Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

June 2025 4 cases

Katherine Greenall

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Katherine Greenall, while working as an accounts manager, stole nearly half a million pounds from her employer to fund her TikTok addiction, spending on tokens, holidays, hotel stays, and Amazon purchases over more than a year.

Admitted to fraud by abuse of position. Was emotional during sentencing.

9 Jun 2025

Kabairathan Santhurukanthan

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment plus 5 years on licence

On January 17, 2025, Kabairathan Santhurukanthan, recently released from prison, racially abused a shopkeeper in Liverpool city centre. When confronted by a disabled man, Damon Emina, who has learning difficulties and cerebral palsy, Santhurukanthan smashed a bottle of Desperados over the victim's head and repeatedly jabbed the broken glass into his face and neck, causing permanent facial scarring. He continued the assault until stopped by members of the public and later admitted he intended to kill the victim if not restrained. He was heavily intoxicated at the time.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, assaulting an emergency services worker, and racially aggravated harassment. Judge Gary Woodhall noted his violent, threatening, and racist behaviour, and that he committed the offences to return to prison due to feeling unsafe outside.

9 Jun 2025

Anthony Harbridge

Affray *

Sentence

40 weeks in prison and £750 in compensation

Anthony Harbridge was involved in an incident in Cambridge city centre on November 21, 2023, where he threatened nightclub door staff, ran from police, lashed out at officers, spat in their faces, and in custody, grabbed a detention officer by the throat and threw him against the wall, leaving the officer concussed and requiring hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, three counts of assaulting a police officer, and affray. The detention officer was left concussed and needed hospital treatment.

4 Jun 2025

Jonathan Carl

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Jonathan Carl, aged 42, was involved in predatory rape offences, leading to his sentencing. The crimes involved predatory behaviour that potentially affected multiple victims, with police urging others to come forward for testing and support.

Convicted as a predatory rapist; police are seeking 318 potential victims to come forward for HIV tests.

1 Jun 2025

May 2025 5 cases

Shaun Walker

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, and Cannabis *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Shaun Walker was involved in a large-scale drug operation distributing wholesale amounts of heroin, cocaine, and cannabis across the UK, including to places like Ipswich and Plymouth. He used encrypted communications and employed others to transport drugs and cash. He was arrested on March 28, 2025, after attempting to flee from a property in Plymouth. Additionally, in 2011, he caused the death of a passenger by driving a BMW at excessive speeds over 100mph in heavy rain, leading to a crash on the A38 in Devon.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis, possession of heroin with intent to supply, and conspiracy to convert criminal property. He has prior convictions, including for causing death by dangerous driving, and expressed remorse. Defence highlighted his family circumstances and that his recent involvement was on a smaller scale.

22 May 2025

Sean Fagan

Conspiracy to steal motor cars *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Sean Fagan, 31, of Whitney Road, Woolton, conspired with others to steal 81 high-value keyless cars worth almost £1.5 million from residential addresses in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales from April to October 2022. The gang used automatic key programmers to clone keys and steal vehicles at night from driveways, which were then dismantled in chop shops for parts sold on the black market. Fagan was arrested in October 2022 near a stolen car in Fazakerley, carrying two cloned car keys and black gloves.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor cars.

2 May 2025

Daniel Johnston

Conspiracy to steal motor cars *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Daniel Johnston, 37, of Ingrave Road, Walton, conspired with others to steal 81 high-value keyless cars worth almost £1.5 million from residential addresses in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales from July to October 2022. The gang used automatic key programmers to clone keys and steal vehicles at night from driveways, which were then dismantled in chop shops for parts sold on the black market. Johnston joined the operation in July 2022 and was arrested ten days after Fagan in October 2022 near the scene of a crashed stolen car in Fazakerley, Liverpool.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor cars.

2 May 2025

Curtis Morrison

Conspiracy to steal motor cars *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Curtis Morrison, 31, of Sparrow Hall Road, Walton, conspired with others to steal 81 high-value keyless cars worth almost £1.5 million from residential addresses in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales from April to October 2022. The gang used automatic key programmers to clone keys and steal vehicles at night from driveways, which were then dismantled in chop shops for parts sold on the black market. Morrison organised thefts in North Wales in September 2022, leaving a bag with 45 car keys, a key programming device, car battery and cannabis in a Rhyl coffee shop, leading to police involvement. He was arrested after a search of his girlfriend's house in Walton following a report of a stolen car nearby, where gang equipment including cloned keys, false number plates and a knuckle duster were found.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor cars.

2 May 2025

Francis Jordan

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

imprisonment

Francis Jordan sold cannabis using his 'El Hachis L5' Instagram account, one of the first examples of this new generation of drug dealers utilising social media for criminal activities.

Locked up for selling cannabis using his 'El Hachis L5' Instagram account.

1 May 2025

April 2025 11 cases

Eleanor Hepburn

Stalking *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Eleanor Hepburn, 22, formerly of East Street, Havant, stalked her ex-partner by posting a dead mouse through their letterbox, scattering mice, barricading their door, throwing eggs, and threatening to post fireworks, starting in August 2024.

Pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm and distress.

4 Apr 2025

Richard Haslam

Rape *

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'.

Convicted of seven offences, including three counts of rape.

1 Apr 2025

Ross Corley

Sexual activity with a child *

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'.

Admitted two counts of sexual activity with a child.

1 Apr 2025

Elliot Turner

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Elliot Turner engaged in sexual activity with a child as part of a grooming gang that abused a teenage girl over two years. The abuse involved plying her with alcohol and drugs in the Blackrod and Adlington areas, where she was treated as a 'human sexual commodity'.

Convicted of two counts of sexual activity with a child.

1 Apr 2025

Jordan Highcock

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

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.

1 Apr 2025

James Fitzgerald

Assault by penetration *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

James Fitzgerald assaulted a teenage girl by penetration as part of a grooming gang's abuse over two years. The incidents occurred in the Blackrod and Adlington areas, involving plying her with alcohol and drugs and treating her as a 'human sexual commodity'.

Convicted of assault by penetration.

1 Apr 2025

Jack Poulson

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Jack Poulson was one of the defendants who abused a teenage girl over two years, raping her as part of a grooming gang that plied her with alcohol and drugs. The abuse took place mainly in the Blackrod and Adlington areas, where she was treated as a 'human sexual commodity'.

Convicted of 11 offences, including two counts of rape. He is seeking to appeal the length of his sentence.

1 Apr 2025

Daniel Bainbridge-Flatters

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Daniel Bainbridge-Flatters sexually abused a teenage girl as part of a grooming gang over two years, including giving her cocaine on her 15th birthday. The abuse occurred in the Blackrod and Adlington areas, involving plying her with alcohol and drugs. It ended after he stole and crashed a car with her as a passenger, leading to her disclosure of the abuse.

Convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a child and pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine and aggravated vehicle taking.

1 Apr 2025

Cory Barrett

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Cory Barrett abused a teenage girl who was targeted by Ashley Darbyshire, raping her multiple times as part of a group that treated her as a 'human sexual commodity'. The abuse involved plying her with alcohol and drugs and occurred over two years in the Blackrod and Adlington areas.

Convicted of five counts of rape and one of assault by penetration. The sentence was considered within the judge's discretion.

1 Apr 2025

Ashley Darbyshire

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Ashley Darbyshire used social media to contact and groom a 13-year-old girl, asking for photos of her body and pressuring her into sexual activity in locations such as bushes near Blackrod community centre. He showed no genuine affection, using her to satisfy his sexual urges. The abuse included tying her up and raping her, as part of a catalogue of child sex offences committed against several girls from 2016 to 2018.

Ringleader of a grooming gang; convicted for 19 offences involving five girls, including rape; had a specific sexual interest in young teenage girls and deliberately groomed victims from age 13.

1 Apr 2025

Brandon Harwood

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Brandon Harwood abused a teenage girl as part of a grooming gang, committing rape and attempted rape. The abuse occurred over two years in the Blackrod and Adlington areas, involving plying her with alcohol and drugs and treating her as a 'human sexual commodity'.

Convicted of rape, attempted rape and sexual activity with a child. He is seeking to appeal the length of his sentence.

1 Apr 2025

March 2025 8 cases

Ross Mcginn

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

Lewin Charles

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

Aiden Doran

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

Andrew Roberts

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

Colin White

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

Jack Sherry

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

Greg Black

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

Graham Roberts

Conspiracy to abstract electricity *

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.

7 Mar 2025

January 2025 3 cases

Andrew Mcintyre

Inciting violent disorder *

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.

31 Jan 2025

Axel Rudakubana

Murder and Attempted Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 52 years

Axel Rudakubana carried out a mass stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party on Hart Street, Southport, on July 29, 2024, where he killed three young girls and injured eight other children, as well as two adults. He specifically targeted women and girls, saved the precise address in his phone to remember the location, booked a taxi to arrive at the end of the event, and used a knife he had purchased online weeks earlier.

Admitted to the sadistic murders and attempted murders.

1 Jan 2025

Hannah Conlan

Possession of crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 25 days, 6-month drug rehabilitation requirement, 12-month mental health treatment requirement

On April 26, 2023, at around 8.15pm, Hannah Conlan was detained with Richard Senior in Morrisons supermarket in Southport after being observed selling drugs outside Victoria Park to known users. She had 11 wraps of crack cocaine in her bra, £175 cash, and a mobile phone. Further search found 16.99g of crack cocaine and 12.8g of heroin. Previously concealed 93 wraps of crack and 39 of heroin inside her body.

Sentenced in a previous hearing in January. Found with 11 wraps of crack cocaine hidden in her bra, £175 cash, and a ringing mobile phone. Strip search revealed additional drugs. A previous court hearing indicated she had 93 wraps of crack and 39 of heroin concealed inside her body.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 15 cases

Michael Hobson

Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

1 year and 3 months imprisonment

On May 24, 2024, Michael Hobson, 50, and his co-defendant Jodie Murray, 42, went to the victim's address and carried out an assault. Hobson struck the victim, a man in his 50s, over the head with an ornament, causing a fractured eye socket, cheekbone, head injury, and memory loss. The victim suffered both physical and psychological harm, including sleep disturbances and heightened anxiety.

Pleaded guilty to Section 20 grievous bodily harm. Made subject to a three-year restraining order.

19 Dec 2024

Liam Cowley

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

Liam Cowley, 32, of no fixed abode, entered a pregnant woman's home in Liverpool multiple times using a stolen key, blackmailing her with threats to involve social services and take her children. He headbutted, punched, strangled, and kicked her, smashing her phone to prevent calling for help. While her children slept upstairs, he took knives from the kitchen, threatened her life, and raped her twice during an hours-long attack. The victim fled with her children to a mobile phone shop and called police. Cowley was arrested but fled to Norfolk, using the alias Tommy Lee King, where he assaulted a 19-year-old girlfriend multiple times, including strangling and punching her. He was rearrested after his identity was discovered.

Found guilty on three counts of rape, four counts of intentional strangulation, and making threats to kill; pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and one breach of bail. Defence claimed unverified conditions like ADHD and brain injury, but no evidence found. Described as dangerous; has participated in courses while in custody.

10 Dec 2024

Lewis Davies

County lines drug conspiracy and child exploitation *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Lewis Davies participated in a county lines drug operation in Newton-le-Willows and St Helens areas between February and April 2024, with Keane Mulligan and Graham McEvoy, supplying class A drugs by exploiting vulnerable children as runners. The children, some as young as 15, were coerced into dangerous transactions, available at all times including late at night, facing risks from non-paying addicts, rival gangs, and drug exposure, for £50-£100 daily pay. The nascent operation was estimated to potentially generate £1m annually if unchecked. Police action started with a drug find on April 4, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to drug offences and exploitation of children. Sentenced by Judge Dennis Watson KC; concurrent sentences applied. Aggravated by quantity of drugs and length of offending. Part of a total of over 24 years for the three men.

1 Dec 2024

Neil Maguire

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

1 Dec 2024

Paul Mockett

Conspiracy to import cocaine *

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.

1 Dec 2024

Paul O'shea

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

1 Dec 2024

Rhys Hicks

Criminal Damage *

Sentence

imprisonment

Rhys Hicks, while naked and high on cocaine, attacked cars by punching and kicking them and urinated on a war memorial.

Naked and under the influence of cocaine during the offenses.

1 Dec 2024

Stephen Martland

Conspiracy to import cocaine *

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.

1 Dec 2024

Graham Mcevoy

County lines drug conspiracy and child exploitation *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Graham McEvoy was involved in a county lines drug operation in Newton-le-Willows and St Helens areas between February and April 2024, alongside Keane Mulligan and Lewis Davies, supplying class A drugs to addicts by coercing vulnerable children to act as runners. Analysis of a seized phone showed the operation's structure, with runners effecting transactions at all hours in dangerous situations. The operation exploited children due to their age and circumstances, placing them at risk from addicts, rivals, and drugs. Police intervention began after finding drugs on a teenage boy on April 4, 2024, and approaching McEvoy the next day.

Pleaded guilty to drug offences and exploitation of children. Sentenced by Judge Dennis Watson KC; concurrent sentences applied. Aggravated by quantity of drugs and length of offending.

1 Dec 2024

David Jones

Supply of cocaine *

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.

1 Dec 2024

Darren Schofield

Conspiracy to import cocaine *

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.

1 Dec 2024

Darren Wetton

Supply of cannabis *

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.

1 Dec 2024

James Byott

County lines drug conspiracy and child exploitation *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

James Byott, of Heriot Street, Kirkdale, controlled a county lines drug operation in Newton-le-Willows and St Helens areas between February and April 2024, directing Keane Mulligan, Graham McEvoy, and Lewis Davies to supply class A drugs using vulnerable children as runners. Byott sent 'flare' messages advertising the drugs. The runners faced constant danger from addicts, rivals, and drugs, with the operation exploiting children as young as 15 due to their vulnerability. Police probe began after a drug seizure on April 4, 2024, leading to disruption of the line estimated to yield £1m yearly.

Pleaded guilty. Sentenced by Judge Dennis Watson KC as the gang boss controlling the drug line. Aggravated by role at the top of the hierarchy and exploitation of vulnerable children.

1 Dec 2024

Brian Sheridan

Child sex offences *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Brian Sheridan, of Birch Green in Skelmersdale, sexually abused a young girl on dozens of occasions starting when she was as young as six. He paid the victim to perform sex acts, incited her to have sex with another man, kept highly sexualised photographs on his walls, and encouraged other children to wear sexualised costumes. No criminal charges were laid in respect of other complainants. The victim described being broken and becoming a shell of her former self.

Convicted of 18 child sex offences encompassing 31 separate incidents of abuse. Judge Garrett Byrne noted no regret, remorse or empathy shown by the defendant. Died in prison on 26 December 2024 aged 85.

1 Dec 2024

Carl Dilks

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

1 Dec 2024

November 2024 4 cases

Jodie Murray

Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

12-month community order

On May 24, 2024, Jodie Murray, 42, and Michael Hobson went to the victim's address and carried out an assault on a man in his 50s, resulting in a fractured eye socket, cheekbone, head injury, and memory loss. The victim experienced significant physical and psychological harm.

Sentenced last month for involvement in the assault.

19 Nov 2024

Lorenc Bashota

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Lorenc Bashota, 25, was found with Aleks Xhelo in an upstairs growing room at a cannabis farm on Smithdown Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, on December 8, 2024. The farm contained 351 plants with a potential yield of 10 to 30kg, valued at nearly £450,000. Electricity had been bypassed. Bashota's role was limited to gardening.

Pleaded guilty to production of a controlled class B drug. Acted as a gardener with no criminal history, limited awareness of the operation, and minimal financial benefit. Provided limited assistance at the grow site.

17 Nov 2024

Aleks Xhelo

Production and supply of cannabis *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Aleks Xhelo, 36, operated large-scale cannabis farms in Toxteth and Tuebrook, Liverpool. One farm on Smithdown Road, Toxteth, contained 351 plants with a potential yield of 10 to 30kg, valued at nearly £450,000. Another on West Derby Road, Tuebrook, had 78 dead plants. He was involved in supplying multi-kilo quantities of skunk cannabis, including to other dealers, and advertised sales via videos on his phone. On September 19, 2024, he was stopped in a car on Broadgreen Road, Old Swan, with 703g of cannabis worth £10,500 and £3,200 cash. Electricity was bypassed at both properties.

Pleaded guilty to production of a controlled class B drug, being concerned with the supply of class B drugs, and possessing criminal property. No previous convictions. Expressed remorse. Heavily involved in commercial distribution and production of cannabis.

17 Nov 2024

Sean Johnson

Theft *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Sean Johnson arrived at Fiddler's Ferry Power Station during the looting incident on November 19, 2023, carrying a large rucksack with warm electrical tools indicating recent use. The group stole £7,000 worth of copper cable from the boiler house, damaging access doors and leaving tools behind, in breach of a high court injunction. Threats were made to a security guard, and the site suffered significant financial impact.

38 years old, two convictions for two offences. Out of trouble since 2010, mental health issues, main carer for three of five children, unemployed.

15 Nov 2024

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