Chester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 210 verdicts at Chester Crown Court (Chester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

Mark Woodcock

Engaging in sexual communication with a child

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment plus 6 years extended licence

Mark Woodcock, 29, of Belmont Road, Northwich, targeted young girls on Snapchat by sending sexualised messages and explicit images and videos to a 12-year-old girl, engaging in sexual communications and encouraging her to participate in sexual activity. He also possessed and distributed indecent images of children. Officers seized digital devices from his home during a warrant on November 14, 2023, which revealed evidence of his offences, including messages with another child under 16.

Pleaded guilty to 27 charges including attempting to cause a child to watch sexual activity, causing a child to watch sexual activity, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, possession of indecent images of children, making indecent images of children, and distribution of indecent images of children. Ordered to sign the sexual offenders register for life.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Llewellyn Parry Jones

Dangerous Driving

June 2, 2025

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment, banned from driving for 3 years 9 months 14 days, and must take an extended test

On May 3, 2025, Llewellyn Parry-Jones drove a white Vauxhall Combo van erratically in Chester city centre while intoxicated and disqualified. He tailgated other cars, collided with a pedestrian, drove on the wrong side of the road, overtook stationary vehicles towards oncoming traffic, and attempted to flee from police by reversing into a police vehicle and trying to drive through bollards, causing damage to a bicycle. He was physically and verbally aggressive during arrest and was found in possession of cannabis.

Pled guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, obstructing a constable, drink driving, public order, and possession of cannabis. Police described his driving as incomprehensible and reckless, potentially causing a fatality.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Leo Deen

Attempted sexual communication with a child

May 31, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Leo Deen engaged in sexual conversations on Facebook with a woman posing as a 15-year-old girl over eight days in late 2023, attempting video calls and encouraging inappropriate behaviour, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Found guilty of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and attempting to cause a child to watch sexual images; also sentenced for stalking and public nuisance.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Martin Birchall

Breach of restraining order and possession of a knife

May 31, 2025

Sentence: 35 weeks imprisonment for breaches of restraining order and 16 weeks for possessing a knife

Martin Birchall, 35, of no fixed address, went to Car Bank Square in Atherton on April 17 and 19, contacting a woman in breach of a restraining order imposed on May 9 of the previous year, and possessed a knife on Elm Street, Tyldesley, on November 16, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by breaching a restraining order and possessing a knife in a public place.

Sources: wigantoday.net

Jonathan Maddock

Burglary

May 31, 2025

Sentence: 54 months in prison

Between January 1 and 3, 2025, Jonathan Maddock went on a rampage across Northwich, breaking into three separate addresses.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary and one count of possession of a weapon in a private place.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

James Hall

Stalking

May 24, 2025

Sentence: 30 months in prison

James Hall, who had been in an on/off relationship with the victim since 2021, subjected his ex-partner to an immense amount of distress through stalking and assault in Sandbach.

Sentenced for controlling and coercive behaviour, stalking and assault by beating.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Brandon Williams

Dangerous Driving

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 14-month jail term suspended for two years, banned from driving for three years, and 180 hours of unpaid work

On August 20, 2023, Brandon Williams was driving an Audi A3 at nearly 100mph on the A34 near Handforth, Cheshire, exceeding the 70mph limit. He drove erratically, braking heavily, swerving to overtake vehicles unnecessarily, and collided with a Ford Fiesta before crashing into the central reservation. This caused extensive damage to both vehicles and injuries to the victims, including whiplash, bruising, and psychological trauma. He assisted his front-seat passenger in using nitrous oxide, though he was not under its influence himself.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and having no insurance. No previous convictions. Described as immature and showing off; genuinely remorseful and working with coaches to rebuild his career and address mental health issues.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Sian Bullock

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

May 16, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Sian Bullock, 35, from Halton Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, attended Creamfields festival in Daresbury, Cheshire, on August 26, 2023. She was stopped by security after a drug-sniffing dog indicated drugs, and she confessed to having two Kinder Egg containers in her vagina containing 64 MDMA tablets.

Patrick Bruce

Conspiracy to supply class B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Patrick Bruce, 41, of Bessancourt, Holmes Chapel, was involved in supplying bulk amounts of class B drugs to the 'Dmo' gang, which operated in Congleton and surrounding areas from March 2020 to June 2023. The gang's activities included recruiting juveniles and using social media for drug sales, with police seizing large quantities of cannabis and other substances.

Reece Evans

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Reece Evans, 23, of Fern Crescent, Congleton, was part of the 'Dmo' drugs gang that supplied cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, and other substances in Congleton and surrounding areas between March 2020 and June 2023. He controlled street-level dealers and was arrested in January 2021 during police operations that seized significant quantities of drugs and cash.

Arrested in January 2021 for drugs supply offences and was next in command to Damon Greenslade, controlling street-level dealers.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Lewis Charlesworth

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Lewis Charlesworth, 20, of Woolston Avenue, Congleton, was part of the 'Dmo' drugs gang, controlling street-level dealers and assisting in the supply of cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, and other drugs in Congleton and surrounding areas between March 2020 and June 2023. Police raids in January 2022 targeted his involvement, leading to seizures of drugs and cash.

Also charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and was next in command to Damon Greenslade, controlling street-level dealers.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Daniel Greenslade

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 3 months imprisonment

Daniel Greenslade, 34, of Ambleside Close, Macclesfield, was involved in supplying bulk amounts of drugs to the 'Dmo' gang, which operated in Congleton and surrounding areas from March 2020 to June 2023. The gang supplied class A and B drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, and exploited juveniles as street dealers. Police investigations led to the seizure of drugs worth up to £81,008 and cash amounting to £41,433.73.

Damon Greenslade

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 16 years and 4 months imprisonment

Damon Greenslade, 33, of Dale Crescent, Congleton, controlled the 'Dmo' drugs line, which operated in Congleton and surrounding areas between March 2020 and June 2023, supplying cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, and other illicit substances. He recruited juveniles as street dealers and was responsible for large-scale supply and distribution. Police seized large amounts of drugs and cash during investigations, and he continued operating the line even after arrests in January 2021 and January 2022, until his final arrest in August 2024.

Also charged with being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He was the ringleader of the 'Dmo' drugs gang and had the gang's name tattooed on himself along with the phrase 'can’t stop, won’t stop'.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Jed Sutton

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

May 2, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Jed Sutton, 26, of Heywood Close, Alderley Edge, was involved in the 'Dmo' drugs gang's operations, acting as a middleman for drug supplies and handling distribution in Alderley Edge as part of the conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs from March 2020 to June 2023.

Acted as a middleman between Patrick Bruce and Damon Greenslade and was responsible for drug supply in Alderley Edge.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Jack Peberdy

Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug

April 30, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Jack Peberdy, 22, of Vincent Street, Crewe, was involved in supplying cocaine in Nantwich. Police executed a warrant at an address in Hightown, Crewe, on June 20, 2024, recovering cocaine worth £1,000, empty bags, scales, and £1,315 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; drugs and cash found during a police raid.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Brad Plant

Conspiracy to supply a Class A drug

April 30, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment

Brad Plant, 20, was involved in supplying cocaine in Nantwich. During a police raid on June 20, 2024, at an address in Hightown, Crewe, officers found cocaine worth £1,000, along with other drug paraphernalia and cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; involved in drug supply operation.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Lucinda Collins

Causing death by dangerous driving

April 25, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 5-year driving ban, 250 hours community service, £2,260 costs

Lucinda Collins, 40, from Upton, Cheshire, was driving her BMW with her three-year-old daughter when she became distracted by a hands-free call from her mother about her father's impending death. On August 25, 2022, at a junction on Brown Heath Road between Waverton and Christleton in Cheshire, she failed to stop at signs, travelling at around 40mph, and collided with another BMW, pushing it into the path of cyclist Roger Dutton, 75, a retired builder and cycling club member, resulting in his death.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing. Judge considered her lack of prior convictions and determined she posed no danger to the public, leading to a suspended sentence.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Richard Halck

Voyeurism

April 24, 2025

Sentence: 55 weeks imprisonment

Richard Halck, 38, from Winsford and now of Landor Way, Stafford, was caught secretly filming women in a leisure centre changing room, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of voyeurism and was ordered to sign the sex offenders register for ten years, with a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and restraining orders.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Simon Arden

Rape

April 17, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment, plus indefinite restraining orders and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Simon Arden committed multiple sexual offences against women and children between 2011 and 2021. These included raping and sexually assaulting adult victims, exposing himself to them, sexually assaulting children under 13, engaging in sexual activity in their presence, and inciting children under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Reports were made to police in April 2024, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Found guilty after a two-week trial; had previously been charged and arrested for the offences; detective described him as a sexual predator focused on his own desires.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Jay Ellis

Cocaine supply

April 17, 2025

Sentence: Two years and three months imprisonment

On 9 December 2023, Jay Ellis was stopped by Cheshire Police for speeding in a grey Vauxhall Insignia on Bebington Road, Ellesmere Port. A roadside drug test confirmed cocaine in his system. Police discovered ten wraps of cocaine valued at £500 in his vehicle, along with additional bags of cocaine and ketamine, a mobile phone, a Nokia phone with evidence of drug sales, and approximately £970 in cash. Further investigation revealed £43,320 in suspected drug-related transactions through his bank accounts. Ellis claimed the drugs were for personal use.

Pleaded guilty to involvement in cocaine supply and possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Det Sgt Roy Wellings noted that Ellis was involved in drug sales and that a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act is being pursued.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Jacob Rose

Assault

April 16, 2025

Sentence: 4 years in prison

Jacob Rose strangled his ex-girlfriend, spat in her face and threatened to kill her with a knife in Nantwich following her rejection of his advances.

Sentenced for strangling his ex-girlfriend, spitting in her face and holding a knife over her after she rejected his advances.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Nathan O’Hare

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

April 16, 2025

Sentence: Nine years and seven months imprisonment

Nathan O’Hare was driving a Jaguar F-Pace on the M6 in Cheshire when police pulled him over and discovered up to £430,000 worth of cocaine concealed in the vehicle. He was arrested and later sentenced for drug trafficking.

Caught concealing a large amount of cocaine in a vehicle during a police stop on the M6.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Matthew Higgins

Murder

April 15, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years

Matthew Higgins, 36, stabbed his 37-year-old friend David Eaton to death during an escalating row over a prank. Higgins had shaved off Eaton's eyebrow while he slept, leading to Eaton confronting him in the street and later at Higgins's home in Brook Lane, Northwich, Cheshire, on September 28, last year. Influenced by alcohol, Higgins retrieved a knife from the kitchen and repeatedly stabbed Eaton in the hallway.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer. Jury convicted him of murder. Judge commented on the childish behaviour that contributed to the incident, noting alcohol's role and Higgins's vengeful actions.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Jake Fagan

Dangerous Driving

April 11, 2025

Sentence: Four years and eight months imprisonment

Jake Fagan, 29, led police on a 90-minute pursuit across Cheshire, Merseyside, Chester, and North Wales on July 18, 2024, reaching speeds of 90mph and riding the wrong way up a slip road on the M56. He threatened a female motorist with a knife during a suspected road rage incident in Ellesmere Port and discarded a bag containing class A drugs. Days earlier, he assaulted a man in Eton Road, Ellesmere Port. He was captured after attempting to flee on foot and was tackled by an officer amid cheers from bystanders.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, assault, possession of a knife, possession with intent to supply cocaine, handling stolen goods, and criminal damage. He punched and headbutted a wall during his police interview.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Connor Mitchell

Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine

April 11, 2025

Sentence: Three and a half years imprisonment

Connor Mitchell, 29, was the pillion passenger during a 90-minute police pursuit on July 18, 2024, which involved speeds of 90mph across Cheshire, Merseyside, Chester, and North Wales. He was involved in discarding a bag containing class A drugs and attempted to escape on foot after police deployed stinger devices in Chester city centre. The pursuit began following a report of a knife threat during a suspected road rage incident in Ellesmere Port.

David Williams

Supply of Class A Drugs

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On 11 August 2022, David Williams was a passenger in a Range Rover driven by Todd Davies in Hartford, acting suspiciously. Police stopped the vehicle on Beaufort Close and discovered 4.76g of heroin, more than £2,300 in cash, and a knife. Messages on seized mobile phones linked Williams to the sale and delivery of illegal drugs, including plans to take over cocaine sales in the Northwich area.

Pleaded guilty to one count of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine). Also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Marzena Gil

Possession of illegal cigarettes

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, with 20 rehabilitation days and 100 hours of unpaid work, plus £400 costs

Marzena Gil possessed 137,240 foreign cigarettes that did not comply with UK regulations for retail packaging, manufacture, and sale, with an estimated retail value of £83,000. This led to the evasion of approximately £56,000 in duty. The cigarettes were seized during an investigation by Trading Standards officers.

Todd Davies

Supply of Class A Drugs

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

On 11 August 2022, Todd Davies was driving a Range Rover in Hartford, acting suspiciously with David Williams. Police stopped the vehicle on Beaufort Close, where they found 4.76g of heroin, more than £2,300 in cash, and a knife in the glovebox. Analysis of seized mobile phones revealed messages linking Davies to the sale and delivery of illegal drugs, including boasts about taking over cocaine sales in the Northwich area.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (heroin), possession of criminal property, and possession of a knife in a public place.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Tomasz Szczepaniak

Possession of illegal cigarettes

April 3, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 1 year, and 100 hours of unpaid work

Tomasz Szczepaniak possessed 137,240 foreign cigarettes that did not comply with UK regulations for retail packaging, manufacture, and sale, with an estimated retail value of £83,000. This led to the evasion of approximately £56,000 in duty. The cigarettes were seized during an investigation by Trading Standards officers.

Pleaded guilty to offences relating to possession of illegal cigarettes. A Proceeds of Crime hearing will be arranged.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Ben Carr

Controlling and coercive behaviour

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Ben Carr, 42, engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex-partner in the Willaston area of Nantwich between December 2019 and December 2022, including physical assaults that caused bruising, biting, and grabbing her throat to restrict breathing.

Found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour after a trial, with an additional eight weeks for activating a suspended sentence from North Staffordshire Justice Centre.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Alan Clegg

Assault with intent

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment with 10.5 years to be served and the rest on extended licence

Alan Clegg, 42, of no fixed address, violently attacked his mother at her Frodsham home on December 26, 2024, during an argument, leaving her in an induced coma, and also harassed a former partner.

Pleaded guilty to section 18 assault with intent, harassment in breach of a restraining order, and possession of class A and B drugs, with restraining orders issued.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Kalib Morris

Controlling and coercive behaviour

March 26, 2025

Sentence: 37 months imprisonment

Kalib Morris subjected his former partner to physical and mental abuse between 2023 and 2024, including controlling and monitoring her mobile phone use, dictating what clothes she wore, restricting her contact with family, taking her money, being verbally and physically abusive, checking her movements, and injuring her pet dog. Incidents included biting her hand during an altercation, damaging her television and possessions, and stealing her phone after pulling her to the floor.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour, three counts of assault by beating, criminal damage and theft. Despite being released on bail with conditions not to contact the victim, he continued the abusive behaviour.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Ben Ruddock

Manslaughter

March 24, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Ben Ruddock killed 34-year-old Lloyd Velasquez by stabbing him during an altercation on May 1, 2024, in Ellesmere Port. The incident stemmed from a dispute over a stolen e-bike. Ruddock sent threatening voice notes, armed himself with a knife from a barbecue set, and confronted Velasquez twice that evening. During the second confrontation on Summertrees Road, Ruddock stabbed Velasquez, who later died from a stab wound to the chest. Ruddock fled the scene, disposed of the knife, changed clothes, and was arrested in Merseyside shortly after.

Found not guilty of murder but convicted of manslaughter following a 15-day trial. Detective Inspector Andrea Price commented that the incident was avoidable and highlighted the dangers of knife crime.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Richard Burrows

Indecent Assault

March 17, 2025

Sentence: 46 years imprisonment

Richard Burrows, a former scout leader and school housemaster, systematically abused 24 boys in Cheshire, West Midlands, and West Mercia between 1968 and 1995. He used his position of trust to befriend and groom victims, committing offences while employed at Danesford Children’s Home and through local Scout groups. After being charged in 1997, he fled to Thailand using a stolen identity, lived under an alias, and was arrested upon returning to the UK in 2023 due to running out of money and health issues.

Pleaded guilty to 43 offences including indecent assault, making indecent images of children, possession of indecent images of children, and possession of false identity documents with intent. Judge described him as a despicable man who ruined countless lives, showed no remorse, and was a predator who positioned himself to groom and abuse young boys.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Christopher Livingstone

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

March 12, 2025

Sentence: three years in prison

On June 28, 2024, police conducted a search at Christopher Livingstone's home on Goulden Street in Crewe as part of an investigation into the supply of class A drugs. They discovered a drawstring bag containing cocaine, snap bags, scales, a mobile phone, and over £22,500 in cash hidden in various places, including behind a TV and under a brick outside the property. Luxury items such as watches and jewellery were also found. Livingstone claimed he was unemployed and that the drugs were for personal use, but analysis of his mobile phone revealed messages related to the supply of cocaine in the area.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession of criminal property. Detective Inspector Robert Balfour commented that Livingstone played a key role in supplying class A drugs and was in possession of a large amount of cash and designer items.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Kyle Perkins

Dangerous Driving

March 4, 2025

Sentence: 17 months imprisonment and banned from driving for two years and eight months

Kyle Perkins was driving a black Volkswagen Amarok Highline on the M6 southbound near junction 19 at around 2.45am on January 30, 2025. He was swerving and colliding with cones, then fled from police at high speed, exiting the motorway at junction 17 for Sandbach. A police helicopter tracked him as he drove through residential areas towards Middlewich. Officers used a stinger to stop the vehicle on Honiton Way, after which Perkins attempted to flee but was quickly arrested.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for officers, and failing to cooperate with a preliminary test. He will also be required to undertake an extended retest.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Mike Amesbury

Assault

February 27, 2025

Sentence: 10 weeks imprisonment suspended for two years, 200 hours of unpaid work, 120-day alcohol monitoring requirement, anger management course, and 20 days of rehabilitation activity

Mike Amesbury assaulted Paul Fellows, 45, following a row in the street in Frodsham, Cheshire, in the early hours of October 26. Footage showed Amesbury punching Fellows to the head, knocking him to the ground, and continuing to punch him at least five times. He was heard saying, 'You won’t threaten your MP again will you, you f****** soft lad?' Amesbury initially claimed self-defence, stating he felt threatened, but the judge determined this was not credible.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Judge commented that his behaviour as an MP was disgraceful and that he told police lies. He spent three nights in prison before the appeal and is at risk of being ousted if constituents back a petition.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Abdirahman Ismail

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods

January 27, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Abdirahman Ismail, 34, of Lancastrian Road, Wallington, was involved in an organised crime group that handled and cloned over 50 stolen vehicles worth more than £1 million between February 2022 and April 2024. The group targeted high-value cars, modified identification details, and sold them fraudulently to dealerships in Surrey and London, with bank records showing payments received for sales including one reported stolen vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handling stolen goods, conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to transfer criminal property, concerned in the supply of class B drugs and possession or control of identity documents with intent.

Sources: farnhamherald.com

Ali Abbas

Conspiracy to handle stolen goods

January 27, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Ali Abbas, 31, of Rose Avenue, Mitcham, was part of an organised crime group that handled and cloned more than 50 stolen high-value vehicles, mainly Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai and Kia models, between February 2022 and April 2024, with a combined value exceeding £1 million. The group changed index plates, altered Vehicle Identification Numbers, and sold the vehicles using fake driving licences and documents to dealerships across Surrey and London.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to handling stolen goods, conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to transfer criminal property, concerned in the supply of class B and C drugs and possession or control of identity documents with intent.

Sources: farnhamherald.com

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