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Croydon Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 106 verdicts at Croydon Crown Court (Croydon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Croydon Crown Court
January 2024 7 cases
Hannah Buckingham
Fraud by abuse of position *
Sentence
Imprisonment (duration not specified)
Hannah Buckingham, aged 43 from Feltham, served as treasurer of Esher Football Club from December 2018 to July 2022, during which she transferred over £86,000 from the club's accounts, including a government-backed bounce-back loan during the pandemic, to her personal accounts, affecting several hundred young people by leaving bills unpaid and reserves low. She provided false documents to mislead her successor and was found with scales, cash, and cocaine at her address upon arrest in July 2023.
Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position, making or supplying an article for use in fraud, and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
23 Jan 2024
getsurrey.co.uk
Harley Dee Thompson
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years
Harley Dee Thompson stabbed Dariusz Wolosz, 46, to death during a street fight on Tavistock Road in West Drayton on January 4, 2022. The attack involved multiple stab injuries to Wolosz's groin and chest with severe force, resulting in his immediate death. The incident stemmed from a dispute, and Thompson was on remand for 732 days prior to sentencing.
Originally tried at Harrow Crown Court with no verdict on murder but guilty of possession of a bladed article; retried at Croydon Crown Court and convicted of murder after three hours of deliberation. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley described the attack as ferocious and noted Thompson's lack of courage to admit the crime.
12 Jan 2024
standard.co.uk
Ashley Singh
Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Ashley Singh and Sophie Bruyea targeted gyms, primarily in London, stealing bank cards from lockers while victims were exercising. They used the stolen cards to purchase luxury items, designer gear, and fund extravagant holidays, with a total value of £250,000 stolen between January 2022 and January 2023. The pair flaunted their ill-gotten wealth on social media and were arrested at Gatwick Airport with designer goods worth 2,000 Euros.
Previously jailed in 2019 for six-and-a-half years for similar crimes. The judge described the offence as a 'wicked conspiracy'.
10 Jan 2024
standard.co.uk
Sophie Bruyea
Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus a rehabilitation programme and 120 hours of unpaid work
Sophie Bruyea and Ashley Singh targeted gyms, mainly in London, stealing bank cards from lockers while victims were exercising. They used the stolen cards to buy luxury items, designer gear, and fund holidays, with a total value of £250,000 stolen between January 2022 and January 2023. The pair flaunted their wealth on social media and were arrested at Gatwick Airport with designer goods worth 2,000 Euros.
Worked with her partner Ashley Singh in the crime spree, which involved targeting gyms and stealing from lockers.
10 Jan 2024
standard.co.uk
Ahmed Hassanen
Ill-treatment *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Ahmed Hassanen, employed as a support worker at Grove House in Sutton, abused vulnerable adults by spraying water at them, locking them in a room, hitting them, squeezing their genitals, dragging them, twisting their arms, throwing away their belongings, and also insulted a second victim, threw water over him, denied him food or money, attacked him, damaged his clothes and possessions, and prevented him from sleeping.
Found guilty of ill-treatment of two victims. Lived in Sutton.
4 Jan 2024
standard.co.uk
Alex Nazareth
Ill-treatment *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Alex Nazareth, employed as a support worker at Grove House in Sutton, which provides care for adults with learning disabilities, mental illness, and complex needs, abused victims by spraying water at them, locking them in a room, hitting them, squeezing their genitals, dragging them, twisting their arms, and throwing away their belongings. This occurred as part of a series of incidents involving emotional and psychological mistreatment.
Found guilty of ill-treatment of vulnerable adults. Lived in Sutton.
4 Jan 2024
standard.co.uk
Georgios Skordoulis
Ill-treatment *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Georgios Skordoulis, as a support worker at Grove House in Sutton, abused vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and mental illness by spraying water at them, locking them in a room, hitting them, squeezing their genitals, dragging them, twisting their arms, throwing away their belongings, and also insulted a second victim, threw water over him, denied him food or money, attacked him, damaged his clothes and possessions, and prevented him from sleeping.
Found guilty of ill-treatment of two victims. Lived in Sutton.
4 Jan 2024
standard.co.uk
December 2023 1 case
Kevarnie Queen
Rape *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Kevarnie Queen, 19, engaged in a three-year campaign of sexual violence against six girls under the age of 18, involving repeated acts of rape and abuse.
Committed a three-year campaign of sexual violence against six girls under 18. Dubbed the 'Brixton R Kelly'.
1 Dec 2023
standard.co.uk
September 2023 1 case
Dean Kiely
Driving while disqualified and handling stolen goods *
Sentence
Not stated
Dean Kiely was serving a prison sentence for driving while disqualified and handling stolen goods. He was sentenced last September and has since breached the conditions of his prison release licence, leading to police efforts to return him to prison.
Sentenced for driving while disqualified and handling stolen goods. Breached conditions of prison release licence.
1 Sep 2023
brightonandhovenews.org
July 2023 3 cases
Raekwon Hanniford-Brown
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years
Raekwon Hanniford-Brown stabbed Errol McKay, 49, 24 times during an argument at McKay's flat on Trinity Crescent, Balham, on July 27, 2022. The altercation turned physical, resulting in fatal wounds to McKay's head and neck. Hanniford-Brown had been storing drugs in the flat and supplying McKay with crack cocaine. After the attack, he moved his drugs safe, fled the scene on a bicycle, disposed of the knife, and attempted to leave the country but was arrested at Gatwick Airport on July 28, 2022.
Claimed self-defence due to PTSD and a phobia of knives, but evidence including forensic links and mobile phone data indicated otherwise. He had an agreement to store drugs in the victim's flat in exchange for supplying crack cocaine.
22 Jul 2023
standard.co.uk
Sian Chambers
Possession of firearm and ammunition *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment
Officers searched her address in January 2022 and found a loaded, converted Retay handgun and ammunition inside a Gucci box, leading to her arrest and conviction.
Found guilty of possession of firearm and ammunition.
21 Jul 2023
standard.co.uk
Brandon Cole
Possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Officers searched Sian Chambers’ address in January 2022 and found a loaded, converted Retay handgun and ammunition inside a Gucci box. Messages on Chambers’ phone linked to Cole, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction for possession with intent to endanger life.
Found guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life. Messages on Chambers’ phone led to his arrest.
21 Jul 2023
standard.co.uk
June 2023 9 cases
Claudiu Durla
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
Eight-and-a-half years imprisonment
Claudiu Durla was involved in a gang's string of burglaries in Croydon, hitting betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke into properties, stole cash, and in one instance, assaulted and robbed a staff member.
Found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery.
19 Jun 2023
standard.co.uk
Alexandru Nastase
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
1 year imprisonment
Alexandru Nastase was part of a gang that executed burglaries in Croydon, targeting businesses such as betting shops, warehouses, and off-licences from September 5, 2018, to March 13, 2022. The gang broke in, stole cash, and used weapons like a stun gun and CS gas during their operations.
Sentenced for conspiracy to commit burglary, possession of a stun gun, and CS gas.
19 Jun 2023
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Albert Meliteanu
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
Five-and-a-half years imprisonment
Albert Meliteanu participated in a gang's burglaries in Croydon, which involved breaking into betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. In one robbery, gang members attacked a staff member, demanded keys, robbed him, cable-tied him, and beat him.
Found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery.
19 Jun 2023
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Cristian Alexandru Durla
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
Five-and-a-half years imprisonment
Cristian Alexandru Durla took part in a gang that carried out multiple burglaries in Croydon, targeting betting shops, warehouses, and off-licences from September 5, 2018, to March 13, 2022. The gang entered businesses forcibly, stole cash, and committed robbery, including an attack on a staff member who was cable-tied and beaten.
Found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery.
19 Jun 2023
standard.co.uk
Erfan Badita
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
16-and-a-half years imprisonment
Erfan Badita, as the alleged ringleader, led a gang that targeted betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences in Croydon between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke into businesses, destroyed burglar alarms, cut power supplies, and stole cash from safes. In one incident, gang members attacked a warehouse staff member, robbed him of cash from his wallet, cable-tied him, and beat him after he could not provide keys.
Police believe he was the ringleader and involved in every offence. He was sentenced for conspiracy to commit burglary, robbery, possession of CS Spray, and transferring criminal property. He sent around £47,000 in suspected criminal proceeds to Romania.
19 Jun 2023
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Marian Durla
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
Eight-and-a-half years imprisonment
Marian Durla was part of a gang that carried out burglaries in Croydon, targeting betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke into businesses, stole cash from safes, and in one case, assaulted a warehouse staff member by demanding keys, robbing him, cable-tying him, and beating him.
Found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery.
19 Jun 2023
standard.co.uk
Nicolai Lucian Zaharia
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
1 year imprisonment
Nicolai Lucian Zaharia was a member of a gang that planned and executed burglaries in Croydon, focusing on betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke in, disabled security systems, and fled with cash.
Found guilty of conspiracy to commit burglary.
19 Jun 2023
standard.co.uk
Sarok Sarhad
Conspiracy to commit burglary *
Sentence
Three-and-a-half years imprisonment
Sarok Sarhad was involved in a gang that conducted a series of burglaries in Croydon, targeting betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences from September 5, 2018, to March 13, 2022. The gang broke into premises, disabled alarms, and stole cash. Additionally, he was linked to drug-related activities involving cannabis possession and supply.
Sentenced for conspiracy to commit burglary and possession with intent to supply cannabis. A raid on his home uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, weighing scales, and drug dealing paraphernalia.
19 Jun 2023
standard.co.uk
Michael Lindo
Armed Robbery *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Michael Lindo, 41, of no fixed address, conducted a series of armed and attempted armed robberies at bookmakers in south and southeast London between May and September 2022. He stole approximately £9,000, often targeting lone female staff members by entering the premises with his face hidden by a mask and demanding cash at the counter. Specific incidents include robberies on 6 May 2022 in Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon (£3,342 stolen), 11 August 2022 in Croydon Road, SE20 (£700 stolen), 15 August 2022 in Brixton Hill, SW2 (£4,500 stolen), and 3 September 2022 in Streatham Road (£475 stolen), among others. He was under surveillance by the Met Police’s Flying Squad and arrested on 20 September 2022.
Pleaded guilty to 15 offences relating to nine armed and attempted armed robberies. Described as a prolific and dangerous man who targeted lone female staff and was on licence from a previous 11-year sentence for armed robbery.
7 Jun 2023
standard.co.uk
April 2023 2 cases
Peter Hyacienth
Grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
8 years and 1 month imprisonment
Peter Hyacienth stabbed a man in the head with a knife outside the Fox on the Hill pub in Denmark Hill, south London, after the victim criticised the erratic driving of Hyacienth's friend. The incident occurred in the car park at just after midnight on 12 March 2022. The victim, in his 20s, was taken to hospital in a critical condition and is still recovering from his injuries. Police identified Hyacienth using CCTV, phone data, and number plate recognition.
Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. The attack was part of a road rage incident involving his friend.
17 Apr 2023
standard.co.uk
Ras Barton
Assault by beating *
Sentence
community order
Ras Barton assaulted a man by beating him outside the Fox on the Hill pub in Denmark Hill, south London, after the victim criticised Barton's erratic driving in the car park. The incident took place at just after midnight on 12 March 2022. The victim, who was enjoying a night out with friends, was attacked alongside another assailant and required hospital treatment.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was involved in the same road rage incident as his friend.
17 Apr 2023
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March 2023 1 case
Leon Ward
Attempted Rape *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Leon Ward, 49, of New Addington, befriended a 14-year-old girl in May 2020 and began texting her, asking for compromising pictures, which she refused. He continued to pursue her, and during a walk in New Addington in May 2020, he assaulted and attempted to rape her. He was arrested on May 18, 2020, and charged on November 10, 2021, with attempted rape of a 14-year-old girl, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, two counts of sexual assault by touching, and sexual communication with a child, all against the same victim.
He will be on the sex offenders register for life. Detective Constable Jamie Munro highlighted the victim's bravery and noted that Ward took advantage of a vulnerable girl.
3 Mar 2023
standard.co.uk
February 2023 1 case
Frederick Allchorne
Rape *
Sentence
22 years imprisonment
Frederick Allchorne subjected a woman to a campaign of abuse starting in the mid-1980s when she was 15 years old. He drugged and raped her multiple times, tied her to the bed, and caused her to suffer physical injuries and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The abuse continued until 1991 and was reported in August 2018.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, five counts of administering a stupefying or overpowering drug with intent, five counts of indecent assault on a woman over 16, and one count of bigamy. Previously placed on the Sex Offences Register for life following a conviction in 2010.
24 Feb 2023
standard.co.uk
January 2023 2 cases
Homayon Ahmadi
Rape *
Sentence
13 years in prison with a further seven years on licence
Homayon Ahmadi, a 34-year-old private hire driver from Uxbridge, raped a 41-year-old woman in Croydon in April 2021. In another incident in July 2021, he picked up two women in central London, offered them alcohol, and sexually assaulted them after they attempted to leave the vehicle on Hornsey Street, where he grabbed and assaulted them before driving away.
Pleaded guilty to raping a woman. Convicted of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault.
27 Jan 2023
standard.co.uk
Lewis Langley
Stalking *
Sentence
three-year restraining order
Lewis Langley engaged in stalking behaviour towards Ashley Roberts, a former Pussycat Dolls singer and radio DJ, by loitering outside her workplace in Leicester Square, central London, between May and October 2022. He blew kisses, smiled, giggled, and performed exercise routines such as high kicks and jogging on the spot. He believed he was in a relationship with her and claimed she had his clothes and was communicating with him via social media. This made Ms Roberts feel unsafe and uncomfortable, leading her to look over her shoulder and require security escorts.
Acquitted of stalking but the judge imposed the restraining order; he was also remanded in custody awaiting sentencing for a breach of a non-molestation order in relation to his ex-partner.
19 Jan 2023
standard.co.uk
September 2022 1 case
Treva Thrower
Rape of a child under 13 *
Sentence
32 years imprisonment
Treva Thrower raped and sexually assaulted a girl over a four-year period from 2014 to 2018 at the victim’s home in Bromley, south London. He took photos of the victim and threatened to upload them online if she disclosed the abuse, and he physically attacked her if she resisted. The victim reported the abuse at school, leading to an investigation and his eventual arrest.
Found guilty of nine offences including rape and sexual assault of a child under 13. Went on the run after the victim disclosed the abuse and later handed himself in. Subject to lifetime Registered Sex Offender requirements and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
12 Sep 2022
standard.co.uk
June 2022 1 case
Loislane Annon
Causing death by dangerous driving *
Sentence
5.5 years imprisonment and 8-year driving ban
Loislane Annon, 34, of London Road, Croydon, was driving a black BMW when she hit and killed Vasile-Florin Olteanu, 38, on Portland Road, South Norwood at 7.30am on April 14, 2020. Olteanu was on his way to work and died at the scene despite emergency services' efforts. Annon sped away from the scene and abandoned the vehicle near her home. She was arrested and charged following an investigation by the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command.
Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
24 Jun 2022
standard.co.uk
February 2022 3 cases
Alex Findlay
Possession of firearms with intent to endanger life *
Sentence
18 years imprisonment with license period of 4 years and Serious Crime Prevention Order for 5 years
Alex Findlay, of Knights Hill, Croydon, was identified through forensic evidence on the firearms and newspaper wrappings from an outbuilding raided by armed police on Norbury Avenue in Thornton Heath on January 26, 2021. The raid uncovered two handguns and 34 rounds of ammunition. He was found guilty of possession of firearms with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition after a three-week trial in May 2022. He also pleaded guilty to class A drugs offences and possession of fake cash as part of a drugs conspiracy with Lewis dating back to between 2019 and 2021.
Pleaded guilty to class A drugs offences and possession of £5,690 in fake cash. The SCPO will restrict business dealings, work, communication, property and item use, and travel within and out of the UK.
9 Feb 2022
independent.co.uk
Darren Lewis
Possession of firearms with intent to endanger life *
Sentence
14 years imprisonment with extended license period of 3 years
Darren Lewis, of Norbury Avenue, Croydon, was caught red-handed during an armed police raid on a property on Norbury Avenue in Thornton Heath on January 26, 2021. The search uncovered two handguns and 34 rounds of ammunition in an outbuilding to which Lewis had keys. Forensic evidence linked him to the firearms. He was found guilty of possession of firearms with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition after a three-week trial in May 2022. Additionally, investigators identified a class A drugs conspiracy between Lewis and Findlay dating back to between 2019 and 2021.
Pleaded guilty to class A drugs offences. Longest sentence among the trio.
9 Feb 2022
independent.co.uk
Umut Alpergin
Possession of firearms with intent to endanger life *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
Umut Alpergin, of Flempton Road, Hackney, was identified through forensic evidence on the firearms and newspaper wrappings from an outbuilding raided by armed police on Norbury Avenue in Thornton Heath on January 26, 2021. The raid uncovered two handguns and 34 rounds of ammunition. He was found guilty of possession of firearms with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition after a three-week trial in May 2022.
Found guilty after a three-week trial; no prior pleas mentioned for drugs or other offences.
9 Feb 2022
independent.co.uk
December 2021 1 case
Chanelle Poku
Fraud by false representation *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Chanelle Poku fraudulently obtained a senior position with NHS Croydon’s Clinical Commissioning Group by falsely claiming she had a Master’s degree in molecular biology and experience leading a charity. She applied for the role in December 2019, invented qualifications and references, and was put in charge of urgent care programmes. When her performance was challenged, she made false accusations of bullying, assault, and racism, and attempted to obstruct the investigation with a bogus letter from a lawyer. This left an unqualified person in a critical role within the local NHS infrastructure.
Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty by a jury. Judge Recorder David Osborne commented that she lacked the skills for the role and had tried to derail the investigation. She has offered to repay the wages earned.
6 Dec 2021
standard.co.uk
November 2021 2 cases
Joshua Plunkett
Sexual assault and physical assault *
Sentence
14 and a half years imprisonment
Joshua Plunkett befriended young teenage girls online by lying about his age, then sexually and physically assaulted them between 2016 and 2020. He coerced victims into sending nude photos, used strangle holds, broke one victim's finger, bit another leaving a mouth impression, and shared explicit images online as punishment. He exercised control by accessing social media accounts, sending abusive messages, and even assaulted a victim in her bedroom, causing severe injuries in front of her sister. His actions ruined victims' lives, including damaging one's modelling career and self-esteem.
He targeted five teenage girls aged 13 to 18 between 2016 and 2020, using coercive control, sharing intimate images, and committing physical violence. He will serve at least eight and a half years in prison, with the remainder on licence, and received a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placement on the Sex Offenders Register. DC Natalie Franklin described him as a 'cruel monster' and 'the personification of violence against women'.
18 Nov 2021
standard.co.uk
Jamie Rayner
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Engaging in Controlling or Coercive Behaviour *
Sentence
2 years and 3 months imprisonment
Jamie Rayner, a Metropolitan Police officer, engaged in a pattern of abuse against his partner, Bonnie Hudson, another officer, during their ten-month relationship. He repeatedly pinned her down, throttled her, kicked and punched her, causing bruises and a bloodied lip, and slammed a door into her stomach in incidents occurring in February and March 2021. The abuse included controlling and coercive behaviour, such as threatening to fabricate allegations against her when she reported the incidents.
Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. Judge Elizabeth Lowe sentenced him. He attempted to use 'rough sex' as a defence and threatened to make false allegations against the victim.
5 Nov 2021
standard.co.uk
October 2021 1 case
Patrick Beckley
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years
Patrick Beckley, while suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, burst into the home of Michael Lavery off Reddown Road, Coulsdon, and stabbed him to death in a random attack on October 16, 2020. Michael Lavery suffered head injuries and stab wounds, leading to his death from blunt force trauma and stab wounds. Beckley also attacked another man and an emergency worker, with no known motive or prior connection to the victims.
Convicted of murder, actual bodily harm of two other men, and assault on an emergency worker. Described as a dangerous and violent offender.
26 Oct 2021
standard.co.uk
September 2021 1 case
Nigel Clayton
Sexual abuse *
Sentence
30 years imprisonment
Nigel Clayton, posing as a doctor and an expert on child development, sexually abused young boys and adults over four decades from 1976 to 2017. He preyed on vulnerable individuals by offering gifts, hiring them for jobs, and promising modelling careers, while taking naked pictures and carrying out assaults in locations such as a car garage office. He used threats, held debts over victims, and resorted to physical force. The abuse occurred around south London, including at a funeral, and involved seven known victims, with one enduring assaults for over 30 years. Clayton was arrested in February 2020 after victims came forward.
Denied the charges but was convicted by a jury of 31 counts, including sexual assault, rape, and possessing indecent images. He targeted vulnerable boys without father figures, using manipulation, threats, and physical force.
6 Sep 2021
standard.co.uk
July 2021 1 case
Vicente Forde
Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *
Sentence
Six years and nine months imprisonment
Vicente Forde, disguised as an Amazon delivery driver wearing a hi-vis jacket and carrying an empty parcel, arrived at the home of victim Rashid Ben-Mhamedi in East Dulwich on July 13, 2020. He brandished a loaded sawn-off shotgun, charged at the victim, and engaged in a violent struggle on the doorstep. The victim managed to disarm Forde and throw the gun under a car, with assistance from nearby builders to restrain him. Forde had conducted surveillance on the victim's home prior to the incident and later claimed he was sending a message, though he apologised in a letter to the court.
Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. The judge described it as an extremely serious case, noting the gun was loaded and cocked. His barrister stated he was acting under orders from a drugs gang due to debts and threats to his family.
29 Jul 2021
standard.co.uk
May 2021 1 case
Dean Edmunds
Rape *
Sentence
18 years imprisonment
Dean Edmunds committed multiple sex offences against children, including three counts of rape of a girl under 13, four counts of taking indecent images of a child, and intercourse with an animal. The abuse occurred when the victim was between three and seven years old. Investigators seized 11 devices containing 1.5 million files, uncovering 6,700 illegal images. He groomed the victim, making her too terrified to disclose the abuse, and detectives travelled overseas to interview the victim and her family.
Pleaded guilty to sex offences against children and the production of extreme pornographic images involving an animal. Officers described it as the worst case they had investigated.
21 May 2021
standard.co.uk
March 2021 1 case
Jay Baptiste
Burglary *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
Jay Baptiste, 32, from Crystal Palace, was caught breaking into a home in West Wickham on September 14, 2020, with another man after a neighbour alerted the police. Officers PC Alex Gray and PC Matt Lockie arrived and confronted the burglars. Baptiste ignored orders, picked up a shovel, and struck PC Gray multiple times on the head and face, causing serious lacerations that required hospital treatment and resulted in permanent scarring. He attempted to escape but was apprehended by the officers.
Pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to steal and causing grievous bodily harm. Detective Inspector Mel Lillywhite highlighted the serious nature of the assault and injuries to the officer.
5 Mar 2021
standard.co.uk
February 2021 1 case
Samir Fouad
Assault on emergency worker *
Sentence
20 weeks in custody
On July 3, 2020, police were called to a fast-food restaurant on High Street in Harlesden due to a report of criminal damage. Officers found Samir Fouad injured and screaming in pain in an upstairs flat. While they attempted to assist him and arrange medical help, he acted erratically, tried to jump from a window, and was restrained. During the restraint, he shouted 'corona' and spat at two officers, then racially abused one officer before being arrested.
Pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting an emergency worker and one charge of racially abusing a police officer. Inspector Sammi Elfituri commented that the officers were trying to help and that spitting and racial abuse are unacceptable, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
17 Feb 2021
standard.co.uk
November 2020 4 cases
Tracey Cook
Possession of firearms and Class A drugs *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Tracey Cook was observed leaving her house with two rucksacks, which she disposed of in a nearby park. The rucksacks contained 447 wraps of cocaine valued at £22,350 and several firearms, including a revolver, a sawn-off shotgun, a loaded Inglis Browning 9mm automatic pistol, along with a large quantity of ammunition. This occurred on October 8, 2020, in Greenwich, as part of a police operation targeting drug and firearm offences.
Found guilty of three counts of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of Class A drugs (cocaine). The judge noted that she had a reasonable opportunity to discover the illicit contents of the rucksacks and knew they contained something illegal.
17 Nov 2020
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Tony Cook
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of firearms *
Sentence
20 years imprisonment
Tony Cook was under police surveillance for supplying cocaine. On October 8, 2020, he was spotted overlooking an exchange where Dean Osmon was carrying a black bag with four 1kg blocks of cocaine valued between £320,000 and £400,000. His involvement included conspiracy to supply drugs and possession of firearms, leading to his arrest in Greenwich.
Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, two counts of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (cocaine). The judge stated that he played a leading role in directing and organising drug sales on a commercial scale for substantial financial gain, and noted that he had 'landed his mother in prison'.
17 Nov 2020
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Kevin Whelan
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
Kevin Whelan was involved in a drug exchange on October 8, 2020, where he was in a car with Dean Osmon, who had a black bag containing four 1kg blocks of cocaine. Whelan attempted to flee the scene but was detained. A search of his home revealed £19,720 in cash, which was linked to criminal activity, in Medway.
Found guilty of conspiracy to supply a Class A drug (cocaine) and possession of criminal property. He claimed the cash found at his home was from selling a boat and earnings as a painter and decorator.
17 Nov 2020
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Dean Osmon
Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
Dean Osmon was arrested on October 8, 2020, after being seen exiting Kevin Whelan's car with a black bag containing four individually wrapped 1kg blocks of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £320,000 to £400,000. This occurred during a police surveillance operation in south London targeting cocaine supply.
Pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug (cocaine) with intent to supply.
17 Nov 2020
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October 2020 1 case
Bobby Garande
Exposure *
Sentence
16 weeks imprisonment and a Criminal Behaviour Order
Bobby Garande, 27, of Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, exposed himself on a Route 50 bus from Croydon to Norbury on May 27, while staring at women passengers and in the presence of children. He touched himself inappropriately over his trousers before exposing himself, then left the bus at Norbury Railway Station around 4pm. He was identified through CCTV evidence.
Pleaded guilty to exposure. Had prior convictions for similar offences. The sentence was served on remand, and PC Andy Morland noted that such acts are taken seriously due to CCTV evidence.
13 Oct 2020
standard.co.uk
August 2020 1 case
Aman Vyas
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 37 years
Aman Vyas, known as the 'E17 night stalker', prowled the streets of Walthamstow, east London, in the spring of 2009, committing a series of violent rapes. He murdered 35-year-old Michelle Samaraweera by raping and strangling her in a children's playground on May 30, 2009, after she fought back. He also raped three other women aged between 35 and 59 in March and April 2009, and was convicted of grievous bodily harm. Vyas fled to India two days after a Crimewatch appeal and was arrested in 2011, leading to an eight-year extradition process before being returned to the UK in 2019.
Sentenced after a trial; judge described him as the 'E17 night stalker' and noted he was willing to kill in pursuit of his sexual perversions. He evaded justice for over a decade and was extradited from India.
20 Aug 2020
standard.co.uk
January 2020 1 case
David Ihenagwa
Supplying class B and class C controlled drugs *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment
David Ihenagwa was convicted for offences of supplying class B and class C controlled drugs, using his mother’s east London pharmacy to procure the drugs. Packaging from his pharmacy was found in connection with Kieron Banks' case.
Pharmacy manager who used his mother’s east London pharmacy, where he worked as company secretary, to procure the drugs.
1 Jan 2020
pharmacymagazine.co.uk
August 2019 1 case
Patryk Hrymak
Blackmail *
Sentence
2 years and 4 months imprisonment
Patryk Hrymak, a 27-year-old phlebotomist at Croydon University Hospital, blackmailed eight men he met on the dating app Grindr by threatening to distribute naked photos to their friends and family unless they paid him money. He used the alias Thomas and contacted victims via social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Hrymak demanded small amounts (£30-£50) after victims refused initial requests, and in two cases, he followed through by distributing the images. The blackmail occurred in November 2018, motivated by £7,500 debt from a cannabis habit. Victims included a banking auditor, university admissions officer, two student nurses, and an IT boss at a private bank. One victim described the ordeal as 'cyber raped' and now suffers panic attacks; another paid £110 out of fear.
Pleaded guilty to eight charges of blackmail and two of disclosing private sexual photographs with intent to cause distress. Judge Deborah Charles noted the significant impact on victims and described blackmail as a nasty offence.
21 Aug 2019
standard.co.uk
March 2017 1 case
Thirugnanaselvam Damayantharan
Fraud *
Sentence
19 months imprisonment
Thirugnanaselvam Damayantharan, of Demesne Road, was convicted of fraud over £15,000 of deposits as a letting agent.
Described by a Crown Court judge as being thoroughly dishonest; made off with thousands of pounds of clients’ holding deposits.
14 Mar 2017
insidecroydon.com

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Altyre Rd, Croydon CR9 5AB, Croydon, CR9 5AB, United Kingdom
+442084104700
Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 18:00

About Croydon Crown Court

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