HC Deb 15 December 1978 vol 960 cc508-9W

Murder (8)

Eight people have been charged; one was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. In one case the charge was dropped, and six people are awaiting trial.

Robbery (4)

Four people have been charged; one was convicted and sentenced to five years' imprisonment, one was sentenced to a term of Borstal training and two people are awaiting trial.

Firearms Offences (6)

Six people have been charged and four convicted. One was sentenced to four years' imprisonment—suspended; one to two years' imprisonment—suspended; one to 15 months' imprisonment and one to three months' imprisonment—suspended. Two are awaiting trial.

Unlawful possession of explosives (4)

Four people have ben charged; in one case, the charge was not proceeded with, and one is awaiting trial. One person was convicted and sentenced to five years' imprisonment and one person was sentenced to nine months' detention.