Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Carl Hodgson

Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

two-and-a-half years in prison

Carl Hodgson met a 12-year-old girl on a dating app where she falsely claimed to be 19. He spent the night with her at his flat in Castlefield, Manchester, masturbated in front of her, filmed her wearing a body stocking (one moving image and three still images), shared indecent photos of her on social media, and bragged to friends describing her as 'filth' and claiming he 'nailed' her.

Pleaded guilty to causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, distributing an indecent photograph of a child and making indecent photographs of a child. Banned from contacting the victim and ordered to sign the Sex Offender Register for life. Judge David Stockdale QC, the Recorder of Manchester, commented on the victim's high vulnerability due to her age.

1 Jan 0001

Benjamin Behan

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Benjamin Behan, from Inglesham Close, Wythenshawe, engaged in online sexual conversations over two days with a decoy account posing as a 14-year-old girl set up by paedophile hunters. He claimed to be a head chef at a pub, initially had innocuous chat about coronavirus, then turned sexual, suggesting they go to a hotel room, asking if she wanted to be naked in bed with him, and how long it would take her to get undressed. He was confronted at home, admitted to his stepfather 'Yes, I've done it again'. In police interview, he accepted sexual chats but claimed meeting idea was 'pure fantasy'. This followed prior possession of indecent images of children.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause a child to engage in sexual activity, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act. Previously spared jail and ordered to undergo Horizon scheme but failed to engage properly, describing it as a 'load of cr**'. Judge Anthony Cross QC noted non-compliance and that custody must follow. Autism mentioned as factor in engagement difficulties.

1 Jan 0001

Bilal Ahmed

Cannabis importation *

Sentence

1 year and 9 months imprisonment

Bilal Ahmed was stopped by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport on February 12, 2026, after arriving from Bangkok via Doha. He had two suitcases containing 36kg of vacuum-sealed cannabis flower valued at £108,000. He initially claimed the suitcases were his but later said they were not.

Aged 28. Acted as a drug mule to clear a £700 debt from a moped accident in Thailand.

1 Jan 0001

Bill Platt

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 25 days rehabilitation activity requirement, 200 hours unpaid work

Bill Platt, of Gambleside Close, Worsley, Manchester, was arrested on June 24, 2019, after police searched his home following intelligence about downloading indecent images of children since 1998. Officers seized 24 devices containing over 12 million images, including 15,690 Category A images (worst type, 1,024 videos), 15,753 Category B, and 837,729 Category C, depicting children from babies to 16 years old. He admitted the activity to police and provided PIN codes. Non-sexual images of children boarding a bus and 976 .22 bullets were also found.

Pleaded guilty at first opportunity to three counts of possession of indecent images. Ex-firefighter of previous good character who has sought help via Safer Lives. Judge noted realistic prospect of rehabilitation. Also made subject of Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years and must sign Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Arron Garner

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

5 years 6 months imprisonment

In the early hours of Sunday 7th February 2017, the victim Ryan King, a 25-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, was leaving the Pen and Pencil bar on Hilton Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. After friendly banter and a 'rap-off', when two women stopped to watch, Arron Garner forced King against a wall and Leo Doyle assaulted him. The Wright brothers and Charlie Potts then carried King into the road where they repeatedly punched, kicked and stamped on him, causing a broken jaw and other serious injuries. The attack was ongoing until another group leaving the bar intervened and called for help.

Found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Unprovoked attack on a man with Asperger's Syndrome.

1 Jan 0001

Anton Oakes

Manslaughter *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On December 22, 2016, Anton Oakes, who had been drinking heavily, struck Christopher Thompson with a single heavy punch after Thompson tried to calm a confrontation outside a bar in Altrincham town centre. Thompson suffered a fractured skull and died in hospital. Oakes, who was on bail for domestic violence at the time, fled but later turned himself in. He expressed remorse in court.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Will serve half his sentence before being released on licence. Judge Patrick Field QC said the attack was 'unprovoked and unwarranted'.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Alveranga

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Andrew Alveranga, 39, snatched a heavily pregnant woman's (36 weeks) phone, which was strapped to her wrist, while riding a bicycle on Stretford Road, Manchester on 23 February. The force used caused her to fall to the ground. The victim flagged down police, provided a description, and helped track the phone's location. Officers located him in Hulme where he dumped his green jumper, then he fled to Moss Side where he was arrested.

Denied committing the offence and claimed the phone belonged to him, but CCTV footage proved guilt.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Malkinson

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Wrongly convicted of raping a 33-year-old woman who was dragged down an embankment at the side of a motorway, strangled, knocked unconscious, and left bloodied and bruised in the early hours of July 19, 2003 off Cleggs Lane in Little Hulton, near the M61.

Wrongly convicted based on victim's identification. Exonerated after DNA evidence implicated Paul Quinn. Spent 17 years in prison.

1 Jan 0001

Aiden Oakes

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

On December 22, 2016, after his brother Anton punched Christopher Thompson, Aiden Oakes attacked Daniel Kelly, who was attempting to give first aid to Thompson. Aiden struck Kelly with a chair leg, fracturing his left arm. He had been part of the earlier altercation and fled the scene, but was arrested at home later that day.

Found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Will serve half his sentence before being released on licence. The judge described his actions as 'aggressive and unacceptable'.

1 Jan 0001

Ali Hamza

Possession of two prohibited firearms and conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Ali Hamza, from Whiston Road, Crumpsall, was involved in a criminal gang dealing heroin, cocaine, and firearms across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Convicted of possession of two prohibited firearms and conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin.

1 Jan 0001

Ali Hussain Karim

Immigration fraud *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Ali Hussain Karim, 47, arrived in the UK in 1999 from Iraq and claimed asylum under a false name. After his initial asylum application was refused and he was deported, he returned to the UK and set up two false identities — Kamal Monsour and Hawre Hasan Raza — obtaining passports and driving licences under both names. He used these identities to evade deportation and live in the UK illegally for 20 years, eventually obtaining naturalised British citizenship under the Raza identity. Police discovered him in June 2020 living in a £150,000 terraced house in Crumpsall, Manchester, and found him in possession of three passports: an Iraqi and UK passport in the Raza name, plus an Iraqi passport in his own name. He was charged under the Monsour identity.

Pleaded guilty to immigration fraud. Judge Timothy Smith said: 'You were lucky to remain here illegally for as long as you did as you masked your identity in a veil of deceit.'

1 Jan 0001

Adam Howe

Distribution of indecent images of children *

Sentence

four years and six months imprisonment with an extended licence period of nine years and six months

Adam Howe, 38, of Love Lane in Heaton Norris, Stockport, a registered sex offender, was found to have frequent contact with another individual over an extended period. They met in person to engage in sexual activity while viewing indecent images of children. Communications showed distribution of indecent images, including material depicting sexual abuse of a child. A mobile phone seized in September 2025 revealed the offending. Arrested on 18 September 2025.

Pleaded guilty to distribution of indecent images of children, breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and failing to comply with sex offender requirements. Described as a 'deliberate and persistent predator who posed a clear risk to children' by detectives.

1 Jan 0001

Adam Ali

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

18 month prison sentence, suspended for two years, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Adam Ali engaged in sexualised online conversations with undercover police officers posing as 13-year-old girls 'Becky' and 'Noemi'. In February 2019, he sent messages after stating he was 'horny', including a video and picture of his penis, and requested images. Contact ended after a few weeks. In April 2019, he sent sexual messages from the outset to the second 'girl', including a penis picture, calling her 'sexy'. Arrested in August 2019. He claimed roleplay with adults but admitted responsibility.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, and one count of attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act. Ordered to sign the sex offender's register for 10 years. Judge noted personal isolation and shame.

1 Jan 0001

Adam Chowdhary

Possession of a flick knife *

Sentence

4 months detention and training order

Adam Chowdhary was involved in the incident on 2 March 2019 in Hale Barns in which Yousef Makki was fatally stabbed by Josh Molnar. Chowdhary pleaded guilty to possession of a flick knife and received a detention and training order.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a flick knife.

1 Jan 0001

Abbas Hussain

Manslaughter *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Abbas Hussain armed himself with a 'Call of Duty-type' knife and stabbed 19-year-old Mohammed Isa Afzal seven times in four seconds following an incident outside the Power League five-a-side football complex on Market Street in Bury last summer. Mr Afzal had pursued Hussain after seeing him behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Corsa, having an issue with someone in the car.

Convicted of manslaughter after a trial. Found not guilty of murder. Also found guilty of possession of an offensive weapon. Aged 19 at the time, now 20, of Windsor Crescent, Prestwich.

1 Jan 0001

Abdul El-Kamh

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Two masked thugs broke into a woman's home and subjected her to a horrific attack whilst filming it on their mobile phone. The victim was just about to leave for work as a night cleaner on Feb 6 this year, when Isaiah Foster and Abdul El-Kamh, both 21, repeatedly banged on the front door demanding drugs and money. They then moved to the back of the house where they smashed the kitchen window and climbed inside whilst armed with a claw hammer. Inside the house in Moston, they began damaging various items before moving upstairs. The woman had shut herself into her bedroom before they kicked down the door. Her daughter and her niece had been locked in the bathroom by the woman moments before and were helpless as they heard the woman 'screaming' and 'in pain'.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Balmer

Attempted murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years and two months

Jonathan Balmer, 37, was walking in a wooded area near Incefield House in Wigan with his carer when he brandished a concealed kitchen knife from his jacket. He grabbed her in a bear hug and stabbed her, then chased her as she tried to run away. After she fell to the ground he continued stabbing her body and arms before fleeing. He was arrested later that evening in Blackpool.

Pleaded not guilty; grabbed carer in bear hug and repeatedly stabbed her with concealed kitchen knife after she made him feel 'inferior'.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Langley

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Between April 18 and May 12, 2022, a gang of five men roamed wealthy areas in a blue BMW, using signal jammers and skeleton keys to steal 11 luxury Range Rovers and a Land Rover Sport worth up to £100,000 each from car parks, town centres and private driveways across Altrincham, Hale, Hale Barns, Alderley Edge, Poynton and Rochdale. The thefts often occurred in broad daylight. The gang was intercepted on May 13, 2022, with all five inside the BMW.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal high-value vehicles and going equipped for theft.

1 Jan 0001

Kaden Hand

Child sex offences and abduction *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Kaden Hand, 20, contacted a 13-year-old girl via social media in April 2020, falsely claiming to be of similar age to gain her trust. He arranged to meet her in a park, where he engaged in sexual activity with her. After meeting, he complained of feeling unwell and went to a hospital, where staff became concerned about her age and alerted police. He was arrested. Investigations revealed he engaged in sexual activity with the girl multiple times and sent sexual messages to a 15-year-old girl.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communications with a child. Found guilty of child abduction and four counts of sexual activity with a child. Also ordered to sign sex offenders register for 10 years, 6-year sexual harm prevention order, 5-year restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Molnar

Possessing a knife and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Joshua Molnar was involved in a fight with Yousef Makki in Hale Barns in March 2019, during which Makki was fatally stabbed in the heart. Molnar claimed self-defence at trial and was cleared of murder and manslaughter at Manchester Crown Court. He was convicted of possessing a knife and perverting the course of justice.

Cleared of murder and manslaughter; convicted of possessing a knife and perverting the course of justice.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Wright

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

In the early hours of Sunday 7th February 2017, the victim Ryan King, a 25-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, was leaving the Pen and Pencil bar on Hilton Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. After friendly banter and a 'rap-off', when two women stopped to watch, Arron Garner forced King against a wall and Leo Doyle assaulted him. The Wright brothers and Charlie Potts then carried King into the road where they repeatedly punched, kicked and stamped on him, causing a broken jaw and other serious injuries. The attack was ongoing until another group leaving the bar intervened and called for help.

Convicted of violent disorder. Participated in the group assault.

1 Jan 0001

Joseph Minas

Possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 175 hours unpaid work, 6 month curfew

Joseph Minas, 20, of Verdun Road, Eccles, was driving a Seat Ibiza followed by anti-gang police in Salford. Officers stopped the vehicle, searched both him and the car. He was sentenced as part of Operation Naseby disrupting organised crime.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a psychoactive substance, possession of cannabis and ketamine, money laundering, driving while disqualified, and driving with no insurance.

1 Jan 0001

Josh Molnar

Perverting the course of justice and possession of a knife *

Sentence

16-month detention training order

Josh Molnar, then 17, was involved in an incident on 2 March 2019 in Hale Barns, during which Yousef Makki, also 17, was stabbed once in the heart and killed. Molnar admitted perverting the course of justice by disposing of evidence and pleaded guilty to possessing a flick knife. After a trial, a jury cleared him of murder and manslaughter, accepting his claim of self-defence. The judge at Manchester Crown Court sentenced him for the two offences he admitted.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice and possession of a flick knife. Cleared of murder and manslaughter. Judge Mr Justice Bryan said Molnar would 'live with your decisions that day and the consequences for the rest of your life'.

1 Jan 0001

Karl Sharples

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Karl Sharples, 38, from Radcliffe, groomed, sexually assaulted, and raped children as young as seven over an extended period. He targeted five vulnerable victims, preying on their innocence to commit rape, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, seven counts of sexual assault, and two counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. The grooming and abuse caused profound and lasting harm. The investigation was carried out by Greater Manchester Police, and the victims' bravery in coming forward was commended by the CPS.

Found guilty of rape, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, seven counts of sexual assault, and two counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Karl Wilson

Robbery *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

On September 2nd, 2019, Karl Wilson confronted a woman in her 60s as she walked from Sports Direct to Asda on George Richards Way, Altrincham. He mumbled some words, then grabbed her handbag, causing her to fall. He dragged her along the pavement for a couple of meters until she let go. The victim flagged down a passing car for help. The attack caused significant pain and discomfort as she suffered from arthritis. Wilson also committed a robbery at a newsagents in Salford on October 6th, 2019, stealing £265 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to one count of robbery, one count of burglary and a bail-related offence. Judge Richard Mansell QC described the attack as 'cowardly in the extreme'.

1 Jan 0001

Kevin Dwyer

Voyeurism *

Sentence

3 year community order

Kevin Dwyer, a Greater Manchester Police officer, used a secret camera to film upskirt images of young women and recorded a couple having sex without consent. Between 1 October 2013 and 15 May 2014, he followed and filmed vulnerable women, often intoxicated, wearing high heels and short skirts in Manchester, Chester, and Warrington. Officers discovered significant numbers of videos on devices seized from his home, including a recording device found in his uniform trousers. He admitted to two counts of voyeurism and ten counts of outraging public decency at Manchester Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of voyeurism and ten counts of outraging public decency. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for five years. He was a serving Greater Manchester Police officer.

1 Jan 0001

Kw

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

KW, along with OE and MG, was involved in burglaries and an aggravated burglary. Entered acceptable pleas prior to trial.

Prosecution of three Defendants involved in burglaries and an aggravated burglary. Defendants entered acceptable pleas prior to trial.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Kenneth Blackley

Robbery *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

On January 11, 2018, Mark Kenneth Blackley forced his way into a property on The Downs in Altrincham, brandishing a six-inch kitchen knife, and demanded cash and bank cards from a couple while their children slept upstairs. He forced them to drive to a cash machine, but after losing the bank cards, he forced them back to the property, threatened to stab them, then forced them to drive to a Tesco where the victims escaped. Blackley then forced entry into a second property, threatened the occupants with a knife, stole cash and car keys, and stole a Peugeot 208. Police pursued and arrested him after he abandoned the vehicle at Princess Parkway and Mancunian Way.

Pleaded guilty to a number of offences at Manchester Crown Court on July 2nd, 2018. Sentenced in his absence.

1 Jan 0001

Mahmoud Al-Khouladi

Rape *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of nine years and 190 days

In October 2014, Al-Khouladi approached a woman in her 20s on Barlow Moor Road, dragged her into the grounds of Emmanuel’s Church in Didsbury, and raped her. DNA evidence on her clothing led to his arrest. He had previously been jailed for 13 years in 2002 under the name Mahmoud Dadia for a series of violent sex attacks, and had changed his name after release.

Convicted of rape. Serial sex offender who had previously served a 13-year sentence under the name Mahmoud Dadia. DNA evidence linked him to the crime. Former detective Andy Durkin expressed astonishment at his recidivism and criticised the sentence as insufficient.

1 Jan 0001

Majid Rasoolzadeh

Conspiracy to export crystal meth *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Majid Rasoolzadeh, 46, from Alderley Edge, ran a kebab house in Timperley and led a gang that smuggled crystal meth from Turkey through the UK to Japan. The National Crime Agency uncovered the operation, which involved at least 17 trips. He absconded during the trial at Manchester Crown Court.

Head of the gang. Absconded during trial and sentenced in absence. Arrest warrant issued.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Thomson

Sexual offences against a child under 13 *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Mark Thomson, from Tameside, Greater Manchester, committed multiple sexual offences against two girls under the age of 13. The abuse involved exploitation over an extended period, with Thomson abusing a position of trust. The offences occurred in private settings within Tameside. Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation after disclosures from the victims, uncovering a history of predatory behaviour. Evidence included confessions and physical proof. The prosecution detailed how Thomson targeted the girls, leading to severe psychological harm.

Judge labelled Thomson's actions as 'heinous and unforgivable'. He was ordered to sign the sex offenders' register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Mason Maxwell

Failing to comply with notification requirements *

Sentence

one year and four months imprisonment

Mason Maxwell, born 16/07/1989, failed to notify officers of intended foreign travel on 3 September 2021, 24 September 2021, 4 November 2021, and 1 December 2021, breaching requirements imposed following his 2015 conviction for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He was arrested on Clowes Street, Salford, on 6 January 2022.

Found guilty of four counts of failing to comply with notification requirements and sentenced for breach of a suspended sentence order investigated by West Yorkshire Police. Previous conviction in March 2015 for two counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

1 Jan 0001

Martin Yankey

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Martin Yankey, a 34-year-old martial arts instructor at the time, groomed and had sex with a 15-year-old girl in care between February and May 2018 at his home in High Street, Atherton, and later Firs Road, Over Hulton. He took her from a children's home, gave her large amounts of cocaine damaging her septum and alcohol, leading her to believe they were in a relationship. Police visited his home multiple times after reports of her going missing, warned him she was 15, but he denied knowing her until she was found hiding in a kitchen cupboard on May 18, 2018. The victim suffered extreme sexual abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide attempts.

Admitted to sexual activity with a child, abduction and possession of indecent images of a child. Given an indefinite restraining order and a sexual harm prevention order. Credit for guilty pleas. Diagnosed with psychosis and epilepsy in 2019. Judge Hilary Manley described him as a devious and selfish man who exploited a vulnerable 15-year-old.

1 Jan 0001

Leo Doyle

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

In the early hours of Sunday 7th February 2017, the victim Ryan King, a 25-year-old with Asperger's Syndrome, was leaving the Pen and Pencil bar on Hilton Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. After friendly banter and a 'rap-off', when two women stopped to watch, Arron Garner forced King against a wall and Leo Doyle assaulted him. The Wright brothers and Charlie Potts then carried King into the road where they repeatedly punched, kicked and stamped on him, causing a broken jaw and other serious injuries. The attack was ongoing until another group leaving the bar intervened and called for help.

Convicted of violent disorder. Assaulted the victim after Garner forced him against a wall.

1 Jan 0001

Kyle Ratcliffe

Exposure and taking indecent images of a child *

Sentence

15 months in prison

Kyle Ratcliffe, from Leigh, committed the offences just days before his 16-year-old son's murder trial began at Manchester Crown Court on November 27, 2023. Police charged Ratcliffe on January 17 2024, and he was remanded in custody. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 months in prison.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of exposure and one count of taking an indecent image of a child. Offences committed days before his son's murder trial.

1 Jan 0001

Lawrence Jones

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Lawrence Jones, a 55-year-old millionaire businessman from Altrincham, was convicted of drugging and raping two young women in his flat in Salford during the 1990s. He was also sentenced for a sexual assault on a woman in a London hotel room in 2012, for which he had been convicted earlier in January. The historic rapes involved a pattern of predatory behaviour with an element of sinister premeditation, characterised by entitlement and dominance.

Found guilty at trial. Concurrent sentences of 14 years for rape of Woman A and 7 years for rape of Woman B, with a consecutive 1 year for sexual assault, totaling 15 years. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders' Register for life and pay £52,242 costs. Judge noted no remorse, entitlement, and sinister premeditation.

1 Jan 0001

Nazish Shakeel

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

3 years 7 months imprisonment

Between April 18 and May 12, 2022, a gang of five men roamed wealthy areas in a blue BMW, using signal jammers and skeleton keys to steal 11 luxury Range Rovers and a Land Rover Sport worth up to £100,000 each from car parks, town centres and private driveways across Altrincham, Hale, Hale Barns, Alderley Edge, Poynton and Rochdale. The thefts often occurred in broad daylight. The gang was intercepted on May 13, 2022, with all five inside the BMW.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal high-value vehicles and going equipped for theft.

1 Jan 0001

Oe

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

OE, along with MG and KW, was involved in burglaries and an aggravated burglary. Entered acceptable pleas prior to trial and found to be dangerous.

Prosecution of three Defendants involved in burglaries and an aggravated burglary. Defendants entered acceptable pleas prior to trial. OE found to be dangerous.

1 Jan 0001

Naomi O’Brien

Child sex offences *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Naomi O’Brien, a transgender woman from Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, was imprisoned for over four years after pleading guilty to child sex offences. The charges stemmed from inappropriate interactions with minors, involving sexual exploitation. The case was investigated by Greater Manchester Police after concerns were raised regarding O’Brien’s contact with children. Court proceedings at Manchester Crown Court revealed admissions to possessing indecent material and related offences. The prosecution stressed the vulnerability of the child victims involved. O’Brien admitted to child sex charges including possession of indecent images. Offences occurred in Ashton-under-Lyne over a period of time.

Pleaded guilty to child sex offences. Added to the sex offenders' register. The judge acknowledged the seriousness of the crimes while noting the plea.

1 Jan 0001

Nadeem Mohamed

Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child *

Sentence

Two-year prison sentence suspended for two years, 55 rehabilitation activity requirement days including a specialist sex offenders programme, sexual harm prevention order for 10 years

Nadeem Mohamed parked his Audi car deliberately near a school in Greater Manchester at the end of the school day on three consecutive days in early 2018 (February 5, 6, and 7). He performed sex acts on himself with his window down so that schoolgirls in uniform could see him. Five victims under the age of 16 witnessed the acts; one took a photo leading to his arrest on February 8, 2018. Phone analysis showed searches indicating interest in teen and pre-teen girls. Victims reported flashbacks, anxiety, changed behaviour, and aggression.

Pleaded guilty to five counts. No previous convictions. Remorseful with victim empathy. Judge noted unconscionable delay in bringing the case to court, personal difficulties, and realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammed Shahid

Conspiracy to sell firearms and supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

12 years and 9 months imprisonment

Mohammed Shahid, of Wilton Road, Crumpsall, was part of a gun and drug gang dealing heroin, cocaine, and firearms throughout Greater Manchester and the North West.

Admitted to conspiracy to sell firearms and supply heroin and cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammed Isaq

Fraudulent trading *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment

Between August 2017 and February 2018, Mohammed Isaq operated Manchester Meet and Greet and two other firms offering airport parking services. He charged up to £70 to collect cars from Manchester Airport and claimed they would be kept in a secure car park with CCTV, floodlighting, and 24-hour staffing. In reality, cars were parked in a muddy field at Davenport Green Hall or on residential streets without security. This resulted in thefts of keys and cars, vehicles being damaged or used without owners’ permission, and a break-in in August 2017 where 130 keys and a number of vehicles were stolen. He ignored an enforcement notice regarding unauthorised land use.

Pleaded guilty to fraudulent trading. Banned from being a company director for six years. Already serving a 20-month prison sentence for fire safety offences.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Kedie

Conspiracy to commit robbery *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 12 years

Michael Kedie was part of an armed gang that carried out 29 robberies between May and November 2019 across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The gang targeted supermarkets, convenience stores and a family home, using machetes to threaten and assault staff, and stealing thousands of pounds in cash and goods. In September 2019, they stormed a house in Warburton, dragging a naked child out of bed and locking the family in a cupboard while stealing valuables.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Burke

Conspiracy to commit robbery *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years

Michael Burke was part of an armed gang that carried out 29 robberies between May and November 2019 across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The gang targeted supermarkets, convenience stores and a family home, using machetes to threaten and assault staff, and stealing thousands of pounds in cash and goods. In September 2019, they stormed a house in Warburton, dragging a naked child out of bed and locking the family in a cupboard while stealing valuables.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Christopher Mcvey

Running a company while bankrupt *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

McVey set up One Design & Build Ltd in February 2015, providing interior design, manufacture and project management services. He was made bankrupt in June 2015 after becoming liable for a debt from a previous failed business. He resigned as a director two days later but continued to run the company as a shadow director, dealing with third parties and receiving the highest salary, exceeding that of the sole official director. The offence came to light after the company entered voluntary liquidation in April 2016. The court found he had deliberately breached the terms of his bankruptcy prohibition.

Also given a director disqualification order for four years. Applied for permission to appeal.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Dennett

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

14 years' imprisonment

Michael Dennett, of Poolstock Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, sent sexually-motivated messages over a sustained period between 2017 and 2018 to a girl aged 12-13. He sent her indecent images and asked her to send them in return. He also physically assaulted her by hugging, kissing and inappropriately touching her despite her protests. Charged with nine offences including three counts of sexual assault of a child, one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, four counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual communication with a child.

Found guilty after trial in February 2020 of sexual communication with a child, convicted of remaining offences in re-trial earlier in April 2022. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Mg

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

MG, along with OE and KW, was involved in burglaries and an aggravated burglary. Entered acceptable pleas prior to trial and found to be dangerous.

Prosecution of three Defendants involved in burglaries and an aggravated burglary. Defendants entered acceptable pleas prior to trial. MG found to be dangerous.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Andrews

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

3 years 9 months imprisonment

Between April 18 and May 12, 2022, a gang of five men roamed wealthy areas in a blue BMW, using signal jammers and skeleton keys to steal 11 luxury Range Rovers and a Land Rover Sport worth up to £100,000 each from car parks, town centres and private driveways across Altrincham, Hale, Hale Barns, Alderley Edge, Poynton and Rochdale. The thefts often occurred in broad daylight. The gang was intercepted on May 13, 2022, with all five inside the BMW.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal high-value vehicles and going equipped for theft.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Waterworth

Making indecent photographs of children *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Peter Waterworth, 87, of Redbrook Road, Timperley, was arrested for an unrelated matter on June 23rd 2020. Devices seized from his home, including a laptop and mobile phone, contained manipulated indecent images of boys and girls. His internet history showed visits to sites relating to teenage girls and the presence of photo editing software. He pleaded guilty to four counts of making indecent photographs of children.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of making indecent photographs of children. Arrested for an unrelated matter on June 23rd 2020, devices seized contained manipulated images of boys and girls. Internet history showed visits to sites relating to teenage girls and photo editing software installed. Will be registered as a sex offender for life with an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

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Philip Loxam

Breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Philip Loxam, a 57-year-old registered sex offender from Hazel Grove, Stockport, was identified by live facial recognition technology deployed by Greater Manchester Police in Stockport on 12 February 2024 and detained. He admitted to three breaches of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which included possessing software on his mobile phone to conceal his internet browsing history and having an unregistered second mobile phone. The breaches occurred shortly after he had completed a previous 20-month prison sentence for eight earlier breaches of the order.

Admitted to three breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Identified via live facial recognition technology. Had previously served a 20-month sentence for similar breaches.

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