Canterbury Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 164 verdicts at Canterbury Crown Court (Canterbury, Canterbury). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

January 2018 3 cases

Glen Pollard

Conspiracy to murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Glen Pollard, along with Hayley Weatherall (Ray's wife) and Heather Weatherall (his daughter), plotted to shoot Ray Weatherall at Sandwich Marina in 2018 after failed attempts including an insulin overdose and pushing him overboard on a fishing trip. He was shot in the face but survived.

Convicted alongside Hayley Weatherall and Heather Weatherall of conspiracy to murder Ray Weatherall.

1 Jan 2018

Hayley Weatherall

Conspiracy to murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Hayley Weatherall, wife of Ray Weatherall, along with her lover Glen Pollard and daughter Heather, plotted to shoot him at Sandwich Marina in 2018 after failed attempts including an insulin overdose and pushing him overboard on a fishing trip. He was shot in the face but survived.

Convicted alongside Glen Pollard and Heather Weatherall of conspiracy to murder her husband Ray Weatherall. Case described by judge as 'cold, calculated and chilling cruelty'.

1 Jan 2018

Heather Weatherall

Conspiracy to murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Heather Weatherall, daughter of Ray Weatherall, along with her mother Hayley and her lover Glen Pollard, plotted to shoot Ray at Sandwich Marina in 2018 after failed attempts including an insulin overdose and pushing him overboard on a fishing trip. He was shot in the face but survived.

Convicted alongside her mother Hayley Weatherall and Glen Pollard of conspiracy to murder her father Ray Weatherall. Case described by judge as 'cold, calculated and chilling cruelty'.

1 Jan 2018

December 2017 1 case

Joshua Stimpson

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Joshua Stimpson, ex-boyfriend of University of Kent student Molly McLaren, embarked on a terrifying stalking campaign, following her to the gym before slitting her throat while she sat in her car at the Dockside Outlet shopping centre in summer 2017.

Judge described the act as wickedness, deliberately taking Molly McLaren's life in a vicious fashion to punish her for ending the relationship.

1 Dec 2017

November 2017 1 case

Traian Soare

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Traian Soare, 51, lost control of his lorry just before midnight on Sunday, 2 July 2017, veering into the opposite lane on the A2 Jubilee Way and smashing into a black Nissan Qashqai, killing the driver Artem Larionov, 29, and passenger Nikita Tsirelson, 38, both from Canterbury, instantly at the scene.

Disqualified from driving for two years and seven months, and must pass an extended driving test before getting back behind the wheel. Admitted distraction by sat nav during court hearing.

17 Nov 2017

July 2016 3 cases

Scott Knight

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 23 years

Scott Knight, along with brothers Adam and Joshua, performed violent WWE and Ultimate Fight Championship wrestling moves including rainbow flips, T-Bones, Cliff-hangers and FUs on vulnerable Delyth Andrews, 54, in her Ramsgate home in November 2015. The assault lasted up to seven hours, leaving her with a broken back, broken ribs, fractures to sternum and pelvis, and bruises. She was found injured on her bed with smashed wooden slats and died in December 2015 from the injuries. The brothers had invaded her home, abused her trust, stolen items to buy drugs like spice, and dominated her life after their mother Elaine Morley moved in.

Convicted of murder. Judge Adele Williams described the acts as slow torture over many hours and commended police investigation. Defence noted absence of understanding by the brothers.

14 Jul 2016

Joshua Knight

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 23 years

Joshua Knight, along with brothers Scott and Adam, performed violent WWE and Ultimate Fight Championship wrestling moves including rainbow flips, T-Bones, Cliff-hangers and FUs on vulnerable Delyth Andrews, 54, in her Ramsgate home in November 2015. The assault lasted up to seven hours, leaving her with a broken back, broken ribs, fractures to sternum and pelvis, and bruises. She was found injured on her bed with smashed wooden slats and died in December 2015 from the injuries. The brothers had invaded her home, abused her trust, stolen items to buy drugs like spice, and dominated her life after their mother Elaine Morley moved in.

Convicted of murder after guilty plea to manslaughter rejected. Admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Took victim's handbag containing Disability Living Allowance.

14 Jul 2016

Adam Knight

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 23 years

Adam Knight, along with brothers Scott and Joshua, performed violent WWE and Ultimate Fight Championship wrestling moves including rainbow flips, T-Bones, Cliff-hangers and FUs on vulnerable Delyth Andrews, 54, in her Ramsgate home in November 2015. The assault lasted up to seven hours, leaving her with a broken back, broken ribs, fractures to sternum and pelvis, and bruises. She was found injured on her bed with smashed wooden slats and died in December 2015 from the injuries. The brothers had invaded her home, abused her trust, stolen items to buy drugs like spice, and dominated her life after their mother Elaine Morley moved in.

Convicted of murder after guilty plea to manslaughter rejected. Admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Defence by Jonathan Higgs QC highlighted abuse of trust and lack of understanding.

14 Jul 2016

September 2015 2 cases

Horace Nix

Sex offences *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Horace Nix, 84, of Manley Close, Whitfield, carried out sex attacks on two girls in the 1990s. One victim attempted to report the abuse at age 11 by calling Childline but was made to believe it was a dream and retracted her claims. The case was reopened in 2013 after complaints from victims following Malcolm Nix's conviction for other offences. Police found evidence supporting the allegations, leading to conviction on all charges.

Convicted of sex offences against children in the 1990s. Judge Heather Norton described victims' accounts as heartbreaking.

3 Sep 2015

Malcolm Nix

Sex offences *

Sentence

12 years extended sentence

Malcolm Nix, 55, of Holt Street, Nonington, a plumber, carried out sex attacks on two girls in the 1990s alongside his father. In 2013, police investigated after victims' complaints, seizing his laptop containing 160 indecent images of children. He denied 14 offences but was convicted on all charges. He had a prior conviction in 2013 for a sex attack on a woman, for which he received a suspended sentence, and earlier this year for eight more offences.

Convicted of eight sex offences against children in the 1990s, plus prior convictions for other sex offences. Judge Heather Norton noted he was devoid of emotion and must serve six years before parole eligibility. This sentence includes a nine-year custodial term with an extra three years on licence for earlier offences.

3 Sep 2015

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Margaret Rigby

Fraud *

Sentence

2 years suspended

Margaret Rigby, formerly of Coventry and latterly of Burnt Barn Cottages, Betteshanger, Kent, swindled her 'friend' of 40 years, Barbara Lewis, out of £57,000 savings while holding power of attorney as Mrs Lewis suffered from dementia and lay seriously ill in a care home. The money financed a lavish lifestyle including two cars, a caravan, a holiday to America, expensive family gifts, Take That concert tickets, clearing credit card bills, expensive meals, dental treatment for her daughter, a cooker, a £500 coffee machine, and a 'chicken house'.

Escaped jail on health grounds. Former Meriden cub scout leader granted power of attorney over dementia-suffering victim.

1 Jan 0001

Jayne Macdonald

Acquiring criminal property *

Sentence

1 year suspended

Jayne Macdonald, 56, retired nurse and daughter of Margaret Rigby, of Burnt Barn Cottages, Betteshanger, Kent, benefited from £57,000 stolen from dementia sufferer Barbara Lewis's bank account by Rigby, who held power of attorney. The money was spent on luxuries including expensive dental treatment, cars, caravan, holidays, and other items.

Retired nurse, daughter of Margaret Rigby, aged 56, of Burnt Barn Cottages, Betteshanger, Kent. Found guilty of two charges of acquiring criminal property. Escaped jail on health grounds.

1 Jan 0001

Allan Macdonald

Acquiring criminal property *

Sentence

18 months suspended

Allan Macdonald, 60, ex-policeman son-in-law of Margaret Rigby, of Burnt Barn Cottages, Betteshanger, Kent, benefited from £57,000 stolen from dementia sufferer Barbara Lewis's bank account by Rigby, who held power of attorney. The money was spent on luxuries including cars, caravan, holidays, and other items.

Ex-policeman son-in-law. Found guilty of one count of acquiring criminal property. Escaped jail on health grounds.

1 Jan 0001

Zack Bradley

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months in prison, suspended for 18 months

Zack Bradley punched DJ Fat Tony (Tony Marnach) twice, knocking him unconscious, at The Lido in Cliftonville, Margate, in the early hours of December 14, 2024, during a gig. The attack followed an argument over DJ etiquette and was caught on mobile phone footage. Fat Tony suffered fractures to his eye socket and cheekbone, required facial filler, spent a night in A&E, and cancelled six gigs. Bradley had taken cocaine and turned himself in days later.

Admitted grievous bodily harm. Newton hearing confirmed homophobic remarks. Judge noted problem controlling temper and that risk can be managed in the community. Addressing drug addiction and mental health.

1 Jan 0001

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