Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 278 verdicts at Central Criminal Court Crown Court (City of London, London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Salvador Plasencia

Distribution of ketamine

December 3, 2025

Sentence: Up to 40 years imprisonment (likely less, as per plea agreement)

Dr Salvador Plasencia supplied ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, knowing Perry was an addict. He charged Perry thousands of dollars for the drug, which is primarily used as a surgical anaesthetic. On one occasion, Perry experienced adverse effects like freezing up and spiked blood pressure after an injection, yet Plasencia left more ketamine for Perry's assistant to administer. This occurred in the context of Perry's ongoing addiction issues, leading to Perry's death on October 28, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine. Prosecutors agreed to drop three additional counts of distribution and two counts of falsifying records. Dr Plasencia is profoundly remorseful and will voluntarily surrender his medical licence.

Sources: devonlive.com

Shaine March

Murder

October 31, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 42 years

Shaine March killed his 32-year-old pregnant partner, Alana Odysseos, in a brutal knife attack outside their home on Lynmouth Road, Walthamstow, on 22 July 2024. The attack followed an argument inside the property, during which March stabbed Alana multiple times. She emerged from the house holding her side, shouting 'Shaine stabbed me' before collapsing. A blood-stained knife was found near the front door, and Alana's two-year-old daughter was inside the home. March fled the scene but was arrested shortly after at a nearby café, covered in blood and admitting to the killing. CCTV and witness statements confirmed his responsibility. The murder was linked to escalating domestic abuse and controlling behaviour, exacerbated by Alana's recent pregnancy, which March was unhappy about.

Pleaded guilty to murder. The judge highlighted the domestic abuse and lack of remorse.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Sgt Clayton Robinson

Misconduct

October 28, 2025

Sentence: Dismissed from job

Sgt Clayton Robinson lost his job as the fifth officer dismissed over misconduct at Charing Cross police station.

Hadush Kebatu

Shoplifting

October 27, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Hadush Kebatu targeted a supermarket and petrol station in Waltham Forest more than a hundred times, stealing goods. He was investigated by the Metropolitan Police and subsequently jailed.

Convicted of shoplifting from a supermarket and petrol station in Waltham Forest more than a hundred times following Met Police investigation.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Paul Longworth

Murder

October 24, 2025

Sentence: Life sentence

Paul Longworth, aged 71, and Albert Alfonso, aged 62, were brutally murdered at their flat in Shepherd’s Bush on Monday, 8 July last year.

Evan Forde

Causing death by dangerous driving

October 22, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment and 18-year driving ban

Evan Forde, 32, from Bedford, was driving a black Mercedes at speeds exceeding 140mph on a 40mph section of Hendon Way in Brent Cross, North London, around 3.45am on 25 December 2022, after leaving a nightclub in Camden. Police in a marked vehicle signalled for him to stop, but he sped off, dragging an officer along the road. Within a minute, he collided with a BMW, causing the death of passenger Maria Carolina Do Nascimento, aged 22, at the scene. Forde and others fled the vehicle. He gave 'no comment' interviews to police.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Judge Philip Katz KC criticised lack of cooperation with police and failure to assist victim's family. Had 10 previous convictions for 14 offences, including dangerous driving, and was on bail at the time.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Isa Giga

Terrorism Act offence

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Isa Giga, 32, travelled to Syria via Turkey in September 2015 with the intention of committing acts of terrorism, fighting for the Jaysh Al Fath group, an alliance of Islamist armed factions including an Al-Qaeda affiliated group. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport on 23 May 2024 upon returning from Turkey. Evidence included emails, social media messages from family, flight records, bank transactions, and messages to an undercover officer in June 2016 expressing support for 'Nusra' and desire for martyrdom.

Convicted after a two-week trial. Strict notification requirements to apply post-release.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Victoria Rose Fildes

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal

October 16, 2025

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, disqualified from owning animals for 10 years, 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, £154 victim surcharge

Victoria Rose Fildes, 28, of Church Road in Wallasey, starved her five-month-old French Bulldog puppy, Baby Yoda, leading to its euthanasia in January 2025 due to prolonged starvation and emaciation. The puppy was found collapsed with protruding bones. Additionally, her two-year-old dog Teddy was found underweight, dehydrated, and seeking water desperately from a dirty mop bucket, having been kept in a crate without proper access to food or water. The offenses occurred between December 2024 and January 2025.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to meet the needs of her dogs and one count of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kae Burnell-Chambers

Contempt of court

October 14, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Kae Burnell-Chambers, aged 44, dishonestly sued Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust for over £3m in 2019, claiming negligence following surgery for cauda equina syndrome in August 2016. She alleged the surgery left her severely disabled, needing a stick to walk and unable to do anything, but video footage revealed her walking unaided and participating in body painting conventions across the UK. The trust initiated contempt proceedings in 2023 for failing to disclose fluctuations in her symptoms and her ability to attend events. She admitted the contempt in July 2025.

Admitted contempt of court in July. Ordered to pay £135,000 of the trust's legal costs. Judge Mrs Justice Tipples noted the offending was at a serious level crossing the custodial threshold, involving deliberate lies to medical experts.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Peter Rees

Breaches of environmental regulations

October 14, 2025

Sentence: £10,000 fine and £2,000 victim surcharge

Peter Rees, director of Benji and Co Limited, was involved in the unlawful operation of a waste site without the required environmental permit at Gwern Tyddyn, Llanidloes, between January and June 2022, where tyres were stored and treated unlawfully. Additionally, between March and December 2022, baled tyres were deposited on land at Newhouse Farm in Aberhafesp, Rhossllyn in Nantmel, and Llys Fynydd in Llanidloes, without a valid permit. NRW officers found vast quantities of end-of-life tyres, including over 200 tyre bales, over 1,000 loose tyres, and an estimated 40 tonnes of shredded tyre waste, stored in unsafe conditions posing a significant fire risk.

Pleaded guilty to consenting to, being complicit in, or neglecting his duties in connection with the company’s unlawful activity. Sentenced alongside Benji and Co Limited.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Kywan Jn Pierre

Perverting the course of justice

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Kywan JN Pierre, 18, from Selhurst, was involved in actions to pervert the course of justice related to the fatal shooting of Jesse Lloyd-Smith in Peckham on 10 July 2024, where a silver Ford S-Max was used in the attack and later arsoned.

Gabriel Charles

Murder

October 10, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

Gabriel Charles participated in a fatal shooting in broad daylight in Peckham, south east London, on 10 July 2024. A silver Ford S-Max drove towards a Peckham alleyway in East Surrey Grove, stopping nearby. Jesse Lloyd-Smith was shot five times, with one bullet proving fatal. He died the following day in hospital. Charles fled the country after the incident and was arrested and charged with murder in November 2024 upon returning to the UK. The trial lasted three months, with guilty verdict on 24 July 2025.

Found guilty of murder under the principle of joint enterprise. Role undetermined as driver or gunman, but concluded as willing participant.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Enver Francis

Perverting the course of justice

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Enver Francis, 22, from Southwark, was involved in actions to pervert the course of justice related to the fatal shooting of Jesse Lloyd-Smith in Peckham on 10 July 2024, where a silver Ford S-Max was used in the attack and later arsoned.

Abdoul Guene

Perverting the course of justice

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Abdoul Guene, 19, from Peckham, was involved in actions to pervert the course of justice related to the fatal shooting of Jesse Lloyd-Smith in Peckham on 10 July 2024, where a silver Ford S-Max was used in the attack and later arsoned.

Ben Nguyen

Perverting the course of justice

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Ben Nguyen, 20, of no fixed address, was involved in actions to pervert the course of justice related to the fatal shooting of Jesse Lloyd-Smith in Peckham on 10 July 2024, where a silver Ford S-Max was used in the attack and later arsoned.

William Balogun

Perverting the course of justice

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

William Balogun, 18, from Southwark, was involved in actions to pervert the course of justice related to the fatal shooting of Jesse Lloyd-Smith in Peckham on 10 July 2024, where a silver Ford S-Max was used in the attack and later arsoned.

Alfie Hipple

Murder

October 8, 2025

Sentence: 23 years imprisonment

Alfie Hipple was involved in following Antonis Antoniadis and his friends in a stolen car from central London to New Cross on 7 July 2024 for the purpose of robbery. He exited the vehicle at the scene, wearing a balaclava and carrying a large knife, grabbed the victim's bag, and stabbed Antonis in the chest and right thigh, severing the femoral artery and causing death on 21 July 2024.

Aged 18, exited the vehicle wearing a balaclava and armed with a large knife. Sentenced for murder and conspiracy to commit robbery, with 7 years for robbery to run concurrently.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Amin Alliche

Murder

October 8, 2025

Sentence: 22 years imprisonment

Amin Alliche, along with four others, followed Antonis Antoniadis and his friends from a nightclub in central London to New Cross in a stolen car with the intention of robbing them. On 7 July 2024, while the others attacked Antonis, Amin remained in the driver's seat of the vehicle. After the stabbing, he drove the group back to northwest London, where they sold the stolen mobile phone and hid the car. Weapons including knives and machetes were seized from addresses linked to the defendants.

Aged 18, remained in the driver's seat during the attack. Sentenced for murder and conspiracy to commit robbery, with 6 years for robbery to run concurrently.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Manor Farm Dairy Ltd

Polluting a watercourse

October 8, 2025

Sentence: £6,000 fine

Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, based in Hilfield near Dorchester, caused a discharge of cattle slurry into a local watercourse near Bailey Ridge Lane, polluting up to four kilometres of river habitat. The incident was reported in March 2024 after a member of the public observed signs of pollution near Leigh in Sherborne. Investigation revealed olive-green water and surface foam indicating slurry presence, traced to an overflow from the farm’s slurry lagoons. The spill severely impacted aquatic life for two kilometres, with effects evident up to 4.5km downstream. The incident occurred on April 12, 2024.

Admitted responsibility with an early guilty plea, reducing the original fine from £9,000. Ordered to pay additional costs of £10,158.50.

Sources: somersetlive.co.uk

Joshua Mccorquodale

Murder

October 8, 2025

Sentence: 26 years imprisonment

Joshua McCorquodale joined the pursuit of Antonis Antoniadis from a nightclub near Oxford Circus to New Cross on 7 July 2024, driving in a stolen car while looking for robbery victims. He exited the vehicle, armed with a large knife and wearing a balaclava, and took part in the robbery and stabbing of Antonis, inflicting wounds to the chest and thigh that proved fatal after two weeks in hospital.

Aged 20, exited the vehicle wearing a balaclava and armed with a large knife. Sentenced for murder and conspiracy to commit robbery, with 9 years for robbery to run concurrently.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Shian Johnson

Murder

October 8, 2025

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment

Shian Johnson was part of the group that pursued Antonis Antoniadis from central London to southeast London in a stolen car on 7 July 2024, intending to rob him. After following for over 30 minutes, he exited the vehicle at Florence Terrace, New Cross, wearing a balaclava and armed with a large knife, grabbed the victim's bag, and stabbed Antonis, leading to his death two weeks later from blood loss.

Aged 26, exited the vehicle wearing a balaclava and armed with a large knife. Sentenced for murder and conspiracy to commit robbery, with 10 years for robbery to run concurrently.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Sofian Alliche

Murder

October 8, 2025

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment

Sofian Alliche, part of a group that spent hours outside a nightclub near Oxford Circus looking for victims to rob, followed Antonis Antoniadis in a stolen car for eight miles to New Cross on 7 July 2024. He exited the vehicle, grabbed Antonis' bag, and participated in the stabbing that caused fatal injuries to the chest and thigh, severing the femoral artery. The group returned to Camden after the attack, hiding the vehicle and selling the stolen phone.

Aged 20, exited the vehicle wearing a balaclava and armed with a large knife. Sentenced for murder and conspiracy to commit robbery, with 8 years for robbery to run concurrently.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

15-Year-Old Girl

Manslaughter

October 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months detention

The 15-year-old girl from north east London, along with two 17-year-olds, was seen on CCTV shouting at and pushing 75-year-old Fredi Rivero after he waited at a bus stop on Seven Sisters Road on 27 February 2025. During the unprovoked attack, Fredi was punched in the face, causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the pavement. He died in hospital the following day. The girls filmed the attack and found it amusing. They were arrested within hours by Metropolitan Police officers.

17-Year-Old Girl

Manslaughter

October 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 6 months detention

One of the 17-year-old girls from north east London, along with a 15-year-old and another 17-year-old, was seen on CCTV shouting at and pushing 75-year-old Fredi Rivero after he waited at a bus stop on Seven Sisters Road on 27 February 2025. During the unprovoked attack, Fredi was punched in the face, causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the pavement. He died in hospital the following day. The girls filmed the attack and found it amusing. They were arrested within hours by Metropolitan Police officers.

Bailey Mckenzie

Conspiracy to murder

October 2, 2025

Sentence: 33 years imprisonment

Bailey McKenzie was involved in a gang-related shooting on 14 December 2020 in Middleton Road, Hackney, where he planned the attack and supplied the firearm used by his associates to fire multiple shots at a car containing five innocent young men celebrating a birthday. The victims had no gang affiliations; three were shot, one suffering permanent life-changing injuries including blindness. McKenzie was linked to the crime through new digital forensic technology introduced in 2023, despite not being physically present.

Convicted of conspiracy to murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Involved in planning and supplying the gun. No remorse shown.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Joe Wilkinson

Shoplifting

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 48 weeks imprisonment and £2,150 compensation

Joe Wilkinson, 38, of Harwich Road, Colchester, targeted multiple retailers in Cambridge, stealing items including alcohol, meat, perfume, clothing, and toys between August and September 2025. The offences spanned locations including Tesco, Co-op, Aldi, John Lewis, H&M, Budgens, and Nisa, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding £3,000. Specific thefts included £359 worth of alcohol from Tesco, Yarrow Road (3 August), £367 perfume from John Lewis (23 September), £350 alcohol from Tesco, Milton (15 September), £200 meat from Nisa, Capuchin Court (15 September), and £130 Lego from Tesco, Bar Hill (1 September).

Pleaded guilty to 16 counts of shop theft. Must pay compensation to three stores upon release.

Sources: cambridgeindependent.co.uk

Jason Furtado

Murder

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 37 years

Jason Furtado helped coordinate the group that attacked on the Elthorne estate in Archway on 29 June 2023. The group, thinking the victims were rivals, stabbed 15-year-old Leonardo Reid fatally at the scene and 23-year-old Klevi Shekaj, who died in hospital, while injuring another man.

Acted as an organiser in the attack and was arrested on 3 July 2023. Convicted of murder and attempted murder.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Eden Clark

Murder

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 38 years

Eden Clark participated in the group attack on 29 June 2023 on the Elthorne estate in Archway, where individuals were mistaken for rival gang members. The group stabbed 15-year-old Leonardo Reid, who died at the scene, and 23-year-old Klevi Shekaj, who died in hospital, and injured another man.

Attempted to evade arrest by fleeing to the Suffolk coast and changing his appearance. Convicted of murder and attempted murder.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Abel Chunda

Murder

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 38 years

Abel Chunda was part of a group that attacked individuals on the Elthorne estate in Archway on 29 June 2023, mistaking them for rival gang members. The group fatally stabbed 15-year-old Leonardo Reid and 23-year-old Klevi Shekaj, and injured another man.

Provided a safe house after the attack and was arrested shortly after. Convicted of murder and attempted murder.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Lorik Lupqi

Murder

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 39 years

Lorik Lupqi, a gang member, mistook a group filming a music video for rivals and organised an attack. On 29 June 2023, he and others stabbed 15-year-old Leonardo Reid, who died at the scene, and 23-year-old Klevi Shekaj, who died in hospital, along with injuring another man. The incident occurred on the Elthorne estate in Archway, London.

Played a key role in organising the attack, messaged associates to gather, and fled to Kosovo before extradition. Convicted of murder and attempted murder.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Xavier Poponne

Murder

September 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 37 years

Xavier Poponne was involved in the group that attacked on the Elthorne estate in Archway on 29 June 2023, mistaking victims for rivals. The group fatally stabbed 15-year-old Leonardo Reid at the scene and 23-year-old Klevi Shekaj in hospital, and injured another man. He later wrote lyrics admitting involvement.

Also convicted of possession with intent to supply, possession of a bladed article, and possession of a class B drug. Lyrics in a drill song glorified the murders, and he referenced the crimes online. Convicted of murder and attempted murder.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Nermin Onour

Failure to comply with Section 49 Notice

September 22, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Nermin Onour, 23, was arrested in October 2024 on suspicion of encouraging terrorism under section one of the Terrorism Act 2006. She was asked to provide the PIN for her phone but refused, even after being warned of potential criminal consequences and served with a Section 49 notice, leading to her imprisonment.

Arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and refused to provide phone PIN despite warnings and a Section 49 notice.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Daniel Redpath

Causing death by careless driving

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 3 years

Daniel Redpath was riding a rare classic Aprilia RX 125 off-road motorbike at speeds of up to 64mph on Croydon Road in Bromley, exceeding the 40mph limit, when he struck and killed 86-year-old Kunwar Singh on a pedestrian crossing on April 18, 2023. Redpath had left work early to do DIY jobs for his mother and was not properly licensed, as his full licence had been revoked, and the bike lacked front indicators, a mirror, and had an unsuitable rear tyre. He claimed he thought Mr Singh would stop, but the judge noted his disregard for road rules.

Denied dangerous driving but admitted causing death by careless driving and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Had prior convictions, including driving whilst disqualified. Showed remorse but posted social media messages rejoicing the return of his bike, which the judge found unattractive.

Sources: kentlive.news

Alexander Myers

Animal neglect

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 180 hours of community payback, £90 fine, and a three-year ban on owning dogs

Alexander Myers carried out unlicensed veterinary procedures, including artificial insemination, blood tests, and microchipping, at Paul Robertson's home in Gorebridge, near Edinburgh. The operation involved 32 dogs kept in unsanitary conditions with poor ventilation, faeces, and urine. Multiple dogs had health issues, and Miss Piggy, a French Bulldog, suffered severe injuries including wounds to her ears and face, an untreated ingrown toenail, and was ultimately euthanised due to her condition.

Admitted failing to get urgent attention for a dog named Miss Piggy, causing her suffering for at least four weeks. Pleaded not guilty to charges relating to other dogs, with no convictions on those.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Paul Robertson

Animal neglect

September 16, 2025

Sentence: £270 fine

Paul Robertson allowed his home in Gorebridge, near Edinburgh, to be used for an unlicensed dog fertility clinic operated by Alexander Myers. The clinic housed 32 dogs in appalling conditions, including dark, poorly ventilated sheds coated in faeces and urine. Examinations revealed various health problems in the animals, with Miss Piggy, a French Bulldog, suffering severe injuries that led to her euthanasia.

Admitted failing to get urgent attention for a dog named Miss Piggy, causing her suffering for at least four weeks. Pleaded not guilty to charges relating to other dogs, with no convictions on those.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Javon Riley

Attempted Murder

September 12, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 34 years

Javon Riley orchestrated a shooting on 29 May 2024 in Kingsland Road, Dalston, by arranging for a gunman to fire six shots outside a restaurant from a stolen Ducati Monster, intending to kill rival members of an organised crime network. He scouted the area over several days, drove past the restaurant multiple times on the evening of the incident, and assisted the gunman's escape by disposing of the firearm, resulting in a nine-year-old girl sustaining life-changing injuries and three men being shot.

Found guilty after a three-week trial of attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm; the judge delivered the sentence.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Jack Spencer

Sexual communications with a child

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jack Spencer, aged 31, from Alexandra Road in Southport, contacted a 15-year-old girl via TikTok in January 2024 using the username 'Jack47'. He made inappropriate comments about her body, enquired about her sexual experience, and offered her money for sexual acts. The girl's mother discovered the messages the next day, leading to police involvement. Officers found 198 category A indecent images of children (subjects as young as four), 119 category B images (subjects as young as two), 196 category C images, and seven extreme pornographic images on his phone. Evidence of further sexualised conversations with other children was noted, though no charges were filed for those.

Admitted to the offences and has significant mobility issues due to spina bifida and hydrocephalus. No previous convictions, but had a prior sexual risk order in 2015. Sentenced by Judge Ian Harris, who noted loneliness and isolation as factors but emphasised the seriousness of the crimes.

Sources: lancs.live

Issa Siteri

Murder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 28 years

Issa Siteri was involved in the organised murder of Janayo Lucima on 1 April 2024 in West Kensington. As part of the group, he met with the others, changed clothes, concealed himself near the scene, and participated in the execution, which involved arming themselves with knives and a gun for a drug-related dispute, leading to Janayo being shot at his front door.

Arrived back in the UK from Morocco on 8 June 2024 and was arrested; had a set role in the planned attack, including concealing weapons.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Khuder Al-Kurdi

Murder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 33 years

Khuder Al-Kurdi was involved in a planned and organised execution linked to a drug dispute. He contacted the victim, Janayo Lucima, to ascertain his location under the guise of arranging a drug deal, then relayed this information to the other defendants. On 1 April 2024, the group, armed with a handgun and knives, went to the victim's house in West Kensington, where Janayo was shot and killed as he opened his front door.

Arrested in London on 6 April 2024; played a key role by pretending to set up a drug deal to obtain the victim's location and pass it to the group.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Mohammed Mansaray

Murder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 27 years

Mohammed Mansaray directly participated in the planned murder of Janayo Lucima on 1 April 2024 in West Kensington. He met with the group, displayed the handgun, positioned himself outside the victim's house, and fired the single bullet that killed Janayo as he stepped out his front door, in what was described as a ruthless execution linked to a drug dispute.

Travelled to Scotland days after the crime and was arrested in Glasgow on 6 April 2024; fired the fatal shot and was seen flashing the gun to his peers.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Muktar Said

Murder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 29 years

Muktar Said was part of a group that meticulously planned the murder of Janayo Lucima amid a drug-related dispute. On 1 April 2024, the defendants met, armed themselves, and travelled to West Kensington. Said was involved in the execution, where Janayo was shot at his front door after the group concealed themselves and waited for the signal.

Travelled to Scotland days after the crime and was arrested in Glasgow on 6 April 2024; participated in the planning and execution of the attack.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Yusuf Muhudin Abdi

Murder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 28.5 years

Yusuf Muhudin Abdi was a participant in the premeditated murder of Janayo Lucima on 1 April 2024 in West Kensington. He joined the group that met, armed themselves with weapons including a handgun and knives, concealed themselves, and executed the attack as part of a drug-related dispute, resulting in Janayo being fatally shot when he opened his front door.

Arrived back in the UK from Morocco on 8 June 2024 and was arrested; participated in the group's plan and attempted to flee the country.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Geoffrey Baulcomb

Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Geoffrey Baulcomb, a 79-year-old retired Church of England vicar, performed an extreme body modification procedure using scissors on a man in January 2020, which he filmed. He was linked to Marius Gustavson, the ringleader of an extreme body modification enterprise. The procedure caused irreversible injuries and was conducted in non-sterile conditions without medical training. Police found surgical tools, medical supplies, drugs, and a Burdizzo clamp at his home, and he admitted to the offences during the investigation.

Defence highlighted his respected community role and pastoral work; judge noted the serious nature of the offence, including planning and filming; he had no previous convictions and admitted to the crimes.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Anthony Ellis

Murder

August 27, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

On September 11, 2012, Anthony Ellis, then 23, assaulted Igor Pavlov, a 41-year-old homeless man, in Whitworth Park, Manchester city centre. Ellis struck Mr. Pavlov at least five times with a heavy tree branch while he was under the influence of alcohol and sleeping on a park bench. Mr. Pavlov suffered a skull fracture and severe brain injury, requiring round-the-clock care. Ellis initially called emergency services pretending to be a bystander. Mr. Pavlov's injuries led to his death in July 2023 after years of deterioration, including dependency on others, seizures, and inability to communicate effectively.

Pleaded guilty to murder; prior conviction for causing wounding with intent; difficult background including learning difficulties, dyslexia, and cognitive issues; time served (12 years and 6 months) will be deducted from the minimum term.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Martyn Paul Gilleard

Possessing information useful for terrorism

August 22, 2025

Sentence: To be sentenced (no specific sentence provided yet)

Martyn Paul Gilleard possessed information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, contrary to Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The offence occurred prior to his court appearance on June 20, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to possessing information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism. Remanded in custody.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Stevie Lee Palmer

Shoplifting

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 52 weeks imprisonment

Stevie Lee Palmer, aged 32, of no fixed abode in Exeter, admitted to 53 shoplifting offences and pled guilty to 15 counts.

Rumarni Tuitt

Attempted Murder

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment for attempted murder and 1 year for possession of a bladed article, to run concurrently

On 26 August 2024, at Notting Hill Carnival in Canal Way, off Ladbroke Grove, Rumarni Tuitt became agitated during a verbal argument in a crowd, drew a knife at least 10 inches in length from his waistband, and stabbed a 19-year-old man five times, causing multiple serious injuries including to his abdomen that required life-saving surgery. The victim and Tuitt were strangers, and no motive was established. Officers arrested Tuitt at the scene and provided immediate medical treatment until paramedics arrived; the knife was recovered from the scene.

Convicted after a trial on 8 May; must serve 12 years before being considered for release on licence.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Caleb Corr

Arson and threats with a weapon

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Caleb Corr, 33, of Helens Crescent, Pentraeth, set fire to his block of flats and threatened both police officers and a neighbour with a knife.

Set fire to his own block of flats and threatened police and a neighbour with a knife.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Ian Parry

Dangerous dog attack

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Ian Parry, 45, of North Penrallt, Caernarfon, allowed his XL Bully dog to attack an eight-year-old boy named Caio Shaw, who lost a thumb and was covered in blood during the incident.

Attacked an eight-year-old boy with his XL Bully dog, resulting in the boy losing a thumb.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Deborah Tinsley

Burglary and criminal damage

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Deborah Tinsley, 57, of Maes Stanley, Bodelwyddan, broke into the flat of a man in Anglesey whom she believed owed money to her partner, and damaged items including a TV and bed by pouring bleach.

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