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A man who stabbed his housemate four times in the back, then went shopping for alcohol, has been found guilty of murder.

Find out how the CPS and Devon and Cornwall Police brought him to justice: https://t.co/TrzeYxbGOm

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Today we remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the Armed Forces and gave their lives in the line of duty.

At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, we pause to honour the fallen and reflect on the cost of the freedoms we enjoy today.

Lest we forget.

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Former police exhibits officer, Michelle Reason, has been sentenced to four years, two months imprisonment after she admitted stealing around £88,000 from police safe containing criminal evidence she was trusted to protect.

Read more: https://t.co/CySjhjMpgd

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Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison after being found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault against four women.

The offences took place between 2004 and 2009.

There is no time limit for reporting sexual offences.

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⚖️ A civil servant who held multiple Government jobs at the same time has been found guilty of fraud.

Kashim Chowdhury, 56, lied on applications and at one stage was contracted to five full-time jobs totalling 183 hours of work per week.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/sz6uelkQq6

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Justice secured for victims, the public and our communities. Our weekly round-up of cases is now live.

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⚖️ An ex-school teacher has been jailed for an extra 10 years for rape, serious child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and making indecent images, thanks to the work of @CPSUK & @metpoliceuk after he targeted and groomed young girls via social media https://t.co/fm5tuinb9o

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David Roberts, Senior Crown Prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service, speaks outside Southwark Crown Court after verdicts were received in the trial against Russell Brand.

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Statement regarding the case of Russell Brand.

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The CPS decided to prosecute him following an extensive Met Police investigation and he has now been jailed for 22 months. De-St-Aubin initially denied the charges but later pleaded guilty. Read more about the criminals we've prosecuted recently here https://t.co/1Xd0iCGlE8

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This is the moment a man was caught on CCTV stealing a parcel from a victim’s front door. Ronald De-St-Aubin, 61, targeted a number of homes between July and September 2026. During the three-month crime spree he stole parcels, some of which contained wine and designer clothing.

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George Madgwick has today been charged with 35 offences following rape and sexual assault allegations. Madgwick will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court later this month.

Read more: https://t.co/BUxy5W06wC

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Simon Richardson has been convicted of murdering Michael Mullins after striking him and dragging him beneath his car.

Find out more: https://t.co/AbdyovflNb

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Stephan Garner, 31, has been found guilty of murder after stabbing 33-year-old Amber O’Brien more than 60 times.

Read more: https://t.co/tHEvHYoCXP

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This is the moment police officers uncovered vast quantities of illegal drugs hidden in wheels of cheese imported on mass from Europe into Derby.

Find out how prosecutors brought 18 members of a prolific organised crime group to justice 👉 https://t.co/oi87lTKe28

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His actions put lives at risk and he has now been jailed for four years. Read more about how we prosecute dangerous driving offences here https://t.co/CywOoFw2ni

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This is the moment Amin Belechguer provoked police to engage him in high speed pursuits in excess of 140mph. He captured himself dangerous driving on multiple occasions across the south east of England for his social media accounts - often filming on public roads at high speeds.

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⚖️ Former police officer, Mark Tyrrell, 57, has been found guilty of raping a woman he met in the course of his professional duties.

Today he has been brought to justice following a successful prosecution.

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Mohmed Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24, have been charged under the National Security Act following a @TerrorismPolice investigation into an incident at RAF Fairford. They will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today. Read more: https://t.co/fGlEC74XOr

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Independent, fair and in the public interest. Take a look at some of the cases we’ve prosecuted this week.