Birmingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 336 verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court (Birmingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 12 cases

Abdulraziq Mohammed

False imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence and sexual assault *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment with 4-year extended licence

On March 30, 2025, at about 2pm, Abdulraziq Mohammed, intoxicated from drinking and smoking mamba, made disturbing and sexualised comments to a mother in Winson Green, Birmingham. While she looked away for less than 10 seconds, he abducted her five-year-old daughter from the street and took her to his HMO. He sexually assaulted the girl, pulling down her clothes. The mother conducted a frantic search, heard her daughter's crying from inside the house, banged on the door and window, and attempted to break in with a scaffolding board. Mohammed refused to release the girl. The mother's friend tried to climb through the window but was assaulted by Mohammed. A neighbour helped force open the door, rescuing the girl. Mohammed was shirtless with trousers that fell down, revealing no underwear. The girl told her mother the stranger hurt her and pulled her clothes down. She has since developed complex behavioural problems including anger and aggression. Five days earlier on March 25, 2025, in Lozells, Mohammed, seemingly intoxicated, lay on a car's bonnet, pulled off the windscreen wiper to attack the father and son inside, bit the son, attempted to bite the father, and caused criminal damage.

Found guilty after trial of false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence and sexual assault; pleaded guilty to assault, attempted assault, and criminal damage; prior incident in November 2022 involving knife at doctor's surgery; shown little insight into offending; physical and mental health difficulties with cannabis misuse; originally from Sudan with trauma history.

13 Mar 2026

Javonnie Tavener

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

In April 2024, Javonnie Tavener, 23, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa at high speed, overtaking, while using his phone and under the influence of drugs. He ploughed into a group of children and parents walking home from an Eid celebration in Birmingham, killing 4-year-old Mayar Yahia and seriously injuring two others. The incident was captured on dashcam footage.

Sentenced for causing death by careless driving. Judge Peter Cooke expressed surprise that CPS did not pursue dangerous driving charge, noting it restricted sentencing options. CPS stated the case did not meet the threshold for dangerous driving after careful consideration of evidence including eyewitness testimonies, CCTV, and forensic report.

13 Mar 2026

Mohammed Abdulraziq

False imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment with 4-year extended licence (total 15 years)

On March 30, 2025, at around 2pm in Winson Green, Birmingham, Mohammed Abdulraziq, a 32-year-old Sudanese national, snatched a five-year-old girl from the street after making sexualised comments to her mother. Intoxicated from beer and mamba, he took her to his room in a shared house, locked the door, and pulled down both their shorts. The girl's mother searched frantically, heard crying, and attempted to break a window with a scaffolding board. A friend climbed through the window but was assaulted by Abdulraziq, causing her to fall. A passerby helped force the door open, rescuing the girl. Abdulraziq's trousers fell down during the incident, revealing no undergarments. Separately, on March 25, 2025, in Lozells, he assaulted a father and son in a car park while intoxicated, damaging their vehicle and biting one of them.

Found guilty after trial of false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence, sexual assault on a child, and assault by beating. Pleaded guilty to separate charges of assault, attempted assault, and criminal damage. Judge noted little insight into offences, history of drug abuse, anxiety, and depressive disorder. Prior conviction for threatening a doctor with a knife in 2022. High risk of serious harm to children assessed by probation service.

13 Mar 2026

Stefan Fenyes

Possession of firearm and manufacturing live ammunition *

Sentence

jailed

Stefan Fenyes, a 47-year-old Slovakia national from Warwick, made 227 online orders for items to manufacture live ammunition, including tools to reload fired rounds and brushes to clean gun barrels. A raid on his home by National Crime Agency officers recovered a viable Czech-manufactured pistol with loaded magazine and live ammunition, gun barrels, component parts, manufacturing tools, military survival guidebooks, crossbows, and knives. He claimed the pistol was sent by mistake in a fishing tackle box during a 2024 trip to Slovakia and was learning to make ammunition for potential UK invasion or civil unrest. Arrested on March 20 at his workplace in Leamington Spa.

Admitted charges in April. Obsessed with guns and intent on assembling an arsenal. NCA investigation removed lethal firearm and live ammunition from circulation.

12 Mar 2026

Steven Porter

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Steven Porter, aged 43, from Harcourt Drive, Sutton Coldfield, met the victim, a woman in her 70s, at a networking event in 2022. She was a customer of a supplement company he was associated with. He offered to invest her money in gold, taking over £168,000 but returning only around £32,000, swindling £136,000. He used false promises, sent pictures and videos to build trust, and invented extreme stories including claims of cartel involvement and a murdered associate to extract more money. The fraud occurred over 18 months, propping up his failing business and funding his gambling addiction. The victim stated he destroyed her life, drained her savings, and robbed her of confidence.

Admitted fraud by false representation. Mental health issues including bipolar disorder and gambling addiction contributed to offending. No prior convictions. Remorse shown and steps taken to address gambling. Judge noted significant culpability due to abuse of trust.

11 Mar 2026

Thomas Butler

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Thomas Butler, 33, of Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth, targeted an 8-year-old girl on TikTok on March 10, 2025, by posing as an 8-year-old boy. The girl accepted his friend request to unlock a TikTok feature requiring 200 friends, against her father's wishes. He sent messages talking about sex, such as 'you love me you want to kiss me', 'you want to have sex with me when you're older', and 'are you naughty'. The conversation moved to WhatsApp where he asked her to lift her top, if she liked older boys, questioned her on school uniform, claimed prior experience with girls her age, and sent a photo of his penis. The father posed as his daughter and continued the exchange, leading to Butler's arrest in August 2025.

Admitted having sexual communications with a child, attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to engage a child in sexual activity. No relevant or recent convictions. Offending occurred while he had a significant drink problem, which he has addressed while remanded. Judge described actions as a 'depraved approach to your sexual appetite' and noted no indication he would stop.

11 Mar 2026

Jamie Mccabe

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

two-year community order including 35 days of rehabilitation activity

On September 11, 2024, in Grove Road, Springfield, near Sparkhill, Birmingham, Jamie McCabe, 42, was walking with an unknown woman carrying a television. The woman entered a garden and appeared to be looking for something, leading the first victim's daughter to alert him. He confronted them, finding the woman in his car's driver's seat and McCabe beside her. A fight broke out, captured on CCTV, where the victim threw punches without realizing McCabe had a knife. McCabe slashed the first victim to the forehead, back, and arm. The victim's cousin chased and tackled McCabe, who then swung the knife, cutting the cousin's lip and cheek. McCabe was restrained but escaped to his HMO where he was arrested. A kitchen knife and Stanley blade were found on the pavement. Both victims required treatment; the first lost work as a barber and struggled with prayers due to pain, the cousin cancelled photography bookings. McCabe sustained cuts and was hospitalized. He acted in excessive self-defence after victims mistakenly thought he was stealing the car and took the law into their own hands.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm and one count of having a knife in public. Judge Peter Cooke described it as a 'truly exceptional' case and dealt with it in a 'truly lenient way' due to excessive self-defence, brain injury history, and 16 months already served on remand. Excluded from entering Grove Road for one year.

11 Mar 2026

Numaan Mahmood

Supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Numaan Mahmood was an accomplice in the Frankie county drugs line, which supplied cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine across large parts of Birmingham including city centre, Balsall Heath, Moseley and Selly Oak, starting from August 2023. He acted as a runner delivering drugs after orders were taken via the line phone. In October 2024, during a police raid on a city centre property linked to the operation, Mahmood arrived and was arrested with wraps of drugs, an iPhone used to run the Frankie line, and hundreds of pounds in cash. The operation involved over 81,000 incoming calls, 28,000 outgoing calls, and 25,000 text messages up to October 2024. Total seizures included 495 wraps and 222g of Class A drugs and £9,256 in cash.

Aged 20, of Kingswood Road, Moseley. Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin. Accomplice in the Frankie drugs line.

11 Mar 2026

Ishaaq Ayaz

Supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ishaaq Ayaz operated the Frankie county drugs line starting in August 2023, supplying cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine daily from 9am to 9pm in Birmingham city centre, Balsall Heath, Moseley and Selly Oak. The line received over 81,000 calls, made 28,000 calls, and exchanged 25,000 text messages between August 2023 and October 2024. Messages announced they were open for business with good quality drugs. Ayaz bought a top-up for the phone in August 2024 and his personal phone was often with the line phone. During a raid in October 2024, £7,000 cash, Class A drugs, and scales were seized from a property linked to him. In total, 495 wraps and 222g of cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine were seized along with £9,256 in cash.

Aged 26, of Brighton Road, Balsall Heath. Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin. Main operator of the Frankie drugs line.

11 Mar 2026

Exauce Mazebo

Attempted murder *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Exauce Mazebo, aged 24, of New Heart Road, West Bromwich, assisted Christ Lidiu in a shooting following a disorder outside 44 Lounge in Howard Street, Birmingham, in the early hours of January 1, 2024. After the initial fight, Mazebo drove Lidiu to retrieve a pistol from his home in Handsworth and then back to the scene. Mazebo drove the SEAT vehicle while Lidiu fired the shot at the victim. Both turned off their phones before returning.

Sentenced as an accessory. Pleaded not guilty but found guilty. Difficult start in life, lost mother young and moved from country of birth. Impressive achievements academically and in sports, described as kind and passionate. Incident seen as stark departure from character.

10 Mar 2026

Rhyce Longstaff

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment with extended 6-year licence

On October 11, 2024, Rhyce Longstaff, aged 31 from Haydock Close, Hodge Hill, lured a 14-year-old schoolgirl from Birmingham city centre to a home in Sutton Street, Aston. After she passed out from alcohol and cannabis in an upstairs bedroom, he repeatedly sexually attacked her, raping her three times while muffling her cries with his hand over her mouth and telling her no one would believe her if she reported it.

Found guilty of three charges of rape after a trial. No remorse shown. Must serve two thirds of custodial term before parole consideration.

6 Mar 2026

Zhong Wang

Keeping a brothel *

Sentence

23 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 20 days rehabilitation activity, 100 hours unpaid work

Zhong Wang, aged 44, ran illegal brothels out of Rainbow Thai Spa in Gravelly Lane, Erdington, and Thai Oriental Spa in Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield. He was arrested in the Gay Village in June 2025 with £4,500 cash and suspicious items in his Mercedes including condoms, baby oil, mobile phones, SIM cards, and brochures advertising women having sex. Police raided his address at Golden Eagle Gardens in Erdington. Women were living at the premises and performing sexual services for payment. They gave rehearsed answers denying knowledge of Wang. Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings were triggered, with a hearing in June 2026. Both massage parlours were shut down by police.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of keeping a brothel and one of possessing criminal property. Judge Sarah Buckingham presided.

5 Mar 2026

February 2026 11 cases

Mohammed Rahman

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and six months

Mohammed Rahman, aged 25 from Hall Green, and Hamza Khan ran the 'Ace' drugs line supplying cocaine and heroin in the Kings Heath, Moseley, and Balsall Heath areas. On July 7, 2025, they drove to Kings Heath, confronted Craig Dean over sending customers to a rival supplier, knocked him to the ground on Springfield Road, and delivered vicious kicks to his head, with Rahman inflicting the fatal blow. They fled in a Vauxhall Corsa and continued dealing drugs before going into hiding.

Found guilty of murder by a jury. Judge Andrew Smith KC concluded they chose to 'punish' Craig Dean and send a message to users of the Ace drugs line.

28 Feb 2026

Hamza Khan

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

Hamza Khan, aged 23 from Moseley, and Mohammed Rahman ran the 'Ace' drugs line supplying cocaine and heroin in the Kings Heath, Moseley, and Balsall Heath areas. On July 7, 2025, they drove to Kings Heath, confronted Craig Dean over sending customers to a rival supplier, knocked him to the ground on Springfield Road, and delivered vicious kicks to his head, with Rahman inflicting the fatal blow. They fled in a Vauxhall Corsa and continued dealing drugs before going into hiding.

Found guilty of murder by a jury. Judge Andrew Smith KC concluded they chose to 'punish' Craig Dean and send a message to users of the Ace drugs line.

28 Feb 2026

Tyrone Solomon

Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment with extended 5-year licence period

On February 1, 2024, at 3am on Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Tyrone Solomon arranged to buy drugs from Ibrar Hussain. Accompanying a vulnerable woman, Solomon approached Hussain's Volkswagen Golf. After paying for nine wraps of crack but receiving only six due to an alleged debt owed by the woman, Solomon demanded his money back and became angry, producing a firearm. A struggle ensued with the front seat passenger grabbing his arm while his finger was on the trigger, causing the gun to discharge and shoot Hussain in the abdomen. Hussain drove himself to hospital for life-saving surgery and would likely have died within three to five days without treatment. Over two years later, he suffers ongoing mobility and mental health issues with the bullet still lodged in his body. Solomon was arrested three days later at his Hamstead Road address, attempting to escape through a window and discarding the loaded gun in the garden.

Cleared of attempted murder and wounding with intent; found guilty of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Branded a 'danger to anyone who crosses him' by Judge Paul Farrer KC. Has 40 previous offences, including three involving guns. Probation report indicates high risk of serious harm to the public.

27 Feb 2026

Varun Datta

Knowingly causing controlled waste to be deposited in a place other than an authorised facility *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 200 hours unpaid work, 30 days rehabilitation, £1.1 million confiscation, £100,000 compensation, £200,000 prosecution costs

Varun Datta, 36, of Little Chester Street, London, orchestrated the illegal dumping of over 4,275 tonnes of controlled waste at 16 unlicensed sites across England, including six in Lincolnshire (The Drift in Sewstern, Grantham; Humby Mills Farm in Grantham; Sycamore Farm in Lower Bassingthorpe; Lime Tree Farm in Thorney; Gill Bridge Farm in Boston; The Limes in Spalding), as well as sites in Cambridgeshire, Lancashire, Kent, Surrey, Rutland, and Middlesbrough. He falsely claimed waste was sent to a legal site at Kiveton Park near Sheffield but diverted loads to illegal dumps. The dumping caused smells, flies, and adverse air quality effects, forcing landowners to incur substantial cleanup costs. Environment Agency seized £131,520 cash in 2018 and applied restraint orders in 2022.

Pleaded not guilty in 2023 but changed to guilty in June 2025. Offences described as 'reckless' by Judge Paul Farrar KC. Registered waste broker through Atkins Recycling Ltd since 2015. Financial benefit from crimes reflected in confiscation order.

22 Feb 2026

Quinton Brown

Exposure and two counts of assault *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

On January 17, 2026, Quinton Brown, aged 52, of Harlech Close, Bartley Green, approached a group of young females in Birmingham city centre, saying 'I want a white woman' and grabbing one by the face. He then pulled down his trousers, exposing himself. Shortly before 8pm, he approached a mum with her two children and sister near Lloyd House, stumbling with trousers and underwear around his ankles, exposing his penis, and repeatedly saying 'Hi girls, I want to rape with a white girl'. He grabbed one woman's face, knocking her glasses off, causing the children to cry hysterically; the family fled into Lloyd House. He then moved to Colmore Row, lashed out at a young woman in a wheelchair, knocking her out of it. He was seen masturbating and shuffling along, causing public distress, before passing out on street furniture. Police arrested him after he initially gave a false name. He claimed drug use and later that he sought arrest due to safety fears from threats after release from jail in 2025.

Admitted exposure and two counts of assault. First offence of a sexual nature despite 16 previous convictions for 24 offences including wounding with intent, possession of a gun, robbery, and assaults. Judge acknowledged genuine remorse and that it was out of character. Currently serving sentence for previous crime after recall to prison.

16 Feb 2026

Robert William Mcallister

Failing to comply with duty of care as waste broker *

Sentence

Fined £750

Robert William McAllister failed to comply with the duty of care as a waste broker in relation to controlled waste deposited at two sites, connected to the broader illegal dumping scheme involving thousands of tonnes of waste across England.

Found guilty of failing to comply with the duty of care imposed on brokers of waste.

13 Feb 2026

Mohammed Saraji Bashir

Knowingly causing controlled waste to be deposited on land *

Sentence

4 months suspended for 18 months

Mohammed Saraji Bashir was involved in crimes related to the illegal dumping of controlled waste at three sites as part of the nationwide operation uncovered by the Environment Agency.

Pleaded guilty to knowingly causing controlled waste to be deposited at three sites.

13 Feb 2026

Adele Parsons

Possessing and transferring criminal property *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Adele Parsons, 36, of Inca Close, Coventry, handled over £50,000 in criminal cash for a major UK drugs gang led by 'Sky', using it to buy designer clothes, a £8,500 Rolex watch, and funding a £16,000 shopping spree in London. She made numerous trips to Dubai to see 'Sky' and travelled across the UK for cash exchanges. On September 21, 2022, police observed her meeting Ryan Prescott in Willenhall, receiving £10,000 in a plastic bag, and arrested her with shopping bags containing designer clothing worth £5,185. Snapchat communications revealed her key role, including three exchanges in one day for £500 payments. She refused to unlock her phone but was re-arrested in November 2022. The cash was linked to profits from class A drugs supply, though she was not directly involved in the supply.

Found guilty of two charges of possessing criminal property and two charges of transferring criminal property. Judge Samantha Crabb noted she was driven by greed, tempted by the Dubai lifestyle, and branded her arrogant for claiming to be an innocent dupe. Defence mentioned element of coercion, naivety, and exploitation; she was in lawful employment and suffered anxiety from proceedings.

12 Feb 2026

Kian Moulton

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years

Kian Moulton, aged 15, murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross and attacked three elderly women during a three-day rampage in Hall Green in January 2025. He broke a teacher's nose and brought a knife to class prior to the offences. He had spent more than a year in custody on remand before sentencing.

Admitted to the offences. No remorse shown and no progress in rehabilitation. Judge stated no term would seem sufficient to the victim's loved ones. Will remain on licence for life after any potential release.

10 Feb 2026

Rebecca Proffit

Attempted arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On June 1, 2025, Rebecca Proffit, aged 23, from Faulkners Farm Drive, Erdington, argued with her ex-boyfriend over childcare arrangements and texted threats to murder him and cause trouble at his mother's home in Sutton Coldfield. She arrived shortly after, appearing angry and aggressive with a cannabis spliff in her mouth. After further argument, she dropped the still-ignited spliff through the letterbox onto the doormat inside the front door. Minutes later, she returned and squirted lighter fluid through the letterbox onto the same spot. During a subsequent struggle, she pulled the ex-boyfriend's mother's hair. Police arrested her and seized lighter fluid and a candle lighter from her handbag. The targeted couple installed CCTV and considered moving due to the incident.

Pleaded guilty to attempted arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered, assault by beating and possession of cannabis. First-time offender with difficult upbringing, suspected autism and ADHD. Judge noted cannabis use exacerbated her conditions and highlighted the disturbing potential consequences of her actions.

9 Feb 2026

Peter Ellery

Controlling and coercive behaviour and stalking causing serious alarm or distress *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Peter Ellery, aged 38, from Shenstone Road, Smethwick, controlled and manipulated his ex-girlfriend during their relationship by restricting who she spoke to, accusing her of cheating even when she went to the toilet at night, and threatening suicide if she ended it. After the breakup, he terrorised her with chilling threats, including 'I will make Raoul Moat look like a f***ing minor', referencing the 2010 gunman who shot his ex-girlfriend, killed her new partner, and injured a police officer before suicide. He sent messages claiming to watch her every move, even knowing how much toilet roll she used, showed her weapons, boasted about having guns, contacted her family to threaten to 'destroy' her life, and threatened to shoot everyone in her house. Despite arrest and a no-contact order, he continued sending vile texts, making her feel suffocated, scared, degraded, and worthless. He burnt their clothing, smashed the house, and repeatedly checked her phone.

Admitted controlling and coercive behaviour and stalking causing serious alarm or distress. Branded a 'narcissist' with low self-esteem by Judge Sarah Buckingham. Prior convictions for more than 50 offences taken into account. Restraining order imposed banning contact with ex-girlfriend.

6 Feb 2026

January 2026 12 cases

Saqlane Zaffar

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment and 10-year driving ban

On June 2, 2024, shortly after midnight, Saqlane Zaffar, 28, from Birmingham, drove an Audi SQ7 at 91mph on a closed lane of Birmingham's Aston Expressway while high on nitrous oxide. He had filled balloons with the substance at a Shell petrol station earlier. Zaffar accelerated to over 80mph, undertaking vehicles and demolishing cones, forcing a road worker to dive out of the way. He slammed into the back of Ryan Sandhu's stationary Ford Fiesta in queuing traffic due to roadworks, causing catastrophic head injuries that killed the 21-year-old Staffordshire University student at the scene. The impact shunted the Fiesta into a Mercedes, but airbags saved Zaffar and his passenger. Zaffar fled the scene with a friend, discarding nitrous oxide canisters over the expressway side.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Judge Peter Cooke commented on the extreme recklessness, stating it was 'about as bad as it can get without a second victim'. Prior intoxication with nitrous oxide noted.

26 Jan 2026

Temisan Oritsejafor

Sexual assault *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and 30 days rehabilitation activity

On January 25, 2024, Temisan Oritsejafor sexually assaulted a woman on a train from Coventry by showing her a crack pipe, telling her he loved her, wrapping his legs around her knees, and touching her upper thigh, threatening violence when she resisted, leaving her scared and helpless. He then racially abused a train driver and security guard. In a separate incident at Caludon Centre mental health hospital in Coventry, he assaulted a nurse by threatening and chasing her after kicking display units and throwing chairs. On February 6, 2024, at Coventry central police station, he racially abused officers, pulled down his trousers to expose himself, and the next day urinated in his cell and exposed himself again to an officer. His bizarre behaviour was directly linked to significant mental health issues.

Pleaded guilty. Sentence deferred in August 2024 to assess compliance with supported accommodation rules; positive progress report noted. Judge Richard Bond emphasized the importance of continuing medication due to mental health issues linked to the offences.

26 Jan 2026

Shazad Jahan

Money Laundering *

Sentence

5 years and 5 months imprisonment

Shazad Jahan, 45, from Sommerville Road, Bordesley Green, was part of a four-strong team that laundered £17 million through repeated Post Office deposits in east Birmingham in 2021 and 2022. The group made up to ten daily visits to different branches, depositing up to £200,000 a day. Jahan directed the operation, set up a WhatsApp group called 'Action' with Post Office locations and deposit amounts, accessed company bank accounts online, and transferred funds to other accounts set up for laundering. He was arrested in May 2022 at Birmingham Airport after returning from Dubai, with his phone containing bank logins seized.

Admitted offences related to money laundering in relation to over £3m. Directed the operation, set up WhatsApp group, gave depositing instructions, accessed bank accounts and transferred money.

23 Jan 2026

Saqlane Zafar

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment and banned from driving for 15 years

Saqlane Zafar, aged 28, of Saltley, rented an Audi SQ7 and was seen inhaling nitrous oxide and staggering at a Shell petrol station on Stratford Road minutes before the incident on June 2, 2024. He drove at 91mph on the A38(M) Aston Expressway, weaving through queuing traffic, using closed lanes, narrowly missing a road worker and an oncoming vehicle, before smashing into the back of Ryan Sandhu's Ford Fiesta, causing fatal head injuries. Zafar disposed of nitrous oxide canisters over the edge of the wall and fled the scene in a Nissan Qashqai driven by Muhammad Hamza. He was intoxicated, refused breath and blood tests, and later expressed remorse in letters to the victim's family.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Judge Peter Cooke described him as driving like a 'maniac' and stated the case was 'as bad as it can get'. Had previous convictions for dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

23 Jan 2026

Sajid Nawaz

Encouraging or Assisting Offence *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Sajid Nawaz, 59, from Clopton Road, Kitts Green, was part of a four-strong team that laundered £17 million through multiple daily Post Office deposits in east Birmingham in 2021 and 2022, paying in up to £200,000 a day. He was arrested in June 2021 at a Birmingham Post Office carrying £15,000 in a carrier bag ready to deposit, with £85,000 found in a cardboard box in his vehicle. Nawaz held a bank card for a company account used in the laundering and a mobile phone open on the 'Action' WhatsApp group detailing deposit instructions.

Admitted encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence with intent contrary to section 44 of the Serious Crime Act 2007, in relation to over £3m money laundering.

23 Jan 2026

Muhammad Hamza

Perverting the course of justice and dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment, banned from driving for 5 years and 3 months

Muhammad Hamza, aged 29, of Grantham Road, Sparkbrook, picked up Saqlane Zafar and an unidentified passenger after the fatal collision on the A38(M) Aston Expressway on June 2, 2024. He drove the Nissan Qashqai and later engaged in a high-speed chase to evade police, reaching high speeds and driving on the wrong side of the road before crashing into a lamppost. Zafar and Hamza were arrested shortly afterwards.

Found guilty of perverting the course of justice and dangerous driving after denying wrongdoing. His barrister stated he was unaware of the fatality at the time and is now remorseful.

23 Jan 2026

Naveed Gul

Money Laundering *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Naveed Gul, 47, from Western Avenue, Peterborough, was part of a professionally organised group that laundered £17 million in one year through Post Office deposits in east Birmingham in 2021 and 2022. He was a director and the only account holder of a business bank account set up for money laundering, through which more than £2.5m in cash was deposited and transferred. Investigators proved his involvement despite his denials. The operation involved up to ten daily visits to branches, depositing up to £200,000 a day, uncovered by a lengthy investigation involving multiple agencies.

Admitted offences related to money laundering in relation to over £3m. Identified as director and sole account holder of a company through which over £2.5m was deposited and transferred, despite denying knowledge.

23 Jan 2026

Lewis Whitsey

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On May 28, 2025, at around 3pm, Lewis Whitsey, aged 34, was cutting down trees in woodland near his home in Gospel Lane, between Acocks Green and Olton, Solihull. He intervened in a dispute between dog walker Paul Mills and another dog walker (his neighbour) after Mills' cocker spaniel was attacked by a dalmation and Mills 'toe-poked' the dalmation. Whitsey told his neighbour 'give me the nod I will do him, chop him up with an axe', retrieved a chainsaw, and charged at Mills while revving it. The chainsaw was deactivated, and he struck Mills on the shoulder causing a cut, and Mills suffered a minor hand injury when grabbing the blade. The incident was recorded on Mills' phone.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Additional 2 months for breaching a suspended sentence for burglary received last year. Judge noted deliberate injury with deactivated chainsaw, rejected defendant's accidental claim, considered defendant's shame, positive references, past drug problems, and ADHD traits.

20 Jan 2026

Troydne Grizzle

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Officers were patrolling in Cannock when they spotted Troydne Grizzle, who tried to run away. As he fled, Grizzle dropped a brown paper package containing deals of heroin and crack cocaine. He was found to have a Nokia mobile phone, an iPhone and a set of keys. A search of an address in the town revealed more heroin and crack cocaine, £2,007 in cash and items linked to drug dealing, including scales and plastic containers.

Admitted possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

16 Jan 2026

Adam Mahmood

Possessing a recording likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terror *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

Adam Mahmood, 20, from Sheldon, Birmingham, was arrested on April 3, 2025, after police attention due to extremist content on his social media. A search of his family home revealed medieval weapons including swords, knives, an axe, and a catapult, along with a Sharia flag and ball bearings. An iPhone seized from him contained a 15-minute video obtained on October 30, 2023, via Telegram, viewed at least twice, detailing how to construct an improvised explosive device using readily available chemicals, similar to the one used in the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, complete with detonator and shrapnel for mass casualties. The video was last accessed on March 24, 2025. He had over 27,000 TikTok followers and photos showed him with weapons wearing a balaclava.

Found guilty of possessing a recording likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terror. Judge Simon Drew KC noted significant risk of causing serious harm. Obsessed with weapons, had interest in and support for prohibited terrorist organisations.

15 Jan 2026

Twaha Kaana

Blackmail *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Twaha Kaana, aged 27, from Ernest Road, Sparkbrook, targeted a couple in Rednal after being denied entry to a house party at their flat in August 2020. He initially demanded £100 for drinks he claimed to have bought, pressuring them into transferring the money. Over the next nine months, he subjected them to repeated threats of violence via messages, calls, and in person, including threats to 'batter' them, stab the man, shoot him with a crossbow, and blow up the girlfriend's car. He intimidated the woman by entering her car and turned up at their flat. This resulted in 60 transactions totaling nearly £10,000, depleting their house deposit savings. The couple reported him to police in May 2021 after running out of money, having stayed with relatives to eat. The stress caused the woman to suffer a miscarriage; they split up, left their home, and she moved out of Birmingham, remaining fearful. Kaana, originally from Burundi and in the UK since age three, had college qualifications and worked in security but lost employment during the Covid pandemic.

Found guilty of two counts of blackmail. Judge Paul Farrer KC noted his use of physical stature to bully and intimidate victims. No further offences since arrest in 2021. Defence cited financial stress during Covid pandemic.

14 Jan 2026

Craig Holden

Robbery *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 80 months

On June 20, 2025, Craig Holden approached a 72-year-old man from behind on Russell Road, Edgbaston, around midday, grabbed his shoulder bag, causing both to fall. He pushed the victim into a garden wall, pulled out a knife, lunged at him three times aiming for the abdomen but the victim protected himself with his bag, then slashed the victim's right arm causing significant injury. Holden fled with the bag containing a bank card, house keys, iPhone and £60 cash. The next day, June 21, 2025, around 6.30pm, he used a shovel to break into Birmingham Smile Clinic on Stratford Road, stealing a £259 laptop and £35 cash. He was seen outside the clinic two days later. Upon arrest, he admitted intending to rape and murder the robbery victim.

Admitted robbery, wounding with intent, possession of a bladed article and burglary. Classed as a dangerous offender with 17 previous convictions for 30 offences. Mental health issues linked to drug misuse, loss of family members and job accident. Described himself as a risk to the public and wanted to return to prison.

12 Jan 2026

December 2025 15 cases

Jason Savage

Terrorism *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Jason Savage, a 35-year-old lone wolf terrorist, planned to attack a mosque and bookstore in Small Heath, Birmingham, targeting a Salafi cleric associated with the location who was an outspoken critic of Islamist terrorism and extremism. He conducted reconnaissance, discussed entry and escape routes, downloaded violent extremist videos, researched knife killings and gun-making, and scouted military and police sites. Days before arrest, he changed his WhatsApp profile to 'Lone Wolf' and sent a voice note to an undercover officer expressing intent to die in the attack.

Planned to attack a mosque and bookshop in Birmingham. Converted to Islam and followed extreme Salafi ideology. Targeted a Salafi cleric critical of Islamist terrorism.

31 Dec 2025

Kaiden Lemathy

Grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Kaiden Lemathy, Ismail Khan and Mohammed Najeeb were in a car that ran over and injured three people in Handsworth Wood. Lemathy drove the Nissan at speed, mounting the pavement in Burton Wood Drive and mowing down two teenagers and a woman in her 20s. Police believe it was a targeted attack.

Admitted grievous bodily harm offences and dangerous driving. Aged 18, was behind the wheel.

24 Dec 2025

Louise Docker

Conspiring to smuggle items into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Louise Docker and Patricia Bucknell helped prepare illegal packages of cannabis and tobacco, wrapped in clingfilm and laced with spices to put search dogs off the scent, for smuggling into HMP Birmingham during social visits via food orders.

Admitted conspiring to smuggle items into prison. From Halesowen, helped prepare the illegal packages.

24 Dec 2025

Lanlan Guo

Breach of court order (human trafficking) *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment

Lanlan Guo breached a court order designed to prevent her involvement in human trafficking. She was stopped in a car in Birmingham during high-visibility patrols while driving people who were not her family members. Large amount of cash found at her home; evidence that a property in Cheapside was used as a brothel.

Breached a court order preventing involvement in human trafficking. Aged 34, stopped in a car in Birmingham while driving non-family members.

24 Dec 2025

Mohammed Ali

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Mohammed Ali, 23, from Handsworth, raped a vulnerable boy multiple times over years and abused him. He was also found to have more than 400 indecent images and videos on his phone.

Pleaded guilty to eight charges of rape, four being the rape of a boy under 13, and three charges of distributing indecent images of a child. Found to have more than 400 indecent images and videos on his phone.

24 Dec 2025

Patricia Bucknell

Conspiring to smuggle items into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Admitted conspiring to smuggle items into prison. Aged 51, from Cradley, helped prepare the illegal packages and smuggled them into the prison.

24 Dec 2025

Mohammed Najeeb

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Kaiden Lemathy, Ismail Khan and Mohammed Najeeb were in a car that ran over and injured three people in Handsworth Wood. The Nissan was driven at speed, mounting the pavement in Burton Wood Drive and mowing down two teenagers and a woman in her 20s. Police believe it was a targeted attack.

Involved in the incident where a car injured three people in Handsworth Wood. Aged 19.

24 Dec 2025

Carla Moskot-Bretell

Conspiring to smuggle items into prison *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Carla Moskot-Bretell and her boyfriend Darren Oakes were behind a plot to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham. Illegal packages were wrapped in clingfilm, laced with spices to evade search dogs, smuggled in during social visits via food orders, ingested by Oakes, and vomited up in his cell for distribution.

Admitted conspiring to smuggle items into prison. Aged 35, from Brierley Hill, was a prison custody officer at HMP Hewell.

24 Dec 2025

Hemant Patel

Drug supply *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Hemant Patel hid £16,000 worth of class A drugs inside a printer, discovered by a search dog during a raid at his property in Woodstock Road, Birmingham.

Admitted a drug supply offence. Aged 39, from Woodstock Road, Birmingham.

24 Dec 2025

Ismail Khan

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Involved in the incident where a car injured three people in Handsworth Wood. Aged 21.

24 Dec 2025

Darren Oakes

Conspiring to smuggle items into prison *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Admitted conspiring to smuggle items into prison. Aged 47, was an inmate at HMP Birmingham in Winson Green.

24 Dec 2025

Ishfaq Ibrahim

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

4 years and 10 months imprisonment

On March 7, 2025, at 8.39pm, Ishfaq Ibrahim, aged 18 from Edmund Road, Alum Rock, along with others, targeted a 15-year-old boy in Morris Park, Alum Rock, for being in rival territory. CCTV from a nearby mosque captured Ibrahim pinning the victim against a fence, punching, kicking, and stabbing him eight times in the back, shoulder, and torso. The victim required eight hours of surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital and has not regained full use of his injured arm, now suffering nightmares and fear of leaving the house.

Admitted wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article. Described as intelligent and caring with a gentle nature from a positive family. Judge noted he was the most aggressive in the attack.

23 Dec 2025

Idris Urfan

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On March 7, 2025, at 8.39pm, Idris Urfan, aged 22 from Monk Road, Ward End, filmed the stabbing attack on a 15-year-old boy in Morris Park, Alum Rock, on his phone from his Volkswagen Golf and drove the attackers away from the scene after they pinned the victim against a fence, punched, kicked, and stabbed him eight times for being in rival territory.

Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender. Former bus driver. Had already served effective sentence while on remand, so no mitigation was required.

23 Dec 2025

Mohammed Hasan

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months detention

On March 7, 2025, at 8.39pm, Mohammed Hasan, aged 18 from Gowan Road, Alum Rock, participated in attacking a 15-year-old boy in Morris Park, Alum Rock, by pinning him against a fence, punching, kicking, and stabbing him eight times due to the boy being in rival territory. Separately, on May 26, 2023, Hasan discarded a bag containing a converted blank-firing gun during a police response to disorder at a park. The stabbing victim required eight hours of surgery and suffers ongoing trauma.

Admitted wounding with intent and possession of a prohibited weapon in a separate incident involving a converted blank-firing gun on May 26, 2023. Lacks maturity, has undiagnosed ADHD and autism indicators, regrets involvement and impact on family.

23 Dec 2025

Makyle Taggart

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

immediate custodial sentence of some length

Makyle Taggart, 29, of Victoria Road, Stechford, was driving a BMW X4 when he fatally struck pedestrian Wynford 'Willie' Griffiths, aged 71, near Stechford Retail Park at the junction of Audley Road and Flaxley Road around 9pm on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The victim died at the scene. Footage of the incident was described as clear, and the defendant admitted the offence.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Banned from driving immediately. Sentencing adjourned until December 18, 2025. Underlying mental health issues noted; psychiatric and pre-sentence reports requested.

18 Dec 2025

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