Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 387 verdicts at Manchester Crown Court (Manchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2025 28 cases

James Mckerrow

Robbery *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment and 3 years on licence

James McKerrow entered a Bury Hospice charity shop on November 26, 2024, pretended to buy a jumper, shoved a 19-year-old volunteer against a wall, told her to shut up, don't say anything, and don't make a noise, then stole £250 from the till and fled. He was arrested the following day and has been in and out of prison since 2008.

Had multiple previous convictions for robbery and theft. Was out of prison for three months before the offence. Judge stated it was a deliberate decision.

27 Jun 2025

Christopher Oates

Child sex offences *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Christopher Oates was jailed for 13 years after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offences, as detailed in court proceedings.

Pleaded guilty to a raft of child sex offences.

26 Jun 2025

Steven Lee Junior

Unspecified offences *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Steven Lee Junior, 39, was sentenced in his absence to 10 years in jail for actions described as 'heartless', though specific details of the crimes were not provided in the text.

Sentenced in his absence and is now on the run.

26 Jun 2025

Sajid Hussain

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

Imprisonment for perverting the course of justice

Sajid Hussain, a former taxi driver, was jailed for paying someone £600 to evade responsibility for two speeding offences, which occurred while he was employed as a taxi driver.

Jailed for lying about speeding offences while working as a taxi driver.

26 Jun 2025

Fawzi Hamza

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Fawzi Hamza approached a 15-year-old girl from behind at Manchester Piccadilly station on 28 December 2024, grabbed the strap of her handbag, and pushed and pulled her in an attempt to steal it in front of commuters. Members of the public intervened, and he was arrested by British Transport Officers.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge. Of no fixed address.

24 Jun 2025

Edward Rainford

Supply of Cannabis *

Sentence

Two years imprisonment

Edward Rainford, along with Jay Boyd, operated a boutique cannabis supply network between November 2022 and September 2023. They used mobile phones to discuss and arrange the supply of various cannabis strains, such as Oreo Cookie, Orange Cream, and Wedding Cake. Evidence included chat logs, images of money, and videos of cannabis strains. Police investigations involved surveillance and searches, revealing their roles in buying and selling cannabis on a commercial scale, with meetings and financial discussions observed in public places like a Costa Coffee in Monton, Salford.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Had prior convictions for criminal damage, assault, and violence. Judge noted his military service but highlighted his management role in the operation for financial gain.

20 Jun 2025

Jay Boyd

Supply of Cannabis *

Sentence

One year and six months imprisonment

Jay Boyd, along with Edward Rainford, participated in a boutique cannabis supply operation between November 2022 and September 2023. They communicated via mobile phones about supplying different cannabis strains, arranged meetings, and handled cash and small quantities of the drug. Police evidence included fingerprints at a searched property on Grasmere Road, Swinton, and items like a list of debtors and packaging materials. Boyd was observed driving near the property and his phone was disconnected shortly after police activity.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Was unemployed at the time and involved for financial gain. Expressed remorse and has since become a trained air conditioning engineer.

20 Jun 2025

Scott Thomson

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Scott Thomson murdered his flatmate Jamie Murray by stabbing him in the heart with a 19cm kitchen knife during an argument on December 4, 2024, in their shared flat in Wythenshawe. The altercation escalated, leading Murray to stagger outside and collapse in the street, where he died despite paramedics' efforts. Thomson's actions caused immense trauma to Murray's family, including his children who had to identify his body.

Handed the sentence by Judge John Potter; the minimum term includes time already spent in custody; family members expressed profound grief and unforgiveness in court.

20 Jun 2025

Rio Vernardakis

Violent disorder *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Rio Vernardakis jumped out of a vehicle during an incident on Adelphi Street, Salford, on June 8, 2024, and was involved in a violent fight where he was stabbed. Knives were used in the altercation.

Received a suspended sentence and must complete 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

19 Jun 2025

Marley Brown

Violent disorder *

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.

19 Jun 2025

Mckenzie Purtill

Violent disorder *

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.

19 Jun 2025

Jacob Flavin

Conspiracy to Supply Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin and Ketamine *

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.

19 Jun 2025

Eddie Rainford

Supply of cannabis *

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.

19 Jun 2025

Cade Toon

Violent disorder *

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.

19 Jun 2025

Melissa Burgess

Assaulting an emergency worker *

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.

18 Jun 2025

Matthew Burgess

Being drunk on an aircraft *

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.

18 Jun 2025

Jordan Brook

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of a class B drug *

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.

18 Jun 2025

Alicia Nkemla

Possession of indecent images of children *

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.

17 Jun 2025

Abdul Bahadir

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

16 Jun 2025

Chelsea Blanton

Drug Smuggling *

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.

16 Jun 2025

Husnain Ali

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

16 Jun 2025

Mohammed Omayr

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

16 Jun 2025

Usman Alam

Supply of Cocaine and Cannabis *

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.

16 Jun 2025

Moyed Mustafa

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

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.

12 Jun 2025

Mohammed Kateb

Kidnapping *

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.

10 Jun 2025

Hassan Khan

Kidnapping *

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.

10 Jun 2025

Wahaab Mushtaq

Kidnapping *

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.

10 Jun 2025

Nathan Hulme

Coercive and Controlling Behaviour *

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.

4 Jun 2025

May 2025 3 cases

Nadeem Mohammed Begum

Murder *

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.

16 May 2025

Edward Nesbitt

Importing cannabis *

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.

15 May 2025

Robert Emmerson

Sexual assault and indecent exposure *

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.

1 May 2025

April 2025 5 cases

Yamin Mahmad Iqbal Indawala

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

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.

24 Apr 2025

Lewis Ellis

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition *

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.

21 Apr 2025

James Poutch

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition *

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.

21 Apr 2025

Jason Trueman

Manslaughter *

Sentence

18 years and 10 months imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

Jason Trueman and Daniel Vesey terrorized James Thorne, 52, and Graham Miller in Wythenshawe over three to four years, demanding money on benefits days. On June 14, 2024, after Thorne locked them out, they used Miller's brother to gain entry and kicked Thorne to death in a brutal assault, fueled by alcohol and grievance.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Involved in bullying and fatal attack.

14 Apr 2025

Daniel Vesey

Manslaughter *

Sentence

19 years and 6 months imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

Daniel Vesey and Jason Trueman conducted a years-long campaign of violence against James Thorne, 52, in Wythenshawe, terrorizing him and housemate Graham Miller for money tied to benefits payments. On June 14, 2024, after Thorne refused entry, they tricked the door open and brutally attacked him, leading to his collapse and death later that day.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Part of years-long bullying campaign.

14 Apr 2025

March 2025 1 case

Abigail Laidlaw

Misconduct in a public office *

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.

1 Mar 2025

February 2025 7 cases

Boy A

Murder *

Sentence

detention of at least 11 years and 10 months at His Majesty's pleasure

On June 8, 2024, Boy A, aged 14, participated in a confrontation between groups of youths near Nuthurst Road, Manchester. He asked Boy B for a knife ('gimme the ting'), chased Ibrahima Seck, 14, and stabbed him in the heart when Ibrahima slipped, leading to his death. Boy A then ran away. He was identified by Ibrahima before he died and caught on CCTV.

Youth equivalent of a life sentence. Starting point reduced to 13 years due to age, with further significant reduction for difficulties in earlier years and progress in custody.

27 Feb 2025

Boy B

Manslaughter *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months detention

On June 8, 2024, Boy B, aged 17, was part of a group of youths who confronted Ibrahima Seck and his friends near Nuthurst Road, Manchester. A fight broke out, and Boy B provided a knife to Boy A when asked. The group chased Ibrahima, leading to his fatal stabbing. Boy B assisted and encouraged the attack.

To serve two-thirds in detention. Did not expect Boy A to stab Ibrahima; expressed full regret and remorse. Starting point for adult would be 6 years, reduced due to age.

27 Feb 2025

Boy C

Manslaughter *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months detention

On June 8, 2024, Boy C, aged 14, was part of a group of youths who confronted Ibrahima Seck and his friends near Nuthurst Road, Manchester. He participated in chasing Ibrahima during the confrontation that led to the fatal stabbing by Boy A. Boy C had previously harassed Ibrahima and his family.

To serve two-thirds in detention. Role was relatively limited; did not know about the knife until Boy A asked for it.

27 Feb 2025

Keri Dobson

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year

After the stabbing of Ibrahima Seck on June 8, 2024, Keri Dobson, 37, of Milne Close, Gorton, assisted Boy A and Boy B by driving them from her house to Naomi Heavens' home and providing a change of clothing to help them leave the area.

Convicted of assisting an offender by driving Boy A and Boy B from her house to Naomi Heavens' home. Did not initially know a boy had died; actions made no real difference due to CCTV evidence.

27 Feb 2025

Naomi Heavens

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year

After the stabbing of Ibrahima Seck on June 8, 2024, Naomi Heavens, 39, of Kenyon Lane, Moston, assisted Boy A and Boy B by allowing them into her home, providing a shower, and disposing of their clothes to help them leave the area.

Convicted of assisting an offender by providing a shower and disposing of clothes for Boy A and Boy B. Actions made no real difference due to CCTV evidence; urged boys to hand themselves in.

27 Feb 2025

Paul Flowers

Fraud by abuse of position *

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.

1 Feb 2025

Neil Speakman

Breach of Health and Safety at Work Act *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Neil Speakman, 39, of Bentley Hall Road, Tottington, Bury, fatally reversed a defective Kramer telehandler over his three-year-old son Albie Speakman on July 16, 2022, in a yard next to their farmhouse on Bentley Hall Road, Walshaw, Bury. Albie had been left to play with dogs minutes earlier in an insecure area. The vehicle had defects including poor rear visibility and no warning sound, creating a foreseeable risk of death due to Speakman's negligence while working instead of supervising.

Admitted breaching Health and Safety at Work Act. Cleared of gross negligence manslaughter. Ordered to pay £2,000 prosecution costs at £80 per month.

1 Feb 2025

January 2025 2 cases

Samuel Opokiti

Manslaughter *

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.

1 Jan 2025

Carl Jones

Sexual Abuse of Children *

Sentence

life imprisonment with minimum term of 25.5 years

Carl Jones abused 11 young vulnerable victims over 20 years, including his son Niall Johnson, by luring them to his home equipped with a huge TV, pool table, slot machines, and game consoles as a 'carefully manufactured magnet' for children. He targeted them with skill and cunning, routinely and systematically sexually abusing them. Niall, now 27, detailed the abuse's impact, including multiple suicide attempts and psychological torment, in a courageous court speech.

Sentenced for systematic sexual abuse of multiple children over 20 years.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 3 cases

Archie Payne

Fraudulent evasion of importation of cannabis *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended

Archie Payne, 26, from Western Lane, Southampton, was caught at Manchester Airport with two suitcases containing over 20kg of cannabis worth £60,000. He said he got into debt in Thailand playing poker and was asked to bring back the cases, believing they held cigarettes.

Pleaded guilty to fraudulent evasion of importation of cannabis. Claimed he was pressured after losing a poker game in Thailand and thought suitcases contained cigarettes.

22 Dec 2024

Jason Wadsworth

Manslaughter *

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.

22 Dec 2024

Jemma Marshall

Manslaughter *

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.

22 Dec 2024

November 2024 1 case

Larissa Lins

Importing cocaine *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Larissa Lins, 27, arrived in the UK from Brazil via France and Portugal, claiming she came to research nice places. She showed officers holiday photos from France, but they found a photo of white pellets. Searches revealed she had ingested, secreted, and hidden a kilogramme of cocaine both internally and externally.

Jailed after being caught with 1kg of cocaine hidden internally and externally. Denied importing drugs but photos revealed white pellets.

20 Nov 2024

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Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Manchester Crown Court

Manchester Crown Court, located in Manchester, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 387 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Manchester area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Crown Square, Manchester M3 3FL, M3 3FL.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441619541702 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Christopher Oates

Steven Lee Junior

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Jay Boyd

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Marley Brown

Mckenzie Purtill

Jacob Flavin

Eddie Rainford

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Matthew Burgess

Jordan Brook

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Mohammed Kateb

Hassan Khan

Wahaab Mushtaq

Nathan Hulme

Nadeem Mohammed Begum

Edward Nesbitt

Robert Emmerson

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Lewis Ellis

James Poutch

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Archie Payne

Jason Wadsworth

Jemma Marshall

Larissa Lins

About Manchester Crown Court

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