Birmingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 511 verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court (Birmingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

November 2020 2 cases

Gavin Nash

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

18-month suspended prison sentence, 2-year driving ban, 80 hours unpaid work, £8,000 compensation

In January 2019, Gavin Nash, a 48-year-old van driver from Brays Lane, Coventry, moved his Volkswagen van with only a small part of the windscreen cleared of frost, failing to see a 59-year-old woman near the corner of Brays Lane. The van struck her, trapping her under the wheel, causing multiple fractures, internal bleeding, and requiring almost two weeks in hospital. She has suffered ongoing struggles from the injuries.

Admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

7 Nov 2020

Tatendra Masawi

Possession of a firearm *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Tatendra Masawi was spotted speeding in Birmingham city centre during April’s lockdown in a Peugeot on cloned plates. As officers followed, the vehicle stopped on a pavement in Bow Street. Masawi jumped out with a rucksack, discarded it, and fled on foot but was detained at the junction of Windmill Street. He had £900 in notes and cannabis on him. The rucksack contained a sawn-off shotgun, seven live cartridges and five discharged cartridges.

Convicted of possession of a firearm, possession of cannabis and driving without insurance following a Newton hearing.

6 Nov 2020

April 2020 1 case

Jake Hewson

Assault by beating of an emergency worker *

Sentence

Suspended sentence with 2 months custodial part

Police responded to reports of a disorder in the city centre on 16 October 2019 during which police officers were headbutted, kicked and subjected to homophobic and racist abuse by 27-year-old Jake Hewson.

Pleaded guilty at first hearing. Custodial part of the sentence increased by two months to reflect the fact that this was a hate crime.

30 Apr 2020

March 2020 1 case

Russell Turner

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

Not stated

Russell Turner was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court in March 2020 for conspiracy to supply class A drugs, possessing criminal property, and assault of an emergency worker. He was serving a sentence at HMP Prescoed but failed to return on 13 January 2024.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, possessing criminal property and assault of an emergency worker.

1 Mar 2020

March 2019 1 case

Balkeet Singh Khaira

Supplying controlled drugs *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Balkeet Singh Khaira, a pharmacist at Khaira Pharmacy in West Bromwich owned by his mother, diverted 29,105 packets of controlled drugs including Diazepam, Nitrazepam, Tramadol, Zolpidem, and Zopiclone from the legal supply chain to criminals on the black market between February 2016 and August 2017. The drugs had a black market value of over £1m, and he made nearly £60,000 from the supply. He ordered excessive amounts under pressure from a pharmacy employee linked to a criminal gang and threats from three men. He altered dispensing records, pretended to be his mother in communications with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), leading to her temporary arrest despite her innocence. The scheme was uncovered through investigations by the MHRA, GPhC, and police following an unannounced inspection in February 2018, resulting in his arrest.

Confessed to five charges of supplying controlled drugs. Judge Heidi Kubik noted the seriousness of the offences, the diversion of 29,000 packs of Class C drugs to the black market with a street value of £1,052,000, and the impact on his mother's business and reputation.

1 Mar 2019

January 2019 1 case

Iqrar Zamir

Possession of firearms and ammunition *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Iqrar Zamir, 28, from Alum Rock, was arrested in September 2018 after NCA officers seized a converted blank-firing handgun and 16 rounds of 8mm ammunition from his car in Whitmore Road, Small Heath. Mobile phone analysis showed communications with Hussain and Akbar Rahman.

Convicted and sentenced in early 2019.

15 Jan 2019

July 2018 2 cases

Graham Woodhouse

Health and safety breaches *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

On July 7, 2016, at a scrapyard in the Nechells area of Birmingham, a 15ft high concrete-block wall overloaded with 263 tonnes of metal briquettes collapsed, crushing and killing five workers instantly. The wall, made of 30 concrete blocks each weighing as much as a large family car, toppled into the bay where the labourers were clearing swarf ahead of an incoming load of scrapped aero engines. The structure was unstable and had been previously taken down and reassembled. Other unstable walls were found on site, poor safety records were kept, and staff training was basic.

Convicted on all 12 counts under the Health and Safety at Work Act after a six-week trial. Denied the charges but found guilty by jury. Responsible for day-to-day operations.

9 Jul 2018

Wayne Hawkeswood

Health and safety breaches *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

On July 7, 2016, at a scrapyard in the Nechells area of Birmingham, a 15ft high concrete-block wall overloaded with 263 tonnes of metal briquettes collapsed, crushing and killing five workers instantly. The wall, made of 30 concrete blocks each weighing as much as a large family car, toppled into the bay where the labourers were clearing swarf ahead of an incoming load of scrapped aero engines. The structure was unstable and had been previously taken down and reassembled. Hawkeswood, owner and managing director of both companies, was on site that day. Other unstable walls were found on site, poor safety records were kept, and staff training was basic.

Convicted on all 12 counts under the Health and Safety at Work Act after a six-week trial. Denied the charges but found guilty by jury.

9 Jul 2018

March 2018 1 case

Craig Keogh

Murder *

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.

1 Mar 2018

November 2017 1 case

Kazmer Kolompar

Forced labour and servitude under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Kazmer Kolompar subjected two Hungarian men to months of forced labour and poor living conditions. The victims were lured to the UK with promises of accommodation and regular salary for manual work. One victim arrived about six years prior to sentencing and moved from Sheffield to Leicester for the opportunity, where he was forced to work long hours without pay, assaulted if he refused, and confined to the property. The second victim was contacted in 2015 and experienced initial fine conditions that deteriorated into unpaid work, minimal food, and assaults when demanding salary.

Pleaded guilty to holding a person in servitude and requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Also given a 10-year slavery and trafficking prevention order.

10 Nov 2017

August 2017 2 cases

Christ Lidiu

Perverting the course of justice *

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.

1 Aug 2017

Yusupha Sarr

Possession of a prohibited firearm with intent *

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.

1 Aug 2017

June 2017 2 cases

Chad Mark Williams-Allen

Stirring up racial hatred *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Chad Mark Williams-Allen (26, from West Bromwich) and others placed racist stickers promoting National Action around Aston University campus in Birmingham in July 2016. The stickers included slogans like 'white zone' and 'Britain is ours the rest must go' with images of masked faces and a Nazi-style salute, intended to intimidate non-white people and recruit for the group's extreme right-wing ideology. Identified via CCTV and online evidence. National Action material found in his home.

Convicted of stirring up racial hatred. Committed member of National Action. Did not deny responsibility but claimed intention was not to stir up racial hatred.

13 Jun 2017

Garry Grant Jack

Stirring up racial hatred *

Sentence

12 months suspended for 2 years

Garry Grant Jack (21, from Birmingham) and others placed racist stickers promoting National Action around Aston University campus in Birmingham in July 2016. The stickers included slogans like 'white zone' and 'Britain is ours the rest must go' with images of masked faces and a Nazi-style salute, intended to intimidate non-white people and recruit for the group's extreme right-wing ideology. Identified via CCTV and online evidence. National Action material found in his home.

Convicted of stirring up racial hatred. Committed member of National Action. Did not deny responsibility but claimed intention was not to stir up racial hatred.

13 Jun 2017

March 2017 9 cases

Haroon Tasharat

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Haroon Tasharat, aged 33, of Dunbar Avenue, was linked to the conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy in the Coventry drugs empire run from prison by Tavaseen Iqbal, as revealed in the West Midlands Police investigation prompted by public concerns.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs.

3 Mar 2017

Mahmud Ali

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

5 years 8 months imprisonment

Mahmud Ali, aged 23, of St George’s Road, was involved in keeping the drugs business supplying cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy running around the clock as part of the nine-strong Coventry crime family network investigated by West Midlands Police.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs.

3 Mar 2017

Dahuri Barka

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

3 years 4 months imprisonment

Dahuri Barka, aged 28, lived at an address in Humber Avenue, identified as the main preparation centre, where he assisted in weighing and bagging orders of cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy for the Coventry drugs network uncovered by West Midlands Police.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs.

3 Mar 2017

Elijah Enenche-John

Allowing premises to be used for drugs preparation *

Sentence

1 year 2 months imprisonment

Elijah Enenche-John, aged 19, along with his brother Samuel, lived at an address in Humber Avenue used as the main preparation centre for weighing and bagging drugs including cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy in the Coventry crime family's operation investigated by West Midlands Police.

Admitted allowing home to be used in drugs preparation.

3 Mar 2017

Tavaseen Iqbal

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

6 years 8 months imprisonment

Tavaseen Iqbal, aged 24, ran a drugs business supplying cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy from behind bars at HMP Featherstone using smuggled mobile phones to direct operations. He was previously jailed for six years in December 2015 for firearms and drugs offences. The year-long investigation by West Midlands Police uncovered the network following public concerns.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs. Banned from driving for 5 years and bound by a Criminal Behaviour Order for 8 years.

3 Mar 2017

Saif Iqbal

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

6 years 8 months imprisonment

Saif Iqbal, aged 23, from Ransom Road in Foleshill, co-ordinated the supply chain and managed safe houses for distributing cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy as part of the family-run drugs empire directed by his cousin Tavaseen Iqbal from prison. The operation was busted in a year-long West Midlands Police investigation.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs. Banned from driving for 5 years and bound by a Criminal Behaviour Order for 8 years.

3 Mar 2017

Rohaib Iqbal

Supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

3 years 4 months imprisonment

Rohaib Iqbal, brother of Saif Iqbal, took over running the drugs supply business after the arrests of other members in the Coventry family network supplying cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy. He was arrested in September 2016 after picking up the business reins, as part of the West Midlands Police investigation.

Admitted drugs supply.

3 Mar 2017

Rohan Patel

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

5 years 8 months imprisonment

Rohan Patel, aged 22, of Alum Close, played a part in the conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy in the Coventry drugs network uncovered by West Midlands Police. He was arrested after returning from abroad following raids on July 13, 2016.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs.

3 Mar 2017

Samuel Enenche-John

Allowing premises to be used for drugs preparation *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Samuel Enenche-John, aged 22, along with his brother Elijah, lived at an address in Humber Avenue used as the main preparation centre for weighing and bagging drugs including cocaine, cannabis, and ecstasy in the Coventry crime family's operation investigated by West Midlands Police.

Admitted allowing home to be used in drugs preparation.

3 Mar 2017

February 2017 1 case

Kelvin Hill

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Kelvin Hill, aged 41, formerly of Spinney Hill, burgled a house on George Road in Warwick. He was caught in the act by officers responding to a call from a concerned neighbour, with stolen items in his possession.

Found guilty by a jury. Caught in the act with stolen items in possession after neighbour called police.

27 Feb 2017

November 2016 1 case

Simon Ferris

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Simon Ferris, a former PE teacher at Princethorpe College, committed a string of child sex offences against two girls between 2004 and 2006 while working at the school. He was arrested in April 2016 after the victims spoke out. The offences involved sexual activity with one girl, for which he received 14 months, and further offences against the second girl, for which he received an additional four months.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of causing or inciting sexual activity with a girl. Made to sign the sex offenders register for ten years and subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

16 Nov 2016

October 2016 1 case

Michael Hogan

Possessing drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Michael Hogan was involved in the preparation and distribution of drugs on a significant scale. In June 2007, officers searched a flat in Acocks Green on Tavistock Road and found 130kg of cannabis worth almost £400,000, along with drugs paraphernalia including scales, packaging, and hydraulic presses. His fingerprints were on the drugs packaging and cannabis press. He fled to Dublin on July 9, 2007, evading arrest for nearly a decade until detained near his home in Varna, Bulgaria, on August 2, 2016, following a European Arrest Warrant.

Admitted possessing drugs with intent to supply. Fingerprints found on drugs packaging and cannabis press. Part of a drug circle linked to a cannabis haul worth almost £400,000. Fled to Dublin and then Bulgaria, arrested in Varna on August 2, 2016.

18 Oct 2016

June 2016 1 case

Balraj Paul

Making an indecent image of a child and misconduct in public office *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Balraj Paul, a 30-year-old patrol officer from Hinckley, Warwickshire, was arrested in October 2015 following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman. The investigation uncovered that he had made an indecent image of a child. He was suspended from his role in Bedworth and charged in March 2016.

Pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child and misconduct in public office. Behaviour described as appalling and a serious breach of trust.

3 Jun 2016

February 2016 1 case

Tareena Shakil

Membership of Islamic State and encouraging acts of terror *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Tareena Shakil, a 26-year-old former college student from Birmingham, travelled to Syria with her 14-month-old son in October 2014 to join Islamic State. She posed her son in photographs wearing an IS-branded balaclava and standing next to an AK47, captioned as 'father of the British jihad'. She sent messages embracing Isis, stating she was not coming back, expressing intent to kill apostates, and desiring to die a martyr. She encouraged other women to join her in Raqqa and later claimed she escaped after realising her mistake.

Convicted after a two-week trial of being a member of IS (4 years) and encouraging acts of terror in Twitter posts (2 years). Judge Melbourne Inman highlighted her embrace of Isis, radicalisation, and involvement of her son as serious aggravating factors.

5 Feb 2016

December 2015 3 cases

Kane Baker

Hacking offences *

Sentence

two-year suspended sentence

Kane Baker, a 23-year-old from Solihull, compromised computer systems of his former employer and over 50 other companies, as well as his ex-girlfriend and a fellow computer expert, in December 2015 during and after his employment ended due to failed contract negotiations. He accessed an online service run by international cyber criminals to purchase Denial of Service (DoS) programmes and performed 284 DoS attacks, disrupting operations and causing significant financial and reputational harm. He also accessed sensitive business databases. The offences were investigated by the West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to a number of offences. CPS prosecutor Hannah Sidaway commented on the use of company position to create backdoor access and commit cyber-attacks for personal grudges, noting risks to sales, livelihoods, and data security, with mitigation costs over £41,000 to the Innovation Centre.

20 Dec 2015

Harley Davidson Heyes

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years and 10 months imprisonment

On August 16, 2015, at around 9am, Harley Davidson Heyes stole Bishop David Charmbury's Mazda CX5 sports car as he opened the church gates in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. Mr Charmbury was knocked to the ground and dragged underneath the car, suffering a head injury, fractured pelvis requiring surgery, fractured knee cap, punctured lung, and several broken ribs. The Bishop was placed in an induced coma and required four weeks of hospital treatment, continuing to recover at home. The car was dumped more than a mile away in a secluded area, where Heyes stole an iPad, iPhone, and iPod from it before taking a taxi home to Bluebell Drive, Chelmsley Wood, where he was arrested. Stolen property was found in communal bins.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Described as 'brutally reckless' by police; showed no remorse during interview despite claiming remorse in court.

7 Dec 2015

Sukvinder Mannan

Dangerous driving causing death *

Sentence

Eight years imprisonment initially, with a 10-year driving ban that was extended by two years

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.

Continued driving while disqualified after release; imprisoned again in 2024 for the offence.

1 Dec 2015

November 2015 1 case

Christopher Cambray

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Christopher Cambray, a 42-year-old former Warwickshire Police sergeant living in Shrewley, pleaded guilty in September 2015 to six sexual offences against children, including sexually abusing a boy, paying another victim for sex, two counts of making indecent photographs, and one count of taking indecent photos. He was arrested in September 2014, suspended from duty, and dismissed in July 2015.

Pleaded guilty to six offences. Given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order stopping him from having unsupervised contact with anyone under 18. Ordered to register as a sex offender and after serving his sentence will have to tell police where he is living.

30 Nov 2015

August 2015 3 cases

Adam Power

Conspiracy to burgle and robbery *

Sentence

6.5 years imprisonment

Adam Power and Noel Lacey broke into 32 licensed premises across the country, including 10 in the West Midlands, stealing £30,000 from fruit machines during a two-month burglary spree starting January 22, 2015, at the Copcut Elm in Droitwich. They targeted pubs in Coventry, Halesowen, Birmingham, Sandwell, and others, using sledgehammers to access machines. On one occasion at the Royal Hop Pole pub in Tewkesbury, they committed robbery by threatening staff. They used hire vehicles with false plates and were arrested on April 1, 2015, in Essex along with accomplice Wayne Hawkins.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle and one count of robbery. Aged 38, from Crychan Close in Hawksley.

11 Aug 2015

Noel Lacey

Conspiracy to burgle and robbery *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment

Noel Lacey and Adam Power broke into 32 licensed premises across the country, including 10 in the West Midlands, stealing £30,000 from fruit machines during a two-month burglary spree starting January 22, 2015, at the Copcut Elm in Droitwich. They targeted pubs in Coventry, Halesowen, Birmingham, Sandwell, and others, using sledgehammers to access machines. On one occasion at the Royal Hop Pole pub in Tewkesbury, they committed robbery by threatening staff. They used hire vehicles with false plates and were arrested on April 1, 2015, in Essex along with accomplice Wayne Hawkins.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle and one count of robbery. Aged 40, from Sibdon Grove in West Heath.

11 Aug 2015

Wayne Hawkins

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Wayne Hawkins participated in the last four burglary raids as an accomplice to Noel Lacey and Adam Power, who broke into 32 licensed premises across the country, stealing £30,000 from fruit machines. The spree involved targeting pubs in various locations, including the final attempted raid on April 1, 2015, at the Man in the Moon pub in Harrow, Essex, where all three were arrested by West Midlands Police.

Admitted taking part in the last four raids. Aged 28, from Hollybank Road in Billesley.

11 Aug 2015

June 2015 2 cases

Mark Hodge

Rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Mark Hodge, a 50-year-old corporate lawyer from Wood End Lane in Fillongley, raped and sexually assaulted a teenager at her home in Birmingham in October 2013. He was found guilty after a six-day trial, with forensic evidence contradicting his claim that the victim had fabricated the accusations.

Found guilty of five offences including rape and sexual assault following a six-day trial. Denied the offences, claiming the victim fabricated the accusations, but forensic evidence was presented to the jury.

30 Jun 2015

Robert Key

Arson *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Robert Key, from Stornoway Road, Castle Vale, drunkenly jumped on the bonnet of a marked Vauxhall Corsa police car outside Castle Vale Police Station at 3am on Sunday, March 22, 2015, pelted it with a stone, leaned in the driver’s side window to set it alight, causing damage in excess of the car's value, resulting in it being written off.

Admitted the offence. Turned to drink and drugs after father's death. Shown genuine remorse. Additional 4 months for production of cannabis after search revealed ten plants.

18 Jun 2015

May 2015 2 cases

Kristoffer Bell

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Kristoffer Bell, 34, of Spetchley Close, Redditch, was part of a 17-person drugs-dealing network involved in the trafficking of class A and B drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, throughout the UK. The operation, known as Operation Weld, began in April 2014 and involved detectives from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit at West Mercia Police collecting evidence against criminals from Worcestershire, the West Midlands, Humberside, Greater Manchester, and London. Seizures included drugs worth more than £1 million and over £175,000 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Was serving a prison sentence at HMP Sudbury at the time of the conspiracy and flaunted illegally gained money by hiring expensive cars while on day release.

5 May 2015

Michael Ward

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Michael Ward, 35, of Fulbrook Close, Redditch, was part of a 17-person drugs-dealing network involved in the trafficking of class A and B drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, throughout the UK. The operation, known as Operation Weld, began in April 2014 and involved detectives from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit at West Mercia Police collecting evidence against criminals from Worcestershire, the West Midlands, Humberside, Greater Manchester, and London. Seizures included drugs worth more than £1 million and over £175,000 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply a class A drug. Admitted acting as a courier for the group.

5 May 2015

January 2015 2 cases

James Cocks

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

James Cocks, 35, of Binton Close, Matchborough East, was involved in a violent protest in Birmingham city centre on July 20, 2013. After 2,000 protesters listened to speeches and displayed flags, some turned violent, throwing missiles at police who were maintaining order. A number of officers suffered minor injuries. The incident was part of disorder investigated over a year, involving CCTV, mobile phone, and police footage.

Part of violent protest involving English Defence League supporters.

14 Jan 2015

Adam Emms

Violent disorder *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Adam Emms, 24, of Donnington Close, Church Hill, was involved in a violent protest in Birmingham city centre on July 20, 2013. After 2,000 protesters listened to speeches and displayed flags, some turned violent, throwing missiles at police who were maintaining order. A number of officers suffered minor injuries. The incident was part of disorder investigated over a year, involving CCTV, mobile phone, and police footage.

Part of violent protest involving English Defence League supporters.

14 Jan 2015

December 2014 1 case

Matthew Alistair Bayliss

Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Matthew Alistair Bayliss, 44, from Quarry Road in Birmingham, was sentenced for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) issued on November 24 by Worcester Magistrates Court, which barred him from travelling on part of the Cross City line between Birmingham New Street and Redditch, approaching London Midland staff, entering parts of Redditch town centre, and using car parks and platforms at stations along the line. The breaches occurred on three separate occasions shortly after the order, including being abusive on a train entering Redditch on October 14 and being a nuisance at the booking office and begging outside the station on November 8. His prior offences spanned two years and included assault, racially-aggravated crimes, begging, being drunk, and threatening staff, the public, and police officers.

Breached Criminal Behaviour Order on three separate occasions. Original CBO issued by Worcester Magistrates Court on November 24 for offences including assault, racially-aggravated crimes, begging, being drunk, and threatening staff, public and police over two years.

12 Dec 2014

November 2014 1 case

Tony James

Rape *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Tony James, aged 62 from Ibstock Close, Winyates, Redditch, groomed and abused a girl aged four to ten over five years in the 1980s and 90s at an address in Balsall Heath, Birmingham. He repeatedly sexually assaulted her on a whim, took her to brothels while having sex with prostitutes, forced her to play indecent games, ducked her under water as punishment for bed-wetting, and made her touch him inappropriately. He also physically and sexually assaulted another girl and boy aged six to eight at a flat in Turves Green, Birmingham, including indecent assaults after drinking sessions and beatings with a stick. Arrested in October 2012 and charged with 19 counts of indecency with a child, child cruelty, indecent assault, and rape.

Found guilty of all 19 counts after denying allegations. No remorse shown. Described by investigating officer as one of the most cold-hearted offenders.

6 Nov 2014

October 2014 1 case

Dayo Cromwell

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and unlawful possession of a firearm *

Sentence

ten years imprisonment

Dayo Cromwell, a 35-year-old car trader, was arrested in February 2014 after attempting to flee from police while driving a blue Citroen through Bulkington, Warwickshire. He was detained in a nearby garden and found in possession of crack cocaine worth £27,000. A search of his flat on Baldwin Croft, Bell Green, uncovered a large haul of Class A drugs including heroin and cocaine with a street value exceeding £992,000, along with cutting agent and a press machine for preparing deals. Additionally, a loaded MAC 10 machine gun with 23 live rounds and a further 42 bullets were recovered. The drugs were believed to be destined for sale on the streets of Coventry.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. DCI Simon Wallis commented that the sentence rightly reflects his operation as a top level criminal.

23 Oct 2014

September 2014 1 case

Jack Bromell

Drugs supply offences *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jack Bromell, aged 20, from Richards Close, Kenilworth, was part of an organised crime group from Warwickshire investigated under Operation Toulouse by Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police's Serious and Organised Crime Unit. The group was involved in the criminal activity of regional and national distribution of multi-kilo amounts of cocaine and amphetamine, motivated by greed and preying on vulnerable community members. The covert investigation started in July 2012 and led to arrests in July 2013. Authorities seized 18.25 kilos of amphetamine, 12.28 kilos of cocaine, 5 kilos of ketamine, 412 diazepam tablets, and 342g of cannabis resin with a combined street value of approximately £5.25 million, along with a firearm and £100,000 in cash.

Part of an organised crime group involved in regional and national distribution of multi-kilo amounts of cocaine and amphetamine. Investigation began in July 2012, arrests in July 2013.

3 Sep 2014

June 2014 5 cases

Jason O'brien

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 17 years

Jason O'Brien beat his friend Michael Carrielies to death on November 28, 2013, at Meadow House on Upper Spon Street following a city centre drinking session. O'Brien asked a local shopkeeper to call an ambulance after the incident. Police arrested him at the scene, and a post-mortem revealed Mr Carrielies died from multiple injuries.

Denied murder but was convicted by a jury. Detective Inspector Ian Iliffe commented on the brutality of the killing and hoped the verdict brings closure to the family.

26 Jun 2014

Krishna Ganeshan

Match-fixing conspiracy *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Krishna Ganeshan, 44, of Hougang Avenue, Hougang, Singapore, arrived at Manchester Airport on 21 November 2013 with Chann Sankaran. Over the following days, they sought investment to corrupt footballers, met Hakeem Adelakun and Michael Boateng in Croydon on 25 November 2013, received €60,000 in marked cash, and paid €450 to the players. They attempted to influence the AFC Wimbledon vs Dagenham Redbridge match on 26 November 2013 by providing score information to overseas betting networks. NCA surveillance captured their activities, leading to conviction.

Singaporean man involved in match-fixing conspiracy; sentenced by Judge Melbourne Inman.

20 Jun 2014

Chann Sankaran

Match-fixing conspiracy *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Chann Sankaran, 33, of Hawthorn Road, Hastings, arrived at Manchester Airport on 21 November 2013 with Krishna Ganeshan. They engaged in efforts to secure investment for corrupting footballers, met Hakeem Adelakun and Michael Boateng in Croydon on 25 November 2013, received €60,000 in marked cash, and distributed €450 to the players. The pair focused on fixing the AFC Wimbledon vs Dagenham Redbridge match on 26 November 2013, contacting overseas networks with score predictions for betting. NCA evidence from surveillance secured their conviction.

Singaporean man involved in match-fixing conspiracy; sentenced by Judge Melbourne Inman.

20 Jun 2014

Michael Boateng

Match-fixing conspiracy *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Michael Boateng, 22, of Davidson Road, Croydon, met with Krishna Ganeshan and Chann Sankaran in Croydon on 25 November 2013, where they received €60,000 in marked cash from an undercover NCA investor. Ganeshan and Sankaran then gave €450 to Boateng and Hakeem Adelakun to corrupt them into influencing the scoreline of the AFC Wimbledon vs Dagenham Redbridge match on 26 November 2013 for betting purposes. The plot failed, but surveillance and evidence led to his conviction.

Former Whitehawk footballer involved in match-fixing conspiracy.

20 Jun 2014

Scott Melville

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 26 years

Scott Melville broke into the Gordon Street home of 91-year-old army veteran Sydney Pavier on September 16, 2013, kicking in the door and ransacking the house. He battered the partially-sighted pensioner, leaving him badly beaten and unconscious on his bed. Mr Pavier battled for six weeks and died on October 28, 2013, at Warwick Hospital as a result of his injuries.

Found guilty of murder after a two-week trial. Previously pleaded guilty to robbery involving the theft of a mobile phone on September 14 and to burglary at the Next Stop newsagents in Victoria Terrace on September 16. Charged with burglary and causing grievous bodily harm before the victim's death.

3 Jun 2014

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