Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 349 verdicts at Manchester Crown Court (Manchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Darren Rae

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine, heroin and MDMA)

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 13 years and 4 months imprisonment

Darren Rae, 52, of Abbeydale Road, Moston, co-headed the drugs enterprise with his nephew Bobby Vernon. He was involved in finding others to use their homes for storing drugs and paraphernalia. The operation involved 26 kilos of cocaine, 52 kilos of amphetamine, 154 tablets of MDMA, 390 grams of heroin, and over a kilogram of mixing agent.

Previous convictions for trafficking class A drugs. Had previously conspired with Vernon in similar activities.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Alexandra Gregory

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order and 150 hours unpaid work with 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Alexandra Gregory, 37, of Oswald Street, Oldham, stored drugs at her home. Police discovered cocaine and amphetamine worth up to £100,000. The enterprise involved 26 kilos of cocaine, 52 kilos of amphetamine, 154 tablets of MDMA, 390 grams of heroin, and over a kilogram of mixing agent.

Bobby Vernon

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine, heroin and MDMA)

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 14 years and 8 months imprisonment

Bobby Vernon, 40, of Kingsway, Middleton, headed a sophisticated drugs enterprise dealing large amounts of heroin, cocaine, MDMA, and amphetamine across the north west. He worked alongside his uncle Darren Rae, giving instructions and treating the operation like a business. The group handled 26 kilos of cocaine, 52 kilos of amphetamine, 154 tablets of MDMA, 390 grams of heroin, and over a kilogram of mixing agent.

Pleaded guilty. Previous convictions for robbery and breach of a serious crime prevention order. Ran the operation as if it was his job.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rebecca Kenworthy

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order and 150 hours unpaid work with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Rebecca Kenworthy, 31, of Whittaker Lane, Rochdale, daughter of Jennifer Kenworthy and in a relationship with Jack Tolley, allowed drugs to be stored at her home. Police found 26 kilos of cocaine in two safes, though she was unaware of the quantity. The enterprise involved 26 kilos of cocaine, 52 kilos of amphetamine, 154 tablets of MDMA, 390 grams of heroin, and over a kilogram of mixing agent.

In a relationship with Jack Tolley. Home searched, found 26 kilos of cocaine in two safes, but she did not know the amount involved. Expressed regret and remorse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jennifer Kenworthy

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order and 150 hours unpaid work with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Jennifer Kenworthy, 54, of Whittaker Lane, Rochdale, along with her partner Gerald David, allowed drugs to be stored at their home. She requested a small amount of the cocaine. The operation handled 26 kilos of cocaine, 52 kilos of amphetamine, 154 tablets of MDMA, 390 grams of heroin, and over a kilogram of mixing agent.

Allowed drugs to be stored at home and asked for a 'crumb' of the cocaine. Expressed regret and remorse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Katie Mccann

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order and 150 hours unpaid work with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Katie McCann, 28, of Benton Street, Harpurhey, stored drugs at her home as part of the enterprise. Police found a substantial amount of heroin worth up to £40,000 and six hydraulic presses during the search. The overall operation dealt 26 kilos of cocaine, 52 kilos of amphetamine, 154 tablets of MDMA, 390 grams of heroin, and over a kilogram of mixing agent.

Home searched, found heroin worth up to £40,000 and six hydraulic presses.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Karla Pukutova

Perverting the course of justice

November 30, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Karla Pukutova hid two knives used in a fatal knife fight between her ex-partner Hassan Suliman and Alberto Ursu on Essex Street in Rochdale in the early hours of New Year's Day following a family party. She lied to police, claiming she was in the bathroom during the incident, but was actually outside and witnessed the fight. The knives were hidden behind a radiator in her home but were quickly found by police.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. No previous convictions. Sole carer for three children. Judge noted attempts to conceal knives were short-lived and unsophisticated, and she may not have known the victim had died when hiding them. To serve 40% behind bars before release on licence.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Philip Brown

Supply of Class A Drugs

November 30, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Philip Brown was involved in the operation of the ‘Taz’ drugs line in Stockport, which offered addicts crack cocaine and heroin. The ‘extremely active’ drugs line sent out more than 12,000 flare messages advertising the drugs over a five month period.

Involved in the operation of the ‘Taz’ drugs line in Stockport offering crack cocaine and heroin. The line sent over 12,000 flare messages over five months. Used the drugs line phone to call police about bail and taxis to his home.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Leon Coley

Fraudulent evasion of the importation of a class B drug

November 29, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 10 months imprisonment

Leon Coley, 30, from Church Street, Birmingham, was stopped by Manchester Airport Border Force officers on September 25, 2025, upon arrival from Thailand via Dubai. He was carrying two medium-sized suitcases containing 32.9kg of cannabis. Coley claimed hotel staff packed his bags and he was unaware of the contents, initially stating he was bringing back tobacco for money. A message on his phone reading 'Get out quick' was received moments before arrest. He answered a social media advert offering money and admitted knowing about the cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to the fraudulent evasion of the importation of a class B drug. Intended to use earnings to support family. Warehouse operative with prior awareness of contents.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Gemma Edgar

Fraudulent evasion of the importation of a class B drug

November 29, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 4 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Gemma Edgar, 35, from Wheeler Street, Birmingham, was stopped by Manchester Airport Border Force officers on September 25, 2025, ten minutes after Leon Coley, upon arrival from Thailand via Dubai. She was carrying one large suitcase and one small bag containing 29.9kg of cannabis. Edgar stated the drugs were not hers and she was intimidated by individuals she owed £35,000 in poker debts to in Bangkok. She was told the consignment would repay the debt upon meeting in the UK.

Pleaded guilty to the fraudulent evasion of the importation of a class B drug. Suspended due to mental health issues including emotionally unstable personality disorder. Remorseful and coerced by intimidation over £35,000 poker debts in Bangkok.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rhys Hicks

Affray

November 28, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On June 29, 2025, in Middleton near Manchester, Rhys Hicks, high on cocaine after a two-day bender, became aggressive at an acquaintance's home, shoving her against a wall causing her to fall and suffer a panic attack. Later, around 4.45pm, spotted at the Middleton Archer pub in only boxers and trainers, he stripped naked, punched and kicked cars, urinated on a war memorial showing shameful lack of respect to the war dead, then assaulted motorist Paul Yates with punches and kicks on Manchester Old Road, attempted to steal his car but was stopped by bystanders until police arrived.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity to two counts of criminal damage, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, one count of assault by beating, one count of affray and one count of causing danger to road users. Informed he would likely serve 40 per cent of the jail term behind bars. Blames alcohol and cocaine for his actions and expressed remorse.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Sean Farrell

Conspiracy to supply class A and class B drugs, conspiracy to import cannabis and money laundering

November 27, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Sean Farrell, 52, operated under the username ‘VanillaJerky’ on the EncroChat encrypted messaging system, brokering large-scale cocaine deals at prices up to £39,500 per kilogram and supplying cannabis imported from the USA valued at $1,200 per pound and sold for $3,000. Between March and June 2020, he negotiated large cash deals, arranged collections including one for £5,500, and planned imports from overseas for distribution across the United Kingdom. Warrants were executed at his home in Salford in January 2022, but he had fled to Spain. He was arrested on September 2, 2024, when stopped in a Mercedes C Class with Spanish plates on Stretford Road in Old Trafford, initially giving false details.

Fled to Spain to evade justice; arrested after over two years on the run. Investigation involved cracking EncroChat encrypted messages and international cooperation with Spanish authorities.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Adam Moore-Lynch

Fraud

November 26, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 1 month imprisonment

Adam Moore-Lynch, 28, founded Manchester Watch Hub in October 2020 with his step-father, later taking over as director. The company specialised in selling high-value prestige watches, such as Rolexs, on the second-hand market, initially operating legitimately from premises in Salford Quays and then King Street in Manchester city centre. From August 2023, facing a fall in the second-hand market value and sudden collapse, Moore-Lynch began operating a Ponzi scheme by robbing Peter to pay Paul. He defrauded 45 victims of £1,160,460 between August and November 2023 by selling consigned watches without returning proceeds, selling watches left for repair, providing falsified bank statements and postage forms, and misleading or ignoring clients who had trusted the professional setup and celebrity customers. Victims lost sums up to £166,000 or £119,000, intended for house deposits or weddings, causing significant financial and emotional devastation. The stolen watches have not been recovered and were likely sold to unsuspecting buyers.

Pleaded guilty to one count of carrying on a business with intent to defraud creditors, one count of converting criminal property, and four counts of fraud. Banned from being a company director for 7 years. Judge noted the business started legitimately but turned dishonest due to financial troubles. Defendant had led a blameless life prior and has since lost everything, including reputation and friends.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kieran Naylor

Rape

November 25, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment with extended licence of 2 years

Kieran Naylor, 40, met the victim at a petrol station in the early hours of December 9, 2024, and invited her back to his home in Bolton. He subjected her to a brutal sexual assault, followed by a violent attack where he kicked and stamped on her, breaking her leg and wrist. He trapped her inside for 18 hours, laughed when she asked for an ambulance, stole her bank card to buy cigarettes, alcohol, and attempt to purchase a tracksuit, and raped her a second time after pulling her back by her hair when she tried to escape. The victim fell unconscious, later dragged herself out to seek help, but died of natural causes in May 2025 without seeing justice.

Convicted after trial of two counts of rape, one count of false imprisonment, and one count of grievous bodily harm. Previously pleaded guilty to theft. Has 57 previous convictions for 100 offences including theft and violence. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life and banned from contacting the woman's daughters indefinitely under a restraining order. Mitigating factors included traumatic childhood and struggles with alcohol and drug addictions.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Michael Hill

Hit and run

November 22, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Michael Hill, 24, committed a hit-and-run while speeding, leaving a 7-year-old boy in a wheelchair with traumatic brain injury.

Hooded and speeding down a residential street when he crashed into a 7-year-old boy, causing traumatic brain injury.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Nathan Gill

Bribery

November 22, 2025

Sentence: over 10 years imprisonment

Nathan Gill was arrested at Manchester Airport, revealing pro-Russia bribes, leading to his sentencing for corruption-related offenses.

Jailed after pro-Russia bribes exposed in Manchester Airport arrest; former Wales Reform UK leader.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Adam Shakeshaft

Dangerous driving

November 22, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Adam Shakeshaft caused a high-speed crash at 43mph, resulting in his victim losing a leg in the incident.

Sentenced after 43mph smash that caused victim to lose his leg; victim felt 'like his life had been ripped from him'.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Thomas Morris

Publication of obscene material

November 22, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Thomas Morris produced and shared shocking content on social media under the name CodComedyTJ, leading to his imprisonment.

Locked up for 'truly and deeply shocking' content as social media streamer CodComedyTJ.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jamie Mcgrath

False imprisonment, actual bodily harm, and coercive and controlling behaviour

November 21, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Jamie McGrath, 22, of Lowland Road, Woodsmoor, Stockport, subjected his former partner to a six-year campaign of abuse starting from when they met at age 16. He locked her in her flat without access to her phone as punishment, created an atmosphere of intimidation and violence, threatened her, belittled her, isolated her, and tracked her whereabouts. Incidents included pinning her against a wall and punching her in the face after a Halloween party argument, bending her fingers back and breaking one, and dunking her head repeatedly into a bath while holding it under water, causing her to fear for her life. He also squeezed her neck, making her struggle to breathe and believe he would kill her. The relationship ended in 2024 when the victim reported to police. The abuse continued to impact her post-arrest.

Convicted after trial of false imprisonment, actual bodily harm, and coercive and controlling behaviour. No previous convictions; autism spectrum diagnosis noted. Assessed as high risk of reoffending. Indefinite restraining order imposed.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Sarwar Mohammed

Possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply

November 19, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Sarwar Mohammed, a 35-year-old asylum seeker from Iraq, was stopped by police in Cheetham Hill on August 7, 2025, following reports of drug dealing. Officers found bin bags in a nearby alleyway containing more than 60 deals of cannabis and 36 snap bags of cocaine. He had £234 on his person. This occurred shortly after his release on licence from a previous 15-month sentence for dealing cocaine and cannabis. Mohammed claimed he was homeless, awaiting an asylum decision, and unable to find legitimate work, so he dealt drugs to feed himself.

Pleaded guilty. Released after 40% of term. Judge noted challenges as asylum seeker but no excuse for dealing class A drugs. Previously sentenced to 15 months in January for same offenses.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rizwan Afzal

Controlling and coercive behaviour

November 17, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 180 hours community service, 10 days Building Choices programme, 3-year restraining order, £300 costs

Rizwan Afzal engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his partner from 2017, escalating in 2020. He smoked cannabis for psoriatic arthritis pain relief, which negatively affected his mental health, leading to anger and accusations of her drug use. Incidents included holding her by the arms during a 2018 Blackpool argument, biting her in another argument, and in January 2022, tracking her to a Cheadle hotel where he found her ex-partner wearing his coat, called her a 'cheating s**g', and accused her of infidelity. The relationship ended in February 2023 when she called police; he fled but attempted constant contact. Victim felt trapped, like a puppet, and fearful of being watched or followed.

Pleaded guilty on first day of trial. No previous convictions. Judge Sarah Johnston noted controlling behaviour, derogatory names, physical incidents, and cannabis impact on mental health. Defence cited lack of maturity and remorse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shazad Mughal

Rape

November 16, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Shazad Mughal, 47, a security guard at Old Trafford Cricket Club in Stretford, raped and sexually assaulted a woman in his security hut on August 10, 2022, after she asked for directions to Manchester city centre following an early tram termination. He allowed her to use the toilet before attacking her around midnight. She fled and called police.

Found guilty by jury after trial of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Luke Wood

Importation of cannabis

November 16, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Luke Wood, 29, a ketamine addict, attempted to smuggle 20kg of cannabis, valued at £61,350, through Manchester Airport on October 11, 2024, after arriving from Bangkok via Doha. He refused to unlock his suitcase initially but admitted it was full of cannabis, claiming he was forced due to substantial drug debts and threats to his family's lives.

Pleaded guilty to fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a controlled drug. Accepted he was under pressure from drug debts and threats to his family.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Robinson

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £1,200 fine

Lee Robinson participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £100 per month. Worked as a warehouse worker. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lewis Page

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £1,200 fine

Lewis Page participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £100 per month. Worked as a weigh bridge operator. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Klajdi Hazizollo

Conspiracy to produce cannabis

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Klajdi Hazizollo, 33, of Bowkerbank Avenue, Crumpsall, was part of an Albanian organised crime group operating across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, responsible for running multiple cannabis farms generating significant criminal profits. During the investigation, cannabis worth between £498,980 and £1.5m was seized, along with over £33,000 in cash.

Jack Webster

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £1,200 fine

Jack Webster participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £100 per month. Worked for his father's paving business. Admitted to having a few drinks and expressed sorry for his actions. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jack Griffin

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £1,200 fine

Jack Griffin participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £100 per month. Worked as a shift team leader. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Hassan Suliman

Manslaughter

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 16-year extended sentence (13 years custody)

On New Year's Eve 2024/2025, following a boozy family gathering on Essex Street, Rochdale, Hassan Suliman, 31, became involved in an altercation, first attacking a random member of the public (affray), then later engaging in a knife fight with Alberto Ursu, 38, after tensions escalated. Both men possessed knives and stabbed each other; Suliman stabbed Ursu through the heart, causing fatal multiple sharp force injuries. Ursu collapsed on Essex Street, was taken to hospital, and pronounced dead at 4am on January 1, 2025. Suliman was found nearby on Milkstone Road with a stab wound to his back, underwent surgery, and lost a kidney. The incident followed Suliman leaving the party and a subsequent struggle with family members.

Found guilty of manslaughter; admitted affray; previous conviction for wounding in 2021; acted under influence of alcohol; genuine remorse shown; not premeditated; initially defending self but went beyond reasonable force.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Enrik Ziu

Conspiracy to produce cannabis

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Enrik Ziu, 37, of Melia House in Manchester's Green Quarter, was part of an Albanian organised crime group operating across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, responsible for running multiple cannabis farms generating significant criminal profits. During the investigation, cannabis worth between £498,980 and £1.5m was seized, along with over £33,000 in cash.

Ethan Chapman

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £1,200 fine

Ethan Chapman participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £100 per month. Father-of-one working for Vodafone. Admitted throwing punches but none landed; acted impulsively with no planning involved. Felt disgusted and ashamed after viewing footage. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Fatbardh Shahini

Conspiracy to produce cannabis

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Fatbardh Shahini, 37, of Lewis Street, Eccles, Salford, was part of an Albanian organised crime group operating across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, responsible for running multiple cannabis farms generating significant criminal profits. During the investigation, cannabis worth between £498,980 and £1.5m was seized, along with over £33,000 in cash.

Declan Windsor

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with 50 hours unpaid work

Declan Windsor participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Unfit to work due to anxiety and depression. Saw nothing incriminating in footage. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Callum Johnson

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £1,200 fine

Callum Johnson participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £100 per month. Worked as a sewage pipe engineer. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Arber Hima

Conspiracy to produce cannabis

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Arber Hima, 24, of City View Apartments, Salford, was part of an Albanian organised crime group operating across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, responsible for running multiple cannabis farms generating significant criminal profits. During the investigation, cannabis worth between £498,980 and £1.5m was seized, along with over £33,000 in cash.

Ashley Shemeld

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £900 fine

Ashley Shemeld participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £75 per month due to lower income. Worked as a grave digger from Droylsden. Claimed to be victim of an attack. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

David Horton

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with 50 hours unpaid work

David Horton participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Unemployed and in receipt of benefits due to health problems. Felt embarrassed after viewing footage. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Rory Voulgaris

Violent disorder

November 14, 2025

Sentence: £1,200 fine

Rory Voulgaris participated in a mass brawl outside Wave bar on Portland Street, Manchester city centre, on October 26, 2019, involving fans of Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United, and FC United of Manchester. The fight included punching, kicking, and throwing glasses, captured on CCTV. The clash arose from resents between supporters after a football match cancellation and relocation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fined at £100 per month. Worked as an industrial painter. No further offences committed while awaiting sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Thomas Lowe

Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Between 30 July and 8 August 2025, Thomas Lowe, 33, from Garland Road, Wythenshawe, groomed who he believed was a 14-year-old boy over social media platforms, sending sexually explicit messages and images, and discussing arrangements for sexual activity. On 8 August 2025, he travelled to Sale Water Park in Trafford, Manchester, to meet the boy for sex, but was arrested by officers from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit's Internet Child Abuse Team upon arrival at the agreed meeting point.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, arranging/facilitating the commission of sexual activity with a child by penetration, and attempting to meet a boy aged under 16 following grooming. A 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order was also imposed, and he will remain on the Sex Offenders' Register indefinitely.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Tzoni Kardashi

Conspiracy to produce cannabis

November 14, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Tzoni Kardashi, 23, of City View Apartments, Salford, was part of an Albanian organised crime group operating across Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, responsible for running multiple cannabis farms generating significant criminal profits. During the investigation, cannabis worth between £498,980 and £1.5m was seized, along with over £33,000 in cash.

Wayne Hassall

Sexual assault

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Wayne Hassall, a 59-year-old builder from Cherry Tree Farm, Quarry Bank, Utkinton, Cheshire, sexually assaulted a girl on his farm in Utkinton in 2021. The victim was about to feed horses when Hassall suddenly kissed her and told her that he loved her, then went on to sexually assault her. She later confided in her mother. While under investigation, Hassall flew to the Philippines in March 2022 where he got married. A warrant for his arrest was issued in 2022. He was arrested at Manchester Airport in August 2025 upon returning to the UK and has been in custody since. The assault has profoundly impacted the victim, leaving her angry, numb, emotionally cold, and feeling she lost her innocence and childhood.

Denied sexual assault but was convicted by a jury after trial. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years and ordered to sign on the Sex Offenders' Register. Judge Recorder Michelle Brown noted he left the country to avoid prosecution and that the victim has been significantly affected, blaming herself though the fault lies entirely with him.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Mohammed Sharif

Conspiring to bring prohibited items into prison

November 9, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Mohammed Sharif, 22, of Gowan Road, Birmingham, was spotted by undercover officers in woods near HMP Manchester at around 10.45pm on September 21, 2025, using his phone under a tree close to the prison walls with a large bag nearby. Officers discovered a remote-controlled drone, a large box, a bag, and items wrapped in socks intended for smuggling contraband into prisons including HMP Manchester. Sharif was arrested at his home where he attempted to throw items out of a window; a drone charger and a Telegram message reading 'The eagles have landed, that new route is magical, thank you' were found on his phone.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of conspiring to bring prohibited items into prison and one count of possessing cannabis. The Recorder of Manchester, Judge Nicholas Dean KC, stated Sharif played a leading and organising role in a widespread conspiracy.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Charles Liburd

Indecent assault and sexual intercourse with a child under 13

November 8, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Charles Liburd, 64, from Quarry Road, Maidstone, Kent, abused two girls in the 1980s and 1990s. The first victim reported the abuse to authorities, but no charges were brought. Liburd then abused a second girl. The victims, now adults, came forward in recent years and were in court for the sentencing.

Found guilty after trial. Maintains innocence and denies sexual attraction to children. Has six previous convictions for serious violence but none for sexual offending. Will serve two-thirds before possible release by Parole Board.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Carlo Tommasello

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Carlo Tommasello, 38, of Droylsden Wharf Road in Droylsden, worked closely with Lee Campbell, operating the graft phone and entering woods at Philips Park in Clayton on six occasions as part of the conspiracy to supply 16.5 kilos of class A drugs worth £1.6m in north Manchester and Tameside between March 14, 2024, and January 30, 2025.

Operated the graft phone for up to £150-a-day; Lee Campbell's gym buddy; no evidence of lavish lifestyle.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mark Mcgrath

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mark McGrath, 41, of Heather Street in Clayton, participated in the Campbell crime gang's conspiracy to supply 16.5 kilos of class A drugs worth £1.6m in north Manchester and Tameside between March 14, 2024, and January 30, 2025. He became involved to pay off debts accrued from his cannabis addiction.

Former spray painter; acted out of character due to debts from cannabis addiction.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mark Salinger

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Mark Salinger, 23, of Ladylands Avenue in Clayton, served as a drugs runner for the Campbell gang, earning £80 per day, in the conspiracy to supply 16.5 kilos of class A drugs worth £1.6m in north Manchester and Tameside between March 14, 2024, and January 30, 2025. His involvement was motivated by familial loyalty.

Youngest member, 22 at time of conspiracy; paid £80-a-day as drugs runner; at the bottom of the chain; acted out of naive familial loyalty.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Paul Taylor

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Paul Taylor, 42, of Gleneagles Avenue in Clayton, acted as a street dealer for the Campbell crime group in the £1.6m class A drugs supply conspiracy in north Manchester and Tameside from March 14, 2024, to January 30, 2025. He struggled financially and was addicted to cocaine.

Former delivery driver and armed services veteran retired on medical grounds in 2003; operated as street dealer; 18 prior convictions including possession with intent to supply cannabis; involved for modest wage due to cocaine addiction and financial struggles.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kelly Blundell

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Kelly Blundell, 37, of North Road in Clayton, east Manchester, worked closely with Lee Campbell, answering the drugs line and co-ordinating the supply of cocaine as part of the £1.6m class A drugs conspiracy in north Manchester and Tameside from March 14, 2024, to January 30, 2025. Her involvement stemmed from financial desperation due to gambling addiction.

Acted under direction; out of character; foster carer who became involved due to addiction to online gambling and squandering benefits; found Thomas Campbell's murder difficult to come to terms with.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Campbell

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 9 years and 4 months imprisonment

Lee Campbell, 43, of Lightfoot Walk in Beswick, east Manchester, took control of the family organised crime group after his brother Thomas Campbell was murdered in 2022. He led a conspiracy to supply class A drugs, including 16.5 kilos of cocaine worth £1.6m, in north Manchester and Tameside between March 14, 2024, and January 30, 2025. He sourced drugs from abroad, operated a graft line, and was observed burying cocaine in woods at Philips Park in Clayton. The operation involved multiple gang members and was uncovered by Greater Manchester Police's Operation Kilowatt.

Leading role in the conspiracy; 11 prior convictions including robbery and possession with intent to supply cocaine; inherited the business from his murdered brother Thomas Campbell; receiving therapy for brother's death; positive work ethic while on remand.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Steven Quinn

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Steven Quinn, 57, of Edge Lane in Droylsden, featured heavily in the day-to-day dealing for the Campbell organised crime group, acting as a street dealer in the conspiracy to supply class A drugs worth £1.6m in north Manchester and Tameside from March 14, 2024, to January 30, 2025.

Street dealer on a significant scale; 13 prior convictions including possession of crack cocaine; shown insight into his crimes; little influence on others in the gang.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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