Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 295 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Patrick Lakatos

Burglary

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Patrick Lakatos committed three burglaries in Wavertree, Liverpool, between March and June 2025. On March 7, he stole electrical items from a property on Portman Road. On June 3, he stole a TV and bottles of alcohol from a property on Kempton Road. On June 24, he stole a bag containing clothing, makeup, and jewellery from a property on Garmoyle Road. He was arrested on August 11 after the offences.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary. Detective Inspector Kevin O’Rourke noted the impact on the community and that prior investigations led to his arrest.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Suffler

Rape

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment and lifelong registration on the Sex Offender's Register

Thomas Suffler subjected a girl to a campaign of sexual abuse over eight years, with offences occurring on multiple occasions between 2008 and 2016, including rape and sexual assault. He was caught after the victim reported the crimes, leading to his conviction.

Found guilty after a trial; jury saw through his lies. Detective Inspector Leanne Toole commended the victim's bravery and emphasised that reports of such offences are taken seriously regardless of when they occurred.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Lindy Leah

Being a person in a position of trust inciting a child to engage in sexual activity

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

Lindy Leah, a 44-year-old deputy manager at a care home in St Helens, preyed on a vulnerable teenage resident by wearing inappropriate outfits, sending WhatsApp messages asking for a love bite, and encouraging him to go missing for a drug-fueled night away. This involved a sustained breach of trust over many months, including supplying class B drugs like cannabis resin and ketamine, and manipulating the victim with attention, money, gifts, and isolation from his family.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs. Showed no emotion during sentencing and has mental health difficulties related to anxiety, depression, and the loss of her father.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dylan Frampton

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 31 months at a youth offenders' institution

Dylan Frampton, a 20-year-old man from Birkenhead Road in Meols, was identified as the controller of a drugs line operating in Wirral as part of Operation Toxic, which targeted County Lines activity. Police raided his home on June 17, recovering a graft phone, more than £7,000 in cash, and a large vacuum-sealed bag containing cannabis. He was charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and possession of criminal property.

Daniel Carter

Rape

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Daniel Carter raped and abused a child over a three-year period.

Carl Brown

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Carl Brown was involved in a sophisticated operation using a property on Sandringham Road, Tuebrook, as a base for storing, adulterating, packaging, and distributing multi-kilo quantities of cocaine and heroin. The property was equipped with mixing bowls, a blender, digital scales, latex gloves, and hundreds of small plastic bags containing brown powder consistent with heroin. He was arrested on May 21 following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin. Arrested at his home on May 21.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Mcverry

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Paul McVerry was involved in a sophisticated operation using a property on Sandringham Road, Tuebrook, as a base for storing, adulterating, packaging, and distributing multi-kilo quantities of cocaine and heroin. The property was sparsely furnished and contained drug processing equipment such as mixing bowls, a blender, digital scales, latex gloves, and hundreds of small plastic bags with brown and white powder. He was arrested on May 29 following an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin. Arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on May 29.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Robert Seville

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Robert Seville, 28, worked closely with Terence Clarke in supplying controlled drugs, running his own graft line known as the Jonny line, which supplied heroin and crack cocaine to the Newton-Le-Willows area. He was involved for several years and continued operations after Clarke's arrest in February 2023. Police raids on January 18, 2023, recovered drugs from an associate's home linked to his line, and he was observed visiting safehouses.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Defence highlighted no evidence of an extravagant lifestyle or significant financial gain, describing his role as street-level dealing rather than management.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Christina Rowlands

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 6 months imprisonment

Christina Rowlands, a 41-year-old trusted lieutenant in Terence Clarke's organised crime gang, was involved in a three-year plot to supply class A drugs. She handled drug storage, transportation, and laundering of £84,000 through her bank account between January 2020 and June 2023. She was arrested on January 20, 2023, and continued operations under Clarke's direction even after his arrest. Police investigations revealed her close involvement, including using her addresses for safehouses and managing cash and items for the gang.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs, conspiracy to supply class B, and money laundering. Defence noted she turned to drug dealing after losing her job in 2020 and had no excuses for her actions.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Aaron Denham

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Aaron Denham, 31, was a trusted associate of Terence Clarke, making regular visits to safehouses and assisting in drug supply operations. He was arrested alongside Clarke in February 2023 at a Toxteth safehouse, where police seized 1.928kg of cannabis and £60,000 in cash. His involvement included managing supply chains and visiting properties owned by associates for drug-related activities.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and conspiracy to supply class B drugs. He admitted his guilt in December 2023 and expressed regret in a letter, citing debts as the reason for involvement.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Wallace

Sexual assault of a child under 13

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Lee Wallace, who was in his 30s and a father to a young son, attended a barbeque more than 10 years ago. He entered his son's bedroom where a five-year-old girl was watching TV, asked to cuddle her, put his arm around her, and slid his hand down her waistband, sexually assaulting her. The victim, now a young adult, reported the incident in June of the previous year during therapy with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The assault had long-term effects on the victim, including mental health issues, self-harm, and difficulties in forming relationships.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under 13. Had two previous convictions and was under the influence of drugs at the time. Expressed remorse and accepted responsibility for the offence.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Alex Hughes

Sexual activity with a child

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 8 months imprisonment

Alex Hughes, from Poulton-le-Fylde, engaged in sexual activity with underage girls in the late 2000s and early 2010s in St Helens. He met one victim, Girl A, when she was 11 and he was 16, escalating to serious sexual acts including making her touch him inappropriately. He also had a relationship with another victim, Girl B, when she was 14. The relationships involved grooming and manipulation, with Hughes using his age advantage to exploit vulnerable children.

Admitted four charges; no previous convictions for sexual offences; described as a casino manager and father of five; judge noted grooming as a factor in the offences.

Sources: lancs.live

Daniel Ford

Sexual activity with a child

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Daniel Ford, from St Helens, engaged in sexual activity with a child, specifically Girl A, when she was 14 and he was 21. He used his age advantage to provide alcohol and abuse her, as part of a group of youngsters in St Helens town centre in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The offences involved grooming and exploitation of a vulnerable minor.

Convicted by jury; maintains innocence and plans to appeal; has three previous convictions for dissimilar offences; described as a father in a long-term relationship; judge assessed him as a high risk to known adults and their children.

Sources: lancs.live

David O’Brien

Attempted murder

September 9, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

David O’Brien, who already had three life sentences for attempting to murder fellow inmates, was handed a fourth life sentence in court where he shouted profanities.

Already had three life imprisonment orders for attempting to murder fellow inmates and shouted 'get f****** on with it' in court.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Erin Patterson

Murder

September 8, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment

Erin Patterson murdered three people by poisoning them with a meal containing toxic mushrooms, targeting her estranged husband's relatives.

Poisoned three of her estranged husband's relatives after serving them a meal laced with toxic mushrooms.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Ashley Stephens

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Ashley Stephens was involved in a large-scale drug dealing conspiracy led by her ex-boyfriend Terence Clarke, allowing her home on Abingdon Grove in Walton to be used as a safehouse for storing and producing class A drugs. Police discovered 3.4kg of drugs during a search on January 19, 2023, as part of an investigation into Clarke's county lines operations across England and Wales.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Judge stated she was groomed through her relationship with Terence Clarke and knew her actions were wrong, with her home used as a safehouse where 3.4kg of drugs were found in January 2023.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Carmina Clynch

Permitting premises to be used for the supply of class A and class B drugs

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Carmina Clynch permitted her home in Childwall to be used as a safehouse for the storage and supply of class A and class B drugs as part of Terence Clarke's drug dealing operation. She was exploited due to her vulnerabilities, exposing her young son to the dangers associated with high-level drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to permitting her premises to be used for the supply of class A and class B drugs. Judge acknowledged she was vulnerable and exploited, and noted the risks to her six-year-old son from the drug activities.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kerry Rutledge

Money laundering

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Kerry Rutledge, of Rydal Street in Everton, laundered £24,975 for an organised crime gang by allowing multiple payments into her bank account and transferring funds as directed, assisting Terence Clarke's county lines drug supply chains across England and Wales.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering. Judge described her as highly involved over 13 months in laundering money for Terence Clarke's drug empire, calling it an act of stupidity.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nicola Blood

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Nicola Blood allowed her flat on Dalemeadow Road in Knotty Ash to be used as a safehouse for the storage, preparation, and distribution of class A drugs, including heroin and crack cocaine, over a period of at least three years. Police searches in January 2023 found graft phones and half a kilo of class A drugs. She was involved with Terence Clarke's EncroChat network and mentioned 'pluggers' from Stoke using her property.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty after a trial. Judge noted her flat was used as a safehouse for class A drugs and mentioned her mental health issues, including paranoid schizophrenia, and that she was exploited.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Sharon Waring

Permitting premises to be used for the supply of class B drugs

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 18 months community order

Sharon Waring, of York Street in Walton, allowed her house to be used for the storage, bagging, sorting, and distribution of class B drugs, such as cannabis, due to her connections with drug users and suppliers in Terence Clarke's network.

Pleaded guilty to permitting her premises to be used for the supply of class B drugs. Judge noted her lesser role and drug addiction, offering her a chance to rehabilitate.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Mark Tickle

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 12-month imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Mark Tickle acted as a courier in the conspiracy, making four trips to deliver cannabis on behalf of Ian Thompson and Jace Osmeni. He was arrested on April 9, 2024, and items including watches were seized from his home. His involvement was linked to the larger operation trafficking cannabis across Merseyside.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. No previous convictions. Had a limited role as a courier and was experiencing personal difficulties, including separation from his partner and loss of employment. Now has a settled routine and prospects for future work.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Fahad Al Eniezi

Rape

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Fahad Al Eniezi subjected a woman to a harrowing assault lasting about two hours, during which he raped and sexually assaulted her, subjected her to physical and psychological torture, and degraded her by calling her a 'b****' and a 'whore'. The victim reported being 'destroyed' physically, emotionally, and psychologically, resulting in significant harm.

Found guilty by a jury of two counts of rape and assault by penetration. No previous convictions. Will serve at least two-thirds of the sentence behind bars and faces inevitable deportation. Also handed an indefinite restraining order and must sign the sex offenders' register for life.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jace Osmeni

Conspiracy to supply cannabis

September 5, 2025

Sentence: Five years imprisonment

Jace Osmeni acted as an upstream supplier in the conspiracy, trafficking cannabis from Bedfordshire to Liverpool, including a seizure of 20kg valued at £200,000 to £300,000 on July 18, 2023. He utilised couriers and operated his own small cannabis grow with 30 plants found at his home, which could yield up to £25,000. This was driven by his need to fund private speech therapy for his autistic child in Albania, amid his inability to work legally.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis, production of cannabis, and abstracting electricity. Has one previous conviction for drug possession. Used remand time for English courses and cited personal financial pressures due to his daughter's health issues and uncertain immigration status.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dean Kempster

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Dean Kempster engaged in a drunken fist fight with Faisal Alschmeri on London Road in Liverpool city centre around 12.15am on June 15, 2025. After the initial altercation, Kempster chased the victim, knocked him unconscious, and then kicked and stamped on his head, causing a broken nose and bruising. The incident was captured on CCTV, and it had a lasting impact on the victim, including anxiety, nightmares, disrupted sleep, and depression.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Has 27 previous convictions for similar offences and is described as a functioning alcoholic seeking sobriety. Judge noted his intoxication and relevant history, with no compelling mitigation.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Michael Vallis

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 17 months imprisonment and a two-year restraining order

Michael Vallis and Kyle Vaughan attacked their victim, who had a brain injury and lived in supported accommodation, in his Southport flat after consuming alcohol and drugs. The assault involved punching, spitting, and whipping the victim with a metal dog chain for 20 to 30 minutes, despite his pleas to stop. They also caused injury to the victim's dog. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 27, 2024, following an argument.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and failing to surrender to bail. He has a history of alcohol and drug misuse since a young age and accepts responsibility for his actions, expressing willingness to engage in rehabilitation.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kyle Vaughan

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 17 months imprisonment and a two-year restraining order

Kyle Vaughan and Michael Vallis attacked their victim, who had a brain injury and lived in supported accommodation, in his Southport flat after consuming alcohol and drugs. The assault involved punching, spitting, and whipping the victim with a metal dog chain for 20 to 30 minutes, despite his pleas to stop. They also caused injury to the victim's dog. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 27, 2024, following an argument, and Vaughan returned later that day attempting to force entry.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage and failing to surrender to bail. Alcohol played a part in the incident, and he has a history of offences related to homelessness and substance misuse. He expressed a desire to address his issues and find employment upon release.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Joshua Chesters

Rape

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Joshua Chesters raped a woman inside an address in February 2025, leaving her with multiple injuries. The victim reported the incident to the police the following day after he left the property, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction.

Found guilty of rape and controlling and coercive behaviour. Subjected to a 12-year restraining order and placed on the Sex Offender Register for life. Detective Constable Tomas Bath commented on the victim's bravery and hoped the sentencing would encourage others to report similar crimes.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Owen Dempsey

Operating without a Dog Home Boarding Licence

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 12-week curfew, £250 fine plus surcharge, and seven-year disqualification from owning or looking after dogs

Owen Dempsey, along with Rachel Dempsey, operated an illegal dog boarding service without a required licence, advertising their services and caring for dogs including Shadow, a 50kg German Shepherd. Shadow vanished in September 2024 while under their care, and other complaints included dogs returning sick, items missing, and poor conditions. The council investigated after reports of a dog passing away and Shadow's disappearance.

Actions described as amateur and incompetent; earned over £3,000 from illegal dog boarding services.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Robinson

Sexual offences

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 8 months imprisonment and to sign the sex offenders' register for life

Paul Robinson, a 38-year-old former care worker from Stockbridge Village, confessed to his wife about engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl, describing it as normal. He groomed the victim through explicit messages, provided her with cannabis, and had sex with her on multiple occasions. The victim was initially afraid to speak but later detailed the inappropriate touching and offences to the police. His actions were discovered after his wife reported him, leading to the revelation of messages where he expressed sexual desires.

Admitted to six sexual offences. Expressed remorse but attempted to blame the victim. First custodial sentence, with a prior conviction for disclosing private sexual images. Referred for therapy in custody.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Richard Hughes

Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Richard Hughes, of Mill Lane in Liscard, Wirral, was involved in drug dealing activities. On February 8, 2024, he was seen discarding a wrap of drugs and was found with 32 wraps of crack cocaine hidden in his shoe, along with £165 in cash. On December 16, 2024, he engaged in a hand-to-hand drug transaction and was found with additional wraps of crack cocaine in his underwear and £213.18 in cash. He attempted to swallow evidence during arrest. A search of a related property uncovered a Nokia phone with messages indicating drug supply. He surrendered to court on June 12, 2025, but tried to escape during the hearing.

Pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply, possession of crack cocaine, and failing to surrender to bail. He attempted to escape from the dock during sentencing. The judge noted his long criminal history linked to drug addiction and expressed hope for his rehabilitation while on remand.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Rachel Dempsey

Operating without a Dog Home Boarding Licence

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 12-week curfew, £250 fine plus surcharge, and seven-year disqualification from owning or looking after dogs

Rachel Dempsey, along with Owen Dempsey, operated an illegal dog boarding service without a required licence, advertising their services and caring for dogs including Shadow, a 50kg German Shepherd. Shadow vanished in September 2024 while under their care, and other complaints included dogs returning sick, items missing, and poor conditions. The council investigated after reports of a dog passing away and Shadow's disappearance.

Actions described as amateur and incompetent; earned over £3,000 from illegal dog boarding services.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kyle Paladino

Robbery

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Kyle Paladino assaulted and robbed David Swift in St Helens on June 22, 2025, by punching him in the face after asking for a cigarette and stealing his mountain bike valued at £500. This occurred shortly after his release from prison for prior violent offences.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has a history of violent offences and drug addiction, was on a three-day binge at the time, and expressed remorse. Judge found no compelling mitigation.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Daniel Langley

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Daniel Langley was stopped by police at Liverpool Lime Street Station on October 9, 2023, after a sniffer dog indicated he should be searched. He attempted to downplay the situation by claiming he only smoked a bit of weed, but officers found him in possession of 8g of cocaine (valued up to £640 on the street), over £1,500 in cash, scales, and messages on his phone indicative of drug dealing, including taking orders from end users. He had five prior convictions, including a suspended sentence for affray and possession of a bladed article.

Admitted possession of cocaine with intent to supply and breaching a suspended sentence. Judge noted his criminal record for violence and drug use, with references highlighting a better side of his personality. Family members were emotional, crying and expressing love during sentencing.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Carlean Brown

Assault causing actual bodily harm

September 3, 2025

Sentence: Six months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 30 rehabilitation days

Carlean Brown, along with her daughter, engaged in a violent street attack on October 15, 2024, on Tarbock Road in Speke. She ran out of her house with a hammer, put it down, and then kicked the victim, Madina Wady, twice in the head while she was on the ground. The assault occurred in front of the victim's seven-year-old son, involved grappling and fighting, and included smashing the victim's mobile phone and throwing her bag. The victim left the area due to the incident and expressed concerns for her son's safety.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm, criminal damage, and possession of an offensive weapon. Has prior convictions for offences including dishonesty, drugs, and disorderly behaviour. Judge described the attack as 'nasty and prolonged and completely pointless' and noted her emotional struggles following the loss of her grandmother.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Brodie-Leigh Brown

Assault by beating

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 18 month community order and 15 rehabilitation days

Brodie-Leigh Brown got into a screaming match with her neighbour, Madina Wady, on October 15, 2024, on Tarbock Road in Speke. She lunged at Ms. Wady, dragged her to the ground, and engaged in a physical fight, scratching at her eyes and hitting her face. The incident took place in full view of Ms. Wady's seven-year-old son and involved smashing the victim's mobile phone.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage. Has no prior convictions. Judge described the attack as 'nasty and prolonged and completely pointless' and noted that the offences were summary-only and should have been handled at a lower court level.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Cormac Graham

Supply of cannabis

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Cormac Graham operated an Instagram account under the name 'Liverpool Loud Packs' to advertise and sell cannabis, gaining nearly 3,000 followers from February 2023. He was arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on July 6, 2025, after attempting to smuggle small quantities of cannabis and magic mushrooms into the UK from Amsterdam. This was his second conviction for drug trafficking offences, and he was linked to the account via his email, phone, and IP address at his mother's house. He has an 18-month-old child and was on his first trip away from his family when arrested.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and fraudulently evading the prohibition on importation. Has eight previous convictions, including for drug supply, and was described as a heavy cannabis user with ADHD and autism diagnoses. Judge noted it was a relatively sophisticated offence involving social media advertising.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Barry Burke

Participating in an organised crime group

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 37 months imprisonment

Barry Burke was involved in setting up an industrial-scale ecstasy production operation at a unit on Cleveland Street in Birkenhead. His fingerprints were found on the tablet press machinery, and his vehicle was tracked near the site. The operation involved 3kg of MDMA powder capable of producing up to 23,400 ecstasy tablets valued at £234,000, which was discovered after bailiffs repossessed the unit due to unpaid rent.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of an organised crime group. Has prior convictions for conspiracy to possess firearms, conspiracy to commit arson, and conspiracy to supply drugs, and was on licence at the time.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jack Spencer

Sexual communications with a child

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jack Spencer, from Southport, used TikTok under the username 'Jack47' to contact a 15-year-old girl in January 2024, making lewd comments about her body, inquiring about her sexual experience, and offering her £500 for sexual acts. Police discovered 198 category A indecent images of children as young as four on his phone, along with other images and evidence of further inappropriate online conversations. He has a prior sexual risk order from 2015 for similar behaviour.

Pleaded guilty to sexual communications with a child, attempting to arrange a child sex offence, three counts of making indecent images of children, and possession of extreme pornographic images. The judge noted his loneliness and isolation but emphasised that these do not excuse his actions. He has significant mobility issues due to spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Sources: lancs.live

Hawest Karimpoori

Criminal Damage

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Hawest Karimpoori attended a Betfred shop on Dale Street in Liverpool city centre on April 23, 2025, where he placed several £10 bets that lost, leading him to become angry and irate. He punched a gambling machine, threatened to smash and burn the shop, threw a chair at a machine, ripped up the carpet, and set fire to a newspaper, which caused damage to the flooring. This prompted a staff member to activate the panic button, and he was later identified and arrested via CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to assault, criminal damage and threatening to damage or destroy property. Was under the influence of alcohol, has prior convictions including battery and criminal damage, and was on a community order at the time. Judge Denis Watson KC highlighted the seriousness of the offences and the impact on the victim.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Ihtiandr Maciulevicius

Production of ecstasy

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Ihtiandr Maciulevicius was involved in an industrial-scale ecstasy production operation at a rented unit on Cleveland Street in Birkenhead. He was seen on CCTV attending the premises, handling packages, and sleeping there overnight. His fingerprints and DNA were found on machinery, a mirror, and other items, indicating his active role in the operation, which utilised equipment to produce up to 23,400 ecstasy tablets from 3kg of MDMA powder.

Admitted to being concerned in the production of ecstasy. Has prior convictions for burglary and possession of cannabis. Was living at the premises and involved due to cocaine addiction.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Terrance Maughan

Making threats with an offensive weapon

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 39 months imprisonment

Terrance Maughan, aged 40, entered a café while intoxicated, hit a woman on the hand, threatened to punch her and burn her alive, and punched a man who tried to help her. He returned shortly after with a screwdriver, attempting to stab the same man.

Pleaded guilty to making threats with an offensive weapon, affray and criminal damage.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Stephen Skelhorn

Aggravated burglary

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stephen Skelhorn, a 19-year-old from Primrose Drive in Huyton, armed with a knife, broke into a house while occupants slept, leading to them abandoning their home, and was linked via blood evidence after a police chase.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, possession of a bladed article in a public place, dangerous driving and breaching court bail.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Ryan Ferguson

Causing wasteful employment of police

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 17 weeks imprisonment

Ryan Ferguson, a 25-year-old from Barberry Crescent in Netherton, made false 999 calls claiming he needed protection from fights, leading police to respond multiple times only to find him alone and hostile.

Sabah Peposhi

Production of cannabis

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Sabah Peposhi, a 26-year-old with no fixed address, was found in a £500,000 cannabis farm in a terraced house with hundreds of plants, driven by financial desperation.

Scott Clegg

Fraud and money laundering

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Scott Clegg, from Eaton Road in West Derby, sold thousands of counterfeit stamps worth over £650,000 on eBay using accounts registered to family members, leading to investigations by Royal Mail.

Stephen Attah

Arranging or facilitating commission of a child sex offence and sexual communication with a child

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stephen Attah, a 47-year-old from Askham Close in Toxteth, targeted a 14-year-old girl he met in a pub, sending lewd messages, demanding pictures and asking to meet her in a hotel over a six-month period.

Pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating commission of a child sex offence and sexual communication with a child.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Richard Calderbank

Possession of an offensive weapon

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment

Richard Calderbank, a 36-year-old with no fixed address, threatened to stab a staff member with scissors after being woken while napping under the Upside Down House in Liverpool ONE.

Paul Warburton

Fraud

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

Paul Warburton, a 35-year-old homeless man, abused the trust of an elderly pensioner by spending over £5,000 of his money on unauthorised purchases at stores.

Peter Brittles

Domestic abuse and assault

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Peter Brittles, from Warwick Road in Liverpool, threatened to kill his partner during an assault in Blackpool, breaching a previous restraining order.

Maxine Campbell

Theft and fraud

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Maxine Campbell, a 60-year-old from William Roberts Lane in Kirkby, stole £50,000 from an elderly victim over three years, leaving her with minimal food and draining her pension account.

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