Grimsby Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 15 verdicts at Grimsby Magistrates' Court (Grimsby). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Ram Kusadia

Sexual assault of a child under 13

June 11, 2025

Sentence: Nine-month suspended prison sentence

Ram Kusadia, a 69-year-old shop worker, sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl by smacking her bottom multiple times while she was shopping for chocolates in a store in Calvert Lane, west Hull, in October 2022. The girl was with a friend, and the incidents occurred as they discussed prices. She reported the assault immediately, leading to a police investigation and recovery of CCTV footage. Kusadia denied the charges but was convicted by a jury on January 31, 2025.

Convicted after a trial; judge branded him a 'dirty old man'; no further requirements on the sentence; has previous good character, and his age and health were considered.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Christopher Dowse

Stalking

June 9, 2025

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Armando Hidri

Production of cannabis

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Two years and three months imprisonment

Armando Hidri was involved in a large-scale commercial cannabis production operation at a house in Strickland Street, Hull, where 842 cannabis plants were discovered across seven rooms. The operation took place between October 1 and December 30, and he was responsible for looking after the plants as part of his role, which he claimed was as a courier with no influence over the organisation.

Admitted to being involved in the production of cannabis and acquiring criminal property. Claimed he had no influence and acted as a courier, offered payment but never received it. Judge noted that only trusted individuals would be involved in such an operation.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Alfred Gjika

Production of cannabis

June 3, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Alfred Gjika was involved in a massive cannabis growing operation at a house in Strickland Street, Hull, featuring 842 plants spread across seven rooms. The operation occurred between October 1 and December 30, and he was in charge of maintaining the plants in exchange for accommodation.

Admitted to being involved in the production of cannabis. Was provided with accommodation in return for looking after the plants and claimed he stumbled upon the operation and was asked to water the plants, though the prosecution found this unlikely.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Awais Hamed

Rape

May 20, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Awais Hamed plied a teenage female victim with cocaine, heroin, and alcohol, and gave her money to buy drugs. He then committed one count of rape of a female over 16 years and one count of assault by penetration against her in Wakefield in December 2022.

Found guilty after a trial, given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register. The victim was plied with cocaine, heroin, and alcohol.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Jayden Key

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

October 19, 2024

Sentence: Community order with 100 hours of unpaid work and £350 compensation

Jayden Key inflicted grievous bodily harm on a person without intent and committed assault by beating, as determined in court.

Found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a person without intent and pleaded guilty to assault by beating.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Michael Smith

Driving under the influence

October 19, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment, 3-year driving ban, and £300 compensation

Michael Smith drove under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, operated a vehicle without due care and attention, without a proper licence, and without insurance.

Pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, driving without due care and attention, driving without an appropriate licence, and driving without insurance.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Oliver Dillon

Harassment

October 19, 2024

Sentence: Community order with alcohol rehabilitation and a 5-year restraining order

Oliver Dillon engaged in harassment by sending numerous emails to the victim despite being instructed to stop.

Pleaded guilty to harassment by sending numerous emails to the victim after being told to cease contact.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Darren Barker

Making off without payment

October 19, 2024

Sentence: 6-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay back £240 in compensation plus £100 in costs

Darren Barker made off without paying for petrol on three occasions, amounting to £240.

Indicated pleas of guilty to three counts of making off without paying for petrol.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Sarah Wilkinson

Driving above the alcohol limit

October 19, 2024

Sentence: 3-year driving ban, community order with alcohol rehabilitation, and £50 compensation

Sarah Wilkinson drove while above the legal alcohol limit and committed assault by beating, including against an emergency worker.

Pleaded guilty to driving above the legal alcohol limit, assault by beating, and common assault of an emergency worker.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Jordan Boyd

Assault of an emergency worker

October 19, 2024

Sentence: 2-year conditional discharge, 1-week driving ban, and £100 compensation

Jordan Boyd assaulted an emergency worker by beating, drove without insurance, and failed to stop his vehicle when directed by police.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker, driving without insurance, and failing to stop when ordered by police.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Samantha Lodge

Assault by beating

October 19, 2024

Sentence: 2-year restraining order and £120 fine plus £100 in costs and £48 victim services surcharge

Samantha Lodge committed assault by beating, leading to the imposition of a restraining order.

Ian Shirley

Threatening behaviour

October 19, 2024

Sentence: 2-year conditional discharge plus £85 in costs and £26 victim services surcharge

Ian Shirley used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour intended to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.

Pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Vicky Stephenson

Sending offensive communication

October 19, 2024

Sentence: £80 fine plus £85 in costs

Vicky Stephenson sent a Facebook message that was indecent or grossly offensive, with the purpose of causing distress or anxiety to the recipient.

Pleaded guilty to sending a communication, namely a Facebook message, that was indecent or grossly offensive and intended to cause distress or anxiety.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk