Blackburn Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 39 verdicts at Blackburn Magistrates' Court (Blackburn). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Dion Garswood

ABH and affray

January 14, 2026

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Kristopher Murphy

Theft from a shop

December 5, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Mark Butterworth

Shoplifting

December 4, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Sean Nerney

Shoplifting

December 4, 2025

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.

Jamie Reid

Burglary

November 17, 2025

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.

Kirsty Summers

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

November 4, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Chris Hamer

Theft from a shop

November 3, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Farhan Bashir

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply

November 1, 2025

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.

Lee Scott

Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order

October 22, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

David Connelly

Possession of an offensive weapon

October 17, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Hamed Ali

Shoplifting

August 22, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Jacob Dewhurst

Drink Driving

August 22, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Ashley Pennington

Possession of Cocaine

August 22, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Benjamin Ikhlaq

Failing to Provide a Specimen for Analysis

August 22, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Angeline Haggan

Public Order Offence

August 22, 2025

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.

Rosemary Maughan

Theft

August 22, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Tyler Smith

Careless Driving

August 21, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Melissa Mitchell

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Shahzad Akber

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Steven Wright

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Liam O'reilly

Theft

August 20, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Leah Wiggett

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Kosar Rehana

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Ahsan Muhammad

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Ambreen Pervaiz Saleem

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Christina Whittle

Fly-tipping

August 20, 2025

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.

Fazila Wadia

Supplying food not of the nature or quality demanded

August 7, 2025

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.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Waleed Raza

Supplying food not of the nature or quality demanded

August 7, 2025

Sentence: Fined £4,500 and ordered to pay £953 in costs

Admitted offences under the Food Safety Act. From Naafiah Burnley Ltd and blamed suppliers for the errors.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Christopher Costello

Shoplifting

July 31, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Mark Tomlinson

Shoplifting

July 30, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

David Hodgson Smith

Shoplifting

July 29, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Anthony Eden

Theft from a shop

July 26, 2025

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.

Sources: lancs.live

David Yates

Theft from Shop

July 17, 2025

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.

Christopher Chapman

Shoplifting

November 20, 2024

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.

Brendan Queen

Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug

November 11, 2024

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.

Sources: lancs.live

David Watson

Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug

November 11, 2024

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Jordan Russell

Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug

November 11, 2024

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.

Sources: lancs.live

Zubeda Haq

Theft

July 9, 2024

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.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Tyler Livesley

Taking a motor vehicle without consent

January 23, 2024

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.

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