Burnley Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 3 verdicts at Burnley Magistrates' Court (Burnley). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2025 1 case

David Driver

27 Oct 2025

Theft from a motor vehicle *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

David Driver targeted vehicles in the Crawshawbooth area of Rossendale between August 10 and August 13, 2025, interfering with cars and stealing two pairs of sunglasses, a laptop, and a backpack. He was arrested following enquiries from the Rural Task Force.

Charged with vehicle interference and two counts of theft from a motor vehicle. Prior conviction in 2014 for six years imprisonment and 10-year ASBO for targeting businesses in Barnoldswick.

lancs.live

Verified against source 28 Aug 2026

Date Not Specified 2 cases

Jake Daniel Harkin

Date not specified

Fly-tipping *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Jake Daniel Harkin repeatedly dumped mixed household waste, including sofas, beds, and wardrobes, at The Halo public art landmark on Cribden End Lane in Haslingden, Rossendale. The first incident occurred on September 18, followed by further incidents on September 22 and 27. A van seen at the site was captured on video, and the dumped waste was traced back to the Bury, Bolton, and Rochdale areas. He pleaded guilty to three counts of fly-tipping.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fly-tipping. Also ordered to pay a total of £1,553, including £1,054 prosecution costs, £354 compensation for waste removal, and a £145 victim surcharge.

uk.news.yahoo.com

Source last checked 28 Aug 2026

Wasif Dar

Date not specified

Voyeurism *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Wasif Dar filmed a woman undressing through a window on his phone. The footage was discovered when he was arrested for an unrelated matter. The victim was traced and was completely unaware she had been filmed.

Convicted of two offences of voyeurism. Also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for seven years and made subject to a restraining order until September 2027.

lancs.live

Verified against source 19 Sep 2026

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About Burnley Magistrates' Court

Burnley Magistrates' Court, located in Burnley, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 3 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Burnley area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

The court can be found at The Court House, Parker Ln, Burnley BB11 2BS, BB11 2BS.

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

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