Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 364 verdicts at Central Criminal Court Crown Court (City of London, London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Caleb Corr

Arson and threats with a weapon

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

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

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

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Ian Parry

Dangerous dog attack

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

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

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

Sources: northwaleschronicle.co.uk

Deborah Tinsley

Burglary and criminal damage

July 31, 2025

Sentence: Jailed (specific term not mentioned)

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

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

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

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

Jonathan Cuckston

Possession of a bladed article

July 11, 2025

Sentence: interim driving ban

Jonathan Cuckston possessed a Stanley blade on Liskeard Road, Saltash on 2 June and failed to provide a specimen for analysis when investigated for a traffic offence.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a Stanley blade on Liskeard Road, Saltash on 2 June and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Sources: cornish-times.co.uk

Rebecca Collins

Drink driving

July 11, 2025

Sentence: interim driving ban

Rebecca Collins drove on the A389 at Lanivet whilst unfit through drink on 11 June.

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

Paul Lennon Evans

Fraud

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 36-week custodial sentence suspended for 12 months, rehabilitation programme, 80 hours of community service, and £3,089.34 in compensation

Paul Lennon Evans, alongside his father, engaged in fraudulent business practices and aggressive sales tactics on Anglesey between November 2021 and March 2024, including failing to provide cancellation rights and not demonstrating professional diligence, which targeted vulnerable victims and involved poor-quality workmanship.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by failing to provide cancellation rights and failing to demonstrate professional diligence under consumer protection law.

Sources: dailypost.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

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

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

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

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

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

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