Menu
24/03/2009
Asylum Seeker Jailed Over PC's Murder
An asylum seeker convicted of stabbing a policeman to death has been jailed for life.
Nigerian Ikechukwu Tennyson Obih, 29, stabbed Bedfordshire policeman Jon Henry twice in the chest in Luton on June 11, 2007 as he tried to arrest him. He was told he must serve at least 25 years.
Obih, of Windson Road, Luton, denied murdering PC Henry, but admitted killing him on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
He was also found guilty of attempted murder of a window cleaner and wounding with intent.
PC Henry had responded to an emergency call after window cleaner, Stephen Chamberlain was stabbed, Luton Crown Court.
The 36-year-old policeman was one of four officers called to the scene. He was attacked as he tried to arrest Obih, who then lashed out at another window cleaner, David Knight, leaving him injured.
A second policeman was saved from another attack by Obih when another window cleaner, David Knight, hit him over the head with a window cleaning pole.
A baton round and Taser shot failed to stop Obih, who was finally brought down by a second shot from a Taser.
Obih has been detained in the secure mental hospital in Rampton, Nottinghamshire, since his arrest.
His defence team claimed he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia at the time of the attack and had been diagnosed two years earlier after problems with cannabis and alcohol.
(JM/BMcC)
Nigerian Ikechukwu Tennyson Obih, 29, stabbed Bedfordshire policeman Jon Henry twice in the chest in Luton on June 11, 2007 as he tried to arrest him. He was told he must serve at least 25 years.
Obih, of Windson Road, Luton, denied murdering PC Henry, but admitted killing him on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
He was also found guilty of attempted murder of a window cleaner and wounding with intent.
PC Henry had responded to an emergency call after window cleaner, Stephen Chamberlain was stabbed, Luton Crown Court.
The 36-year-old policeman was one of four officers called to the scene. He was attacked as he tried to arrest Obih, who then lashed out at another window cleaner, David Knight, leaving him injured.
A second policeman was saved from another attack by Obih when another window cleaner, David Knight, hit him over the head with a window cleaning pole.
A baton round and Taser shot failed to stop Obih, who was finally brought down by a second shot from a Taser.
Obih has been detained in the secure mental hospital in Rampton, Nottinghamshire, since his arrest.
His defence team claimed he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia at the time of the attack and had been diagnosed two years earlier after problems with cannabis and alcohol.
(JM/BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 February 2013
Couple Found Dead At Seaside Bungalow
An elderly couple have been found dead in a bungalow in Norfolk. The bodies of the pair, thought to be in their 70s, were discovered in the Caister-on-Sea property on Tuesday. Norfolk Police forced their way into the property after neighbours raised concerns. A post-mortem will be carried out.
Couple Found Dead At Seaside Bungalow
An elderly couple have been found dead in a bungalow in Norfolk. The bodies of the pair, thought to be in their 70s, were discovered in the Caister-on-Sea property on Tuesday. Norfolk Police forced their way into the property after neighbours raised concerns. A post-mortem will be carried out.
13 June 2007
Man remanded over PC stabbing
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Jon Henry. Tennyson Obih, from Luton, appeared before Luton Magistrates charged with PC Henry's murder, as well as the attempted murder of two other men - Steven Chamberlain and David Knight - and trespass with intent to steal while in possession of a weapon.
Man remanded over PC stabbing
A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of PC Jon Henry. Tennyson Obih, from Luton, appeared before Luton Magistrates charged with PC Henry's murder, as well as the attempted murder of two other men - Steven Chamberlain and David Knight - and trespass with intent to steal while in possession of a weapon.
04 October 2006
Judges in blackmail case face investigation
Two judges involved in a blackmail trial are to face an investigation by the Office for Judicial Complaints. Immigration judges Mohammed Ilyas Khan, 60, and his female colleague - known only as J - will not be allowed to sit while the investigation takes place. The move follows a trial involving Brazilian cleaner Roselane Driza.
Judges in blackmail case face investigation
Two judges involved in a blackmail trial are to face an investigation by the Office for Judicial Complaints. Immigration judges Mohammed Ilyas Khan, 60, and his female colleague - known only as J - will not be allowed to sit while the investigation takes place. The move follows a trial involving Brazilian cleaner Roselane Driza.
24 May 2004
Man remanded over murder of Birmingham policeman
A man has been charged today with the murder of Det Const Michael Swindells. The CID officer died after being stabbed once in the abdomen by a suspect weilding a knife in Birmingham on Friday. Glaister Butler, 48, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody.
Man remanded over murder of Birmingham policeman
A man has been charged today with the murder of Det Const Michael Swindells. The CID officer died after being stabbed once in the abdomen by a suspect weilding a knife in Birmingham on Friday. Glaister Butler, 48, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody.
04 June 2015
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Faversham at the weekend. Kent Police confirmed Lincoln Payne, of no fixed abode, had been charged with robbery, theft and two counts of attempted murder following an incident in Fostall Avenue on Saturday, 30 May.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Faversham at the weekend. Kent Police confirmed Lincoln Payne, of no fixed abode, had been charged with robbery, theft and two counts of attempted murder following an incident in Fostall Avenue on Saturday, 30 May.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
