Kings Lynn Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 136 verdicts at Kings Lynn Magistrates' Court (King's Lynn). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 2 cases

Ricky Peppercorn

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Ricky Peppercorn, 36, of Salts Road in West Walton, used the encrypted communications platform EncroChat under the handle 'nextbush' to facilitate the sale of illegal drugs worth around £1.5million between March and June 2020, during the Covid lockdown. He brought at least 14kg of cocaine (street value £1.4million) and 9kg of cannabis (£60,000-£90,000) into Norfolk, traveling from West Walton to Wisbech and Peterborough. Evidence suggested he was looking to set up a cannabis factory. On June 3, 2021, police executed a warrant at his home, where he attempted to destroy his phone and dispose of SIM cards; cocaine was found in his kitchen cupboard and boxes of drugs at the property.

Previously convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis, as well as failing to provide the PIN code for a mobile phone seized on his arrest. Jury found him guilty on September 26 at Lynn Crown Court.

18 Mar 2026

Lesley England

Driving while using a mobile phone *

Sentence

£300 fine, £120 victim surcharge, £620 court costs, 6 penalty points

On October 28, 2024, at 4.25pm on Dereham Road in Costessey, Lesley England, aged 75 from Chalk Road in Gooderstone, was observed by a Downham police officer swerving and straddling white lines in her Mercedes B200 SE. The officer saw her holding and using her phone. She claimed the phone was in the centre console and she only tapped it with her nail after it switched off post-petrol station, causing it to light up brightly, and denied holding it or swerving.

Found guilty after trial; denied the offence, claiming she only tapped the screen in the centre console to reactivate Google Maps navigation.

17 Mar 2026

February 2026 1 case

Laura Aves-Carter

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

12-month driving ban and £893 fine

On September 11, 2025, Laura Aves-Carter, 32, of Long Sutton, was driving along Lynn Road in Terrington St Clement with her ten-year-old son in the front seat after picking him up from school. The roads were wet and the sun was low in the sky. She failed to see a 73-year-old cyclist riding in front of her and crashed into him, causing him to somersault through the air and land on the ground. The victim suffered fractures to his spine, neck, and ribs, along with short-term memory loss, constant ringing in one ear, scarring on his face, difficulty drinking, and sleep issues limited to four hours per night. Prior to the crash, he was a still working, very active 73-year-old. The incident has had a profound impact on Aves-Carter as well.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving. Claimed she did not see the cyclist. Had her ten-year-old son in the car. No compensation ordered as per sentencing act.

19 Feb 2026

January 2026 2 cases

Levi Coburn

Assaulting a police officer *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Levi Coburn, 28, of Anthony Nolan Road, engaged in multiple incidents of public nuisance. On December 9, 2025, at Lynn’s bus station, he fought with another man, was drunk and disorderly, kicked a police officer in the knee while resisting arrest, and threatened violence, all while under a community protection order barring him from the station. On December 29, 2025, at Lynn’s railway station, he had a violent scuffle with his ex-partner, resulting in her bleeding. In March 2025, he assaulted a woman in front of a small baby. He consumes up to 36 cans of beer daily.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer, failing to comply with a community protection notice, being drunk and disorderly, and using threatening words to cause alarm or distress. Also admitted two counts of obstructing a police officer. Magistrates noted his repeated offending and lack of engagement with probation service. Suffers from developmental delays, ADHD, attachment disorders, and alcohol issues.

22 Jan 2026

Daniel Ciungu

Driving while disqualified *

Sentence

100 hours unpaid work and 18 months driving disqualification

On December 20, Daniel Ciungu was seen braking at a green light before turning into a one-way system in Lynn, with his Skoda Octavia having a defective brake light. Police realised he had been disqualified from driving for 12 months on October 29.

Part of a 12-month community order. Claimed he did not realise he was banned.

22 Jan 2026

December 2025 6 cases

Edward Mitchell

Drink-driving *

Sentence

18-month driving ban, £120 fine, £48 victim surcharge, £55 court costs

On November 27, 2025, Edward Mitchell drove a black Nissan Qashqai to his home at Prior Court in Castle Acre after drinking at a pub following a breakup. A member of the public followed him suspecting intoxication. Breath tests showed 68mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg.

Pleaded guilty. Appeared unrepresented. Cited recent breakup and drinking as reasons.

19 Dec 2025

Christopher Durrant

Public order offence *

Sentence

£26 victim surcharge

On December 2, 2025, at around 4pm, Christopher Durrant, 49, of Holmes Drive in Wisbech, sat on the ground on Tower Street, shouting and swearing 'I want to die' while searching for a lost £5 note. Witnesses were scared he might hurt himself, leading to police arrest for a public order offence.

Pleaded guilty. Declined legal representation. Explained distress over losing £5.

19 Dec 2025

Jane Isted

Drink-driving *

Sentence

19-month driving disqualification and £120 fine

On November 16, 2025, Jane Isted, 56, argued with staff at the Shell petrol station in Fakenham after they refused to sell her alcohol. She drove away, leading staff to call the police suspecting she was drunk. Officers located her vehicle and stopped it, finding her behind the wheel. Breath tests showed 76mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. She was arrested and taken to Lynn’s Police Investigation Centre, where she lay on the floor.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £48 victim surcharge and £55 court costs. Of impeccable character, acknowledged alcohol problem, attended rehabilitation.

19 Dec 2025

Rimantas Sukys

Drunk and disorderly *

Sentence

6-month conditional discharge, £26 victim surcharge

At around 3am on November 8, 2025, Rimantas Sukys, 35, of Sydney Terrace in South Lynn, attempted to enter Bar One Hundred on Norfolk Street in Lynn despite being refused by bouncers. Police observed him with glazed eyes and unsteady feet, and he shouted and swore at officers, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty. Appeared unrepresented.

19 Dec 2025

Nanine Mitson

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

£40 fine, £16 victim surcharge, £55 court costs

On November 15, 2025, Nanine Mitson, 36, of Middlewood in Fairstead, entered Sainsbury’s on Lynn’s Hardwick retail park with a basket. She placed items in it, then moved to a blind spot, emerging with an emptier basket and fuller handbag. She paid for remaining items and left, having stolen goods.

Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop.

19 Dec 2025

Benjamin Saman

Stalking *

Sentence

18-month community order with 10 rehabilitation activity days and 90-day alcohol monitoring tag; 6-month driving ban extension (total 9 months); 18-month restraining order; £114 victim surcharge; £55 court costs

Benjamin Saman stalked his ex-partner, a former work colleague, between February 1, 2024, and March 20, 2025, by speaking to her in person multiple times, messaging her despite her requests to stop, and jogging past her house, which she found intimidating. This unwanted contact left the victim feeling stressed, uncomfortable, and forced to change her life to avoid him. He was also convicted for driving while disqualified to visit a family member in a mortuary.

Appeared unrepresented; apologised in court, claimed reliance on alcohol after breakup; convicted for stalking and driving while disqualified.

4 Dec 2025

November 2025 5 cases

Jose Goncalves

Drug-driving *

Sentence

9 weeks imprisonment for breach of suspended sentence; 8 weeks imprisonment for each drug-driving offence (concurrent); disqualified from driving for 36 months; £154 victim surcharge; £400 court costs

Jose Goncalves was caught drug-driving on two occasions. On May 13, 2025, he was pulled over on Queen Mary Road in Gaywood driving a white Vauxhall; drug test positive for cocaine. On May 28, 2025, he was spotted driving erratically in town, sped off from police, and was found in a car park near Chadwick Square attempting to smoke crack cocaine with a pipe. Blood tests showed 381mcg of benzoylecgonine per litre of blood, nearly eight times the legal limit of 50mcg.

Denied two counts of drug-driving but found guilty at summary trial. Breach of suspended sentence from March. Solicitor noted diagnosis of throat cancer in 2024 and unfitness for unpaid work.

27 Nov 2025

Andrew Wood

Voyeurism *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 30 day rehabilitation activity requirement, placed on sex offenders register for 7 years, £239 court costs and victim surcharge

Andrew Wood, 55, of Montagu Drive in Weeting, installed hidden cameras disguised as air fresheners in his bathroom and bedroom to film tradesmen and consenting sexual partners without their consent for his sexual gratification. The offending spanned from December 2014 to December 2023. The cameras were discovered in December 2023 by an electrician who noticed recording equipment in an air freshener. Police found additional hidden cameras and digital forensics identified four victims filmed between July 2021 and December 2023, leading to four voyeurism charges. Further unidentified videos involved 113 additional offences.

Admitted to four charges of voyeurism. Further 113 offences taken into consideration via Operation Converter.

19 Nov 2025

Christopher Rudd

Rape of a child *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Christopher Rudd repeatedly raped a young girl over a period of eight years in the King's Lynn area. The offences came to light in January 2025 when the victim told her family. In addition to the sexual assaults, Rudd choked, kicked, and punched the victim, fracturing one of her fingers on one occasion.

Found guilty by jury after week-long trial of 12 counts of raping a child, two counts of actual bodily harm, and one count of causing fear of violence. Placed on sex offenders register for life, subject to sexual harm prevention order and indefinite restraining order. Will serve further 4 years on licence. Judge described abuse as exceptional in its gravity and Rudd as a manipulative predator void of empathy.

17 Nov 2025

Jamie Stoner

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Jamie Stoner, aged 41, of no fixed address, along with his son Tyler Toher, carried out multiple burglaries and thefts earlier in 2025. Offences included stealing a Land Rover in Heacham, burgling a community premises in Grimston, attempting a burglary on Heacham High Street, stealing from a vehicle in Heacham, using a stolen bank card for fraud by false representation, and being equipped to steal. Further afield, they burgled a house in Great Witchingham and stole a BMW, leaving DNA evidence on drink bottles from the fridge that matched both men.

Pleaded guilty to seven offences. Asked for five further offences to be taken into consideration. Stated he was sorry, no longer wanted to cause trouble, and wanted to get on with his life without crime after release.

5 Nov 2025

Tyler Toher

Burglary *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Tyler Toher, aged 23, of no fixed address, along with his father Jamie Stoner, carried out multiple burglaries and thefts earlier in 2025. Offences included stealing a Land Rover in Heacham, burgling a community premises in Grimston, attempting a burglary on Heacham High Street, stealing from a vehicle in Heacham, using a stolen bank card for fraud by false representation, and being equipped to steal. Further afield, they burgled a house in Great Witchingham and stole a BMW, leaving DNA evidence on drink bottles from the fridge that matched both men.

Pleaded guilty to seven offences. Asked for 11 further offences to be taken into consideration. Signed a statement saying he was sorry and only acted out of desperation.

5 Nov 2025

October 2025 8 cases

Kevin Blomqvist

Drunk and disorderly in a public place *

Sentence

Fined £161

On September 26, 2025, Kevin Blomqvist, 29, of Cresswell Street in North Lynn, was drunk and disorderly on Hardwick Road in Lynn. He aggressively approached construction workers, hurling abuse and swearing at them while unsteady on his feet and slurring his words. Police were called by the workmen and advised him to leave, but he refused and continued shouting, leading to his arrest and removal to Lynn’s Police Investigation Centre.

Admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place. Expressed embarrassment and stated he could not remember much of the evening. Ordered to pay £64 victim surcharge and £110 in court costs.

30 Oct 2025

Kameja Vaitkute

Drink-driving *

Sentence

12-month driving ban and £130 fine

Kameja Vaitkute, 18, of Bure Close in Fairstead, was pulled over by police on Austin Street at around 3.40am on September 20, 2025, in a BMW 1 Series after officers noticed her travelling at a very slow speed before suddenly speeding off. Breath tests revealed she had 51mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Demonstrated remorse. Studying Health and Social Care at college with aspirations to become a nurse. Also ordered to pay £52 victim surcharge and £55 court costs.

21 Oct 2025

Dean Locke

Theft and assault on police officer *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

On September 17, 2025, Dean Locke attempted to steal a bottle of Pinot Grigio from Savers on High Street, dropping it when confronted. He then stole mozzarella sticks, potato wedges and chicken goujons from Greggs, dropping them when spotted. He tried to steal wine from M&S, dropped it, picked up another and fled, assaulting a police officer during arrest. On October 2, 2025, at Kings Lynn railway station, he kicked and stamped on a police officer's foot while being apprehended for a separate matter.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, two counts of theft, two assaults on a police officer and obstructing a constable. Struggles with alcohol addiction due to troubled childhood. Abused court officials during hearing.

21 Oct 2025

Faruc-Emilian Alexandru

Theft from Shops *

Sentence

30 weeks imprisonment and £1,378.50 compensation

Between September 2024 and October 2025, Faruc-Emilian Alexandru, 36, of Cromwell Road, Peterborough, committed eight offences of theft from shops in Lynn, Cambridgeshire, and Nottinghamshire. In one incident, he stole 25 cases of energy drinks worth £250 and 38 tubs of chocolate worth £168 from a store in Lynn. Total value of stolen items exceeded £2,600.

Pleaded guilty to eight charges of theft from shops.

15 Oct 2025

Alfie Rowbotham

Rape *

Sentence

8.5 years imprisonment

On September 19, 2024, in the early hours of the morning, a woman walking home from a night out in Lynn town centre was approached by Alfie Rowbotham, who was walking his dog. Rowbotham forced himself upon the victim, kissing and groping her before pulling her into an alleyway and raping her. The victim fled to a nearby taxi office for help, where staff called police. Officers identified Rowbotham via CCTV and arrested him the same day. He was charged and remanded into custody.

Originally sentenced to 5.5 years after being found guilty following an eight-day trial; sentence increased by 3 years on appeal by CPS for being unduly lenient.

15 Oct 2025

Aivars Steinbergs

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

Avoided jail

The incident occurred in Swaffham when the woman returned home with a group of people after a night out. She went to lie down on the sofa and passed out. Friends later caught Aivars Steinbergs, 33, of Kendle Road in Swaffham, sexually assaulting her while unconscious.

Specific details of sentence not provided; sexually assaulted a woman while she was unconscious.

15 Oct 2025

Viorel Constantin

Theft from Shops *

Sentence

Not specified

Viorel Constantin, 37, of Alma Road, Peterborough, was involved in shop thefts between September 2024 and October 2025 in Lynn, Cambridgeshire, and Nottinghamshire, alongside another thief. The offences included stealing energy drinks and chocolate from a store in Lynn, with total value exceeding £2,600.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of theft from shops; part of offences stealing items worth more than £2,600 total.

15 Oct 2025

Jonathon Short

Possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage *

Sentence

2 days imprisonment

On March 5, 2025, police searched Jonathon Short's home on Walpole Road in King's Lynn for a separate matter and found a samurai sword with a 70cm blade on top of his wardrobe. He claimed it was a decorative piece and had previously informed police of it during door-knocking, intending to dispose of it but fearing a weapons charge if carrying it through the street. Five months later, on August 17, 2025, Short was involved in a group street fight, caught on CCTV punching and shattering the back window of a SEAT Ibiza.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage. Already in custody, so sentenced to two extra days behind bars - one for each charge. Sword to be forfeited and destroyed.

2 Oct 2025

September 2025 10 cases

Kane Clarke

Obstructing the police in their duty *

Sentence

£50 fine, £20 victim surcharge, and £40 in court costs

Kane Clarke moved an electric bike approximately 20 metres from its original position at the scene of a serious crash on Wisbech Road in South Lynn on September 5, 2025. The crash involved a car and an e-bike, leaving a teenage rider fighting for his life. Clarke was not involved in the incident but his actions interfered with the police investigation.

Pleaded guilty to obstructing the police in their duty. In mitigation, he was only trying to help and is a good, working family man. Police were rough during his arrest.

28 Sep 2025

Rochelle Baxter

Theft *

Sentence

20 weeks' custody

Rochelle Baxter stole meat products worth £55 from Asda in South Wootton on August 1, 2025, seven bottles of vodka worth £155 from Sainsbury’s in the town centre on August 4, 2025, and beauty products worth £191.96 from Boots on September 1, 2025. She hid items in a shopping bag and was witnessed by an off-duty police officer during the Boots incident, leading to her arrest. She has a history of prolific shoplifting and was remanded in custody following the offences.

Admitted three counts of theft. Has 189 previous convictions. Probation officer noted her disregard for sentences, and her solicitor highlighted her personal difficulties, including plans to decorate her home and reliance on universal credit supplemented by shoplifting.

26 Sep 2025

Maria Bird

Drink-driving *

Sentence

£538 fine and 23 months driving disqualification

Maria Bird was driving her Volkswagen Golf after drinking at her local pub and pulled over at the scene of a crash on the junction of Upgate Street in Southery on August 10, 2025, out of concern for those involved. Although not part of the crash, she made a loud exclamation, leading officers to suspect she was under the influence. A roadside breath test showed 91mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg, resulting in her arrest and subsequent conviction.

Admitted the offence, had been seeking comfort in alcohol after learning of her father's illness, works as a cook and will lose her job as a result, no prior convictions.

14 Sep 2025

Liam Carman

Theft *

Sentence

34-week jail term suspended for 12 months, 200 hours of unpaid work, and £500 compensation

In March 2022, Liam Carman signed a finance agreement for a Volkswagen Golf worth £20,500 with Oodle Financial Services, but began missing monthly repayments from February 2023, leading to the illegal sale of the vehicle.

Admitted to theft after falling behind on car finance payments and illegally selling the vehicle.

11 Sep 2025

Lee Hewson

Sending an offensive message *

Sentence

18-month community order and 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days

On March 20, 2025, Lee Hewson dialled 999 with no emergency, instead shouting racist slurs at the call handler, causing shock.

Pleaded guilty to sending an offensive message after making a non-emergency 999 call to shout racist slurs.

11 Sep 2025

Jack Atkinson

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

12-month driving disqualification and £961 fine

On March 19, 2025, Jack Atkinson, driving a Volkswagen Golf, veered onto the wrong side of the road on the A149 in Hunstanton, colliding with a woman’s car and causing her serious injury, including a broken neck.

Admitted to causing serious injury by careless driving, with the incident involving a crash.

11 Sep 2025

Gracious Sibanda

Failing to provide a specimen *

Sentence

16-month driving ban and £307 fine

On August 17, 2025, Gracious Sibanda struck a woman with her car on Norfolk Street in Lynn at a slow speed, leading to police suspicion of drink-driving and her subsequent failure to provide a specimen.

Failed to provide a breath test after hitting a woman with her car at slow speed.

11 Sep 2025

Ruby Morton

Burglary *

Sentence

18-month community order, 150 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and £500 compensation

Between December 13 and 14, 2024, Ruby Morton and her ex-partner Josh Smith broke into a property in West Walton, slept there overnight, and caused £58,000 worth of damage to walls and furniture. They stole a watch and a seashell of sentimental value. Morton was found with a balaclava, and the incident left the property owner feeling vulnerable and fearful. She was arrested the next morning when police arrived.

Pled guilty to the offence alongside Josh Smith. She was 17 at the time of the crime, has a history of drug use including ketamine since age nine, and is now a care leaver seeking help for mental health. The judge noted she must avoid such associates in the future.

11 Sep 2025

Matthew Blow

Possession of a Class A drug *

Sentence

£120 fine, £48 victim surcharge, and £40 court costs

While on patrol in the Lynn area, police searched Matthew Blow and found a small wrap of powder, which tested positive as cocaine.

Admitted to possessing a Class A drug, claiming it was not a regular occurrence.

11 Sep 2025

Sophie Ellis

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

Eight weeks imprisonment, to run consecutively with a suspended sentence of four weeks

Sophie Ellis, 38, of Anderson Close in North Lynn, was involved in a disturbance in Gaywood on August 19, 2025. Police were called just before 8am, and she tried to run away, behaved erratically, spat in an officer's face, and bit a female officer's forearm, leaving a circular mark that required a tetanus jab.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. The sentence relates to a previous offence.

9 Sep 2025

August 2025 16 cases

Mark Murkin

Drink-driving *

Sentence

46-month driving ban and £120 fine, plus £48 victim surcharge and £85 court costs

Mark Murkin was pulled over by police on the A10 at Setchey on August 2, 2025, while driving with 67mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. He was observed swerving across white lines and hitting the curb on a 40mph road. He admitted to consuming six pints before driving and intended to park and sleep in the vehicle. This incident follows a 2006 crash where he was driving a stolen car at high speed, killing his cousin.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Has a previous conviction for drink-driving in 2021 and caused a fatal crash in 2006. The chair of the magistrates, Joycelyn Girling, commented on the seriousness of the offence and his high risk.

28 Aug 2025

Fred Harris

Flytipping *

Sentence

100 hours of unpaid work, £1,000 in costs, and £114 victim surcharge

Fred Harris, operating Armour Roofing and Construction Ltd, dumped household waste on Clockcase Lane near King's Lynn in March 2023. He arrived in a white van pulling a trailer, unloaded the waste on a muddy track, and the van got stuck in the mud before he drove off. The site was not authorised for waste disposal, and Harris had no permission to dump there.

Admitted the charge of dumping waste illegally. Claimed he believed the site was permitted and paid a third party £100 for access.

15 Aug 2025

Stephen Cook

Using threatening words to cause alarm or distress *

Sentence

fined £40, £16 victim surcharge, and £85 in court costs

On April 22, Stephen Cook acted aggressively towards a couple walking in the middle of Southgate Street with a pram. He shouted profanities at them to get on the path, beeped his car horn, got out of his vehicle, lunged towards them, and revved his engine. The street is narrow, and the couple reported having no room on the pathway.

Admitted using threatening words to cause alarm or distress. In mitigation, it was stated that he let his frustrations get the better of him and he is bitterly disappointed.

9 Aug 2025

Steven Grodkiewicz

Assault on police officers *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge plus £26 victim surcharge and £85 in court costs

Steven Grodkiewicz assaulted two police officers, kicking out at one and making threats while under the influence of alcohol.

Admitted assaulting police officers while drunk and making threats during his arrest.

8 Aug 2025

Micael Rosa

Threatening behaviour *

Sentence

18-month community order including 300 hours of unpaid work and ten rehabilitation activity days

Micael Rosa told a woman to kill her unborn baby after discovering she was pregnant, leading to his sentencing.

Avoided prison after telling a woman to kill her unborn baby.

8 Aug 2025

Karl Jackson

Drink-driving *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 20 months and fined £230

Karl Jackson was caught drink-driving with significant damage to his car, which prompted police to stop him.

Pleaded guilty to drink-driving after significant damage was discovered on his car, leading to a failed breath test.

8 Aug 2025

Liam Wilsoncroft

Driving while unfit through drugs *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 13 months and fined £300

Liam Wilsoncroft was involved in a car crash on February 13 and was found unfit to drive due to taking ketamine, with slurred speech noted by police.

Admitted driving while unfit through drugs after being involved in a collision on the A10 at Setchey.

8 Aug 2025

Jacob Seed

Using threatening words to cause alarm or distress *

Sentence

Fined £40, £16 victim surcharge, and £85 in court costs

On March 18, Jacob Seed shouted 'you are dead to me' and made threats that his ex-partner would 'get what she deserves', as well as threats about opening the door, causing alarm or distress. The incident occurred after the victim was alerted that Seed was on his way over. Seed later stated in court that his ex-partner had turned up at his workplace and refused to leave.

Admitted the offence while unrepresented in court. He claimed his ex-partner had shown up at his workplace and was knocking on the door for hours, prompting his response.

7 Aug 2025

Marisa Brown

Theft *

Sentence

Six-month conditional discharge, £23.12 compensation to the store, £45 court costs, and £26 victim surcharge

Marisa Brown, 52, of Edinburgh Way in Dersingham, entered a Home Bargains store in Lynn on June 5, filled a basket with items and placed others in a black bag. She paid for the items in the basket but not those in the bag, stealing sports balls, towel clips, carrot oil, and a citronella candle worth £23.12, which were not recovered.

Pleaded guilty to stealing goods from a shop.

5 Aug 2025

Kyran George-Cook

Possession of cannabis *

Sentence

Six-month conditional discharge, £26 victim surcharge, and £45 court costs

Police searched the home of Kyran George-Cook, 18, of Dobby Drive in North Lynn, on September 4 of the previous year, seizing three bags containing 3.43g, 0.53g, and 4.3g of cannabis, along with an iPhone, £65 in cash, bags of change, and a money box.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug. Magistrates advised him to stay out of trouble.

5 Aug 2025

Edward Excell

Outraging public decency *

Sentence

£120 fine, £48 victim surcharge, and £45 court costs

Edward Excell, 44, of London Road, appeared completely nude at a Costa drive-thru window on June 25, exposing himself to young female staff while ordering coffee. He claimed he had been swimming and forgot his clothes, leading to the incident as he tried to dry off on his way home.

Pleaded guilty to outraging public decency. Mitigating solicitor explained he had forgotten his clothes after swimming and was trying to dry off.

5 Aug 2025

Harry Fysh

Grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

Nine months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 100 hours of unpaid work, and £5,000 compensation to the victim

Harry Fysh, 24, of Marsh Lane in Gaywood, smacked a victim in the mouth during a rage-filled attack at a pub while watching a football game on November 22 of the previous year, knocking out the victim’s front teeth, which were only held in place by braces, requiring medical attention.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm without intent. Magistrates noted he acted recklessly and expressed fear of custody.

5 Aug 2025

Anthony Schorfield

Possession of cannabis *

Sentence

Six-month conditional discharge, £26 victim surcharge, and £45 court costs

Anthony Schorfield, who lives on a cruiser in Downham, was found in possession of 28g of cannabis on October 11 of the previous year after an argument with a visitor who called the police. Officers discovered the drugs while searching for a weapon.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug. The cannabis will be forfeited and destroyed.

5 Aug 2025

Connor Meads

Drug-driving and possession of cannabis *

Sentence

12-month driving ban, £461 fine, £184 victim surcharge, and £85 court costs

Connor Meads, 28, of Recreation Drive in Southery, was stopped by police after driving at speeds up to 80mph to overtake another vehicle on January 30. Tests showed he had 3.3mcg of cannabis per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 2mcg.

Pleaded guilty to drug-driving and possession of a Class B drug. Magistrates described the act as 'stupid'.

5 Aug 2025

Nijo Mon Kallukadan Poulouse

Failing to complete a breath test, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence *

Sentence

17-month driving ban (reducible by 17 weeks if a course is completed), £583 fine, £230 victim surcharge, and £85 court costs

Nijo mon Kallukadan Poulouse, 38, a fish factory worker from Grimsby in Lincolnshire, was stopped by police on Lynn’s Hardwick roundabout on July 5 while driving with a nine-year-old child in the car en route to a birthday party in Hunstanton. He was slurring his words and had bloodshot eyes, failing to complete a breath test.

Pleaded guilty to failing to complete a breath test, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence. Police suspected impairment due to slurred speech and bloodshot eyes.

5 Aug 2025

Thomas Lidgey

Criminal damage, common assault, assault on an officer, and resisting police *

Sentence

12-month conditional discharge

Thomas Lidgey, 22, of Hilgay Road in West Dereham, was involved in an incident in the early hours of July 6, where he committed criminal damage by jumping on a nightclub bouncer’s car, assaulted a doorman, assaulted a police officer by kneeing them in the eye, and resisted arrest. His behaviour was described as out of character due to mental health issues and alcohol consumption.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, common assault, assault on an officer, and resisting police. He showed genuine remorse, and solicitors noted his autism and excessive drinking as factors. Compensation payments were ordered, but victim surcharge and court costs were waived.

5 Aug 2025

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The Courthouse, College Lane, King's Lynn PE30 1PQ, King's Lynn, PE30 1PQ, United Kingdom

+441603679500

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:30

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About Kings Lynn Magistrates' Court

Kings Lynn Magistrates' Court, located in King's Lynn, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 136 sentencing records in our database, it serves the King's Lynn 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 The Courthouse, College Lane, King's Lynn PE30 1PQ, PE30 1PQ.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441603679500.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Kings Lynn Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Ricky Peppercorn

Lesley England

Laura Aves-Carter

Levi Coburn

Daniel Ciungu

Edward Mitchell

Christopher Durrant

Jane Isted

Rimantas Sukys

Nanine Mitson

Benjamin Saman

Jose Goncalves

Andrew Wood

Christopher Rudd

Jamie Stoner

Tyler Toher

Kevin Blomqvist

Kameja Vaitkute

Dean Locke

Faruc-Emilian Alexandru

Alfie Rowbotham

Aivars Steinbergs

Viorel Constantin

Jonathon Short

Kane Clarke

Rochelle Baxter

Maria Bird

Liam Carman

Lee Hewson

Jack Atkinson

Gracious Sibanda

Ruby Morton

Matthew Blow

Sophie Ellis

Mark Murkin

Fred Harris

Stephen Cook

Steven Grodkiewicz

Micael Rosa

Karl Jackson

Liam Wilsoncroft

Jacob Seed

Marisa Brown

Kyran George-Cook

Edward Excell

Harry Fysh

Anthony Schorfield

Connor Meads

Nijo Mon Kallukadan Poulouse

Thomas Lidgey

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