In brief: court stories

Arben Bushati, formerly of 40 Cromwell Crescent, Sleaford who is currently in prison with no fixed abode, was of threatening unlawful violence in October 2010. He was remanded in custody until the 25th February at 10am where he will appear once again via video link at Lincoln Magistrates Court.. He is already serving a prison sentence for an undisclosed crime and the video link will come via the prison court room.

Svajunas Sopis, aged 32, of 103 Gamon Street, Lincoln, pleaded not guilty to a charge of burglary. There is not enough evidence to gain a conviction an so the case has been discontinued. He pleaded guilty to a failure to surrender himself to the police and it was deemed by the magistrates that he had already spent enough time in custody, so he was released. Mr Sopis has outstanding fines of £350 + VAT to pay 

Connar Dent, aged 18 and currently living in the YMCA, St. Rumbolds Street, Lincoln, has been accused of aggravated burglary. The case was been moved to the Crown Court, and will appear before a judge on the 23rd Feb 2011 where there will be a preliminary hearing and case management. Mr Dent was remanded in custody until that date.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year

Often called the Chinese Lunar New Year, it is the longest and most important celebration in the culture of Chinese people.

In China and other countries with significant Chinese populations it is considered to be a major holiday, meaning time off work and large festivities.

But, here in the UK, Chinese New Year often passes without much visible celebration. Read more