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Maidstone Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 812 verdicts at Maidstone Crown Court (Maidstone). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

January 2022 4 cases
Connor Mcmaster
Supplying class A drugs *
Sentence
three years and four months imprisonment
Connor McMaster was arrested at his home in Luton Road, Chatham, on October 8, 2021. Upon seeing police, he threw a mobile phone into his neighbour’s garden, which was later identified as one used to supply drugs. He was involved in a drugs operation that used dedicated phones, dubbed the ‘Aaron line’, to take orders for crack and heroin in Kent as part of a south east London county lines gang.
Part of a south east London county lines gang supplying crack and heroin. He attempted to dispose of a mobile phone used in the drug operation.
26 Jan 2022
standard.co.uk
Syrus Ramsey
Supplying class A drugs *
Sentence
three years and six months imprisonment
Syrus Ramsey was stopped in his car on the A21 near Bromley on October 8, 2021, where police found 34 deals of crack cocaine, 26 deals of heroin, and a mobile phone. A search of his home in Parkfield Way, Bromley, uncovered £850 in cash and evidence of 12 further deals of crack and heroin. He was a key figure in a south east London county lines gang that used dedicated phones, dubbed the ‘Aaron line’, to supply drugs in Kent.
Part of a county lines gang supplying crack and heroin. Included six months for breaching a suspended sentence.
26 Jan 2022
standard.co.uk
George Knights
Murder *
Sentence
23 years imprisonment
George Knights murdered 38-year-old Stephen Chapman by stabbing him in the head after they met to discuss the sale of cocaine in October 2020. Following the murder, Knights tried to dissolve the victim's body in sulphuric acid inside a wheelie bin at his home. Police discovered the body during a search, along with evidence such as a video on Knights' phone showing him with cocaine and bragging about the killing, and a tattoo on his neck resembling the murder weapon.
Showed no remorse or empathy; attempted to dispose of the victim's body by dissolving it in acid; Detective Superintendent Gavin Moss described him as a callous killer and a danger to the public.
8 Jan 2022
standard.co.uk
Patrick Mugford
Rape and indecent assault *
Sentence
7.5 years imprisonment
Patrick Mugford raped a Canterbury schoolgirl as she slept next to her newborn baby. It took 20 years for the victim to get justice after her mother refused to believe her at the time. Mugford, originally from Cornwall, was convicted for this historic offense.
Prior conviction in 2012 for 5 years imprisonment after admitting five charges of indecent assault and a sixth charge of indecency with a child.
1 Jan 2022
cambsnews.co.uk
December 2021 2 cases
Paul Marsh
Manslaughter *
Sentence
11 years imprisonment
Paul Marsh, while caring for three-year-old Jessica Dalgleish, inflicted catastrophic head injuries on her at her home in Sandgate, near Folkestone, on 21 December 2019, after becoming frustrated that she had not finished her lunch. Bruising on her face and head indicated previous assaults. He called emergency services at 3.10pm claiming she had fallen, but medical experts determined the injuries were likely caused by an impact, such as being thrown against the headboard or side of her bed. Jessica was flown to a hospital in London but died on 24 December 2019.
Convicted of manslaughter and child cruelty following a trial. Had previous unreported assaults on the victim. Police highlighted his reluctance to seek medical attention and attempts to evade justice by lying about the incident.
20 Dec 2021
standard.co.uk
David Fuller
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
David Fuller, a 67-year-old hospital electrician, murdered Wendy Knell, 25, and Caroline Pierce, 20, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in 1987, by beating and strangling them before sexually assaulting their bodies. He was arrested in 2020 following a DNA breakthrough. Additionally, between 2008 and November 2020, he sexually abused the bodies of at least 102 women and girls aged nine to 100 in hospital mortuaries, recording the acts on video. These abuses occurred at the Kent and Sussex Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital, where he worked in electrical maintenance since 1989.
Pled guilty to two murders and 51 other offences, including sexual abuse of corpses and taking indecent images of children. Previously admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility but changed plea. Victim impact statements were read in court.
15 Dec 2021
standard.co.uk
November 2021 1 case
Anthony Collins
Bomb Hoax *
Sentence
27 months imprisonment
Anthony Collins sent a suspicious package to the Wockhardt vaccine factory in Wrexham on January 27, 2021, which contained non-explosive items including a calculator, a garden glove, batteries, a biohazard bar, a service wipe, and papers, but was intended to induce belief it was explosive, causing a bomb scare that halted production of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and required evacuation of 120 people and intervention by the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit. He also sent similar packages to 10 Downing Street, a laboratory in Wuhan, China, an AstraZeneca site, a US Air Force base in Gloucestershire, and what appeared to be North Korea's leader, amid his obsessive interest in Covid-19.
Found guilty after trial; has a diagnosed personality disorder and a long-standing obsession with sending packages; judge described his actions as deliberately sending a bomb hoax, calling his explanations childish and perverse.
24 Nov 2021
standard.co.uk
June 2021 5 cases
Charlie Anderson
Conspiring to cause serious harm *
Sentence
5 years and four months imprisonment
Charlie Anderson, 26, of East Street, Canterbury, conspired with Christian Algar and Robin Ling to attack brothers Luke and Ivan Campbell with a firearm as revenge for their assault on Algar in April 2019. While Algar was in hospital, the plot was organized. Anderson was arrested with Ling after a loaded semi-automatic pistol was thrown from their Fiat Doblo near Upstreet during police surveillance.
Admitted conspiring to cause serious harm to the Campbell brothers. Denied planning to shoot them, claiming the weapon was to scare them.
22 Jun 2021
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Christian Algar
Conspiring to cause serious harm *
Sentence
4 years and six months imprisonment
Christian Algar, 37, of the Avenue, Hersden, was beaten severely by brothers Luke and Ivan Campbell in April 2019 at his home in Hersden near Canterbury after a dispute over a woman, resulting in life-changing injuries including removal of his spleen and an induced coma. From his hospital bed at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, he plotted revenge by conspiring to cause serious harm to the brothers using a gun, tracking them to a Canterbury gym and making threats before collapsing. He facilitated contact between Ling and Jameson for the firearm.
Admitted conspiring to cause serious harm to the Campbell brothers, directing friends from his hospital bed. Suffered life-changing injuries including loss of spleen in April 2019 attack, requiring lifelong antibiotics. Acted as middle man to arrange firearm supply.
22 Jun 2021
kentonline.co.uk
Eli Smith
Converting blank firing guns into lethal weapons *
Sentence
10 years and eight months imprisonment
Eli Smith, 26, of Valley Road, Canterbury, operated as a black market weapons dealer, converting blank-firing guns into lethal firearms. He purchased a weapon in July 2017 from a boot fair in Ashford for £30-£40. One converted gun was linked to the unsolved murder of Folkestone pub landlord Joseph Daniels, who was found shot dead near the Red Cow Public House in 2019. Smith was not part of the revenge plot against the Campbell brothers but was sentenced in the same proceedings following a police investigation into the murder.
Admitted converting blank firing guns into lethal weapons, one of which was used in the killing of landlord Joseph Daniels. Bought blank-firing guns from boot fairs and sold them on; interest in adapting weapons snowballed due to naivety and stupidity. Forensically linked to guns in unsolved murder but not charged.
22 Jun 2021
kentonline.co.uk
Samuel Jameson
Transferring handgun and possessing cocaine with intent to supply *
Sentence
7 years and four months imprisonment
Samuel Jameson, 26, of St Albans Road, Hersden, supplied a handgun to Robin Ling and Charlie Anderson as part of the conspiracy organized by Christian Algar from his hospital bed to revenge attack the Campbell brothers for assaulting Algar in April 2019. Jameson also possessed two tasers and cocaine with intent to supply. The plot involved using the firearm to cause serious harm or instill fear.
Pleaded guilty to transferring the handgun, possessing two tasers and cocaine with intent to supply.
22 Jun 2021
kentonline.co.uk
Robin Ling
Conspiring to cause serious harm and possessing firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *
Sentence
10 years and four months imprisonment
Robin Ling, 27, of Beach Road, Westgate on Sea, conspired with others to cause serious harm to brothers Luke and Ivan Campbell using a firearm as revenge for their attack on Christian Algar in April 2019. While Algar was hospitalized, Ling sought firearms, messaging about 'getting boys together to go crack em' and 'going Rambo'. He was arrested after a loaded semi-automatic pistol was thrown from a car near Upstreet. Ling was also involved in supplying drugs and possessing illegal ammunition.
Admitted possessing weapons including a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, illegally having ammunition and drug supplying. Forensically linked to guns in unsolved murder but not charged.
22 Jun 2021
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January 2019 1 case
Trevor Brazier
Murder *
Sentence
Not stated
Trevor Brazier strangled his homeless friend Kevin Trigdell to death at his home in Northdown Avenue, Cliftonville, in the early hours of June 2, 2018, following a binge of strong alcohol. Brazier had invited Trigdell to his flat but later ordered him to leave and called emergency services three times to remove him. Police and paramedics found Trigdell sleeping and no threat, advising Brazier to let him sleep it off. Later, Trigdell was found unconscious on a bed due to strangulation injuries and died the following day in hospital. Brazier was recorded telling police it was his first time killing someone. Three weeks prior, he had made murderous threats against Trigdell, recorded by a passerby.
Convicted of murder despite claiming self-defence. Made murderous threats against the victim three weeks prior to the killing.
1 Jan 2019
kentonline.co.uk
September 2018 1 case
Sukhvender Singh Deo
Supplying Class A drugs *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement
Sukhvender Singh Deo, a 48-year-old paranoid schizophrenic from Leicester Road, Chatham, known as 'Billy the Quid' for aggressively begging on Chatham High Street, was caught supplying Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin wraps) to undercover police officers at various locations in Medway in July 2017. He was arrested on March 22, 2018, and claimed he thought he was doing a favour for drug users rather than part of a larger operation.
Judge Adele Williams gave him a chance to put his life in order. Includes seeking assistance from Turning Point for drugs and mental health. Regular reviews to be held. Pleaded guilty to four offences of supplying drugs. Has 33 previous court appearances for 71 offences, including 120 days jail in September 2015 for breaching ASBO on begging.
1 Sep 2018
kentonline.co.uk
June 2018 6 cases
Tyler Ralph
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years
Tyler Ralph joined the gang in the fatal attack on Kyle Yule on October 6, 2017, in East Street, Gillingham. The group, armed with knives and wearing masks, targeted Kyle in a revenge attack over a stolen bike. They smashed car windows, chased him to a front garden, and assaulted him with punches, kicks, stamps, and stabs. Ralph was fascinated with knives and thought carrying them was glamorous. He participated in the cold, calculated killing without showing mercy.
Had prior conviction for slashing a man with a knife at a McDonald's in Penge six months earlier. Videos from his phone showed him brandishing knives and machetes. No remorse shown.
14 Jun 2018
kentonline.co.uk
Victor Maibvisira
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 24 years
Victor Maibvisira, known as Vee, led a gang attack on October 6, 2017, in East Street, Gillingham, as revenge for a stolen bike and prior confrontations between C4 and G10 gangs. The group smashed the windscreen of a Renault Clio where Kyle Yule was sitting, then chased and attacked him in a narrow front garden. Maibvisira stabbed Kyle four times, including a fatal wound severing an artery in the right armpit. Kyle begged him to stop, shouting 'Stop, that’s enough Vee, I get the point. I am sorry.' Maibvisira's DNA was on the knife sheath found at the scene, and a witness saw him stab Kyle. He had previously threatened to kill Kyle and brandished a Ninja-type sword.
Gang leader who inflicted the fatal stab wound. Studied pharmaceutical science. Father a psychiatric nurse, mother a carer. No remorse shown.
14 Jun 2018
kentonline.co.uk
Shezakia Daley
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years
Shezakia Daley was part of the five-member gang that murdered Kyle Yule on October 6, 2017, in Gillingham. The attack stemmed from gang rivalries and a stolen bike, with the hooded and masked group ambushing Kyle in a car, smashing windows, and then chasing and stabbing him multiple times in a front garden. Daley used a knife in the joint assault, contributing to the savage beating that severed an artery. He also admitted to threatening two men with a machete outside the Fleur de Lis pub the day before.
Known as S or Shez. Admitted making threats with a machete in a separate pub incident on October 1, 2017. Gave evidence at trial blaming others. No remorse shown.
14 Jun 2018
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Ephrain Akinwunmi-Streets
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years
Ephrain Akinwunmi-Streets participated in the group attack on Kyle Yule on October 6, 2017, in Gillingham, involving stabbing, punching, kicking, and stamping. The attack was a revenge assault by the G10 gang following a bike theft and prior clashes. He was part of the silent, calculated mob that trapped and killed the defenceless victim without mercy. Additionally convicted of an affray on October 1, 2017.
Known as Velz. Also convicted of affray six days before the murder. Wore masks to scare people. No remorse shown.
14 Jun 2018
kentonline.co.uk
Jordan Dania
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years
Jordan Dania participated in the gang murder of Kyle Yule on October 6, 2017, in East Street, Gillingham. As part of the G10 group, he joined the revenge attack triggered by a bike theft and prior violent clashes. The teenagers, armed with knives, smashed the victim's car and pursued him to a narrow garden where they punched, kicked, stamped, and stabbed him four times, ignoring his pleas for mercy. The assault was silent, ruthless, and calculated.
No additional details on background or plea beyond denial and conviction. No remorse shown.
14 Jun 2018
kentonline.co.uk
John Aldridge
Rape *
Sentence
11 years imprisonment
In the late 1970s, John Aldridge, then a maths teacher at Bedgebury Park girls’ boarding school near Cranbrook, Kent, raped a teenage pupil during a visit to his flat. He groomed her by leading her to believe they were in a relationship, making her feel safe and in his thrall. She returned regularly despite the abuse, where he undressed her, touched her, and forced himself on her, taking her virginity. Rumours led to confrontation by the headteacher; Aldridge initially claimed tutoring but confessed to sex and was sacked. The victim reported him years later after seeing his name on a list of convicted paedophiles, following her parents' death. The school closed in 2006.
Convicted by a jury after denying the charge. Judge David Griffith-Jones QC noted the abuse had significantly affected the victim's life. Previous convictions for indecent assaults and breaches of sex offender orders taken into account. Last jailed for 18 months in May 2014 for breaching a sexual offences prevention order.
8 Jun 2018
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January 2018 3 cases
Charlie White
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years
On the evening of May 6, 2017, Charlie White, Alex Macdonald, and Jimmy Buckley went out intending to steal a lawnmower. They came across Razvan Sirbu sleeping rough in a tent in the Loose Valley Conservation Area in Tovil, Maidstone. White and Macdonald carried out a joint attack on the 21-year-old homeless Romanian man using a meat cleaver and a heavy piece of wood, inflicting blunt force trauma to his head and body. His body was discovered the next morning, May 7, 2017, by a dog walker. The attack resulted in multiple skull fractures, facial bone fractures, broken ribs, and other injuries, leading to his death approximately 30 minutes after the assault.
Convicted of murder. Attacked the victim with a meat cleaver. Judge described the attack as vicious and senseless.
16 Jan 2018
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Alex Macdonald
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years
On the evening of May 6, 2017, Alex Macdonald, Charlie White, and Jimmy Buckley went out intending to steal a lawnmower. They came across Razvan Sirbu sleeping rough in a tent in the Loose Valley Conservation Area in Tovil, Maidstone. Macdonald and White carried out a joint attack on the 21-year-old homeless Romanian man using a heavy piece of wood and a meat cleaver, inflicting blunt force trauma to his head and body. His body was discovered the next morning, May 7, 2017, by a dog walker. The attack resulted in multiple skull fractures, facial bone fractures, broken ribs, and other injuries, leading to his death approximately 30 minutes after the assault.
Convicted of murder. Attacked the victim with a heavy piece of wood. Became aggressive and attacked dock officers during sentencing; one officer was knocked to the ground but not seriously hurt. Judge described the attack as vicious and senseless.
16 Jan 2018
kentonline.co.uk
Tony Smith
Child cruelty *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Tony Smith and Jody Simpson physically abused their 41-day-old son, Tony Hudgell, causing such severe injuries that he required leg amputations. The abuse occurred prior to 2018, leading to their conviction for child cruelty.
Sentenced with Jody Simpson for the abuse of their infant son, Tony Hudgell. Released after serving eight years.
1 Jan 2018
kentonline.co.uk
October 2017 2 cases
Lee Grace
Fraud *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
Lee Grace, 42, stole at least £45,000 from at least 44 tenants and landlords over a 15-month period while employed by Kings Hill Properties in Kings Hill near West Malling in Kent to collect rents and deposits. Instead of depositing the money, he spent it on online gambling and betting shops. In one case, a tenant paid £13,438 with no evidence of deposit. He hid the fraud by juggling payments but was uncovered in February 2016 when a landlord raised concerns about not receiving funds.
Pleaded guilty to fraud and transferring criminal property under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Stole to fund gambling habit. Employed by Kings Hill Properties.
8 Oct 2017
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John Dickson
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years
John Dickson, 27, assaulted 20-year-old Carl Gregory in a shopping centre car park in Broadstairs, Kent, on October 2016, following a dispute over a Facebook post insulting Dickson's ex-girlfriend Chloe Lemare. The attack was organised by Christopher Pollard after receiving threatening messages. Dickson restrained Gregory in a chokehold and repeatedly kicked his head, leading to Gregory's death from asphyxiation. Gregory, who had Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD, was discovered by workers and pronounced dead at the scene.
Found guilty of murder. Previous conviction for causing grievous bodily harm with intent in 2010 taken into account. Lack of remorse noted by prosecutor.
1 Oct 2017
express.co.uk
January 2017 2 cases
Michael Bowditch
Manslaughter *
Sentence
5.5 years imprisonment
Michael Bowditch was with 17-year-old Becky Morgan when she fell into the sea at the Port of Ramsgate, Kent, on May 1, 2016. Despite being present, he failed to assist her, call for help, or contact emergency services, leaving her to drown. He later reported the incident to the police several hours afterwards, and his actions were deemed grossly negligent.
Admitted manslaughter by gross negligence. Judge Jeremy Carey described his inaction as repugnant and noted his severe intoxication from alcohol, cocaine, and cannabinoids as a contributing factor.
26 Jan 2017
standard.co.uk
Harvey Spencer Stephens
Actual Bodily Harm *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment suspended for two years for ABH, and 2 months imprisonment suspended for two years for criminal damage
On August 21, 2016, Harvey Spencer Stephens confronted two cyclists, Mark Richardson and Alex Manley, on Toys Hill near Westerham, Kent, after a road rage incident. He honked his horn aggressively, overtook them, and punched Mr Richardson, knocking him unconscious. He then punched Mr Manley multiple times, causing dental injuries and damaging his helmet. The attack was described as disproportionate and left victims with physical injuries including swelling, a broken tooth root, and ongoing effects.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of ABH and one count of criminal damage. No previous convictions; described as being in a complete rage during the incident. Judge Martin Joy noted it was a serious case of road rage with ongoing effects on victims.
13 Jan 2017
standard.co.uk
December 2016 3 cases
Reginald Esqulant
Blackmail *
Sentence
3 years and 4 months imprisonment
Reginald Esqulant, 74, entered a Santander bank branch on High Street in Sevenoaks with a package containing a fake bomb made from a paving slab. He left instructions demanding cash and threatening to detonate the device if his demands were not met, which included not informing the police and keeping customers in place. This sparked a major police operation, including a lockdown of the town centre and a controlled explosion by bomb disposal experts. Esqulant was arrested at his home in West Kingsdown the following day after evidence, such as a VW Golf he used, plastic gloves, matching handwriting, and a broken paving slab, linked him to the crime. The incident caused anxiety and loss of trade for local businesses.
Pleaded not guilty to blackmail but admitted to causing a bomb hoax. Jurors found him guilty of blackmail, taking a motor vehicle without consent, and driving while disqualified. Detective Sergeant Jon Faulkner noted that Esqulant's actions caused significant fear and disruption to the community.
16 Dec 2016
standard.co.uk
Richard Donovan
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years
Richard Donovan, while drunk, followed 59-year-old homeless man Philip Fox to his tent on wasteland in Canterbury, gave him a beer, talked to him, and then shot him dead with a sawn-off shotgun on or around August 4, 2015, after becoming paranoid. He fled the scene, threatened a woman who he told about the crime, and later sold the gun. The victim's remains were undiscovered for 10 months.
Convicted of murder while under the influence of alcohol; described as a dangerous individual who shot an unarmed homeless man.
8 Dec 2016
standard.co.uk
Tony Hindmarsh
Possessing prohibited ammunition *
Sentence
1 year imprisonment
Tony Hindmarsh, aged 36, of Romney Sands Holiday Park, The Parade, Greatstone, supplied a sawn-off shotgun to Richard Donovan, who used it to commit murder. Hindmarsh admitted possessing three rounds of expanding prohibited ammunition at his home, which he had kept despite surrendering his firearms licence three years earlier and selling his guns. The judge found he had not forgotten about the ammunition and had considerable expertise in firearms.
Admitted possessing prohibited ammunition but denied selling or transferring the shotgun to Donovan and was acquitted on that charge. Judge Adele Williams noted his extensive knowledge of firearms, previous convictions and cautions as aggravating factors, and rejected mitigation that he had done nothing with the ammunition.
7 Dec 2016
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November 2016 3 cases
Sheneqwa Delpratt
Kidnap *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Sheneqwa Delpratt drove the car used in the kidnapping of a woman in Chatham, Kent, on the night of the incident. She transported the victim over 30 miles to south London, where the woman was beaten with a metal bat, knuckleduster, and dog chain. Delpratt was involved throughout, including after the victim was assaulted and dumped near Nunhead railway station, leaving her for dead.
Assisted in the kidnap by acting as the driver during the attack.
18 Nov 2016
standard.co.uk
Kaswayne Williams
Kidnap *
Sentence
16 years imprisonment, with four years on licence
Kaswayne Williams, along with accomplices, kidnapped a woman in Chatham, Kent, on the night of the incident. They forced her into a car, bound her hands with duct tape, stuffed a sock in her mouth, and drove her over 30 miles to south London. There, he dragged her out by her hair, beat her with a metal baseball bat, punched her with a knuckleduster, and threatened her with an imitation firearm. He demanded £2,000, threatening her family's lives, before dumping her near Nunhead railway station, leaving her for dead. The victim sustained serious injuries and was found by a passer-by.
Convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Also guilty of blackmail, robbery, and possessing offensive weapons.
18 Nov 2016
standard.co.uk
George Emmett
Kidnap *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
George Emmett arranged to meet the victim in Chatham, Kent, on the night of the incident to discuss money owed to her. Instead, he assisted in forcing her into a car with accomplices. During the journey, he punched her in the face and beat her with her dog's lead before fleeing. The group demanded £2,000 from her, threatening her family's lives, and left her severely injured near Nunhead railway station after the attack.
Found guilty of assault, blackmail, robbery, and possessing offensive weapons.
18 Nov 2016
standard.co.uk
July 2016 1 case
Daniel Kelly
Conspiracy to project an article into prison *
Sentence
14 months imprisonment
Daniel Kelly used a drone to smuggle contraband, including the psychoactive drug Spice and other items, into HMP Elmley, HMP Swaleside in Kent, and HMP The Mount in Hertfordshire during April. He was caught after a police patrol observed suspicious activity involving a car near HMP Swaleside on April 25, where a man was seen running and entering the vehicle. The car was later traced to a holiday park, leading to Kelly's arrest. The drone, which had been spray-painted black and had its lights taped over, was found in the car's boot. Analysis showed it had conducted four flights to the prisons over five days.
Admitted conspiracy to project an article into prison. Police officers highlighted the seriousness of the offence, noting its impact on prison safety and the potential for further crimes within prisons.
20 Jul 2016
standard.co.uk
March 2016 1 case
Paul Godden
Robbery *
Sentence
16 years and four months imprisonment
Paul Godden, 35, attempted to rob a Martin McColl shop in Luton High Street, Chatham, on August 11 by wearing a Batman mask, placing a knife and a bag on the counter, and demanding cash and cigarettes, but was refused and fled empty-handed. Later that day, he robbed a Co-Op in Wayfield Road, Chatham, of £2,540 cash and 60 packets of cigarettes while hiding his face with a scarf. He was arrested three days later in Gillingham.
Pleaded guilty to robbery and attempted robbery during the trial. Detective Constable James Chichester praised the victims for their bravery.
16 Mar 2016
standard.co.uk
July 2014 3 cases
Saulius Tamoliunas
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years
Saulius Tamoliunas, along with Aleksandras Zuravliovas and Linas Zidonis, forced their way into the bedsit of Joele Leotta and Alex Galbiati above Vesuvius restaurant in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, on the evening of October 20, 2013, mistakenly believing the victims had complained about noise. Fuelled by alcohol, the trio conducted a savage two-part attack using fists, feet, wood, a broom handle, and metal bars, inflicting 100 injuries on Mr Leotta, who died from his wounds, and seriously injuring Mr Galbiati. The attack was unprovoked and showed no mercy, destroying the bedroom and adjacent bathroom.
Concurrent 12 years for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Of previous good character. No remorse shown. 258 days on remand counted towards sentence.
8 Jul 2014
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Aleksandras Zuravliovas
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 21 years
Aleksandras Zuravliovas, along with Saulius Tamoliunas and Linas Zidonis, forced their way into the bedsit of Joele Leotta and Alex Galbiati above Vesuvius restaurant in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, on the evening of October 20, 2013, mistakenly believing the victims had complained about noise. Fuelled by alcohol, the trio conducted a savage two-part attack using fists, feet, wood, a broom handle, and metal bars, inflicting 100 injuries on Mr Leotta, who died from his wounds, and seriously injuring Mr Galbiati. The attack was unprovoked and showed no mercy, destroying the bedroom and adjacent bathroom.
Concurrent 12 years for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. No remorse shown. Prior convictions in Lithuania and a caution in the UK for assault while drunk. 258 days on remand counted towards sentence.
8 Jul 2014
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Linas Zidonis
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years
Linas Zidonis, along with Aleksandras Zuravliovas and Saulius Tamoliunas, forced their way into the bedsit of Joele Leotta and Alex Galbiati above Vesuvius restaurant in Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, on the evening of October 20, 2013, mistakenly believing the victims had complained about noise. Fuelled by alcohol, the trio conducted a savage two-part attack using fists, feet, wood, a broom handle, and metal bars, inflicting 100 injuries on Mr Leotta, who died from his wounds, and seriously injuring Mr Galbiati. The attack was unprovoked and showed no mercy, destroying the bedroom and adjacent bathroom.
Concurrent 12 years for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Of previous good character. No remorse shown. 258 days on remand counted towards sentence.
8 Jul 2014
kentonline.co.uk
May 2014 1 case
Simon Olsen
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 25 years
Simon Olsen, a 54-year-old homeless former bailiff, murdered his ex-boss Steve Langley by shooting him once in the upper abdomen with a double-barrelled shotgun at the tackle shop in Bax Farm Fisheries, Lower Road, Tonge, near Teynham, on November 29, 2013. Motivated by a long-standing grudge, paranoia, and resentment after being fired three years earlier and receiving an eviction notice, Olsen entered the shop at 2.45pm, fired the shot, then fired another into the air before attempting to take a staff member hostage. He had visited the shop multiple times that afternoon claiming he wanted permission to shoot a duck. Olsen was arrested at the scene after police arrived and failed to resuscitate Langley, who was pronounced dead there.
Pleaded guilty to murder on April 25, 2014. Judge Philip Statman presided over the sentencing.
12 May 2014
kentonline.co.uk
January 2014 1 case
Damian Daley
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 20 years
Damian Daley was convicted of helping in the murder of drug dealer Gus Allman in Folkestone. He armed himself with a knife and joined in the attack during a drug-related argument, following Allman into the street for the brutal killing.
Described by judge as a violent and manipulative man. Helped convict Michael Stone in the Chillenden murders by giving evidence of Stone's confession.
1 Jan 2014
kentonline.co.uk
August 2010 1 case
Tomas Uptas
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18.5 years
On November 26, 2009, Tomas Uptas strangled his girlfriend Loreta Raupiene with her own scarf in a jealous rage at their home in Victoria Road, Canterbury, after their volatile relationship deteriorated due to financial difficulties and his possessive behaviour, especially when drinking. He covered her body with a quilt, armed himself with a realistic-looking BB handgun, and went on a rampage, terrorising people on the streets including putting the gun to David Bowles' head and pointing it at a postman and a 12-year-old girl, before entering Morrisons supermarket in Wincheap where he waved the gun, causing panic among shoppers. Armed police shot him in the arm when he refused to surrender and aimed the weapon at them. His actions were an apparent suicide-by-cop attempt following the murder.
Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury after 10 hours of deliberation. Defence claimed he snapped in a moment of madness due to fear of her leaving and stress from drinking. Judge stated he killed her in a fit of temper and was not prepared to let her leave.
2 Aug 2010
kentonline.co.uk
April 2010 2 cases
Kelly Cooke
Money laundering *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Kelly Cooke, 32, of Old School Place, Hangleton, laundered profits from her partner James Parker-McCue's drugs gang operating in Brighton and Hove. The family lavished thousands on beauty treatments and cosmetic dentistry for her, funded by illicit proceeds. The network was uncovered by Sussex Police between October 2008 and April 2009.
Laundered money for her partner's drugs gang.
19 Apr 2010
brightonandhovenews.org
James John Mccue
Money laundering *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
James John McCue, 66, laundered profits from a prolific drugs gang operating in Brighton and Hove, headed by his son James Parker-McCue. He converted proceeds into assets including holidays, a Mercedes car, property in Spain, and beauty treatments. He rented a street trading pitch but held no business records and feigned confusion about finances, claiming to be a successful gambler. The network was uncovered by Sussex Police between October 2008 and April 2009.
Laundered money for drugs gang headed by his son.
19 Apr 2010
brightonandhovenews.org
October 2009 4 cases
James Parker-Mccue
Conspiring to supply cocaine *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment
James Parker-McCue, 30, of Old School Place, Hangleton, headed a prolific drugs gang supplying cocaine in Brighton and Hove. He laundered profits through his father and girlfriend, purchasing assets including a €220,000 apartment in Alicante, Spain, with illicit funds. He was arrested on his 28th birthday and extradited. The network operated between October 2008 and April 2009 and was dismantled by Sussex Police.
Headed the drugs gang; extradited from Spain.
19 Oct 2009
brightonandhovenews.org
Fergus Gilman
Conspiring to supply cocaine *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Fergus Gilman, 41, formerly of St Margaret’s, Rottingdean, was part of a drugs gang conspiring to supply cocaine in Brighton and Hove, headed by James Parker-McCue. The network operated between October 2008 and April 2009 and was dismantled by Sussex Police Serious and Organised Crime Unit.
Gang member involved in supplying cocaine.
19 Oct 2009
brightonandhovenews.org
Darren Simpson
Conspiring to supply cocaine *
Sentence
6 years and 3 months imprisonment
Darren Simpson, 43, of Coney Furlong, Peacehaven, a manager for Brighton and Hove City Council, was part of a drugs gang conspiring to supply cocaine in Brighton and Hove, headed by James Parker-McCue. The network operated between October 2008 and April 2009 and was dismantled by Sussex Police Serious and Organised Crime Unit.
Gang member and manager for Brighton and Hove City Council.
19 Oct 2009
brightonandhovenews.org
Shaun Clancy
Conspiring to supply cocaine *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Shaun Clancy, 43, formerly of St Margaret’s, Rottingdean, was part of a drugs gang conspiring to supply cocaine in Brighton and Hove, headed by James Parker-McCue. The network operated between October 2008 and April 2009 and was dismantled by Sussex Police Serious and Organised Crime Unit.
Gang member involved in supplying cocaine.
19 Oct 2009
brightonandhovenews.org
August 2009 1 case
Darren Graysmark
Money laundering *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment
Darren Graysmark, partner of Darren Simpson, a Sussex Police Special Branch officer, laundered more than £80,000 from a drugs gang operating in Brighton and Hove. Arrests followed a covert operation by Sussex Police Serious and Organised Crime Unit between October 2008 and April 2009.
Sussex Police Special Branch officer; partner's involvement in drugs gang.
19 Aug 2009
brightonandhovenews.org
October 2001 1 case
Michael Stone
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years
On July 6, 1996, Michael Stone attacked Lin Russell, 45, and her daughters Josie, 9, and Megan, 6, along with their dog Lucy, on a quiet country lane in Chillenden near Dover, Kent. Stone, wielding a claw hammer, demanded money, tied them up, and bludgeoned Lin and Megan to death. Josie was blindfolded, tied to a tree, and bludgeoned but survived. The family was walking home from a school swimming gala. Stone was linked to the crime through bloodstained clothes, a hammer in his car, and witness statements. No direct forensic evidence linked him, but he was convicted based on circumstantial evidence and jailhouse confessions he denies.
Convicted of the murders of Lin Russell and Megan Russell, and the attempted murder of Josie Russell. First conviction in 1998 quashed, second conviction in 2001. Has maintained innocence and multiple appeals failed. Current review by CCRC.
1 Oct 2001
walesonline.co.uk
September 1987 1 case
Wayne Brown
Manslaughter *
Sentence
4 years youth custody
Wayne Brown, 17, of Camp Way, was convicted of manslaughter of a Rainham, Kent, ironmonger. He was originally sentenced to 7 years youth custody at Maidstone, which was reduced to 4 years by the Criminal Appeal Court.
Original sentence of 7 years reduced on appeal. Sentenced at Maidstone for manslaughter of a Rainham, Kent, ironmonger.
21 Sep 1987
courtnewsuk.co.uk

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