Tag Archives: Croydon Crown Court

Croydon man given 21 years in jail for sexual abuse of children

Predatory paedophile Keith Edun has been sentenced to 21 years in prison, following a meticulous investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Edun, 47, of Strathmore Road, Croydon, was jailed for encouraging the rape and sexual assault of a baby, distribution of … Continue reading

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Three jailed for ‘cruel’ abuse of residents at Sutton care home

Three men have been jailed after being convicted of abusing care home residents in Sutton. A four-week trial at Croydon Crown Court heard how the men, all from Sutton, punched, slapped and verbally abused residents with learning disabilities who were … Continue reading

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Welcome to the House of Fun! Squatters claim court victory

The squatter activist group, Reclaim Croydon, was claiming a victory today after a judge threw out an application to have them evicted from the long-vacant “Fun House” site, under the Croydon Flyover. Reclaim Croydon have turned the unused premises into … Continue reading

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Crown Court protest to defend ancient rights of jury members

Croydon residents outside the Crown Court in the town centre joined a nationwide protest this morning, part of a growing campaign called “Defend Our Juries”. The protest outside Croydon Crown Court was one of 50 around the country, where all … Continue reading

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Woman who conned her way into NHS job jailed for 12 months

A woman who lied and cheated her way to a top public service job in Croydon has been jailed for 12 months and has agreed to pay back the money she was paid. Please don’t get too excited – this … Continue reading

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Courts Service open day, Altyre Road, May 11

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Letting agent convicted of fraud over £15,000 of deposits

A letting agent – described by a Crown Court judge as being “thoroughly dishonest” – has been jailed for 19 months after making off with thousands of pounds of clients’ holding deposits. The trial of Thirugnanaselvam Damayantharan, of Demesne Road, … Continue reading

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