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Bulgarian lorry driver cleared of motorcyclist’s death
A jury at Warwick Crown Court took just over an hour to acquit Dimitar Kalchev, aged 49, of causing death by dangerous driving. Adam Western
Gurdeep Garcha KC and Justin Jarmola’s client cleared of Bury “Call of Duty knife” Murder of 19 year old man
A 20 year old man from Prestwich, Manchester has been acquitted by a jury of murder following a 5 week trial at Manchester Crown Court.
Aaron Lyn-Kew Secures Acquittal for 20-Year-Old in Firearm Trial at Warwick Crown Court
Following a 6-day prosecution at Warwick Crown Court, as part of Coventry Police’s Operation Grimlen, a 20-year-old-man was acquitted of possessing a prohibited firearm. Defence
Rachel Brand KC and Graham A. Russell prosecute teenager for murder of Leo Ross
On Tuesday 10 th February 2025, a 15-year old boy was sentenced to detention for life with aminimum term of 13 years. He had pleaded
Robert Tolhurst defends Steve Wright at the Old Bailey for sentence in relation to offences of murder, kidnapping and attempted kidnapping
Robert Tolhurst represented Steve Wright before the Central Criminal Court together with Kieran Vaughan KC of 2 Bedford Row, instructed by Sam Lamsdale of Lister
Caroline Harris successfully prosecuted a trial at Winchester Crown Court on behalf of the National Crime Agency.
Both defendants, one of whom was an airport employee, were convicted of importing 40kg of heroin into the UK from Pakistan. The drugs were loaded
Other News
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly, formerly of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, who has joined us. Giles prosecutes and defends criminal cases in the Crown Court. From
Citadel’s Charity Christmas Present
This Christmas season, we are proud to announce our support for Axarquia Animal Rescue, a dedicated animal welfare organisation based in Malaga, Spain. Our contribution
Citadel Chambers congratulates its former member HHJ Trevor Meegan on his appointment to be a Circuit Judge
Citadel Chambers congratulates its former member HHJ Trevor Meegan on his appointment to be a Circuit Judge.
Citadel Chambers is delighted to announce that Aaron Lyn-Kew has accepted an invitation to join Chambers on the successful completion of his pupillage.
His pupil-supervisor Andrew Davidson said that “Aaron has proved himself over the last six months ‘on his feet’ to be a measured and highly competent