-year-old son, who pays no rent, to leave. Expert says yes, with reasonable notice.
Drill rapper jailed for 35 years over schoolboy murder
Aderahman Boumzough, 25, was jailed for 35 years for shooting Rene Graham, 15, at a family festival in Ladbroke Grove. A rap video on his phone referenced the jammed gun.
Thug who strangled partner and kept her captive is jailed
Ieuan Jones, 23, strangled his partner, kept her imprisoned for five hours, and was jailed for 28 months at Cardiff Crown Court.
Wallsend drug-driver 'rugby-tackled' while fleeing police
Martyn Rootes, 46, was over the limit for cannabis and amphetamine when police stopped him in Newcastle. He tried to run but was rugby-tackled and arrested.
Mother and son sentenced over £25k Newport drug operation
A Newport mother and son have been sentenced after police found £25,000 of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, at their home. The son directed his mother to distribute street deals.
Parents charged over baby's death from malnutrition
Two parents charged after one-year-old Maero Johnson died of ketonic hypoglycaemia and severe malnutrition; second child found underdeveloped.
Ivan Toney charged with assault after nightclub incident
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in December 2025. He will appear in court in September.
Mum's plea to PM after son killed in drug blast
Katherine Errington, whose son Archie York, 7, died in a Benwell explosion, urges PM Andy Burnham to block early release for manslaughter and child abuse offenders.
Burnham slammed over grooming gang early release loophole
PM Andy Burnham personally intervenes to identify grooming gang offenders eligible for early release amid loophole fears. Critics accuse government of betraying victims.
Father and Sons Sentenced for Wake Brawl
A father and his two sons hurled pint glasses and gouged eyes at a Prenton Golf Club wake, leaving an HGV driver permanently scarred and needing nine stitches.
Wigan man jailed for slashing pensioner's neck
Deacon Hart, 21, of Wigan, was sentenced to two years in prison after slashing a pensioner's neck with a knife during a dispute over riding a motorbike on a pedestrian bridge.
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