Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 278 verdicts at Central Criminal Court Crown Court (City of London, London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Paul Mallin

Manslaughter

April 1, 2016

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Paul Mallin killed his ex-girlfriend Karen Read and her 86-year-old fiancé John Down in brutal circumstances at Fernways sheltered housing unit in Cecil Road, Ilford, on September 5, 2015. Motivated by anger over Miss Read choosing Mr Down over him, Mallin had previously stabbed Mr Down's wall with a knife, spat at him, and searched online more than 300 times for poisons, including 'poison that doesn’t show up in an autopsy' and references to 'Ricin' from the TV show Breaking Bad. On the night of the incident, he attempted to force entry into Mr Down's flat armed with a knife and a meat cleaver, stabbing Mr Down multiple times while he tried to defend the door, and then stabbing Miss Read, who was disabled and witnessed the attack from her armchair.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. Judge Richard Marks KC commented that the victims were completely defenceless and highly vulnerable, suffering terrible injuries and meeting their deaths in the worst possible circumstances.

Sources: ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Tom Hayes

Conspiracy to defraud

August 1, 2015

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Tom Hayes was accused of conspiring with others to manipulate the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) by submitting false or misleading rates intended to create a trading advantage, disregarding the proper basis for submissions, and thereby prejudicing the economic interests of others. The conspiracy involved agreeing to procure submissions that did not represent genuine opinions of borrowing rates.

Originally sentenced to 14 years, reduced on appeal; conviction quashed by the Supreme Court due to errors in jury directions.

Sources: supremecourt.uk

Jason Conroy

Murder

October 1, 2014

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Jason Conroy strangled Melissa Mathieson, an 18-year-old resident, at Alexandra House care home in Bristol in October 2014. Conroy had a history of violent and sexualised behaviour, including prior attempts to kill others, and was moved to the care home despite known risks. The killing was sexually motivated, and he was caught and sentenced for the crime.

Pleaded guilty to a sexually motivated killing. Prior incidents included attempts to strangle a teacher and his mother.

Sources: sloughobserver.co.uk

Ian Watkins

Child sex offences

December 18, 2013

Sentence: 29 years imprisonment

Ian Watkins was arrested on September 21, 2012, following the execution of a drugs warrant at his Pontypridd home, where a large number of computers, mobile phones, and storage devices were seized. Analysis uncovered his depraved behaviour involving child sex offences, including the attempted rape of an 11-month-old baby and engaging in sexual activity with a child. Among the disturbing videos were his attempted rape of a baby and a webcam chat instructing a fan to abuse her child. He was convicted of 11 other offences.

With a further six years on licence. Pleaded guilty to a string of sex offences including attempted rape of a fan’s baby. Appeal against sentence length denied by Court of Appeal in 2014. Later received additional 10 months in 2019 for possessing a mobile phone in prison.

Sources: lancs.live

Ian David Karslake Watkins

Child sexual offences

December 1, 2013

Sentence: 29 years imprisonment

Ian Watkins was sentenced in December 2013 for a string of child sexual offences, including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby. He was serving his sentence at HMP Wakefield when he was attacked and died from a stab wound to the neck on October 11, 2025.

With a further six years on licence. Admitted a string of sex offences including the attempted rape of a fan’s baby.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Christopher Chittock

Murder

February 1, 2013

Sentence: Jailed for murder

Christopher Chittock, then 38, murdered his girlfriend Sarah Shields, 23, while on holiday in Gran Canaria in July 2010. He strangled her after a jealous rage triggered by her texting an ex-boyfriend. He attacked her in their apartment, dragged her to a beach, smashed her head on rocks, and throttled her before dumping her body in the sea. A Spanish autopsy showed she had a severely broken nose at least two hours before death. Chittock attempted to cover up the crime by sending texts from her phone to her family, claiming she had run off with another man.

Originally given parole in November 2023 but recalled to prison seven months later. The Parole Board will assess if he can be released, focusing on public risk.

Sources: ipswichstar.co.uk

Della Robinson

False accounting

January 1, 2013

Sentence: 140 hours of community service

Della Robinson, 53, was wrongly convicted of false accounting due to Post Office Horizon system faults, resulting in loss of her post office and building. Her conviction was quashed, proving her innocence.

Krzysztof Szafisz

Murder

March 1, 2012

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years

Krzysztof Szafisz, along with Piotr Kulik, murdered Marcin Porczek, 38, in December 2010 during a dispute about money for scrap metal in a derelict building in Barnfield Road, Wembley. The altercation involved kicking and slapping Porczek, leading to his death from head injuries.

Found guilty of murder alongside Piotr Kulik after an argument over scrap metal payments escalated into a physical assault.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Piotr Kulik

Murder

March 1, 2012

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years

Piotr Kulik murdered Marcin Porczek, 38, in December 2010 after a disagreement about money for helping to strip and sell scrap metal from a derelict building in Barnfield Road, Wembley. The argument turned violent, with Kulik kicking and slapping Porczek, resulting in fatal head injuries.

Found guilty of murder after an argument over scrap metal escalated into a physical attack; was serving the sentence when he died from cancer in 2023 and had applied for compassionate release.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

Gary Dobson

Murder

January 1, 2012

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Gary Dobson was part of the racist gang that murdered Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old black teenager, in a brutal attack at a bus stop in Eltham, South East London, in 1993.

David Norris

Murder

January 1, 2012

Sentence: Life imprisonment

David Norris was involved in the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a black teenager who was killed in a racist attack by a five-person mob at a bus stop in Eltham, South East London, in 1993. Norris was caught and convicted for his role in this crime.

Sentenced for his part in the murder of Stephen Lawrence. He was part of a racist gang.

Sources: devonlive.com

Tom Hedges

Theft and false accounting

January 1, 2011

Sentence: seven-month suspended sentence

Tom Hedges was wrongly convicted of theft and false accounting due to errors in the Post Office Horizon system, leading to a seven-month suspended sentence. The conviction was quashed after it was determined he was innocent.

Ossie James

Manslaughter

October 6, 2010

Sentence: five years imprisonment

Ossie James, 74, stabbed his 44-year-old son Joseph James in the heart with a kitchen knife during an argument at their home in Brockley, southeast London, on February 21, 2009. The dispute arose because Joseph brought back chicken and chips instead of a Chinese takeaway as requested. James claimed his son attacked him like a raging bull, but he was convicted of manslaughter after a trial.

Cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter. Judge Richard Hawkins noted it was a trivial incident over a takeaway meal and that the victim may have offered some violence.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Paul Harvey

Manslaughter

February 3, 2010

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Paul Harvey threw a TV remote control at his wife, Gloria Laguna, during a domestic argument at their flat in Polygon Road, Euston, northwest London, on March 22, 2010. The remote struck her below and behind the left ear, causing a fatal injury due to an undiagnosed congenital weakness in her vertebral arteries, leading to a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage. Both had consumed cocaine that night, and the argument stemmed from a dispute over maintenance payments to Harvey's step-daughter from a previous marriage.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The judge noted his history of violence, anger issues, and that alcohol and drugs likely exacerbated the incident. Prior convictions include assault and property damage.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

John Cotter

Manslaughter

October 27, 2009

Sentence: Indeterminate sentence for public protection with a minimum of 8 years

John Cotter, along with Ricky Beesley and Tony Coyle, lured Lloyd Lilley to his flat in Mitcham on February 25, 2008, where they attacked him by slicing off his ear, stabbing him in the thigh, and ejecting him, causing fatal injuries that led to Lilley's death.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. His fingerprints were found on the cereal packet containing the victim's ear. Had previous convictions for violence and was a roofer with a child.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Ricky Beesley

Manslaughter

October 27, 2009

Sentence: Indeterminate sentence for public protection with a minimum of 8 years

Ricky Beesley, along with Tony Coyle and John Cotter, lured Lloyd Lilley to Cotter's flat in Mitcham on February 25, 2008, where they ambushed him over a debt. They sliced off his ear, stabbed him in the thigh, and threw him out into the street, leading to his death from massive blood loss, cardiac arrests, and a stroke four days later.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Had a background as an amateur boxer, fought for England, and was coached by Duke McKenzie. Judge noted significant pre-meditation and lack of remorse.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Tony Coyle

Manslaughter

October 27, 2009

Sentence: Indeterminate sentence for public protection with a minimum of 8 years

Tony Coyle, along with Ricky Beesley and John Cotter, ambushed Lloyd Lilley in Cotter's flat in Mitcham on February 25, 2008, slicing off his ear, stabbing him in the thigh, and throwing him out, resulting in Lilley's death from injuries sustained.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Was a fellow boxer and had previous convictions for violence. Shouted defiantly as he was led away.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

James Hopkins

Murder

September 16, 2009

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years

James Hopkins, 42, murdered 23-year-old transsexual prostitute Robyn Browne by stabbing her nine times in her flat at 6b Gosfield Street, Marylebone, west London, on February 28, 1997. He entered the flat with the intent to steal her property, including pages from a filofax containing names of celebrity clients for a blackmail plot, and possibly drugs. The victim was HIV-positive and did not offer full sex services. Hopkins left bloody palm prints at the scene, which were matched to him in 2007 due to advances in fingerprint technology. He had prior convictions for taking a vehicle without consent and theft.

Pleaded not guilty but was unanimously convicted of murder. Judge Martin Stephens QC noted the defendant's intention to steal property and drugs, the brutal stabbing of the victim, and attempts to manipulate family to evade justice.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Tracey Connelly

Causing or allowing the death of a child

August 11, 2009

Sentence: imprisonment for public protection with a minimum term of 5 years

Tracey Connelly caused or allowed the death of her 17-month-old son Peter, known as Baby P, at their home in Tottenham, north London, on 3 August 2007. Peter endured more than 50 injuries over eight months despite being on the at-risk register and receiving 60 visits from social workers, police officers, and health professionals. Connelly knew deep down that her son was being abused by her then-boyfriend Steven Barker but ignored her gut instinct and failed to inform social services that Barker and his brother Jason Owen were living in the house.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Recalled to prison last year after breaching licence conditions by starting a relationship without informing officials.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Jason Owen

Causing or allowing the death of a child

August 10, 2009

Sentence: imprisonment (specific term not detailed)

Jason Owen, brother of Steven Barker, was involved in causing or allowing the death of 17-month-old Peter (Baby P) at the home in Tottenham, north London, on 3 August 2007. Peter suffered more than 50 injuries, including fractured ribs and a broken back, despite being on the at-risk register and receiving 60 visits from social workers, police officers, and health professionals over eight months.

Steven Barker

Causing or allowing the death of a child

August 10, 2009

Sentence: imprisonment (specific term not detailed)

Steven Barker, the then-boyfriend of Tracey Connelly, was involved in causing or allowing the death of 17-month-old Peter (Baby P) at their home in Tottenham, north London, on 3 August 2007. Peter suffered more than 50 injuries, including fractured ribs and a broken back, despite being on the at-risk register and receiving 60 visits from social workers, police officers, and health professionals over eight months.

Billy Dunlop

Murder

October 6, 2006

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

Billy Dunlop murdered 22-year-old Julie Hogg by throttling her to death in November 1989 in Billingham and concealed her dismembered remains behind a bath panel in her residence. He was initially prosecuted for murder but two juries failed to reach a verdict. While serving time for a violent attack on another woman, he boasted about the double jeopardy law, leading to a six-year sentence for perjury after confessing to others. After the law was overturned, he was retried and convicted.

Sentenced after the double jeopardy law was overturned following a campaign by the victim's mother, Ann Ming. Has been denied transfer to open prison twice for public safety reasons.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Kevin Nunn

Murder

January 1, 2006

Sentence: Minimum of 22 years imprisonment

Kevin Nunn was found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Dawn Walker. Her body was discovered near the River Lark, close to her home in Fornham St Martin, near Bury St Edmunds, on February 4, 2005. The crime involved the killing of Ms Walker, and Nunn was implicated through evidence, though he claims he was not involved and was assisting the police.

Insists on innocence and has appealed multiple times, including to the Court of Appeal in 2014 and the Criminal Cases Review Commission in 2019. His sister, Brigitte Butcher, has supported efforts to clear his name.

Sources: burymercury.co.uk

Kamel Bourgass

Murder

June 29, 2004

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years and an additional 17 years

Kamel Bourgass, an Algerian asylum seeker and al-Qaeda operative, murdered Detective Constable Stephen Oake during a police raid on January 14, 2003, in Manchester, stabbing him eight times after attempting to escape. He also conspired to spread poisons like ricin and cyanide across the UK, discussing methods such as smearing them on car door handles.

Convicted of murdering a police officer and plotting to use poisons; claimed he acted out of fear.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

John Sweeney

Murder

March 1, 2002

Sentence: Whole life order

John Sweeney murdered two girlfriends, Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields, by dismembering their bodies and disposing of them in canals. Halstead disappeared in late April 1990 in Amsterdam, with her remains found in a canal in Rotterdam on May 3, 1990. Fields disappeared on December 15, 2000, in London, with her dismembered remains discovered in Regent's Canal on February 19, 2001. Sweeney had a history of violence, including assaults on Halstead and an attempted murder of Delia Balmer in December 1994, where he attacked her with an axe and knife.

Judge commented on the terrible and wicked nature of the crimes, noting the mutilation of bodies as an aggravating factor and that the defendant exhibited controlling behaviour in relationships, extending to deciding whether women should live or die. He was also given four life sentences in 2002 for attempted murder and firearms offences.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Mark Gordon

Armed kidnapping and sexual assault

February 1, 1994

Sentence: 40 years imprisonment

In 1989, while aged 14, Mark Gordon broke into a property in Florida, armed with a knife and hedge clippers. He held a woman against her will for over four hours, demanding she undress, and committed multiple sexual assaults including attempted vaginal rape and oral rape. Additionally, he committed another offence involving armed burglary and aggravated battery at a separate property, where he beat a male occupant with a shovel.

Served 22 years of the sentence. Convictions were for offences committed in 1989 in the US, including armed kidnapping, sexual assault, and armed burglary. Gordon claimed the convictions resulted from human rights violations.

Sources: essexlive.news

Colin Pitchfork

Rape and Murder

January 1, 1988

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Colin Pitchfork raped and murdered two 15-year-old girls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, in Narborough and Enderby between 1983 and 1986. He was identified and convicted through DNA evidence, leading to his arrest and sentencing for these brutal crimes that involved sexual assault and killing of the victims.

Convicted as the first person in the UK through DNA profiling; has made multiple parole applications since 2016, including one granted in 2021 but revoked shortly after; alleged sexual assault in prison investigated but not conclusively resolved.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Ryland Headley

Murder

June 30, 1967

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Ryland Headley, then aged 34, forced entry into the home of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in Bristol in June 1967 and attacked her, leading to her murder. This case involves a cold case review and links to other potential unsolved crimes.

Convicted in Britain's longest-running cold case; prior conviction details not specified.

Sources: suffolknews.co.uk

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