Kevan Thakrar, a serving prisoner convicted of triple murder in 2009, was acquitted of 2 counts of attempt murder and 3 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent relating to attacks on prison officers in HMP Frankland, Durham. His defense argued that his actions were in self defense due to the bullying, racism, and torture he had experienced in the prison system stemming from a previous attack by officers. Bark & Co Solicitors successfully obtained evidence highlighting the issues within the prison system that severely undermined the prosecution's case.

1. R v Thakrar - client acquitted

2. Bark & Co Solicitors have successfully
secured the acquittal of Kevan Thakrar. Our
client is a serving prisoner having previously
been convicted of triple murder in 2009.
Kevan Thakrar was charged with 2 counts of
attempt murder and 3 counts of causing
grievous bodily harm with intent. All
allegations related to attacks on prison
officers in HMP Frankland, Durham.

4. Giving evidence, Kevan Thakrar
informed the jury that he suffers
from Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder following an attack on him
by officers within the prison
system. His defence centred around
the bullying and racism that he has
sustained whilst in the prison system
and that his actions were in self
defence.

5. The Solicitor instructed, Marie Bourke,
along with a dedicated defence team
from Bark & Co, sought and succeeded
in obtaining information which severely
undermined the prosecution case and
highlighted the torturous regime which
is alive within the prison system. Great
lengths were taken to secure evidence
from legal professionals, professionals
within the medical field, as well as
serving prisoners.