Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Aiden Spillane

Sexual Assault

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Aiden Spillane, 44, formerly of Southport and now of Cockleshell Square, Gosport, Hampshire, was sentenced for a series of domestic abuse offences committed in Southport over a seven-year period, including sexual assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.

Found guilty of sexual assault and two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour, relating to incidents over a seven-year period. Detective Constable Rebecca Morgan-Richardson commented on the commitment to tackling abuse and the message this sentence sends.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Craig O'donohue

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 5 months imprisonment

On May 16, 2024, police discovered Craig O'Donohue in possession of 30 packages of crack cocaine (2.36g, valued at £300) and eight packages of heroin (0.7g, valued at £40) in a Mercedes on Dale Street in Liverpool city centre. Additionally, cannabis was found in the vehicle, and a Nokia phone contained messages consistent with drug supply. O'Donohue had a history of criminal offences, including a 2015 scam defrauding Liverpool FC fans of £100,000 with fake tickets and a 2021 conviction for possessing drugs with intent to supply.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, and possession of cannabis. Judge Charlotte Crangle noted that he was in debt and had been exploited, but emphasised the misery caused by drug dealing. Previous convictions were considered, and steps towards rehabilitation were acknowledged.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Carl Povey

Possession of a prohibited weapon

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Police raided Carl Povey's home and discovered a rusty and defective converted blank-firing revolver hidden in a biscuit tin. He had been selected as a reliable guardian due to his past involvement in supplying class A substances.

Admitted possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of ammunition without a certificate. He was minding the weapon for drug dealers due to debts from his heroin use and falsely claimed to have found it in a park.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Delton Jones

Wounding with intent

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Delton Jones was involved in a violent altercation outside McDonald's in Liverpool city centre, where he and others stabbed a boxer, Anthony Dodson, in the heart, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. He evaded capture for nearly a year before being apprehended in Spain.

Admitted wounding with intent and violent disorder. He was handed an additional five years on licence and had fled to Spain after the incident.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Alan Bell

Possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Alan Bell was caught with hundreds of pounds worth of heroin and crack cocaine hidden down his trousers and confessed to swallowing additional drugs. He had fallen into drug use after his daughter's death and was using the proceeds to support his habit.

Pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply. He turned to dealing to fund his own addiction following his daughter's death and is now addressing his substance abuse issues in prison.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Andrew Maguire

Assault and possession of a bladed article

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment

Andrew Maguire was involved in a family feud over a litter of puppies, which escalated to him battering his cousin and brandishing a kitchen knife in the street. During the melee, another relative's partner was stabbed, occurring as small children passed by on their way to school.

Admitted assaulting his cousin and possession of a bladed article. A charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent was dropped. He was handed a restraining order banning him from coming within 200 metres of his grandma's street for five years.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Anthony Sawtell

Threatening violence and criminal damage

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

While intoxicated, Anthony Sawtell entered a stranger's home uninvited in the early hours, was repeatedly sick in her garden, returned to accuse her of theft, and threatened to petrol bomb her house with her children inside, saying they would not get out alive.

Admitted criminal damage, making threats to damage or destroy property, threatening violence to secure entry to premises, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and a public order offence. He was also handed a five-year restraining order.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kirk Hallsworth

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Kirk Hallsworth was stopped by police on the M53 and found with nearly £500,000 worth of cocaine in Adidas and Dior branded blocks. He confessed to possessing the drugs with intent to supply after being coerced by a menacing gang that brandished a gun and threatened his family.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply. He became involved after a gang made threats against his family, leaving him terrified, and was described as a vulnerable individual exploited by others.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Jennings

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Thomas Jennings assaulted his girlfriend on a residential street, striking her with a mobile phone and kicking her in the head, which rendered her unconscious and left her with a broken jaw and eye socket. He then left her lying in the street without seeking help.

Admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was handed an extended licence period of three years.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Tony Carty

Dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Tony Carty drove towards pedestrians during a confrontation, brandished a metal pole, and dragged his girlfriend along the road, injuring her. The incident occurred after he arrived at a house to pick her up following a night out.

Admitted dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. As a convicted domestic abuser and drug dealer, he was warned of the serious risks, including the potential to kill his partner.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Saimir Gjoniku

Cannabis production

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

Saimir Gjoniku was caught tending to 359 cannabis plants with an estimated value of up to £452,000 in a derelict former bank on Bridge Street, Newton-le-Willows. The plants were discovered by police on May 19, and he was arrested at the scene. He had been living in the building and admitted to being in debt and forced to work for an organised crime group. This was not his first involvement in cannabis farms.

Pleaded guilty to cannabis production and illegally abstracting electricity. Was forced into the activity due to debts owed to an organised crime group. Judge noted that he had been pressured but saw no realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Michael Harper

Sexual activity with a child

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Michael Harper, a 21-year-old former scout leader, began contacting a 14-year-old girl on Instagram when he was 17. He pressured her into a relationship primarily for sexual purposes, leading to kissing and intercourse starting when he was 18. They met in Birchwood Forest Park after school, where sexual activity occurred despite her reluctance and physical pain. He sent nude pictures and requested some in return, asking her to keep it secret. The victim felt obligated, experienced bleeding after intercourse, worried about pregnancy due to lack of contraception, and suffered mental health issues including self-harm, isolation from friends and family, nightmares, and academic disruptions.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. No previous convictions. Ordered to complete 25 rehabilitation days and 200 hours of unpaid work. Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and given a restraining order. Judge noted genuine remorse and potential for rehabilitation.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Trevor Leach

Gross indecency

August 15, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Trevor Leach groomed and sexually abused a 12-year-old schoolboy in the early 1990s after meeting him while working at a former petrol station. He regularly took the victim out in his car and to his home in Winnington, where he committed the abuses. Leach also took the boy to a picnic area and abused him in front of other men. The victim witnessed other young boys being abused at Leach's home. The abuses had a lasting impact on the victim, who reported the incidents in 2022 following a chance encounter with Leach.

Found guilty of 19 counts of gross indecency. Denied allegations initially. Detective described him as a sexual predator who groomed and manipulated a vulnerable schoolboy for his own gratification.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Liam Shaw

Sending menacing messages

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 14 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, plus 20 days of rehabilitation activity and a six-month drug rehabilitation course

Liam Shaw sent two threatening and offensive emails containing racist death threats to Rishi Sunak, the then-Prime Minister and MP for Richmond and Northallerton, via a public email address on the evening of June 15, 2024. The emails were reported by Sunak's personal assistant to the police, who traced them to Shaw's email address and mobile phone at a hostel in Birkenhead. Shaw was arrested on September 3, 2024, and charged with the offences. He claimed during interview that he did not remember sending the emails due to being drunk.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sending offensive messages. A two-year restraining order was imposed, prohibiting contact with Rishi Sunak. District Judge Timothy Boswell highlighted the misuse of democratic access as an aggravating factor.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Robert Forshaw

Stalking involving serious alarm or distress

August 11, 2025

Sentence: Two years and nine months imprisonment

Robert Forshaw, after a five-week relationship ended due to his controlling behaviour, began a campaign of harassment in December 2023. He made numerous withheld calls, sent abusive emails, contacted her workplace with false accusations, and created fake social media accounts to publish content targeting her. He sent messages between these accounts making false allegations and emailed screenshots to the victim. In late January 2024, he attended a sporting event where she was present and used a fake account to message that he was only 50 yards away, causing serious alarm and distress. Despite attempts to conceal his devices, police linked the accounts to him through digital evidence.

Pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm or distress. A ten-year Restraining Order was imposed, prohibiting contact with the victim and entry to certain areas.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Thomas Stuart

Arson, Burglary, and Stalking

August 9, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 30 rehabilitation days, 150 hours unpaid work, and a 7-year restraining order

Thomas Stuart, 27, stalked his ex-girlfriend after their five-month relationship ended in September 2024 due to his alcohol and drug use. He sent approximately 100 messages across various platforms, including threats, and entered her Bootle home through an insecure door on March 24, 2025. Inside, he smashed her children's iPads, damaged other items, doused the couch in accelerant, and set it on fire. He extinguished the fire shortly after and was seen leaving by neighbors. He was arrested on March 27, 2025, and admitted acting out of anger, claiming threats from the victim's family, though no evidence supported this. The victim reported significant fear, anxiety, and disruption to her and her children's lives.

Pleaded guilty to the offenses. Judge noted his mental health issues, ADHD, remorse, and positive character references, but highlighted the impact on the victim.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jack Roach

Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 13 weeks imprisonment

Jack Roach, of Mallaby Street, Birkenhead, breached his criminal behaviour order by entering the Woodchurch Estate on February 14, 2025, which he was prohibited from doing. He also failed to attend required office visits on July 3, 2025, and July 10, 2025, at Wirral Probation Centre and did not provide evidence for his absences within the specified time frame.

Found guilty of breaching a criminal behaviour order and admitted to failing to comply with post-custodial supervision requirements. The order was made by Liverpool Crown Court on September 29, 2024.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Jack Clarke

Possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine

August 4, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jack Clarke, 28, of Afton, Widnes, was spotted acting suspiciously near Lowerhouse Lane on June 19. He was seen meeting a woman in what appeared to be a drug deal. Police seized a quantity of class A drugs and cash from him. He was arrested, charged with possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine, and sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to the charge. Believed to be operating under the radar as a street dealer for a County Lines gang. DC Rachel Williams commented that this serves as a reminder of efforts to tackle drug dealing.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Thomas Edwards

Perverting the course of justice and handling stolen goods

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Thomas Edwards provided a stolen Kawasaki motorcycle that was used in targeted shootings on August 15, 2023, in Huyton and Prescot. He permitted the bike to be hidden in the garden of his home after the incidents, which involved a gunman firing at residential properties and endangering lives, including an innocent bystander.

Supplied the stolen motorcycle used in the attacks and allowed it to be hidden at his residence; has a criminal record including driving matters; defense noted he left Merseyside to start a new life and expressed remorse.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Tony Meadows

Conspiracy to possess a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and two months imprisonment

Tony Meadows participated in a targeted attack on August 15, 2023, acting as the getaway rider on a stolen Kawasaki motorcycle. He was involved in shootings at two properties in Huyton and Prescot, where a gunman fired at residents, including an incident where shots were fired at an innocent woman trying to protect a grandmother and grandchild. Meadows revved the engine for a quick escape and lost control of the vehicle briefly during their getaway.

Acted as the getaway rider, aware of the gunman's intent to discharge the weapon; had no prior convictions at the time and was 19 years old; defense highlighted his secondary role and difficult background.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Rudi Caldwell

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, and Cannabis

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Rudi Caldwell used the EncroChat handle 'Box Bat' to traffic wholesale quantities of drugs, including 16kg of cocaine, 2kg of heroin and 14kg of cannabis. He collaborated with associates to source and supply these drugs on a commercial scale, planned to build an underground drugs factory, and intended to buy a house solely for growing cannabis in its greenhouse. He also discussed attacking a rival dealer and stealing their stock. Police linked him to the handle through personal details and seized two Rolex watches from his home during his arrest on April 29, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis. Expressed remorse in a letter to the court and has been engaging in work and courses in prison, with the judge noting his efforts to reform and his awareness of the impact on his family.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Matthew Lee

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 1, 2025

Sentence: Three-and-a-half years imprisonment

Matthew Lee, aged 31, of Bala Street in Anfield, became involved in a violent altercation with his flatmate on December 29, 2024, after a dispute over the mess caused by his 13 dogs. He confronted the victim in his bedroom, pushed him, and later returned with a zombie knife, holding it to the victim's neck and threatening to stab him. During a struggle, the victim sustained a cut to his finger. Lee then returned with a stick and swung it at the victim before leaving again.

Admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, making threats with a bladed article, and breaching a suspended sentence order. Also given a seven-year restraining order. Has prior convictions including kidnap and assault.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Jardine

Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Thomas Jardine's fingerprints were found on a haul of crack cocaine seized from his co-defendant Keith O'Callaghan. He was involved in bagging up the drugs to fund his own addiction, which escalated after he was stabbed in the head with a machete in 2018, leading to PTSD and increased cocaine use. He has a history of drug-related offences and is now employed as a roofer while caring for his elderly, immobile mother.

Pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply. Has prior convictions including supplying cocaine in 2011 and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon in 2016. Judge noted his criminal history, ongoing cannabis use, and concerns about his honesty regarding drug use.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Keith O'callaghan

Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Keith O'Callaghan was stopped by police while driving a car on Liscard Road in Wallasey, Wirral, on January 10, 2024. He appeared nervous and shaking, leading officers to discover 206 wraps of crack cocaine weighing 26.9g in his rucksack. He claimed he transported the bag without knowing its contents in return for drugs and only did so on one occasion.

Admitted to possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply. Has a limited criminal record and has stayed out of trouble since the offence. Judge imposed a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 30 days and an electronically-monitored curfew from 8pm to 8am, with exceptions for a holiday.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Brandon Ormond

Sexual activity with a child

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 38 months imprisonment

Brandon Ormond approached a missing 15-year-old girl alone in New Brighton, Wirral, at night, convincing her he was a good person by giving her religious literature. He then took her to a secluded underpass near the beach, where he subjected her to sexual acts despite knowing her age. He abandoned her afterwards, and she was found in distress by police. His phone contained images of partially dressed young girls, though these did not lead to further charges.

Admitted two counts of sexual activity with a child and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. No previous convictions. Expressed remorse and had a difficult upbringing. Also handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and required to sign the sex offenders' register for life.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Carolyn Knowles

Drug trafficking

July 29, 2025

Sentence: more than 12 years imprisonment

Carolyn Knowles was part of a large-scale drug operation exposed through tip-offs and subsequent house raids, leading to her conviction and sentencing.

Christopher Atkinson

Drug trafficking

July 29, 2025

Sentence: more than 12 years imprisonment

Christopher Atkinson was part of a large-scale drug operation exposed through tip-offs and subsequent house raids, leading to his conviction and sentencing.

Damien Evans

Intentional Strangulation

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Damien Evans, in a relationship with Samantha Wood, became violent after she objected to his flirting with other women on TikTok. In April 2025, he pinned her to the bed, strangled her until she lost consciousness, and threatened self-harm with a knife. Weeks later, he strangled her again during an argument, slapped her, and threatened to prevent her from leaving. On June 25, 2025, he confronted her at her flat, leading to another altercation that drew neighbours' attention. The incidents left her emotionally devastated.

Admitted two counts of intentional strangulation and assault. Has previous convictions including battery in 2016. Stopped using steroids and expressed remorse, citing poor mental health and a difficult background.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jack Nelson

Rape

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Jack Nelson met a woman during a night out in Liverpool city centre in the spring of 2022. They visited several bars together before he took her back to his student accommodation in Kensington and raped her, leading to a profound impact on the victim, who felt suicidal and attempted to take her own life on two occasions.

Convicted after a trial; has no previous convictions; diagnosed with autism; the judge noted the delay in the case and its impact on the defendant, as well as the profound effect on the victim, who attempted suicide twice.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Geraldine Knibb

Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment for two counts (concurrent) and 12 months imprisonment for one count, to be served consecutively to an existing sentence

Geraldine Knibb's American bulldog, Stella, attacked three people in separate incidents. On November 10, 2024, the dog mauled Gediminas Valkiunas outside a block of flats in Bootle, biting his trainer, calf, face, and hands, and attempting to bite his throat, leading to hospital treatment. On November 11, 2024, the dog attacked Jacqueline Bond inside Knibb's home, biting her hand and wrist after she dropped a tissue, requiring her to be kicked free and later treated at a walk-in centre. On January 10, 2025, the dog bit ambulance driver William McVeigh on the arm while he was assisting a patient, necessitating surgery.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury. Judge stated the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified, and noted she knew the dangers her dog posed but did nothing to prevent injuries. She has 89 previous convictions, mostly for dishonesty offences, and a prior seven-year sentence for drug supply.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Riley Maloney

Robbery

July 29, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and a 7-year restraining order

On November 3, 2023, Riley Maloney followed two 15-year-old boys who were riding an orange Voodoo electric bike valued at around £3,500. He kicked the bike with force, causing both boys to fall. One victim suffered a displaced fracture to his right kneecap, requiring two operations with pins and screws, and was on crutches for four months, missing school. Maloney stole the bike, sold it at a social club, and celebrated the act. He was wearing a black New Balance tracksuit and distinctive trainers at the time, which helped identify him. Additionally, he committed theft of a £109 Ralph Lauren t-shirt on May 27, 2024, and possessed a small quantity of cannabis.

Admitted to robbery, inflicting grievous bodily harm, theft of a t-shirt, and possession of cannabis. He has one prior conviction for dangerous driving and expressed remorse in a letter to the court. Judge David Potter noted the crime was planned, deliberate, and violent, considering his youth and references from family.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Neil Spencer

Making threats with an offensive weapon

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Neil Spencer fired a crossbow at the windows and doors of a grandmother's house while her grandchildren were inside, in a revenge attack after his children were allegedly bullied, launching bolts towards the grandmother and her daughter.

Pleaded guilty to making threats with an offensive weapon and two counts of criminal damage. An indefinite restraining order was imposed.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Norman O'connor

Robbery

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Norman O'Connor, along with Colin Miller and a 14-year-old boy, broke into the home of a 76-year-old man, threatened him with a hammer, stole cash from his pockets, and drove off in his classic Jaguar, which was later written off in a crash while evading police.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, theft, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and going equipped for theft.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Thomas Dures

Murder

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 23 years imprisonment

Thomas Dures was involved in a street brawl where he stabbed Matthew Daulby in the chest, resulting in his death. Dures fled the country the morning after the incident and was later apprehended before being sentenced.

Gillian Shaw

Manslaughter

July 28, 2025

Sentence: five years imprisonment

Gillian Shaw attacked her long-term partner, Steven Cox, at their home on Rothwell Street in Everton on December 31, 2024, after developing paranoid beliefs that he was going back to his ex-wife and loved cigarettes more than her. She slapped, punched, kneed or kicked him, causing him to fall, and gouged his eyes. Mr Cox, who was terminally ill, sustained injuries including fractured ribs and facial trauma, and died the next day from severe pulmonary emphysema, heart disease, and blunt force chest injuries. Shaw called emergency services and admitted the assault.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Had a history of mental health issues, including depression and paranoia, and was the primary carer for the victim. The judge noted remorse, lack of premeditation, and her improved condition in custody.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Colin Miller

Robbery

July 28, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 1 month imprisonment

Colin Miller, along with Norman O'Connor and a 14-year-old boy, broke into the home of a 76-year-old man, threatened him with a hammer, stole cash from his pockets, and drove off in his classic Jaguar, which was later written off in a crash while evading police.

Birdie Trotter

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

July 27, 2025

Sentence: 27-month jail term and banned from driving for four years

Birdie Trotter was driving on Birchwood Way in Warrington with two young children in her car while over the legal limits for alcohol and drugs. On August 30, she collided with a Skoda Roomster travelling in the opposite direction, resulting in serious injuries to one child, including a deep laceration to the forehead, a broken nose, fractures to both collar bones, and a pelvic fracture, leading to the child being placed in an induced coma until September 3. The second child suffered bruising, Trotter was medically trapped and sustained a leg fracture, and the pregnant Skoda driver and passenger suffered multiple injuries including cuts and bruises.

Admitted to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drink driving, and drug driving. Police officer PC Jamie Roberts welcomed the custodial sentence, noting her disregard for the safety of children and other road users.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Thomas Hooton

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, Ketamine, Cannabis, and Cannabis Resin

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 8 months imprisonment

Thomas Hooton used the EncroChat handle 'Own Raptor' to traffic heroin, cocaine, ketamine, and cannabis worth over £600,000 across the UK. He was involved in an organised crime network, supplying drugs on an almost daily basis, working with high-level criminals, and using couriers for distribution. He was linked to the movement of £490,000 in criminal cash and discussed acquiring a van with a concealed compartment for drug transport. His activities were uncovered through EncroChat messages, including references to his personal details, vehicle, and location data.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine, ketamine, cannabis, and cannabis resin. No previous convictions. Character references from prominent individuals, including an MP and a knight, highlighted his genuine remorse, supportive family, and positive behaviour in custody, where he has been promoted to peer mentor and given a trusted job in healthcare.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Richard Woods

Making threats to kill

July 25, 2025

Sentence: 10-month imprisonment suspended for 18 months, plus 40-day GPS monitoring requirement and rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 30 days

Richard Woods, amid a history of cocaine abuse and mental health issues, attended his daughter's nursery on June 9, 2025, despite a non-molestation order. He confronted his ex-partner, Sarah Appleton, with whom he shares three children, behaving aggressively by punching her car windows, spitting at her window, and threatening to shoot her in the face. He continued his threats, including stating she would end up in a body bag, even after police arrived, causing fear for Appleton and nursery staff.

Pleaded guilty to making threats to kill and threatening behaviour. Has mental health issues including schizophrenia and ADHD. Previously convicted for possession of cocaine with intent to supply in 2015. Described as a damaged man, not evil, and has spent seven weeks in custody.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Raymond Escoffrey

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Raymond Escoffrey was part of a gang operating a drug supply network from a property on Earle Road in Wavertree, Liverpool, using a 'graft phone' to distribute heroin and crack cocaine worth around £700,000. The group was under surveillance from October 2024 to January 2025. During a police raid on January 4, 2025, Escoffrey was present at the property and escaped while handcuffed, but was later arrested on January 20, 2025. Weapons were found at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, and escaping from lawful custody. Has eight previous convictions, including possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possession of a firearm. Defence noted his participation in courses while on remand and desire to rebuild family relationships and seek employment.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Raymond Nicholls

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Raymond Nicholls was involved in a gang supplying heroin and crack cocaine from a base on Earle Road in Wavertree, Liverpool, as part of a 'county lines type model'. The operation, active from October 2024 to January 2025, involved distributing drugs worth approximately £700,000 using a 'graft phone'. During a police raid on January 4, 2025, Nicholls escaped from the premises but was arrested on January 15, 2025. Drugs and weapons, including an air rifle, were seized.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, and escaping from lawful custody. Has 20 previous convictions, including possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. Defence described his escape as impulsive and expressed regret, noting his desire to focus on family and avoid further court appearances. He refused to attend court due to threats received in custody.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Leroy Parris

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Leroy Parris was involved in an organised crime group that supplied heroin and crack cocaine using a 'graft phone' from a property on Earle Road in Wavertree, Liverpool. The gang distributed drugs worth approximately £700,000 over a year, with activities including direct sales to users. During a police raid on January 4, 2025, Parris attempted to escape, struggled with officers, and urged his co-defendants to flee. Weapons, including an air rifle and a stun gun, were recovered from associated vehicles and premises.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine, possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a firearm when prohibited for life. Has 24 previous convictions, including offences for supplying class A drugs and possession of a firearm. Defence highlighted family issues and prior drug-related offending.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

James Elliott

Rape

July 19, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

In August 2022, James Elliott, a 30-year-old chef and father of two, attended a party in Birkenhead, Wirral, where he had been consuming alcohol and cocaine. After the 18-year-old victim went to a bedroom to calm down following an argument, Elliott followed her, hugged her, groped her backside, turned off the lights, pinned her down on the bed, and raped her despite her resistance and pleas to stop. She sustained injuries, escaped the flat, and was left bleeding, shoeless, and sobbing in the street.

Found guilty of one count of rape by jury. Maintains innocence despite the verdict. Has an extensive record of relatively minor offences but no prior convictions for violence or sexual conduct. Judge noted the crime was violent and sustained, and Elliott must serve two-thirds of his sentence, comply with an indefinite restraining order, and sign the sex offenders' register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Smith

Threatening a person with a blade in a public place

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Lee Smith, 41, pressed a knife into a taxi driver's stomach and threatened to kill him after the driver attempted to collect an unpaid fare for Smith's partner. The incident took place outside a property in Kirkby in the early hours of April 28, 2025. Smith racially abused the driver, saying 'you Black c***, get away from here, I'll stab you, I'll kill you'. The knife was approximately 10-12cm long, and the victim was left upset, distressed, and scared. Smith claimed he felt threatened due to a prior incident and did not know the fare was unpaid.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Has 37 prior convictions for 90 offences, including violence, robbery, theft, and road offences. Was unmedicated and intoxicated at the time, with no previous racially aggravated offences. Defence highlighted his intent to reform with support in the Stoke area.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

John Lally

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

John Lally, using the handle 'Silverfella', played a significant role in the organised crime group by coordinating the supply and distribution of drugs, collecting and moving substantial quantities of money and cocaine, and conspiring with others to commit grievous bodily harm against rival gang members, including plans to set fire to homes, vehicles, and businesses.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; coordinated drug supply and distribution, handled money and cocaine movements, and planned attacks on rival gang members, including setting fire to properties.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Alexander Davidson

Unlawful wounding

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

Alexander Davidson followed the victim into Kays Pharmacy on London Road, Liverpool, on March 4, and stabbed him in the neck with a sharp bladed implement during a dispute related to a drug deal. He was desperate for heroin and crack cocaine, believed he had been ripped off, and attacked the victim from behind, causing a 2cm deep laceration to the neck. The victim was left in shock with blood on his hands, and Davidson discarded the weapon before being arrested later that day in possession of tweezers.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Has a history of class A drug misuse and prior convictions for violence. Expressed remorse and has been addressing addiction issues while in custody. Told the judge he did not agree with the sentence summarisation.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Connor Lawton

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Connor Lawton, using the handle 'Greenidol', was involved in the gang's large-scale drug supply network, helping to collect, store, and distribute significant amounts of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine as part of the organised crime group.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; was a trusted member assisting in the collection, storage, and distribution of drugs.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dominic Bourdet

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Dominic Bourdet was a significant figure in the gang, assisting in the collection, storage, and distribution of large quantities of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine, as part of an industrial-level supply operation that spanned multiple regions.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; acted as a trusted member involved in collecting, storing, and distributing drugs for the group.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Daniel Roberts

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Daniel Roberts, using the handle 'Snowyspring', was involved in the significant-scale supply of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine as part of the gang. He assisted in collecting, storing, and distributing drugs, and participated in conspiracies to commit grievous bodily harm against rival organised crime groups.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; acted as a trusted member helping with collection, storage, and distribution of drugs, and conspired in plans against rival gangs.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nathan Davies

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

July 18, 2025

Sentence: Part of a combined sentence of 55 years and 5 months imprisonment

Nathan Davies, using the handle 'Chillifella', was a leader in the gang that obtained and distributed multi-kilo amounts of cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamine. He worked with upstream suppliers, managed storage and distribution, and conspired in planning drive-by shootings and other violent acts against rival gangs, putting public safety at risk.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs; shared control of firearms and planned attacks on rival organised crime groups.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

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