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

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February 2020 1 case
Nasir Jamshed
Spot-fixing *
Sentence
17 months imprisonment
Nasir Jamshed, a former Pakistan international cricketer, was involved in a spot-fixing scandal. While playing for the Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League T20 tournament towards the end of 2016, he agreed not to score runs from the first two balls of the innings. An actual fix occurred in the Pakistan Super League in February 2017. The scandal was uncovered after an undercover police officer infiltrated the spot-fixing network by posing as a member of a corrupt betting syndicate. Jamshed was originally approached as a player and later acted as a go-between to promote the plot to other players.
Changed plea to guilty mid-way through the trial after a covert audio recording was played to the jury. Previously banned from cricket for 10 years by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
January 2020 1 case
Reynhard Sinaga
Rape *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years
Reynhard Sinaga, a student, drugged men he met outside Manchester city centre clubs with GHB or GBL, then raped them while filming the attacks on his mobile phones over a two-and-a-half-year period, affecting 48 known victims aged 17 to 36.
Convicted of multiple rapes and sexual assaults; victims were drugged and unaware of the attacks.
May 2018 2 cases
Domenyk Lattlay-Fottfoy
Indecent assault *
Sentence
11 years imprisonment
Domenyk Lattlay-Fottfoy, formerly Dominic Noonan, was convicted of historical sex offences committed against four boys as young as 10 over several decades. Prosecutors alleged he groomed and sexually assaulted the victims after plying them with drink and drugs, trading on his notoriety and reputation in Manchester as a gangland figure.
Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury on all 13 charges. Sentence to commence after serving a prior 11-year term for arson, blackmail, and perverting the course of justice. Described as a very dangerous man in earlier sentencing.
Dominic Noonan
Indecent assault *
Sentence
11 years imprisonment
Dominic Noonan, also known as Domenyk Lattlay-Fottfoy, was convicted of grooming and sexually assaulting young boys over several decades. He plied them with drink and drugs, trading on his notoriety in Manchester. The offences involved four boys as young as 10 and spanned multiple years.
Convicted of 13 historical sex offences against four boys. Denied the charges. Sentencing judge His Honour Judge Martin Rudland commented on his determination to seek sexual gratification and surrounding himself with teenage boys. Made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order with strict licence conditions upon release.
October 2017 1 case
Brian Pearson
Tax evasion *
Sentence
3 years and 2 months imprisonment
Brian Pearson, as the owner of MIA Secure Parking Ltd (later renamed UK Premier Parking Ltd), swindled over £466,000 by failing to pay income tax and National Insurance Contributions deducted from his employees' wages to HMRC. This fraud involved up to 60 employees and was uncovered during a raid in March 2015, where business records were seized. Pearson used the funds for personal assets, including a villa in Portugal.
Ordered to repay £297,993 within three months or face an additional three years in prison. He had a prior conviction in 2011 for fraud related to illegally charging premium rates for parking.
August 2017 5 cases
Durrell Goodall
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years
Durrell Goodall was part of a group from the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who hunted down and killed Abdul Hafidah, 18, after he entered their territory on May 12, 2016. Hafidah was chased, knocked down by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. He died two days later on May 14, 2016. The attack stemmed from a long-running feud involving knives, hammers, and cars.
Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 20 at time of trial.
Devonte Cantrill
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment
Devonte Cantrill was part of the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who attacked Abdul Hafidah, 18, on May 12, 2016, after he strayed into their territory amid a gang feud. Hafidah was chased, hit by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered on Westwood Street, beaten, and Cantrill plunged a knife into his neck. Hafidah died on May 14, 2016.
Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 20 at time of trial. Delivered the fatal stab wound to the victim's neck as a 'final act'.
Nathaniel Williams
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with minimum term of 19 years
Nathaniel Williams drove a Vauxhall Corsa that knocked down Abdul Hafidah, 18, on Moss Lane East in Moss Side on May 12, 2016, as part of an attack by the 'Active Only' (AO) gang after Hafidah entered their territory. He was then chased, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. Hafidah died two days later on May 14, 2016. The incident arose from a tit-for-tat feud involving weapons.
Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 17 at time of offense. Drove the car that hit the victim.
Reano Walters
Murder *
Sentence
life detention with minimum term of 20 years
Reano Walters was part of a group from the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who hunted down and killed Abdul Hafidah, 18, after he entered their territory on May 12, 2016. Hafidah was chased, knocked down by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. He died two days later on May 14, 2016. The attack stemmed from a long-running feud involving knives, hammers, and cars.
Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law. Aged 18 at time of trial.
Trey Wilson
Murder *
Sentence
life detention with minimum tariff of 18 years
Trey Wilson was part of a group from the 'Active Only' (AO) gang in Moss Side who hunted down and killed Abdul Hafidah, 18, after he entered their territory on May 12, 2016. Hafidah was chased, knocked down by a car on Moss Lane East, cornered, punched, kicked, stamped on, and stabbed in the neck. He died two days later on May 14, 2016. The attack stemmed from a long-running feud involving knives, hammers, and cars.
Convicted of murder under joint enterprise law.
June 2014 1 case
Aftab Alam
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 years
Aftab Alam stabbed his wife Aisha Alam to death as she ate breakfast at their home on Mayford Road, Levenshulme, in November 2013. The couple, married for almost 30 years, had a deteriorating relationship after Alam suffered two brain haemorrhages, became depressed and unable to work, while Aisha gained independence as a teaching assistant. Alam grew jealous of her success, began following, beating, and threatening to kill her. At the time, they were effectively separated, and Aisha, aged 49 and a mother of four, was due to move out to a property she bought with her daughters within days. Alam, aged 53, turned up at a Greater Manchester police station carrying a holdall with the murder weapons and confessed. A Home Office post mortem confirmed Aisha died from multiple stab wounds.
Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Robert Atherton commented on the impact on the children, noting they lost both parents and must live with the fact that Alam took their mother from them.
August 2013 1 case
Anthony Ellis
Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
12 years and 6 months imprisonment
On September 11, 2012, Anthony Ellis assaulted Igor Pavlov in Whitworth Park, Manchester city centre, by beating him with a tree branch, causing severe skull fractures and brain injuries. Ellis had been at Manchester Royal Infirmary earlier that day following a family argument, after which he stormed out and encountered Mr Pavlov. The attack left Mr Pavlov with life-altering injuries requiring round-the-clock care, and he died in 2023 from complications including bronchopneumonia linked to the original injuries.
Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and was found to be a dangerous offender. He called emergency services pretending to be a good Samaritan after the attack.
January 2012 1 case
Kieran Griffiths
Robbery *
Sentence
3 years and 4 months imprisonment
Kieran Griffiths robbed a post office in Hulme, Manchester, using an imitation handgun. During his escape, he was hit by a car, lost a Nike trainer, and left behind evidence including his DNA on the trainer and the imitation firearm. He was subsequently arrested and the incident involved him being dubbed the 'Cinderella robber' due to the lost shoe.
Pleaded guilty to robbery and possessing an imitation firearm.
September 2011 1 case
Paramjit Bagri
Conspiracy to Avoid Paying Duty *
Sentence
5.5 years imprisonment and 42 months imprisonment concurrently
Paramjit Bagri, as the head of a six-strong gang, bought alcohol from legitimate bonded warehouses under the pretense of shipping it to the continent. The gang then illegally diverted the shipments to various locations within the UK and sold the alcohol without paying the duty owed. Additionally, he was involved in the attempted illegal importation of nine million cigarettes. The evaded UK duty was estimated at £1,799,448.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to avoid paying duty on alcohol and attempted illegal importation of nine million cigarettes. Judge described it as an ingenious and complex fraud and identified Bagri as the mastermind.
April 2011 2 cases
Leanne Bryan
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
11 years and 4 months imprisonment
Leanne Bryan, 27, managed a house on Benson Walk in Wilmslow used as a cocaine stash-house by Mohammed Sarwar's drugs ring. The house was raided on August 29, 2008, where police found a kilo of benzocaine, a cutting agent used to adulterate cocaine.
Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis and possession of a class B drug with intent to supply; ran the stash-house on Benson Walk.
Mohammed Sarwar
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
21 years imprisonment
Mohammed Sarwar, an IT teacher at Burnage Media Arts College in Manchester, led a gang that sold cocaine wholesale to drug dealers and used a house on Benson Walk in Wilmslow as a cocaine stash-house. Police raided the house on August 29, 2008, finding a kilo of benzocaine, a cutting agent. An anti-gang crime unit bugged his car and trailed him, leading to his conviction.
Gang leader known as 'The Teacher' in the criminal underworld; used a house as a cocaine stash-house; judge commented on his wasted potential as a teacher and community worker; brought shame on his family.
January 2011 1 case
Direece Roche
Murder *
Sentence
Imprisonment from 2011 to 2023
Direece Roche was convicted of murder in 2011 when he was 16 years old. The details of the crime are not specified in the text, but it resulted in his imprisonment until 2023. He was released in September 2023 and met the victim, Fintan McDwyer, approximately six weeks later.
Convicted of murder at age 16; released in September 2023. No specific details on plea or judge comments provided for this conviction.
October 2010 1 case
Mark Caunce
Rape and Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm *
Sentence
Not specified
Mark Caunce, a 21-year-old trainee chef from Victoria Road, Buckley, raped and inflicted grievous bodily harm on a 30-year-old woman in Chester in July of the previous year. The victim suffered a three-inch internal tear, a broken nose, a fracture to the eye socket and cheek bone, multiple bruises to the head and face, bruising around the neck, a blow to the head, and cuts inside her mouth during the attack.
Withdrew application to change guilty plea to not guilty; pleaded guilty to rape and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
July 2010 1 case
Roger Klein
Sexual assault *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Roger Klein, a married dentist, visited a woman's home in April 2009 and burst into her bedroom uninvited. He pinned her down, undid his trousers, and made sexual advances, including asking 'Do you want to see the goods?' and stating he was feeling 'horny' and intended to 'lick her nipple'. The woman had previously made drunken phone calls suggesting sexual encounters, but Klein's actions were unwanted and constituted a 20-minute attack. He was caught and convicted based on the evidence.
Denied the charges but was convicted. Represented by Andrew Hockton, who noted the devastating financial consequences and traumatic prison experience. Struck off the General Dental Council for incompatible conduct.
November 2009 1 case
Alex Forshaw
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years
Alex Forshaw, a former Macclesfield police officer, bludgeoned his 31-year-old fiancee Claire Howarth to death with a steel lump-hammer in their home in Tottington, Bury, hours before they were due to fly to the Caribbean for their wedding. He then drove her to an isolated spot near Harwood, Bolton, where he struck her again before staging a car accident to cover his tracks. The crime occurred amid personal conflicts, as Forshaw was secretly still involved with another woman and the mother of his child.
Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Mr Justice David Clarke emphasised that the sentence must not be compared to the value of the life lost, which was priceless. Forshaw was a former police officer.
April 2009 1 case
Peter Rankilor
Child sex abuse *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment
Peter Rankilor was convicted of abusing two girls decades ago while living in the Altrincham area. He was not arrested until October 2006, after which he denied any wrongdoing. The case involved allegations that required careful jury direction due to potential issues with the evidence.
Convicted by a jury of child sex crimes; denied the offences and appealed the verdict, with arguments presented at the Court of Appeal citing issues with jury directions.
February 2009 1 case
Geoffrey Turner
Indecent Assault *
Sentence
two-and-a-half years imprisonment
Geoffrey Turner, a retired teacher from William Hulme’s Grammar School in Whalley Range, abused a young girl over four years decades ago through indecent assaults. He groomed her by kissing her and claiming they had a 'special relationship', which progressed to further abuse. The victim reported the crimes in 2005 after giving birth, which triggered her memories. Turner was caught and convicted, with the abuse involving taking advantage of the victim for his sexual gratification.
Convicted of nine charges of indecent assault. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life and permanently banned from working with children. The judge noted he groomed the victim for his own sexual gratification and showed no remorse.
October 2007 2 cases
Natasha Peniston
Possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Natasha Peniston, aged 33, was hiding an illegal E .38 double action revolver, originally a gas alarm pistol that had been modified with live rounds, in her garden at the family home in Gorton, Manchester. She informed her son about the gun before leaving for London, which led to the tragic events. She was involved due to pressure from her boyfriend, who is expected to be arrested.
Admitted possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. She had been prevailed upon by her boyfriend, a serious criminal, to hide the gun and later identified him to the police.
Kasha Peniston
Manslaughter *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Kasha Peniston, then aged 16, was playing with an illegal .38 snub-nosed revolver at the family home in Gorton, Manchester, when he accidentally shot his 12-year-old sister Kamilah in the forehead while she lay on the settee. The incident occurred on an unspecified date, but Kamilah died in hospital the next day. Kasha had retrieved the gun, which his mother had hidden, and was 'messing around' with it, unaware of gun safety.
Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Exceptional circumstances reduced the sentence from three years due to his age and the tragic nature of the incident. Also received a two-year detention order for manslaughter to run concurrently.
September 2007 4 cases
Thomas Dolan
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Thomas Dolan, along with Thomas Whittaker, admitted to causing around £13,000 worth of damage to trains, bridges, and railway property across the North West through graffiti activities.
Described as 'decent and talented' by the judge. Expected an ASBO but received a prison sentence. Parents and community are supporting an appeal against the sentence.
Thomas Tj Dolan
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Thomas TJ Dolan, along with Thomas Whittaker, engaged in graffiti activities that caused approximately £13,000 worth of damage to trains, bridges, and railway property across the North West. The incidents occurred prior to their sentencing, and they admitted to the offences. They were supported by their community and parents, who protested the decision.
Described as decent and talented by the judge. Expected an ASBO but was imprisoned. Parents plan to appeal the sentence.
Thomas 'Tj' Dolan
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Thomas 'TJ' Dolan, along with another individual, engaged in graffiti vandalism, causing approximately £13,000 worth of damage to railway property across the North West. This involved spray-painting various sites, and he was noted for his artistic talents and community work.
First offence; holds urban art workshops for underprivileged children and was praised by the mayor of Manchester; parents planning to appeal the severity.
Thomas Whittaker
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Thomas Whittaker, along with another individual, engaged in graffiti vandalism, causing approximately £13,000 worth of damage to railway property across the North West. This involved spray-painting various sites, and he was sentenced as an adult despite it being his first offence.
First offence; parents planning to appeal the severity; was due to start a graphic art degree at university.
August 2007 2 cases
Tj Dolan
Vandalism *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
TJ Dolan, a 20-year-old graffiti artist from Leek Road, Sutton, vandalised railway property. He was involved in graffiti offences with his friend Tom Whittaker, and they were caught and sentenced after pleading guilty.
Pled guilty to vandalising railway property. Expressed concerns for co-defendant Tom Whittaker in letters from prison and is appealing the sentence.
Tom Whittaker
Vandalism *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Tom Whittaker, an 18-year-old graffiti artist from Brocklehurst Avenue, vandalised railway property alongside TJ Dolan. They were known for their graffiti tags and pleaded guilty to the offences.
Admitted offences of vandalising railway property. He is appealing the sentence and was separated from co-defendant TJ Dolan in prison.
September 2005 1 case
Bryan Keen
Rape *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
In 1994, Bryan Keen attacked a woman known as Miss A at the Pelican Hotel in Altrincham. He kidnapped and falsely imprisoned her, gagging her with tape he had pre-positioned in the room, blindfolding her, and raping her while telling her he was videoing the scene, likely for commercial exploitation. Advances in DNA technology enabled police to trace him through evidence left on a towel.
Convicted of kidnap, false imprisonment, rape, and indecent assault. Judge Anthony Hammond described the offences as serious, involving base humiliation and degradation, and noted that Keen showed no emotion during sentencing.
May 2005 1 case
John Thorpe
Fraud *
Sentence
four years and three months imprisonment
John Thorpe deceived Anton and Christine Grashion by forging county court documents to falsely claim he had funds in a pension, faking bank letters from HSBC to suggest payments, and avoiding payment for their business, CMG Rentals, which they were selling for £105,000. He further manipulated the situation by hiring their family members, transferring assets to another company to evade repayment, and fabricating excuses such as being arrested at the airport, resulting in the victims losing over £10,000 and abandoning their retirement plans in Tenerife.
Pleaded guilty to three charges of forgery, one charge of obtaining property by deception, and one charge of acting as a director of a company when bankrupt. His two houses and five luxury cars were confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act, and he must pay £65,000 to the victims or face an additional two years in prison.
April 2005 2 cases
Mark Rickards
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment and a 3-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order
Mark Rickards, a 19-year-old music student from Vernon Road, etched his tag 'Ink 13' into train windows and sprayed graffiti on railway property on the line from Poynton to Manchester. He was apprehended as part of Operation Juggernaut, which targeted graffiti vandals. His actions contributed to over £45,000 in damage, requiring refurbishment of multiple trains operated by First North Western. He began tagging at age 13 and later offered to make amends.
Admitted causing more than £17,000 worth of damage. Pleaded guilty and expressed remorse for his childish behaviour. Judge Martin Steiger highlighted the offences as a deterrent.
Paul Bannatyne
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment and a 3-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order
Paul Bannatyne, a 20-year-old music student from Spinners Lane, etched his tag 'Omas' into train windows and sprayed graffiti on railway property as part of a three-year pattern of vandalism on the line from Poynton to Manchester. He was caught through Operation Juggernaut, an undercover initiative that led to 25 successful prosecutions since 2003. The damage contributed to over £45,000 in costs for refurbishing trains operated by First North Western.
Admitted causing more than £28,000 worth of damage. Pleaded guilty. Judge Martin Steiger commented on the demoralising impact on staff, passengers, and taxpayers.
July 2004 1 case
Andrew Shacklady
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years
Andrew Shacklady, a major drug dealer importing heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and crack from the Netherlands, turning over £750,000 a week, had a falling-out with associate Paul 'Casper' Fields, who was excluded from a drug deal. On August 6, 2002, in Skelmersdale, Shacklady shot and killed Fields, aged 49, with a 9mm Glock pistol in a pub in front of witnesses, and attempted to murder Fields' friend who survived. Shacklady fled, hiding in France, Holland, and the USA, before arrest in September 2003 in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Police seized over £2m in drugs linked to his gang, including £1m of crack and heroin in North Yorkshire.
Found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and drugs trafficking offences. Judge Mr Justice Royce described him as a ruthless drugs baron who showed no remorse but rather lofty arrogance. Ordered to pay back £2.2m from drug dealing proceeds three months after jailing.
April 1993 1 case
Stephen Mee
Drug trafficking *
Sentence
22 years imprisonment
Stephen Mee was caught by undercover police attempting to bring £1m worth of cannabis and cocaine into the UK from Colombia. While on remand in HMP Risley, he escaped custody on April 1, 1993, during transfer to Manchester Crown Court, leading to sentencing in his absence. He fled to the Netherlands, joined Curtis Warren in building a major cocaine smuggling operation involving shipments from South America hidden in various containers. The operation was dismantled in a joint UK-Dutch police operation codenamed 'Crayfish', resulting in his arrest in the Netherlands.
Sentenced in absence after escaping custody en route to court. Served 15 years total after additional time in Dutch prison.
February 1926 1 case
William Henry Thorpe
Murder *
Sentence
Death by hanging
William Henry Thorpe, motivated by jealousy over Frances Clarke's marriage, broke into her home at 9 Clarke Street, Bolton, on November 20, 1925, by scaling the back wall and entering through a kitchen window. He slit her throat with a razor while she was in bed, leading to her death. Thorpe was arrested later that day after attempting suicide and confessed to the crime, though he later claimed drunkenness prevented him from remembering the events.
Pleaded not guilty, with defence arguing insanity due to drunkenness, but jury found him guilty and recommended mercy; however, the judge proceeded with the sentence.

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