Maya George

Southampton

Senior Court and Crime Reporter at Southern Daily Echo

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Serial paedophile using Kik told to 'read a book' by unimpressed judge

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Serial Southampton paedophile Andrew Othen was told to “read a book” instead of messaging underage girls by a judge (Image: Hampshire Constabulary) A serial paedophile was given shrewd advice by a judge who told him to “read a book” instead of messaging underage girls. Andrew Othen did not keep his bad habits at bay after he was spared jail a few years ago. The 56-year-old has a chequered past with 25 previous convictions for child sex offences to his name.
Murder investigation launched after death on MSC Virtuosa

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Maya George

Murder investigation launched by Hampshire police after death on MSC Virtuosa (Image: Harry Emery) A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man on a cruise ship. Police officers descended on Southampton Docks this morning to arrest a man on suspicion of murder. The 57-year-old from Exeter remains in custody. It follows reports that a 60-year-old man died on MSC Virtuosa after an altercation around 8.30pm on Saturday.
Murder investigation launched after death on MSC Virtuosa

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Murder investigation launched by Hampshire police after death on MSC Virtuosa (Image: Harry Emery) A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man on a cruise ship. Police officers descended on Southampton Docks this morning to arrest a man on suspicion of murder. The 57-year-old from Exeter remains in custody. It follows reports that a 60-year-old man died on MSC Virtuosa after an altercation around 8.30pm on Saturday.
Police close Grange Road, Gosport after crash

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

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Predators and thugs: The Hampshire criminals locked up in April

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Locked up: The Hampshire criminals jailed in April (Image: Hampshire Constabulary) Several criminals were locked up last month for horrific crimes, including the rape of a 13-year-old girl and making a firearm. April was a busy month for Hampshire courts, and we take a look at a handful of the cases heard. Predators jailed for rape of 13-year-old Two men were jailed for the horrendous rape of a girl, 13, after Christmas last year.
Drink driver nearly four times over limit banned from roads

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Drink driver Michael Gardener was nearly four times over the legal limit in Botley (Image: Getty Images) A drink driver has been banned from the roads after he was caught nearly four times over the limit. Michael Gardener, 47, was driving on the high street in Botley while intoxicated. The incident occurred on March 20 and a breath test revealed he had 131 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
‘Arrogant’ rapist repeatedly targeted boy and girl in string of sex attacks

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Rapist David White from Copythorne repeatedly targeted a boy and a girl in a string of sex attacks (Image: Newsquest) An “arrogant” rapist who repeatedly targeted a boy and a girl in a string of sex attacks walked free from court. David White hid his face when leaving Southampton Crown Court following his narrow escape from prison. The 33-year-old carried out the sickening abuse more than 20 years ago, when he was aged between 12 and 15.
'This is not America' judge tells man who built revolver at home

1 week ago | bournemouthecho.co.uk | Maya George

Robert Wiseman from New Milton built a revolver at home as his interest in firearms escalated (Image: NCA) A man who believes everyone should own a gun hoarded ammunition and built his own revolver at home. Engineer Robert Wiseman immersed himself in the world of firearms, researching and learning about the mechanics behind them. But his special interest took a dramatic turn in December 2021 when he decided to construct a revolver in his home.
In the Dock - Cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

A pair who stole a purse were among the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court (Image: Newsquest) The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: MEYANGE NGWANE, 33, of Hawkeswood Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to a charge of drink driving after being caught on Commercial Road, Southampton, on March 23, with 54 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
In the Dock - Drink drivers caught on roads slapped with bans

1 week ago | dailyecho.co.uk | Maya George

Drink drivers were among latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court (Image: Getty Images) The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court: NARGIS MOSAKHEL, 25, of HMP Bronzefield, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft after stealing an item from Waitrose, Southampton on February 9, and a charge of theft from another after he stole £20 banknotes from Richard Baker in Southampton on November 21, 2024.