Birmingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 577 verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court (Birmingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2024 3 cases

Dongping Xiao

Keeping a brothel *

Sentence

12 months in prison

Dongping Xiao, 42, was found by police at a property in Birmingham with two women and items linked to sex work, including baby wipes and oil in the bedrooms. Officers from West Midlands Police raided a property in Edgbaston, Birmingham, on September 30, 2023, finding two women inside and believing sex was taking place. They then raided a property at the Abacus Building apartment block in Deritend in February 2024, again finding women and sex work items. Xiao, a father of no fixed address, was working as a 'minder for the women', overseeing their activities and ensuring they could continue sex work, despite claiming no involvement.

Charged with two counts of keeping a brothel. Operating on behalf of someone further up the criminal network. Found to be an illegal overstayer in the UK.

15 Apr 2024

Levi-April Whalley

Importing cannabis *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley, both 30, were stopped at Birmingham International Airport after returning from New York. Their suitcases, appearing packed with shopping, contained more than 35kg of cannabis. They held hands and sobbed in court as details were heard.

Pleaded guilty to importing cannabis. Caught with Sophie Bannister attempting to bring over 35kg of cannabis into the UK from New York.

2 Apr 2024

Sophie Bannister

Importing cannabis *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to importing cannabis. Caught with Levi-April Whalley attempting to bring over 35kg of cannabis into the UK from New York.

2 Apr 2024

March 2024 5 cases

Lewis Breen-Ledger

Supply of class A and class B drugs, and causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Lewis Breen-Ledger operated under the name ‘Dobby’s Packs’ on Instagram and Snapchat to sell class A and class B drugs. He was arrested in May 2024 after police executed a search warrant at his address in Halesowen, seizing cash, cocaine, cannabis, ketamine, scales, and three zombie knives. Officers also found Harry Potter-themed items, including a rubber mask and figurine. He had been involved in drug supply since age 16 and continued dealing after being released on bail, rebranding his account. Additionally, he caused serious injury by dangerous driving in October 2022, when a woman in her 60s was hit while cycling on Narrow Lane, Halesowen, and by careless driving when a man in his 50s was hit on Dudley Road, Rowley Regis.

Admitted to all drugs offences at an earlier hearing. Also sentenced for two unrelated driving offences. Showed brazen disregard for the law by continuing to deal drugs while on bail.

27 Mar 2024

Nicola Barnes

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Nicola Barnes, a 36-year-old HMRC debt management adviser employed from October 2017 until sacked in March 2018, defrauded £52,348 from members of the public by diverting payments intended to clear tax debts into non-HMRC bank accounts. She made eight attempts to steal a total of £143,264, succeeding on six occasions. The crimes were discovered when taxpayers complained about continued debt reminders despite believing they had paid.

Admitted eight counts of fraud and fraud by abuse of position. Ordered to pay £1,800 costs. Victims did not suffer financial loss.

20 Mar 2024

Gary Mcnally

Fraud *

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.

15 Mar 2024

Not Stated

Racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress *

Sentence

Eight weeks’ imprisonment suspended for 12 months

On 8 April 2023, the 27-year-old Birmingham man racially abused a police officer while he was being transported to police custody for an unrelated matter.

Pleaded guilty on 2 November 2023. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge. Judge remarked that without the racial aggravation, the sentence would have been a community order.

7 Mar 2024

Raymond Tombs

Indecency against children *

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.

7 Mar 2024

February 2024 5 cases

Ayub Khan

Murder *

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.

25 Feb 2024

Shaquille Blake

Attempted Murder *

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.

13 Feb 2024

Ian Bullock

Sexual assault *

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.

7 Feb 2024

Said Daauud

Rape and sexual abuse of children *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Said Daauud, a former agency IT support worker at a Birmingham mosque, groomed five underage boys aged 9 to 14 by buying them sweets, AirPods, computer games, and mobile phones to gain their trust. He continued attending the mosque after stopping work there in February 2022. The abuse included staying overnight at one boy's house, inappropriate touching, using WhatsApp and Snapchat to send over 4,000 messages to normalise behaviour and request indecent images, and captured on CCTV at the mosque. The investigation began in May 2022 after mothers reported the grooming. He was charged with one rape, nine sexual assaults, and four offences of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Ordered to remain on licence for a further five years, abide by a sexual harm prevention order indefinitely, and indefinite restraining orders against each of the children. Took the case to trial and showed no remorse.

6 Feb 2024

Zeeshan Ashraf

Fraud *

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.

3 Feb 2024

January 2024 5 cases

Fadi Zemmour

Theft *

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.

28 Jan 2024

Christopher Brand

Attempting/facilitating the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

11 years and 21 years imprisonment concurrently, plus 12 months for obscene publication

In June 2023, 62-year-old Christopher Brand, from Thatchway Gardens, Birmingham, started a conversation online with an adult he believed had two very young children. He made plans to attend a location outside Birmingham on a weekend with the intention of raping both children. Unbeknownst to him, the adult was a Tarian police officer monitoring his activities. He was arrested on June 22, 2023, following intelligence shared with West Midlands Police.

Found guilty after trial. Sentences to run concurrently.

23 Jan 2024

Heather Pinchbeck

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Heather Pinchbeck, a former prison officer at HMP Dovegate, made secret phone calls and sent lingerie photos to inmate Joseph Hardy while working as a guard. The misconduct occurred between February and March 2023.

Pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office. The offence involved communicating with a prisoner using an illicit mobile phone between February and March 2023.

22 Jan 2024

Mohammed Nazir

Conspiracy to murder *

Sentence

More than 40 years imprisonment

Mohammed Nazir, along with Mohammed Aslam, devised a revenge plot against Aslat Mahumad following a violent incident at a Birmingham clothes shop in July 2018. The plot involved hiring Aimee Betro to attempt a murder in Yardley on September 7, 2019.

Jailed for involvement in a murder plot, as part of a rivalry stemming from a violent incident.

1 Jan 2024

Robert Vickers

Manslaughter *

Sentence

9.5 years imprisonment

On January 31, 2020, 42-year-old Robert Vickers approached 81-year-old Ann Preston in Bromwall Road, Birmingham, near her home, initially asking for directions before following and attacking her. He dragged her to the ground, stealing her handbag, causing a dislocated shoulder, broken rib, and severe bruising. Ms Preston's health deteriorated, and she died on February 27, 2020. Vickers was identified via CCTV, arrested, and initially admitted robbery, receiving over six years imprisonment in July 2020. Further investigation with medical evidence led to a manslaughter charge, admitted in December 2023.

Admitted manslaughter. Sentence added to prior 6+ years for robbery. Five-year extended licence period on release. Drug addict with previous theft convictions.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 2 cases

Mohamad Al-Bared

Preparing acts of terrorism *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Mohamad Al-Bared, a 27-year-old PhD student in mechanical and chemical engineering from Kare Road in Coventry, built a drone using a 3D printer specifically to transport an explosive or chemical weapon into enemy territory for ISIS. He researched methods to smuggle the drone into a war zone, set up a spoof company to disguise travel as business, and possessed notebooks with chemical equations and recipes for chemical weapons. Devices seized during a raid on January 31, 2023, revealed conversations supporting ISIS, extremist material, and violent propaganda videos.

Jury trial; calculated individual with expertise in mechanical and chemical engineering deemed very dangerous.

22 Dec 2023

Johniel Barrett

Possessing a firearm and ammunition *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On February 1, 2023, Johniel Barrett was pursued by unarmed police officers after they spotted him carrying a loaded antique revolver. He fled from a black Volkswagen Polo during a patrol near City Hospital in Birmingham, leading officers on a foot chase until he stopped outside a school. The officers identified the weapon as a Webley Mark VI revolver loaded with a .44 Smith and Wesson cartridge, and Barrett confirmed it was loaded when questioned.

Admitted possessing a firearm and ammunition. Investigating officer praised the officers for their bravery.

19 Dec 2023

September 2023 7 cases

Danreiko Henry

Kidnap *

Sentence

8 years 6 months imprisonment

Danreiko Henry, along with Nickyle Harris, Daejon Byfield and Panashe Mahachi, kidnapped and robbed a 17-year-old victim outside a snooker hall in Birmingham city centre on September 2, 2022. The victim was bundled into a Volkswagen Golf, attacked, threatened with a sawn-off shotgun and a samurai sword, driven around Tividale and Dudley Port areas, forced to hand over £350 cash, transfer money from his bank account, and had his phone and trainers stolen before being dumped near Dudley and Sandwell train station.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap, robbery, possessing an offensive weapon and having a firearm with intent.

15 Sep 2023

Panashe Mahachi

Kidnap *

Sentence

9 years 6 months imprisonment

Panashe Mahachi, along with Nickyle Harris, Daejon Byfield and Danreiko Henry, kidnapped and robbed a 17-year-old victim outside a snooker hall in Birmingham city centre on September 2, 2022. The victim was bundled into a Volkswagen Golf, attacked, threatened with a sawn-off shotgun and a samurai sword, driven around Tividale and Dudley Port areas, forced to hand over £350 cash, transfer money from his bank account, and had his phone and trainers stolen before being dumped near Dudley and Sandwell train station.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap, robbery, possessing an offensive weapon and having a firearm with intent.

15 Sep 2023

Nickyle Harris

Kidnap *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Nickyle Harris, along with Daejon Byfield, Panashe Mahachi and Danreiko Henry, kidnapped and robbed a 17-year-old victim outside a snooker hall in Birmingham city centre on September 2, 2022. The victim was bundled into a Volkswagen Golf, attacked, threatened with a sawn-off shotgun and a samurai sword, driven around Tividale and Dudley Port areas, forced to hand over £350 cash, transfer money from his bank account, and had his phone and trainers stolen before being dumped near Dudley and Sandwell train station.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap, robbery, possessing an offensive weapon and having a firearm with intent.

15 Sep 2023

Daejon Byfield

Kidnap *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Daejon Byfield, along with Nickyle Harris, Panashe Mahachi and Danreiko Henry, kidnapped and robbed a 17-year-old victim outside a snooker hall in Birmingham city centre on September 2, 2022. The victim was bundled into a Volkswagen Golf, attacked, threatened with a sawn-off shotgun and a samurai sword, driven around Tividale and Dudley Port areas, forced to hand over £350 cash, transfer money from his bank account, and had his phone and trainers stolen before being dumped near Dudley and Sandwell train station.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap, robbery, possessing an offensive weapon, having a firearm with intent, and possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

15 Sep 2023

Onasis Depass

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On September 2022, Onasis Depass and Andrew Worby were parked in a white van on an industrial estate in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, where they received a garden waste sack containing 25 kilograms of cocaine from Tayyab Iqbal in exchange for a shopping bag. National Crime Agency officers, in collaboration with the Central Motorway Police Group, intercepted the van near the M6 motorway, discovering the cocaine with an estimated street value of up to £2.5 million. Depass and Worby were arrested roadside.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs.

8 Sep 2023

Tayyab Iqbal

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

On September 2022, Tayyab Iqbal drove from Birmingham to an industrial estate in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, where he entered a storage unit and retrieved a garden waste sack containing 25 kilograms of cocaine. He then met Onasis Depass and Andrew Worby, handing over the sack in exchange for a shopping bag containing £20,000. The exchange was observed by National Crime Agency officers, who later intercepted the van and arrested Depass and Worby. Iqbal was arrested at his home.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs.

8 Sep 2023

Andrew Worby

Conspiring to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On September 2022, Andrew Worby and Onasis Depass were parked in a white van on an industrial estate in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, where they received a garden waste sack containing 25 kilograms of cocaine from Tayyab Iqbal in exchange for a shopping bag. National Crime Agency officers, in collaboration with the Central Motorway Police Group, intercepted the van near the M6 motorway, discovering the cocaine with an estimated street value of up to £2.5 million. Worby and Depass were arrested roadside.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs. Stated 'I’m just the driver for my boss' upon arrest.

8 Sep 2023

August 2023 1 case

Alexander Hindmarsh

Observing and recording a person doing a private act *

Sentence

19 months in prison

Alexander Hindmarsh, a former West Midlands Police constable from Coventry, used his iPhone to film 39 instances of men using cubicles in public toilets without their consent between December 6, 2020, and November 13, 2022. Locations included Tamworth and Hopwood Service Stations, as well as Cannon Park Shopping Centre. He was caught on November 13, 2022, when a victim noticed his phone hovering above while using the toilet at Cannon Park Shopping Centre, leading to a chase and police involvement. A phone download revealed 11 images and 28 videos. Initially, he claimed it was a misunderstanding involving his partner or a Grindr meet-up, but later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to one count of observing a person doing a private act and one count of recording a person doing a private act. Put on the sexual offenders register for ten years.

22 Aug 2023

July 2023 13 cases

Mustafa Hakim

Kidnap *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Mustafa Hakim kidnapped a woman as she walked on the Bourne Brook Walkway in Selly Oak on July 28, 2022. He placed his hand over her screaming mouth, threatened to harm her, carried her to nearby bushes, strangled her, and sexually abused her in broad daylight.

Found guilty after trial of kidnap, strangulation, rape, assault by penetration and theft.

28 Jul 2023

Sinclair Tucker

Conspiracy to import cannabis *

Sentence

2 years suspended imprisonment

Sinclair Tucker, 64, of Groveland Road, Tipton, organised the import of 400 kilos of cannabis worth up to £2million, shipped in three consignments from Jamaica between March and May 2017, concealed in sealed tins of Calaloo and Ackee fruit addressed to Vision Christian Ministries. The drugs were seized by Border Force at Birmingham Airport. Tucker was arrested at the airport in May 2017 while inspecting the third consignment and provided shipping documentation to the organisation.

Found guilty following a five-week trial.

24 Jul 2023

Alvin Russell

Conspiracy to import cannabis *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Alvin Russell, 45, of Wood Lane, West Bromwich, organised the import of 400 kilos of cannabis worth up to £2million, shipped in three consignments from Jamaica between March and May 2017, concealed in sealed tins of Calaloo and Ackee fruit addressed to Vision Christian Ministries. The drugs were seized by Border Force at Birmingham Airport. Russell was arrested at the airport in May 2017 while inspecting the third consignment and spent time in Jamaica handling money and providing shipping documentation.

Found guilty following a five-week trial.

24 Jul 2023

Dalton Anderson

Conspiracy to import cannabis *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Dalton Anderson, 50, of Groveland Road, Tipton, organised the import of 400 kilos of cannabis worth up to £2million, shipped in three consignments from Jamaica between March and May 2017, concealed in sealed tins of Calaloo and Ackee fruit addressed to Vision Christian Ministries. The drugs were seized by Border Force at Birmingham Airport. Anderson was arrested at the airport in May 2017 while inspecting the third consignment and spent time in Jamaica handling money and providing shipping documentation.

Convicted at trial. Also charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis after five kilos was found at his home.

24 Jul 2023

Elvis Hoti

Conspiracy to supply drugs *

Sentence

15 years and 10 months imprisonment

Elvis Hoti, along with brothers Altin and Yleber, ran a Class A drugs line trading cocaine across the UK, sourcing from London and using couriers to transport large amounts to Bristol, Coventry, and Warwickshire. They also dealt substantial amounts of cannabis, supplied in Chester. Arrested in April 2021, investigations revealed mobile phone records and other evidence placing them at the heart of the supply chain. Seizures included cocaine worth over £175,000, cannabis valued at more than £170,000, and over £450,000 in cash. The operation made more than £700,000. Elvis continued supplying cannabis to a contact in Bristol while on bail.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply drugs between 2018 and 2021. Further arrested for continuing to supply cannabis while on bail. Involved in dealing cocaine and cannabis.

13 Jul 2023

Yleber Hoti

Conspiracy to supply drugs *

Sentence

13 years and 6 months imprisonment

Yleber Hoti, along with brothers Altin and Elvis, ran a Class A drugs line trading cocaine across the UK, sourcing from London and using couriers to transport large amounts to Bristol, Coventry, and Warwickshire. Arrested in April 2021, investigations revealed mobile phone records and other evidence placing them at the heart of the supply chain. Seizures included cocaine worth over £175,000, cannabis valued at more than £170,000, and over £450,000 in cash. The operation made more than £700,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply drugs between 2018 and 2021. Involved in dealing cocaine.

13 Jul 2023

Altin Hoti

Conspiracy to supply drugs *

Sentence

15 years and 10 months imprisonment

Altin Hoti, along with brothers Elvis and Yleber, ran a Class A drugs line trading cocaine across the UK, sourcing from London and using couriers to transport large amounts to Bristol, Coventry, and Warwickshire. They also dealt substantial amounts of cannabis, supplied in Chester. Arrested in April 2021, investigations revealed mobile phone records and other evidence placing them at the heart of the supply chain. Seizures included cocaine worth over £175,000, cannabis valued at more than £170,000, and over £450,000 in cash. The operation made more than £700,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply drugs between 2018 and 2021. Involved in dealing cocaine and cannabis.

13 Jul 2023

Duong Dinh

Conspiracy to produce cannabis and conspiracy to facilitate travel for exploitation *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Duong Dinh conspired with others to traffic Vietnamese migrants to the UK and force them into exploitative work on cannabis farms in various locations, including the Midlands and London, from June 2020 to August 2022. The victims were held in degrading conditions and controlled through debt and threats.

Worked with the ringleader to exploit migrants and operate cannabis farms.

7 Jul 2023

Mai Van Nguyen

Conspiracy to produce cannabis and conspiracy to facilitate travel for exploitation *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Mai Van Nguyen, as the leader of the gang, conspired to traffic Vietnamese migrants to the UK and force them to work in cannabis farms across the Midlands, London, and northern England between June 2020 and August 2022. He exploited vulnerable individuals in debt bondage, moving them between properties and subjecting them to modern slavery conditions with threats of violence.

Ringleader involved in operating cannabis farms and exploiting migrants; worked with fellow Vietnamese nationals.

7 Jul 2023

Nghĩa Dinh Tran

Conspiracy to produce cannabis and conspiracy to facilitate travel for exploitation *

Sentence

11 years and six months imprisonment

Nghĩa Dinh Tran was involved in the conspiracy to bring Vietnamese migrants to the UK and compel them to work in cannabis farms across regions like the Midlands and London between June 2020 and August 2022. Migrants were exploited in squalid conditions, with their movements controlled and threats made to ensure compliance.

Assisted in exploiting migrants and operating cannabis farms alongside the ringleader.

7 Jul 2023

Shamraiz Akhtar

Conspiracy to produce cannabis and conspiracy to facilitate travel for exploitation *

Sentence

10 years and six months imprisonment

Shamraiz Akhtar, as a taxi driver, facilitated the movement of trafficked Vietnamese migrants to various cannabis farms across the UK, including sites in Birmingham and other areas, as part of a conspiracy from June 2020 to August 2022. The migrants were forced to work under exploitative conditions to repay debts.

Taxi driver who transported migrants between properties for the gang, receiving payments for his services.

7 Jul 2023

Tasawar Hussain

Conspiracy to produce cannabis and conspiracy to facilitate travel for exploitation *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Tasawar Hussain, acting as a taxi driver, helped move trafficked Vietnamese migrants to cannabis farms in locations such as Birmingham and beyond, contributing to a conspiracy that operated from June 2020 to August 2022. The victims were subjected to modern slavery, living in poor conditions and working to settle debts incurred for their travel.

Taxi driver who transported migrants and assisted in the gang's operations.

7 Jul 2023

Amjad Nawaz

Conspiracy to produce cannabis and conspiracy to facilitate travel for exploitation *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Amjad Nawaz served as a middleman in the gang, facilitating the movement of Vietnamese migrants, arranging properties for cannabis farms, and coordinating with the ringleader for the buying and selling of cannabis between June 2020 and August 2022. Migrants were exploited through forced labour in degrading environments to repay smuggling debts.

Acted as a middleman, handling communications about workers, cannabis transactions, and property arrangements.

7 Jul 2023

June 2023 6 cases

Jake Neilson

Supply of Class A and B drugs and money laundering *

Sentence

19 years and 9 months imprisonment

Part of a Coventry criminal gang involved in supplying tens of kilos of cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines, and laundering over £1million between March and June 2020. The gang used Encro phones to coordinate dealings until deciphered by West Midlands ROCU officers.

Admitted being involved in the supply of Class A and B drugs and money laundering.

10 Jun 2023

Keilum Doherty

Supplying Class B drugs and money laundering *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Admitted supplying Class B drugs and money laundering.

10 Jun 2023

Michael Browne

Supplying drugs and money laundering *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Convicted in absence of supplying drugs and laundering large sums of money. Currently wanted after failing to attend trial.

10 Jun 2023

Michael Browne Sr

Supply of Class B drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty over the supply of Class B drugs. Worked with his son to supply multi-kilos of cannabis from their own production.

10 Jun 2023

Callum Hewitt

Supplying cocaine *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine during a trial.

10 Jun 2023

Shazad Alam

Dangerous driving causing death *

Sentence

Eight years and nine months imprisonment and banned from driving for seven years from the point of release

Shazad Alam was driving at 62mph in a 40mph zone on Coventry Road, Yardley, on June 8, 2023, when he struck and killed 12-year-old Azaan Khan, who was crossing on his bicycle. Alam had been ignoring speed limits and traffic rules, accelerating and cutting up other motorists.

Had previous driving bans for excessive speeding; was weaving through traffic and using the bus lane prior to the collision.

1 Jun 2023

May 2023 3 cases

Jermaine Williams

Armed Robbery *

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.

Pleaded guilty to armed robbery.

30 May 2023

Gary Newman

Armed Robbery *

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.

Convicted at trial for armed robbery.

30 May 2023

Mark Earl

Armed Robbery *

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.

Convicted at trial for armed robbery.

30 May 2023

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Birmingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Dongping Xiao

Levi-April Whalley

Sophie Bannister

Lewis Breen-Ledger

Nicola Barnes

Gary Mcnally

Not Stated

Raymond Tombs

Ayub Khan

Shaquille Blake

Ian Bullock

Said Daauud

Zeeshan Ashraf

Fadi Zemmour

Christopher Brand

Heather Pinchbeck

Mohammed Nazir

Robert Vickers

Mohamad Al-Bared

Johniel Barrett

Danreiko Henry

Panashe Mahachi

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