Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Mumar Alam

Fraud by false representation

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 14 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 200 hours unpaid work

Mumar Alam, 52, of Herons Court in Gilesgate, Durham, and director of Vertical Technologies Ltd, was recruited by his brother-in-law Saleem Yousaf to submit fraudulent invoices to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) over six months between 2014 and 2018. While some legitimate work was carried out, false invoices were arranged for services not provided, resulting in Alam obtaining £14,846.40. The plot involved Yousaf ensuring payments from USS headquarters in the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation at the last minute. No previous convictions. Expressed shame and remorse, low risk of reoffending.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nicholas Ackroyd

Assault by penetration and sexual assault

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Nicholas Ackroyd, 54, of Curlender Close in Bidston, subjected a vulnerable woman to a serious sexual assault in her own flat in Wirral in 2023. He took advantage of her vulnerability, committing assault by penetration and two counts of sexual assault. Ackroyd denied the offences, claiming the victim instigated the contact, but was convicted by a jury after hearing the evidence. He absconded on the first day of the trial in April, which delayed the proceedings for six months.

Found guilty by a jury of assault by penetration and two counts of sexual assault. Placed on the Sexual Offenders Register for life. 10-year restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim. Absconded on the first day of the trial in April, delaying proceedings for six months; this was taken into account during sentencing.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

James Roberts

Supply of class A and B drugs

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 34 months imprisonment

James Roberts, aged 29, was arrested on September 18, 2025, on Warrington Road, Widnes, on suspicion of criminal damage to a nearby vehicle. Prior to arrest, he dumped a burner-style mobile phone, which contained messages linking him to the supply of cocaine and cannabis in the Widnes area as part of an ongoing drugs investigation. A raid at his home uncovered cocaine, cash, a machete, and additional mobile phones connected to illegal drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis), possession of criminal property, and criminal damage. Identified as a controller and street dealer for a drugs line.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Habibul Haque

Rape

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Habibul Haque, 44, subjected a woman in her 20s in St Helens to a prolonged and appalling campaign of abuse over a number of years, including four counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour. The offences were first reported to police in March 2025, leading to a complex investigation and conviction following a trial earlier in October 2025.

Found guilty after trial. Placed on the Sex Offender’s Register for life and given an indefinite restraining order.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

James Kenny

Assault and criminal damage

October 16, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 2 months imprisonment

On April 10, 2025, James Kenny, aged 35 from Brick Street, Warrington, entered the woman's home using keys he had taken. He accused her of speaking to other men, assaulted her repeatedly during a struggle over her phone, and caused criminal damage by smashing plates, cups, and throwing items from cupboards. The woman had known Kenny for only three weeks and was left fearing for her life.

Pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage. Found not guilty of intentional strangulation. Jealous behaviour spilled over into violence.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Michael Ormandy

Murder

October 16, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum of 24 years

Michael Ormandy, 34, a former cage fighter and boxer with a 'The Hitman' tattoo on his neck, went unannounced to his girlfriend Rebekah Campbell's flat in Knowsley Heights, Huyton, Liverpool on April 15, 2025. While she was on the phone with a friend, he stabbed her 27 times, including 18 stab wounds that pierced her left lung and heart. She shouted 'get out Mick' during the struggle, and he fled less than two minutes later. Ms Campbell collapsed outside, informed neighbours and police of his responsibility, and died from her injuries in the early hours of April 16, 2025. Ormandy had a history of violence, including accusing an ex-partner of cheating and attacking his mother.

Denied the charge but was found guilty of murder. Shouted 'little tramp' and 'little rat' as he was led to the cells. Has 31 previous offences including violence. Judge noted jealousy, desire to control, and uncontrolled rage as motives.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Phillip Colbourne

Obstructing the railway

October 14, 2025

Sentence: 4 months and 15 days' imprisonment and £154 fine

On August 18, 2025, Phillip Colbourne, 49, of Coronation Drive, Great Crosby, walked a mile along the railway tracks from Southport railway station to Birkdale railway station, obstructing the line and causing significant disruption. British Transport Police were alerted to a person on the tracks, cut power to the line, and conducted a search. Colbourne was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway.

Pleaded guilty to obstructing the railway. Actions caused seven train cancellations, 10 part-cancellations, and 474 minutes of passenger delays.

Sources: lancs.live

Marcin Laskowski

Rape

October 7, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Marcin Laskowski encountered a 14-year-old vulnerable girl by chance in Southport town centre and offered her a place to stay. The schoolgirl trusted him and went to his flat, where he sexually assaulted and raped her despite her pleas to stop, leaving her scared and frightened.

Emily Williams

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Emily Williams, who had been indefinitely banned from John Lewis for prior shoplifting, entered the store on June 5, 2025, and stole four scented candles worth £240. When challenged by a security guard, she refused to return the items, engaged in a physical struggle, bit the guard on the hand causing bruising, shouted that she had HIV, and fled the scene. She was arrested on June 14, 2025, and the incident was captured on CCTV with horrified shoppers witnessing the event.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft and breaching court bail. Has a history of 18 previous convictions, including 14 for theft and three for assault. Judge noted her difficult background, drug addiction, and lack of cooperation with the Probation Service, but expressed hope for her rehabilitation.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Mehmet Tufan

Manslaughter

September 29, 2025

Sentence: six-and-a-half years imprisonment

On April 13, 2018, Mehmet Tufan, then 23 years old, was left alone with his five-week-old son, Leo Williams, at their home in Kirkby. Frustrated and jealous about his partner's night out, he shook the baby with considerable force and threw him onto the bed, causing catastrophic brain injuries, including extensive brain damage, blood in the spinal cord, and retinal haemorrhages. This led to Leo's permanent disabilities, such as blindness and neurological impairment, and his eventual death on December 15, 2022, at age four. Tufan initially lied about the cause but later confessed.

Pled guilty to manslaughter; previously served two years for grievous bodily harm; judge noted jealousy and inexperience as factors; suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and social isolation post-incident.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Matthew Battenbough

Murder

September 27, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Matthew Battenbough killed a 47-year-old woman named Leanne Williams by subjecting her to a prolonged, savage and merciless attack using a frying pan and scissors.

Phillip Waugh

Conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and cause grievous bodily harm

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 26 years and eight months imprisonment

Phillip Waugh, an organised crime boss from Warrington, used the Encrochat network to import and supply illegal firearms to various crime groups in the UK from Spain between March and June 2020. He arranged for firearms, including pistols, assault rifles, and submachine guns, to be smuggled into the country and sold for significant profit, with one shipment alone generating over £215,000. Additionally, he conspired to arrange an acid attack on rival Nathan Simpson, offering £20,000 to an enforcer to blind Simpson and his girlfriend, and later specifying to stab him in the legs and rub acid on his face. Although the attack was planned over several days in April 2020, it was not carried out. Waugh was arrested in September 2024 in Spain and extradited to the UK.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraudulently evade the prohibition on the importation of prohibited weapons, conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons, possessing a prohibited weapon, and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. Had a leading role in the criminal activities and was suffering from emotional regulation issues and PTSD at the time.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Philip Waugh

Conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 26 years and 8 months imprisonment with an extended licence of 5 years

Philip Waugh, an organised crime boss from Warrington, used the encrypted network Encrochat to supply illegal firearms to gangsters and arranged for an acid attack on rival Nathan Simpson. He offered £20,000 to Jonathan Gordon to blind Simpson and his girlfriend, instructing to stab him in the legs and rub acid on his face. Waugh managed the importation of at least 16 prohibited firearms from Spain between January 2019 and July 2020, which were linked to multiple shootings in Liverpool, including incidents on Wilburn Street, Reaper Close, and Carisbroke Road.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to fraudulently evade the prohibition on the importation of prohibited weapons, conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons, possessing a prohibited weapon, and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. Mitigating factors included PTSD, ADHD, and history of trauma.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Robert Brazendale

Conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm

September 26, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and 4 months imprisonment with an extended licence of 4 years

Robert Brazendale acted as quartermaster for Philip Waugh, handling the transfer and supply of prohibited firearms in the UK. He was involved in the conspiracy to import and distribute weapons, including those used in shootings in Liverpool, and assisted in supplying acid for the planned acid attack on Nathan Simpson.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons, possessing a prohibited weapon, and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. Had already served 4 years of a previous 10-year sentence for gun sales and expressed remorse during rehabilitation.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Taia Antonia Ryder

Assault by beating and assaulting police officers

September 25, 2025

Sentence: Two months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; £200 costs; 25 rehabilitation days; three-month alcohol abstinence requirement

On February 1, 2025, Taia Antonia Ryder, while intoxicated, assaulted a staff member at a music venue in Liverpool after he tried to assist her with a forehead injury. She punched him, became aggressive, threatened to kill him, bit a police officer on the arm, spat at another officer, urinated deliberately on an officer, and was abusive in hospital. She was arrested and taken to the police station.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and three counts of assaulting a police officer; breached a suspended sentence for being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog and smuggling class A drugs into prison; judge described offences as 'frankly distressing and disgusting'; expressed genuine remorse and had complex mental health issues.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Anthony Mason

Assault causing grievous bodily harm

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with a 12-month drug requirement order and a six-month curfew

Anthony Mason assaulted Wayne Scott inside Ruby Blues nightclub on Great Charlotte Street on May 7, 2022, striking him multiple times and causing severe head injuries that required hospitalisation for four days. Police discovered a cannabis farm at his property during his arrest in August 2022, seizing over half a kilogram of cannabis worth £5,000 to £8,000 and £4,840 in cash. In August 2023, further evidence of cannabis cultivation was found, including two plants. Additionally, in March 2024, he punched Robert Bowen outside the Filling Station takeaway on Victoria Street, causing a laceration that needed stitches.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of section 20 assault causing grievous bodily harm and two counts of production of cannabis. Has 56 prior convictions for offences including violence and drug-related crimes. Suffering from health issues such as a stroke and drug addiction.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Ben Atherton

Assault

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Ben Atherton was involved in a fight at St Helen's McDonald's where police officers were assaulted and a police vehicle was damaged, leading to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.

He destroyed people's lives and now he's paying the price. A police vehicle was damaged during the arrest.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Christian Adamson

Stalking

September 23, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Christian Adamson met a woman online in 2022 under a false name, exchanged intimate images with her, and later threatened to share them after their relationship ended in early 2024. He bombarded her with unwanted messages, emails, and calls, and contacted her teenage daughter, telling her she would be better off dead and expressing inappropriate feelings. He also targeted two other women with similar threats to release private images and continued his harassment despite being arrested and bailed in April 2024. Police found multiple devices at his home that breached a 2015 sexual risk order, showing access to dating websites and other online platforms. His actions extended over several months, involving stalking and threats across social media and messaging apps.

Pleaded guilty to stalking, making threats to share or disclose private images, and multiple breaches of a sexual risk order. The defendant has autism and ADHD, which contributed to his fixation on online relationships and impulsive behaviour. He has a supportive father and a stable home.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Megan Stephen

Possession with Intent to Supply Class A and B Drugs

September 23, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 25 rehabilitation days, and 150 hours unpaid work

Megan Stephen, a 27-year-old from Alexander Fleming Avenue in Netherton, became involved in county lines drug dealing to pay off her own drug debts. On May 17, 2024, Merseyside Police seized 38.9g of heroin worth approximately £2,990 and a mobile phone with drug sale messages from her home. While on bail, on December 3, 2024, she was stopped in a black Vauxhall on Dunnings Bridge Road, where police found a 491g block of cannabis resin valued at over £2,400 under the passenger seat, amid a strong smell of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A (cocaine and heroin) and class B (cannabis) drugs. Had significant life events, mental health problems, and a history of drug dependency; now drug-free and was under pressure to pay off debts.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Natasha Harwood

Concerned in the Supply of Class A and B Drugs

September 23, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 10 rehabilitation days, and 150 hours unpaid work

Natasha Harwood, a 38-year-old from The Marion Way in Netherton, engaged in county lines drug dealing to settle her drug debts. On May 17, 2024, Merseyside Police seized items associated with drug supply from her home, including tick lists, zip-lock bags, and a mobile phone containing drug dealing messages, linked to the supply of class A and B drugs.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A (cocaine and heroin) and class B (cannabis) drugs. A single mother of two children with long-term drug problems, she was coerced into the role due to debts and fears of implicating others; she is the sole carer for her children aged 17 and 13.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Joseph Toole

Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs

September 22, 2025

Sentence: 16 years in prison

Joseph Toole was involved in a conspiracy to supply 249kg of cocaine, 125kg of heroin, and 441kg of cannabis as part of a Merseyside-based OCG. He managed the group's operations, including collecting money, arranging shipments of class A drugs, and organising encrypted devices. The group distributed drugs across the UK between September 2018 and July 2020, with Toole referring to the drugs and money as 'ours' in messages and paying wages to henchmen.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, has medical conditions including glaucoma and arthritis, was a leading player in the organised crime group (OCG) supplying drugs, and expressed remorse for the damage caused.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Lawrence Hill

Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs

September 22, 2025

Sentence: 13 years in prison

Lawrence Hill played an operational role in a Merseyside-based organised crime group (OCG), involved in the conspiracy to supply 262kg of cocaine and 111kg of heroin. He collected money, coordinated deliveries, and was a trusted member of the group that distributed drugs to areas including Bristol and Yorkshire between September 2018 and July 2020.

Described as Joseph Toole's right-hand man, pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, and had £10,800 in cash recovered from his home during a police raid.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jason Carson

Robbery

September 19, 2025

Sentence: five years and three months in prison

Jason Carson and Shaun O'Toole hid in the stockroom of a Londis on Wellington Road in Oxton Village, threatened a staff member, grabbed her arm, and stole cash and cigarettes. They also committed a robbery at the Post Office on Hoylake Road in Bidston on July 16, where they arrived on bikes, kicked the door, gained entry, and stole the till.

Michael Senior

Rape

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Michael Senior conducted a ten-year campaign of sexual abuse against his victim, including five counts of rape, two counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of sexual assault, and two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He violently threatened and intimidated the victim to maintain silence, which occurred over a prolonged period.

Pleaded guilty to making indecent images of a child, distributing indecent images of a child, and possession of extreme pornography. Also convicted after trial of other counts. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and given a 20-year restraining order.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Ross Keegan

Supply of Class A drugs

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 3 years in a young offenders institution

Ross Keegan controlled the 'Scouse Kane line', which supplied crack cocaine and heroin in Wrexham. He was arrested in July by Merseyside Police's fugitive team and charged on August 14 as part of Operation Toxic, an investigation into drug dealing activities.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of concerned in supply of Class A drugs. Also issued a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order to only own or use one mobile phone and not to enter Wrexham.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Shaun O'toole

Robbery

September 19, 2025

Sentence: five years and three months in prison

Shaun O'Toole and Jason Carson hid in the stockroom of a Londis on Wellington Road in Oxton Village, threatened a staff member, grabbed her arm, and stole cash and cigarettes. They also committed a robbery at the Post Office on Hoylake Road in Bidston on July 16, where they arrived on bikes, kicked the door, gained entry, and stole the till.

Simon Kelly

Supply of class A drugs

September 18, 2025

Sentence: four years and three months imprisonment

Simon Kelly, 34, was involved in the 'Jimmy line' drugs ring, supplying crack cocaine and heroin in the Wirral area between April and June 2024. He used graft phone numbers to send messages advertising drugs to known users. Police executed a search warrant at a property in Bramwell Close, Noctorum, on July 10, 2025, where they found cannabis, breached electricity meter, SIM cards, mobile phones, scales, and a list of names and numbers. Kelly admitted to the offences and has a history of drug addiction since age 13.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, possession of cannabis, and abstracting electricity. Has 26 prior convictions, including violence and drug offences, and was involved due to his own drug addiction and to pay off a debt.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Danielle Gaunt

Supply of class A drugs

September 18, 2025

Sentence: two years imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus 10 rehabilitation days, 12 month drug rehabilitation requirement, and £1,000 fine

Danielle Gaunt, 36, was involved in the 'Jimmy line' drugs ring, supplying crack cocaine and heroin in the Wirral area between April and June 2024, alongside Simon Kelly. She used graft phone numbers to send messages to drug users and was present during a police search at Bramwell Close, Noctorum, on July 10, 2025, where evidence including SIM cards and mobile phones was seized. Her involvement stemmed from naivety, addiction, and her eight-year relationship with Kelly, affecting her ability to maintain relationships with her six children due to drug use.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Had a lesser role, influenced by her relationship with Kelly and her own drug addiction, spending up to £200 a week on cocaine, with a history of violence in the relationship.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Adam Lees

Theft

September 18, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

Adam Lees was involved in multiple shop thefts, including stealing a large box of confectionery from Go Local Extra on September 16, 2025, while being chased by staff; stealing chocolate worth nearly £90 and £35 from a Co-Op store on Leece Street on July 23 and July 24, 2025; stealing two tubs of creatine worth £70 from Holland & Barrett on Whitechapel in July 2025; and breaking into Twin Flavours restaurant on Dale Street in March 2025 to steal a handbag containing personal belongings after attempting to access a cash register.

Issued a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from certain stores and areas in Merseyside; convicted for several shop thefts.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Devere Ogunboro

Supply of class A drugs

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 52 months imprisonment

Devere Ogunboro was on licence after serving part of a previous sentence when he was caught supplying crack cocaine and heroin. On November 16, 2024, police noticed his black BMW idling on the roadside in the Everton and Kirkdale area. He fled from officers, was apprehended while attempting to dismantle a mobile phone, which was linked to a drugs line supplying Liverpool city centre and Toxteth. Investigations revealed over 430 flare messages advertising drugs, with the line involved in supplying approximately 45kg of class A drugs valued between £1,800 and £4,500 between October 11 and November 16, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He admitted making a stupid decision to return to drug dealing for extra cash for Christmas. Judge Recorder William Beardmore noted his motivation was financial gain.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Simon Aspinall

Fraud

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year

Simon Aspinall, a neighbour of Saleem Yousaf and owner of SEA Audio Visual, was approached by Yousaf to submit fraudulent invoices for work not carried out at the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) between January and July 2018. He submitted 10 fake invoices totaling £35,762.78, receiving goods, services, and cash in return. The fraud was part of a larger plot involving Yousaf abusing his position at USS headquarters in the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool.

Patrick Lakatos

Burglary

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Lindy Leah

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

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Suffler

Rape

September 15, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dylan Frampton

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 31 months at a youth offenders' institution

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

Daniel Carter

Rape

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

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

Carl Brown

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Mcverry

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Robert Seville

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 8 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Aaron Denham

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Christina Rowlands

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Wallace

Sexual assault of a child under 13

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Daniel Ford

Sexual activity with a child

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: lancs.live

David O’Brien

Attempted murder

September 9, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Alex Hughes

Sexual activity with a child

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 8 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: lancs.live

Ashley Stephens

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Carmina Clynch

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

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kerry Rutledge

Money laundering

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for two years

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Erin Patterson

Murder

September 8, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nicola Blood

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

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