Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 403 verdicts at Central Criminal Court Crown Court (City of London, London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Harry Whittaker

Making an explosive substance

January 28, 2026

Sentence: 45 months' imprisonment and 10-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Harry Whittaker, aged 33, of Caddington, Bedfordshire, was arrested on 6 May 2024 after Bedfordshire Police searched his home following paramedics' concerns about chemical exposure injuries and his comments about dangerous substances. Officers discovered improvised explosive devices made with black powder, a nitrate-based explosive, along with toxic chemicals including uranium, potassium cyanide, mercury, and other poisonous substances in his garden shed. Some chemicals were labelled with antisemitic or Islamophobic references. Evidence showed interest in extreme right-wing ideologies but no intent to target others or plan an attack. The site was cordoned for over two weeks, with military EOD support for safe removal and controlled explosions. His actions endangered himself, his family, and the neighbourhood.

Found guilty of three counts of making an explosive substance and one count of possessing an explosive substance. Previously pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing a regulated substance and one count of possessing ammunition without a firearm certificate. Found not guilty on two charges.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Robert Adamski

Possession of firearm components and terrorist publications

January 27, 2026

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment with 2 years extended licence

Robert Adamski, a 29-year-old Polish national and doorman, attempted to manufacture a 9mm calibre semi-automatic rifle using a 3D printer purchased in June 2024. Counter terrorism police discovered the printer in the process of making the penultimate component, along with other printed parts including a 25-cartridge magazine, during a search of his home in Leyton, east London, on July 11, 2024. The property contained neo-Nazi flags, posters, and items related to extreme right-wing ideology. Examination of his mobile phone revealed he administered a Telegram group sharing antisemitic content and neo-Nazi themes, including instructions for 3D-printed guns. He also saved online instructions and exchanged messages with his wife about committing violence at a Pride rally.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted by jury on two counts of possession of a component part of a firearm, one count of possession of a terrorist document, and four counts of dissemination of terrorist publications. Judge Mrs Justice May stated she was sure the firearms and components were for a terrorist purpose due to his far-right interests.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Jala Debella

Murder

January 23, 2026

Sentence: hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act and restriction order under Section 41 (indefinite detention)

On May 9, 2024, at about 11.50am, Jala Debella, 24, stabbed medical secretary Anita Mukhey, 66, 18 times in front of shocked passers-by at a bus stop in Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, north London. He had purchased a hunting knife online, delivered to his residential home in Colindale about an hour before the attack, and had been searching for 'killing video' and viewing graphic violent content. CCTV captured him walking to the scene and returning to attack Ms Mukhey, who collapsed in the road. The knife was recovered with DNA from both Debella and Ms Mukhey. He walked away casually after the stabbing. Debella had been detained under the Mental Health Act on at least three prior occasions and lived in a mental health rehabilitation home.

Deemed too unwell to stand trial for murder; obsessed with gory online videos; suffered from paranoid schizophrenia; to be admitted to Ashworth High Secure Hospital.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Mckenzie Morgan

Possessing a document useful for terrorism

January 16, 2026

Sentence: 14 months in youth detention

McKenzie Morgan, aged 17 at the time of the offences, from Cwmbran in South Wales, shared Snapchat messages praising Axel Rudakubana, the Southport attacker, and expressed intentions to carry out similar terrorist-style attacks. Between April 7 and June 2, 2025, he discussed plans to target a local dance academy, two playgrounds, and the Oasis reunion concert at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on July 4, 2025. He researched bombs, poison including attempts to make ricin, knives, and how to stab and kill people. He created a note on his phone listing 'places to attack' including a youth dance academy and attempted to buy a 15cm kitchen knife from Amazon. He was reported to police by a Snapchat contact and arrested at home on June 2, 2025, after a psychiatric nurse disclosed his statements about wanting to hurt others. Electronic devices seized contained a terrorist manual. In interview, he admitted reading the manual but claimed messages were sent out of boredom to shock others, denying intent to attack. He cited unhappiness and bullying at school.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a document useful for terrorism. No history of violence. Expressed remorse. Restriction on identification lifted on 18th birthday.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Faustas Ramanauaskas

Being in charge of a vehicle while drunk

January 16, 2026

Sentence: £700 fine, £280 victim surcharge, £110 court costs, 10 points on licence

On December 12, police found Faustas Ramanauaskas asleep in his stationary car with the engine running on Lady Jane Grey Road in North Lynn after reports of drink-driving. Breath test showed 90mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. He explained his wife refused him entry home due to his intoxication, so he slept in the car to stay warm.

Pleaded guilty to being in charge of a vehicle while drunk. Declined legal representation.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Thomas Bowers

Being drunk and disorderly

January 16, 2026

Sentence: £40 fine, £16 victim surcharge, £55 court costs

On December 18, Thomas Bowers, intoxicated, banged on the windows of Lynn’s police station thinking he left his backpack inside. He collected his phone but then shouted and screamed down the street. While being transported to custody, he became aggressive and tried to remove his seat belt.

Jazz Reid

Attempted murder

January 15, 2026

Sentence: 38 years' imprisonment

Jazz Reid, 33, of Iffley Close, Uxbridge, disguised himself as a delivery rider using a converted e-bike and green Deliveroo rucksack. On 9 October 2024, he shot a 27-year-old man in the thigh at his home in Notting Hill. On 11 November 2024, he fired four shots at an address associated with a 34-year-old man in Notting Dale. On 24 November 2024, he again targeted the 34-year-old man in a car on Southern Row in Golborne, firing several shots that hit the man five times and struck an eight-year-old girl in the front passenger seat twice. Both victims survived, but the man suffered life-threatening and severely life-changing injuries. Police searched his home on 26 November 2024 and found a loaded pistol with his DNA, confirmed as the weapon used.

Convicted of attempted murder, two counts of wounding with intent, three counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and three counts of possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Amy Mckenna

Breach of community order

January 14, 2026

Sentence: £100 fine and £60 costs

Amy McKenna, of Navara, Pentrebach, failed without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 31 July 2025 by not attending unpaid work sessions on 16 and 30 October 2025 as well as 6 November 2025.

Admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend unpaid work on 16 and 30 October as well as 6 November. The order will continue.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Christopher Brealey

Harassment without violence

January 14, 2026

Sentence: 5 months imprisonment and 2-year restraining order

Christopher Brealey, 57, of Highbury Road, Bulwell, repeatedly harassed his female neighbour from November 30, 2025, to January 13, 2026, by shouting abuse, threatening to kill her, attempting to intimidate her, blasting loud music day and night, and banging on walls while shouting in the early hours. The victim documented and filmed the incidents, leading to his arrest.

Jay Francis Cockburn

Breach of community order

January 7, 2026

Sentence: £40 fine

Jay Francis Cockburn, aged 34, of c/o 1 Bronant Terrace, Tregaron, failed to comply with the requirements of a community order made by Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 19 November by not attending planned probation appointments on 21 and 28 November as well as on 2 and 9 December.

Admitted breaching a community order by failing to attend probation appointments. Also ordered to pay £60 costs. The community order will continue.

Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk

Benjamin Cobb

Animal cruelty

January 6, 2026

Sentence: 12-month community order with 100 days unpaid work and 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, plus 10-year ban from keeping pets

Benjamin Cobb, of Borrowdale Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire, failed to meet the needs of his 11-year-old bulldog boxer cross, Sasha, who was found in a fearful and aggressive state in the kitchen of his former home at Watling Road, Castleford, with no food or water. Her ribs, hips, and spine were protruding due to starvation, and she had been rummaging through a bin for food. Cobb had received a vet voucher from RSPCA Inspector Hannah Williams in June 2024 for pain medication but failed to follow up. Sasha was signed over to the RSPCA and euthanized at Greater Manchester Animal Hospital due to her poor health, including a body condition score of 2/9, enlarged spleen, muscle wastage, possible blood cancer, and untreated arthritis. The vet concluded she had suffered for at least two weeks.

Pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of his dog Sasha, including not providing prompt veterinary care and failing to address her poor body condition under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Amirul Islam

Fly-tipping

January 6, 2026

Sentence: £660 fine, £540 costs, £47 compensation

Syeda Nahar and Amirul Islam, of Burnville Road, were involved in fly-tipping household rubbish, including food waste and personal documents, in a rear lane of Chester Road on or before March 18, 2025. They were contacted by Sunderland City Council’s Community Safety Team and served with a notice requiring attendance at an interview in April 2025, which neither attended, leading to prosecution.

Found guilty in absence for failing to comply with notice under Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995. Failed to attend interview and court hearing.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Syeda Nahar

Fly-tipping

January 6, 2026

Sentence: £660 fine, £540 costs, £47 compensation

Found guilty in absence for failing to comply with notice under Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995. Failed to attend interview and court hearing.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Unknown Fraudster

Fraud

December 19, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

A West Norfolk fraudster conducted a £1m trading scam, defrauding 19 victims out of more than £1 million through fraudulent investment schemes.

Paul Martin

Encouragement of terrorism

December 18, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 3 months' imprisonment

Paul Martin, 60, of Croydon, posted 16,000 messages on the Telegram group ‘The Resistance UK’, which had 8,000 members, calling for the use of crossbows and explosives to incite a violent uprising against the Government due to his belief that Covid was a hoax and the vaccine was poison. He was arrested at his home on September 28, 2021, where police seized a stun gun disguised as a torch, two crossbows with bolts, a large knife, air guns, and drones. His messages described the situation as a ‘silent war’ and encouraged members to purchase crossbows and make petrol bombs.

Convicted of encouragement of terrorism after a two-week trial. Previously pleaded guilty to possession of a stun gun. Found not guilty of possession of articles for the purposes of terrorism.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Ioan Pintaru

Wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm

December 17, 2025

Sentence: indefinite detention in a high-security hospital

On 12 August 2024, in Leicester Square, London, Ioan Pintaru, a 33-year-old Romanian national, held an 11-year-old girl in a headlock and stabbed her repeatedly eight times in the face, neck, and shoulder with a knife. The attack occurred in public while the girl and her mother, Australian nationals on holiday, were present. Pintaru was disarmed and restrained by bystander Abdullah Tanoli until police arrived.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a knife and wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

December 16, 2025

Sentence: hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act with an additional restriction order under Section 41

On 12 August 2024, at 11.30hrs, Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru randomly attacked an 11-year-old Australian tourist girl outside the Lego Store in Leicester Square, London, while she was with her mother. He held her in a headlock and stabbed her repeatedly with a knife, causing injuries to her eye, neck, chest, and shoulder. The attack was captured on CCTV. A security guard and bystanders intervened, disarming and detaining him until police arrived within four minutes. The girl received treatment at hospital from a passing nurse. Pintaru was arrested at the scene and initially charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article, but convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article. Diagnosed as schizophrenic. Could potentially be detained indefinitely.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Ian Glasbrook

Operating without an environmental permit and failing to comply with legal notice

December 16, 2025

Sentence: £3,077 fine, £7,687 costs, victim surcharge, disqualified as company director for 3 years

Between August 2023 and February 2025, Endurmeta Ltd, directed by Mr Ian Glasbrook, operated a waste treatment site at Deva Industrial Estate, Sandycroft, Flintshire, storing and treating waste including carpets, mattresses, and printer cartridges under waste exemptions. The site was not secure and waste was stored too long, breaching exemption conditions. Exemptions were cancelled, and a legal notice under Section 59 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 was issued to remove the waste, which was not complied with, leaving most waste on site.

Pleaded guilty to operating without an environmental permit and failing to comply with a legal notice. Disqualification from 29 April 2026. Remediation order to remove all remaining waste by 29 April 2026.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Christine Scott

Stalking

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 12-month restraining order and £80 fine

Starting in February 2025, two months after the end of an on-and-off 12-year affair with her cousin’s husband, the 54-year-old from Station Road in Heacham stalked the victim for months, sending thousands of emails and making unwanted calls, nearly causing his divorce.

Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £110 court costs. Hounded victim with 2,361 emails and 188 calls after 12-year affair ended.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Ionut Pitigoi

Driving while disqualified

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 15-month driving ban and 12-month community order with 250 hours unpaid work

The 32-year-old from Clarence Road in Peterborough was caught twice driving while disqualified and without insurance by the same officer in West Lynn and Downham, and once not wearing a seatbelt, on dates prior to his court appearance on his birthday.

Ordered to pay £114 victim surcharge and £110 court costs. Caught driving while disqualified and without insurance on two occasions in West Lynn and Downham; also failed to wear seatbelt once. No separate penalty for seatbelt offence.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Liam Dawes

Drink-driving

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 18-month driving ban and £120 fine

On November 9, 2025, the 30-year-old from Horncastle in Lincolnshire flipped his Volkswagen Golf into a ditch on Stanhoe Road in Burnham Market while drink-driving after attending a wedding, then fled the scene before admitting his involvement.

Analysis showed 67mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £48 victim surcharge and £110 court costs. Fled the scene after crashing.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Robert Rhodes

Murder

December 12, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 29.5 years

Robert Rhodes murdered his wife Dawn Rhodes by cutting her throat in their Redhill home in June 2016. He planned the killing, manipulating their young child (under 10) to lure Dawn by asking her to close her eyes for a picture, allowing him to attack. Rhodes then inflicted injuries on himself and the child to stage a self-defence claim, alleging Dawn attacked first. The child later disclosed the truth nine years after the murder, leading to re-trial.

Initially acquitted in May 2017 but re-tried after new evidence from child witness under double jeopardy laws. Found guilty by unanimous jury verdict after eight-week trial. Manipulated child to assist in murder and cover-up.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Ryan Coventry

Threatening behaviour

December 12, 2025

Sentence: £80 fine

On November 23, 2025, the 29-year-old homeless man from Lynn, recently released from jail, attempted to jump a police barrier before rushing to Carders News & Off-Licence on London Road, where he screamed and shouted, leading to his arrest for threatening behaviour; cannabis found in his pocket.

Pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour and possession of 0.8g cannabis. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £55 court costs. Believes his beer was spiked; incident occurred two days after release from 14-day jail sentence for battery.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Scott Taylor

Assault

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity days and 100 hours unpaid work

On September 14, 2025, the 25-year-old from Metcalfe Avenue in Lynn assaulted his ex-partner in a kitchen, an incident deemed beyond self-defence at trial, traumatising her to the point of developing PTSD.

Subject to alcohol monitoring and two-year restraining order. Found guilty at trial on October 14, 2025. Ordered to pay £325 court costs (reduced from £650 due to benefits) and £114 victim surcharge. Assault went beyond self-defence, leaving victim with PTSD.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Sebastian Dent

Drink-driving

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 14-month driving ban and £345 fine

On November 9, 2025, at around 10.15pm, police stopped a BMW on the A17 at Sutton Bridge after it was spotted swerving and mounting grass banks. The 19-year-old driver from Uppingham Road in Oakham, Rutland, was arrested for drink-driving during a late-night journey to his father’s house.

Roadside breath test showed 48mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. Ordered to pay £138 victim surcharge and £110 court costs.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Tendai Munhazu

Drink-driving

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 20-month driving ban and £230 fine

On November 11, 2025, the 40-year-old from Myles Way in Wisbech crashed his Mercedes into a ditch off the A47 near Worzals while drink-driving. He was unhurt and tested positive after walking away from the scene.

Roadside breath test showed 82mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. Ordered to pay £92 victim surcharge and £110 court costs. Was driving to hospital for wife’s emergency surgery after drinking at home.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Jaroslav Barcevic

Theft

December 11, 2025

Sentence: £71.90 compensation for perfume, £5.89 compensation for beer, £55 court costs

Jaroslav Barcevic, 39, stole a four-pack of Kronenbourg beer worth £5.89 from Home Bargains in North Lynn on October 27, 2025, and two bottles of perfume worth £71.90 from Superdrug on Broad Street on November 11, 2025, to fund his drug addiction. He lives in homeless accommodation in Lynn.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Stole to fund drug addiction but is attending Change Grow Live for help and turning life around.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Ellis Dismore

Murder attempt and child sex offences

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 43 years imprisonment

Ellis Dismore, a dangerous stalker, was jailed for murder bid and child sex offences; his appeal was thrown out.

Christopher Michael Pillage

Causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals under the Animal Welfare Act

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks custody suspended for 12 months, Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of 15 days, costs of £400, victim surcharge of £154

Christopher Michael Pillage, aged 40, of Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash, caused unnecessary suffering to a 15-year-old deaf and partially blind Jack Russell terrier named Snoopy, who had a skin condition, by kicking and hitting him as captured on footage obtained by the RSPCA. The incidents involved forceful blows that caused immediate pain and likely bruising. He also jointly with Julie Pillage failed to provide veterinary treatment for Snoopy's dental disease and skin condition, and failed to provide a suitable diet for an 11-year-old overweight Jack Russell terrier named Ruby. The dogs were seized by police on July 9, 2025, examined by a vet, and signed over to RSPCA care. Snoopy had a mature cataract causing full blindness in one eye, severe dental issues, a heart murmur, and untreated allergic skin problems; he was later found to have cancer. Ruby was severely overweight but otherwise healthy and has been rehomed.

Pleaded guilty to four offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Disqualified from keeping all animals for life. In mitigation, he is a carer for Julie Pillage who has health needs. Sentencing remarks noted awareness of brutality and neglect.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Julie Pillage

Causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals under the Animal Welfare Act

December 10, 2025

Sentence: £300 fine, victim surcharge of £100, costs of £400

Julie Pillage, aged 53, of Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash, jointly with Christopher Michael Pillage caused unnecessary suffering to a 15-year-old deaf and partially blind Jack Russell terrier named Snoopy, who had a skin condition, by failing to provide veterinary treatment for his dental disease and skin condition. They also failed to provide a suitable diet for an 11-year-old overweight Jack Russell terrier named Ruby. The neglect came to light through RSPCA footage and investigation, leading to the dogs being seized by police on July 9, 2025, examined by a vet, and signed over to RSPCA care. Snoopy had a mature cataract causing full blindness in one eye, severe dental issues, a heart murmur, and untreated allergic skin problems; he was later found to have cancer. Ruby was severely overweight but otherwise healthy and has been rehomed.

Jointly pleaded guilty with Christopher Pillage to three offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Disqualified from keeping all animals for life. Sentencing remarks noted awareness of brutality and neglect.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Andrew Stevens

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Andrew Stevens, 60, from Gillingham near Barnsole Road, targeted a vulnerable child for his own sexual gratification by inciting the child to engage in sexual activity on four counts. The offences occurred between 2008 and 2012. He was arrested on June 1, 2023, after the victim disclosed the abuse.

Found guilty by a jury of four counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Denied the charges and was convicted following a trial. Sergeant Murray Tester commended the victim's bravery.

Sources: kentlive.news

Zubair Iqbal

Assisting an offender

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Zubair Iqbal assisted Tejean Kennedy on the night of 13 October 2022 when Mehmet Koray Alpergin and Gozde Dalbudak were abducted in central London. Iqbal provided Kennedy with a safe house to change clothing and leave his mobile phone, and laundered money for him. There was a high level of telephone communications between them that night. Iqbal was an associate of Kennedy, who used his chicken shop for drug packaging and his bank account for money laundering.

Cleared of conspiracy to kidnap but convicted of assisting an offender. Assisted Tejean Kennedy for around seven hours by providing a safe house and laundering money. Judge Sarah Whitehouse KC noted he was aware of a serious criminal enterprise.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

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

Robert Springett

Possessing indecent images

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order

Robert Springett, 68, of Edinburgh Way in Dersingham, possessed 26 illicit photos of children. Police received information that his IP address was used to access the photos in 2021 and seized his computer in February 2024. Analysis showed he had tried to delete the files.

Pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images. Order includes 25 rehabilitation activity days. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order. Ordered to pay £185 fine, £114 victim surcharge, and £55 court costs. Computer forfeited and destroyed.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Raymond Duggan

Theft

December 2, 2025

Sentence: Compensation order

Raymond Duggan, 46, of James Scott Close in Downham, committed thefts on November 4, 2025. At Morrisons in Downham just after 7am, he and two accomplices took seven legs of lamb, four pork shoulders, and four pork tenderloins, stuffed them in a bag, and left. He then stole a sandwich and hash browns from Greggs. The spree ended at Tesco where they attempted to steal more meat products but were stopped by a staff member who recognised one of the men.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and attempted theft. Ordered to pay £115 compensation to Morrisons, £9 to Greggs, and £55 court costs. No compensation to Tesco as goods were recovered. Mitigation cited drug addiction as the cause.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Thomas Holford

Murder

December 2, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

On the night of April 20, 2021, at his grandparents' home in Ramsgate, Thomas Holford, then 20 years old, was left as the sole carer for his five-week-old daughter Everleigh Stroud while her mother visited friends. Holford, a regular cannabis user, smoked cannabis that night despite knowing it impaired his self-control, and found caring for the baby stressful. He shook Everleigh with excessive and severe force, causing her critical brain injuries, bone fractures, facial bruising, and eye atrophy leading to blindness. She was hospitalized for over a year and died on May 27, 2022, aged 14 months. The next morning, Everleigh's mother discovered her seriously injured and called emergency services; Holford appeared unconcerned and continued playing games on his phone.

Originally sentenced to life with a minimum term of 16 years in July 2025; sentence increased by two years on appeal due to unduly lenient original term, considering aggravating factors including voluntary excessive cannabis intoxication while sole carer. No previous convictions.

Sources: kentlive.news

Anthony Morgan

Possession of Class A drug

December 2, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine

Anthony Morgan, 21, of Mill Gardens in Fairstead, was reported for causing damage on Gaywood Road on August 31, 2025. When police arrived, he fled across the car park of the nearby Aldi on Queen Mary Road. A search revealed five bags containing cocaine, estimated to be a relatively small amount worth £20-£40.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug. Ordered to pay £48 victim surcharge and £55 court costs. Cocaine forfeited and destroyed.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Jose Goncalves

Drug-driving

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 9 weeks imprisonment and 36-month driving ban

Jose Goncalves, 48, of Chadwick Square in North Lynn, was involved in two drug-driving incidents. On May 13, 2025, he was pulled over on Queen Mary Road in Gaywood driving a white Vauxhall while on cocaine. On May 28, 2025, he was spotted driving erratically in town, sped off from police, and was found inside the vehicle attempting to use a crack cocaine pipe. Tests showed 381mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood, nearly eight times the legal limit of 50mcg.

Breached a suspended sentence. Denied charges but found guilty at summary trial. Ordered to pay £154 victim surcharge and £400 court costs.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Jessica Woods

Assault

December 2, 2025

Sentence: £300 compensation

Jessica Woods, 31, of Raby Avenue in North Lynn, assaulted a man at Tower Gardens in Lynn on November 5, 2025. While walking in the area, she encountered a group of drinkers, recognised one man, hurled abuse calling him a 'paedo', blocked his path as he tried to leave, and punched him in the face, breaking his glasses and causing injuries. The victim felt distressed and feared encountering her again.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Ordered to pay £220 to victim for broken glasses and £80 for the assault.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Lorraine Pike

Assaulting an emergency worker

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order

Lorraine Pike, 43, of Estuary Close in North Lynn, was outside her home on August 25, 2025, shouting abuse at her neighbour, calling her a 'sl*g', 'fat b***h', and 'grass', and saying 'I’m f***ing Lorraine, I’m watching you'. The neighbour described her as 'wired' and told her to stop 'throwing her t**s' in her face. When police arrived, Pike continued swearing and headbutted an officer, causing injury.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker and abusive behaviour. Order includes 90 days alcohol monitoring and 8 rehabilitation activity days. Ordered to pay £100 compensation to police officer, £114 victim surcharge, and £55 court costs.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Elyas Moussa

Murder

December 1, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with minimum term of 27 years

Elyas Moussa, 30, of no fixed address, stabbed Recorda Davey-Ann Clarke, 35, to death in Linacre Road, Willesden Green, north-west London, just after Christmas 2024. Altercation started as friendly chat during Clarke's girlfriend's birthday celebration, escalated when Clarke turned Moussa's cap backwards. Moussa chased, pushed or tripped Clarke, then stabbed him when vulnerable.

Pleaded guilty to possession of knife, convicted of murder after trial. Judge noted he instigated violence while victim vulnerable on ground.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rhys Hicks

Affray

November 29, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On June 29, 2025, Rhys Hicks, after a two-day bender involving cocaine and alcohol, went on a naked rampage in Middleton, Greater Manchester. He pushed a woman in her home, causing her to fall and suffer a panic attack. Later, at the Archer pub, he stripped naked and began punching and kicking cars. He urinated on a nearby war memorial. On Manchester Old Road, he assaulted Paul Yates, who was driving with his 11-year-old granddaughter, by punching and kicking him, dragging him from his car, and attempting to enter the vehicle before being detained by members of the public until police arrived.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Blames drink and cocaine use for offending. Expressed remorse. Will likely serve 40% of the term in custody. Judge commented on the dread caused to motorists and shameful lack of respect to war dead.

Sources: lancs.live

Peter Augustine

Murder

November 28, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years, concurrent with 4 weeks for theft and 8 years for robbery

Peter Augustine, 59, followed 87-year-old John Mackey for 15 minutes after spotting him leaving a Co-op store in Manor House, north London, on 6 May 2025, with shopping including a box of cornflakes, a pint of milk, and a saveloy sausage. He attacked Mr Mackey in a quiet location, shouting 'give me the bag' while punching, kicking, and stomping on him for about a minute with gratuitous violence and extreme anger. Mr Mackey, a frail man who used a stick, died in hospital two days later on 8 May 2025.

Convicted by jury on 13 November 2025. Sentenced by Mrs Justice Whitehouse. Defendant absent from hearing claiming back problem. Excluded from courtroom during trial due to aggressive outbursts. Judge noted the killing resulted from rage, not the theft attempt, and described the victim as a gentle, innocent man killed for trivial items.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Declan George-Candiani

Collection of terrorist material

November 28, 2025

Sentence: 23 months' imprisonment

Declan George-Candiani was stopped at Stansted Airport by Counter Terrorism officers on 13 August 2024. Analysis of his phone revealed terrorist-related documents, including guides on how to commit ‘lone wolf’ attacks. A search of his home led to the seizure of an iPad containing similar material. He developed an interest in an extreme-right wing group advocating “traditional Satanism” and accessed the material intentionally, according to the prosecution. In interviews, he claimed a “possessed mindset,” a “pact with the devil,” and an “unhealthy obsession” that overpowered him.

Ordered to serve an additional year on licence and subject to notification requirements for 10 years. Convicted after trial on two counts of collection of material likely to be of use to a terrorist under section 58(1) of the Terrorism Act 2000. Found not guilty on two further counts.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Paul Elijah Hayden

Attempted murder

November 25, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with minimum term of 17 years and 136 days for attempted murder

Paul Elijah Hayden, 22, participated with Zachariah Talbert-Young in the attempted murder of Nathan Williams in Easton in February 2024, where Williams suffered multiple stab wounds and almost lost his life, as part of ongoing gang warfare scarring north east Bristol.

Acquitted of murder charge midway through trial due to insufficient evidence. Sentenced by Mr Justice Pepperall for separate attack.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk

Paul Hayden

Attempted Murder

November 25, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Early in 2024, Paul Hayden, aged 22, participated with Zacharia Talbert-Young in the attempted murder of teenager Nathan, who survived by the grace of God. This was part of the same trial involving the murder of Eddie Kinuthia in July 2023, linked to postcode rivalry.

Found guilty of attempted murder alongside Zacharia Talbert-Young. Jury directed to find him not guilty of the murder charge part way through the trial.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk

Ryan Heathcote

Theft

November 25, 2025

Sentence: 38 weeks imprisonment

On November 8, Ryan Heathcote, 38, of Centenary Gardens in Gillingham, breached a criminal behaviour order by entering Co-op in Twydall Green with a bag and shoplifting items; crack cocaine and heroin found on arrest.

Admitted theft, breaching criminal behaviour order, and possessing drugs; ordered to pay £85 costs and £154 victim surcharge.

Sources: kentlive.news

Zacharia Talbert-Young

Murder

November 25, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment

On July 21, 2023, during the first day of school break, Zacharia Talbert-Young and an accomplice rode to Tudor Road where they attacked and murdered 16-year-old Eddie Kinuthia in a postcode rivalry incident. The attack was described as deplorable and cowardly, lasting just three seconds but depriving the family of future joys. He was also found guilty of the attempted murder of another teenager, Nathan, early in 2024.

Found guilty of murder and attempted murder. Sentenced today after victim impact statement from the victim's mother.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk

Zachariah Talbert-Young

Murder and attempted murder

November 25, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with minimum term of 33 years and 136 days for murder; life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years for attempted murder

Zachariah Talbert-Young, 27, rode a high-powered e-bike from Easton to St Pauls on the night of Friday, July 23, 2023, with a pillion passenger who got off and fatally stabbed 19-year-old Eddie Kinuthia in an ambush in Grosvenor Triangle park close to his home in St Pauls, as part of gang warfare between rival groups associated with Easton and St Pauls postcodes. Seven months later, in February 2024, he and Paul Hayden attacked and stabbed Nathan Williams multiple times in Easton, nearly killing him.

Found guilty by jury after six-week trial. Described as very dangerous and posing significant risk to the public. Sentenced by Mr Justice Pepperall.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk