HERE are some of the Worcester criminals who dodged jail this Christmas, including a man caught with vile images of child rape, two men armed with knives and a greedy woman who fleeced her own family. Following on from us putting the spotlight on those jailed over Christmas and New Year, today we share cases where criminals avoided a jail sentence over the festive period. Harsher conditions in jail due to the Covid-19 pandemic can and, according to the Court of Appeal, should be taken into account when sentencing defendants. The case of Manning is often quoted by defence advocates. Here they reflect on the observations made by the Lord Chief Justice on the emergency within the prison system as a consequence of coronavirus.
COURT: Knuckle dusters and drug offences in Worcester Magistrates Court
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HERE are the five biggest crime stories this week. A DRUNKEN thug twice throttled his girlfriend until she feared she was going to die, spat in her face, punched her and removed her underwear to humiliate her. Tim Bird was sent to jail for three years at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday for the violent and degrading attacks on his ex-partner in her home as someone shouted from the public gallery: A paedophile walked out of here last week! The full story is here – https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/18952362.worcester-thug-punched-throttled-spat-ripped-knickers-off-ex/ A LONE elderly woman raped by a dangerous drug-addict burglar in her isolated home in the dead of night has been praised for her courage but remains haunted by the ‘wicked’ and ‘chilling’ attack. Keith Brown broke into the home of the 83-year-old in a remote rural location in Worcestershire, knowing she lived alone and there would be no one in the house to try and stop him.
A CONTROLLING man who beat up his terrified partner and installed a spy camera when he suspected she was seeing another man. Charles Bayliss left his partner, who is now with someone else, sick with dread after he stopped her seeing family and even timed how long she was at the shops. The 40-year-old of Worcester Road, Malvern had already admitted controlling and coercive behaviour and battery when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday. However, he was spared jail because of his significant mental health issues and his vulnerability due to a heart operation earlier this year, particularly in an environment where he may be exposed to Covid-19.
CASE: Asfandyar Kiani. Photo: West Mercia Police A HOODED thug who kicked a man unconscious and stole his wallet will be assessed to see if he poses a danger to the public. Asfandyar Kiani, 20, of Ludstock Close, Worcester, was part of a gang of five who took part in the ‘ferocious’ attack in Black Horse Walk in Lowesmoor, Worcester and left the scene celebrating. Kiani appeared over videolink at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday with a co-defendant in another, even more serious case. Kester Jardine was pummelled with punches and kicks, rendering him unconscious during an attack involving Kiani on March 26 last year. The victim has no memory of the attack at around midnight, waking up in hospital.
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