THE NORTHERN DAILY MAIL

Hartlepool, Durham, England

22 June 1934

(page 5)

CHARGE AGAINST EXPLORER.

Remand Granted.

“FELONIOUSLY RECEIVING FIVE LETTERS.”

Edward Alexander Crowley (58), who was described on the charge sheet as an explorer, of Upper Montagu Street, W., was charged at Marylebone Police Court to-day with feloniously receiving five letters, the property of Betty Sedgwick [Betty May].

Mr. Ivan Snell was the magistrate and Mr. Crowley was represented by Mr. Isidore Kerman.

Mr. Crowley wore a light grey suit and a flowing bow tie. He carried a curiously carved stick. During the very brief proceedings he leaned heavily on the rail of the dock.

A number of fashionably-dressed women had seats in the court.

Mr. Edward F. Iwi prosecuted. He said that the position at the moment was this—certain documents which were the subject matter of the charge were at present in the custody of the Master of the Crown Office. Application would have to be made in the High Court for the documents to be produced.

He would, therefore, call the sergeant who carried out the arrest and ask for a remand for a week.

“A COMPLETE ANSWER”

Mr. Kerman, on behalf of Mr. Crowley, said: “I would like to take this early opportunity of saying that Mr. Crowley has a complete answer to this charge, and I agree with the application for the remand for a week.”

The magistrate: There is another gentleman rather connected with this case?

Detective-Sergeant Davidson. Yes. So far I have not been able to trace him, but I have hopes of doing so in the very near future.

Det.-Sergt. Davidson then gave evidence of arresting Crowley about 2-40 p.m. on Thursday in Carlos Place, W. He read the warrant and cautioned him, and Crowley said: “Excuse me, where did you integrity [sic].

The sergeant said that he replied: “18 Seymour Street, Marylebone Lane Police Station, where he was charged and again cautioned. When the charge was read over to him he made no reply.

Mr. Kerman: The arrangements for the execution of the warrant were made through my office and there was no attempt to evade it?

Det.-Sergt. Davidson: No.

The magistrates said that from the information it seemed to be a very simple case and should not last so far as that court was concerned for much more than half or three-quarters of an hour.

He ordered a remand until next Thursday.

Mr. Iwi: In the meantime application will be made to the High Court for the letters.

Bail was allowed in the sum of £10.