Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 176 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Matthew Lee

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 1, 2025

Sentence: Three-and-a-half years imprisonment

Matthew Lee, aged 31, of Bala Street in Anfield, became involved in a violent altercation with his flatmate on December 29, 2024, after a dispute over the mess caused by his 13 dogs. He confronted the victim in his bedroom, pushed him, and later returned with a zombie knife, holding it to the victim's neck and threatening to stab him. During a struggle, the victim sustained a cut to his finger. Lee then returned with a stick and swung it at the victim before leaving again.

Admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, making threats with a bladed article, and breaching a suspended sentence order. Also given a seven-year restraining order. Has prior convictions including kidnap and assault.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Rudi Caldwell

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, and Cannabis

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Rudi Caldwell used the EncroChat handle 'Box Bat' to traffic wholesale quantities of drugs, including 16kg of cocaine, 2kg of heroin and 14kg of cannabis. He collaborated with associates to source and supply these drugs on a commercial scale, planned to build an underground drugs factory, and intended to buy a house solely for growing cannabis in its greenhouse. He also discussed attacking a rival dealer and stealing their stock. Police linked him to the handle through personal details and seized two Rolex watches from his home during his arrest on April 29, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis. Expressed remorse in a letter to the court and has been engaging in work and courses in prison, with the judge noting his efforts to reform and his awareness of the impact on his family.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Edwards

Perverting the course of justice and handling stolen goods

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Thomas Edwards provided a stolen Kawasaki motorcycle that was used in targeted shootings on August 15, 2023, in Huyton and Prescot. He permitted the bike to be hidden in the garden of his home after the incidents, which involved a gunman firing at residential properties and endangering lives, including an innocent bystander.

Supplied the stolen motorcycle used in the attacks and allowed it to be hidden at his residence; has a criminal record including driving matters; defense noted he left Merseyside to start a new life and expressed remorse.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Tony Meadows

Conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and two months imprisonment

Tony Meadows participated in a targeted attack on August 15, 2023, acting as the getaway rider on a stolen Kawasaki motorcycle. He was involved in shootings at two properties in Huyton and Prescot, where a gunman fired at residents, including an incident where shots were fired at an innocent woman trying to protect a grandmother and grandchild. Meadows revved the engine for a quick escape and lost control of the vehicle briefly during their getaway.

Acted as the getaway rider, aware of the gunman's intent to discharge the weapon; had no prior convictions at the time and was 19 years old; defense highlighted his secondary role and difficult background.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Jardine

Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Thomas Jardine's fingerprints were found on a haul of crack cocaine seized from his co-defendant Keith O'Callaghan. He was involved in bagging up the drugs to fund his own addiction, which escalated after he was stabbed in the head with a machete in 2018, leading to PTSD and increased cocaine use. He has a history of drug-related offences and is now employed as a roofer while caring for his elderly, immobile mother.

Pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply. Has prior convictions including supplying cocaine in 2011 and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon in 2016. Judge noted his criminal history, ongoing cannabis use, and concerns about his honesty regarding drug use.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Keith O'callaghan

Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Keith O'Callaghan was stopped by police while driving a car on Liscard Road in Wallasey, Wirral, on January 10, 2024. He appeared nervous and shaking, leading officers to discover 206 wraps of crack cocaine weighing 26.9g in his rucksack. He claimed he transported the bag without knowing its contents in return for drugs and only did so on one occasion.

Admitted to possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply. Has a limited criminal record and has stayed out of trouble since the offence. Judge imposed a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 30 days and an electronically-monitored curfew from 8pm to 8am, with exceptions for a holiday.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Brandon Ormond

Sexual activity with a child

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 38 months imprisonment

Brandon Ormond approached a missing 15-year-old girl alone in New Brighton, Wirral, at night, convincing her he was a good person by giving her religious literature. He then took her to a secluded underpass near the beach, where he subjected her to sexual acts despite knowing her age. He abandoned her afterwards, and she was found in distress by police. His phone contained images of partially dressed young girls, though these did not lead to further charges.

Admitted two counts of sexual activity with a child and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. No previous convictions. Expressed remorse and had a difficult upbringing. Also handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the sex offenders' register for life.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Carolyn Knowles

Drug trafficking

July 29, 2025

Sentence: more than 12 years imprisonment

Carolyn Knowles was part of a large-scale drug operation exposed through tip-offs and subsequent house raids, leading to her conviction and sentencing.

Christopher Atkinson

Drug trafficking

July 29, 2025

Sentence: more than 12 years imprisonment

Christopher Atkinson was part of a large-scale drug operation exposed through tip-offs and subsequent house raids, leading to his conviction and sentencing.

Damien Evans

Intentional Strangulation

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Damien Evans, in a relationship with Samantha Wood, became violent after she objected to his flirting with other women on TikTok. In April 2025, he pinned her to the bed, strangled her until she lost consciousness, and threatened self-harm with a knife. Weeks later, he strangled her again during an argument, slapped her, and threatened to prevent her from leaving. On June 25, 2025, he confronted her at her flat, leading to another altercation that drew neighbours' attention. The incidents left her emotionally devastated.

Admitted two counts of intentional strangulation and assault. Has previous convictions including battery in 2016. Stopped using steroids and expressed remorse, citing poor mental health and a difficult background.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Geraldine Knibb

Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment for two counts (concurrent) and 12 months imprisonment for one count, to be served consecutively to an existing sentence

Geraldine Knibb's American bulldog, Stella, attacked three people in separate incidents. On November 10, 2024, the dog mauled Gediminas Valkiunas outside a block of flats in Bootle, biting his trainer, calf, face, and hands, and attempting to bite his throat, leading to hospital treatment. On November 11, 2024, the dog attacked Jacqueline Bond inside Knibb's home, biting her hand and wrist after she dropped a tissue, requiring her to be kicked free and later treated at a walk-in centre. On January 10, 2025, the dog bit ambulance driver William McVeigh on the arm while he was assisting a patient, necessitating surgery.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury. Judge stated the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified, and noted she knew the dangers her dog posed but did nothing to prevent injuries. She has 89 previous convictions, mostly for dishonesty offences, and a prior seven-year sentence for drug supply.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jack Nelson

Rape

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Jack Nelson met a woman during a night out in Liverpool city centre in the spring of 2022. They visited several bars together before he took her back to his student accommodation in Kensington and raped her, leading to a profound impact on the victim, who felt suicidal and attempted to take her own life on two occasions.

Convicted after a trial; has no previous convictions; diagnosed with autism; the judge noted the delay in the case and its impact on the defendant, as well as the profound effect on the victim, who attempted suicide twice.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Riley Maloney

Robbery

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and a 7-year restraining order

On November 3, 2023, Riley Maloney followed two 15-year-old boys who were riding an orange Voodoo electric bike valued at around £3,500. He kicked the bike with force, causing both boys to fall. One victim suffered a displaced fracture to his right kneecap, requiring two operations with pins and screws, and was on crutches for four months, missing school. Maloney stole the bike, sold it at a social club, and celebrated the act. He was wearing a black New Balance tracksuit and distinctive trainers at the time, which helped identify him. Additionally, he committed theft of a £109 Ralph Lauren t-shirt on May 27, 2024, and possessed a small quantity of cannabis.

Admitted to robbery, inflicting grievous bodily harm, theft of a t-shirt, and possession of cannabis. He has one prior conviction for dangerous driving and expressed remorse in a letter to the court. Judge David Potter noted the crime was planned, deliberate, and violent, considering his youth and references from family.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Thomas Dures

Murder

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 23 years imprisonment

Thomas Dures was involved in a street brawl where he stabbed Matthew Daulby in the chest, resulting in his death. Dures fled the country the morning after the incident and was later apprehended before being sentenced.

Gillian Shaw

Manslaughter

July 28, 2025

Sentence: five years imprisonment

Gillian Shaw attacked her long-term partner, Steven Cox, at their home on Rothwell Street in Everton on December 31, 2024, after developing paranoid beliefs that he was going back to his ex-wife and loved cigarettes more than her. She slapped, punched, kneed or kicked him, causing him to fall, and gouged his eyes. Mr Cox, who was terminally ill, sustained injuries including fractured ribs and facial trauma, and died the next day from severe pulmonary emphysema, heart disease, and blunt force chest injuries. Shaw called emergency services and admitted the assault.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Had a history of mental health issues, including depression and paranoia, and was the primary carer for the victim. The judge noted remorse, lack of premeditation, and her improved condition in custody.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Colin Miller

Robbery

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 1 month imprisonment

Colin Miller, along with Norman O'Connor and a 14-year-old boy, broke into the home of a 76-year-old man, threatened him with a hammer, stole cash from his pockets, and drove off in his classic Jaguar, which was later written off in a crash while evading police.

Neil Spencer

Making threats with an offensive weapon

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Neil Spencer fired a crossbow at the windows and doors of a grandmother's house while her grandchildren were inside, in a revenge attack after his children were allegedly bullied, launching bolts towards the grandmother and her daughter.

Pleaded guilty to making threats with an offensive weapon and two counts of criminal damage. An indefinite restraining order was imposed.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Norman O'connor

Robbery

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Norman O'Connor, along with Colin Miller and a 14-year-old boy, broke into the home of a 76-year-old man, threatened him with a hammer, stole cash from his pockets, and drove off in his classic Jaguar, which was later written off in a crash while evading police.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, theft, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and going equipped for theft.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Hooton

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, Ketamine, Cannabis, and Cannabis Resin

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 8 months imprisonment

Thomas Hooton used the EncroChat handle 'Own Raptor' to traffic heroin, cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis worth over £600,000 across the UK. He was involved in an organised crime network, supplying drugs on an almost daily basis, working with high-level criminals, and using couriers for distribution. He was linked to the movement of £490,000 in criminal cash and discussed acquiring a van with a concealed compartment for drug transport. His activities were uncovered through EncroChat messages, including references to his personal details, vehicle, and location data.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine, ketamine, cannabis, and cannabis resin. No previous convictions. Character references from prominent individuals, including an MP and a knight, highlighted his genuine remorse, supportive family, and positive behaviour in custody, where he has been promoted to peer mentor and given a trusted job in healthcare.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Richard Woods

Making threats to kill

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 10-month imprisonment suspended for 18 months, plus 40-day GPS monitoring requirement and rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 30 days

Richard Woods, amid a history of cocaine abuse and mental health issues, attended his daughter's nursery on June 9, 2025, despite a non-molestation order. He confronted his ex-partner, Sarah Appleton, with whom he shares three children, behaving aggressively by punching her car windows, spitting at her window, and threatening to shoot her in the face. He continued his threats, including stating she would end up in a body bag, even after police arrived, causing fear for Appleton and nursery staff.

Pleaded guilty to making threats to kill and threatening behaviour. Has mental health issues including schizophrenia and ADHD. Previously convicted for possession of cocaine with intent to supply in 2015. Described as a damaged man, not evil, and has spent seven weeks in custody.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Raymond Escoffrey

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Raymond Escoffrey was part of a gang operating a drug supply network from a property on Earle Road in Wavertree, Liverpool, using a 'graft phone' to distribute heroin and crack cocaine worth around £700,000. The group was under surveillance from October 2024 to January 2025. During a police raid on January 4, 2025, Escoffrey was present at the property and escaped while handcuffed, but was later arrested on January 20, 2025. Weapons were found at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, and escaping from lawful custody. Has eight previous convictions, including possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possession of a firearm. Defence noted his participation in courses while on remand and desire to rebuild family relationships and seek employment.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Raymond Nicholls

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Raymond Nicholls was involved in a gang supplying heroin and crack cocaine from a base on Earle Road in Wavertree, Liverpool, as part of a 'county lines type model'. The operation, active from October 2024 to January 2025, involved distributing drugs worth approximately £700,000 using a 'graft phone'. During a police raid on January 4, 2025, Nicholls escaped from the premises but was arrested on January 15, 2025. Drugs and weapons, including an air rifle, were seized.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, and escaping from lawful custody. Has 20 previous convictions, including possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. Defence described his escape as impulsive and expressed regret, noting his desire to focus on family and avoid further court appearances. He refused to attend court due to threats received in custody.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Leroy Parris

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Leroy Parris was involved in an organised crime group that supplied heroin and crack cocaine using a 'graft phone' from a property on Earle Road in Wavertree, Liverpool. The gang distributed drugs worth approximately £700,000 over a year, with activities including direct sales to users. During a police raid on January 4, 2025, Parris attempted to escape, struggled with officers, and urged his co-defendants to flee. Weapons, including an air rifle and a stun gun, were recovered from associated vehicles and premises.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a firearm when prohibited for life. Has 24 previous convictions, including offences for supplying class A drugs and possession of a firearm. Defence highlighted family issues and prior drug-related offending.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

James Elliott

Rape

July 19, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

In August 2022, James Elliott, a 30-year-old chef and father of two, attended a party in Birkenhead, Wirral, where he had been consuming alcohol and cocaine. After the 18-year-old victim went to a bedroom to calm down following an argument, Elliott followed her, hugged her, groped her backside, turned off the lights, pinned her down on the bed, and raped her despite her resistance and pleas to stop. She sustained injuries, escaped the flat, and was left bleeding, shoeless, and sobbing in the street.

Found guilty of one count of rape by jury. Maintains innocence despite the verdict. Has an extensive record of relatively minor offences but no prior convictions for violence or sexual conduct. Judge noted the crime was violent and sustained, and Elliott must serve two-thirds of his sentence, comply with an indefinite restraining order, and sign the sex offenders' register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

John Lally

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

John Lally, using the handle 'Silverfella', played a significant role in the organised crime group by coordinating the supply and distribution of drugs, collecting and moving substantial quantities of money and cocaine, and conspiring with others to commit grievous bodily harm against rival gang members, including plans to set fire to homes, vehicles, and businesses.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; coordinated drug supply and distribution, handled money and cocaine movements, and planned attacks on rival gang members, including setting fire to properties.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Lee Smith

Threatening a person with a blade in a public place

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Lee Smith, 41, pressed a knife into a taxi driver's stomach and threatened to kill him after the driver attempted to collect an unpaid fare for Smith's partner. The incident took place outside a property in Kirkby in the early hours of April 28, 2025. Smith racially abused the driver, saying 'you Black c***, get away from here, I'll stab you, I'll kill you'. The knife was approximately 10-12cm long, and the victim was left upset, distressed, and scared. Smith claimed he felt threatened due to a prior incident and did not know the fare was unpaid.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Has 37 prior convictions for 90 offences, including violence, robbery, theft, and road offences. Was unmedicated and intoxicated at the time, with no previous racially aggravated offences. Defence highlighted his intent to reform with support in the Stoke area.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nathan Simpson

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Nathan Simpson, using the handle 'Gardenfella', was a key leader in an organised crime group that supplied significant quantities of cannabis (115.283kg), cocaine (10.982kg), and amphetamine (63.44kg). He coordinated with suppliers from Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham areas, stored and distributed drugs, shared control of firearms, and planned drive-by shootings and punishment shootings against rival gang members. The group operated at an industrial level, with arrests made on November 27, 2024, during which drugs, cash, mobile phones, and luxury items were seized.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; involved in coordinating supply, distribution, and disputes with rival gangs; prior involvement in firearms and planned shootings.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nathan Davies

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Nathan Davies, using the handle 'Chillifella', was a leader in the gang that obtained and distributed multi-kilo amounts of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine. He worked with upstream suppliers, managed storage and distribution, and conspired in planning drive-by shootings and other violent acts against rival gangs, putting public safety at risk.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; shared control of firearms and planned attacks on rival organised crime groups.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Connor Lawton

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Connor Lawton, using the handle 'Greenidol', was involved in the gang's large-scale drug supply network, helping to collect, store, and distribute significant amounts of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine as part of the organised crime group.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; was a trusted member assisting in the collection, storage, and distribution of drugs.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Alexander Davidson

Unlawful wounding

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

Alexander Davidson followed the victim into Kays Pharmacy on London Road, Liverpool, on March 4, and stabbed him in the neck with a sharp bladed implement during a dispute related to a drug deal. He was desperate for heroin and crack cocaine, believed he had been ripped off, and attacked the victim from behind, causing a 2cm deep laceration to the neck. The victim was left in shock with blood on his hands, and Davidson discarded the weapon before being arrested later that day in possession of tweezers.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Has a history of class A drug misuse and prior convictions for violence. Expressed remorse and has been addressing addiction issues while in custody. Told the judge he did not agree with the sentence summarisation.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Daniel Roberts

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Daniel Roberts, using the handle 'Snowyspring', was involved in the significant-scale supply of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine as part of the gang. He assisted in collecting, storing, and distributing drugs, and participated in conspiracies to commit grievous bodily harm against rival organised crime groups.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; acted as a trusted member helping with collection, storage, and distribution of drugs, and conspired in plans against rival gangs.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dominic Bourdet

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Dominic Bourdet was a significant figure in the gang, assisting in the collection, storage, and distribution of large quantities of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine, as part of an industrial-level supply operation that spanned multiple regions.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; acted as a trusted member involved in collecting, storing, and distributing drugs for the group.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Steven Dodd

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Steven Dodd, using the handle 'Stickygreen', played a key role in the gang's operations by helping to collect, store, and distribute large quantities of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine obtained from various sources in the Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham areas.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; served as a trusted member involved in collecting, storing, and distributing drugs for the group.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Shaun Ashley

Sexual assault of a girl under 13 and sexual activity with a child

July 17, 2025

Sentence: Seven-and-a-half years imprisonment

Shaun Ashley sexually assaulted a girl by touching her vagina on two occasions when she was under 13 and still in primary school, and once more when she was a teenager. The crimes came to light when the victim's mother discovered social media messages between the victim and her boyfriend revealing the abuse. Ashley attempted to bribe the victim with money to ensure her silence and has remained adamant about his innocence despite the jury's verdict.

Found guilty after a trial, showed no remorse, and refused to take responsibility. He has one previous conviction for travelling on a railway without paying a fare and a caution for shoplifting. The judge noted his conduct demonstrated an absence of remorse and that a custodial sentence would be significant punishment.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Laura Greenwood

Sending offensive communications and threatening messages

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Laura Greenwood, a former Countdown contestant, sent a series of abusive and threatening messages online targeting Channel 4 producer Damian Eadie and presenter Rachel Riley. These included posts on forums accusing Eadie of being a paedophile and editing episodes maliciously, as well as messages via contact forms explicitly threatening to kill Eadie and Riley, sent between December 2023 and July 2024. The threats caused genuine fear for the victims' safety, leading to safeguarding measures. Greenwood was already in prison at the time and claimed the actions stemmed from mental health issues and perceived grievances from her time on the show in 2012-2013.

Admitted to three counts of sending offensive communications and three counts of sending messages threatening death or serious harm. Judge considered mental health factors and substance abuse as mitigating circumstances. Previously serving a two years and eight months sentence for arson and related offences.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Chowles

Theft

July 16, 2025

Sentence: five and a half years imprisonment

Paul Chowles, a former National Crime Agency intelligence officer, stole 50 Bitcoin that had been seized from Thomas White, a dark web drug dealer involved in the Silk Road 2.0 site. The theft occurred in May 2017, when Chowles accessed White's cryptocurrency wallet and transferred the funds to a mixing service to hide his tracks. He was arrested in 2022, and the stolen Bitcoin was valued at nearly £60,000 at the time, though it is now worth around £4.4 million.

Pleaded guilty to one count of theft, one count of transferring criminal property, and one count of concealing criminal property. Was a former National Crime Agency officer dismissed for gross misconduct.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mark Brockley

Distributing infringing articles and fraudulent evasion of income tax

July 15, 2025

Sentence: five years imprisonment

Mark Brockley advertised and sold pirated subscriptions for streaming Premier League and Champions League matches through the Infinity IPTV platform, generating an estimated £312,000 in profits between October 2014 and May 2019. He failed to declare his income to HM Revenue and Customs and evaded taxes, causing a revenue loss of around £3 million to legitimate services like BT. After a police raid in July 2019, he continued operations briefly before fleeing to France and Spain with his dog. He was arrested in Spain, extradited to the UK, and sentenced following a trial in his absence.

Found guilty in his absence after fleeing to Europe; judge noted his leading role in the operation and expressed that it was a sophisticated enterprise causing substantial loss; defence argued he played a management role and requested leniency.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Jordan Lytollis

Theft and Affray

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment and a 4-year criminal behaviour order

Jordan Lytollis conducted a series of planned thefts from JD Sports and Footasylum stores across Merseyside and Greater Manchester between January and March 2025, stealing goods worth thousands of pounds. On February 3, 2025, after being caught shoplifting at a Footasylum store in Liverpool ONE, he armed himself with a metal bar, swung it at staff, threatened to harm them, and damaged property to escape. He used methods like removing security tags and had an accomplice in one incident. His actions involved aggression towards staff and repeated attempts to evade capture.

Pleaded guilty to affray, criminal damage and 10 counts of theft. Judge described him as a 'greedy and violent individual' with 26 previous convictions for offences including burglary and assault. Defence stated he committed crimes to provide for his family and has since sought employment.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Graham Lightfoot

Indecent Assault

July 14, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Graham Lightfoot indecently assaulted two young girls on numerous occasions when they were aged as young as 11, between 2000 and 2004. One of the victims was also sexually assaulted. The abuses were reported to Cheshire Police in June 2023, leading to an investigation, charges, and his conviction at trial. The victims described the significant impact on their lives.

Denied the charges but was found guilty following a trial. In addition to the prison sentence, he was handed a restraining order preventing contact with his victims. Detective Constable Kelly Mitchell noted that Lightfoot took advantage of two young girls for his own twisted sexual gratification.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Chris Beya

Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

July 10, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Chris Beya, riding a bike, entered Hatherley Street from Mulgrave Road in Toxteth as people were leaving Al Rahma mosque after afternoon prayers. He dismounted, ran at two men who fled inside the mosque, and then pulled out what appeared to be a firearm before walking away. No firearm was recovered, but an investigation identified him as the perpetrator, leading to his arrest and charging.

Pleaded guilty to being in possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Detective Inspector John Mullen noted that this was a serious offence causing community concern, and that imitation firearms can cause fear similar to real ones.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kieran Size

Supply of Crack Cocaine and Heroin

July 10, 2025

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Kieran Size was involved in a county line operation in Sefton, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. He was stopped by Merseyside Police on June 6, 2025, where a graft phone was found in his car. The activities spanned from March 6 to June 6, 2025.

Charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin between March 6 and June 6, 2025. Arrested after police found a graft phone in his car. Part of Operation Toxic under Project Medusa.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Steven Mccracken

Possession with intent to supply Class A drug

July 9, 2025

Sentence: 12 years and 8 months imprisonment

Steven McCracken, 43, of Derby Lane, Stoneycroft, was spotted by officers on patrol and arrested on March 3 on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis. A search of his address uncovered 10kg of Class A and B drugs, more than £30,000 in cash, three firearms in separate holdalls, and a silencer inside a designer bag. Forensic examination confirmed the weapons were viable.

Sentenced for multiple offences including possession of firearms, ammunition, offensive weapons, and drug supply. Arrested following a police investigation led by Merseyside Police’s Project Medusa team.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Harry Ford

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 30 months in prison

On April 24, 2025, officers from Widnes Proactive CID executed a warrant at Harry Ford's address on Russell Court in Widnes, after gathering intelligence on a county lines drug dealer. They discovered quantities of heroin and cocaine, along with cash and mobile phones linked to the supply of illegal drugs. Ford, aged 24, was charged and sentenced for his involvement in drug supply operations.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. PC Nicholls of Widnes Proactive CID noted that Ford believed he was operating under the radar but was quickly identified and removed from the streets.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Filip Stasiuk

Supply of Class A and B Drugs

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 38 months imprisonment

On June 5, 2025, police stopped a silver Chrysler on Henderson Road in Widnes where Filip Stasiuk was a passenger. The vehicle had a strong smell of cannabis, masked by an excessive number of air fresheners. Stasiuk was found with £270 cash and an iPhone containing messages indicating his active involvement in the illegal supply of cocaine and cannabis. He was arrested and later sentenced, with his prior convictions and ongoing licence conditions taken into account.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs. Was on prison licence for previous drug supply offences and wanted on warrant for an arson offence. Police noted him as a convicted County Lines drug dealer and hoped the sentence would deter such activities.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Odday El-Saddi

Rape

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 17 years in prison

Odday El-Saddi, 48, of Regency Square, Warrington, raped a young child and subjected them to years of sick sexual abuse, attacking his victim on multiple occasions over a three-year period.

Failed to show any remorse and forced the victim to relive the experiences in court. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Joel Dever

Sexual activity with a child

July 4, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Joel Dever met a 14-year-old girl through a social media site and entered into a sexual relationship with her for over a year, frequently reserving hotel rooms in Southport and Liverpool. The offences occurred throughout 2023 and involved exploitation of the schoolgirl. Hotel staff raised concerns about the girl's age, leading to police involvement. He was also involved in arranging or facilitating a child sex offence and making indecent images of a child (category A, B, or C videos).

Pleaded guilty to numerous child sexual offences. Additionally given a lifelong restraining order and must register on the Sex Offender Register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

John Dever

Sexual activity with a child

July 3, 2025

Sentence: Five years and three months imprisonment

John Dever, aged 22 at the time, met a 14-year-old girl on social media in 2023 and engaged in a sexual relationship with her that lasted over a year. He arranged hotel stays across Liverpool and Southport to facilitate the exploitation. Hotel staff noticed concerns about the girl's age and alerted the police, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual activity with a child, arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, and five counts of making indecent images of a child. Also issued with a lifelong restraining order and required to sign the Sex Offender Register for life.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kevin Marshall

Attempted sexual communications with a child

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and a lifelong sexual harm prevention order

Kevin Marshall, a 45-year-old dad-of-three from Hursley Road in Fazakerley, falsely posed as a reverend on social media, posting pictures of himself in a priest's collar and a Moncler coat. He communicated with two decoy 15-year-old girls via Facebook and WhatsApp, making repeated attempts to meet them, booking a hotel stay in Glasgow for April 25, 2025, and sending explicit messages about sexual encounters. He arranged to meet one girl for coffee in the Crosby area and offered to pick up the other in his Volvo. He was confronted and arrested by the paedophile hunter group Saving Children's Futures UK on April 28, 2025, after which he claimed to police that he had done nothing wrong.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted sexual communications with a child and two charges of arranging or facilitating a child sex offence. Judge Simon Medland KC described his actions as grooming children under an imaginative disguise and noted that children should not be sexualised. He has a criminal record including a five-year sentence for blackmail in 2015. Defence stated he was disgusted and embarrassed by his behaviour, attributing it to cocaine misuse after his mother's death in January 2025.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kieran O'connor

Animal cruelty

July 2, 2025

Sentence: Community order with 26 programme requirement days, £500 costs, £114 victim surcharge, and a 5-year ban from owning animals

Kieran O'Connor picked up his dog, Prince, a brown male bull breed-type dog, and threw him over a fence onto concrete on October 1, 2024, outside his house. This act caused potential pain, suffering, injury, and disease, as he failed to protect the dog from physical abuse and emotional distress. The incident was captured on video, widely shared on social media, and led to charges under the Animal Welfare Act brought by the RSPCA. O'Connor is a self-employed gardener from Parbrook Road in Huyton.

Dzan Etem

Grievous Bodily Harm

July 2, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 200 hours of community service

Dzan Etem, then 16 years old, delivered an unprovoked punch to Eisa Abderahman, aged 38 at the time, in Clayton Square on July 2, 2022, during a verbal altercation. The victim suffered life-altering injuries, including a fractured skull and bleed to the brain, leaving him unable to live independently and requiring care. Etem fled the scene but later handed himself in after being identified via social media and recognised by his schoolteachers.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. No further offences committed since the incident. Judge Andrew Menary urged him to take the chance and showed remorse for his actions.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

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