Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

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.

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

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

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

Simon Sparrow

Assault

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 36 weeks imprisonment, £500 compensation

Simon Sparrow, 54, of Grosvenor Road in Wisbech, punched a man in Lynn, knocking him out. The victim was unresponsive with blood coming from his mouth and head. The defendant stumbled back to his taxi after the incident.

Knocked out a man by punching him during birthday celebrations. Ordered to pay compensation to the victim.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

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

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.

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

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

Michael Owen

Racially aggravated assault

June 20, 2025

Sentence: community order, £120 fine, £114 victim surcharge, £85 costs

Michael Owen, 24, of Edgcombe Avenue, Newquay pleaded guilty to a racially aggravated assault at Newquay in April 2024.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Muhammadh Ahlaaq Afdhel

Causing death by careless driving

May 1, 2025

Sentence: Two and a half years imprisonment

Muhammadh Ahlaaq Afdhel, 28, of Lichfield Road in Dagenham, was driving a Peugeot car in Barking Road at around 1.30am on May 1, 2022, when he collided with 78-year-old pedestrian Albert Aspinall, who was taken to hospital and died three days later. Afdhel failed to disclose previous convictions for drug driving to his insurer.

Convicted of causing death by careless driving and fraud by false representation. Upon release, he will be disqualified from driving for four years and three months.

Sources: romfordrecorder.co.uk

Nathan Tokosi

Attempted murder

March 18, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Nathan Tokosi, also known as rapper DigDat, carried out a premeditated drive-by shooting on 20 November 2023 in Notting Hill, west London. He fired multiple shots at 27-year-old Daniel Offei-Ntow through an open car window using a self-loading pistol from a stolen Audi, hitting the victim six times in the head, mouth, and body. The victim required two lifesaving surgeries after being found severely injured in his flat. CCTV showed Tokosi driving around the area in the stolen car in the days and hours before the attack. The Audi and firearm were dumped after the incident.

Convicted of attempted murder and firearms offences following two trials. In mitigation, described as a laidback young man swept up in his music career's fast-paced lifestyle, but with a long history of violence including prior conviction for attempted murder at age 13.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Ozdemir Zia

Causing death by careless driving

March 14, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 12 rehabilitation activity requirement days, driving licence suspended for three years, and must take an extended driving test

On 11 September 2021, Ozdemir Zia, a 77-year-old bus driver, struck and killed 83-year-old Edna McLean while turning his double-decker bus into Vincent Road in southeast London. His view was obscured by another bus and blind spots, which he failed to mitigate by moving his head or body. Despite braking upon seeing her, the collision was fatal, and Mrs McLean died two days later. Zia had a history of driving incidents and a prior conviction for careless driving in 2018.

Denied the charge but was convicted by a jury. Judge Nigel Lickley, KC, noted genuine remorse, a previous conviction as an aggravating factor, and that the defendant made a momentary but serious error without intending harm.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Kyle Clifford

Murder

March 11, 2025

Sentence: Whole life order

Kyle Clifford raped and murdered his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, and murdered her mother Carol Hunt and sister Hannah Hunt at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire; Carol was the wife of BBC racing commentator John Hunt.

Convicted of rape and three counts of murder; described in court as a jealous man who holds women in contempt.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Calum Macgregor

Rape

January 30, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Calum MacGregor, a 30-year-old army officer, met his victim on a dating app and sexually assaulted and raped her in her home in December 2021. He was originally found guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh, but the sentence was appealed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service due to its leniency.

Original sentence of 4 years and 6 months was quashed as unduly lenient; appeal upheld by a panel of judges.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Devon Brown

Murder

December 23, 2024

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years

Devon Brown, 30, of Northumberland Park in Tottenham, murdered Okechukwu Iweha, 46, with a machete in an unprovoked attack on Worchester Avenue, Tottenham, north London, on April 7, 2023. Brown believed Iweha had stolen his bicycle and £10,000 in cash, which was a tragic mistake. He pulled a large machete hidden in his clothes and repeatedly stabbed Iweha, who died from a stab wound to the chest. Brown and Leandro Kaienga disposed of bloodstained clothes and the knife in a nearby bin and burnt the items to cover their tracks. Brown fled to the US, was tracked to Dallas, Texas, extradited, and arrested in January 2024. He was found guilty of murder after a trial.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of public justice and possession of a knife blade. Concurrent sentences of 18 weeks and 16 months respectively. Motivated by mistaken revenge for stolen bicycle and cash.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Eymaiyah Lee Bradshaw-Mckoy

Manslaughter

December 23, 2024

Sentence: 47 months youth custody

Eymaiyah Lee Bradshaw-McKoy, aged 16 at the time, participated in a fatal gang attack on Anthony Marks near King's Cross station on 10 August 2024. She chased Marks from Argyle Street to Whidbourne Street, wielding a long object believed to be a car bumper, as part of a county lines drug gang retribution for a robbery. Marks was repeatedly kicked and beaten, dying from his injuries on 14 September 2024.

Sentenced for manslaughter. Involved in chasing and assaulting the victim with a long object believed to be a car bumper.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Leandro Kaienga

Perverting the course of public justice

December 23, 2024

Sentence: 18 weeks and 23 weeks concurrent for perverting the course of public justice and possession of a knife blade

Leandro Kaienga, 29, of Croydon, south London, participated in covering up the murder of Okechukwu Iweha on April 7, 2023, in Tottenham, north London. After Devon Brown stabbed Iweha to death with a machete, Kaienga was seen kicking away Iweha's shoe, picking up his own hat, and together they disposed of bloodstained clothes and the knife in a nearby bin, then burnt the items. They left Iweha dying on the road without seeking help. Kaienga was sentenced for perverting the course of public justice and possession of a knife blade.

Released immediately as time served on remand exceeded sentence. Assisted in disposing of evidence after the murder.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mia Campos-Jorge

Manslaughter

December 23, 2024

Sentence: 42 months youth custody

Mia Campos-Jorge, aged 17 at the time, was involved in a fatal assault on Anthony Marks near King's Cross station on 10 August 2024. As a member of the 'Arron' county lines drug gang, she participated after being robbed of drugs the previous evening. The group confronted Marks, who was chased, stamped on, and beaten with a gin bottle in a retribution attack. Marks died from his injuries on 14 September 2024.

Sentenced for manslaughter. One of the girls robbed while working for the gang the previous evening, leading to the confrontation.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Jaidee Bingham

Murder

December 23, 2024

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Jaidee Bingham, aged 16 at the time, along with two others, confronted Anthony Marks near King's Cross station on 10 August 2024, believing he knew about a robbery of drugs from their gang. Bingham chased Marks from Argyle Street to Whidbourne Street, hit him with part of a car bonnet, and used a gin bottle to strike him over the head in a vicious county lines retribution attack. Marks died from his injuries on 14 September 2024.

Sentenced for murder. Judge Mark Dennis KC noted he elevated the confrontation by picking up the bottle and using it with severe violence. Previously received a certificate from the Metropolitan Police for outstanding behaviour but had taken wrong turns and been exploited.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

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