Cambridge Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 360 verdicts at Cambridge Crown Court (Cambridge). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 5 cases

George Davey

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

22 years and four months imprisonment

George Davey, 76, of Shelthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, sexually abused multiple young girls over decades. He abused his first victim between 1975 and 1985, a second between 1983 and 1986, a third between 1995 and 2003, a fourth between 2001 and 2002 and again in 2022, and a fifth in 1993. He also exposed himself to a woman between 2019 and 2020. The crimes were reported in December 2022 by one victim, prompting others to come forward.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. DC Louise Wick noted the sentence reflects the gravity of the predatory abuse and harm to victims, praising their courage.

18 Mar 2026

Hamdard Khan

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs and affray *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Hamdard Khan, 18, from Leicester, was involved in a violent altercation at Central Park, Peterborough, on March 9, 2025, where a gun was fired, leaving five spent casings and a folding lock knife. CCTV identified him, and a search of his home uncovered cocaine and heroin worth £1,310, £400 cash, 60 blank firing rounds, a machete, and an extendable baton. While on bail, on November 26, 2025, he and Rihaem Khan engaged in another affray in Geneva Street, Peterborough, involving wood, a knife, punches, and a brick, resulting in minor injuries including a head cut requiring hospital treatment.

Admitted possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, supplying heroin, supplying cocaine, and affray. Involved in violent incidents including a shooting in a park and a brawl while on bail.

13 Mar 2026

Rihaem Khan

Affray *

Sentence

200 hours unpaid work

On November 26, 2025, Rihaem Khan, 23, of no known address, and Hamdard Khan were involved in an affray in Geneva Street, Peterborough. Pieces of wood were used, a knife was spotted, Rihaem threw multiple punches and picked up a brick, causing minor injuries to two people, one requiring hospital treatment for a head cut.

Admitted affray. Involved in brawl with Hamdard Khan while Hamdard was on bail.

13 Mar 2026

Jj Smith

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 4 years and 1 month

Jj Smith, 21, of Green Lane, Northstowe, targeted homes in 15 locations across Cambridgeshire and Essex, including Haddenham, Ickleton, Stretham, Isleham, Brinkley, Longstanton, Over, Castle Camps, Weston Colville, Fowlmere, Cottenham, Histon, and Sturmer, over nine months from May to December. He stole thousands of pounds' worth of garden tools, machinery, fishing equipment, and a Seat Ateca. He also attempted to break into homes in Soham, Brinkley, and Histon. His offending escalated from thefts to dwelling burglaries, stealing cars, and evading police.

Pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary, four attempted burglaries with intent to steal, theft of a motor vehicle, three counts of theft, theft from a shop, two counts of dangerous driving, driving without insurance, making off without making payment, and driving without insurance. Caused significant distress to residents.

12 Mar 2026

Raul Maretic-Ramon

Threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Raul Maretic-Ramon, 23, of Manor Gardens, Stanground, Peterborough, threatened a person with a knife in Cathedral Square, Peterborough, in the middle of the afternoon. The incident was believed to have been witnessed by young people. He was detained by Peterborough City Council enforcement officers and arrested by police. He denied the charge but was found guilty following a trial at Cambridge Crown Court in December.

Found guilty following a trial. Third conviction for knife crime offences. Also admitted to possession of cannabis.

9 Mar 2026

February 2026 9 cases

Kyle Harris

Assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

On December 23, 2025, Kyle Harris, 36, of Prince Street, Wisbech, was involved in an argument with another man and a woman at the outside area of the Wheatsheaf Inn in Church Terrace, Wisbech. He punched the victim multiple times and stamped on him while he was unconscious. The victim suffered cuts to his face and head and was taken to hospital. Harris was arrested nearby later that day.

Punched and stamped on unconscious victim. DC Lauren McKeever commented on the shameful actions and violence.

25 Feb 2026

Kyle Harry

Assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

On December 23, 2025, Kyle Harry, 36, of Prince Street, Wisbech, was at the Wheatsheaf Inn in Church Terrace, Wisbech, where he and a woman were involved in an argument with another man in the outside area of the pub. Harry punched the victim multiple times and stamped on him while he was unconscious. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment for cuts on his face and head. Harris was found nearby later that day and arrested.

DC Lauren McKeever commented that Harris’ actions were shameful and there is no place for such violence in Wisbech.

25 Feb 2026

Patrick Smith

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment, 43-month driving ban

On December 3, Patrick Smith was stopped by police in Cubitt Way, Woodston, Peterborough, for being with known drug users. When told he was detained for a search, he drove away at high speed, mounting the kerb and nearly hitting officers and bollards. Police found his car in Earl Spencer Court and arrested him nearby. A large ball of Class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine) was found hidden in a discarded beer can near where he was loitering. He also possessed £290 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of criminal property (£290 cash), and obstructing an officer. £290 cash ordered to be paid to Cambridge Recovery Service.

16 Feb 2026

Mindaugas Borisas

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

On July 30, 2025, at around 4.25pm, Mindaugas Borisas, 56, was driving a Mercedes lorry on the southbound carriageway of the A1 between Stibbington and Water Newton when he crashed into the back of a stopped Skoda Octavia estate driven by Geoff Brock, 73, of Hillcrest in Bar Hill, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash also involved a blue Kia Cee'd estate and a Mercedes Van.

Banned from driving for 12 years and 5 months. Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

16 Feb 2026

Isiah Thurston

Drug supply *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

On 20 November, neighbourhood officers spotted a black BMW with fake number plates on Bury Road in Ramsey. The vehicle accelerated away, reaching 80mph in a 40mph zone on the B1040 towards Warboys, overtaking other vehicles. It stopped before the Kings Ripton junction, where driver Stanley Rose and passenger Isiah Thurston fled on foot but were caught. Thurston threw a bag containing wraps of cannabis and cocaine worth up to £7,380, plus £40 cash. Additional £84 was found in his pocket. The BMW contained two mobile phones, scales, a knife, and £1,075 cash.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis and being concerned in the supply of both drugs.

13 Feb 2026

Luke Mills

Evading prohibition on exportation of cocaine *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Luke Mills, 46, of Lincoln Road, Peterborough, was part of a Peterborough gang that used wildlife and travel books to conceal over 12kg of cocaine in shipments intended for Australia. ERSOU and Border Force intercepted four suspicious shipments from Peterborough and Stamford, while three additional parcels were seized in Australia. During arrests on March 20, items including an extendable baton and a firearm were recovered. Further searches at Blackbush Drove, Whittlesey, uncovered 8.8kg of cocaine hidden in Lonely Planet travel books with tampered covers.

Admitted to being concerned in evading the prohibition on exportation of cocaine.

6 Feb 2026

James Kulesza

Participation in organised crime group *

Sentence

2 years and 1 month imprisonment

James Kulesza, 46, of Warwick Road, Peterborough, was involved in a Peterborough gang that used wildlife and travel books to conceal over 12kg of cocaine in shipments intended for Australia. ERSOU and Border Force intercepted four suspicious shipments from Peterborough and Stamford, while three additional parcels were seized in Australia. During arrests on March 20, items including an extendable baton and a firearm were recovered. Further searches at Blackbush Drove, Whittlesey, uncovered 8.8kg of cocaine hidden in Lonely Planet travel books with tampered covers. The investigation also identified links to drug importation activity.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group.

6 Feb 2026

Troy Batchelor

Evading prohibition on exportation of cocaine *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Troy Batchelor, 49, of Peterborough Road, Whittlesey, was part of a Peterborough gang that used wildlife and travel books to conceal over 12kg of cocaine in shipments intended for Australia. ERSOU and Border Force intercepted four suspicious shipments from Peterborough and Stamford, while three additional parcels were seized in Australia. During arrests on March 20, items including an extendable baton and a firearm were recovered. Further searches at Blackbush Drove, Whittlesey, uncovered 8.8kg of cocaine hidden in Lonely Planet travel books with tampered covers.

Admitted to being concerned in evading the prohibition on exportation of cocaine.

6 Feb 2026

Alan Russell

Voyeurism and breach of SHPO *

Sentence

1 year and 6 months imprisonment

Alan Russell, 46, of Princes Street, Peterborough, followed a female colleague to the women’s toilet at their workplace in Huntingdon in April 2025. CCTV footage showed him waiting for the victim to close the cubicle door before entering the toilets while filming on his phone. This incident breached a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) imposed by Lincolnshire Magistrates’ Court in July 2015 after his conviction for multiple voyeurism offences, which prohibited him from entering female toilets, loitering within 10m of public toilets, or entering female changing rooms.

Admitted to voyeurism and breaching a SHPO. Previous conviction for multiple voyeurism offences in 2015 resulting in SHPO.

5 Feb 2026

January 2026 7 cases

Samuel Jackson

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

On May 26, Samuel Jackson visited the victim's home in Kathleen Elliott Way, Cambridge, between 6am and 7am. They shared a beer; Jackson admitted to smoking crack cocaine beforehand. They walked to a nearby shop for coffee and food, returning at 8am. Jackson then entered the kitchen, emerged with a knife, and launched an unprovoked attack, stabbing the 42-year-old woman multiple times in the chest like a 'crazed animal'. One wound narrowly missed her heart. She fought for her life in hospital for several days and was told she was lucky to survive. Jackson fled through a bathroom window, ran through gardens, and was stopped by workers at Cambridge Airport runway before arrest.

Found not guilty of attempted murder after a five-day trial. Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. Judge considered the severity of the harm caused.

29 Jan 2026

Kane Haynes

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Kane Haynes, 26, of Harrier Way, Market Deeping, was stopped by police while driving a Ford Kuga in Wainman Road, Woodston, Peterborough on October 28, 2025. He attempted to grab a red iPhone on the passenger seat, but it was retrieved by an officer, leading to his arrest. Analysis of phones linked to him revealed bulk messages advertising the sale of heroin and crack cocaine.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. No class A drugs were recovered, but phone evidence showed involvement in supplying these substances.

23 Jan 2026

Patryk Malinowski

Arson *

Sentence

one year in prison

Patryk Malinowski, of Akeman Street, Cambridge, entered a gated courtyard near student accommodation at St Catharine’s College at about 11pm on 25 January 2025. A college porter confronted him and asked him several times to leave but Malinowski swore at him and replied that he “wasn’t going anywhere”. Sitting in his wheelchair, Malinowski took a beer bottle from his coat and smashed it on the ground as the porter walked away, before throwing a full wine bottle towards him. Malinowski then left the enclosed courtyard but remained by the railings. He reached through and set fire to a laundry basket inside the area. The porter was able to extinguish the fire. But Malinowski then wheeled himself into the car park and set fire to a rubbish bin before opening the fuel cap of a car. He attempted to start a fire underneath it and punched the offside wing mirror, causing two dents. He shoved a handful of twigs and grass into the fuel tank and tried to light them, but his lighter failed. Malinowski caused about £800 of damage and was arrested shortly afterwards.

Pleaded guilty to arson and attempted arson. One count of criminal damage and one count of common assault were ordered to lie on file.

23 Jan 2026

Gary Smith

Outraging public decency *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

On July 31, 2025, Gary Smith was witnessed committing a blatant and disgusting sex act near the Grove Street play area in Fletton, Peterborough. He was found laying down with his trousers and belt undone. This incident breached his existing criminal behaviour order.

Changed plea to guilty on the day of the hearing. In breach of a criminal behaviour order prohibiting attendance at public parkland or gardens until 2029.

14 Jan 2026

Alexander Johnston

Possessing child abuse images *

Sentence

51 weeks imprisonment

Alexander Johnston, a former teacher at Bishop's Stortford College in Hertfordshire, plied his victim with alcohol and created child abuse images between 1976 and 1979 while employed there. He retained the images for over 50 years until they were recovered by police as evidence. Due to legislation at the time, he could not be convicted of creating the images but was charged with possession.

Pleaded guilty to possessing child abuse images on the first day of his trial. Placed on the Sexual Offenders' Register for 10 years. Described as a 'dangerous predator' who took advantage of a position of power.

9 Jan 2026

Haider Ali

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

1 year and 6 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 3 years

Haider Ali, 27, of Ambury Hill, Huntingdon, was caught driving dangerously in a black Vauxhall Mokka on March 31, 2024, at around 10.40pm in Coneygear Road, Huntingdon. Officers followed him after he drove in a loop, then he turned into Thames Road, drove over the kerb at around 50 mph in a 30 mph limit, went off-road along an alleyway onto Nene Road, and crashed. He attempted to flee but was arrested nearby.

Found guilty of dangerous driving following a trial. PC Chester Lewis commented that Ali’s driving was incredibly dangerous and could have put pedestrians and other road users at serious risk of harm.

5 Jan 2026

Whitney-Marie Walker

Concealing criminal property *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Whitney-Marie Walker, 23, from West Walton, was arrested at her home on Mill Road on June 19, 2024, alongside her partner Fred Cook. Officers found almost 80 designer goods items valued at over £63,000 and £5,500 in cash under her bed. Another property on Osborne Road in Wisbech was also raided. Financial investigations revealed discrepancies in her earnings and substantial transfers to Cook's account, linking her to his drug-dealing enterprise.

Admitted concealing criminal property and being in possession of criminal property. Aware of the scale of her partner Fred Cook's drug operation and assisted in concealing funds. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing will be held at a later date.

5 Jan 2026

December 2025 17 cases

Christopher Bradshaw

Soliciting children online *

Sentence

imprisonment

Christopher Bradshaw sent explicit messages to decoy accounts posing as children on social media, run by an online child abuse activist group.

Sentenced for sending explicit messages to 'children' on social media, messaging decoy accounts run by an online child abuse activist group.

31 Dec 2025

Kastriot Ponari

Drug dealing *

Sentence

confiscation order of £700,000

Kastriot Ponari was involved in drug dealing activities in Cambridgeshire; police officers searched his house in Queen Edith's Way and found mobile phones, cash, and drugs.

Ordered to pay back more than £700,000 as a drug dealer; police searched his house in Queen Edith's Way and found mobile phones, cash, and drugs.

31 Dec 2025

Maruf Riaz

Section 18 grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

19 years and 6 months imprisonment

Maruf Riaz, 25, of no fixed address, along with Shellem Miah, stabbed a 54-year-old man twice to the chest in Nicholson Way, Cambridge, just before midday on 2 October 2024, in a brutal drug-related attack. The pair fled the scene in a black Kia Sportage with fake plates to Newmarket, Suffolk. Riaz was involved in perverting the course of justice following the incident. They were arrested the next day in the Morrisons car park in Cambourne by armed police. The victim suffered a stab wound to the heart and sternum, called 999 stating he could not breathe and was 'going to die', and was aided by members of the public before being hospitalized.

Found guilty after a five-week trial. Pleaded not guilty to attempted murder but was acquitted on that charge.

22 Dec 2025

Shellem Miah

Section 18 grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

28 years and 6 months imprisonment

Shellem Miah, 25, of Kingsway, Cambridge, along with Maruf Riaz, stabbed a 54-year-old man twice to the chest in Nicholson Way, Cambridge, just before midday on 2 October 2024, in a brutal drug-related attack. Miah was running the 'Biggie' county line and had exchanged threatening messages with the victim minutes before the incident, including 'on my life keep talking **** come see me now'. After the attack, Miah messaged a relative expressing confusion and later discussed needing a new number for the line and evading police, claiming the case was 'unsolvable'. The pair fled in a black Kia Sportage with fake plates to Newmarket, Suffolk. A blood-covered wooden cosh was found at the scene. Miah was also involved in possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.

Found guilty after a five-week trial. Pleaded not guilty to attempted murder but was acquitted on that charge.

22 Dec 2025

Ishaan Jha

Robbery *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Ishaan Jha, 19, of no fixed address, robbed children at knifepoint at the Bushfield Centre in Orton Goldhay, Peterborough. On February 7, he forced a 12-year-old boy to hand over his phone while threatening him with a knife. On February 21, he forced a 16-year-old boy to hand over his phone and AirPods, again threatening with a knife. On February 28, he was among a group of men who approached two boys and a girl aged 13, 14, and 15, assaulted them, and stole two e-scooters. Cambridgeshire Police identified him via CCTV and tracked his movements using phone data from Peterborough to Nottingham.

Found guilty on all counts after trial. DC Matt Reed noted Jha travelled to Peterborough to commit offences with no regard for victims.

19 Dec 2025

Adam Bates

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

9 years and 4 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 12 years and 1 month

On the morning of the collision at about 7.10am, Adam Bates, 23, of Juniper Drive, Chatteris, was driving his Jaguar XF on the A10 near Stretham when it veered head-on into a road-sweeper vehicle due to his persistent and deliberate dangerous driving. William Doherty, 53, from Littleport, was driving behind Bates in a Mini Cooper, with his wife Susan reporting Bates' driving to police at the time. The road-sweeper lost control and crashed into the Dohertys' vehicle as a result. William Doherty was pronounced dead at the scene, and Susan Doherty sustained serious injuries from which she has not fully recovered. Bates was not seriously injured.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Judge Philip Grey described the offence as a case of prolonged, persistent and deliberate dangerous driving. Tested positive for cannabis and excess levels of a prescription drug.

16 Dec 2025

Lewis Nichols

Actual bodily harm and affray *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment

Brothers Rhys Nichols, 25, and Lewis Nichols, 28, both of Mill Road, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, along with a gang, started a violent rampage outside Lola Lo’s nightclub in Cambridge at around 3am on May 14, 2022. They used belts to fight, moved to Downing Street where they attacked and knocked unconscious a 20-year-old man causing serious injuries, then continued fighting in Regent Street until police arrived.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm and affray.

15 Dec 2025

Jerome Wallace

Theft *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Jerome Wallace, 37, of no fixed address, committed a 10-month crime spree between November 2024 and August 2025, targeting vehicles, businesses, and individuals in Cambridge, Cambourne, Papworth Everard, Huntingdon, St Ives, and Bishop’s Stortford in Hertfordshire. He admitted 48 offences including 25 thefts from motor vehicles, 9 vehicle interferences, 6 frauds by false representation, 3 thefts from person, 2 thefts from shops, 1 business burglary, 1 attempted bike theft, and 1 possession of cannabis. He stole items such as suitcases, trainers, clothing, passports, electronics like iPads and laptops, perfumes, sunglasses, wallets and purses with cards used later, headphones, loose change, and reading glasses. He burgling the Co-op in Papworth Everard stealing goods worth £400, and stole alcohol, tobacco, and food from Co-ops in Milton Road and Milton Avenue.

Pleaded guilty to 48 offences. A further 79 offences taken into consideration.

15 Dec 2025

Rhys Nichols

Actual bodily harm and affray *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm and affray. Also admitted assault of an emergency worker.

15 Dec 2025

Lloyd Heffernan

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

1 year and 8 months imprisonment

Lloyd Heffernan, 54, of Eastfield Road, Peterborough, started a fight with his flatmate in New Road, Woodston, on February 20, 2024, over unwashed dishes. He grabbed a bread knife and stabbed his flatmate in the head, causing serious injuries. The victim called police from a neighbour's house and was hospitalised.

Denied inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent but found guilty after a trial.

11 Dec 2025

Alexander Blowers

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Victor Blowers, 69, and his son Alexander Blowers, 41, raped a child. They were caught after the victim told a teacher about having their photo taken.

Handed a combined sentence of 32 years with father Victor Blowers. Pleaded guilty to raping a child.

11 Dec 2025

Victor Blowers

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Victor Blowers, 69, and his son Alexander Blowers, 41, raped a child. They were caught after the victim told a teacher about having their photo taken.

Handed a combined sentence of 32 years with son Alexander Blowers. Pleaded guilty to raping a child.

11 Dec 2025

Frankie Fitzgerald

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Frankie Fitzgerald was arrested in October. Officers found cocaine and cannabis worth up to £1,595, designer goods, an extendable baton, and a stolen moped with false plates at his property in Ellwood Avenue, Stanground.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis, possessing criminal property, handling stolen goods, and possessing an offensive weapon. Sentenced on his birthday.

8 Dec 2025

Owen Coppins

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Owen Coppins, of no fixed address, entered a casino in King Street, Thetford, and threw a broken paving slab at a member of staff, who narrowly escaped injury after ducking, heavily damaging the wall. Shortly after 12.34am on January 9, 2025, he approached an unknown woman walking home from work from behind and hit her over the head with the same broken paving slab, causing a deep cut to her head. She was taken to hospital. Coppins fled the scene and was arrested two hours later in Bridge Street.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent, assault and criminal damage.

5 Dec 2025

Daniel Robinson

Shoplifting *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Daniel Robinson, 41, of no fixed address, stole olive oil, alcohol, meat and laundry products from Sainsbury’s, Co-op, and Tesco stores between August and November 2025. He also took sunglasses and designer clothing worth thousands of pounds from David Clulow and Hugo Boss in Cambridge. His actions caused significant disruption and financial loss to businesses across the city.

Pleaded guilty to 21 counts of shoplifting, three counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), fraud by false representation, and vehicle interference. Also handed a 10-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) banning him from several Cambridge stores and prohibiting entering Co-op stores, Flannels in King Street, Teversham BP, Newmarket Road, David Clulow opticians, or any Sainsbury’s within Cambridge; passing the threshold of any person’s driveway without permission; touching or entering any vehicle without permission.

4 Dec 2025

Shahzad Nawaz

Dangerous driving and drink driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 12-month driving ban with extended retest, 100 hours unpaid work, £1187 costs

Shahzad Nawaz, 47, of Broadway, Peterborough, crashed his BMW into trees, road signs, and a wall on Park Road, Peterborough, at about 7pm on March 16, 2025, while driving too fast and over the legal alcohol limit (more than double). A woman was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and three children in the car had minor injuries. Nawaz was arrested at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drink driving. PC Sam Dane commented that driving under the influence with children in the car is irresponsible and beyond belief.

4 Dec 2025

Pramod Dhakal

Rape and sexual assault of children *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment with an extended 8 years on licence

Pramod Dhakal raped and sexually abused eight victims over 19 years. All victims were children at the time of the abuse except one. Victims were based in Cambridgeshire except one from London. Arrested after a victim confided in her family in November 2023, with others coming forward subsequently. Some victims were reluctant to come forward fearing they wouldn't be believed.

Denied charges and stood trial for 20 days. Found guilty by unanimous verdict on 25 counts. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and given a restraining order preventing contact with all eight victims indefinitely.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 12 cases

Darren Wheeler

Harassment *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Darren Wheeler, 39, of Deerleap, Bretton, turned up at his former partner's house in Eastfield, Peterborough, at around 9.15am on April 21, 2025, while she was collecting belongings. He was banned from the property under a restraining order imposed in December 2024 following his conviction for grievous bodily harm without intent on a man, for which he received a suspended sentence. Fearing his presence, the victim locked the doors, but Wheeler entered the back garden, smashed a fence, and used the wood to break the back door. He escaped through a window and drove off in a car before being arrested at a property in Bretton on May 2, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to harassment, which activated a suspended sentence from a prior conviction for grievous bodily harm without intent.

28 Nov 2025

Miklivan Benga

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On 22 August 2025, Road Policing officers in Cambridge spotted Miklivan Benga, a 24-year-old of no fixed address, driving a grey Mercedes. He was recognised as wanted for failing to appear at court and arrested at a red traffic light. A search of his vehicle uncovered cocaine worth up to £1,200 and cannabis. Benga claimed he had purchased the cocaine in bulk as a birthday gift to himself.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession of cannabis, driving without a licence and insurance. Disqualified from driving for 22 months.

27 Nov 2025

Adam Marchant

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment, 10-year restraining order, disqualified from driving for 2 years and 4 months

In February 2025, Adam Marchant, aged 32, from West End, Whittlesey, near Peterborough, became enraged while his partner drove home from a friend's house, accusing her of contacting her child's father about childcare. Sitting in the passenger seat, he grabbed the steering wheel, causing the car to crash into a metal flood gate. He then dragged her into the passenger seat, drove back home at speed, pulled her from the car, pinned her against another vehicle, and strangled her until she passed out. When she regained consciousness and tried to escape, he put her in a headlock, dragged her inside, took her phone, locked the door, stood in front of it with a knife, threatened to kill himself while self-harming, and prevented her from leaving. The victim eventually grabbed the keys, locked herself in her car, and called the police.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation, driving while disqualified, and using a motor vehicle on a road without third-party insurance.

21 Nov 2025

Andrew Murray

Causing a child to view sexual image and breaching sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Andrew Murray, 31, of St Bedes Crescent, Cambridge, called random numbers and engaged in unsolicited sexual calls. On October 7, 2025, he called a 13-year-old girl, asked her age, and sent her a video of himself performing a sexual act. The victim recorded the call and informed her mother, who contacted the police. The recording provided evidence leading to his arrest.

Admitted to causing a child aged 13 to 15 to view an image of a sexual activity and three counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Detective Sergeant Andy Harding commented on the despicable nature of the actions and the traumatising impact on the victim.

20 Nov 2025

Cambridge Man, 34

Sexual offense against a minor *

Sentence

jailed

A 34-year-old Cambridge man targeted a 13-year-old girl and was jailed following his appearance at court.

Targeted 13-year-old girl.

20 Nov 2025

Daniel Williamson

Blackmail *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months imprisonment

Between October 2023 and January 2024, Daniel Williamson and his wife Leanne contacted 10 men via the Adult Work website, initially by Leanne, demanding money and sending threatening messages when unpaid. Messages included threats to visit homes, reveal activities to wives, and harm, such as 'I know where you live and they’d take care of it.' The couple used children's phones to contact victims and made money through extortion.

Pleaded guilty to 10 counts of blackmail. Defence highlighted reflection, regret, and efforts to help others in prison. Judge noted gambling debts and turning blackmail into a commercial enterprise.

20 Nov 2025

Leanne Potter-Williamson

Blackmail *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Between October 2023 and January 2024, Leanne Potter-Williamson created an account on the Adult Work website to provide services amid financial desperation and drug use, then used gathered information to blackmail 3 men by demanding money, with her husband sending further threats if unpaid. Victims reported distress, nervousness, and fear of harm or exposure.

Initially pleaded not guilty, changed to guilty in October 2025 for 3 counts of blackmail. Defence cited desperation due to financial difficulties, crack cocaine use, and fewer offences over a short period. Now in fixed accommodation with a voluntary job and three children under 18.

20 Nov 2025

Thomas Honeyman

Robbery *

Sentence

5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Thomas Honeyman, 36, of London Street, Whittlesey, committed multiple thefts and a robbery in March 2025 in Peterborough and surrounding areas. On March 10, he stole a white Jeep from a business in Fengate, drove to a woman's home in Crowland, posed as a pest control worker, pressured her for £28, then dragged her to the ground and stole £1000 from her purse. Shortly after, he stole a leaf blower from a landscape gardener nearby. On March 12, he targeted an elderly man in Eye Green, Eye, Peterborough, by pretending to fix the boiler and stole his wife's handbag. On March 5, he stole a handbag from another elderly woman in Werrington after she left it on her car roof, and also stole a wheelbarrow and power tool from B&Q in Maskew Avenue, plus tools from a van in Crowland. He was arrested on March 15 wearing clothes from the offences, with the stolen Jeep and leaf blower linking him to the crimes.

Admitted to robbery, two counts of burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of theft from a person, theft from a motor vehicle, and theft from a shop. Targeted elderly victims using distraction techniques.

20 Nov 2025

Philip Thurston

Child abduction *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Philip Thurston, 34, of Laburnum Close, Cambridge, groomed a 13-year-old girl starting in June 2023 by contacting her on Instagram and asking for her Snapchat details. Despite knowing her age, he arranged to pick her up near her home, initially declined but later succeeded in driving her to Cambourne and McDonald's in Caxton, where he paid for food. Over two weeks, he sent sexualised messages, expressing desires if she were older. On June 28, 2023, at around 7.50pm, he picked her up after she lied to her parents about meeting a 17-year-old boy named Fabio. Her stepdad followed, took a photo of the car, and trailed them through Cambridge. Thurston admitted he was 32, became angry suspecting a setup, and returned her home. He was arrested by Cambridgeshire Police.

Pleaded guilty. Told police he was 'not a bad person' and didn't realise picking up a child was illegal. Described as a danger to children by investigating officer.

17 Nov 2025

Martin Hogg

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Martin Hogg committed 24 sex offences against nine young victims between August 31, 2024, and February 15, 2025. The offences included sexual communications with a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, causing or inciting a child to watch sexual activity, meeting a child after sexual grooming, and sexual activity with a child.

Pleaded guilty to 24 offences against nine young victims, including sexual communications with a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, causing or inciting a child to watch sexual activity, meeting a child after sexual grooming, and sexual activity with a child. Handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

17 Nov 2025

James Law

Theft *

Sentence

1 year and 5 months imprisonment

James Law, 26, of no fixed address, went on a shoplifting spree in Bretton, Peterborough, from May 2 to May 18, 2025. He stole over £600 worth of goods including bottled drinks, crisps, dog food, food, soft drinks, alcohol, and deli items from Subway, Pets at Home, Morrisons Daily, and BP filling station. He acted with another man on the first theft. Identified via CCTV, he was arrested on May 18 with two grams of cocaine found in his wallet.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of theft, one count of possession of cocaine, and one count of failing to surrender to police bail. Previous suspended sentence activated.

14 Nov 2025

Abeeb Hussain

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Abeeb Hussain, 33, committed three burglaries in Peterborough on July 26 and 27, 2025. On July 26, he smashed a patio door at a property in Eames Gardens, Welland, stole a Samsung mobile phone, and ate a slice of birthday cake from the kitchen. Half an hour later, he smashed another patio door at a property in Sombery Garth, Welland, and stole steaks and other grocery items, leaving a cigarette butt with his DNA outside. On July 27, he entered a house in Flore Close, Westwood, through an open window and stole a 50-inch television, a gold-coloured copy of the Quran, and kitchen knives. He was captured on CCTV and arrested on August 1, 2025, while carrying the stolen Quran.

Admitted to three counts of burglary. Of no known address. Also known as Dillon Currie.

7 Nov 2025

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