Bolton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 73 verdicts at Bolton Crown Court (Bolton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Breuklyne Jeffers

Possession of class B drugs with intent to supply

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Breuklyne Jeffers, then 18, was paid £300 to smuggle 5kg of cannabis worth £75,000 on a high-speed train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh on January 13, 2021. She boarded the 6am Avanti West Coast train and was caught when the drugs were found in suitcases. She attempted to flee at Wigan North Western Railway Station but was stopped. Police found images of her smoking cannabis and texts related to drug sales on her phone, and her bank account showed thousands of pounds passing through. She was working as a drug mule for a crime gang during the Covid-19 pandemic.

She was a courier for a crime gang, made at least three trips for £300 each, had no previous convictions, and was described as naive and immature. The judge noted she played a significant role in the conspiracy for financial reward.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Anthony Callan

Actual Bodily Harm

May 21, 2024

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment

Anthony Callan, aged 34, of Sonning Drive, Bolton, was involved in abusive relationships with two partners. In August 2024, he accused his first partner of cheating, sent abusive messages, and threw a brick through her window after entering her property uninvited, leaving her terrified. While on bail, he began a new relationship and strangled his second partner on New Year's Eve, restricting her breathing for about 10 seconds and damaging her dress, causing her to fear for her life. He was arrested multiple times and continued to contact the first victim via messages and gifts.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage, one count of actual bodily harm, and one count of harassment. Judge Rachel Galloway noted his 10 prior convictions, limited remorse, and that he is 34 years old, rejecting alternatives to custody and imposing five-year restraining orders for both victims.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Jordan Hook

Grievous Bodily Harm

May 21, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Jordan Hook, aged 29, from Milton Close, Atherton, was in a relationship with the victim throughout much of 2024. He subjected her to physical violence, including breaking her left wrist and a finger on her right hand, throwing her down the stairs at least three times, strangling her for around a minute during an assault on December 27, 2023, and controlling her clothing, social interactions, and movements. He also damaged property, such as smashing a 55-inch television and a glass table, and threatened suicide to prevent her from leaving. On December 7, 2023, he followed her to a bus station, demanded she remove clothes he had bought, and later attempted to force entry into her home, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to charges including grievous bodily harm, controlling and coercive behaviour, actual bodily harm, strangulation, damage to property, threatening to destroy or damage property, and burglary. He had 13 prior convictions for 21 offences, including previous domestic violence. The judge noted the victim's injuries and his controlling behaviour; defence mentioned he engaged in education while remanded.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Jordan Parden-Bell

Dangerous Driving

May 21, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for two years; 250 hours of unpaid work; 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days; disqualified from driving for two years

On April 22, 2024, Jordan Parden-Bell was driving a black Nissan Qashqai on Thicketford Road when a police officer asked him to stop due to suspicions of stolen vehicles in the area. He initially complied but then drove off at speed, reaching 70mph in a 30mph zone through heavily populated areas. He failed to stop at a give way, collided with another vehicle, drove over a pedestrianised embankment where the car became stuck, and fled on foot before being apprehended in a wooded area. He admitted to having no insurance or licence at the time of arrest.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance. Has three prior convictions, including previous offences for driving without a licence and without insurance. Expressed remorse and regret, with a supportive partner and employer. Judge noted his age (30) and potential for rehabilitation, making a custodial sentence inevitable but suspended.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

William Bates

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

March 28, 2024

Sentence: 9 years and 7 months imprisonment

William Bates, a 26-year-old from Brooke Drive, Astley, controlled a drugs line that exploited children and vulnerable adults to supply heroin and cocaine in Leigh, Wigan, and Burnley. In October 2023, police executed a warrant at his home, seizing drugs, cash, and a phone with messages showing him directing drug deals and boasting about his activities. While on bail, he was caught in another drug deal in Leigh, leading to a foot chase where officers seized over 100 wraps of cocaine. A search of an associated address found cannabis, machetes, and drug paraphernalia. Forensic evidence from his phone revealed lyrics and messages about his drug operations.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Detective Constable Kay noted that Bates exploited vulnerable people and used minors for drug dealing, with his messages providing key evidence.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

David Farrington

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

March 20, 2024

Sentence: three years and four months imprisonment

David Farrington, 68, went to his neighbour's house to complain about music, pointed a shotgun at the neighbour, which prompted a scuffle in which the gun went off on December 9, 2023. He was a registered firearms holder, and police seized the shotgun and found another shotgun and several cartridges during a search of his house on Heath Street, Golborne.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Ordered to forfeit ammunition and firearms, banned from possessing a firearms licence, and to pay £228 costs.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Damien Robinson

Possession with intent to supply cannabis and diazepam

March 4, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months, and ordered to pay back £110,633.87

Damien Robinson was arrested after police observed him driving in a dangerous and erratic manner on Cowper Street in Leigh, Wigan, in 2022. A search of his vehicle revealed cannabis and a large quantity of cash, while a subsequent search of his home uncovered more cannabis and diazepam, with the drugs valued at £51,310. At the time of his arrest, he was in the process of selling his house and transferred the proceeds to a third party in an attempt to conceal them from authorities.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and diazepam with intent to supply. Attempted to hide proceeds from house sale. Could face further sentence and possible imprisonment if payment not made within three months.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Zach Porter

Robbery

February 14, 2024

Sentence: 15 years and 3 months in prison

On 4 January 2024, Zach Porter entered a store on Derby Street in Atherton, placed several chocolate bars in his pocket, and assaulted a staff member by striking them on the head with a bottle of wine when challenged. He attempted to steal cigarettes before fleeing. Later that day, he entered a wine shop in Atherton armed with a 5-inch flat head screwdriver, held it against a staff member's ribs, demanded the till be opened, and stole cigarettes and approximately £225 in bank notes before escaping. He was arrested later that day and charged with the offences.

Found guilty of robbery, theft, possession of a knife, and threatening with a weapon. Detective Sergeant Nigel Rigby noted that robbery is traumatic for victims and emphasised that such crimes are taken seriously by the police.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Adam Degney

Rape of a child under the age of 13

February 9, 2024

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment with an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and lifelong registration on the sex offenders register

Adam Degney, 30, from Bolton, first came to the attention of the police after reports of sexually assaulting a young girl, whom he raped on numerous occasions. He also raped an adult woman multiple times, sometimes while she was asleep, and threatened to 'chop her head off', while being physically and verbally aggressive. Police discovered images and videos on his phone showing him abusing his victims.

Pleaded guilty to offences including rape of a child under the age of 13, sexual assault of a child, engaging in sexual activity with a child, making indecent images of a child, rape of a female over the age of 16, and voyeurism.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Ellison

Child sex offences

January 28, 2024

Sentence: Three-year community order, 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, £114 victim surcharge, and forfeiture and destruction of computer equipment and mobile phones

Between May 2020 and November 2022, Lee Ellison attempted to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempted to incite a 14-year-old boy to engage in sexual activity. He was also charged with three counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child and one count of distributing an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.

Usman Azam

Supply of Class A drugs

December 20, 2023

Sentence: 4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Usman Azam was involved in operating a drugs hotline using a mobile phone known as the 'Shane' line, which facilitated the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. The phone was used for approximately 70,000 communications, including calls and texts, over four months from May to September 2023. He was arrested during a police raid at his home in Little Lever, Bolton, on September 21, 2023, where police seized the phone and other items. Evidence showed he topped up the phone and was actively involved in a commercial-scale drug supply enterprise.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Had previous convictions for possessing cannabis in 2010 and an assault in 2007. His family faced severe impact and reprisals from the criminal network.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Ben Robinson

Theft

November 7, 2023

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Ben Robinson, 33, from Coniston Avenue in Farnworth, Bolton, met a mother of four on a dating site in October 2022. He charmed her into a relationship, borrowed her leased Land Rover Discovery under false pretenses to buy a birthday present for his son, and sold it to criminal contacts. The vehicle contained her disabled daughter's NHS-issued wheelchair, special boots, and splints. Robinson fabricated excuses, including a false claim of a hit-and-run crash, and coached the victim to lie to the police. The wheelchair was later recovered but unusable due to a missing seat, and other items were never found, causing ongoing hardship. He had prior convictions for car theft, burglary, and criminal damage, and was under investigation for an unprovoked assault.

Admitted to theft, perverting the course of justice, and assault. Judge Martin Walsh noted it was a breach of trust with significant financial and emotional consequences for the victim.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

John Fairhurst

Sexual offences

November 3, 2023

Sentence: 24 years imprisonment, followed by 6 years on licence

John Fairhurst subjected four children to abhorrent sexual abuse over a number of years, including sending intimate photos and requesting that they take part in degrading acts. He became aggressive and took advantage of his victims, leading to his arrest in October 2022 and subsequent conviction on 17 counts of sexual offences.

Found guilty after a trial. Made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and indefinite restraining order.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Paul Watts

Dangerous driving

September 9, 2023

Sentence: 5 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 100 hours of unpaid work, and disqualified from driving for 12 months

Paul Watts, during a neighbourhood dispute on February 8, 2023, in Leigh, drove his car towards a neighbour on Hawthorne Grove, striking her left leg and endangering a four-year-old child who ran towards the scene. The incident stemmed from an argument where Watts shouted abuse and threats, including calling the victim names and threatening to damage her property. No serious injuries were caused, but the victim reported significant distress, leading her to move house and install security cameras.

The defendant expressed remorse for his actions during a neighbourhood dispute. He had been released from prison recently for a separate offence, and the judge noted his limited insight and granted a restraining order for the victim and her children for two years.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Timothy Nolan

Theft

September 8, 2023

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Timothy Nolan committed a series of thefts at the Co-op on Highfield Road, Farnworth in January. On January 16, he stole laundry detergent products worth approximately £170. On January 17, he took laundry items and a Yazoo milkshake. On January 18, accompanied by another male, he stole washing tablets, cheese, and a drink worth £150-200, making cocky comments to staff. On January 19, he stole more laundry items and several coffee jars worth £291.50. He was arrested on February 3 and has 31 convictions for 58 offences, primarily theft-related.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of theft and four counts of breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO). Has a longstanding addiction to heroin, with the sentence to run concurrently with a previous sentence. Judge noted his 'horrific record' and lack of remorse.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Jamie Evans

Causing death by dangerous driving

September 1, 2023

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Jamie Evans, 30, was driving a Volvo car on Lily Lane in Bamfurlong, Wigan, in the early hours of New Year's Day, 2022, when he struck and killed Gareth Roper, who was walking barefoot in the middle of the road after being released by police. CCTV footage captured Mr Roper moments before the crash, showing him whistling and clapping while walking on white lines with his jumper tied around his waist.

Jake Anderson

Robbery

August 14, 2023

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment and 4 years 9 months driving disqualification

Jake Anderson, along with another man, forced a girl into a car and drove her to her grandparents' home. There, they stormed inside, stole cash, cigarettes, and a mobile phone while holding her grandfather at knifepoint. Anderson later made threatening phone calls to the girl, accusing her family of informing the police and threatening to burn them out. Additionally, he assaulted two men in a separate incident on Hart Mill Close, Mossley, accusing one of stealing his bike and attacking both. He also engaged in dangerous driving, ramming a police car and attempting to flee.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and intimidation. Convicted of two counts of assault and theft from a person. Mitigating factors included adverse childhood experiences and a debt from a failed cannabis sale.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kai Horrocks

Assault

August 1, 2023

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Kai Horrocks assaulted his girlfriend on multiple occasions during their year-long relationship, including grabbing her arm, pushing her to the floor, forcing her down stairs, and headbutting her, which caused cuts to her nose. On November 14 of the previous year, he punched a police officer, PC Chapman, in the face and escaped custody before being recaptured. In February of the current year, he breached bail by contacting and assaulting the victim again, dragging her by her hair and threatening her.

Completed a Man Up course in prison; must complete an alcohol abstinence monitoring programme, a drug rehabilitation programme, and 25 rehabilitation days; restraining order for five years; judge noted his young age but warned of serious pattern of offending.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Vijay Gaikwad

Sexual assault

July 25, 2023

Sentence: six years imprisonment

Vijay Gaikwad, a 44-year-old former doctor from St Catherine's Gardens, Lowton, sexually assaulted three patients during medical appointments by inappropriately touching them, exploiting his position of trust. The offences occurred while the victims were under his care, leading to a thorough investigation by Wigan authorities.

Found guilty of sexually assaulting three patients; abused his position of trust as a former medical practitioner; victims provided courageous testimonies during the investigation.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Sean Paul Johnson

Sexual offences and section 18 assault

June 7, 2023

Sentence: 16 years and 6 months imprisonment with a 5 year licence

Sean Paul Johnson, while on bail for 27 child abuse offences including attempted rape against a child under 16, carried out a savage assault on July 25, 2022, at the Berkeley Inn in Wigan. He bit off a piece of an innocent pub-goer's lip during an unprovoked attack, leaving the victim with broken bones, lasting scarring, and ongoing psychological impact. The sexual offences were predatory in nature and involved abusing a child.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted. Judge described him as a significant risk of causing serious harm to the public. Must serve two-thirds of the sentence before parole eligibility. Made subject of a sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the sexual offender register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Stephen Cleworth

Manslaughter

January 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 years

Stephen Cleworth, 38, was involved in the preparations for the attack on Thomas Campbell, 38, at his home in Mossley, Tameside, on July 2, 2022. Campbell was tortured and murdered by being stabbed, strangled, beaten, and having boiling water poured on his genitals in a two-hour ordeal.

Acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter and conspiring to rob. He was involved in preparations prior to the killing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Reece Steven

Murder

January 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 37 years

Reece Steven, 29, was one of three men who attacked Thomas Campbell, 38, at his home in Mossley, Tameside, on July 2, 2022. Steven and others tortured and murdered Campbell by stabbing, strangling, and beating him, and pouring boiling water on his genitals. The attack was part of a plot involving Campbell's ex-wife.

Convicted of murder and conspiring to rob Thomas Campbell. The trial lasted five weeks.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Coleen Campbell

Manslaughter

January 1, 2023

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Coleen Campbell, 38, plotted with others to target her ex-husband Thomas Campbell, leading to his torture and murder at his home in Mossley, Tameside, on July 2, 2022. She provided details about his whereabouts, resulting in a brutal attack where he was stabbed, strangled, beaten, and had boiling water poured on his genitals.

Acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter and conspiring to rob. She provided information to the killers about her ex-husband's whereabouts.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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