Matthew Cooper
Crime
Inquest opened and adjourned on Memorial Flight Spitfire crash pilot
A short hearing in Lincoln was told Squadron Leader Mark Long’s injuries were not survivable and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
6 Jun 2024
Crime
Two-year-old Bronson Battersby died from a lack of water, inquest opening told
Greater Lincolnshire Coroner’s Court was told the ‘malnourished’ toddler was found next to the body of his father, having died from dehydration.
6 Jun 2024
Crime
Mother’s teenage partner caused baby’s death, Crown Court jury told
Carl Alesbrook was aged 16 when he is alleged to have caused fatal brain damage by shaking four-month-old Elijah Shemwell.
5 Jun 2024
Crime
Jury retires in trial of 12-year-olds accused of murdering man with machete
The two boys are accused of being jointly responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton but blame each other.
5 Jun 2024
UK
Police confirm no crime occurred at home where two bodies were found
The deaths of two women at the property in Nottingham have now been referred to the coroner.
4 Jun 2024
Crime
Jury in 12-year-olds’ machete murder trial hears closing defence speeches
The jury trying two youths who blame each other for causing the death of Shawn Seesahai is expected to retire later this week.
3 Jun 2024
Crime
Man, 91, sent to crown court on death by dangerous driving charge
Peter Burrow was not asked to enter a plea during a brief hearing before a district judge.
24 May 2024
UK
Deaths of two women found at Nottingham house not suspicious, say police
Neighbours said a mother and her disabled daughter lived at the council property in the Radford area of the city.
22 May 2024
UK
Firefighters from across city tackle boatyard blaze
Nobody was injured in the fire, which started accidentally, in Limekiln Lane, Birmingham.
21 May 2024
Crime
Daughter-in-law jailed for life for ‘brutal’ bed blaze murder
Karen Vamplew was found guilty of killing 77-year-old Elizabeth Vamplew, who had mobility problems, in a fire aimed at securing an inheritance.
20 May 2024
Crime20 May 2024
Boy, 12, blames friend for the killing of 19-year-old man with machete
The youth is one of two 12-year-olds on trial for the murder of Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton in November 2023
Crime
Boy, 12, accused of murder claims co-defendant attacked victim with machete
The youth, who has admitted possessing the weapon used to kill Shawn Seesahai, told jurors he did not kick, punch or stamp on the 19-year-old.
16 May 2024
UK
Fire deaths suspect staying in hospital until fit to to be spoken to – police
Two women who died in the blaze in Wolverhampton have still to be formally identified.
15 May 2024
Crime
Photos of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes’ injuries should have changed his fate – report
An independent review said pictures of bruising sent to the authorities were reasonable grounds to suspect that the six-year-old had been assaulted.
14 May 2024
Crime
Police tried to revive machete attack victim, murder trial jury told
Shawn Seesahai was stabbed through the heart during an attack alleged to have been carried out by two 12-year-old boys.
13 May 2024
Crime
Boy, 12, seen with blood on his hand after machete killing, jury told
A child witness also claimed Shawn Seesahai was attacked after a dispute over sitting on a park bench.
9 May 2024
Crime
Jack Grealish landed with £1,042 bill after admitting speeding in Range Rover
The England and Manchester City midfielder was caught by a speed trap doing 44mph in a 30mph zone last summer.
8 May 2024
Crime
Woman pleads guilty to online monkey cruelty offences after global investigation
Holly LeGresley admitted an offence under the Obscene Publications Act and encouraging the commission of unnecessary suffering.
7 May 2024
UK3 May 2024
‘The absence still aches’: Kate and Gerry McCann's anniversary message
The couple thanked well-wishers for their support, and for remembering Madeleine and all missing children
Crime
Jury sworn in to try 12-year-olds accused of machete murder
Both defendants deny killing 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai, who was pronounced dead at Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton last year.
1 May 2024
Crime
Fiona Beal’s original trial halted by defence witness ‘mistake’
The first trial was abandoned in its 17th week after the judge was not informed that a friend of Beal was a staff member at Northampton Crown Court.
26 Apr 2024