Cambridge Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 182 verdicts at Cambridge Crown Court (Cambridge). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Adam Mcdonnell

Robbery

May 14, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 5 years

Adam McDonnell, 30, of no fixed address, robbed a taxi driver at knife point in London Road, St Ives, in December 2024, by holding a knife to his throat, slashing his hands, and stealing £250. In a separate incident, he punched an 85-year-old man in Berman Park, St Ives, and stole his drone in December 2024.

Tihomir Slavov

Grievous bodily harm

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Tihomir Slavov, 37, formerly of Rectory Gardens, Godmanchester, punched his flatmate and threatened him with a knife at their flat in Chestnut Close, Huntingdon, in October 2022, stabbing him in the forearm, thigh, and face, and stealing his phone.

Admitted to causing grievous bodily harm without intent, attempted robbery, burglary, criminal damage, and theft from a person.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Warren Meadows

Assault

April 25, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Warren Meadows threw a knife at his ex-partner, held a knife to her throat, assaulted her causing blurred vision and bruising, pushed her into a radiator, and punched a door off its hinges during an argument.

Admitted to threatening with a bladed article, two counts of assault by beating, and criminal damage.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

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

Inam Qureshi

Grievous bodily harm

March 7, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Inam Qureshi stabbed a man in his 50s in the head, arm, and twice in the leg during a random knife attack while the victim was on a morning walk in Cambridge.

David Newton

Murder

February 1, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

David Newton, 70, a former kitchen installer, killed 86-year-old widow Una Crown in Wisbech in January 2013 by cutting her throat, stabbing her chest, and setting her clothing on fire; she was found by her nephew.

Found guilty of murder after DNA evidence linked him to the crime 12 years later.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Charlie Martinson

Arson

February 1, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment (duration not specified)

Charlie Martinson started a large fire at a vehicle recovery site in Howard Road, Eaton Socon, on February 24, 2023, resulting in over £1.8 million in damage; captured on CCTV and doorbell footage.

Involved with two other men in breaking into the site; sentenced for arson causing extensive damage.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Brandon Oakley

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

January 28, 2025

Sentence: 12 years and 3 months imprisonment

Brandon Oakley, 24, of no fixed address, stabbed his friend in the chest with a kitchen knife after an argument in a flat on Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, and fled the scene.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty. Sentenced for causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife in a public place.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Ricky Lee

Rape

January 24, 2025

Sentence: 31 years imprisonment

Ricky Lee, 65, a handyman, raped one victim twice within hours in 2022 after being placed at a property by a local authority, and sexually assaulted and harassed other vulnerable residents with drug and alcohol addictions at a Peterborough guesthouse.

Denied charges but found guilty on all counts. Used his position as a handyman to target vulnerable women.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Levi Baxter

Causing death by driving whilst disqualified

January 14, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Levi Baxter, 21, of Cunningham Close, Arbury, crashed into a tree, causing serious injuries to his 19-year-old passenger Ben Bland, who died two days later in hospital.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by driving whilst disqualified. Initially lied to police claiming he was the passenger.

Sources: cambridge-news.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

Charles Linsey

Controlling/coercive behaviour in an intimate/family relationship

December 22, 2024

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Charles Linsey, 30, of Brick Lane, Mepal near Ely, tracked his wife through her phone, tracking devices, and cameras installed in their home, forcing her to spend most of her time confined to one room to avoid being tracked. His obsession began in 2022, initially with her agreement to a phone tracker, but escalated to deleting her social media contacts, keeping lists of her passwords and visits, logging into her devices, viewing photos and messages, installing a car tracker, and using home cameras to monitor her constantly. When she tried to turn cameras away, he threatened to report her for criminal damage. She moved out in April 2024, but he continued hacking her WhatsApp, watching her over the fence, and in May 2024, became angry seeing a friend at her home, banging on the door, shouting abuse, and scratching the friend's car. Later that night, he appeared outside shouting for her and started abusive messages and calls. He remotely accessed and deleted evidence she had gathered for a non-molestation order. Upon arrest, police found a firearm, knives, and notes on hacking and coding at his home.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm, engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour in an intimate/family relationship and criminal damage. Handed an indefinite restraining order.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Steven Holland

Wounding with intent

December 3, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

On January 29, 2024, Steven Holland, 54, attacked a 50-year-old man at a property off Tenison Road, Cambridge. The victim had visited to find his friend but was immediately assaulted. CCTV footage captured Holland repeatedly hitting, kicking, and stabbing the victim. After the initial assault, Holland dragged the victim into a walkway, returned home, and then continued the attack despite the victim trying to walk away. The victim suffered a broken nose, two black eyes, a neck wound, knife wounds to his face, broken ribs, and bruising to his body. He received treatment at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Described as a sustained and violent attack leaving the victim with serious injuries.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Shoaib Mohammed

Drug dealing

November 4, 2024

Sentence: Imprisonment

Shoaib Mohammed and his brother Haroon used a vulnerable person's home to store Class A drugs and employed threats of violence and intimidation in their drug dealing operations.

Used threats of violence and intimidation in drug dealing, along with brother Haroon.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Haroon Mohammed

Drug dealing

November 4, 2024

Sentence: Imprisonment

Haroon Mohammed and his brother Shoaib used a vulnerable person's home to store Class A drugs and employed threats of violence and intimidation in their drug dealing operations.

Used threats of violence and intimidation in drug dealing, along with brother Shoaib.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Gvidas Kairiukstis

Possession with intent to supply cannabis and supply of ecstasy, cocaine and ketamine

October 29, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Gvidas Kairiukstis, 20, was arrested on January 13, 2024, after officers pursued another man who smelt strongly of cannabis in Branston Rise, Welland, Peterborough. The man ran to a Vauxhall Insignia in Cropston Road where Kairiukstis was sitting in the driver’s seat and a woman was in the back. Officers searched the car and found cannabis worth up to £1,190, multiple mobile phones, and more than £2,000 in cash. Analysis of his phone revealed a social media profile where he openly advertised the sale of ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis, including a menu with prices, and messages about drug dealing and distribution using Royal Mail.

Admitted to possession with intent to supply cannabis, as well as being concerned in the supply of ecstasy, cocaine and ketamine.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Lee White

Sending communications threatening death or serious harm

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

Lee White, 52, of Granby Street, Littleport, sent 109 emails to Labour MP Rosena Allin-Khan between August 29 and September 1, 2024, containing racial abuse and threats to kill Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and cabinet ministers. He claimed in interview that he sent them after an aggravated burglary at a relative’s house was 'covered up' and because he was 'bored'. He was arrested on September 4, 2024. While on bail, between November 24 and 26, 2024, he sent messages to his probation officer threatening to kill everyone in the probation office with grenades and guns, and to make Parkside Police Station in Cambridge explode. He was arrested again on November 28, 2024, and remained silent in interview.

Pleaded guilty to sending communication threatening death or serious harm, harassment without violence, sending a letter/communication/article conveying an indecent/offensive message, and sending false communication with intent to cause harm (no separate penalty for the latter). DC James Lewis described the messages as deeply unpleasant and disgraceful.

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

Erion Nakdi

Unauthorised possession of a mobile phone in prison

July 12, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Erion Nakdi, a 42-year-old Albanian national serving a 16-year sentence at HMP Highpoint for drug offences, possessed an unauthorised mobile phone in his prison cell between July 2 and July 6, 2024. He used it to film and send sexual videos to prison officer Rebecca Pinckard via social media messaging. The phone was discovered during the investigation into Pinckard's misconduct.

Pleaded guilty to unauthorised possession of a mobile phone in prison. Sentence consecutive to existing 16-year term for conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Described as a 'pool phone' and case as a tragic emotional attraction by defence.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Rebecca Pinckard

Misconduct in public office

July 12, 2024

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment

Rebecca Pinckard, a 46-year-old prison officer at HMP Highpoint in Suffolk, engaged in an intimate sexual encounter with inmate Erion Nakdi in a storage cupboard on July 5, 2024. The act was captured on her body-worn camera, which was accidentally activated. She had previously sent him a Moonpig card on April 10, 2024, and received sexual videos of him filmed in his cell via social media, which she failed to report. The relationship involved overfamiliar behaviour over months, following a prior warning in October 2023 for similar conduct.

Admitted misconduct in public office. Judge noted the offence was not a one-off, lasted for months, and diminished public confidence in the criminal justice system. Described as a 'moment of madness' by defence, following a difficult personal period after ending a 19-year relationship.

Sources: examinerlive.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

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