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Leicester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Leicester Crown Court
March 2024 2 cases
Nathan Glover
Sexual assault of a child under 13 *
Sentence
15 years imprisonment
Nathan Glover sexually abused multiple child victims between 2006 and 2011 in Leicester and Skegness. One victim came forward in 2021, leading to a police investigation. Two other victims later reported similar abuse. Glover denied the offences during interview and maintained innocence after being charged, but was convicted following a trial.
Found guilty after trial of three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and two counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Made subject to a restraining order and Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
11 Mar 2024
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Zaheer Shah
Rape *
Sentence
15 years imprisonment
Zaheer Shah, posing as an Uber driver, picked up a woman outside the Firebug nightclub in Millstone Lane, Leicester city centre, at around 4.30am on March 4, 2023. He drove her to a quiet spot near Lee Circle car park, where he raped and assaulted her for over 35 minutes. The victim escaped almost naked onto the road. Police recovered explicit messages from Shah's phone sent to sex workers referencing forceful sexual practices. Shah was captured on CCTV driving around areas frequented by sex workers and lone females that night. After the attack, he called someone from the victim's phone denying involvement, but her phone was found hidden under his pillow, her clothes in his car boot, and his vomit-stained clothes in a bin outside his home.
Found guilty of rape and occasioning bodily harm. Appeal against conviction dismissed by the Court of Appeal, ruling the evidence against him was very strong.
1 Mar 2024
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September 2023 4 cases
Tarmac Aggregates Limited
Breach of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 *
Sentence
£1,275,000 fine and £200,000 in costs
Luke Branston, a 26-year-old contractor for Branston Site Services Limited, was crushed to death on June 21, 2017, while performing maintenance work at Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire, operated by Tarmac Aggregates. He became trapped between a conveyor and a feed hopper that was not properly isolated, leading to the conveyor being accidentally switched on. The Health and Safety Executive's investigation revealed that the conveyor’s test button was inoperative due to long-standing defects, and there was no visual or audible pre-start alarm.
The company pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The HSE investigation found failures in ensuring proper isolation of equipment and timely rectification of defects.
27 Sep 2023
business-live.co.uk
Rekan Karwan
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years and 8 months
Rekan Karwan, aged 29, was part of the group assembled by Mahek Bukhari to ambush Saqib Hussain and retrieve his phone containing blackmail material against Ansreen Bukhari. On February 11, 2022, he participated in luring the victims to a Tesco car park in Leicester, followed by a high-speed pursuit on the A46, where the victims' vehicle was rammed, crashed, and exploded, resulting in the deaths of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin.
Convicted of two counts of murder. Involved in the planning and execution of the ambush.
27 Sep 2023
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Mahek Bukhari
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years
Mahek Bukhari, a TikTok influencer, was involved in the murders of Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin in February 2022. The murders followed her mother Ansreen Bukhari's affair with Hussain, who threatened to release sexually explicit material unless paid £3,000. The victims were lured to a Tesco car park in Leicester under the pretence of returning the cash, then ambushed and chased along the A46 by the Bukharis and accomplices in two vehicles. The assailants rammed the victims' Skoda off the road at speeds up to 100mph, causing their deaths. Hussain made a 999 call reporting the chase before dying.
Sentenced for murder; appeal against sentence ongoing, claiming it does not reflect victim's controlling behaviour and was disproportionate given her age and lack of maturity.
1 Sep 2023
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Ansreen Bukhari
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years
Ansreen Bukhari orchestrated the murders of Saqib Hussain, her lover, and his friend Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin in February 2022 after Hussain threatened to expose their affair by releasing sexually explicit material unless she paid £3,000. With her daughter Mahek and accomplices, she lured the victims to a Tesco car park in Leicester pretending to return the money, then chased their Skoda along the A46, ramming it off the road at high speeds up to 100mph, resulting in their deaths.
Sentenced for murder; involved in luring and chasing the victims due to threats from her lover.
1 Sep 2023
birminghammail.co.uk
January 2023 2 cases
Raess Jamal
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Raess Jamal was part of the group that ambushed Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin on February 11, 2022, in Leicester. Involved in the pursuit from the Tesco car park in Hamilton up the A46, where the victims' Skoda was forced off the road into the central reservation and burst into flames, killing both 21-year-old men from Banbury, Oxfordshire. The ambush was planned by Mahek and Ansreen Bukhari to confront Hussain over an affair.
Convicted of murder; sentence details not specified beyond life term.
1 Jan 2023
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Oliver Lewin
Plotting to attack phone masts *
Sentence
6.5 years imprisonment
Oliver Lewin, a 41-year-old telecoms engineer from Coalville, spread conspiracy theories online claiming the Covid-19 vaccine would kill recipients and that the UK government was complicit in a conspiracy originating from Israel. In summer 2021, he joined the Telegram group Resistance UK and prepared to attack phone masts as part of a plan to bring down the government, dressing in camouflage and targeting media, transport, and infrastructure. He expressed hostility towards Jewish people in messages. Undercover counter-terrorism officers monitored and arrested him.
Sentenced for plotting to attack phone masts and expressing hostility towards Jewish people. Judge Paul Farrer KC presided. Served more than 500 days in custody before conviction. Eligible for release after serving two-thirds of sentence.
1 Jan 2023
leicestermercury.co.uk
November 2022 1 case
Ian Wynter
Sexual exploitation of children *
Sentence
19 years imprisonment with extended licence of six years
Ian Wynter, from Loughborough, paid a father in the Philippines seven times to abuse his son on video calls between 2019 and 2020. Wynter also discussed travelling to the country to abuse the boy himself. On a visit to Thailand, he messaged a person who could procure boys and boasted about the abuse. Wynter paid an Indonesian man to abuse a young boy in 2018, making five payments. He had online conversations with a person claiming access to children in Malaysia for sexual abuse, offering to pay in cash.
Pleaded guilty to 13 offences. Banned from visiting countries in South East Asia for five years due to dangerousness of offending.
9 Nov 2022
cps.gov.uk
October 2022 1 case
Christian Taylor
Causing death by dangerous driving *
Sentence
10 years and 6 months imprisonment
Christian Taylor, of Preston-on-Stour, near Stratford-upon-Avon, drove the wrong way on the M6 near Lutterworth, Leicestershire, causing a crash that resulted in a man's death and serious injuries to three others after an argument with his wife and a night of drinking.
Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The crash happened after Taylor drove following an argument with his wife and a night of drinking.
14 Oct 2022
standard.co.uk
June 2022 2 cases
Ian Leivers
Breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Ian Leivers, managing director of Greenfeeds Limited, was sentenced for health and safety failures that led to the deaths of two workers, Nathan Walker and Gavin Rawson, on December 22, 2016. The workers entered a tanker with semi-liquid pig feed, where carbon dioxide accumulation caused them to lose consciousness and drown, due to the lack of adequate safety procedures.
Found guilty of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act. He has appealed his conviction and is awaiting an update from the Court of Appeal.
1 Jun 2022
birminghammail.co.uk
Gillian Leivers
Gross negligence manslaughter *
Sentence
13 years imprisonment
Gillian Leivers, as accounts manager at Greenfeeds Limited, was involved in a case where two workers, Nathan Walker and Gavin Rawson, died on December 22, 2016, while cleaning a tanker containing semi-liquid pig feed. Due to inadequate health and safety procedures, carbon dioxide built up in the unventilated tanker, causing the workers to lose consciousness and drown.
Found guilty of two counts of gross negligence manslaughter and a health and safety offence. Her application to appeal was rejected, but her case has been referred to the Criminal Cases Review Commission for review.
1 Jun 2022
birminghammail.co.uk
May 2022 1 case
Martin Casey
Manslaughter *
Sentence
3 years and 4 months imprisonment
Martin Casey admitted to manslaughter after an incident where he caused head injuries to William Harty. The victim was taken to hospital from Bedale Drive in Leicester on October 25, 2021, and died the following day.
Admitted manslaughter. This was a related case involving the victim of the offences admitted by William Heggs.
1 May 2022
standard.co.uk
September 2019 1 case
Lawrence Gilheaney
Burglary *
Sentence
Three years imprisonment
Lawrence Gilheaney broke into a house in Newtown Linford, stealing sentimental jewellery and other items. He was also caught driving while disqualified and without insurance on the same day.
Pleaded guilty to burglary and driving offences. He was a drug user at the time.
10 Sep 2019
leicestermercury.co.uk
February 2019 3 cases
Hawkar Hassan
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 33 years
Hawkar Hassan, along with Aram Kurd and Arkan Ali, ignited a fire at the Zabka Supermarket in Leicester's Hinckley Road, leading to five fatalities. They were convicted of murder and insurance fraud.
Convicted of murder and fraud. He was involved in the shop blast plot with two others.
25 Feb 2019
leicestermercury.co.uk
Aram Kurd
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 38 years
Aram Kurd, along with Arkan Ali and Hawkar Hassan, caused a fatal blast at the Zabka Supermarket in Leicester's Hinckley Road by starting a petrol-fuelled fire, killing five people. They were convicted of murder and fraud after plotting to claim a £300,000 insurance payout.
Convicted of murder and plotting to fraudulently claim an insurance payout. The trio shocked the city with their plot.
25 Feb 2019
leicestermercury.co.uk
Arkan Ali
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 38 years
Arkan Ali, with Aram Kurd and Hawkar Hassan, started a fire at the Zabka Supermarket in Leicester's Hinckley Road, resulting in five deaths. They were found guilty of murder and attempting to fraudulently claim insurance.
Convicted of murder and insurance fraud. He was part of a trio that caused a catastrophic shop blast.
25 Feb 2019
leicestermercury.co.uk
December 2018 16 cases
Baldeep Singh
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Baldeep Singh, aged 39, murdered his wife Amandeep Kaur with a ceremonial sword in their home in Dovedale Road, Thurmaston, Leicester. The crime occurred due to his jealousy over her work and social life, while their two daughters slept in another room.
He killed his wife in a fit of anger driven by irrational jealousy, expressing remorse for the impact on their children.
29 Dec 2018
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Ashwin Daudia
Murder *
Sentence
18 years imprisonment
Ashwin Daudia murdered his 46-year-old former wife in their family home in Lyme Road, North Evington, Leicester in January 2017. He attacked her in a fit of anger, convinced she was cheating on him, while their two daughters slept in another room. He was found guilty of murder in 2018.
Judge Timothy Spencer noted that he deprived the world of a bright and vibrant woman who lived for her children, and his actions were driven by irrational jealousy.
29 Dec 2018
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Charles Mcauley
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Charles McAuley, aged 20, murdered 74-year-old jeweller Ramniklal Jogiya in January 2018. He was in the van during the kidnapping from Mr Jogiya's store on Belgrave Road and participated in the events that led to his death.
He assisted Thomas Jervis in the kidnapping and murder as part of a planned jewellery heist.
29 Dec 2018
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Cameron Fields
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum of 23 years
Cameron Fields stabbed 31-year-old Adam Bent in an unprovoked attack on July 16, 2016, in Braunstone Gate, Leicester. Mr Bent staggered to a taxi office but died from a single stab wound to the chest.
The attack was described as unprovoked, with the victim stabbed after being followed out of a bar.
29 Dec 2018
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Devan Garner
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Devan Garner, aged 20, and Reuben Stretton murdered Isaac Williams in a revenge attack in Cropthorne Avenue in April 2017. They drove past Mr Williams, turned around, forced him into their car, stabbed him, and abandoned him.
He participated in a revenge attack, stabbing the victim once in the thigh after forcing him into a car.
29 Dec 2018
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Harry Matthews
Murder *
Sentence
27 years imprisonment
Harry Matthews, aged 22, murdered 38-year-old Mark Swinhoe in January 2018 near Moira Street in Loughborough. He stabbed Mr Swinhoe 28 times and beat him with his prosthetic leg in a drug-related attack.
The prosecution stated that he stabbed the victim 28 times and beat him with his own prosthetic leg, believing the victim was sent by a rival drug dealer.
29 Dec 2018
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Keith Lowe
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years
Keith Lowe and Joshua Hack murdered 23-year-old Brendan Mason in Abbey Park on July 5, 2016. They hung him from a tree, stripped him, and inflicted 99 injuries, leaving him face down near a pond. Lowe was sentenced to life imprisonment.
He participated in the brutal murder of Brendan Mason, who was hung from a tree, stripped, and suffered 99 injuries including brain damage.
29 Dec 2018
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Joshua Hack
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years and 6 months
Joshua Hack and Keith Lowe murdered 23-year-old Brendan Mason in Abbey Park on July 5, 2016. They hung him from a tree, stripped him, and inflicted 99 injuries, leaving him face down near a pond. Hack was sentenced to life imprisonment.
He was involved in the brutal murder of Brendan Mason, who was hung from a tree, stripped, and suffered 99 injuries including brain damage.
29 Dec 2018
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Mark Law
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Mark Law lured 45-year-old Tim Smith to an industrial estate in Shepshed, where he was stabbed to death in 2017. Law arranged the meeting online and was with Mason Casey during the attack.
He lured the victim to an industrial estate after sending an indecent photograph and chatting online, leading to the stabbing.
29 Dec 2018
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Mason Casey
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Mason Casey assisted Mark Law in murdering 45-year-old Tim Smith at an industrial estate in Shepshed in 2017. They lured Mr Smith after online chats and stabbed him in the heart.
He assisted Mark Law in luring and stabbing the victim at an industrial estate.
29 Dec 2018
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Mucaad Ali Farah
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Mucaad Ali Farah, aged 17 at the time, murdered 22-year-old Abdirahman Adam in an unprovoked attack in St Matthews Way, Leicester in April 2017. He stabbed Mr Adam once in the chest and later handed himself in to the police.
He carried out an unprovoked attack and showed no emotion, described as 'cool as a cucumber' after the crime.
29 Dec 2018
leicestermercury.co.uk
Reuben Stretton
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Reuben Stretton, aged 21, and Devan Garner murdered Isaac Williams in a revenge attack in Cropthorne Avenue in April 2017. They drove past Mr Williams, turned around, forced him into their car, stabbed him, and abandoned him.
He carried out a revenge attack, stabbing the victim once in the thigh after forcing him into a car.
29 Dec 2018
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Roman Hemmings
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Roman Hemmings and his brother Sero murdered 24-year-old Ashley Johnson in Dannett Street, Leicester on February 24, 2018. The attack followed a comment about their driving, resulting in Mr Johnson being stabbed once.
He delivered the fatal blow after a flippant comment about driving, and attempted to cover up the crime by cleaning the car and disposing of the knife.
29 Dec 2018
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Thomas Jervis
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Thomas Jervis, aged 24, murdered 74-year-old jeweller Ramniklal Jogiya in January 2018. He planned the kidnapping outside Mr Jogiya's store on Belgrave Road, bundled him into a van, and was involved in the events that led to his death during the crime.
He was the main planner of the jewellery heist that led to the murder, recruiting others including Charles McAuley.
29 Dec 2018
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Sulaiman Sillah
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Sulaiman Sillah, aged 20, murdered 22-year-old Lauric Lebato in Albion Street, Leicester in February 2017. He attacked Mr Lebato with a large knife, causing fatal injuries. Mr Lebato was an aspiring fashion designer.
He used a large knife in a violent and senseless attack, knowing it would cause serious harm.
29 Dec 2018
leicestermercury.co.uk
Sero Hemmings
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
Sero Hemmings and his brother Roman murdered 24-year-old Ashley Johnson in Dannett Street, Leicester on February 24, 2018. The attack followed a comment about their driving, resulting in Mr Johnson being stabbed once.
He assisted his brother Roman in the murder and attempted to cover up the crime by cleaning the car and disposing of the knife.
29 Dec 2018
leicestermercury.co.uk
July 2018 4 cases
Paul Anthony Williams
Supplying Class A drugs *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Paul Anthony Williams was involved in supplying Class A drugs related to the incident where Mark Swinhoe was killed during a drugs deal that went wrong on January 14, 2018, in a garage block near Moira Street, Loughborough.
Found guilty of two counts of supplying Class A drugs. Acquitted of murder and manslaughter.
19 Jul 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Jamie Wileman
Manslaughter *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Jamie Wileman was involved in the attack on Mark Swinhoe, who was beaten over the head with his prosthetic leg and stabbed to death during a drugs deal that went wrong on January 14, 2018, in a garage block near Moira Street, Loughborough. Swinhoe had intended to rob the defendants of drugs.
Found guilty of manslaughter of Mr Swinhoe. Also guilty plea for supplying Class A drugs.
19 Jul 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Christopher Cunningham-Pithouse
Assisting an offender *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Christopher Cunningham-Pithouse assisted the offenders after the murder of Mark Swinhoe and was involved in supplying Class A drugs related to the incident that occurred during a drugs deal gone wrong on January 14, 2018, in a garage block near Moira Street, Loughborough.
Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender and supplying Class A drugs.
19 Jul 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Unknown Defendants
Burglary *
Sentence
jailed
The defendants committed burglaries in villages. Hearings took place in the last year, with sentencing following guilty pleas.
Pleaded guilty to a variety of burglary offences. Sentenced on Wednesday, July 1.
1 Jul 2018
loughboroughecho.net
May 2018 2 cases
Nico Romans
Actual Bodily Harm *
Sentence
Two years and three months imprisonment
On August 1, 2017, at an address in South Street, Loughborough, Nico Romans attempted to evade arrest by becoming violent, kicking and head-butting doors, punching DC Parsons in the face, biting his hand, and fleeing into Loughborough town centre. Cannabis was found on him during the struggle, and he was later arrested for other offences.
Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm and possession of cannabis. DC Parsons and Tiff Lynch welcomed the sentence as a deterrent against assaults on police officers.
14 May 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Samuel James Griffiths
Child sex offences *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Samuel James Griffiths, 35, of Tyler Court, met his victim when she was 12 years old in 2014. Over several months, he made personal comments to her, which progressed to engaging in sexual activity when she was 13. He manipulated her by instructing her not to disclose the activity, making her feel guilty. He was reported to police in February 2017 after the victim confided in a relative. Throughout the investigation, support was provided by social care colleagues as part of the child sexual exploitation team.
Pled guilty to seven charges of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15 and one charge of causing or inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.
11 May 2018
loughboroughecho.net
March 2018 1 case
Varanjot Singh-Kandola
Causing death by careless driving *
Sentence
7.5 years imprisonment and a 3 year driving ban
Varanjot Singh-Kandola was driving a Mercedes 220 on Loughborough Road, Coleorton, on January 13, 2018, when he overtook another vehicle on a bend, collided with the kerb, and crashed into a lamppost. This led to the death of 25-year-old Tanvi Makwana, who was a passenger in the vehicle. Emergency services attended the scene, and Singh-Kandola was treated at the hospital.
Pleaded guilty to the offence. The sentence was aggravated by refusing to allow analysis of a blood sample taken at the hospital.
22 Mar 2018
loughboroughecho.net
February 2018 3 cases
Nigel Bristowe
Indecent assault *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Nigel Bristowe, a former maths teacher aged 45 at the time, groomed, seduced, and indecently assaulted a vulnerable 15-year-old girl between 1999 and 2000. The girl was on medication for depression, self-harming, and feeling isolated. Bristowe invited her to his home, complimented her, and engaged in hugging, kissing, and sexual activity, including meetings at an electrical sub-station and in his car. Despite being confronted and warned by the victim's father, he continued the relationship for about eight months until she ended it. The abuse exploited her vulnerability, leaving her with lasting feelings of worthlessness and shame.
Pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault. Expressed remorse and had a previously unblemished character. Judge noted aggravating factors including breach of trust and continuing the abuse after being warned by the victim's father.
5 Feb 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Christopher Pendery
Manslaughter *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Christopher Pendery was involved in the manslaughter of Carl Pask, a 47-year-old man found dead in his flat on Kimberley Road, Evington, on March 10, 2016, due to a head injury caused by an assault. An investigation followed a missing person report, and Pendery was sentenced for his part in the incident.
Convicted of manslaughter; appeared at court after conviction for his role in the death of Carl Pask.
2 Feb 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Christopher Crane
Manslaughter *
Sentence
13 years imprisonment with an additional 4 years on licence
Christopher Crane was involved in the manslaughter of Carl Pask, a 47-year-old man found dead in his flat on Kimberley Road, Evington, on March 10, 2016, due to a head injury caused by an assault. An investigation followed a missing person report, and Crane was sentenced for his part in the incident.
Convicted of manslaughter; appeared at court after conviction for his role in the death of Carl Pask.
2 Feb 2018
loughboroughecho.net
January 2018 4 cases
Martley Matthew
Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *
Sentence
17 years imprisonment and an additional 5 years on licence
In the evening of Thursday, August 24, 2017, the 41-year-old victim became involved in an argument with Martley Matthew, who was known to him. The argument outside a shop in Green Lane Road, Leicester, soon became physical, and they started to fight. During the fight, Matthew stabbed the victim twice, once to the chest and once to the back, requiring the victim to be taken to hospital for life-saving surgery. The victim suffered severe brain injuries, leaving him with significant brain impairment, and he requires 24-hour care.
Pleaded guilty to section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.
26 Jan 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Nathan Betts
Fraudulent trading *
Sentence
three years imprisonment
Nathan Betts operated a scam by posing as a Dyson service engineer through his companies, Nathan Dyson Services Limited and NDS Limited. He cold-called victims, including vulnerable pensioners in their 80s and 90s, falsely claiming their vacuum cleaners needed repairs. He deliberately damaged machines, charged for unnecessary services, and used aggressive tactics when victims hesitated. The fraud earned over £150,000 between January 2016 and September 2017, with much spent on gambling and alcohol.
Pleaded guilty to fraudulent trading and related offenses. Suffered from gambling addiction and personality disorders; sobbed during sentencing. Had prior experience in vacuum repair services.
19 Jan 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Charley Gray
Transferring criminal property *
Sentence
eight months imprisonment, suspended for one year
Charley Gray transferred £16,829 from the fraudulent company's account to her own personal account on the day of a raid by trading standards officers. She was involved in the scam run by her partner, which targeted vulnerable individuals with fake vacuum repair services, and benefited from the proceeds.
Admitted transferring criminal property. Ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work and was disqualified from acting as a company director for five years.
19 Jan 2018
loughboroughecho.net
Oliver George Le Butt Seal
Driving While Disqualified and Handling Stolen Goods *
Sentence
2 years and 10 months imprisonment
Oliver George Le Butt Seal was involved in an incident where a Lamborghini was stolen from an address on Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, on July 11, 2017. He was seen on CCTV driving the stolen vehicle in and around Thurmaston on the same day. The vehicle was traced using tracking equipment and abandoned at Troon Industrial Estate. He has a history of prior offences.
Pleaded guilty. Has a previous history of offending and was out on licence, subsequently recalled to prison.
4 Jan 2018
loughboroughecho.net
December 2017 3 cases
Rishi Karir
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine) *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Rishi Karir was part of a large-scale drugs operation across Leicestershire and West Yorkshire, conspiring to supply class A drugs (cocaine). The investigation revealed deliveries of high-purity cocaine worth between £640,000 and £1.6 million, tracked via Automatic Number Plate Recognition and phone data.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine).
21 Dec 2017
loughboroughecho.net
Christopher Smith
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine) *
Sentence
4.5 years imprisonment
Christopher Smith was involved in a large-scale drugs operation across Leicestershire and West Yorkshire, conspiring to supply class A drugs (cocaine) between October and November 2016. The investigation uncovered deliveries of high-purity cocaine worth between £640,000 and £1.6 million, monitored through Automatic Number Plate Recognition and phone data.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine) between October and November 2016.
21 Dec 2017
loughboroughecho.net
Francesco Dimola
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine) *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Francesco Dimola participated in a large-scale drugs operation across Leicestershire and West Yorkshire, conspiring to supply class A drugs (cocaine) between October and November 2016. The operation included delivering high-purity cocaine worth between £640,000 and £1.6 million, as established through Automatic Number Plate Recognition and phone data analysis.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine) between October and November 2016.
21 Dec 2017
loughboroughecho.net

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About Leicester Crown Court

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Nottingham Magistrates Court

Nottingham Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

Nottingham, Nottingham

35.3 km away

Nottingham Crown Court

Nottingham Crown Court

Crown Court

Nottingham

35.5 km away

Coventry Magistrates Court

Coventry Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

Coventry

35.8 km away

Derby Crown Court

Derby Crown Court

Crown Court

Derby, Derby

40.0 km away

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