Hereford Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 13 verdicts at Hereford Magistrates' Court (Hereford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 1 case

Richard Croft

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 1 year

On 06/05/2025 at Bideford had possession of 857.2g of cannabis with intent to supply. Possession of 0.38g cocaine.

Pleaded guilty. Prior convictions not mentioned.

6 Mar 2026

January 2026 1 case

Luke Davis

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Luke Davis, aged 31 from Kidderminster, tested positive for HIV in August 2017 and started treatment in January 2018. He stopped taking his daily medication after September 2019 and did not disclose his HIV status to his victim. As a result, the victim contracted the exact same strain of HIV during a period when they had sex only with Davis. Medics had advised Davis that consistent medication would suppress the virus and prevent transmission. He was convicted in October 2025 of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Convicted by jurors after trial of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Described as 'selfish' and 'reckless' by the Crown prosecutor. Stopped taking medication and failed to disclose HIV diagnosis.

12 Jan 2026

August 2025 2 cases

Sanjoy Galal

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

Community order, £100 fine, £114 victim surcharge, £300 compensation, 5-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and placement on the Registered Sex Offenders list for 5 years

Sanjoy Galal, 46, of Green Street in Hereford, sexually assaulted a girl in High Town on April 1, 2025. Minutes later, he followed a woman into McDonald's on Commercial Street and sexually assaulted her. He was subsequently arrested and sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to the assaults. Avoided a prison sentence. DC Sophie Weaver commended the victims' bravery and stated that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

26 Aug 2025

Nicholas Wilford

Assault by beating *

Sentence

£60 fine and £80 costs

Nicholas Wilford assaulted a woman in Leominster by beating her on July 13, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. A second charge of common assault was withdrawn.

13 Aug 2025

July 2024 1 case

Jack Moxon

Burglary *

Sentence

18-month community order, £100 fine, £6,317 compensation, and £114 victim surcharge

Jack Moxon entered the Three store in Hereford High Town as a trespasser on August 17, 2024, and stole various mobile phones, tablets, earphones, and phone accessories worth a total of £6,317.

Pleaded guilty. Represented by solicitor Chris Read. No prosecution costs ordered to prioritise compensation.

1 Jul 2024

March 2024 4 cases

Kyran Hopkins

Breach of community order *

Sentence

£66 fine

Kyran Hopkins breached a community order that was issued on March 20, 2023, by failing to attend probation appointments on December 1 and December 8, 2023, and not providing the required evidence for his absence. Details of the original offence leading to the community order are not specified in the court documents.

Admitted the charge. Community order varied to complete unpaid work requirement by September 19.

18 Mar 2024

Christopher Yeomans

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Christopher Yeomans, 35, of no fixed abode, was arrested on April 28, 2023, when officers stopped a car on Ridgemoor Road in Leominster and found cocaine with a street value of £10,000 and £695 in cash. He was part of a drug supply operation directed by Kieron Singleton.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He was operating under the direction of Kieron Singleton.

7 Mar 2024

Nicholas Hornby

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years suspended sentence

Nicholas Hornby, 34, of Ridgemoor Road, Leominster, was arrested on April 28, 2023, when officers stopped a car on Ridgemoor Road and found cocaine with a street value of £10,000 and £695 in cash. He was part of a drug supply operation directed by Kieron Singleton.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He was operating under the direction of Kieron Singleton.

7 Mar 2024

Kieron Singleton

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Kieron Singleton, 33, of no fixed abode, was involved in the wholesale supply of cocaine into Leominster. He orchestrated the collection, sale, and financial aspects of the drug supply operation. He was arrested on September 15, 2023, after officers stopped a vehicle and discovered over £7,000 in cash intended for purchasing more cocaine for supply.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of criminal property. He was responsible for managing the drug supply enterprise and reaping financial benefits.

7 Mar 2024

February 2024 4 cases

Bradley Meredith

Assault by Beating *

Sentence

10-month conditional discharge

Bradley Meredith assaulted three members of his family in Hereford on Boxing Day last year by beating, contrary to section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. The incident involved physical assaults, and his guilty pleas were taken into account during sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating. No order was made for him to pay costs. He was a serving prisoner in Cardiff at the time of the hearing.

27 Feb 2024

Alex Warden

Driving without a licence *

Sentence

Fined £100 for no insurance and £150 for driving while unfit, disqualified for 12 months

Alex Warden drove a Volkswagen Polo in Belmont Road, Hereford, on September 25, 2023, despite his driving licence being revoked on August 8, 2023, due to disability. He was without third-party insurance and was unfit to drive through drink or drugs, leading to his appearance in court.

Admitted to the offences. Must pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £85.

25 Feb 2024

Steve Frederick Kemeys

Breach of Community Order *

Sentence

£60 fine and £60 in prosecution costs

Steve Frederick Kemeys breached a community order issued on December 12 by failing to attend probation appointments on December 23 and January 7, and by not providing required evidence to excuse his absence. He appeared in court on February 21, 2024, for these breaches.

Admitted the charge of breaching a community order. The community order will continue.

21 Feb 2024

Thomas Bowen

Burglary *

Sentence

25 days unpaid work, 26-day accredited programme, and driving ban

Thomas Bowen and Audie Carr broke into the One Stop shop in Grandstand Road on January 6, 2024, by smashing the glass door at the front of the shop. They stole alcohol and vapes before leaving in a Ford Focus, which Bowen then crashed into a parked vehicle.

Broke into the shop with co-defendant and stole items, leading to the community order.

11 Feb 2024

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About Hereford Magistrates' Court

Hereford Magistrates' Court, located in Hereford, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 13 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Hereford 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.

The court can be found at Hereford Justice Centre The Court House, Bath St, Hereford HR1 2HE, HR1 2HE.

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