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Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 736 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Liverpool Crown Court
December 2024 2 cases
Rhys Hicks
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
imprisonment
Rhys Hicks, while naked and high on cocaine, attacked cars by punching and kicking them and urinated on a war memorial.
Naked and under the influence of cocaine during the offenses.
1 Dec 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Stephen Martland
Conspiracy to import cocaine *
Sentence
21 years imprisonment
Stephen Martland was part of an organised crime group led by Darren Schofield that attempted to smuggle 1.3 tonnes of cocaine from Sierra Leone, hidden in flour shipments. He arranged the lease of an industrial unit in Wigan for drug storage and was involved in communications about the importation, including concerns over the operation's risks.
Convicted after trial of conspiracy to import cocaine. Involved in arranging the rental of premises for drug delivery and sourcing chemicals for cutting substances.
1 Dec 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 2024 14 cases
Jodie Murray
Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
12-month community order
On May 24, 2024, Jodie Murray, 42, and Michael Hobson went to the victim's address and carried out an assault on a man in his 50s, resulting in a fractured eye socket, cheekbone, head injury, and memory loss. The victim experienced significant physical and psychological harm.
Sentenced last month for involvement in the assault.
19 Nov 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Lorenc Bashota
Production of cannabis *
Sentence
14 months imprisonment
Lorenc Bashota, 25, was found with Aleks Xhelo in an upstairs growing room at a cannabis farm on Smithdown Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, on December 8, 2024. The farm contained 351 plants with a potential yield of 10 to 30kg, valued at nearly £450,000. Electricity had been bypassed. Bashota's role was limited to gardening.
Pleaded guilty to production of a controlled class B drug. Acted as a gardener with no criminal history, limited awareness of the operation, and minimal financial benefit. Provided limited assistance at the grow site.
17 Nov 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Aleks Xhelo
Production and supply of cannabis *
Sentence
7 years and 2 months imprisonment
Aleks Xhelo, 36, operated large-scale cannabis farms in Toxteth and Tuebrook, Liverpool. One farm on Smithdown Road, Toxteth, contained 351 plants with a potential yield of 10 to 30kg, valued at nearly £450,000. Another on West Derby Road, Tuebrook, had 78 dead plants. He was involved in supplying multi-kilo quantities of skunk cannabis, including to other dealers, and advertised sales via videos on his phone. On September 19, 2024, he was stopped in a car on Broadgreen Road, Old Swan, with 703g of cannabis worth £10,500 and £3,200 cash. Electricity was bypassed at both properties.
Pleaded guilty to production of a controlled class B drug, being concerned with the supply of class B drugs, and possessing criminal property. No previous convictions. Expressed remorse. Heavily involved in commercial distribution and production of cannabis.
17 Nov 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Colt Brown
Theft *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 180 hours unpaid work
Colt Brown was involved in looting Fiddler's Ferry Power Station on November 19, 2023, stealing around £7,000 worth of copper cable despite a high court injunction preventing trespass. He was spotted next to a vehicle at the site when police arrived. Phone records showed contact with John Marshall the day before. The incident led to threats against a security guard and damage to the site, costing owners £3,000 to reposition cabling and £26,000 for new security.
42 years old, 15 convictions for 25 offences including seven thefts. Now works for Leeds Roofing Company.
15 Nov 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
Daniel Holmes
Theft *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 180 hours unpaid work
Daniel Holmes participated in the looting of Fiddler's Ferry Power Station on November 19, 2023, where £7,000 worth of copper cable was stolen in violation of a high court injunction. Police prevented his van from leaving the site, and a large rucksack containing warm electrical tools was placed in it by Sean Johnson. The theft involved threats to a security guard and an attempt to ram a police officer.
35 years old, five convictions for six offences including two thefts. Involved due to financial complications, carer for partner with two children.
15 Nov 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
Kevin Biji
Attempted murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 10 years
Kevin Biji, 17, of Kamala Way in Norris Green, Liverpool, sent messages to the victim from his girlfriend’s phone purporting to be her, inviting him to her home in the Aigburth area of Liverpool on 9 April 2024. After leaving his girlfriend’s home, Biji armed himself with a knife and put on a face covering before stabbing the 16-year-old victim twice in an alley close to his girlfriend’s house. The victim managed to get away but suffered life-threatening injuries. Surgeons were able to save the boy’s life after carrying out emergency surgery. Biji was arrested a couple of hours later.
Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, but CPS refused and prosecuted for attempted murder. Found guilty after trial. Judge determined he was dangerous and posed a real risk to the public.
15 Nov 2024
cps.gov.uk
John Marshall
Theft *
Sentence
33 months imprisonment
John Marshall drove a van at a police officer at speed during the looting of Fiddler's Ferry Power Station on November 19, 2023, narrowly missing him while attempting to evade capture. He was part of the group stealing £7,000 worth of copper cable from the 55ft level of the boiler house, using tools like a hacksaw and crowbar, despite a high court injunction. The stolen Land Rover was later found at a petrol station where he was arrested. The incident included threats to shoot a security guard.
37 years old, 28 convictions including for burglaries. Committed offence due to mortgage arrears and desperation, now runs Wr Waste Selby company. Drove at police officer.
15 Nov 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
Sean Johnson
Theft *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years
Sean Johnson arrived at Fiddler's Ferry Power Station during the looting incident on November 19, 2023, carrying a large rucksack with warm electrical tools indicating recent use. The group stole £7,000 worth of copper cable from the boiler house, damaging access doors and leaving tools behind, in breach of a high court injunction. Threats were made to a security guard, and the site suffered significant financial impact.
38 years old, two convictions for two offences. Out of trouble since 2010, mental health issues, main carer for three of five children, unemployed.
15 Nov 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
Carl Dawe
Arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered *
Sentence
4.5 years imprisonment
On the evening of September 6, 2024, Carl Dawe, 52, of Gloucester Road North, argued with his affair partner Jacqueline Spencer at her home on Clifton Road East in Tuebrook over a fridge freezer. After she went to neighbour Alison Hunt's house, Dawe smashed the windows of Hunt's caravan in jealousy. Just after 3.30am on September 7, he returned, set the caravan on fire using a cigarette lighter on the curtains, destroying it and an attached trailer. A gas canister exploded, spreading the fire to Spencer's home where her 14-year-old son and pets were inside. Spencer re-entered the burning house to save them, suffering first and second degree burns to her face, neck, and hand, fearing permanent scarring. The fire also damaged two neighbouring properties and a car. Dawe was arrested later that morning in Newsham Park while intoxicated.
Admitted arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered and four counts of criminal damage. Judge noted he was in a bad temper and under the influence of alcohol, with wide-ranging consequences including injury to victim. Remorseful, previous convictions but none since 2014.
14 Nov 2024
birminghammail.co.uk
Dean Dempster
Sexual assault on a child under 13 *
Sentence
9 years' imprisonment with extended licence period of 5 years
Dean Dempster, a 35-year-old response officer for Greater Manchester Police based in Oldham, sexually assaulted a vulnerable young girl by touching her while on duty responding to a disturbance in Oldham on 29 December 2023. He was arrested the following day after a formal complaint. Prior to arrest, he deleted material from his personal phone. Searches of his home and devices revealed 104 category A indecent images of children (including 30 pseudo images with his face superimposed), 440 category B images (including 129 pseudo), and 2,472 category C images (including 39 pseudo). He had been downloading such images from 15 December 2021 to 29 December 2023 and searching for content involving children's feet.
Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault on a child under 13, six counts of making indecent images of children and two counts of misconduct in public office. Sacked by GMP following misconduct hearing in May 2024. Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed. Must sign the sexual offenders' register for life.
13 Nov 2024
cps.gov.uk
Jonathan Edge
Fraud *
Sentence
3 years and 4 months imprisonment
Jonathan Edge, 29, from Liverpool, ran a service uploading illegal streaming services onto Firestick devices, relying on Facebook advertising and word-of-mouth recommendations, in return for cash-in-hand payments at his home. He also accessed and viewed the unauthorised content himself. The activity involved streaming Premier League football matches and other illicit services. He ignored multiple warnings to stop.
Pleaded guilty to three offences under the Fraud Act. Concurrent sentence of 2 years and 3 months for accessing and viewing the content. Ignored multiple warnings, treated as aggravating factor. Remanded in custody at end of October.
12 Nov 2024
yourherefordshire.co.uk
Michael Riccio
Drug conspiracy, firearms offences, and money laundering *
Sentence
35 years imprisonment
Michael Riccio, operating under the handle 'LeadFern' on EncroChat, ran a business buying and selling drugs and guns, amassing £2.5m in old £20 notes. He dealt in at least 30kg of cocaine and 20kg of heroin in early 2020, with operations extending to Dubai, Australia, Europe, and involving people at Liverpool's docks and three companies in Belgium. He had a reputation for sourcing and selling weapons, including attempting to acquire a shotgun to 'give someone a leggy', and sought to buy back guns against rivals. He was caught after sending a selfie showing a missing tooth. Following arrest, he conceded using EncroChat for heroin and cocaine supply but denied gun dealing, claiming others used his device. He refused to name them, stating 'I'm no grass'. The conspiracy focused on England and Wales.
Sentenced for gun offences, drug conspiracy, and money laundering. Previously spent four months in prison in the Netherlands for possession of a Glock handgun. Prior convictions taken into account.
1 Nov 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Andrew Talbot
Misconduct in public office *
Sentence
19 years imprisonment
Andrew Talbot, a former GMP detective, stole just under 4kg of cocaine from the GMP property store between February 2018 and January 2020 and supplied it on the streets of Manchester. He abused his position by conducting unauthorised searches of GMP’s confidential computer systems for known or suspected drug dealers to aid sales and provided confidential police information to a friend under investigation for assault. He conspired with convicted drug dealer Keith Bretherton to help recover a drug debt worth more than £20,000. On February 13, 2020, CCTV captured him dropping a bag of cocaine at a primary school after dropping off his daughter. The bag was reported, leading to an investigation and his arrest at work three days later. Searches revealed more cocaine on him, drug-related notes in his car, and paraphernalia at his home.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of cocaine, possession of ammunition without a firearm certificate, theft of cocaine, conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, a further count of misconduct in public office, and unauthorised access to computer material. Found guilty after trial of supplying a controlled drug of Class A, misconduct in public office, and failing to comply with a notice under section 49 of the Regulation and Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Sacked by GMP in August 2024. Ordered to pay £75,420.67 under Confiscation Order or face additional 2 years imprisonment.
1 Nov 2024
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Reece Gordon
Possession of indecent images of children *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 10-year sexual harm prevention order, 60 days rehabilitation activity requirement, and 100 hours unpaid work requirement
Reece Gordon, employed as a teaching assistant at Dovecot Primary School from September 2023 to February 2024, possessed and accessed 268 category A indecent images of children through a Dropbox account linked to his email address. This was discovered in January 2024 while he was working at the school, leading to his conviction for a large string of instances over a prolonged period.
Pleaded guilty to the offences. No evidence of mitigation, insight, or remorse. Banned from teaching indefinitely due to safeguarding concerns.
1 Nov 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
October 2024 11 cases
Ali Akturan
Sexual assault *
Sentence
14 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 120 rehabilitation activity requirement days
On September 24, 2023, Ali Akturan, 19, of Greenbank Drive in Sefton Park, entered the basement women's toilets at the Grade II-listed Mansion House in Calderstones Park, Liverpool, where cleaner Pauline Whalley was working. He grabbed her arms, threw her to the floor, smashed her head into the tiles, and sexually assaulted her by grabbing her vagina over her clothing. The victim screamed, alerting another woman, and Akturan fled but was caught and arrested in the park.
Pleaded guilty. Recorder Tim Harrington considered the defendant's age (19), lack of prior convictions, possible mild learning disability and features of autistic spectrum disorder. Also given a restraining order banning entry to Calderstones Park or contact with victim.
27 Oct 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Curtis Critchley
Possession of a paedophile manual *
Sentence
14 months imprisonment
Curtis Critchley was found with a paedophile manual containing advice on sexually abusing children during a prison search at HMP Risley on August 6, 2024. The manual included graphic stories of sexual activities involving children and details on grooming children via Snapchat and TikTok. This follows prior offenses where he stole children's clothing from a washing line in Doncaster, possessed indecent images, and engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat while lying about his age; she was found with him in a Holiday Inn in Rotherham.
Guilty plea to possession of a paedophile manual. Previous convictions include three years and four months in a young offender institution in May 2020 for causing a child to engage in sexual activity, theft of clothing, handling stolen goods, and possessing indecent images of children. Ordered to sign the sex offender register for life and abide by a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.
24 Oct 2024
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Christopher Sargent
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Christopher Sargent assaulted his former partner Helen Mulligan by pushing her into a pool, screaming abuse, pushing her against the wall, striking her nose causing it to bleed, and pinning her against the wall with his hands around her neck, threatening to kill her, while on holiday in Turkey on August 12, 2024. The assault occurred in their hotel room after he became enraged upon seeing deleted messages on her phone. Helen reported the incident to Merseyside Police upon returning to Liverpool on August 14, 2024.
Pleaded guilty. 10-year restraining order issued. Ordered to pay £187 in court costs.
23 Oct 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Curtis Carney
Conspiring to convey prohibited items into prisons *
Sentence
4 years and 11 months imprisonment
Curtis Carney, 36, of Coton Way, Kirkby, was involved in an operation using drones to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into multiple prisons including HMP Liverpool, Altcourse, Hindley, Wymott, Garth, and Deerbolt. The plot was uncovered after a 10-month investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit. Carney was first arrested in June 2023 on the M6 in Lancashire when a package of drugs and mobile phones wrapped in grass was thrown from his car, with a drone found in the boot. He was arrested again in October 2024 near HMP Liverpool, where two more drones and four packages containing drugs and mobile phones were discovered. Evidence linked him to over 50 drone flights into six prisons. Seized drugs had a street value of £31,000 to £38,000 and prison value of £94,000 to £295,000.
Leading role in the conspiracy; handed a Serious Crime Prevention Order restricting access to mobile phones and drones for 5 years after release.
21 Oct 2024
lancs.live
Robert Stoba
Conspiring to convey prohibited items into prisons *
Sentence
4 years and 11 months imprisonment
Robert Stoba, 26, of no fixed abode, was involved alongside Curtis Carney in an operation using drones to smuggle prohibited items including drugs and mobile phones into prisons such as HMP Liverpool, Altcourse, Hindley, Wymott, Garth, and Deerbolt. The scheme involved over 50 drone flights and was dismantled through a 10-month investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit in collaboration with Lancashire Police, Merseyside Police, and HMPPS. The pair frequently travelled in vehicles driven by women, with drugs stored at the home of a vulnerable woman. Seized items included 11 drones and drugs valued at £31,000 to £38,000 on the street and £94,000 to £295,000 in prisons.
Part of the conspiracy to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into prisons using drones.
21 Oct 2024
lancs.live
Kyle Foster
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *
Sentence
2 years and 9 months imprisonment
Shortly after midnight on Monday, January 22, 2024, Kyle Foster, 28, was driving a Volvo S60 along Liverpool Road in Crosby at speeds exceeding 65mph when he hit a 19-year-old pedestrian crossing the road. The victim suffered serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries and remains on a long road to recovery. Following the incident, Foster failed to stop and made efforts to conceal his involvement by attempting to repair the damaged vehicle. The car was later found at an industrial estate outside a vehicle body shop, with its registration plates removed.
Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Received a driving ban lasting 4 years and 4 months.
16 Oct 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Jane Hill
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 22 years and 6 months
Jane Hill, a 52-year-old carer from Norwich Drive, Upton on Merseyside, stole £40 from 90-year-old Myra Thompson's handbag during a care visit on 12 April 2024. Mrs Thompson, who suffered from Parkinson's disease and short-term memory loss, lived alone in Spital. The theft was captured on hidden CCTV footage installed by neighbours. After being suspended, Hill returned to Mrs Thompson's home on 22 April 2024, let herself in using a key safe, and murdered her by hitting her on the head with a metal flask and smothering her with a pillow when Mrs Thompson shouted. Hill had attempted to visit on 18 April but backed out. She left without calling for help. Doorbell footage and phone data confirmed her presence.
Admitted theft and murder in interviews. Motivated by money, revenge, or removing witness to her dishonesty.
11 Oct 2024
cps.gov.uk
John Kinsella
Importing and supplying cannabis *
Sentence
6 years and 6 months imprisonment
John Kinsella, 34, of St Julien Drive in Liverpool, was involved in a conspiracy starting in September 2023 with Weiji Chen to import cannabis into the UK. He participated in smaller 'test runs' using the postal service from Canada prior to the larger January 2024 importation of 334kg of cannabis, hidden in mattresses within bed frames in a shipping container, arriving at a storage unit in Widnes on 15 January 2024 via Liverpool’s docks. The cannabis was valued at over £2 million and intended for supply across the North West region. Kinsella assisted in unloading the consignment at The Storage Team around 9am on 15 January 2024, after which he was arrested by Cheshire police officers.
Pleaded guilty to importing and supplying cannabis. One of Chen’s regular buyers who wanted a part of the imported cannabis to supply to others.
8 Oct 2024
cps.gov.uk
Luke Kinsella
Being concerned in the supply of cannabis *
Sentence
4 years imprisonment
Luke Kinsella, 23, of no fixed abode and younger brother of John Kinsella, was involved in assisting with the supply of cannabis imported as part of a conspiracy starting in September 2023. He helped unload 334kg of cannabis, hidden in mattresses within bed frames in a shipping container, which arrived at a storage unit in Widnes on 15 January 2024 via Liverpool’s docks from Canada. The cannabis was valued at over £2 million and intended for supply across the North West region. Luke assisted in unloading the consignment at The Storage Team around 9am on 15 January 2024, after which he was arrested by Cheshire police officers.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Assisted his brother John Kinsella and Weiji Chen with unloading the imported cannabis.
8 Oct 2024
cps.gov.uk
Weiji Chen
Importing and supplying cannabis *
Sentence
7 years imprisonment
Weiji Chen, 29, of Birchfield Road in Liverpool, was involved in a conspiracy starting in September 2023 to import cannabis into the UK. He arranged for 334kg of cannabis, hidden in mattresses within bed frames in a shipping container, to be imported from Canada to Widnes via Liverpool’s docks, arriving at a storage unit on 15 January 2024. The cannabis was valued at over £2 million and intended for supply at a profit. Chen directed the unloading of the lorry at The Storage Team around 9am on 15 January 2024, after which he was arrested by Cheshire police officers.
Pleaded guilty to importing and supplying cannabis. Responsible for arranging the importation from Canada.
8 Oct 2024
cps.gov.uk
Joseph Nee
Possession of cannabis *
Sentence
Fined £60
On July 12, 2023, Joseph Nee was taken to a police station and strip-searched, where a bag of cannabis was found in his underwear. He admitted possession of cannabis at an earlier hearing before magistrates. This offence occurred in the context of his prior involvement in gang-related activity, for which he was subject to a two-year injunction issued by Merseyside Police in May 2023.
Pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer, but case dropped as he had already been sentenced for the incident as a breach of a gang injunction. Judge warned him to keep his nose clean. Offence aggravated by appalling antecedent record including five previous convictions for possession of cannabis.
1 Oct 2024
independent.co.uk
September 2024 10 cases
Alec Keiran
Causing death by careless driving *
Sentence
1 year imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 1 year with extended period of 6 months
Alec Keiran, 52, from Bamber Bridge, was driving his HGV into a petrol station on Scotland Road in Liverpool around 8.05am on 10 August 2023. He had a delivery for the Spar shop on the site and was manoeuvring onto the forecourt from Wilbraham Street, which is a narrow, single lane carriageway. The tight manoeuvre was made more difficult as a car was parked opposite the forecourt entrance. As Mr Keiran began the turn he saw what he thought was a bin bag and a folded duvet on the pavement. To complete the turn and avoid the car, the rear wheels of the lorry cut across the pavement. Tragically, the “bin bag” was in fact Nicole Cummings, asleep in a sleeping bag. The back wheel went straight over her, causing fatal injuries.
Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. The Judge accepted Mr Keiran was extremely and genuinely remorseful but said an immediate prison term was the only appropriate sentence.
26 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Peter Stanley
Publishing an obscene article *
Sentence
20 months' imprisonment
Peter Stanley posted videos depicting the torture of baby long-tailed macaque monkeys on a private Facebook site linked to intentional animal harm. The videos, which included sexual torture, were spotted by an animal protection group member who reported them to police. Screenshots showed Stanley posting the content and commenting approvingly, such as 'A fave of mine this one'. Police traced him via his Facebook ID, searched his home, and seized his mobile phone containing 75 such videos, one matching the posted clip. He had also searched terms like 'How to tell if a baby monkey is distressed' and 'Horse Porn'. Stanley claimed he joined the group to assess the content's severity and posted three videos to gain entry, but stopped in October 2023 after viewing around 70 videos.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of publishing an obscene article. Prior involvement in a private Facebook group linked to animal harm.
25 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Graham Goodchild
Sexual abuse *
Sentence
25 years imprisonment
Graham Goodchild, an 82-year-old former children’s nurse from Southampton, Hampshire, sexually abused four boys between 1966 and 1976 while employed at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Hospital. He was convicted of four counts of buggery, one count of attempted buggery, and 11 counts of indecent assault. Goodchild abused three boys from the same family after one was admitted to the hospital in the 1960s; he befriended the family under the pretence of aftercare and abused the boys, all under 10, at his home, on trips, and in his car. He also abused another boy who was a patient at the hospital, as well as at his flat and on a trip. The abuse was reported after one victim saw an online article about Goodchild. He denied the allegations during questioning in July 2020 and March 2021 but was found guilty at trial.
Pleaded not guilty but was convicted following a trial. Must be notified on the Sexual Offenders Register for life.
23 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Joshua Saxton
Affray *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment
On 19 November 2023, around 2am outside a Warrington town centre nightclub, Joshua Saxton, 21, of Marron Avenue in Orford, Warrington, repeatedly punched a 40-year-old victim who was intervening as a peacemaker during an argument involving his godson. The assault caused the victim to lose sight in his right eye, leading to severe life-changing consequences. Saxton fled but was captured on CCTV and arrested nearby with the victim's blood on his shoe. He made no comment during interview.
Pleaded guilty to affray. Victim personal statement highlighted life-changing impact including loss of sight in one eye and inability to continue previous activities and employment.
17 Sep 2024
cps.gov.uk
Dylan Ladner
Violent Disorder *
Sentence
three years imprisonment
Dylan Ladner was involved in a violent and sustained attack on June 12, 2024, at the junction of Chiltern Road and Southport Street in Parr, where a man in his 40s was assaulted, suffering injuries to his back, arm, and face. The victim was taken to hospital, and the incident involved three men who were arrested and convicted following a police investigation.
Found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon and violent disorder.
5 Sep 2024
sthelensstar.co.uk
Adam Goodier
Violent Disorder *
Sentence
two years and three months imprisonment
Adam Goodier participated in a violent and sustained attack on June 12, 2024, at the junction of Chiltern Road and Southport Street in Parr, where a man in his 40s was assaulted, sustaining injuries to his back, arm, and face. A member of the public intervened, and the victim required hospital treatment. Goodier was one of three men arrested and convicted in the investigation.
Found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon and violent disorder.
5 Sep 2024
sthelensstar.co.uk
Callum Hardman
Violent Disorder *
Sentence
two-year community order
Callum Hardman was involved in a violent and sustained attack on June 12, 2024, at the junction of Chiltern Road and Southport Street in Parr, where a man in his 40s was assaulted and suffered injuries to his back, arm, and face, requiring hospital treatment. He was one of three men arrested and convicted as part of the police investigation.
Found guilty of violent disorder.
5 Sep 2024
sthelensstar.co.uk
Wayne Halliwell
Theft *
Sentence
26 weeks imprisonment and £175 compensation
Wayne Halliwell stole the ashes of a woman's late ex-partner by flushing them down the toilet and damaged a canvas picture worth £175. The offences occurred on May 26, 2024, at an address in Clock Face.
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and theft. A three-year restraining order was imposed.
4 Sep 2024
sthelensstar.co.uk
Charlie Doherty
Public order offence *
Sentence
Conditional discharge
Charlie Doherty was involved in the altercation at Miller and Carter steakhouse in Liverpool's Albert Dock on December 7, 2022, where a group, including Mary McGinley, arrived late for a birthday reservation, leading to violence against staff after being turned away.
Previously pleaded guilty to a public order offence related to the incident on his 18th birthday.
1 Sep 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Elias Morgan
Murder *
Sentence
minimum of 45 years imprisonment
Elias Morgan, 35, of Highgate Street, shot former prison officer Lenny Scott, 33, of Prescot, six times outside a gym on Peel Road, Skelmersdale, at around 7.35pm on February 8, 2024. The murder was an act of retaliation nearly four years after Scott exposed an illicit relationship between Morgan, who was an inmate at HMP Altcourse, and a female prison officer. Scott had refused a £1,500 bribe to not report a phone Morgan illegally held, which contained evidence of the affair. Morgan later warned Scott, 'I'll bide my time, but I promise I will get you', and made a gun gesture.
Found guilty of murder. Did not receive a whole life order due to a legal loophole as the victim was a former prison officer at the time of the murder.
1 Sep 2024
liverpoolecho.co.uk
August 2024 13 cases
Craig Gibson
Fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years
Craig Gibson fraudulently obtained two COVID-19 Bounce Back Loans totaling over £95,000. He submitted one application using his mother’s name and business, Combined Developments Liverpool Ltd, without her knowledge, securing £50,000 which he used for personal purposes. For the second, he used his company Gibson Bowers Ltd to apply for £45,412, exaggerating turnover despite no trading activity from 2019-2021, and transferred most funds to his personal account for lifestyle expenses, third-party payments, and cash withdrawals.
Pleaded guilty to two fraud related counts. 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. Prior investigation revealed company not trading 2019-2021.
30 Aug 2024
cps.gov.uk
Greg O’Neill
Transferring criminal property *
Sentence
Two-year community order
Greg O’Neill allowed John Stuart to use his bank account to receive payments from three fraud victims totaling over £13,500 for non-existent Liverpool FC Champions League Final tickets in May 2022, then transferred the money to Stuart’s relatives and friends. O’Neill claimed he was scared of Stuart and his family. Victims contacted him via mobile and WhatsApp after realizing the scam. He pleaded guilty on 1 July 2024 to transferring criminal property and was acquitted of fraud charges.
Pleaded guilty to transferring criminal property. Ordered to carry out 15 days rehabilitation activity and given a 12-month Mental Health Treatment Requirement. Acquitted of three counts of fraud as Crown offered no evidence.
27 Aug 2024
cps.gov.uk
John Stuart
Fraud *
Sentence
8 months imprisonment
John Stuart, the prime mover in the scam, stole thousands of pounds from three men trying to buy tickets for the Liverpool FC Champions League Final in May 2022. One victim paid £8,500 for two category one tickets, and two others paid £2,500 each for two tickets. Contact was via Stuart's mobile phone, but money was paid into O’Neill’s bank account, which was then transferred to Stuart’s relatives and friends. Victims realized it was a fraud after a few days as no tickets were provided. Stuart admitted the scam during police interview on 20 October 2022, stating 'I took the money off them, I didn’t provide the tickets, It was my f**k up,' though claiming circumstances beyond his control. He pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on 26 June 2024.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud. Ordered to repay all money taken from victims. A charge of transferring criminal property was allowed to lie on file.
27 Aug 2024
cps.gov.uk
Jake Lowther
Violent disorder *
Sentence
18 months in a young offenders’ institute
Jake Lowther, 20, of Abrams Fold, Banks, threw two pieces of brick or stone from a broken wall towards police during disorder in Southport on July 29, 2024, after three children were killed and eight injured in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance event. One stone hit a riot shield.
Threw stones at police during protest in Southport following the July 29, 2024, knife attack.
21 Aug 2024
standard.co.uk
Luke Moran
Violent disorder *
Sentence
three years imprisonment
Luke Moran, 38, father-of-three, attempted to smash the window of a police van using a large piece of concrete three times during disorder in Southport on July 29, 2024, following the knife attack that killed three children and injured eight at a Taylor Swift themed event.
Tried to smash a police van window with a large piece of concrete, causing the officer inside to fear for his life.
21 Aug 2024
standard.co.uk
Daniel Carrigan
Violent disorder *
Sentence
two years and eight months imprisonment
Daniel Carrigan, 41, of Preston Grove, Liverpool, threw items at a police van and kicked the vehicle during disorder in Southport on July 29, 2024, after the stabbing incident that resulted in three deaths and eight injuries at a children's dance class.
Cocaine addict with prior conviction for racially aggravated common assault in 2016. Admitted violent disorder and criminal damage.
21 Aug 2024
standard.co.uk
Robert Jones
Assault *
Sentence
3 years and 10 months imprisonment
Robert Jones, 20, of Marian Road, Haydock, attacked a complete stranger multiple times with a bottle on Ormskirk Street in St Helens town centre on June 21, 2024, following an argument. The incident escalated quickly and left the victim with severe injuries requiring medical intervention.
Convicted of a prolonged and unprovoked attack with a bottle on a stranger in St Helens town centre. The victim required surgery and suffered physical scars and emotional trauma.
18 Aug 2024
sthelensstar.co.uk
Richard Ainscough
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *
Sentence
28 months imprisonment
Richard Ainscough was driving a Ford Kuga on the southbound carriageway in Maghull on December 27, 2023, when he performed a U-turn across the central reservation, ignoring a police cordon on the closed northbound road following an earlier hit-and-run incident. He struck Police Officer Phil Jones, causing serious injuries including an open fracture of the right elbow, a dislocated left shoulder, injuries to the left knee and lower left leg, and psychological trauma. Ainscough's actions led to the officer's hospitalisation and ongoing recovery challenges.
Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Also found guilty of driving while unfit through drugs and driving with eyesight not complying with requirements. Disqualified from driving for two years and required to undertake an extended retest.
8 Aug 2024
sthelensstar.co.uk
William Nelson Morgan
Violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon *
Sentence
2 years and 8 months imprisonment
William Nelson Morgan, 69, of Linton Street, Walton, participated in violent disorder in Merseyside after the Southport stabbings and was also involved in possessing an offensive weapon.
Sentenced for violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon. Judge Andrew Menary KC noted that his advancing years did not prevent him from playing an active part in a disturbance on County Road.
8 Aug 2024
independent.co.uk
John O'malley
Violent disorder *
Sentence
2 years and 8 months imprisonment
John O'Malley, 43, of Cambridge Gardens, Southport, participated in violent disorder in Merseyside after the Southport stabbings.
Sentenced for violent disorder following the Southport stabbings.
8 Aug 2024
independent.co.uk
Liam Riley
Violent disorder *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Liam Riley took part in violent unrest in Liverpool city centre on August 5, 2024, causing disorder with a racially aggravating element.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder, including two months for the racially aggravating element.
7 Aug 2024
cps.gov.uk
Liam James Riley
Violent disorder *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Liam James Riley, of Walton Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, took part in the riots in Liverpool city centre following the Southport stabbings on 29 July 2024. He threw rocks and bricks at police during the disorder.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
7 Aug 2024
independent.co.uk
Derek Drummond
Violent disorder *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Derek Drummond took part in violent unrest in Southport on Monday, August 5, 2024, causing panic and chaos on the streets. He assaulted an emergency worker during the disorder.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker.
7 Aug 2024
cps.gov.uk

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