Lincoln Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 24 verdicts at Lincoln Crown Court (Lincoln, Lincoln). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Tarequl Islam

Causing death by dangerous driving

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Custodial sentence (imprisonment)

Tarequl Islam was driving a red Peugeot 107 when he hit and killed Maria Cristina Cherino Munoz, 55, near a pedestrian crossing on Carholme Road, Lincoln, on May 13, 2025. The incident occurred just before 8pm, resulting in Ms Munoz's death from her injuries on May 30, 2025. Islam, a father-of-two, wept in court after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving; no previous convictions; judge indicated prison as likely outcome; pre-sentence report ordered.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Danis Voldoka

Sexual Assault

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Danis Voldoka repeatedly sexually assaulted a woman in the Boston area between May 2024 and June 2024. The offences were described as abhorrent, and he was apprehended and sentenced after pleading guilty, with the victim praised for their bravery and commitment to justice.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault. Handed a restraining order and added to the sex offenders register for 10 years. DS Katherine Brennan described the actions as abhorrent.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Ben Cairns

Sexual assault of a child under 13 and assault by penetration

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Ben Cairns committed seven non-recent sex offences against four girls under the age of 16. The offences included six counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration. They took place between 2014 and 2020, during which he gained the trust of the victims and their families to prey on their vulnerability.

Found guilty after trial. The victims showed incredible strength and determination in reporting and supporting the investigation. Cairns is described as a sexual predator who abused the trust of the victims and their families.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Nathan Halford

Sexual Assault

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Nathan Halford sexually assaulted a child under 13 years old on at least 10 occasions between October 2021 and July 2022, involving intentional sexual touching beneath the victim's clothing and two incidents of penetration with a part of his body, carried out for sexual gratification.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty. Will appear on the sex offenders register for life. Detective Constable Michelle Adamson highlighted the importance of the victim's voice and the investigation's focus on compassion and support.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Jonathan Bath

Sexual activity with a child

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jonathan Bath, a former teaching assistant, committed sexual offences against a teenage girl between 2005 and 2007 while she was at school. The offences included two counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15, two counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15, and one count of inciting a girl aged between 13 and 15 to engage in sexual activity. He abused his position of trust as a teaching assistant.

Pleaded guilty to non-recent sex offences. Barred from working with children and vulnerable adults, subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Lee Merrison

Sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 17

July 4, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Lee Merrison groomed a young girl from the age of 11, beginning in 2020 when he exposed himself and offered her a vape in exchange for exposing her breasts. In 2021, he sent her an indecent image, which he later deleted, claiming it was a mistake. The abuse escalated in 2022 with at least two instances of physical sexual assault under her clothing. In 2023, he sent another indecent image, again claiming error. Merrison was known to the victim and showed defiance by denying his actions, forcing the case to trial.

Found guilty after trial; offered 'no comment' in interviews; made subject of a sexual harm prevention order and required to register as a sex offender for life. Four additional charges were left on file due to jury indecision.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Liam Collins

Dangerous Driving

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for five years and nine months

Liam Collins led police on a dangerous high-speed pursuit from Louth to Grimsby on November 24, 2024. He was first spotted driving erratically, clipping a kerb, and then accelerated away in his white BMW. He drove dangerously along the A16, swerving, overtaking at high speeds exceeding 115mph, braking erratically, and ignoring police signals. He continued through Utterby without stopping, overtook vehicles on the wrong side of the road, passed through red lights, and eventually crashed into a lamppost in a residential area. After the collision, he attempted to flee but was pursued and arrested.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. Must pass an extended test of competence and pay a victim surcharge of £207.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Asen Kurtev

Causing death by dangerous driving

June 26, 2025

Sentence: 10 years 9 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 12 years 2 months

Asen Kurtev was driving a Vauxhall Zafira on the A16 towards Spalding on March 4, 2024, when he overtook multiple vehicles in heavy traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming Volkswagen Scirocco. This caused the death of his wife, Sofka Mitkova, who was a front-seat passenger, and serious injuries to four others, including multiple fractures and surgeries. Kurtev admitted responsibility, stating he was late for work and failed to see the approaching vehicle properly.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and four charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Detective Sergeant Adam Doona commented that Kurtev's lateness led to reckless driving, highlighting the importance of patience on the roads.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Daniel Brundell

Inciting a Girl to Engage in Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault

June 23, 2025

Sentence: nine years imprisonment

Daniel Brundell sexually abused an underage girl in the Spalding area in Lincolnshire, involving four charges of inciting her to engage in sexual activity and one charge of sexual assault. The offences included grooming, physical and psychological abuse, and began when the victim was underage. The victim reported crying and trying to fight him off, leading to increased anxiety.

Pleaded guilty to five charges on the morning of his trial. The judge noted the impact on the victim and that there was grooming involved. Brundell has severe bladder and kidney problems and must register as a sex offender for life. A Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order were also imposed.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Dieter Glenn

Supply of Drugs

June 23, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Dieter Glenn was found with knives and cannabis when a car was stopped in Deeping St Nicholas in January 2024. He was a passenger, and analysis of his phone revealed extensive links to a larger drug supply operation involving cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine, and ecstasy.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of a knife in a public place, one charge of possession of cannabis, and four counts of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine and ecstasy. Described as a dangerous individual who exploited vulnerable people.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Kane O'donnell

Intentional Strangulation

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Kane O'Donnell engaged in multiple violent incidents between January 2025 and March 11, 2025, which included intentional strangulation, assaults, and controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate relationship. He is from Beresford Avenue, Skegness, and his actions caused significant harm to the victim.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of assault by beating, and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour. A further charge of making a threat to kill was ordered to lie on file, and an indefinite restraining order was imposed.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Brian Baverstock

Assault by Penetration

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment for each count of assault by penetration, 2 years for each sexual assault, and 6 months for supplying cannabis, all to run concurrently

Brian Baverstock groomed a teenager with illegal drugs and gifts, exploiting her trust to commit multiple sexual assaults between December 2021 and April 2023. A search of his property revealed drugs including cannabis, cocaine, and Diazepam, consistent with street-level supply. He was also charged with historical drug and violence-related offences dating back to 2019.

Did not accept responsibility and put victim through a trial; found guilty by a jury; handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will appear on the Sex Offenders Register for life; also pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and historical offences including affray and supply of drugs.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Barrie Hall

Rape and Sexual Assault

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Barrie Hall, a community fundraiser from Lincoln, sexually abused multiple children over a horrifying 42-year period from 1982 to 2024. He targeted victims while maintaining a public persona as a child-friendly figure in the community, showing complete disregard for their dignity and wellbeing.

Pleaded guilty to nine offences, including rape and sexual assault. The offences occurred between 1982 and 2024, and he was described as posing a serious threat to children while presenting himself as a community fundraiser.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Blake Searle

Burglary

June 13, 2025

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Blake Searle forced his way into a family home in the Harrowby estate area of Grantham on December 19, 2024. The family, including frightened children, hid in a bedroom while he ransacked the house, smashing glass in the back door, making a hole in the bedroom door, and stealing items such as crisps and cakes. Blood evidence from the scene linked him to the crime, and he was arrested on January 14, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft. Also convicted of driving whilst disqualified and failing to stop. A restraining order was issued, and he was disqualified from driving for a further 18 months.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

David Thorne

Rape

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment, plus a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and extended licence period

David Thorne met the victim multiple times, driving from his home in Cherry Willingham to pick them up from the Grantham area. He raped a child under the age of 13 and committed several other sexual offences. The judge had no hesitation in accepting the victim’s account, and Thorne was remanded into custody prior to sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to eight sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault. Claimed the victim was 17 but this was dismissed by the court.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Thomas Russell

Affray

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 10 months imprisonment

Thomas Russell, 36, turned up at the victim's house in Alford in March 2025, damaging their vehicle and gate. He left before the police arrived but returned several hours later, shouting abuse and breaking into the house. He attempted to force his way into the bathroom where the victim was hiding. Earlier that day, he had phoned one of the victim’s friends and threatened to kill them.

Pleaded guilty to affray, criminal damage and making threats to kill. Issued with a protection from harassment order.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Sarah Makey

Supplying class A drugs

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Sarah Makey, 47, of Winston Drive, Skegness, was involved in the drug gang's operations, with evidence showing she sold drugs on at least two occasions as part of the 'Abs line'.

There was evidence she had sold drugs on two occasions. She was ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Kirsty Reilly

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

June 6, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Kirsty Reilly, 32, of Wappenbury Road, Coventry, participated in the gang's drug operation by driving and delivering drugs from Coventry to Skegness as part of the 'Abs line'.

She was a driver in the drug operation and had knowledge of the drugs lines, transporting drugs from Coventry to Skegness.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Liam Thompkins

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

June 6, 2025

Sentence: Three years and six months imprisonment

Liam Thompkins, 25, of Stanley Road, Hinckley, acted as a runner and sometimes operated the 'Abs line' for the drug gang, facilitating the distribution of drugs.

He was a runner and occasional operator of the drug line but failed to appear at court, leading to sentencing in his absence.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Connor Darwent

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

June 5, 2025

Sentence: Two years and six months imprisonment

Connor Darwent, of Donald Cobley Close, Hinckley, acted as a drugs courier for the 'Abs line', transporting drugs between the West Midlands and Skegness. He was pursued by police along the A46, where a stinger device failed to stop him, leading to a tactical stop in a field near Doddington Hall.

Admitted conspiracy to supply class A drugs and dangerous driving. He was caught after a police chase that ended in a farm field near Lincoln.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Gary Ward

Rape

May 21, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Gary Ward, a 69-year-old from Ladysmith Road in Grimsby, committed 16 sexual offences, including seven charges of rape, against a single victim in the Louth area. The offences occurred over a prolonged period, including when the victim was a child, causing great pain, distress, and severe damage. He demonstrated utter disregard for the victim's humanity and treated them in a wholly unacceptable and shameful manner.

Conducted a campaign of rape and caused severe damage. The judge praised the victim's courage in reporting the crimes and seeing the trial through. Additionally, received an unlimited sexual harm prevention order and an unlimited restraining order.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Peter Mcginnes

Rape

May 14, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Peter McGinnes planned his crimes in advance by plying his rape victim with alcohol and drugs. He was found guilty of raping a woman and indecently assaulting a child in relation to historic cases in Woodhall.

Denied the charges but found guilty. Sentenced to 13 years, with 8 years for rape and 5 years for indecent assault to be served consecutively. Also given a 10-year restraining order and placed on the sexual offenders register for life.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Trevor Frater

Violations of the Private Security Industry Act

April 25, 2025

Sentence: £44,518.78 confiscation order or eight months imprisonment if not paid

Trevor Frater, a 64-year-old from Exley Square in Lincoln, was involved in acting as an unlicensed security operative and deploying unlicensed operatives on multiple occasions over the last five years. This put public safety at risk and allowed him to profit substantially, with the court determining he received almost £34,000 in financial benefit from his crimes. Financial investigations revealed hidden assets exceeding £100,000, leading to the confiscation order.

Previously paid less than one percent of a 2021 confiscation order. Convictions under the Private Security Industry Act in 2021 and 2023. SIA director commented that he put public safety at risk and profited from crimes.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

Alistair Renwick

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

April 24, 2025

Sentence: Nine years imprisonment

Alistair Renwick was arrested in July 2022 after a prolonged foot chase where he was tasered but continued to run. Officers seized £12,000 in cash from his address, attributed to drug dealing, as part of the 'Abs line' operation supplying class A drugs.

He was the holder of the 'Abs line' and had no legitimate source of income for seized cash.

Sources: lincolnshirelive.co.uk

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