Carlisle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 89 verdicts at Carlisle Crown Court (Carlisle). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Date Not Specified 39 cases

Arthur Warwick

Child sex offences *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 13 years

Arthur Warwick, a former resident of Penrith, Cumbria, was convicted of a series of horrific child sex crimes. In 2016, he admitted to 29 offences against four children, including five rapes of children as young as nine and numerous sexual assaults. He coerced one victim by promising to stop the assaults if the child found another boy to replace him. Warwick was caught through a sting operation by Cumbria Police after travelling to Whitehaven to meet a 13-year-old boy he had groomed online, who was actually an undercover officer. A search of his home uncovered 20 indecent images of children, some Class A. At Carlisle Crown Court, Judge James Cartlidge imposed a life sentence with a minimum term of 13 years. Detective Chief Inspector David Pattinson praised the victims' courage, stating that the sentence brought closure. Warwick died in prison on Christmas Day while serving his sentence at HMP Frankland.

Pleaded guilty to 29 child sex offences. Victims' bravery was commended by the investigating officer.

1 Jan 0001

Benjamin Kennedy

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Benjamin Kennedy, 35, of Haig Avenue, Bransty, Whitehaven, Cumbria, was required to have police monitoring software on his phone under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order following previous convictions for sex offences. On 27, 28 and 30 January, the monitoring system detected use of incognito mode, which prevents recording of internet history, breaching the order. Although no illegal material was found on the phone, the breach meant police could not verify what content was accessed. Kennedy claimed he viewed adult pornography, but the judge expressed concern about a high probability of viewing indecent child images.

Admitted to breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by using incognito mode on his monitored phone. Judge Michael Fanning deemed him 'not readily rehabilitatable'. Prior convictions for contact sex offences and accessing indecent child images.

1 Jan 0001

Blake Stuart

Possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Blake Stuart, 32, was first reported to Cumbria Police in January after his card was declined at MyKebab in Middlegate and he allegedly used a racial slur against an employee. He was arrested and bailed with a condition not to go back. On 12 April, after drinking for over 12 hours, Stuart returned to the shop at 20:30 BST, producing a BB gun and threatening to burn the premises down if the complaint was not dropped. He was identified from CCTV and the BB gun and a matching gilet were found at his home. He later admitted the offences.

Pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm, attempted intimidation and threat to destroy property. Banned from visiting, loitering outside, or contacting staff at the kebab shop for three years.

1 Jan 0001

Carl Morgan Donnelly

Indecent assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Carl Morgan Donnelly, a 63-year-old taxi driver from Egremont, Cumbria, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court alongside two other men for sexually abusing a girl in separate incidents dating back 20 years. Donnelly was found guilty of three charges of indecent assault against the victim when she was 13 years old. The offences were reported recently after the victim recognised them as abuse. In her victim impact statement, she said: ‘My whole life has been tainted by their actions. I feel they have robbed me of the remaining years of my childhood, of my education and possible future.’ Recorder Richard Archer sentenced Donnelly to six years’ custody. He must also register as a sex offender and is barred from contact with children and vulnerable adults. The prosecution relied on evidence from Cumbria Police.

Found guilty of three counts of indecent assault on a 13-year-old girl. Must register as a sex offender and barred from contact with children and vulnerable adults. Victim impact statement read in court.

1 Jan 0001

Brian Turnbull

Inciting a child in sexual activity *

Sentence

six months imprisonment suspended for two years

Brian Turnbull, a married father-of-one from Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, was snared by 'paedophile hunters' Dark Justice after attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl for 'kissing and cuddling' in Newcastle's Exhibition Park. He had travelled 80 miles from Cumbria with his wife and daughter, dropping them at the Royal Victoria Infirmary for his daughter's skin graft appointment, before going to meet the decoy posed as the underage girl. He had been chatting on Whatsapp, sending explicit pictures and making derogatory comments about his wife.

Admitted inciting a child in sexual activity. Ordered to complete a 30 day rehabilitation requirement and must sign the sex offenders register for seven years.

1 Jan 0001

Colin Storr

Breach of Sexual Offences Prevention Order *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

In 2014, Colin Storr was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for downloading hundreds of indecent images of children, receiving a three-year community order and a 10-year sexual offences prevention order (SOPO). On 2 August 2023, police found he had installed software on his laptop capable of erasing browsing history, breaching the SOPO. He admitted the breach and pleaded guilty. No illegal material was found, and Storr claimed he used the software only for system organisation. The court heard he was a highly educated man with a PhD. On 13 November 2023, he was given a 9-month custodial sentence suspended for two years with rehabilitation activities.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual offences prevention order. The breach involved installing software capable of erasing browser history. Judge Nicholas Barker acknowledged Storr's intelligence and largely compliant history, and ordered rehabilitation activities.

1 Jan 0001

Craig Berry

Harassment and threatening with an offensive weapon *

Sentence

15 months' immediate imprisonment

Craig Berry, aged 44 and a previously convicted sex offender, harassed his ex-partner after their brief romantic relationship ended. He bombarded the victim with calls and messages accusing him of infidelity. At an address in Carlisle, he seized the victim’s phone, threatened him with a wooden baseball bat and a hammer, blocked the exit, and said he could not let the victim leave without hurting him. The victim was too frightened to escape. Three days later, Berry followed the victim home from a gym, banged on the door, and shouted for him despite pleas from the victim’s mother. The incidents were reported at Durranhill police station in Carlisle. Berry admitted harassment without violence and two counts of threatening with an offensive weapon in a private place.

Pleaded guilty to harassment without violence and two counts of threatening with offensive weapons in a private place. Previously convicted sex offender, recalled to prison for a 10-year sentence. Judge remarked 'Regrettably you were unable to take no for an answer'. Five-year restraining order imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Lee Coleman

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

four-and-a-half years imprisonment

Daniel Lee Coleman, of Rydal Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, engaged in sexual activity with a child aged under 16 on three occasions in late 2013 and early 2014.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely. Case reported to independent safeguarding authorities.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Mark Cheeseman

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

12 months' imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 100 hours unpaid work, rehabilitation activity requirement, accredited sex offender treatment course, sex offender notification for 10 years, sexual harm prevention order for 10 years

Daniel Mark Cheeseman made sexual online advances and sent an explicit image to what he believed was a 14-year-old boy, but was actually a decoy profile operated by a vigilante group, over a five-week period in 2017. He was confronted by the group at his place of work in Kendal, where the encounter was live-streamed on Facebook before police were contacted.

Previously admitted the offences. Judge Peter Davies stated he would not receive the professional help needed in prison and told him 'This has got to stop. This is your opportunity to stop'.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Pearson

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

16 weeks custody in a young offenders institution suspended for 18 months

Daniel Pearson, previously convicted of attempting to cause a child aged 13 to engage in sexual activity and given a three-year community order including a sexual harm prevention order, failed to disclose a Snapchat account operated under a false name. The account was used to communicate with people aged under 16, though no evidence of sexual contact. He admitted the breach shortly after police questioning but had denied having additional accounts initially. The phone analysis five months later confirmed the undisclosed account.

Admitted breaching sexual harm prevention order by failing to disclose Snapchat account. Excellent progress on existing three-year community order and sexual offender treatment programme noted. Background of childhood trauma and bullying.

1 Jan 0001

Duncan James Waterhouse

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Duncan James Waterhouse, 45, from Keswick in Cumbria, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to 20 sexual offences involving children. The offences were committed over a six-year period ending in February 2016 and targeted four underage victims. He admitted to 12 counts of intentionally touching an underage child, four counts of causing an underage child to look at an image of a person engaging in sexual activity, two counts of causing an underage child to watch a person engaging in sexual activity, and two charges of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with an underage child. Judge Peter Davies stated that the crimes had 'shattered' one child's future and left another as 'merely a shell'.

Pleaded guilty to 20 sexual offences against four children. Judge Peter Davies described his actions as 'corrupt'. Also received a five-year extended licence period, indefinite sex offenders register, indefinite sexual harm prevention order, and barred from working with children and vulnerable adults.

1 Jan 0001

Gary Baum

Abduction of a child and possession of indecent images *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Gary Baum, a former teacher, abducted a 15-year-old pupil by transporting her to his house during school hours. He also took and made indecent images of her. They exchanged explicit messages, but no physical sexual relationship occurred.

Pleaded guilty. The judge described the actions as a 'gross breach of trust', noting that Baum's teaching career was effectively over and that he had 'lost everything'.

1 Jan 0001

Gerald Frederick Allaire

Indecent assault *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Gerald Frederick Allaire, a 45-year-old haulage businessman formerly of Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, was convicted of two counts of indecent assault on a boy. The offences took place in the 1990s while Allaire was recovering from a motorbike accident. The victim, now an adult living in Hyndburn, reported the historic abuse to Lancashire Police in late 2016. Allaire was tried at Preston Crown Court and the jury found him guilty after a four-day trial. Sentencing took place at Carlisle Crown Court, where the judge noted Allaire's 'sexual interest in children' but did not classify him as a dangerous offender. The victim gave a statement describing severe psychological harm. Allaire had a previous conviction for possessing indecent images of children and had served time in prison. He was sentenced to five years' imprisonment, placed on the sex offenders register for life, and given a sexual harm prevention order.

Convicted after trial of two counts of indecent assault. Maintained his denial. Prior conviction in 2008 for possessing indecent images of children. Sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court by Judge James Adkin, who also imposed a sexual harm prevention order and a lifelong sex offenders register requirement.

1 Jan 0001

Gordon Holliday

Indecent assault *

Sentence

42 months' imprisonment

Gordon Holliday, aged 60 from Howbank Road in Egremont, Cumbria, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl approximately 20 years ago. The abuse came to light when the victim reported the historical offences to police. Recorder Richard Archer imposed a sentence of 42 months' imprisonment.

Convicted of one count of indecent assault. The victim was 13 at the time of the offence. Required to sign the sex offenders' register and prohibited from working with children and vulnerable adults.

1 Jan 0001

Grant Huddart

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Grant Huddart, 42, a high-risk sex offender formerly known as Grant Percival, breached his sexual harm prevention order on 23 February when he approached a lone female bar worker in Carlisle. He stared at her, pretended to be suicidal to gain sympathy, complimented her, stated he would like to say what he would like to do to her, and asked for a cuddle. She rebuffed him and contacted police. This pattern mirrored a sexual assault he committed in Kendal in June 2024, where he used similar tactics. Huddart had changed his name after that conviction to avoid detection. His criminal record spans over two decades with 25 prior offences, including indecent assault on a 14-year-old in 2003, sexual assault of another 14-year-old in 2004, and online grooming of someone he believed to be 15 in 2018.

Accepted responsibility; judge noted his inability to form appropriate relationships with women. New indefinite sexual harm prevention order imposed. Extensive history of sexual offences against lone females and children, including prior breaches.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Peter Bradley

Gross indecency with a child and indecent assault on a child *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Robert Peter Bradley, aged 70 and residing in Halifax, West Yorkshire, was sentenced to five years in prison for historic child sex offences committed in Kendal, Cumbria, during the 1990s. The case came to light through the bravery of a victim who reported the abuse decades later. Bradley was convicted at Carlisle Crown Court following a trial where a jury found him guilty of gross indecency with a child and indecent assault on a child under the age of 14 years. These acts took place in Kendal in the 1990s. In addition to his custodial sentence, Bradley was issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Convicted after a trial. Also issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Paul David German

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children *

Sentence

3-year community order

Paul David German, of Kendal Parks Road, Kendal, Cumbria, offended between July of the previous year and January of the current year. He downloaded and possessed 281 indecent images of children, including three Category A (the most severe), four Category B, and 274 Category C. He also distributed six indecent images online. Police seized his electronic devices during a home visit. He received a three-year community order with up to 50 days of rehabilitation activity and a sex offender treatment course.

Pleaded guilty to making, possessing, and distributing indecent images of children. Recorder Ciaran Rankin emphasised rehabilitation and monitoring. Also subject to a sexual harm prevention order and sex offenders register for five years.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Graham

Sexual harm prevention order breaches *

Sentence

two years imprisonment

Michael Graham breached a sexual harm prevention order by carrying out internet searches for pornography and possessing an undeclared mobile phone and PlayStation Vita discovered during a police visit to his home at the beginning of 2022. He has prior convictions: five years in 2010 for child abduction and four years in 2015 for outraging public decency.

Admitted two sexual harm prevention order breaches and a breach of a sex offender notification requirement. Recorder Tony Hawks noted his worrying sexual history and warned he risks spending most of his adult life in prison if he continues breaching orders.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Southward

Encouraging sexual interference with a child *

Sentence

3 years community order

Michael Southward, a 57-year-old former Sellafield worker, was caught by an undercover police sting in 2022. He posted online seeking 'girls of any age' and then engaged in four days of sexually explicit exchanges with an officer posing as a woman with access to her 11-year-old niece, encouraging the woman to sexually touch the child. A subsequent search uncovered 35 indecent child images on his devices, including ten Category A images and prohibited cartoons, with victims as young as four. He also admitted attempting to sexually communicate with children online.

Pleaded guilty to encouraging sexual interference with a child and possessing indecent images. Judge Nicholas Barker described his interest as 'deep-seated and deviant' but imposed a community order citing rehabilitation prospects, good character, and no further offending. 250 hours unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity days included. Sex offender register and sexual harm prevention order for 5 years.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammed Kahlil Aziz

Child sex offences (attempted rape and sexual assault) *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Mohammed Kahlil Aziz, 39, of Goldfinch Street, Preston, committed a series of child sex offences over several years. The offences included the attempted rape and sexual assault of a child in the Penrith area of Cumbria between 2010 and 2012, and a further attempted rape and sexual assault against a child in Lancashire in 2007. He targeted vulnerable children and denied all offences in interview, forcing his victims to give evidence at trial. He was convicted by a jury at Carlisle Crown Court.

Convicted by jury after trial. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed. No remorse shown.

1 Jan 0001

Patrick Young

Burglary and dangerous driving *

Sentence

36 months imprisonment and a 4-year driving ban

Patrick Young, of Firlands in Carlisle, confronted a widowed grandmother in her home north of Millom in the early hours of 10 September. Wearing a dark coloured hoodie, he stole her handbag and purse containing cash and a photograph of her late husband with her grandchildren. He fled with an accomplice in a Ford Mondeo with false plates. When pursued by police between Wath Brow and Whitehaven, he drove at high speed, performed dangerous manoeuvres, and reversed repeatedly into the police vehicle no less than 11 times before being stopped. Young and his accomplice fled on foot; he was found hiding in undergrowth. The other burglar was never traced. The victim was disgusted and collapsed, requiring an ambulance.

Admitted burglary and was convicted of dangerous driving. Has 105 previous offences, including prior burglaries and ramming a police vehicle. Recorder Julian Shaw stated the offending was so serious only a custodial sentence could be imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Liman Matubber

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Liman Matubber, 26, a Bangladeshi asylum seeker previously of Warwick Road, Carlisle, raped a woman after restraining her with a scarf. He forced himself on the victim despite her repeated refusals and threatened her with a knife during the attack. The victim was tied up with the scarf and the use of the blade added to the severity of the crime.

Denied the charges throughout the trial but was convicted. Placed indefinitely on the sex offenders’ register. Faces possible deportation following his release.

1 Jan 0001

Lloyd James Christopher Ditchburn

Making indecent images of children and SHPO breaches *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Lloyd James Christopher Ditchburn, 24, of Vulcan's Lane, Workington, Cumbria, used specialist incognito software on his phone in breach of a SHPO, disabled police monitoring software, accessed a social media platform and group called 'schoolgirls 12 to 18', and downloaded two category A (most serious) and eight category C indecent images of children. He admitted distribution and exchange of images. The breaches were discovered on September 1, 2021, during a routine meeting with his probation officer and a detective.

Admitted two breaches of sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) and making two category A and eight category C indecent images of children. Prior convictions in 2014 for distributing indecent images and in 2020 for making indecent images and outraging public decency (up-skirting). Judge noted previous offers of help not taken and underlying unhealthy attitude to children as objects of sexual desire. Must sign sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Marc Manning

Sexual assault *

Sentence

four and a half years imprisonment

Marc Manning, a former occupational health technician and police community support worker, subjected nine men to sexual assaults during occupational health checks in Carlisle, Kendal, and west Cumbria between 2018 and 2021. He conducted unauthorised hernia checks and intimate examinations under false pretences. Additionally, he made at least 300 secret voyeuristic recordings of men urinating or changing in a gym over more than two years.

Admitted nine sexual assaults and two voyeurism allegations. Put on the Sex Offender Register for life. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order on release. Judge highlighted gross breach of trust and abuse of position.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Adams

Sexually communicating with a child *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Mark Adams, of Rowe Terrace, Workington, Cumbria, created a false online profile using photos of a woman he knew, pretending to be a gay 21-year-old woman on a dating website to attract young girls. Between 4 and 7 February 2020, he engaged in sexual communications with a user he believed to be a 13-year-old schoolgirl (actually an undercover police officer), exchanging phone numbers, requesting indecent images, sending naked images, and inciting her to perform sexual acts on herself while referencing her school uniform. He made WhatsApp calls to listen. The woman whose photos were used was distressed upon learning of it. Adams denied wrongdoing in interviews.

Admitted four counts of sexually communicating with a child and one of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Assessed as posing a low risk of reconviction and medium risk of causing serious harm. Judge Nicholas Barker noted the highly sexualised, determined, persistent, demanding and controlling nature of the communications despite knowing the age of the 'child'. Placed on Sex Offender Register for 10 years and made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order forbidding unsupervised access to girls under 16.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Craster-Chambers

Sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Mark Craster-Chambers, aged 54, a former teacher, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for sexually abusing a 16-year-old pupil approximately 20 years ago. He exploited his position of trust by kissing and engaging in sexual acts with the girl. The victim only recently recognised the abuse and reported it. The victim provided a powerful impact statement describing the lifelong effects.

Recorder Richard Archer remarked he broke the law and the victim's trust. Must sign the sex offenders' register and barred from working with children and vulnerable adults.

1 Jan 0001

James William

Kidnap and sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of four years and eight months

In August 2022, James William, a 34-year-old man of no fixed address, committed a series of grave offences in the Denton Holme area of Carlisle. The incident involved the kidnap of a boy under the age of 13, with the clear intent to commit a relevant sexual offence. William proceeded to sexually assault the young victim by touching, an act that has been described as terrifying for both the boy and his family. William's criminal history was compounded by his breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which had been imposed to protect the public from further sexual harm. Despite this, he engaged in these predatory actions, highlighting his dangerous nature. The case was investigated by Detective Constable Chloe King of Cumberland CID, who led the efforts to bring William to justice. At Carlisle Crown Court, William pleaded guilty to all charges on 20 February 2024. The court imposed a life sentence, mandating that he serve a minimum of four years and eight months before being eligible for consideration for release. This sentencing reflects the severity of the offences and the ongoing risk William poses to society. Following the sentencing, DC King stated: 'William is a dangerous offender who is now behind bars. This was a terrifying incident for the victim and his family, and I hope today’s sentence brings them some closure. I would like to reassure our communities that incidents of this nature are extremely rare.' The case underscores the importance of vigilance and the effective work of local law enforcement in addressing sexual offences.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Breached a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Described as a dangerous offender by DC Chloe King.

1 Jan 0001

John Lawrence Kernan

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

John Lawrence Kernan, 56, of Penrith, Cumbria, sexually abused two schoolgirls under 13. One victim was assaulted on three recent occasions; she recorded one encounter on her iPad, showing Kernan claiming it was 'playfighting'. Her mother saw the video and reported it to police. Another victim came forward, revealing Kernan had sexually assaulted her three times when he was 16. Kernan pleaded guilty to gross indecency with a child and three counts of sexual assault. The offences caused significant emotional and psychological harm to the victims.

Pleaded guilty to four sexual offences, including one historical count of gross indecency with a child and three recent sexual assaults on a schoolgirl under 13. Victim recorded the abuse. Judge stressed deterrence.

1 Jan 0001

John Newton

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

John Newton, a 26-year-old man from Workington, Cumbria, entered a public toilet in Vulcan Park, Workington, in August 2014 with the intention of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl. He admitted to false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence, common assault, and assault causing actual bodily harm during the attack. The court heard he posed a significant risk to children. He was also found guilty of voyeurism and breaches of a sexual offences prevention order.

Pleaded guilty to false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence, common assault, assault causing actual bodily harm, voyeurism, and breaches of a sexual offences prevention order. Judge Paul Batty described the crime as 'every parent's nightmare'. He will serve at least eight years before being eligible for parole.

1 Jan 0001

Keith Skillen

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Keith Skillen, of Broom Bank, Whitehaven, Cumbria, breached his 2018 sexual harm prevention order by accessing the internet and social media sites. He used a library computer in Whitehaven to access Facebook and Instagram between February 8 and April 14, and again on September 8, October 6, and October 29 after police warnings. Police also found two Amazon Fire Tablets at his home on September 16.

Admitted six separate breaches of sexual harm prevention order imposed in 2018. Prior convictions include distributing indecent images of children and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. Judge Nicholas Barker noted no realistic prospect of rehabilitation and rejected claims of misunderstanding the order.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Clarke

Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

2 years in a young offenders' institution

Joshua Clarke, of Macadam Way, Penrith, Cumbria, incited two American girls aged 13 and 14 to engage in lewd sexual acts over the internet. Police traced indecent images uploaded online to his email, seized devices from his home revealing graphic sexualised exchanges with the girls and scores of illegal category A images of children as young as three created over three years. He also repeatedly tried to have sexual intercourse with his dog, though unsuccessful.

Admitted two charges of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity; two of causing a child to watch a sexual act; possessing an extreme pornographic image; distributing indecent images of children; attempting to have intercourse with a dog; and making indecent images of children. Judge Adkin concluded: 'This offending is so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified.' Must sign the sex offenders' register and abide by a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Shamir Chandran

Coercive behaviour *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Shamir Chandran, formerly of Houghton near Carlisle and an oncologist at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, was convicted of two counts of engaging in coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under 16. He was sentenced in his absence after fleeing the UK.

Denied the charges and did not take part in proceedings; fled the country resulting in an outstanding warrant. Actions were persistent, repeated, premeditated and directed at vulnerable people for financial gain. No insight shown into seriousness of actions.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Peter Turnbull

Child rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Simon Peter Turnbull, 44, of Fairhill Road, Penrith, Cumbria, raped a child under 13 multiple times last year. The victim was so upset during a police interview they could not speak at times and had to write things down, stating 'I hate him'. Turnbull initially reacted with surprise upon arrest but later admitted the rapes. A probation officer noted an 'alarming lack of victim empathy'. Impact statements detailed profound effects on the victim's family. Judge Peter Davies described it as a 'persistent course of conduct committed for your own sexual gratification' that 'left a wake of devastation'.

Admitted one child rape and a second 'multiple incident' charge. No previous convictions. Must sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely and abide by a sexual harm prevention order. Must serve at least half the term in custody.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Singleton

Breaching Sexual Offences Prevention Order *

Sentence

eight-month jail term suspended for two years

Registered sex offender Steven Singleton, previously sentenced in 2014 for 11 offences relating to indecent images of children and extreme pornography, breached his Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) by possessing undeclared internet-capable devices including laptops, an iPhone, iPad, tablet and fire sticks at his home in The Green, Levens, on May 10, 2021. Devices were seized during a routine police visit. He described himself as a hoarder who builds computers.

Ordered to undergo further probation service rehabilitation and deprived of seized devices. Pleaded guilty to breaching SOPO. No illegal images found on devices. Assessed as low risk of reoffending in 2017.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Brian Walton

Breach of sex offender notification requirements *

Sentence

9 months conditional discharge

Stephen Brian Walton, aged 54, appeared at Carlisle Crown Court after failing to comply with notification requirements as a registered sex offender. Required to report any change of circumstances, including homelessness, every seven days. He registered as 'no fixed abode' on 29 October but failed to do so the following week, leading to his arrest. At the time he was living in a remote mountainous area; he now lives in a tent near Keswick. He had five prior court appearances for similar failures or breaches of his Sexual Offences Prevention Order, including a 2018 incident of buying wine for underage girls. The defence claimed the lapse was due to food poisoning and that he has since been diligent, attending two different police stations weekly.

Previous convictions for similar breaches of sex offender registration and SOPO violations. Judge Julie Clemitson warned that if he fails to comply, he will be re-sentenced more punitively. Defence argued the failure was due to illness and not deliberate.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Jones

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Stephen Jones, a 53-year-old museum worker from Workington, sexually abused a 14-year-old girl on six occasions. He sent her an indecent image of himself and requested photographs from her, leading to one count related to the creation of an indecent child image. The abuse came to light when the girl's mother found inappropriate messages on her mobile phone. The victim suffered nightmares and loss of childhood innocence. Jones admitted eight allegations and was of previously good character.

Pleaded guilty. Placed on sex offender register for life, 15-year sexual harm prevention order, and restraining order to not contact victim.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Mccue

Breaching sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

14-month jail term suspended for two years, 7pm to 6am curfew for three months

Stephen McCue committed two offences between July 6, 2020 and May 20, 2021 in Workington: possessing and using an undisclosed internet-capable smartphone, and deleting his internet browsing history from that smartphone, both prohibited by his sexual harm prevention order imposed in January 2020. The order stemmed from his earlier prosecution for attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, where he believed he was communicating with a 13-year-old girl in explicitly sexual conversations as part of an online sting by the Child Online Safety Team.

Admitted two counts of breaching sexual harm prevention order. Defence claimed he was not a sexual predator and had issues with loneliness.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Rogers

Indecent images of children *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Stephen Rogers, 25, formerly of Thornhill, Egremont, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court after admitting the offences. A previous sex offender, he had amassed over 50,000 illegal abuse images and was on the Sex Offender Register. During a police visit, he handed over his mobile device, and officers discovered he had set up undeclared Instagram and Reddit accounts under a female name. Examination on 3 June 2025 found he had accessed two Category A indecent images, one Category B, one Category C, and two prohibited child images. In mitigation, it was said he struggled with rehabilitation programmes and employment due to his record.

Pleaded guilty to two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order, two breaches of sex offender registration requirements, and three new offences of indecent images of children. The children depicted were aged 8-12. Sex Offender Register requirement extended for a decade. Sexual harm prevention order continues.

1 Jan 0001

Russel Harrison

Benefit fraud *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Russel Harrison, 67, from Maryport, Cumbria, a former army veteran who served in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Ireland, faked mobility problems following a stroke for over six and a half years, claiming nearly £36,000 in personal independence payments (PIP) while secretly working as an HGV driver, unloading 44-ton trucks, climbing ladders, and securing heavy cargo.

Admitted faking mobility problems to claim personal independence payments (PIP). Judge Michael Fanning called the scam 'overwhelmingly selfish, greedy and grossly dishonest' and stated prison was the only option.

1 Jan 0001

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Courts of Justice, Carlisle CA1 1DJ, Carlisle, United Kingdom

+441228882120

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Carlisle Crown Court

Carlisle Crown Court, located in Carlisle, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 89 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Carlisle area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Courts of Justice, Carlisle CA1 1DJ.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441228882120 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Carlisle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Arthur Warwick

Benjamin Kennedy

Blake Stuart

Carl Morgan Donnelly

Brian Turnbull

Colin Storr

Craig Berry

Daniel Lee Coleman

Daniel Mark Cheeseman

Daniel Pearson

Duncan James Waterhouse

Gary Baum

Gerald Frederick Allaire

Gordon Holliday

Grant Huddart

Robert Peter Bradley

Paul David German

Michael Graham

Michael Southward

Mohammed Kahlil Aziz

Patrick Young

Liman Matubber

Lloyd James Christopher Ditchburn

Marc Manning

Mark Adams

Mark Craster-Chambers

James William

John Lawrence Kernan

John Newton

Keith Skillen

Joshua Clarke

Shamir Chandran

Simon Peter Turnbull

Steven Singleton

Stephen Brian Walton

Stephen Jones

Stephen Mccue

Stephen Rogers

Russel Harrison

About Carlisle Crown Court

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