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Death of man in West Lothian may have involved firearm, say police
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (160+ words) Police have said the death of a man who was found injured in West Lothian may have involved a firearm. Detectives are investigating the death of the 35-year-old, who was found injured at a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, shortly…...
Jury continue deliberations as man denies he strangled woman after night out
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (349+ words) A JURY will continue their deliberations tomorrow in relation to three charges put towards a Farndon man, including intentional strangulation. Jacob Russell, 30, of Fulmar Close, Farndon, remains on trial at Liverpool Crown Court. His is accused of intentional strangulation, engaging…...
Jail for man who admitted attempting sexual communication with child
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (258+ words) A REGISTERED sex offender has been jailed after breaching his notification requirements by sending sexualised messages to what he believed was a child. Neil Tobijanski, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Wednesday, September 2, at Chester…...
Rotherham woman who stole sunglasses from Cheshire Oaks store handed fine
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (352+ words) A WOMAN from Rotherham has admitted stealing sunglasses from Cheshire Oaks. Louise Wells, 35, of Eldertree Road, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Monday, September 8. Wells pleaded guilty to theft from a shop following an incident in Sunglasses…...
Shropshire's Marc Cole-Jones crown court date as assault triggers suspended sentence
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (208+ words) Marc Cole-Jones, 53, of Church Grove in Donnington – near Telford – was set to stand trial for the common assault of Andrew Price at the same building on Monday, September 7. However, after reviewing evidence, the defendant entered a guilty plea to a…...
Lithuanian man stopped on M56 jailed for six years after 15kg cocaine drop
1+ week, 1+ day ago (487+ words) A LITHUANIAN national who was stopped on the M56 in Cheshire after discarding 15kg of cocaine at a border force checkpoint has been jailed for more than six years. Edgaras Dilys, 31, and of no fixed abode, appeared at Chester Crown Court on…...
Shoplifter jailed for 16 weeks after stealing more than £6,000 in two-week spree
1+ week, 1+ day ago (144+ words) A PROLIFIC shoplifter who stole more than £6,000 worth of goods during a two-week spree has been jailed. Adrin Pirvu, 34, of Westminster Street, Crewe, appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Thursday, September 3, where he was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison. He…...
Lucy Letby 'crush' doctor named after restrictions lifted following his death
1+ week, 4+ day ago (580+ words) A DOCTOR colleague “crush” of Chester child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby can be named as reporting restrictions were lifted today following his death two months ago. Consultant paediatrician Dr Mark Deakin, 53, was granted lifelong anonymity ahead of giving evidence…...
Man seen driving while disqualified had 'panicked because he was late', court hears
1+ week, 5+ day ago (292+ words) A MAN who was seen driving by his probation officer while he was disqualified will learn of his sentence later this month. Shanie McGowran, 34, of Tilbrook, Huntingdonshire, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 1. McGowran pleaded guilty to driving…...
Ellesmere Port man told to 'stop letting girls in your flat' after judge sentence
1+ week, 5+ day ago (450+ words) AN ELLESMERE Port man was told by a Chester Crown Court judge to ‘stop letting young girls in your flat’ after sentencing him. Lee Hunt, 57, of Princes Road, was handed a 12-month prison sentence at the crown court on Tuesday…...