Burnley Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 162 verdicts at Burnley Crown Court (Burnley). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2019 10 cases

Victoria Kelly

Producing cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

12-month community order with 150 hours unpaid work

Police executed a warrant at Victoria Kelly’s home on School Street in Stacksteads on September 30, 2017, recovering remnants of a cannabis setup upstairs, including 1,450g of cannabis worth £18,000 on the street, a grow tent, transformers, filters, timers, and £2,430 in cash. The electricity meter had been bypassed, and she admitted to tending the plants daily under direction from her then partner.

Pleaded guilty. Involved through naivety and exploitation by then partner, who ended the relationship. No prior convictions. Described as lonely and isolated.

24 Feb 2019

Imtiaz Hussain

Drug dealing and possession of firearm *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Imtiaz Hussain hid a shotgun in a kennel and drugs in a recycling tub as part of his drug dealing activities. He was caught by police and sentenced accordingly.

Drug dealer who hid shotgun in kennel and drugs in recycling tub.

24 Feb 2019

Connor Dewhurst

Burglary *

Sentence

Not stated

Connor Dewhurst, along with Daniel Beardsworth and David Cairney, committed a string of burglaries as part of a gang.

Part of burglary gang jailed for total of ten years for string of crimes.

24 Feb 2019

Daniel Beardsworth

Burglary *

Sentence

Not stated

Daniel Beardsworth, along with Connor Dewhurst and David Cairney, committed a string of burglaries as part of a gang.

Part of burglary gang jailed for total of ten years for string of crimes.

24 Feb 2019

David Cairney

Burglary *

Sentence

Not stated

David Cairney, along with Daniel Beardsworth and Connor Dewhurst, committed a string of burglaries as part of a gang.

Part of burglary gang jailed for total of ten years for string of crimes.

24 Feb 2019

David Hindson

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'.

24 Feb 2019

John Ward

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

On 26 May 2018, a group of travellers, including John 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 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 and conspiracy to commit criminal damage.

21 Feb 2019

Thomas Ward

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.

21 Feb 2019

John Fennell

Burglary *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

John Fennell, 24, from Oswaldtwistle, along with an unknown accomplice, committed two burglaries on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2018-2019. First, they smashed through a patio door at a luxury home on Clough Lane in Simonstone, disabled the alarm, ransacked the property including two children's bedrooms, and stole dozens of sentimental items worth over £62,000, including an Audi TT. Fennell left a Christmas jumper under the owner's pillow as a calling sign, and one offender made a middle finger gesture to CCTV. Second, in the early hours of New Year's Day, he broke into another family home on Ward Way in Rawtenstall while the family was at a party. He was arrested after a short chase with public assistance.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and burglary with intent to steal. On licence from previous 34-month sentence for handling stolen goods. Prior convictions for dangerous driving and supplying cannabis. Judge commented on the despicable nature of the offences, noting the calling sign jumper and defiant gesture. Defence highlighted strained relationship, drug abuse, and early guilty pleas; most property recovered with defendant's help.

14 Feb 2019

Abrar Hussain

Wounding with intent to cause GBH *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Abrar Hussain, 35, of Ross Street, Brierfield, attacked Ishtiaq Ahmed 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 Mr Ahmed 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.

10 Feb 2019

October 2018 1 case

Paul Williams

Theft *

Sentence

12-month community order with 120 hours unpaid work and 12-week curfew

Paul Williams, a bar manager at the Warner Arms pub in Accrington town centre, stole £3,500 from the safe on March 4, 2018, after becoming annoyed that the job did not include proper accommodation as expected, forcing him to sleep on the floor. He took the money primarily to pay off gambling debts accrued since age 16, which became problematic from 2012, and partly out of revenge. He denied the theft initially but later accepted sole responsibility. Williams, of Chorley Road, Swinton, has sought help for his addiction and not gambled since May 2018. He now works with his wife at another pub.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Ordered to pay £3,500 compensation. Gambling addiction and feelings of revenge cited as motives. Judge noted breach of trust but offence out of character.

5 Oct 2018

September 2018 3 cases

Sikander Ibrar Hassan

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

three years and nine months imprisonment

Sikander Ibrar Hassan, 22, of Malham Avenue, Accrington, was spotted by police acting suspiciously while driving his Volkswagen Golf on Swiss Street in Accrington on September 20, 2017. Officers stopped and searched him, finding 23 wraps of cocaine hidden in his underpants during a more detailed search indoors. He refused to provide his mobile phone PIN number. The wraps were described as 'jib' parcels, a relatively new, purer form of cocaine sold in smaller quantities to keep prices affordable.

Found guilty after a two-day trial. Played a significant role in street dealing motivated by financial advantage. Of previous good character. Judge noted failure to cooperate with police by not providing phone PIN and late disclosure of defence. Proceeds of crime hearing scheduled for January 22, 2019.

21 Sep 2018

Luke Farrell

Common assault *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Luke Farrell, 18, of St Huberts Road, Great Harwood, confronted his ex-partner outside a taxi office in Burnley after she had been out with friends. Subject to a restraining order, he demanded to enter her taxi but was refused. He punched and kicked her friend Joshua Holt in the chest, headbutted Anthony Tither in the face causing a nosebleed, and threatened to slit his throat. Farrell then threatened to send people to kill his ex-partner's family if he went to prison. He hit his own head, fell to the floor, and appeared to have a fit in the taxi office. He was taken to hospital and arrested three days later.

Pleaded guilty to two common assaults, a public order offence, breaching a restraining order, breaching a probation order and breaches of two suspended sentence orders. Given a new two-year restraining order. Judge noted deep immaturity, disregard for court orders, lack of control and judgement. Personality disorder diagnosed, exacerbated by alcohol and drugs causing paranoia and jealousy.

21 Sep 2018

Alan Hardy

Putting a person in fear of violence by harassment *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment

Alan Hardy, 31, of Tanpits Road, Church, met the 20-year-old vulnerable victim at Royal Blackburn Hospital’s Hillside Unit, a mental health facility, and they became friends over two days. They left the facility on July 11, 2018. Hardy obtained her mobile phone number and on July 13, 2018, bombarded her with a stream of offensive text messages, including threats such as 'You’re going to die very soon', 'One victim’s already dealt with and that’s your fault', and 'You’ve pushed me to the edge. I’m a nice lad and you’re seriously going to regret ignoring me.' The messages caused significant distress to the victim. Hardy was arrested the next day at a house in Accrington, where he was drunk and unpredictable.

Pleaded guilty. Given an indefinite restraining order. Judge noted the victim must have been terrified by the repeated threatening messages. Defendant has prior convictions for manslaughter, robbery, affray, and possession of a bladed article. Described as having abandonment issues and a personality disorder; actions were attention-seeking while drunk.

21 Sep 2018

August 2018 1 case

Susan Ashworth

Theft *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Susan Ashworth, the bursar at Baxenden St John’s CE Primary School, forged the headteacher’s signature on cheques and diverted £138,751.14 from the school's accounts to her own between January 2011 and August 2016. She spent the money on holidays and electronic goods, depriving hundreds of children of teaching resources and trips over several years.

Pleaded guilty to theft and converting criminal property. Ordered to pay back £79,892.85 within three months or face 12 months in default, to be raised from sale of house.

1 Aug 2018

July 2018 2 cases

Robert James Lindsay

Attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years with a sex offender treatment programme requirement, 200 hours unpaid work and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Robert James Lindsay, a 34-year-old science teacher from Accrington (now of Preston), engaged in online grooming over two weeks using Kik and Skype with an undercover officer posing as a 12-year-old girl named Ruby. He sent two videos of himself performing a sex act, expressed a leggings fetish, suggested playing truth or dare, and admitted he couldn't show his face to avoid trouble due to her age. Police raided his home on July 28, 2017, seizing a laptop with indecent images of girls as young as nine performing sex acts on adults.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay costs of £1,000 and sign the sex offenders register. Defence stated no breach of trust and no offending against any child; significant personal impact including end of marriage and loss of teaching career.

27 Jul 2018

Kenneth John Edwards

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

eight-month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months with a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement

Kenneth John Edwards, 60, from Spring Street in Accrington, set up a cannabis growing operation in an upstairs room of his home to pay off a £750 drug debt. The room was well-equipped with food, lighting, heating, fans, nutrients, and books. Police raided the home after neighbours complained of a strong cannabis smell, discovering 29 large plants that could yield up to 1.5kg with a street value of £15,000. He abstracted £323.74 worth of electricity from Npower and caused £141 in damage. Edwards admitted fitting the setup himself and had an ongoing relationship with cannabis. A diary from 2012 suggested possible prior growing. The crop was about three weeks from harvest.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and abstracting electricity. Judge noted he set up the operation himself and played a significant role. Last conviction over 30 years ago. No longer using cannabis and repaying energy company.

12 Jul 2018

June 2018 2 cases

Matthew Harper

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Matthew Harper, 39, of Clayton-le-Moors, used the Kik and Skype apps to groom what he believed was a 13-year-old girl named 'Emma' over a three-week period beginning March 13, 2018. He initiated contact with a profile picture exposing his chest and boxer shorts, turned conversations sexual despite knowing her age, sent inappropriate pictures, videos of himself performing sex acts, and encouraged her to do the same. The communications matched his tattoos and watch. He was arrested in early April 2018.

Pleaded guilty at first court appearance. No previous convictions. Sold his share in a takeaway business after arrest. Judge noted grooming behaviour and that he genuinely believed he was talking to a 13-year-old girl.

15 Jun 2018

John Collins

Driving without due care and attention *

Sentence

Not stated

John Collins, 42, of Bethel Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, was pursued by police through Oswaldtwistle in a suspected stolen Ford Transit van belonging to his brother on September 15, 2017. He reached nearly 70mph in a 30mph zone, overtook vehicles on right-hand bends, and crossed solid white lines. He turned onto a dead-end street, fled down a dirt track near New Lane, and was bitten by a police dog during the foot chase. The incident occurred three weeks before his suspended sentence from October 2016 was due to expire, which was for a driving offence and lying to police about his vehicle being stolen.

Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention, using a vehicle without insurance, and while subject to a suspended sentence order. Has 35 convictions for 72 offences. Judge noted it was a determined effort to evade police and released police dogs to detain him after fleeing the vehicle. Bad record with a number of driving matters.

15 Jun 2018

May 2018 14 cases

Jason Macleod

Sexual offence *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Jason Macleod, from Accrington, was caught in a paedophile hunter sting and classified as a dangerous offender.

Classed as a dangerous offender after being caught in a paedophile hunter sting.

25 May 2018

Jason Mccash

Assault *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Jason McCash, of Wellington Street, Accrington, launched a brutal attack on his partner following a row over who was going to answer the front door.

Attacked partner after row over answering the front door.

25 May 2018

Maqsood Akhtar

Supplying heroin *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Maqsood Akhtar, known as 'Max', from Accrington, was caught by target crime officers supplying heroin.

Known as 'Max', caught by target crime officers supplying heroin.

25 May 2018

Scott Pettit

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

Not stated

Scott Pettit, from Accrington, an army veteran who served in Iraq, supplied crack cocaine and heroin over a two-and-a-half year period.

Army veteran who served in Iraq, dealt class A drugs over two-and-a-half years.

25 May 2018

Tanvier Ayub

Supplying cannabis *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Tanvier Ayub, from Accrington, was caught by police three times dealing cannabis.

Caught three times by police dealing cannabis.

25 May 2018

Thomas Young

Possessing cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

10-month jail sentence, suspended for two years with 200 hours unpaid work and a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement

Thomas Young, 34, from Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, was travelling in a Peugeot along Whalley Road in Accrington when police noticed a strong smell of cannabis. The car sped off, crashed through a fence into an inaccessible area, and Young fled but was caught after climbing a fence and running through a garden. Officers found a bag with 3.2kg of cannabis bush worth around £20,000.

Pleaded guilty. Drugs placed in car by dealer; aware of deal but not involved. Drug-free for six months.

18 May 2018

Jonathan Hall

Affray *

Sentence

12-month community order with 200 hours unpaid work

Jack Hall and his brother Jonathan became involved in a brawl at the Lord Longworth pub on Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle, around 12.45am on September 3, 2018, following an argument. The victim, Thomas McSorley, was knocked to the floor and repeatedly punched and kicked, resulting in a significant deformation and fracture to his right ankle as an indirect consequence of the violence. The 49-year-old builder required surgery and was unable to put weight on it for six weeks.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Former law student and potential army officer recruit at Sandhurst, described as a most promising young man.

18 May 2018

Jack Hall

GBH *

Sentence

10-month jail sentence, suspended for two years with 150 hours unpaid work, a three-month curfew and ordered to pay £2,000 compensation

Pleaded guilty to GBH. Father of two, disgusted at himself, had been drinking heavily at a christening earlier that day.

18 May 2018

Jak Phillips

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Jak Phillips, along with Thomas Grimes Callaghan, set up a base for dealing heroin and cocaine at Sheree Neil’s home on Marsden Street in Accrington. On December 13, 2016, police raided the property, finding them hiding in the attic with bagged heroin and cocaine under the floor, mobile phones in a boxing glove, and £540 cash. This was part of a 'county lines' operation where Merseyside men were used as sales reps by city gangs to flood Hyndburn with class A drugs.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Had a drugs debt and was seeking to reduce it; described as exploited with it being a salutary experience.

17 May 2018

Sheree Neil

Permitting premises to be used for supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Officers executed a warrant at Sheree Neil’s home on Marsden Street in Accrington on December 13, 2016, finding barricaded doors and forcing entry through a window. Neil, Jak Phillips, and Thomas Grimes Callaghan were hiding in the attic. Bagged drugs containing heroin and cocaine were found under the floor, along with mobile phones hidden in a boxing glove and £540 in cash. Neil allowed her premises to be used for the supply of class A drugs as part of a 'county lines' operation where city gangs use vulnerable individuals in smaller towns.

Pleaded guilty to allowing her premises to be used for the supply of drugs. Described as a hopeless drug addict targeted due to her vulnerability. Received no financial benefit from the operation.

17 May 2018

Thomas Grimes Callaghan

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

10 months detention in a young offenders institute suspended for 2 years

Thomas Grimes Callaghan, along with Jak Phillips, set up a base for dealing heroin and cocaine at Sheree Neil’s home on Marsden Street in Accrington. On December 13, 2016, police raided the property, finding them hiding in the attic with bagged heroin and cocaine under the floor, mobile phones in a boxing glove, and £540 cash. This was part of a 'county lines' operation where young men from Merseyside and Liverpool were used as sales reps by city gangs to supply class A drugs in Hyndburn.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Of good character, became involved through naivety and did not initially realise the purpose of the trip to Accrington. Includes 30-hour attendance centre requirement and 150 hours unpaid work.

17 May 2018

Janghir Alam

ABH *

Sentence

100 hours unpaid work and fined £500

Janghir Alam approached victim Aqeeb Ali on Richmond Hill Street in Accrington at around 10pm on May 28, 2017, and repeatedly punched him near to the MOT centre. There was plainly a history between the families of the two men. The victim ran off to a nearby car and called the police.

Pleaded guilty to ABH. Given a two-year restraining order. Described as a family man who works in his family's business, has four children and is expecting a fifth. Willing to do unpaid work for the community.

11 May 2018

Jack William Gaskill

Drink driving and dangerous driving *

Sentence

12-month community order with a two-month curfew requirement and 200 hours unpaid work, disqualified from driving for 15 months

Jack William Gaskill, 22, from Aspen Fold, Oswaldtwistle, was driving his Citroen DS3 along Union Road in Oswaldtwistle at around 3.20am on February 16, 2018, after drinking eight pints of alcohol. He overtook another vehicle and nearly collided head-on with a police car driven by PC Todd Hunter near Stonebridge Lane. After evading the police, he sped at up to 55mph in a 30mph area, crashed into parked cars near The Black Dog mini-roundabout, and was extracted from the vehicle. He smelt strongly of alcohol, had glazed eyes and slurred speech, and breathalysed at 70mg in 100ml breath (legal limit 35mg).

Pleaded guilty to drink driving and dangerous driving. Defence barrister described it as a serious error of judgement and very much out of character. Judge noted that fortunately nobody except the defendant was injured.

9 May 2018

Victoria Beard

Affray and criminal damage *

Sentence

two-year community order with a supervision requirement and a 40-day rehabilitation activity requirement

On January 22, 2018, Victoria Beard, suffering from a mental health episode and hearing voices, threatened her sister Elizabeth with a 12-inch bladed kitchen knife and graffitied the walls of her home on Albert Street in Clayton-le-Moors after an earlier confrontation. Elizabeth had invited her for support, but the situation escalated around 10pm when Beard snatched Elizabeth's phone, shouted and screamed, and waved the knife, causing Elizabeth to suffer a panic attack. A neighbour intervened before police arrived.

Pleaded guilty to affray and criminal damage. Judge Simon Medland QC noted her mental health problems contributed to the unacceptable behaviour, emphasising the danger of using a knife near others.

3 May 2018

April 2018 5 cases

Adam Greenwood

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

18-month jail sentence, suspended for two years with 200 hours unpaid work, a three-month curfew and ordered to pay £500 costs

Adam Greenwood, 29, of White Ash Lane, Oswaldtwistle, ran a 'chop shop' at Victoria Mill on Victoria Street in Accrington, where stolen vehicles were broken down into parts for sale. Police raided the unit following an anonymous tip-off and recovered two stolen Audis identified by VIN numbers. CCTV showed the vehicles arriving and being stripped of number plates. Invoices, consignment notices, and parts worth £15,000 from other vehicles were found in units rented under his name, though not proven stolen. A Seat Leon registered to him was being fitted with stolen parts. The total value of stolen car parts was £55,420. The operation had been running for a number of months.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of handling stolen goods. Judge Simon Medland QC described it as a 'semi-professional' operation. Defence barrister Kathryn Johnson noted he did not make significant profit and has a previous conviction for receiving stolen goods.

19 Apr 2018

Richard Brewer

GBH *

Sentence

18-month community order with a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement

Richard Brewer, 32, launched an unprovoked attack on his flatmate Wayne Dunkley at their communal flat in Oswaldtwistle during a verbal argument over a new cleaning rota posted by the landlord. Brewer had been upset about the rota and was given notice to quit the property due to complaints from other residents. While Dunkley was seated having a drink with a friend, Brewer punched him once to the face, fracturing his eye socket and right cheekbone, requiring hospital surgery and insertion of a metal plate.

Pleaded guilty to GBH. Ordered to attend the ‘Resolve Programme’. Recorder Mark Laprell noted Brewer was a ‘large individual and when you hit people you will do some damage’. Defence barrister stated it was a ‘bickering type of argument and he lost his temper’ and that the defendant apologises.

13 Apr 2018

Richard Whittaker

Possessing crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

On May 4, 2017, plain-clothed officers observed suspicious activity in a back street between Wilfred Street and Belfield Road in Accrington. Richard Whittaker, 43, was arrested around 2pm shortly after completing a drug deal. He was found with £330 worth of class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) split into £10 street deals, a crumpled £20 note, and a mobile phone with drug-related messages. Some drugs fell to the floor during arrest, and he admitted to having two wraps on him with 28 dropped. Analysis showed he was a 'user dealer' funding his own habit on behalf of someone else. He quipped to officers about it being a 'typical Thursday afternoon' and thinking they were buyers, later claiming it was in jest. Denied supply in interview.

Pleaded guilty to possessing crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply. Judge noted his awareness of drug damage after losing partner to heroin in 2015. Defence highlighted remorse, desperation, and positive change in custody; defendant wishes to remain in prison to overcome 20-year addiction.

12 Apr 2018

Donna Hamilton

Arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On September 15, 2017, Donna Hamilton, 43, of Brandwood Road, Stacksteads, sneaked past bouncers into Club HQ on Warner Street in Accrington while very drunk on extra strength Tennent’s lager. She set fire to an upholstered chair on a landing outside the defunct Attic nightclub because she didn’t want to live anymore, following her son’s suicide the previous year. Around 25 people evacuated shortly before 3am. Staff attempted to tackle the blaze but were hindered by thick smoke. She then approached a woman on the street aggressively, warning her to watch the building go up in flames. The fire damaged the chair and caused £1,600 smoke damage to the nightclub. Hamilton reacted badly to mixing alcohol and medication, never considering risks to others.

Pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. Judge ordered return to court on May 11 for review of alcohol abstinence and compliance. Defence highlighted her fear of fire, remorse, alcohol problems following son's suicide, and motivation for probation support.

10 Apr 2018

Aaron Walsh

Common assault *

Sentence

5 months imprisonment

Aaron Walsh, 20, of Spring Street, Rishton, entered Rishton Post Office in an agitated state around 1.40pm on January 30, 2018, where his girlfriend was present. He shouted at her and staff, grabbed her by the hair, pulled her to the floor, put her in a headlock, and repeatedly punched her to the face in a sustained assault in front of frightened staff and customers. He fled after staff called police. The victim reported no physical injuries but declined to give a statement.

Pleaded guilty to common assault and breaching a suspended sentence order. Was subject to a 15-month suspended sentence for burglary and handling stolen goods, which was partially activated. Has 25 previous convictions including battery, ABH and robbery. Judge noted it was a nasty assault in a public place and activated the suspended sentence but not the full 15 months.

9 Apr 2018

March 2018 4 cases

Peter Smith

Wounding *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Peter Smith, a Blackburn Rovers fan, attacked Manchester United supporter Paul Rooney at Ewood Park during an FA Cup match on February 19, 2017. Ten minutes before the end of the game, Smith followed Rooney into the gents toilets, identified him as a United fan, grabbed the back of his head, and rammed it into the urinal wall before fleeing. Rooney suffered a 10cm cut to his head requiring stitches, leaving a permanent scar. He experienced headaches, neck pain, and took a week off work. Smith was identified via CCTV and 15 public calls after a media appeal. He falsely claimed to police it was an accident involving his brother.

Pleaded guilty to wounding. Given a six-year football banning order. Prior conviction for supplying class A drugs. Full-time carer for his mother with terminal cancer and ill father. Judge commented on the cowardly and premeditated nature of the attack.

9 Mar 2018

Liam Fishwick

ABH *

Sentence

13-month jail sentence, suspended by 18 months

Liam Fishwick launched a sustained and vicious Boxing Day attack on his former partner at his flat on Walmsley Close in Church. He repeatedly punched and kicked the victim, bit her on her face, threw a wine bottle at her, threatened to batter her if she ran off, grabbed her by the hair, dragged her back to the flat, kicked and stamped on her side, punched her several times, strangled her, and covered her mouth to stop her screaming. The incident occurred after a Christmas Day party, starting around 2am and continuing until around 9.45am when the victim called her mum for help. Fishwick had been drinking and acted abusively after the victim tried to leave following their recent breakup.

Pleaded guilty to ABH. Ordered to attend a 40-day building better relationships programme requirement and a 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement. Ordered to pay £500 compensation and £250 costs.

9 Mar 2018

Marc Phillip Park

Producing cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement

On December 18, 2016, police raided Marc Phillip Park's home on Craven Street in Accrington, discovering 24 cannabis plants in the attic with growing equipment and a drying room downstairs containing 257g of the drug. The setup had a potential street value of £8,000. Park admitted producing more than for personal use and would have sold some, but there was no evidence of large-scale dealing.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to supply. Heavy cannabis user who grew the plants for personal use after stopping medication. No prior evidence of selling, now ceased cannabis use and resumed prescribed medication.

8 Mar 2018

Robert Toward

ABH *

Sentence

10-month jail sentence, suspended for two years

On the evening of November 24, 2017, Robert Toward, 37, of Southgate, Whitworth, attacked his partner during a drunken row at Belfield Road in Accrington due to jealousy over her speaking to a friend's partner. He struck her on the head with a small nail varnish bottle, causing a cut to her temple and extensive bleeding. He also came out of the kitchen holding a knife, put it towards his stomach, and cut himself to cast blame on the victim. Police were called after the victim contacted a friend for help. Both parties were intoxicated.

15-day rehabilitation activity requirement, six-month alcohol treatment requirement, ordered to pay £340 costs. Pleaded not guilty but found guilty after trial. Judge warned of immediate prison next time due to pattern of behaviour. Prior suspended sentence in 2011 for ABH against another partner.

7 Mar 2018

October 2017 8 cases

Neil Shaw

Drug production *

Sentence

Not stated

Neil Shaw, from Oswaldtwistle, grew over 1kg of cannabis and shared some of it with friends.

Prolific drug dealer caught with £15k cannabis haul; grew over 1kg of cannabis and shared some with friends.

20 Oct 2017

Nigel Delaney

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.

20 Oct 2017

Nabeel Iqbal

Assault *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Nabeel Iqbal, from Accrington, launched a ferocious attack on two passengers with an iron bar.

Taxi driver who launched 'ferocious' attack on two passengers with iron bar.

20 Oct 2017

Mohammed Hussain

Arson *

Sentence

Detained under the Mental Health Act

Mohammed Hussain, from Accrington, launched an unprovoked arson attack on a family home.

Paranoid schizophrenic who launched unprovoked arson attack on family home.

20 Oct 2017

Liam Gowers

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Liam Gowers, of Windsor Road, Great Harwood, pushed his partner down the stairs and broke her tooth because he thought she was having an affair.

Pushed partner down the stairs and broke her tooth because he thought she was having an affair.

20 Oct 2017

Carla Ball

Theft *

Sentence

Not stated

Carla Ball stole £436 worth of items from the 79-year-old's Accrington home while he slept.

Drug-fuelled mum who raided OAP's house as he slept.

20 Oct 2017

Dylan Brown

Burglary *

Sentence

Not stated

Dylan Brown, from Church, breached his suspended sentence for burglary.

Burglar given second chance after breaching suspended sentence; warned by judge that he's had every opportunity to avoid jail.

20 Oct 2017

Tyler Branche

Criminal damage *

Sentence

Not stated

Jordan Woodburn and Tyler Branche targeted garages and cars causing a significant amount of damage in a crime spree around Hyndburn.

Teenager who launched 'crime spree' around Hyndburn, targeting garages and cars causing significant damage.

20 Oct 2017

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Burnley Combined Court, 7 Hammerton St, Burnley BB11 1XD, Burnley, BB11 1XD, United Kingdom

+441282855300

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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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 162 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.

The court can be found at Burnley Combined Court, 7 Hammerton St, Burnley BB11 1XD, BB11 1XD.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441282855300.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Burnley Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Imtiaz Hussain

Connor Dewhurst

Daniel Beardsworth

David Cairney

David Hindson

John Ward

Thomas Ward

John Fennell

Abrar Hussain

Paul Williams

Sikander Ibrar Hassan

Luke Farrell

Alan Hardy

Susan Ashworth

Robert James Lindsay

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Matthew Harper

John Collins

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Jason Mccash

Maqsood Akhtar

Scott Pettit

Tanvier Ayub

Thomas Young

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Jack Hall

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Sheree Neil

Thomas Grimes Callaghan

Janghir Alam

Jack William Gaskill

Victoria Beard

Adam Greenwood

Richard Brewer

Richard Whittaker

Donna Hamilton

Aaron Walsh

Peter Smith

Liam Fishwick

Marc Phillip Park

Robert Toward

Neil Shaw

Nigel Delaney

Nabeel Iqbal

Mohammed Hussain

Liam Gowers

Carla Ball

Dylan Brown

Tyler Branche

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