Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

November 2024 2 cases

Alexander Riley

Burglary and dangerous driving *

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.

19 Nov 2024

Nicholas Martin

Attempted murder *

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.

11 Nov 2024

October 2024 4 cases

Joshua Lee

Assault, affray and drug offences *

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.

26 Oct 2024

Samantha Wall

Stalking *

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.

24 Oct 2024

Karl Davies

Sexual abuse and grooming of a child *

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.

21 Oct 2024

Stacey Smith

Attempted murder *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Stacey Smith, a former ambulance care assistant from Newton Heath, found Michala Morton's address in Tameside and lay in wait for her outside armed with a hammer in November 2023. She struck her repeatedly as she left for work, leaving her with serious injuries, then texted a friend saying 'I've done it. I've smashed her head in, Oppsie xx!'. The attack followed a row over work shift patterns.

Admitted causing GBH with intent, denied attempted murder. Judge called her a dangerous offender and an ongoing risk to the public. She was 46 at the time.

1 Oct 2024

August 2024 3 cases

Kelly Fenton

Perverting the course of justice *

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.

15 Aug 2024

Edward Jarvis

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs and Blackmail *

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.

1 Aug 2024

Hassan Mahmood

Child sexual offences *

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.

1 Aug 2024

July 2024 3 cases

Latif Ferguson

Manslaughter *

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.

Found guilty of manslaughter at the same trial as L’Vaion Peniston.

1 Jul 2024

L’Vaion Peniston

Murder *

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.

1 Jul 2024

Rebecca Joynes

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

1 Jul 2024

June 2024 3 cases

Jonathan Cassidy

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

11 Jun 2024

Jamie Cassidy

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

11 Jun 2024

Nasar Ahmed

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

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.

11 Jun 2024

May 2024 7 cases

Margaret Reid

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance *

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.

27 May 2024

Leanorah Ward

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance *

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.

27 May 2024

Indigo Rumbelow

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance *

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.

27 May 2024

Daniel Knorr

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance *

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.

27 May 2024

Yoke Woon

Importing cannabis *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Yoke Woon, 43, arrived at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 on March 4, 2024, on a Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore using a Malaysian passport. He left a suitcase containing 23kg of cannabis on the luggage carousel, which was later picked up by Edward Nesbitt. He was arrested as a drug courier.

Uber driver who transported 23kg of cannabis from Singapore to Manchester Airport, where it was picked up by another courier.

15 May 2024

Stephen Wilson

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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'.

9 May 2024

Mccauly Brooker

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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'.

9 May 2024

April 2024 2 cases

Obert Moyo

Murder *

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.

30 Apr 2024

Casimiro De Lemos Francisco

Smuggling class A drugs *

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.

4 Apr 2024

March 2024 3 cases

Jacob Graham

Assisting others preparing acts of terrorism *

Sentence

13 years detention with 5 years extended licence

Jacob Graham, 20, from Forrest Green, Liverpool, constructed a 'freedom encyclopaedia' manual with instructions on building weapons including shotguns, nail bombs, explosives, ignition devices, and black powder (gunpowder), as well as evading police. A poster on his wall stated 'make politicians afraid to start their cars again' with an image of an exploding car. He purchased items and instructions to make bombs and construct lethal firearms and ammunition for terrorist purposes, intending to assist others in committing acts of terrorism. Arrested at his home in Liverpool on May 26, 2023, following an operation by Counter Terrorism Policing North West and Merseyside Police.

Found guilty of assisting others preparing acts of terrorism contrary to section 5 TACT 2006, preparation for acts of terrorism contrary to Section 5 TACT 2006, four counts of possession of a document or record for terrorist purposes contrary to Section 58 TA 2000, two counts of dissemination of terrorist publication contrary to section 2 TA 2006. Not guilty of one count of preparing acts of terrorism. Subject to Serious Crime Prevention Order for 5 years and notification requirement for 30 years. Will pay victim surcharge.

17 Mar 2024

Ryan Connolly

Possessing extreme pornography *

Sentence

12-month sentence suspended for 2 years, 80 hours unpaid work, sex offender notification for 10 years

Former Merseyside Police officer Ryan Connolly was found to possess extreme pornography videos on his personal phone. The images included inappropriate photos taken at crime scenes, such as selfies at the scene where 16-year-old Daniel Gee-Jamieson was fatally stabbed on July 3, 2018, in Belle Vale, and pictures of vulnerable detained individuals in hospitals. The offending spanned between 2014 and 2020. Connolly resigned from the force in 2021 following a gross misconduct finding.

Sentenced for three charges of possessing extreme pornography. Judge noted likely immediate prison sentence absent long delay. Cleared of four counts of misconduct in public office.

9 Mar 2024

David Mcnally

Theft *

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.

1 Mar 2024

February 2024 2 cases

Eddie Ratcliffe

Murder *

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.

1 Feb 2024

Scarlett Jenkinson

Murder *

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.

1 Feb 2024

January 2024 3 cases

Mohammed Izaarh Khan

Murder *

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.

Convicted of murder alongside co-defendants.

1 Jan 2024

Khayam Ali Khurshid

Murder *

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.

1 Jan 2024

Kamran Mohammed

Murder *

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.

Convicted of murder alongside co-defendants.

1 Jan 2024

October 2023 1 case

David Liptrot

Breach of restraining order *

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.

3 Oct 2023

September 2023 1 case

Nathan Vanden

Conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life *

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.

1 Sep 2023

August 2023 1 case

Lucy Letby

Murder *

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'.

21 Aug 2023

July 2023 6 cases

Nathan Hodson

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

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.

Involved in conspiracy to supply Class A and B controlled drugs and money laundering.

13 Jul 2023

Kane O’Keefe

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

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.

13 Jul 2023

David Walley

Conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs *

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.

Linked to storing drugs and cash at safe houses. No fixed abode.

13 Jul 2023

David Williams

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

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'.

13 Jul 2023

Christopher Watson

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

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.

13 Jul 2023

Liam O'pray

Murder *

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.

1 Jul 2023

April 2023 1 case

Harry Boulton

Wounding without intent *

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.

1 Apr 2023

March 2023 2 cases

Edward Connors

Robbery *

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.

1 Mar 2023

Leanna Connors

Robbery *

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.

1 Mar 2023

February 2023 1 case

Zholia Alemi

Fraud *

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.

28 Feb 2023

January 2023 1 case

Craig Mckenzie

Conspiring to supply Class A drugs *

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.

1 Jan 2023

October 2022 1 case

Paddy Doherty

Brawl or assault *

Sentence

Suspended jail term

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

Given a suspended sentence over a brutal fight, avoiding immediate imprisonment.

11 Oct 2022

May 2022 1 case

Charlotte Dootson

Murder *

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.

1 May 2022

March 2021 1 case

Emma Tuff

Dangerous driving *

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.

1 Mar 2021

January 2021 1 case

Anthony Morris

Conspiracy to murder *

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.

Dealt with separately for his involvement in a shooting incident.

1 Jan 2021

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