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Chief Inspector, John Buttress had been accused of dishonestly failing to tell his mortgage provider that a loan for his North Wales property was to fund a holiday business. Mr Buttress was arrested in front of shocked colleagues at GMP’s Newton Heath HQ in March, 2013. At that time he…Read more
Henry Blackshaw has developed a specialism in firearm’s law. He was recently involved in a lengthy prosecution at Bolton Crown court, which concerned conspiracies to possess and the possession of a large variety of firearms. Over two days of the trial involved expert evidence, addressing the modification and classification…Read more
A gang who posted parcels of heroin from Pakistan to Oldham has been jailed. Phillip Curran and Charlotte Holland of Lincoln House Chambers successfully prosecuted the drug dealing gang for importing over £900,000 worth of heroin. The gang used clothing and restaurant menus to import the drugs through the post and…Read more
Andrew Thomas QC led the prosecution of manufacturing company Pyranha Mouldings Limited following the death of a production supervisor. Alan Catterall, 54, was cleaning an industrial oven following a breakdown at the Company’s factory. Another employee turned the power back on, unaware that he was still inside. Due to the…Read more
A 17-year-old boy has admitted the manslaughter of Jordan Brennan, also 17, in an attack outside a shop on Hyde Road, Gorton, on October 10. See full coverage of the story here MEN / Mirror
Lincoln House Chambers are delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Roberts as Queen’s Counsel. Lisa has a long association with Lincoln House Chambers, having joined as James Gregory’s pupil and given tenancy at the completion of her pupillage. Called in 1993, Lisa is continually ranked in the leading legal directories…Read more
Lisa Roberts of Lincoln House Chambers, has successfully defended eight police officers in separate trials throughout 2014. The series of incidents included crimes such as rape, misconduct in a public office, theft and conspiracy. Amongst the eight cases Miss Roberts defended were PC Toni Darroch, PC…Read more