‘I’m always being stopped’, claims van driver accused of machete attack on Pc
A white van driver accused of a machete attack on a police officer has told jurors he got cross because he was “always being stopped”.
Old Bailey
Burglar admits killing 89-year-old widow
A 23-year-old burglar has admitted killing an 89-year-old widow but denied rape.
Old Bailey murder trial temporarily suspended due to rodent in the dock
A murder trial at the Old Bailey was temporarily suspended, because of a rodent running around the dock.
Innocent victim’s father condemns ‘cruel’ Mali Boys as trio locked up for murder
Three gangsters who gunned down a young man in a case of mistaken identity were branded “selfish, cruel and stupid” as they were locked up for life.
Career burglar jailed for at least 31 years for murder of retired midwife
A career burglar who murdered an elderly woman in her own home and set fire to her body has been jailed for at least 31 years.
Rapist John Worboys to be sentenced for sex attacks on four women
Black cab rapist John Worboys is due to be sentenced after pleading guilty to sex attacks on four women.
Double murderer facing life in legal first
A murderer will be sentenced on Monday for killing two pensioners 20 years ago in a double jeopardy case which made legal history.
Truck driver denies human trafficking charges after refrigerated lorry deaths
A lorry driver has denied being involved in an alleged human trafficking plot linked to the deaths of 39 people in a refrigerated container.
Teenager pleads guilty to throwing boy off Tate Modern viewing platform
A teenager who threw a six-year-old boy from a viewing platform at the Tate Modern art gallery has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
Judge dismisses torture charges against former Liberian president’s ex-wife
The ex-wife of former Liberian president Charles Taylor will walk free from custody after a senior judge dismissed torture charges against her.