Crime & Courts Archive

FOUR British terrorists have been jailed for their roles in plotting an al Qaeda-inspired attack in the UK.

A WOMAN has had her conviction for murdering her toddler son quashed by appeal judges.

Appeal judges have cleared a mum of murdering her toddler son - but without saying why.

A MAN who carried out a string of attacks following his release from prison has been given a life sentence.

A woman attempted to murder a baby twice within two months, a court heard.

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon will be summoned to Perth Justice of the Peace court for speeding in the next few weeks after he allegedly hit 85mph on the A9 in Perthshire.

A man jailed for his role in the death of Baby P has been recalled to prison after breaching his bail conditions, sources said.

A DRUG addict has been jailed for life for stabbing to death a dealer who refused to give him heroin and rocks of crack cocaine for free.

PROSECUTORS are considering an appeal against a verdict clearing a Celtic fan of singing a sectarian song after the sheriff described legislation to tackle offensive behaviour at football as "mince".

A FISHING vessel company and its two directors have been fined almost £150,000 after admitting safety breaches that put lives at risk.

A FORMER international project manager with a government-sponsored education and training agency is suing his ex-employer amid claims he suffered post- traumatic stress disorder after being dispatched to hotspots of civil unrest across the globe.

Police were more interested in the activities and whereabouts of Gerry Adams than investigating child sex abuse allegations against his brother Liam, the alleged victim has claimed in court.

APPEAL judges were preparing to hear Nat Fraser's attempt to overturn his murder conviction yesterday – until his defence team sprung a surprise.

A MAN who claimed more than £14,000 in benefits meant for people with severe disabilities while working as a painter and decorator has been jailed for six months.