Manchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

April 2025 7 cases

Viet Quoc Tran

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

Viet Quoc Tran, 22, obsessively planned and carried out a double stabbing attack on his aunt and her new partner in Manchester city centre on August 3, 2024. Jealous of her new relationship, he eavesdropped on their dinner plans at Cibo restaurant, travelled by train from London to Manchester Piccadilly, and tracked them using an app and by following them after their meal and drinks. Dressed in black with a balaclava, he sprayed the man with UV spray and stabbed him in the chest with a wartime bayonet gifted by his aunt, causing damage to the lung, liver, and diaphragm. His aunt attempted to remove the balaclava, resulting in her being stabbed in the thigh during the struggle. Tran fled, discarding the balaclava and knife, and returned to London by train. He was arrested days later. Both victims required hospital treatment; the man was discharged after three weeks, and the woman for her thigh wound. Prior to the attack, Tran had hacked into her phone and social media, sent threatening messages, and watched videos of Tristan Tate influencing his desire for revenge.

Pleaded guilty to wounding (section 20) and wounding with intent (section 18). Judge noted feelings of jealousy, abandonment, rejection, and sense of entitlement. Subject to indefinite restraining order banning contact with victims.

4 Apr 2025

Subar Ahmed

Robbery *

Sentence

Not stated

Subar Ahmed, 28, from Withington, and an accomplice cycled up to unsuspecting commuters in Manchester city centre over four days, swiping phones. One victim had his legs hit by the bike, another had fingers bent back, and one lost over £1,300 from her bank account. A victim from New Zealand felt her life was on the phone.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, two counts of theft from person, three counts of fraud by false representation, and possession of Class A and B drugs.

3 Apr 2025

Shannon Meaney

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 13 years 6 months

On February 14, 2023, in Clarendon Park, Salford, Shannon Meaney, 34, of no fixed abode, called over vulnerable 57-year-old John Lowe, headlocked and threw him down, then kicked and stamped on him using his false leg, saying 'Go to sleep, you c***.' Lowe suffered traumatic brain injury and now requires 24/7 care.

Pleaded guilty to section 18 wounding with intent. Used prosthetic leg to stamp on victim; must serve two-thirds before parole consideration.

1 Apr 2025

Keith Smith

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On October 28, 2023, at Arcadia Library in Levenshulme, Keith Smith was using a library computer next to a young girl and was seen viewing images of semi-naked women, including scrolling over several photos of a sexual nature with a woman whose breasts were concealed by a plant. He had an iPhone plugged into the computer. Confronted by a member of the public, he claimed he received a 'bad email' and denied the images were explicit before leaving. Later arrested, he admitted to a 'sudden urge' to search for an adult film star while supposedly taking pictures of gas and electric meters on a borrowed phone. He refused to provide the phone or details to police, breaching a 2011 SHPO condition to show internet history on request. He has three prior convictions for 21 offences, mostly sex offences.

Must complete an accredited programme and 15 days of rehabilitation activity requirements. Pay £150 court costs. Breached SHPO by refusing to provide phone for analysis after accessing pornography near a young girl. Judge noted poor judgement and that breaches are taken seriously.

1 Apr 2025

Madiu Gomes

Drug importation *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Madiu Gomes, 25, was stopped by Border Force at Manchester Airport on December 16, 2024, with 25kg of cocaine worth £675,000 concealed in cling-film wrapped packages in his suitcase. He was recruited due to financial hardship.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a Class A drug. Claimed he was broke and made an offer by a criminal group.

1 Apr 2025

Craig Nixon

Voyeurism *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Craig Nixon, 36, from Rochdale, hid his phone to film girls on the toilet, taking videos and screenshots. Police found 'Spy Cam' documents in his bedroom. Victims felt uncomfortable, embarrassed, and angry, describing him as a predator.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of voyeurism and one count of taking indecent images of children. Judge commented on his twisted sexual attraction to young girls.

1 Apr 2025

Djibril Djalo

Drug importation *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Djibril Djalo, 34, from Portugal, was stopped by Border Force at Manchester Airport on December 16, 2024, with 25kg of cocaine worth £675,000 concealed in cling-film wrapped packages in his suitcase. He agreed to transport the drugs for a fee after being taken to Gambia.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a Class A drug. Experienced immense poverty.

1 Apr 2025

March 2025 8 cases

Ewan Hughes

Possession of a bladed article, affray and dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 months in prison

On June 29, 2021, outside the Stocks Hotel in Worsley, during celebrations for England's Euros 2020 victory against Germany, Ewan Hughes, then 21, was approached by two hostile men due to a prior incident involving his friend. Fearing for his safety with a broken collarbone and arm in a sling, he pulled out a knife he was carrying, held it at waist height, and threatened to stab them if they approached closer. The men did not deter and armed themselves with a golf club, attacking him. A security guard intervened to restrain the group, feeling threatened by the weapons. Separately, on November 20, 2021, Hughes committed dangerous driving.

Pleaded that action was excessive; had committed offences after receiving a suspended sentence in March 2021; has matured and stopped associating with troublemakers; working as a labourer.

31 Mar 2025

Dewan Gazi

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Dewan Gazi, a 44-year-old takeaway worker from Croxdale Walk, Blackley, north Manchester, followed the victim home in his car after seeing her in Middleton while at work. On July 28, 2024, just after midnight, he confronted the lone woman who was walking home after a night out with friends. Gazi grabbed her arms, sexually assaulted her, pulled at her shorts, and pushed her into bushes where she fell onto a metal barrier, injuring her leg. The victim shouted for help and punched him, but he continued the attack until interrupted by a heroic couple who heard her cries and intervened. Gazi claimed he was helping her before fleeing, chased by a shirtless man wearing one shoe. CCTV identified his vehicle, leading to his arrest. The victim suffered pain, bruising, soreness to her fist, and ongoing leg injury restricting her movement.

Found guilty by a jury after trial of two counts of sexual assault and one count of section 47 assault. Subjected to indefinite sex offender notification requirements. Judge commended the bravery of the intervening couple and recognised Gazi as posing a significant danger to women.

29 Mar 2025

Adam Hussey

Controlling behaviour and harassment *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Adam Hussey, 25, of Croydon Drive, Newton Heath, engaged in controlling and abusive behaviour towards his girlfriend of one month, making derogatory comments about her appearance, becoming abusive when she socialised or used social media, pressuring her for money, and sending self-harm images to manipulate her. After separation on November 12, 2024, he harassed her by appearing outside a hospital during her appointment, threatening to 'punch her up' and saying 'Wait until I get my hands on you', forcing her to hide until early hours. He then called 69 times and banged on her door, hiding and confronting her as she tried to leave in a taxi, threatening her and the driver, before fleeing when neighbours intervened. The victim reported feeling isolated, insecure, and worthless, avoiding outings with her children.

Admitted engaging in controlling behaviour and harassment. Eight prior convictions for 15 offences, including harassment. Mental health issues exacerbated by cannabis use. Restraining order banning contact with ex-partner and her mother.

26 Mar 2025

Craig Tomlinson

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

Sentence

7 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months with 100 hours unpaid work

Craig Tomlinson, 50, of Duchess Court, Motherwell, was caught transporting cannabis on November 12, 2024, when traffic cops pulled over his white works van on the M6 hard shoulder in Carlisle. The van contained two large boxes and a bag for life with 78 half-kilo bags of vacuum-sealed cannabis bush, valued at over £1 million. He was promised money for a 'driving job' and met a 'Chinese man' who loaded the boxes. Tomlinson relied on benefits and was a full-time carer for his son.

Transported cannabis in his van. Unable to work due to caring for severely autistic son without wife's support. Mitigated by Adam Lodge. Judge cited impact on son.

13 Mar 2025

Xiaowu Chen

Possession with intent to supply cannabis *

Sentence

43 months imprisonment

Xiaowu Chen, 56, of Stadium Drive, Beswick, was involved in a £1m cannabis distribution scheme. He stored a quarter kilogram of cannabis in his flat and delivered drugs to other couriers, including Craig Tomlinson. On November 12, 2024, officers searched his address, finding further kilos of cannabis in the house and garage rented to students. A search of a flat in Salford revealed 405 bags of cannabis weighing 180 kilos, £3,000 cash, and £6,000 in Scottish bank notes. Chen admitted transferring drugs but claimed no knowledge of others involved beyond 'High Don'. He advertised as a delivery driver online and used his red Mercedes for deliveries.

Stored and delivered cannabis on behalf of 'High Don'. Fell into debt after being scammed out of millions. Worked as a delivery driver for six months at £100 per day. Mitigated by Rachel White.

13 Mar 2025

Troy Beckford

Conspiracy to convey a prohibited article into prison *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Troy Beckford, a 33-year-old prisoner at HMP Manchester serving life for the 2014 murder of Kieran McGrath, conspired with prison officer Abigail Laidlaw to smuggle drugs including cocaine and cannabis into the prison over nearly a year from July 2021. He engaged in an intimate relationship with her, involving daily kissing and up to 40 communications per day, providing her with new phone numbers after cell searches. In exchange for the smuggled drugs, he offered gifts and cash payments. The conspiracy was uncovered through intelligence, cell searches finding mobile phones, and analysis of messages.

Admitted a charge of conspiracy to convey a prohibited article into prison. Sentence concurrent to existing life sentence with minimum term of 30 years for murder.

10 Mar 2025

Aaron Grant

Unlawful wounding with intent *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On December 30, 2023, at a New Year's house party in Longsight, Aaron Grant, 42, of no fixed address, made unwanted advances towards a woman and became aggressive. The victim challenged his behaviour and asked him to leave. An altercation ensued where Grant pushed the victim, who pushed back. Grant then stabbed the unarmed victim multiple times with a knife, inflicting six wounds. Grant stood over the victim afterwards and taunted him by saying 'look at you now'. The victim was treated at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Grant was arrested later that day.

Found guilty of unlawful wounding with intent by a jury after a trial. Made subject of a lifelong restraining order against the victim. Argued excessive self-defence in police interview.

6 Mar 2025

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 16 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

Niall Peak

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

On 7 June 2024 at Totties nightclub in Altrincham, Niall Peak, heavily intoxicated, pushed Rob Harris down a steep staircase with both hands. The victim, who was using a crutch and wearing a surgical boot, suffered a broken neck and spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. The unprovoked attack was caught on CCTV. Peak was identified and arrested the next day, refused to answer questions in interview. Victim experienced 15 cardiac arrests, multiple infections, and near-death episodes. He attended court in a wheelchair to read a victim impact statement, calling the attack cowardly and unforgivable.

Found guilty after trial of causing grievous bodily harm with intent; pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm but denied intent. Expressed remorse in a letter to the judge. Prior record of 19 offences, last imprisoned in 2012 for burglary. Judge described attack as 'spiteful and deliberate shove' with 'the most terrible repercussion imaginable short of death'. Must serve at least two-thirds of sentence.

26 Feb 2025

Fabrice Kapena

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment with extended licence period of 7 years

Fabrice Kapena, 32, targeted young women on nights out in Manchester city centre, befriending them after they were separated from friends and promising lifts home or entry to clubs before driving them to a quiet road in Withington. He raped one intoxicated woman on the backseat of his car on Deansgate, grabbing and squeezing her throat, making her fear for her life; officers found her broken nail in his car. She suffered PTSD, depression, anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks. In another incident, he offered a lift to a drunk but capable woman, drove her to his flat on Bridgelea Road, after which she ran out and discovered her phone and bank cards missing (theft). In a third incident, he approached another woman offering a club visit, punched her in the stomach when she refused after he grabbed her phone (robbery), and drove away after she declined to enter his car. He has a prior conviction for rape in Manchester city centre.

Sentenced as a dangerous offender. Previous conviction for rape. Diagnosed with PTSD. Judge described offences as pre-planned, premeditated and predatory. Ordered to sign sex offender register indefinitely and subject to criminal behaviour order banning him from Manchester city centre between 9pm and 6am.

25 Feb 2025

Ben Fitton

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment with extended licence of 3 years

Ben Fitton subjected his victim to a sustained two-year campaign of sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, including two rapes, non-fatal strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour, and causing grievous bodily harm. He isolated her from friends and family, humiliated her, made threats, demanded money for his cocaine use, prevented her from showering or using social media, and conducted countdowns with threats. During one incident, he shoved her to the ground, causing a deep knee wound exposing her kneecap requiring hospitalisation. In one rape, he boiled a kettle and threatened to pour it over her unless she performed oral sex. In another, he raped her after strangling her until she nearly passed out, following her biting him in self-defence. The abuse led to severe psychological harm, weight loss, low self-esteem, loss of contacts, and a suicide attempt. The victim reported via Greater Manchester Police online chat, leading to his arrest. Fitton, originally from Glossop, Derbyshire, maintained denial and vile attitudes towards the victim during proceedings.

Found guilty after a five-week trial. No remorse shown; high risk of reoffending. Must serve two thirds before parole consideration. Banned from contacting victim and family under restraining order. Sign onto Sex Offenders Register for life.

14 Feb 2025

Aaron James John O’Sullivan

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and money laundering *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Aaron James John O’Sullivan, 41, assisted Timmy Donovan in supplying cocaine for the OCG and laundering the money. He arranged the collection of money through couriers Kenneth Kean and Paul Duncan. The activities occurred between December 2019 and June 2020 as part of an organised crime group laundering millions from drug sales, evidenced by EncroChat messages under Operation Venetic.

Pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to supply a controlled drug of Class A and one count of entering into or becoming concerned in a money laundering arrangement. Helped Donovan in supplying cocaine and laundering money, and chased debts by arranging collections through couriers.

3 Feb 2025

Christopher Roper

Money laundering *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Christopher Roper, 41, stored large amounts of criminal cash at the Wavertree Car Centre in Liverpool and arranged for the transfers of cash as part of an organised crime group laundering millions of pounds from drug sales between December 2019 and June 2020. He received a 4.5% fee for his involvement, with evidence from EncroChat messages under Operation Venetic.

Pleaded guilty to one count of entering into or becoming concerned in a money laundering arrangement. Worked at Wavertree Car Centre in Liverpool where he stored large amounts of criminal cash and arranged transfers, receiving a 4.5% fee.

3 Feb 2025

James Vaughan

Money laundering *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

James Vaughan, 38, Donovan's brother-in-law, collected, stored, and counted money for the organised crime group laundering millions of pounds from drug sales between December 2019 and June 2020. He fled to Spain following his arrest but was extradited to the UK in March 2024 through collaboration between CPS, NCA, and Spanish authorities. Evidence from EncroChat messages under Operation Venetic.

Pleaded guilty to one count of entering into or becoming concerned in a money laundering arrangement. Used by Donovan to collect, store, and count money. Fled to Spain after arrest but was extradited back to the UK in March 2024.

3 Feb 2025

Paul Duncan

Money laundering *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Paul Duncan, 56, acted as a courier for the organised crime group, arranging the collection of money as part of laundering millions of pounds from drug sales between December 2019 and June 2020. Evidence obtained from EncroChat messages under Operation Venetic.

Pleaded guilty to one count of entering into or becoming concerned in a money laundering arrangement. Must undertake 200 hours of unpaid work within 12 months. Acted as a courier arranging collection of money.

3 Feb 2025

Kenneth Kean

Money laundering *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Kenneth Kean, 59, acted as a courier for the organised crime group, arranging the collection of money as part of laundering millions of pounds from drug sales between December 2019 and June 2020. Evidence obtained from EncroChat messages under Operation Venetic.

3 Feb 2025

Timmy Anthony Donovan

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and money laundering *

Sentence

14 years and 6 months imprisonment

Timmy Anthony Donovan, 40, was involved in an organised crime group (OCG) that laundered millions of pounds from drug sales between December 2019 and June 2020. He played a leading role, supplying wholesale amounts of cocaine and heroin, and co-ordinated the collection, storage, and laundering of the OCG’s money. Evidence came from incriminating EncroChat messages revealed under Operation Venetic. He had a prior conviction for manslaughter of PC Neil Doyle in December 2014, for which he served six years’ imprisonment.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply a controlled drug of Class A and one count of entering into or becoming concerned in a money laundering arrangement. Played a leading role in the operation, involved in supply of wholesale amounts of cocaine and heroin, and co-ordinated collection, storage and laundering of money. Was on licence during the offending period.

3 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

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

January 2025 19 cases

Matthew Lawrence

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Matthew Lawrence, a former personal trainer from Manchester, groomed and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old client at a gym. He befriended her by offering training, diet, and nutrition help, despite knowing her age. He exchanged over 3,000 sexually explicit calls and texts with her in one month, shared indecent images, and assaulted her in his locked car after taking her to the cinema. The gym manager raised concerns, but Lawrence resisted terminating her membership. He was arrested at London Airport on 1 September 2023 while attempting to flee for a job on a cruise ship.

Pleaded guilty to sexual communication with a child and two counts of sexual activity with a child. Subject to an indefinite restraining order, sexual notification order, and 10 year sexual harm prevention order.

28 Jan 2025

Kyle Camp

Robbery *

Sentence

14 years and four months imprisonment

Kyle Camp, 30, of Blueberry Avenue, Moston, led a gang of masked teenagers in a seven-week campaign of 15 burglaries and violent robberies targeting sleeping victims, those arriving home from work, and a man praying during Ramadan. The gang, often armed with knives, demanded car keys, stole vehicles including a VW Golf, BMW, and motorbikes, and sold them on social media. Incidents included forcing a man to the ground and punching him, causing facial and head injuries; dragging a man from bed to retrieve keys while a couple slept; and ramming a woman's car. One burglary occurred on Carpenters Walk, Droylsden, stealing a BMW X4 M-Sport, which Camp filmed and shared online. Another on Green Street, Middleton, involved stealing motorbikes, with Camp photographed on one at 5am. He was also involved in sending drugs, phones, and SIM cards to HMP Forest Bank. Arrested at a kebab shop on Stockport Road, Longsight, initially for two burglaries.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary; two counts of theft; six counts of robbery; and two counts of handling stolen goods. Judge Elizabeth Nicholls commented on the semi-professional nature of the crimes and lack of regard for witnesses. Mitigating counsel Adam Roxborough noted his early involvement in crime due to associations.

24 Jan 2025

Peter Pitt

Manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility *

Sentence

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

Peter Pitt strangled his ex-partner Charlene Mills to death at his home on Hyde Road, Gorton, on September 30, 2023. The pair had a turbulent on-and-off relationship. Charlene, 43, visited his house dressed up, hoping to rekindle things, and was last seen alive entering at 1.21am. Suffering from chronic schizophrenia, Pitt experienced delusions that Charlene was trying to poison him and his family, leading to a loss of control. The next morning, he texted his ex-wife admitting he had killed Charlene by strangling her with his bare hands. She found the body in his bed. Pitt had previously sought help, including calling the coroner's office and appearing at a police station with a crossbow. Cause of death confirmed as strangulation.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility due to treatment-resistant schizophrenia and longstanding persecutory delusions. Judge found his responsibility was very low and he remains a danger to the public unless treated. Will stay in psychiatric hospital indefinitely and can only be discharged with agreement of the Secretary of State.

24 Jan 2025

Ross Kenny

Drug dealing *

Sentence

Not stated

Ross Kenny took the easy way out to make a fast buck by dealing drugs after losing his job.

Turned to drug dealing after losing his job

24 Jan 2025

Ahmed Elgamodi

Robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Ahmed Elgamodi, 28, robbed a man as he walked back to his hotel after a night out in Manchester City Centre.

Not stated

24 Jan 2025

Alicia Fairclough

Death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On November 2021, Alicia Fairclough drove her partner Thomas Benson's Audi A8 after attending a friend's wedding at Rivington Barn, as he was drunk. She reached speeds of 78mph, averaging 60mph in a 30mph zone, before crashing into a tree. Thomas Benson, 36, suffered catastrophic injuries and died. Fairclough was seriously injured and has no memory of the events. Their two children, who were also in the car, were taken to hospital but survived.

Found guilty of death by dangerous driving following a trial. Ordered to complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity requirements. Banned from driving for 3 years and must take an extended retest.

23 Jan 2025

James Gregory

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

8 years and 4 months imprisonment

On May 26, 2024, at 9.28pm, James Gregory, along with Tyler Harrison, Jacob Humphreys and four others, pulled up outside a house in Little Hulton, Salford, in a stolen Vauxhall Insignia. The group, masked and armed with machetes, zombie knives, and a loaded firearm, smashed windows and shouted to frighten those inside. Gregory participated in the attack, intending to cause really serious injury to Samuel Adesanya, a visitor at the home, who was shot in the chest. The bullet likely remains in his body. The attack was described as carefully planned and coordinated, not mere revenge for a stolen bike. The car was later found on fire with false plates linked to Gregory via CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs. Has previous convictions for aggravated vehicle taking. Associated with more criminally sophisticated individuals and expressed sorrow.

20 Jan 2025

Jacob Humphreys

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment with 3 years on licence

On May 26, 2024, at 9.28pm, Jacob Humphreys, along with Tyler Harrison, James Gregory and four others, pulled up outside a house in Little Hulton, Salford, in a stolen Vauxhall Insignia. The group, masked and armed with machetes, zombie knives, and a loaded firearm, smashed windows and shouted to frighten those inside. Humphreys participated in the attack, intending to cause really serious injury to Samuel Adesanya, a visitor at the home, who was shot in the chest. The bullet likely remains in his body. The attack was described as carefully planned and coordinated, not mere revenge for a stolen bike. The car was later found on fire.

Has previous conviction for possession of an offensive weapon. Shown genuine remorse and is ashamed.

20 Jan 2025

Tyler Harrison

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

8 years and 10 months imprisonment

On May 26, 2024, at 9.28pm, Tyler Harrison, along with James Gregory, Jacob Humphreys and four others, pulled up outside a house in Little Hulton, Salford, in a stolen Vauxhall Insignia. The group, masked and armed with machetes, zombie knives, and a loaded firearm, smashed windows and shouted to frighten those inside. Harrison participated in the attack, intending to cause really serious injury to Samuel Adesanya, a visitor at the home, who was shot in the chest. The bullet likely remains in his body. The attack was described as carefully planned and coordinated, not mere revenge for a stolen bike. The car was later found on fire with false plates.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Armed with a hammer at the scene. Involved in selling drugs from a young age after accruing a debt.

20 Jan 2025

Stuart Thomson

Rape *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years

Stuart Thomson targeted lone women in Manchester City Centre, luring them to secluded locations where he raped three women and attempted to rape a fourth at knifepoint in the early hours of 31 January 2024. He also committed sexual assault, threatened with a knife on three occasions, possessed a bladed article, and robbed one victim of her handbag. The women reported independently, leading to his arrest on 4 February 2024. Evidence included eyewitness testimony, CCTV footage, and forensics. He made no comment in interview and pleaded not guilty to nine offences, but was convicted by jury on all.

Found guilty of raping three women, attempting to rape a fourth, threatening with a knife (x3), sexual assault, and possession of a bladed article. Pleaded guilty to robbery. Showed no remorse; denied guilt initially, forcing victims through trial.

17 Jan 2025

Jamie Kilcourse

Importation of cannabis *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Jamie Kilcourse, a 21-year-old from Anzio Road, Liverpool, was stopped by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport on October 8, 2024, upon returning from a holiday in Bangkok, Thailand, in September 2024. He initially claimed to have packed his two large suitcases but later admitted he had not. The suitcases contained 64 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis weighing 38.78 kilos. Kilcourse explained he took responsibility for transporting the drugs to cover a debt owed by his 18-year-old friend to 'some Scouse lads' on the island, believing initially it was money. He received no payment and expressed deep regret. He had left his job as a footballer for Tranmere Rovers to care for his cancer-diagnosed grandmother and grandfather, and the trip followed her death and his parents' split.

Must complete 150 hours unpaid work and 10 days of rehabilitation activity requirements. Judge Timothy Smith noted he is well-spoken of by many and warned him not to get involved again.

15 Jan 2025

Dr Wayne Davis

Indecent assault and assault by penetration *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Dr Wayne Davis, a GP in Salford, abused his position of trust to sexually assault two women from Manchester's orthodox Jewish community. The first victim, newly married in the 2000s, visited him for pain during sex; he molested her by 'stretching' her without medical tools or explanation, leaving her traumatised. The second victim, married in the 1990s, sought advice for intimate health issues; he performed an unnecessary examination of her hymen, causing humiliation. Both incidents occurred without chaperones, violating medical guidelines. The assaults exploited the women's naivety due to limited sex education in their community. Police recovered medical notes confirming the procedures, deemed non-standard by experts. Davis was arrested, interviewed, and the case proceeded through trials with mixed verdicts, leading to convictions on the specified charges.

Convicted of indecent assault and assault by penetration after multiple trials. Acquitted of other charges including assault by penetration, sexual assault, and causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. Judge Peter Horgan commented that the convictions demonstrate how he abused the trust placed in him by the victims and the community.

13 Jan 2025

Brian Dolan

Making threats to kill and stalking *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 16 months with 10 days rehabilitation and 150 hours unpaid work

Brian Dolan, 35, of Lindleywood Road, Fallowfield, was in a brief relationship with the victim. After it ended, he told her he'd changed but minutes later threatened to 'smoke her' while banging on her door, saying 'I will kick your door down, I will smoke you all. Why do you think I have gloves on?' When asked if he had a gun, he confirmed he did. He continually messaged her teenage daughter to speak to the mother. Police were called while he raged outside her home and arrested him. The victim stated it had a massive impact on her mental health and she wanted to move out of Manchester.

Pleaded guilty to making threats to kill and stalking. Extensive prior convictions for domestic abuse against five ex-partners, including harassment, possession of offensive weapon, and violent offences. Judge noted history of domestic violence and told him to consider impact on others. Remorseful, ashamed, jobless, suffering from depression and PTSD following 2009 attack.

10 Jan 2025

Kevell Blake

Manslaughter *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On 25 October 2023, at around 7.45pm, Kevell Blake was in the passenger seat of a white Seat Ibiza driven by Raami Mohamed along Princess Road in Manchester city centre. When Mohamed spotted a man he had an ongoing dispute with driving a blue Seat Ibiza, he signalled for him to pull over. Both cars stopped in a layby on Moss Lane East. The driver of the blue Seat Ibiza got out and remonstrated with Mohamed and Blake. Badri Issa, the passenger from the blue Seat Ibiza, tried to calm the situation by positioning himself between the driver and Mohamed. Violence erupted, and while Mohamed stabbed Mr Issa once to the chest, Blake punched the driver in the face. Mohamed and Blake then fled the scene, disposing of the knife and abandoning the car on Broughton Lane. Blake handed himself in to Ashton Police station on 30 October 2023 and gave no comment in his police interview. Following a trial which concluded in May 2024, Blake was found guilty of manslaughter.

Found guilty of manslaughter following a trial. Charged with murder.

10 Jan 2025

Jonathan Tryon

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jonathan Tryon, a 43-year-old shop fitter from Crowther Street, Castleford, was involved in transporting a 248g block of cocaine (79% purity, worth £25,000) from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale on March 11, 2022, on behalf of an organised crime group in Cumbria. He travelled with his then partner Naomi Riddick in a Fiat Bravo, picked up the drugs outside the Hornet pub in Rochdale, and was en route to Cumbria when police chased and stopped them after a crash. Tryon attempted to escape by jumping over Riddick. The cocaine was found under her seat along with empty snap bags. He claimed involvement due to threats from 'nasty people' and a debt.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs. No relevant previous convictions. Involved due to cocaine addiction and debt from broken TV. Judge Patrick Field KC noted that these offences are not victimless and blight communities.

10 Jan 2025

Dean Hodges

Rape *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Dean Hodges, aged 24 from Durden Mews, Shaw, Oldham, raped and attempted to rape his first victim when he was 19 and she was 15. He then committed sexual assault and assault by penetration against his second victim when he was 20 and she was 16. Both victims suffered significant trauma, including panic attacks, flashbacks, suicidal thoughts, and ongoing anxiety. The first victim testified in court, and the second's statement described physical sickness upon seeing someone resembling Hodges and scrubbing her skin raw.

Found guilty of rape and attempted rape of the first victim, and sexual assault and assault by penetration against the second victim. Judge Suzanne Goddard KC noted he was not prepared to take no for an answer and was responsible for his actions. Defence mentioned difficult upbringing, cannabis use since age 18, and willingness to rehabilitate.

2 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

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

Sebastian Jones

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On July 15, 2024, at 4am in Oldham town centre, Sebastian Jones, 37, punched a 41-year-old man after leaving a nightclub, causing him to fall, then continued assaulting him on the ground. The victim suffered serious head injuries and was in critical condition at hospital.

Found guilty of Section 18 assault after trial; evaded police for seven days.

1 Jan 2025

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