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.

March 2012 2 cases

Krzysztof Szafisz

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years

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

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

1 Mar 2012

Piotr Kulik

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years

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

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

1 Mar 2012

January 2012 2 cases

David Norris

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

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

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

1 Jan 2012

Gary Dobson

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

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

Jailed alongside David Norris for the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

1 Jan 2012

January 2011 1 case

Tom Hedges

Theft and false accounting *

Sentence

seven-month suspended sentence

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

Convicted of theft and false accounting in 2011; conviction quashed on 23 April 2021.

1 Jan 2011

October 2010 1 case

Ossie James

Manslaughter *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

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

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

6 Oct 2010

February 2010 1 case

Paul Harvey

Manslaughter *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

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

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

3 Feb 2010

October 2009 3 cases

Ricky Beesley

Manslaughter *

Sentence

Indeterminate sentence for public protection with a minimum of 8 years

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

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

27 Oct 2009

Tony Coyle

Manslaughter *

Sentence

Indeterminate sentence for public protection with a minimum of 8 years

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

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

27 Oct 2009

John Cotter

Manslaughter *

Sentence

Indeterminate sentence for public protection with a minimum of 8 years

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

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

27 Oct 2009

September 2009 1 case

James Hopkins

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years

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

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

16 Sep 2009

August 2009 3 cases

Tracey Connelly

Causing or allowing the death of a child *

Sentence

imprisonment for public protection with a minimum term of 5 years

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

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

11 Aug 2009

Steven Barker

Causing or allowing the death of a child *

Sentence

imprisonment (specific term not detailed)

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

Convicted of causing or allowing Baby P's death. Stepfather to the victim.

10 Aug 2009

Jason Owen

Causing or allowing the death of a child *

Sentence

imprisonment (specific term not detailed)

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

Convicted of causing or allowing Baby P's death. Brother of Steven Barker.

10 Aug 2009

February 2007 1 case

Steve Wright

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Steve Wright was convicted of murdering five women in Ipswich in 2006 and sentenced to life imprisonment. He recently pleaded guilty to the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall on September 19, 1999, and the attempted kidnap of 22-year-old Emily Doherty in Felixstowe the day before.

Jailed for the 2006 murders of five women in Ipswich. Pleaded guilty to the murder of Victoria Hall and attempted kidnap of Emily Doherty.

19 Feb 2007

October 2006 1 case

Billy Dunlop

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

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

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

6 Oct 2006

January 2006 1 case

Kevin Nunn

Murder *

Sentence

Minimum of 22 years imprisonment

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

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

1 Jan 2006

June 2004 1 case

Kamel Bourgass

Murder *

Sentence

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

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

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

29 Jun 2004

March 2002 1 case

John Sweeney

Murder *

Sentence

Whole life order

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

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

1 Mar 2002

January 2001 1 case

Dean Smith

Grievous Bodily Harm Without Intent *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On August 26, 2000, Dean Smith, then living in Edgware, north London, tossed his four-week-old daughter Maisie Newell six feet into her cot at the family home after she would not stop crying. He was feeling anxious and on edge that day, having asked his partner not to leave him alone with the baby. Smith inflicted horrific head injuries from which Maisie never recovered, leaving her disabled. She was adopted by another family and died on June 28, 2014, just before her 14th birthday in Terrington St Clement. At the time, Smith had an anti-social personality disorder associated with impulsivity, poor emotional regulation, and increased hostility. After the incident, he lit a cigarette, drank a beer, and played on his PlayStation until his partner returned and noticed Maisie's pale condition, becoming hysterical and advising him not to confess to avoid losing their children to care. Upon learning of Maisie's death nearly 14 years later, Smith expressed deep remorse, calling himself a 'lowlife scumbag' and wishing it had been him instead.

Initially sentenced in 2001 after admitting grievous bodily harm without intent. Sentencing for manslaughter adjourned to November 12, 2021.

1 Jan 2001

February 1994 1 case

Mark Gordon

Armed kidnapping and sexual assault *

Sentence

40 years imprisonment

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

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

1 Feb 1994

January 1988 1 case

Colin Pitchfork

Rape and Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

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

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

1 Jan 1988

June 1985 1 case

Alan Byrne

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Alan Byrne and an accomplice murdered Securicor guard John McWilliams, 58, during an attempted armed robbery in Brentford, London, on June 1984, to steal £9,500 in wages. A second guard was shot in the leg and had part of his nose bitten off. Byrne was convicted after a trial and escaped from custody in 1995 while being treated for cancer at Newcastle General Hospital, remaining at large until arrested in the Netherlands in 2007 for unrelated drug offenses.

Sentenced for murder, attempted armed robbery, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and possession of a firearm with intent to resist arrest. Escaped custody in 1995, recaptured in 2007, extradited in 2012, and scheduled for release in August 2031. Died in custody on February 1, 2026.

1 Jun 1985

June 1967 1 case

Ryland Headley

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

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

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

30 Jun 1967

June 1955 1 case

Ruth Ellis

Murder *

Sentence

death by hanging

On April 10, 1955, Ruth Ellis, a nightclub hostess, shot and killed her abusive lover David Blakely outside The Magdala pub in Hampstead, London. She used a gun provided by Desmond Cussen, who also taught her how to use it. Ellis was arrested and tried for murder.

Executed on July 13, 1955, after appeal for clemency was denied. Last woman to be hanged in Britain.

30 Jun 1955

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