Cambridge Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 112 verdicts at Cambridge Crown Court (Cambridge). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Jay Woodgate

Dangerous driving

April 7, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Jay Woodgate, 28, of Eastfield Road, Peterborough, crashed his BMW into a parked car in Broadway at about 4am on 15 December and failed to stop. He led police on a high-speed pursuit, driving at nearly double the 30mph speed limit on Eye Road, ignoring a keep left bollard, turning right onto the Frank Perkins Parkway, driving through red traffic lights at Eye roundabout, re-joining the parkway at speeds over 90mph, going the wrong way around the Boongate roundabout, driving along St Johns Street, crossing a mini roundabout in the wrong lane, continuing onto Rivergate, and travelling at 65mph along London Road before crashing into traffic lights at the junction with Fletton Avenue. He attempted to hide in nearby undergrowth but was arrested and failed a roadside alcohol breath test with a reading more than double the limit. He was taken to hospital as a precaution and refused to provide a blood sample.

Admitted to failing to stop after a road accident, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and driving without insurance. PC Mark Draper commented that Woodgate's reckless behaviour could have resulted in serious injury or death and showed complete disregard for others' safety.

Sources: peterboroughtoday.co.uk

Mark Bye

Serious sexual offence with a boy under 16

March 13, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 4 months imprisonment

Mark Bye sexually abused a single boy over a four-year period. The abuse involved multiple serious sexual offences, indecent assaults, and acts of indecency with the child. It occurred while Bye was residing in Acorn Way, Red Lodge, near Mildenhall, Suffolk. The victim described feelings of shame, fear, and disgust, which affected his relationships and daily life. The crimes were reported later, leading to Bye’s prosecution.

Pleaded guilty to 13 charges, including one count of a serious sexual offence with a boy under 16, an attempted serious sexual offence with a boy under 16, eight counts of indecent assault of a child, and three counts of indecency with a child. Also signed the sex offenders’ register for life and received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Victim reported significant impacts on his life.

Sources: suffolknews.co.uk

Lukasz Woda

Making indecent images of a child

January 9, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months; fined £1,000; rehabilitation activity requirement; forfeiture and destruction of phone and laptop; sexual harm prevention order until 2035

Lukasz Woda was convicted of making indecent photographs and moving images of a child. The circumstances of the crime are not detailed in the text, but it involved the creation of such images, leading to his sentencing.

Suspended by the General Medical Council; to be on sex offenders register for 10 years; facing a tribunal for fitness to practise.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Nam Hong Tran

Production of cannabis

August 23, 2024

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Nam Hong Tran was found with 238 cannabis plants in his home in Tanglewood, Alconbury Weston, on May 8, with a street value of up to £199,000. The plants were discovered in bedrooms and a loft following complaints of a strong cannabis smell. He was sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis. Judge noted understanding of how he became involved in criminal conduct, but emphasised the harm caused by growing cannabis as a controlled drug.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Marcin Zielinski

Theft

August 18, 2024

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Marcin Zielinski, a former Herts police officer aged 27 from Shefford, Bedfordshire, stole an item of underwear from a property in Stevenage on September 12, 2024, while conducting a Section 32 search. The woman at the address had been arrested for an unrelated matter and was later released with no further action. Zielinski resigned from the force in November 2024 amid the investigation.

Pleaded guilty to one charge of theft and a charge of corrupt or improper exercise of police powers and privileges. Hertfordshire Constabulary described his actions as a fundamental betrayal of the public and the values of the police service.

Sources: stalbansreview.co.uk

Robert Fitzjohn

Burglary

August 7, 2024

Sentence: two years imprisonment

Robert Fitzjohn, 44, broke into March Town Hall in Market Place between 5.30pm on Monday April 15 and 8.30am on Tuesday April 16. He smashed a window to access an office, searched through a safe and cupboard, and stole cheque books, bank cards, a bottle of prosecco, and another small safe. He also used parts of a drill to break into another office, stole £17 from the till in the coffee shop, along with a pot of foreign coins and a cake, then left through a fire exit. His DNA was found on the drill bits, leading to his conviction.

Pleaded guilty to burglary which triggered a suspended sentence. PC Rachael Copeland noted that Fitzjohn knew what he was doing and caused about £2,000-worth of damage.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Samuel Thomas

Intentional Strangulation

August 7, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment and a 5-year restraining order

Samuel Thomas, 36, of Crest Drive, Fenstanton, strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness on November 3 and during another incident, slapped her to revive her, slammed her head against a wall about four times, threatened to bite her nose off and gouge her eyeball, and refused to let her leave with their 12-week-old baby. The abuse was reported after police were alerted to an assault at his home, where injuries including a handprint on her face and bruising on her neck were observed.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation and actual bodily harm. DC Ewa Byrne commented on the victim's bravery and described Thomas as a danger to women.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Alfie Holt

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

July 31, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 50 hours unpaid work

Alfie Holt, a 21-year-old from Victory Avenue, Whittlesey, was driving a blue Seat Ibiza on the A14 near Godmanchester on April 21 when neighbourhood officers stopped him due to suspicions. He had been disqualified from driving in March. A search of his car revealed class A drugs, cannabis, scales, and a kitchen knife in the driver's door.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, driving while disqualified, possession of cannabis, and possession of a knife. PC Chris Winchester from the Huntingdon Neighbourhood Team commented on targeting drug dealers who pose a danger to communities.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Christopher Marshall-Mcintosh

Causing serious injury by careless driving

July 12, 2024

Sentence: one year and 11 months imprisonment

Christopher Marshall-McIntosh was driving his silver Audi A4 at excessive speed in Back Lane, Cambourne, on 5 March 2024, when he collided with a 15-year-old boy on a push-scooter, causing serious and life-threatening injuries. He fled the scene and attempted to cover his tracks by setting the car on fire in a remote area. The victim suffered lasting injuries, impacting his childhood and future.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving and perverting the course of justice. Also disqualified from driving for five years and four months. DS Craig Wheeler commented on the appalling behaviour and the impact on the victim.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Bogdan-Mitrut Radulescu

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

June 26, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Bogdan-mitrut Radulescu, a 33-year-old from Romania living in the Northamptonshire area, was stopped by officers while driving a white Vauxhall Astra in Tayfen Road, Bury St Edmunds, on March 6. He was found with press-seal bags containing cocaine in his pocket. A search of a nearby address linked to him uncovered additional cocaine with an estimated street value of £24,000, along with his ID documents. He was arrested and charged accordingly.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Pc Harry Tully commented that Radulescu travelled to Bury St Edmunds from another county to deal drugs, and that the evidence was overwhelming.

Sources: burymercury.co.uk

Aidan Graves

Supply of Cocaine

June 21, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks in prison

Aidan Graves was captured on CCTV sitting on a bench and handing over white powder to another man in exchange for cash in Market Hill, Huntingdon, at around 3am on May 9. He was stopped by police in the High Street where he was found with three bags of white powder and other drug paraphernalia.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and activating a suspended sentence.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Andrzej Kopysc

Stalking and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm

June 14, 2024

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment

Andrzej Kopysc stalked his ex-partner and threw a knife at her in June of the previous year, causing a cut to her upper arm. On 3 September, he went to her home, hit the front door with a hammer, waved it in her face, and threatened her, leading to his arrest. Despite being released on bail with conditions not to contact her, he returned on 7 November, banging on windows, and later attempted to hang himself outside her property. While in custody, he sent text messages and wrote to the victim asking for help.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm and stalking. Denied threatening a person with an offensive weapon, which was ordered to lie on file. DC Charmaine Wood described his behaviour as disgusting and noted the potential for more serious injury.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Besjan Disha

Production of cannabis

June 6, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 150 hours unpaid work

Besjan Disha, 27, of Saunders Close, Huntingdon, was found in the property during the search on February 26, where cannabis and 142 cannabis plants were discovered, with a total street value of up to £1,400 for cannabis and £119,000 for the plants.

Kesti Disha

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis and production of cannabis

June 6, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment

On February 26, neighbourhood officers found Kesti Disha, 23, of Saunders Close, Huntingdon, inside a blue Audi linked to drug dealing, containing cannabis, cocaine, and mobile phones. A search of his home revealed additional cannabis, cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and 142 cannabis plants in the loft, with a total street value of up to £1,400 for cannabis, £820 for cocaine, and £119,000 for the plants.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis and production of cannabis.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Irmantas Gespautas

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

June 5, 2024

Sentence: 1 year in a Young Offenders Institution

Irmantas Gespautas was spotted by officers from the Huntingdon Neighbourhood Policing Team engaging with two known drug users in Oxmoor on April 9, 2024, leading to suspicions of a drug deal. He fled from police and was detained in The Whaddons, where he admitted to possessing drugs he intended to sell. Officers found nine wraps of crack cocaine and heroin on him, resulting in his arrest and charge for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Previously admitted the offence. PC James Sims from the Huntingdon Neighbourhood Policing Team commented on the priority of tackling drug dealing due to its associated violence, theft, and community impact.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Fynley Jefferies

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

June 4, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 11 months imprisonment

On August 21, 2023, in St Neots, Fynley Jefferies was spotted by neighbourhood officers on patrol with a manbag and a black plastic bag. He attempted to evade police by running through bushes and jumping into a river, where he tied his manbag to branches. The manbag was retrieved with help from a member of the public and contained £325 in cash as well as cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine with a street value of £2,000.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply MDMA, possession of cannabis, harassment without violence and malicious communication. PC Neal Bartley commented that Jefferies put his life at risk by jumping into the river to hide drugs and cash.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Elijah Bussue

Possession with intent to supply cannabis

May 19, 2024

Sentence: 22 months in prison, suspended for two years, and 200 hours unpaid work

Elijah Bussue was involved in a police pursuit on the A141 between Chatteris and March, driving a BMW X3 at speeds exceeding 90mph after officers detected a cannabis smell. The pursuit continued through Huntingdon, along the A14, and onto the A1198, where a stinger was deployed, stopping the vehicle on a farm track. Bussue hid in nearby bushes but was tracked down by police dog Clifford. Police discovered the vehicle's boot filled with cannabis plants valued at £150,000 on the street. The incident began at 2.40am on January 19.

Ashley Baker

Controlling Behaviour

May 10, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ashley Baker, 41, of Wood Street, Doddington, subjected his partner to seven years of controlling and abusive behaviour. This included forcing her to call him during her lunch break, forbidding her from going to the canteen, quizzing her about interactions with others, smashing a coffee table in rage and pinning her against a wall by her throat, making her wear vest tops to hide her chest, closing blinds for workouts, and trying to alienate her from family and friends. He regularly shouted, became physically violent, and controlled all aspects of her everyday life. The victim's son recorded the abuse to show police.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in controlling behaviour. PC Rachael Copeland praised the victim for her courage and noted that Baker robbed her of her friends, family, and enjoyment of everyday life.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Arnoldas Stasys

Production of cannabis

April 15, 2024

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

On January 31, 2024, the March Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant at a property in Wimblington Road, Doddington, where they discovered 67 cannabis plants worth up to £56,280. Arnoldas Stasys, 33, had taught himself how to grow cannabis by following online tutorials and sourcing equipment online. He was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis, abstracting electricity, and handling stolen goods, and later admitted to the charges in court.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis. Detective Constable Bethany Reynolds commented that he knew he was committing an offence but chose to continue anyway.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Quasim Abbas

Possession with intent to supply drugs

April 10, 2024

Sentence: Repay £46,239.59 within three months or two years imprisonment

Quasim Abbas, a 37-year-old from Bradshaw Close, Huntingdon, was involved in dealing cocaine and cannabis. He was witnessed by Cambridgeshire Police officers dealing drugs from a parked car in Huntingdon. A search of his home uncovered a brown bag containing £4,000 in cash. The offences occurred prior to his initial sentencing in 2020, and this hearing addressed the proceeds of his crimes.

Was jailed for two-and-a-half years in February 2020 for drug dealing. Found guilty of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply, possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply, and money laundering offences. Financial investigators determined he earned the amount through illegal activities.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Carl Scarrow

Dangerous Driving

April 9, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Carl Scarrow, 43, was spotted by officers driving a black Vauxhall Vectra on the A1123 near Harrison Way in St Ives at about 3.40am on December 1. He drove normally at first but then turned into Broad Leas and continued driving despite being signalled to stop. He overtook two vehicles while turning left into East Street, colliding with a parked Toyota Aygo, an Audi A3, and two houses. He was uninsured, held only a provisional licence, and failed to provide a drugs wipe test. Structural engineers inspected one of the houses, and supports were needed to remove the vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis, dangerous driving, no insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and four counts of criminal damage. Also banned from driving for 29 months. DC Samantha Chapman noted that Scarrow drove incredibly dangerously and put people in serious danger.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Jack Mitchell

Burglary

April 7, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Jack Mitchell, 31, entered a home in Huntingdon through a small window at approximately 2am on November 2. He initially tried the front door, which was locked, and was discovered inside looking through the victim's purse. He stole a wallet, a front door key, a pair of glasses, and some earphones. Mitchell apologised, claiming he was drunk and confused, before fleeing. He was later identified through fingerprints on the window and a photo taken by the victim, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to burglary at a previous hearing. DC Zoe Bramley commented on the impact of the crime on the victims and noted that Mitchell did not consider the consequences of his actions.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Leon Richardson

Engaging in sexual communication with a child

April 4, 2024

Sentence: Five years and four months in prison, with an extra three years on licence

Leon Richardson, 22, of Mill Road, Cambridge, began communicating with a schoolboy via social media on October 10. The conversations started innocently but quickly became sexual, with Richardson sending explicit images and videos of himself and requesting the boy to do the same. He persuaded the boy to engage in sexual acts with his younger brother, which were recorded and shared with Richardson. This abuse continued until December 29, when the boy's parents discovered the messages after noticing his withdrawn behaviour. Richardson later confessed at a police station.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to run indefinitely and must sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. DC Kev Foxcroft from the Paedophile Online Investigation Team commented on the predatory nature of the offences.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Reece Ludlow

Causing actual bodily harm

April 4, 2024

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Reece Ludlow, a prisoner at HMP Whitemoor, approached the victim at about 6.30pm on September 20, 2022, and threw a cup of boiling blue liquid over him, causing burns and blisters to the victim’s shoulder and torso. He then punched the victim in the face several times, leaving cuts and bruises. The victim returned to his cell, and prison officers intervened.

Admitted causing actual bodily harm. The sentence is to be served consecutively to his current sentence. DC Emma Purser commented that Ludlow has no regard for the law and continues to act violently, even in prison, and that this sentence demonstrates consequences for actions behind bars.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Zeeshan Ellam

Dangerous driving and criminal damage

March 27, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for four years, and required to take an extended re-test

Zeeshan Ellam, aged 26, was already wanted by another police force when he was spotted driving a silver Peugeot 308 in St Ives on September 15, 2023. He attempted to evade police by ramming into a police car, driving through a car park, a small fence, and over a footpath onto Reynolds Way, causing significant damage. He handed himself in at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough on September 29, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and criminal damage. Was wanted for prison recall and had caused more than £2,000 worth of damage.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Barrie Clarke

Rape and Indecent Assault

March 18, 2024

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Barrie Clarke, aged 66, was found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting one victim who was as young as eight at the time, and indecently assaulting a second girl under the age of 15. The offences occurred in North Hertfordshire between the late 1980s and early 1990s, involving predatory behaviour that had a profound and lasting impact on the victims.

Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty after a seven-day trial. Detective Constable Liz McGrath commended the victims' bravery and noted the long-lasting impact of Clarke's offences, describing him as a sexual predator who refused to hold himself accountable.

Sources: thecomet.net

Luca Dagostino

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

March 14, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Luca Dagostino, 23, admitted to being the holder of the 'Luca' drug line on December 25 and 26, used for selling crack cocaine and heroin across Cambridgeshire. He was part of Operation Hypernova 2.0, and police investigations during a raid on a home in Oakdale Avenue, Peterborough, on February 7 uncovered evidence linking him to the drug supply and exploitation of vulnerable individuals.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. From Regal Place, Peterborough.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Luis Jalo

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine

March 14, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 9 months imprisonment

Luis Jalo, 24, was involved in using a drug line to send bulk text messages to sell crack cocaine and heroin across Cambridgeshire as part of Operation Hypernova 2.0. Police raided a home in Oakdale Avenue, Peterborough, on February 7, where they discovered nine mobile phones linking him to the 'Luca' drug line. He also possessed cannabis, and investigations revealed his role in exploiting vulnerable people through drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine and possession of cannabis. From Blessington Road, London.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Liam Haliday

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

February 29, 2024

Sentence: three years and eight months in prison

Liam Haliday, a 23-year-old drug dealer from Hemingford Grey, was observed by police officers getting into a taxi on November 1. He attempted to flee, throwing a bag of cocaine valued at £2,500 onto a garage roof. Following his arrest, authorities found him in possession of cannabis, scales, deal bags, a burner phone, £90 in cash, and an iPhone, all of which were linked to drug dealing activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Detective Constable Matthew Filby commented that the arrest was made by vigilant officers and highlighted the community impact of class A drugs.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Asim Bashir

Causing death by dangerous driving

February 26, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment and 14 years driving disqualification

On October 8, 2021, Asim Bashir was driving a grey BMW M8 westbound on the A47 near Wittering with his family as passengers. He attempted to overtake multiple vehicles dangerously, leading to a head-on collision with a red Ford Fiesta driven by Christopher Hunt. The collision caused Mr Hunt's vehicle to go airborne, crash through a tree line, and explode, resulting in his death. Bashir's family sustained serious injuries, with his four-year-old son requiring a wheelchair.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty after a seven-day trial. DC Kevin Drury commented on the reckless driving and its tragic consequences.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

James Clark

Indecent Assault

February 23, 2024

Sentence: 42 months imprisonment, with 21 months to serve and 21 months on licence

James Clark, a 72-year-old bus driver, indecently assaulted a teenage girl on multiple occasions on a bus in Cambridge between 1985 and 1987. The offences came to light when concerns about his behaviour were raised, leading to an investigation where the victim was contacted. He was subsequently convicted following a trial.

Denied four counts of indecent assault but was found guilty. DC Alice Tasker highlighted the devastating impact on the victim and noted that time is not a barrier for prosecuting sexual offences.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Nathan Lovell

Child sexual abuse

February 19, 2024

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment with an extended 4 years on licence

Nathan Lovell, 33, from Wisbech, sexually abused two young girls between January 2021 and June 2023. He possessed over 1,000 indecent images of children on his phone, including 14 category A images, and paid nearly £5,000 for adults to abuse children worldwide. He was involved in online conversations directing and facilitating such abuses, with evidence from screen recordings and social media enquiries.

Pleaded guilty to three indecent image charges; found guilty on 15 other charges after an eight-day trial. Judge Mark Bishop noted he posed a significant risk to children and imposed a restraining order and Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 25 years.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Fezhan Bahadur

Harassment

February 18, 2024

Sentence: Three years and eight months imprisonment

Fezhan Bahadur, 25, of Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, breached an indefinite restraining order issued in January 2022 by contacting his former partner through multiple social media platforms using false accounts from December 2023. He made threats to harm her, damage her property, stab her dad, and assault her mum and sister. He also directly threatened the victim's family and arranged for at least three people to attend their home in Huntingdonshire since April 2023, where they made threats and damaged the house and cars by throwing bricks. Bahadur was arrested at Stansted Airport on August 22, 2023, upon his return from Dubai.

Pleaded guilty to harassment by breaching a restraining order. Judge Hurst described him as a narcissist and stated it was the worst case of breach the court had seen. Also handed another indefinite restraining order against the victim and her family.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Thomas Walsh

Assault

February 8, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment and a 3-year driving ban

Thomas Walsh, 39, attacked his mother at her house in Landbeach, near Cambridge, after she took away his speaker to stop him playing loud music. In a rage, he ran at her, stabbed her in the head with a fork, pinned her to the floor, and demanded her phone. She escaped by throwing her phone across the room and fled to a neighbour's house to call the police. Walsh had left the scene in a car he was not authorised to drive and was later arrested after driving recklessly with a damaged door, shredded tyre, and a dog in the passenger seat.

Sentenced for assault and other offences including shoplifting, threatening behaviour, and dangerous driving, to run concurrent. PC Alec Cunningham commented on his violent, aggressive, and unpredictable behaviour, hoping he receives help in prison.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Mary Casey

Drink-driving and causing grievous bodily harm

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment and a three year and ten month driving disqualification

Mary Casey, 34, from St Albans, drunkenly drove the wrong way down a one-way street in Cambridge in July 2022. She overtook four cars at traffic lights, sped around a corner through no entry signs, lost control, and crashed into two parked cars. After the crash, she reversed the car and hit her one-year-old great-niece, who was on the pavement, causing a bleed on the brain, a fractured skull, and fractured ribs.

Drunken driving incident resulting in injury to her great-niece; sentenced in February.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Ismail Ishmaili

Production of cannabis

October 30, 2023

Sentence: nine months imprisonment

Ismail Ishmaili, 19, was found asleep in a house on Norfolk Street, Wimblington, which had been transformed into a cannabis factory containing 501 cannabis plants valued at up to £420,840. He was arrested on September 30 after a warrant was executed by the March Neighbourhood Policing Team and subsequently charged with production of cannabis.

Nelson Smith

Burglary

October 21, 2023

Sentence: 10 months in prison

Nelson Smith broke into three properties in Yelling on August 1, 2023, stealing jewellery and other goods worth more than £48,000. He parked on the drive of one property on Toseland Road, used a hammer to smash the rear patio doors, and was captured on CCTV carrying items such as a child's scooter, clothing, and pillowcases full of goods. His DNA was recovered from the scene, and a footprint from his shoes was found at another property on High Street. The vehicle he used was reported stolen in Luton in May 2023, leading to his arrest after a short foot chase in St Neots.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary and one count of handling stolen goods. Detective Sergeant James Rabbett noted the crime's impact on victims, describing it as an invasion of homes with lasting effects on well-being.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Kieran Napier

GBH without intent

October 11, 2023

Sentence: 1 year and 10 months imprisonment

Kieran Napier punched the victim at 3am on March 19, 2022, in Market Square, St Neots, causing the victim to fall and hit his head, resulting in two brain bleeds. The victim spent three days in hospital and required re-admission for further bleeds. Napier, of Rectory Close, Great Paxton, walked away from the scene with his girlfriend and friend, was arrested six months later at Gatwick Airport, and initially denied being at the scene before changing his plea.

Pleaded guilty in August. Judge commented that the defendant was lucky not to face manslaughter charges, showed no remorse by initially denying involvement, and highlighted the commonality of drunken violence.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Ashley Howse

Manslaughter

October 9, 2023

Sentence: detained under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act Hospital Order with a Section 41 Mental Health Act Restrictions Order

On December 11, 2021, Ashley Howse stabbed his mother, Julia Howse, aged 61, causing her death, and attempted to murder his father during a disturbance at a property on Austins Mead in Bovingdon. Police and paramedics found Julia unconscious and seriously injured, and despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit followed, leading to his charges and guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter through diminished responsibility and attempted murder following a psychiatric assessment.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Vivien Saunders

Common assault

September 27, 2023

Sentence: £500 fine, £200 surcharge, £720 costs, £50 compensation, and £1,300 towards appeal costs

On August 3, 2022, Vivien Saunders drove her Mercedes 4x4 in Abbotsley Country Homes, a gated community near St Neots, and edged her vehicle towards residents. She deliberately made contact with Jill Beresford-Ambridge, who was on crutches after a hip operation, pushing her backwards while shouting commands. This incident occurred amid ongoing disputes with residents involving High Court proceedings.

Saunders represented herself, pleaded not guilty, and insisted her vehicle did not make contact. Recorder Nash delivered the verdict and considered but denied a restraining order.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Denis Zani

Production of Cannabis

September 25, 2023

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Denis Zani and Leonard Allka were discovered in a property in Warboys where a cannabis factory with around 300 plants, valued at £360,000, was found. They had been living in the derelict property and were abstracting electricity without authority. The incident was reported after a member of the public alerted police on August 26.

Pled guilty to production of cannabis and abstracting electricity without authority. Both of no fixed address.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Leonard Allka

Production of Cannabis

September 25, 2023

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Pled guilty to production of cannabis and abstracting electricity without authority. Both of no fixed address.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

James Whitlock

Attempting to escape from lawful custody

June 7, 2023

Sentence: 1 year extension

James Whitlock, while receiving treatment at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge after injuring his neck at HMP Whitemoor on August 20, 2022, attempted to escape by breaking free from his chain in the shower area. He covered his hands with his gown and ran a short distance before being detained by officers. This incident occurred after he had previously been sentenced to 15 years for using explosives to steal cash machines in Essex and London.

Admitted attempting to escape from lawful custody. DC Emma Purser noted that the attempt was quickly thwarted and described it as foolish.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Grant Brownlow

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

May 31, 2023

Sentence: four years and six months imprisonment

Grant Brownlow, 36, of Bronze Street, March, began speaking to a decoy from an online child activist group in October 2020, believing the decoy to be a 14-year-old girl. He turned the conversation sexual and continued it from July 2021. On November 21, 2021, the activist group confronted him at his home and alerted the police. A search of his devices revealed five extreme images involving animals.

Pleaded guilty to possessing an extreme pornographic image. Found guilty of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Mark Allgood

Rape

May 30, 2023

Sentence: nine years imprisonment

Mark Allgood raped and sexually assaulted his victim in Peterborough in 1999, when she was in her early teens. He gained the victim's trust before committing the offences, which were reported to Cambridgeshire Police in 2018. He was charged with two counts of rape of a girl under 16 and indecent assault of a girl under 14, and was found guilty of one count of rape and the indecent assault charge after a trial.

Denied charges but was found guilty of one count of rape and indecent assault. DC Tracey Beeson noted that he gained the victim's trust and preyed on her. He had prior convictions, including a five-and-a-half-year sentence in 2008 for robbery and dangerous driving.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Darren Stapleton

Attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence

May 30, 2023

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment and 2 years on licence

Darren Stapleton engaged in online conversations with undercover police officers posing as a nine-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl between October 2022 and January 2023. He expressed intentions to touch and have sex with them, agreed to meet the first officer, and sent an inappropriate photo to the second. He was arrested on February 11, 2023, at his home in Great Staughton, where devices containing 126 indecent images of children, 463 images of bestiality, and 942 other images were seized.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence, attempting to sexually communicate with a child, possessing an extreme pornographic image, and three counts of making indecent images of children. Also handed a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Michael O'sullivan

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

May 23, 2023

Sentence: 3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Michael O'Sullivan, 42, from Blair Avenue, Kingsbury, north-west London, attended the Secret Garden Party in Abbots Ripton on July 23, 2022. He was stopped and searched by security, where drugs were discovered in his bag, including nine MDMA tablets and more than 50 wraps of cocaine, totalling almost 50 grams. He was subsequently arrested and sentenced for his actions.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. DC Joe Passby commented that O'Sullivan travelled to the festival from London with the intention of dealing drugs and that such activities are treated seriously.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Sam Smith

Burglary and Fraud

May 8, 2023

Sentence: 57 months imprisonment

Sam Smith, 23, went to the 80-year-old victim's home in Warboys on March 16, 2023, and offered to paint the front door and windowsill for £400. The victim agreed and fetched the cash, but Smith took the money and failed to return. Later that night, Smith and an accomplice broke into the home using a sledgehammer, stole £16,000 from a grandfather clock, tipped the victim out of bed, and caused minor injuries. The victim was taken to hospital, and Smith's DNA was found on the sledgehammer left at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and fraud. PC Andy Smith described it as a despicable burglary and fraud targeting a vulnerable elderly man, highlighting the psychological impact on victims.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Michael Speed

Sexual Assault

May 7, 2023

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Michael Speed, 67, of Lichfield Road, Cambridge, assaulted two boys in the Cambridge area in the 1990s. The boys were aged between seven and 13 at the time of the assaults. One victim was attacked on multiple occasions over a six-year period, and the other was assaulted when aged 12 or 13. The incidents occurred both in public and in a property in the area.

Admitted five counts of sexual assault. DC Eleanor Jaggard commended the victims' bravery and noted that time is not a barrier to justice.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Lenny Evans

Affray

April 4, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Lenny Evans, 33, of East Drive, March, was involved in a fight with baseball bats in Hornbeam Close, March, on March 18, 2023. He faced off against Kenneth Watson and was stabbed during the brawl, sustaining wounds to his face, hand, and torso. Police arrested him after the incident.

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