Derby Crown Court Sentencing Results

On 14th February, Adrian Osiecki drove a BMW X5 towing a caravan during a high-speed police pursuit, ramming police cars and attempting to evade capture. The caravan became unclipped and the vehicle crashed into a wall on a bridge. He fled but was arrested in nearby fields; a second man in the car died after entering a flooded brook.

On 26 June 2026, Luke Hurdowar pulled up in a car alongside a man known to him in Ilkeston. After an argument, during which the victim threw punches, Hurdowar stepped back, pulled a 30cm zombie knife from his waistband and lunged at the victim, stabbing him twice. The victim collapsed on the pavement bleeding heavily. Hurdowar drove away but was seen nearby and arrested after attempting to run from officers.

Kevin Chaderton, 47, was stopped by police in Swadlincote on Monday 23 February in connection with a black Vauxhall Insignia. As officers approached, Chaderton tried to close the front gates to a driveway while a woman he was with tried to get into the driver's seat. Both were detained, and a search of the car uncovered a black revolver in the front passenger footwell and a tin of air cartridge pellets. During a roadside interview he said the weapon was an air pistol with pellets, that the purpose was 'shooting', and that he owned the weapon. In a later police interview he answered no comment and was charged with being in possession of a prohibited weapon. He pleaded guilty and was jailed for five years.

Paul Martin O'Hagan was caught on CCTV twice on 30 August 2023 driving while disqualified and without insurance, at Drum Road in Draperstown and at a McDonald's in Cookstown. Police called at the garage where he worked about his BMW car; he denied driving it to work, but garage CCTV showed him driving. A receipt found in the car led officers to further CCTV. The court heard he had 67 previous convictions and was assessed as highly likely to reoffend.

Siah Singh Riley, 36, of Normanton, Derby, used social media platforms to contact young teenagers, befriend them, and persuade them to send explicit images. He later stockpiled those images and used them to blackmail victims into sending more. A total of 152 victims were identified. In 24 cases, Riley threatened to publish images online if the victims did not comply with his demands. Analysis of electronic devices revealed 145 charges including causing a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual communication with a child, causing or inciting the making of indecent images of children, and blackmail.

Morteza Araghi, a 36-year-old asylum seeker from Iran, entered the UK illegally twice on small boats from France. The first entry was on September 21, 2022, when he was intercepted by the UK Border Force in Dover after traveling from Iran on foot to Turkey, then to Greece, by lorry to Germany, and to the asylum seeker's camp in Calais. He claimed asylum but failed to attend interviews, voluntarily left the UK, and ended up in Rwanda. He re-entered illegally on August 7, 2025, again intercepted in Dover, claiming he flew to Germany on a false passport. His second asylum application was turned down on November 12, 2025, for lacking valid information to reside in the UK. After the second entry, he was housed in an asylum seeker's hotel in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, but was later kicked out and became homeless before returning to the hotel. He converted from Islam to Christianity in 2018, claiming he faces execution if returned to Iran.

Mohamed Kadir, 29, of no fixed abode, assaulted and strangled a railway staff member following a ticket dispute at Derby station on 22 May 2025. He was challenged by a ticket officer while sitting in first class on a train headed to Birmingham without a ticket. Kadir refused to leave the train and became aggressive when the staff member returned with a colleague, grabbing one by the neck and strangling him while shouting and swearing at another.

On February 13, 2025, at a home in Alfreton, Thomas Osborne, 32, of West End, Alfreton, assisted Daniel Nash in a two-hour attack on Nash's girlfriend. Osborne grabbed a knife and boiled a kettle as ordered by Nash, handed items to him during the assault which included punching, stabbing, pouring boiling water, and attempting to sever fingers, and did not intervene to help the victim.

Armaan Afsar was driving a Volkswagen Golf at speeds between 59mph and 62mph on a 30mph residential road in Douglas Street, Derby, in the early hours of February 13, 2022. He attempted to overtake a taxi at high speed, striking the victim, a 35-year-old pedestrian, with such force that she was thrown a significant distance. She suffered catastrophic injuries and died on October 7, 2022, after eight months in hospital.

Kaylam Prince, aged 28, sent explicit messages to an underage schoolgirl, asked for naked pictures, and engaged in a sexual relationship with her. The victim was well below the age of consent and showed courage during the investigation. He was arrested in July 2024 after the messages were uncovered.

Declan Rigby carried out a public act of violence in Daly's Bar in Derry in the early hours of 28 July 2024. He approached the victim, who was sitting at the bar minding his own business, and placed him in a choke hold for around 14 seconds until he lost consciousness. The victim fell to the ground and struck his head, requiring two staples. Rigby made full admissions at interview and expressed remorse.

Tomas Jasmontas was caught tending to a large-scale cannabis grow operation at a property in Stafford Close, Eastwood, Southend, on April 28, 2020. The operation involved 70 cannabis plants across several rooms, estimated to be worth up to £100,000 if sold in small deals. He failed to attend required court appearances, leading to a warrant for his arrest, and was eventually apprehended in March 2025 at a property in Mansfield while police were investigating another matter. The case highlighted his itinerant lifestyle and possible time spent in Lithuania.

Richard Jackson used Snapchat between 2020 and 2022 to groom three young girls, sending explicit messages and coaxing them into sexual activity. He told a 14-year-old victim he was 'willing to wait.' The behaviour was uncovered in May 2021 when a victim's parents found the messages on her device and alerted Derbyshire Police.

Keaton Muldoon was driving his Land Rover Discovery when he engaged in dangerous driving, pursuing e-bikes after a confrontation at a lay-by in Sampsons Lane, Pleasley, on November 26, 2024. He got close to the bikes to frighten the riders, causing one to lose control, resulting in the death of the victim and serious injury to the other victim, who had his right leg amputated.

Robert Spinks threw a mixture of weedkiller, water, and various acids over a victim on Derby Road, Chesterfield, in the early hours of 19 July 2024, after consuming two bottles of cider and two beers, causing chemical burns and permanent scarring to the victim's head, neck, shoulder, and chest. A subsequent police search of his flat on Kingsley Avenue, Chesterfield, in July 2024 uncovered explosive materials including explosive devices, fuses, HMTD, gunpowder, and flash powder, stored in Tupperware-style containers, leading to the evacuation of 35 homes. Spinks, a crack cocaine user, had been making these experimental explosives for his eccentric interest over 15 years dating back to January 2009, possessing a recipe book and diagrams for triggers, and had a prior incident where gunpowder smoked and filled his property.

Michael Taylor, 65, committed sex offences against two under-aged girls, including unlawful intercourse with girls under 13 and indecent assault on girls under 14, which occurred prior to his arrest and trial.

Jonathan Clark set up a hidden camera in a clock and charging station in a private space used by the victim, recording footage without their knowledge. He was arrested in 2022 after Derbyshire police discovered images and footage of the victim on his devices, as well as a recording of him installing the device and a number of indecent images of children.

India Shemwell failed to prioritise the needs of her four-month-old son by not seeking medical help quickly after he sustained injuries, including sending videos of him unresponsive and gasping for breath on January 1 and 2, 2022. She admitted to child cruelty and did not dial emergency services promptly, leading to his death on January 5, 2022.

Hardev Uppal travelled to the Kabaddi tournament fight with Malkeet Singh. Video footage shows him firing a gun, shooting Karamjit Singh in the groin. Uppal was then assaulted by members of the opposing group and suffered a fractured skull.

On 20 August 2023, at a Kabaddi tournament in Alvaston, Derby, Doodhnath Tripathi took part in a pre‑planned large‑scale fight between two groups that involved machetes and guns. He was part of a group that assaulted Malkeet Singh with swords and other weapons; video footage shows him hitting Malkeet Singh with a sword. The violence left several people injured and caused fear among spectators.

Baljit Singh took part in the violent disorder at the Kabaddi tournament in Derby in August 2023 and was in possession of a weapon. He admitted the offences of possessing a bladed article and violent disorder.

During the large‑scale fight at the Kabaddi tournament in Derby on 20 August 2023, Jagjit Singh was seen firing a gun. He admitted the offence of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Karamjit Singh was seen on video brandishing two swords above his head during the violent disorder at the Kabaddi tournament in August 2023. He was involved in the violence against Hardev Uppal and Malkeet Singh before putting his machetes into a car and leaving the scene as the violence subsided.

On 20 August 2023, Malkeet Singh was part of a group involved in a violent disorder at a Kabaddi tournament in Derby. He took part in the violence before he was assaulted, sustaining injuries to his head.