A speeding cyclist involved in a fatal colision with a pensioner could not be prosecuted because speed limits do not apply to bicycles, a court heard. Brian Fitzgerald, a director at Credit Suisse, was doing timed laps of Regent’s Park in London when Hilda Griffiths, 81, crossed the road. Despite a 20mph speed limit, Mr…
Eight suitcases containing 278 packages of cannabis have been discovered by Border Force officers at an airport. The haul, discovered on Wednesday, was said to be “one of the biggest cannabis seizures in recent years” for Manchester Airport and worth around £1m. A 51-year-old man from Zaragoza in Spain, has been charged with importing class…
A man who rode his motorbike while under the influence of cannabis has been fined £1,000 and given a two-year ban. Benjamin Raven said he had used the class B drug more than 24 hours prior to riding. Magistrates also ordered 24-year-old to take an extended test at the end of his ban. Prosecuting advocate…
A Labrador had to be put to sleep after his owner ignored warnings he needed urgent veterinary care. Amanda Hawkins, 50, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after admitting an animal welfare offence in respect of the nine-year-old dog, Robin. Hawkins, of Keighley Avenue, Colne, had been given a voucher to pay…
Two people Daniel Herd and Richard Dimelow have been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Preston. Armed police descended on the Ashford Road area shortly after 6am on Wednesday (May 1) A 37-year-old man was rushed to hospital with stab wounds. Lancashire Constabulary said he remains in hospital for treatment on his…
Two men have been jailed for 11 years after three bags of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis were found at a house in Liverpool. Dylan Hyams, aged 31, of HMP Buckley Hall was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months after being found guilty of being concerned in the supply of Class A (Cocaine). Mark…
Jack Gilmartin, 23, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of rape; harassment; assault occasioning ABH; intentional strangulation; and possession of controlled drugs. The offences took place in the St Helens area in 202
