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- Courts · City of London
Brand 'preoccupied by sex', ex-flatmate tells court
Russell Brand's former flatmate, Andrew Dobson, testified at Southwark Crown Court, describing the comedian as 'very egotistical' and 'erratic'. Brand faces multiple charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
LatestKieran Hayler tells court Katie Price 'coached' teen
Kieran Hayler has told Lewes Crown Court he believed his ex-wife Katie Price was coaching a 13-year-old girl. Hayler, who denies rape and sexual assault allegations from 2016, claims he discovered messages on Ms Price's phone that he says show her coaching the girl.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · BarnetBarnet teacher denies eight indecent assault charges from 1980s
A former chemistry teacher at a Barnet boys’ school denies eight counts of indecent assault against two pupils in the late 1980s. The trial at Harrow Crown Court heard allegations of flirtatious behaviour, sexual discussions in class, and a mother’s complaint about a planned trip abroad.
Barnet5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Courts · SouthwarkMet Inspector cleared of sexual assault after judge criticises investigation delays
A Metropolitan Police inspector was cleared of sexually assaulting three female colleagues in Soho after a trial judge criticised the investigation for late witness statements and procedural delays. The Met rejected claims the case was handled differently due to the officer’s rank.
Southwark5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Courts · SouthwarkMet Inspector Dave Newman cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues
A Metropolitan Police inspector was unanimously acquitted of three sexual assault charges after a trial at Southwark Crown Court. The judge raised concerns about late witness statements and the conduct of a 2023 drinks event in Soho where the alleged offences occurred.
Southwark5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Policing · SouthwarkMet Inspector cleared of sexual assault after judge criticises investigation
Inspector Dave Newman was acquitted of three sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court. Judge Bartle criticised the Met Police investigation, calling delays in witness statements 'baffling'. The force defended the probe, citing the jury's unanimous not-guilty verdicts.
Southwark4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 62 · Hype 15- Courts · Southwark
Met Police inspector cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues in Soho
Dave Newman, 39, was found not guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on 13 August 2026. The judge raised concerns about the police investigation’s handling of witness statements and described the Soho drinks event as ‘very troubling’ due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Southwark4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 - Violent Crime · City of London
Met Police Inspector Dave Newman on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assaults in Soho
A Metropolitan Police inspector is on trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of sexually assaulting three female colleagues in Soho. One complainant testified she felt 'like a piece of meat' after the alleged incident, which she reported via the 101 non-emergency line the following day.
City of London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50 
Courts · WestminsterMet Police inspector denies groping three colleagues in Soho bar
A Metropolitan Police inspector is accused of sexually assaulting three female colleagues during a night out in Soho. The trial heard allegations of unwanted touching on a dancefloor. Newman denies all charges and the case continues.
Westminster4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 85 · Hype 25
Courts · SouthwarkJan Repko cleared of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court
A jury at Southwark Crown Court found Jan Repko not guilty of sexual assault by touching and assault by penetration after a four-hour deliberation. The alleged incident occurred during a 2022 consultation session at the Royal College of Music in London.
Southwark5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15