Crime in Britain

Man given life for schoolboy bakery murder Friday, 27 Mar 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - Teenager Jake Fahri was found guilty on Friday of murdering popular schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, who bled to death in a bakery after a glass dish was thrown at him during a trivial row.  Full Article

 

Violent Britain

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The scourge of knives

As Gordon Brown calls for tougher police action against knives, Michael Holden looks at possible solutions to Britain's highest-profile crime.    Full Article 

 
 

The murder of Jill Dando

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Barry George has been cleared of killing Jill Dando, 38, who was shot dead outside her home in 1999.

 
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The Madeleine McCann investigation

One year after Madeleine's disappearance, her parents think their daughter is still alive.  Full Coverage 

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The Ipswich prostitute murders

Ipswich killer Steve Wright has been told by a judge he will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murder of five prostitutes.  Full Coverage 

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Hard-hitting government anti-knife adverts fail to capture the horror of what blades can do. Mike Holden describes his own experience.  Go to Blog 

Police and policing

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More police, tougher jail terms or doing more to help youngsters and their families - what should be done to stop youth violence?   Post Comment 

Tackling youth violence

Early intervention is "key"

A London--based charity says the solution to cutting teenage violence is spotting the signs at an early age.    Full Article