Great Grimsby Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 23 verdicts at Great Grimsby Crown Court (Grimsby). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

James Simpson

Assault

October 31, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Man suffered eye damage after thug threw liquid and hit him with a machete

Harley Wardell

Rape and intentional strangulation

October 28, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

On July 23, 2024, at around 9am, Harley Wardell, 27, of Flixborough near Scunthorpe, subjected a woman to horrific physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at an address in Scunthorpe. He became extremely violent, attempting to strangle her, threatening her with weapons, punching and kicking her. Following reports of screaming, police responded to a 999 call, spoke with the distressed woman, and detained Wardell after a brief chase when he tried to flee the property.

Pleaded guilty to rape and intentional strangulation. Judge Gurdial Singh imposed extended sentence due to danger posed to women.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Roy Borrowdale

Child rape and sexual assault

October 21, 2025

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment

Roy Borrowdale committed a string of horrific sexual offences against young girls, including raping a girl under 13, raping a girl aged 13 to 15, assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, and five counts of sexual assault on a female. The offences occurred in the early 2010s. Investigation began in 2018 after one victim reported abuse, leading to others coming forward. Police seized his phone and found grooming evidence. Victims endured a trial due to his denials.

Convicted by jury after denying offences. Additional 12 months on licence and lifetime sexual harm prevention order. Described as a 'vile animal' by victim.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Liam Wright

Burglary

October 20, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order with 140 hours unpaid work and 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days

Liam Wright, 20, of Freeman Street, Grimsby, was involved in the burglary of a Freeman Street café at 2am on March 27, 2024, standing by the door during the raid. The gang threatened the owner with a knife and stole £400 from the till. Wright was unaware of the planning or knife. Arrested in Victor Street after an off-duty police officer alerted authorities.

Admitted burglary of a non-domestic premises. Only previous offence was assault on an emergency worker. Knew nothing of planning or knife involvement. Expressed deep shame, working with father, on electronic curfew for over 500 days awaiting sentence.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Alex Purcifer

Aggravated burglary

October 20, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Alex Purcifer, 26, of Freeman Street, Grimsby, led a gang that burgled a café on Freeman Street at 2am on March 27, 2024. The owner, who has a brain injury from a stroke, was working late when he heard glass smashing. Purcifer attempted to break into the till while another waved a knife at the owner. They stole £400 from the till. Purcifer was recognised by the owner from a previous visit. He was already on bail for knife offences in December 2023. An off-duty police officer alerted authorities, leading to their arrest in Victor Street.

Admitted aggravated burglary and two offences of carrying knives. Led the operation, targeted vulnerable victim at night. No previous convictions. Expressed remorse, history of drug addiction and homelessness.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

William George

Aggravated burglary

October 20, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

William George, 20, of Waddington Place, Grimsby, participated in the 2am aggravated burglary of a Freeman Street café on March 27, 2024. He waved a knife at the café owner, who has a brain injury, while accomplices broke into the till and stole £400. George was found in possession of the knife upon arrest in Victor Street after an off-duty officer raised the alarm.

Admitted aggravated burglary and possession of a knife. No previous convictions. Got in with a bad crowd, expressed deep remorse.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Andrew Davies

Rape

October 18, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment plus 6 years on licence

Andrew Davies raped a victim, leading her to mourn the life of somebody who never got to exist. The attack had profound impacts on the victim's life.

John Atherton

Sexual assault of a child under 13

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

John Atherton, 45, of Messingham Road, Bottesford, repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl over a number of years in non-recent crimes. The abuse came to light in May 2022 following a third-party report to police that the girl had divulged the sexual crimes against her. He was arrested and subjected to a two-day trial where he continually denied the charges.

Found guilty following a two-day trial. Additional year on licence. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Denied charges, forcing the victim and family to relive trauma in court.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Sarah Proctor

Dangerous Driving

September 28, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 8 months imprisonment and a 3 years and 10 months driving ban

Sarah Proctor led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen Volkswagen Polo, reaching speeds over 100mph through built-up areas in Beverley, driving on the wrong side of the road, jumping red lights, and crashing into a gate near Skirlaugh on March 23. The pursuit lasted about 30 minutes, endangering lives, and police found cocaine and £1,760 cash in the vehicle.

The judge described this as the worst case of dangerous driving he had seen on CCTV in 30 years. Proctor had a difficult upbringing leading to poor mental health, cared for her ill partner, and had grandchildren. The offence involved a stolen car and was linked to drug possession to feed her habit.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Uldis Rumjancevs

Possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear

September 28, 2025

Sentence: Suspended 18-month prison sentence for two years, 150 hours unpaid work, 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, and 90 days alcohol abstinence monitoring

Uldis Rumjancevs went to a man's address in Grimsby due to a verbal altercation, sat on his sofa, and pointed an air pistol at him on August 2, 2024. A witness saw him pull the pistol from his waistband. Police later found the air pistol and a CS gas canister in his home on Cromwell Road.

Defendant had no previous convictions, was in work, and his lawyer described the act as unsophisticated with no intention to cause injury. Judge noted the victim must have been extremely scared.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Spencer Nyamasvisva

Burglary

September 27, 2025

Sentence: 36 months imprisonment

Spencer Nyamasvisva, along with two others, broke into a heavily pregnant woman's flat on Freeman Street, Grimsby, on February 3, 2025. They forced entry at 4am, stole items including food, alcohol, and the woman's maternity bag, and caused £1,448 in damage to household items. The woman was awakened and terrified, and police intervened by chance, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Had five previous offences but had been out of trouble for nearly 10 years. Worked as a fork lift truck driver and expressed remorse for the effect on the pregnant victim.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Salioui Cole

Burglary

September 27, 2025

Sentence: 34 months imprisonment

Salioui Cole, along with two others, broke into a heavily pregnant woman's flat on Freeman Street, Grimsby, on February 3, 2025. He was recognised by the victim as someone who had stayed at the flat before. He shouted demands, searched through belongings, and stole aftershave and sweets. The group took food, alcohol, and the woman's maternity bag, causing £1,448 in damage. Police arrested him as he tried to flee with stolen items.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Had a previous conviction for robbery in December 2022 and five other offences. Came to the UK from Spain to support his ill mother, who passed away last year, and expressed remorse for the impact on the victim.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Richard Plumridge

Burglary

September 27, 2025

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

Richard Plumridge, along with two others, broke into a heavily pregnant woman's flat on Freeman Street, Grimsby, on February 3, 2025. They forced entry at 4am, stole items including perfume, aftershave, food, alcohol, and the woman's maternity bag containing essentials for her upcoming labour. They caused £1,448 in damage to property such as the TV, soundbar, cooker hob, and washing machine. The woman was terrified, fearing for her unborn baby, and police intervened by chance.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Had 23 previous convictions, including 52 for theft and a robbery in 2016. Expressed remorse through his lawyer, who noted his past employment and mental health issues.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Lewis Jones

Grievous bodily harm

September 20, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 250 hours unpaid work, £2,000 compensation, £500 prosecution costs, and £187 court costs

On April 9, 2023, Lewis Jones followed a man into the gents' toilets at the village War Memorial Club, punched and kneed him multiple times, breaking his eye socket, after accusing him of speaking to his wife. The victim was standing at the urinals when the attack began, during which Jones threatened to kill him. Witnesses heard the threats and attempted to intervene. The victim fled the club covered in blood and required treatment at Hull Royal Infirmary for a fractured eye socket, bruising, and swelling. The incident was aggravated by Jones's intoxication.

Pleaded guilty; of previous good character; incident was impulsive and occurred while drunk; owns a construction firm employing five staff; judge commented on his rugby discipline and described the act as 'drunken stupidity'.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Yasmin Green

Fraud

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 30 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, 300 hours of unpaid work, lifelong restraining order, ban from entering Hull for life, compensation of £300 per month for 2 years, and a £156 surcharge

Yasmin Green deceived her partner in a relationship by creating a false persona, fraudulently obtaining a £5,000 loan for a non-existent home, forging a Land Registry document, and unauthorisedly setting up car finance and a credit card in the victim's name. She engaged in controlling behaviour, including emotional blackmail, accessing the victim's phone without permission, and manipulating pet ownership details.

The judge described her behaviour as despicable, highlighting her lack of empathy and manipulative character. She expressed remorse in a letter and apologised to the victim.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Ashraf Alsaadi

Sexual Assault

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Ashraf Alsaadi sexually assaulted two girls under 18, including acts over their clothes, which left one victim feeling scarred and scared. The offences occurred before the trial, with one victim breaking down and reporting the assaults, leading to his arrest. He denied the charges, claiming they were fabricated, but was convicted after a trial at Hull Crown Court. The assaults resulted in one victim losing her job, missing education, and requiring counselling and therapy.

Showed complete lack of remorse, lied about the offences, had no previous convictions, and was described by the judge as untrustworthy despite character references.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Dylan Lowther

Sexual Offences

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Dylan Lowther, 21, from Hull, abused a woman over several months, which included a history of sexual offences and controlling or coercive behaviour. The investigation was launched in 2024 after the victim reported the abuse at a police station in Hull. Lowther was arrested, interviewed, and subsequently convicted following a five-day trial.

Found guilty of 11 offences including sexual offences and one count of controlling or coercive behaviour. He denied the allegations during his interview and was remanded in custody. He will also be on the sex offenders register for life.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Joseph Mcmaster

Escaping from lawful custody

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 7 months imprisonment

Joseph McMaster, 26, of North Street, Goole, fled from a police station car park on June 11 by using a wheelie bin to scale a wall, leading to a two-hour rooftop standoff on Aire Street. He was tracked by police using a drone and had gone to the station to report harassment but fled after being confronted about breaching a restraining order issued at Hull Magistrates Court on August 5 of the previous year.

Admitted escaping from lawful custody and breaching a restraining order. Judge noted his life was in a mess and encouraged future progress.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Tyler Quantick

Non-fatal strangulation

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Tyler Quantick, 23, of Sixhills Street, Grimsby, carried out a sustained campaign of physical abuse against a woman, including multiple incidents of non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and violence to secure entry. The abuse was reported after an abandoned 999 call on April 19, 2025, leading to officers finding the victim distressed with injuries at a property in Grimsby. Further incidents included Quantick forcibly entering the same address on April 25, 2025, by smashing a window. Evidence gathered showed repeated physical abuse, and despite initial denials, he pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and violence to secure entry. Also handed a five-year restraining order.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Aydyn Richie

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Aydyn Richie, 25, from Julian Street in Grimsby, was involved in supplying class A drugs. On 24 June 2025, he was in custody for affray when police found two mobile phones on him, including a burner phone linked to drug supply. A subsequent search of his home uncovered wraps of heroin and cocaine with a street value of £13,100, £200 in cash, cannabis, and high-value designer items believed to be from criminal activity.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Was arrested for affray, and police discovered drugs, cash, and designer items during a search of his home.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Richard Cameron

Drug dealing

August 19, 2025

Sentence: five years and seven months imprisonment

Richard Cameron was found with class A drugs during a stop and search in Grimsby. After being released on bail, he sent out 10,000 text messages related to drug dealing, which led to his conviction and sentencing.

Was found with class A drugs during a stop and search and sent out 10,000 text messages after being released on bail.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Philip Gonsalves

Attempted Murder

August 15, 2025

Sentence: 27 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

Philip Gonsalves attacked a man and a woman on Victor Street and Barnsley Street in Hull on January 25, 2025. He grabbed the woman's head and slammed it into a fence, then stabbed her multiple times in the neck, leaving her unconscious and bleeding with life-threatening injuries that required 24 days in hospital, including intubation. He also punched and stabbed the man repeatedly in the head, stomach, and armpit, causing his bowel to protrude, leading to permanent injuries. The attack was unprovoked and involved a knife that Gonsalves brought to the scene, as captured on CCTV and confirmed through forensic evidence.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. Has a long criminal record including knife-carrying offences. Judge John Thackray KC noted he poses a significant risk of serious harm to the public and will serve two thirds of his sentence before being considered for parole.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk