Derby Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

September 2025 5 cases

Anthony Tipper

Murder *

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.

Victim's mother stated that he was 'no angel' but was very much loved.

19 Sep 2025

Euton Rook

Shop theft *

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.

17 Sep 2025

Armaan Afsar

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

8 Sep 2025

Dale Lynch

Assisting an offender *

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.

4 Sep 2025

Simon Thomason

Murder *

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.

4 Sep 2025

August 2025 5 cases

Charlie Hartle

Murder *

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.

31 Aug 2025

Kaylam Prince

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

29 Aug 2025

Charles Hartle

Murder *

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.

22 Aug 2025

Aimee Betro

Attempted Murder *

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.

22 Aug 2025

Tomas Jasmontas

Production of cannabis *

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.

14 Aug 2025

July 2025 8 cases

Jordan Newton-Kay

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

28 Jul 2025

Keaton Muldoon

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

25 Jul 2025

Lori Westcott

Conspiring to supply cannabis *

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.

Admitted conspiring with others to supply cannabis.

24 Jul 2025

Jamie Mckinley

Conspiring to supply cannabis *

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.

Admitted conspiring with others to supply cannabis.

24 Jul 2025

Lee Young

Murder *

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.

23 Jul 2025

Robert Spinks

Making explosives and throwing corrosive fluid to injure *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

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.

Pleaded guilty to 14 charges of making explosives and previously found guilty of throwing a corrosive fluid to injure. Judge James Carter ordered destruction of explosive items, payment of a victim surcharge, and a 15-year restraining order in relation to the acid attack victim.

9 Jul 2025

Abdulsalam Hassan

Attempted Murder *

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.

7 Jul 2025

Abdusalam Hassan

Attempted Murder *

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.

7 Jul 2025

June 2025 2 cases

Jordan Peake

Assault *

Sentence

Over 13 years imprisonment

Jordan Peake brutally struck a woman with a hammer and left a Derby man for dead in a series of savage assaults.

Jailed for savage assaults on a Derby man and a woman.

10 Jun 2025

Hamit Coskun

Religiously Aggravated Public Order Offence *

Sentence

convicted

Hamit Coskun was convicted for burning a Koran, charged with a religiously aggravated public order offence in June.

Found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence; claimed using right to free speech.

1 Jun 2025

May 2025 2 cases

Joshua Hill

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Joshua Hill, 27, drove his BMW head-on into another car on the A632 near Chesterfield, killing a mother and son. He then fled the scene and was later arrested at his mother’s address after being on the run from police for two days with a packed bag in case he needed to escape quickly.

Engaged in what can only be described as automotive Russian roulette. Ran away from the scene and was arrested two days later at his mother’s address with a packed bag.

30 May 2025

Michael Taylor

Unlawful intercourse *

Sentence

20 years and 6 months imprisonment

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.

Found guilty of seven offences after a trial, including three counts of unlawful intercourse with a girl under 13 and four counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.

10 May 2025

April 2025 3 cases

Keith Morton

Sexual Abuse *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Keith Morton sexually abused a young boy, committing seven counts including buggery, indecent assault, and gross indecency. The offences occurred when he was aged between 15 and 20 years old.

Found guilty after a trial of seven counts. Aged 15 to 20 at the time of the offending and currently 55 years old, from Brimington, Chesterfield.

22 Apr 2025

Martyn Garland

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Martyn Garland, 50, was jailed for the rape and sexual abuse of a young girl. He was convicted of nine offences against the girl, including sexual assault and rape, which took place over an unspecified period prior to his prosecution.

Convicted of nine offences including two counts of sexual assault against a child, two counts of inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration, sexual assault, and three counts of rape.

19 Apr 2025

Andrew Taylor

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Andrew Taylor, 37, of Southgate Way, Barrow Hill, sexually assaulted his victim by bumping into her at McDonald’s in Low Pavement on July 18, 2024, then reaching down and squeezing the right side of her bottom for about a second as she walked past. She felt violated by the incident. He was arrested on the same day and has a history of similar offences, including a six-month jail term for groping a police officer in December 2021.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Has 15 prior convictions including assaults and a previous sexual assault. Judge Shaun Smith KC noted that Taylor presents a risk to the public, lacks self-awareness and motivation for rehabilitation, and that there is no realistic prospect of addressing his alcohol issues. An existing seven-year sexual harm prevention order remains in place until 2028.

8 Apr 2025

March 2025 3 cases

Kain Tailby

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Kain Tailby, 31, a bakery worker from Riddings near Alfreton in Derbyshire, assaulted and killed his partner Chrissie Everett-Hickson in their home after a night out on their first anniversary. The couple argued, during which Tailby grabbed Chrissie by the neck and struck her head on the floor several times. He then attempted to clean up evidence of the attack. Chrissie died in hospital from extensive head injuries sustained in the assault.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter but plea not accepted; found guilty of murder after trial. CPS senior prosecutor Emma Hodgson commented on the inexcusable violence and intent to cause really serious harm.

28 Mar 2025

Jonathan Clark

Voyeurism *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment and a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

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.

Pleaded guilty to voyeurism, installing equipment with intent to commit voyeurism, and taking and making indecent images of children. Detective Constable Ruth Robinson described him as a manipulative offender whose actions were motivated by personal gratification.

20 Mar 2025

Lee Fazakerley

Ear Cropping *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, banned from keeping dogs for 4 years, £400 costs, £154 victim surcharge, 200 hours unpaid work, and 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days

Lee Fazakerley knowingly paid someone in Birmingham £400 to perform an illegal ear cropping procedure on his female Doberman named Cartel, causing the dog extreme pain. This was not a spontaneous act but a deliberate choice to alter the dog's appearance as a status symbol, contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The incident was prosecuted amid rising reports of such procedures.

Pleaded guilty to causing ear cropping. Judge condemned the act as a 'macho status symbol' and noted the defendant's poor mental health and history of caring for dogs.

12 Mar 2025

November 2024 4 cases

David Oswald

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 26 years

David Oswald, 31, from Birmingham, along with Jack Towell and two unnamed men, plotted to lure and murder Owen Fairclough, 21, from Long Eaton, on the evening of 21 June 2023 in a remote spot in Breaston, Derbyshire. Oswald hid at the location with Man A, ambushed Fairclough after Towell led him there, and participated in fatally stabbing him and cutting his throat. They hid the body near a stream, discovered two days later by teenage boys. The motive was to silence Fairclough who was pressing Towell about a debt and threatening to expose their criminal activities.

Found guilty on 19 November 2024. Participated in the fatal ambush as part of the planned killing.

25 Nov 2024

Jack Towell

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 30 years

Jack Towell, 22, from Nottingham, along with David Oswald and two unnamed men, plotted to lure and murder Owen Fairclough, 21, from Long Eaton, on the evening of 21 June 2023 in a remote spot in Breaston, Derbyshire. Towell met Fairclough from his taxi and walked him to the location where Oswald and Man A ambushed and fatally stabbed him, cutting his throat. They hid the body near a stream, discovered two days later by teenage boys. The motive was to silence Fairclough who was pressing Towell about a debt and threatening to expose their criminal activities.

Admitted guilt after four weeks of trial. Planned the killing with associates due to fear of exposure of criminal activities and a significant debt.

25 Nov 2024

India Shemwell

Child cruelty *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

India Shemwell failed to prioritise the needs of her four-month-old son, Elijah Shemwell, 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.

Admitted two counts of child cruelty for failing to seek prompt medical attention. Described as a thoroughly inadequate mother who neglected her son's needs.

15 Nov 2024

Carl Alesbrook

Murder *

Sentence

Indefinite detention at His Majesty's Pleasure with a minimum term of 14 years

Carl Alesbrook, aged 16 at the time, shook his partner's four-month-old baby, Elijah Shemwell, causing catastrophic brain injuries, whiplash-type injuries, bleeding on the brain, and multiple bone fractures. This occurred on New Year's Day and January 2, 2022, seven weeks after meeting the mother in November 2021. He sent a Snapchat message insulting the baby days before the incident and looked after the child while the mother was away.

Denied murdering the baby but was unanimously convicted after a trial. Described as very young and immature at the time, and capable of being a caring father figure.

15 Nov 2024

October 2024 2 cases

Gary Stevens

Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Gary Stevens, 55, was in charge of an aggressive 14-month-old Cane Corso dog that mauled his 51-year-old brother, Wayne Stevens, to death at their home in Cameron Road, Normanton, Derby, on April 22, 2023. Stevens was drunk at the time and failed to control the dog, which caused multiple, massive, and horrific injuries to Wayne near the foot of a stairway. Stevens had previously been aware of the dog's aggressive behaviour, including attacks on others, and had allowed it to roam freely despite knowing the risks.

Pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. Judge noted that Stevens knew of the dog's dangers, was influenced by alcohol, and showed genuine remorse. He was also given a lifetime ban from keeping a dog.

18 Oct 2024

Sharlene Bosita

Ill-treatment or neglect by a care worker *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Sharlene Bosita, a 30-year-old care worker from Boythorpe near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, abused three care home residents in their 80s with dementia almost 40 times. She was seen on CCTV making it look like she was about to elbow residents, slapping them with gloves, and pulling and pushing them. The abuse left the victims confused, frail, and vulnerable. Bosita was caught when colleagues reviewed CCTV for an unrelated matter and discovered footage of her pushing a resident into a chair.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of ill-treatment or neglect by a care worker. Sentenced by Recorder Sunil Khanna.

14 Oct 2024

August 2024 1 case

Aiden Phipps

Rape *

Sentence

12 years and 6 months imprisonment with an extended licence period of 3 years

Aiden Phipps, aged 15 to 17 at the time, raped and sexually assaulted five young girls in several attacks. Incidents included pursuing a 12-year-old girl on Snapchat and forcefully raping her, dragging a 17-year-old girl to an abandoned area for forced intercourse where he pushed her back down each time she tried to get up, and groping another 17-year-old girl sexually over her clothing. Several offences occurred while he was on bail, leading to severe impacts on victims, including attempts to take their own lives and significant psychological harm.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences including rape of a child under 13, sexual assault, and assault by penetration. Judge noted he posed a significant risk of serious harm to young girls and continued to offend while on bail.

23 Aug 2024

July 2024 1 case

Zac Newman

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Zac Newman, 27, drove a three-tonne van into a crowd of pedestrians in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, on December 16, 2023, after drinking alcohol and taking cocaine. This act killed Sam Wilson, 26, and injured two others, Sean Cardwell and Daniel Rowley, in what was described as a deliberate revenge attack following an altercation earlier that night.

Found guilty of murder, wounding with intent, and attempted wounding with intent. Judge Mr Shaun Smith KC noted that Newman showed no remorse, intended to cause serious harm, and 'weaponised' the van in revenge for an earlier altercation. Defence claimed remorse, but judge rejected this.

5 Jul 2024

June 2024 2 cases

Joshua Harris

Manslaughter *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Joshua Harris, 24, was involved in a brutal pub brawl at the Market Inn in Market Place on Sunday, 1 June 2024. The fight spilled outside between rival groups. CCTV footage shows Harris striking Liam Derrett, knocking him to the ground where he hit his head, leading to fatal injuries. Derrett, a 19-year-old peacemaker not part of the feud, died two days later on 3 June 2024 in hospital.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Showed remorse at sentencing.

4 Jun 2024

Kai Donachie

Affray *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment

Kai Donachie, 24, participated in a violent pub brawl at the Market Inn in Market Place on Sunday, 1 June 2024, which escalated outside. CCTV captured Donachie landing two punches on Liam Derrett, a 19-year-old bystander trying to calm the situation. This dazed Derrett, contributing to the circumstances where he was later knocked down and fatally injured, dying on 3 June 2024.

Admitted affray. Sentence served on remand, walked free. Showed remorse at sentencing.

4 Jun 2024

March 2024 4 cases

Mark Bagguley

Endangering an aircraft *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, £3,000 fine, 100 hours unpaid work, 12-week curfew

Mark Bagguley, 49, flew a drone dangerously close to the wing of a Hawker Hurricane aircraft during a flypast at Buxton, Derbyshire's annual carnival on July 2023. The aircraft, the last one built, was flying at 365ft and up to 230mph. A no-fly restriction was in place, but Bagguley flew the drone out of visual line of sight, endangering the plane. He was caught after a photographer spotted the drone in images and reported it to the Civil Aviation Authority. Bagguley checked the Dronesafe app earlier but claimed internet issues prevented a later check; he believed he had time before restrictions started. Upon seeing the plane, he halted the drone. No harm or damage occurred, but the incident risked fatalities.

Pleaded guilty in January. No prior related convictions. Judge described actions as 'mind-blowingly reckless'. Ordered to pay £450 costs and £154 victim surcharge.

21 Mar 2024

Faris Mushtaq

Drug dealing *

Sentence

Not stated

Faris Mushtaq, a drug-dealing Derby dad, was involved in selling heroin and crack cocaine, discovered not once but twice by authorities. He hid £10,000 of illicit cash in his child's bedroom.

Caught twice selling heroin and crack cocaine; hid £10,000 of dirty cash in child's bedroom.

19 Mar 2024

Joshua Downing

Rape *

Sentence

eight years and two months imprisonment

Joshua Downing, 21, of Bartin Court, Mansfield, carried out the attack at a home in Derby in June 2024. He raped the victim, who was in her late teens, while she was asleep. She woke up the following morning in pain and had flashbacks of the attack while drifting in and out of sleep. He was arrested shortly after admitting the rape and charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault by penetration.

Initially denied the rape but later admitted it. Ordered to register with the police and issued a restraining order in respect of the victim, both indefinitely.

15 Mar 2024

Andrew Moseley

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Andrew Moseley created thousands of indecent images of children and participated in 36 WhatsApp group chats discussing and sharing such material with 24,042 members from 141 countries. He incited the sexual abuse of children, including communicating with a 14-year-old boy who uploaded explicit images online. His involvement spanned 15 years, with material dating back to 2009. He was arrested in July 2023 at his former address in Church Gresley after a referral from the National Crime Agency.

Guilty plea reduced sentence from 15 years. Also given a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a Deprivation of Rights Order in respect of seized devices.

4 Mar 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Christopher Thomas Binns

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

10-month sentence suspended for 15 months

Between March 26 and November 21, 2020, Christopher Thomas Binns downloaded over 35,000 indecent images of children, including 104 category A (most serious), 411 category B, and 34,946 category C images, plus three prohibited images and moving images, onto multiple devices including a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, and hard drives. The National Crime Agency received information in October 2020 about uploads from his email, leading to a warrant executed at his address in Bole Hill, Calow, Derbyshire, where 39 devices were seized. Some devices were sold by his partner and also contained images. He claimed the downloads occurred under the influence of an overdose of ADHD prescription drugs inducing OCD, and stated he had no sexual interest in children, supported by a polygraph.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possessing a prohibited image. No previous convictions. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the sex offender register, both for 10 years. Judge noted the offending occurred under the influence of medication and Covid circumstances, and deemed him not a risk to the public.

25 Jan 2024

Vasile Culea

Murder *

Sentence

34 years imprisonment

Vasile Culea, a 34-year-old Romanian national, burgled the home of elderly couple Freda and Kenneth Walker in Langwith Junction, Derbyshire, on 14 January 2024, after overhearing in a Polish shop that they had £30,000 hidden there. He hid in the utility room until they returned, then attacked them, hog-tying their hands and feet, beating them, gagging Freda, and putting a bag over her head while searching for money. He stole £300 from a handbag. Freda Walker, 79, suffered fatal brain injuries and died within an hour; her body was found the next day. Kenneth Walker, 88, sustained brain injuries and lacerations but passed away months later from unrelated causes. Culea claimed he slipped and accidentally injured her, but was convicted of murder and wounding with intent after a unanimous jury verdict.

Convicted of murder and wounding with intent. Previously admitted manslaughter and grievous bodily harm. Judge Mr Justice Henshaw noted the attack was savage, leaving brain injuries and lacerations, committed in the course of burglary for gain.

19 Jan 2024

December 2023 2 cases

Darren Hall

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

Darren Hall murdered his ex-partner Sarah Henshaw, 31, by attacking her during an argument at her home in Norman Street, Ilkeston, on June 20, 2023. He drove her body 20 miles and dumped it in woodland near a lay-by on the westbound A617 near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Hall used Ms Henshaw's phone to send texts suggesting she was alive, disposed of her belongings, and lied to police. The judge determined he likely strangled her and acted to cover up the crime.

Found guilty of murder after a two-week trial. Judge noted no genuine remorse and prior violence in the relationship. He trembled during sentencing and had no previous convictions.

19 Dec 2023

Damion Johnson

Preventing the lawful burial *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Damion Johnson, a 53-year-old carer, stored the body of 71-year-old John Wainwright, whom he had known for 27 years and cared for since 2015, in a chest freezer he purchased on September 25, 2018, following Wainwright's death in September 2018. The body remained hidden until August 2020 when it was discovered at Budget Skips Services Ltd in Exhall, Warwickshire. Johnson, overcome with grief and viewing Wainwright as a father figure, failed to inform authorities, lied to relatives about the funeral, and continued using Wainwright's bank card to withdraw £17,000 and transfer £2,475 to his own account from September 2018 to May 2020 under an informal agreement. A post-mortem showed blunt force trauma but could not confirm the cause of death. The flat in Cleveland Tower, Holloway Head, Birmingham, was boarded up in December 2019 after Johnson's unrelated arrest, leading to the eventual discovery due to a strong smell.

Concurrent six-month sentences for each of three fraud charges. Pleaded guilty to preventing the lawful burial and fraud offences. Judge noted it was a deliberate act and a serious affront to public standards of decency, but no involvement in the death.

5 Dec 2023

November 2023 1 case

Rachael Boardman

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment and 13 years driving disqualification

On September 10, 2022, Rachael Boardman was driving a Peugeot 206 with passengers Dominic Fryer and Michael Osborne after a party where she had been drinking heavily, taken cocaine, and smoked cannabis. She failed to negotiate a bend on Lullington Road in Overseal, causing the car to leave the road and collide head-on with a tree. This resulted in the death of Dominic Fryer, who was not wearing a seat belt, and serious injuries to Michael Osborne. Boardman herself sustained injuries including 16 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and a dislocated hip.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injuries by dangerous driving. Had alcohol, cocaine, and cannabis in her system. Expressed remorse in a letter to the judge, stating her guilt and remorse will remain forever. Her children were placed in foster care as a result.

22 Nov 2023

August 2023 2 cases

Craig Crouch

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

Craig Crouch murdered his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch, by inflicting a vicious fatal attack that resulted in 39 rib fractures, 19 visible bruises, and internal injuries comparable to those from a car crash. The incident occurred at their home in Linton, near Swadlincote in Derbyshire, and Jacob was found dead in his cot on December 30, 2020.

Found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson and three counts of child cruelty. The judge stated that he caused acute physical and mental suffering and showed no remorse.

4 Aug 2023

Gemma Barton

Causing or allowing the death of a child *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Gemma Barton caused or allowed the death of her 10-month-old son, Jacob Crouch, who suffered severe injuries including 39 rib fractures, 19 bruises, and internal injuries comparable to those from a car crash. The incident occurred at their home in Linton, near Swadlincote in Derbyshire, and Jacob was found dead in his cot on December 30, 2020.

Jailed for causing or allowing the death of her son and one count of child cruelty.

4 Aug 2023

July 2023 1 case

Georgina Hodson

Speeding *

Sentence

Fined £484, ordered to pay £90 costs and £193 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with six penalty points

Georgina Hodson, 27, of The Castle Way, Willington, was speeding at 53mph in a 30mph limit in Brick Kiln Lane, Morley, on May 3, 2023.

Appeared for speeding.

27 Jul 2023

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