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Thirteen men have been sentenced for their roles in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. Protest is a lawful and important right but must never cross the line into violence, intimidation or the use of weapons. Read more here orlo.uk/Ym2fs
Graphic with the caption: Statement: Thirteen men have been sentenced this week for their roles in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton. Sophie Stevens, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “This was a serious incident of violent disorder in which police officers were deliberately targeted, putting public safety at risk. “Protest is a lawful and important right, but it must never cross the line into violence, intimidation or the use of weapons. “These men armed themselves with items to use as weapons and actively confronted officers during the disorder. “We worked closely with the police to build a strong case in a timely manner, resulting in guilty pleas."

ALT Graphic with the caption: Statement: Thirteen men have been sentenced this week for their roles in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton. Sophie Stevens, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “This was a serious incident of violent disorder in which police officers were deliberately targeted, putting public safety at risk. “Protest is a lawful and important right, but it must never cross the line into violence, intimidation or the use of weapons. “These men armed themselves with items to use as weapons and actively confronted officers during the disorder. “We worked closely with the police to build a strong case in a timely manner, resulting in guilty pleas."
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A mother has been sentenced for the murder of her seven-week-old daughter. Sarah Ngaba, 32, shook and struck Eliza with significant force, causing catastrophic head injuries. Eliza survived profoundly disabled before dying some years later. Read more: orlo.uk/208Jo
Sentenced. Mother sentenced for murdering baby daughter.

ALT Sentenced. Mother sentenced for murdering baby daughter.

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⚖️ A man has been jailed for encouraging the suicide of a 21-year-old in the USA. Dylan Phelan, 21, encouraged Travis Dyer to take his own life on 30 October 2024 after the pair had been communicating for several months online. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/HDEdV
Man jailed for encouraging suicide of a 21-year-old in the USA.

ALT Man jailed for encouraging suicide of a 21-year-old in the USA.

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Daniel Day, 30, has been convicted for scaling the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and spending 15 hours there as part of a protest. Read more here: orlo.uk/FQ5dm
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⚖️ Two men have been convicted of illegal international arms trafficking after attempting to supply weapons – including missile systems, combat helicopters, and thousands of assault rifles – to war zones and embargoed countries. Read more here: orlo.uk/6DdyZ
Guilty: Two men convicted of illegal arms trafficking in a landmark CPS prosecution.

ALT Guilty: Two men convicted of illegal arms trafficking in a landmark CPS prosecution.

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⚖️ Daniel Day has been convicted of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance after climbing up Big Ben following a trial at Southwark Crown Court. 📰 Read more here: orlo.uk/OgM4R
Daniel Day has been convicted of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance after climbing up Big Ben following a trial at Southwark Crown Court

ALT Daniel Day has been convicted of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance after climbing up Big Ben following a trial at Southwark Crown Court

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David Stroud is the first person to be sentenced under a new law tackling sex‑based harassment. CPS stalking lead Olivia Rose and @BTP Det Supt Sam Painter explain how this landmark case signals an important step forward in protecting women and girls in public spaces.
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⚖️ The first illegal migrants to be sentenced for risking the lives of others during a Channel crossing have been jailed today. @CPSUK prosecuted the Afghan and Sudanese men under a new law. orlo.uk/fcI9f
Overcrowded boats of migrants wearing life vests, with text about them being jailed. Historic first: illegal migrants first to be jailed for endangering lives of others

ALT Overcrowded boats of migrants wearing life vests, with text about them being jailed. Historic first: illegal migrants first to be jailed for endangering lives of others

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David Stroud, 44, has been sentenced after harassing a woman travelling on a train – calling it “banter”. This is the first conviction under a new law – sending a clear message that this behaviour is criminal and will not be tolerated. Read more: orlo.uk/Ihwov
Graphic about a man sentenced for grabbing a woman's hair on a train, with railway tracks in the background.

ALT Graphic about a man sentenced for grabbing a woman's hair on a train, with railway tracks in the background.

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⚖️ An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with the arson of four ambulances in Golders Green in March. Subhan Ahmed will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 16 June. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/ZPaSF
Statement from Crown Prosecution Service: Man charged with assisting arson of Golders Green ambulances.

ALT Statement from Crown Prosecution Service: Man charged with assisting arson of Golders Green ambulances.
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Swansea men Matthew Holloway, 32, Joshua Sawyer, 32, and Ashley Harris, 44, have all been sentenced for conspiracy to commit fraud. Read more on how we worked with @swpolice to bring them to justice: orlo.uk/YySIO
Sentenced DVLA employee sentenced with two other men for fraud involving vehicle records

ALT Sentenced DVLA employee sentenced with two other men for fraud involving vehicle records

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Anwar Ashraf, 39, who carried out a violent workplace attack on his former partner in Whiteley has been jailed for 26 years for attempted murder. We remain committed to tackling violence against women and girls. Read more about the case here orlo.uk/A4dnO
Custody image of Anwar Ashraf with the caption: JAILED: Man jailed for attempted murder after stabbing his former partner 17 times at her workplace

ALT Custody image of Anwar Ashraf with the caption: JAILED: Man jailed for attempted murder after stabbing his former partner 17 times at her workplace

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⚖️Three members of a grooming gang have been jailed for multiple child sexual abuse offences including rape and indecent assault of vulnerable young girl in the 1990s in West Yorkshire thanks in part to the work of @CPSUK & @WestYorksPolice orlo.uk/78gBs
Mugshots of three men jailed for grooming offences, with text stating 'Three men jailed' and 'How we prosecuted three members of a grooming gang'.

ALT Mugshots of three men jailed for grooming offences, with text stating 'Three men jailed' and 'How we prosecuted three members of a grooming gang'.

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⚖️ Chas Corrigan, 22, has been sentenced to a minimum of 22-and-a-half years for the murder of student Mohammed Algasim in Cambridge. His father, Peter Corrigan, 51, was also jailed for two years for assisting an offender. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/880XH
Statue of Lady Justice and text announcing a man jailed for murder in Cambridge.

ALT Statue of Lady Justice and text announcing a man jailed for murder in Cambridge.

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⚖️ The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute two men in relation to disorder in Southampton on Tuesday. Matt Styler, 50, and Daniel Frost, 44, will appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. Read more here: orlo.uk/kSs5C 👉
Statement Two men charged in relation to Southampton disorder The Crown Prosecution Service has charged Matt Styler, 50, with assaulting a police officer, and Daniel Frost, 44, with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon during disorder in Southampton on Tuesday evening.

ALT Statement Two men charged in relation to Southampton disorder The Crown Prosecution Service has charged Matt Styler, 50, with assaulting a police officer, and Daniel Frost, 44, with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon during disorder in Southampton on Tuesday evening.
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⚖️ The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised criminal charges against two people in relation to investment fraud. Syed Hussain, 54, and Farah Ullah, 43, and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 1 July 2026. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/xxiU8
Statement from Crown Prosecution Service: Two charged with investment fraud.

ALT Statement from Crown Prosecution Service: Two charged with investment fraud.
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⚖️ Clifton George, 45, has today been convicted of murdering Annabel Rook. He previously admitted arson. Our thoughts remain with Annabel’s family and loved ones. 📰 orlo.uk/jakAX
Man found guilty of murdering partner

ALT Man found guilty of murdering partner

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Anthony Littler was murdered in 1984. Yesterday, Michael and Anthony Stewart were found guilty of murder following a trial at the Old Bailey. Read about how admissions helped crack the case 40 years on: orlo.uk/6V0PV
Two brothers have been convicted of murdering Anthony Littler in 1984

ALT Two brothers have been convicted of murdering Anthony Littler in 1984

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