Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

September 2025 2 cases

Jack Spencer

Sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jack Spencer, from Southport, used TikTok under the username 'Jack47' to contact a 15-year-old girl in January 2024, making lewd comments about her body, inquiring about her sexual experience, and offering her £500 for sexual acts. Police discovered 198 category A indecent images of children as young as four on his phone, along with other images and evidence of further inappropriate online conversations. He has a prior sexual risk order from 2015 for similar behaviour.

Pleaded guilty to sexual communications with a child, attempting to arrange a child sex offence, three counts of making indecent images of children, and possession of extreme pornographic images. The judge noted his loneliness and isolation but emphasised that these do not excuse his actions. He has significant mobility issues due to spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

2 Sep 2025

Terrance Maughan

Making threats with an offensive weapon *

Sentence

39 months imprisonment

Terrance Maughan, aged 40, entered a café while intoxicated, hit a woman on the hand, threatened to punch her and burn her alive, and punched a man who tried to help her. He returned shortly after with a screwdriver, attempting to stab the same man.

Pleaded guilty to making threats with an offensive weapon, affray and criminal damage.

1 Sep 2025

August 2025 48 cases

Jake Swift

Burglary and theft of vehicles *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Jake Swift, a 20-year-old from Speke Road in Woolton, broke into a house while occupants slept, stole car keys and took two vehicles, one of which he was found in wearing a balaclava.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and two counts of theft of a vehicle.

31 Aug 2025

James Donohue

Supply of cocaine and crack cocaine *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

James Donohue, a 25-year-old from Woolfall Crescent in Huyton, was arrested at a caravan park in Rhyl for supplying cocaine and crack cocaine as part of a county lines operation.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and crack cocaine, possession of cannabis and breaching a suspended sentence order.

31 Aug 2025

Elliot Harris

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Elliot Harris, a 19-year-old from Whitstable Park in Widnes, crashed his car at over 80mph in a 30mph zone, breaking a 16-year-old passenger's spine while showing off, just days after passing his driving test.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

31 Aug 2025

Ellis Rigby

Theft from a motor vehicle and shoplifting *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment

Ellis Rigby, a 23-year-old, broke into multiple cars and commercial properties during an early morning spree, stealing items like makeup, bank cards and cash.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from a motor vehicle and one of shoplifting.

31 Aug 2025

Blake Potbury

Sexual communications with a child *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Blake Potbury, a 29-year-old from Horace Black Gardens in Ellesmere Port, posed as a girl online to chat with a 13-year-old, then revealed his identity and asked inappropriate questions.

Found guilty of sexual communications with a child after a trial.

31 Aug 2025

Richard Calderbank

Possession of an offensive weapon *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Richard Calderbank, a 36-year-old with no fixed address, threatened to stab a staff member with scissors after being woken while napping under the Upside Down House in Liverpool ONE.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon and public order offences.

31 Aug 2025

Ryan Ferguson

Causing wasteful employment of police *

Sentence

17 weeks imprisonment

Ryan Ferguson, a 25-year-old from Barberry Crescent in Netherton, made false 999 calls claiming he needed protection from fights, leading police to respond multiple times only to find him alone and hostile.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of causing wasteful employment of police.

31 Aug 2025

Stephen Attah

Arranging or facilitating commission of a child sex offence and sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stephen Attah, a 47-year-old from Askham Close in Toxteth, targeted a 14-year-old girl he met in a pub, sending lewd messages, demanding pictures and asking to meet her in a hotel over a six-month period.

Pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating commission of a child sex offence and sexual communication with a child.

31 Aug 2025

Stephen Skelhorn

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stephen Skelhorn, a 19-year-old from Primrose Drive in Huyton, armed with a knife, broke into a house while occupants slept, leading to them abandoning their home, and was linked via blood evidence after a police chase.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, possession of a bladed article in a public place, dangerous driving and breaching court bail.

31 Aug 2025

Sabah Peposhi

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Sabah Peposhi, a 26-year-old with no fixed address, was found in a £500,000 cannabis farm in a terraced house with hundreds of plants, driven by financial desperation.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis.

31 Aug 2025

Scott Clegg

Fraud and money laundering *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Scott Clegg, from Eaton Road in West Derby, sold thousands of counterfeit stamps worth over £650,000 on eBay using accounts registered to family members, leading to investigations by Royal Mail.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud and three counts of money laundering.

31 Aug 2025

Maxine Campbell

Theft and fraud *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Maxine Campbell, a 60-year-old from William Roberts Lane in Kirkby, stole £50,000 from an elderly victim over three years, leaving her with minimal food and draining her pension account.

Pleaded guilty to theft and fraud by false representation.

31 Aug 2025

Michael Carrol

Possession of a prohibited weapon and related offences *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Michael Carrol, a 46-year-old with no fixed address, was caught running in his dressing gown with a stun gun in his waistband after reports of concerning behaviour, amid his mental health issues and drug use.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of ammunition without a certificate and possession of a firearm when prohibited for life.

31 Aug 2025

Paul Warburton

Fraud *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Paul Warburton, a 35-year-old homeless man, abused the trust of an elderly pensioner by spending over £5,000 of his money on unauthorised purchases at stores.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation.

31 Aug 2025

Peter Brittles

Domestic abuse and assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Peter Brittles, from Warwick Road in Liverpool, threatened to kill his partner during an assault in Blackpool, breaching a previous restraining order.

N/A

31 Aug 2025

Christopher Barlow

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Christopher Barlow murdered a woman named Mariann Borocz and hid her body in the shed at his home.

No additional details on plea or judge comments provided in the text.

30 Aug 2025

James Cowley

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

James Cowley, aged 23, began a relationship with his then 16-year-old girlfriend in October 2023, which ended around a week before May 3, 2024. He sent threatening text messages warning he would burn her flat down and demanding a bed be returned. On May 4, 2024, he attended her address in South Liverpool, kicked the front door, and issued further threats, leading to his arrest and release on bail with conditions not to contact her. On May 6, 2024, he breached these conditions by shouting 'drop the charges or your dad is dead' and headbutting her in the street, causing swelling and bruising to her forehead. The victim, now 17, reported suffering panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, and ongoing fear for her safety and that of her family.

Admitted harassment with fear of violence but was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and witness intimidation following a trial. He has previous convictions including a community order for battery and criminal damage against his sister in 2024 and a suspended sentence for aggravated vehicle taking in 2024. The judge noted his breach of bail conditions and his history of violence, while acknowledging his remorse and difficult childhood.

29 Aug 2025

Mark Johnson

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

Two-year imprisonment suspended for two years, 180 hours of unpaid work, and a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 25 days

Mark Johnson, a 34-year-old taxi driver from Fincham Green in Page Moss, was stopped by police on Childwall Valley Road on May 17, 2024, due to nervous behaviour. Officers found two wraps of cocaine in his vehicle and 17 more on his person, along with £1,210 in cash, scales, benzocaine, and a tick list indicating drug supply activities. He had accumulated debts of around £5,000 from his addiction and was using his taxi job as cover for dealing, under pressure from dealers.

Pleaded guilty to the charge; no previous convictions; described as having a lesser role due to debts and pressure from dealers; judge noted his remorse and turnaround in life, including quitting drugs and securing employment.

29 Aug 2025

Callum Mcgee

Possession with Intent to Supply *

Sentence

50 months imprisonment

Callum McGee was involved in the 'Scouse Colin' county lines drug operation, trafficking heroin and crack cocaine from Merseyside to Wigan between May and July 2025. He used a graft phone to send flare messages advertising drugs, book taxis, and contact customers and his girlfriend. Police executed a search warrant at his home on July 24, 2025, where he attempted to flush class A drugs down the toilet. Officers seized 102 wraps of crack cocaine and 14 wraps of heroin, valued at £1,160, along with the graft phone, which showed contacts with up to 81 customers at a time.

Pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine. Has 12 previous convictions, including prior drug offences. Judge noted his important role in a county lines operation and periods of law-abiding behaviour, but highlighted aggravating factors such as the nature of the drugs and his criminal history.

28 Aug 2025

Anne Lunt

Sexual Offences *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Anne Lunt, a 59-year-old woman, subjected a teenage boy to two separate sexual assaults, including performing sex acts on him despite his protests, calling him a 'dirty b******', and hitting him. The victim endured years of silence due to fear, experiencing ongoing flashbacks, anger, and suicidal thoughts as a result of the abuse. Lunt's actions stemmed from her controlling and predatory nature, and she was described as a community café volunteer with a history of mental health issues and marital breakdown.

Maintained vehement denial of the offences; has one prior conviction for assault in 2021; judge described her as having a domineering and controlling character with distorted views, and noted her obsessive and rude behaviour; also received a 10-year restraining order and must sign the sex offenders' register for life.

28 Aug 2025

Szymon Kornet

Burglary and Voyeurism *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment and 7 years on the sex offenders' register

Szymon Kornet entered his ex-wife's home in Kirkdale without permission, stealing items including perfume, whisky and fish from the fridge on multiple occasions, including on March 27 when caught on CCTV. He also possessed upskirting videos of several women filmed without their knowledge in 2022 and images of another woman undressing, which were found on an iPad belonging to his daughter. The offences involved a serious invasion of privacy and occurred over several years.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, voyeurism and recording images beneath clothing without consent. Has no previous convictions and expressed remorse. Defence highlighted his work record, willingness to rehabilitate and potential impact on his daughter. Judge noted the disgraceful acts and risk to the public.

28 Aug 2025

Joel Maloney

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment and a 10-year restraining order

Joel Maloney, in a relationship with the victim for five years and sharing a child, strangled her during an argument over a takeaway on May 9, 2024, laughing when she begged for her life. He strangled her again on April 17, 2025, despite a court ban on contact, leaving her fearing for her life and too scared to report it immediately. He also threatened to damage her and her mother's property and was found in possession of cannabis with intent to supply, valued between £300 and £470.

Pleaded guilty to charges; judge noted lack of meaningful remorse, attempts to shift blame, and a troubled upbringing as a care leaver with prior convictions for possession of cannabis.

27 Aug 2025

Darren Neild

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Darren Neild assaulted his ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Woodward after becoming jealous and suspecting she was in another relationship. The incident began when he scrolled through her phone, slapped her, grabbed her throat causing her to struggle for breath, held her face down into a pillow with his knees on her back, dragged her back into the property after she fled, punched her, and stamped on her head, resulting in a displaced jaw fracture and overwhelming pain. This occurred in the early hours of January 29, 2025, in Bootle, leaving her distressed and seeking help in the street in her pyjamas.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Has nine previous convictions, including for robbery and drug supply. Suffers from cystic fibrosis and has engaged in drug and alcohol abstinence courses while in custody. The judge noted his remorse, childhood difficulties, and participation in a charity run.

27 Aug 2025

Raymond Beckett

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Raymond Beckett, a 65-year-old convicted sex offender, breached his sexual harm prevention order by approaching and communicating with children while intoxicated in Southport on June 20 and 21, 2025. He knocked on a grandmother's door, claimed he had been assaulted, and later approached the children while shirtless and aggressive, asking a granddaughter to come over. This incident caused considerable distress, especially after the grandmother learned of his prior convictions through news reports. Beckett has a history of sexual offences, including assaulting a teenage girl on a train in 2024 and indecently assaulting a girl under 14 in 1996.

Admitted two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Judge Neil Flewitt KC noted the breaches were deliberate and caused distress to children and their grandmother. Defence highlighted alcohol issues and potential for rehabilitation.

27 Aug 2025

Dana Mustapha

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Dana Mustapha breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by repeatedly failing to keep his GPS tag charged, which was required to monitor his movements after his release from HMP Altcourse on June 12, 2025. This order was imposed in August 2024 following previous convictions for offences including indecent exposure. Despite demonstrations and efforts from his offender manager, he dismissed the requirement as 'not a big deal', leading to his second breach.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Has prior convictions for indecent exposure and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Judge David Potter noted his non-cooperation with mental health services and the need for immediate custody to protect the public.

26 Aug 2025

Suren Krishnan

Attempted grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment and a 7-year restraining order

Suren Krishnan, aged 36, of Grant Road in Leasowe, Wirral, attacked shopkeeper Hardeep Singh at a Go Local convenience store on Twickenham Drive in Leasowe, Wirral, on December 7, 8, and 9, 2024. The attacks stemmed from a dispute over being refused store credit and perceived disrespectful language. On December 8, he swung a belt at Mr Singh, striking him on the shoulder and leg. On December 9, while under the influence of alcohol, he entered the shop, pulled out a claw hammer from his backpack, and struck Mr Singh on the knuckle during an altercation, shouting threats. The victim defended himself, and a member of the public helped eject Krishnan from the store. The incidents involved verbal threats, physical assault, and wrestling in the aisles, leaving the victim feeling scared.

Admitted to attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon. Has diagnoses of PTSD and schizophrenia, and the incident was described as out of character due to mental health issues and personal circumstances, including losing his house and family proceedings. Expressed remorse and concern for his children.

26 Aug 2025

Joseph Cummins

Stabbing *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Joseph Cummins stabbed a friend over an Instagram straightener, which was just the start of his criminal behaviour, and he later assaulted a woman at her home.

Served a six-year sentence for stabbing a friend and later assaulted a woman at her home.

25 Aug 2025

Aiden Spillane

Sexual Assault *

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.

21 Aug 2025

Karl Grocott

Attempting to meet a child under 16 following grooming *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment and an additional six months for breach of a previous order

Karl Grocott communicated online with undercover police officers posing as a 12-year-old boy named 'Kade' and an adult named 'John'. He falsely claimed to be a 27-year-old STEM teacher who only taught boys and bragged about abusing boys in various locations. He sent explicit messages, including a picture of the Simpsons character Mr. Burns to suggest his plan was progressing, and arranged to meet 'Kade' at a McDonald's in Liverpool on May 10, 2025, intending to take him to a hotel for sexual activity, including penetrative acts. Police arrested him near the location and found condoms, lubricant, and chocolate in his hotel room. The offences occurred over several weeks leading up to the attempted meeting.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to meet a child under 16 following grooming and attempted sexual communication with a child. Has five previous convictions for offences including making indecent images of children and breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Defending counsel noted possible mental health problems or learning difficulties, and the defendant has been working and taking courses while in custody.

21 Aug 2025

Craig O'donohue

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

20 Aug 2025

Carl Povey

Possession of a prohibited weapon *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Alan Bell

Possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Andrew Maguire

Assault and possession of a bladed article *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Anthony Sawtell

Threatening violence and criminal damage *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Delton Jones

Wounding with intent *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Thomas Jennings

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Tony Carty

Dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Saimir Gjoniku

Cannabis production *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Michael Harper

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Kirk Hallsworth

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Trevor Leach

Gross indecency *

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.

15 Aug 2025

Liam Shaw

Sending menacing messages *

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.

13 Aug 2025

Robert Forshaw

Stalking involving serious alarm or distress *

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.

11 Aug 2025

Thomas Stuart

Arson, Burglary, and Stalking *

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.

9 Aug 2025

Jack Roach

Breach of Criminal Behaviour Order *

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.

7 Aug 2025

Jack Clarke

Possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

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.

4 Aug 2025

Tony Meadows

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

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.

1 Aug 2025

Thomas Edwards

Perverting the course of justice and handling stolen goods *

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.

1 Aug 2025

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The court can be found at Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts Derby Square, The, Liverpool L2 1XA, L2 1XA.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441514737373 or visit the official court website for further information.

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