Leicester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 212 verdicts at Leicester Crown Court (Leicester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

July 2025 1 case

Richard Bates

Failure to comply with environmental orders *

Sentence

£500 fine, £500 costs, and £200 victim surcharge

Richard Bates, a council tenant on New Street in Melton, allowed his garden to become overgrown with rubbish and vegetation, leading to a rats' nest. Despite repeated warnings and a fixed penalty notice from Melton Borough Council starting in September 2024, he failed to act, prompting the council to clear the garden themselves at a cost exceeding £1,150.

Failed to attend court; ignored multiple notices from Melton Borough Council to clear rubbish and overgrown vegetation.

1 Jul 2025

June 2025 14 cases

Claudiu Stefan Cristea

Possessing a terrorist document *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Claudiu Stefan Cristea was found in possession of 'The Anarchist’s Cookbook', a document providing instructions on manufacturing explosives, weapons, and drugs. He was part of the online far-right group 'Einsatz14', suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Leeds. He was arrested at his home in Queens Road, Knighton, Leicester, in February 2024, following an intelligence-led investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.

Claimed his interest in far-right ideology was for academic purposes, but was involved in an online chat group sharing racist and anti-Semitic views and suspected of planning a terrorist attack.

25 Jun 2025

Kevin Joseph

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

12-month suspended sentence for 18 months, 20 days on programmes, 12 sessions on a mental health treatment course, £150 court costs, and a 2-year driving ban

Kevin Joseph stole a delivery van that was parked in Netherhall, Leicester, with keys in the ignition, and led police on a 20-minute chase through countryside and areas including Northfields and Belgrave. He drove dangerously, jumping red lights, overtaking aggressively, mounting the kerb, and crashing into an ambulance in Highfields. The incident occurred in December of the previous year, and he claimed he stole the van to raise £800 for his mother to move house.

Pleaded guilty to stealing a vehicle, dangerous driving, driving without a full licence, and driving without insurance. Judge noted it was a prolonged course of dangerous driving but cited potential for rehabilitation.

24 Jun 2025

Rohith-Reddy Kananala

Possession of Criminal Property *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Rohith-Reddy Kananala pretended to be a fraud investigator and contacted eight victims aged between 79 and 88 years old over a few days in March, tricking them into withdrawing and sending him approximately £30,000 through the post to help fund fraud enquiries related to their accounts. The money was delivered to his home address on Kimberley Road, where he signed for the packages under the name 'William' and filmed himself counting it. He was identified and arrested by detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit.

Pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property and attempted possession of criminal property. Police found around £3,000 at his address and will seek to recover the rest through the Proceeds of Crime Act.

20 Jun 2025

Randy Ayor

Rape *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Randy Ayor, 22, raped and assaulted two women after being acquitted of a similar charge. He tricked the first victim into going to his flat, where he raped her multiple times and strangled her. For the second victim, while on bail, he raped and strangled her, falsely imprisoned her, caused actual bodily harm, assaulted her by beating, and engaged in controlling or coercive behaviour, including dictating her movements and isolating her from family and friends.

Pleaded guilty to one count of strangulation. Sentenced as a dangerous offender with an extended licence period of three years.

19 Jun 2025

Gagandeep Gulati

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Gagandeep Gulati, then aged 19, encountered an intoxicated and vulnerable woman in Leicester city centre on September 23, 2024, took her to a secluded location in Castle Gardens, and raped her. He filmed the attack, shared videos with others, and later claimed to police that he was the victim and that she forced him. The filming was seen as an aggravating factor to give a false impression of consent.

Originally sentenced to 6 years, increased as unduly lenient; claimed victim forced him but was found guilty; placed on sex offenders register for life.

19 Jun 2025

Jonathan Peter Brooks

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years, plus 6 years for arson and 18 months for possessing a knife, all to run concurrently

Peter Brooks, a 61-year-old plastic surgeon, cycled to Graeme Perks' house in Halam, near Southwell, doused the property with petrol from his garage, intending to set it on fire, and stabbed Mr Perks, causing life-threatening injuries to his liver, intestines, and pancreas. The attack occurred after Brooks wanted Mr Perks 'out of the way'. Mr Perks, aged 65 at the time, had recently retired, and the incident followed a series of legal proceedings including a mistrial and aborted trials.

Brooks was convicted after a trial where he was voluntarily absent due to a hunger strike. The judge described the crimes as 'appalling' and noted Brooks set off on a 'murderous expedition'. Defence argued he showed remorse and had done good in the world, requesting a chance for reform.

9 Jun 2025

Peter Brooks

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

Peter Brooks cycled to Graeme Perks' home in Halam, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire, on January 14, 2021, during a COVID lockdown. Dressed in camouflage and armed with a crowbar, petrol, matches, and a knife, he smashed through the conservatory, stabbed Mr. Perks multiple times causing life-threatening injuries to his liver, intestines, and pancreas, and doused the ground floor and stairs with petrol in an attempt to set the house on fire, endangering Mr. Perks' wife and son. The attack was motivated by Brooks' hatred for Mr. Perks, who had provided evidence against him in disciplinary proceedings that could have led to Brooks losing his job.

Convicted after a trial; was voluntarily absent from proceedings due to hunger strike; defending counsel described it as a single act of violence and noted he is beginning to show remorse, with a history of good works.

9 Jun 2025

Ilyas Rauf

Fraud by False Representation *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Ilyas Rauf engaged in 'ghost broking' by selling worthless car insurance policies, pocketing £61,763 from August 2016 to January 2020. He provided forged employment letters to secure discounted premiums, affecting 52 fraudulent policies that left victims uninsured and at risk of fines and vehicle seizures. He shared £11,977 of profits with his son.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation, breaching the Financial Services and Markets Act and transferring criminal property.

6 Jun 2025

Amer Ilyas

Money Laundering *

Sentence

16 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, with 100 hours of unpaid work

Amer Ilyas assisted his father in a fraud scheme by helping recruit customers through social media for worthless car insurance policies. He received £11,977 from the criminal profits between September 2019 and June 2020, contributing to a scam that left dozens of victims uninsured.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering offences.

6 Jun 2025

Karl Rose

Sexual assault on a girl under 13 *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Karl Rose, 27, of no fixed abode, abused a girl under 13 in the East Leicester area in October and November of the previous year. He was arrested in early January after the child reported the incidents to Leicestershire Police. Evidence included messages where he apologised to the girl's family, leading to his guilty plea for multiple sexual offences.

Pleaded guilty to the charges after initially denying them. Made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and an indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim.

5 Jun 2025

Unnamed 15-Year-Old Boy

Manslaughter *

Sentence

7 years detention

On September 1, 2024, the boy pushed, kicked, and punched 80-year-old Bhim Kohli in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, near Leicester, while racially abusing him. The attack was unprovoked and resulted in Mr Kohli's death the following day in hospital.

Aged 14 at the time of the offence. Denied involvement but convicted by jury of manslaughter; cleared of murder. Judge commented the attack was wicked.

5 Jun 2025

Kamaljeet Singh

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

1 year and 3 months imprisonment

On December 2, 2024, Kamaljeet Singh boarded an Arriva bus at Leicester's Haymarket Bus Station while intoxicated and sat next to an 18-year-old woman who was travelling to school. Over approximately 20 to 30 minutes, he repeatedly placed his hand on her thigh, sexually assaulting her, and at one point laid his head on her shoulder while laughing with his friends who were making comments about her. The victim attempted to create distance by using her bag and moving away, but she was trapped in a window seat. A woman sitting nearby intervened, after which Singh left the bus. This incident caused significant distress to the victim, affecting her daily life, relationships, and sense of safety in public.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault and failing to comply with notification requirements. Judge Timothy Spencer KC noted that the offending was aggravated by prior convictions for exposure and being on the sex offenders register. He emphasised the need for Singh to address his alcohol problem to prevent further offences.

3 Jun 2025

Jason Pettifer

Sexual Assault by Penetration of a Child Under 13 *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment plus 16 months for another offence

Jason Pettifer sexually abused two girls, one aged eight and the other ten, in February 2022. He targeted and groomed mothers with children, assaulting the victims without their knowledge of each other's experiences until one disclosed it to a family member. He was also sentenced for a similar unrelated case in Derbyshire from 2024.

Found guilty after a trial; issued with a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order, both lasting 10 years

3 Jun 2025

Gareth Wignall

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child under 16 *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and registration on the sex offenders register

Gareth Wignall, a 41-year-old dad-of-two, contacted what he believed was a 14-year-old girl on social media in late August 2024, moving conversations to WhatsApp and Telegram. He sent explicit pictures of himself, pornographic videos, and made sexual comments, including offers to take her to school and remove her clothing. The girl was a decoy created by vigilante group Justice Reborn. Wignall was confronted by the group while attending an under-16s football match near his home on September 2, 2024, where he made admissions. He was arrested, and police were involved.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Judge noted he was at a low ebb due to relationship breakdown and warned against repetition. Defence argued he does not pose a significant threat.

3 Jun 2025

May 2025 3 cases

Ashirie Smith

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17.5 years

Ashirie Smith, aged 19, entered the cell of Mahir Abdulrahman at HMP Fosse Way in Leicestershire on August 20, 2024, and carried out a violent attack by kicking and stamping on the victim's head and neck. This resulted in fatal injuries, including a bleed at the base of the brain and fractures to the ribs. The victim had previously expressed safety concerns and was serving a sentence for a sexual offence. Smith was caught on CCTV entering and leaving the cell.

Found guilty of murder. The attack was described as a serious, sustained assault on a fellow inmate in prison.

30 May 2025

Thierry Robinson

Manslaughter *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Thierry Robinson, aged 21, entered the cell of Mahir Abdulrahman at HMP Fosse Way in Leicestershire on August 20, 2024, alongside Ashirie Smith, and participated in a violent assault by kicking and stamping on the victim. This led to the victim's death from injuries, including head and neck trauma, exacerbated by the victim's pre-existing health conditions such as tuberculosis.

Found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter. He was involved in the same prison attack as Ashirie Smith.

30 May 2025

William Heggs

Computer Misuse and Data Protection Offences *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

William Heggs, a former special constable with Leicestershire Police, accessed and photographed sensitive material on his personal phone, including body-worn footage of William Harty as he lay dying from head injuries on October 25, 2021, in Bedale Drive, Leicester. He also shared graphic details of a woman's injuries from a road traffic collision, footage of a police officer falling, and details of a man convicted of a sexual offence, among other breaches, over a six-month period between July and December 2021.

Pleaded guilty to 11 computer misuse and data protection offences. Judge noted he was immature, had autism and ADHD, and breached well-understood boundaries despite extensive training.

9 May 2025

April 2025 2 cases

William Morritt

Conspiring to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a Class A drug *

Sentence

£367,301.91 confiscation order

William Morritt was involved in a drug smuggling operation that imported Class A drugs hidden in a lorry full of raspberry sorbet from Belgium. The drugs, including 39kg of cocaine and 18kg of heroin, were seized in Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, in 2017 as part of one of the largest seizures by Nottinghamshire Police.

Ordered under the Proceeds of Crime Act; had benefited by £2,384,655.93 from criminal activities.

11 Apr 2025

Farishta Jami

Engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorism *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

Farishta Jami, a 36-year-old woman from Stratford-upon-Avon, pledged allegiance to Islamic State, researched one-way flights to Afghanistan, and saved £1,200 to fund her travel. She shared graphic and violent extremist material on social media between September 2022 and January 2024, including videos of children engaging in terrorist activity, and administered pro-IS groups with hundreds of members. She obtained and shared instructions on explosive devices, firearms, and chemical explosives, and promoted Jihad and martyrdom. Her plan involved relocating to Afghanistan to commit a terrorist act, such as a suicide bombing, but she was arrested in January 2024 before purchasing tickets or visas.

Convicted of two counts of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorism under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Judge Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb described her as having an entrenched Islamist extremist mindset and noted she was sophisticated, confident, and persistent, with no evidence of deradicalisation.

10 Apr 2025

March 2025 5 cases

Antanas Jancevskis

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Antanas Jancevskis met the victim at a barbecue in the Glenfield Road area of Leicester in April 2022. He entered her flat uninvited through a window while she slept. The victim awoke on a sofa to find him lying next to her. When she asked him to stop, he placed his hands over her mouth and continued the attack despite her pleas and attempts to call police. She escaped barefoot through her bedroom window to a nearby house to call police. The attack caused severe psychological harm, including inability to sleep in her own bed for months and requiring therapy.

Original 15-year sentence reduced on appeal due to mischaracterisation of offence; no previous convictions; father of two children; remains on sex offenders register for life.

10 Mar 2025

David Rzeszowski

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

David Rzeszowski, aged 35, along with Damian Dwogewski and Monika Krolikowska, carried out a frenzied stabbing attack on a 36-year-old victim inside Krolikowska’s flat on Narborough Road, Leicester, on 19 August 2024. The victim, a former neighbour of Krolikowska, had been invited to the flat to charge his phone after bumping into her at a shop. Upon entering, one of the men asked 'Is this the one?' before the victim was stabbed in the chest, shoulder blade, and both hands and forearms in a 30-second attack. The perpetrators fled to Scotland after the incident; Rzeszowski was arrested by Police Scotland on recall to prison.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Sentenced while in HMP Leicester.

5 Mar 2025

Damian Dwogewski

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Damian Dwogewski, aged 35, along with David Rzeszowski and Monika Krolikowska, carried out a frenzied stabbing attack on a 36-year-old victim inside Krolikowska’s flat on Narborough Road, Leicester, on 19 August 2024. The victim, a former neighbour of Krolikowska, had been invited to the flat to charge his phone after bumping into her at a shop. Upon entering, one of the men asked 'Is this the one?' before the victim was stabbed in the chest, shoulder blade, and both hands and forearms in a 30-second attack. The perpetrators fled to Scotland after the incident; Dwogewski was arrested in November 2024 upon his return to Leicester.

Found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial. Sentenced while in HMP Leicester.

5 Mar 2025

Monika Krolikowska

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Monika Krolikowska, aged 41, of Main Street, Humberstone, orchestrated a frenzied stabbing attack on a 36-year-old former neighbour inside her flat on Narborough Road, Leicester, on 19 August 2024. The victim had been invited to the flat to charge his phone after bumping into her at a shop. She invited David Rzeszowski and Damian Dwogewski to the address with the intention of them attacking the victim. Upon their entry, one of the men asked 'Is this the one?' before the victim was stabbed in the chest, shoulder blade, and both hands and forearms in a 30-second attack. The perpetrators fled to Scotland after the incident.

Found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial. Initially treated as a witness but arrested after investigation revealed she invited the men to attack the victim.

5 Mar 2025

Reece Beattie

Causing criminal damage *

Sentence

12-month community order with 150 hours of unpaid work and £500 costs

In March 2023, while employed as a police officer with Derbyshire police, Reece Beattie engaged in a sustained period of aggression towards his partner while under the influence of alcohol. This included banging his head on a wall, punching a hole in the wall of his partner's home, throwing his phone which damaged blinds, damaging a light switch, and breaking the door of a cabinet containing a boiler, causing substantial distress to his partner.

Pleaded guilty. Gross misconduct behaviour was condemned as wholly unacceptable, leading to dismissal from Derbyshire police.

1 Mar 2025

February 2025 2 cases

Daniel Jackson

Misconduct in public office *

Sentence

six months imprisonment

Daniel Jackson, a former Leicestershire Police constable aged 38, sent flirtatious messages to a woman and engaged in a sexual relationship with her while leading an investigation in May 2022. He knew she was vulnerable and continued the relationship despite multiple opportunities to end it. The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigated after a referral from Leicestershire Police.

Pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office. The judge noted that he knew the woman was in a vulnerable situation but continued the relationship despite opportunities to stop. He had resigned from Leicestershire Police.

25 Feb 2025

Jon Ruben

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

significant sentence of imprisonment

Jon Ruben, a 76-year-old former vet from Wayte Court, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, ran a holiday camp for 27 years. At Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire, he crushed up and injected drugs into sweets and played a 'sweet game' with children, causing several to become ill, with symptoms including difficulty walking, slurred speech, inability to wake, vomiting, and one child left unconscious. Eight children were hospitalized after police were alerted on July 27 following concerns raised by his stepson about finding baby oil, syringes with white powder, and other items. Liquid Xanax was used on some victims. He also admitted to making 50 category A, 22 category B, and 7 category C indecent videos of children between August 2023 and June 2025, unrelated to the camp children.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under 13, assault of a child under 13 by penetration, eight counts of child cruelty, three counts of making indecent images of children and four drugs charges. Prosecutors dropped assault by penetration charge. Judge indicated significant imprisonment upcoming.

6 Feb 2025

January 2025 5 cases

Olegs Arklins

Attempted murder *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

On January 27, 2024, at about 1.20am, Olegs Arklins, 45, of no fixed address, stabbed his girlfriend in the chest with a knife at her home in Leicester after becoming jealous over her friendship with a male colleague. The blade missed her heart by 3cm and aorta by 2cm. He had been drinking, slapped her, smashed her phone two days prior, taunted her with the knife, threatened to kill her while she called police, then thrust it into her chest up to the hilt. After the stabbing, he advised her not to remove the blade and smoked a cigarette by the window while taunting her. Her two young children entered the room hearing her cries for help.

Found guilty by a jury of attempted murder. Judge Timothy Spencer KC noted the attack was wicked and done with considerable force; Arklins was obsessed with his girlfriend's friendships.

27 Jan 2025

Terrence Casey

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

42 months imprisonment

Terrence Casey, aged 26, was linked to several burglaries in January and February 2025, targeting properties in Mountsorrel, Melton Mowbray, Lincolnshire, and moving to Wales where he and his brother burgled six addresses in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, followed by three properties in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, and one in Newark. A total of 37 offences were linked to the brothers, involving theft of cars, cash, jewellery, and causing damage.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to burgle. Issued with Serious Crime Prevention Order upon release.

20 Jan 2025

Daniel Casey

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

112 months imprisonment

Daniel Casey, aged 34, was linked to scores of burglaries between October 2024 and January 2025 across the East Midlands, including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire, before moving to Wales. He targeted homes in Birstall, Loughborough, Mountsorrel, Leicester, Oadby, Whetstone, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, and others, stealing cars (e.g., Toyota Yaris), drones, cash, jewellery, and causing damage by forcing entry. In Wales, he and his brother burgled six addresses in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. A total of 37 offences were linked to the brothers.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy to burgle and two counts of breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order. Issued with Serious Crime Prevention Order upon release.

20 Jan 2025

Tedjuan Bandy

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12-month community order with 15 days on rehabilitation programmes

Tedjuan Bandy, 21, punched his wife in the face while she was balanced on a chair in the bathroom of her Leicester flat, trying to fit a shower curtain, on January 9, 2025. The couple had met in Leicester in 2022, married in the Caribbean in 2024, and he had recently moved to join her in December 2024. She asked if he was going to help or just stand there, which triggered the attack. She fell, hit her mouth, and bled. He was charged with five offences but only convicted on this one after pleading guilty; other charges dropped due to victim not attending trial. The relationship has since ended.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. No previous convictions. Time spent in custody (183 days, equivalent to about 12 months) deemed already served. Judge noted defendant minimised the offence and needed to grow up. No costs awarded due to lack of income.

17 Jan 2025

James Clarke

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

James Clarke, 19, of Station Street, Wigston, sexually assaulted a woman in her 60s while she was sleeping at a property in Loughborough in October 2020. The victim pulled away, but Clarke assaulted her again. The victim told Clarke to stop, and he complied, leaving her shocked and confused.

Found guilty of two counts of sexual assault following a trial in November 2024.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 2 cases

Sundeep Singh

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years and 148 days

Sundeep Singh, 49, murdered his 76-year-old mother Bhajan Kaur by subjecting her to a savage beating and smothering her with a plastic bag at her home in Bolsover Street, Leicester, on May 13, 2024. He then attempted to bury her body in the back garden, but was interrupted by his sister Kalbinder Cheema who discovered the body and called 999. Singh denied responsibility, tried to blame his sister, and fled but was arrested nearby with over £500 in cash and his mother's bank card. Prior to the murder, he engaged in a campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour, demanding money, threatening to kill her and family members, stealing cash, bank cards, phone, and gold jewellery worth £4,000-£5,000. His actions stemmed from a delusional belief that the family home was his after his father's death in 2020, despite evidence to the contrary. He had serious mental health issues since at least 2021, including delusional disorder, and had been detained under the Mental Health Act twice.

Originally sentenced to life with a minimum term of 31 years; appeal successful due to serious mental illness and delusional disorder reducing culpability, despite jury rejecting diminished responsibility defence. Pleaded not guilty but convicted.

16 Dec 2024

Kurt Harris

Supply of Class B drugs and possession of Class A drugs *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Kurt Harris, 33, from Crawford Close, New Parks, Leicester, was arrested in August 2024 at his home in Portsmouth Road, Belgrave, Leicester, initially for an unconnected matter. Officers discovered a see-through plastic box containing cannabis, 17 MDMA pills, and a cannabis grinder in his bedroom. A search of his nearby car revealed scraps of paper with calculations for 'edibles' and 'smoke' along with profit estimates, indicating his involvement in drug supply. This occurred shortly after he received a suspended sentence in July 2024 for possessing cannabis and a knife in public. Harris had turned to drugs following a workplace injury in 2018, leading to addiction and loss of contact with his daughter.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs (cannabis) and possession of Class A drugs (MDMA). Judge activated a previous 4-month suspended sentence for possessing cannabis and having a knife in public. Judge William Harbage KC noted that Harris had been given a chance with the suspended sentence but rejected it by continuing to deal drugs.

8 Dec 2024

November 2024 5 cases

Raj Sidpara

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years

Raj Sidpara murdered his partner, Tarnjeet Riaz, in the early hours of May 6, 2024, at his property in Tarbat Road, Thurnby Lodge, near Leicester. The attack involved beating, kicking, and stamping on her in his bedroom, resulting in 64 injuries including bruising, a brain injury, and 20 rib fractures. The couple had been out drinking earlier that evening, and Sidpara claimed the injuries were from her falling while drunk, but evidence showed he acted with intent. After the attack, he removed his bloody shoes, went to bed next to her, and fell asleep before calling emergency services the next day, where CPR was unsuccessful as she was already deceased.

Admitted manslaughter but was convicted of murder after a two-week trial. Judge William Harbage KC noted a lack of remorse and an established pattern of domestic violence, including prior convictions for threats to kill and battery. Alcohol dependence was mentioned as a factor.

29 Nov 2024

Kelly Williamson

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Kelly Williamson, 61, formerly of Mansfield Road, Papplewick, Nottinghamshire, was part of a cocaine ring led by Kuldip Singh-Hayre and Navjot Singh Sandhu, distributing multiple kilos of cocaine with a street value of more than £1 million between January and June 2020 across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The gang used the EncroChat encrypted service for communications, which was dismantled in 2020 by international agencies.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

12 Nov 2024

Kuldip Singh-Hayre

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years and 8 months imprisonment

Kuldip Singh-Hayre, 54, formerly of Glenwood Close, Leicester, led a cocaine ring with Navjot Singh Sandhu, distributing multiple kilos of cocaine with a street value of more than £1 million between January and June 2020 across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The gang used the EncroChat encrypted service for communications, which was dismantled in 2020 by international agencies.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Given a Serious Crime Prevention Order.

12 Nov 2024

Navjot Singh Sandhu

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years and 6 months imprisonment

Navjot Singh Sandhu, 49, formerly of Danbury Place, Leicester, co-led a cocaine ring with Kuldip Singh-Hayre, distributing multiple kilos of cocaine with a street value of more than £1 million between January and June 2020 across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The gang used the EncroChat encrypted service for communications, which was dismantled in 2020 by international agencies.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

12 Nov 2024

Damien Wright

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Damien Wright, 49, formerly of Broom Leys Road, Coalville, was part of a cocaine ring led by Kuldip Singh-Hayre and Navjot Singh Sandhu, distributing multiple kilos of cocaine with a street value of more than £1 million between January and June 2020 across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The gang used the EncroChat encrypted service for communications, which was dismantled in 2020 by international agencies.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Original sentence of 9 years and 6 months reduced after appeal.

12 Nov 2024

October 2024 5 cases

Ameer Jamal

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Ameer Jamal participated in the motorway ambush in February 2022 that led to the car crash and deaths of Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin, convicted of manslaughter.

Found not guilty of murder but guilty of two counts of manslaughter.

18 Oct 2024

Natasha Akhtar

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Natasha Akhtar took part in the group that ambushed and rammed the victims' car off the M40 motorway in February 2022, contributing to the deaths of Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin in the ensuing fire.

Found not guilty of murder but guilty of two counts of manslaughter.

18 Oct 2024

Rekhan Karwan

Murder *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

Rekhan Karwan participated in the ambush on the M40 motorway in February 2022, driving one of the vehicles that forced Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin's car off the road, leading to their deaths by burning.

Convicted of two counts of murder.

18 Oct 2024

Raees Jamal

Murder *

Sentence

36 years imprisonment

Raees Jamal was involved in the fatal ambush on the M40 motorway in February 2022, where he helped force the victims' car off the road, resulting in the deaths of Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin.

Convicted of two counts of murder.

18 Oct 2024

Sanaf Gulamustafa

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Sanaf Gulamustafa was involved in the February 2022 ambush on the M40, where vehicles rammed the victims' car off the road, causing the fatal crash that killed Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin.

Found not guilty of murder but guilty of two counts of manslaughter.

18 Oct 2024

September 2024 2 cases

13-Year-Old Girl

Manslaughter *

Sentence

three-year rehabilitation order

The girl, along with a 15-year-old boy, attacked Bhim Kohli, 80, in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on September 1, 2023. She filmed the incident where Mr. Kohli was racially abused, slapped with a slider shoe, kicked, and punched, and she laughed during the event. This was part of a series of incidents involving local youths.

Sentenced for manslaughter; filmed the attack and laughed; no remorse shown.

5 Sep 2024

15-Year-Old Boy

Manslaughter *

Sentence

seven years’ detention

The boy, along with a 13-year-old girl, attacked Bhim Kohli, 80, in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on September 1, 2023. Mr. Kohli was kicked and punched while walking his dog, after being racially abused and slapped with a slider shoe. The incident was filmed by the girl, and it was the last of several attacks on Mr. Kohli by local youths.

Sentenced for manslaughter; no remorse shown, inconsistencies in evidence.

5 Sep 2024

June 2024 4 cases

Unnamed Teenage Boy

Manslaughter *

Sentence

7 years custody

The teenage boy attacked 80-year-old Bhim Kohli in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, near Leicester, on September 1, 2024, punching and kicking him, slapping him in the face with a shoe, and racially abusing him. Mr Kohli died the following day. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, claimed it was a tussle over his shoe and denied kicking or punching. He expressed regret in a letter, stating he hated what he did and had flashbacks.

Convicted of manslaughter, cleared of murder. Sentence referred to Court of Appeal under unduly lenient sentence scheme. Lawyers to bid for reduction.

1 Jun 2024

Unnamed Teenage Girl

Encouraging Manslaughter *

Sentence

3-year youth rehabilitation order

The 13-year-old girl encouraged the attack on 80-year-old Bhim Kohli in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, near Leicester, on September 1, 2024, by filming parts of it while laughing. Video clips showed the balaclava-clad boy hitting Mr Kohli with a shoe. She was convicted alongside the boy following a six-week trial.

Convicted of encouraging the manslaughter attack by filming it while laughing. Sentenced by Mr Justice Turner. Sentence not referred to Court of Appeal.

1 Jun 2024

Unnamed 13-Year-Old Girl

Encouraging Manslaughter *

Sentence

3-year youth rehabilitation order

The 13-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, encouraged the attack on 80-year-old Bhim Kohli in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, near Leicester, on September 1, 2024, by filming parts of it while laughing. Video clips showed the balaclava-clad boy hitting Mr Kohli with a shoe. Mr Kohli died the following day from the assault.

Convicted of encouraging the attack by filming parts of it while laughing. Sentenced by Mr Justice Turner. Sentence not referred to Court of Appeal.

1 Jun 2024

Unnamed Girl

Encouraging Manslaughter *

Sentence

3-year youth rehabilitation order

On September 1, 2023, in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, near Leicester, the 13-year-old girl encouraged the attack on 80-year-old Bhim Kohli by filming parts of it while laughing, including clips of the boy hitting Mr Kohli with a shoe and Mr Kohli lying motionless on the ground. She had taken a photograph of Mr Kohli the week before but denied targeting him. Police recovered another video from her phone showing her laughing during a separate racial assault on an unknown man.

Convicted after a six-week trial for encouraging the manslaughter by filming parts of the attack while laughing. Sentence not referred to Court of Appeal.

1 Jun 2024

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