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.

Kye Bradbury

Breaching a restraining order

June 18, 2024

Sentence: One-year community order with 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £80 fine, and £85 costs

Breached a restraining order by being in the company of a woman in Pembroke on June 17, 2024; the order was imposed on October 31, 2023, after admitting to damaging her Ring doorbell.

Constance Marten

Manslaughter

June 17, 2024

Sentence: Guilty of killing newborn baby

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of killing their newborn baby after the child was discovered lifeless, with the case involving their evasion and living in harsh conditions, leading to the tragic outcome.

Found guilty alongside Mark Gordon; details include emotional breakdown during proceedings.

Sources: dailymail.co.uk

James Millener

Drug-driving

June 12, 2024

Sentence: Disqualified from driving for 12 months, £256 fine, £85 costs, and £102 surcharge

Driving a Renault Master on the A44 in Llangurig on November 28, 2023, with 2.2 micrograms of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2 micrograms per litre.

Anthony Bryant

Child sexual abuse

June 6, 2024

Sentence: Absolute discharge

Anthony Bryant sexually abused a child from the age of 7 during the 1960s and 1970s, making the child touch him sexually and masturbating in front of the child. He was described as an opportunistic abuser who threatened further harm if the abuse was reported. The victim and their sibling endured severe and lasting trauma, including PTSD, stemming from being left alone with him unprotected.

Given due to dementia, as neither a hospital order nor a supervision order was suitable; judge acknowledged it as unsatisfactory and hoped it brought closure for the victim. The defendant had three relevant previous convictions.

Sources: newsshopper.co.uk

Paul Proctor

Attempted rape

May 14, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Paul Proctor, aged 61, from Ramsay Avenue, Farnworth, committed the offence in the 1990s in Fife, Scotland, where he attempted to rape a young girl who was eight years old at the time. The crime was reported to police in 2020, leading to a trial. He was found guilty and sentenced for his actions, which involved attempted rape and using lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour.

Found guilty by jury; no remorse shown. Detective Sergeant Ross French described him as a callous predator.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Anthony Monaghan

Shoplifting

May 7, 2024

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment

Anthony Monaghan, 58, was involved in eight shoplifting offences that occurred between January 12 and April 20, 2024, in the Thornton-Cleveleys area. He entered a store, leading to his arrest on Sunday for suspicion of shoplifting and attempted robbery. He was later charged with these offences.

Sentenced for eight shoplifting offences. He has no fixed address and was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and attempted robbery.

Sources: blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Ashley Williams

Causing grievous bodily harm

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ashley Williams directly caused grievous bodily harm by performing mutilations, such as castrations, as part of the Eunuch Maker network, which involved non-consensual and extreme modifications on victims.

Convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent; participated in the Eunuch Maker's mutilation practices.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

David Carruthers

Conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

David Carruthers participated in a conspiracy to perform life-changing mutilations, including castrations and amputations, through the Eunuch Maker network, which involved live-streaming procedures and exploiting vulnerable individuals for sexual fetishes.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent; involved in performing mutilations as part of the Eunuch Maker group.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Janus Atkin

Conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Janus Atkin was part of a group that conspired to carry out extreme body modifications, such as castrations and amputations, via the Eunuch Maker website, targeting individuals in a cult-like environment for sexual gratification.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent; actively involved in the Eunuch Maker's mutilation activities.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Ion Valentin Ciucur

Conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Ion Valentin Ciucur was involved in a group that conspired to cause grievous bodily harm through procedures like castrations and amputations on the Eunuch Maker platform, affecting victims psychologically and physically.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent; involved in the Eunuch Maker's activities of performing mutilations.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Marius Theodor Snarum Gustavson

Grievous Bodily Harm

May 1, 2024

Sentence: Life sentence with a minimum of 22 years imprisonment

Marius Gustavson operated the 'Eunuch Maker' website, which published and live-streamed videos of extreme body modifications, including genital mutilations and castrations. He groomed and manipulated victims, such as injecting them with testosterone blockers and performing procedures without consent. These acts occurred around 2019, leading to widespread harm and a police investigation initiated by a victim in Cornwall.

Mastermind behind the 'Eunuch Maker' website; involved in performing extreme body modifications and mutilations; seven men were jailed alongside him.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Peter Wates

Conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Peter Wates engaged in a conspiracy to perform severe bodily harm, including genital removals and other mutilations, as part of the Eunuch Maker operation, which exploited and harmed multiple victims.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent; participated in the Eunuch Maker's network of mutilations.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Stefan Scharf

Causing grievous bodily harm

May 1, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stefan Scharf was involved in inflicting grievous bodily harm through mutilations like castrations and amputations via the Eunuch Maker website, contributing to a larger operation that harmed numerous individuals.

Convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent; took part in the Eunuch Maker's body modification activities.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Michael Wynter

Rape

April 30, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life

Michael Wynter raped a woman while she was asleep or unconscious in Pinner between 2019 and 2021. He was arrested in December 2021 following an investigation that included evidence from communication on devices, witness statements, and a detailed statement from the victim. This offence occurred alongside his history of sexual crimes, including a prior conviction.

Wynter was arrested in December 2021 after the victim reported the crime. He had a prior conviction for sexual assault of a child between 2002 and 2003, and was already on the Sex Offenders Register since 2021. The investigating officer described him as an extreme sexual deviant and praised the victim's courage.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Khalid Khan

Assisting an offender

March 26, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Khalid Khan, 62, assisted his son Abdul Khan after the killing of Bohdan Vandzhura by hiding his son's bloodied tracksuit and trainers in a garage and lying to the police about it. This occurred in Harrow, north-west London, following the July 2023 incident where his son killed the victim.

Convicted of assisting an offender by hiding his son's bloodied tracksuit and trainers and lying to police. Expressed regret in a letter to the judge, stating his actions do not define him.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Luke Richards

Sending a communication threatening death or serious harm and criminal damage

March 5, 2024

Sentence: One-year community order, 120-day alcohol abstinence and monitoring programme, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £85 costs, £114 surcharge, and £400 compensation

Luke Richards sent a message on February 27 containing threats to commit arson and a death threat, and damaged a man’s car in Pembroke Dock. He was reckless as to whether the recipient would fear that the threats would be carried out.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and sending a communication threatening death or serious harm. Restraining orders granted for 12 months against a man and a woman.

Sources: westerntelegraph.co.uk

David Stewart

Sexual grooming and child sexual exploitation

March 4, 2024

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

David Stewart, a 25-year-old from Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham, contacted a 13-year-old girl on social media around May 2023. Over several months, he groomed her, isolated her from support, lured her away from her family, and sexually exploited her. Despite being arrested in September 2023 and issued a child abduction warning notice, he continued contacting the victim, including luring her to the airport in December 2023. CCTV footage captured the abuse, leading to his arrest in Shropshire.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child under 16, meeting a child following sexual grooming, child abduction, and witness intimidation. He will also be subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order.

Sources: stourbridgenews.co.uk

Amina Noor

Female Genital Mutilation

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

In 2006, Amina Noor, then 22 years old, travelled to Kenya with a three-year-old British girl and took her to a private house where the girl was subjected to female genital mutilation, resulting in the total removal of the child's clitoris. The crime came to light over a decade later when the victim, known as Jade, was 16 and confided in a teacher. Noor claimed she acted under threats of being cursed or disowned and described the act as a cultural tradition.

Convicted for assisting a non-UK person to carry out female genital mutilation (FGM). Appealed the sentence on grounds of cultural context and mitigation, but the appeal was dismissed by judges who stated that cultural factors do not reduce the offence's seriousness.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Jamie Cassidy

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 13 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jamie Cassidy, a former Liverpool FC youth player, was involved in the distribution of cocaine across northern England as directed by his brother Jonathan. He oversaw the distribution of 162 kilograms of cocaine and provided lists of recipients, as revealed through EncroChat messages hacked by law enforcement.

Responsible for distribution of cocaine; sentenced as part of the same operation involving EncroChat communications.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jonathan Cassidy

Conspiracy to import cocaine

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 21 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jonathan Cassidy, using the EncroChat handle 'WhiskyWasp', led an international drug operation with his brother Jamie Cassidy and Nasar Ahmed. They imported hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from South America into the UK via modified vehicles through Amsterdam. Key activities included arranging imports, such as 194 kilograms in March 2020 and additional consignments up to April 2020, sharing profits, and directing distribution. The operation involved payments via Hawala bankers and Bitcoin, with Cassidy fleeing to Dubai before being arrested upon return to the UK in October 2020.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine, conspiracy to supply cocaine, and conspiracy to conceal, transfer and disguise criminal proceeds. The sentencing judge applied a discount for his guilty plea and considered prison conditions during COVID.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nathan Scotting

Burglary

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 3.5 years imprisonment

Nathan Scotting, 22, of Victoria Road, Instoneville, was involved in the same burglary in Carcroft, Doncaster, in September 2023, where a group forced open a window and stole jewellery, watches, and cash worth over £5,500. He was part of the group seen on CCTV and was sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pled guilty to the same burglary. Aged 22 at the time of sentencing and investigated as part of Operation Castle.

Sources: yorkshirepost.co.uk

Nasar Ahmed

Conspiracy to import cocaine

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 21 years and 9 months imprisonment

Nasar Ahmed partnered with Jonathan Cassidy in importing and supplying cocaine, arranging payments for consignments like the 194 kilograms imported in March 2020 and additional amounts. He used EncroChat for communications, including financial transactions via Hawala bankers and Bitcoin, and was instrumental in organising drug imports and supplies to associates.

Pleaded guilty alongside co-defendants; involved in arranging payments and imports, with the judge highlighting his leading role in the operation.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Shiloh Hindes

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

January 16, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Shiloh Hindes participated in a pre-meditated transphobic attack on an 18-year-old transgender woman in Masons Avenue, Harrow, on February 10, 2023. The victim was lured to the location, subjected to prior transphobic abuse on Snapchat, and violently assaulted, including being punched, kicked, and stamped on, resulting in serious injuries and deep scars. The attackers concealed their identities and used weapons.

Summer Betts-Ramsey

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

January 16, 2024

Sentence: 8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Summer Betts-Ramsey orchestrated a pre-meditated transphobic attack on an 18-year-old transgender woman in Masons Avenue, Harrow, on February 10, 2023. The victim was lured to the location under false pretences, subjected to abuse on Snapchat prior to the incident, and violently assaulted, including being repeatedly stabbed, which left her with deep scars. The attackers concealed their identities with face coverings, used weapons, and attempted to destroy evidence afterwards.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. Ordered to serve 4 years and 6 months in custody, with the remainder on licence.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Bradley Harris

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

January 16, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Bradley Harris orchestrated and participated in a pre-meditated transphobic attack on an 18-year-old transgender woman in Masons Avenue, Harrow, on February 10, 2023. The victim was lured to the location after being subjected to transphobic abuse on Snapchat and was violently assaulted, including being punched, kicked, and stamped on, leaving her with serious injuries and deep scars. The attackers wore face coverings, used weapons, and tried to eliminate evidence.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Orchestrated the attack alongside another individual.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Camron Osei

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

January 16, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Camron Osei participated in a pre-meditated transphobic attack on an 18-year-old transgender woman in Masons Avenue, Harrow, on February 10, 2023. The victim was lured to the location following transphobic abuse on Snapchat and was subjected to a violent assault, including being punched, kicked, and stamped on, which resulted in serious injuries and deep scars. The group concealed their identities, used weapons, and attempted to destroy evidence.

Dhiya Al Maamoury

Causing death by dangerous driving

January 1, 2024

Sentence: 13 years and 6 months imprisonment

Dhiya Al Maamoury lost control of a highly-modified car during a car meet in Oldbury on November 20, 2022, crashing into a group of pedestrians. This resulted in the deaths of Ben Corfield, 19, and Liberty Charris, 16, both from Dudley, and serious injuries to Ethan Kilburn, 21, and Ebonie Parkes, 20. The incident was described as reckless driving to show off, with no remorse shown by Al Maamoury.

Changed plea to guilty on the day of trial for two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Appealed the sentence, but the appeal was dismissed.

Sources: stourbridgenews.co.uk

Chelsea Grant

Robbery

December 13, 2023

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Chelsea Grant, with Xyaire Howard, robbed Susan Hawkey multiple times, including mugging her in the street on 27 July and 22 August 2023, and breaking into her home on 23 August 2023. They used her bank card for fraud after obtaining it during these robberies. Grant was involved in the spending spree of £13,000 and searched online about body decomposition, indicating awareness of the victim's death.

Convicted of three counts of robbery, two counts of fraud, and one count of attempted robbery. Cleared of murder. Judge noted she became aware of the killing but continued to use the victim's card and showed no remorse beyond being caught.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Xyaire Howard

Murder

December 13, 2023

Sentence: 31 years imprisonment

Xyaire Howard, along with Chelsea Grant, targeted Susan Hawkey, a 71-year-old vulnerable woman, due to her bank account balance. On or around 6-7 September 2023, Howard broke into her home in Neasden, northwest London, where he tied her up, blindfolded her, exposed her, and forced her to reveal her PIN under terror. He strangled her to death with a shoelace and left her body to decompose while using her card for a spending spree, withdrawing £13,000 on luxury items at places like Westfield Shopping Centre.

Convicted of murder, one count of robbery (admitted a second), two counts of fraud, and one count of attempted robbery. Judge commented on his greed, terrorisation of the victim, and callous actions.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Natalie Mottram

Misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice

November 1, 2023

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Natalie Mottram, a Warrington police staff member, compromised a major law enforcement operation by alerting criminals that the EncroChat network had been hacked, potentially endangering lives and operations across multiple countries.

Jailed for tipping off criminals about police infiltration of the EncroChat network, including charges of misconduct in a public office and perverting the course of justice.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Emmanuel Tamwesigire

Murder

November 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Emmanuel Tamwesigire was part of a group that chased and attacked Ricardo Fuller after an argument at the former Discoteca No Problem club in Ilford on March 7, 2020. The group beckoned Fuller outside, pursued him up and down Ilford High Road, and stabbed him three times, resulting in his death in hospital hours later.

Admitted punching the victim but not inflicting the fatal wound. Appealed against conviction and sentence, but the appeal was dismissed by judges who found there was sufficient evidence.

Sources: ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Ifor Whittaker

Rape

November 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Ifor Whittaker, a former Church of England priest, admitted to raping a six-year-old boy in the vestry of St John the Baptist Church in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, in the late 1990s. He abused his position of trust as a priest under the name Colin Pritchard. He was also previously convicted for abusing a boy between 1987 and 1991, and for abusing two children in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, between 1979 and 1983.

Admitted to rape and gross indecency; described as a 'predatory paedophile' by Judge Gary Lucie; already serving a 16-year sentence for similar offences from 2018 and a five-year sentence from 2008.

Sources: theargus.co.uk

Liam Wells

Dangerous driving

November 1, 2023

Sentence: 16-month suspended jail sentence, banned from driving for two years, 30-month rehabilitation activity requirement, costs of £425, and a thinking skills programme

Liam Wells was spotted driving without lights on Pinehurst Road in Swindon on March 4. He failed to stop for an unmarked Wiltshire Police car, leading to a chase where he reached speeds of 78mph in a 30mph zone. He lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Michael's Workwear on Cricklade Road, causing approximately £100,000 in damage. Police video captured the incident, and Wells was knocked unconscious. He tested negative for drugs but admitted to cocaine use earlier that evening.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drug driving, driving uninsured, and without a licence. Expressed remorse and apologised to the store owners. Judge noted his co-operation, full admissions, and genuine remorse as mitigating factors.

Sources: wiltshirelive.co.uk

Liam Winters

Illegal Waste Burial

September 19, 2023

Sentence: 17 months imprisonment

Liam Winters and Mark Winters buried illegal waste equivalent to filling the Royal Albert Hall three times, leading to their sentencing.

Mark Winters

Illegal Waste Burial

September 19, 2023

Sentence: One-year suspended sentence and 200 hours of unpaid work

Mark Winters and Liam Winters buried illegal waste equivalent to filling the Royal Albert Hall three times, leading to their sentencing.

Ben Kempster

Burglary

August 28, 2023

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Ben Kempster, 40, of no fixed abode, committed a series of burglaries in Watford. On August 20, he forced entry into Dominos Pizza, damaging the door but stealing nothing. On August 21, he stole money from the till at Creams Café and returned on August 22 to steal from the tip box. On August 27, he burgled Popworld, stealing five bottles of champagne, and broke into Heather and Rose health food shop, stealing the cash float. He also attempted to enter Hanako Japanese restaurant but took nothing.

Admitted to all charges. Described as a prolific offender with a disregard for business owners.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Kieran Collins

Fear or provocation of violence

August 19, 2023

Sentence: Three-year football banning order, 60 hours of unpaid work, £85 costs, and £114 victim surcharge

Kieran Collins, 23, from Hook, Hampshire, engaged in offences linked to matchday disorder during Reading FC’s League One match against Birmingham City on February 22. The incident involved behaviour that provoked or caused fear of violence, representing a minority of football fans.

Pled guilty to fear or provocation of violence. The order prevents attendance at regulated football matches in the UK, requires passport surrender for England's away fixtures, and bans attendance at home games.

Sources: readingchronicle.co.uk

Ashir Shahid

Causing death by dangerous driving

August 15, 2023

Sentence: 13 years' detention

Ashir Shahid drove a Toyota Prius at high speed, striking Renju Joseph, who was five-and-a-half months pregnant, on Station Road in Bamber Bridge near the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields on September 29, 2023. The collision caused the death of her unborn baby boy, who was delivered via emergency surgery but later died in hospital. Mrs Joseph suffered serious, life-changing injuries, including mobility issues. Shahid fled the scene, hid for several days, and the vehicle was dumped in Farnworth. He was arrested and charged following CCTV and police enquiries.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Also banned from driving for 15 years and one month. Minimum of two-thirds of sentence to be served before release on licence.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Sam Shahid

Assisting an offender

August 15, 2023

Sentence: 3 years' detention

Sam Shahid assisted Ashir Shahid, who had caused a fatal hit-and-run incident, by helping him evade detection after the crash on Station Road in Bamber Bridge on September 29, 2023. This involved actions that aided Shahid in hiding following the incident that resulted in the death of an unborn child and serious injuries to the mother.

Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender. Previously unnamed due to age, but naming restrictions were lifted.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Paul Fisher

Bomb Hoax

August 11, 2023

Sentence: five years and two months imprisonment

Paul Fisher, aged 61, from St Peters Path in Oadby, Leicestershire, made multiple hoax calls on May 5 to various police forces, claiming he had planted bombs at locations including Heathrow Airport, St Pancras station, Scotland Yard, the Ritz hotel, Birmingham Airport, and pubs in Boston and Lincoln. He also made calls to Humberside Police and other forces on April 13 and April 3, leading to wasteful employment of police resources and threats to damage property. These actions caused significant disruption and potential risk to public safety.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of bomb hoax and communicating false information, three counts of causing wasteful employment of police, and one count of threatening to destroy or damage property. Detective Constable Kevin Sharkey commented on the impact of such hoaxes on emergency services and the public.

Sources: newsshopper.co.uk

Robert Weightman

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis

July 23, 2023

Sentence: Jailed

Robert Weightman, a convicted sex offender, failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis while driving a vehicle, leading to his jailing.

Charged with being the driver of a vehicle who failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. He is a convicted sex offender.

Sources: nwemail.co.uk

Maigan Print

Breaching a court order

July 22, 2023

Sentence: Jailed

Maigan Print, a prolific thief, breached a court order by entering a store in the town centre, resulting in his return to prison.

Neelen Balarajah

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

July 15, 2023

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Neelen Balarajah drove his car at police officers who challenged him after they observed him receiving a 'Gucci' embossed box containing £20,000 in cash on January 19, 2022. Officers searched his house in Grove Road, Pinner, and found cash, herbal cannabis, cocaine, and empty wrappings testing positive for cocaine traces. He was part of a crime network involved in drug dealing, fraud, and money laundering, with connections to politically-exposed individuals overseas and activities including using scrap metal dealers to launder cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs on the first day of his trial. Images on his phone revealed empty wrappings that had contained kilogram blocks of cocaine.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Rickinder Hare

Money laundering

July 8, 2023

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 400 hours of community service

Rickinder Hare organised the handover of a 'Gucci' embossed box containing £20,000 in cash to Neelen Balarajah on January 19, 2022. Analysis of telecoms data revealed his involvement in a crime network dealing in drugs, fraud, and money laundering. The gang was suspected of using scrap metal dealers to launder cash and attempting to obtain grants for waste removal, likely diverting funds to criminal ventures. More than £1.2 million in cash and £350,000 in assets were seized.

Toby Rising

Producing controlled class B drug

July 4, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment, plus ordered to pay £69,257.50 under POCA or face an additional year

In July 2022, a warrant was executed at an industrial unit in Hartlebury, where officers discovered approximately 179 cannabis plants in three tents and equipment used for cultivation. Toby Rising, 35, of Oxbarn Avenue, Wolverhampton, was arrested based on forensic evidence linking his DNA to the scene. He was involved in producing cannabis and associated illegal activities.

Charged with producing and possessing controlled class B drug, criminal damage, and using electricity without authorisation. If payment is not made by October 4, an additional year will be added to his sentence.

Sources: kidderminstershuttle.co.uk

Abdul Khan

Manslaughter

July 1, 2023

Sentence: Hospital order with a restriction order

Abdul Khan, 27, stabbed his neighbour Bohdan Vandzhura, 49, 39 times in 39 seconds with a sword in July 2023 near his home in Harrow, north-west London, while experiencing psychotic hallucinations. He followed Mr Vandzhura from home and attacked him from behind as he went to work, leaving him no chance to defend himself. Khan had previously attacked Santa Shrestha twice in August 2022 and early 2023 without provocation, including punching and stamping on him. Despite being sectioned under the Mental Health Act in May 2023 and released after four days, Khan remained a threat and was later arrested and assessed as severely mentally ill.

Admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and was found guilty of attempted murder. Suffered from psychotic hallucinations and had prior attacks on another victim.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Luke Facer

Producing controlled class B drug

June 9, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment, plus ordered to pay £67,510 under POCA or face an additional year

In July 2022, a warrant was executed at an industrial unit in Hartlebury, where officers found approximately 179 cannabis plants in three tents, along with equipment for growing them. Luke Facer, 36, of Cobden Street, Kidderminster, was arrested after forensic evidence matched his DNA to items at the scene. He was involved in producing cannabis and other related offences.

Pleaded guilty; charged with producing and possessing controlled class B drug, criminal damage, and using electricity without authorisation. If payment is not made by September 9, an additional year will be added to his sentence.

Sources: kidderminstershuttle.co.uk

Oghenochuko Ojiri

Failing to make a disclosure under the Terrorism Act 2000

June 6, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment, with 1 year on licence

Oghenochuko Ojiri, an art dealer and television personality on BBC shows like Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, sold high-value artworks worth approximately £140,000 to Nazem Ahmad, a suspected financier of the terrorist group Hezbollah, over a 14-month period. Ojiri knew of Ahmad's sanctioned status in the US and took deliberate steps to conceal the transactions, such as using aliases in his phone contacts and altering invoice details, despite being aware of new money laundering regulations in the art market introduced in January 2020.

Admitted eight counts of failing to make a disclosure under the Terrorism Act 2000. Judge noted his awareness of the buyer's suspected involvement in financing terrorism and his pursuit of prestige and profit.

Sources: newsshopper.co.uk

Carlton Betts

Causing death by dangerous driving

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 13 years and seven months imprisonment

Carlton Betts, aged 28, was driving a stolen car when he struck and killed Darren Whitehouse on St Marks Road in Tipton on February 27, 2021, while Whitehouse was talking to a friend. Betts fled the scene after the crash, abandoning the vehicle nearby and not assisting the victim, who died at the scene despite emergency services' efforts. His friend sustained minor injuries and was traumatised. Betts was later arrested after evading justice.

Found guilty by a jury; described as 'cowardly and cruel' by the judge; failed to attend trial initially, leading to an arrest warrant.

Sources: dudleynews.co.uk

Leon Murray

Murder

June 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Leon Murray, 35, stabbed his partner Keisha Christodoulou, 32, 17 times at their home in Tanner’s Hill, Deptford, on October 2022, the day after she told him she wanted to end their 13-year relationship. After the attack, he changed his clothes and picked up their six-year-old daughter from school, where he made statements leading staff to call emergency services. He was subsequently arrested and convicted.

Appealed against sentence arguing it was manifestly excessive, citing being a good father, no prior violence in the relationship, traits of autism, and complex PTSD; appeal was rejected by judges.

Sources: newsshopper.co.uk

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