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Children often present when victims strangled, research suggests

The Crown Prosecution Service analysed a sample of cases involving non-fatal strangulation offences.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

First picture of 'sexual predator' who raped girl turned away from nightclub

Tyquante Reid, now 18, and a 16-year-old boy took the teenager back to a flat in a taxi

Liverpool Echo · Dec 1, 2022

Prison officers charged with manslaughter after inmate's death appear in court

Paul Fairhurst and Rachel Jameson face charges after Anthony Paine took his life in HMP Liverpool

Liverpool Echo · Dec 1, 2022

Why do so many men get away with rape? Police officers, survivors, lawyers and prosecutors on the scandal that shames the justice system

Today in England and Wales, an estimated 300 women will be raped. About 170 of those cases will be reported to the police. But only three are likely to make it to a court of law.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022

Charges dropped against two GMP officers over suspected indecent image of child

PC James Williams told a court he had sent a 'meme' to his colleague PC Cameron Barker as as a joke

Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022

Charges dropped against police officers over ‘joke meme’ seen as indecent image

Both were due to go on trial at Leeds Magistrates’ Court earlier this week after previously denying wrongdoing.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Potential suspect for 1974 Birmingham pub bombings identified, say police

With families of those murdered still to receive justice, CPS will review file of evidence from West Midlands force

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022

England fan, 36, found guilty of sending racist email to Gareth Southgate

Brian Martin, from Selby in north Yorkshire, was found guilty at York Magistrates Court yesterday as prosecutors send warning to supporters during World Cup

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

And they’re off: Candidates line up Monday to begin filing to run in the 2023 Chicago mayor and City Council election

CHICAGO — Monday morning, the Chicago Board of Elections Loop Super Site filled up with a motley collection of political power players, good government enthusiasts, wannabes, optimists, has-beens, never-wases and other characters looking to stamp their ticket to City Hall for the next four years.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 22, 2022

Man sent racist email to Gareth Southgate over taking the knee

Brian Martin, from Selby, North Yorkshire, was found guilty of one count of sending by public communication network an offensive or indecent message.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022