Chelmsford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 104 verdicts at Chelmsford Crown Court (Chelmsford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2024 4 cases

Jennifer Kowalski

Criminal damage *

Sentence

5 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 30 programme requirement days, £480 fine

On June 20, 2023, at Stansted Airport in Essex, Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald breached the perimeter fence using an angle grinder and sprayed orange paint from fire extinguishers on two private jets belonging to an insurance firm and an investment group, targeting Taylor Swift's jet but switching after being spotted. They filmed the act. The direct cleaning cost was £12,576, with additional £24,000 for consultation and inspection, and £19,234 for fence repairs. The protest aimed to highlight the climate crisis with minimal public impact.

Previous convictions over protests in Scotland. Actions affected by neurodivergence. Excluded from Stansted Airport unless with valid ticket.

7 Oct 2024

Dean Smith

Violent disorder *

Sentence

1 year and 10 months imprisonment

Dean Smith, 51, of Epping, participated in violent disorder during a protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on July 17, 2024, following demonstrations sparked by a sexual assault incident involving an asylum seeker housed at the hotel.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.

6 Oct 2024

Martin Peagram

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Martin Peagram, 33, of Loughton, participated in violent disorder during a protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on July 17, 2024, following demonstrations sparked by a sexual assault incident involving an asylum seeker housed at the hotel.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.

6 Oct 2024

Stuart Williams

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Stuart Williams, 36, of Thornwood, Epping, participated in violent disorder during a protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on July 17, 2024, following demonstrations sparked by a sexual assault incident involving an asylum seeker housed at the hotel.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder at an earlier hearing.

6 Oct 2024

September 2024 5 cases

Lee Farrugia

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years and 10 months imprisonment, plus 19 months for dangerous driving and handling stolen goods, and 2 years extended licence

Lee Farrugia was involved in a violent robbery in a residential car park in Guildfords, Harlow, on February 2, 2024, where a 17-year-old boy was seriously assaulted, forced off his e-bike, and left with a fractured skull after his bike was stolen and placed in a stolen car with cloned plates that Farrugia was driving.

Admitted grievous bodily harm.

9 Sep 2024

Jason Millard

Burglary *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Jason Millard was involved in handling stolen goods, including the e-bike stolen during a violent robbery in a residential car park in Guildfords, Harlow, on February 2, 2024, and another missing e-bike from a separate burglary.

No specific plea mentioned.

9 Sep 2024

Charlie Farrugia

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Charlie Farrugia participated in a violent robbery in a residential car park in Guildfords, Harlow, on February 2, 2024, where a 17-year-old boy was attacked, forced off his e-bike, and his bike was stolen and placed in a stolen car with cloned plates.

Admitted robbery.

9 Sep 2024

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu

Sexual assault *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a 38-year-old Ethiopian national and asylum seeker who arrived in the UK by small boat days before the incidents in July 2024, sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl by placing his hand on her thigh and stroking her hair after telling two teenage girls he wanted to 'have a baby with each of them' and attempting to kiss them. He was also convicted of sexually assaulting a woman by attempting to kiss her, placing his hand on her leg, and telling her she was attractive. The assaults occurred while he was residing at the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted after a three-day hearing. Judge commented that his conduct 'really highlights the poor regard you must have for women'. Expressed firm wish to be removed from the country.

1 Sep 2024

Luke D'wit

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 37 years

Luke D'Wit, 34, murdered Carol Baxter, 64, and her husband Stephen Baxter, 61, using fentanyl at their home on Mersea Island in April 2023. He posed as a fictional doctor to control Mrs Baxter's medication, pretending to help cure her autoimmune disease but actually causing her health to deteriorate further, as part of a web of lies and deception to ensure financial gain.

Mr Justice Lavender stated that D'Wit had brought grief and misery to the family. Described as a cruel and senseless killer who posed as a doctor and created a fake Will to benefit financially.

1 Sep 2024

August 2024 3 cases

Luke Harvey

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 11 months imprisonment

Luke Harvey, 32, of no fixed address, committed seven burglaries in the Harwich area between February and March 2024. He targeted businesses including restaurants, hair salons, florists, and a charity shop for East Anglia's Children's Hospices, stealing cash, products, and a till, while causing substantial damage. He was arrested on March 18, 2024, with stolen goods in his possession, and made admissions during custody.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of burglary. Received a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from Harwich and Dovercourt for three years.

7 Aug 2024

Bailey Wood

Robbery *

Sentence

six years and eight months imprisonment

Bailey Wood, aged 19, was part of a gang that assaulted a man in his 30s during a dispute over trick or treating on October 31, 2023, in Coggeshall Road. The victim, who was out with his children, was stabbed in the chest after asking the group to stop swearing. Wood was arrested within 10 minutes of the incident, and the group fled the scene afterwards.

Convicted of robbery, grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a bladed article, and affray. Investigating officer praised the victim's courage and the quick actions that led to arrests.

6 Aug 2024

Oliver Grange

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

Oliver Grange, 24, murdered his mother Rachel Dixon, 49, by stabbing her at her former home in Clacton in March 2024. Emergency services responded to reports of a seriously injured woman with a stab wound. Grange was arrested in the garden after locking the front door. He read a prepared statement during police questioning, refusing to answer questions.

Pled guilty to murder. The attack was described as truly horrific and violent by DCI Greg Wood.

1 Aug 2024

July 2024 5 cases

William Cross

Fraud *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

William Cross was involved in the burglary of a caravan at Weeley Bridge Caravan Park on April 4, 2024, where bank cards were stolen and used for fraudulent transactions in Clacton.

Admitted to three counts of fraud. Must pay a victim surcharge of £187.

27 Jul 2024

Scott Warner

Burglary *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 47 months

Scott Warner and William Cross burgled a caravan at Weeley Bridge Caravan Park on April 4, 2024, stealing bank cards and other items. They attempted over a dozen fraudulent transactions in Clacton. On April 10, 2024, during a police chase on the A12, Warner drove dangerously, trying to evade officers and damaging three police vehicles.

Admitted to burglary, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and five counts of fraud. Must pay a victim surcharge of £187.

27 Jul 2024

Gavin Plumb

Soliciting murder and incitement to rape and kidnap *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years

Gavin Plumb, a 37-year-old security guard, plotted to kidnap, rape, and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby by breaking into her family home, taking her to a secluded dungeon, and subjecting her to repeated torture before killing her and disposing of her body in a lake. He engaged in online discussions about these plans, which had a life-changing impact on the victim, and was arrested at his flat in Harlow, Essex. The plot was deemed more than a fantasy, despite his claims, and involved elements of his prior attempt to falsely imprison a woman in 2008.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a jury. The judge described the plans as sadistic, brutal, and degrading, and noted that the defendant intended to carry them out with accomplices. Defence counsel highlighted his obsession with the victim and his embarrassment over the online conversations.

12 Jul 2024

T-Jay Shepherd

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

1 year and 7 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 5 years

T-Jay Shepherd, 32, of no fixed abode, was driving a Vauxhall Astra when he failed to stop for police on April 1. He led officers on a 12-minute high-speed chase through Southend city centre, performing dangerous driving manoeuvres that put lives at risk. The pursuit ended on Victoria Avenue, where he abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was quickly arrested.

Admitted charges of dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. PC Paul Simmons commented on the risks taken during the chase.

10 Jul 2024

Will Dohmatob

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment and 10 years driving disqualification

Will Dohmatob was driving a box van on the A131 at Twinstead near Sudbury on February 3, 2024, when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing the van to cross the road and collide with Andrew Rayner, a 44-year-old motorcyclist, resulting in Rayner's death. The van left the road and came to rest in a ditch, and Dohmatob only woke up after the impact.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Fell asleep at the wheel after having little to no sleep for 30 hours.

7 Jul 2024

June 2024 3 cases

Christopher White

Rape of a child and sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

Lengthy prison sentence in double figures (years)

Christopher White, a 37-year-old shop worker from Mill Lane, Birch, sexually abused children on the shop floor of Layer Village Store in Layer de la Haye and raped another child at a property he was housesitting. The offences occurred between 2007 and 2009 when White was in his early twenties. He admitted to exchanging cigarettes, alcohol, and confectionery for sex acts and also rubbed his genitals on a schoolgirl in the shop’s freezer room. The victims were children at the time.

Convicted on all counts; judge warned of a long prison term. Attempted to blame victims during police interview but was discredited in cross-examination. Remanded in custody and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register.

19 Jun 2024

Kevin Shepherd

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years

Kevin Shepherd, 55, murdered his sister Sharon Butler, 64, by stabbing her more than 16 times in their garden in Leigh-on-Sea in November 2023. The row started inside over money while she was eating dinner and moved outside. Shepherd called police claiming he had fought with her and she was unconscious. She was found seriously injured and covered with a tarpaulin; a knife was discovered stabbed into a plant pot nearby.

Admitted murder. The attack occurred after a row over money and work needed in the bathroom.

1 Jun 2024

Rakar Rahimi

Murder *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Rakar Rahimi stabbed his best friend Bako Azad Sheikha, 22, through the heart and then ran him over in Distillery Lane, Colchester, in the early hours of September 12, 2023. He was arrested in Dover, Kent, while attempting to flee the country.

Denied murder but was convicted after a ten-day trial.

1 Jun 2024

May 2024 5 cases

Revaz Mumladze

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Revaz Mumladze was part of a criminal network that stole and dismantled luxury vehicles, including Range Rovers and Mercedes, valued at up to £3.3 million. The group employed signal jammers for keyless thefts, operated from a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex, and prepared parts for export. The enterprise was exposed through a police investigation involving witness reports and surveillance, showing the dismantling and disposal of stolen vehicles.

Admitted charges; worked as a dismantler in the enterprise, paid £300-£500 per vehicle; had no fixed address and came to the UK seeking work; judge noted his significant role and awareness of the operation's scale.

22 May 2024

Michael Casey

Theft of motor vehicles *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Michael Casey participated in the theft of luxury vehicles as part of a larger criminal enterprise in Essex. He was involved in keyless thefts using signal jammers, driving stolen cars, and contributing to the operation that dismantled vehicles at a chop shop in Little Bardfield. The gang stole cars from various UK locations, cloned plates, and prepared parts for export, with the total value estimated at up to £3.3 million. Police investigations confirmed his role through CCTV and other evidence.

Sentenced in absentia as he did not attend court; involved in the thefts of cars; seen on CCTV driving vehicles without a UK driving licence; believed to be in Australia; judge noted his complete disregard for the law, considering his age as a mitigating factor.

22 May 2024

Lukas Meskauskas

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Lukas Meskauskas played a key role in a sophisticated criminal operation that involved stealing luxury cars using signal jammers and dismantling them at a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex. He handled financial aspects and communications, facilitating the theft of vehicles worth between £2.8 million and £3.3 million from areas including Essex, Hertfordshire, Southampton, and Devon. Police intercepted containers of parts destined for Dubai and conducted extensive surveillance to dismantle the network.

Admitted charges; organised payments to workers and communicated with enterprise leaders; had a previous conviction for concealing stolen goods, which aggravated his sentence; judge remarked on his disregard for the law and repeated involvement in similar activities.

22 May 2024

George Abzhandadze

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

George Abzhandadze was involved in a highly sophisticated criminal enterprise that stole luxury vehicles, including Range Rovers, Jaguars, and Mercedes, valued between £2.8 million and £3.3 million. The group used signal jammers to conduct keyless thefts across Essex and other UK areas, dismantled the vehicles at a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex, and prepared parts for export, including to Dubai. The operation was uncovered through police surveillance and a witness report, with evidence of cloned plates and dumped personal belongings.

Admitted charges; worked as a dismantler in the enterprise, paid £300-£500 per vehicle depending on the car; no previous convictions mentioned; judge noted his significant role in the operation.

22 May 2024

Davit Nakashidze

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Davit Nakashidze participated in a sophisticated enterprise that involved stealing luxury cars through keyless entry methods and dismantling them at a chop shop in Little Bardfield, Essex. The gang targeted high-value vehicles from various UK locations, used signal jammers, cloned plates, and exported parts to Dubai. Police investigations, including 115 days of CCTV monitoring, revealed the scale of the operation, which included handling stolen goods worth millions.

Admitted charges on the morning of the trial; worked as a dismantler; had no previous convictions; came to the UK to support his family but took the wrong path; judge highlighted his awareness of the operation's scale.

22 May 2024

March 2024 1 case

Mark Donovan

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years

Mark Donovan, 39, inflicted 70 separate injuries on 37-year-old Elise Mason during an attack in Great Baddow in April 2023. He strangled and beat her, causing bruises on her hands and forearms from attempts to defend herself. After the murder, he took her phone, hid it in a pub toilet cistern, visited a pub and a massage parlour, and then handed himself in at Ilford Police Station the following day while eating a takeaway.

Denied the charge but was convicted by a jury after a trial. Detective Inspector James Holmes described him as a dangerous, selfish, and manipulative man who killed the victim in a fit of rage and delayed handing himself in.

5 Mar 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Patrick Hart

Criminal damage *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Patrick Hart damaged 16 petrol pumps at Thurrock Motorway Services on the M25 in Grays in August 2022, causing £9,376 worth of damage. He hit the pumps with a hammer, sprayed them with orange paint, and interfered with the refuelling of vehicles as part of a Just Stop Oil demonstration, breaching a High Court injunction.

Handed by Judge Mills. The defendant called the damage an 'act of care' and said he did not regret his actions. He will face a tribunal with the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service.

9 Jan 2024

David Richards

Attempted murder *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

David Richards lay in wait for hours with an axe, dry suit, and cable ties to ambush Alex Alam when she stepped outside her home in Stock, Essex, with her dogs on April 3, 2022. He attacked her in the darkness while children were inside the house, causing a fractured skull and cuts to her face and scalp in a bloodbath. He tied her up and dragged her by the hair. Richards had planned the attack in advance, buying boots, gloves, and a hatchet, and had stalked and monitored her home. When he stepped out to find her phone, she freed herself, locked the doors, and called for help.

Found guilty of attempted murder. Described as obsessive with a jealous mindset. Sobbed at sentencing hearing. Judge noted the attack as the hideous culmination of the breakdown of family relationships 18 months earlier, leaving him depressed, isolated, and angry.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 2 cases

Jo Jobson

Robbery *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Jo Jobson, 28, of no fixed address, participated in a knifepoint robbery at the home of Olympic cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta in Ongar, Essex, on November 27, 2021, at about 2.30am. Balaclava-wearing intruders broke into the property while the couple slept upstairs, stealing two Richard Mille watches valued at £400,000 and £350,000, mobile phones, a Louis Vuitton suitcase, and a safe. The watches remain missing.

Found guilty in a separate trial of two counts of robbery. Was on the run at the time of the first trial but handed himself in. Ordered to pay £754,525 within three months or face additional six years in prison. Unspecified amount seized from NatWest account.

31 Dec 2023

Michael Johnson

Murder *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Michael Johnson stabbed his best friend multiple times during an argument in Colchester on August 10th, 2023, resulting in the victim's death; evidence included witness testimonies and forensic analysis.

Convicted for the brutal murder of his best friend, with the judge noting the premeditated nature of the crime.

5 Dec 2023

November 2023 4 cases

Romario Henry

Robbery *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Balaclava-wearing intruders broke into Mark Cavendish’s home in Ongar, Essex, at around 2.30am on November 27, 2021, while he slept upstairs with his pregnant wife Peta and their three-year-old child. The robbers, armed with Rambo-style knives, held a knife to Cavendish's throat, punched him, and demanded the watches. They stole two Richard Mille watches valued at £400,000 and £300,000, along with phones and a safe from Cavendish and a watch, phone, and suitcase from his wife. Cavendish had recently been released from hospital after a cycling crash with three broken ribs and a torn lung. The patio door was smashed, and Cavendish cut his feet on the glass. Sesay’s DNA was found on Mrs Cavendish’s phone, which was discarded outside the property.

Denied two counts of robbery but found guilty after trial. Previous convictions for supplying drugs in 2012 and perverting the course of justice in 2013. Brother murdered three and a half months before the robbery, affecting his psychological state.

28 Nov 2023

Ali Sesay

Robbery *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment for robbery, plus 8 years consecutive for firearms offences, total 20 years

Admitted two counts of robbery. Previous convictions including supply of cocaine and heroin in 2017, and six unrelated firearms offences. Expressed remorse for his role in the robbery. Claimed the guns were not his but admitted throwing them from a window.

28 Nov 2023

David Brown

Sexual abuse of children *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

David Brown, a former shop worker in a village, exploited his position by offering sweets and cigarettes to children in exchange for sexual favours, with the abuse occurring over several months in 2023.

The defendant was found guilty of sexually abusing children and attempting to shift blame onto the victims.

20 Nov 2023

Junead Ahmed

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Junead Ahmed was imprisoned for property fraud offences, where he used several doctor and GP aliases in attempts to rent or buy multi-million-pound properties. He escaped from HMP Chelmsford in June 2023 by sending forged High Court letters to prison authorities, but was later recaptured and sentenced for the original fraud offences.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to escape prison and was sentenced for prior fraud-related offences. Judge Mary Loram KC described the escape scheme as meticulously planned.

1 Nov 2023

October 2023 3 cases

Robbie Williams

Voyeurism *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Robbie Williams, a resident of Colchester, was caught filming a child in a private setting, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction for voyeurism and possession of indecent images.

Judge described the defendant as a 'devious' pervert for filming a child washing herself.

15 Oct 2023

Jack Bryan

Assault and Criminal Damage *

Sentence

2 year community order and ordered to pay £1,200 in costs

Jack Bryan, 28, from Braintree, turned up at his ex-partner's house in Great Bentley on August 3, 2023, while drunk. He entered the property, punched her television, threw a remote control at her head causing swelling, assaulted three police officers during arrest, resisted custody, and threatened to kill the officers' families. It took five officers to restrain him, and the incident terrified his ex-partner and their children.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, assault causing actual bodily harm, and three counts of assaulting emergency workers. Judge described his conduct as completely and utterly disgraceful. He has sought help for mental health and alcohol issues.

13 Oct 2023

Jordan Reid

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Jordan Reid, 30, from Colchester, used the online platform Discord to pose as a 14-year-old girl or boy and engaged in sexually charged conversations with 95 children. He tricked them into sending indecent images and videos of themselves engaging in sexual acts, which he then distributed to other children. Some content involved children as young as seven years old being raped. Police discovered hundreds of indecent images and videos on devices seized from his former home in Witham.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences; Judge Recorder William Clegg KC described the catalogue of offending as 'truly staggering' and noted the psychological harm caused to the victims; Mitigating counsel stated the defendant wanted to apologise unreservedly.

11 Oct 2023

September 2023 7 cases

Liam O’Brien

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Liam O’Brien, 33, attended Coggeshall Beer Festival with his girlfriend on September 3, 2022. He then took her car and drove it at speeds between 60mph and 67mph in a residential area of London Road, Kelvedon, before crashing into another vehicle. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the car rolling several times. He attempted to conceal the event by contacting his girlfriend, who informed the police.

Took his girlfriend’s car without a driving licence after a beer festival and crashed it while speeding; conspired to cover up the incident.

16 Sep 2023

Lee Mcclenaghan

Cocaine smuggling *

Sentence

30 years imprisonment

Lee McClenaghan, 57, from Chelmsford, led a group that planned to smuggle 600kg of cocaine from South America to Europe using a yacht disguised in a sailing race from St Lucia to Lagos, Portugal. The plan, which took years to develop, was thwarted by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. He communicated via encrypted EncroChat devices and sent an associate to meet Venezuelan cartel bosses.

Led the organised crime group and used encrypted devices to plan the smuggling operation.

10 Sep 2023

Lea Talbot

Drug smuggling *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

Lea Talbot, 55, of Chadwell St Mary, worked with Lee McClenaghan using encrypted EncroChat devices to plan the 600kg cocaine smuggling on a yacht. He met Venezuelan cartel bosses and later assisted in two cannabis importation plots from Canada and South Africa, totalling 676kg, including shipments discovered in 2022 and 2023.

Assisted in planning the cocaine smuggling and was involved in cannabis importation plots.

10 Sep 2023

Kane Ward

Cannabis smuggling *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Kane Ward, 60, of Upminster, was involved in the organised crime group's cannabis importation plots from South Africa and Canada, totalling 676kg, including a shipment of 408kg discovered in March 2022.

Played a role in the cannabis importation plots.

10 Sep 2023

John Campbell

Drug smuggling *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

John Campbell, 69, of NW6, was involved in creating false payments and companies for the organised crime group, which was smuggling cocaine and cannabis, including shipments from South Africa and Canada.

Created false payments and companies to support the gang's activities.

10 Sep 2023

Ian Magee

Cocaine smuggling *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Ian Magee, 68, of Chelmsford, was enlisted to sail a yacht named Ocean Magic in a 2019 race, believed to be a dummy run for the planned 600kg cocaine smuggling operation from South America to Europe.

Enlisted to sail a yacht as a dummy run for the smuggling operation.

10 Sep 2023

Daniel Braithwaite

Drug smuggling *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Daniel Braithwaite, 61, from Westcliff, arranged drug prices and payments for the group. He assisted in two cannabis importation plots from Canada and South Africa, totalling 676kg, including 408kg of cannabis hidden in a machine lathe from South Africa in March 2022 and 268kg concealed in toolboxes from Vancouver in July 2023.

Helped arrange drug prices, payments, and assisted in cannabis importation plots.

10 Sep 2023

August 2023 3 cases

David Quick

Voyeurism *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

David Quick, from Walton, covertly filmed a child while she was bathing by hiding his mobile phone in a washbag, with the camera pointing towards the victim. The incident was discovered in January 2019 when the victim spotted the phone and found a naked picture of herself on it. Police examination of his phone revealed 55 category B indecent images of children and at least 40 category C indecent images, including at least 14 images and one video of the victim. The content had been moved to apps and removed from the camera roll in an attempt to hide it.

Admitted to two offences of voyeurism, taking indecent images of a child, and possessing category B and C indecent images. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for ten years. The victim's mother described the crimes as precise, calculated, and devious, and the victim reported anxiety, nightmares, and fear of encountering the defendant.

8 Aug 2023

Kelly Nelson

Affray *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended, and 140 hours of unpaid work

Kelly Nelson went to the Brewers Arms in Brightlingsea on January 3, 2019, to confront her ex-partner Brodie Groome. The situation escalated into a violent brawl where she hit Groome repeatedly, leading to injuries for seven people, including a barmaid covered in beer.

Admitted affray and causing actual bodily harm. She was involved in the disturbance and received a suspended sentence.

2 Aug 2023

Nicola Brownsdon

Common assault *

Sentence

3 months imprisonment, suspended for 1 year

Nicola Brownsdon, already barred from the Brewers Arms in Brightlingsea, followed her friend Kelly Nelson to the pub on January 3, 2019, to settle a score. She became involved in a violent brawl, kicking, punching, and biting people who tried to intervene, and used her mobile phone as a weapon, resulting in injuries to seven people.

Pleaded guilty to four offences of common assault. Judge described her as a 'mug' for being led astray, behaving like a wild teenager, and engaging in appalling conduct. She has not drunk alcohol for ten months and is remorseful.

2 Aug 2023

July 2023 2 cases

Wanderson Teixeira

Sexual offences *

Sentence

six years imprisonment with four years on licence

Wanderson Teixeira, a delivery driver from Brazil living in the UK, sexually abused a young woman over a period of two-and-a-half years. He sent her explicit pictures and videos, indecently exposed himself, and coerced her into performing sex acts, escalating his behaviour as he realised she was too afraid to report it. The abuse occurred in Colchester, and he was arrested after the victim confided in a friend.

Pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences days before trial. Mitigating factors included alcohol and drug use. Made to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely and subject to an indefinite restraining order.

21 Jul 2023

Wayne Osborn

Assault causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

Suspended 2 years imprisonment

On June 24, 2021, during a gathering at a female friend's house in Harlow, Wayne Osborn became intoxicated and confronted the homeowner's son. He grabbed his girlfriend by the throat for about 30 seconds, followed her outside where he attacked her and pushed her friend, causing the friend's wrist to snap. He then took his partner back inside, pushed her onto a bed, pinned her down, and grabbed her around the throat again. Police were called, and he was arrested at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing grievous bodily harm and assault causing actual bodily harm. Breached bail conditions. Suffers from PTSD and alcohol dependency, as noted by his defence lawyer. A five-year restraining order was imposed banning contact with the two female victims.

13 Jul 2023

June 2023 1 case

Gary Ellis

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Gary Ellis punched his wife in the face at their home in Weeley on September 8, 2022, causing serious physical harm including a wound that drew a large amount of blood and led her to believe her nose was broken. She covertly contacted a friend for help and received medical treatment, which confirmed no break but a nasty injury. Ellis warned her to lie about the cause, claiming she fell down the stairs, and he was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm and common assault.

Denied the charges and was convicted by a jury after a trial. Incidents occurred while intoxicated; has been in custody since October 2022. A restraining order was made banning contact with his estranged wife. Judge David Turner KC noted it was an ugly punch resulting in nasty injuries.

23 Jun 2023

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