The Latest Breaking News from Derby Crown Court

Man who murdered 10-month-old stepson could have sentence increased

Craig Crouch was given a life sentence at Derby Crown Court earlier in August.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Two men deny murdering 21-year-old Owen Fairclough found dead on country path in Derbyshire

A third defendant will enter pleas at a later date

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Jacob Crouch’s mother Gemma Barton ‘failed to face up’ to signs of abuse

The 10-month-old was the victim of a ‘culture of cruelty’, a judge said.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Killer stepfather’s bizarre WhatsApp rant about hierarchy of household after baby’s murder

Jacob Crouch was found dead in his cot at his Derbyshire home in December 2020 following a ‘vicious’ assault

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Moment screaming mother is arrested over death of baby son after killer stepfather’s chilling 999 call

Jacob Crouch was found dead in his cot at his Derbyshire home following a ‘vicious’ assault

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Two men deny murdering 21-year-old whose body was found in country path

A third defendant will enter pleas at a later date.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Man in court charged with murder of mother-of-two found dead in lay-by

Darren Hall will next appear in court on Friday

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Man appears in court charged with murdering woman whose body was found in layby

Darren Hall will next appear in court on June 30.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Blunt force trauma only explanation for baby's 'car crash' injuries, court told

Jacob's mother and stepfather are on trial accused of murder

Nottingham Post · Jun 22, 2023

Conman's £1.2million mansion disguised as a SHED hiding luxury goods and antiques

Fraudster Alan Yeomans hid half of a six-bedroom mansion in Derbyshire, concealing it as a farm shed, where he kept antiques, oil paintings, and a £10,000 Rolex watch

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023