Birmingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sukvinder Mannan was racing at 101mph in a 30mph zone on Hagley Road, Quinton, when he smashed into a bus stop, killing student Rebecca McManus and severely injuring her friend Harriet Barnsley, who suffered life-changing injuries.