Lincoln Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 213 verdicts at Lincoln Crown Court (Lincoln, Lincoln). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

March 2024 2 cases

Christopher Lenden

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

In August 2023, Christopher Lenden threatened and attacked his victim with a knife in Louth, causing grievous bodily harm. He later video-called a friend to show the victim's injuries. Emergency services were called, and Lenden assaulted two police officers while being arrested.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. Concurrent term for assaulting an emergency worker. Ordered to pay £228 victim surcharge.

27 Mar 2024

Steven Drew

Taking indecent images of children *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Steven Drew, 38, of Newstead Way, Loughborough, used his position as manager of a phone shop to manipulate customers into providing access to their mobiles, from which he stole photos and videos of children. He was caught after a tip-off about sharing indecent images on the Emule file-sharing website. Arrested on January 13, 2023, in Lincolnshire, detectives found thousands of indecent images on his devices, including Category A material. He sexually assaulted a girl under 13, as evidenced on his phone. While on bail after a second arrest on January 8, 2024, he continued offending and was arrested a third time in June 2024 for 14 offences. Victims were traced by safeguarding officers.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of taking indecent images of children, sexually assaulting a child under 13, possession of extreme images, two counts of voyeurism and owning a paedophile manual. Described as a dangerous offender. Will serve two further years on licence, on the sex offenders’ register for life and given a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

25 Mar 2024

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

November 2023 1 case

Saul Walker

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

On February 2023 in Holton le Clay, Saul Walker, also known as Jake Walker, smashed the front door of his ex-girlfriend's home after their split the previous day. He entered, pulled her to the floor, and she fled to seek help from neighbours. She observed him with a machete and heard her friend in pain inside. Walker assaulted his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend by strangling and causing actual bodily harm, and wounded a 21-year-old man. He fled but was apprehended after a media campaign. Evidence revealed a pattern of domestic violence and coercive control.

Sentenced to 10 months for actual bodily harm, 12 months for intentional strangulation, and 20 months for unlawful and malicious wounding, all to run concurrently. Pleaded not guilty. Prior coercive and domestic violence behaviour noted.

4 Nov 2023

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

February 2023 1 case

Shane Kelk

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

On November 13, 2022, in foggy conditions at Holbeach St John’s, disqualified driver Shane Kelk, driving a grey BMW 3 series estate while on licence from a previous jail sentence, pulled out to overtake another vehicle and collided with 20-year-old motorcyclist Amy Cooper riding her green Kawasaki. Kelk left the scene, resulting in Amy's death.

Admitted a number of offences, including causing death by dangerous driving. Prior sentence of 6 years and 9 months for involvement in an armed incident in Long Sutton in 2017. Appeal to reduce sentence dismissed by Mr Justice Johnson.

1 Feb 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

October 2018 2 cases

Craig Williamson

Fraudulent evasion of VAT *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Craig Williamson submitted false VAT returns for the Lincoln franchise branch of Martin & Co over a period of six years and for Lincoln Car Sales Ltd, evading more than £340,000 in VAT in total with accomplice. He concealed cash payments from customers and stole £35,000 from the agency. VAT investigations began in May 2014, revealing shambolic bookkeeping with no financial system in place. Documents were seized, allowing investigators to unravel the fraud.

Admitted submitting 23 false VAT returns for Lincoln Car Sales Ltd and fraudulent evasion of £13,700 VAT for Martin & Co between June 2008 and July 2009. Previously served 20-month sentence for stealing £35,000 from the agency. Repaid £10,900 to HMRC.

8 Oct 2018

Mark Creswell

Fraudulent evasion of VAT *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Mark Creswell, who ran the Lincoln Martin & Co branch during the offences, allowed the submission of false VAT returns between June 2008 and August 2014, contributing to the evasion of £148,000 in VAT alongside Craig Williamson. He also failed to declare his true income, evading £16,581 in income tax from April 2009 to April 2014. The fraud involved shambolic bookkeeping uncovered in a 2014 investigation.

Admitted being knowingly concerned in the evasion of £148,000 VAT by allowing submission of false returns for Martin & Co between June 2008 and August 2014, and evading £16,581 income tax between April 2009 and April 2014 by failing to declare true income. Repaid all owed money using savings and remortgaging properties.

8 Oct 2018

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

Date Not Specified 37 cases

Denis Xibraku

Production of a class B drug *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Denis Xibraku was involved in a cannabis farm in Sutton Bridge. There were 423 cannabis plants discovered at the premises in Allenbys Chase after a police search on February 21. He pleaded guilty to the production of a class B drug.

Pleaded guilty to the production of a class B drug.

1 Jan 0001

Danny Lodge

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of six and a half years

On 24 June, Danny Lodge, 25, lured a vulnerable 19-year-old victim with learning difficulties and autism to a Travelodge room in Spalding where he and his partner Leanne Thornton were staying. After smoking crack cocaine and drinking, Lodge repeatedly stabbed the victim three times with a butterfly knife (thigh, chin and back) before the couple pushed him into a nearby river. Lodge also assaulted police officers during arrest.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, perverting the course of justice and assaulting an emergency worker. 44 previous convictions for 121 offences. Judge Simon Hirst described him as a dangerous offender.

1 Jan 0001

Darius Krzyzan

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

18 month community order with 40 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Darius Krzyzan, 44, of Lewis Court, Spalding, was arrested in July 2022 after police executed a search warrant at his home. Police found 11,948 indecent images of children on two devices, downloaded over an 11-year period (40 category A including 14 videos, 17 category B, 11,891 category C). He blamed the breakdown of a long-term relationship. He had no previous convictions in the UK or Poland.

Admitted five charges. No previous convictions. Recorder noted remorse and desire to seek help. Also subject to 10 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and 5 year sex offender notification.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Bailey

Supplying cannabis *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Daniel Bailey supplied cannabis to two teenage girls between January 18, 2019, and September 1, 2021. Following his arrest on October 13, 2022, police searched his home in Holbeach St Marks and found drugs paraphernalia including scales, cannabis, cocaine and a bong. Bailey admitted supplying the drug to one girl from age 13 and another from age 16.

Admitted supplying cannabis to two teenage girls from ages 13 and 16. Also pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis and cocaine. Mitigating factors included addiction issues. Judge noted normalisation of drug use to children and lack of will to change.

1 Jan 0001

Gary Wilson

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Gary Wilson, 56, repeatedly assaulted and sexually abused Jennifer Colebrook over a five-year period starting in 2007 when she was 11, during visits to his home in Belper. He forced her to perform sex acts and took indecent images, including one where he threw £500 notes over her naked body. Jennifer reported him to police in 2019 at age 22. Police seized devices in July 2019 and found more indecent images unrelated to her.

Pleaded guilty to charges linked to indecent images but denied abusing Jennifer. Convicted by jury on all 11 counts. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Fiona Phippen

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment, banned from driving for 7 years and 6 weeks

On 29 June 2024, Fiona Phippen was driving her Nissan Qashqai at speeds up to 51mph on the A1 near Grantham when she left the road and careered across the forecourt of Foston Services without braking. She struck Urwah Tanveer, 20, who was standing next to her family's Mercedes, causing catastrophic injuries from which she died in hospital the next day. Tanveer's grandmother, Samina Idris, 83, inside the vehicle, was seriously injured. CCTV showed the collision and Tanveer's brother jumping out of the way. Phippen had been on a video call that ended 38 seconds before impact and 32 seconds before she left the A1. She later admitted causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. No mechanical faults were found with her vehicle.

Pleaded guilty in April to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Claimed brakes or cruise control were defective, but no mechanical faults found. Judge Simon Hirst said she was not concentrating properly, most likely because of a phone call that ended 38 seconds before the collision.

1 Jan 0001

Halil Gopani

Production of a class B drug *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Halil Gopani was involved in a cannabis farm in Sutton Bridge. There were 423 cannabis plants discovered at the premises in Allenbys Chase after a police search on February 21. He pleaded guilty to the production of a class B drug.

Pleaded guilty to the production of a class B drug.

1 Jan 0001

Haroldas Bugaila

Murder *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

Haroldas Bugaila assaulted his 11-week-old baby boy Martinas at the family home in Granville Street, Boston, causing a severe brain injury on March 27, 2019. The baby was rushed to Boston Pilgrim Hospital and later transferred to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, where life support was withdrawn and he died on April 2, 2019. He was also found guilty of previous serious assaults on Baby Martinas and two serious assaults on the baby’s twin, who sustained life-changing injuries.

Found guilty of murder and serious assaults after a six-week trial, having denied the charges. Sentenced for murder of Baby Martinas and assaults on his twin and previous assaults on both children.

1 Jan 0001

Howard Angel

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Howard Angel, of Wyberton West Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, amassed over 16,000 illegal images of child abuse over nine years from March 2010 to May 2019 due to an addiction to downloading such material. Following a police raid on his home, a laptop was seized, and he voluntarily confessed at Grantham Police Station. His then-wife later discovered and handed over a second laptop hidden in the attic. Forensic analysis revealed a total of 16,944 illegal images across the two devices, including 2,641 of the most serious category. Angel admitted he had become addicted and sought help. He faced severe personal consequences including divorce, rejection by his children, and job loss. At Lincoln Crown Court on 5 March 2021, Recorder Charles Falk deemed immediate custody necessary given the scale and duration of the offending.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. Recorder Falk stated the nine-year offending period and large collection justified immediate custody. Also issued a 15-year sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Constantin Motescu

Theft *

Sentence

six and a half years imprisonment

Part of a group responsible for thefts of lead from Somerset church roofs between May 2018 and March 2020. In total, they removed 36 tonnes of lead from churches including Barrington, Bradford on Tone, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Goathurst, Ilton, Pitminster and South Petherton, causing £1m of damage to these listed buildings.

Admitted 23 charges of theft.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Toynton

Fraud *

Sentence

4 and a half years imprisonment

Christopher Toynton was involved in a Ponzi-type lottery scheme called the Lottery Syndicate Club operating between 2017 and 2019. £3.9 million was invested, with many investors left out of pocket. Toynton spent £134,000 of the fund on himself, buying two cars valued at £54,000 and sharing a box at Luton Town.

Found guilty of nine fraud charges after a two-month trial. Denied acting dishonestly.

1 Jan 0001

Alan Robert Henneberry

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Alan Robert Henneberry, of Shaw Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, committed a string of sexual offences against two children aged under 13 in 2019 and 2020.

Found guilty after trial on 16 September of two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and one count of sexual assault of a child by sexual touching. Previously pleaded guilty to possession of, making and taking indecent images of children. Added to sex offenders register for life and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Alison Childs

Fraud and theft *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Alison Childs, former accommodation manager of Lincoln and District Mencap, along with her husband Peter, systematically overcharged vulnerable clients for utility and maintenance payments and kept the surplus. They also used charity funds to pay their housekeeper's salary and maternity pay, and paid £27,000 of their own private rental accommodation. The crimes occurred between 2006 and 2011, with losses exceeding £125,000.

Convicted after a six-week trial. Exploited vulnerable clients of the charity, stealing over £125,000. Paid housekeeper's salary with charity funds.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Fiddler

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years

Anthony Fiddler, 38, of Recreation Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, engaged in sexual communications with a 15-year-old boy between 17 May 2021 and 24 May 2021, and caused him to watch a sexual act on 24 May 2021. He attempted sexual communication with decoys posing as girls aged 12 and 14 between 24 May 2021 and 25 May 2021, and attempted to incite a 14-year-old girl to engage in a sexual act. He also made 124 category A, 86 category B, and 630 category C indecent images of children between August 2000 and November 2020. Fiddler contacted the boy via a gardening advert, requested pictures from decoys, sent a sexual image, and was caught meeting a decoy at Bourne Abbey Church where police were present. Indecent images were found on his phone.

Pleaded guilty to eight sexual charges including sexual communication with a 15-year-old boy, attempting sexual communication with girls aged 12 and 14 (decoys), inciting a 14-year-old girl to engage in a sexual act, and making indecent photographs of children. One prior conviction for exposure in 2005. Judge John Pini QC noted concern over arranging to meet decoy at Bourne Abbey Church.

1 Jan 0001

Matilda Price

Unauthorised use of trademarks *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

A 45-year-old woman from Ingoldmells, Matilda Price, was sentenced after admitting to selling counterfeit luxury goods valued at more than £1 million from her retail store. Trading Standards officers raided the shop in 2023, uncovering over 1,600 fake items—including handbags and clothing falsely branded as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci—concealed in wheelie bins and a back storeroom. The potential retail value of the goods if sold as genuine was estimated at £1.25 million. Price admitted involvement for approximately 15 months.

Pleaded guilty to six charges of unauthorised use of trademarks and one charge of possessing criminal property. Judge Simon Hirst stated no evidence of coercion; barrister described the scheme as unsophisticated, with Price ordering goods under her own surname.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Brian Hayes

Rape *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Michael Brian Hayes, 65, of Hillary Close, Stamford, Lincolnshire, was convicted of 18 sexual offences, including six counts of rape, against three children over an eight-year period from 2008 to 2015. The victims were two young girls and one young boy. The abuse was described by the judge as a 'systematic' campaign carried out for his own gratification. The victims suffered profound anger and episodes of self-harm. Hayes was found guilty after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court.

Found guilty after trial. Judge described abuse as 'systematic' and carried out 'purely for his own gratification'. Assessed as dangerous; ordered to register as sex offender for life and serve extended licence of 2 years upon release.

1 Jan 0001

Mihai Birtu

Theft *

Sentence

three years and seven months imprisonment

Admitted 14 thefts.

1 Jan 0001

Muhammad Hussain

Conspiring to evade prohibition on importation of cocaine *

Sentence

28 years imprisonment

Muhammad Hussain, 37, from Greengate Close, Bury, set up a number of plastic businesses on the Corringham Road industrial estate in Gainsborough to disguise the importation of 240kg of cocaine from South America. Border Force intercepted a delivery of 80kg of cocaine destined for the business in November 2024, revealing two earlier shipments in July and September 2024. Hussain was identified as the leader of the UK operation and was close to the original supply.

Found guilty after trial. Leader of the operation; set up plastic businesses as a front. Also convicted of failing to comply with unlocking of mobile phones.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Buica

Theft *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

Admitted 16 thefts.

1 Jan 0001

Marc Gothorp

Arranging the rape of a child and making indecent images *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Marc Gothorp, 45, of Carram Way, Lincoln, arranged or facilitated the rape of a child under 13, made indecent images of children (categories A, B, C) and distributed category A indecent images. He was assessed as a dangerous offender.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of arranging or facilitating the rape of a child under 13, making indecent images, and distributing category A indecent images. Classified as a dangerous offender, subject to sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Marcus Cook

Indecent exposure *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Marcus Cook, 55, of London Road, Spalding, was seen standing naked in the street on multiple occasions. On November 13, 2023, a woman saw him standing completely naked on a public footpath outside his home. On November 17, the same woman saw him come to the front door completely naked. On December 11, another woman saw him stood by his front door completely naked and warned nearby school children. On December 12, four school girls saw him stood fully naked on his front doorstep. Cook admitted the offences in police interview, stating voices told him to do it. A psychiatric report highlighted his medical history and difficult childhood.

Pleaded guilty to exposing his genitals on four occasions. Offending underpinned by mental health issues and change in medication. Previously spent time on remand. Also ordered to register as a sex offender for seven years.

1 Jan 0001

Leonardo Viscomi

Knowing or suspecting property used for criminal activity *

Sentence

suspended sentence and 150 hours unpaid work

Leonardo Viscomi, from Lincoln, owned a commercial and residential buy-to-let property used for the sale of illicit tobacco and alcohol. He was warned by Trading Standards on multiple occasions about the criminal activity and risks of continuing to accept rental payments but ignored the advice.

Pleaded not guilty implied; man of previous good character. Judge noted he knew of criminal activity as informed by Trading Standards. First prosecution of its type in the country. Upcoming confiscation hearing under Proceeds of Crime Act for rent received over previous six years.

1 Jan 0001

Laurentiu Sucea

Theft *

Sentence

six and a half years imprisonment

Admitted 13 thefts.

1 Jan 0001

Leanne Thornton

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

Two years and nine months imprisonment

On 24 June, Leanne Thornton, 43, joined her partner Danny Lodge in assaulting a vulnerable 19-year-old victim at a Travelodge in Spalding. She placed sugar in a kettle and threw boiling water towards the victim, repeatedly punched him to the head, and helped force him to remove bloodied sheets before he was pushed into a river. She also assaulted police officers during arrest.

Admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker. In breach of a suspended sentence. Mitigating that boiling water caused no harm.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Hancock

Obstructing the coroner *

Sentence

Three years and three months imprisonment

Joshua Hancock, 28, helped Nicholas Metson dispose of Holly Bramley's dismembered remains in the River Witham at Bassingham in the early hours of 25 March 2023 after being paid £100. He was unaware of the murder but assisted in placing body parts into bags and disposing of them. Not all remains were recovered.

Pleaded guilty to obstructing the Lincolnshire Coroner by helping dispose of the body. Also admitted two unrelated charges of attempted communication with a child and possessing drugs. Motivated by money offered by Metson.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Lawrence-West

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Joshua Lawrence-West, 23, admitted three burglaries at homes in Holbeach: The Lawns on July 1, Fleet Lodge on June 26, and Church Street on June 4, 2024. He also stole a car belonging to Reverend Sherine Angus after the Church Street burglary, causing £3,000 damage, and committed two counts of fraud by false representation using stolen bank cards.

Pleaded guilty to three burglaries, theft of a car and two counts of fraud by false representation. Judge accepted troubled upbringing and genuine remorse.

1 Jan 0001

Johannes Stephanus De Klerk

Harassment by breach of a restraining order *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Johannes Stephanus de Klerk, 42, of Westlode Street, Spalding, repeatedly breached a restraining order. He appeared for sentence at Lincoln Crown Court after being remanded into custody. Judge James House KC sentenced him to 19 months imprisonment for each of the four breaches (to run concurrently) plus a further two months consecutive for breach of the suspended sentence order.

Pleaded guilty to four charges of harassment by breach of a restraining order. Also in breach of a suspended sentence order. Restraining order to run until further notice.

1 Jan 0001

John Kinsella

Robbery *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Martial arts expert and boxer John Kinsella, 43, from Mile End, Everton, was convicted of robbery and dangerous driving after he and three others stole £41,000 worth of detergents, crisps and Easter eggs from a haulage depot in Grantham, Lincolnshire. He fled the scene at speeds of up to 130mph in a police pursuit. He absconded before the jury returned its guilty verdict and was sentenced in his absence to 13 years for the robbery, 12 months for dangerous driving, and three months for breaking bail conditions.

Absconded before conviction. Granted leave to appeal sentence. Known associate who intervened to stop a gangster intimidating footballer Steven Gerrard.

1 Jan 0001

Kamil Gziut

Actual bodily harm with intent to commit a sexual offence *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment with a 3-year extended licence period

Kamil Gziut was in the process of sexually assaulting a woman in her early 20s on Albion Street in Spalding in November 2021 at 5.30pm. He overpowered her and dragged her onto a grassy area. Three teenagers intervened, causing him to flee. He was later charged with attempted rape, robbery and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm with intent to commit a sexual offence.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm with intent to commit a sexual offence. Judge concluded he was dangerous.

1 Jan 0001

Jacob Mizio

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

14 months’ imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Jacob Mizio, working as a doorman at the XO nightclub in Spalding, pushed customer Mateusz Ignas to the ground outside the Westlode Street premises on a date prior to May 2022. CCTV showed a hard shove to the left shoulder causing Ignas to fall face first onto the pavement, resulting in multiple fractures to the left side of his face, a black eye, broken nose and lost tooth. A second push caused Ignas’s cousin to fall on top of him. Ignas was celebrating the birth of his child and had not been causing trouble. Mizio, of Double Street, Spalding, was ordered to pay £1,920 compensation and complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm. No previous convictions, family man who had shown remorse. Judge noted victim had not been aggressive and that Mizio, as door staff, should have known a drunk patron is more vulnerable. Unlikely to return to security work.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Hildred

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Jason Hildred began swapping messages with decoys he believed were a 12-year-old girl called Dani on Chat Avenue in November 2020, then on WhatsApp, trying to instigate sexual conversations. He also contacted another decoy he thought was an 11-year-old girl called Izzy, again attempting sexual conversations. Later in 2021, while on bail, he was caught by a police decoy pretending to be a 14-year-old girl. Arrested in June 2021.

Pleaded guilty to three offences of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child. Ordered to register as a sex offender for ten years and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order. Prior conviction in 2013 for attempting to meet a girl aged under-16 following sexual grooming. Offended while on bail.

1 Jan 0001

Jay Savage

Placing an article with intent to cause belief it would explode *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

On 13 November 2022, Jay Savage threw a bottle containing vinegar, hydrochlorite bleach and tin foil into the Lincolnshire Poacher pub in Spalding to make others believe it would explode. A warning phone call was made to the landlord. The bottle would have released chlorine gas if opened. Savage, of no fixed address, had previously warned the pub would be 'off the grid' after issues involving his former partner.

Pleaded guilty. Also pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm, possessing cannabis, theft, stalking, threatening to cause criminal damage and two breaches of a non-molestation order. High risk of harm to the public noted. Restraining order made.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Barton

Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

two-year jail sentence

Jamie Barton, of Spring Street, Spalding, was released from prison in May 2024 under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order after prior convictions for sexual communication with a child and engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16 at Norwich Crown Court in December 2022. He was caught using Facebook under the alias 'Tom Green' and accessing Facebook Messenger and Snapchat, in breach of the order. Monitoring software on his phone alerted authorities. He admitted the breaches, claiming it was a 'moment of stupidity' and that he had no friends and was seeking company. None of the contacts were children.

Admitted two charges of breaching the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order and failing to notify a change in the use of his name. Recorder Simon King stated courts must take breaches seriously and that Barton represents a real potential risk.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Twigg

Child rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Jamie Twigg, 43, of Jellicoe Avenue, Lincoln, systematically targeted a child victim, subjecting them to a campaign of eight rapes (including two counts of child rape) and two severe sexual assaults between 2014 and 2023 in private domestic settings. The abuse robbed the victim of their childhood. Lincolnshire Police's Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit investigated, leading to his conviction.

Pleaded not guilty. Convicted after an eight-day trial. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and an indefinite restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

James Shawley

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

four and a half years imprisonment

James Shawley contacted a covert police officer posing as a 14 year old boy on a dating site between December 8 and 23, 2019. He sent sexually explicit messages and arranged to meet the 'boy' at a cinema in Huntingdon with the intention of having sex. Caught in a sting operation and arrested in December 2019. Formerly of Hereward Street, Bourne.

Denied four charges but found guilty by jury after three-day trial. Placed on sex offenders register for life, barred from working with children for life, 15 year sexual harm prevention order. Judge noted implausible defence and loss of career and hobby.

1 Jan 0001

Tiberiu-Lucian Grozav

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 120-day alcohol abstinence order, 80 hours unpaid work and £500 compensation

Tiberiu-Lucian Grozav carried out an unprovoked attack on a work colleague in Spalding on August 25, 2023, after blacking out during a night of drinking. He punched the victim in the face on St John’s Road, causing three fractures around the victim's right eye socket. The victim later attended hospital and lost a day's pay. Grozav, of Lancelot Way, Spalding, admitted the offence and had secured a place at the London College of Contemporary Arts.

Admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm. Demonstrated remorse and had stopped drinking. Judge noted single punch caused three fractures around victim's right eye.

1 Jan 0001

Trevor Robinson

Breaching anti-social behaviour order *

Sentence

18 month community order with up to 35 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Trevor Robinson, 79, of Martin Close, Skellingthorpe, breached his 2014 anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) prohibiting possession of child’s prams, pushchairs, soft toys etc. on three occasions: spotted with a pram in Trelawney Crescent, Lincoln on 6 March 2024; seen with a pram containing a dressed dog toy in Cuckoo Walk, Witham St Hughs on 18 May 2024 while behaving inappropriately; pram found in boot of car on Saxilby Road, Lincoln on 20 June 2024.

Pleaded guilty to breaching his anti-social behaviour order on three occasions. Has 26 previous convictions for 49 offences including outraging public decency. A new Criminal Behaviour Order prohibits him from having a child’s pram, push chair, soft toys, and entering the village of Witham St Hughs. Recorder Mark Ainsworth noted his failing health.

1 Jan 0001

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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 213 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.

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Lincoln Crown Court Sentencing Results

Robert Burton

Christopher Lenden

Steven Drew

Danielle Barrett

Saul Walker

Josh Lake

Nicholas Metson

Shane Kelk

Edward Parker

Craig Williamson

Mark Creswell

Benjamin Lovell

Darren Barnes

Denis Xibraku

Danny Lodge

Darius Krzyzan

Daniel Bailey

Gary Wilson

Fiona Phippen

Halil Gopani

Haroldas Bugaila

Howard Angel

Constantin Motescu

Christopher Toynton

Alan Robert Henneberry

Alison Childs

Anthony Fiddler

Matilda Price

Michael Brian Hayes

Mihai Birtu

Muhammad Hussain

Paul Buica

Marc Gothorp

Marcus Cook

Leonardo Viscomi

Laurentiu Sucea

Leanne Thornton

Joshua Hancock

Joshua Lawrence-West

Johannes Stephanus De Klerk

John Kinsella

Kamil Gziut

Jacob Mizio

Jason Hildred

Jay Savage

Jamie Barton

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James Shawley

Tiberiu-Lucian Grozav

Trevor Robinson

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