Luton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 107 verdicts at Luton Crown Court (Luton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Adam Latchford

Attempted murder *

Sentence

10 years' imprisonment

Adam Latchford, 56, of Barton-Le-Clay, stabbed his wife three times in the chest at their home on 8 August after an argument following drinking at a local pub. This followed a prior incident where he held a pillow over her face. He then stabbed himself. The victim required emergency surgery for an abdominal wound. Incidents attributed to lockdown stress after being signed off work.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder and attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent. Lockdown stress and prior pillow incident cited. Restraining order imposed banning contact with victim except through solicitors for home sale.

planetradio.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Emmanuel Turner

Murder *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Emmanuel Turner, 33, and the victim's mother, 29, were convicted over the death of their eight-month-old son. The child suffered more than 80 separate injuries in the eight weeks leading up to his death in December 2021 at the family home in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Emergency services were called after Turner reported the child was not breathing. The child died in hospital shortly afterwards. The couple knew of his pain but kept it hidden and did not seek medical treatment. They were arrested in 2022, released under investigation, and travelled to Nigeria. They were arrested upon returning to the UK in May 2024. Turner was convicted of murder, the victim's mother of manslaughter, and both were also convicted of causing or allowing a child to suffer significant harm.

Convicted of murdering his son. The judge said the infant endured significant suffering and the parents knew but kept it hidden, denying medical help. Also convicted of causing or allowing a child to suffer significant harm.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Stevie John White

Burglary *

Sentence

seven and a half years imprisonment

Stevie John White, aged 37 and of Colchester, was convicted of a string of burglaries in the Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury areas. On 21 November 2020 he was charged with burglary dwelling with violence after two occupants were assaulted in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire on 30 October 2020, during which watches and jewellery were stolen. After arrest and remand, he made voluntary admissions to seven further burglary dwelling offences in Suffolk that occurred on 6 August 2020 (Hundon and Great Waldingfield), 12 August 2020 (Cavenham) and 19 October 2020 (Sapiston, West Stow, Sproughton and an attempted burglary at Depden).

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. Seven additional burglary dwelling offences taken into consideration.

rwsfm.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Teslim Johnson

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Teslim Johnson, a 39-year-old church leader and trustee of Agape Church in Luton, submitted fraudulent Gift Aid claims to HMRC between at least 2016 and the previous year. He falsely listed donations from individuals who later confirmed they had never made such donations or even heard of the church. As the sole signatory on the church bank accounts, he transferred the fraudulently obtained repayments into his personal account. A search of his property uncovered Gift Aid envelopes with details that did not match the records submitted to HMRC. He was convicted of fraud by abuse of position and money laundering.

Found guilty after trial. Used his position as a preacher and trustee at Agape Church to divert fraudulent Gift Aid claims into his personal bank account. Attempted to claim £150,000 in Gift Aid repayments, receiving £103,154.

civilsociety.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Shaun Thomas

Arson with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

life sentence with a minimum term of seven years

In the early hours of 22 January 2019, during a heated argument at their Bedford home, Shaun Thomas poured a flammable liquid over his partner’s clothes while she was sitting on the sofa and set her on fire with a lighter. The victim suffered severe burns. Police found the back door key broken off in the lock and a butane canister rigged with a firework. Thomas was convicted of arson with intent to endanger life, attempted GBH with intent, ABH, and possession of explosives with intent.

Denied all charges but found guilty by jury after trial. Prior convictions not mentioned.

uknip.co.uk

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

Peter Howarth

Fraudulent trading *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Howarth conned an 83-year-old Hemel Hempstead resident out of £10,000 for roofing work on a flat roof used as a garden terrace. He was contacted in September 2024 after the victim received a flyer from his company. He initially quoted £6,000 for garage roof repairs, then claimed additional repairs were required and increased the price to £10,000. The victim paid by cheque, and £8,000 was withdrawn in cash within days. An independent surveyor found the work was of very poor standard, rotten structural beams had not been replaced, and the roof was unsafe and at risk of collapsing, representing a significant overcharge.

Admitted fraudulent trading, unfair commercial practices and money laundering. Ordered to pay £10,000 compensation and issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order; disqualified from being a company director for six years.

hemeltoday.co.uk

Checked against source 19 Oct 2026

Shandies Rose

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

The victim's father, 33, and Shandies Rose, 29, were convicted over the death of their eight-month-old son. The victim suffered more than 80 separate injuries in the eight weeks leading up to his death in December 2021 at the family home in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Emergency services were called after the victim's father reported the child was not breathing. The victim died in hospital shortly afterwards. The couple knew of his pain but kept it hidden and did not seek medical treatment. They were arrested in 2022, released under investigation, and travelled to Nigeria. They were arrested upon returning to the UK in May 2024. Rose was convicted of manslaughter, the victim's father of murder, and both were also convicted of causing or allowing a child to suffer significant harm.

Convicted of manslaughter of her son. The judge said she knew about his pain and decided to keep it hidden, failing to seek medical help. Also convicted of causing or allowing a child to suffer significant harm.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Checked against source, except the date 28 Aug 2026

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About Luton Crown Court

Luton Crown Court, located in Luton, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 107 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Luton area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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