Birmingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 443 verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court (Birmingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 35 cases

Simon Tang

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Simon Tang, aged 56, a married dad and businessman from Walsall, paid a sex worker £20 before committing a heinous and violent rape. The attack was described by a detective as one of the most violent rapes they had seen, targeting a vulnerable victim.

Branded a dangerous offender. Committed one of the most violent rapes seen by detective.

31 Mar 2026

Taylor Burns

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Taylor Burns, 26, from Sutton Coldfield, was one of two men who attacked a quad bike rider in Small Heath, pushing the victim to the ground and slashing him multiple times with a flick knife.

Admitted wounding with intent and possession of a knife.

31 Mar 2026

Walter Burke

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

Not stated

Walter Burke, a private hire driver, mowed down 59-year-old drunk pedestrian Jasbir Singh on the Birmingham ring road in the city centre, resulting in the victim's death.

Private hire driver who killed drunk pedestrian; judge counted to five in dramatic moment.

31 Mar 2026

Azam Adal

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

Not stated

Azam Adal drove an Audi at 90mph, causing a massive crash near Birmingham City FC's St. Andrew's Stadium, leaving a screaming mum for dead. He saw the carnage and got a random driver to take him away from the scene.

Cowardly driver who fled the scene after causing massive smash near St. Andrew's Stadium.

31 Mar 2026

Brad Baker

Administering a noxious substance *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Brad Baker, 33, from Perry Barr, a former journalist, sprayed random strangers in the face with CS gas while riding around Sutton Park. Victims initially feared going blind but mainly suffered irritation and burns.

Found guilty of four charges of administering a noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy, possession of a weapon (CS spray), and outraging public decency by exposing his bottom.

31 Mar 2026

Callum Russell

Dangerous driving and wounding *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

Callum Russell, 28, from Sutton Coldfield, deliberately drove his car at a group of people outside a nightspot in Sutton Coldfield, injuring an 18-year-old male. He and his friends had been in a fight at the venue, left for another bar, then returned and used the car as a weapon against the pedestrians.

Admitted dangerous driving and wounding.

31 Mar 2026

James Guest

Breach of non-molestation order and threats with bladed article *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

James Guest, 24, from Great Barr, broke into a woman's home following a campaign of abuse and threatened her with a machete. He then goaded a detective over the phone to 'play a game' in finding him.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a non-molestation order, threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place, and threatening to share a photograph or film of a person in an intimate state.

31 Mar 2026

Jason Walker

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Jason Walker, 54, from Bartley Green, a Formula 1 tyre fitter, tried to beat red traffic lights in Northfield, ploughing his Mercedes into a retired couple at nearly double the 30mph limit. He swerved into an outside lane and lost control, striking the husband and wife who were badly injured; the husband spent over a year in hospital, and the wife suffered a smashed jaw too severe to reconstruct.

Admitted two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

31 Mar 2026

Kieran Brookes

Shoplifting and breaching Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

4 weeks imprisonment

Kieran Brookes, 32, was arrested after trying to jump a fence but landing in a shopping trolley while fleeing police in Sutton Coldfield. He had previously been banned from Princess Alice Retail Park and was a prolific thief.

Admitted two counts of shoplifting and three charges of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order.

31 Mar 2026

Luke Hazell

Kidnap *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Luke Hazell, aged 38, from Lozells, orchestrated a sadistic kidnap plot involving abduction and torture as part of a blackmail scheme. The victim was snatched off the street in Edgbaston, bound, beaten with weapons, had the tip of his finger sliced off, and his legs burned with boiling water in a £3m extortion attempt.

Jailed for sadistic kidnap plot. Has previous conviction for one of UK's most infamous crimes.

31 Mar 2026

Luqmaan Ali

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Luqmaan Ali, 29, from Shard End, lent his Audi to Azam Adal, who caused a serious crash on Cattell Road. Ali lied to police, claiming the car had been stolen, to cover for Adal.

Admitted perverting the course of justice.

31 Mar 2026

Matthew Whitehouse

Stalking *

Sentence

Not stated

Matthew Whitehouse, aged 47, asked out a tattooist at Vivid Ink but turned stalker, dumping rubbish outside the shop with an alarming letter, nearly driving the business out of Birmingham.

Manic stalker who targeted Vivid Ink tattooist.

31 Mar 2026

Miles Blakeney

Conspiracy to kidnap *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Miles Blakeney, 38, from Edgbaston, assisted his cousin Luke Hazell in a plan to kidnap a man and blackmail his family for £3 million. Blakeney secured a flat in Edgbaston where the victim was detained and tortured for five days before being dumped naked in Winson Green. The victim was snatched from the street in Lozells.

Found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap, false imprisonment, blackmail, and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

31 Mar 2026

Neil Stokes

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

Not stated

Neil Stokes, 48, employed by Jaguar Land Rover, was sentenced for handling stolen goods from £337k thefts at the motor giant. He refused to reveal how he came into possession of the items.

Ashamed dad who worked for JLR but handled stolen goods worth £337k.

31 Mar 2026

Omar Clarke

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Omar Clarke, 35, glassed a man outside a pub in Erdington after the victim intervened in Clarke's argument with a woman. Clarke shoved and struck him with the bottle.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in public.

31 Mar 2026

Reece Allen

Robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Reece Allen, 31, from Hodge Hill, stabbed a shop worker who tried to stop him stealing cleaning products from Heron Foods in Shard End.

Admitted robbery, wounding, possessing a knife, and assaulting an emergency worker.

31 Mar 2026

Reo Seivwright

Drug dealing and dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Reo Seivwright, 28, from Solihull, was caught in Frankley after trying to drive away from police at 70mph on a 30mph road, dangerously overtaking cars. Police found a phone and bags of crack cocaine and heroin along his route.

Admitted drug dealing offences, dangerous driving, and possession of a knife.

31 Mar 2026

Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden, 27, killed his best friend David Brennan, 26, a father-to-be, in a high-speed crash in Bournville. Driving a stolen car at 102mph, he lost control and smashed into a tree, flinging Brennan from the front passenger seat. Lawrence-Hayden fled and later visited Brennan's mother's house with flowers to apologize.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Sentence consecutive to more than 8 years already serving for stealing cars.

31 Mar 2026

Waleed Basharat

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

four-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

Waleed Basharat, 26, of Ludlow Road, Alum Rock, stole skincare products worth hundreds of pounds from Boots in Alfreton, Derbyshire on January 31, 2026, captured on CCTV with an unknown woman filling carrier bags before fleeing without paying. He was chased and arrested by a PCSO. Separately, on December 20, 2025, he stole £700-worth of perfume gift sets from Boots in Lichfield, Staffordshire, and was arrested nearby. Items were recovered and returned to the stores.

Admitted theft from a shop and possession of cannabis. Planned to sell the stolen items.

26 Mar 2026

Herbert Palmer

Section 20 grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On July 2, 2025, outside a pub on High Street in Erdington, Birmingham, Herbert Palmer joined Omar Clarke in attacking a victim who had intervened in Clarke's argument with a woman. Palmer participated in the violent assault after Clarke struck the victim with a glass bottle. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to Palmer's identification and arrest.

Aged 59, of Parkhouse Drive. Pleaded guilty to section 20 grievous bodily harm.

26 Mar 2026

Arvinder Bains

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

Not stated

Arvinder Bains, 39, from Telford, was stopped by OCP officers on 16 June 2022 while carrying out a supply in London. A search of his vehicle uncovered 10 kilos of compressed, high purity cocaine with a street value of £80,000. Analysis of his seized mobile phone showed he was part of a larger, pre-meditated conspiracy to supply 22 kilos of the drug that day. The group delivered over 170 kilos of cocaine worth around £13.6 million to various locations across the UK from April to August 2022.

Part of a group sentenced to a total of 30 years and five months for involvement in a cocaine supply network.

23 Mar 2026

Kamil Gina

Child Abduction *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Kamil Gina, a 23-year-old Czech national from Alexander Road, Acocks Green, detained a 14-year-old girl in foster care who was considered high-risk and vulnerable to sexual exploitation. The pair were in a sexual relationship, with Gina supplying her with drugs and alcohol. Despite a child abduction warning notice issued after police attended an incident in July 2025 where he appeared drunk and violent, the girl went missing two days later. Police found her climbing out of his downstairs window and discovered Gina hiding with a self-inflicted neck injury while attempting to evade arrest.

Pleaded guilty. Judge advised him to return to the Czech Republic upon release and make a decent life there. Expected to serve up to 40% of the term in custody. Signed deportation papers.

19 Mar 2026

Bradley Baker

Administering a noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On August 14, 2024, at around 7pm, Bradley Baker, 33, of Oscott Road, Birmingham, after drinking and taking drugs, cycled around Sutton Park in broad daylight and deliberately sprayed CS spray into the faces and bodies of four random strangers, causing irritation, burns, and fear of blindness or life-threatening harm. The victims were traumatised, with no idea why they were targeted or what substance was used. Baker collapsed on grassland afterwards and was convicted following a trial.

Convicted of four counts of administering a noxious thing with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy, possessing a weapon (CS spray), and outraging public decency. Previous convictions including child sex offences deemed aggravating. Psychiatric reports indicated personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorder attributed to substance misuse. Judge noted risk of violent and sexual offending.

16 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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 14 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

Ellen Sweeney's Husband

Assault *

Sentence

Not stated

Ellen Sweeney's husband was involved in a severe family fight described as the 'worst fight ever', leading to his imprisonment. Ellen Sweeney, 41, mother of 12, remains a fugitive.

Sent to jail in connection with the 'worst fight ever' involving his wife Ellen Sweeney.

22 Feb 2026

Ellen Sweeney's Teenage Son

Assault *

Sentence

Not stated

Ellen Sweeney's teenage son participated in a severe family altercation described as the 'worst fight ever', resulting in his imprisonment. Ellen Sweeney, 41, mother of 12, is still at large.

Sent to jail alongside his father in connection with the 'worst fight ever' involving his mother Ellen Sweeney.

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

Thomas Sweeney

Violent affray *

Sentence

Not stated

Thomas Sweeney senior was involved in a violent family scrap in the Gay Village in 2023. He was on the run for a year before handing himself in and is finally serving his jail sentence.

Handed himself in after a year on the run. Serving a jail sentence for a violent family scrap in the Gay Village in 2023.

9 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 1 case

John Littlewood

Improper exercise of police powers and privileges *

Sentence

8 months suspended for 15 months

John Littlewood, a former detective constable in Warwickshire Police's child abuse, trafficking and exploitation team, met a vulnerable woman during an investigation involving her sexually abused daughter. He initiated inappropriate contact, exchanging numerous text messages, Facebook messages, and phone calls with her, including sexualised and provocative content. Littlewood acknowledged the impropriety, warning her to delete messages to avoid trouble at work, some of which were sent while on duty. The incident was investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, concluding in December 2024.

Pleaded guilty to one count of improper exercise of police powers and privileges. Ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. Judge John Butterfield KC presiding.

30 Jan 2026

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