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Blackburn Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 45 verdicts at Blackburn Magistrates' Court (Blackburn). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Blackburn Magistrates' Court
March 2026 1 case
Olga Jankovskaja
Shoplifting *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment
Olga Jankovskaja, 41, formerly of Temple Street, repeatedly targeted stores in the Nelson area, committing a string of shopliftings. She was caught by officers from the Pendle neighbourhood team, who are cracking down on repeat offenders.
Prolific shoplifter responsible for multiple thefts from stores in the Nelson area. Pendle Neighbourhood Team action against repeat offenders.
February 2026 3 cases
Samuel O’Neil
Burglary with intent to steal *
Sentence
24 weeks imprisonment
Samuel O’Neil, along with another man, targeted three businesses in Bacup and Stacksteads during an early-morning crime spree on May 12, 2025. At around 5am, they used a hammer to smash a window at Ashton’s Fish and Chips on Newchurch Road, Bacup, stealing the till and a tips jar containing £200. Their getaway in a BMW ended in a crash into a lamp post on Fernhill Road, where the stolen items were recovered. Further break-ins occurred at No.47 Skin Clinic and the Venice Star restaurant on Market Street in Bacup, where an untidy search was conducted at the clinic and cash, food, and fizzy drinks were stolen from the restaurant.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary with intent to steal. Was already serving a prison sentence for other offences at the time of arrest.
Anthony Goldrick
Shoplifting *
Sentence
Criminal Behaviour Order for 2 years
Anthony Goldrick, a serial shoplifter, was arrested by Lancashire Police following a string of thefts in Blackpool. He appeared in court after being convicted for shoplifting.
Banned from entering Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, B&M and Bargain Booze in Blackpool and St Annes. Prohibited from concealing items prior to payment at any retail premise in Lancashire.
Dean Green-Lynch
Theft *
Sentence
8 weeks imprisonment and 2-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Dean Green-Lynch, 34, committed multiple shoplifting offences between January 24 and February 20, 2026, leading to his arrest and charges. He targeted various retailers in Blackburn as part of Operation Vulture, Lancashire Constabulary’s response to retail crime.
Pleaded guilty to nine charges of theft. Banned from entering specified shops in Blackburn.
January 2026 1 case
Dion Garswood
ABH and affray *
Sentence
13 months suspended for 18 months, with 25 days rehabilitation activity requirements and a five year restraining order
In May 2023, Dion Garswood, 27, of Sower Carr Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, bit his partner's arm during a row at her home after she confronted him about cheating messages on his phone, causing painful bruising. He was arrested on suspicion of ABH and released on bail with conditions to stay away. A week later, he returned to the house with another man, pushed past his former partner, grabbed the dog and dog cage, and left, leading to a second arrest. The victim suffered anxiety, panic attacks, reduced outings, and bruising.
Pleaded guilty to ABH and affray. Offences fuelled by cocaine misuse and alcohol problems. Has addressed substance misuse issues since 2023. Previously of good character until 2023 when he committed three offences.
December 2025 3 cases
Kristopher Murphy
Theft from a shop *
Sentence
18 weeks imprisonment
Kristopher Murphy, a 37-year-old prolific shoplifter of no fixed abode, formerly of Edleston Street, targeted multiple businesses in Accrington over a significant period, committing 12 theft from shop offences and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. He has a history of 53 convictions for 147 offences, including a four-month spree in 2020 targeting businesses on Warner Street and Infant Street. Police stated he had 'ripped the life, blood and soul' from shops in the area.
Pleaded guilty to 12 counts of theft from a shop and one breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order. Described by police as a 'real threat and concern' due to pattern of offending. Second custodial sentence this year; previously recalled to prison for 48 weeks in April.
Mark Butterworth
Shoplifting *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment and 3-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Mark Butterworth, 47, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged for five shoplifting offences as part of a string of offences committed by prolific shoplifters. He appeared in court following his arrest.
Arrested and charged for five shoplifting offences. The Criminal Behaviour Order prevents him from entering Kitchens Service Station, Barracks Service Station, ASDA Retail Park, and Rossendale Road Service Station in Burnley.
Sean Nerney
Shoplifting *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment
Sean Nerney, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged for four shoplifting offences as part of a string of offences committed by prolific shoplifters. He appeared in court following his arrest.
Arrested and charged for four shoplifting offences.
November 2025 4 cases
Jamie Reid
Burglary *
Sentence
22 weeks imprisonment
Jamie Reid broke into Cohens Chemists on Berry Lane in Longridge on November 16, 2025, exiting through a broken glass door panel carrying a box containing medication and perfumes valued at £1,380. He was arrested at the scene by police.
Charged with burglary and remanded into custody prior to sentencing.
Kirsty Summers
Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal *
Sentence
8 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 10-year ban from keeping animals, 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days, 9-month alcohol treatment requirement, £85 costs, £154 victim surcharge
Kirsty Summers, 39, from Nelson, Lancashire, stabbed her Doberman dog Miana more than once on or before February 4, 2025, causing two 7cm deep lacerations to the shoulder and back. Police were called to her home on February 4, 2025, and removed the dog. The RSPCA investigated the following day. Summers initially claimed the injuries were from a nail but denied stabbing the pet during interview. Veterinary evidence confirmed sharp force trauma from a knife-like object, causing suffering. Miana had severe medical issues and was euthanized on veterinary advice. Another dog was removed unharmed and is cared for by the RSPCA.
Pleaded guilty. No relevant previous convictions. Judge noted high culpability due to stabbing the dog more than once, despite complex character.
Chris Hamer
Theft from a shop *
Sentence
8 weeks imprisonment
Chris Hamer, 37, of Clayton Street, Blackburn, was wanted by police and spotted by members of the public in the Eanam area of Blackburn on October 2, 2025. He was arrested for theft from a shop and charged with multiple offences including shoplifting and driving while disqualified.
Charged with five counts of theft from a shop, two counts of making off without payment and disqualified driving.
Farhan Bashir
Possession of cannabis with intent to supply *
Sentence
Imprisonment (duration not specified)
Farhan Bashir was spotted acting suspiciously in Perth Street, Accrington, on November 13, 2024, fleeing and throwing a bag of cannabis worth £4,980 over a wall; further cannabis seized from a connected safe.
Attempted to hide £11,920 worth of cannabis and cash.
October 2025 2 cases
Lee Scott
Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order *
Sentence
14 weeks imprisonment
Lee Scott, aged 35, breached a Criminal Behaviour Order by entering a prohibited Farmfoods store on Accrington Road, Burnley, despite being banned following prior shoplifting convictions. He was returned to court where he admitted the breach.
Pleaded guilty to a single breach of the Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). The CBO was issued in October 2024 following conviction for a number of shoplifting offences, banning him from entering Farmfoods on Accrington Road, Burnley, or its carpark, and from entering the Rossendale Road service station and forecourt.
David Connelly
Possession of an offensive weapon *
Sentence
8 months and 2 weeks imprisonment
David Connelly, 39, of no fixed address, was stopped at Brierfield railway station on October 16, 2025, after officers received reports of a man walking in the Glen Way area in possession of a weapon. Officers witnessed Connelly throwing an object into nearby bushes, which was discovered to be a metal pipe. During the stop, officers also found him in possession of Class B drugs.
Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon. Sergeant Carl McCoy hopes the sentence reassures the local community.
August 2025 18 cases
Ashley Pennington
Possession of Cocaine *
Sentence
£120 fine with £85 costs and a £48 victim surcharge
Ashley Pennington was stopped by police on May 24, 2025, and found in possession of 5g of cocaine in a small knotted bag and a snap bag.
Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. He claimed the substance was ketamine, but it was confirmed to be cocaine.
Benjamin Ikhlaq
Failing to Provide a Specimen for Analysis *
Sentence
Fined £583 with £85 costs and a £233 victim surcharge
Benjamin Ikhlaq crashed his Audi A5 in Willows Lane, Accrington, on July 19, 2025, and subsequently failed to provide a specimen for analysis at Greenbank Police Station.
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He deliberately failed to follow instructions on a breath test after crashing his Audi A5.
Angeline Haggan
Public Order Offence *
Sentence
12 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £26 victim surcharge
Angeline Haggan committed a public order offence, though specific details of the incident were not provided in the text.
Pleaded guilty to a public order offence.
Hamed Ali
Shoplifting *
Sentence
Three-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Hamed Ali, a 41-year-old resident of Whalley New Road, Blackburn, appeared before magistrates for shoplifting offences. As part of the Criminal Behaviour Order, he is banned from entering specific retail areas in Blackburn to prevent further crimes, following his history of prolific shoplifting that affected local businesses.
Branded a prolific shoplifter by police; the order prohibits him from entering or being outside any store on Townsmoor Retail Park or the specified area, as a result of shoplifting offences committed in Blackburn.
Jacob Dewhurst
Drink Driving *
Sentence
Fined £700 with £85 costs and a £280 victim surcharge, and banned from driving for 18 months
Jacob Dewhurst was driving a Nissan Qashqai while over the legal alcohol limit on July 25, 2025, and was stopped by officers at 11.45pm.
Pleaded guilty to drink driving. He was pulled over at 11.45pm on July 25, 2025, after drinking earlier and believing he had sobered up.
Rosemary Maughan
Theft *
Sentence
Ordered to pay £70 compensation to Co-op
Rosemary Maughan stole £70 worth of cigarettes from a Co-op shop in Darwen, giving them to a child waiting outside, and attempted to leave without payment after her card was declined.
Pleaded guilty to theft of £70 worth of cigarettes. She handed the cigarettes to a child outside the shop and left without paying after her card was declined.
Tyler Smith
Careless Driving *
Sentence
12-month community order with 200 hours of unpaid work and a 6-month driving ban
Tyler Smith was driving a BMW and pulled out to overtake a farm vehicle on the A59 near Blackburn, resulting in a head-on collision with Zander Sumner's Fiat 500 on February 2, 2025. After the crash, Smith fled the scene and initially lied to the police about owning the vehicle, causing injury and distress to the victim.
Pleaded guilty to careless driving, driving without insurance, failing to stop after a collision, and failing to report a collision. Inexperienced driver who panicked and fled the scene. Has a strong work ethic and is supporting his family.
Steven Wright
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £220 with costs of £191.50 and victim surcharge of £88
Steven Wright of Sudellside Street, Darwen, accumulated waste in his own backyard, prompting action from the council’s environmental crime team. The incident was part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Shahzad Akber
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £220 with costs of £355 and victim surcharge of £88
Shahzad Akber of Carham Road, Blackburn, allowed waste to be dumped on his land without taking action, leading to environmental concerns raised by neighbours and investigated by the council’s environmental crime team. The incident occurred as part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Kosar Rehana
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £220 with costs of £181.50 and victim surcharge of £88
Kosar Rehana of Burlington Street, Blackburn, dumped bin bags in a back alley, prompting concerns from neighbours and an investigation by the council. The incident was part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Liam O'reilly
Theft *
Sentence
41 weeks imprisonment
Liam O'Reilly stole electrical items, alcohol, and skincare from multiple stores in Blackburn during July and August 2025. He appeared in court and was sentenced accordingly.
Pleaded guilty to theft. Issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order preventing him from entering Townsmoor Retail Park, Tesco Bank Top, and any One Stop Shop in Blackburn.
Leah Wiggett
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £220 with costs of £191.50 and victim surcharge of £88
Leah Wiggett of Sudellside Street, Darwen, accumulated waste in her own backyard, resulting in environmental concerns and an investigation by the council. The incident occurred as part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Melissa Mitchell
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £220 with costs of £383 and victim surcharge of £88
Melissa Mitchell of Hall Street, Blackburn, accumulated waste in her own backyard, contributing to environmental issues in the area. The incident was part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Ahsan Muhammad
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £220 with costs of £181.50 and victim surcharge of £88
Ahsan Muhammad of Burlington Street, Blackburn, dumped bin bags in a back alley, leading to an investigation by the council’s environmental crime team. The incident occurred as part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Ambreen Pervaiz Saleem
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £146 with costs of £487 and victim surcharge of £58
Ambreen Pervaiz Saleem of Hollin Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, allowed waste to be dumped on land on Clayton Street, Blackburn, without taking action, as investigated by the council’s environmental crime team. The incident occurred as part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Christina Whittle
Fly-tipping *
Sentence
Fined £440 with costs of £302 and victim surcharge of £176 for two incidents
Christina Whittle of Anyon Street, Darwen, dumped bin bags in a back alley on two separate occasions, leading to prosecution after an investigation by the council’s environmental crime team. The incidents were part of fly-tipping activities from February 2025.
Failed to attend PACE interview and ignored fixed penalty notice.
Fazila Wadia
Supplying food not of the nature or quality demanded *
Sentence
Fined £4,500 and ordered to pay £953 in costs
Naafiah Grill in Burnley was serving customers lamb and chicken kebabs that contained mostly beef, which was not as described. This occurred as part of ongoing issues with food labelling and safety, leading to legal action after a failed sample was identified by Trading Standards.
Admitted offences under the Food Safety Act. From Naafiah Burnley Ltd and blamed suppliers for the errors.
Waleed Raza
Supplying food not of the nature or quality demanded *
Sentence
Fined £4,500 and ordered to pay £953 in costs
Naafiah Grill in Burnley was serving customers lamb and chicken kebabs that contained mostly beef, which was not as described. This occurred as part of ongoing issues with food labelling and safety, leading to legal action after a failed sample was identified by Trading Standards.
Admitted offences under the Food Safety Act. From Naafiah Burnley Ltd and blamed suppliers for the errors.
July 2025 5 cases
Christopher Costello
Shoplifting *
Sentence
8 weeks imprisonment
Christopher Costello, a prolific shoplifter, was given a Criminal Behaviour Order in April 2025 prohibiting him from entering specific areas of Colne town centre, including streets like Market Street and premises like Tesco Express. On July 28, 2025, he stole items from Tesco in Colne, breaching the order, and committed a further breach on July 29, 2025.
Breached his Criminal Behaviour Order by stealing items from Tesco and entering prohibited areas in Colne town centre. The order was imposed in April due to prior shoplifting offences.
Mark Tomlinson
Shoplifting *
Sentence
24 weeks in prison
Mark Tomlinson, of no fixed address, was charged with 18 counts of theft and caught shoplifting again on July 29, 2025, at various locations including Spar shops, Rossendale Road service station, Barracks Road service station, Kitchens service station, Pets at Home, and Aldi. He also assaulted two police officers during the incident, targeting more than 20 stores in total and causing misery for traders.
Pleaded guilty to charges including shoplifting and assaulting two police officers. He had previously been charged with 18 counts of theft and continued offending.
David Hodgson Smith
Shoplifting *
Sentence
16 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months
David Hodgson Smith, from Hudson Street, Burnley, was arrested on July 28, 2025, for shoplifting and charged with three shoplifting offences. He appeared in court, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced, with the offences involving theft from shops that made life miserable for traders in the area.
Pleaded guilty to three shoplifting charges. Received a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from various shops in Burnley and a drug and alcohol rehabilitation order.
Anthony Eden
Theft from a shop *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment
Anthony Eden, 48, of no fixed address, was caught stealing from shops in Blackburn town centre. He was identified and arrested on July 23, 2025, following reports from multiple organisations about shoplifting by the same offender. The incidents involved theft from shops, leading to his charges and sentencing.
Was on recall and charged with six counts of theft from a shop. Arrested as part of Lancashire Police's Safer Streets Summer and Operation Vulture.
David Yates
Theft from Shop *
Sentence
Imprisonment (remaining time) and rehabilitation activities
David Yates, 40, of Cheltenham Road, Blackburn, was convicted of two thefts from shops and three breaches of his Criminal Behaviour Order. He ignored a previous ban and continued shoplifting, leading to his sentencing as part of Operation Vulture and Safer Streets Summer.
Prolific shoplifter with prior Criminal Behaviour Order; extension of order until 2027.
March 2025 1 case
Sheridan Skips Burnley Limited
Breach of Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 *
Sentence
£24,000 fine
On 12 March 2024, an employee, Jordan Campion, 21, was hand-sorting waste alongside three colleagues at the company's yard on Clifton Street, Burnley, when a reversing telehandler pinned him against a brick wall, causing multiple fractures, internal injuries, nerve damage to his right arm, partial hearing loss, and permanent sight loss in his right eye. A Health and Safety Executive investigation found workers regularly operated on foot in the same yard as moving vehicles, with no physical separation or safe refuges, inadequate risk assessment, and poor visibility on the telehandler due to missing reversing mirrors.
Admitted breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Ordered to pay £4,770 in court fees and £2,070 victim surcharge.
November 2024 4 cases
Christopher Chapman
Shoplifting *
Sentence
16 weeks imprisonment
Christopher Chapman, 43, of no fixed address, committed ten shoplifting offences in Burnley between October 11 and November 14, 2024. He was arrested on November 19 and charged accordingly.
Pleaded guilty to all ten charges. Prolific offender with crimes over a five-week period.
Brendan Queen
Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug *
Sentence
21 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months
Brendan Queen, 30, of Whitefield Street, Hapton, was a runner for the 'Yanky' drug line. In November 2023, while a passenger in a Blue Ford Focus driven by David Watson, he attempted to discard drugs during a police stop that led to a collision and foot chase. 61 wraps of crack cocaine were recovered from the vehicle.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a Class A drug and one count of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug. Worked as a runner for the 'Yanky' drug line.
David Watson
Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug *
Sentence
33 months imprisonment
David Watson, 52, of Town View, Blackburn, was involved in the 'Yanky' drug line as a runner. In November 2023, while driving a Blue Ford Focus with Brendan Queen, he reversed and drove into an unmarked police car during a stop, then fled on foot. 61 wraps of crack cocaine were found in the vehicle. In March 2024, he was witnessed dealing drugs in the Galligreaves area of Blackburn, stopped on his bike, and found in possession of crack cocaine, heroin, a knife, and a Nokia phone with drug-related messages.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a Class A drug, dangerous driving, and possession of a knife. Worked as a runner for the 'Yanky' drug line.
Jordan Russell
Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug *
Sentence
44 months imprisonment
Jordan Russell, 26, of no fixed address, ran the 'Yanky' drug line, arranging transport for runners to deal drugs in East Lancashire, supplying vulnerable people with Class A drugs. The operation was uncovered through police enquiries following arrests of runners in November 2023 and March 2024.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a Class A drug. Led the 'Yanky' drug line supplying drugs in Blackburn.
July 2024 1 case
Zubeda Haq
Theft *
Sentence
8 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months
Zubeda Haq stole food items worth £45 from Lidl supermarket in Preston on April 21. She has a history of prolific criminal offending, including multiple convictions for theft, shoplifting, fly tipping, and a previous jail sentence for benefits fraud in 1998. The court noted her disregard for court orders and her mental health issues.
Pleaded guilty to theft. Suspended due to mental health concerns, as she has schizophrenia. She has shown a flagrant disregard for court orders and is a prolific thief and fine defaulter.
January 2024 1 case
Tyler Livesley
Taking a motor vehicle without consent *
Sentence
9 weeks imprisonment, disqualified from driving until 2031, £154 fine
Tyler Livesley, 24, of Lydia Street, Accrington, stole a car from the Rose Street area in Accrington on January 22, 2024. Police were called to reports of a vehicle being taken without the owner’s consent. Officers carried out enquiries and arrested him. He was charged with taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
The sentence reflected the seriousness of vehicle theft and its impact on victims.
March 2020 1 case
David Mott
Threatening behaviour *
Sentence
26 weeks imprisonment
David Mott, 40, of Blackburn, threatened to spit at police in Blackburn who had asked him what he was doing out with two others after the Prime Minister’s announcement of stricter social distancing rules on Monday night.
Admitted possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a Class B drug and threatening behaviour.

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Blackburn Magistrates' Court, located in Blackburn, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 45 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Blackburn area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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