Lincoln Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

February 2024 1 case

Danielle Barrett

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Danielle Barrett was travelling south on the B1192 towards Boston in a Vauxhall Corsa when she overtook a crop sprayer as she approached a left-hand bend, colliding head-on with an oncoming Ducati motorbike near Coningsby in July 2023. This led to the death of 66-year-old motorcycle rider Jeffrey Scott, who was thrown from the bike, hit the windscreen, and landed in a ditch, sustaining fatal injuries. CCTV footage showed she entered the opposing carriageway without a view ahead, leaving no time for Mr Scott to react.

Found guilty following a trial. Also banned from driving for 7.5 years and must take an extended re-test.

12 Feb 2024

October 2023 1 case

Josh Lake

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years; 4 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years; 2 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years; 18 months driving ban; extended re-test required

On July 2, 2023, in the early hours, Josh Lake drove a silver BMW X3 with false plates along the A17 near Sutton Bridge, ignoring police signals to stop. A pursuit ensued along West Bank beside the river Nene at full tide and narrow country roads, with Lake driving at high speeds on a rough grassed track, risking loss of control into the water. Two passengers, a man and a woman in their 20s, were in the vehicle. The car was stopped after hitting a stinger device that deflated the tyres. Lake had no driving licence, had never passed a test, was disqualified, uninsured, and possessed a controlled drug.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, disqualified driving, driving without insurance, fail to stop, and possession of a controlled drug. Previously fined £50 for failing to stop at initial hearing.

17 Oct 2023

March 2023 1 case

Nicholas Metson

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 19 years

On March 17, 2023, Nicholas Metson, Holly Bramley's husband, stabbed her multiple times in the bedroom after putting her in a headlock, during which she bit him. He then moved her body to the bathroom where he dismembered it into 224 parts, stored them in the kitchen larder for nearly a week, and dumped them in the River Witham near Lincoln, paying his friend Joshua Hancock to assist in the disposal.

Admitted to the murder. Paid friend Joshua Hancock to help dispose of remains. Previous convictions for offences against former partners in 2013, 2016 and 2017.

17 Mar 2023

May 2019 1 case

Edward Parker

Burglary *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Edward Parker was convicted for multiple burglaries committed across several counties, causing significant distress to victims. The details of the specific incidents are not outlined in the article, but the court considered the profound impact on victims through their statements.

Described as a career burglar who has caused untold misery, hurt and pain to many victims across several counties. Victims' impact statements were heard in court.

1 May 2019

May 2018 2 cases

Benjamin Lovell

Robbery *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

On April 22, 2018, at about 7pm, Benjamin Lovell entered the Bargain Booze store in High Street, Donington, stole two packets of cigarettes without paying, and when challenged by staff, showed them a knife before leaving. He was arrested later that evening at about 11.50pm on suspicion of robbery, during which he headbutted and spat at the arresting police officer, splitting the officer's lip.

Sentenced to 4 months for assaulting a police officer, 28 months for robbery, and additional term for possessing a knife in a public place. Ordered to pay £170 costs and knife seized and destroyed.

22 May 2018

Darren Barnes

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Darren Barnes repeatedly sexually abused a young girl aged between eight and 11 over a four-year period. The abuse started with touching her clothing and progressed to more serious incidents, including asking her to remove her clothes, showing her pornographic movies, offering £40 in cash and giving her a mobile phone to groom her. It included one incident of oral rape. He silenced her by telling her she would be in trouble and God would not forgive her. The abuse ended when she reached puberty and asked for it to stop. She reported it to her mother in 2012 but did not want to proceed at the time. In 2014, his wife reported it to the church and he made partial admissions. In 2017, over 200 indecent images of children were found on two laptops at his home, including movies of distressed and tied-up children.

Admitted 11 sexual offences including indecent assault, indecency with a child, sexual assault of a child under 13 and one offence of rape of a child under 13. Also admitted three further charges of making indecent images of children. No previous convictions. Judge John Pini QC noted he had targeted, groomed and sexually abused his victim over a four-year period. Also received a one-year licence extension, Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must register as a sex offender for life.

8 May 2018

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About Lincoln Crown Court

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.

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