Named: Man accused of kicking woman in head several times refused to show up to court
Charges of assault and grievous bodily harm were dropped when Darren Clipson failed to attend what was due to be the first day of his trial last April.
Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Daniel Rees is the Gazette’s crime and court reporter, covering everything from bike thefts to murder trials. As well as reporting from magistrates’ and crown courts, Daniel also attends crime scenes and interviews the chief constable of Essex Police once a month. Daniel is also leading the Gazette’s coverage of knife crime in Colchester, having spoken to officers, campaigners, and victims of knife offences to highlight the importance of the issue. Before joining the Gazette newsroom in 2021, Daniel studied English at Aberdeen and Durham University, and earned an NCTJ Gold Standard Diploma in 2020.
Daniel Rees is the Gazette’s crime and court reporter, covering everything from bike thefts to murder trials. As well as reporting from magistrates’ and crown courts, Daniel also attends crime scenes and interviews the chief constable of Essex Police once a month. Daniel is also leading the Gazette’s coverage of knife crime in Colchester, having spoken to officers, campaigners, and victims of knife offences to highlight the importance of the issue. Before joining the Gazette newsroom in 2021, Daniel studied English at Aberdeen and Durham University, and earned an NCTJ Gold Standard Diploma in 2020.
Charges of assault and grievous bodily harm were dropped when Darren Clipson failed to attend what was due to be the first day of his trial last April.
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