Wanted man cleared of knifepoint robbery on ex-council leader – despite skipping trial
Wanted man cleared of knifepoint robbery on ex-council leader – despite skipping trial
Councillor Barrie Grunewald was tied and gagged then beaten by two thugs in his home
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/wanted-man-cleared-knifepoint-robbery-15359738
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Time wasting river jumper, Perth Sheriff Court hears
Time wasting river jumper, Perth Sheriff Court hears. She refused to come out of the River Tay until…
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Murder accused Niramax boss Neil Elliott ‘lives in one of biggest houses in Hartlepool’ court is told as he gives evidence in Michael Phillips murder trial
Murder accused Niramax boss Neil Elliott ‘lives in one of biggest houses in Hartlepool’ court is told as…
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Pre-proceedings and s 20 of the Children Act 1989 – Family Law LexisNexis
Pre-proceedings and s 20 of the Children Act 1989 – Family Law LexisNexis by Margaret Parr, 7 Harrington Street…
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Chambers welcome Robert Akers
We are delighted to announce that Mr Robert Akers has accepted tenancy at these chambers. We welcome him…
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2020 Private Child Law Conference
2020 Private Child Law Conference This year’s must-attend training event for solicitors, barristers and other practitioners involved with…
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Passerby saves woman from boyfriend’s cowardly attack in alleyway
Passerby saves woman from boyfriend’s cowardly attack in alleyway He pinned his victim down and repeatedly punched her…
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Woman would need 18 years to pay back money, Perth Sheriff Court hears
Woman would need 18 years to pay back money, Perth Sheriff Court hears. She dishonestly obtained £5000 in…
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Michael Phillips: Businessman Neil Elliott denies seeking to mete out revenge – court hears
Michael Phillips: Businessman Neil Elliott denies seeking to mete out revenge – court hears A BUSINESSMAN at the…
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Perth benefits cheat, 60, given 20 years to pay back £4,800+ owed to DWP
Perth benefits cheat, 60, given 20 years to pay back £4,800+ owed to DWP A benefits cheat who…
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Teenager who said he went to Moss Side for a takeaway becomes ninth man to be jailed for life for Sait Mboob’s murder
Teenager who said he went to Moss Side for a takeaway becomes ninth man to be jailed for…
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Scots benefits cheat given 20 YEARS to pay back cash after bagging thousands in dodgy claims
Scots benefits cheat given 20 YEARS to pay back cash after bagging thousands in dodgy claims Ann Bobmauel,…
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Coastguard call by 999 witness played to jury: ‘the boat’s sinking and I’m clinging to a rock’
Coastguard call by 999 witness played to jury: ‘the boat’s sinking and I’m clinging to a rock’ The…
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Woman clung on to fleeing burglar
Woman clung on to fleeing burglar A CHRISTMAS Eve crook was chased and detained by a brave couple…
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Man choked partner during romantic break
Man choked partner during romantic break Trip to luxury Perthshire cottage erupts in violence https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/man-choked-partner-during-romantic-21376601
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Teachers and school staff who betrayed the trust of parents and children and ended up in the dock
Teachers and school staff who betrayed the trust of parents and children and ended up in the dock…
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‘We’ve been doing the police’s job for them’: What PC ‘was told’ at Michael Phillips murder scene
‘We’ve been doing the police’s job for them’: What PC ‘was told’ at Michael Phillips murder scene PC…
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Inside disgusting rat-infested flat where wife let husband rot to death
Inside disgusting rat-infested flat where wife let husband rot to death Shocking photos show the ‘appalling’ conditions in…
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Man’s ‘rotting’ body found in flats after his wife called police
Man’s ‘rotting’ body found in flats after his wife called police “Poor Kenny, god love him. Do you…
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Well-known businessman ‘led brutal murder of man he thought had burgled his daughter’
Well-known businessman ‘led brutal murder of man he thought had burgled his daughter’ Waste company boss Neil Elliott…
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2.5 litres of blood in Michael Phillips’ torso would have killed him – not drugs, murder trial hears
2.5 litres of blood in Michael Phillips’ torso would have killed him – not drugs, murder trial hears…
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Drug dealer threw cocaine at chasing police car on M5 in getaway bid
Drug dealer threw cocaine at chasing police car on M5 in getaway bid Carl Foley had a previous…
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Devon drug dealer caught on camera throwing a brick at chasing police car
Devon drug dealer caught on camera throwing a brick at chasing police car Cocaine courier Carl Foley left…
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OAP wielded garden spade in fence row, Perth Sheriff Court hears
OAP wielded garden spade in fence row, Perth Sheriff Court hears Pensioner caught on CCTV https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/oap-wielded-garden-spade-fence-21277418
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Man Jailed For Killing Former Royal Marine
Man Jailed For Killing Former Royal Marine Former Royal Marines Sergeant Major Andrej Szaruta died after a road…
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Parents of man killed in horror daylight neck stabbing will never set foot in street again
Parents of man killed in horror daylight neck stabbing will never set foot in street again Killer is…
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Labourer jailed for killing ex-Royal Marine in road rage incident
Labourer jailed for killing ex-Royal Marine in road rage incident The judge said Tarkan Agca ‘used his car…
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Bridge of Earn OAP brandished spade in silent stand-off with neighbour he was banned from talking to
Bridge of Earn OAP brandished spade in silent stand-off with neighbour he was banned from talking to A…
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Baby faced terror teen ‘Little Knocker’ became killer gun thug
Baby faced terror teen ‘Little Knocker’ became killer gun thug EXCLUSIVE: Drug dealer Michael Roberts killed James Meadows…
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Emotionless killers chew gum as they get life for teen’s death
Emotionless killers chew gum as they get life for teen’s death James Meadows, 17, was gunned down from…
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Beauty stylist mother-of-three, 39, tells how her own cousin stole her presents on Christmas Day
Beauty stylist mother-of-three, 39, tells how her own cousin stole her presents on Christmas Day A mother-of-three has…
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Beauty stylist mother-of-three, 39, tells how her own cousin stole her presents when he burgled her house on Christmas Day
Beauty stylist mother-of-three, 39, tells how her own cousin stole her presents when he burgled her house on…
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Teen was shot in head but his killers didn’t go down for murder
Teen was shot in head but his killers didn’t go down for murder Our court reporter explains why…
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These are the gun thugs who killed boy shot in head on motorbike
These are the gun thugs who killed boy shot in head on motorbike ‘Utterly lawless’ Dylan Westall and…
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The DNA evidence that snared James Meadows’ gun thug killers
The DNA evidence that snared James Meadows’ gun thug killers They claimed they had never even seen a…
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Gangster’s errand boy winks and cheers in court at his sentence
Gangster’s errand boy winks and cheers in court at his sentence Wavo 420 ‘gofer’ Lee Tierney screamed ‘yerse’…
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Young dad killed in ‘revenge’ stabbing was innocent victim
Young dad killed in ‘revenge’ stabbing was innocent victim A top judge today said nothing explained or justified…
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Killer brothers locked up over stabbing of young dad Bala Lloyd-Evans
Killer brothers locked up over stabbing of young dad Bala Lloyd-Evans Toxteth dad was stabbed to death after…
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Fleeing dealers leave police car dusted with cocaine on M5
Fleeing dealers leave police car dusted with cocaine on M5 Snow Patrol: Powder blew onto the front of…
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‘Commanded by demons’ to stab his victim in neck
‘Commanded by demons’ to stab his victim in neck Abdulla Ahmed knifed Hassan Mohamoud in a Toxteth street…
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Killer brothers’ mum detained by police after courtroom chaos
Killer brothers’ mum detained by police after courtroom chaos She stormed out of court following the murder trial…
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Man says ‘demons’ commanded him to stab victim in neck
Man says ‘demons’ commanded him to stab victim in neck Abdulla Ahmed knifed Hassan Mohamoud in a Toxteth…
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Heartless killer smirks at family of young dad stabbed to death
Heartless killer smirks at family of young dad stabbed to death Chaotic scenes in court as grieving relatives…
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What the jury heard this week in the Bala Lloyd-Evans murder trial
What the jury heard this week in the Bala Lloyd-Evans murder trial The alleged killers gave evidence and…
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Defence lawyers say stabbed dad Bala Lloyd-Evans ‘aggressor’ who ‘started fight’
Defence lawyers say stabbed dad Bala Lloyd-Evans ‘aggressor’ who ‘started fight’ The jury was sent out today in…
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Man killed girlfriend, phoned his mum and said ‘she’s done my head in’
Man killed girlfriend, phoned his mum and said ‘she’s done my head in’ A man who stabbed his…
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‘Knife-wielding villain’ and brother ‘murdered Liverpool fan Bala Lloyd-Evans in revenge attack’
‘Knife-wielding villain’ and brother ‘murdered Liverpool fan Bala Lloyd-Evans in revenge attack. Prosecutors say the young dad was…
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Chambers welcome Leszek Szczesniak
We are delighted to announce that Mr Leszek Szczesniak has successfully completed his probationary tenancy period and has…
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Temple Legal Centre Based at 7 Harrington Street Chambers
Temple Legal Centre (TLC) is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) (charity registration number 1171331 registered on 26.01.2017)…
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Man who held stabbed dad Bala Lloyd-Evans in bear hug ‘didn’t know brother had knife’
Man who held stabbed dad Bala Lloyd-Evans in bear hug ‘didn’t know brother had knife’ Kieran Perry denied…
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Teenager stabbed young dad in the heart ‘by accident’ while waving knife to protect himself
Teenager stabbed young dad in the heart ‘by accident’ while waving knife to protect himself The murder accused…
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What the jury heard this week in the Bala Lloyd-Evans murder trial
What the jury heard this week in the Bala Lloyd-Evans murder trial The young dad and Liverpool fan…
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‘I did the best I could for him,’ says duty cop after Bala stabbing
‘I did the best I could for him,’ says duty cop after Bala stabbing Considerable force was used…
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Friend of man knifed to death denies earlier stabbing threat
Friend of man knifed to death denies earlier stabbing threat Three pals of young dad Bala Lloyd-Evans gave…
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Murder trial live updates over Liverpool FC fan Bala Lloyd-Evans stabbed after Champions League Final
Murder trial live updates over Liverpool FC fan Bala Lloyd-Evans stabbed after Champions League Final The 33-year-old dad…
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Family in tears as CCTV of dad being stabbed in heart is played in court
Family in tears as CCTV of dad being stabbed in heart is played in court Bala Lloyd-Evans was…
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Liverpool FC fan celebrating Champions League win ‘murdered over past stabbing’
Liverpool FC fan celebrating Champions League win ‘murdered over past stabbing’ Prosecutors say Bala Lloyd-Evans was knifed in…
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Crossbow victim’s elderly nan forced to leave home after his slow and ‘painful’ murder
Crossbow victim’s elderly nan forced to leave home after his slow and ‘painful’ murder Lee Atkins, 38, was…
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Updates as crossbow killer who murdered friend sentenced
Updates as crossbow killer who murdered friend sentenced David Ball left “completely defenceless” dad Lee Atkins, 38, for…
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Heroin addict shoots dad dead with a crossbow in gruesome revenge attack
Heroin addict shoots dad dead with a crossbow in gruesome revenge attack David Ball, of Bootle, Merseyside, murdered…
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Man ‘shot friend dead with crossbow by accident then apologised’
Man ‘shot friend dead with crossbow by accident then apologised’ “What do you want me to do? Buy…
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Perth pensioner scams thousands of pounds in benefits
Perth pensioner scams thousands of pounds in benefits The charge indicated there had been an improvement in her…
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Man ‘shot friend dead with crossbow by accident then apologised’
Man ‘shot friend dead with crossbow by accident then apologised’ “What do you want me to do? Buy…
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Scaffolding company boss caught drug-driving avoids jail
Scaffolding company boss caught drug-driving avoids jail A COMPANY boss who flouted a suspended jail term by drug-driving…
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Catholic priest tried to meet dad on Grindr to abuse his toddler son
Catholic priest tried to meet dad on Grindr to abuse his toddler son Fr Matthew Jolley, 32, served…
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June Jones: Sister says alleged murderer ‘controlled’ victim
June Jones: Sister says alleged murderer ‘controlled’ victim A sister of June ‘Katie’ Jones has told of the…
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Store Owner Blasts His Way To 20 Year Prison Stretch After Blowing Up 63 Properties
Store Owner Blasts His Way To 20 Year Prison Stretch After Blowing Up 63 Properties A furniture shop…
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New Ferry explosion: Furniture shop owner jailed over insurance job
New Ferry explosion: Furniture shop owner jailed over insurance job A furniture shop owner who deliberately caused an…
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Teenager who stabbed friend in the chest with a knife during drunken fight avoids jail
Teenager who stabbed friend in the chest with a knife during drunken fight avoids jail Isa Akhtar attacked…
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June Jones: Strangulation before stabbing ‘most likely’ says pathologis
June Jones: Strangulation before stabbing ‘most likely’ says pathologis A 33-year-old woman whose body lay undetected at her…
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Man ‘fired crossbow into friend’s stomach’ killing him during ‘heroin and alcohol’ binge
Man ‘fired crossbow into friend’s stomach’ killing him during ‘heroin and alcohol’ binge David Ball, 49, denies murdering…
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Jealous baseball bat thug left man just thirty minutes from death
Jealous baseball bat thug left man just thirty minutes from death Harry Groves was today jailed for eight…
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Chambers Congratulate Mr Peter Wilson on Tenancy
We are delighted to announce that Mr Peter Wilson has accepted tenancy at these Chambers following successful completion…
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What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial
What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial The alleged killers’ friends gave evidence…
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Man Stabbed Girlfriend To Death Because ‘She Would Not Let Him Make A Cup Of Tea’, Later Calls His Mother
Man Stabbed Girlfriend To Death Because ‘She Would Not Let Him Make A Cup Of Tea’, Later Calls…
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Man killed girlfriend, phoned his mum and said ‘she’s done my head in’
Man killed girlfriend, phoned his mum and said ‘she’s done my head in’ A person who stabbed his…
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Man burgled cousin’s house on Christmas Day after being refused entry
Man burgled cousin’s house on Christmas Day after being refused entry Luke Kay sneaked into the kitchen while…
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Michael Foran ‘confessed to mother over June Jones murder’
Michael Foran ‘confessed to mother over June Jones murder’ The mother of Michael ‘Mickey’ Foran has told a…
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Bullet that killed James Meadows ‘couldn’t have been fired from passing car’
Bullet that killed James Meadows ‘couldn’t have been fired from passing car’ Murder accused Michael Roberts’ lawyer says…
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Former Bacup soldier burgled cousin on Christmas Day
Former Bacup soldier burgled cousin on Christmas Day A FORMER soldier who burgled his cousin’s house while she…
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Accrington teenager stabbed ‘friend’ during drunken fight
Accrington teenager stabbed ‘friend’ during drunken fight A TEENAGER who stabbed his “friend” twice during a drunken fight…
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James Meadows’ alleged killers accused of telling ‘ridiculous’ and ‘fanciful’ lies
James Meadows’ alleged killers accused of telling ‘ridiculous’ and ‘fanciful’ lies Prosecutors say defence ‘star witness’ was ‘better…
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Alleged killers’ friend says he returned ‘murder phone’ before shooting
Alleged killers’ friend says he returned ‘murder phone’ before shooting Connor Thompson was accused of lying to protect…
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Furniture shop owner faces jail after being convicted of sparking massive explosion in bungled £50,000 insurance job which injured 81 and left ‘apocalyptic scene of devastation’
Furniture shop owner faces jail after being convicted of sparking massive explosion in bungled £50,000 insurance job which…
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What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial
What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial The two alleged killers both gave…
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Accrington bus pervert groped three terrified teenage girls
Accrington bus pervert groped three terrified teenage girls A PERVERT market trader terrified college students by sexually assaulting…
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‘Selfish’ pensioner jailed for leaving dying wife to sit covered in maggots as pictures show shocking conditions they lived in
‘Selfish’ pensioner jailed for leaving dying wife to sit covered in maggots as pictures show shocking conditions they…
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Ann Marie Pomphret stables murder: Husband guilty
Ann Marie Pomphret stables murder: Husband guilty A man who battered his wife to death with a crowbar…
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‘Selfish’ pensioner whose dying wife was found covered in maggots is jailed
‘Selfish’ pensioner whose dying wife was found covered in maggots is jailed A man who left his wife…
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‘Selfish’ pensioner, 67, whose dying 61-year-old wife was found covered in MAGGOTS and flies while surrounded by festering rubbish is jailed for eight years for gross neglect manslaughter
‘Selfish’ pensioner, 67, whose dying 61-year-old wife was found covered in MAGGOTS and flies while surrounded by festering…
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James Meadows murder accused claimed another of his alleged victims ‘shot himself’
James Meadows murder accused claimed another of his alleged victims ‘shot himself’ Dylan Westall today explained why his…
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Once Again, A Tabloid Is Under Fire For Victim-Blaming A Woman Who Was Killed By Her Husband
Once Again, A Tabloid Is Under Fire For Victim-Blaming A Woman Who Was Killed By Her Husband ‘Hen-pecked…
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James Meadows’ alleged killer says murder accusation has ruined his life
James Meadows’ alleged killer says murder accusation has ruined his life “I’ve been in jail for almost two…
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Thug terrified ex-wife and children with baseball bat
Thug terrified ex-wife and children with baseball bat He said he wanted to scare her new boyfriend after…
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Ann Marie Pomphret trial: Husband killed wife after ‘useless’ taunt
Ann Marie Pomphret trial: Husband killed wife after ‘useless’ taunt A man told his murder trial he bludgeoned…
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What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial
What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial A guilty plea, graveside gun claims,…
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Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ gun: How weapon dubbed Link Series 4 by police was used in 19 crimes from Scotland to Liverpool before it was FINALLY taken off the streets
Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ gun: How weapon dubbed Link Series 4 by police was used in 19 crimes from…
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Teenagers stabbed dad through face with screwdriver while shouting ‘I’m gonna shiv ya’
Teenagers stabbed dad through face with screwdriver while shouting ‘I’m gonna shiv ya’ Heartbroken victim Daniel Green said…
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Cannabis dealer accused of murder falls sick while giving evidence
Cannabis dealer accused of murder falls sick while giving evidence Michael Roberts asked to see a nurse when…
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Updates in murder trial over teenage boy shot in head on motorbike
Updates in murder trial over teenage boy shot in head on motorbike James Meadows, 17, known as Froggy…
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Chambers welcome Alex Langhorn
We are delighted to announce that Mr Alex Langhorn has accepted tenancy at these chambers. We welcome him…
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Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ gun: How weapon dubbed Link Series 4 by police was used in 19 crimes from Scotland to Liverpool before it was FINALLY taken off the streets
Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ gun: How weapon dubbed Link Series 4 by police was used in 19 crimes from…
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Businessman accused of ‘bungled insurance’ explosion slams ‘witch hunt’ against him
Businessman accused of ‘bungled insurance’ explosion slams ‘witch hunt’ against him Pascal Blasio is facing a retrial for…
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Man who killed wife with crowbar deserved medal, says mother-in-law
Man who killed wife with crowbar deserved medal, says mother-in-law A man accused of killing his wife by…
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Shooting boy on motorbike from passing car ‘about as difficult as it gets’
Shooting boy on motorbike from passing car ‘about as difficult as it gets’ Murder trial hears James Meadows…
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Barclays executive, 51, bludgeoned his wife, 49, to death with 30 strikes of a crowbar ‘after he snapped from years of vocal and violent abuse when she branded him useless’
Barclays executive, 51, bludgeoned his wife, 49, to death with 30 strikes of a crowbar ‘after he snapped…
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Girlfriend of murder accused admits ditching her phone after teenager shot in the head
Girlfriend of murder accused admits ditching her phone after teenager shot in the head The mum-of-two changed her…
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Daughter of Barclays executive accused of murdering his wife says he is ‘the calmest man on the planet’, trial hears
Daughter of Barclays executive accused of murdering his wife says he is ‘the calmest man on the planet’,…
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Murder accused ‘pulled out gun as boy’s family grieved at his grave’
Murder accused ‘pulled out gun as boy’s family grieved at his grave’ James Meadows’ dad says Dylan Westall…
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What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial
What the jury heard this week in the James Meadows murder trial Dashcam footage of shooting, crying friend’s…
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Wicked husband left wife to die in worst condition doctors had ever seen
Wicked husband left wife to die in worst condition doctors had ever seen Valerie Wallach died after being…
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Husband thought wife ‘was alright’ before she was found in ‘worst condition ever seen’
Husband thought wife ‘was alright’ before she was found in ‘worst condition ever seen’ Valerie Wallach was ‘infested…
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Bullet casing ‘revealed DNA matching murdered teenage boy’s killer’
Bullet casing ‘revealed DNA matching murdered teenage boy’s killer’ The trial was delayed after murder accused Michael Roberts…
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Public Child Law Conference 27th November 2019
Margaret Parr will be speaking at the Law Society Public Law Conference in Liverpool on 27th November 2019.…
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Chambers Congratulate Mr Martin Reid on his Appointment as Recorder
We are pleased to announce that Mr Martin Reid has been appointed as Recorder on the Midland Circuit.…
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Chambers Welcome Rex Howling QC as Door Tenant
Chambers are pleased to welcome Rex Howling QC to chambers as a Door Tenant. We welcome him to…
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‘Apocalyptic’ blowing up of New Ferry was ‘an insurance job that went badly wrong’
‘Apocalyptic’ blowing up of New Ferry was ‘an insurance job that went badly wrong’ Furniture shop owner Pascal…
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Bullet casing ‘revealed DNA matching murdered teenage boy’s killer’
Bullet casing ‘revealed DNA matching murdered teenage boy’s killer’ The trial was delayed after murder accused Michael Roberts…
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Doctors will ‘never forget’ the state dying mum was left in
Doctors will ‘never forget’ the state dying mum was left in Richard Gwendoline is accused of the manslaughter…
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Bullet casing ‘revealed DNA matching murdered teenage boy’s killer’
Bullet casing ‘revealed DNA matching murdered teenage boy’s killer’ The trial was delayed after murder accused Michael Roberts…
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Ex-Rovers and Liverpool star given third driving ban and ‘narrowly’ avoids jail time
Ex-Rovers and Liverpool star given third driving ban and ‘narrowly’ avoids jail time The ex-Liverpool, Blackburn and Benfica…
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Family thought boy died in crash until doctors found a bullet in his head
Family thought boy died in crash until doctors found a bullet in his head Accused killers ‘Googled shooting’…
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Boy shot in head on motorbike ‘murdered over friend’s dispute’
Boy shot in head on motorbike ‘murdered over friend’s dispute’ Prosecutors say the motive of James Meadows’ killers…
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Updates in murder trial over teenage boy shot in head on motorbike
Updates in murder trial over teenage boy shot in head on motorbike James Meadows, 17, known as Froggy…
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Boy shot in head on motorbike ‘murdered over friend’s dispute’
Boy shot in head on motorbike ‘murdered over friend’s dispute’ Prosecutors say the motive of James Meadows’ killers…
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Drug addict’s explosive rant about judge: “He’s taking the f***ing p***”
Drug addict’s explosive rant about judge: “He’s taking the f***ing p***” The serial criminal committed a staggering 142…
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Man admits intentionally driving digger into Travelodge
Man admits intentionally driving digger into Travelodge A worker has admitted intentionally driving a digger into the front…
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Man admits intentionally driving digger into Travelodge
Man admits intentionally driving digger into Travelodge John Manley drove into the front of the hotel on the…
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Prisoner ‘caught with homemade blade after pushing into prison meal queue’
Prisoner ‘caught with homemade blade after pushing into prison meal queue’ A prisoner was caught with a homemade…
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Carer jailed over lie that led to disabled woman starving to death
Carer jailed over lie that led to disabled woman starving to death A care worker whose neglect caused…
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Disabled woman starved to death at home after care worker visited own mother instead
Disabled woman starved to death at home after care worker visited own mother instead ‘Your neglect of Julie…
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Crying thug who beat dog and sister complains he’s a target for gangsters
Crying thug who beat dog and sister complains he’s a target for gangsters The dad-of-one sobbed as he…
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Disabled mom starves to death after negligent carer skips visit
Disabled mom starves to death after negligent carer skips visit A disabled woman starved to death after her…
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Care worker whose neglect led to woman starving to death jailed for three years
Care worker whose neglect led to woman starving to death jailed for three years A care worker whose…
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Paedophile who wormed way into family home walks free because of sick dad
Paedophile who wormed way into family home walks free because of sick dad The victim had no idea…
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Teenager accused of murdering stabbing victim James Halewood appears in court
Teenager accused of murdering stabbing victim James Halewood appears in court There were tears in the public gallery…
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Day by day, all the evidence the jury heard in the Yousef Makki murder trial
Day by day, all the evidence the jury heard in the Yousef Makki murder trial It was a…
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Stabbing of Yousef Makki was ‘accident waiting to happen’, court hears
Stabbing of Yousef Makki was ‘accident waiting to happen’, court hears The stabbing to death of a grammar…
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Yousef Makki, 17, stabbed to death by ‘wannabe hardman’ teenager, court told
Yousef Makki, 17, stabbed to death by ‘wannabe hardman’ teenager, court told The youngster, 17, stabbed in the…
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‘Wannabe hardman’ stabbed his friend in the heart, court told
‘Wannabe hardman’ stabbed his friend in the heart, court told A “wannabe hardman” fixated with knives stabbed his…
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Yousef Makki: ‘Wannabe hard man’ stabbed boy, court hears
Yousef Makki: ‘Wannabe hard man’ stabbed boy, court hears A teenager accused of murdering his friend is a…
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Boy accused of murdering Manchester Grammar School pupil Yousef Makki was a knife-obsessed ‘wannabe hardman’, court told
Boy accused of murdering Manchester Grammar School pupil Yousef Makki was a knife-obsessed ‘wannabe hardman’, court told Yousef,…
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Yousef Makki murder trial: Teenager found NOT GUILTY over fatal stabbing
Yousef Makki murder trial: Teenager found NOT GUILTY over fatal stabbing The 17-year-old Manchester Grammar School pupil was…
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Boy, 17, denies ‘red mist’ took over before he stabbed friend in heart
Boy, 17, denies ‘red mist’ took over before he stabbed friend in heart A teenager accused of stabbing…
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Yousef Makki: Teenager denies ‘red mist’ led to stabbing death
Yousef Makki: Teenager denies ‘red mist’ led to stabbing death A teenager on trial for murder has been…
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Liverpool care worker ‘used plastic bag to divert patient’s mind’
Liverpool care worker ‘used plastic bag to divert patient’s mind’ A care worker accused of putting a plastic…
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Worker’s face is being rebuilt after she was scalped from her eyebrows to the back of her head when her hair was caught in machinery at timber factory fined £466,000 for safety breaches
Worker’s face is being rebuilt after she was scalped from her eyebrows to the back of her head…
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Woman’s face rebuilt by doctors after scalp ripped off in gruesome factory accident
Woman’s face rebuilt by doctors after scalp ripped off in gruesome factory accident The 29-year-old’s hair became caught…
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Carer accused of putting plastic bag over pensioner’s head ‘said he was playing peekaboo’
Carer accused of putting plastic bag over pensioner’s head ‘said he was playing peekaboo’ Santosh Bhatta denies placing…
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Extra jail term for ATM raider
Extra jail term for ATM raider A CRIMINAL jailed for his involvement in a daring ATM ram raid…
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Three mates, one dead and two in the dock – what we learned in the Yousef Makki murder trial this week
Three mates, one dead and two in the dock – what we learned in the Yousef Makki murder…
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Jailed this Week: Gun minders, hapless drug dealers and a depraved paedophile
Jailed this Week: Gun minders, hapless drug dealers and a depraved paedophile Liverpool Crown Court has heard the…
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Private school pupil, 17, ‘was murdered by friend in botched attempt to rob a drug dealer of £45 worth of cannabis’
Private school pupil, 17, ‘was murdered by friend in botched attempt to rob a drug dealer of £45…
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Fatal stabbing of pupil followed botched attempt to rob drug dealer, court hears
Fatal stabbing of pupil followed botched attempt to rob drug dealer, court hears Yousef Makki, 17, was a…
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Boy, 17, died after being ‘stabbed in heart by friend when robbery attempt went wrong’
Boy, 17, died after being ‘stabbed in heart by friend when robbery attempt went wrong’ A grammar school…
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Schoolboy fatally stabbed by friend after bungled drug deal, court hears
Schoolboy fatally stabbed by friend after bungled drug deal, court hears Alleged killer of Yousef Makki, 17, denies…
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‘KNIFED IN THE HEART’ Private schoolboy, 17, ‘stabbed to death by teen pal after botched bid to rob a drug dealer of £45 worth of cannabis’
‘KNIFED IN THE HEART’ Private schoolboy, 17, ‘stabbed to death by teen pal after botched bid to rob…
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Yousef Makki death: Pupil stabbed ‘after botched drug robbery’
Yousef Makki death: Pupil stabbed ‘after botched drug robbery’ A grammar school pupil was stabbed in the heart…
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Murder trial over death of teenager shot in head on bike collapses
Murder trial over death of teenager shot in head on bike collapses James Meadows’ family stormed out in…
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Terrifying ‘assassin’s kit’ found in manbag to be used for gangland drugs turf war
Terrifying ‘assassin’s kit’ found in manbag to be used for gangland drugs turf war “You made those firearms…
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Drug dealer promises to ‘go straight’ for baby son after being jailed
Drug dealer promises to ‘go straight’ for baby son after being jailed “To quote Humphrey Bogart, ‘when you…
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Shotgun death trial jury hear final arguments from prosecution and defence
Shotgun death trial jury hear final arguments from prosecution and defence Peter Colwell died when a shotgun went…
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Injury by cricket ball
Injury by cricket ball by Peter Harthan The country is divided we keep hearing. Well there is a…
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Chances to make safe shotgun that killed teen were missed, jury hears
Chances to make safe shotgun that killed teen were missed, jury hears
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Bullying carer devoured dinner intended for dementia sufferer while hungry victim watched
'Bullying' carer devoured dinner intended for dementia sufferer while hungry victim watched
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Carer jailed after eating pensioners meals leaving her to starve
Carer jailed after eating pensioner's meals leaving her to starve
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Woman caught drink-driving for 3rd time claims she was traumatised by death of Coupar Angus boy
Woman caught drink-driving for 3rd time claims she was traumatised by death of Coupar Angus boy
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Doorman turned gangster film actor tried to save cannabis plants as his home burned
Doorman turned gangster film actor tried to save cannabis plants as his home burned
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Man who called himself a paedophile hunter was actually a paedophile himself
Man who called himself a paedophile hunter was actually a paedophile himself
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Woman who witnessed death of child caught drink driving
Woman who witnessed death of child caught drink driving
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Dad carrying child suffers broken neck after being hit by firework at DIY display
Dad carrying child suffers broken neck after being hit by firework at "DIY" display
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Father and firm in court after scaffolder fell to death through factory roof
Father and firm in court after scaffolder fell to death through factory roof
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7 Harrington street Chambers Margaret Parr led in a case before the Court of Appeal
7 Harrington street Chambers Margaret Parr led in a case before the Court of Appeal Rex Howling QC…
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Chambers Congratulate Miss Janet Reaney on her appointment to Circuit Bench
The Queen has appointed Janet Reaney to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor,…
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Hancock v Promontoria Pine Designated Activity Company (2019)
Hancock v Promontoria Pine Designated Activity Company (2019) (Liverpool County Court, Business and Property) Victoria Roberts successfully applied…
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29-year-old woman dragged 40 metres to her death by driver who walked free from court
29-year-old woman dragged 40 metres to her death by driver who walked free from court
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Grandmother of teen shot in head on motorbike thought hed been in a crash
Grandmother of teen shot in head on motorbike thought he'd been in a crash
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Killers smile and give middle finger to murdered teens family in court
Killers smile and give middle finger to murdered teen's family in court
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Three men on trial accused of murder of Huyton teenager James Meadows: updates
Three men on trial accused of murder of Huyton teenager James Meadows: updates
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Smirking killer shows finger to Brandon Regans family in court – sentencing updates
Smirking killer shows finger to Brandon Regan's family in court - sentencing updates
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CCTV played in court shows Brandon Regan less than an hour before his brutal murder
CCTV played in court shows Brandon Regan less than an hour before his brutal murder
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Drug dealer who stabbed teen to death over stolen scooter found guilty of murder
Drug dealer who stabbed teen to death over stolen scooter found guilty of murder
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Evil thug battered six stone victim to death – then tried to blame drinking buddy
Evil thug battered six stone victim to death - then tried to blame 'drinking buddy'
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Drug dealer who stabbed teen to death no angel but not a murderer, jury told
Drug dealer who stabbed teen to death 'no angel' but not a murderer, jury told; https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/drug-dealer-who-stabbed-teen-16211048
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Life sentences for two found guilty of murdering Birkenhead woman Glenda Jackson
Life sentences for two found guilty of murdering Birkenhead woman Glenda Jackson
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Self defence claims of Brandon Regan murder suspect do not even get out of the blocks, jurors told
Self defence claims of Brandon Regan murder suspect do not even 'get out of the blocks', jurors told
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Pupillage Applications Now Open- Pupillage Commencing September 2019
Pupillage Applications Now Open- Pupillage Commencing September 2019
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Alleged murderer doesnt know how his DNA got on axe and meat cleaver
Alleged murderer 'doesn't know' how his DNA got on axe and meat cleaver
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Chambers Congratulate Katherine ODonohue on her Appointment as Deputy District Judge
Chambers are pleased to announce that Miss Katherine O’Donohue has been appointment as a Deputy District Judge by…
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Passionate LFC fan stole £12,000 from disabled supporters to feed gambling habit
"Passionate" LFC fan stole £12,000 from disabled supporters to feed gambling habit
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Teen on scooter run off road and then knifed four times
Teen on scooter ‘run off road and then knifed four times’ Brandon Regan’s rib was severed when a…
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Driver who ran murdered teen off road tried to sell car afterwards
Driver who 'ran murdered teen off road' tried to sell car afterwards
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Richard Pratt QC and Jamil Khan in the High Court Family Division for 15 weeks
Richard Pratt QC and Jamil Khan in the High Court Family Division for 15 weeks: Richard Pratt QC…
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Three men accused of murdering teenager Brandon Regan who was found dead in garden – trial updates
Three men accused of murdering teenager Brandon Regan who was found dead in garden - trial updates
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James Lockett inquest: Cause of death impossible to tell
James Lockett inquest: Cause of death 'impossible to tell'
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Man grins at detectives after being cleared of murdering stabbed teen
Man grins at detectives after being cleared of murdering stabbed teen
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Boy stabbed to death chased by man wielding butchers knife
Boy stabbed to death ‘chased by man wielding butcher’s knife’ Brandon Regan murder trial hears man shouted: ‘Carry…
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Video shows boy stabbed to death buying slushy and riding bike before he was killed
Video shows boy stabbed to death buying slushy and riding bike before he was killed
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Boy stabbed to death after stealing scooter was found dead in back garden
Boy stabbed to death after 'stealing scooter' was found dead in back garden
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Four men accused of murdering teenager found dead in garden Brandon Regan – trial updates
Four men accused of murdering teenager found dead in garden Brandon Regan - trial updates
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The best thing in our life has been taken away murdered teens mum on the heartbreak of losing son
'The best thing in our life has been taken away': murdered teen's mum on the heartbreak of losing…
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Mum makes heartbreaking plea after son stabbed to death in dispute over girl
Mum makes heartbreaking plea after son stabbed to death in dispute over girl
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Eddie was not only my son but my best friend- Mum pays tribute after killers found guilty
"Eddie was not only my son but my best friend"- Mum pays tribute after killers found guilty
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Friend of two brothers charged with murder denies he attacked Glenda Jackson with kicks and stamps
Friend of two brothers charged with murder denies he attacked Glenda Jackson 'with kicks and stamps'
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Worker exposed to Sellafield plutonium had skin removed
Worker exposed to Sellafield plutonium had skin removed
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Woman stabbed to death hours after telling police she was victim of homophobic attack
Woman stabbed to death hours after telling police she was victim of homophobic attack
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Bully Nelson drug dealer tortured vulnerable man to death.
'Bully' Nelson drug dealer tortured 'vulnerable' man to death.
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Verdict due in Atif Muhmood torture murder trial
Verdict due in Atif Muhmood 'torture murder' trial
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Partygoer, 18, was stabbed to death with a 12-inch Pirates of the Caribbean knife.
Partygoer, 18, was 'stabbed to death with a 12-inch "Pirates of the Caribbean" knife in row with another…
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Runcorn stab death: Teenagers deny Pirates knife murder
Runcorn stab death: Teenagers deny ‘Pirates’ knife murder An 18-year-old was stabbed to death with a “Pirates of…
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Teens face charge of murdering Runcorn 18-year-old Eddie ORourke – updates
Teens face charge of murdering Runcorn 18-year-old Eddie O'Rourke - updates
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Shocking moment gas blast devastates town in insurance scam
Shocking moment gas blast devastates town in insurance scam
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Sean Cox: Man jailed for Liverpool fan assault
Sean Cox: Man jailed for Liverpool fan assault
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Telford brothers behind bars after police chase and string of burglaries
Telford brothers behind bars after police chase and string of burglaries
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How car salesman lived the high-life by skimming £400k from his company
How car salesman lived the high-life by skimming £400k from his company
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Blake Browns professional execution compared to wild west by senior barrister
Blake Brown's "professional execution" compared to "wild west" by senior barrister
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Wirral gas explosion jury fail to reach verdict
Wirral gas explosion jury fail to reach verdict
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Wealthy teenage drug dealer caught with ecstasy at Y-Not festival
'Wealthy' teenage drug dealer caught with ecstasy at Y-Not festival
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Man whose failing business blew up says he has no idea who turned the gas on
Man whose failing business blew up says he has "no idea" who turned the gas on
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Inquest told of family worries about ambulance response time
Inquest told of family worries about ambulance response time
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Chambers Welcome Simon Holder
We are delighted to announce that Mr Simon Holder has accepted tenancy at these chambers. We welcome him…
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We are hiring!
The Family Team at 7 Harrington Street Chambers are an experienced and approachable group of practitioners that provide…
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New Ferry gas explosion was insurance job gone wrong
New Ferry gas explosion was 'insurance job gone wrong'
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Man stabbed his mum to death and tried to kill grans carer in psychotic episode
Man stabbed his mum to death and tried to kill gran's carer in psychotic episode
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Chambers Congratulate Fiaz Siddique on Tenancy
We are delighted to announce that Mr Fiaz Siddique has accepted tenancy at these Chambers following successful completition…
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Thieving police officer cleared over indecent images of children
Thieving police officer cleared over indecent images of children
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Man murdered his own dad by stabbing him NINETEEN times
Man murdered his own dad by stabbing him NINETEEN times
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Son accused of stabbing his Ellesmere Port father to death while he slept on the couch
Son accused of stabbing his Ellesmere Port father to death while he slept on the couch
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Mr Jamil Khan & Mr Michael Jones (instructed by Fiona Bruce Solicitors) for the Appellant.
Those of our readers who are interested in issues of appeals , Jamil Khan and Michael Jones represented…
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE FAMILY DIVISION
Jamil Khan and Fiona Turner have recently completed a 20 day Final Hearing in the High Court which…
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Property developer Nigel Russell cleared of sending threatening email to Liverpool City Council
Property developer Nigel Russell cleared of sending threatening email to Liverpool City Council housing boss - because she's…
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Three men accused of murdering Huyton teen James Meadows set to stand trial
Three men accused of murdering Huyton teen James Meadows set to stand trial
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REBECCA FERGUSON HELPS LAUNCH BRAND NEW CHILDRENS CHARITY FOR LIVERPOOL
REBECCA FERGUSON HELPS LAUNCH BRAND NEW CHILDRENS CHARITY FOR LIVERPOOL
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Boy, 15, killed man with knife after drinking for six days
Boy, 15, killed man with knife after 'drinking for six days'
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Boy, 15, accused of Macclesfield murder claims he acted in self defence
Boy, 15, accused of Macclesfield murder claims he acted in self defence
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Trio deny alleged shoplifting at Keswick supermarket
Trio deny alleged shoplifting at Keswick supermarket
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Murder accused, 15, told police I stabbed him
Murder accused, 15, told police 'I stabbed him'
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Tory MP Anna Soubry interviewed over election expenses
Tory MP Anna Soubry 'interviewed over election expenses'
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Boy, 15, spent day drinking beer, wine & vodka before plunging knife into mans stomach killing him
Boy, 15, spent day drinking beer, wine and vodka before plunging knife into man's stomach killing him, court…
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Chambers and Partners Crime Department recommendation
7 Harrington Street Chambers are reccomended in Chambers and Partners Crime Department.
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Chambers and Partners Family/Matrimonial Department recommendation
7 Harrington Street Chambers are reccomended in Chambers and Partners Family/Matrimonial Department
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Tory MP Craig Mackinlay aware of election spending limits
Tory MP Craig Mackinlay 'aware of election spending limits'
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Tory MP Craig Mackinlay aware of election spending limits
Tory MP Craig Mackinlay 'aware of election spending limits'
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7 Harrington Street Rankings Legal 500 2018
REGIONAL BAR; SET OVERVIEWS: ENGLAND AND WALES; REGIONAL BAR : NORTHERN CIRCUIT; CRIME; Crime Ð Leading silks; Crime…
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Judgement in the High Court of Justice Family Devision
Miss Margaret Parr acts in case listed in the High Court Family Division. Full Judgement can be found…
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I saw my brother motionless on the ground Sean Coxs assault trial begins
I saw my brother motionless on the ground Sean Coxs assault trial begins
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Man accused of attacking Sean Cox tells court he made friends with Liverpool fans in prison
Man accused of attacking Sean Cox tells court he 'made friends' with Liverpool fans in prison
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Roma supporter lashed out at Liverpool fan before semi-final clash, court told
Roma supporter lashed out at Liverpool fan before semi-final clash, court told
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Employment Tribunal case of Inga Akelaite & Others v Russell Hume Limited
In the recent Employment Tribunal case of Inga Akelaite & Others v Russell Hume Limited (in administration) &…
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Shop owner denies causing devastating New Ferry gas blast which injured 33 people
Shop owner denies causing devastating New Ferry gas blast which injured 33 people
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