Grimsby Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 12 verdicts at Grimsby Magistrates' Court (Grimsby). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2026 1 case

Paul Dean

20 Oct 2026

Shop theft *

Sentence

6 weeks imprisonment

Paul Dean stole multiple items from shops in Immingham and Cleethorpes in May 2026. He was charged with three counts of shop theft and found guilty. On 20 October 2026 he was sentenced to six weeks in prison.

Found guilty of three counts of shop theft. Also ordered to pay £70.50 in compensation and a £154 surcharge.

gi-grimsby.co.uk

Checked against source 26 Oct 2026

August 2026 1 case

Alkumait Abboud

5 Aug 2026

Shop theft and burglary *

Sentence

3-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Alkumait Abboud, 27, was convicted of shop theft and burglary offences and issued with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Grimsby Magistrates' Court. The order prohibits him from entering any Tesco, Sainsbury's, B&Q, Spar, One Stop or Asda store in North East Lincolnshire and requires him to leave any shop or commercial premises immediately if asked by staff. It also imposes an exclusion zone in Cleethorpes bounded by Clee Road, Isaac's Hill, High Street, Sea Road, Central Promenade, Kings Parade and Humberston Road. Humberside Police said the order demonstrated proactive steps to reduce crime and that breaching it could result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.

Convicted of shop theft and burglary. The order bans him from entering specified supermarkets in North East Lincolnshire and an exclusion zone in Cleethorpes, and requires him to leave premises when asked by staff.

gi-grimsby.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

May 2026 1 case

Morgan Hawksworth

7 May 2026

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months

Stirling, a six-month-old kitten, died on 2 February 2024 after suffering multiple injuries from at least three separate incidents of physical abuse. Morgan Hawksworth, of Grimsby, was co-defendant with Luke Wilcock. A post-mortem examination revealed repeated trauma including rib fractures sustained over different time periods and evidence of attempts to suffocate the cat via smothering. Hawksworth denied causing unnecessary suffering but was convicted of one charge.

Convicted of one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. Also handed a 10-year disqualification order on owning and keeping animals.

bbc.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

February 2026 2 cases

Thomas Lacey

10 Feb 2026

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 weeks

Thomas Lacey, 40, was sentenced following a series of thefts in North Lincolnshire. He pleaded guilty to theft from a shop and was given an eight week prison sentence suspended for 24 weeks. The court also imposed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order with conditions restricting his entry to certain shops and commercial premises.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. Also issued with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from remaining in any shop or commercial premises if asked to leave by staff, and from entering premises from which he has been banned or excluded in Scunthorpe.

gi-grimsby.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 29 Aug 2026

Scott Gibney

6 Feb 2026

Shop theft, assault on a police officer, public order offences *

Sentence

16 weeks imprisonment plus 3 weeks plus 7 days, and 3-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Scott Gibney committed multiple offences between October and December 2025, including three counts of shop theft, a fourth shop theft, an assault on a police officer, and a number of public order offences. He was sentenced for the initial three shop thefts on 22 December 2025, and for the remaining offences including the CBO on 6 February 2026.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences. Banned from entering or attempting to enter any One Stop store in North East Lincolnshire, as well as TK Maxx in Freshney Place. Must not remain in any retail premises if asked to leave by the owner, tenant, employee or other authorised person.

gi-grimsby.co.uk

Source last checked 2 Oct 2026

September 2025 1 case

Lara Traynier

1 Sep 2025

Animal welfare offences *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, lifetime disqualification from owning animals, £600 costs, and £154 victim surcharge

Lara Traynier moved out of her home in Grimsby, leaving her three cats, Cloudy, Poppy, and Babe, to starve to death in a squalid environment littered with rubbish, faeces, and infested with flies. The cats were discovered dead in July 2024, showing signs of severe emaciation, flea infestations, and attempts to eat empty food sachets, with no water provided.

Pleaded guilty to two animal welfare offences, no previous convictions, with mitigating factors including drug misuse and mental health issues

liverpoolecho.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

July 2025 1 case

Liam Casey

13 Jul 2025

Assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Liam Casey, 37, entered The Mad Italian restaurant in Hessle on November 12, 2023, shouted 'You have been sh****** my bird' at the victim, and struck him twice over the head with a pint glass, which shattered on the second blow. The incident occurred in front of shocked diners, resulting in the victim requiring stitches to his forehead and ear. Casey was motivated by jealousy related to a woman who is no longer with the complainant.

Admitted the assault. Has eight convictions for 11 offences, including a prior conviction in 2016 for grievous bodily harm. Judge described the attack as an utterly disgraceful assault, noting it was deliberate and involved a weapon, causing unpleasant wounds.

dailyrecord.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

June 2025 3 cases

Lucy Roberts

24 Jun 2025

Theft by an employee *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Lucy Roberts, while managing a jewellery store in Beverley, stole diamonds, silver, gold, and bespoke jewellery worth over £100,000 between 2017 and 2018. She took items home under false pretences, made fraudulent return transactions, and falsified stock takes. She was caught after sending selfies wearing the stolen jewellery during a cruise, leading to her arrest at Heathrow Airport where police found additional stolen items in her possession and suitcase.

Admitted theft by an employee. Breached trust as a store manager and was arrested at Heathrow Airport while wearing stolen items.

hulldailymail.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Connor Laud

19 Jun 2025

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment, placed on the sex offenders register for life, and a lifetime sexual harm prevention order

Connor Laud was found guilty of raping a child under 13 and inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity on two counts. He came to the attention of Humberside Police after a child disclosed the sexual abuse. Laud denied the allegations during interviews, claiming the child was confused and that he had no sexual interest in children. The offences were committed prior to his arrest, leading to a four-day trial in May 2025.

Convicted by a jury after denying allegations; police described him as a perverted and sadistic man.

hulldailymail.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Christopher Dowse

9 Jun 2025

Stalking *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Between January 29 and 31, 2024, and in March 2024, Christopher Dowse sent obscene, derogatory, and chilling messages to his former partner, threatening to throw her off the Humber Bridge, erase her from history, and take her body in the boot of a car. He pretended to be another man to obtain information about her. He also strangled her for two to three seconds after she accused him of taking drugs, causing her difficulty in breathing and leaving her feeling worthless and broken.

Admitted to stalking and was found guilty of strangulation. Had three previous convictions for seven offences, including common assault. Judge described him as a nasty bully towards women and viewed his remorse as superficial. A restraining order was imposed for three years.

hulldailymail.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

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We could not confirm the sentencing date for these from the source report, so none is shown. Everything else about them was checked as usual.

Gary Calvert

Shop theft *

Sentence

20-week suspended sentence for 12 months and ordered to pay over £1,000 in fines and compensation

Gary Calvert committed twelve shop thefts during a series of targeted incidents in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes areas between Wednesday 12 February and Tuesday 11 March. He appeared at Grimsby Magistrates Court, pleaded guilty to all offences, and received a 20-week suspended sentence for 12 months.

Pleaded guilty to all twelve counts of shop theft. Ordered to pay over £1,000 in fines and compensation.

gi-grimsby.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 29 Aug 2026

Nicolas Scott

Shoplifting *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, ordered to pay £446 compensation

Nicolas Scott stole multiple items from shops in Immingham and was found guilty of seven counts of shop theft at Grimsby Magistrates Court in October. He was ordered to pay £446 in compensation and received a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

Found guilty of seven counts of shop theft. Described as a prolific shoplifter.

gi-grimsby.co.uk

Checked against source 26 Oct 2026

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About Grimsby Magistrates' Court

Grimsby Magistrates' Court, located in Grimsby, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 12 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Grimsby area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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