Burnley Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 59 verdicts at Burnley Crown Court (Burnley). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2019 3 cases

David Hindson

24 Feb 2019

Robbery *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

David Hindson, from Accrington, robbed an alcoholic man on a secluded path using a knife. The victim was targeted in a vulnerable state.

Classed as a 'dangerous offender'.

lancs.live

Verified against source 28 Aug 2026

Thomas Ward

21 Feb 2019

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

On 26 May 2018, a group of travellers, led by Thomas Ward, gained access to the Thwaites Brewery site on Penny Street, Blackburn, and set up an encampment. They refused to leave despite requests, evicted a security guard, and Thomas Ward, referring to himself as 'Big John' and 'Big Dave', attempted to blackmail Thwaites employees by demanding £20,000. The group looted office buildings, stealing televisions, computer equipment, high-value alcohol, and electrical copper wiring, causing over £300,000 in damage including smashed windows, damaged furniture, flooding, and contamination leading to the site's closure.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to commit criminal damage and blackmail.

lancs.live

Verified against source 28 Aug 2026

Abrar Hussain

10 Feb 2019

Wounding with intent to cause GBH *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Abrar Hussain, 35, of Ross Street, Brierfield, attacked the victim with a metal baseball bat up to 15 times on January 12, 2018, in Brierfield, shattering the victim's elbow which required a metal plate and left a 10-inch scar, and causing severe bruising to the torso, legs, and thighs. The victim, a dad-of-two, was left traumatised and feared for his life. Hussain then tracked down the victim to his father's home in Rawtenstall on Burnley Road and threatened him and his family to withdraw his police statement.

Found guilty after a six-day trial. Given an indefinite restraining order. Judge Jeffries QC noted it was a sustained attack and emphasized protecting witnesses from threats.

lancs.live

Verified against source 28 Aug 2026

October 2017 1 case

Nigel Delaney

20 Oct 2017

Sexual offences *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Nigel Delaney was stopped by police with an Accrington teenager in his car and admitted a string of sex offences.

Sex offender stopped by police with Accrington teenager in his car; admitted a string of sex offences.

lancs.live

Source last checked 28 Aug 2026

Date Not Specified 5 cases

Rachel Kenyon

Date not specified

Possessing cocaine and heroin with intent to supply *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Rachel Kenyon, 46, of Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and heroin with intent to supply at a hearing in February. She denied three counts of being concerned in the supply of class C drugs and a count of being concerned in the supply of ecstasy; these pleas were accepted.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine and heroin with intent to supply. Denied three counts of being concerned in the supply of class C drugs and a count of being concerned in the supply of ecstasy; these pleas were accepted. Ordered to complete 30 rehabilitation days and a nine-month drug rehabilitation programme.

uk.news.yahoo.com

Source last checked 28 Aug 2026

Axis Robertson

Date not specified

Shoplifting and possession of a bladed article *

Sentence

12 months in prison

Police were called to a report of shoplifting at North Valley Retail Park in Colne on September 29, 2024. Officers arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of shoplifting and assault. Axis Robertson, 50, of no fixed address, later appeared at Burnley Crown Court and was sentenced for shoplifting and possession of a bladed article.

Also given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order for shoplifting offences.

lancasterguardian.co.uk

Verified against source 28 Aug 2026

Frankie Taylor

Date not specified

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

11 years and 9 months imprisonment

Frankie Taylor was a lieutenant in an East Lancashire organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis between December 2020 and July 2024. The conspiracy was uncovered by Operation Vinci.

Lieutenant in the organised crime group headed by James Kiely; sentenced as part of Operation Vinci.

lancasterguardian.co.uk

Verified against source 28 Aug 2026

James Kiely

Date not specified

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

15 years and 3 months imprisonment

James Kiely headed an East Lancashire organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis between December 2020 and July 2024. The conspiracy was uncovered by Operation Vinci, and 19 people were sentenced to a combined total of more than 79 years.

Headed an East Lancashire organised crime group; sentenced as part of Operation Vinci.

lancasterguardian.co.uk

Verified against source 28 Aug 2026

Joshua Denson

Date not specified

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Joshua Denson groomed a 15-year-old girl, gave her designer gifts, introduced her to cocaine, and coerced her into selling drugs on his behalf. The offending came to light in March 2020 after the victim's mother raised concerns. Police found 105 indecent images of the victim on his iPhone, including videos and photographs, one of which had been sent to another contact. Denson fled to Malta while under investigation but was brought back to the UK under a warrant. The victim said the abuse robbed her of her teenage years and led to depression and drug rehabilitation.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child, three counts of making indecent images of children and distributing an indecent image. Also handed a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life.

exposedabusers.co.uk

Verified against source 5 Sep 2026

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About Burnley Crown Court

Burnley Crown Court, located in Burnley, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 59 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Burnley area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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