‘Sting’ operation valid way to try to catch unlicensed taxi driver, appeal court rules

‘Sting’ operation valid way to try to catch unlicensed taxi driver, appeal court rules

Charges against a Co Wexford man running an allegedly unlicensed taxi service - brought following a covert National Transport Authority (NTA) operation - will be remitted to the District Court following a Court of Appeal decision.

Fake taxi predator found guilty again after successful appeal triggered retrial

A man who posed as a taxi driver to target young women in Brighton and Hove has been convicted for a second time after a retrial.Graham Head, 68, was originally handed a 23-year prison sentence in July 2023 for kidnap, attempted rape and assault by penetration. His conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal in November 2024 after concerns were raised about the trial judge. A retrial was ordered.On 19 June, a jury at Lewes Crown Court found…