Lincoln Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 106 verdicts at Lincoln Crown Court (Lincoln, Lincoln). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

November 2025 1 case

Tom Ashwell

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Tom Ashwell, 25, of Wood Grove, Farnley, Leeds, served as a courier for the Skegness operation, regularly transporting cocaine from Liverpool to Lincolnshire as directed by Zacc Farrell. The conspiracy involved 15kg of cocaine and ran from March 2023 to July 2024.

Courier instructed by Zacc Farrell to collect and distribute drugs from Liverpool.

6 Nov 2025

October 2025 6 cases

David Wiatrowski

Attempting to cause an explosion with intent to endanger life or seriously damage property *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

On New Year's Day 2025, David Wiatrowski, 36, from Bradford Road in Boston, began a crime spree by smashing the window of Aldi in Queen Street. He was caught on CCTV filling a drinks bottle with petrol at a garage forecourt, which he used to create a Molotov cocktail. He threw the petrol bomb at a responding police officer, but the glass did not break. Wiatrowski then pulled out an imitation gun, cocked it, and ordered the police back into their cars, approaching one vehicle before the officers reversed away. He escaped towards Friars Gate and was arrested at home on January 10.

Found guilty after a three-day trial in July. Stated he was 'bored of life, feeling depressed'.

31 Oct 2025

Hussein Elyas

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

13 years and 9 months detention

On March 27, 2025, Hussein Elyas, a 20-year-old drug dealer from Lindrick Drive, Evington, Leicester, approached a victim in Ashby Square, Loughborough town centre, around 7pm and stabbed him in the back with a knife, causing life-threatening injuries by cutting the victim's liver and one kidney. The victim required emergency surgery and still struggles with mobility. Elyas walked off but was spotted by police on Frederick Street, ran, and was found hiding in a garden on Arthur Street with the bloodied knife and possessing heroin and crack cocaine. The attack was unprovoked and occurred in a public area with witnesses present.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, and having a knife in public. Initially charged with attempted murder. First 10 years and 9 months in custody, then transferred to adult prison until 22nd birthday, followed by release on licence.

24 Oct 2025

Terry Smith

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Terry Smith, 40, of Scoggins Way, Heckington, committed rape against a child under the age of 13 between 2019 and 2021.

Found guilty by jury after denying the charge. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

24 Oct 2025

Rumen Pashev

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

Rumen Pashev, 28, of West Street in Boston, committed two opportunistic robberies targeting elderly women in September 2025. On September 1, he wrenched a necklace from an 82-year-old woman on Linden Way near Pilgrim Hospital, leaving her shaken but uninjured, and escaped south towards Hospital Lane. On September 4, he targeted an 81-year-old woman using crutches on John Adams Way in Boston town centre, pushing her in the chest, grabbing her necklace as she fell onto railings, resulting in a broken wrist requiring surgery. Both necklaces remain missing despite police enquiries.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery.

23 Oct 2025

Thomas Peter Dawson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment and £228 surcharge

Thomas Peter Dawson, 38, of London Road in Sleaford, became violent with emergency services at Northgate, Sleaford in March 2025, assaulting two police officers and committing a string of other offences including theft and harassment, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to six charges. Behaviour caused significant alarm and distress within his local community. PC Sarah Kennedy noted this outcome reflects the criminal justice system’s firm stance on prolific offending.

17 Oct 2025

Stephanie Mclaggan

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Stephanie McLaggan fatally stabbed her ex-partner Gillian Connelly during a heated argument at a friend's house on Wheeldon Street in Gainsborough in the early hours of July 28, 2024. McLaggan, aged 39 and previously of North Warren Road, took a kitchen knife and stabbed the 44-year-old victim, piercing her artery just below her heart. The wound was described as devastating with no chance of survival. Gillian died shortly after being taken to hospital. Following the stabbing, others attempted to cover up the crime by moving the body to the street, but CCTV footage and forensic evidence, including DNA on a kitchen knife, linked McLaggan to the murder.

Refused to admit responsibility but found guilty by jury. Previously in a relationship with victim for over 20 years.

9 Oct 2025

September 2025 5 cases

Grzegorz Trochowski

Arson *

Sentence

Two years and two months in prison

Grzegorz Trochowski set fire to a property on Barley Drive in Donington on May 19. He was seen exiting a silver MG hire car with a crowbar, shouting towards the house, throwing a glass bottle at it, squirting a liquid on the front door, and igniting it. He also struck the door with the crowbar, causing damage. Neighbours initially extinguished the fire before Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue fully put it out, preventing further damage or injuries.

Pleaded guilty to arson committed with reckless disregard for human life.

19 Sep 2025

David Marsh

Child sex offences *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

David Marsh committed sexual offences against a child in Skegness between July 2016 and July 2019, including sexual assault of a child by touching, attempted rape of a child, assault by penetration, and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

The 70-year-old offender was sentenced for multiple child sex offences and will be subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The victim showed great courage in coming forward, and credit is due to the investigation team.

19 Sep 2025

Aaron Clark

Manslaughter *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Aaron Clark passed a machete to Reece Bruns, who used it in an attack on Kyle Marshall on June 26, 2024, at Wellhead Park in Bourne. Clark was convicted of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Convicted of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article. Initially charged with murder. He passed the weapon to another individual and will serve his sentence in a young offenders' institution.

15 Sep 2025

Reece Bruns

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years and 9 months imprisonment

Reece Bruns used a machete to strike Kyle Marshall on June 26, 2024, at Wellhead Park in Bourne, following a confrontation. He claimed self-defence, but was convicted of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Convicted of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article. Initially charged with murder. Passed the weapon to another individual.

15 Sep 2025

Sean Dempster

Distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Sean Dempster, 31, of Welland Road, Lincoln, collected and distributed over 20,000 indecent images of children, including Category A-C images, and attempted to incite children under 13 to engage in sexual acts. He was arrested in May 2024 after uploading an indecent image online, with further images and devices seized during investigations, revealing ongoing distribution and exploitation.

Sentenced for distributing Category A indecent images and other related offences; also received a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must register as a sex offender.

5 Sep 2025

August 2025 12 cases

Tarequl Islam

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

22 Aug 2025

Hugo Ignats

Robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ints Dombrovskis and Hugo Ignats targeted PG Jewellery and Collectables in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, on May 30. They arrived masked, wielding an axe and pretending to have a pistol concealed in a bag, ordered the shop assistant to unlock display cabinets, restrained her with duct tape and bungee cord, and stole watches, rings, necklaces, a mobile phone, a bank card, and £15 in cash, totalling over £50,000. They escaped in a silver Vauxhall Astra, which was later found burnt out, and were arrested after being tracked to a black Honda Civic and stopped on the A1.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. From Barnsley.

22 Aug 2025

Ints Dombroskis

Armed Robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ints Dombroskis, along with Hugo Ignats, carried out an armed robbery at PG Jewellery and Collectables in Holbeach on May 30, 2025. The pair, masked and armed with axes, entered the store, tied up a female employee in her 20s, threatened to kill her if she moved, and stole £50,000 worth of jewellery including watches, rings, and necklaces from glass cabinets. They fled but were pursued by police, leading to their arrest on the A1 near Markham Moor junction in Nottinghamshire.

Foreign national; MP Sir John Hayes calling for deportation after serving sentence; Incident involved threats to kill and tying up a victim.

22 Aug 2025

Ints Dombrovskis

Robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to robbery. From Barnsley.

22 Aug 2025

Dennis Gartsen

Rape and Sexual Assaults *

Sentence

12 years and 9 months imprisonment, with an additional 4 years on licence, and a sexual harm prevention order

Dennis Gartsen committed 15 sexual offences against a young child, including two counts of rape of a girl under 13, two counts of assault by penetration, six counts of assault by touching, possession of a prohibited image of a child, three counts of making indecent photographs of a child, and possession of extreme pornographic images. The offences took place on multiple occasions between December 2021 and August 2023. He handed himself in at Boston Police Station after being confronted by the victim's adults and was found in possession of disturbing pornographic material on devices at his home.

Pleaded guilty to 15 charges. An application for deportation to the Netherlands has been submitted.

18 Aug 2025

The Audi Driver

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

The Audi driver caused a fatal collision by crashing into the back of a Fiesta on the A17 at North Rauceby on June 20, 2024, killing two young men and injuring others. The driver lied to the police following the incident.

Sentenced for dangerous driving. The driver was involved in a collision on the A17 at North Rauceby on June 20, 2024, which resulted in two deaths and lied to the police.

18 Aug 2025

Natasha Allarakhia

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment and a 12 years and 8 months driving ban

Natasha Allarakhia was driving an Audi Q2 at speeds exceeding 90mph on the A17 towards Sleaford on June 20, 2024, while sipping alcohol. She collided with the rear of a Ford Fiesta that was stopped at temporary traffic lights near the junction with Rauceby Lane, causing the deaths of the Fiesta's driver, William Ray (17), and front passenger, Eddie Shore (18), who both died from their injuries in hospital. Two rear passengers in the Fiesta sustained serious injuries, while occupants of Allarakhia's vehicle, including her children, escaped with minor injuries. The collision occurred on a straight road with clear warning signs, and investigations confirmed no vehicle defects, with the Fiesta's lights illuminated and brake applied. Allarakhia initially lied about a male driver fleeing the scene before admitting her role.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of causing death by dangerous driving and one charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Detective Sergeant Kate Johnston commented on her reckless, selfish, and dangerous actions, noting her attempt to fabricate a story to avoid responsibility.

18 Aug 2025

Matthew Marvill

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

two years and six months in jail

Matthew Marvill, a 41-year-old from Dorothy Avenue, Skegness, committed various sexual offences against children over a three-year period in the Chapel St Leonards area. These included sending images of his genitals, engaging in sexual talk, and performing sexual acts in front of his victims. He was caught and pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing.

Pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences. Detective Constable Carla Sutton commented that he acted in a wholly inappropriate manner and performed appalling acts.

14 Aug 2025

Michael Young

Rape *

Sentence

7 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Young, 35, formerly of Skegness Road in Burgh Le Marsh, raped and strangled his victim in July 2022. The offending led to a lengthy investigation by Lincolnshire Police, and he was arrested and held in custody after breaching bail conditions.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Described as barbaric. Given a restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

14 Aug 2025

Jason Bickford

Attempted Robbery *

Sentence

6 years and 1 month imprisonment

Jason Bickford, of Honington Approach, Lincoln, targeted a man in his 70s on a mobility scooter in Baggholme Road, Lincoln, at around 7pm on August 13, 2024. He pulled at a bag the victim was holding, causing the victim to fall and sustain life-changing injuries. While the victim was on the floor, Bickford punched him in a cowardly and unprovoked attack. The victim defended himself with walking sticks, and Bickford fled without obtaining anything. He was identified through CCTV footage, arrested on August 26, 2024, and the case was investigated by Lincolnshire Police with support from various teams before being authorised for charges by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Charged with attempted robbery; the victim fought back using walking sticks. DC Claire Rose led the investigation and highlighted the victim's bravery, noting that justice has been served.

8 Aug 2025

Harvey Emmingham

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment for grievous bodily harm, with a 12 month sentence for possession of a bladed article in a public place to run concurrently

Harvey Emmingham, 23, stabbed a man in his 40s in the back while riding an e-bike in Gainsborough on February 18, 2025, around 00.30am on Trinity Street and near Dickenson Terrace. The victim was walking with his partner when Emmingham, who knew the victim, made threats, rode past multiple times, and then attacked from behind before fleeing. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing Emmingham disguising himself and arming himself with a knife prior to the attack. Police located him at a property in Bob Rainsforth Way, arrested him, and linked him to the crime through footage and witness statements. The victim required hospital treatment for the stab wound.

Pleaded guilty to the offences at a hearing on August 4. He was remanded in custody following initial charges.

8 Aug 2025

Zoe Watts

Attempting to manufacture a firearm *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Zoe Watts, a former police community support officer, attempted to manufacture a firearm using a 3D printer at her home in Lincoln. She was found to have a stockpile of weapons, including knives and a crossbow, as well as parts for two firearms. Police discovered her concerning internet searches related to weapons and arrested her in December 2024. This case marks the first of its kind in the UK for this offence.

Found guilty of attempting to manufacture a weapon; pleaded no comment during interview and claimed the weapons were toys. Issued with a forfeiture destruction order and will be subject to a serious crime prevention order for five years after release.

8 Aug 2025

July 2025 6 cases

Danis Voldoka

Sexual Assault *

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.

25 Jul 2025

Ben Cairns

Sexual assault of a child under 13 and assault by penetration *

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.

11 Jul 2025

Nathan Halford

Sexual Assault *

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.

11 Jul 2025

Jonathan Bath

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

7 Jul 2025

Lee Merrison

Sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 17 *

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.

4 Jul 2025

Liam Collins

Dangerous Driving *

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.

3 Jul 2025

June 2025 13 cases

Asen Kurtev

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

26 Jun 2025

Dieter Glenn

Supply of Drugs *

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.

23 Jun 2025

Daniel Brundell

Inciting a Girl to Engage in Sexual Activity and Sexual Assault *

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.

23 Jun 2025

Kane O'donnell

Intentional Strangulation *

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.

20 Jun 2025

Brian Baverstock

Assault by Penetration *

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.

19 Jun 2025

Barrie Hall

Rape and Sexual Assault *

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.

19 Jun 2025

Blake Searle

Burglary *

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.

13 Jun 2025

David Thorne

Rape *

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.

13 Jun 2025

Thomas Russell

Affray *

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.

13 Jun 2025

Sarah Makey

Supplying class A drugs *

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.

6 Jun 2025

Liam Thompkins

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

6 Jun 2025

Kirsty Reilly

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

6 Jun 2025

Connor Darwent

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

5 Jun 2025

May 2025 2 cases

Gary Ward

Rape *

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.

21 May 2025

Peter Mcginnes

Rape *

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.

14 May 2025

April 2025 2 cases

Trevor Frater

Violations of the Private Security Industry Act *

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.

25 Apr 2025

Alistair Renwick

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

24 Apr 2025

February 2025 1 case

Joel Tasker

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Joel Tasker, 31, of Welholme Road, Grimsby, was the upstream co-conspirator who sourced and reloaded crack cocaine and heroin for Connor Stewart's local drugs line operating in the Skegness area over a long period. The operation involved runners dealing directly to users from an alleyway in Skegness, causing anti-social behaviour and misery for residents.

Sentenced for conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Acted as upstream co-conspirator dealer sourcing and reloading drugs for Connor Stewart's operation.

1 Feb 2025

January 2025 1 case

Chase Brocklesby

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Chase Brocklesby, a 28-year-old from the Boston area, was convicted of rape, common assault, criminal damage, and dangerous driving. The rape involved a victim in Boston, with details of the incident not specified in the text. He was sentenced earlier in 2025.

Denied rape but found guilty; also sentenced for common assault, criminal damage, and dangerous driving.

1 Jan 2025

May 2024 1 case

Robert Burton

Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

On 5 April 2024, just before 6.50pm, Robert Burton, 34, of Kingsley Road, Mablethorpe, attacked a woman in her 30s in a property on Chatsworth Drive, Louth, leaving her with facial injuries. He was drunk and aggressively shouting. When police arrived, he threatened and spat at officers, and there were threats involving a knife. He was detained and charged.

Pleaded not specified. Concurrent sentences of 1 month each for criminal damage and three counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Prior details not mentioned.

21 May 2024

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Lincoln Crown Court, located in Lincoln, Lincoln, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 106 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Lincoln, Lincoln area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at The Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3GA, LN1 3GA.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441522525222 or visit the official court website for further information.

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Lincoln Crown Court Sentencing Results

Tom Ashwell

David Wiatrowski

Hussein Elyas

Terry Smith

Rumen Pashev

Thomas Peter Dawson

Stephanie Mclaggan

Grzegorz Trochowski

David Marsh

Aaron Clark

Reece Bruns

Sean Dempster

Tarequl Islam

Hugo Ignats

Ints Dombroskis

Ints Dombrovskis

Dennis Gartsen

The Audi Driver

Natasha Allarakhia

Matthew Marvill

Michael Young

Jason Bickford

Harvey Emmingham

Zoe Watts

Danis Voldoka

Ben Cairns

Nathan Halford

Jonathan Bath

Lee Merrison

Liam Collins

Asen Kurtev

Dieter Glenn

Daniel Brundell

Kane O'donnell

Brian Baverstock

Barrie Hall

Blake Searle

David Thorne

Thomas Russell

Sarah Makey

Liam Thompkins

Kirsty Reilly

Connor Darwent

Gary Ward

Peter Mcginnes

Trevor Frater

Alistair Renwick

Joel Tasker

Chase Brocklesby

Robert Burton

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