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- Thirteen men have been sentenced for their roles in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. Protest is a lawful and important right but must never cross the line into violence, intimidation or the use of weapons. Read more here orlo.uk/Ym2fs
- A mother has been sentenced for the murder of her seven-week-old daughter. Sarah Ngaba, 32, shook and struck Eliza with significant force, causing catastrophic head injuries. Eliza survived profoundly disabled before dying some years later. Read more: orlo.uk/208Jo
- ⚖️ A man has been jailed for encouraging the suicide of a 21-year-old in the USA. Dylan Phelan, 21, encouraged Travis Dyer to take his own life on 30 October 2024 after the pair had been communicating for several months online. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/HDEdV
- Daniel Day, 30, has been convicted for scaling the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) and spending 15 hours there as part of a protest. Read more here: orlo.uk/FQ5dm
00:00 - ⚖️ Two men have been convicted of illegal international arms trafficking after attempting to supply weapons – including missile systems, combat helicopters, and thousands of assault rifles – to war zones and embargoed countries. Read more here: orlo.uk/6DdyZ
- ⚖️ Daniel Day has been convicted of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance after climbing up Big Ben following a trial at Southwark Crown Court. 📰 Read more here: orlo.uk/OgM4R
- David Stroud is the first person to be sentenced under a new law tackling sex‑based harassment. CPS stalking lead Olivia Rose and @BTP Det Supt Sam Painter explain how this landmark case signals an important step forward in protecting women and girls in public spaces.
00:00 - ⚖️ The first illegal migrants to be sentenced for risking the lives of others during a Channel crossing have been jailed today. @CPSUK prosecuted the Afghan and Sudanese men under a new law. orlo.uk/fcI9f
- David Stroud, 44, has been sentenced after harassing a woman travelling on a train – calling it “banter”. This is the first conviction under a new law – sending a clear message that this behaviour is criminal and will not be tolerated. Read more: orlo.uk/Ihwov
- ⚖️ An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with the arson of four ambulances in Golders Green in March. Subhan Ahmed will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 16 June. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/ZPaSF
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00:00 - Swansea men Matthew Holloway, 32, Joshua Sawyer, 32, and Ashley Harris, 44, have all been sentenced for conspiracy to commit fraud. Read more on how we worked with @swpolice to bring them to justice: orlo.uk/YySIO
