Leicester Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Lewis McClafferty, while intoxicated, returned to his home on Kemp Road in New Parks on November 30, 2024, and discovered he did not have his keys. He smashed a window to gain entry. Police were called by a witness, entered the property, and handcuffed him. During the interaction, he became frustrated with an officer's handling and used a homophobic slur, leading to his arrest and subsequent court appearance.

Damien Cracknell stole two cod fillets and five salmon fillets worth £31 from the Co-op store in London Road, Stoneygate, Leicester on May 22, 2025, and was apprehended by security. He also stole a £320 handbag from John Lewis in Leicester's Highcross shopping centre in November 2024, which was never recovered. Additionally, in December 2024, he racially abused an Asian police officer during an arrest and was found with a small quantity of cannabis on him.

Brittany Atkinson sent offensive and threatening messages via the JobCentre's online system on September 9, including threats to rape staff's children and throw a brick through the window. The next day, she sent a racist message to a Department for Work and Pensions employee. On September 23, she abused a Leicestershire Police call handler with racist terms and threats. The incidents caused shock and disgust among staff.

Daniel Berry failed to provide adequate food and water to five dogs at his property in Kinsdale Drive, Leicester, between November 19, 2024, and December 17, 2024. The dogs were kept in cramped crates covered in faeces, in unsanitary and dark conditions, with a strong smell of urine and faeces throughout the house. Some dogs suffered from poor health, including a flea infestation and skin conditions, and had not had access to fresh water for at least 24 hours or a suitable environment for at least four weeks.

Afraz Shah failed to provide details to Essex Police in Billericay relating to the identity of a Mercedes driver accused of an offence on January 30, 2023.