THE NOTTINGHAM JOURNAL

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

23 June 1934

(page 7)

A QUESTION OF FIVE LETTERS.

Explorer in Court on a Receiving Charge.

Edward Alexander Crowley (58), who was described on the charge sheet as an explorer, of Upper Montagu-street, London. W., was charged at Marylebone yesterday with feloniously receiving five letters, the property of Betty Sedgwick [Betty May]. He was represented by Mr. Isidore Kerman.

He wore a light grey suit and a flowing bow tie, and carried a curiously-carved stick. During the brief proceedings he leant heavily on the rail of the dock.

Mr. Edward F. Iwi, who prosecuted, 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.

Complete Answer.

Mr. Kerman (on behalf of 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 (Mr. Ivan Snell): There is another gentleman rather connected with the case?

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

The Arrest.

Det.-sergt. Davidson gave evidence of arresting Crowley. Witness read the warrant and cautioned him, and Crowley said: “Excuse me, where did you say?” Witness replied: “18 Seymour-street, Marylebone.” Crowley said: “I do not know the place.”

The magistrate 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.