The Latest Breaking News from Chester Crown Court

Nudist loses High Court fight after walking naked past police officer

Neil Cox was convicted of threatening or disorderly behaviour

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Olympic athlete accused of holding pillow over wife’s face found not guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour

Curtis Robb, 54, who competed for Great Britain in the 800 metres at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, was said to have assaulted and threatened Sarah Robb

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Wife of former Olympian feared she would ‘end up dead’ if she didn’t leave marriage, jury told

Curtis Robb, 54, is alleged to have repeatedly or continuously engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards Sarah Robb between December 2015 and August 2023

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Man pleads guilty to luxury handbag fraud

Jack Watkin, 26, was accused of defrauding thousands of pounds from people who believed he would use it to buy and sell designer handbags.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Man defrauded people out of thousands for ‘designer handbags’, court hears

Jack Watkin, 26, is standing trial at Chester Crown Court.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

Paedophile finally jailed after ‘living in paradise’ during 27 years on the run

Richard Burrows’ reign of abuse spanned nearly three decades, targeting vulnerable boys under his care

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Paedophile ex-scout leader jailed for 46 years after 27 years on the run

Richard Burrows, 81, systematically abused numerous boys across Cheshire, the West Midlands and West Mercia between 1968 and 1995.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Judge tells victims of fugitive paedophile: ‘Only one person to blame’

Richard Burrows, who spent 27 years on the run, was convicted of multiple child sex offences.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025

Man jailed for murder of friend after ‘childish’ eyebrow prank

Matthew Higgins was sentenced to life over the fatal stabbing of David Eaton last year.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Alcohol and feeling anxious were behind punch, ex-MP Mike Amesbury says

The former Labour MP was given a 10-week prison term after punching a constituent, which was reduced to a suspended sentence after an appeal.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025