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Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 641 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Liverpool Crown Court
August 2025 4 cases
Jack Clarke
4 Aug 2025
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.
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Rudi Caldwell
1 Aug 2025
Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, and Cannabis *
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.
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Tony Meadows
1 Aug 2025
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.
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Thomas Edwards
1 Aug 2025
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.
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Thomas Jardine
30 Jul 2025
Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply *
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.
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Keith O'callaghan
30 Jul 2025
Possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply *
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.
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Brandon Ormond
30 Jul 2025
Sexual activity with a child *
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.
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Riley Maloney
29 Jul 2025
Robbery *
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.
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Jack Nelson
29 Jul 2025
Rape *
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.
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Geraldine Knibb
29 Jul 2025
Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury *
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 the victim 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 the victim 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 the victim, an ambulance driver, 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.
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Damien Evans
29 Jul 2025
Intentional Strangulation *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Damien Evans, in a relationship with the victim, 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.
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Martin Green
29 Jul 2025
Causing death by dangerous driving *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment

Martin Green, 36, was driving after consuming alcohol at speeds of up to 120mph in a 30mph limit on 10 June 2024. His front seat passenger, a friend, was killed when Green failed to negotiate a left-hand bend and the car left the road, went down an embankment and ended up in a wooded area. He admitted to medical staff that he had drunk six cans of lager but refused to provide a breath sample until more than three hours after the collision.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on 25 July 2025. He had been drinking and was over the alcohol limit at the time of the collision, according to a forensic back calculation.
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Gillian Shaw
28 Jul 2025
Manslaughter *
Sentence
five years imprisonment

Gillian Shaw attacked her long-term partner, the victim, at their home 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. The victim, 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.
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Birdie Trotter
27 Jul 2025
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *
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.
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Richard Woods
25 Jul 2025
Making threats to kill *
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, the victim, 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 the victim 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.
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Thomas Hooton
25 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, Ketamine, Cannabis, and Cannabis Resin *
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.
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Raymond Nicholls
23 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine *
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.
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Raymond Escoffrey
23 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine *
Sentence
8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Raymond Escoffrey was part of a gang operating a drug supply network from a property 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.
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Leroy Parris
23 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine *
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 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.
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Raymond Leon Escoffrey
22 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *
Sentence
8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Leroy Parris, Raymond Escoffrey, and Raymond Nicholls ran a drug operation from a home in Liverpool between October 2024 and January 2025, supplying approximately 6.8 kg of heroin and crack cocaine worth more than £682,000 in the Toxteth area. Police raided the address on 4 January 2025, finding the three men, a Land Rover with false registration plates, dozens of wraps of crack cocaine and heroin in the vehicle, a stun gun in a nearby BMW, and an air rifle inside the property.

Admitted being involved in conspiracy to supply and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
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Raymond Paul Nicholls
22 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *
Sentence
8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Leroy Parris, Raymond Escoffrey, and Raymond Nicholls ran a drug operation from a home in Liverpool between October 2024 and January 2025, supplying approximately 6.8 kg of heroin and crack cocaine worth more than £682,000 in the Toxteth area. Police raided the address on 4 January 2025, finding the three men, a Land Rover with false registration plates, dozens of wraps of crack cocaine and heroin in the vehicle, a stun gun in a nearby BMW, and an air rifle inside the property.

Admitted being involved in conspiracy to supply and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
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James Elliott
19 Jul 2025
Rape *
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.
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Daniel Roberts
18 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine *
Sentence
3 years and 6 months imprisonment

He took bulk quantities of cannabis and supplied them to others. He denied planning to do anything to a rival gang when questioned. He was arrested in raids on 27 November 2024.

Pleaded guilty to most counts. Used handle 'Snowyspring'.
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Dominic Bourdet
18 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine *
Sentence
3 years and 8 months imprisonment

He took over an EncroChat handle in May 2020 and sourced drugs for the group leader as part of an organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine. He was arrested during police raids on 27 November 2024.

Took over the EncroChat handle 'Stickygreen' in May 2020 and worked to source drugs for the group leader.
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Nathan Simpson
18 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine *
Sentence
16 years and 2 months imprisonment

He led an organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine. The group used EncroChat phones to source multi-kilogram quantities of drugs and supplied them wholesale or through local dealers. He directed the collection and supply of drugs and cash and controlled stash houses. Police raids in the early hours of 27 November 2024 recovered drugs, cash, designer goods and knives.

Pleaded guilty to most counts and additionally to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He led the organised crime group and used the EncroChat handle 'Gardenfella'.
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Nathan Davies
18 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine *
Sentence
9 years and 8 months imprisonment

He was one of two lieutenants in an organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine. The group used EncroChat phones to source and supply multi-kilogram quantities of drugs. Messages suggested he had access to firearms and was prepared to use them as part of the criminal activity.

Pleaded guilty to most counts and additionally to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He acted as a lieutenant in the operation.
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Steven Dodd
18 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine *
Sentence
6 years and 9 months imprisonment

He had an operational role in a conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine between March and May 2020, taking directions from the group leader and using the EncroChat handle 'Stickygreen'.

Pleaded guilty to most counts. He used the EncroChat handle 'Stickygreen' between March and May 2020 and had an operational role taking directions from the group leader.
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John Lally
18 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine *
Sentence
12 years and 4 months imprisonment

He was one of two lieutenants in an organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine, helping direct and facilitate the movement of drugs and money. Messages indicated he encouraged the burning down of properties linked to rivals. A stolen motorbike was found at his home.

Pleaded guilty to most counts. He acted as a lieutenant, directing and facilitating the movement of drugs and money. A stolen motorbike was found at his home.
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Alexander Davidson
18 Jul 2025
Unlawful wounding *
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.
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Connor Lawton
18 Jul 2025
Conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine *
Sentence
3 years and 4 months imprisonment

He distributed cannabis on behalf of the group leader as part of an organised crime group involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and amphetamine. He was arrested at Manchester Airport on 6 December 2024 and made no comment to questioning.

Distributed cannabis on behalf of the group leader. Arrested at Manchester Airport on 6 December 2024 and made no comment to questioning.
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Laura Greenwood
17 Jul 2025
Sending offensive communications and threatening messages *
Sentence
6 months imprisonment

Laura Greenwood, a former Countdown contestant, sent a series of abusive and threatening messages online targeting a Channel 4 producer and a presenter. These included posts on forums accusing the producer of being a paedophile and editing episodes maliciously, as well as messages via contact forms explicitly threatening to kill the producer and the presenter, sent between December 2023 and July 2024. The threats caused genuine fear for the victims' safety, leading to safeguarding measures. Greenwood was already in prison at the time and claimed the actions stemmed from mental health issues and perceived grievances from her time on the show in 2012-2013.

Admitted to three counts of sending offensive communications and three counts of sending messages threatening death or serious harm. Judge considered mental health factors and substance abuse as mitigating circumstances. Previously serving a two years and eight months sentence for arson and related offences.
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Alisha Lloyd
17 Jul 2025
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
18-month community order with a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 20 days, a 12-month mental health treatment requirement, an alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement of 120 days

Alisha Lloyd, 18, of Huyton, assaulted her ex-boyfriend, the victim, on July 12, 2025, during the first night of a holiday in Gran Canaria, Spain, after their relationship ended in June 2025. While out drinking at around 7pm, Lloyd spoke to another man and shared her Instagram details, upsetting the victim. He grabbed her arm to walk her back to the Beverly Park Hotel, causing her to drop her phone. She responded by punching him to the back of the head, face, and body while holding her phone, causing a black eye. She bit his chest, ripping his t-shirt. The assault continued at the hotel, where she falsely accused him of attacking her, leading to his temporary ejection by security. Later, she punched him again while he was on the phone to his mum, damaging the phone. Fearing for his safety, the victim fled the hotel by taxi and flew home early.

Admitted one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. No previous convictions. Difficult background. Expressed remorse. Supported by her nan in court. Judge noted that detention was unnecessary and hoped she could move on if she stays out of trouble.
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Paul Chowles
16 Jul 2025
Theft *
Sentence
five and a half years imprisonment

Paul Chowles, a former National Crime Agency intelligence officer, stole 50 Bitcoin that had been seized from Thomas White, a dark web drug dealer involved in the Silk Road 2.0 site. The theft occurred in May 2017, when Chowles accessed White's cryptocurrency wallet and transferred the funds to a mixing service to hide his tracks. He was arrested in 2022, and the stolen Bitcoin was valued at nearly £60,000 at the time, though it is now worth around £4.4 million.

Pleaded guilty to one count of theft, one count of transferring criminal property, and one count of concealing criminal property. Was a former National Crime Agency officer dismissed for gross misconduct.
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Mark Brockley
15 Jul 2025
Distributing infringing articles and fraudulent evasion of income tax *
Sentence
five years imprisonment

Mark Brockley advertised and sold pirated subscriptions for streaming Premier League and Champions League matches through the Infinity IPTV platform, generating an estimated £312,000 in profits between October 2014 and May 2019. He failed to declare his income to HM Revenue and Customs and evaded taxes, causing a revenue loss of around £3 million to legitimate services like BT. After a police raid in July 2019, he continued operations briefly before fleeing to France and Spain with his dog. He was arrested in Spain, extradited to the UK, and sentenced following a trial in his absence.

Found guilty in his absence after fleeing to Europe; judge noted his leading role in the operation and expressed that it was a sophisticated enterprise causing substantial loss; defence argued he played a management role and requested leniency.
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Jordan Lytollis
15 Jul 2025
Theft and Affray *
Sentence
27 months imprisonment and a 4-year criminal behaviour order

Jordan Lytollis conducted a series of planned thefts from JD Sports and Footasylum stores across Merseyside and Greater Manchester between January and March 2025, stealing goods worth thousands of pounds. On February 3, 2025, after being caught shoplifting at a Footasylum store in Liverpool ONE, he armed himself with a metal bar, swung it at staff, threatened to harm them, and damaged property to escape. He used methods like removing security tags and had an accomplice in one incident. His actions involved aggression towards staff and repeated attempts to evade capture.

Pleaded guilty to affray, criminal damage and 10 counts of theft. Judge described him as a 'greedy and violent individual' with 26 previous convictions for offences including burglary and assault. Defence stated he committed crimes to provide for his family and has since sought employment.
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Graham Lightfoot
14 Jul 2025
Indecent Assault *
Sentence
2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Graham Lightfoot indecently assaulted two young girls on numerous occasions when they were aged as young as 11, between 2000 and 2004. One of the victims was also sexually assaulted. The abuses were reported to Cheshire Police in June 2023, leading to an investigation, charges, and his conviction at trial. The victims described the significant impact on their lives.

Denied the charges but was found guilty following a trial. In addition to the prison sentence, he was handed a restraining order preventing contact with his victims. Detective Constable Kelly Mitchell noted that Lightfoot took advantage of two young girls for his own twisted sexual gratification.
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Kieran Size
10 Jul 2025
Supply of Crack Cocaine and Heroin *
Sentence
40 months imprisonment

Kieran Size was involved in a county line operation in Sefton, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. He was stopped by Merseyside Police on June 6, 2025, where a graft phone was found in his car. The activities spanned from March 6 to June 6, 2025.

Charged with being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin between March 6 and June 6, 2025. Arrested after police found a graft phone in his car. Part of Operation Toxic under Project Medusa.
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Chris Beya
10 Jul 2025
Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment

Chris Beya, riding a bike, entered Hatherley Street from Mulgrave Road in Toxteth as people were leaving Al Rahma mosque after afternoon prayers. He dismounted, ran at two men who fled inside the mosque, and then pulled out what appeared to be a firearm before walking away. No firearm was recovered, but an investigation identified him as the perpetrator, leading to his arrest and charging.

Pleaded guilty to being in possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Detective Inspector John Mullen noted that this was a serious offence causing community concern, and that imitation firearms can cause fear similar to real ones.
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Steven Mccracken
9 Jul 2025
Possession with intent to supply Class A drug *
Sentence
12 years and 8 months imprisonment

Steven McCracken, 43, of Stoneycroft, was spotted by officers on patrol and arrested on March 3 on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis. A search of his address uncovered 10kg of Class A and B drugs, more than £30,000 in cash, three firearms in separate holdalls, and a silencer inside a designer bag. Forensic examination confirmed the weapons were viable.

Sentenced for multiple offences including possession of firearms, ammunition, offensive weapons, and drug supply. Arrested following a police investigation led by Merseyside Police’s Project Medusa team.
liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Harry Ford
8 Jul 2025
Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
30 months in prison

On April 24, 2025, officers from Widnes Proactive CID executed a warrant at Harry Ford's address on Russell Court in Widnes, after gathering intelligence on a county lines drug dealer. They discovered quantities of heroin and cocaine, along with cash and mobile phones linked to the supply of illegal drugs. Ford, aged 24, was charged and sentenced for his involvement in drug supply operations.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. PC Nicholls of Widnes Proactive CID noted that Ford believed he was operating under the radar but was quickly identified and removed from the streets.
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Filip Stasiuk
7 Jul 2025
Supply of Class A and B Drugs *
Sentence
38 months imprisonment

On June 5, 2025, police stopped a silver Chrysler on Henderson Road in Widnes where Filip Stasiuk was a passenger. The vehicle had a strong smell of cannabis, masked by an excessive number of air fresheners. Stasiuk was found with £270 cash and an iPhone containing messages indicating his active involvement in the illegal supply of cocaine and cannabis. He was arrested and later sentenced, with his prior convictions and ongoing licence conditions taken into account.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A and B drugs. Was on prison licence for previous drug supply offences and wanted on warrant for an arson offence. Police noted him as a convicted County Lines drug dealer and hoped the sentence would deter such activities.
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Odday El-Saddi
7 Jul 2025
Rape *
Sentence
17 years in prison

Odday El-Saddi, 48, of Warrington, raped a young child and subjected them to years of sick sexual abuse, attacking his victim on multiple occasions over a three-year period.

Failed to show any remorse and forced the victim to relive the experiences in court. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Joel Dever
4 Jul 2025
Sexual activity with a child *
Sentence
5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Joel Dever met a 14-year-old girl through a social media site and entered into a sexual relationship with her for over a year, frequently reserving hotel rooms in Southport and Liverpool. The offences occurred throughout 2023 and involved exploitation of the schoolgirl. Hotel staff raised concerns about the girl's age, leading to police involvement. He was also involved in arranging or facilitating a child sex offence and making indecent images of a child (category A, B, or C videos).

Pleaded guilty to numerous child sexual offences. Additionally given a lifelong restraining order and must register on the Sex Offender Register for life.
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Kevin Marshall
3 Jul 2025
Attempted sexual communications with a child *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment and a lifelong sexual harm prevention order

Kevin Marshall, a 45-year-old dad-of-three from Hursley Road in Fazakerley, falsely posed as a reverend on social media, posting pictures of himself in a priest's collar and a Moncler coat. He communicated with two decoy 15-year-old girls via Facebook and WhatsApp, making repeated attempts to meet them, booking a hotel stay in Glasgow for April 25, 2025, and sending explicit messages about sexual encounters. He arranged to meet one girl for coffee in the Crosby area and offered to pick up the other in his Volvo. He was confronted and arrested by the paedophile hunter group Saving Children's Futures UK on April 28, 2025, after which he claimed to police that he had done nothing wrong.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted sexual communications with a child and two charges of arranging or facilitating a child sex offence. Judge Simon Medland KC described his actions as grooming children under an imaginative disguise and noted that children should not be sexualised. He has a criminal record including a five-year sentence for blackmail in 2015. Defence stated he was disgusted and embarrassed by his behaviour, attributing it to cocaine misuse after his mother's death in January 2025.
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Dzan Etem
2 Jul 2025
Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 200 hours of community service

Dzan Etem, then 16 years old, delivered an unprovoked punch to the victim, aged 38 at the time, in Clayton Square on July 2, 2022, during a verbal altercation. The victim suffered life-altering injuries, including a fractured skull and bleed to the brain, leaving him unable to live independently and requiring care. Etem fled the scene but later handed himself in after being identified via social media and recognised by his schoolteachers.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. No further offences committed since the incident. Judge Andrew Menary urged him to take the chance and showed remorse for his actions.
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Danny Smith
2 Jul 2025
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment

Danny Smith, a prisoner from North Wales, threw a kettle filled with boiling water over his cellmate during a dispute over a vape at HMP Altcourse on July 27, 2023. The victim awoke in intense pain, suffering scalding on his left arm and neck, which resulted in light scarring and a perforated eardrum causing hearing difficulties. Smith pressed an emergency alarm and claimed the victim was going to kill him, leading to a scuffle. He confessed to the assault immediately to prison officers.

Admitted one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 65 previous convictions for 123 offences. Judge urged him to seek mental health support and ensure access to medication upon release.
dailypost.co.uk
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Pham Van Cuong
1 Jul 2025
Production of cannabis *
Sentence
14 months imprisonment

Pham Van Cuong was found tending to 257 cannabis plants in a house in Fazakerley on March 10, 2025. Neighbours reported the property should have been empty, but police discovered it converted for cannabis production across all rooms, with a potential yield of 7kg to 21.5kg. He attempted to hide in the loft when police arrived and claimed he was coerced into working as a 'gardener' due to threats against his family in Vietnam, where he had been smuggled from in 2020.

Admitted one count of production of cannabis. Had a previous conviction for the same offense in Scotland. Judge Stuart Driver KC noted it as a serious aggravating factor and stated that appropriate punishment required immediate custody. He was under pressure and intimidation from third parties who smuggled him into the UK.
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Dylan Threlfall
1 Jul 2025
Violent Disorder *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment

Dylan Threlfall, aged 23, from Freshfield Avenue in Atherton, was involved in violent disorder in Southport on July 30, 2024. He threw items including a wheelie bin, bricks, and a concrete slab at police officers and a police van. Cannabis was found at his home during his arrest on April 3, 2025. The disorder followed the stabbing deaths of three children and involved widespread violence and looting.

Admitted violent disorder and possession of cannabis. Previously of good character, training as an electrician, and expecting another child; expressed regret for his actions and their impact on his family.
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Martin Threlfall
1 Jul 2025
Violent Disorder *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment

Martin Threlfall, aged 29, from Windermere Road in Ince, Wigan, participated in violent disorder in Southport on July 30, 2024. He threw bricks and a wheelie bin at police officers, smashed a police van windscreen while an officer was inside, and kicked vehicles. A curved sword was seized from his home during his arrest on April 3, 2025. The incident occurred amid riots following the stabbing deaths of three children, involving a crowd of around 1,000 people.

Admitted violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. Described as having exemplary military service, family bereavement, and neurodivergent issues; expressed remorse and shame for his actions.
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Keelan Westbrook
1 Jul 2025
Violent Disorder *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment

Keelan Westbrook, aged 21, from Freshfield Avenue in Atherton, participated in violent disorder in Southport on July 30, 2024. He was seen gesticulating towards police officers and throwing missiles at them while wearing a distinctive bright pink top. The incident was part of riots following the stabbing deaths of three children, involving a large crowd engaging in violence against police and property.

Admitted violent disorder. Previously of good character, aged 20 at the time of the offence, and expecting his first child; had aspirations to join the army but expressed remorse for getting caught up in the events.
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