Leicester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 331 verdicts at Leicester Crown Court (Leicester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Rhys Chan

Robbery *

Sentence

three years and 10 months imprisonment

On 13 March 2021 at around 10.30pm, Chan and others entered Spar shop in Broom Leys Road, Coalville; one stayed at door while two approached staff armed with knives, pushed them and stole cash from tills, alcohol and cigarettes after safe could not be accessed. Identified via CCTV and vehicle enquiries.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a knife in relation to Coalville incident. Age 29.

1 Jan 0001

Tara Shelton

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Shelton, from Bentinck Street, Hucknall, admitted to conspiring to supply Class A drugs as part of the Nottingham-based operation. She was given a 3‑year prison term.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

1 Jan 0001

Stuart Newbold

Indecent assault and inciting gross indecency against children under 14 *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Between 1997 and 2000, Stuart Newbold, of Mary Close, Ibstock, near Coalville, sexually abused three children in North West Leicestershire: two boys under 14 and a girl aged 9-10. Offences: four counts of inciting a boy under 14 to commit an act of gross indecency; three counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14; two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14. Victims reported to police in 2018; now adults, they suffered immensely.

Convicted after trial (denied charges). Placed on a sexual harm prevention order for 15 years and required to register on the sex offenders register for life. Sentencing by Judge Ebrahim Mooncey, who noted defendant's age at time of offences (teens/early 20s), mild autism, mental issues, difficult upbringing, but that he knew actions were wrong. Mitigating: no further offences in 20+ years, good character otherwise.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Beards

Rape and murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 33 years

Steven Beards, 34, from Bloxwich in Walsall, drugged, raped, and murdered Susan Whiting, a 20-year-old student with learning difficulties, on 16 August 2015. Miss Whiting had stayed overnight at the couple's home after befriending Beards' wife. Her food was laced with the sedative Zopiclone, she was raped, and then struck on the head at least three times, causing a fractured skull. Her body was wrapped in a shower curtain and hidden under a bed. Beards initially denied the charges, claiming the sperm found was from a sample kept for donation. He was convicted at Leicester Crown Court and sentenced on 24 May 2016.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted. Judge described him as 'a sexually motivated violent killer'.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Merrick

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

seven years and seven months imprisonment

Steven Merrick from Warwick provided cocaine to a gang in Barwell and Hinckley as part of a group supplying wholesale cocaine across parts of the Midlands. Investigation by East Midlands Special Operations Unit dating back to 2023.

Pleaded guilty in September 2024 to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Acted as courier of wholesale quantities of cocaine and involved in street-dealing. More than £12,000 in cash recovered from his address.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Patterson

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years 6 months imprisonment

Simon Patterson, 41, of Hinckley Road, Leicester, was a street dealer for the drug line. He was found dealing in Narborough Road on 6 September and attempted to swallow a bag of crack cocaine and heroin, but it was recovered. A search of his home revealed more drugs and cash. He pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, and possession of criminal property.

Pleaded guilty. He was a street dealer who tried to swallow drugs at arrest. Also charged with possession of criminal property.

1 Jan 0001

Sean O’Farrell

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

five years and three months imprisonment

Sean O’Farrell, formerly of Lillington Road, Coventry, headed up the group with Thomas Higginson which supplied wholesale cocaine across parts of the Midlands. Officers found messages exchanged between Higginson and O’Farrell discussing cocaine supply. Meeting in Coventry in June 2023 delivering cocaine.

Pleaded guilty in September 2024 to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Headed up the group supplying drugs into Leicestershire.

1 Jan 0001

Sharmake Abdulahi Maxamed

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Sharmake Abdulahi Maxamed, a 29-year-old Swedish national and doctor working at a Warwickshire hospital, downloaded over 50 indecent images and videos of children, including 28 category A extreme files. The case came to light in July 2020 when the National Crime Agency was alerted by the Australian Federal Police about an online account linked to Maxamed receiving a folder of child abuse files. NCA officers arrested him at his home in Leicester in October 2021 and found the illegal material on his phone, along with evidence he had actively searched for such content and discussed using cocaine. He did not work directly with children and his hospital contract was terminated after the arrest.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and possession of cocaine. Judge Timothy Spencer imposed the sentence.

1 Jan 0001

Sharmake Maxamed

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Sharmake Maxamed, a 29-year-old doctor from Leicester, had his phone seized during an arrest at his home on Canal Street in 2021. The device contained 50 indecent images and videos of children, including 28 Category A images. The investigation began in July 2020 when the National Crime Agency was alerted by Australian Federal Police about an online account linked to Maxamed receiving a folder with hundreds of files. A search of his home also found a small quantity of cocaine. Maxamed worked as a newly-appointed doctor in a Warwickshire hospital, but not in roles involving children, and was chaperoned at work prior to his arrest. His contract was later terminated. He admitted three counts of making indecent images of children and possession of cocaine at Leicester Magistrates' Court on 12 January 2024.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and one count of possession of cocaine. International cooperation led to his arrest. He was a doctor, contract terminated.

1 Jan 0001

Sanaf Gulammustafa

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

In February 2022, Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin died in a crash on the A46 in Leicestershire. Sanaf Gulammustafa was convicted of manslaughter after being found not guilty of murder.

Found not guilty of murder, but convicted of manslaughter in August 2023.

1 Jan 0001

Ross Coleman

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Ross Coleman, a former special sergeant with Northamptonshire Police, streamed and downloaded indecent images of children as young as four. He was arrested in October 2018 at his family home, where police seized electronic devices revealing extensive indecent images. At Leicester Crown Court on 20 January 2020, the court heard that Coleman had downloaded 80 indecent images of children, including 45 category A files depicting the most severe abuse of girls as young as four years old. He admitted three counts of making indecent images of children. In mitigation, it was said that financial difficulties led him to seek solace in chat sites and the illicit material. The judge suspended his one-year prison sentence for 18 months, with requirements of 120 hours of unpaid work, 35 days of rehabilitation activities, and a sexual harm prevention order restricting his internet use.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. Judge Rhona Campbell suspended the sentence due to his efforts to address his addiction, noting that his viewing created a market for exploitation. Ordered to complete 120 hours unpaid work, 35 days rehabilitation, and a sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Lindsay Mobey

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

2 years 1 month imprisonment

Lindsay Mobey, a 34-year-old woman from Nottingham, participated in the sexual abuse of a young child in collaboration with her partner, Christopher Binch. Mobey carried out the abuse, which was filmed by Binch and subsequently shared online in a child abuse group. The case was uncovered through a National Crime Agency investigation into online child exploitation. Binch's arrest on 12th March 2022 led investigators to Mobey three days later, after identifying her distinctive tattoo in the abuse video. Examination of Binch's phone confirmed the involvement of both in producing and distributing the material. In November 2023, Mobey pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a child under 13. She was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court in 2024 to two years and one month in prison and placed on the sex offenders register for five years.

Pleaded guilty in November 2023. Placed on sex offenders register for five years.

1 Jan 0001

Levi Muttock

Robbery *

Sentence

seven years and four months imprisonment

On 6 March 2021 at around 10pm, Muttock entered a store in Loughborough Road, Leicester alone with a knife and demanded cash which was handed over before he left; a carrier bag left at the scene linked him via forensic analysis. On 13 March 2021 at around 10.30pm, Muttock and others entered Spar shop in Broom Leys Road, Coalville; one stayed at door while two approached staff armed with knives, pushed them and stole cash from tills, alcohol and cigarettes after safe could not be accessed.

Found guilty after trial of robbery and possession of a knife in relation to Coalville incident on 13 March and additional robbery and possession of a knife at store in Loughborough Road, Leicester on 6 March.

1 Jan 0001

Lewis Beckford

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

13 months suspended for 2 years

Lewis Beckford, 21, of Hawthorn Close, Measham, was involved in supplying cannabis since October 2017. In May 2018, police executed a warrant at his property recovering cannabis, cash and mobile phones with evidence of supply. In March 2019, he was found in possession of cannabis in a car on Tamworth Road, Ashby, with a concealed mobile phone.

Pleaded guilty to all charges at Leicester Magistrates Court on 30 October 2020. Charged with supply of a controlled class B drug (cannabis) and two counts of possession of a class B drug (cannabis) with intent to supply. Class A cocaine charges dropped.

1 Jan 0001

Kenneth Galloway

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

11 and a half years in prison

Kenneth Galloway, 31, of Myrtle Road in Leicester, was part of a wholesale heroin and cocaine network. He supplied at least 5kg of Class A drugs as part of the operation run by Sarju Khushal.

Pleaded guilty on the second day of trial. Supplied at least 5kg of drugs.

1 Jan 0001

Kenneth Sturgess

Indecent assault *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Kenneth Sturgess, an 87-year-old man from Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, was convicted in 2016 of historical child sex offences. In the 1980s, he befriended an 11-year-old boy in a local park and subsequently groomed and sexually abused him over several years, showing him child pornography and giving cash and gifts to ensure silence. The abuse ended when the victim turned 16, at which point Sturgess claimed he was 'too old'. The victim experienced lifelong psychological harm, including self-harm and depression. Sturgess was tried at Leicester Crown Court and convicted on six counts of indecent assault on a male, four counts of gross indecency, and one count of causing actual bodily harm. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison, with a one-year extended licence period. Sturgess had a previous conviction for similar offences. He died in custody at HMP Rye Hill on 31 March 2026.

Pleaded not guilty but unanimously convicted by jury. Prior conviction in 2011 for similar offences against a 13-14 year old boy, resulting in six-year sentence. Judge Ebraham Mooncey described his actions as despicable. Sexual harm prevention order and lifetime sex offenders register.

1 Jan 0001

Kian Senior

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and three months in prison

Kian Senior, 31, of Thorpe Field Drive in Leicester, was part of a wholesale heroin and cocaine network. He handled 1kg of cocaine as part of the operation run by Sarju Khushal.

Pleaded guilty on the second day of trial. Handled 1kg of cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

Kevin Johnson

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years and 5 months imprisonment

Kevin Johnson, of Kate Street, Black Friars, Leicester, groomed a 15-year-old schoolgirl by paying her compliments, giving her money and sweets, before instigating sexual activity including sex and molesting her on a bench in a Leicester park on Kate Street, LE3 5RQ. The incident was filmed by a member of the public who confronted and detained him until police arrived. The victim suffered nightmares and trust issues.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of failing to attend court for sentencing. No record of similar offending. Also put on sex offender register for life, given a sexual harm prevention order and indefinite restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Nicholas Mcleavey

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Nicholas McLeavey, formerly of Netherhall, Leicester, sexually abused a five-year-old girl. The abuse came to light when the child was having a conversation with her mother, who reported it to the police.

Found guilty by a jury of three counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Denied the offences. Placed on the sex offenders register for life, subject of a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, and a 10-year restraining order prohibiting contact with prosecution witnesses including the victim.

1 Jan 0001

Nathan Degia

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years 4 months imprisonment

Nathan Degia, 36, of Walpole Court, Leicester, controlled a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin. He was arrested at his home, where crack cocaine, heroin and cash were seized. He pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, and possession of criminal property.

Pleaded guilty. He was identified as controlling the drug line. Also charged with possession of criminal property.

1 Jan 0001

Nathan Gothard

Manslaughter *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Nathan Gothard, 37, attacked 66-year-old David Darke outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, on 21 December 2025, following a Christmas staff party. After being aggressive inside the pub and involved in a separate fight, Gothard struck Mr Darke with a single punch after the victim helped him to his feet, causing severe brain injuries that led to his death in hospital.

Judge William Harbage KC described the incident as a “tragic, senseless and unnecessary act of fatal violence.” Gothard was the aggressor and not acting in self-defence.

1 Jan 0001

Mitchell Ailmore

Burglary *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Mitchell Ailmore, a drug user, committed multiple burglaries shortly after his release from prison, including breaking into homes and stealing items like a charity box and cash from children's money boxes in Melton.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and other offences. He was on licence at the time and has a history of similar crimes.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammod Jahed

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and three months in prison

Mohammod Jahed, 30, of Coleman Close in Leicester, was part of a wholesale heroin and cocaine network. He supplied at least 5kg of Class A drugs as part of the operation run by Sarju Khushal.

Pleaded guilty on the second day of trial. Supplied at least 5kg of drugs.

1 Jan 0001

Lyndon Leith

Conspiracy to supply Class B drugs *

Sentence

3 years 10 months imprisonment

Leith, of Chisholm Way, Bestwood, Nottinghamshire, pleaded guilty to his involvement in the conspiracy to supply Class B drugs. He was handed a prison term of 3 years and 10 months.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class B drugs.

1 Jan 0001

Mauro Eric Catamo De Oliveira

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

On the early hours of Wednesday September 28, 2016, in Leicester, Mauro Eric Catamo De Oliveira, a house guest after a night out partying in the city centre, crept uninvited into a sleeping university student's bedroom in her shared flat and raped her. The victim had been drinking heavily, fell asleep alone in her room while others socialised in the communal area. She awoke terrified to find him sexually assaulting her, resisted, escaped to the bathroom, and sought help. He fled the scene, remained in the UK briefly, then fled to Portugal after being charged, evading justice until recently extradited.

Convicted by jury of rape and sexual assault, which he denied claiming consent; admitted breaching bail by fleeing to Portugal. Judge Philip Head noted his arrogance, evasion of justice, and that the victim was asleep and had given no encouragement. No previous convictions. 120 days in custody awaiting extradition.

1 Jan 0001

Michael York

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

six years and three months imprisonment

Michael York from Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, provided cocaine to runners and delivered significant wholesale quantities as part of East Midlands group supplying cocaine.

Pleaded guilty in September 2024 to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Point of contact for runners, delivered wholesale quantities, handled large cash amounts. On arrest in August 2023 possessed £1,045 cash and 15.10g cocaine. Images of dealer list and cash bundles on phone.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Maughan

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Maughan, 25, stole cash and personal property from homes in Leicestershire between January 3 and 10. He took keys to a BMW 5 Series from one property and later stole the car. He also made off without paying for fuel from Rugby services at junction one of the M6 on February 11.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of burglary, one count of theft (BMW), and one count of making off without payment. More than £2,000 in cash seized for victim compensation.

1 Jan 0001

Wayne Ayres

Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Wayne Ayres, 35, of Swithland Avenue, Leicester, was identified as a street dealer for the drug line. He was found dealing in the Narborough Road area of Leicester on 6 September and arrested, found with a bag of crack cocaine in his hand. He pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

Pleaded guilty. He was a street dealer, found dealing in the Narborough Road area with a bag of crack cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

Tony Fraine

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Tony Fraine, a former head of science at Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre, exploited his position to groom a 17-year-old student. Beginning in 2019, he sent flattering messages escalating to sexualised content, coerced her into sending naked images and explicit messages, and gave her underwear as a gift. The allegations were reported that year, leading to his suspension. He was tried at Leicester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. In 2020, he was sentenced to two years in prison, with a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and registration on the sex offenders list for the same period. The Teaching Regulation Agency subsequently imposed a lifetime ban on his teaching.

Former science teacher. Pleaded guilty to two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Given 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on sex offenders register for 10 years. Permanently banned from teaching by the Teaching Regulation Agency.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Gadsby

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Thomas Gadsby, a 79-year-old man from Ravenshead, committed sexual offences against children over six decades from the 1960s to the 2010s. He was found guilty of one count of rape, 10 counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual activity with a child and two counts of indecency with a child.

Found guilty after trial by jury. Also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders' Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Thomas Higginson

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

three years and nine months imprisonment

Thomas Higginson, formerly of Henley Road, Coventry, headed up the group with Sean O’Farrell supplying wholesale cocaine. Images of cocaine on his phone including wholesale quantities being broken up. Messages exchanged with O’Farrell. Meeting in Coventry June 2023 delivering cocaine.

Pleaded guilty in September 2024 to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Headed up the group supplying drugs into Leicestershire.

1 Jan 0001

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