Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

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Michael Cullen

Engaging in sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years' imprisonment

Michael Cullen preyed on a sleeping boy in a tent on Catherine Street, Widnes, Cheshire. During the day before the offences, he displayed grooming behaviour including spraying water at the boy's groin, drawing a dog on his thigh, and stroking his leg with his foot. He woke the victim while sleeping in the tent, touched him under his clothes, and coaxed the boy to do the same. The victim suffered an anxiety attack and zipped up his sleeping bag.

Convicted at trial of one count of engaging in sexual activity with a child and one of incitement. No previous convictions. Placed on the sex offenders register for life, sexual harm prevention order, restraining order, and ordered to pay a statutory victim surcharge. Judge noted elements of planning and grooming, and significant age disparity.

1 Jan 0001

Melissa Wilson

Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Melissa Wilson used computers at Liverpool Central Library and Toxteth Library between July 10 and October 23, 2019, on 86 days to search for 'Harry Potter erotica with a focus on Hermione Granger', 'children porn', 'young girls modelling underwear', 'Lolicon', and accessed children's underwear fetish sites and chat forums sharing illegal images of children, breaching her Sexual Harm Prevention Order. She bypassed security using a Russian search engine and created accounts, attending almost every other day.

Admitted breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Previous convictions for indecent images of children and breaches. Must sign Sex Offenders Register for life and adhere to Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. Recalled to serve sentence until June 23, 2022.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Carr

Indecent assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Michael Carr repeatedly sexually abused a girl aged between six and 11 when he was aged 17 to 23. He indecently assaulted her during games such as cards (snap) where she had to remove clothing if she lost, dancing in underwear, lifting her in the air after removing her underwear and touching her genitalia, exposing himself and making her stroke his penis at locations like 'The Boards' and 'The Ralla', pulling down her shorts during a 'hug', kissing her on the lips, and attempting to pull her bra strap. The abuse came to light in 2019 when the victim reported it to police.

Found guilty after trial of seven counts of indecent assault. No previous convictions. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Must serve two thirds of the sentence behind bars. Judge noted he had been living a lie for 30 years and had a devastating ongoing impact on the victim.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Parr

Arranging the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Matthew Parr engaged in online conversations with an undercover police officer posing as 'MancDad'/'Lee' on Grindr and Wickr between March 12, 2020, and June 16, 2020. He expressed desire to rape the officer's fictional two-year-old daughter and nine-year-old autistic daughter, requested descriptions of the children, suggested a 'foursome', sent a video of a toddler being raped, and pushed for a meeting. Officers found 29 images of child rape, 70 other indecent images of children, and two extreme pornography images on his devices. Arrested on June 23, 2020.

Admitted three counts of making indecent images of children, possession of indecent images of children, possession of extreme pornographic images, three counts of distributing indecent images of children and two counts of arranging the commission of a child sex offence. Must sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and adhere to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 5 years. Two prior convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Philbin

Rape *

Sentence

13 years, 8 years custody with 5 years extended licence

Matthew Philbin took his victim's mother out on a first date, going bowling before returning to her home in Dukinfield House Farm, Hurst Lane, Glazebury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3, for drinks. After briefly meeting the teenage daughter, he went upstairs multiple times, then crept into her bedroom, crawled on top of her like a monster, grabbed her hair, threatened to shoot her, forced her to use her phone torch, and raped her while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, causing injuries to her face and head. The mother locked him in the back garden after hearing screams.

Pleaded guilty. No previous offences of a similar nature. Judge Driver described him as a 'predatory, violent and determined rapist' and questioned the genuineness of his remorse.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Prescott

Downloading, possessing and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Merseyside Police raided Matthew Prescott's home in St Helens in June 2020, seizing laptops and mobile phones containing 1,829 indecent videos and images of children, including 240 Category A (most serious, showing child rape, one involving a newborn baby), 259 Category B (boys aged 5-7) and 1,330 Category C (boys aged 3-5). He used the Whisper app on a Samsung mobile to share around two dozen Category C images. A second raid on 15 April uncovered a laptop with 26 Category C images.

Admitted four counts of downloading, two counts of possessing and one count of distributing indecent images of children. Given a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder. Prior conviction in 2016 for similar offences resulting in a three-year community order and five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Judge branded him a dangerous and prolific paedophile.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Simm

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

eight months imprisonment suspended for two years, 150 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation activities

Matthew Simm, a 21-year-old zoological student of Coppull Road, Lydiate, had his house raided on May 6, 2021 after indecent images were uploaded to the internet via Twitter. Police seized two phones and a laptop containing 703 images and videos, including 362 Category A (child rape), and 100 extreme pornographic images. Images had been accessed days before arrest.

Pleaded guilty to three offences of making indecent images of children, one of possessing them and one of possessing extreme porn. No previous convictions. Low risk of re-offending. Family support. Also ordered to sign on the Sexual Offenders Register for ten years and Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years.

1 Jan 0001

Mathew Cowley

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

two and a half years imprisonment

Mathew Cowley, of Sheil Road, Kensington, Liverpool, propositioned who he believed was a 13-year-old boy online on August 5, 2021, via a chat room, despite a prior Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He initiated conversations, expressed sexual interest, stating he liked virgins, provided his mobile number, moved to WhatsApp, and assured secrecy. Arrested three days later and made admissions.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and breaching a SHPO. Prior conviction for penetrative sexual activity with a 14-year-old boy in 2016. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for ten years. Judge described him as a sexual deviant and paedophile.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Gomez

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

six and a half years imprisonment

Matthew Gomez groomed two 13-year-old girls on Snapchat in 2017, pretending to be 16. He sent them images of himself masturbating and requested sexual photos in return. He secretly recorded indecent photos and videos from five girls aged as young as eight using an iPad. Met one victim in woods near Widnes, where she performed a sex act on him, which he filmed, and he touched her with his penis after she asked him to stop.

Convicted after trial of five sexual offences against one 13-year-old girl and two against another, both aged 13. Admitted three counts of possessing indecent images including Category A. Judge noted elements of planning, grooming, targeting and persistence. Indefinite restraining order, Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offenders Register imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Jolley

Arranging the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

40 months in prison

Fr Matthew Jolley, a Catholic priest ordained in the Archdiocese of Liverpool in 2015, engaged in online chats on Grindr, Kik, and Wickr posing as a 13-year-old bisexual male named 'Breed Me'. He discussed sexual interest in young children with no age limit and arranged to meet an undercover officer, whom he believed to be a father, at an address in Hale Village to abuse the officer's fictitious two-year-old son. Jolley was arrested when the officer revealed his identity. The offence was committed last month before sentencing, after Jolley returned to the UK from Belgium.

Pleaded guilty to one offence of arranging the commission of a child sex offence. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life. Recorder Jeremy Lasker noted his actions were inconsistent with Catholic church teachings.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Jones

Rape *

Sentence

nine and a half years imprisonment

Matthew Jones, of Dorset Road, Tuebrook, raped a woman on multiple occasions including when she was ill by placing his hand on her throat, and told her to 'shut up' when she cried and pleaded to stop. He also punched her, threw things at her, and whipped her with a belt leaving bruises the length of her back and thighs, causing severe psychological harm including suicidal thoughts and panic attacks.

Found guilty by jury of four counts of rape and one count of assault causing actual bodily harm despite denying offences. Prior convictions for battery against ex-wife. Ordered to serve two thirds (six years and four months) in custody before release on licence, sign Sex Offenders Register for life, and indefinite restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Lawton

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment with extended 4 years on licence

Matthew Lawton, then 29, groomed two girls aged 14 (Girl A) and 13 (Girl B) via Snapchat, lying about his age. Lured them with cigarettes, alcohol and cannabis for sex. Filmed Girl A having sex with him and used it to blackmail her, including two rapes: one with knife to throat at his house, another after threatening to damage her mum's car, meeting at sports ground. Posted video on Snapchat 'slags' account, sent to her mum. Abused Girl A over 4-5 months with threats. Offences against Girl B involved grooming and soliciting images.

Found guilty after trial of 19 sexual offences. Judge noted serious sexual interest in young girls, described as dangerous offender. Prior conviction: 6 years for grievous bodily harm with intent in 2011. Must serve at least 10 years before parole eligibility. Sign Sex Offenders Register and indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Nathan O'malia

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On 16 November 2023, Nathan O'Malia, 34, of Sandringham Drive in Sutton, St Helens, picked up his partner and her friend in his Mitsubishi L200 after they had been on a night out in Liverpool. An argument broke out due to him being under the influence of alcohol. When an officer attempted to stop the car on Edge Lane, O’Malia drove off at speed, reaching 68mph in a 30mph zone. He crashed into a taxi, fled onto the M62 and M6 at speeds up to 100mph, then continued through Warrington at high speeds, contravening red lights and mounting verges. He was arrested at 8.10am after a 40-minute pursuit involving a police helicopter. A breath test showed 57 microgrammes of alcohol per 100ml of breath. Passengers reported fearing the car would flip over.

Admitted charges of dangerous driving and drink-driving. Has eight previous convictions for 12 offences. Judge Andrew Menary described actions as ‘truly outrageous’ and noted it was ‘a miracle that nobody was seriously harmed’.

1 Jan 0001

Neil Metcalf

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Neil Metcalf, headteacher at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School and Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School in Mossley Hill, abused his position to steal £15,000 from the schools. He sent cheques to his stepson, who then transferred the money to his personal account, after accumulating a £100,000 credit card debt. He pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court and was sentenced to 15 months in prison.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position. Prohibited from teaching for at least six years.

1 Jan 0001

Nathan Critchlow

Downloading and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, with a sex offender treatment programme, 25-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and 160 hours unpaid work

Nathan Critchlow downloaded 1,529 child sex abuse images, including 431 Category A (most serious, showing child rape, with five videos, one of a boy as young as eight), 328 Category B and 754 Category C, plus 12 extreme porn files showing bestiality, between February 2018 and September 2020. He searched online for terms like 'boy a***' and 'toddler rape' using cloud storage platforms. Police raided his home in Wolverton Street, Anfield, Liverpool, on September 4, 2020, seizing his laptop and iPhone.

Admitted three counts of downloading and one count of possessing indecent images of children, plus possessing extreme porn. No previous convictions but received a conditional caution for battery as a youth. Judge cited realistic prospect of rehabilitation and need for treatment to reduce risk to children.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Westall

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Michael Westall, brother of Dylan Westall, assisted in the smuggling operation by meeting with Helen Spree at her home and participating in the conspiracy to bring cannabis and prohibited items into HMP Liverpool.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis and convey prohibited items into prison. He became involved after being introduced to Helen Spree by his brother Dylan Westall.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammad Keneshlou

Sexual assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months' imprisonment

In 2019, Mohammad Keneshlou, 28, of Rocky Lane, Anfield, Liverpool, assaulted a female friend after drinking alcohol at her accommodation. After she refused his advances, including a demand for oral sex, he exposed himself, pushed her head towards his penis, punched her face twice, and kicked her as she fought back and screamed. She escaped after biting his hand, alerting neighbours. Victim suffered bruising and swelling to face, ongoing anxiety, weight loss, and relationship issues. Keneshlou was under influence of alcohol, vomited, and initially blamed victim in interview.

Admitted sexual assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm shortly before trial, after denying charges including attempted rape (dropped). No previous convictions. Five-year restraining order imposed. Required to sign Sex Offenders Register indefinitely. Judge noted negative attitudes towards women, limited remorse, and background as Iranian asylum seeker with mental health issues.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Wright

Possession of extreme pornography and breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Police visited Michael Wright's home in Southport, Merseyside in June 2021 as part of his lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order requirements following his 2016 conviction for child sexual offences. He was found deleting content from his laptop, which contained 169 images of extreme pornography involving animals dating back to 2016, along with searches for depraved content. He was arrested and has been in custody since.

Admitted possession of extreme pornography and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Previously convicted of child sexual offences including rape in 2016 and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. Judge accepted no evidence of recent unlawful activity.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Parkinson

Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Michael Parkinson, from Mountbatten Avenue in Wakefield, committed a sexual offence against a young girl around 18 years ago in her parents' home in Cheshire. He had befriended the family and abused the child in an upstairs bedroom. Arrested on 25 March 2019 after the victim reported the abuse; police seized his phone and IT equipment, revealing he had been making and storing indecent images of children in recent months.

Pleaded guilty to causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and possessing indecent images of children. Placed on the Sexual Offenders Register for 10 years. Sexual harm prevention order granted for 10 years. Computer and phone to be destroyed.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Monks

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Monks, of Richmond Terrace, Anfield, contacted an undercover police officer posing as 13-year-old 'Millie' on Kik Messenger app on April 15, 2021, using names 'AnfieldGuy' and 'MikeLeon'. Despite being told her age, he engaged in sexualised conversation, sent photos of himself, asked increasingly explicit questions, sent two videos of himself performing a sex act, and requested photos with skirt lifted. Arrested at his workplace on April 17, 2021. Has seven prior convictions including 2.5 years imprisonment in 2018 for nine sexual offences and four weeks for breaching SHPO.

Admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause a child to watch sexual activity. Judge noted offences were 'now becoming a very worrying trend' and that Monks remains a 'high risk of harm to children'. New Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years imposed. Guilty pleas and totality considered by defence.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Mooney

Breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Michael Mooney, previously convicted of child sex abuse and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order banning contact with children, repeatedly met three young girls (aged 8, 10 and 10) in Bebington cemetery in May and June 2021. He approached them while they played, stroked their dog, followed them, did press-ups, spun them by their legs, joined them in a tent, discussed having a 14-year-old girlfriend and body touching, gave them money including instructing them to 'pat him down' and flicking his waistband. Encounters reported by one girl's social worker led to his detention by family and community until police arrived.

Admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Judge David Potter noted evidence of grooming behaviour and could not exclude sexual gratification as intent.

1 Jan 0001

Lee Cunliffe

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment plus five years on extended licence

Lee Cunliffe, of St Helens, committed three counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and false imprisonment. Locations include Lower Hall Street, St. Helens WA10.

Denied the charges and was found guilty following a trial. Detective Inspector commented on his despicable actions and the additional pain caused to the victim by forcing her to relive the ordeal in court.

1 Jan 0001

Lee Heaps

Breaching Section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 *

Sentence

Six-month custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, with 100 hours unpaid work

As managing director of Fresco Environmental Limited, Lee Heaps failed to ensure a safe system of work was in place for processing carpet bales, exposing employees to risks. On 1 March 2016, employee Kevin Wright was crushed to death by a falling bale due to poor stacking, no exclusion zones, and proximity to vibrating machinery.

Pleaded guilty to breaching Section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Ordered to pay £400 towards costs.

1 Jan 0001

Lee Monaghan

Assault by penetration *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Lee Monaghan sexually assaulted a sleeping woman in her 20s at his home in Smollett Street, Bootle, late one night in 2017. The victim had helped defuse an argument involving Monaghan earlier, returned to check on him, they drank alcohol and likely took drugs, and she fell asleep on a settee. Monaghan pulled down her clothing, touched her, photographed her naked body, and committed a further assault by penetration, waking her. He claimed she consented despite her being asleep. He confessed in texts the next day begging forgiveness. Victim's sister and friends assaulted him, breaking his arm. Police found photos on his phone. He had prior assault convictions but none sexual.

Pleaded guilty to assault by penetration on the opening day of a trial, having previously admitted sexual assault. Judge started at 30 months, deducted for delay, no prior relevant convictions, guilty plea, retribution (broken arm), and pandemic effects. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and given a four-year restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Leon Clark

Possessing and making indecent images of children *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Police raided Clark’s home on Lingdale Road North, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, in June 2021 after linking his email address and phone number to the property. Clark claimed he had sold the phone but it was found hidden behind a radiator when it rang during the search. Examination revealed dozens of indecent images of children, including the most serious category involving the sexual abuse of a girl around three years old.

Pleaded guilty to possessing 58 indecent images and three offences of making indecent images of children. 16-week suspended sentence from April 2021 activated. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years. Extensive prior convictions including sexual assault of a girl under 13 and previous indecent images offences.

1 Jan 0001

Leon Cullen

Conspiracy to supply firearms, ammunition and cocaine *

Sentence

22.5 years imprisonment

Leon Cullen, alongside his brother Anthony, headed an organised crime group that operated a major drugs and guns network in Warrington, supplying cocaine and other drugs with monthly profits of at least £300,000. The gang possessed a large cache of firearms, the largest ever seized by Cheshire Constabulary, used violence for control, and was involved in attacks including shootings and grenade incidents.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply firearms, conspiracy to possess ammunition and conspiracy to supply cocaine. Linked to gun and grenade attacks; spent two years on the run before arrest in Dubai.

1 Jan 0001

Lewis Tankard

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

9 years and 9 months 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. Tracker on stolen AirPods led to Tankard's home.

Admitted conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles. Pleaded guilty to bail offence for failing to attend hearing. Sentence increased from 8 years 8 months due to mathematical error in guilty plea discount. North Face bag recovered from family home on Kingsheath Avenue in Dovecot.

1 Jan 0001

Lewis Trueman

Sexual assault *

Sentence

two and a half years imprisonment

Lewis Trueman forced his way into a woman's home on Old Wood Road, Pensby, Wirral, CH61, by pretending to look for a mutual acquaintance. He attempted to kiss her, tried to force his tongue into her mouth, turned her around and tried to put his hand down the front of her clothes inside her waistband. He left laughing and threatened to tell her partner they had slept together. The victim suffered soreness in her arms, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, separated from her boyfriend and moved home.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault after initially denying. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a five-year restraining order. Has 19 previous convictions for 49 offences, mainly vehicle theft.

1 Jan 0001

Leslie Marrs

Sexual assault *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Leslie Marrs sexually assaulted a vulnerable girl in her mid-teens some months earlier by touching her vaginal area after making inappropriate remarks and discussing pubic hair. A photograph of his penis was found on his mobile phone, which he admitted she might have seen. The victim confided in her youth worker; she suffered nightmares, self-harmed and displayed challenging behaviour. Her mother stated Marrs had been grooming her daughter.

Admitted sexual assault. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. Previous convictions but none for sexual offences. Chronic lung issues, heart problems and mental health problems relating to Army service. Judge noted significant psychological harm to victim.

1 Jan 0001

Liam Perkins

Distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years and 1 month imprisonment

Liam Perkins shared indecent images of children (17 Category A, 17 B, 89 C) via Kik Messenger in March 2020 from his home in St Helens. Devices contained child rape images of children aged 5-15 and extreme porn. Released under investigation, he barricaded himself in bedroom at parents' home on 2 January, assaulted police officer by kicking in face, resisted arrest. On 1 February, damaged ex-girlfriend's door in St Helens.

Admitted three counts of downloading, three counts of distributing and one count of possessing indecent images of children, plus possessing extreme porn, assaulting an emergency worker, resisting arrest and criminal damage. Three previous convictions. Five-year restraining order, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, and sign on the Sex Offenders Register.

1 Jan 0001

Marc Stokes-Denson

Arranging offence of penetrative sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Between May 28 and August 6, 2019, Marc Stokes-Denson engaged in online chats using names 'KinkDomM_UK' on Chat Avenue and 'live:d***stokes' on Skype with an undercover officer posing as 'Becky', a mother. He expressed sexual interest in her 12-year-old daughter 'Lizzie', discussing repeatedly raping the child while the mother watched and engaging in sexual communication directly with 'Lizzie' on one occasion. He was arrested in September 2019.

Convicted by jury after trial. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and adhere to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. Judge noted no remorse and assessed as a danger to children.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Jacobson

Child sex offences *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Mark Jacobson, 44, of Washington Parade, Bootle, Merseyside, raped a child and forced them to watch sexual acts.

Found guilty of 16 counts of serious child sex offences including two counts of rape, two counts of attempted rape, multiple counts of sexual activity with a child, causing a child to watch a sexual act and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Also given an indefinite sexual harm prevention order (SHPO), restraining order and sex offender notification requirement.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Needham

Attempting to meet a child under 16 following grooming *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Mark Needham, of Windrows, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, engaged in online sexual communication with a person he believed to be a 14-year-old girl named Darcy on an adult chat site between November 24 and December 11, 2017. He sent pictures of his genitalia, pornographic videos, and expressed desires to have sex with her in a McDonald's toilet, suggesting she wear a short skirt for easier access. He arranged to meet her at Liverpool Lime Street Station on December 12, 2017, where he was confronted by members of the paedophile hunter group 'N-force for Justice' posing as the girl and arrested.

Admitted attempting to incite a girl into sexual activity, attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause a child to look at an image of sexual activity. Sentence reduced from 3 years due to guilty plea and significant delay. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and adhere to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for the same period. Prior convictions but none of a sexual nature.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Fellows

Murder *

Sentence

Whole life sentence

Mark Fellows shot underworld fixer John Kinsella to death on 5 May 2018, executing him with four shots – two to the back and two to the head – as Kinsella walked his dogs with his pregnant partner, Wendy Owen, near Rainhill. He also fired shots towards Ms Owen. In July 2015, Fellows killed Kinsella's associate Paul Massey, known as Salford's 'Mr Big', shooting him with an Uzi submachine gun outside his home in Clifton. Fellows carried out the killings as a hired gunman in a gangland feud. He showed 'casual indifference', finalising the Kinsella murder plan during a family pub meal and going shopping and clubbing afterwards.

Found guilty of the murders of Paul Massey and John Kinsella. Not guilty of attempted murder of Wendy Owen. Described by the judge as a 'contract killer' and a 'gun for hire'. The judge said the case fell into the exceptional and rare category for a whole life order.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Whitehouse

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 150 hours unpaid work and rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 30 days

Admitted conspiracy to steal motor vehicles. Of Woodstock Street in Vauxhall.

1 Jan 0001

Alin Cobzaru

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

7 years, 8 months imprisonment

Alin Cobzaru, of Scarisbrick Street, Southport, committed multiple offences of sexual activity with a child involving penetration against a girl under 16. The offences were reported in November 2020. Following a police investigation, he was arrested, charged, and remanded into custody.

Convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a child involving penetration. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. Initially denied offences, forcing victim through two trials before pleading guilty ahead of third trial.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Edgson

Failing to comply with notification requirements *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Andrew Edgson, previously jailed for 14 months in December 2020 for sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl, formed a relationship with a woman in 2019, moved into her Bootle home with her two children after his release, and failed to notify police of his address as required under the Sexual Offences Register. He disappeared in December 2020, later contacting her from prison claiming he was at a police station. The woman discovered his conviction in April 2021.

Pleaded guilty to failing to comply with registration requirements under Sexual Offences provisions. Recorder David Knifton, QC, noted flagrant breach of the registration scheme and manipulation of the victim.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Matthews

Sexual assault and common assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years

Andrew Matthews, of O'Leary Street, Warrington, Cheshire, grabbed the woman's genitals with force causing bruising and pain, grabbed her by the neck, spat in her face, and punched her. The incident occurred earlier in 2021.

Convicted of sexual assault and common assault following a trial. Has 19 previous convictions for 24 offences including battery. Judge noted the spitting as a particularly disgusting aspect.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Contento

Distributing Category A child abuse images *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment for distributing Category A child abuse images, concurrent with 2 years for making and possessing Category A, B and C child abuse images and distributing Category B and C images, and 18 months for possession of extreme pornography and breach of sexual harm prevention order

Anthony Contento, from Birkdale, hoarded children's underwear and used the RandoChat app under the name 'Papa Bear' to distribute child rape images, including Category A images of children as young as four. Police raided his house on Welbeck Road, Southport, Merseyside in September 2021, finding over 130 disturbing pictures and videos on his phone. He reoffended shortly after a previous sexual harm prevention order lapsed, despite avoiding jail in 2019 and being offered support.

Pleaded guilty early to ten counts including possession of 135 images. Prior suspended sentence in 2019 for similar offences. Judge noted denial of sexual interest in children and described him as a determined and persistent offender. Also made subject of new sexual harm prevention order and ordered to pay statutory surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Cubitt

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Anthony Cubitt, 36, of Grange Road West, Birkenhead, Merseyside, bombarded a 15-year-old girl with sexually explicit texts, calling her sexy and threatening her. He kissed her, grabbed her around the waist, put his hands down her pants and touched her bottom after following her home from a party. The victim attempted suicide. While on bail, he attempted to groom a 12-year-old girl decoy online, sending explicit messages and topless pictures, and arranging to meet.

Admitted three counts of sexual communication with a child, one of inciting child to engage in sexual activity, two counts of sexual activity with a child and one of attempted sexual communication with a child. Assessed as high risk of serious harm to children. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register and abide by a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Cullen

Conspiracy to supply firearms and cocaine *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

Anthony Cullen, as part of the Cullen twins' organised crime group, ran a large-scale drug importation and supply scheme involving cocaine, turning over at least £300,000 a month. The gang used violence to intimidate and control others and stashed weapons including an AK-47 assault rifle, pump action shotgun, automatic pistols, and revolvers, which were hired out to other gangs and linked to shootings across the north west, including Bootle in 2015.

For conspiracy to supply firearms and cocaine. Arrested while trying to flee the country.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Duckers

Indecent assault *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Anthony Duckers, of Black Horse Close in Newton, Wirral, committed five counts of indecent assault spanning over a period of 30 years between the 1970s and early 2000s.

Found guilty of five counts of indecent assault after a trial. Handed a restraining order for life and a sexual harm prevention order for life.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Wolverson

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Andrew Wolverson, a 73-year-old former dentist from Northwich, possessed indecent images of children while incarcerated at HMP Risley. He was already serving a 32-month sentence for breaching his sexual harm prevention order. On 15 June, prison guards found a book containing an envelope with 40 explicit hand-drawn images depicting child sexual abuse, some annotated with ages and depraved remarks. A further cell search uncovered another envelope with cutouts of children from newspapers and magazines, including one he described as 'pretty'. He admitted to officers that he found them sexually arousing. The judge described him as a recidivist paedophile drawing out his fantasies.

Recidivist paedophile; possessed 40 hand-drawn indecent images and newspaper cutouts of children while serving a prison sentence. Admitted to finding materials sexually arousing. Seven previous convictions for 33 offences, including prior sexual offences. Sentence to run consecutively with existing term.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Morgan

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and MDMA *

Sentence

6 years and 2 months imprisonment

Anthony Morgan collaborated with Lewis Turner to supply cocaine and MDMA in Warrington, expanding the operation by involving his grandmother, who stored £150,000 worth of cocaine at her home, and his girlfriend and her sister, who delivered drugs. The gang used violence to collect debts and operated after the Cullen group's collapse, with ties to higher criminal networks.

Partner in crime with Lewis Turner; involved in recruiting family members including his nan, girlfriend, and her sister to prepare, store, and supply drugs.

1 Jan 0001

Annuar Ameir

Rape *

Sentence

9 years and 9 months imprisonment

In 2018, Annuar Ameir, from Arnold Crescent, Liverpool, L8 8NF, carried a drunk 17-year-old girl into a house living room after meeting her that day while out with separate groups of friends who later merged. The victim was vulnerable, having thrown up outside. Ameir, who was also drunk, removed her clothes and raped her as she slept on a sofa. She woke during the attack but could not stop him. The victim suffered lasting effects including depression and alcohol abuse, reliving trauma during trial due to his denials.

Found guilty by jury after denying the offence. No relevant previous convictions. Judge noted predatory behaviour, exploitation of vulnerabilities, misogynistic views, but ruled not a dangerous offender warranting extended sentence.

1 Jan 0001

Alexandru Negoescu

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Alexandru Negoescu, 35, from Warrington, messaged a 15-year-old girl on Instagram requesting sexual videos. He sent her two depraved videos of himself performing a sex act in the bath. The victim’s mother discovered the messages, pretended to be her daughter, gathered evidence, and reported him to Merseyside Police. Negoescu was arrested and later convicted of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and attempting to cause a child to watch sexual activity.

Pleaded not guilty, but found guilty by a jury. Judge Louise Brandon stated he showed no insight or remorse. Also given a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the sex offenders' register for life. One prior conviction for drink-driving in 2023.

1 Jan 0001

Alex Mcdonald

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Alex McDonald, from Plane Close, Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside, first messaged a decoy posing as 13-year-old Amber on Kik on February 9, 2021, asking if she wanted a tribute (a type of sex act someone films and sends). Despite her stating she was 13, he sent pictures and videos of his penis, lied that he was 16, and encouraged her to perform a sex act. Messages stopped on March 19, 2021. Police visited his home a week later, his mother identified him from selfies, and devices were seized. He attended a voluntary interview on September 20, 2021, admitting his actions were unlawful.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to look at an image of sexual activity, and attempting to cause a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Alan Healey

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Alan Healey, then aged 17 and 18 in the late 1980s, targeted a vulnerable nine-year-old boy in care at a children's home in south Liverpool. He groomed the boy by befriending him, giving gifts, and pretending to offer help, then indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions, including kissing with tongues and touching the boy's penis over his boxer shorts.

Convicted after trial of five counts of indecent assault. Ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders Register and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. Multiple prior convictions for sexual offences against boys.

1 Jan 0001

Alan Kent

Sexual assault on a child *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Alan Kent, from Runcorn, abused two children over separate periods between 2005 and 2019, offering to pay for sexual favours from them. He was charged with 9 counts of sexual assault on a child, four counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and one count of attempting to sexually assault a child. Arrested in June 2019 after victims disclosed the abuse.

Denied all charges but convicted following a trial. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order banning contact with girls under 16 and victims.

1 Jan 0001

Aiden Peel

Voyeurism *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Aiden Peel, 24, of Mersey Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, downloaded a Secret Camera Recorder app, placed his phone in a bathroom to secretly film an unsuspecting woman using the toilet, undressing for a shower, and towelling dry. The 16-minute video was discovered by chance by his girlfriend after he returned heavily intoxicated from a night out. The footage was kept for five or six weeks. No evidence of sharing the video.

Found guilty of voyeurism after a trial. No previous convictions. Judge noted significant degree of planning, gross invasion of privacy, and rejected claims it was a prank. Medium risk of harm. Five-year restraining order and 10 years on Sex Offenders Register also imposed.

1 Jan 0001

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