Crime in the news

Keep an eye on this section for the lastest crime news that's been catching the attention of the media.

Latest news:

• Appeal for information on Anthony Marsh, wanted in connection with Southampton murders

  Police are appealing for information on Anthony Marsh, wanted in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Stephanie Bellinger, and their daughter, Lily. [1 March 2010]

• Prisoner reoffending costs billions

  Thousands of criminals serving short prison sentences are going on to reoffend, costing the economy £10billion a year. [10 March 2010]

• Schools given anti-gang guidance

  The government is giving schools in England new guidance on how to spot signs that children are involved with gangs. [11 March 2010]

• Amendments to 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act considered

  Owners of dangerous dogs may be required to muzzle and neuter them under new proposals. Dog owners may also be required to take out insurance against their pet attacking someone. [9 March 2010]

• Four charged with shopkeeper murder

  A man and three teenagers will appear in court accused of the murder and robbery of Huddersfield shopkeeper Gurmail Singh. [4 March 2010]

• Man arrested over Southampton double murder

  A man has been arrested in connection with the double murder of Stephanie Bellinger, 24, and her daughter, Lili. [1 March 2010]

• First-time kerb-crawlers to be arrested

  New laws will mean that men do not have to be "persistent" kerb-crawlers to be arrested. [8 March 2010]

• Sex offender pilot scheme protected 60 children

  A scheme allowing parents to check if people are sex offenders has protected 60 children in the last year and will be rolled out across England and Wales. [3 March 2010]

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