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.

Lucy Letby

Murder and attempted murder

July 5, 2024

Sentence: 15 whole-life terms

Lucy Letby, a former nurse, murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven more, with two attempts on one of her victims, between June 2015 and June 2016 at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women's Hospital. The crimes involved deliberate harm to premature babies, leading to deaths and non-fatal collapses. Following an extensive investigation and two criminal trials, including one of the longest running murder trials in British criminal history, she was convicted.

For murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more, with two attempts on one victim. Convictions upheld after two trials and two unsuccessful appeals.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Gary Baldwin

Drink driving

July 4, 2024

Sentence: 18 months driving ban and £120 fine

Gary Baldwin was driving a blue Audi S5 on the A141 near Wyton, Cambridgeshire, at around 11am on Monday, June 16, 2024. Officers stopped him after noticing a strong smell of alcohol, and he registered 107 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath on a breathalyser test, which is over three times the legal limit of 35.

David Sutton

Making indecent photographs of children

June 30, 2024

Sentence: 54 months imprisonment

David Sutton, 27, from Addlestone, was involved in child sex offences between August 2022 and July 2024, including making indecent photographs of children, distributing indecent images, possessing prohibited and extreme images, voyeurism, and perverting the course of justice. He was part of a network with Stephen Ireland that involved attempts to cover up their offending by deleting material from their phones after becoming aware of the police investigation.

Pleaded guilty to distributing indecent photographs of a child and possessing prohibited images; found guilty of three counts of making indecent photographs of children, possession of an extreme pornographic image, one count of voyeurism, and one count of perverting the course of justice. Described as having a perverted and dangerous interest in children.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Stephen Ireland

Rape of a child under 13

June 30, 2024

Sentence: 24 years imprisonment with a further 6 years on extended licence

Stephen Ireland, 41, from Addlestone, targeted and raped a 12-year-old boy, taking advantage of his vulnerability. He was involved in a series of child sex offences between August 2022 and July 2024, including causing children to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault, conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child, arranging child sex offences, making and distributing indecent images of children, and possessing prohibited and extreme images. The offences were uncovered during a police investigation that began in April 2024 after the rape report, leading to the discovery of indecent images on a hidden phone.

Pleaded guilty to possessing prohibited images and an extreme pornographic image; found guilty of rape of a child under 13, three counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault of a child under 13, conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a child, arranging commission of a child sex offence, six counts of making indecent photographs of children, four counts of distributing indecent photographs of a child, possession of prohibited images of children, possession of an extreme pornographic image, one count of voyeurism, and one count of perverting the course of justice. Described as a sexual predator with a perverted and dangerous interest in children.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Carl Rago

Assault by beating and criminal damage

June 18, 2024

Sentence: One-year community order with 50 hours of unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, plus £85 costs, £114 surcharge, and £200 compensation

Assaulted a man and damaged a patio glass window in Newchapel on May 3, and failed to surrender to bail on May 21.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating, criminal damage, and failing to surrender to bail.

Sources: westerntelegraph.co.uk

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.

Mitchell Thomas

Speeding

June 18, 2024

Sentence: £40 fine, £90 costs, £16 surcharge, and three points added to driving licence

Driving a BMW at 36mph in a 30mph zone on Hendre Road in Llangennech on October 7, 2023.

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

Lekan Akinsoji

Murder

June 14, 2024

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

On 2 April 2017, Lekan Akinsoji and Sundjata Keita, dressed in black clothes, balaclavas, and gloves, participated in a 'gang ride-out' attack using a stolen black Mercedes car. They targeted rival gang members in east London, chased 21-year-old Ahmed Deen-Jah, a member of the Custom House gang, into BJ Wines off licence near Custom House station, and during a struggle, Akinsoji stabbed him in the heart. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, 426ft from his home.

Found guilty of murder. Member of the Woodgrange gang. Stabbed the victim in the heart during a planned gang attack.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Sundjata Keita

Murder

June 14, 2024

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

On 2 April 2017, Sundjata Keita and Lekan Akinsoji, dressed in black clothes, balaclavas, and gloves, participated in a 'gang ride-out' attack using a stolen black Mercedes car. They targeted rival gang members in east London, chased 21-year-old Ahmed Deen-Jah, a member of the Custom House gang, into BJ Wines off licence near Custom House station, and during a struggle, Akinsoji stabbed him in the heart while Keita assisted. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, 426ft from his home.

Found guilty of murder. Accomplice in the planned gang attack. Denied association with the Woodgrange gang and declined to give evidence.

Sources: bbc.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

Apapale Adoum

Murder

February 15, 2024

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years

Apapale Adoum, a 39-year-old homeless man, met Victoria Adams, 37, at a homeless shelter on 6 February 2024. She invited him to stay at her flat in Hammersmith, west London, hoping he would provide protection from local drug dealers threatening her. On 8 February 2024, Adoum bludgeoned her to death with a mallet in a brutal and savage attack after she asked him to leave. Victoria Adams was found face down in a bedroom with a bin bag over her head on 9 February 2024 following a report of a man attempting to break in.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Nigel Lickley commented that Adoum had betrayed the kindness of Victoria Adams and subjected her to a brutal and savage attack. History of violence; carrying two knives and a screwdriver when arrested.

Sources: bbc.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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Candice Mottram

Animal Welfare Offence

January 15, 2024

Sentence: 18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 10-year ban from keeping animals, 25 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, 120-day alcohol tag

Candice Mottram failed to seek veterinary treatment for her black labrador dog, Andy, who suffered a horrific facial injury, likely from a burst abscess, resulting in a large flap of infected skin hanging from the left side of his face, a strong smell of infection, and an underweight condition (body score 2/3 out of 9). The RSPCA was called by Dyfed-Powys Police on April 5, 2023, after reports of a dog in distress at her home in Milton Crescent, Milford Haven. The last vet visit was two weeks prior, but records showed no visits since 2021. Andy was taken into RSPCA care, underwent surgery to remove the skin flap, and has since recovered, gaining weight and preparing for rehoming.

Pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of her dog under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Severe alcohol abuse and mental health issues mentioned in mitigation. Behaviour described as inexcusable and shocking by the district judge. Ordered to pay £400 court costs and £154 victim surcharge.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Axel Rudakubana

Possession of terrorist document

January 1, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Axel Rudakubana possessed a document useful for terrorism, related to the Al-Qaeda training manual.

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

Kyrie Mitchell-Peart

Kidnap

December 12, 2023

Sentence: 6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Kyrie Mitchell-Peart participated in the abduction of Mehmet Koray Alpergin and Gozde Dalbudak on 13 October 2022 while they were travelling home to Enfield from a Mayfair restaurant. The couple was taken to a wine bar where Alpergin was tortured and killed, and Dalbudak was locked in a toilet for two days.

From Barnet. Pleaded guilty to the kidnap and false imprisonment of Mr Alpergin and his girlfriend.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Jordan Tcheuko

Manslaughter

December 2, 2023

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Jordan Tcheuko was part of a group that forced their way into multiple homes in Croydon on 1 July 2021, armed with knives, seeking revenge for a stabbing incident. They held a knife to a taxi driver's throat, stole his car, and later entered Camron Smith's home, where they brutally attacked and killed the 16-year-old victim. The group was linked to the crime through DNA evidence and CCTV footage.

Previously convicted at the same court for manslaughter. Part of a group involved in the attack.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Romain La Pierre

Murder

December 2, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 28 years

Romain La Pierre was part of a group that forced their way into multiple homes in Croydon on 1 July 2021, armed with knives, seeking revenge for a stabbing incident involving their associate. They held a knife to a taxi driver's throat, stole his car, and later entered Camron Smith's home, where they brutally attacked and killed the 16-year-old victim. The group was linked to the crime through DNA evidence and CCTV footage.

Previously convicted at the same court for murder and robbery. Part of a group involved in the attack.

Sources: news.met.police.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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Natasha Akhtar

Manslaughter

September 1, 2023

Sentence: 9 years and 8 months imprisonment

Natasha Akhtar participated in the high-speed car chase on the A46 in Leicester in February 2022, which resulted in the deaths of Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin. The chase was part of an ambush orchestrated by the Bukharis to confront Hussain over blackmail related to an affair, with Akhtar playing a minor role in one of the pursuing vehicles.

Convicted of two counts of manslaughter; original sentence of 11 years and 8 months reduced by 2 years by Court of Appeal due to minor role.

Sources: standard.co.uk

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