Barkingside Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Daniel Duhig, 27, of Hyland Way in Hornchurch, engaged in sexual communication with a child between December 28, 2023, and January 5, 2024. He sent messages asking if she had a boyfriend, whether she was a virgin, and stating he would like to join her in bed.

Richard Strange sat outside an elderly woman’s home and harassed her by calling her about 35 times between January 11 and 12, 2024, despite being told to leave.

Sylwester Pryzbyla brought an air rifle to The Colley Rowe Inn in Collier Row on December 13, causing an armed police response. He was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm, which was later identified as an air rifle. He was charged with being at the pub with an imitation firearm and found guilty in his absence.

Steven Ellis, 48, of Dunton Road in Romford, assaulted a woman outside Tesco in Hornchurch on Sunday, April 27, 2024. This incident breached his existing criminal behaviour order, which banned him from entering certain areas and committing anti-social behaviour.