Barnsley Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 10 verdicts at Barnsley Magistrates' Court (Barnsley, Barnsley). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Sean Gamble

Rape

October 22, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Sean Gamble plied a child with cigarettes in a 'secret pact' before raping her 30 years ago. The victim came forward recently, leading to his conviction.

Put behind bars after a brave woman came forward three decades after the offences.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Christopher Steven Davison

Animal Neglect

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 18-week suspended prison sentence, lifetime animal ban, £400 costs, and £154 victim surcharge

Christopher Steven Davison, 34, of High Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, abandoned his sick German Shepherd, Snowy, in a country park in October 2024. She was malnourished, weak, and tied to a tree on a cold night, leading to her being found in a poor condition and later euthanised due to a blocked intestine and filthy living conditions at his home.

Admitted failing to ensure the dog's needs were met due to neglect; mitigation included relationship breakdown, depression, anxiety, and remorse.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Abigail Gee

Owning a dog dangerously out of control

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 5 years ban on owning dogs and £117 fine

Abigail Gee's Caucasian Shepherd dog escaped through an insecure fence and attacked a child on a street in Doncaster in October 2023, biting the child on the back. The dog had deep laceration wounds on its neck, which were infected and required veterinary care, and its coat was matted, indicating poor welfare.

Pled guilty to charges of owning a dog dangerously out of control. The dog was deemed too dangerous and unpredictable and was put to sleep.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Darren Ambleton

Animal welfare offences

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, plus costs of £400 and a £154 victim surcharge

Darren Ambleton, along with his sister and niece, neglected a crossbreed dog named Blade and two cats, Charlie and Benny, at their home in Standhill Crescent, Barnsley. The animals endured severe flea infestations, with visible signs of distress including scratching, fur loss, and skin damage. Veterinary examination confirmed the suffering could have been prevented with routine care.

Pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act. He admitted awareness of the fleas on the dog, but the family failed to treat the animals adequately, leading to prolonged suffering.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Emma Booker

Animal welfare offences

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, plus costs of £400 and a £154 victim surcharge

Emma Booker, along with her mother and uncle, neglected a crossbreed dog named Blade and two cats, Charlie and Benny, at their home in Standhill Crescent, Barnsley. The animals were found with severe flea infestations, resulting in fur loss, urine staining, and evident discomfort. The family did not provide necessary veterinary care despite clear signs of distress.

Pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act. The RSPCA inspector noted the family's failure to address the severe flea infestation, which caused significant animal suffering.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Janine Booker

Animal welfare offences

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, plus costs of £400 and a £154 victim surcharge

Janine Booker, along with her brother and daughter, neglected a crossbreed dog named Blade and two cats, Charlie and Benny, at their home in Standhill Crescent, Barnsley. The animals suffered from severe flea infestations, leading to fur loss, skin irritation, and discomfort. Despite being advised to seek veterinary care, the family failed to treat the conditions properly, allowing the suffering to persist for months.

Pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act. The RSPCA inspector described the flea infestation as the worst seen in their career, highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Morgan Swindells

Drug dealing

July 4, 2025

Sentence: two years and nine months imprisonment

Morgan Swindells was involved in a dramatic incident where police chased and wrestled him to the ground through the town of Barnsley after he was caught as a drug dealer.

Convicted following a police chase where he was wrestled to the ground as a drug dealer.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Cash Atherton

Stalking

June 7, 2025

Sentence: 12-week prison term suspended for 12 months, 120 hours of unpaid work, 10 days of rehabilitation activities, and a restraining order

Cash Atherton stalked a woman between February 12 and May 1, 2024, in South Yorkshire, making an obsessive amount of calls, sending a large number of text messages, leaving 20 voicemails, turning up at her address, following her to the gym, following her home, and calling her via WhatsApp and making Facebook posts directed towards her. He ought to have known his conduct amounted to harassment.

Initially denied the charge but later changed his plea. The sentence was suspended due to a real prospect of rehabilitation.

Sources: wigantoday.net

David Heeley

Shoplifting

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment

David Heeley committed two shoplifting offences in the Dodworth area of Barnsley, just four months after receiving a three-year CBO for similar offences. He was sentenced immediately after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to two shoplifting offences and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) that was issued in October 2024.

Sources: thestar.co.uk

Brian Buckley

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

October 11, 2024

Sentence: 12-week prison term suspended for 12 months, banned from keeping cats and dogs for 10 years, £400 costs, £154 victim surcharge

Brian Buckley, 80, of Church Lane, High Hoyland, neglected his elderly springer spaniel Pip, leaving her to suffer from severe skin disease, ear infections, and eye conditions for a prolonged period without adequate veterinary treatment, breaching the Animal Welfare Act 2006. RSPCA officers rescued Pip from his home in Barnsley last January, finding her in a kennel with swollen, sore face, fur loss, and cuts. Vets treated her for four months, but she was ultimately euthanized due to the extent of her suffering.

Admitted causing unnecessary suffering by failing to provide veterinary treatment. Magistrates dismissed defence claim of 'momentary lapse', stating neglect had been ongoing. Mitigation included recent death of wife and attempts to treat with shampoo and vet visit, but with significant delay.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

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