Crime

Dangerous motorists, a paedophile and drug users sentenced in court

Drink-drivers, drug users and dangerous motorists were all sentenced in court last week.

Family row led to court appearance for teen who damaged two cars and racially abused mother’s partner

A family row landed a teenager before the courts for criminal damage and racially aggravated use of threatening or abusive words.

Driver was ‘persuaded’ to take cocaine at a party

A driver spotted driving without due care and attention by police has been banned by magistrates.

Man caught with cocaine while ‘anti-drugs’ pregnant girlfriend was away

A new father admitted two drug offences when he appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Drink-driver arrested on his driveway after supermarket staff reported him

A driver was arrested on his own driveway after being reported for suspected drink-driving by supermarket staff.

Drug user caught with heroin was using it to cope with mother’s poor health

A drug user has asked for help after appearing in court charged with possessing heroin.

Ignoring police order proves costly mistake for 34-year-old

Ignoring a police order to stay away from a Lynn street has cost a man more than £200.

Man caught with 134 indecent videos of children avoids jail

A man caught with 134 indecent videos of children – more than half of them in the worst category – has been given a suspended prison sentence.

23-year-old jailed after causing five-vehicle crash which killed ‘beloved’ man

A man has been jailed after causing a five-vehicle crash which killed one man and seriously injured another.

Boys arrested in connection with antisocial behaviour in town

Two boys have been arrested in connection with some antisocial behaviour in town.

Swan left unable to fly after suspected dog attack

A suspected dog attack, which left a swan with its feathers ripped out, has prompted a town council to make a plea to owners.

Five men appear in court charged with fraud offences after alleged rogue trader incident

Five men have appeared in court charged with fraud offences after an alleged rogue trader incident led to a police chase towards Cambridgeshire.

A week in court: Harassment, arson, assault and more

From a disgraced head teacher being jailed again to a woman biting a police officer, Norfolk courts have seen an array of offences this week.

Drink-driver seen acting drunk at petrol station with friends morning after night out

A 39-year-old visiting friends in West Norfolk “didn’t realise” she would still be over the drink-drive limit the next morning.

Roofer was just over drink-drive limit when pulled over for speeding

A 22-year-old roofer who was pulled over for speeding down a main road was also just over the drink-drive limit.

21-year-old to face trial after denying starting fire at cinema

A 21-year-old has denied causing more than £2,000 worth of damage to a cinema after a fire was started earlier this year.

Teenager banned from town centre after ‘antagonising’ public could not resist another night out

A drunk teenager who was “antagonising” members of the public could have avoided coming to court if he had complied with a police caution.

Woman in court after biting police officer

A woman bit a police officer on the hand after becoming angry when they wanted to enter her home.

Paedophile remanded in custody after trying to communicate sexually with a child

A man has admitted sexual offences involving attempted contact with a child.

Six arrested for drug offences in area of town as part of police crackdown

Multiple arrests relating to drug-dealing were made yesterday as part of a crackdown in the area.

Disgraced head teacher jailed again after persistent messages in lead-up to trial

Greg Hill has been jailed again and ordered to pay compensation after sending persistent messages to education bosses.

Crime

Dangerous motorists, a paedophile and drug users sentenced in court

Family row led to court appearance for teen who damaged two cars and racially abused mother’s partner

Family row led to court appearance for teen who damaged two cars and racially abused mother’s partner

Driver was ‘persuaded’ to take cocaine at a party

Driver was ‘persuaded’ to take cocaine at a party

Man caught with cocaine while ‘anti-drugs’ pregnant girlfriend was away

Man caught with cocaine while ‘anti-drugs’ pregnant girlfriend was away

Drink-driver arrested on his driveway after supermarket staff reported him

Drink-driver arrested on his driveway after supermarket staff reported him

Drug user caught with heroin was using it to cope with mother’s poor health

Drug user caught with heroin was using it to cope with mother’s poor health

Ignoring police order proves costly mistake for 34-year-old

Ignoring police order proves costly mistake for 34-year-old

Man caught with 134 indecent videos of children avoids jail

Man caught with 134 indecent videos of children avoids jail

23-year-old jailed after causing five-vehicle crash which killed ‘beloved’ man

23-year-old jailed after causing five-vehicle crash which killed ‘beloved’ man

Boys arrested in connection with antisocial behaviour in town

Boys arrested in connection with antisocial behaviour in town

Swan left unable to fly after suspected dog attack

Swan left unable to fly after suspected dog attack

Five men appear in court charged with fraud offences after alleged rogue trader incident

Five men appear in court charged with fraud offences after alleged rogue trader incident

A week in court: Harassment, arson, assault and more

A week in court: Harassment, arson, assault and more

Drink-driver seen acting drunk at petrol station with friends morning after night out

Drink-driver seen acting drunk at petrol station with friends morning after night out

Roofer was just over drink-drive limit when pulled over for speeding

Roofer was just over drink-drive limit when pulled over for speeding

21-year-old to face trial after denying starting fire at cinema

21-year-old to face trial after denying starting fire at cinema

Teenager banned from town centre after ‘antagonising’ public could not resist another night out

Teenager banned from town centre after ‘antagonising’ public could not resist another night out

Woman in court after biting police officer

Woman in court after biting police officer

Paedophile remanded in custody after trying to communicate sexually with a child

Paedophile remanded in custody after trying to communicate sexually with a child

Six arrested for drug offences in area of town as part of police crackdown

Six arrested for drug offences in area of town as part of police crackdown

Disgraced head teacher jailed again after persistent messages in lead-up to trial

Disgraced head teacher jailed again after persistent messages in lead-up to trial

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