Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 425 verdicts at Central Criminal Court Crown Court (City of London, London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

January 2024 2 cases

Axel Rudakubana

Possession of terrorist document *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

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

For possessing a document useful for terrorism.

1 Jan 2024

Dhiya Al Maamoury

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 6 cases

Chelsea Grant

Robbery *

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.

13 Dec 2023

Xyaire Howard

Murder *

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.

13 Dec 2023

Tejean Kennedy

Manslaughter *

Sentence

20 years extended sentence (18 years custody + 2 years extension) for manslaughter; 8 years for kidnapping; 10 years for false imprisonment (all concurrent)

Tejean Kennedy was involved in the kidnapping of Mehmet Koray Alpergin and Gozde Dalbudak as they returned home from an Italian restaurant in Mayfair, central London, in October 2022. The victims were taken to a wine bar backing onto White Hart Lane, where 43-year-old Mr Alpergin, a father of two and popular radio DJ, was attacked, suffering 94 separate injuries. His naked body was dumped in Essex woodland near Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Loughton. Ms Dalbudak, 34, was locked in a toilet for two days before being freed. Kennedy was found guilty by a jury after nearly 48 hours of deliberation of kidnap, false imprisonment, and manslaughter.

Sentenced as a dangerous offender under the Criminal Justice Act 2003. Appeal against sentence refused by Court of Appeal, finding no arguable error. Judge relied on assessment of significant risk of serious harm despite limited prior convictions (one juvenile violence conviction in 2007).

12 Dec 2023

Kyrie Mitchell-Peart

Kidnap *

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.

12 Dec 2023

Jordan Tcheuko

Manslaughter *

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.

2 Dec 2023

Romain La Pierre

Murder *

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.

2 Dec 2023

November 2023 4 cases

Natalie Mottram

Misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice *

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.

1 Nov 2023

Ifor Whittaker

Rape *

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.

1 Nov 2023

Liam Wells

Dangerous driving *

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.

1 Nov 2023

Emmanuel Tamwesigire

Murder *

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.

1 Nov 2023

September 2023 5 cases

Liam Winters

Illegal Waste Burial *

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.

Jailed for burying illegal waste.

19 Sep 2023

Mark Winters

Illegal Waste Burial *

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.

Suspended jail term for two years for burying illegal waste.

19 Sep 2023

Ameer Jamal

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years and 8 months imprisonment

Ameer Jamal was involved in the February 2022 ambush and high-speed pursuit on the A46 near Leicester, where vehicles rammed Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin's car off the road, leading to their deaths. The incident arose from a blackmail plot connected to Ansreen Bukhari's affair; Jamal played a minor role.

Convicted of two counts of manslaughter; original sentence of 14 years and 8 months reduced by 2 years by Court of Appeal due to minor role.

1 Sep 2023

Natasha Akhtar

Manslaughter *

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.

1 Sep 2023

Sanaf Gulamustafa

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years and 9 months imprisonment

Sanaf Gulamustafa took part in the orchestrated car chase on the A46 in Leicestershire in February 2022, contributing to the fatal collision that killed Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin. The event was triggered by threats from Hussain to expose explicit material from his affair with Ansreen Bukhari; Gulamustafa's involvement was minor.

Convicted of two counts of manslaughter; original sentence of 14 years and 9 months reduced by 2 years by Court of Appeal due to minor role.

1 Sep 2023

August 2023 6 cases

Ben Kempster

Burglary *

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.

28 Aug 2023

Kieran Collins

Fear or provocation of violence *

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.

19 Aug 2023

Ashir Shahid

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

15 Aug 2023

Sam Shahid

Assisting an offender *

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.

15 Aug 2023

Paul Fisher

Bomb Hoax *

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.

11 Aug 2023

Paul Page

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

In 2023, officers from Cambridgeshire Police investigated allegations that Paul Page had downloaded images of child abuse. During a search of his home in Littleport, they discovered more than 250 illegal images on his devices, along with Nazi flags, Second World War weapons, and chemicals.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children.

1 Aug 2023

July 2023 8 cases

Robert Weightman

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis *

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.

23 Jul 2023

Maigan Print

Breaching a court order *

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.

Breached a court order by entering Home Bargains.

22 Jul 2023

Neelen Balarajah

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

15 Jul 2023

Rickinder Hare

Money laundering *

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.

Found guilty of money laundering. He organised the handover of the cash box.

8 Jul 2023

Julien Kalala

Conspiracy to commit murder *

Sentence

34 years imprisonment

Julien Kalala participated in a gang-related shooting on 14 December 2020 in Middleton Road, Hackney, firing multiple shots from a vehicle at a car containing five innocent young men aged 21-22 celebrating a friend's birthday. The victims were uninvolved in the gang rivalry; three sustained gunshot wounds, one suffering permanent blindness and loss of future prospects as a university student.

Found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and possession of firearm with intent to endanger life.

7 Jul 2023

Dalvane Greenaway

Conspiracy to commit murder *

Sentence

28 years imprisonment

Dalvane Greenaway was part of a gang involved in a shooting on 14 December 2020 in Middleton Road, Hackney, where he and associates fired multiple shots from a vehicle at a car with five innocent young men celebrating a birthday. The victims had no connection to the gangs; three were shot, one left with permanent life-changing injuries. The attack stemmed from territorial disputes glorified on social media.

Found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and possession of firearm with intent to endanger life.

7 Jul 2023

Toby Rising

Producing controlled class B drug *

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.

4 Jul 2023

Abdul Khan

Manslaughter *

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.

1 Jul 2023

June 2023 4 cases

Luke Facer

Producing controlled class B drug *

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.

9 Jun 2023

Oghenochuko Ojiri

Failing to make a disclosure under the Terrorism Act 2000 *

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.

6 Jun 2023

Carlton Betts

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

2 Jun 2023

Leon Murray

Murder *

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.

1 Jun 2023

May 2023 3 cases

Shahid Khan

Child sexual exploitation *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Shahid Khan, aged 31, from Sommerville Road, Birmingham, groomed and sexually exploited three vulnerable girls aged between 13 and 15 by giving them drugs and alcohol at parties. He admitted to the offenses after initially being due to stand trial. Evidence was gathered by West Midlands Police's Public Protection Unit over more than two years, including statements from the victims.

Pleaded guilty to five charges including sexual activity with three girls and engaging in sexual communications with one girl aged 13, as well as perverting the course of justice. Classed as a dangerous offender and ordered to spend an extra five years on licence. Also placed on the sex offenders register, given a sexual harm prevention order, and restraining orders against the victims.

16 May 2023

Vanushan Balakrishnan

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 24 years

Vanushan Balakrishnan and Ilyas Suleiman mistakenly believed Rishmeet Singh was part of a rival gang and chased him while he was walking home after spending time with friends in Southall. Rishmeet tripped and fell on Raleigh Road, where Balakrishnan stabbed him at least five times in the back, and Suleiman stabbed him at least ten more times, resulting in a total of 15 stab wounds. The attack lasted 27 seconds, and Rishmeet was left defenceless on the floor. They were captured on CCTV fleeing the scene and were identifiable by their clothing and Covid masks.

Found guilty of murder in March. Was 17 at the time of the offence and intended to end someone's life.

10 May 2023

Ilyas Suleiman

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years

Ilyas Suleiman and Vanushan Balakrishnan mistakenly believed Rishmeet Singh was part of a rival gang and chased him while he was walking home after spending time with friends in Southall. Rishmeet tripped and fell on Raleigh Road, where Suleiman stabbed him at least ten times, contributing to a total of 15 stab wounds. The attack lasted 27 seconds, and Rishmeet was left defenceless on the floor. They were captured on CCTV fleeing the scene and were identifiable by their clothing and Covid masks.

Found guilty of murder in March. Was 17 at the time of the offence and intended to end someone's life.

10 May 2023

January 2023 4 cases

Joseph James O'connor

Computer Intrusion *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Joseph James O'Connor, known online as 'PlugwalkJoe', from Liverpool, hijacked verified Twitter accounts of celebrities including Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Michael Bloomberg in July 2020. He scammed followers by promising to double Bitcoin sent to his account. He threatened to leak nude images of Bella Thorne, stalked and threatened a minor online, and made false emergency calls (swatting). The crimes were committed from his bedroom involving a hacker community met through gaming.

Extradited from Spain to the US; sentenced for computer intrusion, wire fraud, and extortion. Ordered to forfeit $794,012.64 from money laundering and pay $2,187,716.21 to victims. CPS obtained civil recovery order for 42 Bitcoin valued at £4.1m under Proceeds of Crime Act.

1 Jan 2023

Kyle Bevan

Murder *

Sentence

minimum of 28 years imprisonment

Kyle Bevan murdered his partner's two-year-old daughter, Lola James, on 17 July 2020 in Haverfordwest by assaulting her, causing a catastrophic brain injury and 101 separate injuries to her body. Lola died from her injuries four days later on 21 July 2020. Instead of calling emergency services, Bevan searched the internet for information on head injuries, took photos and a video of her limp body, and falsely claimed the family dog pushed her down the stairs.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury after 10 hours of deliberation. Judge Justice Griffiths noted no remorse shown and possibility of life imprisonment.

1 Jan 2023

David Carrick

Multiple rapes and sexual offences *

Sentence

36 life sentences with a minimum term of 32 years

David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer, committed 71 sexual offences, including 48 rapes, against 12 women over 17 years from 2003 to 2020. He used his position as a police officer to perpetrate these crimes, subjecting victims to degrading and humiliating abuse. The offences came to light after he pleaded guilty in 2022 and 2023. Additional convictions for indecent assault on a 12-year-old girl in the late 1980s and rape, sexual assault, and coercive control against a woman between 2014 and 2019 were secured in November 2025, with sentencing pending.

Pleaded guilty to 71 sexual offences including 48 rapes against 12 women over 17 years. Prior convictions not mentioned.

1 Jan 2023

Sinead James

Causing or allowing the death of a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Sinead James, Lola James's mother, was involved in the circumstances leading to the murder of her two-year-old daughter by Kyle Bevan on 17 July 2020 in Haverfordwest. Lola suffered a catastrophic brain injury and 101 separate injuries, dying four days later.

Sentenced for causing or allowing the death of her daughter.

1 Jan 2023

December 2022 2 cases

James Olanipekun

Manslaughter *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

James Olanipekun was part of a masked group armed with knives who entered multiple properties in Bracken Avenue, Croydon, on 1 July 2021. The group kicked down the door of Camron Smith's home, engaged in a struggle downstairs, chased him upstairs, and fatally stabbed him in his bedroom. His mother tried to intervene but could not prevent the attack.

Convicted of robbery and manslaughter as part of the group involved in the attack.

2 Dec 2022

Anne Sacoolas

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year, 12 months driving ban

Anne Sacoolas, a US State Department worker, was travelling on the incorrect side of the carriageway when she struck 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry Dunn near RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire in 2019, causing his death. She left the UK 19 days later invoking diplomatic immunity. The case involved significant delays and Foreign Office failings in handling the incident as an emergency and communicating with the family.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. Initially faced charges of causing death by dangerous driving, but plea accepted to reduced charge. Sentenced via video-link as US government advised against travel to UK.

1 Dec 2022

November 2022 5 cases

Darren Dredge

Manslaughter *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Darren Dredge participated in the planning of the revenge shooting after a robbery of drugs, iPhones, and a Rolex. He was part of a group that met at Demetrios Kyriacou’s flat and travelled to the location in Islington, north London, on 4 July 2020, where Imani Allaway-Muir was shot dead in a children’s playground area.

Admitted to conspiracy to supply drugs and possession of criminal property. Involved as a prolific drug dealer in the planning of the revenge attack.

25 Nov 2022

Dean Walker

Conspiracy to supply drugs *

Sentence

Nine months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Dean Walker was involved in a conspiracy to supply drugs alongside other defendants. Although cleared of murder and manslaughter, his role was linked to the drug dealing activities that motivated the revenge shooting of Imani Allaway-Muir in Islington, north London, on 4 July 2020.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply drugs. Was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges.

25 Nov 2022

Demetrios Kyriacou

Murder *

Sentence

Minimum 31 years imprisonment

Demetrios Kyriacou planned a revenge attack after his drugs, iPhones, and Rolex were robbed. He met with accomplices at his Islington flat on the 6 Acres estate to discuss the shooting. On 4 July 2020, they located the target using a Find My Phone app and gunned down Imani Allaway-Muir, an innocent bystander, in a residential area near a children’s playground in Islington, north London. The killing was witnessed by members of the public, including children.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Sentence reflects involvement in planning the murder and drug dealing activities.

25 Nov 2022

Matthew Hardy

Manslaughter *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment

Matthew Hardy was involved in the revenge plot following a robbery of cocaine, iPhones, and a Rolex. He was part of the group that used a Find My Phone app to locate the target and participated in the events that led to the shooting of Imani Allaway-Muir in a residential area in Islington, north London, on 4 July 2020.

Convicted of manslaughter. Involved in the events leading to the shooting as part of the group of drug dealers seeking revenge.

25 Nov 2022

Nathaniel Reece

Murder *

Sentence

Minimum 33 years and two months imprisonment

Nathaniel Reece pulled the trigger in the revenge shooting. He used a Find My Phone app to locate the robbery site and shot Imani Allaway-Muir multiple times in a residential cul-de-sac in Islington, north London, on 4 July 2020. The victim was in the wrong place at the wrong time and had no involvement in the initial robbery. The shooting occurred in front of children and was described as ruthless and merciless.

Admitted murder and chose not to offer mitigation. Also admitted to unauthorised possession of a knife and affray in prison.

25 Nov 2022

October 2022 1 case

Reuel Briscoe

Conspiracy to murder *

Sentence

34 years imprisonment

Reuel Briscoe participated in a gang-related shooting on 14 December 2020 in Middleton Road, Hackney, driving the vehicle from which multiple shots were fired at a car containing five innocent young men aged 21-22 celebrating a birthday. The victims were not involved in gang activities; three were injured, one permanently blinded. Briscoe was arrested the day after, with his phone providing key evidence including a group chat for planning violent incidents.

Found guilty of conspiracy to murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Identified as the driver of the vehicle used in the shooting.

28 Oct 2022

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The, Old Bailey, City of London, London EC4M 7EH, City of London, London, EC4M 7EH, United Kingdom

+442071922739

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00

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About Central Criminal Court Crown Court

Central Criminal Court Crown Court, located in City of London, London, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 425 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the City of London, London area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at The, Old Bailey, City of London, London EC4M 7EH, EC4M 7EH.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +442071922739 or visit the official court website for further information.

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Central Criminal Court Crown Court Sentencing Results

Axel Rudakubana

Dhiya Al Maamoury

Chelsea Grant

Xyaire Howard

Tejean Kennedy

Kyrie Mitchell-Peart

Jordan Tcheuko

Romain La Pierre

Natalie Mottram

Ifor Whittaker

Liam Wells

Emmanuel Tamwesigire

Liam Winters

Mark Winters

Ameer Jamal

Natasha Akhtar

Sanaf Gulamustafa

Ben Kempster

Kieran Collins

Ashir Shahid

Sam Shahid

Paul Fisher

Paul Page

Robert Weightman

Maigan Print

Neelen Balarajah

Rickinder Hare

Julien Kalala

Dalvane Greenaway

Toby Rising

Abdul Khan

Luke Facer

Oghenochuko Ojiri

Carlton Betts

Leon Murray

Shahid Khan

Vanushan Balakrishnan

Ilyas Suleiman

Joseph James O'connor

Kyle Bevan

David Carrick

Sinead James

James Olanipekun

Anne Sacoolas

Darren Dredge

Dean Walker

Demetrios Kyriacou

Matthew Hardy

Nathaniel Reece

Reuel Briscoe

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