Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 122 verdicts at Chester Crown Court (Chester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Oliver Boswell

Failing to stop after an accident

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment and 6 years driving disqualification

Oliver Boswell was involved in a collision on August 11, 2025, at Asda in Crewe, which damaged another vehicle and injured the other driver. He fled the scene and was later stopped by a Special Constable on September 1, 2025, on the A556 in Sandiway, but drove off at speed. He was driving whilst disqualified and without insurance, and was identified using facial recognition technology.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, two counts of driving whilst disqualified, being the driver of a vehicle that failed to stop after an accident, driving without due care and attention, and failing to stop for police.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Simon West

Supply of cocaine and cannabis

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Simon West was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in July 2023 in Alsager, during which police discovered six wraps of cocaine in a glasses case that he claimed was for personal use with friends. A subsequent search of his address uncovered a cannabis bud in a kitchen cupboard, £1,985 in notes and £15.26 in coins, weighing scales, and snap bags, indicating involvement in drug supply.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. Also dealt with for drink-driving by disqualification.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Sam Carroll

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On September 29, 2023, police raided a property on Stanford Road in Chester where Sam Carroll was believed to be living and selling drugs. They discovered cannabis buds, cocaine with an estimated street value of £5,000, digital weighing scales, small plastic bags, approximately £110 in cash, and a mobile phone with evidence of drug supply activities. Traces of Carroll's DNA were found on the bags containing the drugs.

Pled guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis. Traces of his DNA were found on the drug bags, and his phone contained messages related to drug supply.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

William Kyaruhanga

Rape

September 13, 2025

Sentence: eight years imprisonment

William Kyaruhanga, a rapist from Cheshire, was sentenced for committing rape, as reported in the context of major cases handled by Chester Crown Court.

Daniel Carter

Child rape

September 13, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Daniel Carter, a depraved individual from Cheshire, was convicted of child rape and sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Alicia Darcy

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment and a disqualification order banning her from having anything to do with animals

Alicia Darcy killed her son's dog with a samurai sword while it was sleeping on the sofa. She called the police while drunk on October 12 of the previous year, falsely claiming the dog had attacked her. Officers arrived to find the dog in a sleeping position with the sword embedded in its torso, and she later admitted to stabbing it.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and possession of an offensive weapon. PC Charlotte Owen described the act as abhorrent and incomprehensible, noting the dog was left to suffer with the sword embedded in it.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Steven Hargreaves

Rape

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 6 months imprisonment

Steven Hargreaves repeatedly sexually abused and raped a child starting when she was around 10 years old. He manipulated her by locking her phone with an app and demanding sexual acts, including touching and penetrative rape, to unlock it. The abuse occurred over several years, with the last incident on May 30, 2025. It was discovered in June 2025 when the victim's mother found concerning messages, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity. Additionally, received a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order, and must sign the sex offenders register for life. The victim was conditioned to the abuse through manipulation involving her phone.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Vincent Foley

Burglary and attempted robbery

September 11, 2025

Sentence: Over four years imprisonment

Vincent Foley, 43, from Bailey Lane, Manchester, entered the office area of a Greggs bakery on Wilmslow Road, Handforth, on July 4, and assaulted a staff member with a hammer, causing them to flee. He attempted to open the safe but failed. On the same day, he broke into a house on Meriton Road, stealing watches, bracelets, a deactivated antique shotgun, and a cheque book, which was later found in his car after he was arrested for erratic driving in Rochdale on July 14.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft, attempted robbery, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Remanded in custody awaiting sentencing on September 11.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Stephen Mcphee

Attempted rape

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life

Stephen McPhee sexually abused a young girl when she was aged between nine and 11 years old. He made her relive the trauma in court and was brought to the attention of police when the victim came forward. The offences involved attempted rape, and he was convicted based on evidence gathered by Cheshire Constabulary.

Found guilty after a six-day trial; showed no remorse; subjected to a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rees Davies

Burglary

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Rees Davies travelled from his home in Brighton to an exclusive neighbourhood in Cheshire, where he broke into a property on Chester Road in Mere, near Knutsford, around 8pm on February 1. He accessed the property via a rear gate from a nearby golf course and used a telescopic ladder to enter via a first-floor balcony. Inside, he was caught on CCTV throwing approximately £30,000 worth of bespoke trainers, jewellery, and other sentimental items from a window. He fled through the rear gate and back onto the golf course. Police found traces of his DNA on a latex glove and a crowbar at the scene, leading to his arrest in Brighton, where a stolen custom-made sign was recovered.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Detective Sergeant Laura Fox noted that Davies underestimated the investigation team's dedication and that the case serves as a warning to others.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Connor Harrison

Supply of class A and class B drugs

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment and £228 surcharge

Connor Harrison, 33, used his social media account to deal cocaine and cannabis in the Crewe area. The case began in May when officers identified the account linked to drug supply. A search of his home on James Gibbons Road on June 20 revealed digital scales, snap bags, blue tablets, £210 cash, a small amount of cannabis, documentation related to drug dealing, and a mobile phone that confirmed his involvement.

Pleaded guilty to one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and one count of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Jamie Rothwell

Organised crime including shootings and drug trafficking

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 43 years imprisonment

Jamie Rothwell, a 38-year-old, organised shootings, trafficked guns and arranged large drug deals from his apartment in Spain as part of a gangland feud.

Robert Forshaw

Stalking

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Robert Forshaw created multiple fake social media accounts to stalk his ex-partner.

Karl Manley

Robbery

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Karl Manley committed two robberies at Morrisons Daily stores in Crewe. On February 18, he and another man entered the Gainsborough Road store, one armed with an axe, demanding money, cigarettes, and tobacco, stealing between £200 and £300. His DNA was found at the scene. A week later, he targeted the West Street store, wearing a balaclava and carrying a wooden bat, stealing approximately £225. He was recognised from CCTV footage from an earlier theft at the same store.

Found guilty of two counts of robbery after trying to deny involvement; evidence including DNA linked him to the crimes.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Terrance Maughan

Threatening with an offensive weapon

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 39 months imprisonment

On February 25, 2025, Terrance Maughan, while intoxicated, attended a café on Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port. He hit a woman on the hand and threatened to punch her and burn her alive. He punched another man and threatened to burn him and the café. After being removed, he returned with a screwdriver, attempting to stab the man and causing several hundred pounds' worth of damage to a nearby car. He was located on CCTV and arrested shortly after, having been released from prison just five days earlier.

Pleaded guilty to threatening a person with an offensive weapon, affray, criminal damage, breaching a Serious Violence Reduction Order, and his prison license. Also handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order that bans him from entering Chester city centre and Ellesmere Port town centre.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Kevin Ozemelam

Being Concerned in the Supply of Drugs

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 50 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Kevin Ozemelam, from Salford, was linked to drug dealing after a mobile phone containing messages about drug supply was left in a Chester taxi and handed to police on April 5, 2024. Police investigation revealed messages indicating the supply of cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and cannabis. Ozemelam was arrested in Merseyside on June 2, 2024, and his phone showed connections to another individual involved. There was evidence of coercion in the drug selling, leading to the other person being treated as a victim. Ozemelam faced additional charges of assault and requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour, though these were not pursued further.

Pleaded guilty to drugs charges. Charges of requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour and assault by beating were to remain on file. Detective Inspector Rupert Morrey noted that the incident was 'good fortune' for police and that Ozemelam is now paying the price for his actions.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rebaz Mohammed

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Rebaz Mohammed was involved in supplying class A drugs in Crewe via flare messages as part of the CJ County Line Group, with operations dating back to November of the previous year. Police raided his property on Derrington Avenue on March 5, seizing multiple mobile phones, a large amount of cash, pepper spray, crack cocaine worth £1,240, and heroin worth £530. He was also convicted for offences in Greater Manchester in 2022, which included threatening someone with a bladed article, possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, and possession of cannabis.

Denied the offences but was found guilty after a trial. Also sentenced for additional offences in Greater Manchester from 2022, including threatening a person with a bladed article.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Janet Davies

Fraud

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 18-month supervision order; £237 costs; 150 hours unpaid work

Janet Davies fraudulently applied for attendance allowance on behalf of her elderly mother without her knowledge, receiving payments totalling £19,577.45 from the Department for Work and Pensions between 2017 and 2021, which she then used for her own benefit. The matter was reported to Cheshire Police, leading to her arrest and eventual guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to the charge. Detective Sergeant Laura Fox noted that Davies exploited her elderly mother for financial gain while in a position of trust.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Peter Towers

Arson

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Peter Towers set three deliberate fires in Winsford on 4 August 2024 during far-right disturbances, including one on High Street using a green jerrycan of petrol, one that destroyed a school bus on Queensway causing £70,000 in damage, and an attempt to set fire to trees near Ford Court. He was identified via CCTV footage from a petrol station and dashcam recordings, and was arrested along with Joshua Sigley.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of arson, criminal damage, and having an offensive weapon. Detective Inspector Ross Hamilton noted the actions were dangerous and linked to national disorder.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Gary Davies

Harassment

August 18, 2025

Sentence: Indefinite Domestic Abuse Protection Order

Gary Davies, from Bolton, engaged in a pattern of controlling and obsessive behaviour towards a woman he had known for a few weeks. This included sending persistent messages, making repeated calls, joining her gym despite living miles away, lying about his identity to conceal his criminal past, and tracking her movements. The victim reported fear for her safety, changed her locks, and installed security measures. Davies banged on her door and shouted, prompting her to seek refuge at a friend's house. He was later intercepted at Dover Docks attempting to leave the UK and was arrested for breaching a previous sentence.

Bombarded a woman with messages, joined her gym to monitor her movements, attempted to flee the country, and has a history of domestic offending dating back to 2013. Breached conditions of a previous sentence.

Sources: lancs.live

Geoffrey Chambers

Performing an act outraging public decency

August 18, 2025

Sentence: a community order

Geoffrey Chambers engaged in indecent exposure in Lyme Regis, which involved performing acts that outraged public decency, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to one count of performing an act outraging public decency. He was responsible for a series of indecent exposures in Lyme Regis.

Sources: news.dorset.police.uk

William Woods

Sexual abuse of children

August 17, 2025

Sentence: 31 years imprisonment

William Woods, a 67-year-old former football coach from Lawton Street, Congleton, sexually and physically abused eight children in the Northwich and Crewe areas between the 1970s and early 2000s. He exploited his position of trust to isolate victims, taking them on trips or to his home where he forced them to engage in depraved acts, including acts of gross indecency and attempted rape, and locked one victim in a cupboard for a prolonged period.

Found guilty of 57 offences after denying allegations throughout the investigation; the sentence accounts for abuse committed over three decades against eight victims.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Kian Burgess

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine

August 14, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On May 12, 2025, police raided an address on King Street in Ellesmere Port, where Kian Burgess lived. Ben Rennix and Joshua Voice were present at the time, and Burgess was alerted by phone and arrived 15 minutes later. Officers seized weighing scales, 240 snap bags of crack cocaine with a street value of £2,000, and a machete found under a bed. All three were arrested following the raid.

Joshua Voice

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine

August 14, 2025

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment

On May 12, 2025, police raided an address on King Street in Ellesmere Port, where Joshua Voice was present along with Ben Rennix. Kian Burgess, the resident, was alerted by phone and arrived shortly after. Officers seized weighing scales, 240 snap bags of crack cocaine with a street value of £2,000, and a machete found under a bed. All three were arrested following the raid.

Ben Rennix

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine

August 14, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

On May 12, 2025, police raided an address on King Street in Ellesmere Port, where Ben Rennix was present along with Joshua Voice. Kian Burgess, the resident, was alerted by phone and arrived shortly after. Officers seized weighing scales, 240 snap bags of crack cocaine with a street value of £2,000, and a machete found under a bed. All three were arrested following the raid.

Andrew Winter

Burglary

August 4, 2025

Sentence: Two years, four months and 26 days' imprisonment

Andrew Winter, a 59-year-old from St Marys Street, Whitchurch, went on an opportunistic crime spree targeting sheds and outbuildings in rural areas including Malpas, Allstretton, Chester, Tilstone Fernall, Tiverton, Whitchurch, and Wrenbury between December 6, 2024, and July 1, 2025. He stole a variety of items, including bicycles, garden equipment, tools, watering cans, and trophies.

Pled guilty to 11 counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, and an earlier charge of theft from a person. Described as a prolific and indiscriminate thief who stole various items.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Michal Duda

Burglary

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 57 months imprisonment

Michal Duda, aged 32, committed multiple burglaries targeting the homes of elderly individuals in Crewe. In January, he broke into a 79-year-old man's home on Gainsborough Road by smashing a window, stole keys, cash, jewellery, spoons, and other items, and hid under duvets in a cupboard. While on bail, in February, he burgled a 72-year-old's home on Badger Avenue, stealing between £250 and £300 in cash, a purse, an iPad, and keys to a Hyundai vehicle, which he then took and abandoned in an alleyway near Stalbridge Road. Between March 5 and 7, he caused damage to the rear door of an 87-year-old's home on Gresty Road and searched the property while the owner was in hospital. He was arrested on April 10, with stolen items found at his address, and evidence included CCTV footage and fingerprints.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, handling stolen goods, driving while disqualified, possession of cannabis, and driving without insurance. Targeted elderly and vulnerable victims while out on bail, with prior offences noted.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Daniel Bone

Supplying cocaine

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 25 months imprisonment

Daniel Bone, 38, of Hale View, Runcorn, was involved in flooding the area with cocaine by selling significant quantities to downstream sellers and local users. Police executed warrants at his address on 10 September 2022 and 14 July 2023, discovering packages of cocaine, over £2,200 in cash, scales, plastic bags, and other drug-related items. He was well known for drug dealing in the Mather Avenue area and was arrested after evidence was gathered.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the selling of cocaine. This sentence runs concurrently with a previous six-year sentence for supplying cocaine and possession with intent to supply a class A drug. Evidence included text messages, cash, and drug paraphernalia.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Gary Beamon

Controlling or coercive behaviour

July 24, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Gary Beamon assaulted his pregnant partner, who was 32 weeks pregnant, on October 8, 2024, in Crewe, refusing to let police enter the property and behaving aggressively. He later lured her to his business in Crewe via a third party, where he attempted to hug her despite her refusal. An earlier assault occurred in April 2024. Police were shown CCTV footage of the abusive behaviour, which included shouting, swearing, and preventing her from leaving, leaving her visibly upset and scared.

Found guilty after trial of controlling or coercive behaviour, assault by beating, and false imprisonment. Handed a lifetime restraining order. Resisted arrest during the incident.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Paul Rowlands

Rape and assault by penetration

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Not yet sentenced

The victim met Paul Rowlands at a friend’s house in Chester on May 3, 2023. Later that evening, at his then address on Saint Anne Street, Chester, she fell asleep on the sofa. Rowlands woke her by grabbing her coat collar and dragging her to the floor, then raped and sexually assaulted her multiple times over an hour, while threatening to kill her if she made noise. She escaped and reported the incident to officers at Chester Railway Station.

Found guilty of rape and assault by penetration after a trial; awaiting sentencing.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Rick Beardsell

Fraud

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 250 hours of unpaid work, and £11,142.70 in prosecution costs

Rick Beardsell fraudulently applied for two Bounce Back Loans totalling £100,000 in December 2020 and January 2021 for his company, Sports Creative Ltd, by exaggerating its turnover up to 23 times the actual figure of £20,622. He used the funds for personal purposes, including transferring money to his personal account, making mortgage payments, and purchasing a £1.3 million property in Prestbury, Cheshire, with his wife. This occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic when the loans were intended to support struggling businesses.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud. Had been diagnosed with testicular cancer prior to the offences and has fully repaid the loans. Judge Simon Berkson noted his remorse, the impact on his family, and that an immediate custodial sentence would harm his wife and children significantly.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Daniel Gibson

Assault

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Daniel Gibson carried out a brutal attack in the town centre, leading to his sentencing.

Bradley Nield

Possession with Intent to Supply Cannabis

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and a £187 surcharge

On 15 December, officers from Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a warrant at Bradley Nield's home on Kohli Avenue, Winsford, where they discovered a large quantity of cannabis, cash, drugs paraphernalia, cannabis edibles, and other items with a potential street value of between £8,500 and £17,500. Nield admitted to dealing drugs to pay off a debt, but analysis of his mobile phone revealed he had been involved in supplying cannabis for several years.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis. Had been dealing drugs for several years and offered a delivery service.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Matthew Cumpsty

Dangerous Driving

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order including 200 hours of unpaid work, 16-month driving disqualification, £85 costs, and £114 surcharge

Matthew Cumpsty, while under the influence of cocaine, drove his Mercedes through a red light on Green Lane in Chester on April 1, 2025, colliding with a tractor pulling a tanker filled with animal waste. This caused the tractor to lose control and crash into two terraced houses, resulting in significant damage and disruption. A blood test revealed he had 65 micrograms of Benzoylecgonine per litre in his blood, exceeding the legal limit of 50 micrograms per litre.

Pleaded guilty to drug driving and dangerous driving. Expressed remorse and stated he had never been in trouble before.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Videsh Raghoonanan

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Videsh Raghoonanan was involved in a drug supply operation as part of the 'Ghost' county lines gang, storing drugs worth over £10,000, including crack cocaine and heroin, in South Cheshire. He used a mobile phone to send hundreds of messages advertising drug sales and was caught travelling in a BMW on London Road in Nantwich towards Crewe in April of the previous year. Police found drugs in his underwear during a search, seized his phone, and discovered cash and more drugs at his home in Birmingham. The drugs seized were valued at £10,400.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Detectives noted that he targeted Crewe as an easy place to deal drugs and provided evidence against him.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Molly Breen

Possession with intent to supply MDMA

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Molly Breen attempted to smuggle 15 small snap bags and 74 tablets of MDMA, valued at approximately £1,200, into the Creamfields music festival in Daresbury by hiding them inside her vagina. The incident occurred on August 25, 2023, when she was stopped at the festival entrance, admitted to possessing the drugs, and was subsequently turned away and interviewed at a police station.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply MDMA. Detective Constable Neil Fleming noted that she had multiple opportunities to reconsider her actions, and there was no evidence she was coerced.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Sheldon Holland

Possession with intent to supply

July 4, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

On May 30, 2025, a police warrant was executed at Sheldon Holland's address in Heathcote Place, Chester, where numerous wraps of heroin and crack cocaine, a large quantity of cash, a burner phone, and drug paraphernalia were discovered. Holland admitted that the drugs and cash were his, leading to his arrest and subsequent charging.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine. Police Constable William Morgan-Griffiths stated that the sentence serves as a warning against drug-related activities.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Cameron Jones

Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

On March 5, 2024, officers patrolling in the Underwood Lane area of Crewe spotted a group of people heading to a pathway leading from Underwood Lane to Ford Lane. They followed the group and saw Cameron Jones on a bike. He disappeared from sight briefly and returned to the group. When stopped and searched by detectives, drugs and two phones were found and seized from his possession.

Jack Wyatt

Robbery

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Jack Wyatt stole mobile phones worth £4,250 from a shop in Market Street, Crewe, by grabbing them from a display cabinet while a staff member was present and hitting the worker.

Enrico Poli

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

June 28, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Enrico Poli was stopped by police in Northwich on May 24, 2025, after leaving an address linked to drug activity. He was found in possession of £345 in cash and a snap bag of cocaine. He attempted to walk away without engaging with the officer and was subsequently arrested.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine. Police Constable Andy Collict commented that the sentence serves as a warning to drug dealers and was due to intelligence and officer intuition.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Michael Grisedale

Theft

June 25, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, 15 days of rehabilitation activity, and ordered to pay back the stolen money

Michael Grisedale, a 39-year-old under-10s football coach for the Vauxhall Astras team in Ellesmere Port, stole £6,401.39 that parents had raised through contributions and sponsorships for a children's football tournament trip to Salou, Spain, scheduled between April 9 and April 12, 2024. He gambled the money away in online casinos instead of paying for tournament fees, hotel accommodation, meals, and airport transfers. The theft was discovered on April 6, 2024, when a parent received a call from the hotel about the cancelled booking due to non-payment, leading to distress among parents and children. Despite the betrayal, the children attended the tournament after a community GoFundMe appeal raised the necessary funds.

Pleaded guilty to 11 charges of theft. Judge Natalie Cuddy noted his significant gambling problem and complete disregard for the trust placed in him by victims.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Darren Hanson

Murder

June 20, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

Darren Hanson assaulted Jason Lucas at his home in Epsom, Surrey, on February 7, 2024, by punching him and knocking him out in the hallway. This resulted in cranio-facial injuries and associated injuries from a focused, severe force assault to the head, leading to Jason's death at the scene without regaining consciousness. Hanson was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time, and the two men had known each other for several years.

Pleaded not guilty. Judge stated the attack was truly brutal and the injuries were appalling. Claimed self-defence during trial.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Joshua Sigley

Arson

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Joshua Sigley, 25, of St Chads Fields, Winsford, set fire to a school bus and other locations during the far-right disturbances in the UK in 2024. On 4 August 2024, he was involved in three intentional fires in Winsford between 3pm and 11pm, including one on High Street using rubbish and a petrol-filled jerrycan, one that completely destroyed a school bus in Queensway causing £70,000 in damage, and an attempt to ignite trees near Ford Court. He was identified through CCTV, dashcam footage, and eyewitness accounts, leading to his arrest on the same day.

Admitted guilt to three counts of arson. Detective Inspector Ross Hamilton commented that the actions were dangerous, fuelled by national disorder, and caused significant damage, serving as a reminder of the seriousness of such crimes.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Voktot Isufaj

Production of Cannabis

June 16, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and £228 court costs

Voktot Isufaj was found inside a former bank on Chestergate in Macclesfield, where police discovered 724 cannabis plants at various stages of growth. The property had been converted into a sophisticated cannabis farm equipped with heat lighting, fans, and irrigation systems spread over three floors. The plants were estimated to have a potential street value of between £238,480 and £715,480. He was arrested at the scene following reports of suspicious activity and a strong smell of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to production of class B drugs. Was found inside the building during the raid.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Giedrius Arcisauscas

Sexual assault of a child under 13

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment and 1 year on licence

Giedrius Arcisauscas sexually assaulted a four-year-old girl during a party at his house in Ellesmere Port. The incident occurred when he was alone with the victim in a bedroom. The mother heard a scream, intervened, slapped him, and reported the assault to the police. Officers later seized his mobile phone and found six indecent images of children on it, leading to further charges.

Found guilty after a four-day trial. Handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life. DS Paul Harrison commented on the family's bravery and the devastating impact on the victim and her family.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Peter Arthur Poole

Exposure and Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm

June 11, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

On April 30, Peter Arthur Poole exposed himself to a woman in a field near Wisbech Close, Runcorn, while she was sitting there. He was later found lying shirtless in a nearby field and resisted arrest, leading to a scuffle where he punched a male police officer and kicked a female officer in the head. He was also in possession of cannabis at the time.

Pleaded guilty to exposure, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, and possession of cannabis. Previously received a conditional discharge for cannabis possession. Detective Sergeant Ceri Davies welcomed the custodial sentence and commended the victim's bravery.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Groarke

Causing death by dangerous driving

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Paul Groarke, 56, from Northway, Lymm, was driving a Lexus when he collided with Brian Robinson's Hyundai Tucson on Rectory Lane, near its junction with Rectory Gardens, in Lymm, Cheshire, on March 17, 2025. He had consumed cannabis and was driving dangerously, leading to Mr. Robinson's death on March 22, 2025, and serious injuries to Mr. Robinson's wife, Jutta.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and drug-driving (namely cannabis). Police noted he had consumed cannabis and showed complete disregard for everyone's safety.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Carl Barton

Breach of Domestic Abuse Protection Order

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 10 weeks imprisonment

Carl Barton, 44, was subject to a Domestic Abuse Protection Order secured by Greater Manchester Police. He breached the order by slapping and hitting his victim in Blackpool, which led to his arrest and subsequent jailing.

Breached a Domestic Abuse Protection Order by hitting his victim in Blackpool as part of a pilot project by Greater Manchester Police.

Sources: wigantoday.net

Paul Roarke

Causing death by dangerous driving

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Paul Roarke was driving a Lexus on Rectory Lane near the junction with Rectory Gardens in Lymm, Warrington, on March 17, 2025. He had consumed cannabis and drove dangerously, colliding with Brian Robinson's Hyundai Tucson. This resulted in Brian Robinson's death on March 22, 2025, and serious injuries to his wife, Jutta Robinson.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and drug driving (cannabis). Showed complete disregard for safety due to consuming cannabis, as noted by Sergeant Si Degg.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Simon Clark

Child sex offences

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment with 4 years on licence

Simon Clark, a 46-year-old former head of the French department at the Alun School in Mold, posed as a 14-year-old boy using a fake Snapchat profile to send hundreds of explicit messages to 26 girls aged as young as 10. He incited some to send sexual images and engage in sexual activities. The offences were reported by a victim's parent in January 2023, leading to his arrest in May 2023 after police seized devices from his home.

Pleaded guilty to 29 child sex offences. Judge described him as a dangerous offender and noted that his offending was well planned and sophisticated. His barrister mentioned he has lost everything, including his career and family.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

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