Bolton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 141 verdicts at Bolton Crown Court (Bolton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

November 2021 2 cases

Lewis Creighton

Robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months imprisonment

On August 14, 2021, Lewis Creighton, 27, of no fixed abode, along with accomplice Joshua Anderson, carried out four armed robberies in 20 minutes using a machete. They targeted High Spirits Go Local on Bradwell Road, Lowton, where Creighton struck a plastic screen causing injury to a worker; Mini Market on Newton Road, Lowton, where he split the shopkeeper's head open requiring hospital treatment; a store on Warrington Road, Leigh, stealing cash and cigarettes while smashing a vodka bottle; and Food & Drink 4 U on Green Street, Atherton, where he hit the shopkeeper multiple times with the machete and they stole the till. Creighton wore a balaclava, threatened victims with the machete, and demanded money aggressively. Police arrested him hiding in a Wendy house after the spree.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery and possession of a bladed article. Took a leading role and caused physical injury. Has seven convictions for 13 offences, none for violence. Defence stated he took a 'total break from reality for 15 to 20 minutes'. Must serve two thirds in custody.

23 Nov 2021

Joshua Anderson

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On August 14, 2021, Joshua Anderson, 19, of Cox Way, Atherton, along with accomplice Lewis Creighton, carried out four armed robberies in 20 minutes using a machete. They targeted High Spirits Go Local on Bradwell Road, Lowton, demanding money from the till; Mini Market on Newton Road, Lowton, where Anderson emptied the till and stole vodka; a store on Warrington Road, Leigh, grabbing pink gin and demanding the till be opened; and Food & Drink 4 U on Green Street, Atherton, where he attempted to open the till and pulled it off the shelf to steal. Anderson wore a blue mask, assisted in threats and thefts. Police arrested him after he fell out of a bush, claiming he had been jogging.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery. Took a full role with knowledge a weapon would be involved. Defence stated he is ashamed, bitterly regrets actions, had a difficult start in life, and has gone off the rails recently; testimonials speak well of him. Must serve half in custody, rest on licence.

23 Nov 2021

October 2021 1 case

Naveed Ishaq

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Naveed Ishaq downloaded almost 400,000 indecent images of children (31,307 category A, 29,256 category B, 327,531 category C) between March 2017 and August 2020. Images included children aged from one-year-old to 17, many appearing distressed and in severe pain. He also had 47 images of extreme pornography involving animals, including a video featuring a child, and a 120-page paedophile manual on 'how to practice child love'. Ishaq used chat rooms to request child porn, employed secretive browsers, and searched terms like 'pre-teen hardcore' and 'rape'. He was identified through a National Crime Agency investigation into a New Zealand-based file sharing website Mega.NZ, with six email addresses traced to his Bolton address. Police seized multiple devices from his home on Langthorne Walk, Bolton, uncovering the material.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Previous good character. Wife entirely dependent on him. Must serve half before release on licence. Sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Judge noted the grotesque amount of material and systematic searching over an extended period, justifying immediate custody.

25 Oct 2021

September 2021 3 cases

Stephen Wilson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Stephen Wilson, 33, assaulted his girlfriend twice in Bolton in May 2021, after being in a relationship with her for around nine months. On May 6, at a house they were staying at, he jumped on her, strangled her, punched her causing her to lose consciousness, and covered her in vodka; she escaped in her underwear and was picked up by police. On May 10, he threw a ladder at her while she was outside smoking, spat in her nose and eye, and punched her three to four times, again knocking her out.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 21 convictions for 52 offences, many for violence. Diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder. Judge noted unwillingness or inability to work with probation service. Restraining order imposed forbidding contact with victim or going within 200 metres of her home.

29 Sep 2021

Harry Bowman

Making indecent photographs of a child *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Harry Bowman, aged between 14 and 18 at the time, blackmailed seven underage girls into sending explicit images via social media. He used the images to coerce further acts, physically abused some victims below the age of consent, threatened to set a victim's house on fire, and sent indecent images to a victim's family as revenge. Police seized his phone containing over 1,200 indecent images, including 364 in the most serious category, of girls as young as two or three. One victim described him as very controlling and noted encouragement to self-harm.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts including making and distributing indecent photographs of a child, sexual activity with a child, and inciting child pornography. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed. Judge commented on predatory behaviour and impact on vulnerable victims.

27 Sep 2021

Harry Stevenson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Harry Stevenson, 19, of Chequers Street, Wigan, along with three others, returned to attack Aiden Harrison on King Street West on April 11, 2021, after a lengthy discussion earlier in the evening. Stevenson used a metal pole to hit Mr Harrison in the head and body. The attack, captured on CCTV, lasted less than a minute and left the victim with injuries to his torso, chest, and arm. Stevenson had been present earlier around 8pm when Mr Harrison was allegedly attacked by a different group but did not participate then. Following that, Mr Harrison demanded an apology and suggested fighting if not given. Police arrested Stevenson nearby and found the metal pole in a bush. The victim reported physical pain, trauma, and anxiety.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm at the first opportunity. No previous convictions but had a caution in July 2020 for carrying a screwdriver. Assessed at low risk of reoffending. Judge described the incident as a 'nasty and brutal attack' and noted concerns about arming himself on a second occasion.

22 Sep 2021

January 2013 1 case

Tracey Peers-Holland

Threatening to take revenge *

Sentence

12 months suspended for two years with 200 hours community service

In October 2008, Tracey Peers-Holland, along with Simon Buckley and three others, went to a house in Bolton after hearing that family members had helped police with the investigation into a fatal arson attack in Great Lever, Bolton, in June 2008, which killed Hameeda Begum, 71, and her granddaughter Alana Mian, 4. The intimidation involved threats related to the arson.

Admitted a charge of threatening to take revenge following an arson attack investigation.

11 Jan 2013

Date Not Specified 34 cases

Timothy Shinners

Fraud *

Sentence

three years imprisonment and banned from acting as a director for eight years

Timothy Shinners, a director at Bolton-based Platinum Properties, failed to place tenant deposits in a Tenancy Deposit Scheme over a six-year period, instead spending the money himself. He took at least £76,352 of company money. Deposits totalling at least £200,000 were only registered after another director injected £200,000. He fraudulently adapted tenancy deposit protection documents to disguise irregularities.

Jury found guilty after trial. Private prosecution after police declined to investigate due to lack of resources.

1 Jan 0001

Tahir ‘Tony’ Khaliq

Fraud, theft and forgery *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Operated a string of property companies including letting agencies in Lancashire used as vehicles for fraudulent activity. Stole holding deposits of between £200 and £400 from over 100 prospective tenants, many vulnerable, mainly in Rochdale, Bury and Oldham areas, claiming they were processing fees for unsuccessful tenancy applications. Also involved in forging documents, theft of rent from landlords, council tax fraud and insurance fraud.

Convicted of nine counts of fraud, theft and forgery following investigation by National Trading Standards. Judge commented on his leading role, high culpability, and targeting vulnerable people over a long period.

1 Jan 0001

Tahir Khaliq

Fraud, theft and forgery *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Operated a string of property companies including letting agencies used as vehicles for fraudulent activity, including theft of holding deposits of between £200 and £400 from over 100 prospective tenants, many vulnerable, mainly in Rochdale, Bury and Oldham areas, claiming they were processing fees for unsuccessful tenancy applications. Also involved in forging documents.

Convicted of nine counts of fraud, theft and forgery following National Trading Standards investigation.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Royle

Creating and possessing indecent images of children and possession of extreme animal pornography *

Sentence

30-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work and 20 days rehabilitation activities

Stephen Royle, a 70-year-old pensioner from Wigan, created and possessed indecent images of child sexual assaults and extreme pornography. He created six category A images, 11 category B images, and six category C images, and possessed an extreme pornographic film showing intercourse with an animal. He pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court and was sentenced to a 30-month community order, including 100 hours unpaid work and 20 days rehabilitation. His computer and phone were forfeited.

Pleaded guilty to producing indecent images of children and possessing extreme animal pornography. Surrendered Apple Mac computer and Android phone. Required to sign the sex offenders register for five years and issued a sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Reece Entwistle

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Reece Entwistle, 29, of Deansgate Lane, was driving a Mercedes A200 when he drove straight over a roundabout at the junction of the East Lancs Road and Warrington Road in Leigh. The car collided with trees and a 30-year-old passenger, Mark Taylor, was pronounced dead at the scene. Entwistle was arrested and subsequently charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst over the prescribed limit for drink/drugs.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. Also disqualified from driving for 13 years. PC Karl Horner said: 'I also hope this case serves as a reminder about the potential consequences of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.'

1 Jan 0001

Omar Derbal

Affray and Exposure *

Sentence

2 years 2 months imprisonment

Omar Derbal unlawfully entered a man's home on Battenburg Road, Halliwell, Bolton, on May 2, 2024, where he was found with a crack pipe and drugs. A confrontation led him to flee into the street armed with a screwdriver. Further altercations occurred, including a physical fight, prompting police intervention. During arrest, he resisted female officers, spat, and made threats, calling them 'paedophile nonces' and 'rapists'. Once in a police van, he pulled down his trousers, exposed his genitals, and performed a sexual act. He pleaded guilty to affray and exposure. The court acknowledged the non-use of the screwdriver but condemned his abusive conduct, noting he was under a community order at the time.

Pleaded guilty to affray and exposure. Had 14 previous convictions including knife possession, assaulting officers, and prior exposure. Was under a community order at the time of the offence. Also made subject to a seven-year notification requirement under sex offender legislation.

1 Jan 0001

Patrick Kelly

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Patrick Kelly sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl on three occasions while she was watching television with him in a living room. He told her to put her legs up on him and put his hand inside her clothing and underwear, touching her private parts for up to 40 minutes. He knew the child's family. He was arrested after the girl told her mother. He has a previous conviction from 1984 for touching a girl's private parts at a public swimming pool.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually assaulting a child. Placed on the sex offenders register and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for life. Previous conviction in 1984 for abusing a child at a swimming pool.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Barrett

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Paul Barrett, of Nearcroft Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, used an online chat room to communicate with a profile called 'Sasha', which he believed belonged to a 13-year-old girl but was operated by an undercover police officer, between January and February 2019. Despite being told she was 13 and in school, he engaged in sexual conversations, asking about kisses, sexual acts, school uniform, and sent his phone number asking to hear her orgasm. Arrested in March 2019.

Pleaded not guilty, convicted after trial of sexual communication and three counts of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. No previous convictions. Judge Tom Gilbart described the behaviour as predatory and extremely serious. Subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years and must sign Sex Offender Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Dickinson

Fraud *

Sentence

2 year suspended sentence and 240 hours of community service

Assisted Tahir Khaliq in taking holding deposits from prospective tenants and claiming they were processing fees for unsuccessful tenancy applications.

Accomplice to Tahir Khaliq in theft of holding deposits.

1 Jan 0001

Mohamed Adia

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

28 months in prison

Mohamed Adia, of Quebec Street, Bolton, engaged in sexual conversations over a two-month period from September 2019 with undercover police officers posing as 13-year-old Lucy and 12-year-old Ria in chat rooms on Kik and Skype. Using the name Salim, he requested photographs in school uniforms, described sex acts for Ria to perform on herself, inquired about their underwear, discussed arranging a meeting for sex, and instructed them to delete conversations. He was arrested in January following police investigation.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and two counts of attempting to have a sexual conversation with a child. Placed on the sex offenders register and subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Judge Graeme Smith described his conduct as stupid and noted he got carried away in a fantasy world.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammed Adia

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Mohammed Adia, 51, of Quebec Street in Deane, bombarded two 'girls' aged 12 and 13 with messages over two months on platforms including Kik, Snapchat and Skype, asking for pictures in school uniforms, demanding one perform sex acts on herself, and instructing them to delete conversations and not tell anyone. The accounts were run by undercover police officers. He used the pseudonym ‘Salim’ and lived with his elderly mother, caring for her after his father's murder in 2002.

Sentenced for sending disgusting messages to two 'girls' aged 12 and 13, displaying grooming behaviour. Placed on the sex offenders’ register and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Link Robinson

Attempting to communicate with a child in order to obtain sexual gratification *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On September 23, 2021, Link Robinson, using the name Model Scout, entered an online chat room and targeted 'Izzy', an undercover police officer posing as a 13-year-old schoolgirl. He offered to pay her to model for him at his apartment in Bolton and to have sex, sending pictures of male private parts, encouraging sexual acts, and messaging via Kik as AdiBoy87. He became angry suspecting she was fake. Police tracked his IP to his flat in Bradshawgate, Bolton, arresting him on January 14, 2022, finding prohibited internet-capable devices breaching his existing sexual harm prevention order.

Admitted attempting to communicate with a child in order to obtain sexual gratification, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and four breaches of his sexual harm prevention order. Father-of-one and bar manager with prior conviction for possessing and distributing indecent images of children. Recorder Andrew Long stated: 'It is clearly indicated that you have a sexual interest in children.' Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for life.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Coleman

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Michael Coleman, a former junior football coach, raped a 15-year-old boy he managed in Bolton in the mid-1970s. He indecently assaulted the boy in a changing room, in the showers after about four months at the club, and at his flat after taking the teenager out drinking on the pretence of buying food. The attacks were reported following Coleman's 2018 conviction for sexual assaults against boys aged 12 and 13 in the 1980s.

Found guilty of raping a teenage boy and indecent assaults. Previously received a seven-year term in 2018 for sexual assaults against boys.

1 Jan 0001

Ian Story

Rape *

Sentence

extended sentence of 18 years plus a further five years on licence

Ian Story, 60, of Gordon Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, raped and sexually abused five young girls, including toddlers as young as one, over a decade. He filmed himself committing the crimes, including a toddler performing a sex act on him, and distributed the material to other offenders via email, WhatsApp and Telegram, bragging about the abuse. Police found 904 category A images, 1,466 category B and 21,795 category C images on his devices, mostly of children aged six months to eight years. He was identified by his tattoo, watch and jewellery. Story admitted the offences, claiming lack of adult sex for 10 years.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, 14 counts of making indecent images of children, seven counts of sexually assaulting a child, two counts of assault by penetration of a child and one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Previously of good character and has shown some remorse. Judge noted his deeply engrained desire to abuse children poses a high risk of serious harm.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Smart

Sexual assault *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Jamie Smart, a convicted sex offender with a 15-year history of sexual offending, assaulted two female hotel guests at the Wigan Oak Hotel in Greater Manchester in July, where he had been placed under a Government scheme for the homeless. He groped the first victim's bottom multiple times, kissed her despite her moving away, and grabbed her breast. He touched the second victim's genital area twice while playing pool and made inappropriate sexual comments to both. He was also flouting Sex Offender notification requirements.

Convicted after trial of two charges of sexual assault and failing to comply with Sex Offender Register. Judge Miss Recorder Sarah Johnston noted he had no insight into his behaviour or the risk he posed. New five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, five-year restraining order against victims, and to remain on Sex Offender Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Janaid Qureshi

Sexual assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Janaid Qureshi, a 61-year-old prominent Blackburn community figure and MBE recipient, was convicted of six counts of sexual assault on a 25-year-old woman. The offences occurred while he was chief executive of the Ethnic Minority Development Agency in Blackburn. He was arrested in October 2008, and after a week-long trial at Bolton Crown Court, he was found guilty on all counts. He was sentenced to four years in prison and required to register as a sex offender for life. Detective Inspector Jill Johnston of Lancashire Police stated the sentence reflected the seriousness of the offence and the vulnerability of the victim, and praised the victim's courage.

Awarded MBE for community service. Convicted of six counts of sexual assault against a 25-year-old woman. Lied during trial. Placed on sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Javid Iqbal

Rape *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Javid Iqbal raped a 22-year-old woman in the back of his ice-cream van on 23 May 2006. The victim was walking towards Bolton and entered his van; he drove to Alders Lane, assaulted her, then threw her out and fled. She reported it immediately, and DNA was collected. Despite evading capture, she later spotted the van and provided the registration. Nearly three years later, in June 2009, police stopped the van during an operation against unlicensed traders, leading to his arrest. He was charged with rape and possession of false documents, revealing he was an illegal immigrant from Pakistan.

Convicted of rape and possessing false documents. Deportation order issued. Illegal immigrant from Pakistan.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Bourne

Assault *

Sentence

25 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months with 200 hours unpaid work and £600 compensation

Joshua Bourne, 32, was working as a doorman at a club in Leigh when he punched a man hard in the face on 21 August 2022. The victim had been involved in an altercation with other staff before being ejected, after which Bourne delivered the punch, as captured on CCTV. The victim was treated at Royal Bolton Hospital and Royal Blackburn Hospital, requiring a soft food diet for up to two weeks, and was left feeling anxious, angry and upset. Bourne had been released under investigation for drug offences after 15 snap bags of cocaine were found at his home on Ludlow Drive, Leigh on 28 June 2022.

Judge Gilbart described the incident as an entirely unnecessary act of violence and a very unpleasant piece of aggressive thuggery. Bourne has 11 previous convictions for 19 offences and had already pleaded guilty to possession of Class A drugs in a separate matter.

1 Jan 0001

Kurtis Hardy

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Kurtis Hardy, aged 37, was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on 11 March 2024 for a series of sexual offences committed in Bolton during late 2023. The court heard that Hardy, who formerly resided in Westhoughton and now lives in Euxton, engaged in attempts to sexually communicate with a minor between 16 October 2023 and 28 November 2023. According to court documents, Hardy's communications included sending images of his penis to the child and asking her to send photos of herself while describing his own actions, such as telling her he was touching himself. These actions formed the basis of the charge of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. In addition to the communication offence, Hardy admitted to three counts of making indecent images of children. The images comprised eight Category A (the most serious), four Category B, and nine Category C images. He also pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited image of a child, bringing the total charges to five, all of which he confessed to.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, three counts of making indecent images of children, and one count of possession of a prohibited image. Also received a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, ordered to complete 150 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation activity, 3 months alcohol abstinence monitoring, and pay £150 costs and £187 victim surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

John Trow

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

John Trow, formerly of Bromwich Street, Bolton, committed a series of sexual offences against a young girl over a three-year period in the 1990s. He was found guilty of one count of rape and six counts of indecent assault following a trial at Bolton Crown Court in 2016, when he was 63 years old. The judge described him as a criminal of particular concern and sentenced him to a total of 19 years in prison, comprising 11 years for the rape and eight years for the indecent assaults. He served his sentence at HMP Wymott and was not eligible for automatic early release. He died in prison in 2025 from natural causes.

Convicted of one count of rape and six counts of indecent assault. Judge Elliott Knopf deemed him a criminal of particular concern and imposed 11 years for rape plus 8 years for indecent assaults. Not eligible for automatic release; a parole board would determine release after nine-and-a-half years. Also required to serve two years on licence following release.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Whittaker

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year, with 240 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation activities, and £1,000 compensation

On 24 March 2018, Jordan Whittaker was celebrating his 23rd birthday at the Moss Trooper pub in Timperley when former friend Jack Allen, who had not been invited, approached and became involved in an argument. Later in the evening, Whittaker sought Allen out, picked up a glass or bottle, and punched him six or seven times, causing the glass to shatter in his face. Allen suffered two gashes requiring 20 stitches. In a statement read in court, Allen expressed embarrassment and concern that the injury had narrowly missed his eye. Whittaker had no previous convictions and expressed remorse.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. No previous convictions. Remorseful. Judge Graeme Smith noted a high degree of provocation from the victim and that alcohol played a part, but described Whittaker's actions as 'completely over the top'.

1 Jan 0001

Joseph Hart

Arranging a child sex offence *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Joseph Hart, a 34-year-old caretaker at Chorley New Road Primary School in Bolton, attempted to arrange sexual activity with a 12-year-old girl by contacting convicted paedophile Darren Leggett via text messages in early 2012. Hart, a married father of three, proposed to pay £100 per hour. The arrangement was intercepted when Kent Police arrested Leggett on 10 February 2012 and seized his phone, which contained the incriminating texts exchanged between 6 and 9 February. Greater Manchester Police raided Hart's home in May 2012 and found 61 indecent images of children on his computer. Hart was suspended from the school. Although he claimed he was trying to entrap Leggett, a jury convicted him of arranging a child sex offence. He had previously admitted six counts of making indecent images.

Also received a concurrent 9-month sentence for making indecent images. Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and subjected to a 5-year sexual offences prevention order. Judge Elliot Knopf described the case as 'unique' and 'complex', noting Hart's Asperger's syndrome and obsessive compulsive personality disorder.

1 Jan 0001

Charles Mcmurray

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

nine years and nine months imprisonment

Charles McMurray, 36, of Satchel Close, Wigan, stabbed two men in a taxi office in Wigan town centre at around 06:45 BST on 5 August 2025. He chased the two men towards the town centre, threatened a passer-by at Wigan bus station by holding a knife to the man's stomach, attacked one of the injured victims again on Standishgate, and chased after another member of the public with the knife, shouting he was going to kill him.

Admitted multiple counts of wounding with intent, threatening a person with a bladed article and threats to kill.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel O'brien

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children *

Sentence

two years imprisonment

Daniel O'Brien engaged in conversations with an undercover National Crime Agency officer posing as a young single mother with two daughters aged six and eight, via Wickr and KiK in March-April 2020. He expressed sexual interest in his own two-year-old daughter and the officer's daughters, and sent 21 indecent images of children. Police raided his home in Standish, Wigan, finding around 40,000 indecent images and videos on 18 devices, including nearly 1,900 category A images.

Pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing indecent images of children. Judge noted small number distributed but significant number downloaded over substantial period, and discussions of sexual fantasies towards children. Also placed on sex offenders register for 10 years, barred from working with children and vulnerable adults, and sexual prevention order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Deborah Taylor

Indecent assault *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Deborah Taylor, then 33, began a sexual relationship with a vulnerable 14-year-old boy in the 1990s, exploiting his unstable home life by inviting him to her home in Bolton, which served as a 'doss house' where teenagers drank and smoked cannabis. The abuse involved grooming the boy into regular sexual intercourse while he slept in her bed, continuing over eight years. At the time, Taylor had five children, one of whom was the same age as the victim. The victim reported the abuse to police in 2020, leading to Taylor's arrest. In June 2023, at Bolton Crown Court, she changed her plea to guilty on indecent assault charges. The victim impact statement described feeling robbed of his childhood. Taylor had previous convictions for assault, shoplifting, and supplying cannabis. She expressed deep shame and disgust.

Pleaded guilty to indecent assault. Previous convictions for assault, shoplifting, and supplying cannabis. Judge Martin Walsh noted she groomed the complainant and took advantage of his vulnerability.

1 Jan 0001

Defendant In R V Dk

Non-fatal strangulation *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

The defendant was a serial domestic abuser who had committed offences of non-fatal strangulation, threats with an offensive weapon, breaches of restraining orders, harassment and battery against three women.

Serial domestic abuser who committed offences of non-fatal strangulation, threats with an offensive weapon, breaches of restraining orders, harassment and battery against three women.

1 Jan 0001

Bernard Brookes

Breaching sexual offences prevention order *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Bernard Brookes, previously convicted in 2010 of having sex with a girl aged under 13 and subject to a lifelong sexual offences prevention order banning contact with children, lied to his offender manager about being single. He entered a relationship with a woman who had children, failed to disclose his past to her, allowed her and the children to visit his flat, and visited her home sometimes overnight, though never alone with the children. Police found a calendar marking school holidays and children's birthdays. He continued the breaches from around March to September 2020.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching his sexual offences prevention order. Judge Graeme Smith noted he posed a high risk of harm to children, had persistent contact over a long period, and tried to hide the relationship from his offender manager.

1 Jan 0001

Barry Sefton

Distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

3 years 4 months imprisonment

Barry Sefton, 61, from Wigan with no fixed address, distributed indecent images and videos of children on multiple dates in early 2023, including category A material. He shared files on 29 January, 5 February, and 1 March 2023. He also breached a sexual harm prevention order imposed by Bolton Crown Court in 2019 on eight occasions between November 2022 and April 2023 by using prohibited devices, engaging in internet chats about child abuse, and using cloud storage. The offences came to light through digital investigations.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing indecent images of children and eight counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Also ordered to comply with sex offender notification requirements indefinitely. An extended licence period of five years was imposed, plus an additional eight months in prison for the order breaches.

1 Jan 0001

Abdullah Jaf

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment

Abdullah Jaf, a Kurdish refugee from Iraq, indecently assaulted a 12-year-old girl at Radcliffe swimming baths in Greater Manchester on May 21 of the previous year. He had recently arrived in the UK seeking asylum and was granted housing in Radcliffe. He admitted the charge of indecent assault at Bolton Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to indecent assault. Placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for seven years. Cultural differences and refugee background considered as mitigating factors.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Walsh

Sexual assault on a child under 13 *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Andrew Walsh, of Hughes Street, Bolton, sneaked into the 11-year-old girl's bedroom and sexually abused her while she was asleep, touching her over her pyjamas while performing a sex act on himself. This occurred every month over a two-year period. He also took her mobile phone and put it in the waistband of his shorts, asking her to grab it. The abuse was uncovered in June 2019 when the victim told a friend, leading to phone messages shown to her mother, who confronted Walsh. He admitted the offences in a secretly recorded conversation. Arrested on June 8.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on a child under 13. No previous convictions. Lost job as breakdown recovery driver. Blamed offences on heavy drinking. Judge John Edwards noted heavy drinking numbed inhibitions.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Welsh

Sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 200 hours unpaid work

Andrew Welsh, a married teacher at Canon Slade School, had a two-month affair with a 16-year-old pupil, including sex on two occasions at each other's homes, sexual touching in his car at a Sainsbury's car park, and numerous text messages declaring love. He provided unofficial pastoral care which turned romantic. He was discovered hiding in a drawer under the pupil's bed by her mother who arrived home unexpectedly. Arrested after the mother contacted the school and police. He claimed he thought the relationship was not illegal as she was no longer a pupil.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust. Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and ordered to pay £500 prosecution costs. Judge noted he should have exercised better judgement.

1 Jan 0001

Allah Karam

Rape and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

Indeterminate sentence for public protection with minimum term of 6 years 6 months

Allah Karam, 29, of Mancroft Avenue, Bolton, raped a woman multiple times on 5 June 2009 after threatening to assault a teenage boy in her care. He also raped another vulnerable woman who was medically prohibited from sexual activity, and was convicted of perverting the course of justice. During the incident, he demanded £500 and a taxi fare from the first victim. The offences were investigated by Greater Manchester Police.

Convicted of four counts of rape and one count of perverting the course of justice. Described by police as a sexual predator who targeted vulnerable women.

1 Jan 0001

Ally Gahindo

Robbery and threatening with a blade *

Sentence

36 months imprisonment

Ally Gahindo, 22, threatened to 'shoot up' Hideout Café in Farnworth after being asked to lower his music, then returned with a knife threatening to stab people. While on bail, on October 15, 2024, he caused havoc at a local mosque chasing someone for cash, threatening to kill them, blocking worshippers and hurling blasphemy; police found a 4-inch kitchen knife on him. Also involved in gang robbery of a 14-year-old’s Valentino bag in Bolton town centre.

Admitted two robberies and other crimes including threatening with a blade and religiously aggravated public order offences. Lifelong alcohol struggle highlighted by defence; judge noted high risk of reoffending without long-term sobriety.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Andy

Breach of a sexual harm prevention order and sexual assault *

Sentence

2 years 6 months imprisonment

On 13 May 2024 in Leigh, Greater Manchester, Andrew Andy used his mobile phone to photograph a woman unknown to him in a public place, breaching an indefinite sexual harm prevention order imposed in October 2021. When stopped by police he failed to provide access to the device. On the same day he sexually assaulted another woman by touching her in a sexual manner without her consent. The court heard he has a history of similar predatory behaviour, including taking over 1,700 photos of women's bottoms in city centres during Manchester Pride. He was sentenced to two years and six months in prison, to be served immediately, and his phone was deprived to prevent future offending.

Breach of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order. Also ordered to register as a sex offender for 7 years and deprivation of mobile phone. Prior convictions for similar voyeurism offences.

1 Jan 0001

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