Derby Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 78 verdicts at Derby Crown Court (Derby, Derby). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Christopher Proctor

Rape

January 16, 2026

Sentence: Imprisonment (duration not specified)

Christopher Proctor was charged with an additional offense while already serving a prison sentence for raping another young girl.

Serving sentence for raping another young girl; charged with additional offense while in prison. Police vow to watch as dangerous paedophile for life.

Sources: derbytelegraph.co.uk

Nigel Dineen

Fraud

January 16, 2026

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Mickleover's Nigel Dineen, a rogue builder, took people's savings and ruined their lives through fraudulent construction work.

Nigel Dinneen

Obtaining credit while bankrupt

January 15, 2026

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Nigel Dinneen, a bankrupt builder from Duesbury Court, Mickleover, Derby, obtained £414,594 in advance payments from five victims in the Midlands between May 2019 and September 2020 for home improvement projects including extensions and bathroom conversions, without disclosing his 2019 bankruptcy status as legally required for credit over £500. Victims included a fire and security manager in Leicester whose family slept on the floor amid unfinished works secured by tarpaulin; a healthcare worker in Kirby Muxloe dealing with incomplete garage demolition and extension amid Covid frontline duties and neighbour complaints over rodents; a client in Nuneaton for a two-storey extension; a client in Loughborough for an extension and bathroom conversion; and a client in Market Bosworth for a rear bungalow extension. He also failed to declare bank accounts to the Official Receiver, into which victim payments were deposited.

Jailed following an investigation by the Insolvency Service. Committed perjury by lying to the Official Receiver about bank accounts.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Anthony Brown

Conspiring to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis

January 2, 2026

Sentence: 9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Anthony Brown, 26, formerly of Red Lane, South Normanton, orchestrated the 'Trooper Line' county lines drug gang from behind bars using mobile phones to arrange purchases and dealings of class A and B drugs, including ordering cannabis from Thailand. The gang exploited children as runners to distribute heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis across South Normanton, Derbyshire, between March 2024 and January 2025. Police searches in September 2025 recovered drugs, money, and phones; his prison cell was searched in October 2025, finding a mobile phone.

Admitted conspiring with others to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis; also admitted to being in possession of cannabis and having a mobile phone in prison.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Samuel Silvester

Conspiring to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis

January 2, 2026

Sentence: 6 years and 1 month imprisonment

Samuel Silvester, 22, of Jephson Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, directed and controlled the 'Trooper Line' drug operation outside of jail, providing addresses for drug deliveries from Thailand. The gang exploited children as runners to distribute heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis across South Normanton, Derbyshire, between March 2024 and January 2025. Mobile phone analysis revealed communications with Anthony Brown ordering drugs.

Bardhul Xhyra

Cannabis cultivation

November 30, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

A strong smell of cannabis in a Derby street led police to discover a factory grow operated by Bardhul Xhyra.

Will be deported to Albania once sentence completed. Strong smell of cannabis led police to factory grow.

Sources: derbytelegraph.co.uk

Jacob Harper

Street robbery

November 30, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

Jacob Harper targeted a frail 91-year-old woman in an Ilkeston jitty, taking her completely by surprise and leaving her shocked and shaken by the street robbery.

Attacked a 91-year-old frail woman in an Ilkeston jitty, leaving her shocked and shaken.

Sources: derbytelegraph.co.uk

Morteza Araghi

Arriving in the UK illegally

November 27, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

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.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of arriving in the UK illegally. Judge commented that he breached the hospitality offered by the country and questioned the genuineness of his asylum claim due to failure to cooperate with the process. No previous convictions in the UK.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Daanish Bhatti

Supply of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 5 months imprisonment

Daanish Bhatti operated the 'Diamond Line' distributing drugs across the west of Derby. Police raided his former home in Chilham Way, Boulton Moor, Derby, on April 16, 2025, following intelligence linking him to a line phone. They found a hidden car key that unlocked a nearby vehicle containing drugs worth over £30,000. An investigation revealed he exploited vulnerable teenagers to sell drugs and used homes of drug users and vulnerable adults as dealing bases.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine. Exploited vulnerable teenagers and used homes of drug users and vulnerable adults as bases for dealing.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur

Murder

October 29, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, 47, of Western Road, Normanton, born in Somalia and having paid £400 to be smuggled into the UK illegally via a small boat in September 2024, randomly selected and stabbed Gurvinder Singh Johal, known as Danny, 37, a father-of-three and son of the owner of Hen and Chickens Bar and Grill in West Bromwich, in the chest with a knife inside a bank branch in Derby city centre on the afternoon of May 6, 2025. The attack occurred in front of horrified customers and staff while Johal was queuing to withdraw money to pay his restaurant staff. Johal was declared dead at the scene. Nur was arrested later that day at his address and had an ongoing asylum appeal at the time.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Smith described the act as a brutal and callous random stabbing in broad daylight. Time already spent in custody counts towards the minimum term.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Diontai Simpson

Drug Dealing

October 17, 2025

Sentence: more than 2 years imprisonment

Diontai Simpson, a Derby drug dealer, was caught attempting to escape police by climbing out of a bedroom window.

Laura Mcpherson

Fraud

October 17, 2025

Sentence: ordered to pay thousands

Laura McPherson committed cancer fraud by convincing her ex-partner and others she had the disease, leading her own daughter to believe it as well.

Told to pay thousands to ex-partner she conned; described as 'wicked and devious' cancer fraudster; own daughter thought she had the disease.

Sources: derbytelegraph.co.uk

Daniel Nash

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

October 7, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment with a 5-year extension

On February 13, 2025, at a friend's home in Alfreton, Daniel Nash, 34, of no fixed address, engaged in a two-hour violent attack on his girlfriend following an argument. He kicked down a bathroom door, punched her face multiple times, held a knife to her throat, stabbed her leg with a kitchen knife, poured boiling water on her while she shielded herself with a coat, hit her with bolt croppers fracturing her ankle, attempted to sever her fingers with a knife and an axe, and hit her with a dog lead. He also ordered his friend to grab a knife and boil the kettle, and threatened to bury her with a spade. The victim fled and hid behind a bin; a neighbour took her to hospital. Nash also assaulted his mother upon her arrival.

Admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and inflicting grievous bodily harm. Prolonged and sustained attack; punched his own mother and threw a brick at her.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Thomas Osborne

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

October 7, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

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.

Convicted by jurors after a trial in August. Facilitated the assault by providing items Nash requested, including a knife and boiling water, and failed to help the victims.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Jamie Birks

Assaulting emergency workers

October 3, 2025

Sentence: 27 weeks in prison

On September 26, 2025, Jamie Birks, 38, of no fixed abode, stole a spade from a council worker's trolley in Derby city centre and swung it at advertising boards and bystanders on St Peter's Street. He was tackled to the ground by a member of the public and restrained by two PCSOs. While being held down, he assaulted the officers by hitting and kicking them. After being transported to a police station, he lunged at an officer in his cell and bit him on the leg, issued threats, headbutted an officer on the leg, and spat at another.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of assaulting emergency workers. Became violent towards officers after arrest, including hitting, kicking, lunging, biting, headbutting, and spitting.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jake Barnsley

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jake Barnsley was part of the organised crime group that distributed cocaine across the Midlands, with police uncovering more than 9kg of the drug and over £120,000 in cash linked to the gang's activities.

Jordan Green

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 9 years and 8 months imprisonment

Jordan Green was a substantial cocaine dealer supplied by Jacob Fieldsend, running multiple drug lines and employing others to sell the drug. Police seized 2kg of cocaine from him, and he was part of the gang's network that profited from distributing cocaine across Derbyshire.

He operated his own drug lines and employed Benjamin Matthews and Stacey Jones to sell cocaine on his behalf.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Harry Chapman

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Harry Chapman received cocaine from Jacob Fieldsend and sold it directly to users as part of the gang's operations across Derbyshire and surrounding areas, which included seizures of cash, weapons, and drugs.

Jacob Fieldsend

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 23 years and 8 months imprisonment

Jacob Fieldsend was involved in a large-scale cocaine supply operation across the Midlands, buying multiple kilos at a time and distributing them to dealers in Derbyshire and Sheffield. He operated as a wholesale supplier and ran drug lines, with police seizing 4kg of cocaine from him in August 2023. The gang's activities included dangerous driving and possession of weapons.

Part of his sentence was for his involvement in a series of firearms discharges in 2022. He was a senior member who bought multiple kilos of cocaine from his supplier and supplied it to other dealers.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Joel Herrett

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 23 years and 8 months imprisonment

Joel Herrett collaborated with Jacob Fieldsend in supplying cocaine across the Midlands, managing drug lines in Chesterfield and Sheffield. He directed operations that involved distributing large quantities of the class A drug and was linked to weapons and violent activities within the gang.

Part of his sentence was for his involvement in a series of firearms discharges in 2022. He worked closely with Jacob Fieldsend to run cocaine supply streams and drug lines in Chesterfield and Sheffield.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Luke Phipp

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Luke Phipp was part of the gang's drug supply chain, receiving cocaine from Jacob Fieldsend and selling it directly to users in the Midlands. The operation involved over 9kg of cocaine and associated violence and weapons.

Michael Hall

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 10 months imprisonment

Michael Hall was a drug dealer supplied by Jacob Fieldsend, selling cocaine directly to users in the Midlands. The gang's activities included distributing over 9kg of cocaine and possessing weapons.

Christopher Hall

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Christopher Hall was involved in selling cocaine directly to users as part of the gang supplied by Jacob Fieldsend. The operation spanned Derbyshire and included seizures of cash, drugs, and weapons.

Daniel Hicklin

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 5 months imprisonment

Daniel Hicklin was a substantial cocaine dealer supplied by Jacob Fieldsend, involved in distributing the drug to users. He was convicted for his role in the gang's conspiracy after a trial.

Daniel Karim

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 19 years and 8 months imprisonment

Daniel Karim supplied multiple kilos of cocaine to key members of the gang, including Jacob Fieldsend. Police linked him to 2kg seized from Jordan Green and 4kg from Fieldsend, and he was arrested with cash and items indicating his role in the drug supply network across Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.

Part of his sentence relates to a cocaine conspiracy in South Yorkshire. He supplied cocaine to Jacob Fieldsend and was found with £11,000 worth of trainers.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Benjamin Matthews

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Benjamin Matthews worked for Jordan Green, selling cocaine as part of the gang's network that distributed large quantities across the Midlands, with police seizing drugs and cash.

Brandon Thompson

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Brandon Thompson bought large quantities of cocaine from Jacob Fieldsend and sold it on in the Burton area. In October 2023, he was caught with nearly a quarter of a kilo of cocaine, and evidence on his phone showed his extensive dealing activities.

He was a customer of Fieldsend and bragged about buying six figures worth of cocaine monthly. Police found weapons and £67,000 in cash at his home.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Cameron Turner

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 11 months imprisonment

Cameron Turner supplied cocaine to users via a phone line directed by Joel Herrett. Police arrested him in November 2023 with 39 individual deals of cocaine and £22,000 in cash, as part of the gang's widespread drug dealing.

He also admitted conspiracy to acquire, use, or possess criminal property. He operated a phone line under Joel Herrett's direction.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Aaron Megson-Willis

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 5 months imprisonment

Aaron Megson-Willis supplied cocaine to Jacob Fieldsend and other dealers, with police finding pictures and messages on his phone showing large quantities of cash and drugs. He was part of the gang's operation that distributed over 9kg of cocaine across the Midlands.

He also admitted a separate offence of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He worked closely with Daniel Karim to supply Fieldsend and others.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Alex West

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Alex West was part of the cocaine distribution network led by Jacob Fieldsend, selling the drug across the Midlands as part of a larger operation that involved weapons and significant cash seizures.

Stacey Jones

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug

September 29, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Stacey Jones worked for Jordan Green, assisting in the sale of cocaine within the gang's operations that involved supplying over 9kg of the drug across Derbyshire and surrounding areas.

Ivan Godla

Attempted Rape

September 23, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 1 month imprisonment

Ivan Godla followed a woman out of McDonald's in Osmaston Park Road, Derby, on the evening of November 19, 2024. He trailed her down Portland Street, tried to speak to her, exposed himself, pushed her to the ground, and attempted to rape her. The victim fought him off, escaped, and reported the incident to the police, leading to his arrest two days later.

Admitted to sexual assault, sexual exposure, and attempted rape. Detective described the attack as calculated and predatory, and noted the victim's courage.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Jakub Lewandrowski

Drink driving

September 19, 2025

Sentence: Community order with 140 hours of unpaid work, disqualified from driving for 3 years, and a 45-day Alcohol Abstinence Requirement

PC Jakub Lewandrowski was arrested for drink driving on August 31, 2025, in Wollaton Road, Nottingham, and again on September 19, 2025, in Tunnicliffe Close, Ilkeston, where he was found to be over the legal limit. He appeared in court and pleaded guilty to both offences.

Pled guilty to two counts of drink driving. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £114 surcharge. Suspended from police duties.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Anthony Tipper

Murder

September 19, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Anthony Tipper committed a knife killing, for which he was jailed for life. The circumstances involved the death of a victim, and the victim's mother expressed that she would never know the answer to a key question regarding the incident.

Euton Rook

Shop theft

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 41 weeks imprisonment and 692 days driving disqualification

Euton Rook, a prolific shoplifter, was spotted driving a Ford Mondeo with an altered number plate near the Crewe and Harpur pub in Swarkestone, Derbyshire, on August 18, 2025. He failed to stop for police, drove over a stinger device that deflated all four tyres, and continued a slow pursuit at 10-15mph. He collided with a crash barrier and a police car, injuring an officer. The vehicle was linked to several shop thefts.

Admitted two counts of shop theft, failing to stop for police, driving while disqualified, using a vehicle without insurance, failing to provide a specimen, criminal damage, and assault. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and compensation to the officer and the two shops.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Armaan Afsar

Causing death by dangerous driving

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment and an eight years and eight months driving ban

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 Joanna Cieszynska, 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.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after initially denying the charge. His actions left two children orphaned, and he must pass an extended test before driving again.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Dale Lynch

Assisting an offender

September 4, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Dale Lynch assisted Simon Thomason in disposing of crucial evidence, including the murder weapon and clothing, after Thomason stabbed Anthony Tipper to death on January 9, 2025. Lynch's actions were part of an attempt to cover up the crime, which involved reviewing CCTV footage and constructing a false alibi.

Found guilty of assisting an offender by helping Simon Thomason dispose of evidence after the murder.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Simon Thomason

Murder

September 4, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

Simon Thomason stabbed an unconscious Anthony Tipper to death in his flat in Witney Close, Allenton, on January 9, 2025. After the killing, Thomason called 999 and falsely claimed to have found the victim unresponsive. He was involved in drug-related activities and likely acted due to a perceived debt related to lost drugs. Police discovered evidence of Thomason disposing of the murder weapon and clothing with the help of an associate.

Convicted of murder following a two-week trial. He enlisted the help of Dale Lynch to dispose of evidence and made a 999 call admitting the victim was dead.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Charlie Hartle

Murder

August 31, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years

Charlie Hartle, aged 17 at the time, stabbed Noah Smedley with a Rambo-style knife during a meeting arranged to buy cannabis on the evening of December 28, 2024, in Rose Avenue, off Heanor Road, Ilkeston. The attack resulted in Noah's death from a single stab wound to the chest. Hartle and his friends fled the scene after the incident.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Shaun Smith KC noted the defendant's fascination with knives and the dreadful epidemic of knife crime.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kaylam Prince

Sexual activity with a child

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

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.

Admitted to sexual communication with a child and two counts of sexual activity with a child. Also handed a five-year sexual harm prevention order and a five-year restraining order.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Charles Hartle

Murder

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Charles Hartle, then 17, fatally stabbed 18-year-old Noah Smedley through the heart with a Rambo-style knife during a drug deal on December 28, 2024, in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Masked and grinning, he attacked unprovoked, then attended a house party, confessed to his girlfriend, disposed of the knife and his clothes, and later turned himself in, claiming self-defence due to prior threats from the victim.

Found guilty of murder after a two-week trial at Derby Crown Court. The judge described the killing as an 'utterly pointless' act amid a knife crime epidemic and noted Hartle's unhealthy fascination with knives and gang culture. Defence argued he was exploited and a victim of modern slavery, with remorse expressed.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Aimee Betro

Attempted Murder

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 30 years imprisonment

Aimee Betro, a 45-year-old woman from Wisconsin, was hired as a hitwoman to carry out a shooting as part of a family rivalry. She attempted to kill Sikander Ali on his doorstep in a bungled attack, but the gun jammed, preventing the murder from occurring. This incident was linked to a plot orchestrated by a Derby man.

Hired by Mohammed Nazir from Derby to shoot Sikander Ali outside his home amid a rivalry between two families. The gun jammed at point-blank range.

Sources: derbytelegraph.co.uk

Tomas Jasmontas

Production of cannabis

August 14, 2025

Sentence: 33 weeks imprisonment

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.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis and failing to appear at court. Judge Jonathan Bennett noted that much of the delay in the case was due to the defendant's actions, including not attending court appearances. He was described as not being the primary gardener in the operation.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jordan Newton-Kay

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 28, 2025

Sentence: More than five years imprisonment

Jordan Newton-Kay was involved in a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Alana Armstrong, a mother-of-one, leading to his sentencing for the offence.

Convicted for killing mum-of-one Alana Armstrong in a death crash, with her boyfriend expressing profound loss.

Sources: derbytelegraph.co.uk

Keaton Muldoon

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

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 Alana Armstrong and serious injury to Jordan Newton-Kay, who had his right leg amputated.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and driving whilst disqualified. Described as a drug dealer in court. Judge noted he was truly remorseful and had not intended to cause death or injury.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Lori Westcott

Conspiring to supply cannabis

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Community order with 120 hours unpaid work

Lori Westcott, 26, of Victoria Road, Pinxton, collected drugs from upstream suppliers and distributed them to child runners for the 'Trooper Line' gang, which dealt class A and B drugs across South Normanton, Derbyshire, between March 2024 and January 2025. The operation involved exploiting children and using taxis to transport them for drug collection and sales in areas like Alfreton, Nottingham, and Manchester.

Jamie Mckinley

Conspiring to supply cannabis

July 24, 2025

Sentence: Community order with 120 hours unpaid work

Jamie McKinley, 21, of Godfrey Street, Heanor, collected drugs from upstream suppliers and distributed them to child runners for the 'Trooper Line' gang, which dealt class A and B drugs across South Normanton, Derbyshire, between March 2024 and January 2025. The operation involved exploiting children and using taxis to transport them for drug collection and sales in areas like Alfreton, Nottingham, and Manchester.

Lee Young

Murder

July 23, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Lee Young strangled his neighbour to death in Heanor, an act that led to his conviction for murder.

Strangled his neighbour to death and showed a complete lack of remorse for his actions.

Sources: derbytelegraph.co.uk

Abdulsalam Hassan

Attempted Murder

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 28 years custody plus a 4-year extended licence

Abdulsalam Hassan, a warehouse worker, lay in wait for his colleague Abdulmalik Aman at a busy junction in Derby on October 2, 2024. He armed himself with a 3lb dumbbell and attacked Aman from behind, striking him 31 times on the head and body while he was defenceless. The assault was captured on CCTV, showing Hassan lifting Aman's head for a final blow before leaving him unconscious. Aman suffered life-threatening injuries, including a severe brain injury, right-sided paralysis, loss of half his skull, constant pain, and social isolation, requiring ongoing medical care and assistance.

Convicted of attempted murder after a jury trial. No previous convictions; mitigating factors included a history of conflict with the victim and his wife recently giving birth. Judge described the attack as ferocious and sustained, with the defendant showing no remorse.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Abdusalam Hassan

Attempted Murder

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment with an extended licence of 4 years

Abdusalam Hassan armed himself with a dumbbell from his home and lay in wait for his victim. He attacked the victim on Abbey Street, Derby, at about 7pm on October 2, hitting him 31 times while he was unconscious, causing severe brain injuries, paralysis to one side of the body, and the need for significant care. The motive was linked to a previous assault on Hassan by the victim and another man.

Admitted assault but denied attempted murder. Convicted after a three-day trial. Described as a dangerous individual who showed no mercy.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

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