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Ipswich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 149 verdicts at Ipswich Crown Court (Ipswich). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Ipswich Crown Court
March 2024 1 case
Adrian Ling
Conspiracy to commit criminal damage *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Adrian Ling, after being sacked from Goldline Travel in 2012, conducted a six-year revenge campaign targeting the company's vehicles between December 2012 and November 2019. This involved conspiring to commit criminal damage, including vandalising taxis by slashing tyres, dowsing them in corrosive substances, and shooting at them with an air rifle while they were in use. The attacks caused significant distress to the business owner and staff, with incidents monitored via intercepted radio communications, leading to feelings of helplessness and ongoing fear among victims.
Pleaded not guilty but found guilty. Judge described him as a vengeful person due to a revenge campaign after being sacked from his job. Defence questioned victim statements and lack of documentation on damages.
1 Mar 2024
edp24.co.uk
February 2024 1 case
Thomas Watchman
Assault by beating *
Sentence
8 weeks imprisonment
Thomas Watchman, 39, was involved in an incident near Ulster Avenue and Waterford Road, Ipswich, on 25 July 2023, where father-of-three Andrew Roche, 42, was attacked and later died in hospital on 11 August 2023. Watchman was previously found not guilty of manslaughter but sentenced for assault by beating in February 2024.
Found not guilty of manslaughter but sentenced for assault by beating.
1 Feb 2024
aol.com
January 2024 4 cases
Tyrone Busch
Manslaughter *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Tyrone Busch delivered a single punch to a man outside the Red Lion public house in Dereham, Norfolk, on July 20, 2024, causing the victim to fall backwards and hit his head, resulting in a traumatic head injury from which he died the following day.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The incident was an unprovoked attack, and the defendant had been drinking.
30 Jan 2024
eadt.co.uk
Alfons Kojku
Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Alfons Kojku, 37, of London Road, Peterborough, was involved in the organised supply of cocaine in Suffolk and Essex. On 18 May 2023, officers from the Sentinel West ANPR Team stopped his Silver Hyundai entering Suffolk on the A14 near Newmarket, detaining him for a search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, where they found two mobile phones and cash. He was arrested for being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs. Analysis of the phones revealed evidence of cocaine supply. This incident linked to a prior arrest in Essex in 2023 for similar offences, including possession with intent to supply cocaine. He was also charged with driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Pleaded guilty to the charges. Forfeiture of £2,010 cash seized by police.
3 Jan 2024
cambsnews.co.uk
Lewis Plane
Sexual activity with a child *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment
Lewis Plane, 33, of Prince Philip Road in Colchester, groomed a girl on Snapchat and WhatsApp, leading her to believe they were in a relationship. He met her in person several times and engaged in sexual activity with her until she stopped seeing him last spring.
Admitted three counts of sexual activity with a child, meeting a child following sexual grooming, sexual communication with a child, and controlling or coercive behaviour. Subject to lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and indefinite restraining order.
1 Jan 2024
essexlive.news
Wayne Murfet
Fraud by dishonesty *
Sentence
3.5 years imprisonment
Wayne Murfet, director of Lors Homes, supplied 36 fake building control completion certificates for flats at The Grosvenor complex in Newmarket, Suffolk, on High Street. The 42-year-old from Chippenham in Cambridgeshire falsified documents to sell the properties, which were found to be in breach of building regulations with fire safety concerns. Buyers purchased believing them safe, but a 24-hour waking watch was required. He was also found to have supplied a fake certificate for a property in Cambridgeshire through his other company, Murfet (Burrough Green) Limited.
Disqualified from being a director of a company for seven years. Denied the offences but was convicted after trial.
1 Jan 2024
aol.com
December 2023 2 cases
Not Stated
Murder *
Sentence
17 years detention
The 17-year-old defendant stabbed 16-year-old Harley Barfield at least 12 times in a frenzied, premeditated attack in the car park next to Strasbourg Square in Haverhill on January 9, 2023. The dispute arose from months of bad feeling over a girl. The defendant waited for Harley on his route to the shops, provoked a fight, and used a knife from a set kept at his home, which he discarded near a river afterward. One wound pierced Harley's heart, leading to extensive blood loss; Harley died two days later at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge on January 11, 2023.
Found guilty of murder by majority verdict (10-2) after denying murder but admitting manslaughter and possession of a bladed item. Sentenced by Justice Thomas Linden, who noted the premeditated nature of the killing due to anger, resentment, and desire for revenge. Will be on licence for life after release. Defence cited autism, anxiety, depression, and PTSD traits from bullying. Psychiatrist noted lack of regret.
18 Dec 2023
suffolknews.co.uk
Harley's Killer
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 17 years
Harley Barfield, aged 16, was stabbed to death in Haverhill in January 2023. The killer was convicted of murder and sentenced shortly after turning 17.
Detained for 17 years minus 345 days already spent in custody; will spend the rest of his life on licence.
1 Dec 2023
cambridgeindependent.co.uk
November 2023 2 cases
Mazarache
Causing serious injury by careless driving *
Sentence
15-month suspended custodial sentence, two concurrent four-month suspended terms, 15 days' rehabilitation, 12-month driving ban, 250 hours unpaid community work, £500 costs
The collision occurred on Portman Road near Barrack Corner on 15 October when Mazarache's car struck a woman who had fallen into the road. Instead of stopping to help, he drove to his home. Evidence showed he tried to purchase an airline ticket after the incident. He later returned to the scene, but police body-worn cameras captured his presence while he failed to identify himself to emergency services. Officers later arrested him at his home. The female pedestrian was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, with head injuries described as 'life-changing' from which she will never fully recover.
Admitted causing serious injury by careless driving, failing to stop, and failing to report a collision. Initially denied the offences and attempted to evade responsibility.
29 Nov 2023
ipswich.co.uk
Thomas
Rape *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Thomas raped a victim he knew at her home address. A video recording captured the offence, with unclear visual footage but clear audio of the victim asking the suspect to stop, which was played in court.
Found guilty by jury. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. Denied involvement despite audio evidence.
27 Nov 2023
ipswich.co.uk
October 2023 1 case
Hilland Matthews
Sexual assault *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
In June 2023, Hilland Matthews, 66, confronted a 53-year-old woman living alone at a bungalow in Ipswich, Suffolk, before sexually assaulting her. The woman fought back, scratching his face, which provided a DNA sample leading to his identification. She feared she was going to die during the ordeal and now suffers from fear of being alone and sleepless nights. The attack involved a degree of planning.
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault, sexual assault by penetration and trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence. Judge noted the attack had remarkably similar characteristics to a previous rape in Abertridwr. Had been drinking before the attack and expressed regret in a letter.
12 Oct 2023
caerphilly.observer
September 2023 1 case
Dominic Robinson
Possession of indecent images of children *
Sentence
24 months imprisonment
Dominic Robinson downloaded more than 500 indecent images and videos of children, including one category A image and video, 11 category B images, and 542 category C images and videos. Police conducted a raid at his home in January 2023, where he threw two mobile phones out of a window before they were recovered and examined.
Downloaded indecent images of children and breached a sexual harm prevention order; delayed answering the door during a police raid and discarded mobile phones.
16 Sep 2023
gazette-news.co.uk
August 2023 3 cases
Grant Philips
Fraudulent trading *
Sentence
26 months imprisonment
Grant Philips, a rogue trader, defrauded elderly customers of more than £30,000 by taking payments for plumbing and accessibility improvements that were not completed or were substandard. He operated under business names such as Superdry Plumbing & Drainage, Rhino Plumb, and Plumb Fix around East Anglia between April 2021 and October 2023, affecting twelve customers with losses ranging from £200 to over £4,400.
Pleaded guilty to fraudulent trading contrary to Section 9 of the Fraud Act 2006. Victims were elderly and suffered financial loss and stress.
20 Aug 2023
eadt.co.uk
Mark French
Rape of a child *
Sentence
19 years imprisonment and 2 years on extended licence
Mark French, formerly of Newbourne Gardens in Felixstowe, committed two counts of rape of a child and 10 counts of indecent assault on children in the Felixstowe area over a 10-year period, involving two girls. The offences occurred more than 30 years ago and came to light in December 2020. He was charged in May 2023, leading to a trial and subsequent sentencing.
Found guilty after a 13-day trial. Also given a restraining order against both victims and made subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order. DC Gemma Spink highlighted the victims' bravery and the lasting trauma caused.
14 Aug 2023
eadt.co.uk
Simon Smith
Keeping images of children *
Sentence
three years imprisonment
Simon Smith, a 35-year-old sex offender from Lowestoft, was jailed for keeping images of children while on a suspended sentence.
A 35-year-old sex offender from Lowestoft who was on a suspended sentence.
11 Aug 2023
eadt.co.uk
July 2023 2 cases
Stephen Burrows
Supply of cocaine and cannabis *
Sentence
32 months imprisonment
Stephen Burrows was involved in running a drug line in Lowestoft. Police raided his home address in May 2023, discovering 5.63g of cocaine with a street value of up to £485 hidden in a safe, along with four Samurai swords. His phone contained 4,503 messages advertising the sale of cocaine and cannabis between June and August 2023.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis and possession with intent to supply cocaine. He has a cocaine addiction and was involved to finance his drug use. He has not reoffended since his arrest.
7 Jul 2023
eadt.co.uk
Jack Howes
Supply of cocaine *
Sentence
28 months imprisonment
Jack Howes was present at the raided address in Lowestoft in May 2023, where police found messages on his phone advertising the sale of drugs. He was involved in supplying cocaine alongside Stephen Burrows.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to supply. He began using drugs after losing two babies and used them as a coping mechanism, later becoming involved to finance his habit. He is now drug-free.
7 Jul 2023
eadt.co.uk
April 2023 1 case
Callum Smith
Supply of Cocaine *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Callum Smith, 31, of Blackheath Road, Lowestoft, was involved in supplying Class A and Class B drugs. He was witnessed in a suspected drug exchange on June 1, 2022, leading to his arrest by Suffolk Constabulary's Scorpion team. A search revealed cash, two mobile phones, and two small packages of cocaine. Further investigation of the mobile phones showed he had sent bulk text messages advertising the sale of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis between November 25, 2021, and June 1, 2022.
Arrested on June 1, 2022, after a suspected drug exchange in Dove Street, Lowestoft. Found with cash, two mobile phones, and small packages of cocaine. Mobile phones contained bulk text messages advertising the sale of cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis from November 25, 2021, to June 1, 2022. He received two concurrent 8-month sentences for supply of ketamine and cannabis.
19 Apr 2023
edp24.co.uk
December 2022 1 case
Kamil Kwiecenski
Sexual Assault and Assault *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 35-day rehabilitation order, 180 hours unpaid work and £2,800 costs
Kamil Kwiecenski slapped a woman’s bottom and grabbed her between the legs as she walked along Sproughton Road towards Morrisons. He also hit her son on the head, causing a cut that required hospital treatment in December 2022.
Found guilty by jury of sexual assault and assault. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
1 Dec 2022
ipswichstar.co.uk
August 2022 1 case
Frank Smart
Fraud *
Sentence
32 months imprisonment
Frank Smart, 46, owner of Smart Residential Letting Agents in Newmarket, admitted two counts of fraud by retaining rent and deposits last August. He pocketed tenancy deposits instead of putting them in a deposit protection scheme, defrauding customers by over £80,000 when the business closed in 2018. More than 30 witnesses reported substantial losses, with landlords not receiving rental income and having to refund deposits out of pocket, resulting in individual losses from £700 to over £8,000.
Admitted two counts of fraud by retaining rent and deposits. Judge commented that his actions were 'particularly sad' and that he had 'betrayed those who trusted you and caused a lot of distress'. Banned from being a company director for eight years.
1 Aug 2022
landlordzone.co.uk
April 2022 1 case
Mohammed Sayid
Rape *
Sentence
22 years imprisonment with 1 year extended licence
Mohammed Sayid committed offences against two girls—one aged under 13 and the other under 16 at the start of the offending—beginning in the early 2010s. The offences were reported to police in 2018. He targeted his young victims in the pursuit of sexual gratification, showing no consideration for the impact on them.
Convicted by majority jury verdict after four-day trial. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders' Register for life. Judge noted extended sentence due to serious sexual offences requiring post-release supervision to protect the public.
10 Apr 2022
ipswich.co.uk
March 2022 3 cases
Thomas Kavanagh
Conspiracy to Import Class A and B Drugs and Money Laundering *
Sentence
21 years imprisonment
Thomas Kavanagh, a senior figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, was involved in a drug smuggling operation importing cocaine and cannabis hidden inside tarmac removal machinery from Europe to the UK, with a street value of around £30 million. The operation also involved carrying cash back. On 2 October 2017, the National Crime Agency intercepted a consignment in Dover, finding 15 kilograms of cocaine and 200 kilograms of cannabis concealed within two adapted machines. The investigation stemmed from arrests in Dublin in January 2017 by Garda, recovering firearms and Class A drugs.
Pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Import Class A drugs (cocaine), Conspiracy to Import Class B drugs (cannabis) and Money Laundering related offences. Confiscation Order of £1,123,096 with default imprisonment of 12 years if unpaid.
28 Mar 2022
cps.gov.uk
Gary Vickery
Conspiracy to Import Class A and B Drugs and Money Laundering *
Sentence
20 years imprisonment
Gary Vickery, associate of Thomas Kavanagh in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, participated in a drug smuggling operation importing cocaine and cannabis hidden inside tarmac removal machinery from Europe to the UK, with a street value of around £30 million. The operation also involved carrying cash back. On 2 October 2017, the National Crime Agency intercepted a consignment in Dover, finding 15 kilograms of cocaine and 200 kilograms of cannabis concealed within two adapted machines. The investigation stemmed from arrests in Dublin in January 2017 by Garda, recovering firearms and Class A drugs.
Pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Import Class A drugs (cocaine), Conspiracy to Import Class B drugs (cannabis) and Money Laundering related offences. Confiscation Order of £109,312 with default imprisonment of 2 years if unpaid.
28 Mar 2022
cps.gov.uk
Daniel Canning
Conspiring to import class A and B drugs and money laundering *
Sentence
19.5 years imprisonment
Daniel Canning, along with associates, was involved in large-scale drug shipments worth around £30 million at UK street value, as well as movements of cash and firearms. Linked to Midlands-based freight and logistics firms, he was arrested in October 2017 following the Dover seizure of 15 kilos of cocaine and over 220 kilos of cannabis hidden in an industrial tarmac removal machine destined for Wolverhampton. Raids on linked industrial units in Wolverhampton and Wednesbury uncovered traces of cocaine and a handgun with his brother-in-law's DNA, though Canning's home in Dickens Heath yielded small amounts of cash and encrypted devices showing coordination under Kavanagh.
Admitted conspiring to import class A and B drugs, money laundering, and possessing a firearm and ammunition.
28 Mar 2022
nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk
January 2022 2 cases
Benjamin Cook
Theft *
Sentence
54 weeks imprisonment
Benjamin Cook targeted locations in Feltwell, Griston, Carbrooke, Lakenheath, Besthorpe, Thetford, Mildenhall and East Harling between March 1 and 25, 2021, committing three counts of theft, two counts of fraud, one burglary offence and one of handling stolen goods. He was arrested in June 2021 and remanded into custody.
Admitted three counts of theft, two counts of fraud, one burglary offence and one of handling stolen goods. Made the subject of a five-year Community Behaviour Order. Asked for similar offences to be taken into consideration.
14 Jan 2022
lynnnews.co.uk
Michael Shrigley
Handling stolen goods *
Sentence
4 years and 3 months imprisonment
Michael Shrigley was involved in handling stolen goods, dangerous driving, driving with no insurance, going equipped for theft, fraud by false representation, theft from motor vehicles and commercial burglaries as part of the same investigation into offences across Norfolk and Suffolk. He was sentenced in connection with the joint effort by Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies.
Pleaded guilty to three charges of handling stolen goods, dangerous driving, driving with no insurance, going equipped for theft offences, fraud by false representation, five charges of theft from motor vehicles and four commercial burglaries. Made the subject of a 10-year Community Behaviour Order.
14 Jan 2022
lynnnews.co.uk
May 2021 1 case
David Nicholas Wilson
Sexual offences against children *
Sentence
28 years imprisonment with 8 years on extended licence
David Nicholas Wilson, a labourer from Kirstead, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, committed 96 sexual offences against 51 boys aged between four and 14 between May 2016 and April 2020. He preyed on victims online by pretending to be a teenage girl to trick them into sending indecent images and videos of themselves and other children. He blackmailed victims into sending more extreme material, including instances of them sexually abusing other children. Wilson was arrested three times by the National Crime Agency before sufficient evidence was gathered.
Admitted 96 sexual offences against 51 boys. Initially sentenced to 25 years on 10 February 2021 by Judge Rupert Overbury; sentence increased by Court of Appeal on 27 May 2021 under Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
27 May 2021
en.wikipedia.org
September 2018 1 case
James Matthews
Possession of child pornography *
Sentence
Not stated
James Matthews was caught with illegal child pornography on his laptop.
Found with child pornography on laptop. Avoided jail.
26 Sep 2018
suffolknews.co.uk
May 2018 2 cases
Thomas Steven
Dangerous driving *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment and 3.5 year driving ban
On April 8, 2018, in the early hours, Thomas Steven, driving a Land Rover Discovery in Sudbury town centre, was suspected of drinking. When police attempted to stop him at 3am in Waldingfield Road, he drove on the pavement to escape, then led a high-speed chase on the A134 towards Colchester, reaching 75mph in 30mph limits. He drove on the wrong side of the road around a blind bend, turned onto a lane and farm track, entered a ploughed field, reversed towards police, and got stuck in two ditches. Found drunk at the wheel, almost three times the drink-drive limit, with a distraught female passenger. Made racist remarks to officers during arrest and custody, including 'I don’t make bombs – why am I in cuffs?', and struggled violently against handcuffs.
Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, being over the drink-drive limit, failing to stop for police and racially aggravated harassment. Previous drink-drive conviction in 2016. Defence claimed drink may have been spiked and bizarre behaviour due to personal circumstances.
11 May 2018
suffolknews.co.uk
Ian Tucker
Assault by beating *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment
Ian Tucker assaulted Daniel Parsons in August 2017 at shared accommodation in Fritton Court, Haverhill. The incident occurred when Parsons answered the door to let in a worker to fit a gas meter. Tucker emerged from his room, shouted at Parsons, and punched him on the side of his face, causing bruising. Tucker had concerns about the gas meter installation.
Pleaded guilty to breach of 12 month suspended prison sentence, which was partially activated. Represented himself in court. History of aggressive behaviour noted by Judge John Devaux.
10 May 2018
suffolknews.co.uk
August 2015 2 cases
David Lloyd Leisure Limited
Health and safety offence contrary to section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 *
Sentence
Fined £70,000 and ordered to pay £60,000 costs
On the morning following a power surge, the manager admitted bathers into the swimming pool despite affected electrical systems. The technician and manager attempted to restart the circulation pumps without a set procedure for re-priming, resulting in a release of noxious gas into the pool hall. This affected 13 bathers, hospitalising five, with two suffering ongoing respiratory problems. The incident was the second similar occurrence at the Ipswich branch, following an inadequate response to the previous event nearly two years earlier. The prosecution was for an offence contrary to section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Plea on a negotiated basis admitting not having a procedure for re-priming pumps and associated systemic failures of safety management. Sentencing judge found the environmental offences guideline relevant as a touchstone.
3 Aug 2015
6pumpcourt.co.uk
Roy Barclay
Assault *
Sentence
Jailed (specific details not provided)
In 2015, Roy Barclay attacked an 82-year-old man, Leslie Gunfield, in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, after the victim threatened to inform security about Barclay going through rubbish bins at a local Co-op supermarket. The attack involved taking the victim to the ground and repeatedly striking him to the head, resulting in severe injuries including multiple facial fractures that required 10 titanium plates and detached the upper jaw from the skull. The victim was found with a dog lead wrapped around his foot.
Pled guilty to attacking an 82-year-old man, leaving him with severe injuries including multiple fractures; released from prison on February 24, 2020; described as irrational and dangerous with a history of violence.
1 Aug 2015
mirror.co.uk
January 1978 1 case
Ryland Headley
Rape and Burglary *
Sentence
Jailed for two rapes and burglary offences
In 1977, Ryland Headley broke into the homes of two elderly widows in Ipswich during the night, threatening to kill them if they did not comply, and raped them. He was arrested and later pleaded guilty. During his sentencing in 1978, he admitted to several burglary offences. This behaviour was described as depraved and predatory, involving stranger rapes and break-ins into elderly women's homes.
Pleaded guilty to rapes of two widows in 1977; admitted to additional burglary offences during sentencing in 1978. Testimonies from victims were used in a later trial.
1 Jan 1978
ipswichstar.co.uk
Date Not Specified 16 cases
Scott Hyam
Assault by beating *
Sentence
15 weeks imprisonment
Scott Hyam assaulted a woman following an incident in September.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Aged 39, of Ramsgate Drive.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Regi Salillari
Possession with intent to supply cocaine *
Sentence
38 months imprisonment
Regi Salillari, 28, from Albania, was stopped by officers from the West Area Sentinel team on 29 January while driving in Thorney Way, Stowmarket. He attempted to deceive officers by producing a counterfeit Italian driving licence. Officers searched him and found four bags of cocaine hidden in his underwear and more than £500 in cash. A search of an address in Ipswich uncovered more than £20,000 worth of uncut cocaine and over £1,000 in cash.
Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, driving with no insurance, possessing a fraudulent document with intent to deceive.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Owen Trevallion
Engaging in sexual communication with a child *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment
Owen Trevallion, of Ailmar Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk, posed as a woman while sending messages of a sexual nature to young girls requesting sexual or nude images. Suffolk Police discovered the messages and indecent images of children on his phones after he was arrested for breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) in January. Two young girls were the victims of his behaviour. He also had various applications on his phone in breach of his SHPO.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child, two counts of inciting two separate girls to engage in sexual activity, one count of threatening to share photographs or film of a person in an intimate state, and four counts of breaching a SHPO. Arrested in January for breaching SHPO.
1 Jan 0001
bbc.co.uk
Stephen Kilpatrick
Causing serious injury by driving *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment, suspended for 20 months, 40 rehabilitation activity requirement days
In August 2020, Stephen Kilpatrick collided with cyclist Ian Baxter (late 70s), catapulting him off his bike and leaving him in a coma for two weeks, requiring seven weeks in hospital. Kilpatrick initially did not stop but returned later, having seen damage to his wing mirror.
Licence revoked. Judge noted his voluntary decision to stop driving as a responsible attitude. Claimed he thought he hit a tree branch.
1 Jan 0001
road.cc
Kastriot Rexha
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
32 months imprisonment
Kastriot Rexha, 24, of no fixed address, was involved in a drug supply network operating between London and Ipswich, supplying cocaine between December 2020 and July 2022. The operation led to the seizure of £50,000 in cash, Rolex watches worth £25,000, cocaine valued at £10,000, and other assets. Warrants were executed in July 2022 in Ipswich and London areas.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Martin Woods
Multiple sexual offences against a child *
Sentence
22 years' imprisonment with an extended licence period of six years
Martin Woods, 46, was convicted of three counts of attempted assault on a girl under 13 by penetration, two counts of rape of a girl under 13, and one count of assault of a girl under 13 by touching. The crimes occurred more than 10 years ago.
Found guilty by a jury in December 2024 of six offences. Already serving a term from 2021 for rape, sexual assault, and making indecent images of children involving a different victim. The sentence will run alongside the existing term. Judge Emma Peters commended the victim's bravery and resilience.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Dean Smith
Possession with intent to supply cocaine *
Sentence
36 months in prison
Dean Smith of Peddars Way, Lowestoft, was discovered hiding under bedding during a police raid at a caravan on November 14 last year. Officers found cannabis on the kitchen worktop and bedside table, 76g of cocaine in pockets of black jackets within the caravan, along with scales, a quantity of money and two mobile phones.
Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession of criminal property and possession of cannabis.
1 Jan 0001
uk.news.yahoo.com
Elliott Mallett
Attempted murder *
Sentence
30 years' imprisonment with an additional five-year licence period
Elliott Mallett, 24, of Hawthorn Drive in Ipswich, stabbed a woman in her home.
Found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated burglary.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Indrit Ismailaj
Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment (cocaine supply), 9 months concurrent (cannabis supply), 30-month driving ban
Police stopped Ismailaj, 23, driving a grey Mercedes on the A14 near Felixstowe in April. Officers seized his mobile phone which contained messages about drug supply. A subsequent raid on a flat in College Street, Ipswich, uncovered £6,360 in cash and cannabis. Analysis showed he was coordinating cocaine supply across Ipswich, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds. He sent 175 drug-related messages per day on average.
Found guilty after a six-day trial. Jury deliberated less than two hours. Court ordered forfeiture of £6,360.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Hayg Boduryan
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Hayg Boduryan, 33, of Freehold Road, Ipswich, was involved in a drug supply network operating between London and Ipswich, supplying cocaine between December 2020 and July 2022. The operation led to the seizure of £50,000 in cash, Rolex watches worth £25,000, cocaine valued at £10,000, and other assets. Warrants were executed in July 2022 in Ipswich and London areas.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Grant Phillips
Fraud *
Sentence
26 months in prison
Grant Phillips took money from 12 customers for work that was not completed or was substandard, defrauding them of £22,000.
Rogue Ipswich plumber who defrauded customers of £22,000.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Grant Borroff
Making indecent images of children *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment suspended for 20 months
Grant Borroff, 55, from Colchester, Essex, used a camera to take indecent photographs of children as young as one year old, including zooming into a child's private parts, and upskirted young schoolchildren in Colchester. Devices seized contained 66 Category A images, 119 Category B images, and 2,220 Category C images. He referred to the images as 'trophies' in police interview after initially giving no comment.
Admitted three charges of making indecent images of children, three charges of taking indecent images of children, one charge of possessing a prohibited image of a child, one charge of possessing an extreme pornographic image, and one charge of voyeurism. Ordered to carry out an accredited programme, 60 days rehabilitation activity, one-year mental health treatment requirement, and GPS monitoring tag for six months. Registered sex offender for ten years. Judge Samantha Leigh noted a degree of planning involved.
1 Jan 0001
essexlive.news
Christopher Southart
Possession with intent to supply cocaine *
Sentence
eight years and two months imprisonment
Christopher Southart was arrested during a police operation on 11 September 2019 at Flowton near Somersham, following the recovery of around two kilogrammes of cocaine. A large amount of cash and a Range Rover were also seized. He pleaded guilty to possession of drugs with intent to supply cocaine.
Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing in January 2020.
1 Jan 0001
hampshireincidents.co.uk
Artan Kastrati
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
38 months imprisonment
Artan Kastrati, 33, of Hanworth Road, Hounslow, was involved in a drug supply network operating between London and Ipswich, supplying cocaine between December 2020 and July 2022. The operation led to the seizure of £50,000 in cash, Rolex watches worth £25,000, cocaine valued at £10,000, and other assets. Warrants were executed in July 2022 in Ipswich and London areas.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Arxhend Bera
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
30 months imprisonment
Arxhend Bera, 18, of Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, was involved in a drug supply network operating between London and Ipswich, supplying cocaine between December 2020 and July 2022. The operation led to the seizure of £50,000 in cash, Rolex watches worth £25,000, cocaine valued at £10,000, and other assets. Warrants were executed in July 2022 in Ipswich and London areas.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk
Avenis Dida
Conspiracy to supply cocaine *
Sentence
32 months imprisonment
Avenis Dida, 22, of no fixed address, was involved in a drug supply network operating between London and Ipswich, supplying cocaine between December 2020 and July 2022. The operation led to the seizure of £50,000 in cash, Rolex watches worth £25,000, cocaine valued at £10,000, and other assets. Warrants were executed in July 2022 in Ipswich and London areas.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.
1 Jan 0001
ipswich.co.uk

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1 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2AG, Ipswich, IP1 2AG, United Kingdom
+441473228585
Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

About Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich Crown Court, located in Ipswich, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 149 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Ipswich area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at 1 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2AG, IP1 2AG.

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