Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 327 verdicts at Maidstone Crown Court (Maidstone). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

November 2024 6 cases

Robert Gunner

Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Robert Gunner targeted children over a three-year period, committing horrific offences. Kent Police received allegations and arrested him, seizing his laptop and mobile phone, which contained 226 illegal images of children, including 27 of the most serious category, and eight extreme pornographic images. These actions left the victims with traumatic memories.

Pleaded guilty to causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, making indecent photographs of children, causing a child to watch a sexual act, and possessing an extreme pornographic image. The judge stated he was a dangerous offender who posed a serious risk to children. On release, he will be on licence for three years, subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 20 years, and on the sex offenders’ register for life.

28 Nov 2024

Anthony Esan

Attempted murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 7 years and 162 days

On July 23, 2024, Anthony Esan attacked Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in Sally Port Gardens near Brompton Barracks in Chatham, Kent, by repeatedly stabbing him with a knife. Esan had purchased a set of knives from Argos days earlier and conducted online searches about knife attacks, including the murder of Lee Rigby. He approached Teeton pretending his moped had broken down and asked to use his phone before launching the assault. The attack was described as vicious and deliberate, targeting Teeton due to his British military uniform. Teeton sustained severe wounds to his neck, chest, abdomen, groin, arm, and thigh but survived due to quick intervention by his wife Eileen Teeton and members of the public. Esan, who has schizophrenia, was influenced by psychosis but also premeditation and planning.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder and possession of two bladed weapons. Sentenced by Mr Justice Picken, who noted the attack was targeted and deliberate, influenced by psychosis and a grudge against the Army. Presents a significant risk to the public and is unlikely to be released. Will be detained in hospital for as long as necessary, then transferred to prison if appropriate.

22 Nov 2024

Besar Cubaj

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

On June 2, 2024, police patrols spotted a suspicious vehicle in Bower Mount Road, Maidstone. Besar Cubaj arrived and entered the vehicle to complete a drug deal. He was arrested and found in possession of a phone, £200 cash, and a key to a nearby flat. Initially denying residence, he admitted to selling drugs due to housing issues. He surrendered 52 wraps of cocaine worth £6,000 (11 hidden in foliage), nearly £2,000 in criminal proceeds, and a second stash hidden behind a tree outside the property.

Pleaded guilty. Turned to selling drugs to fund his lifestyle. Investigating officer noted he exploited vulnerable community members.

14 Nov 2024

Josh Mallaburn

Assisting unlawful immigration *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Josh Mallaburn, along with Liam Cronin, attempted to smuggle a family of five from Afghanistan into the UK by hiding them in a rubbish-filled van. The family, including children aged 10, 11, and 16, was discovered by Border Force officers in Coquelles, France, on August 27, 2018. The youngest child was extremely unwell and drifting in and out of consciousness. The van contained squalid and dangerous conditions with fishing and building equipment. Evidence from a phone and receipts linked the pair to the crime, and they claimed the family entered the van accidentally while fixing a tyre.

Convicted after a trial; offences threatened UK borders and were for commercial gain; sentence reduced from four years due to delay in proceedings and personal circumstances as a father.

8 Nov 2024

Liam Cronin

Assisting unlawful immigration *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Liam Cronin, along with Josh Mallaburn, attempted to smuggle a family of five from Afghanistan into the UK by hiding them in a rubbish-filled van. The family, including children aged 10, 11, and 16, was discovered by Border Force officers in Coquelles, France, on August 27, 2018. The youngest child was extremely unwell and drifting in and out of consciousness. The van contained squalid and dangerous conditions with fishing and building equipment. Evidence from a phone and receipts linked the pair to the crime, and they claimed the family entered the van accidentally while fixing a tyre.

Convicted after a trial; offences threatened UK borders and were for commercial gain; sentence reduced from four years due to delay in proceedings and personal circumstances as a father.

8 Nov 2024

Steven Moore

Rape *

Sentence

9 years' imprisonment

Steven Moore raped a woman after they left the former Rising Sun pub in Mill Street, East Malling, during an evening between November and December 2017. The victim had previously engaged in small talk with Moore, who was acquainted with someone she knew. They consumed several drinks at the pub, after which she became intoxicated and confused. She accompanied him to a nearby residential property where she blacked out and woke up to find him raping her. The incident was reported to Kent Police in March 2023, leading to his arrest. Moore, of Stickens Lane, East Malling, was charged with rape.

Pleaded not guilty. Convicted by unanimous jury verdict. Detective Sergeant Mike Williams noted that Moore deliberately targeted a vulnerable woman, exploiting her trust and intoxicated state.

7 Nov 2024

October 2024 10 cases

Danny Bailey

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 2 years

Danny Bailey forced his way into the victim’s property in Rochester during the early hours of June 28, 2024. The woman had opened the door believing it was a neighbour, but Bailey pushed her back inside and made threats to kill her. He then raped the victim and physically assaulted her, leaving her with cuts to her lip and scratches on her neck. The victim managed to escape and lock herself in an upstairs bedroom, where her screams were heard by a neighbour who called police. Bailey had fled the scene before officers arrived but was arrested shortly afterwards at his home in Brompton Lane, Strood.

Found guilty of rape, intentional strangulation, threats to kill, and actual bodily harm following a trial. Actions described as calculated and violent.

23 Oct 2024

Harley Webb

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles *

Sentence

1 year and 10 months imprisonment

Between July and November 2024, Webb and an accomplice stole at least eight keyless Ford Fiestas from homes and car parks around Tunbridge Wells, Gravesend, and Ramsgate using an on-board diagnostics tool, dismantling them at an industrial site near Bedgebury Pinetum for parts.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

20 Oct 2024

Callum Burren

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles *

Sentence

1 year and 3 months imprisonment

Between July and November 2024, Burren and an accomplice stole at least eight keyless Ford Fiestas from homes and car parks around Tunbridge Wells, Gravesend, and Ramsgate using an on-board diagnostics tool, dismantling them at an industrial site near Bedgebury Pinetum for parts.

Admitted to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, driving without a licence or insurance.

20 Oct 2024

Stephen Rilley

Rape *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment plus 3 years on licence

Rilley subjected a child to many years of abuse using threats of violence to maintain control. Investigation launched in January after victim reported.

Pleaded guilty to 11 charges including multiple counts of rape.

16 Oct 2024

Aakeem Kelliot

Wounding with Intent *

Sentence

10 years and 4 months imprisonment

On February 20, 2024, shortly after midnight in Luton, Kelliot and an accomplice demanded cash from a man in his 50s, took £100 and his phone, then stabbed him multiple times when he said he had no more money. Victim hospitalized.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.

14 Oct 2024

Max Alexander

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

On February 20, 2024, shortly after midnight in Luton, Alexander and an accomplice demanded cash from a man in his 50s, took £100 and his phone, then stabbed him multiple times when he said he had no more money. Victim hospitalized.

Found guilty of robbery after trial.

14 Oct 2024

Issoop Naguib Lootfun

Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment with an additional four years on extended licence

Issoop Naguib Lootfun, a 69-year-old care worker at a care home in Maidstone, had sex without the consent of a vulnerable young disabled woman on or around 8 May 2024. Police were called after a condom wrapper was found in the woman’s room. Lootfun initially claimed it had fallen out of his pocket and denied any sexual activity. He was suspended from the care home. Searches revealed two used condoms with DNA matching both Lootfun and the victim, as well as semen stains in her room matching his DNA profile. The offence involved significant planning and an attempt to cover up the crime by disposing of evidence within plastic gloves.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder. A third charge was ordered to lie on file. Judge comments not specified.

9 Oct 2024

Rhys Mateer

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offender Notification Requirements *

Sentence

Two years and seven months imprisonment

Rhys Mateer, a sex offender, tampered with police monitoring software on his mobile phone, installed an application to prevent retention of his browsing history, used an alias on his gaming console without notifying police, and acquired a laptop and external hard drive without declaration. These actions breached conditions from his previous conviction. On June 15, 2024, police visited his home and discovered the breaches, leading to his arrest. Further searches found undeclared items including a bank card, tablet, and mobile phone in his car. Originally, he was convicted in August 2020 for engaging in sexual communication with a child.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order and two counts of breaching his Sex Offender Notification Requirements. On release, he will be subject to a further Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely.

3 Oct 2024

Shane Doyle

Grievous Bodily Harm and Assaults *

Sentence

5 years and 11 months imprisonment, restraining order

On February 8, 2024, at a party in Lunedale Road, Dartford, Doyle assaulted two women and a man, grabbed one woman by the throat, pushed her down stairs, kicked and punched her causing cuts, fractured hand, and dislocated knee; punched another woman and a male guest; threatened to kill victims; assaulted and spat at police; found with a knife.

Convicted after trial of grievous bodily harm, two counts of assault by beating, possession of a bladed article, possession of an offensive weapon, and two counts of assault on an emergency worker.

3 Oct 2024

Lauren Willis

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 5 years and 9 months

On May 31, 2024, at a roundabout near Bobbing on the A249, Willis' Volkswagen Golf struck a man after a road rage incident originating near a petrol station in Sittingbourne. The victim suffered injuries to his face, teeth, and hands after being thrown from the windscreen.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent.

2 Oct 2024

September 2024 4 cases

Nicholas Kerswell

Sexual assault of a child under 13 and burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment for sexual assault and 10 months for burglary

Nicholas Kerswell, 34, of Plough Road, Eastchurch, sexually assaulted a young girl under 13 by touching in an incident in Swale. The crime was reported to a relative who alerted police, leading to his swift arrest. Separately, he committed a burglary by breaking into an address in Bridgewater Road, Sheerness, on March 28, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to both offences. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years and a restraining order upon release. Investigating officer commended the victim's bravery.

30 Sep 2024

Michael Stanley

Fraud *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Between 2013 and February 2019, Michael Stanley operated a Ponzi-style scheme under the name 'Layzey Racing Syndicate', disguised as a lay betting horse racing gambling scheme. Over 6,000 members invested a minimum of £44.2 million, but Stanley used new investments to pay earlier members, lied about successful gambling, inflated investment values, and paid money into his own accounts. The scheme collapsed in February 2019, resulting in an overall net loss of at least £10.5 million. Stanley benefited by at least £4 million, using funds for a lavish lifestyle including 23 racehorses, a villa and apartment in Spain, new Land Rovers, private number plates costing £15,000, and expensive jewellery.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of carrying on business of a company with intent to defraud creditors / for other fraudulent purpose; participating in fraudulent business carried on by sole trader; and fraud by false representation. Disqualified from acting as a company director for 15 years. Serious Crime Prevention Order imposed for five years starting from release date.

24 Sep 2024

David Buisson

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

6 years and 1 month imprisonment

David Buisson, 56, from Malkin Drive, Harlow, burgled a Bluewater retailer on February 7, 2024, stealing over 150 high-value watches worth more than £1 million. He accessed the store via the roof using a telescopic ladder, overcoming security measures. CCTV and ANPR confirmed multiple reconnaissance trips in a Mercedes with cloned plates.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary.

11 Sep 2024

Peter Smith

Making and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Peter Smith, 74, from Maidstone (formerly Ellesmere, Shropshire), under a SHPO from a prior conviction, used a monitored tablet in December 2021 to search for and comment on indecent images of children. Police seized a mobile phone and two tablets containing illegal material. He denied responsibility, claiming devices were second-hand.

Pleaded guilty to breaching SHPO by possessing internet-connected devices without notifying police. Convicted after trial on charges relating to indecent images.

8 Sep 2024

August 2024 3 cases

Abdallah Chakir

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

Two years and eight months imprisonment

Abdallah Chakir was a passenger in a Peugeot 5008 stopped by Kent Police in Tunbridge Wells for suspicious activity. He lied about being in London for clubbing, but evidence showed he had been in Kent. Cocaine fell from his trousers, and he attempted to hide other drugs. Further drugs were found during a strip search in custody, totaling 174 street deals. He was arrested in April.

Pleaded guilty.

29 Aug 2024

Marcus Edwards

Racially/religiously aggravated criminal damage *

Sentence

six months imprisonment

On Sunday August 11, 2024, Marcus Edwards, 44, from Gillingham, smeared rashers of bacon on the door of a mosque in Gillingham. He recorded the incident and posted it online, claiming he would get away with it due to the justice system doing nothing, threatening to trash a mosque every day, and stating his case would not reach Crown Court. He was identified via CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to racially/religiously aggravated criminal damage and criminal damage. Case treated as hate crime with sentencing uplift; without aggravation, no immediate jail sentence. Judge noted offence in same bracket as current civil unrest and highly distressing to Muslim community.

16 Aug 2024

Ben Murphy

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

6 years in prison

Ben Murphy targeted children both online and in person. Between January 2020 and March 2021, he contacted five unknown children via social media, requesting images of them in underwear or performing sexual acts, and in one case, incited a child to abuse their two-month-old relative for £1,000. He sent indecent images and videos of himself and requested private calls for further abuse. Additionally, in February 2021 and February 2024, he approached children in parks in Sittingbourne, making indecent suggestions, including to two children on swings in 2024, from which he fled after being told to leave.

Pleaded not guilty to the latest offence and was convicted after a trial. He had previously pleaded guilty to other sex offences and was subject to bail conditions at the time. He will serve two-thirds of the sentence before being eligible for parole, followed by two years on licence, and must sign the Sex Offenders' Register and comply with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

13 Aug 2024

July 2024 8 cases

Nicholas Fryers

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and 4 months

Nicholas Fryers, a 57-year-old serving prisoner on day release from HMP Standford Hill, attacked his work colleague by stabbing her more than 70 times with a screwdriver in a car park at a Sainsbury’s distribution centre in Dartford on April 9, 2023. He had become obsessed with the victim, buying her gifts and wanting to be her 'boyfriend on the side', but she rejected him and ended their friendship. He lured her to his car under false pretences, pulled her to the ground, and stabbed her in the head, chest, and back. Two co-workers intervened, and he fled the scene but was later arrested in Lancashire.

Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty after a trial. The attack was planned and described as sustained, brutal, and frenzied by witnesses.

22 Jul 2024

Aaron Stevens

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Aaron Stevens, 27, of Sittingbourne, repeatedly abused a young victim over several months starting in 2018. The crimes were reported to police in May 2018 after he boasted about them online. He was arrested on May 27, 2018, and charged with sexual assault of a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and other related offences.

Found guilty after a trial of multiple child sex offences. He will serve an additional four years on licence and is subject to lifelong notification requirements and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

8 Jul 2024

Andrew Hemphill

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Andrew Hemphill, 26, of Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, was part of a drugs supply gang. On January 16, 2024, police stopped a vehicle he was in and seized two kilogram blocks of cocaine, leading to the discovery of a handgun.

Found guilty after a trial of conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis, and possessing a firearm and ammunition.

2 Jul 2024

Robert Deards

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Robert Deards, 28, of no fixed address, was part of an organised crime group that supplied cocaine across Kent. On January 16, 2024, police seized three kilograms of cocaine and a handgun during operations, including stops of vehicles in Burham.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine as part of a drugs supply gang.

2 Jul 2024

Ryan Gooderson

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

10 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ryan Gooderson, 23, of Bell Lane, Ditton, was part of an organised crime group that supplied cocaine and cannabis. Police seizures on January 16, 2024, included three kilograms of cocaine and a handgun during vehicle stops.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis as part of a drugs supply gang.

2 Jul 2024

Malcom Glancey

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

7 years and 10 months imprisonment

Malcom Glancey, 66, of Rycault Close, Maidstone, was involved in an organised crime group supplying cocaine across Kent. Operations on January 16, 2024, led to the seizure of three kilograms of cocaine and a handgun.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine as part of a drugs supply gang.

2 Jul 2024

Kastriot Dani

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4 years and 10 months imprisonment

Kastriot Dani, 43, of Cheltenham Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire, was involved in an organised crime group supplying cocaine. Police stopped his Jaguar on January 16, 2024, and found a kilogram of cocaine in a hidden compartment, along with £10,000 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine as part of a drugs supply gang.

2 Jul 2024

Shellbie Johnson

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Shellbie Johnson, 26, of Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, was involved in a drugs supply gang. Police seized cocaine during vehicle stops on January 16, 2024.

Found guilty after a trial of conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis.

2 Jul 2024

May 2024 2 cases

Samuel Anifaloba

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Samuel Anifaloba, of no fixed address, sexually abused two young victims separately over a two-year period in Medway. The offences were reported to Kent Police in 2018, leading to his arrest, charges, and conviction after a trial.

Found guilty after a trial. Branded a selfish and self-centred man by the judge. Added to the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

14 May 2024

Stephanie Langley

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 24 years

Stephanie Langley fatally stabbed landlord Matthew Bryant outside his pub, Hare and Hounds, in Maidstone, on September 11, 2023. The single mum-of-two plunged the blade into Mr Bryant's chest and twice into his back during a confrontation just metres from the entrance to the pub.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Stabbed landlord Matthew Bryant during a confrontation outside his pub.

1 May 2024

April 2024 1 case

Alan Skinner

Fraud *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Alan Skinner, 57, of Millfield Road, West Kingsdown, set up a sham investment opportunity through Tritex Global Limited, a company he directed. He conned four victims into paying £159,000 for binary option trading, which was never invested as promised. Victims were cold-called in 2017, received misleading brochures promising account managers and customer service, and were given access to fake webpages showing investment growth. When they tried to withdraw funds, excuses were made, revealing the company had no money. This led to reports to Action Fraud and a subsequent investigation by Kent Police.

Pled guilty to conspiring to defraud those who invested with Tritex Global. Used the money to fund his own lifestyle.

26 Apr 2024

March 2024 7 cases

Teodor-Alin Pirvu

Rape *

Sentence

14 and a half years imprisonment

Teodor-Alin Pirvu lured a woman to his home on Rochester High Street in April 2023 while she was waiting for a friend. Once inside, he subjected her to a prolonged and terrifying ordeal, demanding sex, punching and kicking her repeatedly, strangling her with a scarf, holding knives to her throat, and warning he would kill her. He prevented her from leaving until the next day, when she managed to escape with visible injuries including bruises, swelling to her face and head, and hearing loss. Police recovered the scarf and knives used in the attack, and Pirvu was arrested after the victim bit him on the cheek.

Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty after a trial. Described as 'dangerous' by the judge. Must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence before applying for parole and will be subject to an extended licence period of five years.

26 Mar 2024

Vitlum Hasanaj

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Vitlum Hasanaj, 36, was involved in the 'Vito Line' cocaine drugs network linked to around 100 deals. He was arrested on June 30 at Stansted Airport runway upon stepping off a plane. Detectives uncovered texts and photos on seized phones linking him directly to the operation. The network was toppled after undercover teams arrested suspects on May 2 and seized evidence.

Found guilty after an eight-day trial despite entering a not guilty plea. Part of the 'Vito Line' drugs ring.

20 Mar 2024

Gezim Dollapaj

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Gezim Dollapaj was an associate in the 'Vito Line' cocaine drugs network. He was stopped on June 4 with £293 in cash, and phone data tied him to the cocaine deals. The network, run by the Hasanaj brothers, was linked to around 100 deals and brought misery to local families through drug abuse.

Found guilty after an eight-day trial despite entering a not guilty plea. Associate of the Hasanaj brothers in the 'Vito Line' drugs ring.

20 Mar 2024

Kreshnik Hasanaj

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Kreshnik Hasanaj, 27, was involved in the 'Vito Line' cocaine drugs network with his brother Vitlum. He was arrested on June 30 at a fast food outlet, where £1,230 in cash was confiscated from his vehicle. Phone data from associates linked him to the cocaine deals. The operation involved bringing cocaine into Maidstone.

Found guilty after an eight-day trial despite entering a not guilty plea. Younger brother of Vitlum Hasanaj, involved in the 'Vito Line' drugs ring.

20 Mar 2024

Zak Burr

Supply of cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Zak Burr was caught approaching a car on High Street in Tonbridge, suspected of exchanging cocaine for cash on June 27, 2023. His phone was examined and found to be part of a supply network active since April 2023, used to send bulk marketing text messages to more than 300 users. He was involved in dealing class A drugs, which fed violence and criminality in the community.

Pled guilty to supply of cocaine. PC James O’Gorman noted that Burr was dealing on a very significant scale with a criminal network across west Kent.

14 Mar 2024

Clifford Cage

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 months' imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 180 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitative activity

On July 6, 2023, Clifford Cage, 50, of Rochester, was riding his electric bike on the pavement along City Way in Rochester on his way to work when he struck 91-year-old Jim Blackwood, who was taking out his bins. Cage had started cycling on the pavement after two near misses with cars on the road. He estimated his speed at around 12mph and did not see Mr Blackwood, who stepped out from behind an overgrown bush that the family had previously complained about. Mr Blackwood was taken to hospital, his health deteriorated, and he died three months later on October 13, 2023. It was accepted that the impact caused his death. This case is considered a legal first for manslaughter conviction related to cycling on the pavement.

Plea changed to guilty in October 2023. Expressed genuine remorse, stayed at scene and called 999. Judge noted he should not have been riding on the path in that way. Described as a decent human being by defence.

11 Mar 2024

Mohammed Sait

Fraud *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 180 hours of unpaid work, and a rehabilitation order

Mohammed Sait, an NHS consultant orthopaedic surgeon, charged private health companies AXA PPP and Aviva for £17,636 worth of procedures he had not carried out between 2011 and 2015. He forged letters from these companies and presented them during an internal investigation at Fawkham Manor Hospital in 2016. This conduct was aggravated by prior inappropriate behaviour and occurred during his work.

Abused a position of trust; demonstrated limited remorse and very little insight; did not attend the tribunal; risk of repeating conduct.

4 Mar 2024

February 2024 4 cases

Sali Igalliu

Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Sali Igalliu, 21, from Turner Road in Tonbridge, was stopped by police in Paddock Wood for driving without car insurance. A search of his Vauxhall Corsa revealed 11 wraps of cocaine hidden in an air vent, £360 in cash, and a phone with messages indicating drug supply. He was charged with intent to supply drugs and possessing criminal property. During interviews, he denied dealing and claimed the drugs were for personal use.

Pleaded guilty. Was found with cocaine and cash in his car, and had links to an organised crime group.

29 Feb 2024

Roqia Ghulami

Child neglect *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Roqia Ghulami neglected her two-year-old adopted daughter, Zahra Ghulami, by failing to intervene or protect her from abuse at their home in Gravesend, Kent, in May 2020. She was aware of her husband's violent behaviour, including previous incidents where he banged heads against walls, and did not act to prevent harm. Zahra suffered a skull fracture that led to her death on May 29, 2020.

Found guilty of child neglect. Cleared of murder charges and told police she believed Zahra had fallen down the stairs.

16 Feb 2024

Jan Ali Gholami

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 23 and a half years

Jan Ali Gholami murdered his two-year-old daughter Zahra Ghulami by inflicting catastrophic brain injuries on 27 May 2020, likely by throwing her to the floor or against a wall. He created a false alibi by going shopping and photographing another child before leaving the house. Zahra was taken unresponsive to Darenth Valley Hospital with a large swelling to the back of her head; he claimed she fell downstairs while he was out. She died two days later in King’s College Hospital. Post mortem revealed earlier suspicious injuries, including a similar traumatic brain injury days prior when his wife was in hospital giving birth, and a fractured upper arm weeks before, which caused pain but was not treated medically.

Convicted of murder and child cruelty. Pleaded not guilty. False alibi attempted with shopping receipt and photo of another child.

16 Feb 2024

Jan Gholami

Murder *

Sentence

23 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jan Gholami murdered his two-year-old adopted daughter, Zahra Ghulami, by bashing her head against a wall at their home in Gravesend, Kent, in May 2020, causing a severe skull fracture from significant impact. Zahra was taken to hospital on May 27, 2020, and died two days later on May 29, 2020. Prosecutors stated he acted out of bad temper following a rivalry between Zahra and his favourite son. He had a history of violence, including alleged domestic abuse and previous injuries inflicted on Zahra.

Convicted of murder and child cruelty. Denied allegations and did not give evidence in court.

16 Feb 2024

January 2024 4 cases

David Allen

Possession with Intent to Supply Controlled Drugs and Possession of Prohibited Firearms *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On July 27, 2023, police conducted a raid at an industrial estate near Bethersden, Kent, after identifying David Allen's involvement in drug dealing. They found him with over 60 kilograms of amphetamine, more than 1 kilogram of cocaine, approximately £70,000 in cash, two viable firearms (which he claimed were antiques), drug packaging, money counting machines, needles, syringes, and a cocaine purity test. At his nearby home, police seized 25 designer watches, ledgers recording deals, a CS spray, and a knuckleduster. The drugs were estimated to have a street value of around £500,000.

Admitted to charges of possessing amphetamine and cocaine with intent to supply, three charges of possession of a prohibited firearm, and possessing criminal property. Detective Inspector Stacey Chapman commented on the seizure of drugs and weapons, highlighting the violence associated with drug dealing.

31 Jan 2024

Stefan Farbrother

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Stefan Farbrother subjected a child to an appalling and terrifying campaign of repeated sexual abuse over a five-year period during the 1990s. This included multiple rapes, holding a knife to the victim's throat, and restraining them with handcuffs. The abuse was reported to Kent Police in 2018, leading to his arrest in June 2018 and subsequent conviction on thirteen offences, including seven counts of rape and multiple indecent assaults.

Denied wrongdoing, convicted on all counts, and added to the sex offenders register for life.

22 Jan 2024

Sian Hedges

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

Sian Hedges and her former partner Jack Benham subjected her 18-month-old son Alfie Phillips to a night of violent discipline in a caravan in Hernhill, Kent, in November 2020. Alfie suffered 70 injuries, including a myriad of bruises, broken ribs, arms, and a leg, and had traces of cocaine in his body. He died on November 28, 2020, during a whisky and cocaine-fuelled incident.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty after a nine-week trial. Minus 313 days already spent in custody. Victim impact statement highlighted the father's loss and lack of answers.

12 Jan 2024

Jack Benham

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years

Jack Benham and Sian Hedges subjected Alfie Phillips to a night of violent discipline in a caravan in Hernhill, Kent, in November 2020. Alfie, aged 18 months, suffered 70 injuries, including bruises, broken ribs, arms, and a leg, with traces of cocaine in his system. He died on November 28, 2020, as a result of the assault.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty after a nine-week trial. Minus 313 days already spent in custody. The pair denied harming Alfie despite being present during the attacks.

12 Jan 2024

November 2023 1 case

Jason Brown

Possessing class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

three years and nine months imprisonment

On July 30, 2023, Jason Brown was observed by Kent Police’s Proactive Targeting Team conducting a drug deal in Sheerness, where he passed something to a man from his Citroen van. Police stopped the van, seized cash, cocaine deals, and a mobile phone. Further class A drugs were recovered from his home address. He was arrested and later charged.

Pled guilty to drugs charges. Was on licence following a previous drug-related prison sentence. Detective Constable Alex Burgham noted that Brown was supplying cocaine and was caught in the act.

27 Nov 2023

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Crown Court

Barker Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME16 8EQ, United Kingdom

+441622202000

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

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About Maidstone Crown Court

Maidstone Crown Court, located in Maidstone, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 327 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Maidstone area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Barker Road, Maidstone, ME16 8EQ.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441622202000 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

Robert Gunner

Anthony Esan

Besar Cubaj

Josh Mallaburn

Liam Cronin

Steven Moore

Danny Bailey

Harley Webb

Callum Burren

Stephen Rilley

Aakeem Kelliot

Max Alexander

Issoop Naguib Lootfun

Rhys Mateer

Shane Doyle

Lauren Willis

Nicholas Kerswell

Michael Stanley

David Buisson

Peter Smith

Abdallah Chakir

Marcus Edwards

Ben Murphy

Nicholas Fryers

Aaron Stevens

Andrew Hemphill

Robert Deards

Ryan Gooderson

Malcom Glancey

Kastriot Dani

Shellbie Johnson

Samuel Anifaloba

Stephanie Langley

Alan Skinner

Teodor-Alin Pirvu

Vitlum Hasanaj

Gezim Dollapaj

Kreshnik Hasanaj

Zak Burr

Clifford Cage

Mohammed Sait

Sali Igalliu

Roqia Ghulami

Jan Ali Gholami

Jan Gholami

David Allen

Stefan Farbrother

Sian Hedges

Jack Benham

Jason Brown

About Maidstone Crown Court

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