Case No 2024/01343/B4 - [2025] EWCA Crim 1370

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Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

ON APPEAL FROM THE CROWN COURT AT PORTSMOUTH

(HIS HONOUR JUDGE MELVILLE KC) [44PC0270520]

B e f o r e:

LORD JUSTICE MALES

MRS JUSTICE STACEY DBE

MRS JUSTICE HEATHER WILLIAMS DBE

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Mr T Acworth appeared on behalf of the Appellant

Mr A Houston appeared on behalf of the Crown

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