26-year-old Ronan McDonald jailed for assault, van driver charged with £500k cocaine on M6.

This week in Cumbria, significant crime stories include a van stopped on the M6 with £500,000 in cocaine, leading to charges for the driver. Ronan McDonald, 26, was jailed for an unprovoked assault in a Carlisle pub. Matthew Jones, 28, received a £40 fine for vape theft. An 18-year-old mental health patient faced court for causing damage at a Travelodge, raising questions about the prosecution's decision. Other cases involved theft, assault, and fraud.

October 13, 2024
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