Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 1011 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 3 cases

Robert Trandafir

Wounding without intent *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, with 300 hours unpaid work, 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement, and 12-month mental health treatment requirement

On 25 October 2024 at a shared house on Greyhound Farm Road in Speke, Robert Trandafir attacked housemate Sergio Dolbneac after a row over a chair not being tucked under the kitchen table. Trandafir shouted insults about Moldovans, threatened the victim, then retrieved a telescopic truncheon from his car. When Dolbneac later left his room, Trandafir punched him, dragged him by the neck, repeatedly hit him in the head with the truncheon, pushed him into a wall breaking a mirror, and attempted to stab him in the face with a broken plate shard. The attack stopped when Trandafir saw the victim bleeding heavily. Dolbneac suffered a concussion and a head wound requiring staples.

Found guilty by jury of wounding without intent and possession of an offensive weapon. Claimed self-defence and falsely asserted the truncheon was a hiking pole; judge described the claim as ludicrous. Previous good character, mental health issues, history of self-harm and childhood abuse taken into account. Judge warned that any future offending would lead to prison.

18 Jun 2026

Ragial Ahmad

Sexual assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Ahmad sexually assaulted two women in separate incidents in Warrington town centre. On 19 July 2024, he approached a woman in a nightclub and repeatedly touched her inappropriately without her consent, continuing after she moved his hands away. On 26 January 2025, he made unwanted advances toward a group of women at a bar, followed them to a nearby takeaway, and touched the bottom of a woman. He was arrested as he attempted to leave in a taxi. During police interviews, he denied following the women and claimed the touching was playful.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and made subject to a five-year restraining order preventing contact with both victims.

9 Jun 2026

Gary Day-Davies

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Gary Day-Davies, from Tyldesley, was convicted of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault by touching of a child. The offences occurred between 2006 and 2009 against a girl who was a pupil at a school in Salford where he taught. He invited the survivor to his home for ‘additional tuition’, plied her with drugs and alcohol, and sexually abused her there and at the school. The survivor reported the abuse to Greater Manchester Police in 2022. Day-Davies denied the offences and claimed the survivor ‘must have just held a bit of a grudge’.

Denied offences; found guilty after trial. Offences involved a former pupil at a school in Salford where he taught.

8 Jun 2026

May 2026 19 cases

Stuart Ogilvie

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

two years imprisonment

Stuart Ogilvie, aged 54, assaulted his partner Celia Voice in the early hours of March 3 2026 at his home on Pembroke Court in Tranmere, Wirral. After drinking cider and taking crack cocaine, he threw items, grabbed her causing her to fall, struck her multiple times while she was on the floor, and threw a portable radiator at her. She suffered cuts, bruising, swelling and permanent scarring. He has a long criminal record including previous violence.

Admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm. 81 previous convictions for 204 offences. Judge noted no realistic prospect of rehabilitation and that only immediate imprisonment justified.

22 May 2026

Dean Ode

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

In July 2021, Dean Ode punched a female victim to the face during an argument, causing a fracture to her cheekbone requiring surgery. In January 2025, he assaulted a child by slapping them to the back of the head and pushing them. On 17 December 2025, after crashing a stolen vehicle in Chelford Road, Henbury, he assaulted a member of the public, paramedics and police officers, including spitting and attempting to headbutt officers. He refused to provide a blood sample and had driven without insurance or a licence.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and multiple other offences including aggravated vehicle taking and assaults on police officers. Subject to restraining orders.

19 May 2026

Dylan Blundell

Manslaughter *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Dylan Blundell was convicted in connection with the death of Paul Foster, who was fatally stabbed during a botched robbery at an address on Muirhead Avenue in West Derby during the early hours of October 15, 2024. He was sentenced alongside four others at Liverpool Crown Court.

Sentenced for manslaughter, possession of a bladed article in a public place, robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence.

18 May 2026

Elsadig Abrahim

Manslaughter *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Elsadig Abrahim was convicted in connection with the death of Paul Foster, who was fatally stabbed during a botched robbery at an address on Muirhead Avenue in West Derby during the early hours of October 15, 2024. He was sentenced alongside four others at Liverpool Crown Court.

Sentenced for manslaughter, robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence.

18 May 2026

Sarah Kasseum

Manslaughter *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Sarah Kasseum was convicted in connection with the death of Paul Foster, who was fatally stabbed during a botched robbery at an address on Muirhead Avenue in West Derby during the early hours of October 15, 2024. He was sentenced alongside four others at Liverpool Crown Court.

Sentenced for manslaughter, robbery, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence and drugs offences.

18 May 2026

Zayd Alasaly

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 30 years

Zayd Alasaly was convicted of the murder of Paul Foster, who was fatally stabbed during a botched robbery at an address on Muirhead Avenue in West Derby during the early hours of October 15, 2024. He was sentenced alongside four others at Liverpool Crown Court.

Also sentenced to 15 years for robbery, 12 years for possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence and three and a half years for possession of a bladed article in a public place, all concurrent. Convicted of murder.

18 May 2026

Magdalena Tuczapska

Fraud and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Magdalena Tuczapska, 46, of Lorton Avenue in St Helens, carried out four identical frauds by subletting properties she had no right to in Edge Hill (Liverpool), the Lake District, Barrow and Scarborough between October 2022 and January 2023, taking cash deposits via Facebook Marketplace under false names. She was also investigated for online money laundering in 2024, claiming to be an employee while tampering with bank statements to conceal rent payments. She had previously received a suspended sentence for three counts of fraud.

Pleaded guilty to fraud and perverting the course of justice. Had four previous convictions for eight offences. Judge noted pattern of offending but low risk of reoffending per probation; activated previous suspended sentence.

18 May 2026

Michael Fields

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 30 years

Michael Fields was convicted of the murder of Paul Foster, who was fatally stabbed during a botched robbery at an address on Muirhead Avenue in West Derby during the early hours of October 15, 2024. He was sentenced alongside four others at Liverpool Crown Court.

Also sentenced to 12 years for robbery, 10 years for possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence and three and a half years for possession of a bladed article in a public place, all concurrent. Convicted of murder.

18 May 2026

Michelle Boyd

Harassment *

Sentence

six months in prison, suspended for two years

Between March 2022 and December 2023, Michelle Boyd harassed her former partner by sending around 500 abusive emails and messages, continued after being asked to stop by solicitors, and also harassed his new girlfriend with threatening social media messages, contacted her employer with lies, and took photographs in public making derogatory comments. She also made false anonymous reports to Crimestoppers and tried to intimidate victims using her police position. She breached bail by posting on social media about the case.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment without violence. Former Inspector at Cheshire Constabulary. Breached bail conditions. Restraining orders imposed.

18 May 2026

James Taylor

Outraging public decency *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

James Taylor, 24, of Penny Lane, filmed himself performing a sex act on buses and in other public places. He came to police attention after performing a sex act in full view of two teenage boys on a bus in Widnes on May 8, 2024. He was identified via CCTV and the logo on his work fleece. His phones contained messages boasting about his crimes, described as 'risky w***s', and numerous videos of him performing sex acts in public, including on buses in 2019. Devices also contained 36 indecent images of children (4 category A, 11 category B, 21 category C) dated 2019-2024. He was arrested on May 29, 2024, and further arrested on December 18, 2024, for the indecent images.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of outraging public decency, two counts of sexual activity in the presence of a child, three counts of making indecent images of children, and one count of possession of indecent images.

15 May 2026

Bernard Mclean

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

15-month imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Police executed a search warrant at the McLeans' address on Gilbert Street in Liverpool city centre on December 27 2024. Bernard announced that all of the cannabis recovered was his responsibility. Officers seized 515g of cannabis and 194g of cannabis resin worth around £7,000, plus over £4,000 cash and snap bags. He claimed responsibility during the searches.

Admitted possession of cannabis with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. Judge noted he took main responsibility for the cannabis, possibly to protect his sons. Previous convictions for possession of controlled drugs. Spared immediate prison sentence.

7 May 2026

Michael Muse

Aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

In the early hours of Saturday 11 October 2025, Michael Muse, 54, of Orchard Brow, Warrington, forced entry into a neighbour's home using a claw hammer after shouting and smashing glass. He attacked a 32-year-old visitor inside, striking him around four times. The victim fell to the floor, but Muse climbed on top and continued the assault. Despite multiple head injuries and hand wounds, the victim disarmed Muse, who then fled. Police recovered a blood-stained polo shirt from Muse's washing machine and the bloodied hammer from his address.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and possession of cannabis. Handed a ten-year restraining order against the victim.

7 May 2026

Mason Mclean

Being concerned in the supply of cannabis *

Sentence

2 months imprisonment

During police raid on December 27 2024 at family home on Gilbert Street, Liverpool, Mason was seen leaning out of a rear first storey window and throwing a bag containing 102g of cannabis and £1,000 cash into neighbour's garden. Further drugs, cash and snap bags found inside.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Sentence reduced from 10 months due to existing jail term and made concurrent. Previously sentenced to 4 years for conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Appeared via video link from HMP Berwyn.

7 May 2026

Reece Mclean

Possession of cannabis *

Sentence

Fined £100

During police raid on December 27 2024 at family home on Gilbert Street, Liverpool, a 10g bag of cannabis bearing Reece's fingerprints was found in his bedroom. Later found in possession of a further small quantity in a taxi on December 19 2025.

Admitted possession of cannabis and asked for a second offence of possession of cannabis to be taken into consideration. Linked to one 10g bag in his bedroom with his fingerprints. Previous conviction for threatening behaviour.

7 May 2026

Lee Kettle

Conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

six years and eight months' imprisonment

Lee Kettle, along with his twin brother Carl Kettle and Barry Dillon, targeted cash machines at supermarkets and petrol stations in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire and Merseyside, including Tesco stores in Woolton and Allerton, Sainsburys in Walton and Asda in Bootle. They carried out the scheme between January 2020 and April 2025, causing considerable damage, stealing cash machines and emergency cutting equipment from fire stations.

One of the Kettle twins, aged 40, from Speke. Sentenced with brother Carl Kettle and Barry Dillon for a combined total of 17 years.

5 May 2026

Warren Roberts

Possession with intent to supply class A (cocaine) *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Warren Roberts, 29, of River View in New Ferry, Merseyside, was caught dealing drugs. On August 6, 2025, police found cash, a Nokia phone with drug supply messages, scales with white powder, a bag of white powder wraps (14 packages of cocaine weighing 2.6g valued at £280), and £1,094.95 at his address. Released under investigation. On January 29, 2026, in Birkenhead, he was seen in a suspected drug deal outside a pub, ran, and concealed 50 packages of cocaine (8.76g valued at £1,000) inside a ping pong ball hidden in his faeces.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A (cocaine) and admitted breaching the terms of his suspended sentence. Four prior convictions for five offences, including possession with intent to supply class B (cannabis) in August 2024 for which he received a nine-month sentence suspended for 18 months. Described as hopelessly addicted to cocaine.

5 May 2026

Barry Dillon

Conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

three years and eight months' imprisonment

Barry Dillon, along with the Kettle twins Carl and Lee Kettle, targeted cash machines at supermarkets and petrol stations in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire and Merseyside, including Tesco stores in Woolton and Allerton, Sainsburys in Walton and Asda in Bootle. They carried out the scheme between January 2020 and April 2025, causing considerable damage, stealing cash machines and emergency cutting equipment from fire stations.

Aged 45, from Galbraith Close in Aigburth. Sentenced with the Kettle twins for a combined total of 17 years.

5 May 2026

Carl Kettle

Conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

six years and eight months' imprisonment

Carl Kettle, along with his twin brother Lee Kettle and Barry Dillon, targeted cash machines at supermarkets and petrol stations in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire and Merseyside, including Tesco stores in Woolton and Allerton, Sainsburys in Walton and Asda in Bootle. They carried out the scheme between January 2020 and April 2025, causing considerable damage, stealing cash machines and emergency cutting equipment from fire stations.

One of the Kettle twins, aged 40, from Fazakerley. Sentenced with brother Lee Kettle and Barry Dillon for a combined total of 17 years.

5 May 2026

Kenneth Shaw

Indecent assault and gross indecency *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Kenneth Shaw sexually abused four young children with indecent assaults and gross indecency in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Victims reported in 2024.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of indecent assault and gross indecency against four children.

1 May 2026

April 2026 19 cases

Carole Low

Illegal money lending and conspiracy to supply controlled drugs *

Sentence

39 months' imprisonment

Carole Low, aged 65, of Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, illegally lent money without authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority to at least 50 people, providing at least 5,000 advances worth £240,000 and receiving £363,000 in payments, charging 50-100% interest and penalty charges. She lent money to vulnerable drug users to buy drugs from her son, chased debts, and on occasions passed illegal drugs to others. The illegal lending ran from 2018 to 2025, with the drugs conspiracy lasting four months. Arrested in March 2025 following a warrant at her home.

Pleaded guilty to illegal money lending between 2018 and 2025 and two counts of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs. Sentenced to 4 months for illegal lending and 35 months for conspiracy to supply drugs, to run consecutively. Judge commented on her involvement in ruthless exploitation of weak, vulnerable people unable to access money.

28 Apr 2026

Carole Lowe

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine and unauthorised money lending *

Sentence

39 months imprisonment

Carole Lowe, aged 65, of Prenton Road West in Birkenhead, operated as an illegal money lender from November 2018 to March 2025, making 5,000 advances totalling £240,000 to at least 50 individuals at interest rates of 50-100% plus penalties, netting over £100,000 profit. She was involved in her son Seng's 'Seng Line' heroin and crack cocaine supply from November 2024, packaging drugs, supplying customers, tracking finances and tick lists, and chasing debts in her BMW. Seven bags of cocaine, tick list and scales found at her home.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine and participating in the activities of a regulated activity when not authorised. Operated illegal money lending for over six years, lending £240,000 and receiving £363,000. Involved in packaging and supplying son's drugs, laundering proceeds. Judge described ruthless exploitation of the weak. One prior conviction for racially aggravated harassment.

28 Apr 2026

Seng Low

Conspiracy to supply controlled drugs *

Sentence

40 months' imprisonment

Seng Low, aged 43, of Prenton Road West, Birkenhead, operated and controlled the 'Seng Line' supplying controlled drugs across Wirkenhead and Wirral. He introduced vulnerable drug users to his mother for loans to buy drugs and directed them to her when they could not pay. Arrested in March 2025 at his address in possession of the drug line phone. The conspiracy lasted four months.

Admitted two charges of conspiracy to supply controlled drugs. Played a significant role in operating and controlling the 'Seng Line' drug supply from Birkenhead across Wirral. Directed debtors unable to pay to his mother Carole Low.

28 Apr 2026

Seng Lowe

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Seng Lowe, aged 43, of Prenton Road West in Birkenhead, operated and controlled a drug supply chain known as the 'Seng Line' in the Wirral area from November 2024 to March 2025, sending bulk messages offering heroin and crack cocaine for sale. He was arrested on March 12, 2025, in possession of a graft phone at the Dental Lab on Prenton Road West. He introduced drug customers to his mother for loans and chased debts.

Admitted conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine. Operated the 'Seng Line' drug supply in Wirral. Prior convictions for dishonesty offences, assault and possession of offensive weapon. Judge noted it was a profitable distribution business requiring his mother's assistance.

28 Apr 2026

Ross Fyles

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 3 years

Ross Fyles from Birkenhead, Merseyside, subjected a woman to a series of horrific sexual assaults including raping her at knifepoint, forcing a fake gun into her mouth while threatening to shoot her, punching her, pulling her hair, spitting at her, pressing a knife to her throat, throwing scissors at her leaving the blade in her back. He bombarded her workplace with abusive calls and messages, leaving a voicemail claiming to be Osama Bin Laden threatening to bomb the building and cut colleagues' faces off.

Unanimously found guilty after trial of three counts of rape, two charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and stalking. 21 previous convictions for 33 offences including arson and two counts of sexual activity with a child. Required to serve two thirds before parole eligibility. Restraining order indefinitely and sex offenders' register for life. Judge noted significant ongoing risk.

27 Apr 2026

Jaydon Dion Doyley

Contempt of court *

Sentence

Fined £1,000 with 14 days imprisonment in default of payment

Jaydon Dion Doyley, 21, of Smithdown Road, was summonsed for jury duty at Liverpool Crown Court for two weeks beginning March 23, 2026, but failed to appear. Court staff's phone calls and voicemails went unanswered. A letter required him to appear at Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts (Liverpool Crown Court) on April 27, 2026, to explain, but he did not attend.

Found in contempt of court for failing to attend jury service at Liverpool Crown Court and failing to appear to explain absence. Fined maximum amount due to complete failure with no explanation. Payable within 56 days. Given further 56 days to make representations.

27 Apr 2026

Ian Isherwood

Sexual activity with a child under 13 *

Sentence

15 years' imprisonment

Ian Isherwood, 43, a paedophile, sexually abused a young girl and was found with hundreds of indecent images of children on his devices. His offences took place in the Warrington area.

Found guilty of sexual activity with a child under 13, inciting sexual activity with a girl under 13, inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 13. Found with hundreds of indecent images of children on his devices. Of Shipton Street, Bolton. Offences took place in the Warrington area.

27 Apr 2026

Jonathan Hughes

Assault and criminal damage *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Jonathan Hughes, from Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, carried out a violent two-day spree in Ellesmere Port beginning on 2nd December 2025. He entered a shop on Station Road, became aggressive and damaged tables and electronics. He then assaulted a 39-year-old man at a Westminster Road address by headbutting him and attacking him with a wine bottle. The following day he returned and smashed windows with a shovel. He was arrested on 12th December 2025, pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage. Received a three-year Restraining Order. Prior actions included damaging shop property and attacking a victim with a wine bottle.

20 Apr 2026

Dylan O'neill

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Dylan O'Neill, aged 24, of Hampstead Road in Kensington, operated as a drug dealer under the alias 'Scouse Trigger', supplying class A drugs including cocaine in the Runcorn area. He used two graft phones, one registered to his girlfriend, to advertise bulk sales via flare messages, offering free bags of cocaine to the first three buyers of the day. The phones showed significant daily usage, peaking at 280 communications on Valentine's Day, consistent with high-level supply. He was identified as the controller after contacting family members on the phones, which co-located with his girlfriend's vehicle in Merseyside and Cheshire. On March 20, 2026, police stopped their car on the M53 northbound between junctions six and five, arresting the couple. The Nokia handset was found around O'Neill's neck on a lanyard, along with £600 in cash. The operation involved contacting over 100 contacts on certain days.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. Has nine previous convictions for 13 offences, including prior drug supply sentences. Judge warned it is his last chance to stop offending. Also handed a five-year criminal behaviour order banning him from entering Runcorn except for transit and restricting mobile phone use.

20 Apr 2026

Francis Lowe

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Francis Lowe, aged 25 from Breckside Park in Anfield, used EncroChat handles 'Tired Swarmer' and 'Big Carp' to traffic multiple kilograms of cocaine (6kg) and cannabis (22.5kg) in 2020, acting as a broker, owning product, and operating a graft line. He directed collections, such as 2kg of cocaine from Birmingham, and handled a stolen Mercedes AMG purchased for £2,000 for resale. Communications also discussed sourcing firearms, though not charged. Police search on March 4, 2026, found £9,000 cash (some counterfeit), cannabis, tick lists, and snap bags at his home. His involvement stemmed from trauma after being wrongly accused and acquitted of the 2013 murder of Sean McHugh at age 14.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis, handling stolen goods and possession of criminal property. Sentenced by Recorder David Knifton KC, who noted his leading role in drug supply via EncroChat. Mitigation included impact of wrongful murder accusation at age 14, leading to life changes and drug involvement. Now described as a mature father.

17 Apr 2026

Ian Mason

Controlling or coercive behaviour and stalking involving fear of violence *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Ian Mason, aged 34, of Abberley Road in Halewood, began a short relationship with his victim in December 2025, which ended in mid-January 2026. During the relationship, he was disrespectful, calling her fat and making negative comments about her appearance, while manipulating her by apologising and love bombing. He caused her to cut off friends and checked her phone. After the split, he sent threatening texts, warning he would throw acid in her face leaving her 'sizzled', murder her then himself, stab her dad, set fire to his van, and shoot her family members. He claimed he would 'go to jail over her'. Arrested at a hotel, he described the relationship as toxic but invented allegations against her. The victim reported devastating impacts including anxiety, suicidal thoughts, isolation, and withdrawal from work and social life.

Admitted engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour and stalking involving fear of violence. Judge commented that the behaviour was calculated and mean, with a history of substance misuse. Handed a 15-year restraining order. 21 previous convictions for 38 charges.

16 Apr 2026

Andrew Edward Jones

Rape *

Sentence

10 years and two months in prison

Andrew Edward Jones, 42, of Corbet Close in Shrewsbury, was visiting a house in St Helens, Merseyside, when he raped a woman in her 30s in April 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape. Will remain on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely. Courage of victim praised by Detective Inspector Graeme Kehoe.

16 Apr 2026

Tonin Doci

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

54-month prison term

Tonin Doci, 39, of Peascroft Road, Norton, Stoke-on-Trent, operated a giant cannabis factory as part of a Merseyside operation that was busted in October. It was a significant hoard worth several hundred thousand pounds, disrupting the chain of supply.

Convicted of being concerned in the production of cannabis. Led the Merseyside operation which was busted in October. Faces deportation.

15 Apr 2026

Yaaqob Saleh

Sexual assault *

Sentence

12 months in a young offenders' institute

Yaaqob Saleh, a 20-year-old shop worker at Liverpool One Newsagents and Convenience Store on Whitechapel, sexually assaulted a woman who entered the store to charge her phone after her battery ran out while trying to book a taxi home alone following a night out celebrating St Patrick's Day in March 2025. Despite her repeated rejections, Saleh touched her thigh, kissed her on the cheek, and placed his hand up her skirt, touching her vagina over her clothing, causing her to break down in tears. The victim has since suffered severe anxiety, depression, nightmares, loss of independence, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and alcohol dependency.

Initially denied the offence at trial but later expressed remorse, which the judge described as very late and of marginal weight. No previous convictions. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for 10 years and issued with a four-year restraining order.

14 Apr 2026

Benjamin Mitchell

Sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Benjamin Mitchell, 19, from Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, groomed a vulnerable 15-year-old girl via Snapchat from August 2025. After adding her as a friend, he posed as a kind and attentive person to gain her trust, then exploited her mental health difficulties and loneliness. He routinely sent unsolicited sexual images of himself and coerced her into sending five to eight explicit videos each week. Police searching his phone found 32 category C indecent images of girls aged 8–11. Mitchell admitted to wanting to use cable ties on children and to having a sexual attraction to children, stating he 'couldn't stop'. He had a previous conviction in May 2024 for possessing indecent images of children and was on a suspended six-month sentence at the time.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communications with a child, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, causing a child to watch a sexual act, possession of indecent images of children, making indecent images, and breaching a suspended sentence order. Judge Andrew Menary KC described the case as 'systematic grooming and sexual exploitation', noting Mitchell's 'entrenched sexual interest in children'. A psychiatric report confirmed autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, which slightly reduced culpability but did not absolve responsibility. Mitchell received an extended three-year licence period, a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, indefinite registration on the sex offenders' register, and a lifelong restraining order.

14 Apr 2026

James Preston

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

James Preston carried out a frenzied knife murder, leading to his sentencing.

Described as an 'evil monster' for committing a 'frenzied' knife murder.

14 Apr 2026

Gavin Shaw

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 14 years and 196 days

Gavin Shaw, 62, of Warrington, entered his ex-partner's home on Manchester Road on 13 October 2025, after drinking five pints at a pub. He stabbed 55-year-old Michele Kennedy twice in the chest within three minutes before leaving. She managed to exit the house but collapsed on the pavement, was taken to Aintree Hospital by air ambulance, and died five days later. Shaw confessed to his son and later to police, admitting the stabbing but claiming he had not intended to kill her. Text messages on his phone showed he knew about her new relationship, which began after a holiday in Turkey.

Admitted the murder. Acted out of jealousy due to ex-partner's new relationship.

2 Apr 2026

Rory James

Making and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Rory James, 43, of no fixed abode but from Runcorn, Cheshire, was found to possess and create indecent images of children. Police from Cheshire Constabulary’s Online Child Abuse Investigation Team executed a warrant at his address after receiving intelligence. Nine indecent images were uncovered, including category A (most severe), B, and C, and extreme pornography. He was convicted of three counts of making indecent images, one count of possessing indecent images, and one count of possessing prohibited images.

Found guilty by jury. Convicted of three counts of making indecent images of children, one count of possessing indecent images of children, and one count of possessing prohibited images. Required to sign sex offenders register indefinitely and subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Rehabilitation activity requirement imposed.

2 Apr 2026

Ashton Rees

Possessing a record of information useful to terrorism *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence suspended for two years

Ashton Rees, aged 17 at the time, downloaded four documents containing instructions on making firearms and explosives, including the Anarchists’ Cookbook, found on his phone. He experimented with making basic devices, two of which were discovered by police, while others were buried in woodland and not recovered. Messages showed him bragging about making a pipebomb. Police searched his room in 2024, finding knives, skull masks, and a calendar entry saying 'kill'. He had a friendship with Aristedes Haynes, convicted in 2023 for daubing a Windrush mural with Nazi symbols. Rees was a marine biology student expelled after arrest, now married and working.

Pleaded not guilty, found guilty after trial. Subject to two-year order prohibiting certain activities, 60 days rehabilitation activity, and 200 hours unpaid work. Judge Brian Cummings KC noted no terrorist motivations, attributed to immaturity and autism; concern that custody could be destructive.

1 Apr 2026

March 2026 9 cases

Klevi Pirjani

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 19 years

Klevi Pirjani and his wife Nivalda Santos Pirjani murdered their three-month-old son Miguel Pirjani at their home on Percy Road in Seacombe, Wirral. Emergency services were called on Sunday 24 November after the baby was found unresponsive. He was taken to hospital but died five days later on Friday 29 November. The parents were initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and Section 18 wounding with intent, and later charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child. A three-week trial began on Monday 6 October, during which the jury found both guilty of murder and Section 18 assault.

Found guilty of murder and Section 18 assault. Nivalda Santos Pirjani pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of a child.

23 Mar 2026

Nivalda Pirjani

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years

Klevi Pirjani and his wife systematically physically abused their three-month-old son Miguel at their home on Percy Road, Seacombe, Wirral, over a course of weeks, inflicting a fractured skull, rib fractures, collarbone fracture, arm fracture, and leg fracture, leading to an irreversible brain injury on 24 November 2024. Miguel was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where life support was withdrawn on 29 November 2024, and he died later that day.

Convicted of murder, causing or allowing the death of a child, and causing grievous bodily harm. Claimed her husband was violent to her but did not report abuse to Miguel. Said 'I should have protected you' when holding her son's hand as life support was withdrawn.

23 Mar 2026

Nivalda Santos Pirjani

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years

Pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of a child. Found guilty of murder and Section 18 assault.

23 Mar 2026

Walter Chahwanda

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment with 9 years in custody and 5 years extended licence

Walter Chahwanda, 34, of Plemonstall Court in Chester, a former pastor in the Apostolic Faith Mission who set up his own church Sound of Dominion in Liverpool, targeted children and young women across the country over approximately four years. He met them through church activities, added them on Snapchat or Instagram, sexualised conversations, and sent intimate pictures and videos of himself, often performing sexual acts. He sexually assaulted one 14-year-old child. He goaded victims to expose him as part of his fantasies. Offending escalated despite church awareness. Reported by a victim's father to NSPCC and police. Initially arrested February 2024, re-interviewed April 2025. Charged with 22 counts relating to nine victims; convicted on 17 counts on 3 February 2026, including sexual activity with a child, sending indecent images, causing a child to watch a sexual act, and sexual communication with a child. Not guilty on rape, assault by penetration, and sending genitals image; no evidence on blackmail counts.

Found guilty on 17 counts by jury after pleading not guilty. CPS applied for restraining orders to prevent contact with victims. Judge comments not directly quoted but prosecutor highlighted abuse of trust as pastor.

20 Mar 2026

James O'donnell

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

11 years and eight months imprisonment

James O'Donnell was driving his black Volkswagen ID5 at speeds of 63mph in a 30mph zone when he struck 63-year-old cyclist Keith Hornby on Tarbock Road in Huyton on 5 March 2025. After the collision, O'Donnell turned the car around, looked at the victim lying in the road, and sped away. He abandoned the car in a nearby housing estate, then went to a shop to buy more alcohol before attempting to walk home. He was found staggering along the street, arrested, and a breath test showed he was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, drink-driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. Initially denied the offences but changed plea prior to trial. Showed no remorse.

20 Mar 2026

Iman Sepahvand

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

8.5 years imprisonment

On August 4, 2024, at Toscana's Pizza and Grill on Stanley Road in Bootle, Iman Sepahvand, aged 39, of Orrell Lane, engaged in a heated argument with his colleague Mohammed Bakhshi over religious issues. After months of squabbling, Sepahvand armed himself with two kitchen knives and stabbed Bakhshi in the chest, then pursued him into the back area, inflicting further wounds to his hands and arms as Bakhshi defended himself. The manager intervened to restrain Sepahvand, allowing Bakhshi to flee and collapse in the street. Bakhshi was treated at Aintree Hospital for stab wounds causing lifelong sensory restrictions in his hands, loss of job, depression, and flashbacks. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Convicted of wounding with intent by a jury in his absence. Pleaded no defence as he refused to attend court. Judge noted the offence was aggravated by hostility based on the victim's religious beliefs, but found no significant provocation. Defendant suffers from schizophrenia but was deemed not to require an extended sentence due to good character and response to medication.

13 Mar 2026

Lawrence Hoey

Making indecent images of children, strangulation, voyeurism, assault *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

In 2023, Lawrence Hoey, 61, of Leyburn Road, Liscard, planted secret cameras to record children using a bathroom for his own sexual gratification. He made 43 indecent images of children. When his girlfriend discovered the cameras and confronted him, she grabbed his mobile phone, leading to a scuffle. Hoey violently attempted to retrieve the phone by strangling her, causing bruises, head injury, scratches on her neck, and significant mental health trauma requiring antidepressants.

Found guilty after trial. 20 months for making 43 indecent images of children, consecutive 10 months for strangulation, 6 months each for two counts of voyeurism and 1 month for common assault to run concurrently. Subjected to restraining orders. Of previous good character, good employment record, no reoffending since incident.

13 Mar 2026

Ryan Fisher

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

On January 28, 2026, police were called to the Co-op store on Holes Lane in Woolston, Warrington, after reports of Ryan Fisher intimidating staff. Appearing extremely paranoid, Fisher mentioned a hide in his car's boot, leading to a search of his blue Skoda Octavia where £1,100 cash and a bag of white powder (later identified as sulfuric acid used by his father) were found. Both Fisher and his innocent father were arrested. In custody, Fisher had a medical episode and was taken to Warrington Hospital, where he produced £500 cash from his pants. A surgeon removed a bag of 56g cocaine from his anus, and scans revealed another package in his stomach, totaling cocaine worth £2,800 to £7,000 at street value. The drugs were hastily concealed upon realizing police presence, not pre-planned. Fisher admitted consuming significant drugs at the time and had been in a downward spiral after family bereavements, despite prior stable life as a landscape gardener with contact with his nine-year-old daughter.

Pleaded guilty. Has 23 previous convictions for 47 offences, including 40 months for possession of cocaine with intent to supply in 2022. Demonstrated remorse and was trying to rehabilitate in custody. Suffered bereavements and mental health issues. Judge noted poor criminal record, genuine remorse, but warned sentences will lengthen if reoffends.

12 Mar 2026

Lauren Sankey

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, restraining order, £250 compensation to victim, £50 compensation to police officer

On April 2, 2025, at her home on Oatfield Lane in Litherland, Lauren Sankey, after consuming half a bottle of Absolut vodka, accused her friend Harriet Burrows of stealing her cannabis stash during a birthday celebration. Sankey entered a rage, armed herself with a 7-inch kitchen knife, lunged at Burrows multiple times causing scratches to her arms, threatened to kill her, locked the door to prevent escape, and later threatened to kill Burrows' father. After police were called, Sankey assaulted detention officer Alexandra Hamilton by kicking her several times, causing bruising, while resisting search at Copy Lane Police Station. She was interviewed the same day at Marsh Lane Police Station and expressed remorse for the assault on the emergency worker, attributing it to alcohol consumption.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm, threatening with an offensive weapon, and assaulting an emergency worker. Court noted realistic chance of rehabilitation due to progress in the last 12 months, engagement with drug agency and social services, and consideration of her two young children. Prior record includes three assaults between 2007 and 2020.

12 Mar 2026

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