Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

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Stephen Thomas

Sexual touching of a child under the age of 13 *

Sentence

eight and a half years' imprisonment

Stephen Thomas, of Straker Avenue, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, subjected a seven-year-old girl to a two-year campaign of horrific sexual abuse between 2016 and 2018. Police arrested the then 29-year-old and seized electronic devices which contained indecent images of children.

Pleaded not guilty to three counts of sexual touching of a child under the age of 13 and two counts of producing indecent photographs of children but was convicted after a trial. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register and a sexual harm prevention order, both indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Lewis

Indecent assault and indecency with a child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Stephen Lewis, from Woodchurch Road, Prenton, carried out indecent assaults on two young girls decades ago, forcing one to perform sex acts on him and warning the other 'don't tell anyone' after abusing her and her friend. The victims wrote to Jackie magazine but faced disbelief from parents, allowing the abuse to remain hidden for years. In 2019, one victim spoke out, prompting an investigation. Lewis admitted six counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child at Liverpool Crown Court. Lewis was jailed for four years.

Admitted six counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child. Judge noted sentencing guidelines at time of offences were less severe than modern standards.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Hardy

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

26 years imprisonment

Stephen Hardy, a 46-year-old detective constable with Greater Manchester Police, sexually abused a child starting from the age of 12, including multiple rapes, over a period from December 2012 to June 2020. The victim reported the abuse in 2020. Hardy was convicted after a four-week trial at Liverpool Crown Court of 20 sexual offences. The court heard he treated the victim ‘like a puppet or sex object’ and exerted a controlling influence through grooming. He denied all charges and was sentenced to 26 years in prison.

Convicted after trial of 20 sexual offences including six counts of rape. Judge Robert Trevor-Jones described him as a dangerous offender with no remorse and imposed an extended licence period of six years.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Hooton

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Part of an organised crime group that targeted nine properties across Merseyside between late August and mid-October 2024, breaking into occupied homes at night, stealing car keys and high-value vehicles worth £214,000 total, often driving them in convoy to Blackburn. Linked via CCTV, ANPR, cell siting and telecoms evidence. Used a Citroen Berlingo van registered to Hooton.

Admitted conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles. Sentence increased from 8 years due to mathematical error in guilty plea discount calculation. Previously of Woolfall Heath Avenue in Huyton. Judge noted he had 'lived a life of crime'.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Kearney

Burglary *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Stephen Kearney broke into his ex-girlfriend's house in the early hours by cutting through her back door with tools from her garden shed. He stole cigarettes, vapes, and her underpants, leading to concerns in court about a sexual obsession. He admitted burglary, two counts of harassment, and possession of cannabis. Appearing via video link from HMP Altcourse, he was visibly remorseful.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, two counts of harassment, and possession of cannabis. Remorseful in court. Five-year restraining order imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Sidharth Nair

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Sidharth Nair, a Whiston Hospital staff member, raped and sexually assaulted a patient in her bed within weeks of starting work, for his 'sexual gratification', telling her 'you won't see me again, it doesn't matter'. Merseyside Police investigated the predatory attacks, leading to Nair admitting rape, assault by penetration, and two sexual assaults.

Admitted rape, assault by penetration, and two sexual assaults. Sobbing during sentencing. Judge condemned breach of medical trust.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Davey

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Stephen Davey, 49, duped dozens of women out of thousands of pounds using multiple false identities including that of an estate agent, police officer, solicitor, probation worker, and builder. He tricked two female victims out of more than £7,000 by professing love, befriending them, and persuading them to provide funds to furnish a property, buy an engagement ring, and pay for treatment after claiming he had bowel cancer. He used fake emails to back up his stories. The fraud unravelled after he failed to pay a bill at a Liverpool hotel and staff alerted a victim, leading to police involvement.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud as well as other crimes.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Wilson

Conspiracy to fraudulently evade the prohibition on the importation of cocaine *

Sentence

10 years and eight months imprisonment

Peter Wilson used encrypted communications platform EncroChat to smuggle cocaine into the UK from the Netherlands as part of a plot to import and supply millions of pounds worth of drugs and illegal cigarettes. His younger brother Paul also became embroiled in the scheme.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraudulently evade the prohibition on the importation of cocaine, conspiracy to supply cocaine and amphetamine, and fraudulently evading the prohibition on tobacco. Appeared remotely from HMP Liverpool.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Neild

Sexual assault of a toddler *

Sentence

10 years and 10 months imprisonment with a further five years on extended licence

Peter Neild recorded himself sexually assaulting a toddler, with videos found on a phone hidden in the headrest of a chair in his Little Sutton home during a police raid on January 27, 2022, for downloading indecent images. Police matched tattoos on his hand and wrist visible in the footage to Neild. The child and her family are being supported by social services. He was also sentenced for 2018 offences where he sent graphic, aggressive and bullying sexual messages to a decoy posing as a young girl online, inviting her to meet him in Southport.

Labelled a danger to children and judged a dangerous offender by Judge Gary Woodhall. Prior convictions for sexual offences including rape, unlawful sexual contact with a child and sexual assault of a child. Told police 'I need help, I cannot continue like this'.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Robinson

Rape of a child under the age of 13 *

Sentence

23 years' imprisonment

Peter Robinson, of Dunnerdale Road in Norris Green, Liverpool, L11, lured vulnerable schoolgirl victims with deception such as a fake party at a high-rise flat and tricking one into his car to drive to a secluded spot. He raped them, including one count of indecent assault, eight counts of rape and three counts of rape of a child under 13, over a sustained period. He secured their silence with threats to involve social services, humiliating and degrading comments to exploit their fears and insecurities.

Convicted after trial of one count of indecent assault, eight counts of rape and three counts of the rape of a child under the age of 13. No previous convictions. Subject to indefinite restraining orders and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Must serve half before applying for release, followed by extended licence period.

1 Jan 0001

Philip Boardman

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Philip Boardman repeatedly sexually abused a young boy over a four-year period during the early 1990s, beginning when Boardman was aged 14, while living in the St Helens area. The offences included molesting the boy and forcing him to touch Boardman indecently, with two specific instances of oral rape of the child. The victim, now in his late 30s, described severe long-term psychological harm including insomnia, anxiety, depression, and lack of trust.

Found guilty after trial of four counts of indecent assault (one for multiple offending), two of which would now be classed as rape. No previous convictions. Ordered to register as a sex offender for life. Judge noted good character references but lack of remorse.

1 Jan 0001

Philip Cook

Indecent assault of a child *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment with 1 year on extended licence

Philip Cook abused a boy under the age of 12 in Liverpool in the late 1980s. The offences, comprising nine counts of indecent assault, escalated from touching to sex acts and simulated sexual intercourse, which Cook presented as a game to groom the victim.

Convicted by jury on nine counts after denying offences. Placed on sex offenders register for life. Of prior good character; ran animal rescue service. Judge noted grooming and continual denials.

1 Jan 0001

Philip Jones

Rape *

Sentence

13 and a half years imprisonment with extended five years on licence

Philip Jones raped and sexually assaulted a little girl on multiple occasions prior to his 2013 arrest. In one incident, after the girl vomited, he pretended to comfort her but raped her. He told her not to tell anyone. The abuse came to light in May last year when the victim disclosed it. Jones initially denied the offences but later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. Must serve at least nine years before parole. Previous convictions including wounding in 1990 and a sexual offence in 1996. Sign on Sex Offenders Register and comply with SHPO for life.

1 Jan 0001

Philip Street

Attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

two-year community order with a 15-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and a sex offender treatment programme

Philip Street, 41, of Bedford Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42, sent sexually explicit messages to a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl named Kaylee13 on Chat Avenue and Skype on February 12, 2021. He discussed sex, condoms, showing his penis, taking her to bed, and involvement with her and her friend. No suggestion to meet. Traced by email and arrested on April 13, 2021. No illegal material found.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Suffered from cerebral palsy and spastic paraplegia, substantially reducing culpability. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Shields

Sexual offences *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Paul Shields of Beechwood Drive, Formby, committed 22 sexual offences against two female child victims between 2006 and 2011 at locations including Moorfield Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23. Twenty offences against one girl included attempted rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. Two offences against the second girl were sexual assault and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. He threatened them not to tell anyone. Victims disclosed in 2018, leading to police investigation.

Found guilty at trial after pleading not guilty. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. Judge described him as a danger to children and noted his denials forced victims to give evidence, causing severe psychological harm.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Wilson

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Paul Wilson, nicknamed 'Big Sh**ger', became embroiled in his brother Peter Wilson's scheme to import and supply millions of pounds worth of drugs including cocaine and ecstasy, and illegal cigarettes, using encrypted communications.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine and ecstasy and fraudulently evading the prohibition on tobacco. Appeared on video link from Walton prison.

1 Jan 0001

Qari Abdul Rauf

Child sexual exploitation and rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Qari Abdul Rauf served as the ringleader of the infamous Rochdale grooming gang, a group of nine men primarily of Pakistani origin who systematically exploited vulnerable young girls in Greater Manchester between 2008 and 2010. The gang preyed on children as young as 13, luring them with gifts, alcohol, and drugs before subjecting them to repeated sexual abuse, rape, and trafficking. Rauf, a former taxi driver, was central to the operation, using his position to transport victims and facilitate the abuse at various locations including takeaways and private flats. The case came to light following investigations by Greater Manchester Police, revealing how the gang had groomed and abused dozens of girls, with victims often from troubled backgrounds. In May 2012, at Liverpool Crown Court, Rauf was convicted of conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with children under 16, trafficking for sexual exploitation, and other serious offences. He was sentenced to six years in prison. The judge highlighted the 'sickening' nature of the crimes, noting the profound impact on victims. One victim described being 'passed around like a Chinese takeaway', plied with drugs to ensure compliance.

Ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang. Judge described crimes as 'sickening' and victims as treated like 'commodities'. Released but recommended for deportation.

1 Jan 0001

Rahmijah Hindes

Rape *

Sentence

6 years 3 months imprisonment

Rahmijah Hindes, 24, serving time for assaulting a teenage girl, raped his cellmate, a convicted sex offender, claiming he wanted him to 'feel like his victims felt', amid frustration over sharing a cell, months before his release. The incident was investigated by Merseyside Police. Hindes admitted rape at Liverpool Crown Court via video link from HMP Altcourse.

Pleaded guilty to rape. The judge addressed the vengeful motive, quoting Hindes' statement that he wanted the victim to 'feel like his victims felt' due to frustration over sharing a cell.

1 Jan 0001

Raigal Ahmad

Sexual assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Raigal Ahmad sexually assaulted two women on two separate nights out in Warrington town centre. The first incident occurred on 19 July 2024, when he approached a woman in a nightclub and touched her inappropriately without consent, continuing despite her moving his hands away. The second incident took place on 26 January 2025, when he followed a group of women from a bar to a nearby takeaway and touched the bottom of a 36-year-old woman. Officers were called and he was arrested. In custody, he denied following the group and claimed he playfully tapped the victim's thigh. He initially pleaded not guilty but changed to guilty in May 2026.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault in May 2026. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and made the subject of a five-year Restraining Order against both victims.

1 Jan 0001

Phillip Rogers

Attempted sexual assault, indecent assault, and possession of indecent images of a child *

Sentence

10 years 6 months imprisonment

Phillip Rogers, a 64-year-old from Wirral, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court for historic child sex offences dating back to the 1970s and 1990s involving two separate victims. The offences included two counts of attempted sexual assault and four counts of indecent assault, along with possession of indecent images of a child. The investigation by Merseyside Police's Unity Team was prompted by survivors' reports, and their bravery was commended by the detective inspector. Rogers was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison and placed on the sex offender register for life.

Pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of a child. Found guilty of two counts of attempted sexual assault and four counts of indecent assault. Placed on the sex offender register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Phillip Norris

Attempted sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

two-and-a-half years imprisonment

Phillip Norris exchanged explicit sexual messages with an undercover officer posing as a 12-year-old girl on Chatiw and Teleguard between July and October 2024, using username 'Paedo Daddy'. Devices contained 125 indecent images of children. Breached prior child contact ban.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts including attempted sexual communications with a child, possession of indecent images. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order and lifelong sex offender notification.

1 Jan 0001

Phillip Hollis

Endangering the safety of passengers *

Sentence

12 month prison sentence, suspended for two years

On Saturday 13 March 2021, Hollis was driving a Merseyrail service from Liverpool Central to Kirkby, due to arrive at 6.52pm. The speed limit for the approach to Kirkby station is 15mph, but the train travelled at 40mph. Hollis applied the emergency brakes but the train collided with the buffer stop, causing it to derail with an estimated £450,000 damage to the station. Twelve passengers and a guard on board sustained minor injuries. Phone analysis showed Hollis sent a WhatsApp message at 6.51.34pm, 26 seconds before the crash. He admitted his phone should have been turned off in the cab.

Pleaded guilty at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on 8 February. Dismissed by Merseyrail in September 2021.

1 Jan 0001

Patrick Sullivan

Intent to commit a sexual offence and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Patrick Sullivan, of Cleveleys Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, followed a 21-year-old woman home from the bar where she worked, having been drinking there. Just after midnight on January 26, during heavy snowfall, on a quiet residential road of terraced houses near Cross Street in Widnes, he jumped on her from behind, strangled her with his arm, wrestled her to the ground, punched her face, and went straight for her jeans with intent to commit rape or a very serious sexual offence. The victim offered her money and phone to stop the assault, but he was not interested. He was disturbed during the incident, fled, and was identified via footprints in the snow leading to his arrest.

Admitted ABH but denied sexual motive; found guilty of intent to commit a sexual offence at trial. Judge Andrew Hatton described the offence as 'a young woman's worst nightmare' and Sullivan as an 'extremely dangerous sexual predator'. Will serve at least two thirds of sentence before release on licence for six years. Placed on sex offenders' register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Oliver Roughley

Rape and sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Oliver Roughley, aged 24, from St Helens, carried out a three-year campaign of sexual abuse against a boy starting when the victim was seven. He groomed the child with gifts such as toys, used violence including twisting the boy's arm, and threatened him to keep silent. The abuse escalated to rapes in cubicles at a swimming baths in South Liverpool and at Splash World water park in Southport. Police found 32 indecent images of the boy on his phone and further indecent images of other children on his computer. The victim suffered severe trauma, attempting suicide multiple times, and his mother described the devastating impact on the family. Roughley denied all offences but was convicted of four counts of rape, six counts of sexual assault, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, producing, making and possessing indecent images.

Pleaded not guilty, unanimously found guilty by jury. Extended licence period five years, sexual harm prevention order and notification requirement indefinitely, lifelong restraining order, devices forfeited.

1 Jan 0001

Owen Cousins

Manslaughter *

Sentence

11 years detention

Owen Cousins, aged 17, stabbed 16-year-old Daniel Gee-Jamieson during a pre-arranged fight on July 3, 2018, in Belle Vale. Daniel, a student at Hugh Baird College in Bootle and avid boxer, died in hospital from his injuries after bleeding out at the scene.

Convicted of manslaughter.

1 Jan 0001

Nicholas Gillinder

Sexual assault *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment, of which he will serve half before being released on licence

Nicholas Gillinder, 51, a care worker from Hart Street, Southport, Merseyside, exchanged sexually explicit messages with a vulnerable woman in her twenties with autism and learning difficulties, giving her a mental age of 13. He sent messages expressing attraction, commenting on her body, and asking to touch her. He also kissed, cuddled, and touched her inappropriately on multiple occasions, abusing his position of trust.

Pleaded guilty to three offences involving sexual activity with a vulnerable woman. Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and given a restraining order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Dutton

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Paul Dutton, of Cotswold Grove, St Helens, befriended a vulnerable teenage boy by offering advice and support. They engaged in mutual masturbation, performed sex acts on each other, and on one occasion Dutton put his penis between the boy's buttocks. The abuse occurred over a relatively short period and stopped after Dutton suggested they cease contact. It came to light when the boy confided in a friend who contacted police. The victim suffered severe mental health issues including anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.

Admitted three counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and three counts of sexual activity with a child. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register, comply with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a 10-year restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Roberts

Breaching Sexual Offences Prevention Order *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Convicted sex offender Paul Roberts, of Boardmans Lane, St Helens, Merseyside, groomed a boy (Boy A) via WhatsApp messages with affectionate terms, sexual topics, and suggestion of a sexual 'prank' on his mum. Invited the boy to his flat multiple times for Xbox, cinema, park, and bought presents including clothing, computer equipment, money, and a bike. Cuddled and kissed the boy on the lips; water fight led to undressing. Breached existing 10-year SOPO from 2011 (community order for possessing/distributing indecent images) and 16-month suspended sentence from July 2020 for unsupervised contact with children. NCA raid on May 7, 2021 found multiple devices with wiped data and chats about sexually abusing children.

Admitted three new counts of breaching his SOPO and breaching the suspended sentence imposed in July 2020. Recorder Ian Harris activated 12 months of the previous suspended sentence and imposed a new Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years. Judge noted disregard for court orders and risk of serious harm to children.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Kemp

Breaching Sex Offenders Register requirements and suspended sentence *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Paul Kemp, previously given a nine-month suspended sentence in November for two counts of attempting to cause a boy to engage in sexual activity, failed to comply with Sex Offenders Register notification requirements. He reported twice claiming homelessness but did not stay at the suggested Adelphi Hotel, failed to attend St Anne Street police station on November 29 and probation supervision. Located on December 3 at Mercure Hotel in Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, he claimed to have been sleeping under a hedge due to mental health issues.

Activated seven months of a previous nine-month suspended sentence and imposed a further five months for the breach. Pleaded guilty to breaching requirements of the Sex Offenders Register. Has five previous sexual convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Long

Sexual assault *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Funfair security guard Paul Long slapped and groped the bottoms of two teenage girls (aged 15 and 14) in separate incidents on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at a temporary funfair on Birkenhead Road in Seacombe. He slapped the first girl's bottom while applying a plaster to her foot, laughed, and followed her. He then trapped the second girl on a Waltzer ride, grabbed her bottom, prevented her from leaving, and later confronted her father aggressively.

Found guilty of two counts of sexual assault after a trial. Must sign the Sex Offenders Register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years. 10 previous convictions for 13 offences, mainly dishonesty.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Mannion

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Paul Mannion raped a young boy and subjected him to a campaign of sexual abuse in Widnes in the 1970s, when the victim was well under the age of 10. The abuse occurred regularly, on at least 10 occasions each for certain types. Mannion, a teenager at the time, preyed on the victim over several years, warning him not to tell anyone and offering rewards like 50p or ice cream to ensure silence. The victim reported the abuse to police two years prior to sentencing after decades of trauma.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts including sexual assault, inciting a child under 13, and one of rape. Placed on sex offenders register for life. Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. Victim surcharge ordered. Prior conviction for raping another child in the late 1980s.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Coulthwaite

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Between January 7 and January 19, Paul Coulthwaite communicated sexually with an undercover officer posing as 13-year-old 'Paige' on Chat Avenue, suggesting they meet to cuddle, kiss and shower, and telling her to perform a sex act. Between January 8 and February 10, he groomed another officer posing as 12-year-old 'Rebecca', suggesting secret meetings, online boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, kissing, cuddling and sex acts. On February 12, he travelled to McDonald's in Preston with WKD, baby wipes, kitchen towel, mint Aero chocolate, Mini Eggs and a necklace for 'Rebecca', where he was arrested.

Admitted two counts of sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and meeting a child following sexual grooming. No previous convictions. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and adhere to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. Sentence reduced for guilty plea and impact of coronavirus on prisoners.

1 Jan 0001

Richard Charles Hall

Fraud and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

four-and-a-half years imprisonment

Richard Charles Hall traded as an estate agent through Brooklands Sales and Lettings Limited, defrauding several people of more than £40,000. He dishonestly sold the company in May 2014 claiming full ownership despite third-party investment, two months before second bankruptcy in July 2014. He concealed a bank account and shares from the Official Receiver, operated a sole trader company unbeknownst to new owners, lied about shares, and produced false banking material to pervert the course of justice.

Found guilty of seven offences after two trials. Prior suspended sentence in 2013 for possessing an offensive weapon and conviction in 2015 for battery. Judge commented on lack of trust and integrity, abuse of position.

1 Jan 0001

Richard Chipchase

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Richard Chipchase, a maths teacher and head of maths at Woodchurch High, groomed and sexually exploited a vulnerable schoolgirl through manipulation, giving her preferential treatment, cigarettes, McDonald's meals, alcohol, car rides, gifts, and locking her in a storeroom. He sexually assaulted her by placing his hand up her skirt during a car ride. Concerns were raised after behaviour towards another girl, leading to his dismissal, revocation of teaching licence, and eventual police interview. The victim reported impacts on her mental health, family relationships, and grades.

Pleaded guilty to four charges of sexual activity with a child. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for ten years and imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for seven years. Judge Gary Woodhall commented that he abused and manipulated his position of trust to groom and exploit a vulnerable young girl.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Burns

Indecent assault *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment with extended 5 year licence

Robert Burns, of Fishguard Close, Everton, Liverpool, L6, indecently assaulted five boys aged between six and 15 years. He groomed victims, gave them alcohol, money, gifts and showed one pornography. Offences involved repeated abuse of four boys and one offence on another aged 13-15. Victims psychologically scarred. Arrested September 2018.

Convicted after trial of 12 offences of indecent assault and 6 offences of breaching notification requirements. Ruled a dangerous offender. Refused to attend sentencing. Previous convictions including indecent assault in 1990 and sexual assault in 2017. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register for life and indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Ricki Hughes

Harassment *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Ricki Hughes, a father, turned a light-hearted stag do prank into a criminal offence during a visit to a Go Outdoors store. He presented a sex toy to a till worker inside a shoe box, pretending to seek a refund on footwear, and remarked, 'It's just banter.' The incident, described by his solicitor as reminiscent of 'Benny Hill and Candid Camera'-style antics, left the female staff member in tears due to the disturbing and inappropriate nature of his actions. What began as an attempt at humour quickly escalated, resulting in Hughes facing serious consequences. The court recognised the prank's impact, noting how it caused harassment, alarm, or distress to the victim. Hughes, facing over a year in prison, pleaded guilty to one count of using threatening, abusive, or insulting behaviour. At Liverpool Crown Court, he was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, a punishment that reflected the public disorder and emotional harm inflicted.

Pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive, or insulting behaviour.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Bassnett

Stalking *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

From 30 April to 19 June 2025, Robert Bassnett repeatedly showed up unannounced at his pregnant ex-partner's home, demanded to see her, and sent threatening texts and unwanted calls. He hid in a bush near her property, hurled abuse, and threw a brick at the victim. He targeted her family with death threats and created fake social media accounts to spread false information including their home address. Police launched a manhunt and, after a public appeal on 9 June 2025, officers arrested him following a brief foot chase when he attempted to flee into woodland.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and causing serious alarm and harassment. Also given an indefinite restraining order. PC James Unsworth stated Bassnett taunted police on social media while on the run.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Billson

Possessing extreme pornographic images of children *

Sentence

18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

Robert Billson admitted possessing extreme pornographic images of children, prohibited images of children, making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of children, and possession of an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child. He was living in the Liverpool area at the time of the offences.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing extreme pornographic images of children, one of possessing prohibited images of children, three offences of making an indecent photograph/pseudo photograph of a child, and one of possession of an indecent photograph/pseudo photograph of a child. Also subject to 60-day rehabilitation requirement, two-month curfew between 7pm and 6am, 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, forfeiture and destruction order for devices, and £140 victim surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

Richard Weild

Drug trafficking *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Richard Weild, a Merseyside cocaine kingpin, operated a £1m drug empire involving adulterated cocaine nationwide, which was dismantled in a raid uncovering his lavish lifestyle including a £70k watch; the operation was exposed through the EncroChat crackdown.

Sentenced for running a £1m cocaine empire and adulterating cocaine, busted via EncroChat crackdown.

1 Jan 0001

Ryan Campbell

Computer hacking, harassment and disclosing private sexual photographs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Ryan Campbell hacked into a young woman's social media accounts after she blocked him on Snapchat and Facebook. He posted intimate photos and videos on her Facebook wall, sent private sexual images to her family and friends via a Facebook group, doctored a newspaper article to falsely portray her as a paedophile and sent it to her stepmum, threatened to hack her bank account, sent her home postcode and grandfather's address, placed fake Just Eat orders to her address, and messaged her from her hacked accounts demanding she communicate with him. Offences occurred in October and November 2021 shortly after his release from a previous prison sentence.

Admitted computer hacking, harassment and disclosing private sexual photographs. Entitled to one third credit for early guilty pleas. Previously jailed for 20 months in September 2020 for similar offences and recalled to serve remainder of that sentence. Indefinite restraining order and five-year Criminal Behaviour Order restricting internet use imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Ryan Kitchen

Sexual assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Ryan Kitchen, of Strafford Drive, Bootle, Merseyside, repeatedly molested a vulnerable young boy on 20 separate occasions by performing sex acts on the boy both over and under his clothing, trying to get the boy to touch his penis, and performing sex acts in front of the child.

Convicted after trial of six counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual activity in the presence of a child. Denied offences. No previous convictions. Previous good character taken into account. Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, on Sex Offenders Register for life, and 10-year restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Ryan Palin

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and amphetamine *

Sentence

29 years imprisonment

Ryan Palin, 36, of Mereworth, Caldy, was identified as a participant in an international drugs conspiracy through an encrypted phone found with a distinctive mural of Connor McGregor on a wall at his home. Examination of encrypted data revealed he was involved in a conspiracy to supply 700kg of cocaine, 15kg of heroin and 40kg of amphetamine between 1 July 2019 and 12 May 2020, using the handle Titch.com. Officers executed a warrant at his address on 9 December 2021, seizing high-value items before he was arrested, charged and remanded. Despite the evidence, he denied the charges and was found guilty by a jury. His sentencing followed an operation involving European law enforcement agencies that cracked the Encrochat encryption service.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury. High-value clothing worth £136,000 and watches worth £129,000 seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

1 Jan 0001

Roman Fletcher

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Roman Fletcher, of Halton Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order on three occasions by attending children's football matches at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub in Warrington. On September 26, 2021, he was seen at the side of the pitch, giving an offside decision, talking to a six-year-old fan, and playing football with youths aged 10-12. On October 10, he returned, ran the line, and played in goal with children aged 8-13. On November 7, he played football with boys aged 9-12 before fleeing when police were called. He was spotted by FA coach Natalie Pinnington, who recognised him from prior interactions and knew he was barred from working with children.

Admitted three breaches of his 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Recorder Ian Harris noted Fletcher's history of grooming children, autism diagnosis did not reduce culpability, and actions were cunning and deceptive. Prior convictions in 2017 (youth referral order for four offences of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity) and 2019 (12 months imprisonment for one similar offence).

1 Jan 0001

Ronald Hardcastle

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Ronald Hardcastle, a retired Merseyside Police officer, was found with 275 indecent images of children on his Samsung mobile phone, including 18 images in the most serious category depicting child rape. The images, comprising 202 videos and 29 photographs, were downloaded via Kik Messenger using the username 'Bad Uncle James'. A search warrant at his home in Kirkby on 16 February 2021, following an NCA investigation, led to the discovery. He also possessed extreme pornography involving bestiality. Hardcastle admitted his actions were wrong but denied sexual interest in children. He had previously worked in child protection roles categorising such material for Greater Manchester Police. He pleaded guilty to seven offences: possessing and making indecent images of children, possessing extreme porn, and distribution.

Pleaded guilty to seven offences. Used online username 'Bad Uncle James' to attract others. Former police officer who previously worked in child protection. Judge Recorder Ian Unsworth, QC noted remorse, lack of prior convictions, and personal mitigation.

1 Jan 0001

Roy Neilson

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Roy Neilson, of Fairmead Road, Moreton, Wirral, Merseyside, downloaded more than 14,670 indecent images of children as young as two being sexually abused onto his HP laptop, including 1,296 Category A images showing children in distress or pain. Police traced his IP address from a tip-off, seized the laptop, and also recovered parts of a manual from a Japanese pornographic website detailing how to rape children, which he had bookmarked.

Pleaded guilty. Judge Stuart Driver QC stated that immediate custody was appropriate due to the volume of images, the young age of the children, their distress, and the paedophile manual as an unusual and unpleasant feature.

1 Jan 0001

Roy Rogers

Making indecent images *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Roy Rogers, of Croyde Road, Speke, Liverpool, took sexual photographs of a vulnerable schoolgirl with learning difficulties, including naked pictures and one of her breasts while pulling up her top. He used Samsung Galaxy Wearable software to turn some images into watch faces for his smart watch. He engaged in sexual communication, claiming to be her boyfriend and refusing to delete the images. The behaviour came to light when the victim told a teacher.

Pleaded guilty to 12 offences involving engaging in sexual communication, making indecent images, sexual activity, taking indecent images and possessing such images. No previous convictions. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life, indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Trigg

Oral rape of a child *

Sentence

11 and a half years' imprisonment with an extended licence of 12 months

Robert Trigg, 36, of Fairclough Crescent, Haydock, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11, took photographs of himself naked and engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviour with a boy aged between three and five, moving three images of each seriousness category to a 'keep safe vault' on his iPhone. He had accessed child pornography online; National Crime Agency raided his home in May 2021, seizing devices with 36 category A images, 38 category B and 137 category C.

Pleaded guilty to oral rape of the child, two offences of causing or inciting him to engage in sexual activity and three offences of taking indecent photographs of the boy. Previously received a community order for downloading 147 indecent images. Judge Denis Watson, QC, described behaviour as grotesque and serious offending, sentencing on basis victim aged five and offences on same day; poses high risk of re-offending against children. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register for life and indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Ware

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

8 years in prison

Graham Wortley and Robert Ware carried out a sophisticated mortgage scam over three and a half years. They encouraged loan firms to give short-term bridging loans against properties they had purchased, then sent forged documents to HM Land Registry to remove mortgage protections, allowing them to refinance or sell the properties to others, including wealthy investors from Saudi Arabia. This caused extensive damage, with one company losing £3 million and a solicitors firm going into administration.

Found guilty of conspiracy to defraud after a six-year-long investigation. Liverpool-based.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Murray

Indecent assault *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Robert Murray abused two teenage boys on a number of occasions while employed at a Liverpool residential home for boys in the 1970s. He was 76 at sentencing and lived at Harrismith Road, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside.

Found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault after trial. Denied crimes throughout investigation. Described by police as disgraceful and cowardly for breaching trust of victims.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Collins

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment, sign the Sex Offenders Register for life, indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Michael Collins, 35, of no fixed address, entered a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old schoolgirl via Facebook last summer after release from prison. They met, had sex including while she was in school uniform, drank vodka, took cocaine and cannabis. He became possessive, threatened to throw acid in her face and stab her outside school due to jealousy. Relationship discovered in November after she confided in a teacher. He arrived in a stolen car on December 31 at her new address and was arrested the next day.

Pleaded guilty to six offences involving sexual activity with a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Judge noted it was accepted as a loving and caring relationship but threats were made.

1 Jan 0001

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