Derby Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 186 verdicts at Derby Crown Court (Derby, Derby). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

September 2025 15 cases

Benjamin Matthews

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

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.

He was employed by Jordan Green to sell cocaine.

29 Sep 2025

Brandon Thompson

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

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.

29 Sep 2025

Cameron Turner

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

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.

29 Sep 2025

Christopher Hall

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

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.

He was supplied by Fieldsend and sold cocaine directly to users.

29 Sep 2025

Aaron Megson-Willis

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

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.

29 Sep 2025

Alex West

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

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.

He was involved in the gang's drug supply operations.

29 Sep 2025

Stacey Jones

Conspiracy to supply a class A drug *

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.

She was employed by Jordan Green to sell cocaine.

29 Sep 2025

Scott Hemingway

Attempting to cause or incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Scott Hemingway, a 39-year-old registered sex offender with no fixed address, engaged in explicit communications with decoys posing as underage girls aged 14 and 12 in February and March 2025. He had been released from prison only four months prior after a conviction in December 2021 for a similar offence. Despite a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, he sent explicit messages, leading to charges of attempting to cause or incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity involving penetration, arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence (two counts), adult attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child (two counts), failing to comply with sex offender register notification requirements, and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He pleaded guilty to all charges.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Registered sex offender, released from prison only four months prior for a similar offence. Also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

26 Sep 2025

Ivan Godla

Attempted Rape *

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.

23 Sep 2025

Jakub Lewandrowski

Drink driving *

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.

19 Sep 2025

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 12 cases

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

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

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

Christopher Hackett

Arranging or facilitating a child sex offence *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment with an extended 4-year licence period

Christopher Hackett arranged online with the 'mother' of two children, aged 12 and 8, to meet at a hotel in Alfreton to rape them. He sent explicit photos and described the sexual acts he intended to perform. The mother was actually an undercover police officer. Hackett, 37, travelled to the hotel carrying sweets and fizzy drinks, and was arrested on arrival. His mobile phone contained thousands of indecent images and videos of children.

Pleaded guilty. Already a registered sex offender at the time of the offence. Handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

12 Nov 2024

Parry Bains

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Parry Bains, aged 26, of Westacre Drive, Church Gresley, Derbyshire, filmed himself raping a woman while she slept in October 2022. Upon the victim waking, he told her what he had done. The following day, the victim discovered the recording on her phone and reported the attack to Derbyshire Police. Bains was arrested and charged in September 2023. He denied the offence, but following a trial at Derby Crown Court in October 2024, a jury convicted him. On 7 November 2024, Judge imposed a nine-year custodial sentence and a restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim.

Pleaded not guilty; found guilty by jury. Restraining order imposed. Described by police as a 'dangerous sexual predator' and showed no remorse.

7 Nov 2024

Baljit Singh

Possession of a bladed article and violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

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.

Admitted possession of a bladed article and violent disorder.

6 Nov 2024

Hardev Uppal

Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and wounding *

Sentence

10 years and 10 months imprisonment

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.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and wounding.

6 Nov 2024

Doodhnath Tripathi

Wounding *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

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.

Pleaded guilty to wounding.

6 Nov 2024

Jagjit Singh

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

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.

Admitted possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

6 Nov 2024

Karamjit Singh

Possession of a bladed article and violent disorder *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

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.

Admitted possession of a bladed article and violent disorder.

6 Nov 2024

Malkeet Singh

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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.

Convicted of violent disorder.

6 Nov 2024

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Derby Crown Court Sentencing Results

Benjamin Matthews

Brandon Thompson

Cameron Turner

Christopher Hall

Aaron Megson-Willis

Alex West

Stacey Jones

Scott Hemingway

Ivan Godla

Jakub Lewandrowski

Anthony Tipper

Euton Rook

Armaan Afsar

Dale Lynch

Simon Thomason

Charlie Hartle

Kaylam Prince

Charles Hartle

Aimee Betro

Tomas Jasmontas

Jordan Newton-Kay

Keaton Muldoon

Lori Westcott

Jamie Mckinley

Lee Young

Robert Spinks

Abdulsalam Hassan

Abdusalam Hassan

Jordan Peake

Hamit Coskun

Joshua Hill

Michael Taylor

Keith Morton

Martyn Garland

Andrew Taylor

Kain Tailby

Jonathan Clark

Lee Fazakerley

Jack Towell

David Oswald

India Shemwell

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