Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 146 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel Kelly

Shooting and armed robbery

July 10, 2025

Sentence: 36 years imprisonment

Daniel Kelly, 46, was involved in shooting Paul Allen, a former cage fighter known as 'The Enforcer', who orchestrated Britain's biggest armed robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent. The incident is linked to an international antiques theft case where Kelly is wanted in Japan for a £679,000 jewellery store heist.

Convicted of shooting Paul Allen, the crime boss behind the £54m Securitas robbery.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Imer Quashi

Supply of cocaine

July 10, 2025

Sentence: four-and-a-half years imprisonment

Imer Quashi was involved in a County Lines drug dealing operation that supplied high-purity cocaine worth nearly £200,000 to Edinburgh and Inverness. The operation involved sending WhatsApp messages to request drugs, with a call handler contacting a runner for delivery. Undercover officers made purchases, including a test buy in Edinburgh for £80 in May 2023. Quashi's DNA was found on packaging, and he was seen meeting individuals involved in the drugs trade. Searches recovered over 228 wraps of cocaine, more than half a kilo of the drug (over 70% pure), £4,700 in cash, scales, and an Oyster card with cocaine residue. The offence occurred at various locations in Edinburgh, Inverness, and London between May 17, 2023, and September 5, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine between May 17, 2023, and September 5, 2023. Offending was aggravated by connection to serious organised crime. Judge Michael O'Grady KC reduced the sentence from five years due to the guilty plea. Prior conviction for trafficking cocaine in England (33 months imprisonment).

Sources: inverness-courier.co.uk

Cameron Huggins

Rape

July 2, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment, plus 2 years of supervision following release, and placement on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life

Cameron Huggins assaulted and raped a 16-year-old girl in accommodation in Inverness on April 10, 2023, after she had been drinking and was incapable of consenting due to alcohol effects. He locked the door, forcibly removed her clothing, restrained her, and carried out the attack. The victim was left shaking and in tears. Huggins had a previous conviction for domestic abuse and was on a non-harassment order at the time.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by jurors. Advocate Kelly Duling requested mercy in sentencing. Judge Alison Stirling stated that custody was the only appropriate disposal.

Sources: inverness-courier.co.uk

Gary Macpherson

Rape

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment, with an extended sentence of 17 years comprising 13 years in custody and 4 years of supervision

Gary MacPherson, 58, groomed and abused eight girls, including one as young as six, over 16 years from 2005 to 2022. The offences occurred at various locations, including his former home in Paisley, Renfrewshire, where he equipped the property with attractions like a trampoline, cinema room, hot tub, pool, and pets to lure victims. He used social media to contact at least one victim and engaged in stalking and taking unauthorized pictures. The abuse involved rape and other sexual offences, with MacPherson instructing victims not to report it.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of 22 charges. His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely, and non-harassment orders were granted for an indefinite period banning contact with seven victims. Judge comments highlighted a pattern of grooming and abusive behavior.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Edward Vines

Stalking

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Edward Vines stalked Emily Maitlis, engaging in persistent and alarming behaviour that led to his conviction and sentencing.

Riley Kirk

Rape and sexual assault

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Riley Kirk committed a series of serious sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, against multiple victims in Falkirk and West Lothian. The attacks began when he was 14 years old and continued over more than three years from October 2019 to January 2023.

Placed on the Sex Offenders Register. Found guilty after a trial, with attacks spanning from October 2019 to January 2023.

Sources: dailyrecord.co.uk

Marcus Monzo

Murder

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 38 years imprisonment

Marcus Monzo, 37, carried out a violent rampage in Hainault, East London on April 30, 2024, where he fatally attacked 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword shortly after the boy left for school, injuring five others including two police officers during a 20-minute attack; he was also convicted of attempted murders and other offenses.

Found guilty after a trial at the Old Bailey; described as a danger to society and showed no remorse for his actions.

Sources: mylondon.news

James Harding

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

June 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years

James Harding, 34, of Alton, Hampshire, headed a sophisticated organised drug dealing network that imported and dealt approximately one tonne of cocaine, generating an estimated £5 million in profit over 10 weeks between April and June 2020. He used EncroChat to coordinate drug importations, manage finances, and plan a detailed murder of a rival gang member, including recruiting hitmen, arranging firearms, and specifying times, dates, and locations. Harding resided in Dubai during part of his criminal activities and was extradited from Switzerland.

Found guilty by jury of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and conspiracy to commit murder. Detective Chief Inspector Jim Casey highlighted the severity of the crimes and the harm to communities.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Jayes Kharouti

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

June 26, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years

Jayes Kharouti, 39, of Depot Road, Epsom, was involved in supplying Class A drugs as part of a network that imported and dealt approximately one tonne of cocaine between April and June 2020. He used EncroChat to communicate about drug deliveries and to plan a detailed murder of a suspected rival drug courier, including discussions on recruiting hitmen, arranging firearms, and getaway vehicles.

Admitted to supplying drugs and was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder. Part of the same EncroChat investigation as James Harding.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Connor Courts

Rape

June 26, 2025

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Connor Courts assaulted and raped a woman who was intoxicated and incapable of consenting at an address in Inverness in the summer of 2022, when he was 19 years old. He was convicted of the offence, and the victim provided a harrowing impact statement. The sentence was backdated to April 25, 2025, when he was first remanded in custody.

Judge Michael O'Grady noted that the defendant was of good character prior to the crime and was a young, immature man at the time. Defence counsel David Moggach KC described the incident as a huge mistake and a harsh lesson for the defendant.

Sources: inverness-courier.co.uk

Shamiah Mckenzie

Murder

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 22 years

Shamiah McKenzie and Codee Godfrey, as drug dealers, circled the area on bikes for an hour hunting their target, Abdul Jalloh, amid a turf war. On August 5, 2024, McKenzie stabbed Jalloh in the neck while he was sitting in his car on New Union Close, Isle of Dogs. After the attack, they tried to dispose of evidence in the Thames, including the knife, its sheath, and McKenzie's bike, and hid bloodied clothes and other items in bushes. Police recovered the items, which included cannabis, cash, and drug packaging equipment.

Convicted of murder in a drug-related turf war involving the supply of drugs. Attempted to hide evidence, including the murder weapon and bloodied clothes, after the crime.

Sources: mylondon.news

Andrew Watt

Assault

June 20, 2025

Sentence: eight months imprisonment

Andrew Watt, 34, threw a cigarette and a half bottle of Buckfast at Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo during a 1-1 draw in the Old Firm match on May 4, 2025, at a stadium in Glasgow. The incident occurred as Sinisalo celebrated an equaliser in front of the Rangers support. Watt was identified through CCTV and his distinctive white teeth, and the bottle was handed to police by someone on the Rangers bench. His actions were deemed to have potentially sparked a riot and endangered attendees.

Pleaded guilty to the charge. Sheriff Mark McGuire described his actions as those of a 'vicious, drunken hooligan' and noted his motive as victim blaming, with 21 previous convictions including football-related matters.

Sources: dailyrecord.co.uk

Codee Godfrey

Manslaughter

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Codee Godfrey and Shamiah McKenzie, as drug dealers, circled the area on bikes for an hour hunting their target, Abdul Jalloh, amid a turf war. On August 5, 2024, Godfrey was involved in the incident where Jalloh was stabbed in the neck while sitting in his car on New Union Close, Isle of Dogs. After the attack, they tried to dispose of evidence in the Thames, including the knife, its sheath, and McKenzie's bike, and hid bloodied clothes and other items in bushes. Police recovered the items, which included cannabis, cash, and drug packaging equipment.

Convicted of manslaughter in a drug-related turf war involving the supply of drugs. Attempted to hide evidence, including the murder weapon and bloodied clothes, after the crime.

Sources: mylondon.news

Kieran Cole

Rape

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Kieran Cole, who was 18 at the time of the offence, raped his victim in Waverley Park, Bonnyrigg, after spending the night at a nearby pub. The incident occurred following a night out, after which he ran off into the dark, leaving the victim crying. A nearby homeowner assisted the victim home, while Cole returned to a friend's house and later went to his flat in Gorebridge.

Convicted of rape; placed on the sex offenders register and given a non-harassment order for an indefinite period. The judge noted his callous lack of concern for the victim and his obliviousness to the gravity of his behaviour. In mitigation, his lack of previous convictions was considered.

Sources: edinburghlive.co.uk

Peter Duffy

Assault

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Peter Duffy, while on remand at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian, used a homemade weapon to slash another inmate's face multiple times, causing severe injuries including eight wounds ranging from 4cm to 15cm in length that exposed the victim's teeth. This attack occurred between March and April 2022, amid his pending trial for the murders of his brother and partner.

Convicted of assault while on remand for two murders. The sentence is to be served consecutively to his 30-year sentence for the murders, and it takes into account the severity of the injuries inflicted in prison.

Sources: edinburghlive.co.uk

Hasaan Arshad

Computer Misuse

June 13, 2025

Sentence: Six years imprisonment for data breach and an additional one and a half years for possession of indecent images of children, totalling seven and a half years

Hasaan Arshad, a 25-year-old computer science student from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, working as a GCHQ intern, used his mobile phone to remove top secret data from a secure GCHQ system on August 24, 2022, and transferred it to his private computer. This breached security protocols, risked exposing 17 colleagues' identities, endangered national security, and wasted thousands of hours of work. He also possessed 40 category A and four category B indecent videos of children downloaded from the dark web.

Pleaded guilty to offences under the Computer Misuse Act and possession of indecent images. Judge described his actions as intellectual arrogance, motivated by perfectionism, and noted he has an autism spectrum disorder.

Sources: gloucestershirelive.co.uk

Alexander Dighton

Attempted Murder

June 13, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

Alexander Dighton attacked police officers at Talbot Green police station on January 31, wearing body armour under a tweed jacket. He threw a Molotov cocktail at a police car, set another alight with petrol, smashed a van's windows with a pole, and assaulted officers by swinging a pole, punching one, and stabbing another in the leg. Two officers required hospital treatment. His actions were driven by radical anti-Islam, anti-immigration, anti-government views, and sympathy for far-right and misogynistic groups. He had been radicalised over 15 years and ignored prior warnings.

Pleaded guilty to ten offences including attempted murder. Motivated by terrorism, showed no remorse, and had no previous convictions. The judge noted he represented a continuing danger due to his entrenched views.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Alexander Stephen Dighton

Attempted Murder

June 13, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years and 235 days

Alexander Stephen Dighton attacked three police officers outside Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf on January 31, 2025, armed with a Molotov cocktail, knife, and hatchet. He stabbed one officer in the leg, knocked another unconscious, and attempted to set fire to a police van. His actions were motivated by anti-government ideology, and he had been referred to the Prevent programme previously but was not deemed a high risk.

Pleaded guilty to 10 charges including attempted murder. Ranted at the judge about government corruption and anti-government views. No previous convictions noted.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Brad Albutt

Sexual Assault

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Brad Albutt, a 40-year-old former soldier and corporal with the 1st Battalion, The Rifles, sexually assaulted a woman on three occasions between October 2022 and October 2023 at a property in Edinburgh. The assaults included attempting to penetrate the woman with a syringe containing his semen while she slept, and penetrating her with his fingers. He also assaulted her by punching her and breached bail conditions. The victim discovered one incident when she woke up and confronted him, leading to his confession.

Pleaded guilty to three sexual assaults. Sheriff Kevin McCarron noted the offences were planned and involved a significant violation of the victim, while considering Albutt's military background and service in Afghanistan. He was also placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and given a non-harassment order for 10 years.

Sources: edinburghlive.co.uk

Daniel Cooper

Possession of a knife

June 6, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment for possession of a knife

Daniel Cooper, 22, of Gosport Road in Leytonstone, provided Renai Belle with a balaclava and knife used in the murder of Josh McKay on July 6, 2024, at a barbershop in Leyton. This was captured in doorbell footage, and forensic evidence from the items matched Cooper.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a knife; acquitted of other offences; sentencing date is June 6, 2025

Sources: essexlive.news

Nathan Otitodilchukwu

Manslaughter

June 2, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Nathan Otitodilchukwu and a 16-year-old accomplice harassed Robert Price, a 76-year-old pensioner, by threatening to torch his home and then punching a hole in his window to push a firework inside on July 27, 2024, in Oval Road North, Dagenham. This act caused a fire that filled the house with black smoke, leading to Mr. Price's death. The incident was preceded by ongoing harassment, including previous acts of criminal damage to his property. CCTV and doorbell footage captured the events, showing the defendants launching fireworks earlier and fleeing after the attack.

Admitted manslaughter. He was 18 years old at the time of sentencing and was living in care. He made incriminating statements to a support worker after the incident.

Sources: romfordrecorder.co.uk

Joël Le Scouarnec

Aggravated rape and sexual assault

May 28, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Joël Le Scouarnec, a retired French surgeon, sexually abused hundreds of patients, including many children, over a 25-year period while working as a doctor in western France. He assaulted or raped victims while they were under anaesthesia or during examinations, often without their knowledge. The abuses were discovered after his arrest in 2017 for raping a six-year-old neighbour, leading to the revelation of electronic diaries detailing the crimes, including victims' names, ages, and addresses. He continued practising despite a 2005 conviction for child pornography.

Sentenced for aggravated rape and sexual assault of 299 victims. Already serving a concurrent 15-year sentence from 2020 for earlier convictions. Not eligible for parole until two-thirds of the term is served. Ordered to be placed on the sex offenders register and barred from practising medicine or contacting minors.

Sources: inews.co.uk

Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev

Conspiracy to Spy

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev participated in espionage and surveillance activities as part of a group working for Russia. The operations targeted investigative journalists, a former senior Kazakh politician, and a US military site in Germany, involving the use of advanced equipment to gather information intended for Russian interests.

Vanya Nikolaveva Gaberova

Conspiracy to Spy

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 6 years, 8 months and 3 weeks imprisonment

Vanya Nikolaveva Gaberova was involved in executing espionage and surveillance activities for a group spying on behalf of Russia. This encompassed operations against investigative journalists, a former senior Kazakh politician, and a US military site in Germany, utilizing sophisticated spying tools to obtain information useful to Russia.

Katrin Nikolayeva Ivanova

Conspiracy to Spy

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 9 years and 8 months imprisonment

Katrin Nikolayeva Ivanova was involved in executing espionage and surveillance activities as part of a group spying for Russia. This included targeting investigative journalists, a former senior Kazakh politician, and a US military site in Germany, using equipment like listening devices and concealed cameras to gather information useful to Russia.

Orlin Roussev

Conspiracy to Spy

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 8 months imprisonment

Orlin Roussev led a group of six individuals in a spying operation for Russia, involving surveillance on investigative journalists, a former senior Kazakh politician, a US military site in Germany, and other targets across Europe. The group conducted espionage activities, including using sophisticated equipment like listening devices and concealed cameras, as part of six identified plots to obtain information useful to Russia.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to spy before the trial started. He was the ringleader directing the group's activity and was in direct contact with an individual working for Russian intelligence services.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Ivan Iliev Stoyanov

Spying

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 weeks imprisonment

Ivan Iliev Stoyanov participated in spying operations for Russia as part of a group, which involved surveillance on various targets including investigative journalists, a former senior Kazakh politician, and a US military site in Germany. The activities included gathering information using advanced equipment.

Bizer Maksimov Dzhambazov

Conspiracy to Spy

May 12, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 2 months imprisonment

Bizer Maksimov Dzhambazov was part of a group involved in spying for Russia, participating in surveillance operations on investigative journalists, a former senior Kazakh politician, a US military site in Germany, and other targets. The group used advanced spying equipment and was directed by Orlin Roussev to gather information intended to be useful to Russia.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to spy before the trial started. He was the second in command within the group.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

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