Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 663 verdicts at Manchester Crown Court (Manchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2025 27 cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 8 cases

Michael Haynes

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Michael Haynes, a gymnastics coach from Urmston, Trafford, sexually assaulted and raped young girls he taught at Trafford School of Gymnastics. The abuse spanned from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. One victim, aged 11, was first assaulted through clothing during stretching exercises, progressing to rape in his vehicle while transporting her. Another victim, around 12, was sexually assaulted after inappropriate questioning about relationships. A woman came forward to Greater Manchester Police in September 2020, leading to his arrest and trial. Another victim reported in December 2023 upon learning of the trial.

Found guilty after a four-week trial of nine counts of rape and 11 counts of sexual assault against two girls. Sentenced this week.

30 May 2025

Amy Gaskell

Being drunk on an aircraft *

Sentence

2 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 150 hours unpaid work

Amy Gaskell, 39, of Coleridge Court, Keswick in Cumberland, was on a flight from Brussels to Manchester when she ignored requests from cabin crew. Officers at Manchester Airport found her slurring words, smelling strongly of alcohol, with glazed eyes. She was escorted off the plane, complained about the crew, claimed she had a 'little' to drink and was hit by a male passenger (denied by crew), and mimicked officers. She was arrested for being drunk on an aircraft. The incident occurred prior to her court appearance.

Recorder Geoffrey Lowe handed down the sentence, noting the confined environment of the airplane and distress caused to others. Defendant has remained sober for five years, clean from amphetamines for 22 years and cocaine for four-and-a-half years. She has issues with alcohol and drugs, history of abusive relationships, and mental health struggles. Pleaded not guilty or not specified; not aggressive but non-compliant.

28 May 2025

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

Bernard Kennedy

Not stated *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Bernard Kennedy was stopped by police at Manchester Airport after flying from Manchester to Thailand five times in five months. The judge did not accept his claim that he ran out of money in Thailand.

Not stated

13 May 2025

Daniel Vasey

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Daniel Vasey and Jason Trueman killed a beloved man in Wythenshawe, fueled by alcohol and a sense of grievance, as concluded by the judge. Screams of 'yes' and cheers erupted in court upon learning their fate.

Fueled by alcohol and a sense of grievance; convicted with Jason Trueman for killing a beloved man

13 May 2025

Tomas Sasnauskas

Theft *

Sentence

Suspended sentence

Tomas Sasnauskas, a business owner, engaged in a thieving habit that was discovered through two eBay accounts.

Avoided jail term for thieving habit rumbled by two eBay accounts

13 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 15 cases

Daniel Speirs

Being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of class B drugs *

Sentence

18 month youth rehabilitation order with supervision requirement, curfew and 100 hours unpaid work

Daniel Speirs, now 18, of Chain Road, Blackley, was involved in recruiting and facilitating two teenagers to import drugs from Thailand to the UK. On September 9, 2024, one teen was stopped at Manchester Airport with 43kg of cannabis. Police raided Speirs' home on September 12, 2024, finding cash, a phone linked to a drugs line, a debtors list, and messages with Jay McLean discussing recruitment, travel arrangements, payments, and passports for the teens.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of class B drugs. Was 17 at the time and had three convictions for five offences including handling stolen goods and supplying cannabis. Judge Kate Cornell noted he was a cog in a machine, knew what was going on, and this has been a real lesson for him.

30 Apr 2025

Jay Mclean

Being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of class B drugs *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Jay McLean, 27, of Baron Fold Crescent, Little Hulton, was involved in recruiting and facilitating two teenagers to import drugs from Thailand to the UK. Messages between McLean and Daniel Speirs showed them arranging travel, passports, and payments for the teens. One teen was stopped at Manchester Airport on September 5, 2024, with 42kg of cannabis in suitcases he admitted contained 'cash and weed' but hadn't packed himself. McLean shouldered the bulk of the organisation.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of class B drugs. Had eight convictions for 15 offences. Judge Kate Cornell noted he was a cog in a machine, knew what was going on, and exploited younger teens susceptible to manipulation.

30 Apr 2025

Dominik Pelikan

Conversion of a firearm *

Sentence

8 years and 9 months imprisonment

Dominik Pelikan, 20, of Mayfair Gardens, Rochdale, travelled from Manchester to Bradford and attended a business premises known for supplying blank-firing firearms and weapons. He bought an Ekol Botan blank-firing handgun then returned to Manchester. On August 2, he bought 8mm of solid brass from a DIY store. Police swooped on his house later that day and found an iPhone, ammunition, hand tools and a barrel which was later confirmed to be from an Ekol Botan blank-firing pistol. The investigation revealed he had been in conversation with Mohammed Raji around a plan to source a firearm and shoot another individual. He bought 17 blank-firers between late December 2023 to April 2024.

Sentenced for four separate offences including possession of ammunition and conversion of a firearm.

29 Apr 2025

Mohammed Raji

Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Mohammed Raji, 21, of Mansfield Road, Oldham, was involved in intercepted messages with Dominik Pelikan discussing a sinister plan to source a firearm and shoot another individual, stating 'Just need to hit him once' and 'Yh bro my man was giving me chattin so I showed him Im gunna be in gorton today'. Raji was arrested later and a black handgun and ammunition were found in a plastic bag behind his home.

Sentenced for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

29 Apr 2025

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

Daniel Stevens

Assault *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Daniel Stevens, 36, of Cow Close Grove in Leeds, travelled with his partner from Leeds to Manchester for a pleasant evening out and stay at the Hilton hotel. An argument broke out over her refusal to delete her social media accounts. Upon returning to the room, he grabbed her by the hair and ripped out her hair extensions, strangled her so she couldn't breathe, threw her into the TV, hit her over the head with a glass perfume bottle, and punched her in the face, leaving her unable to move her jaw properly. She collapsed in the lift, covered in blood, and was found by the hotel security guard. Stevens was aggressive towards the guard, punching him in the face causing damage to his eye and cheek, and shouted racist remarks. He also whispered threats to his partner as she lay on the ground.

Early guilty plea. Has 29 previous convictions for 68 offences including criminal damage, section 18 wounding, affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, breach of a restraining order and assaulting a police officer. Judge noted no amount of prison has addressed his personality issues, mental health issues or substance abuse. Past trauma including loss of a child not considered an excuse.

23 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

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

Sandra Ntonya

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Sandra Ntonya waged a vicious online campaign making wholly untrue allegations of rape against rugby union star Marland Yarde, ruining his career. After avoiding immediate custody on February 26, 2025, for stalking and being imposed a restraining order, she breached it by sharing private messages, posting daily about him, comparing him to Jimmy Savile, and defaming the judge. The initial false allegation stemmed from a night out in Manchester in October 2021 when Yarde paid for her services as a sex worker but no sex occurred; police were called falsely after she contacted the press first, leading to his arrest and release without charges, but devastating his career with Sale Sharks and England team.

Breached restraining order by posting online about victim Marland Yarde, sharing private messages, tagging him, and making defamatory comments including calling the judge a liar. Judge noted contemptuous attitude to court process and significant harm caused to victim. Expressed remorse through barrister.

18 Apr 2025

Joanne Edwards

Encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence *

Sentence

18-month community order with nine-month drug rehabilitation requirement and 15 rehabilitation days

Joanne Edwards assisted Gilson Martins by allowing her car to be used to drive him to and from the scene of the acid attack on a teenager in Stockport on 24 March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence.

15 Apr 2025

Gilson Martins

Robbery *

Sentence

8 years and 2 months imprisonment

On 24 March 2024, shortly before 10pm, Gilson Martins approached a teenager on the street in Stockport, demanded the boy's jacket, and threw a corrosive substance in his face, causing a chemical burn requiring hospital treatment at Stepping Hill Hospital. Edwards' car was used to drive Martins to and from the scene. On 4 April 2024, Martins intimidated a witness by threatening harm. On 10 April 2024, Martins was arrested in possession of a bottle containing a corrosive substance. He was also sentenced for possession with intent to supply cannabis and ketamine, and possession of ecstasy in an unrelated case.

Pleaded guilty. Prior unrelated drug offences taken into account.

15 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

Zak Coyne

Making or supplying articles for use in fraud *

Sentence

eight-and-a-half years' imprisonment

Zak Coyne, 24, of Huddersfield, created and ran a subscription-based phishing service via the website LabHost, described as a 'one-stop shop for phishing' for spammers. Between August 2021 and October 2023, he provided fraudsters worldwide with access to fake phishing pages impersonating major banks, government, and commercial websites to steal sensitive information. The service enabled authorised push payment (APP) fraud, affecting at least one million victims in 91 countries, with UK losses exceeding £32 million and global losses over £100 million. Coyne offered technical support via encrypted messaging, received $230,000 in cryptocurrency which was laundered, and was arrested on 14 April 2024 at Manchester Airport.

Pleaded guilty to one count of making or supplying articles for use in fraud, one count of encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and one count of transferring criminal property. CPS will pursue confiscation proceedings and apply for a Serious Crime Prevention Order.

14 Apr 2025

Michael Brock

Attempted murder, rape, and threats to kill *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

On the night of 28 July 2023, two women, one known to Michael Brock, returned to a home in Moston, Manchester, with two men. Brock, who had an active restraining order against one woman, sent her a Facebook friend request under a fake name. At around 6am on 29 July 2023, he went to the property on Moston Lane carrying a rucksack containing a knife, hammer, foldable saw, lighter, and accelerant-soaked rags, intending to kill the woman. He entered and viciously attacked the two men with a knife, causing serious injuries including a fractured skull. The women fled barefoot to Harpurhey Police Station while members of the public called 999. Officers arrived to find Brock restrained by the injured victims. Following his arrest, a search of his home uncovered additional knives, a bottle of propan alcohol, and a petrol canister. During questioning, one woman disclosed that Brock had raped her nearly three years earlier. Brock was charged with attempted murder of the two men, attempted murder of the woman, rape of the woman, and threats to kill. He was found guilty on 9 July 2024 at Manchester Crown Court and sentenced on 11 April 2025.

Found guilty on 9 July 2024 at Manchester Crown Court of attempted murder, rape, and threats to kill. Violated a restraining order. The attack was premeditated and involved a knife, hammer, saw, lighter, and accelerant.

11 Apr 2025

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