Jail news


Bouncer gets six years after weapons found

A  night club bouncer was today starting a six-year jail sentence after being caught with a handful of weapons.


Villagers’ concerns over inmates at jail

Villagers and councillors raised concerns over a controversial new prison in South Staffordshire as it emerged the jail could house hundreds of extra inmates.


Report outline police failings over murder inquiry

Five men jailed for life for the execution-style murder of a Black Country drug dealer have had their convictions quashed following a catalogue of failings by police.


Revealed – the tasty menus enjoyed by prisoners

The menu being served up to Midland prisoners to mark special celebrations was revealed today – with inmates tucking into meals like hot roast dinners, ciabatta sandwiches and Austrian mushroom strudel. The news has sparked criticism.


Staffordshire accountant found guilty of fraud at Perry Castings

A debt-ridden accountant plundered nearly £10,000 from a client’s accounts to fund holiday trips abroad.


Bogus alarm crooks jailed over £100,000-a-year racket

Two corrupt businessmen who ran a £100,000-a-year bogus burglar alarm racket across the Black Country were starting lengthy jail sentences today.


Dudley getaway driver who caused death is jailed

A getaway driver from Dudley who killed a man after hurtling through a red light as he sped away from a bungled shop raid has been jailed.


Man faces jail for ‘horrific’ pet cruelty

A man who “horrifically” neglected six of his parents’ pets, resulting in the death of five of them, has been warned he is facing a prison sentence.

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