A 42-year-old man from the Telford area was last night charged with the rape and murder of Amy Williams, 14, whose body was found in a churchyard in Madeley on December 27. He is due to appear in court today.
Officer accused of misconduct
A 34-year-old Metropolitan police officer faces a charge of misconduct over the alleged use of excessive force during the 2003 arrest of Babar Ahmad, 30, wanted by the US to face terrorism charges.
Gang sought for car shooting
Police are hunting a gang of four after Jahmall Moore, 24, father of two, was shot as he sat in a car in Harlesden, north London. He died later in hospital.
Father goes on hunger strike
Terry Rodgers, 56, yesterday failed to appear in court at Nottingham over the murder of his daughter Chanel Taylor, 23. It was stated he was on hunger strike and wished to die.
Jail for bogus marriages
Four members of one family received jail terms at Leicester yesterday over a bogus marriage scam to allow illegal Indian immigrants into the UK. A total of 26 people were sentenced over the conspiracy.
Ex-priest on porn charges
Alexander Bede Walsh, 51, a former priest, was at Oxford given a two-year community rehabilitation order after admitting 18 child porn offences.
Yard backs new Kenya inquiry
Scotland Yard said it had offered to back a new inquiry into the 1988 murder of Julie Ward in Kenya.
