CPS News Brief

Statement regarding Lord Janner

A CPS spokesperson said:

“The Central Criminal Court today received formal evidence of the death of Lord Greville Janner. As a result Mr Justice Openshaw brought proceedings to an end. This concludes the criminal proceedings against Lord Janner.

“In April 2015, the Director of Public Prosecutions commissioned an independent inquiry into the handling of past allegations of sexual abuse by Greville Janner. Now that criminal proceedings have concluded, we will publish the findings of Sir Richard Henriques’ inquiry at the earliest opportunity.”

 

Hatton Garden defendants convicted of the biggest burglary in English legal history

Three men were convicted today for offences relating to the burglary of a vault at Hatton Garden, in the heart of London’s jewellery district. Four other men had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. The burglary took place over the Easter weekend, 2nd to 5th April 2015, and an estimated £14 million worth of jewellery, gold and cash was stolen.

Ed Hall, CPS London reviewing lawyer, said:

“Following a successful prosecution the Crown Prosecution Service, together with the MPS, have convicted the men who carried out the biggest burglary in English legal history.

“The four main ringleaders, a close-knit group of experienced criminals, some of whom had been involved in other high-value crimes, pleaded guilty after realising the strength of the case against them. As a result of this trial, three other men who played significant roles in the moving and concealing of the stolen gold and jewels have also been convicted.

“This was a challenging case for the CPS given the huge amount of evidence generated from a crime that was years in the planning. It was our job to present to the jury a clear picture of the planning, commission and aftermath of the burglary and how the defendants each played their roles. Today’s convictions are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the prosecution team in doing this so well.”

ENDS

 

Background

Defendants and convictions

Pleaded guilty on 4th September to one count of conspiracy to burgle:

John Kenneth Collins (75 years old)

Daniel Jones (60 years old)

Terrence Perkins (67 years old)

Brian Reader (76 years old)

 

Convicted after trial 

Carl Wood (58 years old) Conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to conceal, convert or transfer criminal property

William Lincoln (50 years old) Conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to conceal, convert or transfer criminal property

Hugh Doyle (48 years old) Concealing, converting or transferring criminal property

John Harbinson (42 years old) was acquitted of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to conceal, convert or transfer criminal property