Lancashire – World Justice News

Fraudster from UK living in Dubai to lose £90m property empire and a Ferrari 575 Superamerica

August 30, 2025 World Justice News 0

A fraudster on the run from Britain will lose his £90m property empire and his Ferrari, a judge has ruled. Arif Patel, 57, from Preston, Lancashire, led a gang convicted in 2023 of one of […]

Prison governor jailed over relationship with drug boss

May 17, 2025 World Justice News 0

A former prison governor seen as a rising star in the service has been jailed for nine years for having a relationship with an inmate who was the boss of a Liverpool drugs gang, police […]

Former Liverpool mayor charged with bribery

March 7, 2025 World Justice News 0

Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and city politician Derek Hatton have been charged with bribery and misconduct relating to council contracts, along with 10 others, police have said. The charges come after a Merseyside Police […]

Southport child killer Axel Rudakubana jailed for life with minimum of 52 years

January 26, 2025 World Justice News 0

Southport murderer Axel Rudakubana has been jailed for a minimum of 52 years – with the judge saying it’s “highly likely” he will never be released. Warning: This article contains details of violence that some […]

Police extend search for murder suspect to Spain

October 2, 2024 World Justice News 0

Detectives searching for a man they want to speak to in connection with a murder have extended their search to Spain. Matthew Daulby, 19, from Liverpool, was stabbed to death in Ormskirk, Lancashire, on 29 […]

Andy Pilley: English football club owner of Fleetwood Town jailed for fraud

July 4, 2023 World Justice News 0

The owner and former chairman of Fleetwood Town FC has been jailed for a multi-million pound fraud which “duped” firms into expensive energy contracts. A trading standards investigation found Andy Pilley mis-sold gas and electricity […]

‘Six arrested, seven to go’: National Crime Agency’s new warning about the UK’s most wanted

February 13, 2023 World Justice News 0

Seven of the UK’s most wanted fugitives are still on the run, the public have been warned. The National Crime Agency (NCA) – dubbed the “UK’s FBI” – says it is still hunting for seven […]

‘Neighbour from hell’ jailed for manslaughter after gas explosion that killed toddler

October 5, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man described as a “neighbour from hell” has been jailed for causing a gas explosion that killed a two-year-old boy. George Hinds died after his next-door neighbour Darren Greenham, 45, cut the gas pipes at his […]

Katie Kenyon death: Date set for murder accused’s trial

April 29, 2022 World Justice News 0

A man accused of murdering Katie Kenyon, who has been missing since she was spotted getting into a van a week ago, will stand trial on 14 November. Mother-of-two Ms Kenyon, 33, was last seen […]

Serial rapist Joseph McCann given 33 life sentences

December 9, 2019 World Justice News 0

A serial rapist who carried out a string of sex attacks on 11 women and children across England has been given 33 life sentences. Joseph McCann’s victims were aged between 11 and 71 and included […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]