Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 467 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Christopher Inglesby

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

November 21, 2025

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

Christopher Inglesby, 38, from Byng Road in Clubmoor, Merseyside, ran a County Line operation supplying crack cocaine and heroin from Liverpool to the Colwyn Bay area in North Wales. The operation was investigated under Operation Toxic by Merseyside Police, starting in September, leading to his arrest and charges.

Charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin and breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order. Identified as the controller of a County Line from Merseyside to Colwyn Bay.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Brogan Lloyd

Robbery

November 21, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On November 21, 2024, at around 6pm, Brogan Lloyd, aged 31 and of no fixed address, arrived at Alexander Marr's home on Norgate Street in Anfield after her grandmother messaged him requesting she stay there as she had nowhere to go. She was allowed to stay on the sofa. At around 9pm, while watching TV in the living room, Lloyd asked to use Marr's mobile phone to text her nan but became aggressive when told he had no credit. She jumped on him, punched him in the face approximately five times, snatched his Samsung phone, and fled. Marr chased her but she escaped. She was arrested on December 4, 2024. No injuries were caused to the victim.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Judge noted entrenched pattern of offending, issues with emotion regulation, substance misuse, and mental health. Positive steps in prison including drug course, psychological therapy, and becoming drug-free. Prior convictions for 18 offences including thefts, assault, harassment, and breaching court orders.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Khalid Rashid

Assault by penetration

November 21, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Khalid Rashid, aged 38, of St Andrew's Road in Anfield, subjected a woman to a violent and humiliating sex attack in March 2025. He punched, kneed, and bit the victim, threatened to kill her, and said he would pay a friend £200 to throw acid in her face. He then twice subjected her to penetrative assaults. The victim attempted to take her own life as a result of the attack. Rashid, a well-educated man with no previous convictions, denied the allegations, claiming they were fabricated.

Convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of assault by penetration. Judge described him as a danger to women. First custodial sentence. Good character and work record taken into account. Restraining order imposed indefinitely. Required to sign sex offenders' register for life.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

William De Castro Rodrigues

Affray

November 21, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

On September 27, 2025, at around 7am, following a row between the Brazilian couple in their flat on Berry Street in Liverpool city centre, William de Castro Rodrigues emerged wielding two kitchen knives and chased his boyfriend, William da Silva, who was wearing only sliders. Rodrigues swiped at him with a knife, narrowly missing, pursued him down the street until da Silva slipped and fell, then lashed out again while he was on the ground. The assault ended when passing police officers intervened and arrested Rodrigues. He claimed self-defence in interview but was in a rage. The victim had to fend off the attack to avoid serious injury.

Admitted affray and possession of a bladed article in a public place. No previous convictions. Struggles with sexuality making him vulnerable in prison. Deportation proceedings initiated by Home Office. Judge described self-defence claim as 'absolute nonsense'.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Mohammed Ali

Contempt of court

November 20, 2025

Sentence: £500 fine

Mohammed Ali, a student residing at Cambridge Court in Liverpool city centre, was summoned for jury service at Liverpool Crown Court for two weeks starting September 29, 2025, but failed to attend. He did not respond to follow-up communications, including letters and phone calls, despite indications he might seek a deferral for his studies. Ordered to appear before Judge Andrew Menary KC to show cause why he should not be held in contempt, he again failed to show up.

Found in contempt of court for failing to attend jury service. Seven days imprisonment in default if not paid within 56 days. Given 56 days to make further representations.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Robert Harvey

Burglary

November 20, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

On October 22, 2025, at around 3am, Robert Harvey, intoxicated, entered a family home in Rock Ferry, Wirral, through an unsecured door. He went from room to room, entering the bedroom of an 11-year-old boy who woke up to find him eating crisps. The boy pretended to sleep, texted the family group chat, and alerted his mother. Harvey then entered his sisters' bedroom but they did not wake. When confronted by the parents, he mumbled nonsensically about the toilet seat being grey, appearing confused and possibly under the influence of drugs. He left voluntarily after pocketing four bags of crisps, cigarettes, and £10 from the mother's purse, leaving snacks strewn in the kitchen. He was arrested nearby in possession of the stolen items and made full admissions in interview.

Admitted one count of burglary. Has 44 previous convictions for 61 offences, including recent drug supply sentences. Diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder. Expressed genuine remorse and is taking steps to rehabilitate in custody.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kayleigh Maylor

Unlawful wounding

November 20, 2025

Sentence: 12-month imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On August 18, 2024, in the Garston area of Liverpool, Kayleigh Maylor, after a two-day alcohol and cocaine binge, argued with her sister Rachael Maylor over a previously smashed window. Maylor became aggressive, attempted to fight her sister on the floor, put her hand on her throat, struck her over the head with a bottle of Bacardi (which did not shatter), and then smashed a mug over her head, causing a superficial laceration that bled profusely and briefly knocked Rachael out. Maylor then issued threats to kill from outside, smashed the front window, and shouted abusive language captured on a neighbour's Ring doorbell camera, including hoping her sister bled to death. Rachael barricaded herself in the kitchen and later received hospital treatment where the wound was glued shut. Maylor handed herself in on September 16, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and criminal damage. Required to complete rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 25 days, building choices programme, 12-month mental health treatment requirement, and 120-day alcohol abstinence requirement. Handed a 3-year restraining order banning contact with her sister. Judge noted realistic prospects of rehabilitation and caring responsibilities for two children.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Charlie Clark

Distributing indecent images of children

November 20, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Charlie Clark, aged 18 and 19 at the time, embarked on a 10-month campaign from November 2022 to September 2023, posting indecent and grossly offensive material relating to eight young women on an online forum using the pseudonym 'John Smith'. He uploaded pictures taken from social media, including one from a hacked Snapchat account showing a victim in her bra at age 16, requested rape fantasies, edited images to make victims appear naked using AI and software, and posted to threads like 'mega sluts' and 'post sluts who have been raped'. Notes on his phone included chilling plans to rape 14-17-year-olds and stalk victims. He was arrested on September 5, 2023, after confessing to a victim.

Pleaded guilty to distributing indecent images of children, eight malicious communications offences and unauthorised access to computer material with intent. Judge Garrett Byrne noted the protracted course of conduct causing significant harm to eight young women, but took into account his youth, lack of maturity, no previous convictions, and positive references. Also handed indefinite restraining orders, a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, and required to sign the sex offenders' register for 10 years.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dylan Uttley

Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply

November 19, 2025

Sentence: 44 months imprisonment

On January 2, 2025, Dylan Uttley, aged 28, of Rocky Lane in Anfield, was riding an electric bicycle at high speed on County Road in Walton, checking over his shoulder and paying attention to a police car behind him. He attempted to ride away from officers but was caught. Upon arrest, he said 'you'll find them', and a bag containing 300 wraps of 44.5g crack cocaine worth £3,000 was found in his jacket pocket. A search of his home revealed a small bag of heroin, remnants of cannabis, scales, a tick list, and a burner phone.

Pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine and possession of heroin. Fourth conviction for class A drug trafficking. Judge noted significant quantity of drugs and aggravating prior convictions.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Michael Clark

Attempted Burglary

November 19, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On April 2, 2025, Michael Clark attempted to break into a house on Pensarn Road in Broadgreen, Liverpool, by forcing entry via the back door using a screwdriver, shattering a rear window. He was disturbed and scared off by homeowner Carl Wilde who confronted him through the window. Clark fled, leaving the screwdriver behind with his DNA on it, leading to his identification and arrest. He confessed, admitting to smoking spice twice a day at the time.

Pleaded guilty to attempted burglary. Already serving 876 days for another burglary. Judge noted extensive prior convictions including 13-14 dwelling burglaries, difficult upbringing, and regular contact with 10-year-old daughter. Defence highlighted drug use (spice) and no recollection of incident.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Anthony Lane

Assault causing actual bodily harm

November 17, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

On September 5, 2024, at 9.40pm, Anthony Lane, 38, of Bank Road, Bootle, was visiting his mother's house in Sefton when he became enraged by the barking of his next-door neighbour Vivienne Davies' dogs. He shouted threats to kill the dogs and Davies, saying 'Shut those f***ing dogs up, I’ll kill them, and I’ll kill you. My ma and da are trying to sleep.' Davies confronted him, leading Lane to approach her aggressively, pick up a spade from the garden holding it above his head as if to strike (though he threw it down), punch her on the arm, call her abusive names, threaten to knock her and her son out, grab her, and throw her to the ground, causing a dislocated and fractured shoulder. Davies reported intense pain and believed Lane was under the influence. He was arrested the next day after a neighbour got him into a taxi.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm. Had 12 previous convictions for 17 offences. Judge noted aggravating factors including serious injury to vulnerable victim and use of a weapon (though not used). Defence highlighted client's sobriety, ADHD, dyslexia, and family stresses. Restraining order proposed.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Christopher Randles

Controlling and coercive behaviour

November 13, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Christopher Randles subjected his girlfriend to months of constant mental and physical abuse starting in spring 2023. Incidents included allegedly knocking out her front teeth (retracted complaint), swilling her with bleach causing eye swelling in autumn 2024, punching and kicking her unconscious in January 2025 after she caught him watching pornography, and on Valentine's Day 2025, punching her head and eye then strangling her after a disastrous restaurant meal. In the same month, he wielded a machete at the door causing her to flee. The victim described lasting physical injuries, chronic pain, anxiety, and being left a 'shell of a woman'.

Found guilty by jury of engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Indefinite restraining order imposed. Judge noted insight and regret but highlighted impact on victim.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Colin Cooper

Stalking

November 13, 2025

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment

Colin Cooper, aged 35, of Waterside Gardens in Bolton, developed a grudge against pizzeria owner Daniel Johnstone following a Facebook argument about comments on the Southport Food Forum. Between March and December 2024, he conducted a campaign of harassment including unwanted phone calls, damaging the 600 Degrees pizzeria on Sandon Road in Southport by smashing a window with a brick on November 11, 2024, spray painting graffiti on three occasions in December 2024, attacking the frontage with a tool on August 12, 2024 (repairs £600), and with a hammer on September 4, 2024. He slashed Johnstone's car tyres on September 29, 2024, outside his home, ordered eight uncollected pizzas in September 2024 using a linked phone number, posted fake negative reviews under the name Stephen Hall accusing Johnstone of being a sex offender, and followed his van as captured in a photo on his phone. Additionally, after eviction by landlord Richard North in May 2024 for leaving the property in disrepair requiring fumigation, Cooper damaged North's vehicle tyres in September 2024, and after bail, punctured tyres of a Mercedes C Class and slashed the roof of a BMW 430d on October 8, 2025, causing £3,400 damage. He also damaged all four tyres of a Ford Transit van belonging to a second ex-landlord over a withheld £750 deposit. The harassment caused significant impact on Johnstone's business, state of mind, and family, leaving him living in fear.

Pleaded guilty to stalking, witness intimidation and nine counts of criminal damage. Recorder Martine Snowdon described his frightening behaviour as designed to intimidate. Handed a restraining order and ordered to pay compensation. Has six previous convictions for nine offences, including arson and blackmail.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Charles Byers

Conspiracy to commit robbery

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 13 years and 9 months imprisonment

Charles Byers, along with David Sumner, Emma Edwards, and Andrew Struth, orchestrated an elaborate ruse to rob buyers from Sheffield by pretending to sell two kilograms of cocaine. On June 29, 2025, in an alley off Shakespeare Road in Wallasey, Byers handed over fake drug packages in a Spiderman rucksack. He discharged a firearm with a silencer attached, shooting Stuart Cook in the leg, fracturing his shinbone. The group stole the cash brought for the drug purchase. Byers was caught on CCTV attaching the silencer and later burning clothing and torching a stolen vehicle.

Admitted possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit robbery. Traumatic childhood marked by abuse and neglect. Achieved enhanced status in prison while on remand.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Andrew Struth

Conspiracy to commit robbery

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Andrew Struth participated in preparing dummy drug packages by purchasing brown parcel tape and hardback books to wrap as fake kilograms of cocaine. On June 29, 2025, he assisted in the robbery setup in Wallasey, where buyers from Sheffield were lured to an alley off Shakespeare Road. The ruse involved handing over the fakes in a Spiderman rucksack, resulting in Stuart Cook being shot in the leg and the cash being stolen. Struth helped burn clothing afterward.

Admitted conspiracy to commit robbery. 28 previous convictions for 51 offences. Described as vulnerable and susceptible to manipulation, at the bottom of the hierarchy. Did not know about the firearm but expressed remorse.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Emma Edwards

Conspiracy to commit robbery

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Emma Edwards assisted her partner Charles Byers in an elaborate robbery scheme by driving him to collect a stolen Nissan Navara and using her bank card to purchase petrol for torching the vehicle after the crime. On June 29, 2025, in Wallasey, the group lured buyers from Sheffield with fake cocaine packages, leading to a shooting of Stuart Cook in the leg during the robbery in an alley off Shakespeare Road. Edwards helped burn clothing in their backyard afterward.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery. No previous convictions. Acted under the direction of Charles Byers. Expressed genuine remorse and has undertaken courses in prison to make positive changes.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

James Fitzpatrick

Dangerous driving

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

On May 15, 2025, James Fitzpatrick, aged 35, of Newsham Drive in Tuebrook, was found unconscious on electrified tracks at Maghull North Station after acting erratically and attempting to lie down, having taken MDMA and ketamine. He became irate and abusive when woken by British Transport Police, resisted escorting, and was found in possession of stolen bank cards, Costco card, and Tesco Clubcard from an InPost delivery driver's van in Warrington. This caused train cancellations, part cancellations, and 576 minutes of delays, resulting in £8,292.38 losses to Network Rail. Released under investigation, on October 7, 2025, he stole a Ford Ranger pickup truck from Burnie Avenue in Bootle. Later that day in Netherton, he led police on a chase, reaching 70mph in a 20mph zone, mounting kerbs, running a red light, driving on the wrong side, becoming airborne over a grass verge by 8ft, colliding with two parked cars, smashing through a garden fence, and crashing into a house on Granams Croft. He admitted being under the influence of alcohol and crack cocaine, confessed to nearly crashing multiple times, and stated he had never driven before.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, driving without a licence and insurance, causing an obstruction of a railway, resisting police and receiving stolen goods. Banned from driving for 32 months and required to pass an extended driving test. Judge Gary Woodhall noted the sustained dangerous driving and that it was his first time driving, describing it as joy riding with no joy involved. Defendant has taken steps to rehabilitate from substance and alcohol abuse while in prison.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Alexandru-Cristian Mihai

Intentional Strangulation

November 11, 2025

Sentence: 31 months imprisonment

On May 7, 2025, Alexandru-Cristian Mihai, aged 37, assaulted his girlfriend in a violent incident at his bedsit in the Widnes area. After becoming jealous when she spoke to a waiter at a restaurant in Warrington, he slapped her in the car, then at home struck her to the face multiple times, pinned her down, strangled her with force causing an internal carotid artery dissection, threatened to stab and kill her, and held a shoehorn to her face. The victim believed she would die and suffered permanent damage, leading to constant anxiety and health risks.

Admitted offences including intentional strangulation. Handed a seven-year restraining order. Judge noted the serious violence, jealousy, and lifelong impact on the victim.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Duggan

Possession of class A drugs with intent to supply

November 11, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Paul Duggan, a 45-year-old taxi driver from Beckwith Street in Birkenhead, operated a secret sideline selling 'Donald Trump-shaped' ecstasy pills and cocaine across Merseyside between March and August 2025. He used his personal phone as a 'graft line' for transactions, which was linked to his movements as a registered Hackney cab driver in the Wirral. Police executed a search warrant at his home on August 6, 2025, where he confessed to having a large quantity of drugs. They seized 1.163kg of cocaine worth £41,450 to £89,850, 1,323 MDMA tablets worth £6,615 to £13,230, digital scales, packaging materials in an Aldi carrier bag, £620 in cash, and four 'Donald Trump shaped pills' from his vehicle. Messages from his phone showed frequent sales and demands for payment.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and ecstasy with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ecstasy. No previous convictions. Judge noted his drug addiction led to the offenses and commended his efforts to become drug-free.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Robert Mcquade

Conspiracy to produce and supply class A drugs (cocaine)

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 9 years and 4 months imprisonment

Between March and June 2020, Robert McQuade, using the Encrochat handle VioletClaw, acted as a broker in an organised crime chain, arranging for the production of 19kg of cocaine worth between £684,000 and £874,000 by adulterating it with other substances, and the supply of 2kg of cocaine worth between £72,000 and £92,000. Evidence was uncovered after the Encrochat platform was taken down by international law enforcement in 2020. He was arrested on August 19, 2025, at an address on St Helens Road in Ormskirk as part of Operation Venetic.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to produce a controlled class A drug and conspiracy to supply a controlled class A drug (cocaine). Sentences to run concurrently. Recorder Sarah Griffin noted his operational or management role in the drug chain, awareness of the operation, and expectation of significant financial advantage. Defence highlighted his role as a middle man with no prior custodial sentences, mostly for cannabis possession. In custody, he is an enhanced prisoner, has passed mentoring courses, and acts as a guidance mentor at HMP Altcourse.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Donna Stewart

Public order offense

November 9, 2025

Sentence: Banned from city centre until 2030

Donna Stewart engaged in behavior that left people in fear, resulting in a court order banning her from the city centre until 2030.

Warned she faces going straight to jail if she breaches the order. Banned for leaving people 'in fear'.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jamie Seiga

Supplying Class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and four months imprisonment

Between April 1, 2020, and June 2, 2020, Jamie Seiga, 33, was involved in supplying 19kg of cocaine and 15kg of heroin, each with a street value of £1.5m, via the EncroChat platform. The operation was part of a National Crime Agency investigation following the platform's takedown in 2020.

Admitted supplying Class A drugs. Operated under EncroChat handle 'Dustcherry'. No declared income but possessed high-value bikes, Rolex watch, and designer clothes.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Michael Mcnally

Supply of cocaine and heroin

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Michael McNally, 42, from Bootle, operated under the EncroChat handle 'LankyPanda' and supplied cocaine and heroin worth £18.5 million between March and June 2020. He was caught after sharing photos of police responding to a car crash outside his home, which included a white Renault Kangoo van used for drug deliveries. The EncroChat network was infiltrated by international law enforcement in 2020, allowing officers to access his messages. He was arrested on May 13, 2025, following a joint investigation by Merseyside Police and the National Crime Agency.

Pleaded guilty on June 17 to offences relating to drugs, firearms, and criminal property. A semi-automatic pistol, ammunition, and £23,000 in cash were found in his home.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Gary Gibbins

Indecent assault and gross indecency with a child

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Gary Gibbins, then aged 15, subjected a primary school aged boy to a campaign of sexual abuse during the 1970s in Widnes. The abuse began with Gibbins telling the victim he wanted to 'practice kissing' and instructing him to keep it as 'their little secret'. It progressed to the victim performing a series of sex acts on Gibbins on around 10 occasions. The victim reported the abuse to police in 2022. Gibbins, now 62 and living in Trentham Close, Widnes, had no further offences in the intervening years and qualified as a social worker, fostering four children.

Admitted six counts of indecent assault and two counts of gross indecency with a child. Judge Anil Murray noted the long time elapsed since the offences, the defendant's change in life, no repetition of behaviour, difficult upbringing, genuine remorse, and positive references including being a devoted father. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life. Marriage ended and attempted suicide as a result.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Hlobelam Nongwr

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 2 years and 10 months

On April 8, 2025, at around 9.30pm, Hlobelam Nongwr, aged 20, of Willmer Road in Anfield, drove a BMW with two friends to the Aldi supermarket on Salop Street in Walton to buy food, despite holding only a provisional licence and being uninsured. Upon arrival, he drove at speed and performed doughnuts in the car park, ignoring warnings from his front seat passenger to stop. He lost control and collided with pedestrian Katarzyna Dybalska, who was pushing a shopping trolley while wearing a yellow hi-vis vest, sending her flying into a wall which the car then destroyed. She suffered fractures to her tibia and ankle, requiring surgery, but is expected to make a full recovery with no lifelong consequences. Nongwr was arrested at the scene and admitted in interview that he did it 'just because he felt like it' and to 'spin the car like on TV'. He had smoked cannabis the day before.

Admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance. Judge noted immaturity, good character, remorse, and low likelihood of reconviction. Banned from driving and must pass extended test.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jack Sargent

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Jack Sargent's home on Grizedale, Widnes, was raided by Merseyside Police on March 29, 2024, in relation to an unrelated matter, where a large amount of cocaine and cannabis was found. He was released under investigation. On July 30, 2024, Cheshire Constabulary re-attended the address after intelligence from customs at Stansted Airport about a parcel from California addressed to Sargent containing 1kg of cannabis. Additional cannabis, cash, and mobile phones were seized, with phones showing evidence of drug dealing. The total value of drugs recovered was between £102,730 and £133,595.

Entered guilty pleas to all offences. Prior denial of involvement but overwhelming evidence led to pleas. Judge's comments not specified.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Bryan Southern

Attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 3 years and 3 months

Bryan Southern, aged 55, of Chiltern Road in St Helens, arranged to meet Andrew Sanders in the car park beside the Taco Bell drive-thru in Kirkby at around 12.30pm on July 20, 2025, to resolve amicably an issue of his son being bullied by Sanders' sons. The meeting escalated into a fist fight where Southern was knocked unconscious. He then got into his car and drove at speed at Sanders, knocking him down and nearly pinning him under the front wheel. The car crashed into a lamppost, stopping it. Southern reversed and attempted a second go. He fled the scene, leading police on a chase at 50mph in a 30mph zone through two red lights. Sanders sustained abrasions to his legs. CCTV captured the incident.

Admitted attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving. Judge noted provocation due to son's bullying but highlighted deliberate use of car as a weapon. Prior convictions but 18 years of good character prior. Remorse shown.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

David Johnson

Possession of a firearm when prohibited and possession of indecent images of children

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 24-month imprisonment suspended for two years, £1,000 fine

Police executed a search warrant at David Johnson's home on Mill Lane in Wavertree on May 28, 2024, while investigating him for sexual offences. They seized three mobile phones and two storage cards containing 1,528 indecent images of children, including 858 category A videos and 251 photographs showing serious abuse against girls as young as four, 412 category B films and 206 pictures, and 262 category C movies and 129 images. Additionally, five extreme pornographic images involving sex acts with animals were found. Officers also discovered 13 antique firearms (nine muskets, three pistols, one revolver) in his living room and bedroom, which he was prohibited from possessing due to a prior 1997 conviction for knifepoint rape, for which he was jailed for seven years.

Admitted to 13 counts of possession of a firearm when prohibited, possession of indecent images of children, three charges of making indecent images and possession of extreme pornographic images. Ordered to complete a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 20 days, given a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the sex offenders' register for 10 years.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jemal Estridge

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs and conspiracy to possess firearms

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Jemal Estridge, operating under the pseudonym 'Ruthless Hawk' on EncroChat, conspired to supply 44kg of heroin and 45kg of cocaine with a potential resale value of £2.33 million, and was involved in confirmed sales of 25kg of heroin and 14kg of cocaine, plus discussions to supply 60 ounces of cannabis. He also conspired to supply firearms, including discussions about sourcing Glock pistols, pump action shotguns, and an automatic Glock referred to as a 'sprayer'. Activities occurred in 2020 during lockdown. Arrested on May 14, 2025, with £42,000 cash, designer goods, and three Rolex watches seized.

Admitted conspiracy to possess firearms for sale or transfer, conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis, and possession of criminal property. Previous conviction for six years in 2014 for conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Judge noted prior sentence did little to deter and highlighted the seriousness of the offences.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Joe Hankin

Supply of heroin and cocaine

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 56 months imprisonment

Joe Hankin, of Rishton Close in Everton, aged 29, controlled the 'Jonesy drug line' operating in the Kirkby area from early April 2025, using six phone numbers to advertise and supply heroin and cocaine. He was linked to five numbers via cell siting data from his personal phone and caught on CCTV buying a top-up card for the operation. Arrested on October 7, 2025, with a Nokia burner phone. The line completed 3,121 deals over six months, supplying 2.8kg of class A drugs worth £112,000 to £356,000. His involvement stemmed from personal tragedies including his grandmother's death in January 2024, loss of a baby in April 2024, and father's death in October 2024, leading to drug abuse and a £5,000 debt that forced him into dealing.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine. Previous conviction in 2017 for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Criminal behaviour order for 5 years post-release banning ownership of more than one mobile phone and SIM card, requiring notification to police.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Laura Wood

Supply of heroin and cocaine

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 31 months imprisonment

Laura Wood, 34, operated a phone used to advertise and facilitate the supply of heroin and cocaine in the Newton-le-Willows area. Police executed a search warrant at her home on Stephenson Road in September, arresting her and discovering a Motorola mobile with the relevant SIM card, digital scales, plastic sandwich bags, adulterant substances, and small quantities of cocaine and cannabis. In interview, she initially denied using the phone but became hostile when confronted with prior contact from the Probation Service on the same number. Her offending was to fund her own class A drug addiction, with no influence on higher levels of supply. She has a history of drug misuse from age 11 and experienced trauma and violence in relationships.

Admitted being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine and possession of cocaine and cannabis. Pleaded guilty. Judge noted her drug addiction, trauma, and productive time in custody. Prior conviction for production of cannabis in 2015.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Bradley Brady

Contempt of court

November 4, 2025

Sentence: £250 fine

Bradley Brady, of Dignum Mead in Netherley, was summonsed for jury duty at Liverpool Crown Court. He deferred service multiple times citing financial struggles, his partner's pregnancy, an arm injury, and his baby being unwell. He failed to attend on October 6, 2025, without providing medical evidence, and did not respond to further contacts. Ordered to appear to show cause, he explained personal grief from finding his sister deceased in May 2025 and mental state issues, but admitted working as a joinery supervisor that day.

Found in contempt of court for failing to attend jury service. Fine to be paid at £50 per month; 14 days imprisonment in default. Judge noted personal circumstances including sister's death and arm injury, but held that fitness for work implies fitness for jury duty.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Murugesan Annamali

Attempted wounding with intent

November 4, 2025

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Murugesan Annamali, aged 52 and of no fixed address, travelled approximately 100 miles from Birmingham to Liverpool on September 4, 2025, armed with a knife with a 7cm blade, intending to attack his former boss, Thevanan Mahendran, owner of a convenience store on Green Lane in Tuebrook. Months earlier, Annamali had demanded money from Mahendran over the phone, threatening 'you'll see what I do'. Around 8.30pm, as Mahendran walked back to the store from his car, Annamali ran towards him wielding the knife and made thrusting motions. Mahendran screamed, pushed him away, and fell to the floor, sustaining a cut to his left knee and injuries to his arm and hip. Kebab shop staff from the adjacent premises intervened, restrained Annamali, and disarmed him, preventing more serious harm. CCTV captured the assault. Annamali made no comment during police interview. The attack was premeditated revenge, leaving Mahendran in pain and fearing further attacks on himself and his family, considering relocation.

Pleaded guilty to attempted wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Judge commended bravery of kebab shop staff who intervened. Defendant of good character prior to this offence, with deprived background and limited education. 10-year restraining order imposed.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Liam Duffy

Conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine

November 1, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Liam Duffy served as a trusted lieutenant in Scott Howard and Anthony Nelson's 'Wong' and 'Won Chin' heroin and cocaine supply operation in the Rice Lane area, active from at least the end of 2022. He managed or controlled the graft phone and was detained on April 17, 2023, after discarding a black Nokia phone with the SIM card for the Wong Line while evading arrest.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine. Acted as lieutenant managing the graft phone for Howard and Nelson's drug lines. Has prior convictions for drug supply offences. Expressed remorse and plans to restart gardening business upon release.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Scott Howard

Conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine; conspiracy to possess a prohibited firearm

November 1, 2025

Sentence: 21 years and 2 months imprisonment

Scott Howard led the 'Rice Lane drug dealing fraternity' with Anthony Nelson, running the 'Wong' and 'Won Chin' heroin and cocaine supply lines from at least the end of 2022. He enlisted associates including Zac and Anthony Bosenquet for storage of a Skorpion submachine gun used in two shootings in April and May 2022, one injuring Beverley Tynan in the leg on Deverall Grove in Wavertree. DNA of associates Gary Bell and Stephen Moore was found on the gun recovered from a flat on Grey Road in Walton on March 2, 2023. Howard was arrested on April 19, 2023, near Rice Lane Recreation Ground with a converted Zoraki 917 handgun fitted with a silencer and a petrol cannister. He was also involved in smuggling cannabis, phones, and tobacco into HMP Liverpool via drones in 2021, valued at £236,000 to £312,000 over eight months.

Convicted of conspiracy to possess a prohibited firearm following trial; pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of ammunition without a certificate, conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine, and three charges of conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into a prison. Central role in drug dealing and firearm storage. Judge noted risks to families from drugs and firearms.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Stephen Moore

Conspiracy to possess a prohibited firearm

November 1, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Stephen Moore, a drug user associated with the 'Rice Lane drug dealing fraternity', had his DNA on a Skorpion submachine gun recovered from a flat on Grey Road in Walton on March 2, 2023. The gun was used in two shootings in April and May 2022, including one that injured Beverley Tynan in the leg on Deverall Grove in Wavertree. He was involved in the storage or movement of the firearm prior to its recovery.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a prohibited firearm. DNA found on Skorpion submachine gun used in 2022 shootings. Long criminal history including drug supply; homeless at the time; now drug-free but faced difficulties in custody.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Terry Riley

Conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine

November 1, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Terry Riley worked as a lieutenant for Scott Howard and Anthony Nelson in their 'Wong' and 'Won Chin' heroin and cocaine supply lines in the Rice Lane area, active from at least the end of 2022. He was trusted to manage or control the graft phone as part of the street-level dealing operation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine. Acted as lieutenant managing the graft phone. First adult custody; prior offences but none since 2017. Worked as a chef before relapse into crime after job loss.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Gary Bell

Conspiracy to possess a prohibited firearm

November 1, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Gary Bell, a drug user purchasing from the Wong Line, had his DNA on a Skorpion submachine gun recovered from a flat on Grey Road in Walton on March 2, 2023, controlled by Anthony Bosenquet. The gun was used in two shootings in April and May 2022, including shots fired at Jason Hughes' home on Beechwalk in Stoneycroft. He was involved in the storage or movement of the firearm, possibly taken to the address by a third party.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a prohibited firearm. DNA found on Skorpion submachine gun. Long history of drug addiction and convictions; vulnerable at the time; lost partner while in custody; now drug-free.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Abdullah Amiri

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent

October 31, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment

On June 14, 2025, at around 11pm, Abdullah Amiri, aged 34, was in the communal kitchen of a house in multiple occupation on Hampden Road in Birkenhead, provided to individuals being processed through the immigration system. He became unnecessarily agitated when his flatmate Abdulnassirq Alyoudefi was innocently chatting with another resident while preparing food. Amiri told them to be quiet and threatened to 'make something wrong'. Without warning, he delivered a forceful punch to the left side of Alyoudefi's face, knocking him unconscious and causing permanent loss of vision in his left eye due to total retinal detachment. A second punch may have been delivered while clutching a lighter, though not conclusively established as a weapon. Amiri showed no remorse, stating he didn't care if sent to prison, and was uncooperative throughout proceedings.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. No previous convictions. Refused to attend sentencing hearing. Expressed no remorse.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Daniel Wolfe

Rape

October 31, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with parole after 14 years

Daniel Wolfe, 40, carried out a devastating campaign of rape against two young girls over several months in north Sefton. He raped one victim more than 20 times, forcing her to perform for the camera and sometimes film herself. He also raped the younger victim on multiple occasions. Wolfe took several thousand images and videos of the victims, shared them with other paedophiles online, and plotted further abuse with two others via Telegram between July 18 and August 14, 2024. He was caught after confiding in an undercover police officer on a Reddit forum in late November 2024 about his interest in children aged three and over, with a preference for girls aged eight to 14. Devices seized on December 4, 2024, and May 29, 2025, revealed evidence of the abuses, extreme pornography, and self-deleting messages. The victims suffered profound psychological damage, with the older one becoming quiet and withdrawn, and the younger appearing upset and frightened.

Pleaded guilty to 35 offences including 28 counts of rape. Placed indefinitely on the sex offenders' register and subject to a sexual harm prevention order for life. Judge Simon Medland KC described the case as the most serious of its type he had encountered.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Leon Burgess

Robbery

October 30, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Leon Burgess, 23, of no fixed address, drank and played pool with victim John McKeon in a pub in Earlestown, St Helens on October 21, 2024. After leaving together for Earlestown Station, Burgess attacked McKeon with force on a railway bridge, causing him to bleed from the head and lose a false tooth. Burgess stole McKeon's wallet and fled to a nearby Tesco store, where he was banned due to prior thefts and assaults on staff. He used the victim's bank card to buy £24 worth of alcohol. Burgess was identified by store staff and CCTV. The attack was captured partially on CCTV, though obscured.

Admitted robbery and fraud. Concurrent with current prison term. Recorder Patrick Cowan noted the defendant's difficult childhood, homelessness, drinking problem, and prior convictions, including breach of suspended sentence. Defendant expressed regret and desire to become an honourable citizen.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Joseph Cox

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine)

October 29, 2025

Sentence: more than five years imprisonment

Joseph Cox, from Widnes, operated a drugs line under the name 'Kenty', advertising cocaine for sale in the Widnes area via mobile phones. Messages were sent throughout July, August, and September. On September 30, 2025, officers raided his home on Peel House Lane, finding drugs packaging, paraphernalia, and mobile phones linked to the supply of illegal drugs.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine). Identified as a controller and street dealer for a drugs line.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Camps

Attempted sexual communications with a child

October 28, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Paul Camps, aged 57, of Window Lane in Garston, contacted a decoy profile posing as a 14-year-old girl on Facebook on July 16, 2025. He initiated conversation with 'cute lady' and, after learning her age, initially said 'Sorry, too young' but soon sent graphic sexual messages, asking for sexualised photographs and suggesting meeting for sexual activity. Communications persisted until July 22, 2025. He was arrested on July 27, 2025, after a paedophile hunter group, Angels of Innocence, reported him. This was an attempted offence as the decoy was an adult. Camps has a history of sexual offences, including rape in 2006 for which he received a life sentence.

Admitted one count of attempted sexual communications with a child. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order imposed. Judge noted persistent conduct over four days and prior convictions for sexual offences including rape as aggravating factors. Released on licence in 2020 after life sentence in 2006.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jordan Smith

Controlling and coercive behaviour

October 27, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jordan Smith, 29, from Fazakerley, subjected his partner to a four-year campaign of physical and emotional abuse, including repeated assaults that left her with broken ribs and permanent facial scarring, isolating her from family and friends, and controlling her access to money and a mobile phone. The victim reported the abuse to police in April 2025 after years of suffering in silence.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, actual bodily harm, two counts of intentional strangulation, and harassment. Also handed a 10-year restraining order preventing contact with the victim.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Farrelly

Possession of Class B controlled drugs with intent to supply

October 23, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 4 months imprisonment

On September 16, 2025, Paul Farrelly was stopped by police on the East Lancashire Road while driving a Volkswagen Crafter van. Officers discovered 22 sacks of ketamine hidden in the van, plus an additional 13kg concealed within a fake stack of kitchen countertops, totaling 875kg of the Class B drug valued between £8.75m and £17.5m. He tested positive for cocaine and was acting nervously during the stop.

Pleaded guilty to possession of Class B controlled drugs with intent to supply. Cocaine addiction and drug debt exploited by others. Five prior convictions for 25 offences. Sentenced above guidelines due to inferred main role in operation.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Harry Mason

Dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice

October 21, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 4-month curfew (8pm to 6am), 18-month driving disqualification

On February 1, 2025, at around 3.45am, Harry Mason, 30, of The Mallards, Southport, was driving a silver Mercedes on Roe Lane, Southport, when a police officer noticed it crashing into the kerb and signalled for it to pull over. Mason sped away, leading a high-speed chase exceeding 90mph through residential areas with a 30mph limit, including lifting off the ground over a hill at Norwood Avenue. He continued onto Manchester Road and Alexandra Road without slowing, lost sight of police on Albany Road, then drove onto the Promenade, crashed into a 120-year-old Grade II-listed Victorian bandstand (causing £90,000 damage), and plunged into the Marine Lake. Mason falsely reported the car stolen to police, claiming his phone, keys, and money were also taken, but confessed after his girlfriend challenged him upon recognising the submerged vehicle from social media. He was arrested and admitted responsibility.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. No previous convictions. Mitigating factors include recent redundancy, family pressures, and poor mental health history. Judge noted significant damage but did not order compensation, leaving it to local authority.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Joshua Clark

Burglary and theft of a motor vehicle

October 20, 2025

Sentence: 15 months in a young offenders’ institution

On June 14, 2023, Joshua Clark and an accomplice broke into a property in Widnes, stealing a Ford Focus and its keys, a red Mercedes Coupe, and a Tag Heuer watch worth £1,200. The Ford Focus was found abandoned after a police pursuit, containing a vape with Clark's DNA. CCTV showed two men approaching the home on the night of the burglary.

Admitted burglary and theft of a motor vehicle. DNA from vape linked him to the crime. Gave no comment interview.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Robert Lee

Theft of a motor vehicle

October 20, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

On June 14, 2023, Robert Lee and an accomplice broke into a property in Widnes, stealing a Ford Focus and its keys, a red Mercedes Coupe, and a Tag Heuer watch worth £1,200. The Ford Focus was found abandoned after a police pursuit, containing a cap with Lee's DNA. CCTV showed two men approaching the home on the night of the burglary. The Mercedes was later found abandoned in Wavertree Avenue, Widnes.

Pleaded guilty to theft of a motor vehicle. DNA from cap linked him to the crime. Gave no comment interview. Arrested on August 23, 2023.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Terry Blackmore

Sexual assault of a girl under 13

October 20, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Terry Blackmore repeatedly assaulted his victim, a young girl, over a 12-month period, including sexual abuse and taking indecent photos. The 78-year-old, of no fixed abode in the Warrington area, was sentenced following his guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to taking indecent photographs, possession of indecent photographs, four counts of assault of a girl under 13 by touching, and assault of a girl under 13 by touching under clothing. Also handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Saleem Yousaf

Fraud by abuse of position

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 2 years 4 months imprisonment

Saleem Yousaf, 54, a manager of IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity at the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) based at the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, abused his trusted position to orchestrate a fraud between October 2014 and August 2018. He recruited his brother-in-law Mumar Alam and neighbour Simon Aspinall to submit fraudulent invoices for non-existent work, ensuring payments in exchange for free goods, services, and cash. Yousaf personally obtained £50,605.18 from the scheme, which provides pensions to 528,000 UK members.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by abuse of position at the last minute. No previous convictions. Mitigating factors include family responsibilities and remorse.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

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