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.

Ameer Jamal
Manslaughter
September 1, 2023

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.
Sources: standard.co.uk
Sanaf Gulamustafa
Manslaughter
September 1, 2023

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.
Sources: standard.co.uk
Ben Kempster
Burglary
August 28, 2023

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Ben Kempster, 40, of no fixed abode, committed a series of burglaries in Watford. On August 20, he forced entry into Dominos Pizza, damaging the door but stealing nothing. On August 21, he stole money from the till at Creams Café and returned on August 22 to steal from the tip box. On August 27, he burgled Popworld, stealing five bottles of champagne, and broke into Heather and Rose health food shop, stealing the cash float. He also attempted to enter Hanako Japanese restaurant but took nothing.
Admitted to all charges. Described as a prolific offender with a disregard for business owners.
Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk
Kieran Collins
Fear or provocation of violence
August 19, 2023

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

Kieran Collins, 23, from Hook, Hampshire, engaged in offences linked to matchday disorder during Reading FC’s League One match against Birmingham City on February 22. The incident involved behaviour that provoked or caused fear of violence, representing a minority of football fans.
Pled guilty to fear or provocation of violence. The order prevents attendance at regulated football matches in the UK, requires passport surrender for England's away fixtures, and bans attendance at home games.
Sources: readingchronicle.co.uk
Ashir Shahid
Causing death by dangerous driving
August 15, 2023

Sentence: 13 years' detention

Ashir Shahid drove a Toyota Prius at high speed, striking Renju Joseph, who was five-and-a-half months pregnant, on Station Road in Bamber Bridge near the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields on September 29, 2023. The collision caused the death of her unborn baby boy, who was delivered via emergency surgery but later died in hospital. Mrs Joseph suffered serious, life-changing injuries, including mobility issues. Shahid fled the scene, hid for several days, and the vehicle was dumped in Farnworth. He was arrested and charged following CCTV and police enquiries.
Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Also banned from driving for 15 years and one month. Minimum of two-thirds of sentence to be served before release on licence.
Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk
Sam Shahid
Assisting an offender
August 15, 2023

Sentence: 3 years' detention

Sam Shahid assisted Ashir Shahid, who had caused a fatal hit-and-run incident, by helping him evade detection after the crash on Station Road in Bamber Bridge on September 29, 2023. This involved actions that aided Shahid in hiding following the incident that resulted in the death of an unborn child and serious injuries to the mother.
Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender. Previously unnamed due to age, but naming restrictions were lifted.
Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk
Paul Fisher
Bomb Hoax
August 11, 2023

Sentence: five years and two months imprisonment

Paul Fisher, aged 61, from St Peters Path in Oadby, Leicestershire, made multiple hoax calls on May 5 to various police forces, claiming he had planted bombs at locations including Heathrow Airport, St Pancras station, Scotland Yard, the Ritz hotel, Birmingham Airport, and pubs in Boston and Lincoln. He also made calls to Humberside Police and other forces on April 13 and April 3, leading to wasteful employment of police resources and threats to damage property. These actions caused significant disruption and potential risk to public safety.
Pleaded guilty to eight counts of bomb hoax and communicating false information, three counts of causing wasteful employment of police, and one count of threatening to destroy or damage property. Detective Constable Kevin Sharkey commented on the impact of such hoaxes on emergency services and the public.
Sources: newsshopper.co.uk
Robert Weightman
Failing to provide a specimen for analysis
July 23, 2023

Sentence: Jailed

Robert Weightman, a convicted sex offender, failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis while driving a vehicle, leading to his jailing.
Charged with being the driver of a vehicle who failed to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. He is a convicted sex offender.
Sources: nwemail.co.uk
Maigan Print
Breaching a court order
July 22, 2023

Sentence: Jailed

Maigan Print, a prolific thief, breached a court order by entering a store in the town centre, resulting in his return to prison.
Breached a court order by entering Home Bargains.
Sources: nwemail.co.uk
Neelen Balarajah
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs
July 15, 2023

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Neelen Balarajah drove his car at police officers who challenged him after they observed him receiving a 'Gucci' embossed box containing £20,000 in cash on January 19, 2022. Officers searched his house in Grove Road, Pinner, and found cash, herbal cannabis, cocaine, and empty wrappings testing positive for cocaine traces. He was part of a crime network involved in drug dealing, fraud, and money laundering, with connections to politically-exposed individuals overseas and activities including using scrap metal dealers to launder cash.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs on the first day of his trial. Images on his phone revealed empty wrappings that had contained kilogram blocks of cocaine.
Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk
Rickinder Hare
Money laundering
July 8, 2023

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

Rickinder Hare organised the handover of a 'Gucci' embossed box containing £20,000 in cash to Neelen Balarajah on January 19, 2022. Analysis of telecoms data revealed his involvement in a crime network dealing in drugs, fraud, and money laundering. The gang was suspected of using scrap metal dealers to launder cash and attempting to obtain grants for waste removal, likely diverting funds to criminal ventures. More than £1.2 million in cash and £350,000 in assets were seized.
Found guilty of money laundering. He organised the handover of the cash box.
Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk
Julien Kalala
Conspiracy to commit murder
July 7, 2023

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.
Sources: news.met.police.uk
Dalvane Greenaway
Conspiracy to commit murder
July 7, 2023

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.
Sources: news.met.police.uk
Toby Rising
Producing controlled class B drug
July 4, 2023

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

In July 2022, a warrant was executed at an industrial unit in Hartlebury, where officers discovered approximately 179 cannabis plants in three tents and equipment used for cultivation. Toby Rising, 35, of Oxbarn Avenue, Wolverhampton, was arrested based on forensic evidence linking his DNA to the scene. He was involved in producing cannabis and associated illegal activities.
Charged with producing and possessing controlled class B drug, criminal damage, and using electricity without authorisation. If payment is not made by October 4, an additional year will be added to his sentence.
Sources: kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
Abdul Khan
Manslaughter
July 1, 2023

Sentence: Hospital order with a restriction order

Abdul Khan, 27, stabbed his neighbour Bohdan Vandzhura, 49, 39 times in 39 seconds with a sword in July 2023 near his home in Harrow, north-west London, while experiencing psychotic hallucinations. He followed Mr Vandzhura from home and attacked him from behind as he went to work, leaving him no chance to defend himself. Khan had previously attacked Santa Shrestha twice in August 2022 and early 2023 without provocation, including punching and stamping on him. Despite being sectioned under the Mental Health Act in May 2023 and released after four days, Khan remained a threat and was later arrested and assessed as severely mentally ill.
Admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and was found guilty of attempted murder. Suffered from psychotic hallucinations and had prior attacks on another victim.
Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk
Luke Facer
Producing controlled class B drug
June 9, 2023

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

In July 2022, a warrant was executed at an industrial unit in Hartlebury, where officers found approximately 179 cannabis plants in three tents, along with equipment for growing them. Luke Facer, 36, of Cobden Street, Kidderminster, was arrested after forensic evidence matched his DNA to items at the scene. He was involved in producing cannabis and other related offences.
Pleaded guilty; charged with producing and possessing controlled class B drug, criminal damage, and using electricity without authorisation. If payment is not made by September 9, an additional year will be added to his sentence.
Sources: kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
Oghenochuko Ojiri
Failing to make a disclosure under the Terrorism Act 2000
June 6, 2023

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

Oghenochuko Ojiri, an art dealer and television personality on BBC shows like Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, sold high-value artworks worth approximately £140,000 to Nazem Ahmad, a suspected financier of the terrorist group Hezbollah, over a 14-month period. Ojiri knew of Ahmad's sanctioned status in the US and took deliberate steps to conceal the transactions, such as using aliases in his phone contacts and altering invoice details, despite being aware of new money laundering regulations in the art market introduced in January 2020.
Admitted eight counts of failing to make a disclosure under the Terrorism Act 2000. Judge noted his awareness of the buyer's suspected involvement in financing terrorism and his pursuit of prestige and profit.
Sources: newsshopper.co.uk
Carlton Betts
Causing death by dangerous driving
June 2, 2023

Sentence: 13 years and seven months imprisonment

Carlton Betts, aged 28, was driving a stolen car when he struck and killed Darren Whitehouse on St Marks Road in Tipton on February 27, 2021, while Whitehouse was talking to a friend. Betts fled the scene after the crash, abandoning the vehicle nearby and not assisting the victim, who died at the scene despite emergency services' efforts. His friend sustained minor injuries and was traumatised. Betts was later arrested after evading justice.
Found guilty by a jury; described as 'cowardly and cruel' by the judge; failed to attend trial initially, leading to an arrest warrant.
Sources: dudleynews.co.uk
Leon Murray
Murder
June 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Leon Murray, 35, stabbed his partner Keisha Christodoulou, 32, 17 times at their home in Tanner’s Hill, Deptford, on October 2022, the day after she told him she wanted to end their 13-year relationship. After the attack, he changed his clothes and picked up their six-year-old daughter from school, where he made statements leading staff to call emergency services. He was subsequently arrested and convicted.
Appealed against sentence arguing it was manifestly excessive, citing being a good father, no prior violence in the relationship, traits of autism, and complex PTSD; appeal was rejected by judges.
Sources: newsshopper.co.uk
Shahid Khan
Child sexual exploitation
May 16, 2023

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.
Sources: dudleynews.co.uk
Vanushan Balakrishnan
Murder
May 10, 2023

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.
Sources: hillingdontimes.co.uk
Ilyas Suleiman
Murder
May 10, 2023

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.
Sources: hillingdontimes.co.uk
David Carrick
Multiple rapes and sexual offences
January 1, 2023

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.
Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Kyle Bevan
Murder
January 1, 2023

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.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
Joseph James O'connor
Computer Intrusion
January 1, 2023

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.
Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk
Sinead James
Causing or allowing the death of a child
January 1, 2023

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.
Sources: cambrian-news.co.uk
James Olanipekun
Manslaughter
December 2, 2022

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.
Sources: bbc.co.uk
Anne Sacoolas
Causing death by careless driving
December 1, 2022

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.
Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk
Darren Dredge
Manslaughter
November 25, 2022

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.
Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk
Dean Walker
Conspiracy to supply drugs
November 25, 2022

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.
Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk
Demetrios Kyriacou
Murder
November 25, 2022

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.
Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk
Matthew Hardy
Manslaughter
November 25, 2022

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.
Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk
Nathaniel Reece
Murder
November 25, 2022

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.
Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk
Reuel Briscoe
Conspiracy to murder
October 28, 2022

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.
Sources: news.met.police.uk
Sohail Ali
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and importing Class A drugs
October 1, 2022

Sentence: 12 years and 9 months imprisonment, plus ordered to pay £26,941.50 within three months

Sohail Ali, from Revidge Road in Blackburn, was involved in a large-scale drug operation led by Irtiza Bashir. Ali's role included arranging the collection and delivery of Class A drugs smuggled from the Netherlands in frozen chicken vans. The operation used the Encrochat messaging platform and aimed to flood East Lancashire and Greater Manchester with drugs. Police hacked into the system, leading to raids that uncovered evidence, resulting in Ali's conviction.
Pleaded guilty to importing Class A drugs and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Prior involvement in a major drug operation led to this sentence. Judge Jon Close presided over the Proceeds of Crime Act hearing.
Sources: blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Damien Bendall
Murder
September 21, 2022

Sentence: whole-life order

In September 2021, Damien Bendall used a claw hammer to murder 35-year-old Terri Harris, her 11-year-old daughter Lacey Bennett, her son John Paul Bennett, 13, and Lacey’s friend Connie Gent, 11, at the home he shared with Ms Harris in Killamarsh, Derbyshire. Bendall also admitted raping Lacey during the attack.
Sentenced for murders and rape. Previously serving a 24-month suspended sentence for arson.
Sources: independent.co.uk
Irtiza Bashir
Supplying Class A drugs
September 1, 2022

Sentence: 23 years imprisonment

Irtiza Bashir, a drug boss from Bolton, ran a major operation to supply Class A drugs using the Encrochat platform. He plotted with Sohail Ali to import and distribute drugs smuggled in from the Netherlands via frozen chicken vans. The drugs had a street value of £40,740,000. Police raids on his homes in Lostock and business premises in Haslingden uncovered evidence, leading to his conviction.
Convicted for supplying 537 kilograms of Class A drugs. The operation spanned East Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
Sources: blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Anthony Russell
Triple murder
March 11, 2022

Sentence: Whole life term

Anthony Russell was convicted of murdering three individuals in Coventry. The crimes involved multiple victims and were described as particularly heinous, leading to his sentencing.
Convicted as a triple murderer.
Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk
Ansreen Bukhari
Murder
February 1, 2022

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years

Ansreen Bukhari conspired with her daughter, Mahek, to confront Saqib Hussain, with whom she had a three-year affair, after he threatened to post nude images and videos of her online. This led to a fatal ambush on February 11, 2022, on the A46 in Leicester, where Saqib and Hashim Ijazuddin were chased and their car was rammed off the road, resulting in their deaths in a fiery crash.
Found guilty of two counts of murder alongside her daughter. The case involved a plot stemming from a blackmail threat related to her affair.
Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk
Mahek Bukhari
Murder
February 1, 2022

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years and 8 months

Mahek Bukhari, a TikTok influencer, orchestrated a plan to ambush her mother's ex-boyfriend, Saqib Hussain, and his friend, Hashim Ijazuddin, after Saqib threatened to post nude images of Ansreen Bukhari online. On February 11, 2022, Mahek and her accomplices, including Raees Jamal, pursued the victims in a high-speed chase on the A46 in Leicester, where their car was rammed off the road, causing it to crash and burst into flames, killing both men.
Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of two counts of murder. A jury saw through her deception during the trial.
Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk
Christopher Pickup
Sexual assault
January 1, 2022

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Christopher Pickup, a vile headteacher, conducted a decade-long campaign of abuse against pupils, resulting in 37 counts of sexual assault on 19 boys.
Found guilty of 37 counts of sexual assault against 19 boys; continues to maintain his innocence.
Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Damion Simmons
Murder
October 8, 2021

Sentence: 32 years imprisonment

Damion Simmons, in a jealous and controlling rage, broke into the home he once shared with his wife, Denise Keane-Simmons, in Harlesden, northwest London, on April 15, 2020. He poured petrol through the letterbox and smashed a window to enter, then doused his wife with petrol and set her alight, causing her to suffer fatal burns and smoke inhalation. Prior to the attack, he harassed her with emails, texts, and by posting naked pictures of her on Instagram, and left a voicemail threatening her suffering. He had a history of manipulative behaviour, including installing a secret camera and demanding money from her.
Admitted manslaughter and disclosing private sexual photographs with intent to cause distress. Convicted of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. Judge Philip Katz noted his possessive and controlling behaviour, lack of remorse, and that his actions were driven by jealousy.
Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk
Yusef Ibrahim
Rape
September 24, 2021

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Yusef Ibrahim, formerly of Abbots Way in Beckenham, raped a woman in the toilets of the Shooshh nightclub in Brighton shortly after meeting her on the dancefloor in the early hours of September 24, 2021. CCTV footage showed the pair entering the toilet, and the woman leaving visibly distressed. She reported the incident to club staff, leading to Ibrahim's arrest. He was convicted of rape, assault by penetration, and sexual assault.
Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by a jury. Appealed the conviction claiming unfair trial due to errors by the trial judge, but the appeal was dismissed by Lady Justice Philippa Whipple, who stated the conviction was safe.
Sources: newsshopper.co.uk
Wayne Couzens
Murder
September 1, 2021

Sentence: whole life order

Wayne Couzens, a serving Metropolitan Police officer, abducted, raped and murdered Sarah Everard, aged 33, as she walked home in London in March 2021. He used his position as a police officer to lure her into his car under false pretenses. The case highlighted significant failures in police vetting and culture.
Sentenced for the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard.
Sources: bbc.co.uk
Leon Cullen
Organised crime and conspiracy
May 1, 2021

Sentence: 22 years and 6 months imprisonment

Leon Cullen was involved in a criminal feud using the EncroChat network, which included organising retribution such as placing a grenade outside a home on Birtles Road in Orford on April 15, 2020. He was on the run as Warrington's most wanted man and was apprehended after nearly two years.
Jailed for his involvement in organised crime, including a feud and related activities while on the run.
Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk
Hashem Abedi
Assisting with terrorist attack
August 20, 2020

Sentence: life imprisonment with 55-year minimum term

Hashem Abedi was convicted of assisting his brother Salman Abedi in the Manchester Arena bombing, where Salman detonated a homemade rucksack bomb among a crowd of concert-goers on May 22, 2017, killing 22 people.
Convicted of assisting with the Manchester Arena bombing. Jailed in August 2020.
Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jonty Bravery
Attempted murder
June 26, 2020

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years

In August 2019, Jonty Bravery, then 17, threw a six-year-old French boy from the 10th floor balcony of London's Tate Modern art gallery while the boy was on holiday with his parents. The boy survived a 100ft fall but suffered life-changing injuries, including a brain bleed and broken bones.
Found guilty of attempted murder following a trial.
Sources: bbc.co.uk
Christopher Olu Fasakin
Causing or inciting sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder
May 24, 2020

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Christopher Olu Fasakin, a 59-year-old nurse from Sunrise Avenue in Hornchurch, had sex with a very vulnerable female patient on two occasions in May 2020 while working night shifts at a hospital in London. He exchanged telephone numbers with the patient, sent messages, and engaged in sexual activity without a condom on the first night and with a condom on the second night. Hospital staff witnessed him being too close to the patient, including sitting huddled together and holding hands. Evidence included matching semen stains on the patient's bedsheets, and Fasakin initially denied the acts during police interviews.
Admitted to two counts of causing or inciting sexual activity with a person who has a mental disorder while working as a care worker. Judge Alison Levitt KC noted grooming and abuse of a vulnerable patient, highlighting the breach of trust in the caring profession.
Sources: romfordrecorder.co.uk
Azroy Dawes-Clarke
Breach of licence
April 1, 2020

Sentence: Recalled to prison for breaching licence

Azroy Dawes-Clarke, a 28-year-old father-of-four from Romford in east London, was recalled to prison in April 2020 for breaching his licence conditions. On November 10, 2021, at HMP Elmley on the Isle of Sheppey, he was involved in a ligature incident in his cell, leading to restraint by prison officers. He suffered multiple cardiac arrests and died shortly after, with the inquest determining that the restraint was prolonged, unnecessary, and contributed to his death through positional asphyxia.
Inquest found restraint was inappropriate and disproportionate, contributing to death; previously imprisoned for an unspecified offence.
Sources: kentlive.news
David Mccorkell
Murder
December 18, 2019

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21.5 years

David McCorkell, 54, murdered 61-year-old Diane Dyer at her ground-floor flat in Oakwood Avenue, Beckenham, south London, on 18 July 2019. He bludgeoned and strangled her in an act of savage violence, inflicting 71 injuries to her head and neck. She was found unresponsive by police after neighbours raised concerns. McCorkell had met her three months earlier and visited her daily, during which time she became painfully thin and complained of ill-treatment. He had a extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for assault, burglary, and possession of weapons, and was on licence after a previous life sentence.
Admitted murder. Judge Richard Marks QC described him as an 'appalling criminal' and noted that the probation service had wrongly assessed him as no longer a danger.
Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

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