Cambridge Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 537 verdicts at Cambridge Crown Court (Cambridge). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

July 2024 2 cases

Erion Nakdi

Unauthorised possession of a mobile phone in prison *

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.

12 Jul 2024

Igor Murzac

Possessing an article for use in fraud and theft from an automatic machine *

Sentence

one year and four months imprisonment

Igor Murzac, 43, of Ilford, Greater London, installed a skimming device on a cash machine outside a shop in High Street, Sawston, in May 2024. He was seen loitering near the machine and watching a victim whose cash withdrawal failed. The victim reported the incident to shop staff and police. Officers located Murzac walking along the road after he drove away, arrested him on suspicion of criminal damage, and found a skimming device and car keys discarded under a nearby hedge. A search of his car revealed items linked to the crime, including a crowbar, metal hooks, sticky back card, and scissors. Officers later removed the skimming device from the cash machine, which contained a wad of cash.

Pleaded guilty to possessing an article for use in fraud and theft from an automatic machine. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge.

12 Jul 2024

June 2024 15 cases

Bogdan-Mitrut Radulescu

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

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.

26 Jun 2024

Lee Williams

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months in prison

During a routine inspection at his home in St Neots in April 2021, specialist officers discovered search terms including “children in swimwear” and “how to delete internet history” on his computer. Devices were seized due to incorrect password details. Forensics revealed child abuse images, including 25 category A, the most serious.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order and three counts of making indecent images of children. Demonstrated a blatant disregard for the order.

22 Jun 2024

Aidan Graves

Supply of Cocaine *

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.

21 Jun 2024

Lee Courtney

Making indecent photographs of a child *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Lee Courtney, 33, of North Brink, Wisbech, was found in possession of 140 indecent images of children on a Samsung mobile phone seized from a house in Churchill Road, Gorefield, on 18 March 2024. Officers arrested him for failing to notify police of two email accounts, breaching Sex Offender Register requirements imposed in January 2021 following a prior conviction. The undeclared phone also breached a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) from that conviction. This was a reoffence after a previous 26-month suspended sentence for three counts of making indecent images of children.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a SHPO, failing to comply with Sex Offender Register notification requirements and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. Sex Offenders Register extended by three years until January 2031; SHPO extended by 10 years until January 2036.

20 Jun 2024

Oneil Welch

Robbery *

Sentence

9 months in prison

Oneil Welch, 38, stole items including a 32-inch TV from an Asda supermarket in Peterborough without paying on September 17, 2023. He scuffled with a security guard, punched him in the face, and lost his right shoe before fleeing. Later, he robbed a member of the public on a nearby path, threatening him until he handed over £50 and his mobile phone. He was arrested after police identified him from CCTV footage.

Admitted to robbery, theft and common assault. Left his shoe at the scene, captured on CCTV.

17 Jun 2024

Andrzej Kopysc

Stalking and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm *

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.

14 Jun 2024

Ian Martin

Rape *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Ian Martin, 61, of Padnal, Littleport, raped two girls at various locations in the Ely area between February 1976 and April 1981. He threatened the victims, warning they would be put in care if they told anyone, and gave them money to buy sweets afterwards. On one occasion, he asked one victim if she wanted to ride his motorbike, then took her to a secluded spot and raped her. On another occasion, he raped them in bunk beds.

Found guilty of two counts of rape after a re-trial; previously found guilty of one count of rape at initial trial in June 2021; found not guilty of another count of rape; no verdict on two further counts.

8 Jun 2024

Kesti Disha

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

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.

6 Jun 2024

Besjan Disha

Production of cannabis *

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.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis.

6 Jun 2024

Irmantas Gespautas

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

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.

5 Jun 2024

Fynley Jefferies

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

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.

4 Jun 2024

Rafal Dylong

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Rafal Dylong, 26, of Wheler Street, Manchester, and Rafal Wiejak, 36, of Mayfield Grove, Stockport, racially abused a black housemate at a shared house in The Whaddons on 9 May 2021, banging on his door, making racist remarks about toilet paper, and drawing a swastika with racist words on his door. On 28 June 2021, they approached a man in Mayfield Road, Huntingdon, sold him a bike for £250, then attacked him in an alleyway, pushing him off the bike, causing him to hit his head on a wall, kicking him in the face, and stealing the bike, leaving him with bruising and a bloody nose. An hour later, they were arrested in George Street, Huntingdon, where Dylong became aggressive, swinging bottles at an officer, punching him in the face, and kicking him in the back of the head.

Found guilty of affray, assault by beating, racially aggravated damage to property, actual bodily harm, possession of a class B drug and robbery. Also assaulted a police officer during arrest.

2 Jun 2024

Rafal Wiejak

Robbery *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Found guilty of racially aggravated damage to property, possession of a class B drug and robbery.

2 Jun 2024

George Bellamy

Possession of class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

George Bellamy, 24, of Broadway, Yaxley, was arrested at his home on 15 September 2023 as part of Operation Hypernova, a crackdown on county lines drug dealers. Officers found heroin worth £860, cocaine worth £500, £2,290 in cash, a set of scales, clingfilm and five mobile phones linking him to the ‘Lucy’ and ‘Reeko’ drug lines. A further £3,170 in cash was found in a safe.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and one count of acquiring/using/possessing criminal property. Ordered to pay back £4,836.69 within one month or face a further six months in prison under Proceeds of Crime Act.

1 Jun 2024

Abel Awusah

Attempted rape *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment with 3-year extension

Abel Awusah, 20, approached multiple teenage girls in Mill Road, Cambridge, starting in May 2023. On 5 May 2023, he met two girls under 16, swapped Snapchat details, and invited them to his house on 7 May where he sexually assaulted one after offering alcohol. A second girl was approached similarly and assaulted on four occasions starting 12 May 2023, despite disclosing her age. On 30 June 2023, he met a third girl, aged 16, and on 2 July 2023 led her to a secluded alleyway in Cambridge for sexual assault and attempted rape.

Found guilty after a five-day trial on all eight counts. Made subject to indefinite sexual harm prevention and restraining orders.

1 Jun 2024

May 2024 12 cases

Amadu Djalo

Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

seven years and three months imprisonment

On 31 May 2023, at 5.46pm, Amadu Djalo was part of a group that included Rudolf Gregor, Patrick Tavera, Samba Balde, and Milan Pollak, who entered a play park in Century Square, Millfield, Peterborough, where two teenage boys were stabbed multiple times with kitchen knives purchased earlier that day. Djalo and Pollak were behind the main group. The 18-year-old victim suffered multiple puncture wounds to his legs, buttocks and back, severe swelling to his jaw and neck, arterial bleeding in his neck, and a stab wound penetrating internal organs requiring emergency surgery. The 17-year-old victim suffered an arterial bleed to his left arm and two puncture wounds to his back, one near his spinal column, requiring emergency surgery. The group was seen on CCTV entering and leaving the park within a minute, after which they called a taxi to flee the area.

Found guilty of two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). Cleared of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.

29 May 2024

Patrick Tavera

Attempted murder *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

On 31 May 2023, at 5.46pm, Patrick Tavera, along with Rudolf Gregor and Samba Balde, stabbed two teenage boys multiple times in a play park in Century Square, Millfield, Peterborough, using kitchen knives purchased earlier that day from a convenience store in Lincoln Road. The 18-year-old victim suffered multiple puncture wounds to his legs, buttocks and back, severe swelling to his jaw and neck, arterial bleeding in his neck, and a stab wound penetrating internal organs requiring emergency surgery. The group was seen on CCTV entering and leaving the park within a minute, after which they called a taxi to flee the area.

Found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. A machete was found in his bedroom during a search.

29 May 2024

Milan Pollak

Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On 31 May 2023, at 5.46pm, Milan Pollak was part of a group that included Rudolf Gregor, Patrick Tavera, Samba Balde, and Amadu Djalo, who entered a play park in Century Square, Millfield, Peterborough, where two teenage boys were stabbed multiple times with kitchen knives purchased earlier that day. Pollak and Djalo were behind the main group. The 18-year-old victim suffered multiple puncture wounds to his legs, buttocks and back, severe swelling to his jaw and neck, arterial bleeding in his neck, and a stab wound penetrating internal organs requiring emergency surgery. The 17-year-old victim suffered an arterial bleed to his left arm and two puncture wounds to his back, one near his spinal column, requiring emergency surgery. The group was seen on CCTV entering and leaving the park within a minute, after which they called a taxi to flee the area.

Found guilty of two counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). Cleared of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.

29 May 2024

Rudolf Gregor

Attempted murder *

Sentence

19 years and six months imprisonment

On 31 May 2023, at 5.46pm, Rudolf Gregor, along with Patrick Tavera and Samba Balde, stabbed two teenage boys multiple times in a play park in Century Square, Millfield, Peterborough, using kitchen knives purchased earlier that day from a convenience store in Lincoln Road. The 18-year-old victim suffered multiple puncture wounds to his legs, buttocks and back, severe swelling to his jaw and neck, arterial bleeding in his neck, and a stab wound penetrating internal organs requiring emergency surgery. The group was seen on CCTV entering and leaving the park within a minute, after which they called a taxi to flee the area.

Found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. Also sentenced for two offences of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine and heroin).

29 May 2024

Samba Balde

Attempted murder *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

On 31 May 2023, at 5.46pm, Samba Balde, along with Rudolf Gregor and Patrick Tavera, stabbed two teenage boys multiple times in a play park in Century Square, Millfield, Peterborough, using kitchen knives purchased earlier that day from a convenience store in Lincoln Road. The 18-year-old victim suffered multiple puncture wounds to his legs, buttocks and back, severe swelling to his jaw and neck, arterial bleeding in his neck, and a stab wound penetrating internal organs requiring emergency surgery. The group was seen on CCTV entering and leaving the park within a minute, after which they called a taxi to flee the area.

Found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.

29 May 2024

Bailey Winkle

Burglary and theft of vehicles *

Sentence

4 years in a Young Offender Institution

Bailey Winkle, of Willonholt, Ravensthorpe, went on a three-month crime spree across Peterborough and Lincolnshire starting just after his 18th birthday in October 2023. He carried out multiple burglaries, stealing car keys and vehicles, thefts from vehicles including number plates, making off without payment from petrol stations, attempted burglaries, attempted theft of a vehicle, and dangerous driving. Specific incidents include burglaries and thefts on dates from 11 October 2023 to 29 December 2023 in locations such as Westwood, Heckington, Sleaford, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Dogsthorpe, Welland, Gunthorpe, Whittlesey, and Bardney. He boasted about thefts in text messages recovered from his phone. Arrested on 6 November 2023 and again on 30 December 2023.

Admitted 40 offences including 17 thefts of vehicles, 13 burglaries, three thefts from vehicles, three attempted burglaries, two counts of making off without payment, one attempted theft of a vehicle and one count of dangerous driving. Denied two charges of attempted fraud, five charges of theft from a motor vehicle, one charge of criminal damage and three charges of possession of cannabis, all of which will lie on file. Continued to commit offences while on court bail.

23 May 2024

Elsi Hafizi

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On 15 March, neighbourhood officers on patrol in Arbury spotted Elsi Hafizi handing over what they suspected was drugs to a woman. Police caught up with him in Finch Road where he admitted to being in possession of class A drugs. They found 14 wraps of cocaine with a street value of more than £500, a mobile phone, and £170 in cash.

Previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine.

21 May 2024

Elijah Bussue

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

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.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis.

19 May 2024

Rytis Lisauskas

Stalking *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Rytis Lisauskas, 32, from Huntingdon but of no fixed abode, stalked his estranged wife by turning up at her home in Peterborough every day since their decade-long relationship ended in July 2023. He hung around for hours, followed her to a bus stop, smashed a window in September 2023, threw stones at another window, punched her in the head and pushed her in violent attacks last year, and despite bail conditions, tampered with CCTV cameras. He ripped a camera from the wall and smashed his way inside the property, while the victim barricaded herself in a bedroom with her children, and stole items he claimed belonged to him.

Pleaded guilty to stalking, burglary, criminal damage, assault by beating and controlling and coercive behaviour.

17 May 2024

Faisal Khan

Attempted murder *

Sentence

indefinite hospital order

Faisal Khan, 26, of Almond Road, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, followed a nine-year-old boy and his older brother along Peveril Road in Peterborough at just after 3pm on May 8, 2023. He overtook the pair, doubled back, pulled a knife from his pocket, grabbed the boy and stabbed him about 15 times in the face, head and hands in a random attack. The attack continued until people came out of their homes. Khan fled and discarded the bloodied knife on a driveway in Alexandra Road. The boy was airlifted to hospital and underwent specialist reconstructive surgery, suffering life-changing injuries including permanent scarring.

Admitted attempted murder. Deemed not fit to be interviewed by police. Will only be released when deemed not to pose any risk to the public.

10 May 2024

Ashley Baker

Controlling Behaviour *

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.

10 May 2024

Zeshaan Tariq

Kidnap *

Sentence

8 years and 9 months imprisonment

On 7 July 2023, Zeshaan Tariq, 28, of Meadow Grove, Welland, Peterborough, attempted to lure a 10-year-old girl into his car in Dogsthorpe at about 3.30pm by telling her to get in; she refused, he became verbally aggressive, and she ran away until reaching a group of people. Later at about 4pm, he approached a 12-year-old girl after she got off a bus, falsely claiming danger on Redmile Walk and posing as her 'uncle' to get her into his VW Golf. He parked, gave her a fizzy drink tasting funny (with vodka found in the car), touched her inappropriately, and sexually assaulted her. She struggled to escape, and he followed until she sought help from a member of the public who called 999. Police arrested him two days later in Welland Road, finding him driving while disqualified and without insurance, plus phone searches on 'how to lure a child to a car'.

Found guilty of kidnap, attempted kidnap and sexual assault. Described by Judge Bishop as 'every parent’s worst nightmare'. Extended licence period of 3 years and indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Admitted two counts of driving while disqualified; disqualified from driving for 8 years and 8 months with 6 points added to licence.

5 May 2024

April 2024 21 cases

Zayn Ali

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Zayn Ali, 28, of Bradwell Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, was involved in operating the 'Ghost' class A drugs line. On 17 May 2023, he was arrested at his home later that morning following intelligence from Operation Tsunami. The operation involved supplying heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine across Peterborough.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine, and four charges of supplying crack cocaine.

30 Apr 2024

Zorhib Hussain

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Zorhib Hussain, 27, of Gladstone Street, Millfield, Peterborough, was involved in operating the 'Ghost' class A drugs line. On 17 May 2023, he was arrested at Bayard Plaza flats in Peterborough city centre after attempting to leave in a white BMW X7. A search of a flat he rented for £3,100 a month uncovered a bag containing heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine worth £76,150, £2,480 cash, and six mobile phones, one being the 'Ghost' deal line. Forensic evidence and phone messages linked him to drug supply.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine, and six charges of supplying crack cocaine.

30 Apr 2024

Safyaan Khan

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Safyaan Khan, 19, of Lynton Road, Millfield, Peterborough, was involved in operating the 'Ghost' class A drugs line. On 17 May 2023, he was at Bayard Plaza flats but left before police arrived; CCTV confirmed his presence, leading to his arrest at home a few hours later. The operation involved supplying heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine across Peterborough as part of Operation Tsunami.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine, one charge of supplying crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, possession of cannabis, and possession of an offensive weapon (extendable baton).

30 Apr 2024

Hassan Nazir

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 7 months imprisonment

Hassan Nazir, 25, of Cromwell Road, Bedford, was involved in operating the 'Ghost' class A drugs line. On 17 May 2023, he was arrested in a communal hallway at Bayard Plaza flats in Peterborough city centre, where police found individuals hiding. The operation involved supplying heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine across Peterborough as part of Operation Tsunami.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine.

30 Apr 2024

Christopher Downes

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Christopher Downes, a 31-year-old sex offender from Oak Crescent, Dry Drayton, near Cambridge, superimposed the head of a child he knew onto an indecent image using photo editing software. He was flagged to police by the National Crime Agency. Arrested at his home on 12 March, a phone and tablet were seized containing 41 indecent images of children (including 12 category A, the most severe) and seven indecent videos (three category A). He answered 'no comment' in police interview.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. Previously on the Sex Offenders Register since January.

28 Apr 2024

Gordon Lee Gulliford

Affray *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Gordon Lee Gulliford, 43, of Jubilee Crescent, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, was involved in a street fight in Ashfield Road, Chesterton, Cambridge, at about 12.45pm on 21 April 2019. The fight involved a group of men using weapons including a machete, knife, and a baseball bat. Police received calls about the incident which terrorised people in Chesterton. A man had a white Fiat car reversed at him and suffered a cut across a buttock, and another man suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Sentence to run alongside a sentence for separate offences.

27 Apr 2024

Klaidas Weekes

Supply of heroin and crack cocaine and assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Klaidas Weekes, 21, of Winns Avenue, Walthamstow, Greater London, was operating a county line drugs operation between London and Peterborough. He was arrested on November 14, 2023, after police raided his flat in Mountbatten Way, Westwood, Peterborough, where £400 worth of heroin and crack cocaine, drugs paraphernalia, cash and six mobile phones were found. Additionally, on August 5, 2023, at Red Room nightclub in Broadway, Peterborough, Weekes made an unwanted advance towards a woman, leading to a physical altercation where he slapped and punched three women in the face, knocking one unconscious.

Previously admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine, acquiring criminal property – namely £290 in cash, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH) and assault.

24 Apr 2024

Itlaf Hussain

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Itlaf Hussain, 39, of Lutton Grove, Westwood, Peterborough, along with his twin brother, committed multiple thefts from Morrisons Daily in Bretton Centre on ten occasions between 16 January and 6 February 2024, stealing items including meat, laundry products, alcohol, and confectionery totalling more than £1,500 without payment. He was arrested the day after his brother and spat in the face of two police officers during the arrest.

Previously admitted ten counts of theft from a shop and two counts of assaulting emergency workers.

23 Apr 2024

Abid Hussain

Non-dwelling burglary *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Abid Hussain, 39, of no fixed address, along with his twin brother, committed multiple thefts from Morrisons Daily in Bretton Centre on ten occasions between 16 January and 6 February 2024, stealing items including meat, laundry products, alcohol, and confectionery totalling more than £1,500 without payment. Despite being subject to a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from the Bretton Centre, he entered the store and was arrested on 7 February 2024. In custody, he lunged towards a police officer in an attempt to assault her.

Previously admitted ten counts of non-dwelling burglary, ten counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order, and assaulting an emergency worker. Subject to a five-year CBO banning him from entering the Bretton Centre.

23 Apr 2024

Daniel Holyoak

Grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

6 years and 2 months imprisonment

Daniel Holyoak, 39, of Wisbech, subjected his partner to a brutal six-hour attack on 12 July 2021 after returning home from a 10-day cocaine and alcohol binge. He punched the victim numerous times, stamped all over her body, dragged her around by her hair, and repeatedly slammed a door into her, leaving her covered in bruises, with a missing front tooth, a swollen eye, and shoe imprints all over her body. The victim sought help at an ambulance station, leading to Holyoak's arrest the following day at their home in Ramnoth Road, Wisbech. While on remand, Holyoak contacted the victim several times to persuade her to drop the charges.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice. Has a previous conviction for assault from eight years ago at Lincoln Crown Court.

20 Apr 2024

Adam Merritt

Murder *

Sentence

Hospital order with section 41 restrictions

On 29 June in the early hours, Adam Merritt, aged 33, called police stating he had stabbed his father to death using a kitchen knife. Officers arrived at his home in Lythemere, Orton Malborne, Peterborough, arrested him, and found a bloodied knife in the kitchen sink. His father, Robert Merritt, aged 60, was found in the rear bedroom and declared dead at the scene from stab wounds, with defensive cuts on his arm and hands. Robert had been his primary carer since Adam's schizophrenia diagnosis several years prior. Merritt answered no comment in police interview.

Found not fit to stand trial; finding of facts trial concluded he committed the offence. Diagnosed with schizophrenia.

18 Apr 2024

Arnoldas Stasys

Production of cannabis *

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.

15 Apr 2024

Darren Moore

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Darren Moore, 55, of Douglas Court, Ely, reported 14 false rape or sexual assault allegations to police between June and November 2022. He claimed that after exchanging explicit messages on an online dating app, he invited men back to his home where they raped or sexually assaulted him. He provided false information in five victim interviews and attended five forensic medical examinations, leading to several suspects being interviewed under caution. Investigations revealed his allegations were vague and contradictory. He was arrested on 10 November 2022 for perverting the course of justice.

Admitted five counts of perverting the course of justice. Made false allegations because he was lonely.

11 Apr 2024

Quasim Abbas

Possession with intent to supply drugs *

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.

10 Apr 2024

Carl Scarrow

Dangerous Driving *

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.

9 Apr 2024

Nathan Deacon

Assault causing grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Nathan Deacon, 36, was on his way to collect his evening meal at about 6.30pm on 14 September 2020 when he was stopped by the prison officer at a gate in HMP Whitemoor. Deacon was wearing a dressing gown, which was not allowed in the catering area. When challenged about this, Deacon became argumentative and attempted to push by the victim. As the officer tried to restrain him, Deacon leant in and bit off his ear lobe. The officer was taken to hospital, but it was established the ear lobe could not be re-attached.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing grievous bodily harm without intent. Additional sentence at the end of his current sentence.

8 Apr 2024

Jack Mitchell

Burglary *

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.

7 Apr 2024

Dr Jonathon Dean

Theft and possession of controlled drugs *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Dr Jonathon Dean, a doctor at Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, east London, stole an assortment of drugs commonly used in anaesthesia from the hospital. In December 2018, he travelled to Cambridge and injected a young woman, referred to as Miss A, with a general anaesthetic for recreational purposes as part of an agreed sexual activity, despite lacking the necessary skills and competence to administer such medication outside a hospital setting. He knew Miss A was vulnerable at the time. Between January 2022 and March 2023, he attended Whipps Cross Hospital and/or Royal London Hospital on multiple occasions against instructions and without appropriate reason.

Admitted to nine counts of theft of drugs from Whipps Cross Hospital and two counts of possessing a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Conduct was sexually motivated and involved injecting a vulnerable woman with anaesthetic for recreational purposes.

5 Apr 2024

Reece Ludlow

Causing actual bodily harm *

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.

4 Apr 2024

Leon Richardson

Engaging in sexual communication with a child *

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.

4 Apr 2024

Daniel Dugdale

Stalking *

Sentence

three years and nine months in prison

Daniel Dugdale, 29, engaged in a prolonged stalking campaign against his ex-partner Megan Brailsford following their separation in January 2023. He sent disturbing hoax messages and calls falsely reporting that Megan had murdered her children, leading to armed police responses and deployments of ambulances. He bombarded her with anonymous threats including rape and death threats, silent calls, and messages like 'let me kill you' and 'I will run you off the road'. Dugdale created fake accounts in her name, sent emails to her professional body to have her removed from the veterinary register, and arranged unwanted taxis to her home. He also sent threats referencing her dog and pictures of dead dogs. Evidence from phone records linked him to the incidents, including calls every four seconds. In interview, he admitted trying to hurt her so she would need him.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking involving alarm/distress and perverting the course of justice.

1 Apr 2024

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