Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 295 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Richard Haslam

Rape

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Richard Haslam was involved in sexually abusing a teenage girl over two years as part of a grooming gang, raping her multiple times. The abuse took place in the Blackrod and Adlington areas, where she was plied with alcohol and drugs and treated as a 'human sexual commodity'.

Ross Corley

Sexual activity with a child

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ross Corley engaged in sexual activity with a child as part of a grooming gang that abused a teenage girl over two years. The abuse took place in the Blackrod and Adlington areas, involving plying her with alcohol and drugs and treating her as a 'human sexual commodity'.

Jordan Highcock

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jordan Highcock, 26, of Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, was reported for dealing drugs while riding an electronic bike dressed as a delivery driver. On February 13, he was stopped on Winwick Road, where drugs and a knife were found in his possession.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and was caught disguising himself as a Just Eat delivery driver while dealing drugs.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Lewin Charles

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Two years and eight months imprisonment

Lewin Charles, 22, of Stanhope Drive, Roby, was part of a criminal operation where he helped divert electricity to cannabis farms by performing groundwork tasks like exposing cables. The group, operating under Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., affected 54 sites over three years, enabling the production of cannabis worth around £7 million.

Involved in groundwork, such as exposing cables. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Ross Mcginn

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Five years and four months imprisonment

Ross McGinn, 33, of Midway Road, Huyton, Merseyside, was a director of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. He facilitated a group that illegally diverted electricity to cannabis farms by splicing mains cables to supply houses, warehouses, and disused shops. The operation involved 54 instances over three years, enabling the production of cannabis worth around £7 million and extracting £253,980 worth of electricity.

Facilitator for the works, arranging and directing other members to illegal digs. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence, conspiring to steal, and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Colin White

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Two years and six months imprisonment

Colin White, 32, of Warnerville Road, Liverpool, used his position at Scottish Power to assist in diverting electricity to cannabis farms. He enabled the group to cut into cables as part of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd.'s operations, involving 54 sites over three years and producing cannabis worth around £7 million, with property from Scottish Power found in his home.

Employed by Scottish Power Energy Networks as a jointers mate, providing unsupervised access to equipment. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Aiden Doran

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Aiden Doran, 27, of Ormskirk Road, Wigan, participated in a scheme to illegally divert electricity to cannabis farms. As part of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., he handled groundwork including exposing cables and making the work appear legitimate, across 54 sites over three years, resulting in cannabis worth around £7 million.

Involved in groundwork, such as exposing and filling cables. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Andrew Roberts

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Six years imprisonment

Andrew Roberts, 42, of Bell Lane, Wigan, was involved in a sophisticated operation where he and others diverted electricity to cannabis farms run by organised crime gangs. The group used a legitimate company as cover to dig up roads and splice mains cables, affecting 54 sites across the UK over three years, resulting in cannabis production worth around £7 million.

Company director of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., facilitated works and directed organised gangs to illegal digs. Previously owned an electrical company and referenced jointing cables in messages. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence, conspiring to steal, and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Jack Sherry

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: One year and ten months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Jack Sherry, 20, of Keats Avenue, Wigan, was involved in groundwork for a group that illegally diverted electricity to cannabis farms. Operating under Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., the operation covered 54 sites over three years, allowing organised crime gangs to produce cannabis worth around £7 million.

Involved in groundwork tasks. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Greg Black

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Three years and nine months imprisonment

Greg Black, 28, of Brookwood Road, Huyton, was part of a group that diverted electricity to cannabis farms by splicing mains cables. As an employee of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., he supervised and participated in illegal operations across 54 sites over three years, facilitating cannabis production worth around £7 million.

Had a supervisory role and was involved in illegal jointing. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Graham Roberts

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Five years and three months imprisonment

Graham Roberts, 47, of Ryton Close, Wigan, was an integral part of a group that illegally diverted electricity to cannabis farms. Working for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., he performed the physical cable jointing for 54 instances over three years, enabling organised crime gangs to grow cannabis on an industrial scale worth around £7 million.

Skilled worker known as 'Ganny', a cable jointer by trade, responsible for physical fitting of new electric cables from mains to premises. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Andrew Mcintyre

Inciting violent disorder

January 31, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Andrew McIntyre established a Telegram channel named 'Southport Wake Up' and shared content inciting violent disorder and criminal damage following the Southport knife attack on July 29, 2024. He posted messages urging people to 'rise up' and warned others to 'stand in our way', with his phone and car present in the area during the disorder on July 30, 2024. He congratulated those involved in the disorder and shared information about immigration advisers. Police arrested him on August 8, 2024, finding a knife in his car and weapons along with a copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf at his home in Rufford, near Ormskirk.

Pleaded guilty but delayed his plea; motivated by racial hatred; incited violence and possessed a knife; appeal against sentence was dismissed.

Sources: lancs.live

Carl Dilks

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Carl Dilks, a former professional boxer, was involved in supplying cocaine as part of an organised crime group. He acted as a 'commodities broker' for drugs, using the handle 'Cherry Vape' on EncroChat, and directed collections and deliveries of cocaine and cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Previously a professional boxer with a minor criminal history.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

David Jones

Supply of cocaine

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 3.5 years imprisonment

David Jones was involved in the supply of cocaine as part of an organised crime group. He was arrested with nearly 1kg of a cutting agent and participated in handovers, including meetings with Darren Schofield. Group chats revealed issues with equipment and his perceived lack of experience in drug preparation.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Frustration was expressed in group chats about his inexperience.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Darren Schofield

Conspiracy to import cocaine

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Darren Schofield, known as 'Thor', led an organised crime group that plotted to smuggle 1.3 tonnes of cocaine worth £140 million into the UK from Sierra Leone, hidden in a shipment of flour. The drugs were intercepted at the Port of Felixstowe in June 2022. Schofield coordinated the importation, including handovers of cocaine and cash in locations such as a Beefeater pub car park and outside a GP practice. He used encrypted communications and was involved in drug mixing at a property in Kirkdale.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing ordered him to forfeit £155,930.26, with prior convictions and gang involvement noted.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Darren Wetton

Supply of cannabis

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Darren Wetton was involved in supplying cannabis, including couriering quantities to locations such as Norwich and Glasgow. He admitted to transporting cannabis in exchange for his own supply and was found with class B drugs during a search of his home.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Made admissions during trial about couriering cannabis.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul Mockett

Conspiracy to import cocaine

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 13.5 years imprisonment

Paul Mockett was involved in an organised crime group that plotted to import 1.3 tonnes of cocaine from Sierra Leone, concealed in flour. He set up BH Supplies Ltd to facilitate the purchase of chemicals for cutting the drugs and participated in communications about the operation, including hiring labour to unload the shipment.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine. Expressed concerns about the plan and was involved in setting up a company to purchase cutting agents.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Paul O'shea

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Paul O'Shea was involved in an organised crime group that supplied cocaine, including multiple handovers with Darren Schofield and others. He was observed exchanging bags containing cocaine and cash in locations such as a pub car park and near a GP practice, and was linked to messages on Signal coordinating drug drops.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Known as 'Doc' and involved in handovers of cocaine.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Stephen Martland

Conspiracy to import cocaine

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Stephen Martland was part of an organised crime group led by Darren Schofield that attempted to smuggle 1.3 tonnes of cocaine from Sierra Leone, hidden in flour shipments. He arranged the lease of an industrial unit in Wigan for drug storage and was involved in communications about the importation, including concerns over the operation's risks.

Convicted after trial of conspiracy to import cocaine. Involved in arranging the rental of premises for drug delivery and sourcing chemicals for cutting substances.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Neil Maguire

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

December 1, 2024

Sentence: 11 years and 4 months imprisonment

Neil Maguire was part of an organised crime group involved in supplying cocaine, including trading 8.5kg worth around £300,000 via EncroChat. He participated in handovers, such as delivering a bag containing half a kilogram of cocaine at a Beefeater pub and moving chemicals and drugs to various addresses.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply cocaine. Used the handle 'Holy Book' on EncroChat and was involved in trading cocaine.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Reece Gordon

Possession of indecent images of children

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 10-year sexual harm prevention order, 60 days rehabilitation activity requirement, and 100 hours unpaid work requirement

Reece Gordon, employed as a teaching assistant at Dovecot Primary School from September 2023 to February 2024, possessed and accessed 268 category A indecent images of children through a Dropbox account linked to his email address. This was discovered in January 2024 while he was working at the school, leading to his conviction for a large string of instances over a prolonged period.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. No evidence of mitigation, insight, or remorse. Banned from teaching indefinitely due to safeguarding concerns.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Dylan Ladner

Violent Disorder

September 5, 2024

Sentence: three years imprisonment

Dylan Ladner was involved in a violent and sustained attack on June 12, 2024, at the junction of Chiltern Road and Southport Street in Parr, where a man in his 40s was assaulted, suffering injuries to his back, arm, and face. The victim was taken to hospital, and the incident involved three men who were arrested and convicted following a police investigation.

Callum Hardman

Violent Disorder

September 5, 2024

Sentence: two-year community order

Callum Hardman was involved in a violent and sustained attack on June 12, 2024, at the junction of Chiltern Road and Southport Street in Parr, where a man in his 40s was assaulted and suffered injuries to his back, arm, and face, requiring hospital treatment. He was one of three men arrested and convicted as part of the police investigation.

Adam Goodier

Violent Disorder

September 5, 2024

Sentence: two years and three months imprisonment

Adam Goodier participated in a violent and sustained attack on June 12, 2024, at the junction of Chiltern Road and Southport Street in Parr, where a man in his 40s was assaulted, sustaining injuries to his back, arm, and face. A member of the public intervened, and the victim required hospital treatment. Goodier was one of three men arrested and convicted in the investigation.

Wayne Halliwell

Theft

September 4, 2024

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment and £175 compensation

Wayne Halliwell stole the ashes of a woman's late ex-partner by flushing them down the toilet and damaged a canvas picture worth £175. The offences occurred on May 26, 2024, at an address in Clock Face.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and theft. A three-year restraining order was imposed.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Robert Jones

Assault

August 18, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Robert Jones, 20, of Marian Road, Haydock, attacked a complete stranger multiple times with a bottle on Ormskirk Street in St Helens town centre on June 21, 2024, following an argument. The incident escalated quickly and left the victim with severe injuries requiring medical intervention.

Convicted of a prolonged and unprovoked attack with a bottle on a stranger in St Helens town centre. The victim required surgery and suffered physical scars and emotional trauma.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Richard Ainscough

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Richard Ainscough was driving a Ford Kuga on the southbound carriageway in Maghull on December 27, 2023, when he performed a U-turn across the central reservation, ignoring a police cordon on the closed northbound road following an earlier hit-and-run incident. He struck Police Officer Phil Jones, causing serious injuries including an open fracture of the right elbow, a dislocated left shoulder, injuries to the left knee and lower left leg, and psychological trauma. Ainscough's actions led to the officer's hospitalisation and ongoing recovery challenges.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Also found guilty of driving while unfit through drugs and driving with eyesight not complying with requirements. Disqualified from driving for two years and required to undertake an extended retest.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

John O'malley

Violent disorder

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

John O'Malley, 43, of Cambridge Gardens, Southport, participated in violent disorder in Merseyside after the Southport stabbings.

William Nelson Morgan

Violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

William Nelson Morgan, 69, of Linton Street, Walton, participated in violent disorder in Merseyside after the Southport stabbings and was also involved in possessing an offensive weapon.

Sentenced for violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon. Judge Andrew Menary KC noted that his advancing years did not prevent him from playing an active part in a disturbance on County Road.

Sources: independent.co.uk

Callum Lloyd

Failing to provide a specimen for analysis

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 4 years, and a victim surcharge

Callum Lloyd was driving a blue Vauxhall on the East Lancashire Road in St Helens on August 5, 2024, with an open can of seven per cent White Storm cider in the drinks holder. He was pulled over by police following reports of a suspected drink driver at around 11.50am. He failed to provide a breath sample and was found to be driving without a licence and without insurance, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges.

Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis, driving a motor vehicle without a licence, and using a motor vehicle without third-party insurance. The offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Martin Green

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 29, 2024

Sentence: eight years imprisonment

Martin Green was driving a white Ford Kuga along Southworth Road from Lowton towards Newton-le-Willows on June 10, 2024, when he lost control at high speed and crashed into a wooded area near Mere Road. He was under the influence of alcohol and travelling at speeds up to 121 mph in a 30 mph limit, resulting in the death of his friend, Jonathan Mennell, who was in the front passenger seat and died at the scene from his injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Evidence showed he was driving under the influence of alcohol and at excessive speeds, with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit. Detective Sergeant Andy Roper described it as an extremely sad case resulting from poor decisions.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Gareth Pickford

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm

July 25, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order

Gareth Pickford, in a possessive and jealous relationship, headbutted his girlfriend in the eye on August 29, 2023, causing a severe injury that required hospital treatment, and created a false story to cover it up. He also slapped her multiple times in December 2023 during an argument, and on January 7, 2024, assaulted both her and her teenage son, involving threats to kill her and physical punches, amid a pattern of domestic violence.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Has previous convictions for violence, expressed genuine remorse in a letter to the court, and the judge described the incidents as unpleasant, shocking, and terrifying, particularly for the victim and her child.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

David Bowen

Wounding with intent

July 21, 2024

Sentence: 14 years extended sentence, including 10 years custody and 4 years on licence

David Bowen accompanied Adam Wilson during a burglary on July 19, 2024, at a property on Boxwood Gardens in Sutton, where items including a Rolex watch box were stolen. On July 22, 2024, they returned armed with a loaded firearm to steal the Rolex watch to fund their drug habit. When a neighbour questioned them, Bowen was present as Wilson pointed the firearm and shot the victim in the leg, causing a 1cm entry and exit wound. The victim endured hospital treatment and significant psychological impact.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence (robbery) and wounding with intent. Has eight previous convictions for offences including dishonesty, threats to kill, and assaults on emergency workers. Defence highlighted his long-standing drug misuse as a driving factor and noted his remorse for the behaviour.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Adam Wilson

Wounding with intent

July 21, 2024

Sentence: 15 years and 8 months extended sentence, including 11 years and 8 months custody and 4 years on licence

Adam Wilson committed a burglary on July 19, 2024, at a property on Boxwood Gardens in Sutton, where he searched untidily and removed items, including a Rolex watch box. Three days later, on July 22, 2024, he returned with David Bowen, armed with a loaded firearm, intending to steal the Rolex watch to fund their drug habit. When confronted by a neighbour, Wilson pointed the firearm and shouted demands, then discharged it, shooting the victim in the leg and causing a 1cm entry and exit wound. The victim required hospital treatment and suffered ongoing psychological trauma.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence (robbery) and wounding with intent. Has 11 previous convictions for offences including battery, possession of heroin, and drugs supply. Defence noted the tragic loss of his daughter in 2021 as a possible factor, and he expressed determination to avoid further offences.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Ian Wright

Arson

July 3, 2024

Sentence: 12-month prison term, suspended for 18 months, and 30 sessions of rehabilitation activity

Ian Wright, 41, set fire to his garden shed on October 31, 2024, during a mental health breakdown while residing at Knowles House Avenue, Eccleston, with his partner and five of their children. He was found inside the shed holding a lit blowtorch, with black smoke emanating and the fire spreading, damaging the shed, a children's trampoline, and garden furniture. Police attended after his partner reported the incident, and firefighters made the scene safe; Wright received oxygen for smoke inhalation and claimed no recollection of the event.

Pleaded guilty to arson after being deemed fit to plead. Suffered a mental health breakdown; time already spent in custody considered as punitive sanction. Has prior convictions for criminal damage from 2012 or earlier.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Stephanie Peckham

Drink driving

July 3, 2024

Sentence: 14 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 32-month driving ban, 200 hours of unpaid work, 20 days of rehabilitation activity, £85 costs, and £154 victim surcharge

On July 3, 2024, Stephanie Peckham was driving a Ford Fiesta on the M53 between junctions three and four when she was stopped by police. She was found to have 166 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, which is nearly five times over the legal limit of 35 microgrammes.

Stopped by police on the M53 with 166 microgrammes of alcohol in breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes.

Sources: chesterstandard.co.uk

Stephen Godridge

Rape

July 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 10 years and 8 months

Stephen Godridge groomed a 14-year-old girl on Snapchat by sending a friend request and persuading her to send pictures of herself in underwear. He drove from Bolton to Liverpool to pick her up, took her to Manchester to watch him play football, and later drove her to a car park in Merseyside where he sexually assaulted and raped her despite her pleas to stop. She photographed the car's interior and route due to her concern, leading to his arrest via automatic number plate recognition. He had prior convictions in 2019 for similar offences involving two other teenage girls.

Pleaded not guilty; judge highlighted high risk of reoffending, previous similar convictions, and failure of prior sentence to prevent further offences.

Sources: lancs.live

Lee Ashby

Possessing a bladed article in a public place

June 26, 2024

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment

Lee Ashby, 40, of The Summit, Liscard, was found in possession of a pair of scissors on Wye Close, Tranmere, on June 25, 2024. He pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced due to it being his second offence and while subject to recall.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place. Second offence and subject to recall. Ordered to pay £85 costs and £154 victim surcharge.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Grant Jackson

Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place

June 24, 2024

Sentence: 20 weeks in prison

Grant Jackson was found in possession of a hammer, classified as an offensive weapon, in a public place on Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, on January 23, 2024. He had previously been convicted of a similar offence, and the court determined that the seriousness of the incident warranted an immediate custodial sentence, including a deprivation order for the hammer.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon. Has a previous conviction for the same offence. The court stated that the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified and that he has a flagrant disregard for court orders.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Daren Pinnington

Burglary

June 20, 2024

Sentence: 52 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Daren Pinnington, 43, of Kimberley Avenue, Thatto Heath, committed a burglary in Thatto Heath in July 2023. He was sentenced following his guilty plea, as part of efforts by Merseyside Police’s Operation Castle team to address opportunistic crimes.

Mckenzie Powell

Burglary

June 20, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

McKenzie Powell, 19, of Sherdley Road, Sutton, committed a burglary in Thatto Heath in January 2025 and was found in possession of controlled drugs in April 2024. He was sentenced as part of Merseyside Police’s efforts to tackle burglary through Operation Castle.

Sentenced for burglary and possession of controlled drugs, with 12 months for each offence served consecutively.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Michelle Mcconnell

Possessing a fighting dog

June 17, 2024

Sentence: £300 compensation, £100 fine, £85 costs, £40 surcharge, and Contingent Destruction Order

Michelle McConnell, 41, of Hughes Avenue, Prescot, pleaded guilty to possessing or having custody of a fighting dog, specifically a male brown and white pit bull-type dog named Pablo, in violation of the Dangerous Dogs Act, on March 20, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to the charge. The court took the guilty plea into account and passed a Contingent Destruction Order on the dog, unless exempted.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Stephen Crook

Assault and intentional strangulation

June 1, 2024

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Stephen Crook assaulted and attempted to strangle his ex-partner in her home in Wirral on March 23, 2024, after taking cocaine and drinking a bottle of vodka. He bit her on the arm, left the address, returned around 2am, and launched a prolonged assault lasting two hours. The victim had ended their two-and-a-half-year relationship in November 2023.

Pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, and criminal damage. Had previous convictions for assault and controlling behaviour. Made subject of a five-year restraining order.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Jamie Buckley

Robbery

June 1, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Jamie Buckley committed a robbery at the Ashcroft Service Station in Fingerpost on April 3, 2024, where he pushed over a staff member, shouted aggressively, and threatened him while stealing cigarettes. The staff member remained calm during the frightening incident, and Buckley was heard on a 999 call demanding to be let out amid shouting.

James Campbell

Animal Welfare Act offence

May 28, 2024

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 6-year ban on keeping animals; £200 fine

James Campbell, 50, owned a 21-month-old XL Bully dog named Zeus, which he had since April 2024 but failed to exempt as a banned breed. On or around August 7 and 8, 2023, he abused the dog in the rear yard of his home in Harrowby Road, Birkenhead, by repeatedly hitting her with a baseball bat, hurling bricks at her abdominal area, throwing pans of water, grabbing her by the neck, headbutting her, and punching her. He did not seek veterinary care for the dog's injuries, including significant swelling on her head from a strong hit. The dog exhibited signs of distress and attempts to escape. Zeus was removed by police on August 8, 2023, signed over by Campbell, and euthanised due to legislation on banned breeds.

Admitted one Animal Welfare Act offence. Claimed self-defence due to alleged dog bite, but evidence from videos and witnesses showed repeated abuse. Ordered to complete ten Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Raymond Kinnear

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

May 27, 2024

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Raymond Kinnear was involved in conspiring to supply cocaine, with 45 kilograms of the drug found concealed in Sports Direct bags in a grey Audi A4 registered to him at a storage unit in Liverpool. He was seen with his son on CCTV at a Liverpool Travelodge hotel and had keys to the vehicle. Police searches of his home revealed more than £25,000 in cash and two Rolex watches. The incident was linked to activities from at least March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine. Described as a career criminal dealing in drugs on a large scale for several years.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Nathan Kinnear

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

May 27, 2024

Sentence: seven years and four months imprisonment

Nathan Kinnear assisted his father in conspiring to supply cocaine. He was seen with his father on CCTV at a Liverpool Travelodge hotel. Police found a receipt in his possession for Sports Direct bags used to conceal 45 kilograms of cocaine in a vehicle. He attempted to flee from police by jumping out of a window at his girlfriend's house, and searches revealed more than £25,000 in cash at his home. His involvement dated back to at least March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine. He was assisting his father in the movement and supply of controlled drugs.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Jack Tyler

Section 18 Assault (Grievous Bodily Harm)

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

On December 7, 2024, Jack Tyler, while under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, engaged in a violent altercation at his family home on Cobham Road, Moreton. He punched his mother, Patricia Tyler, in the face, causing blinding pain, black eyes, and frequent vomiting. He then fought with his father, Joseph Tyler, grabbed a knife from his father's pocket, and stabbed him 12 times in the flank, thigh, left chest, armpit, and other areas, leading to a fractured rib, bleeding to the eye, and severe injuries requiring emergency surgery and critical care at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington. Tyler fled the scene but was arrested 12 hours later, claiming self-defence, though the judge determined his actions exceeded this. The incident stemmed from a deteriorating relationship and prior violence, leaving both victims with lasting physical and psychological effects, including mobility issues, constant pain, and fear for safety.

Pleaded guilty to Section 18 Assault (Grievous Bodily Harm) and causing Actual Bodily Harm. Has 23 previous convictions for various offences. Judge Garrett Byrne noted the acts were truly shocking, acknowledged childhood trauma and mental health challenges, but stated the violence went beyond proportionate self-defence.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Shane Philbrook

Rape and Sexual Assault

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment, plus a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and to sign the sex offenders register for life

In May 2023, Shane Philbrook befriended a 13-year-old girl on Snapchat and, during their first in-person meeting two days later, raped and sexually assaulted her. Nine months later, in February 2024, he sexually assaulted another victim, who was 16 years old, at a youth club.

Found guilty after a trial. DC Shanaz Kone commented on his sexual interest in underage girls and welcomed the custodial sentence. DC Louise Warburton praised the victims for their strength and hoped they could move forward.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Gavin Butters

Fraud

May 19, 2024

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

Gavin Butters, 27, of no fixed address but from Yorkshire, committed courier fraud by having an accomplice pretend to be a police officer over the phone to elderly victims, including a man from St Helens. He visited them to collect bank cards under false pretences and stole nearly £10,000 in jewellery from one couple.

Pleaded guilty to nine counts of fraud. A restraining order banning contact with some victims for 10 years was imposed.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

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