THIS is a roundup of this week’s criminal court and inquest stories that we have covered over the last week.
Japanese tourist who jumped off Ferry found near Walney Island
The body of a Japanese tourist was found off the coast of Barrow after intentionally jumping from a ferry to his death.
Millom man describes rape allegation as an ‘absolute fantasy’
A man on trial for allegedly plying a woman with alcohol and then raping her has described the allegation as an ‘absolute fantasy’.
Barrow man breached restraining order day after prison release
Lee Taylor was released from prison having previously been jailed for breaching a restraining order designed to prevent contact with his partner.
But within days of his release, he was sent back behind bars after breaching the order again.
Alleged victim tells jury her drink was spiked in ongoing rape trial
A barrister has been cross-examining an alleged victim who has accused her neighbour of raping her.
'Predatory' Cumbria Police officer sacked over messages to woman
PC Christopher Foster was brought before a misconduct hearing after he was accused of three charges.
A590 drug driver caught out after fears he was over alcohol limit
A motorist suspected of drink driving was caught out after police found cocaine in his system.
Barrow man sentenced for detaining a child without lawful authority
Callum Crooks, of Manchester Street in Barrow, pleaded guilty to detaining a child under the age of 16 without lawful authority or reasonable excuse at an earlier hearing.
Barrow man jailed for strangling and making threats to kill ex-partner
A man has been jailed after he intentionally strangled and assaulted his former girlfriend and repeatedly made threats to kill her and her daughter if they called the police.
Cumbrian man jailed for sexual assault and stalking of woman in Barrow
David McKeown, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a female over 16.
Trial set for Northwich man accused of 21 sexual offences
Ryan Beaumont, of Homewood Crescent in Hartford, will stand trial after being charged with 21 different offences involving voyeurism, upskirting and indecent images of children.
Tragedy of 'animal-lover' veterinary nurse who took her own life
Described as an 'animal lover', Jane Elizabeth Hardcastle, from Ulverston, died at the age of 41 at Furness General Hospital in Barrow on July 8 this year.
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