A man who breached a restraining order has been jailed in one of the first court cases where SmartWater liquid has been used as part of t…
David Buen had been handed the five-year order in September 2023 after being convicted of breaching a previous order put in place following his conviction for controlling and coercive behaviour. He breached the restraining order in October 2023 and was recalled to prison. However, after being released from prison, he then breached the order again […]
Ilkeston Woman Jailed for Partner’s Fatal Stabbing
An Ilkeston woman has been jailed for seven and a half years after stabbing her partner during an argument just days before Christmas. Wayne Sibley died after being stabbed by Regan Martin at his home in Stamford Street, Ilkeston, on Tuesday 19 December 2023. Mr Sibley’s femoral artery was cut by the single stab wound […]
Teenager Found Guilty of Murdering Baby Boy by Shaking Him to Death
A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a baby boy by violently shaking him to death. Elijah Shemwell, who was just four months old, died on 5 January 2022, three days after he was discovered pale, limp, and drowsy at his mother’s home in Belper, Derbyshire. Carl Alesbrook, who was 16 at the time […]
Jail for man who fraudulently charged pensioner £42,000 for minor garden work
A man who fraudulently charged a pensioner with dementia more than £40,000 for carrying out minor work on his garden has been jailed. Elliot Shaw carried out a number of small jobs at the 88-year-old man’s home address over the course of several months in 2022, including removing a greenhouse, painting window frames and trimming […]
Another Prisoner Absconds From HMP Sudbury
In the ongoing crisis at HMP Sudbury another prisoner has absconded meaning that since 2003, at least 350 prisoners have walked out of the category D jail, now police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rocky Taylor, a convict who left the prison premises around 17:00 GMT on Sunday, January 23. Background: Rocky Taylor, […]
A man who fled the country for Tenerife after fatally stabbing a man in Derby has been jailed for more than nine years
Brandon Froggatt (21) of Derby, stabbed Corey Duffy four times following a dispute between the men on Sunday 11 June 2023. Officers received a 999 call reporting that a man had been stabbed on Cooper Street in the city just after 3.45pm that afternoon. Just minutes after the initial report, a second 999 call was […]
TV Antiques Expert Charles Hanson Denies Assault and Coercive Control Charges Against Wife
Renowned auctioneer and television antiques expert, Charles Hanson, has entered pleas of not guilty to seven charges related to allegations of assault and engaging in controlling and coercive behavior against his wife. The charges stem from an incident that took place at his residence in Quarndon, Derbyshire, in June of the previous year, prompting a […]
Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Unprovoked Pub Stabbing
In a shocking incident that took place on April 6, 2023, Ian Magee, a 61-year-old man, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for stabbing a man in an unprovoked attack at the Standing Order pub in Derby city center. The victim, a 48-year-old man, miraculously survived the attack after receiving life-saving treatment. Magee, […]
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Darren Hall Sentenced to Life for Murder of Ex-Partner Sarah Henshaw in Derbyshire
In a case that has shocked and saddened the community of Derbyshire, 36-year-old Darren Hall has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 17 years, for the murder of his ex-partner, Sarah Henshaw, 31. The sentence was handed down at Derby Crown Court after a two-week trial that ended with Hall’s conviction […]
Tragic Incident in Ilkeston: Carpet Fitter Accused of Girlfriend’s Murder
In a disturbing turn of events, Darren Hall, a 36-year-old carpet fitter, has been accused of murdering his girlfriend, Sarah Henshaw, and dumping her body near a lay-by. The case, which is currently being heard at Derby Crown Court, has revealed shocking details about the events leading to Ms Henshaw’s untimely death. Hall, while giving […]
Teenager who sexually assaulted two children whilst working at McDonald’s is jailed
Oliver Carr, who was 18 at the time of the offences, knew the ages of both victims when he targeted them. In March this year, while working in a McDonald’s restaurant in Swadlincote, Carr took the youngest victim, a girl under 10, into a cupboard, locked the door and touched her. She told her family […]
Man Charged in Owen Fairclough Murder Investigation He’s the fourth person to be charged
In the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Owen Fairclough in Breaston, a fourth man, Luke Hibbert, 27, of Eastwood, has been charged with murder. The murder investigation commenced after Mr. Fairclough’s body was discovered on a path near Risley Lane on Friday, June 23, around 19.20. Luke Hibbert has been remanded in custody […]
Jailed for Woman Driver of Fatal Crash While Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs
Rachael Boardman, a 43-year-old woman, has been sentenced to six years in prison and banned from driving for 13 years after causing a fatal car crash while intoxicated. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Boardman crashed her car into a tree at high speed. She had been drinking heavily and […]
Man Charged with Causing Death by Careless Driving After Fatal Collision
A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday evening as a collision on the Pentagon Island claimed the life of 31-year-old Grant Sturgess. Following an investigation, Fation Koldashi, a 30-year-old resident of Dorset Street, Derby, has been charged with several offences in connection with the incident. Authorities were alerted to the collision at approximately 20.00 GMT on […]
Heart-Wrenching Case: Stepfather Convicted of Murdering 10-Month-Old Stepson
A heart-wrenching case has concluded with the sentencing of a stepfather found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson, who was discovered lifeless in his cot with numerous injuries. Following a seven-week trial at Derby Crown Court, Craig Crouch, 39, was convicted of murder and three counts of child cruelty. The court heard harrowing details of […]
A Derby man who raped three women has been jailed for more than 20 years
Robert Parkin left the survivors of his crimes suffering panic attacks, insomnia and recurring fears that the 35-year-old would come and murder one of the women’s loved ones. He forced his three victims to bravely recount their ordeals after denying the offences – but a jury at Derby Crown Court saw through his lies and […]
A care worker from Chesterfield has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment for ill-treating residents in a care home
Sharlene Bosita was captured on CCTV, in the Chesterfield care home where she worked, in nearly 40 incidents of cruelty and violence towards three residents. Acts included throwing water at victims, making it look like she was about to elbow them, slapping them with gloves and pushing and pulling them about. All three residents were […]
Two men who stole a car at knifepoint after luring the owner using a dating website have been jailed
Morgan Allkins and Michael Matthews held a knife to the throat of their victim – who had been tricked into meeting another member of the gang through a dating site. The trio demanded he give them the car or he would be stabbed. The man in his 60s got out of his Mazda MX5 and […]
