Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Obert Moyo

Murder

April 30, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years

Obert Moyo, driven by jealousy after his relationship with Perseverance Ncube ended, attacked her in her bedroom in the early hours of November 10, 2023, strangling her before chasing her into the street in Little Hulton, Greater Manchester. He stabbed her through the heart with a foot-long meat skewer in front of her 10-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, who tried to intervene. Moyo had brought a rucksack containing weapons like a hammer, knife, and screwdriver. He fled the scene and was arrested later that day in Bolton. This incident occurred while he was on licence from a previous conviction.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Prior convictions for violence against women, including a 14-year sentence for a similar offence. Judge described the crime as calculated, premeditated, brutal, and wicked, and expressed doubt about the defendant's remorse.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Casimiro De Lemos Francisco

Smuggling class A drugs

April 4, 2024

Sentence: six years and nine months imprisonment

Casimiro De Lemos Francisco, an able-bodied man from Guimaraes in Portugal, rode an electric wheelchair through Manchester Airport on Sunday, March 30, 2024, after arriving from Bridgetown in Barbados. He claimed to be visiting a friend for two days. Border Force officers scanned the wheelchair and discovered 12kg of cocaine, worth £880,000, hidden in the backrest and seat, along with a tracking device in the battery compartment. He was arrested and later admitted to the crime.

Admitted smuggling class A drugs. The National Crime Agency described the method as particularly abhorrent, involving an able-bodied man pretending to be disabled.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

David Mcnally

Theft

March 1, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 250 hours unpaid work, curfew

David McNally, a paramedic stationed at the Etihad Stadium for about a decade, stole items including football boots, medical equipment, branded kits, tracksuits, signed memorabilia such as eight first-team shirts valued at £1,000 each, a signed 2021/22 Champions League banner, and personalised boots for Sergio Aguero. Thefts occurred between June 2019 and May 2023, organised and affecting all teams from academy to first team. He sold hundreds of items on eBay for £24,000, with total value £75,000. Discovered after stealing a tracksuit from women's changing rooms in February 2023, leading to CCTV evidence and police search finding 108 stolen items at his home.

Pleaded guilty to theft. No previous convictions. Judge noted actions were out of character but brought embarrassment and disgrace. Ordered to pay £24,676.35 compensation to Manchester City under Proceeds of Crime Act; failure to pay within 3 months could result in 6 months prison.

Sources: lancs.live

Eddie Ratcliffe

Murder

February 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Eddie Ratcliffe and an accomplice lured Brianna Ghey, 16, to Linear Park in Culcheth, near Warrington, Cheshire, on February 11, 2023, where Brianna was stabbed 28 times in the head, neck, chest, and back with a hunting knife in a sadistic attack.

Was 15 at the time of the offence and expressed transphobia about the victim. The judge highlighted the planned nature of the crime.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Scarlett Jenkinson

Murder

February 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

Scarlett Jenkinson and an accomplice lured Brianna Ghey, 16, to Linear Park in Culcheth, near Warrington, Cheshire, on February 11, 2023, where Brianna was stabbed 28 times in the head, neck, chest, and back with a hunting knife in a sadistic attack.

Was 15 at the time of the offence and enjoyed the killing, as per court details. The judge noted expressions of transphobia.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Mohammed Izaarh Khan

Murder

January 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Mohammed Izaarh Khan, 22, was involved in the murder of promising boxer Cole Kershaw, 18, who was shot dead on the streets of Bury in August 2020 following a simmering dispute that reached a crescendo between Kamran Mohammed and Cole's friend Spencer Woods.

Khayam Ali Khurshid

Murder

January 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Khayam Ali Khurshid, 29, was involved in the murder of promising boxer Cole Kershaw, 18, who was shot dead on the streets of Bury in August 2020 following a simmering dispute that reached a crescendo between Kamran Mohammed and Cole's friend Spencer Woods. Khurshid fled days after the murder.

Arrested in Amsterdam by armed police after fleeing via the Channel Tunnel, planning to go to Dubai and Islamabad. Traced via phone tracking, financial transactions, and border alerts. Convicted of murder alongside co-defendants.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kamran Mohammed

Murder

January 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Kamran Mohammed, 20, was involved in the murder of promising boxer Cole Kershaw, 18, who was shot dead on the streets of Bury in August 2020 following a simmering dispute that reached a crescendo between Mohammed and Cole's friend Spencer Woods.

David Liptrot

Breach of restraining order

October 3, 2023

Sentence: suspended sentence

David Liptrot breached his restraining order by contacting Caroline Gore, leading to his arrest and court appearance. This breach occurred amid a pattern of harassment and domestic abuse, culminating in her murder on October 29, 2023.

For breaching restraining order on October 3. Found guilty of murder the following year; specific murder sentence not detailed.

Sources: lancs.live

Nathan Vanden

Conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life

September 1, 2023

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Nathan Vanden, 33, directed underworld operations from the Netherlands, ordering a shooting at a house in Whitefield, Bury, and a proposed attack in Salford using the EncroChat platform under aliases like 'Machiavelli'. He paid associates to carry out attacks on his targets.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life, conspiring to possess ammunition, conspiring to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear, and conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lucy Letby

Murder

August 21, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a whole life order

Lucy Letby, a nurse, was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six more at the Countess of Chester Hospital in England. The crimes involved deliberately injecting babies with air, force-feeding others milk, and poisoning some with insulin. These acts occurred during her time working at the hospital, making her the UK's most prolific killer of babies in modern times.

She denied all 22 charges against her and blamed the deaths on hospital hygiene and staffing levels. Sentencing her, Mr. Justice Goss described her crimes as a 'cruel, calculated and cynical campaign of child murder involving the smallest and most vulnerable of children'.

Sources: newsnow.co.uk

Kane O’Keefe

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering

July 13, 2023

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Kane O’Keefe, 51, from Ashton-Under-Lyne, was involved in conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering. Using the handle 'Starkforest', he was arrested in April 2020 in Newcastle with 58kg of amphetamine hidden in a van compartment. Part of Bell's empire that moved multi-kilos of drugs daily across the UK.

Used handle 'Starkforest'. Arrested in Newcastle in April 2020 driving a van with 58kg of amphetamine in a hidden compartment.

Sources: lancs.live

Nathan Hodson

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering

July 13, 2023

Sentence: 7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Nathan Hodson, 53, from Alderley Edge, participated in the conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering as part of Gregory Bell's criminal enterprise. The group operated safe houses in Alderley Edge and Bury, storing and distributing multi-kilos of drugs daily, uncovered via encrypted communications in Operation Venetic.

David Williams

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering

July 13, 2023

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

David Williams, 47, from Wales, participated in the conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering within Bell's criminal network. He delivered drugs, collected payments, and operated under the alias 'Ho Ho Ho', acknowledging Bell's leadership. The group distributed vast quantities of drugs using encrypted communications and safe houses.

Used alias 'Ho Ho Ho'. Delivered drugs, collected payments, and referred to Bell as 'the boss'.

Sources: lancs.live

David Walley

Conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs

July 13, 2023

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

David Walley, 50, of no fixed abode, conspired to supply Class A controlled drugs by storing drugs and cash at safe houses in Bell's organised crime group. The operation involved industrial-scale distribution of cocaine, heroin, and other substances, with safe houses containing significant quantities of drugs and cash.

Christopher Watson

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering

July 13, 2023

Sentence: 16 years and 6 months imprisonment

Christopher Watson, 50, from Oldham, served as a trusted courier in Gregory Bell's organised crime group, transporting drugs and cash nationwide. He used the handle 'Tabooemu' and was involved in conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs and money laundering. Arrested in May 2020 with encrypted devices and cash as part of Operation Venetic.

Used handle 'Tabooemu'. Trusted courier who transported drugs and cash across the country, reporting to Bell and conducting exchanges. Van registered to his company used hidden compartment for drugs.

Sources: lancs.live

Liam O'pray

Murder

July 1, 2023

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

Liam O'Pray stabbed 31-year-old Rico Burton in the neck with a lock knife during a fight that broke out in Altrincham town centre in the early hours of August 22, 2022. O'Pray, formerly of Little Moss Lane, Swinton, Salford, was caught and convicted after a trial.

Convicted of murder following a trial. Appeal against sentence length dismissed. Original sentencing judge may have failed to sufficiently account for age and maturity, but appeal judges upheld the sentence.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Harry Boulton

Wounding without intent

April 1, 2023

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Harry Boulton attacked his girlfriend, Chloe Beecham, by punching her multiple times in the head, neck, and face after she confronted him about cheating. The incident occurred in December 2022 at her flat in the UK. He caused a dissected carotid artery, leading to a stroke that left her paralysed on one side, with ongoing issues including aphasia, chronic fatigue, seizures, and mobility problems. Boulton visited her in hospital and texted her while she was unconscious, showing no immediate remorse.

Pled guilty to wounding without intent. He is eligible for early release after serving seven months, which devastated the victim's family.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Edward Connors

Robbery

March 1, 2023

Sentence: Extended sentence of 14 years, including 10 years and 10 months in prison and an extended licence period of three years and two months

Edward Connors, 30, broke into a 92-year-old woman's home in Burnage through an open window on a warm evening in June 2022. He bound, gagged, and tied her to a chair, stole her jewellery including her wedding ring, and left her locked in the house to feed his heroin habit.

Convicted of robbery and other offenses. He is a convicted rapist and committed the crime to feed his drug habit.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Leanna Connors

Robbery

March 1, 2023

Sentence: Extended sentence of 12 years, including nine years and nine months in prison and an extended licence period of two years and three months

Leanna Connors, 29, assisted Edward Connors in robbing a 92-year-old woman in Burnage in June 2022. She entered the home, took the woman's jewellery, ripped out the phone to prevent her from calling for help, and left her bound and gagged to feed their drug habit.

Convicted of robbery and other offenses. She was involved in the attack and wept in court during sentencing.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Zholia Alemi

Fraud

February 28, 2023

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Zholia Alemi forged her medical qualifications from the University of Auckland and used them to register with the General Medical Council, enabling her to work as an NHS psychiatrist in hospitals in England, Wales, and Scotland for over 20 years without proper qualifications. She earned over £1 million in income and benefits, treated hundreds of patients while unqualified, potentially putting them at risk, and avoided required exams by exploiting outdated legislation.

Found guilty of 13 counts of fraud, two counts of forgery, three counts of deception, and two counts of using material to falsify medical qualifications. Ordered to pay back £406,624 or serve an additional 2.5 years in prison. Total criminal benefit was £1,204,819.30.

Sources: newsandstar.co.uk

Craig Mckenzie

Conspiring to supply Class A drugs

January 1, 2023

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Craig McKenzie, a 43-year-old from Hatchmere Close in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, led a vast drugs plot worth more than £2 million, sourcing cocaine, heroin, and cannabis from criminal contacts who imported them from South America or Europe. He was involved in the supply of 45 kilos of cocaine worth £1.62 million at wholesale value, 14 kilos of heroin worth £168,000, and 90 kilos of cannabis worth £436,500 between March and June 2020. He laundered approximately £400,000 during this period and used runners to distribute drugs to customers in Liverpool, Manchester, Wales, and London. Money from sales was sent to offenders in Spain and the United Arab Emirates. His criminal activities were exposed through the law enforcement hack of the EncroChat network, with 11,043 messages read under his 'Manlydesert' handle. Officers raided his home and found £33,000 in cash and £128,000 worth of designer items. He lived an extravagant lifestyle, including wearing a £250,000 Richard Mille watch in Dubai and driving a BMW X5 and VW Tiguan R-Line, despite declaring only £33,000 income from his property business.

Convicted of conspiring to supply 45kg of cocaine and 14kg of heroin with a joint street value of £5m, and 90kg of cannabis with a street value of £900,000. Later ordered to repay £1,115,901 under proceeds of crime legislation or face additional 7 years in jail.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Paddy Doherty

Brawl or assault

October 11, 2022

Sentence: Suspended jail term

Paddy Doherty, a TV star from My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, was involved in a brawl, leading to his sentencing.

Charlotte Dootson

Murder

May 1, 2022

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22.5 years

Charlotte Dootson murdered her boyfriend Mohammed Amin Mukhtar by tying his hands, feet, and neck with extension cords and strangling him to death at his flat in Miles Platting on August 30, 2021. She subjected him to this while engaging in sexting with another man she met online. The victim had endured years of domestic abuse from Dootson, including multiple incidents of violence such as punching and kicking, and she had been arrested several times prior for related allegations.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Had a history of domestic abuse against the victim, including previous attacks with weapons. Was a former drug addict with a personality disorder.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Emma Tuff

Dangerous driving

March 1, 2021

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

On April 14, 2020, Emma Tuff failed to stop for police officers in a Renault Megane in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. During the three-minute chase, she reached speeds of up to 70mph in a 30mph zone, went through multiple red lights, overtook other vehicles, and turned left and right to evade police. The chase ended when she went through a red light at a blind junction and collided with a passing Ford Transit van, sending it flying. The van driver suffered whiplash.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. No insurance or licence, banned from driving at the time. 15 previous convictions for 32 offences, including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving with excess alcohol.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Anthony Morris

Conspiracy to murder

January 1, 2021

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Anthony Morris drove to Liam Byrne's home in Warrington, where an accomplice posed as a pizza delivery man and fired three shots, injuring Byrne's stepfather. This was part of a larger plot involving violence and criminal activities discussed via the EncroChat messaging service.

Reynhard Sinaga

Rape

January 1, 2020

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years

Reynhard Sinaga, a student, drugged men he met outside Manchester city centre clubs with GHB or GBL, then raped them while filming the attacks on his mobile phones over a two-and-a-half-year period, affecting 48 known victims aged 17 to 36.

Convicted of multiple rapes and sexual assaults; victims were drugged and unaware of the attacks.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Domenyk Lattlay-Fottfoy

Indecent assault

May 1, 2018

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Domenyk Lattlay-Fottfoy, formerly Dominic Noonan, was convicted of historical sex offences committed against four boys as young as 10 over several decades. Prosecutors alleged he groomed and sexually assaulted the victims after plying them with drink and drugs, trading on his notoriety and reputation in Manchester as a gangland figure.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury on all 13 charges. Sentence to commence after serving a prior 11-year term for arson, blackmail, and perverting the course of justice. Described as a very dangerous man in earlier sentencing.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Brian Pearson

Tax evasion

October 1, 2017

Sentence: 3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Brian Pearson, as the owner of MIA Secure Parking Ltd (later renamed UK Premier Parking Ltd), swindled over £466,000 by failing to pay income tax and National Insurance Contributions deducted from his employees' wages to HMRC. This fraud involved up to 60 employees and was uncovered during a raid in March 2015, where business records were seized. Pearson used the funds for personal assets, including a villa in Portugal.

Ordered to repay £297,993 within three months or face an additional three years in prison. He had a prior conviction in 2011 for fraud related to illegally charging premium rates for parking.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Durrell Goodall

Murder

August 1, 2017

Sentence: life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years

Durrell Goodall was part of a group from the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who hunted down and killed Abdul Hafidah, 18, after he entered their territory on May 12, 2016. Hafidah was chased, knocked down by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. He died two days later on May 14, 2016. The attack stemmed from a long-running feud involving knives, hammers, and cars.

Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 20 at time of trial.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Devonte Cantrill

Murder

August 1, 2017

Sentence: life imprisonment

Devonte Cantrill was part of the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who attacked Abdul Hafidah, 18, on May 12, 2016, after he strayed into their territory amid a gang feud. Hafidah was chased, hit by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered on Westwood Street, beaten, and Cantrill plunged a knife into his neck. Hafidah died on May 14, 2016.

Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 20 at time of trial. Delivered the fatal stab wound to the victim's neck as a 'final act'.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Reano Walters

Murder

August 1, 2017

Sentence: life detention with minimum term of 20 years

Reano Walters was part of a group from the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who hunted down and killed Abdul Hafidah, 18, after he entered their territory on May 12, 2016. Hafidah was chased, knocked down by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. He died two days later on May 14, 2016. The attack stemmed from a long-running feud involving knives, hammers, and cars.

Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 18 at time of trial.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Nathaniel Williams

Murder

August 1, 2017

Sentence: life imprisonment with minimum term of 19 years

Nathaniel Williams drove a Vauxhall Corsa that knocked down Abdul Hafidah, 18, on Moss Lane East in Moss Side on May 12, 2016, as part of an attack by the 'Active Only' (AO) gang after Hafidah entered their territory. He was then chased, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. Hafidah died two days later on May 14, 2016. The incident arose from a tit-for-tat feud involving weapons.

Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 17 at time of offense. Drove the car that hit the victim.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Trey Wilson

Murder

August 1, 2017

Sentence: life detention with minimum tariff of 18 years

Trey Wilson was part of a group from the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who hunted down and killed Abdul Hafidah, 18, after he entered their territory on May 12, 2016. Hafidah was chased, knocked down by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. He died two days later on May 14, 2016. The attack stemmed from a long-running feud involving knives, hammers, and cars.

Anthony Ellis

Grievous Bodily Harm

August 2, 2013

Sentence: 12 years and 6 months imprisonment

On September 11, 2012, Anthony Ellis assaulted Igor Pavlov in Whitworth Park, Manchester city centre, by beating him with a tree branch, causing severe skull fractures and brain injuries. Ellis had been at Manchester Royal Infirmary earlier that day following a family argument, after which he stormed out and encountered Mr Pavlov. The attack left Mr Pavlov with life-altering injuries requiring round-the-clock care, and he died in 2023 from complications including bronchopneumonia linked to the original injuries.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and was found to be a dangerous offender. He called emergency services pretending to be a good Samaritan after the attack.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kieran Griffiths

Robbery

January 17, 2012

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Kieran Griffiths robbed a post office in Hulme, Manchester, using an imitation handgun. During his escape, he was hit by a car, lost a Nike trainer, and left behind evidence including his DNA on the trainer and the imitation firearm. He was subsequently arrested and the incident involved him being dubbed the 'Cinderella robber' due to the lost shoe.

Paramjit Bagri

Conspiracy to Avoid Paying Duty

September 30, 2011

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment and 42 months imprisonment concurrently

Paramjit Bagri, as the head of a six-strong gang, bought alcohol from legitimate bonded warehouses under the pretense of shipping it to the continent. The gang then illegally diverted the shipments to various locations within the UK and sold the alcohol without paying the duty owed. Additionally, he was involved in the attempted illegal importation of nine million cigarettes. The evaded UK duty was estimated at £1,799,448.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to avoid paying duty on alcohol and attempted illegal importation of nine million cigarettes. Judge described it as an ingenious and complex fraud and identified Bagri as the mastermind.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Leanne Bryan

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

April 21, 2011

Sentence: 11 years and 4 months imprisonment

Leanne Bryan, 27, managed a house on Benson Walk in Wilmslow used as a cocaine stash-house by Mohammed Sarwar's drugs ring. The house was raided on August 29, 2008, where police found a kilo of benzocaine, a cutting agent used to adulterate cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis and possession of a class B drug with intent to supply; ran the stash-house on Benson Walk.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Mohammed Sarwar

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

April 21, 2011

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Mohammed Sarwar, an IT teacher at Burnage Media Arts College in Manchester, led a gang that sold cocaine wholesale to drug dealers and used a house on Benson Walk in Wilmslow as a cocaine stash-house. Police raided the house on August 29, 2008, finding a kilo of benzocaine, a cutting agent. An anti-gang crime unit bugged his car and trailed him, leading to his conviction.

Gang leader known as 'The Teacher' in the criminal underworld; used a house as a cocaine stash-house; judge commented on his wasted potential as a teacher and community worker; brought shame on his family.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Direece Roche

Murder

January 1, 2011

Sentence: Imprisonment from 2011 to 2023

Direece Roche was convicted of murder in 2011 when he was 16 years old. The details of the crime are not specified in the text, but it resulted in his imprisonment until 2023. He was released in September 2023 and met the victim, Fintan McDwyer, approximately six weeks later.

Convicted of murder at age 16; released in September 2023. No specific details on plea or judge comments provided for this conviction.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Mark Caunce

Rape and Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

October 8, 2010

Sentence: Not specified

Mark Caunce, a 21-year-old trainee chef from Victoria Road, Buckley, raped and inflicted grievous bodily harm on a 30-year-old woman in Chester in July of the previous year. The victim suffered a three-inch internal tear, a broken nose, a fracture to the eye socket and cheek bone, multiple bruises to the head and face, bruising around the neck, a blow to the head, and cuts inside her mouth during the attack.

Withdrew application to change guilty plea to not guilty; pleaded guilty to rape and inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

Roger Klein

Sexual assault

July 1, 2010

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Roger Klein, a married dentist, visited a woman's home in April 2009 and burst into her bedroom uninvited. He pinned her down, undid his trousers, and made sexual advances, including asking 'Do you want to see the goods?' and stating he was feeling 'horny' and intended to 'lick her nipple'. The woman had previously made drunken phone calls suggesting sexual encounters, but Klein's actions were unwanted and constituted a 20-minute attack. He was caught and convicted based on the evidence.

Denied the charges but was convicted. Represented by Andrew Hockton, who noted the devastating financial consequences and traumatic prison experience. Struck off the General Dental Council for incompatible conduct.

Sources: courtnewsuk.co.uk

Alex Forshaw

Murder

November 23, 2009

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Alex Forshaw, a former Macclesfield police officer, bludgeoned his 31-year-old fiancee Claire Howarth to death with a steel lump-hammer in their home in Tottington, Bury, hours before they were due to fly to the Caribbean for their wedding. He then drove her to an isolated spot near Harwood, Bolton, where he struck her again before staging a car accident to cover his tracks. The crime occurred amid personal conflicts, as Forshaw was secretly still involved with another woman and the mother of his child.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Mr Justice David Clarke emphasised that the sentence must not be compared to the value of the life lost, which was priceless. Forshaw was a former police officer.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Peter Rankilor

Child sex abuse

April 1, 2009

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Peter Rankilor was convicted of abusing two girls decades ago while living in the Altrincham area. He was not arrested until October 2006, after which he denied any wrongdoing. The case involved allegations that required careful jury direction due to potential issues with the evidence.

Convicted by a jury of child sex crimes; denied the offences and appealed the verdict, with arguments presented at the Court of Appeal citing issues with jury directions.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Geoffrey Turner

Indecent Assault

February 4, 2009

Sentence: two-and-a-half years imprisonment

Geoffrey Turner, a retired teacher from William Hulme’s Grammar School in Whalley Range, abused a young girl over four years decades ago through indecent assaults. He groomed her by kissing her and claiming they had a 'special relationship', which progressed to further abuse. The victim reported the crimes in 2005 after giving birth, which triggered her memories. Turner was caught and convicted, with the abuse involving taking advantage of the victim for his sexual gratification.

Convicted of nine charges of indecent assault. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life and permanently banned from working with children. The judge noted he groomed the victim for his own sexual gratification and showed no remorse.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Natasha Peniston

Possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition

October 31, 2007

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Natasha Peniston, aged 33, was hiding an illegal E .38 double action revolver, originally a gas alarm pistol that had been modified with live rounds, in her garden at the family home in Gorton, Manchester. She informed her son about the gun before leaving for London, which led to the tragic events. She was involved due to pressure from her boyfriend, who is expected to be arrested.

Admitted possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. She had been prevailed upon by her boyfriend, a serious criminal, to hide the gun and later identified him to the police.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Kasha Peniston

Manslaughter

October 31, 2007

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Kasha Peniston, then aged 16, was playing with an illegal .38 snub-nosed revolver at the family home in Gorton, Manchester, when he accidentally shot his 12-year-old sister Kamilah in the forehead while she lay on the settee. The incident occurred on an unspecified date, but Kamilah died in hospital the next day. Kasha had retrieved the gun, which his mother had hidden, and was 'messing around' with it, unaware of gun safety.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Exceptional circumstances reduced the sentence from three years due to his age and the tragic nature of the incident. Also received a two-year detention order for manslaughter to run concurrently.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Thomas Dolan

Criminal Damage

September 5, 2007

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Thomas Dolan, along with Thomas Whittaker, admitted to causing around £13,000 worth of damage to trains, bridges, and railway property across the North West through graffiti activities.

Described as 'decent and talented' by the judge. Expected an ASBO but received a prison sentence. Parents and community are supporting an appeal against the sentence.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Thomas Tj Dolan

Criminal Damage

September 5, 2007

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Thomas TJ Dolan, along with Thomas Whittaker, engaged in graffiti activities that caused approximately £13,000 worth of damage to trains, bridges, and railway property across the North West. The incidents occurred prior to their sentencing, and they admitted to the offences. They were supported by their community and parents, who protested the decision.

Described as decent and talented by the judge. Expected an ASBO but was imprisoned. Parents plan to appeal the sentence.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

Thomas 'Tj' Dolan

Criminal Damage

September 4, 2007

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Thomas 'TJ' Dolan, along with another individual, engaged in graffiti vandalism, causing approximately £13,000 worth of damage to railway property across the North West. This involved spray-painting various sites, and he was noted for his artistic talents and community work.

First offence; holds urban art workshops for underprivileged children and was praised by the mayor of Manchester; parents planning to appeal the severity.

Sources: macclesfield-live.co.uk

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