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Carlisle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 31 verdicts at Carlisle Crown Court (Carlisle). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Carlisle Crown Court
March 2026 1 case
Bradley Cowan
Supply of cocaine *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Bradley Cowan, 22, of Lochinvar Close, Longtown, near Carlisle, was caught dealing cocaine on three occasions. First, in May 2024, he was arrested after riding an electric bike dangerously, fleeing police, and assaulting an emergency worker; he possessed six cocaine wraps and £460 cash, with phone messages showing drug sales. While on bail in September 2024, he was searched after using drugs at Walkabout bar in Carlisle, discarding a cocaine wrap on CCTV, with £1,225 cash found, and police discovered plastic wrapping, more cash, cannabis buds, and white powder remnants at his home. In January 2025, another search uncovered a golf ball-sized bag of cocaine, weighing scales, £500 cash, small bags of cocaine, and cannabis.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, two counts of possessing class A drug with intent to supply, possessing cannabis with intent to supply, and possessing criminal property. Judge Recorder Ciaran Rankin stated mental health issues offered no excuse for dealing in class A drugs, which destroy lives, communities, and families.
February 2026 2 cases
Jack Alstead
Dwelling burglary *
Sentence
30 months imprisonment
Jack Alstead and Keegan Thackery-Holmes broke into a home in Kendal, Cumbria, during the early hours of December 12, 2025, while the victim was asleep. They stole the victim's car, which was started and driven away, waking the victim. Police pursued the vehicle towards North Yorkshire, where it was abandoned. The suspects were later stopped in another vehicle at 4am, and a key to the stolen car was found, leading to their arrest.
Sentenced for dwelling burglary, aggravated taking of a vehicle, and possession of cannabis.
Keegan Thackery-Holmes
Dwelling burglary *
Sentence
30 months imprisonment
Jack Alstead and Keegan Thackery-Holmes broke into a home in Kendal, Cumbria, during the early hours of December 12, 2025, while the victim was asleep. They stole the victim's car, which was started and driven away, waking the victim. Police pursued the vehicle towards North Yorkshire, where it was abandoned. The suspects were later stopped in another vehicle at 4am, and a key to the stolen car was found, leading to their arrest.
Sentenced for dwelling burglary and aggravated taking of a vehicle.
December 2025 5 cases
Daniel Carter
Arson *
Sentence
2 years and 8 months imprisonment
Daniel Carter, aged 26, set fire to household items in a flat at Citadel Row, Carlisle, in the early hours of 16 June 2025, sparking a blaze that set off the fire alarm and forced police to evacuate surrounding properties. He made significant comments at the scene admitting responsibility for the fire.
Admitted arson and recklessly endangering lives. No fixed address. £60,000 worth of damage caused but no-one injured.
Rosie Nelson
Animal welfare offences *
Sentence
10-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months; 8-year ban on keeping equines; 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days; £800 costs
Rosie Nelson and her sister Violet Nelson kept 30 horses at Low Woodbank, Houghton, in inadequate conditions. In September 2023, RSPCA, World Horse Welfare, police, and a vet attended the site following concerns. They found 14 horses in a barn and 16 in a field suffering from untreated issues including laminitis causing foot deformity, dental problems, and infections. One pony was euthanised on site due to severe, untreated laminitis and pain lasting up to a year. The remaining 29 horses were seized by police and placed in RSPCA care, where they have been rehabilitated and are now available for rehoming.
Pleaded guilty to four animal welfare offences. Judge noted root cause was incompetence rather than deliberate cruelty. Credit given for guilty pleas. Defendants realised in hindsight they should have done more and never intended harm.
Violet Nelson
Animal welfare offences *
Sentence
10-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months; 8-year ban on keeping equines; 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days; £800 costs
Rosie Nelson and her sister Violet Nelson kept 30 horses at Low Woodbank, Houghton, in inadequate conditions. In September 2023, RSPCA, World Horse Welfare, police, and a vet attended the site following concerns. They found 14 horses in a barn and 16 in a field suffering from untreated issues including laminitis causing foot deformity, dental problems, and infections. One pony was euthanised on site due to severe, untreated laminitis and pain lasting up to a year. The remaining 29 horses were seized by police and placed in RSPCA care, where they have been rehabilitated and are now available for rehoming.
Pleaded guilty to four animal welfare offences. Judge noted root cause was incompetence rather than deliberate cruelty. Credit given for guilty pleas. Defendants realised in hindsight they should have done more and never intended harm.
Kian Rowe
Strangulation *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Kian Rowe, of Croft Close, Millom in Cumbria, carried out a determined, persistent and sinister campaign of control against his partner earlier in 2025. This involved verbal abuse, assault, strangulation by pinning her down with knees and placing hands around her throat, restricting contact with family and friends, dictating what she wore, creating fake social media profiles to make threats, bombarding her with 100 phone calls and dozens of messages, tracking her movements, and offering people £400 to beat her up. Police became involved after Rowe fabricated reports of the woman slapping and stalking him, leading to her initial arrest as a pre-emptive strike.
Admitted offences including strangulation, controlling or coercive behaviour and stalking. Banned from contacting victim under 10-year restraining order. Judge took into account unstable upbringing, remorse, young age, guilty pleas and psychological report.
Craig Weaver
Burglary *
Sentence
4 years and 8 months imprisonment
Craig Weaver, 46, committed two burglaries on 3 October 2025 in Carlisle. First, he broke into a house on Warwick Road, caught by the shocked female occupant (a teacher), stealing a Rolex watch, passport, and bank cards, leaving her tearful and considering moving house after increasing security. An hour later, he broke into Stoney Holme Golf Club, causing £2,500 in damage by smashing windows. An intruder alarm alerted workers who detained him; Weaver threatened to 'stab' them and claimed to know someone with a shotgun. This was the second break-in at the club in 10 days, but he faced no charge for the earlier one.
Admitted the burglaries. Homeless after release from prison, debt-laden, suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts. Took pills on anniversary of daughter's death. Prior 145 offences. Judge Michael Fanning presided.
November 2025 2 cases
Andrew Bell
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Andrew Bell, 36, of Primrose Drive, Penrith, Cumbria, was involved in a major cocaine supply plot as the Penrith spoke of an organised crime group originating in the South West. A 1kg block of import-quality cocaine was delivered to his home in January 2025 by courier Eyup Bayram. Bell collected the drugs and £27,000 cash in a transaction observed by police. Searches of his loft revealed the cocaine, snap-seal bags, over £22,000 cash, digital scales with powder traces, smaller cocaine bags, testing kits, and a knuckleduster. Evidence showed seven similar deliveries of 1kg or 2kg cocaine between August and December 2024. As part of the wider plot, 27.5kg cocaine, 19kg cutting agents, and £167,000 cash were seized.
Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine, possessing criminal property and illegally possessing a knuckleduster. Criminal conduct linked to gambling addiction, cocaine and alcohol use. Judge noted sympathy for victims of drug supply.
Eyup Bayram
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Eyup Bayram, 35, Turkish national of Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, served as a courier in a major cocaine supply plot, transporting import-quality drugs from the South West to Andrew Bell in Penrith, Cumbria. On seven occasions between August and December 2024, he delivered 1kg or 2kg amounts of cocaine, collecting cash payments. In January 2025, police observed him positioning his car near Bell's home for a 1kg delivery and £27,000 cash exchange. He delayed departure, possibly to verify payment while Bell inspected the product. As part of the wider plot, 27.5kg cocaine, 19kg cutting agents, and £167,000 cash were seized.
Jury convicted of cocaine conspiracy offence, being concerned in supplying the drug and criminal property possession. Acted as courier for the organised crime group.
October 2025 1 case
Stephen Young
Stalking and breaches of restraining order *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment
Stephen Young, a 46-year-old army veteran from Carlisle, previously of Southwell Square, stalked his ex-partner after their 18-month relationship ended. Despite a two-year restraining order, he was released from custody on 24 June 2025 and immediately bombarded her with over 150 calls, texts, emails, and TikTok messages, including one stating 'One day I will win. I will keep trying.' He also hid in a bush to intercept her on her way to work. The victim expressed ongoing fear in her impact statement. Young's history includes similar offences against other ex-partners, exacerbated by alcohol misuse and mental health issues from service in Iraq, Serbia, and Afghanistan.
Admitted stalking without fear of alarm or distress and three breaches of a restraining order. Judge Michael Fanning noted alcohol as a destructive influence and prior convictions for similar offences against ex-partners. Expressed remorse and motivated to address PTSD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol misuse.
August 2025 5 cases
Sean Darbyshire
Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Sean Darbyshire was recruited by Anthony Shaw for the conspiracy to supply crack cocaine. He was placed in a Carlisle hostel and participated in the operation, which involved sourcing drugs and launching the county line on 23rd January.
Convicted after a trial and did not hold a significant role in the conspiracy. Expressed a desire to make a positive contribution to the community.
Reece Lomas
Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine *
Sentence
27 months imprisonment
Reece Lomas acted as the driver of the BMW during the conspiracy to supply crack cocaine. On 23rd January, he drove the vehicle involved in a drug deal and fled from police when it was followed into a dead end.
His involvement was time-limited and he also admitted driving while disqualified. Aged 18 at the time, he came from a disadvantaged background.
Kian Bobmanuel
Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine *
Sentence
32 months imprisonment
Kian Bobmanuel was involved in the conspiracy to supply crack cocaine, including fleeing from police in the BMW and allegedly disposing of drugs. The operation was launched on 23rd January after meetings in Manchester, with evidence of drugs and phones linking him to the group.
Had serious medical conditions and a difficult background. Expressed remorse and wished to leave the criminal lifestyle.
Anthony Shaw
Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Anthony Shaw masterminded a conspiracy to supply crack cocaine by arranging the purchase of a BMW with cloned plates, sourcing drugs from a Manchester dealer, and setting up a county line operation. He sent messages to drug users and conducted a deal shortly after launching the operation on 23rd January. Police interrupted the plot, leading to his arrest after he fled from the vehicle.
Assumed a leading role in directing and organising the conspiracy on a commercial scale. Had a history of convictions and spent significant time in custody. Struggled with personal issues and institutionalisation.
Rufus Onya
Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *
Sentence
Eight years imprisonment
Rufus Onya was stopped by police on the M6 near Junction 40 for Penrith while driving a white Nissan Qashqai. He appeared nervous and provided conflicting stories about his travel plans. A search of the vehicle uncovered three kilograms of cocaine worth £300,000 hidden in a cardboard box in the boot, along with an air conditioning unit. Further investigation led to a search of his home in Kent, where thousands of pounds were recovered. Onya claimed he was asked to deliver a package without knowing its contents.
Denied the charge but was convicted following a trial. Police found 3 kilograms of cocaine in his vehicle and thousands of pounds at his home address.
June 2025 5 cases
Paul Connor
Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *
Sentence
four-and-a-half years imprisonment
Paul Connor, during a pub brawl at The Kellbank Hotel and Restaurant in Gosforth, West Cumbria, on July 8, 2023, grabbed Christopher Hewer's head and bit off his left ear after being provoked, then spat it on the ground. The incident escalated from initial verbal provocation and physical altercations involving multiple people, including punches exchanged.
Admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and affray. Provoked by Christopher Hewer, acted out of character while intoxicated. Has a prior conviction for possession of cocaine and ecstasy with intent to supply in 2016. Judge noted use of teeth as a weapon.
Antonia Holliday
Affray *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment, suspended for a year, with 200 hours unpaid work and an alcohol ban
Antonia Holliday, during a pub brawl at The Kellbank Hotel and Restaurant in Gosforth, West Cumbria, on July 8, 2023, punched at another customer and was involved in physical altercations, including being kicked and punched, as part of the escalating violence initiated by others.
Admitted affray. Acted entirely out of character during a rare night out. Alcohol was a contributing factor. She is the sole carer of two children, which influenced the suspended sentence.
Christopher Hewer
Affray *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Christopher Hewer, while intoxicated, acted as a 'bar room bore' at The Kellbank Hotel and Restaurant in Gosforth, West Cumbria, on July 8, 2023, aggressively approaching and punching towards Paul Connor, which escalated into a violent brawl involving multiple participants and resulting in his left ear being bitten off.
Admitted affray. Initiated the incident by provoking Paul Connor and throwing a punch. Alcohol was a significant factor, leading to loss of control. Suffered severe injury with his ear bitten off, affecting his hearing and appearance.
Magdalena Sadlo
Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine *
Sentence
14 years imprisonment
Magdalena Sadlo acted as the 'business brain' for a £53m drugs cartel, managing criminal accounts, transporting vast quantities of cocaine around England, and laundering money. She made multiple trips as a courier, trafficking nearly 300kg of cocaine, including 33kg to Manchester, using BMWs for 'whistle-stop' tours. She was arrested at Heathrow Airport on February 13, 2024, with luxury watches worth £160,000 bought with proceeds of crime.
Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and ketamine, and conspiracy to launder money. Judge Barker noted she acted with real enthusiasm and was central in the collection and distribution of drugs, managing profits and scolding others for not meeting standards.
Robert Williams
Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug *
Sentence
2 years and 8 months imprisonment
Robert Williams, from Rossendale, was stopped by police in an unmarked vehicle on the M6 in Cumbria after swerving onto the hard shoulder. A search of his car uncovered around £18,000 in cash and a 1kg block of cocaine with a potential street value of £80,000 to £100,000. The incident led to his arrest and subsequent conviction.
Convicted for possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and possession of criminal property.
October 2024 1 case
Ryan Cruden
Sexual communication with a child *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
Ryan Cruden, 25, of Egremont, posed as a teenage girl online using a photo messaging app to target 20 victims aged eight to 14 years old. Between 2022 and 2024, he incited the children to engage in sexual activity, coerced them into sending indecent images of themselves, communicated with them in a sexual manner, and distributed the received images to others, causing further harm. He went to great lengths to conceal his offending with a fake account. Arrested in May 2024 following a report from an external law enforcement agency about indecent images accessed at his home.
Pleaded guilty to offences including sexual communication with a child, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and making and distributing indecent images. Also put on the sex offenders register.
September 2024 1 case
Curtis Clarke
Revenge Porn *
Sentence
29 months imprisonment
Curtis Clarke, a former teacher, engaged in highly controlling and narcissistic behaviour, including revenge porn and other brutal offences, which tore apart a woman's life. The judge listened to the devastating impact of these crimes during the proceedings.
Judge praised the victim for her impact statement regarding the devastating effects of the crimes, describing the offender as highly controlling and narcissistic.
July 2024 1 case
Leo Wilson
Rape *
Sentence
three years and two months imprisonment, plus a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and indefinite placement on the Sex Offender Register
Leo Wilson, who was 15 at the time of the offence, invited a 14-year-old victim and her friend to his home in School Drive, Flimby. In the early hours, the victim woke to find Wilson on top of her, where he first sexually assaulted her and then raped her. He was arrested but refused to answer questions during interrogation.
Admitted to rape and a second serious sexual offence. Detective Constable Simon Quinn described his actions as predatory and noted the victim's bravery in reporting and providing statements.
May 2024 1 case
Ross Coates
Supply of Cocaine *
Sentence
three years and 9 months imprisonment
Ross Coates, of no fixed address, was involved in supplying Class A drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as Class B drugs like ketamine and cannabis, in the Kendal area last year. Officers from Cumbria’s Community Serious and Organised Crime unit conducted an extensive investigation, including warrants, which identified him as a supplier. He was also charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
Sentenced by His Honour Judge Michael Fanning. The defendant was involved in drug supply offences, and the case involved an investigation by Cumbria’s Community Serious and Organised Crime unit.
April 2024 1 case
Brian Watson
Rape *
Sentence
18 years imprisonment
Brian Watson, 22, from Marks Avenue in Carlisle, committed four offences including rape, non-fatal strangulation, and assault by penetration against three victims in north Cumbria. The offences occurred in October 2021, June 2022, and July 2024. He was arrested, charged, and found guilty at a trial, leading to his sentencing.
Found guilty at a trial in February for offences against three victims. The investigating officer emphasised the importance of victims coming forward and noted that Watson was initially charged and remanded for offences against two victims before a third victim reported.
October 2023 1 case
Donald Eaton
Indecent assault *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Donald Eaton, from Egremont in Cumbria, subjected a schoolboy to years of abuse, committing 13 offences of indecent assault between 1988 and 1991. He was arrested and brought to trial decades later, where he was found guilty and sentenced in 2023.
Found guilty of 13 offences of indecent assault against one victim. Died 14 months into his sentence from liver cancer, as confirmed by a Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report. Cumbria Police Detective Constable Debi Gilmour emphasised that it's never too late to report crimes and that support is available.
March 2023 2 cases
Eddie Coid
Burglary *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Eddie Coid and another man targeted a family home in Workington, which had previously been a hairdressing salon, by smashing a large front window with a rock in the early hours of February 13. They entered the property, stole two identical mountain bikes belonging to the sons, and Coid confronted a 17-year-old daughter who had come downstairs to investigate, causing her to scream and flee upstairs. The family was home at the time, with the incident captured on CCTV. Coid was identified by police, arrested at an address linked to him, and the stolen bikes were recovered.
Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has 76 previous offences, including one domestic burglary and other dishonesty matters. Defence highlighted his addiction to illegal substances and efforts to address it while remanded in custody.
Zholia Alemi
Fraud *
Sentence
7 years imprisonment
Zholia Alemi possessed a degree certificate that appeared to be altered, claiming she was a qualified doctor. This was confirmed by an expert in document analysis during her trial. She was exposed as a fake doctor by News & Star, leading to her case being heard in court.
Judge highlighted failings by the General Medical Council (GMC) over a fake doctor exposed by News & Star.
July 2021 2 cases
Sitar Ali
Modern slavery offences *
Sentence
39 months imprisonment
Sitar Ali managed a car wash in Carlisle where trafficked Romanian workers were exploited, forced to work long hours without proper breaks or time off, and paid minimally despite gruelling conditions. Workers reported chemical burns from unsafe practices and poor living conditions, describing their experiences as horrific and describing it as one of the worst periods of their lives. This exploitation occurred as part of a criminal enterprise active from 2016 to 2017.
Convicted of two modern slavery offences and possessing criminal cash. Served as the manager of the car wash site. Also ordered to repay £18,930 under a confiscation order and subject to a 12-year slavery and trafficking risk order.
Defrim Paci
Modern slavery offences *
Sentence
45 months imprisonment
Defrim Paci orchestrated a modern slavery ring that trafficked Romanian workers to the UK and forced them to work long hours at a car wash on Warwick Road in Carlisle. Workers endured dire conditions, including using chemicals without protective clothing, which caused burns, and were housed in rat-infested accommodation. They were paid as little as £20 per week despite working up to 11 hours a day, six days a week, during a period spanning 2016 and 2017.
Convicted of two modern slavery offences after denying the charges. Led the plot to exploit employees over a 15-month period. Also subject to a confiscation order for £88,313.40 and a 12-year slavery and trafficking risk order.

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