Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 592 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

September 2025 50 cases

Joseph Toole

Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs *

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.

22 Sep 2025

Lawrence Hill

Conspiracy to Supply Controlled Drugs *

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.

22 Sep 2025

Jason Carson

Robbery *

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.

Pleaded guilty to robbery.

19 Sep 2025

Michael Senior

Rape *

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.

19 Sep 2025

Ross Keegan

Supply of Class A drugs *

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.

19 Sep 2025

Shaun O'toole

Robbery *

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.

Pleaded guilty to robbery.

19 Sep 2025

Danielle Gaunt

Supply of class A drugs *

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.

18 Sep 2025

Adam Lees

Theft *

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.

18 Sep 2025

Simon Kelly

Supply of class A drugs *

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.

18 Sep 2025

Devere Ogunboro

Supply of class A drugs *

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.

17 Sep 2025

Simon Aspinall

Fraud *

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.

Full confession, repaid £35,762.78 plus £30,000 in reparations.

17 Sep 2025

Patrick Lakatos

Burglary *

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.

17 Sep 2025

Dylan Frampton

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

Pleaded guilty to all charges.

15 Sep 2025

Lindy Leah

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

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.

15 Sep 2025

Thomas Suffler

Rape *

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.

15 Sep 2025

Carl Brown

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin *

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.

12 Sep 2025

Daniel Carter

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

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

'Depraved and gutless' as described by the court.

12 Sep 2025

Paul Mcverry

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin *

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.

12 Sep 2025

Christina Rowlands

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs *

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.

11 Sep 2025

Aaron Denham

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs *

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.

11 Sep 2025

Robert Seville

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs *

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.

11 Sep 2025

Lee Wallace

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

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.

10 Sep 2025

Alex Hughes

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

9 Sep 2025

Daniel Ford

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

9 Sep 2025

David O’Brien

Attempted murder *

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.

9 Sep 2025

Erin Patterson

Murder *

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.

8 Sep 2025

Carmina Clynch

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

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.

8 Sep 2025

Ashley Stephens

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

8 Sep 2025

Kerry Rutledge

Money laundering *

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.

8 Sep 2025

Nicola Blood

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

8 Sep 2025

Sharon Waring

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

Sentence

18 months community order

Sharon Waring, of York Street in Walton, allowed her house to be used for the storage, bagging, sorting, and distribution of class B drugs, such as cannabis, due to her connections with drug users and suppliers in Terence Clarke's network.

Pleaded guilty to permitting her premises to be used for the supply of class B drugs. Judge noted her lesser role and drug addiction, offering her a chance to rehabilitate.

8 Sep 2025

Fahad Al Eniezi

Rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Fahad Al Eniezi subjected a woman to a harrowing assault lasting about two hours, during which he raped and sexually assaulted her, subjected her to physical and psychological torture, and degraded her by calling her a 'b****' and a 'whore'. The victim reported being 'destroyed' physically, emotionally, and psychologically, resulting in significant harm.

Found guilty by a jury of two counts of rape and assault by penetration. No previous convictions. Will serve at least two-thirds of the sentence behind bars and faces inevitable deportation. Also handed an indefinite restraining order and must sign the sex offenders' register for life.

5 Sep 2025

Jace Osmeni

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

Five years imprisonment

Jace Osmeni acted as an upstream supplier in the conspiracy, trafficking cannabis from Bedfordshire to Liverpool, including a seizure of 20kg valued at £200,000 to £300,000 on July 18, 2023. He utilised couriers and operated his own small cannabis grow with 30 plants found at his home, which could yield up to £25,000. This was driven by his need to fund private speech therapy for his autistic child in Albania, amid his inability to work legally.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis, production of cannabis, and abstracting electricity. Has one previous conviction for drug possession. Used remand time for English courses and cited personal financial pressures due to his daughter's health issues and uncertain immigration status.

5 Sep 2025

Mark Tickle

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

12-month imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Mark Tickle acted as a courier in the conspiracy, making four trips to deliver cannabis on behalf of Ian Thompson and Jace Osmeni. He was arrested on April 9, 2024, and items including watches were seized from his home. His involvement was linked to the larger operation trafficking cannabis across Merseyside.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. No previous convictions. Had a limited role as a courier and was experiencing personal difficulties, including separation from his partner and loss of employment. Now has a settled routine and prospects for future work.

5 Sep 2025

Dean Kempster

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Dean Kempster engaged in a drunken fist fight with Faisal Alschmeri on London Road in Liverpool city centre around 12.15am on June 15, 2025. After the initial altercation, Kempster chased the victim, knocked him unconscious, and then kicked and stamped on his head, causing a broken nose and bruising. The incident was captured on CCTV, and it had a lasting impact on the victim, including anxiety, nightmares, disrupted sleep, and depression.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Has 27 previous convictions for similar offences and is described as a functioning alcoholic seeking sobriety. Judge noted his intoxication and relevant history, with no compelling mitigation.

4 Sep 2025

Joshua Chesters

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Joshua Chesters raped a woman inside an address in February 2025, leaving her with multiple injuries. The victim reported the incident to the police the following day after he left the property, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction.

Found guilty of rape and controlling and coercive behaviour. Subjected to a 12-year restraining order and placed on the Sex Offender Register for life. Detective Constable Tomas Bath commented on the victim's bravery and hoped the sentencing would encourage others to report similar crimes.

4 Sep 2025

Kyle Vaughan

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment and a two-year restraining order

Kyle Vaughan and Michael Vallis attacked their victim, who had a brain injury and lived in supported accommodation, in his Southport flat after consuming alcohol and drugs. The assault involved punching, spitting, and whipping the victim with a metal dog chain for 20 to 30 minutes, despite his pleas to stop. They also caused injury to the victim's dog. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 27, 2024, following an argument, and Vaughan returned later that day attempting to force entry.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage and failing to surrender to bail. Alcohol played a part in the incident, and he has a history of offences related to homelessness and substance misuse. He expressed a desire to address his issues and find employment upon release.

4 Sep 2025

Michael Vallis

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment and a two-year restraining order

Michael Vallis and Kyle Vaughan attacked their victim, who had a brain injury and lived in supported accommodation, in his Southport flat after consuming alcohol and drugs. The assault involved punching, spitting, and whipping the victim with a metal dog chain for 20 to 30 minutes, despite his pleas to stop. They also caused injury to the victim's dog. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 27, 2024, following an argument.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and failing to surrender to bail. He has a history of alcohol and drug misuse since a young age and accepts responsibility for his actions, expressing willingness to engage in rehabilitation.

4 Sep 2025

Paul Robinson

Sexual offences *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment and to sign the sex offenders' register for life

Paul Robinson, a 38-year-old former care worker from Stockbridge Village, confessed to his wife about engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl, describing it as normal. He groomed the victim through explicit messages, provided her with cannabis, and had sex with her on multiple occasions. The victim was initially afraid to speak but later detailed the inappropriate touching and offences to the police. His actions were discovered after his wife reported him, leading to the revelation of messages where he expressed sexual desires.

Admitted to six sexual offences. Expressed remorse but attempted to blame the victim. First custodial sentence, with a prior conviction for disclosing private sexual images. Referred for therapy in custody.

4 Sep 2025

Owen Dempsey

Operating without a Dog Home Boarding Licence *

Sentence

12-month community order, 12-week curfew, £250 fine plus surcharge, and seven-year disqualification from owning or looking after dogs

Owen Dempsey, along with Rachel Dempsey, operated an illegal dog boarding service without a required licence, advertising their services and caring for dogs including Shadow, a 50kg German Shepherd. Shadow vanished in September 2024 while under their care, and other complaints included dogs returning sick, items missing, and poor conditions. The council investigated after reports of a dog passing away and Shadow's disappearance.

Actions described as amateur and incompetent; earned over £3,000 from illegal dog boarding services.

4 Sep 2025

Rachel Dempsey

Operating without a Dog Home Boarding Licence *

Sentence

12-month community order, 12-week curfew, £250 fine plus surcharge, and seven-year disqualification from owning or looking after dogs

Rachel Dempsey, along with Owen Dempsey, operated an illegal dog boarding service without a required licence, advertising their services and caring for dogs including Shadow, a 50kg German Shepherd. Shadow vanished in September 2024 while under their care, and other complaints included dogs returning sick, items missing, and poor conditions. The council investigated after reports of a dog passing away and Shadow's disappearance.

Actions described as amateur and incompetent; earned over £3,000 from illegal dog boarding services.

4 Sep 2025

Richard Hughes

Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Richard Hughes, of Mill Lane in Liscard, Wirral, was involved in drug dealing activities. On February 8, 2024, he was seen discarding a wrap of drugs and was found with 32 wraps of crack cocaine hidden in his shoe, along with £165 in cash. On December 16, 2024, he engaged in a hand-to-hand drug transaction and was found with additional wraps of crack cocaine in his underwear and £213.18 in cash. He attempted to swallow evidence during arrest. A search of a related property uncovered a Nokia phone with messages indicating drug supply. He surrendered to court on June 12, 2025, but tried to escape during the hearing.

Pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply, possession of crack cocaine, and failing to surrender to bail. He attempted to escape from the dock during sentencing. The judge noted his long criminal history linked to drug addiction and expressed hope for his rehabilitation while on remand.

4 Sep 2025

Carlean Brown

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

Six months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 30 rehabilitation days

Carlean Brown, along with her daughter, engaged in a violent street attack on October 15, 2024, on Tarbock Road in Speke. She ran out of her house with a hammer, put it down, and then kicked the victim, Madina Wady, twice in the head while she was on the ground. The assault occurred in front of the victim's seven-year-old son, involved grappling and fighting, and included smashing the victim's mobile phone and throwing her bag. The victim left the area due to the incident and expressed concerns for her son's safety.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm, criminal damage, and possession of an offensive weapon. Has prior convictions for offences including dishonesty, drugs, and disorderly behaviour. Judge described the attack as 'nasty and prolonged and completely pointless' and noted her emotional struggles following the loss of her grandmother.

3 Sep 2025

Brodie-Leigh Brown

Assault by beating *

Sentence

18 month community order and 15 rehabilitation days

Brodie-Leigh Brown got into a screaming match with her neighbour, Madina Wady, on October 15, 2024, on Tarbock Road in Speke. She lunged at Ms. Wady, dragged her to the ground, and engaged in a physical fight, scratching at her eyes and hitting her face. The incident took place in full view of Ms. Wady's seven-year-old son and involved smashing the victim's mobile phone.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage. Has no prior convictions. Judge described the attack as 'nasty and prolonged and completely pointless' and noted that the offences were summary-only and should have been handled at a lower court level.

3 Sep 2025

Daniel Langley

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Daniel Langley was stopped by police at Liverpool Lime Street Station on October 9, 2023, after a sniffer dog indicated he should be searched. He attempted to downplay the situation by claiming he only smoked a bit of weed, but officers found him in possession of 8g of cocaine (valued up to £640 on the street), over £1,500 in cash, scales, and messages on his phone indicative of drug dealing, including taking orders from end users. He had five prior convictions, including a suspended sentence for affray and possession of a bladed article.

Admitted possession of cocaine with intent to supply and breaching a suspended sentence. Judge noted his criminal record for violence and drug use, with references highlighting a better side of his personality. Family members were emotional, crying and expressing love during sentencing.

3 Sep 2025

Kyle Paladino

Robbery *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Kyle Paladino assaulted and robbed David Swift in St Helens on June 22, 2025, by punching him in the face after asking for a cigarette and stealing his mountain bike valued at £500. This occurred shortly after his release from prison for prior violent offences.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has a history of violent offences and drug addiction, was on a three-day binge at the time, and expressed remorse. Judge found no compelling mitigation.

3 Sep 2025

Cormac Graham

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Cormac Graham operated an Instagram account under the name 'Liverpool Loud Packs' to advertise and sell cannabis, gaining nearly 3,000 followers from February 2023. He was arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on July 6, 2025, after attempting to smuggle small quantities of cannabis and magic mushrooms into the UK from Amsterdam. This was his second conviction for drug trafficking offences, and he was linked to the account via his email, phone, and IP address at his mother's house. He has an 18-month-old child and was on his first trip away from his family when arrested.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and fraudulently evading the prohibition on importation. Has eight previous convictions, including for drug supply, and was described as a heavy cannabis user with ADHD and autism diagnoses. Judge noted it was a relatively sophisticated offence involving social media advertising.

2 Sep 2025

Barry Burke

Participating in an organised crime group *

Sentence

37 months imprisonment

Barry Burke was involved in setting up an industrial-scale ecstasy production operation at a unit on Cleveland Street in Birkenhead. His fingerprints were found on the tablet press machinery, and his vehicle was tracked near the site. The operation involved 3kg of MDMA powder capable of producing up to 23,400 ecstasy tablets valued at £234,000, which was discovered after bailiffs repossessed the unit due to unpaid rent.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of an organised crime group. Has prior convictions for conspiracy to possess firearms, conspiracy to commit arson, and conspiracy to supply drugs, and was on licence at the time.

2 Sep 2025

Hawest Karimpoori

Criminal Damage *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Hawest Karimpoori attended a Betfred shop on Dale Street in Liverpool city centre on April 23, 2025, where he placed several £10 bets that lost, leading him to become angry and irate. He punched a gambling machine, threatened to smash and burn the shop, threw a chair at a machine, ripped up the carpet, and set fire to a newspaper, which caused damage to the flooring. This prompted a staff member to activate the panic button, and he was later identified and arrested via CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to assault, criminal damage and threatening to damage or destroy property. Was under the influence of alcohol, has prior convictions including battery and criminal damage, and was on a community order at the time. Judge Denis Watson KC highlighted the seriousness of the offences and the impact on the victim.

2 Sep 2025

Ihtiandr Maciulevicius

Production of ecstasy *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Ihtiandr Maciulevicius was involved in an industrial-scale ecstasy production operation at a rented unit on Cleveland Street in Birkenhead. He was seen on CCTV attending the premises, handling packages, and sleeping there overnight. His fingerprints and DNA were found on machinery, a mirror, and other items, indicating his active role in the operation, which utilised equipment to produce up to 23,400 ecstasy tablets from 3kg of MDMA powder.

Admitted to being concerned in the production of ecstasy. Has prior convictions for burglary and possession of cannabis. Was living at the premises and involved due to cocaine addiction.

2 Sep 2025

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