HERE are some notable cases to be heard at Worcester Crown Court this week.

A woman sobbed in court as she admitted child cruelty after breaking a girl’s leg.

Amy Chandler, 27, of Old Coach Road, Droitwich, broke down in tears when she admitted a single count of child cruelty as she appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday.

The details of the charge were that she ‘wilfully ill-treated the child in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health', causing her a right leg metaphyseal fracture.

A retired civil servant attempted to engage in 'disgusting' sex chats with underage girls and had indecent child abuse images.

Former Foreign Office worker Peter Manser, of Abbey Road, Malvern, had already admitted a string of sexual offences when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court to be sentenced.

However, the 84-year-old was spared jail because of his early guilty plea, lack of previous convictions and the steps he had taken to address his offending.

A dangerous driver with a history of self-harm reached speeds of 135mph on the motorway.

However, Jason Topping should not be sentenced until his mental health problems are taken into account, a Worcester judge has ruled.

Topping appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday after being convicted of dangerous driving, possession of a bladed article and having no insurance.