Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 309 verdicts at Manchester Crown Court (Manchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Marley Brown

Violent disorder

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 21 months detention

Marley Brown walked towards a car on Adelphi Street, Salford, on June 8, 2024, and attacked those inside, leading to a violent fight where knives were used and someone was stabbed. He was later seen discarding a blade.

Involved in gangland culture; his parents tried to intervene by moving him to Yorkshire. The judge highlighted the dangers of knife crime among young people.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mckenzie Purtill

Violent disorder

June 19, 2025

Sentence: Three years and eight months imprisonment

McKenzie Purtill was involved in a violent fight on Adelphi Street, Salford, on June 8, 2024. He walked towards a car, punched one of the other men, and participated in a melee where knives were produced and used, resulting in someone being stabbed. He was later seen discarding a blade and has a history of violence.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and section 18 wounding. The judge warned him about his violent past and the risk of longer sentences if he continues.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jacob Flavin

Conspiracy to Supply Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin and Ketamine

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Jacob Flavin, operating under the alias 'Albus Dumbledore', was a substantial player in a gang supplying wholesale amounts of cannabis. He used encrypted messaging to advertise and sell drugs, including varieties like 'Tropical', 'Gelato' and 'Banana', with prices up to £3,100 per kilo. He was caught on camera collecting cannabis in an Aldi bag and had items seized from his flat, including a Rolex watch and drugs. Over seven weeks in late 2023, the gang supplied around 180kg of cannabis, and he was linked to 3.5kg of cocaine, 2.5kg of heroin and 5kg of ketamine as part of Operation Global.

Pled guilty to four counts of conspiracy to supply cannabis, cocaine, heroin and ketamine. Had six previous convictions, including possession of cannabis with intent to supply. Judge described the harm caused by drugs and noted his candid letter about the consequences of the trade.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Eddie Rainford

Supply of cannabis

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment

Eddie Rainford was involved in a major drug-dealing operation, supplying large quantities of cannabis between November 11, 2022, and September 28, 2023, alongside another individual. He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing, and despite attempts by his partner to keep his identity private, he was sentenced following a court adjournment.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug. Had a significant role in supplying wholesale quantities. Judge Horgan imposed an immediate custodial sentence.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Cade Toon

Violent disorder

June 19, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Cade Toon jumped out of a vehicle and participated in a violent fight on Adelphi Street, Salford, on June 8, 2024, where knives were produced and used, resulting in injuries.

Received a suspended sentence and must complete 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jordan Brook

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of a class B drug

June 18, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Jordan Brook, 31, from Eccles, Salford, arrived at Manchester Airport on a flight from Bangkok via Bahrain on April 17, 2025. He was stopped by Border Force officers and admitted to carrying cannabis. Searches revealed 40.5 kilograms of cannabis, valued at £121,000, in two suitcases bearing his name. He claimed he was pressured into the act but did not meet the threshold for duress. Brook is a father-of-two and has struggled with social anxiety while on remand.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Judge stated that the courts cannot tolerate drug importation and emphasised deterrence. Defendant has three prior convictions, including for dealing cannabis in 2018, for which he received a suspended sentence. He has spent 59 days on remand and expressed relief at being stopped.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Melissa Burgess

Assaulting an emergency worker

June 18, 2025

Sentence: 100 hours community service

Melissa Burgess, while heavily intoxicated, was removed from a Ryanair flight to Ibiza after an argument with other passengers over seats. On October 21, 2023, at Manchester Airport, she became aggressive towards police, kicking two officers in the leg and spitting in the face of a third during her arrest and restraint, as captured on body-worn camera.

Admitted to three counts of assaulting an emergency worker and one count of being drunk on an aircraft. Judge noted she was violent and behaved like a wild animal but accepted she was deeply ashamed.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Matthew Burgess

Being drunk on an aircraft

June 18, 2025

Sentence: Seven day rehabilitation activity requirement

Matthew Burgess was involved in an argument with other passengers over seat allocation on a Ryanair flight to Ibiza. He was heavily intoxicated and removed from the plane, but cooperated with police at Manchester Airport on October 21, 2023.

Admitted to one count of being drunk on an aircraft and was compliant with police throughout the incident.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Alicia Nkemla

Possession of indecent images of children

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order, 140 hours unpaid work, 30 days rehabilitation activity requirements, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 5 years, and Sex Offenders Register for 5 years

Alicia Nkemla, starting at age 17, sold sexual images of herself online and received hundreds of indecent images of children from men she engaged with via Telegram. A police search of her home in Hulme in October 2023 uncovered these images on her mobile phones. She admitted keeping the images for money and attention, and some chats involved encouraging bestiality.

Pleaded guilty. Judge considered her difficult childhood and decided not to imprison her. The proceedings had a positive and sobering effect.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Abdul Bahadir

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

June 16, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and 6 months imprisonment

Abdul Bahadir was involved in supplying huge quantities of heroin and cocaine, acting as a courier to deliver drugs and move money across the country, hiding them in a secret car compartment. He was stopped by police on the M61 on July 28, 2020, where cocaine, mixing agents, and digital scales were found. At his home in Oldham, police recovered over £157,000 in cash, a vacuum packing machine, digital scales, and luxury designer clothing.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Originally the gang's accountant, he later became a courier, using EncroChat handles 'TupacDon' and 'Simonsays', and managed stash houses.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Chelsea Blanton

Drug Smuggling

June 16, 2025

Sentence: 17 months imprisonment

Chelsea Blanton, 29, from Texas, travelled from Saudi Arabia to Malaysia and then to Manchester via Heathrow. She was stopped by Border Force officers on May 7, 2025, at Manchester Airport with 28 kilos of cannabis hidden in 15 vacuum-sealed packages across her two suitcases, with a wholesale value of £80,000. She made a false claim about her visit initially but later admitted the offence, stating she did it for a payment of $8,500 to address her financial difficulties. She expressed remorse and highlighted her history of trauma, including the violent death of her father and past domestic violence. She has a 12-year-old child and a good work ethic, having worked two jobs to support her family.

Pleaded guilty to drug smuggling. Judge Tom Gilbart noted her naivety, lack of coercion, and personal difficulties including trauma and financial issues. No previous convictions in the UK, but admitted to a prior assault conviction in the United States.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Husnain Ali

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

June 16, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 11 months imprisonment

Husnain Ali was part of a gang supplying huge quantities of heroin and cocaine across the country using EncroChat. He acted as the accountant, handling money packaging and storage. He was arrested on July 28, 2020, during a police stop on the M61, where he was a passenger in a car with a secret compartment containing drugs.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He took over as the gang's accountant, counting and packaging money for delivery and storage, and used EncroChat handles on occasions.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mohammed Omayr

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

June 16, 2025

Sentence: 16 years and 4 months imprisonment

Mohammed Omayr, using EncroChat handles, supplied huge quantities of heroin and cocaine across the country. He directed couriers to move drugs and money, hiding them in secret car compartments. Police seized nearly £25,000 in cash, designer clothing, a watch, and a black Lamborghini Urus worth over £200,000 from his home in Chorlton. He was arrested on July 28, 2020, after an investigation into the gang's activities.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He was responsible for the sale, distribution, returns, testing, storage, and payments for a huge amount of class A drugs, and directed couriers.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Usman Alam

Supply of Cocaine and Cannabis

June 16, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Usman Alam was involved in the supply of wholesale amounts of cocaine and cannabis over a four-year period from 2018 to 2022, as evidenced by text messages on three mobile phones found during a raid on his home on January 5, 2022. The phones revealed his involvement in drug production across England and street-level dealing in Greater Manchester. His bank account received £370,216 with no legitimate income. Additionally, in 2024, he assaulted a dealer working for him by headbutting and striking him with a knife handle, causing cuts, after accusing him of stealing cannabis. He also made threats to shoot and bomb the victim's relatives.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, Section 20 assault (grievous bodily harm without intent), and making threats to kill. Detective Inspector Richard Castley noted that Alam amassed nearly £400,000 through illegal drug operations and demonstrated violence by assaulting someone he suspected of stealing from him.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Moyed Mustafa

Possession with intent to supply cocaine, heroin, and MDMA; Conspiracy to supply cannabis

June 12, 2025

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Moyed Mustafa attempted to evade police on foot after his car was stopped in January 2023. He was found in possession of MDMA, cocaine, and heroin. A search of his home on Thorncombe Road, Whalley Range, uncovered large amounts of these drugs. Further investigation revealed his involvement in a conspiracy to supply cannabis to prisoners.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, heroin and MDMA, and being involved in a conspiracy to supply cannabis.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mohammed Kateb

Kidnapping

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Mohammed Kateb, along with Hassan Khan and Wahaab Mushtaq, kidnapped Safwan Fiaz on April 24, 2024, in Rochdale. They grabbed him in a bear hug, bundled him into a car, drove him around, punched him, and made threats to strip him naked. The victim sustained injuries including a black eye, cuts, and swelling. The group lost their nerve after discussing whether a bystander would call the police and eventually let him go at a dead end.

Found guilty of kidnapping after a trial. No remorse shown and continued to deny guilt. Part of a joint venture described as a targeted attack.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Hassan Khan

Kidnapping

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Hassan Khan, along with Mohammed Kateb and Wahaab Mushtaq, kidnapped Safwan Fiaz on April 24, 2024, in Rochdale. They grabbed him in a bear hug, bundled him into a car, drove him around, punched him, and made threats to strip him naked. The victim sustained injuries including a black eye, cuts, and swelling. The group lost their nerve after discussing whether a bystander would call the police and eventually let him go at a dead end.

Found guilty of kidnapping after a trial. No remorse shown and continued to deny guilt. Part of a joint venture described as a targeted attack.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Wahaab Mushtaq

Kidnapping

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Wahaab Mushtaq, along with Hassan Khan and Mohammed Kateb, kidnapped Safwan Fiaz on April 24, 2024, in Rochdale. They grabbed him in a bear hug, bundled him into a car, drove him around, punched him, and made threats to strip him naked. The victim sustained injuries including a black eye, cuts, and swelling. The group lost their nerve after discussing whether a bystander would call the police and eventually let him go at a dead end.

Found guilty of kidnapping after a trial. No remorse shown and continued to deny guilt. Part of a joint venture described as a targeted attack.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Nathan Hulme

Coercive and Controlling Behaviour

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Nathan Hulme, fuelled by alcohol and drugs, subjected two vulnerable women to repeated physical and emotional abuse from July 2022 to March 2024. This included punching, strangling, slapping, throwing objects, smashing belongings, making derogatory comments, tracking their whereabouts, and engaging in coercive control. Specific incidents involved assaults in various locations, such as at home, in a car, and during a holiday in Greece, where his behaviour led to them being ejected from a hotel.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm and one count of criminal damage. Found guilty of further charges including coercive and controlling behaviour and strangulation after trial. Defence cited issues with alcohol and drugs following exit from the Army, and judge noted lack of genuine remorse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Nadeem Mohammed Begum

Murder

May 16, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Nadeem Mohammed Begum strangled his daughter-in-law, Mashal Ilyas, at the family home on Oxford Road in Atherton on October 9, 2024, following ongoing conflicts over her household role in an arranged marriage. He subjected her to asphyxiation for one to three minutes, likely using his hands and arm, after losing his temper during an argument. Evidence, including phone activity, DNA under her fingernails, and a post-mortem report, contradicted his claim that she fell down the stairs. She was found unconscious with neck injuries and died as a result.

Pleaded not guilty and denied involvement despite overwhelming evidence. Judge Elizabeth Nicholls described him as a 'tyrant' and 'egotistical and domineering male'. Mitigation noted his role as head of the household and absence of premeditation, but he had a history of anger problems.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Edward Nesbitt

Importing cannabis

May 15, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Edward Nesbitt, 36, from Sandown Road in Northern Ireland, was arrested at Manchester Airport after arriving on a flight from Amsterdam. He picked up a suitcase containing 23 kilograms of cannabis that had been left on the luggage carousel by another individual. This was part of a drug importation scheme, and he was sentenced for his role in the offence.

A former boxer and dad-of-two who took an offer he could not refuse, involving picking up a suitcase at the airport.

Sources: lancs.live

Robert Emmerson

Sexual assault and indecent exposure

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Robert Emmerson carried out a series of sexual assaults on university students aged 18 to 24 between November 2023 and April 2024, including chasing them, grabbing them in a bear hug, pinning them down, and groping them in an underpass on the Mancunian Way. He also exposed himself and masturbated to schoolgirls as young as 13 and 16 in Wythenshawe. The attacks involved significant violence in locations chosen to avoid detection, and he showed no remorse, smiling and laughing during the crimes. Despite prior arrests and bans, his behaviour escalated, leading to convictions for five counts of sexual assault and seven counts of indecent exposure.

Sentence was increased after the Court of Appeal quashed the original sentence as unduly lenient; he pleaded not guilty and was found guilty by a jury; described as a danger to the public with a history of obsessive behaviour and prior arrests.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Yamin Mahmad Iqbal Indawala

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

April 24, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for two years

Yamin Mahmad Iqbal Indawala picked up two passengers in his Volkswagen Golf from Salford Quays and drove at high speeds while inhaling gas from a balloon and playing loud music. On the evening of April 24, 2023, he lost control of the vehicle on Worsley Road in Salford, crashing into parked cars, including an Audi, and seriously injuring a man who was collecting belongings from his car. The victim suffered multiple fractures and other injuries, requiring over a month in hospital, and faced significant financial and personal hardships.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Suffering from PTSD. Judge Rachel Galloway noted it was a deliberate decision to ignore road rules, and highlighted the significant impact on the victim, including financial losses.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lewis Ellis

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition

April 21, 2025

Sentence: Suspended sentence

Lewis Ellis, 20, and his friend James Poutch went on a three-week holiday to Thailand for a festival. Upon returning to Manchester Airport via Abu Dhabi, officials found 37 kilograms of cannabis in their bags. Ellis immediately confessed to the contents.

Admitted to having cannabis in his bag during a search at Manchester Airport. He described the decision as naive and stupid.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

James Poutch

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition

April 21, 2025

Sentence: Suspended sentence

James Poutch, 19, travelled with Lewis Ellis to Thailand for a festival known as the world's biggest water fight. On their return to Manchester Airport, a bag search revealed 37 kilograms of cannabis, leading to their arrest.

School pal of Lewis Ellis who joined him on a holiday to Thailand. He was involved in attempting to bring cannabis into the UK.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Abigail Laidlaw

Misconduct in a public office

March 1, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Abigail Laidlaw, 28, from Rossendale, engaged in an intimate relationship with Troy Beckford, jailed for life in 2016 for the murder of Kieran McGrath, while working at HMP Manchester. She smuggled drugs into the prison daily for him, as evidenced by messages on her phone.

Pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office, two counts of conspiracy to convey a prohibited article into prison and possession of criminal property. Had daily kissing and smuggled drugs for inmate.

Sources: lancs.live

Paul Flowers

Fraud by abuse of position

February 1, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Paul Flowers, as executor and holder of power of attorney for his elderly friend Margaret Jarvis, abused his position by stealing her money to fund personal expenses including drugs, holidays, theatre tickets, fine wines, cruises, hotel stays, and home improvements. He continued this after her death in 2016, depriving her nieces and specified charities of their inheritance, exploiting her vulnerability due to progressive dementia.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud by abuse of position. Additional confiscation order for £184,862 with 2.5 years added to sentence if not paid within three months.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Samuel Opokiti

Manslaughter

January 1, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act with a section 41 restriction order

Samuel Opokiti stabbed Osagie Harrison Aimiyekagbon to death in an entirely unprovoked attack at their shared house in Levenshulme on July 9, 2023. Opokiti had previously made threats to kill the victim and his son, and the victim had reported these to the police on at least six occasions, noting Opokiti's mental health problems.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Suffering from schizophrenia and expected to remain at Ashworth High Secure Hospital for the foreseeable future.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jason Wadsworth

Manslaughter

December 22, 2024

Sentence: lengthy sentence

Jason Wadsworth, 37, from Durden Mews, Shaw, was a drug user involved in the underworld. On September 10, 2023, alongside Jemma Marshall, he encountered Martin Shaw on Ashton Road in Oldham. Shaw owed Marshall money, and Wadsworth helped bundle him into Marshall's Audi A3. During the drive around Oldham and Rochdale, Wadsworth participated in the brutal attack on Shaw, who suffered life-threatening injuries including eight pints of blood in his abdomen, a cut to the face, rib fractures, and a damaged spleen. Shaw died on November 4, 2023. Wadsworth admitted to a 'backhander' but claimed limited involvement; he was found guilty of manslaughter after a month-long trial.

Convicted of manslaughter; acted as muscle in the attack; declined to give evidence at trial.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jemma Marshall

Manslaughter

December 22, 2024

Sentence: lengthy sentence

Jemma Marshall, a 37-year-old mother of three from Trent Road, Shaw, became addicted to crack cocaine after a traumatic childhood and personal losses, leading her to engage in drug use and lending money at inflated interest rates. On September 10, 2023, she and Jason Wadsworth encountered victim Martin Shaw, 45, on Ashton Road in Oldham. Shaw owed her money, and they forced him into her Audi A3, where he was brutally attacked, suffering severe injuries including eight pints of blood in his abdomen, a cut to the face, rib fractures, and a damaged spleen. Shaw died on November 4, 2023. Marshall denied direct involvement but was found guilty of manslaughter after a month-long trial.

Convicted of manslaughter; wept in court upon learning she would likely be jailed; prior history of drug addiction and descent from ordinary family life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Alexander Riley

Burglary and dangerous driving

November 19, 2024

Sentence: 3 year community sentence, 240 hours unpaid work, 26 days Building Choices programme, 15 days rehabilitation, 2 year driving disqualification

Alexander Riley, then 18, participated in a planned burglary on January 24, 2023, at a property in Reddish, Stockport, with Adam Norman (34) and Dean Barnes (16). They used a drill and bolt croppers to access a shed and steal off-road bikes, including a Kawasaki ridden by Riley. Homeowner Callum Duncan chased them in his car. Riley fled on the stolen bike, while Barnes rode as pillion on Norman's bike, which crashed into another car, killing Barnes. Riley was arrested on February 2, 2023, and gave no comment in interview. He continued offending post-bail, handling stolen goods four days later.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and dangerous driving on April 4, 2024. Judge Neil Usher described it as his last chance, warning of immediate prison for any new offence. Has ADHD, vulnerabilities, unprocessed trauma, and grief over Dean Barnes' death. Prior convictions for theft, driving without license/insurance, and handling stolen goods.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Nicholas Martin

Attempted murder

November 11, 2024

Sentence: 30 years imprisonment

Nicholas Martin, of Bosworth Street, Leicester, poured petrol through the letterbox of the victim's home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of October 22, 2024, before setting it alight and leaving the area. The victim was disturbed around 5am by the letterbox snapping closed and a crackling sound, realized the house was on fire, and jumped from a first-floor window to escape, suffering two broken ankles and a broken vertebra. Her home was destroyed, she lost irreplaceable personal items including family photos and mementos, and her pet cat died in the fire. Martin had known the victim for years, was controlling, installed cameras in her home to monitor her, and dictated what she could eat, wear, and watch. He was on bail for a previous assault with conditions not to contact her or reside in Leicester, but he left his bail address, rented a car, drove to Worsley, booked a hotel, and carried out the attack. He was arrested the next day, October 23, 2024, at a hotel in the Lake District, where police recovered a petrol can from his room.

Found guilty of attempted murder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Served a life-long restraining order against the victim. Pleaded not guilty initially.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Joshua Lee

Assault, affray and drug offences

October 26, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Joshua Lee, 31, savagely attacked a man waiting for a taxi on Cheetham Hill Road in Manchester in November 2022, armed with a large knife. He threatened, punched, and kicked the victim, causing multiple injuries including bruising and abrasions.

Pleaded guilty to drug offences involving crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis. Convicted by jury of assault and affray.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Samantha Wall

Stalking

October 24, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Samantha Wall, 55, from Stockport, waged a four-year campaign of cyberstalking, harassment, and abuse against motivational speaker Brad Burton after a brief two-minute meeting at an event in Birmingham in January 2019. She posted false and libellous accusations on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X, claiming he harassed her for over a decade, poisoned her cat, had affairs, was a sexual predator, bully, and attempted to kill her. She also targeted businesswoman Naomi Timperley with defamatory posts and threats over three years. Wall was arrested in September 2022, briefly stopped but resumed attacks after bail expired. The campaign caused severe distress, psychological harm, and business insolvency for Burton.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking. Judge noted delusional disorder impacted culpability but did not excuse behaviour. No previous convictions.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Karl Davies

Sexual abuse and grooming of a child

October 21, 2024

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

Karl Davies, 42, from Wirral, groomed a schoolgirl aged 13-14 via Snapchat starting in June 2023 using multiple aliases like Ben Wild, Joey, and Mark. He coerced her into sending indecent images and videos, threatened her with exposure to her father, picked her up from school in broad daylight on four occasions to sexually abuse her in his car, and encouraged her to self-harm by videoing acts and providing razors for his sexual gratification. The abuse was discovered when the victim told an adult, and police found a video on her phone. His wife confronted him once but he continued.

Admitted and convicted of 17 offences. Judge Hilary Manley imposed an extended sentence to reflect his depraved and sadistic crimes. First person convicted for encouraging serious self-harm to a child under Section 184 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Showed no remorse, denied sexual interest in children despite evidence.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kelly Fenton

Perverting the course of justice

August 15, 2024

Sentence: five months imprisonment

In August 2022, Kelly Fenton was caught driving at 64mph in a 50mph zone on the A682 Haslingden Bypass in Rawtenstall. She attempted to evade a speeding fine by providing the name and date of birth of another woman, leading to that woman’s driving licence being endorsed with points and a fine imposed. The victim, who had no connection to Fenton or the area, discovered the fraud when notified by the DVLA. Lancashire Police investigated, and Fenton was interviewed in December 2024.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Sgt Chris Birchall of Lancashire Police’s Safer Roads Unit commented that the sentence serves as a warning against fraudulently using another person’s details to evade prosecution.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Edward Jarvis

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs and Blackmail

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment

Edward Jarvis was involved in orchestrating the Huyton Firm's supply of large consignments of cocaine and heroin to dealers across Merseyside and the rest of the country, including 150kg of cocaine and 215kg of heroin during early 2020. He also participated in a blackmail conspiracy after a stash house robbery, where the gang sought to identify and threaten individuals suspected of stealing over £1 million worth of cocaine, using EncroChat messages to coordinate activities.

Took case to trial; counsel argued he was subordinate to Vincent Coggins and not involved in issuing or carrying out violence; previously sentenced in 2004 for drug smuggling.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Hassan Mahmood

Child sexual offences

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

Hassan Mahmood, 24, from Gigg Lane, Bury, was convicted of four counts of child sexual offences against a girl under 16. He fled to Pakistan during his trial but was tried and sentenced in his absence in August 2024.

Sentenced in his absence after fleeing on the second day of his trial. Arrested upon return to Manchester Airport on September 29.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

L’Vaion Peniston

Murder

July 1, 2024

Sentence: Detention at His Majesty’s Pleasure for at least 17 years

L’Vaion Peniston, who was 14 at the time, stabbed 16-year-old Kennie Carter to death on January 22, 2022, in Stretford as part of a revenge attack stemming from a prior altercation. A group associated with Peniston stole bikes and targeted Kennie, who was on a phone call when attacked. Peniston was seen on CCTV re-enacting the stabbing shortly after and was convicted following the trial.

Found guilty of murder after a trial; pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defence, which was rejected by the jury. Judge Mr Justice Goose commented on the prevalence of knife crime among young people.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Latif Ferguson

Manslaughter

July 1, 2024

Sentence: Five years detention

Latif Ferguson, then 18, was part of a group that travelled to Stretford on January 22, 2022, in retaliation for a previous incident. The group stole bikes and confronted Kennie Carter, leading to his fatal stabbing. Ferguson was found guilty of manslaughter, though not directly responsible for the stabbing.

Rebecca Joynes

Sexual activity with a child

July 1, 2024

Sentence: six-and-a-half years imprisonment

Rebecca Joynes, a 31-year-old maths teacher, groomed and had sexual relationships with two teenage boys from her school in Greater Manchester. With the first boy (Pupil A), aged 15, she took him to the Trafford Centre, bought him a £345 Gucci belt from Selfridges, and had sex with him at her apartment in Salford. She was suspended after an investigation began in 2021 following a Childline complaint. While on bail, she began a relationship with a second boy (Pupil B), also 15 initially, which turned sexual after he turned 16. She fell pregnant with Pupil B's child despite claiming infertility, revealed it through a planned 'date night' with rose petals and love notes, and gave him a baby grow saying 'I love my daddy to the moon and back'. The child was born, but Joynes was separated from the baby 24 hours later. She deleted phone content during the investigation and denied offences at trial, claiming no sexual activity with the first boy and that the relationship with the second started after dismissal. The victims suffered significant emotional trauma, with Pupil B describing coercion, control, and a double life that tore his family apart.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted at trial. Judge noted breath-taking arrogance and abuse of trust. No previous convictions. Suffered from anxiety and depression, assessed as emotionally fragile. Refused to attend professional conduct panel hearing.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Nasar Ahmed

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

June 11, 2024

Sentence: 21 years and nine months imprisonment

Nasar Ahmed, the business partner of Jonathan Cassidy, was involved in the financial aspects of a large-scale operation to import and distribute cocaine from South America into the UK via modified vehicles. He owned a modest semi-detached house in Bury and spent extended periods in Dubai.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs and conspiring to fraudulently evade the prohibition on the importation of class A drugs. Served as the financial arm of the operation and appealed for a reduced sentence, which was rejected.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jonathan Cassidy

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

June 11, 2024

Sentence: 21 years and nine months imprisonment

Jonathan Cassidy, as the head of the gang, orchestrated the importation of about £26 million of cocaine from South America into the UK, hidden in modified vehicles. He fled the country after the EncroChat network was infiltrated but was arrested upon his return. Police seized £24,430 in cash, a Rolex watch, and designer clothing from his home in the Wirral, which included an outdoor gym.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs and conspiring to fraudulently evade the prohibition on the importation of class A drugs. Appeal for reduced sentence was rejected.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jamie Cassidy

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

June 11, 2024

Sentence: 13 years and three months imprisonment

Jamie Cassidy, a former Liverpool FC youth player who played alongside figures like Jamie Carragher and Michael Owen, was involved in distributing the imported cocaine across the UK through a network of trusted couriers after the drugs arrived from South America via Amsterdam.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs and conspiring to transfer criminal property. His case did not feature in the appeal hearing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Indigo Rumbelow

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance

May 27, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Indigo Rumbelow and three others planned to disrupt Manchester Airport by cutting through metal fencing with bolt cutters and gluing themselves to the taxiway using glue and sand on August 5, 2023. They were arrested en route with equipment including angle grinders, high-visibility vests, and protest materials. The action could have caused serious disruption and safety risks to tens of thousands of travellers.

Found guilty of conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance. From Tottenham.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Daniel Knorr

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance

May 27, 2024

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment

Daniel Knorr and three others planned to disrupt Manchester Airport by cutting through metal fencing with bolt cutters and gluing themselves to the taxiway using glue and sand on August 5, 2023. They were arrested en route with equipment including angle grinders, high-visibility vests, and protest materials. The action could have caused serious disruption and safety risks to tens of thousands of travellers.

Found guilty of conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance. From Birmingham. A provisional driving licence was found during searches related to the case.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Leanorah Ward

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance

May 27, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Leanorah Ward and three others planned to disrupt Manchester Airport by cutting through metal fencing with bolt cutters and gluing themselves to the taxiway using glue and sand on August 5, 2023. They were arrested en route with equipment including angle grinders, high-visibility vests, and protest materials. The action could have caused serious disruption and safety risks to tens of thousands of travellers.

Found guilty of conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance. From Birmingham and admitted regret that the plan was unsuccessful.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Margaret Reid

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance

May 27, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Margaret Reid and three others planned to disrupt Manchester Airport by cutting through metal fencing with bolt cutters and gluing themselves to the taxiway using glue and sand on August 5, 2023. They were arrested en route with equipment including angle grinders, high-visibility vests, and protest materials. The action could have caused serious disruption and safety risks to tens of thousands of travellers.

Found guilty of conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance. From Kendal and expressed regret through co-defendant's statements.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Mccauly Brooker

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

May 9, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and one month imprisonment

McCauly Brooker was ambushed by a group including Stephen Wilson on May 22, 2023, in Oldham. The group, armed with machetes, chased him after he emerged from an address on Chancery Street. Brooker, who was armed with a gun, was caught and attacked on Busk Road, sustaining severe stab wounds to his face, arms, and body. He shot at his attackers in self-defence, injuring Wilson. Paramedics stated that a 30-minute delay in treatment could have been fatal.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Defence claimed he acted in self-defence and was not the orchestrator, citing a difficult upbringing and immaturity. Judge noted the incident had a 'serious, criminal, gang-related undertone'.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Stephen Wilson

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

May 9, 2024

Sentence: 12 years and four months imprisonment

Stephen Wilson was part of a group that carried out an ambush on McCauly Brooker. On May 22, 2023, Wilson was in a stolen car with false plates, following Brooker's girlfriend's car. The group chased Brooker on Chancery Street and Busk Road in Oldham, armed with machetes. Wilson attacked Brooker with a machete, leading to a violent confrontation where Brooker shot Wilson in the upper arm. The attack left Brooker with severe stab wounds to his face, arms, and body, and he was rushed to hospital in an unstable condition.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. Defence argued he was not in charge of the group and that others inflicted most damage. Judge described the incident as a 'disgraceful explosion of violence'.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

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