Huntingdon Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 17 verdicts at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court (Huntingdon, Huntingdon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Josh Beeston

Theft

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Josh Beeston, 27, stole over £1,000 worth of items, including coffee, alcohol, and laundry products, from several Co-op shops in Peterborough, Whittlesey, Hempstead, and Yaxley between June 8 and June 26, 2025. He was arrested on July 1, 2025, in Hampton, Peterborough, after a report of theft from the Hampton Co-op.

Admitted 12 offences related to thefts from Co-op shops. PC Rebecca Risebrow commented on the significant impact of retail crime on businesses.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Thieu Nguyen

Production of Cannabis

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Van Tran and Thieu Nguyen grew a £700,000 cannabis farm with more than 700 plants in an industrial unit at Sawtry Business Park. The raid occurred on November 16, 2024, following a tip-off from members of the public. They were both arrested and charged after being found inside the property.

Van Tran

Production of Cannabis

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis. Described as a professional gardener who earned significant sums and engaged in repeated harvests at multiple locations.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Jonathon Austin

Murder

June 6, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years

Jonathon Austin visited his former flatmate Neil Lakhani at his flat in Greengates Court, Histon Road, Cambridge, on September 17. They argued over an accusation that Austin stole Lakhani's passport, leading to a fight where Austin strangled Lakhani. Austin initially phoned his father and then called emergency services, but Lakhani was pronounced dead at 12.15pm due to compression of the neck.

Denied murder but was found guilty following a trial. Detective Inspector Lee Martin commented on the escalation from a trivial argument and the devastation caused to the victim's family.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Michael Jordan

Breach of sexual harm prevention order

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Michael Jordan, a 33-year-old registered sex offender from Peterborough, breached his sexual harm prevention order by deleting WhatsApp photos, videos, and TikTok messages on his Samsung mobile phone. This occurred during a meeting with police and Probation on 21 March in Peterborough. The order prohibited him from using devices capable of internet connection or storing digital images without retaining history or content. Further examination revealed deleted conversations and images, leading to his arrest and sentencing.

Admitted to breaching a suspended sentence and two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). The order was imposed following a prior conviction in March 2020.

Sources: peterboroughtoday.co.uk

Donatas Veckas

Theft

April 12, 2025

Sentence: 42 weeks imprisonment

Donatas Veckas stole various items, including calculators and beauty products, from several retail stores in Peterborough. The thefts occurred at Sainsbury’s in Oxney Road on 28 February 2025 and 1 March 2025, The Range in Boongate on 7 March 2025, and M&S in Brotherhood retail park on 27 March 2025. These actions breached his two-year Criminal Behaviour Order from May of the previous year, which banned him from the supermarket. He was arrested on 11 April 2025 at a house in Chaucer Road, New England, for these offences and unrelated matters.

Admitted four counts of theft from shop and two breaches of his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). This includes the activation of an 18-week suspended sentence. He has been convicted of five breaches since the order was imposed last year.

Sources: peterboroughtoday.co.uk

Luke Edwards

Theft

March 13, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment and £1,370 in compensation

Luke Edwards, 35, of Park Road, Peterborough, conducted a month-long crime spree in Peterborough. This included stealing a bank card and tobacco from a tour bus in Broadway on 4 February, using it to buy alcohol from S&F Food and Wine. The next day, he broke into a car in Fitzwilliam Street, stealing items such as football boots, a watch, and a bank card, which he used again for purchases. He also stole from Jacey Gem in the city centre, Boots and a BP filling station in Bretton, and was arrested at Sainsbury’s in Bretton for stealing £235 worth of razors on 12 March.

Admitted five counts of theft from a shop, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle, and two counts of fraud by false representation. PC Matthew Wright commented on his serial offending and disregard for victims.

Sources: peterboroughtoday.co.uk

Lorraine Williams

Theft from a shop

February 10, 2025

Sentence: 36 weeks in prison

Lorraine Williams stole goods worth £72.50 from Poundland by concealing them in a pram and was challenged by staff. She also stole £466 worth of alcohol from Tesco Extra at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre on 16 January, where she was challenged while attempting to leave with the items partially hidden in a trolley. She was subsequently arrested by Cambridgeshire Police after being spotted on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop. Described as a prolific shoplifter with significant impact on businesses, as noted by PC Daniel Dimeo.

Sources: lancasterguardian.co.uk

Kevin Grant

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity

May 16, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Kevin Grant, 51, communicated with a decoy posing as a 12-year-old girl via Facebook and WhatsApp on January 11 and 12, 2023. He requested photos of the fictional child, encouraged her to touch herself sexually, used sexual language, complimented her appearance, and asked if she wanted to see an inappropriate image of himself. He was arrested at his home in St Ives on January 13, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause or incite a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and attempted sexual communication with a child. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register and handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Dominic Karbowski

Drink Driving

May 10, 2024

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment suspended for 24 months, disqualified from driving for 45 months, 150 hours unpaid work, and £85 fine

Dominic Karbowski was reported by a member of the public for drunkenly walking towards a car and driving erratically on May 9 in Mayfield Road, Huntingdon. He was arrested at his home in Ruston Close and tested almost three times the legal limit for alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to drink driving, having no insurance, and driving whilst disqualified. PC Liam Wells noted that Karbowski knowingly got into his car while drunk, putting other road users at risk.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Kai Ridgewell

Grievous Bodily Harm

March 25, 2024

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Kai Ridgewell, 19, of Stevenage, was behaving erratically in St Mary’s car park on December 18, 2023. A 21-year-old woman, who was unknown to him and walking home from a night out, approached to offer help. He then stabbed her in the eye, causing severe injuries that required hospital treatment. Despite surgery, she lost sight in that eye permanently. He was arrested at the scene and charged with the offenses.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. The attack was unprovoked, and the victim suffered life-changing injuries. Detective Constable Nathalia Smith commented on the severity and hoped the sentence provides justice and closure.

Sources: thecomet.net

Matthew Douglas

Theft

February 10, 2024

Sentence: 64 weeks in prison

On January 7, 2024, Matthew Douglas stole children's collectable Pokémon cards from Ash’s Shop in Fenstanton and bathroom taps from B&Q in Huntingdon. On January 21, 2024, he stole alcohol from Marks & Spencer in Huntingdon, and on January 22, 2024, he stole perfume worth more than £1,000 from John Lewis in Cambridge. On February 6, 2024, he stole alcohol from Waitrose in St Ives. Additionally, he breached a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order issued in December 2022, which prohibited him from entering any HBAC shop in Huntingdonshire.

Pled guilty to five counts of theft, breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order and attempted theft. He is a prolific offender with a history of shop theft, and this sentence is intended to provide respite for affected businesses and support for his rehabilitation.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Jason Higgins

Controlling and Coercive Behaviour

January 27, 2024

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Jason Higgins from Hemel Hempstead engaged in a pattern of abuse during a brief relationship with his victim. He exhibited controlling and coercive behaviour by dictating what she could wear, how she interacted with others, and monitoring her movements, including setting up a camera in the bedroom. On April 6, 2024, he assaulted her by throwing her to the floor and kicking her while she was asleep, resulting in bruising. He also committed two counts of rape. When the victim attempted to end the relationship, he bombarded her with phone calls, video calls, voice notes, texts, and threats to harm both her and himself.

Found guilty after an 11-day trial. Handed a 20-year restraining order and placed on the sexual offenders register for life. Judge commented on manipulation, control, and humiliation of the victim.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Junior Rankin

Selling a prohibited weapon

July 21, 2023

Sentence: 5 years and 2 months imprisonment

Junior Rankin was arrested at his home in Rightwell East, Bretton, after analysis of phone records revealed 14 calls and texts between him and Malcolm Parker from July 1 to July 7, 2023. CCTV showed Parker arriving at Rankin's home without a bag and leaving with one containing the firearm and ammunition, indicating Rankin had supplied the items.

Pleaded guilty to selling a prohibited weapon and selling ammunition to a person who does not hold a firearm certificate.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Malcolm Parker

Possession of a prohibited firearm

July 21, 2023

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Malcolm Parker was stopped by firearms officers at the Cresset Centre in Bretton on July 8, 2023, where he was found carrying a 9mm calibre Kimel AP-9 self-loading pistol and 88 rounds of ammunition in a bag. Analysis of his phone showed he had travelled to Junior Rankin's home earlier that day, and CCTV captured him leaving with the bag. The firearm was seized and made safe.

Admitted possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Tihomir Slavov

Assault causing grievous bodily harm

May 23, 2023

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

On October 14, 2022, Tihomir Slavov forced his way into the victim's room at a property in Chestnut Close, Huntingdon, punched the victim, threatened him with a knife, stole his mobile phone, and demanded his bank cards. A struggle ensued during which Slavov stabbed the victim several times in the forearm, thigh, and face. The victim required hospital treatment for the injuries, which are likely to result in permanent scarring. Prior incidents included Slavov stealing cigarettes from the victim on October 10, 2022, and arguments over rent and property damage.

Admitted to assault causing grievous bodily harm without intent, attempted robbery, burglary, criminal damage, and theft from a person. Detective Sergeant Kenny Reeves commented that Slavov's behaviour was unacceptable and noted that the victim is likely to have permanent scarring from the injuries.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Karen Morley

Child neglect

April 2, 2023

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years; 30-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement; 12-month mental health treatment requirement

Karen Morley faked her son's cancer diagnosis in Cambridge, starting in January 2022, by informing his school, family, and social media that he had cancer. She provided a fake NHS letter as proof, raised £218 through a JustGiving fundraiser which she transferred to her bank account, and arranged for her son's hair to be shaved for free. She told her son he had cancer and gave him multivitamins disguised as medicine, leading to his psychological, developmental, and emotional harm, as well as missed education.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Judge noted mitigating factors including early guilty plea, previous good character, remorse, and mental health issues. Sentence suspended due to realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

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