Birmingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 117 verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court (Birmingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Gary Mcnally

Fraud

March 15, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Gary McNally operated an illegal IPTV service called Each Online from November 2017 to June 2020, providing unauthorised access to premium content including Sky Entertainment, Sky Sports, and Sky Movie channels. He used legitimate NOW TV accounts to facilitate illegal streaming, with over 2,000 subscribers during a world championship boxing match in February 2018. Authorities seized digital equipment, including laptops and hard drives, from his property in Birmingham following an investigation by Sky and West Midlands Police.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of making articles for use in frauds relating to the provision and creation of IPTV services.

Sources: lancasterguardian.co.uk

Raymond Tombs

Indecency against children

March 7, 2024

Sentence: nine years imprisonment

Raymond Tombs sexually abused two boys in the 1980s and 1990s when he was in his 20s and the boys were under 14 years old. The abuses came to light after one victim spoke to a family member, prompting an investigation by the Public Protection Unit, which identified the second victim.

Found guilty of six offences of indecency against children following a trial. He was 59 years old at the time of sentencing. An investigator highlighted the bravery of the survivors and noted that such cases are pursued regardless of the time elapsed.

Sources: dudleynews.co.uk

Ayub Khan

Murder

February 25, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years

Ayub Khan was part of a group that ambushed 43-year-old Richard Hopley in Underwood Close on September 22, 2022. Mr Hopley had been driving around a drug dealer when he was fatally stabbed at a pre-agreed location. Khan was carrying a knife during the group attack, although he was not the one who stabbed Mr Hopley. He fled the UK shortly afterwards and was arrested on his return to England last autumn.

Convicted of murder and conspiracy to rob after a trial. He fled the UK after the crime and was arrested upon his return.

Sources: stourbridgenews.co.uk

Shaquille Blake

Attempted Murder

February 13, 2024

Sentence: 34 years imprisonment

Shaquille Blake fired a gun at a man in the foyer of MJs Bar on Bridge Street at almost point-blank range, then kicked his target in the face before fleeing. The incident occurred just before 4am on August 13, 2023. The victim sustained abdominal and arm injuries and sought hospital treatment. Blake fled to Dubai shortly after but was arrested during a traffic stop in Ladywood almost a year later.

Convicted after a trial for attempted murder and possession of a firearm. Detective Chief Inspector Alastair Orencas commented that Blake carried a gun and was prepared to fire it, noting the sentence reflects the seriousness of gun offences.

Sources: dudleynews.co.uk

Ian Bullock

Sexual assault

February 7, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Ian Bullock entered the female toilets at Birmingham New Street station on March 21, 2023, while wearing a hi-vis vest. He sexually assaulted a woman as she washed her hands, then attempted to disguise himself by removing the vest and putting on a beanie hat before being arrested at the scene. During a police interview, he claimed he identified as female to justify his presence.

Convicted of sexual assault. Judge Heidi Kubik KC described him as a dangerous individual. Made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the sex offenders' register.

Sources: independent.co.uk

Zeeshan Ashraf

Fraud

February 3, 2024

Sentence: three years and eight months in prison

Zeeshan Ashraf, a 44-year-old accountant from Hall Green, Birmingham, fraudulently claimed £268,102.07 from various Covid-19 support schemes, including the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, by making applications for non-existent hospitality companies. He also fraudulently obtained £91,174 under the Covid Job Retention Scheme through false claims and secured £50,000 bounce back loans from multiple banks by inflating his company's turnover and failing to disclose prior applications, using the funds for his personal lifestyle between April 2020 and April 2021.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud. The Crown Prosecution Service noted that he took advantage of government support schemes during the pandemic and will seek to recover the funds.

Sources: dudleynews.co.uk

Fadi Zemmour

Theft

January 28, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Fadi Zemmour, a 36-year-old man of no fixed address, carried out a series of pickpocketing offences in Birmingham city centre over three months last summer, targeting women, the elderly, and carers. He preyed on victims while they were distracted, such as helping relatives or looking after children in pushchairs. He was identified by officers from Operation Taurus, arrested in London on December 12, and admitted the offences at Birmingham Magistrates Court on December 17 before being sentenced.

Admitted to eight thefts, three attempted thefts, and one fraud by false representation. The judge stated he posed a risk to the public.

Sources: dudleynews.co.uk

Gary Newman

Armed Robbery

May 30, 2023

Sentence: Seven years in prison

Gary Newman was involved in an armed robbery at a business in Solihull in March 2023, during which the group entered wearing masks and carrying knives, tied up a staff member, and stole computer equipment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, leading to their identification and arrest.

Jermaine Williams

Armed Robbery

May 30, 2023

Sentence: Nine years in prison

Jermaine Williams, along with others, entered a business premises in Solihull in March 2023, wearing masks and carrying knives. They tied up a staff member, stole computer equipment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, and fled in a company van equipped with a tracker, which led to his arrest within 10 minutes.

Benjamin Need

Armed Robbery

May 30, 2023

Sentence: Seven-and-a-half years in prison

Benjamin Need participated in an armed robbery at a business in Solihull in March 2023, where the group wore masks, carried knives, tied up a staff member, and stole computer equipment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds before attempting to escape in a tracked company van.

Mark Earl

Armed Robbery

May 30, 2023

Sentence: Six years in prison

Mark Earl took part in an armed robbery at a business in Solihull in March 2023, where the group wore masks, carried knives, restrained a staff member, and stole computer equipment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, after which they were traced and arrested.

Patrick Cook

Armed Robbery

May 30, 2023

Sentence: Two years in prison, suspended for 12 months

Patrick Cook was not directly involved in the armed robbery at a business in Solihull in March 2023, but was found in possession of some of the stolen computer equipment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, which had been taken during the incident where the group wore masks, carried knives, and tied up a staff member.

Shaan Farooq

Intentionally distributing terrorism material

January 31, 2023

Sentence: five years and six months imprisonment

Shaan Farooq possessed and distributed terrorism material related to the banned organisation Islamic State. From May to July 2022, his phone, laptop, tablet, and iPad contained extremist material and images that he intended to distribute to encourage terrorism. He was arrested in August 2022 following a search of his home in Saltley, Birmingham.

Pleaded guilty to possessing terrorism material and was found guilty of three counts of intentionally distributing terrorism material.

Sources: dudleynews.co.uk

Thomas Hughes

Manslaughter

December 3, 2021

Sentence: 24 years imprisonment

Thomas Hughes engaged in the systematic abuse of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes in the weeks leading up to his death in 2021, which included beatings, depriving him of food, and poisoning him with salt, all in conjunction with his partner.

Convicted of manslaughter in collaboration with his partner Emma Tustin; involved in a campaign of physical abuse against the victim.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Craig Keogh

Murder

March 1, 2018

Sentence: 32 years imprisonment

Craig Keogh was convicted of the murder and rape of 72-year-old Jane Hings at her home in Fleckney in 2016. He entered her home with the intent to steal, but committed rape and smothered her with a pillow, also stealing her jewellery. The crime occurred in 2016, and he was arrested and sentenced in March 2018.

Justice Jeremy Baker stated that he intended to steal from Jane Hings' home but instead brutally raped and smothered her with a pillow, removing her engagement and wedding rings and a crucifix.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Christ Lidiu

Perverting the course of justice

August 1, 2017

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

In August 2017, Christ Lidiu was caught on CCTV dumping a bag containing 49 shotgun cartridges after a rival was shot at in Smethwick. He had attended an 18th birthday party where a gunshot was heard. His actions were part of an effort to obstruct justice related to the incident.

Jailed for perverting the course of justice in connection with a shooting incident.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Yusupha Sarr

Possession of a prohibited firearm with intent

August 1, 2017

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

In August 2017, Yusupha Sarr shot at a rival in Smethwick after attending an 18th birthday party where a gunshot was heard. He was connected to the 23 Drillas gang.

Convicted for possessing a banned firearm with intent to endanger life, in connection with a shooting incident.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

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