Ipswich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 252 verdicts at Ipswich Crown Court (Ipswich). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Date Not Specified 36 cases

Robert Squirrell

Making indecent photographs of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Robert Squirrell, 60, of Colchester Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, admitted to making indecent photographs of children. The offences took place between June 2015 and December 2024. He appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on a Wednesday following an earlier guilty plea on 23 February. The judge imposed a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years, with a rehabilitation activity requirement and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. Also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years, required to complete 20 days rehabilitation activity, ordered to register as a sex offender for 10 years, and his laptop was seized.

1 Jan 0001

Robert West

Rape and sexual abuse *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Robert West, a 67-year-old man from Colchester, was jailed for 21 years after being found guilty of a series of historic sexual offences, including rapes and repeated sexual abuse of three victims, two of whom were teenage girls at the time. The offences spanned from the 1980s into the early 2000s and were uncovered through a renewed investigation by Essex Police, leading to West's arrest in March 2020. At Ipswich Crown Court in September 2023, the jury heard accounts from the victims. One victim described being repeatedly sexually abused by West during her teenage years, while another gave birth to a child as a teenager, with the abuse only ceasing after the birth. DNA tests decades later proved West was the father, providing irrefutable evidence. The sentencing reflects the severity of the child sex offences.

Found guilty after trial. DNA evidence proved he fathered a child with one victim.

1 Jan 0001

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

Sean Langeland

Sexual assault and assault by penetration *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

In 2023, Sean Langeland, a resident of Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court for the violent sexual assault of two teenage girls. The investigation established he committed multiple offences including sexual assault, assault by penetration, and physical violence. He grabbed one victim by the neck and strangled her, causing actual bodily harm.

Convicted of violent sexual assault of two teenage girls. Offences included sexual assault, assault by penetration, and physical violence involving strangulation causing actual bodily harm. Age 51 at sentencing.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Byrne

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

On 14 June 2023 at around 10:25pm, Stephen Byrne approached a woman in her 50s from behind on St Olaves Road in Bury St Edmunds while she was walking her dog. He stabbed her in the lower back with a knife before fleeing. The victim suffered minor injuries. Byrne returned home and called 999 to admit the offence. He was arrested shortly afterwards and admitted to being intoxicated after drinking alcohol throughout the day. The attack was unprovoked and random.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. DI Stuart Dolan-Allen commented on the unprovoked nature of the attack.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Crush

Attempted murder *

Sentence

13 and a half years imprisonment

On 9 September 2019, Stephen Crush attacked his wife Sarah with a lump hammer at their home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, striking her at least three times on the head after an argument. Their nine-year-old son was upstairs at the time. Sarah Crush was airlifted to hospital with severe head injuries and was left permanently disabled, unable to walk, talk, or care for herself. Crush called 999 stating he had killed her. He admitted attempted murder at Ipswich Crown Court and was jailed for 13 and a half years in 2020. Sarah Crush died on 21 December 2025 aged 45.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The attack left his wife permanently disabled; she later died, and he has since been charged with her murder.

1 Jan 0001

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

Shane Moore

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Shane Moore, aged 40 from Mill Lane, Cressing, Braintree, was convicted of sexually abusing a young girl between the ages of seven and 11 in the Ipswich area. The offences occurred between May 2003 and September 2007, when Moore was between 17 and 22 years old. The court heard that Moore molested the girl on numerous occasions, dragging her by her hair or carrying her to a bedroom where he would abuse her, and forced her to pose for naked photographs. The abuse came to light when the victim's father discovered the images. On the day of sentencing, the now-adult victim delivered a powerful personal statement, describing Moore as a 'monster' and how the trauma continues to affect her. Judge Nicola Talbot-Hadley sentenced Moore for five counts of sexual abuse against the same victim and imposed an indefinite ban on contacting the victim or her family.

Protested his innocence but was convicted. Victim delivered a powerful personal statement in court. Judge imposed an indefinite ban on contacting the victim or her family.

1 Jan 0001

Shoukkathali Kaniyarakkal

Sexual assault *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Shoukkathali Kaniyarakkal approached a vulnerable woman sitting on steps outside Waterstones in Colchester High Street on September 7, 2024, at around 10pm. He asked if she was alright, left, returned to ask where she lived, and after she replied 'Nowhere', he left again but came back a third time. He took her wrist, said he would 'look after her', put his arms around her and kissed her. He then grabbed her breast over her clothes, pinched her nipple, and rubbed his hand over her private parts over her clothing. The victim pushed him off and fled to a nearby restaurant for help.

Judge David Pugh stated he was satisfied Kaniyarakkal had 'targeted' the vulnerable woman. He can expect to serve up to half in custody and a further 12 months on licence. He will also be on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Shotton

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possessing a bladed article *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Simon Shotton was sentenced for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, namely heroin and crack cocaine, and possessing a bladed article, namely a knife, in a public place.

1 Jan 0001

Piotr Prasalek

Blackmail *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On 11 March 2022, a female victim was filmed in a toilet at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds. The victim later received a demand on social media to make a payment of £1000. Piotr Prasalek of Pemberton Walk in Bury St Edmunds was arrested on 22 March following police enquiries. He was sentenced after pleading guilty to blackmail.

Pleaded guilty to blackmail at an earlier hearing. Also charged with recording a person conducting a private act with the intention of obtaining sexual gratification.

1 Jan 0001

Rachel Burrows

Sexual abuse of a child including rape *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Rachel Burrows, of Harris Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, and her partner subjected two children under 10 to an abhorrent campaign of abuse over more than a year, including rape and production of indecent images and videos. Police discovered a 10-second indecent film and messages on Prewitt's phone in April 2020 at his Myrtle Road home, leading to seizures from both homes. Skype conversations from January 2020 showed their plans. Victims likely to develop complex PTSD.

Admitted multiple serious sex abuse of a child charges, three offences of taking indecent images of children and an offence of inciting or causing a child to engage in sexual activity. Defence claimed low IQ and remorseful. Judge Rupert Overbury described acts as beyond depraved, despicable, inhuman and sadistic.

1 Jan 0001

Rebecca Beswick

Death by careless driving *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 240 hours unpaid work, disqualified from driving for 36 months

On 31 August 2018 at 11.30am, Rebecca Beswick was driving a Mini Cooper northbound on the A134 between Alpheton and Lawshall when her vehicle crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided with a gold BMW travelling in the opposite direction. The collision killed 79-year-old passenger Regina Brook at the scene and driver 69-year-old Bruno Delmonte the following day. Beswick was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on 20 January 2021.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of death by careless driving. Found not guilty of death by dangerous driving on judge's direction.

1 Jan 0001

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

Ricky Davis

Theft of motorcycles *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ricky Davis, 31, of Maundy Close in Bury St Edmunds, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft of motorcycles in Brandon (December 2020), Bury St Edmunds (October 2020) and Bury St Edmunds (November 2020). He also pleaded guilty to theft of a motorbike in Thetford (June 2021) and a further theft in Bury St Edmunds (August 2021). After being charged, he admitted an additional 12 thefts of motorbikes between October 2020 and October 2021 in Suffolk and Norfolk, with a total value of just under £30,000. The value of three of the initial five bikes was around £12,000.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of theft of motorcycles and admitted a further 12 thefts taken into consideration. Modus operandi involved test rides after meeting sellers online.

1 Jan 0001

Peter William Goodchild

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Between 2013 and 2019, Peter William Goodchild committed sexual touching offences against three children. He was arrested on 12 September 2023 and charged with the offences. On 25 March 2024 at Ipswich Crown Court he was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to twelve charges of sexual assault of a child under 13. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life and a restraining order for at least 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Robin Croft

Sexual activity with a child and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

12 years' imprisonment

Robin Croft, 61, of Marigold Drive, Red Lodge, Suffolk, was convicted on 13 December 2019 at Ipswich Crown Court of 11 child sexual offences. The offences involved grooming and sexually assaulting a young vulnerable boy, abusing the trust placed in him. On 8 January 2020, he was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment at the same court. He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely.

Found guilty by jury on 11 of 13 charges including sexual activity with a child and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Also ordered to sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely. Sentenced by Judge Michael Cole.

1 Jan 0001

Ronald Bailey

Fraud and theft *

Sentence

26 months' imprisonment, half to be served in prison and half on licence

Between November 2018 and November 2019, Ronald Bailey, 72, of Cranley Road, Eye, Suffolk, committed 11 offences including fraud by false representation (claiming car repairs, loans, authority to sell a car, restoration work, faulty car locks), fraudulently claiming to replace a car battery, and theft of vehicles from multiple vulnerable victims, pocketing around £13,000.

Pleaded guilty to 11 offences. Described as ‘ruthless and scheming’ by Sgt Dan Peck, who estimated £13,000 fraudulently gained. Found not guilty of two other offences.

1 Jan 0001

Ross Smith

Causing or inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with extended licence period of five years

Ross Smith, 33, of Banham Road, Beccles, Suffolk, sexually abused a young girl between 2018 and 2019 by causing or inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity on three counts. The victim's mother described the offending as 'despicable' and outlined the impact on her daughter and family.

Denied three counts but convicted by jury at trial. No previous similar convictions. Must serve at least two thirds in custody before parole eligibility. Ordered to sign sex offenders' register for life and indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Hines

Child sex offences *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Michael Hines, a convicted serial child rapist from Woodbridge, Suffolk, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court for further sexual offences against a victim. The court heard that Hines had relentlessly sexually abused the woman for six years, with the abuse spanning her childhood and adolescence. The victim's impact statement described her life as a 'living hell'. Hines was already serving a sentence for prior child sex offences; the new revelations emerged after his 2021 conviction. Prosecutors presented evidence of the prolonged exploitation, and the judge noted the severe impact and repeated offending. The 10-year sentence added to his existing term.

Already serving a sentence for prior child sex offences; the further abuse came to light after his 2021 conviction. The victim described Hines as a 'monster' and her life as 'a living hell'. The judge emphasised the devastating impact on the victim.

1 Jan 0001

Mustafa Ramzan

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

In April 2020 the victim, a woman aged in her late 40s, met Ramzan in Bury St Edmunds for a pre-arranged meeting. The pair went to a nearby small room, described as a security lodge on Rougham Road where Ramzan raped her. The victim left the site in a distressed and partially dressed state and during the incident she was robbed of all of her money amounting to £200 leaving just £10, with damage also caused to the victim’s mobile phone. Ramzan was arrested on 18 April 2020.

Found guilty on 8 December 2023 after not guilty plea. Concurrent sentences: attempted rape 7 years, sexual assault by penetration 6 years, robbery 4 years.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammed Abu Sayid

Rape and sexual assault of children *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

Mohammed Abu Sayid, a 43-year-old chef from Ipswich, was convicted of multiple sexual offences against young girls, including six counts of sexual activity with a child, sexual assault, assault by penetration, and four counts of rape against one victim, as well as additional rape and sexual assault charges against another. He exploited his self-proclaimed 'alpha male' status to gain access to his victims, manipulate them emotionally, and carry out a campaign of abuse. The victims, schoolgirls at the time, provided harrowing impact statements detailing severe psychological and physical harm.

Found guilty after trial. Judge Samantha Leigh stated there was 'no mitigation', describing how he used his 'alpha male' status to access and silence victims.

1 Jan 0001

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

Paul Falco

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Paul Falco, aged 39 and from Bridge End Road in Red Lodge, was convicted of wounding with intent following an incident on 17 April 2020 at Worlington Hall Hotel. Three unknown males entered the hotel with faces covered and brandishing a bat. The male victim, aged in his 50s, was badly assaulted and sustained a large laceration to his face, both eyes swollen purple and closed, a suspected fractured skull and broken leg. He was taken to Addenbrookes hospital but has since made a full recovery. Falco was arrested on 14 May 2020. The two other suspects were never identified.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by a jury.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Murray

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Paul Murray burgled a pub in North Street, Sudbury in the early hours of September 30, 2025, stealing spirits, tip jar contents and vehicle keys, then stole the pub owner's car. He drove dangerously in Ipswich to evade police, including speeding, overtaking dangerously, going through a red light and crashing into a police car, injuring an officer. He was arrested after a struggle and tested positive for cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to six offences. Disqualified from driving for three years. Inspector Byron Hearsum commented on the case.

1 Jan 0001

Luke Richardson

Sexual abuse of a child under 13 *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Luke Richardson, 33, of Great Back Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, abused two young girls over more than a decade. The first victim was groomed from age five, with sexualised behaviour normalised as a 'game'. When she was aged nine or ten, he rubbed his genitalia on her face. The victim later attempted suicide. The second victim was targeted from age 11 in an entrenched campaign of abuse. Richardson was found guilty of 27 charges: 10 counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration, seven counts of causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, six counts of rape, three counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, and one count of attempted rape. He was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court by Judge Richard Kelly.

Convicted after trial of 27 charges including rape, assault by penetration, and inciting sexual activity. Judge Richard Kelly described the abuse as an 'entrenched campaign'. Also ordered to serve an extra year on licence and made subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

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

Matthew Healy

Voyeurism *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Matthew Healy filmed naked teenagers through windows at their homes in Colchester. He positioned his mobile phone at a window to record a naked teenager while she was showering; the victim spotted the phone and raised the alarm. On another occasion, he filmed a different teenager as she sat on a toilet. Victims provided impact statements describing his actions as 'vile' and 'disgusting'. Examination of Healy's phone revealed searches related to sex addiction and therapy. Healy, of Haycocks Lane, West Mersea, Essex, admitted the offences. His defence noted he was addicted to pornography but had been attending a sex addiction therapist and had abstained since 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of voyeurism. No previous convictions. Apologised to victims. Judge Nicola Talbot-Hadley emphasised the profound impact on victims, stating they felt 'violated, humiliated and degraded'. Also made subject to a 20-day rehabilitation activity order, 60 hours unpaid work, £500 costs, £140 victim surcharge, a 5-year restraining order, a 5-year sexual harm prevention order, and required to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Levi Hilden

Burglary *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Levi Hilden, aged 36 and of Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, committed multiple offences between December 2018 and January 2020. These included threatening two people with an axe in Sudbury in December 2019 while stealing jewellery, an iPhone, keys and other property; a burglary at Boots on Market Hill in Sudbury on 13 December 2019 stealing perfume and aftershave; a burglary at Nethergate Brewery on Rodbridge Hill in Long Melford the same morning involving breaking into a safe; a burglary at Hennessey Lifestyle on Sudbury Road in Little Whelnetham on 8 January 2020 using a sledgehammer to steal cash; and a burglary in Kirton on 31 December 2018 stealing passports, cash, jewellery and ornaments.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, theft, conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to burgle and threatening an individual with an offensive weapon. DS Paul Cappleman commented on the distress caused to victims.

1 Jan 0001

Lorraine Thorpe

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 14 years

Lorraine Thorpe and accomplice Paul Clarke beat and tortured Rosalyn Hunt in her flat in Victoria Street, Ipswich, using a cheese grater, a fan and dog lead chains, and rubbing salt into her wounds before beating her to death. They then killed Desmond Thorpe a few days later after he confronted the pair and threatened to report them to authorities. The two bodies were discovered at separate flats. Thorpe was arrested, tried at Ipswich Crown Court and sentenced in 2010.

Minimum term of 14 years imposed for double murder. Thorpe was 15 years old at the time of the offences.

1 Jan 0001

Louis Page

Possessing and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Louis Page, of Oldfield Road, Ipswich, was investigated after information from the National Crime Agency. Police searched his home and seized a mobile phone and hard drive containing indecent images of children. Forensic analysis found 322 images and 40 movies in Category A, 223 images and 20 movies in Category B, and 80 images plus 1,000 movies in Category C. Children's underwear was also found in a safe. The offences dated back to August 2021. Page had been struggling with depression after a relationship breakdown.

Admitted to three counts of possessing prohibited images and one count of distributing three such images. Also ordered to complete an 18-month mental health treatment programme, made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years, and required to register as a sex offender for the same duration. No previous convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Caine

Indecent exposure and sexual assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On September 27, 2025, Steven Caine approached two teenage girls unknown to him in a residential area of Great Cornard. After asking for directions, he made inappropriate comments, exposed himself, kissed one girl and touched the second girl's breasts over her clothing. He was arrested on October 3, 2025. A jury found him guilty of indecent exposure and two counts of sexual assault following a three-day trial.

Found guilty by jury after denying charges. In breach of a suspended prison sentence for threatening behaviour. Also made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Stuart Craig

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Stuart Craig, a 47-year-old resident of Lowestoft, Suffolk, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. On 29 August 2024, officers from Suffolk Constabulary seized his electronic devices from his home on London Road South. Forensic examination of his computer revealed 1,023 indecent images: 50 Category A, 118 Category B, and 855 Category C. The images depicted child sexual abuse material. Craig had no previous convictions and his barrister described the incident as a 'one off'.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. No previous convictions. Sexual Harm Prevention Order lasting seven years imposed. Requirement for up to 30 days of rehabilitation activities.

1 Jan 0001

Thalia Cheamil

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

two-year prison sentence suspended for two years with 35-day rehabilitation requirement and 180 hours unpaid work

Thalia Cheamil, 23, of Millfield Avenue, London, was stopped by officers from the Sentinel West ANPR team while driving a vehicle in Beyton on 13 September. Officers searched the vehicle and located 40 bags of cocaine, an amount of cash and a mobile phone. She was arrested, charged and remanded. She pleaded guilty at a hearing in October last year and appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on 24 January where she received the sentence.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Stopped by police while driving, 40 bags of cocaine, cash and mobile phone found in vehicle.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Singleton

Making and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

six years in prison

Thomas Singleton was arrested by the National Crime Agency in February 2021 after investigators found he had accessed and amassed over 1,050,448 indecent images of children (categories A-C), 45,216 prohibited images of children, 52 extreme pornographic images, and a 170-page 'paedophile manual' with instructions on abusing children from his home in Framlingham, Suffolk. Devices seized included laptops, digital storage, a toddler-sized doll, and collections of underwear and clothing for babies and young children. He created pseudo-images by superimposing himself into photos to appear as if engaging in sexual activity with children.

Pleaded guilty to all eight charges. Also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offender Register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Gillingham

Driving while disqualified *

Sentence

four months imprisonment

Thomas Gillingham, 21, of Little Blakenham, admitted to driving while disqualified and without insurance, putting other road users at risk.

Admitted driving while disqualified and without insurance. PC Alexander Fletcher noted disregard for road traffic law.

1 Jan 0001

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