Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 209 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

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 Redpath had left work early to do DIY jobs for his mother and was not properly licensed, as his full licence had been revoked, and the bike lacked front indicators, a mirror, and had an unsuitable rear tyre.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

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

Ricky Lloyd

Strangulation and assault

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Ricky Lloyd, 39, of no fixed abode, entered his ex-partner's home in Bangor via a window and strangled her, repeatedly banging her head on the floor.

Strangled his ex-partner and banged her head on the floor, leaving her on the verge of blacking out.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Pelrus Maas

Breach of deportation order

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Pelrus Maas, 63, of no fixed abode, re-entered the UK via Holyhead Port just one day after being deported, in flagrant disregard of court orders.

Returned to the UK via Holyhead Port shortly after being deported, showing disregard for court orders.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Stuart O’Boyle

Breach of sex offenders register

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Stuart O’Boyle, 35, of Chapel Street, Caernarfon, failed to inform his new partner of his status as a convicted sex offender, breaching his notification requirements by staying at her home with her child.

Breached sex offenders register notification requirements by not disclosing his status to his new partner and staying at her home with her child.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Stephen Vickery

Assault on a police officer

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Stephen Vickery, 40, of Helens Crescent, Pentraeth, spat directly into a police officer’s eye while resisting arrest.

William Palmer

Burglary and assault

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

William Palmer, 31, of New Street, Porthmadog, broke into his former partner’s home on Anglesey, assaulted her and her current partner, and damaged his car.

Broke into his former partner’s home, assaulted her and her current partner, and damaged a car; he vaped during his sentencing hearing via videolink.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Mark Goodier

Theft and handling stolen goods

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Two years and five months imprisonment initially, plus an extra sentence for not paying a fine of more than £800

Mark Goodier, 36, of Llanddaniel, Gaerwen, ransacked a property, stole a car, and was found driving another stolen vehicle; he was later jailed for an additional period due to an unpaid fine.

Ransacked a property, stole a car, drove another stolen vehicle, and failed to pay a fine.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Mohammed Anwar

Organised fuel theft

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Mohammed Anwar was involved in an organised crime group that targeted locations across the UK, including stealing £40,000 worth of fuel from a site on Anglesey in September 2021.

Matthew Pritchard

Grooming and sexual offences

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Matthew Pritchard, 24, of Dol Eithin, Holyhead, groomed a girl and engaged in repeated sexual intercourse with her in public locations.

Groomed and had repeated sexual intercourse with a girl in public; his parents were admonished during the hearing.

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

Jesse Crofts

Drug possession and supply

July 31, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment initially, plus an extra jail term for not paying a fine

Jesse Crofts, 28, of Holborn Road, Holyhead, was involved in cannabis possession and cocaine supply, and received an additional sentence for failing to pay a fine.

Jonathan Evans

Sexual abuse of minors

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Jonathan Evans, 32, of Malltraeth, Bodorgan, sexually abused two boys while working in an Anglesey school and volunteering with the RAF Air Cadets.

Sexually abused two boys; he had previously worked in an Anglesey school and volunteered with the RAF Air Cadets.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Kevin Evans

Arson attempt

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Kevin Evans, 33, of Cae Bold, Caernarfon, tried to petrol-bomb a property after buying a green jerrycan and filling it with petrol from a Texaco garage.

Attempted to petrol-bomb a property in Caernarfon, with CCTV showing him purchasing petrol shortly before.

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Khalid Mohammed

Organised fuel theft

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

Khalid Mohammed was part of an organised crime group that stole £40,000 worth of fuel from a site on Anglesey in September 2021, as part of operations across the 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

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.

Tenika Parker

Perverting the course of justice

July 30, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment for possession of a knife and perverting the course of justice

Tenika Parker, 39, of Canterbury Road in Leytonstone, assisted Renai Belle in the murder of Josh McKay by driving him to obtain the knife and balaclava, and helping him escape after the stabbing on July 6, 2024, at a barbershop in Leyton. She was also involved in cleaning the car to remove evidence, as shown in CCTV footage.

Convicted of possession of a knife and perverting the course of justice; sentencing date is July 30, 2025

Sources: essexlive.news

Renai Belle

Murder

July 30, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment (inferred for murder)

Renai Belle, 30, of Swaythling Close in Edmonton, stabbed Josh McKay, 33, in the neck in a premeditated attack at a barbershop on Lea Bridge Road in Leyton on July 6, 2024. The attack was carried out in front of Josh's young child and followed threats made in a rap video on YouTube. Belle entered the premises wearing a balaclava, stabbed Josh, and fled with help from his partner. Police investigations, including CCTV and forensic evidence, linked him to the crime.

Hamza Kamali

Murder

July 25, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Hamza Kamali stabbed 38-year-old Saley Beya in the leg outside a nightclub in Romford Road E7, leading to his death.

Habiba Naveed

Manslaughter

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act and a restriction order under Section 41, meaning indefinite detention

Habiba Naveed killed her landlord and friend, Christopher Brown, by hitting him with a pan, causing him to fall, then strangling him until she believed he was unconscious, and hitting him again. This occurred on 15 August 2024 at a residential address on Polsted Road, SE6, London. She also killed their pet cat, Snow, by stabbing it in the neck, believing an evil spirit had entered it after leaving Christopher's body. Naveed was arrested the same day and provided her account to a psychiatrist while on remand.

Pled guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and animal cruelty. Has an established history of paranoid schizophrenia, with circumstances highlighting dangers of illicit cannabis use and non-compliance with prescribed medication.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Edson Bernardo

Affray

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Edson Bernardo was involved in an altercation outside a nightclub on Romford Road, E7, in the early hours of 10 August 2024, where he and others engaged in violence connected to the murder of Saley Beya. He possessed an offensive weapon and pleaded guilty to the charges.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon (machete and pole) in connection with the incident.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Errol Woodger

Manslaughter

July 24, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment and 5 years on licence

On 29 December 2019, Errol Woodger was robbing items from Marc Allen's flat on Peareswood Road, Erith, including his car keys. When Mr. Allen attempted to stop Woodger from driving off in his car, Woodger deliberately drove the car at him, running him over and causing fatal injuries. Mr. Allen was taken to hospital but never regained consciousness and died on 29 January 2020.

Found guilty of robbery and manslaughter after a three-week trial. Originally charged with murder but convicted of manslaughter.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Abdi Ulusow

Affray

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Abdi Ulusow was involved in an altercation outside a nightclub on Romford Road, E7, in the early hours of 10 August 2024, where he and others engaged in violence connected to the murder of Saley Beya. He possessed an offensive weapon and pleaded guilty to the charges.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon (machete and pole) in connection with the incident.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Jesse Lloyd-Smith

Murder

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment following conviction

Jesse Lloyd-Smith shot a man dead in Peckham on 10 July 2024, and his mother found him after hearing gunshots.

Oguzcan Dereli

Murder

July 22, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 24 years

On 18 October 2024, Oguzcan Dereli drove a blue Ford Focus estate to a side street off Clerkenwell Road in Islington, where he approached Abdul-Latif Pouget, who was parked on his moped. Dereli exited the vehicle, armed with a machete, and stabbed Pouget in the thigh, causing significant blood loss. He then returned to his car and drove away, leaving Pouget to collapse on the pavement. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to Dereli's identification and arrest. Pouget was rushed to hospital but died three days later.

Found guilty of murder after a two-week trial. Dereli claimed the machete was left in his car by a friend and that he planned to dispose of it, but the jury did not believe this account. Quotes from the victim's mother and the investigating detective highlighted the senseless nature of the crime and its impact on the family.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Kamar Williams

Murder

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Kamar Williams, 34, from the Isle of Dogs, east London, stabbed Derek Thomas, 55, five times in a brutal and premeditated attack on July 30, 2024, in Hackney, north-east London. The incident occurred after Williams sent threatening messages to Thomas's daughter and went to Thomas's home looking for her. He spotted Thomas walking home after his shift as a bus driver, stopped his vehicle, and attacked him on Stoke Newington Common. Thomas was stabbed multiple times and died from his injuries.

Found guilty of murder and possession of a bladed article; sentencing adjourned until July 18, 2025, but remanded into custody pending sentencing. Claimed self-defence during trial.

Sources: mylondon.news

Mohamed Mansaray

Murder

July 16, 2025

Sentence: at least 27 years in prison

Mohamed Mansaray, 18, of Neasden, north-west London, was involved in the planned and organised execution of 21-year-old Janayo Lucima, a drug dealer, who was shot with a single bullet to the chest as he opened his front door in Kensington. The incident was linked to a drugs dispute and occurred last year.

Adam Carruthers

Criminal damage

July 16, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment (duration not specified)

Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham were involved in the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, an act that sparked public outrage. The incident involved turning on each other in a bitter feud, as revealed through investigations and videos. The tree was a famous landmark, and their actions led to significant environmental and cultural damage.

Jailed for involvement in the Sycamore Gap tree felling case, with reported internal conflicts among perpetrators.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Catherine Bell

Embezzlement

July 16, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Catherine Bell, while serving as director of Jewish Care Scotland, embezzled over £54,000 from a hardship fund between October 1, 2013, and October 25, 2018. She set up weekly payments of £35 to £70 for four families but diverted the cash to fund her alcohol addiction instead of delivering it. The scheme was discovered during a compliance check, leading to her departure from the charity.

Admitted to embezzling funds; judge stated it was a calculated act of robbing a charity, with no attempts to recompense; defense noted her alcohol addiction and remorse.

Sources: dailyrecord.co.uk

David Cartland

Harassment

July 16, 2025

Sentence: Erased from the medical register and immediate suspension

David Cartland, a former GP from Penzance, engaged in a campaign of online harassment against several medical professionals, including creating fake accounts and encouraging others to harass. He posted abusive messages, including homophobic content and comparisons to Nazi imagery, motivated by hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community. This behaviour occurred over social media platforms and continued despite complaints.

Found guilty of harassment on social media, showing hostility towards the LGBTQ+ community, and promoting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories; lacked insight and remediation as determined by the tribunal.

Sources: cornwalllive.com

Daniel Graham

Criminal damage

July 16, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment (duration not specified)

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were involved in the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, an act that sparked public outrage. The incident involved turning on each other in a bitter feud, as revealed through investigations and videos. The tree was a famous landmark, and their actions led to significant environmental and cultural damage.

Jailed for involvement in the Sycamore Gap tree felling case, with reported internal conflicts among perpetrators.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Yusuf Abdi

Murder

July 16, 2025

Sentence: at least 28 and a half years in prison

Yusuf Abdi, 19, of Westminster, was part of the group that carried out the planned and organised execution of Janayo Lucima, a 21-year-old drug dealer, who was shot with a single bullet to the chest as he opened his front door in Kensington, linked to a drugs dispute.

Salmam Baygoren

Supply of Class A drugs

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Salmam Baygoren, 28, from Barnet in London, set up a crack cocaine and heroin supply chain known as 'Ben and Jerry's', trafficking drugs from London to Exeter. He recruited others to sell drugs directly to addicts in Exeter over several weeks in 2023, operating from rented accommodation he sourced and funded. Police seized knives, cash, and drugs worth tens of thousands of pounds in early 2024, and Baygoren had prior involvement in a similar operation in Norwich.

Admitted four charges of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Will serve 40 per cent of the sentence in jail. Judge David Evans described him as the 'premier directing mind' of the county lines gang.

Sources: devonlive.com

Elvin Kabuga

Supply of drugs

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 18 months suspended sentence

Elvin Kabuga, 18, from Hatfield Road in Dagenham, was involved in the 'Ben and Jerry's' county lines operation, selling drugs in Exeter in 2023, though his role was minor and he was not trafficked.

Convicted for his lesser part in the drug supply operation. Must complete 140 hours of unpaid work. Judge David Evans noted he was misled by the false glamour of drug supply and was deeply stupid in his involvement.

Sources: devonlive.com

Jordan Oseha

Supply of drugs

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 2 years suspended sentence

Jordan Oseha, 23, from King Edwards Road in Barking, played a lesser role in the 'Ben and Jerry's' county lines drug supply operation, which trafficked crack cocaine and heroin from London to Exeter in 2023.

Convicted at trial for two charges of being concerned in the supply of drugs. Must complete 210 hours of unpaid work and is banned from entering Devon.

Sources: devonlive.com

Cody Smith-Alwood

Controlling behaviour

July 14, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment and a seven-year restraining order

Cody Smith-Alwood subjected his ex-partner to years of controlling behaviour, leading to his jailing and the issuance of a seven-year restraining order to protect the victim.

Brandon Robb

Wildlife crime and animal cruelty

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment and an indefinite ban from owning or keeping animals

Brandon Robb filmed his two dogs hunting, attacking, and killing various wild animals, including deer, rabbits, hares, a fox cub, wild birds, and a domestic cat, across 20 incidents between August and November 2022 in woods and farmland in Fife and Kinross. The footage showed him encouraging the dogs to attack, resulting in horrific injuries and deaths, often under cover of darkness. He uploaded some footage to social media, and a vet analysis indicated severe suffering, such as a cat with haemorrhaged eyes due to extreme stress. Robb was also convicted of assaulting an officer during his arrest.

Pled guilty to a total of 22 charges. Comments from COPFS highlighted the cruelty and its impact on wildlife.

Sources: edinburghlive.co.uk

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