Tag Archives: Old Bailey

Boyfriend of murdered Sally Ann claims his phone was hacked

Posted on June 6, 2012 by insidecroydon

The “hackgate” scandal looks to have found a Croydon angle, with the boyfriend of murdered model Sally Anne Bowman joining the likes of Wayne Rooney, the family of David Beckham, and even Cherie Blair in taking legal action against News … Continue reading →

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Will Gordon Thompson’s riots sentence change anything?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by insidecroydon

There might have been some hope of closure. Sadly, that seems unlikely after hearing the always dignified Reeves family speaking on the steps of the Old Bailey this morning after a 11-year, six-month sentence was handed down to Gordon Thompson … Continue reading →

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The Stephen Lawrence murder case and Croydon’s connection

Posted on January 3, 2012 by insidecroydon

Gary Dobson and David Norris were today found guilty of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, 18 years after the black teenager was stabbed to death near a south London bus stop. The judge will pass sentence at the Old Bailey … Continue reading →

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