Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 67 verdicts at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court (Manchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Aaron Shaw

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

December 20, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Aaron Shaw, 35, of Broadway, Manchester, was part of a drugs gang distributing over 121kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 20kg of cannabis nationwide from September 2023 to December 2024. He operated safe houses for storing drugs and was arrested with a £7,000 Louis Vuitton receipt. The operation used WhatsApp for coordination and employed couriers and warehouse workers.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Operated safe houses for drug storage.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Anthony Steenson

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

December 20, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and 3 months imprisonment

Anthony Steenson, 39, of Burnfield Road, Stockport, was involved in a major drugs conspiracy supplying over 121kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 20kg of cannabis throughout the UK from September 2023 to December 2024. He operated safe houses and had prior convictions for similar offences. The gang, led by fugitive John Burns, coordinated via WhatsApp and split in February 2023 upon discovering police investigation.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Described as a determined dealer with previous convictions; sentence hoped to deter future involvement.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Daniel Proctor

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

December 20, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Daniel Proctor, 36, of Staghills Road, Rossendale, served as a trusted courier in a nationwide drugs gang that supplied over 121kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 20kg of cannabis from September 2023 to December 2024. He travelled to various cities like Cheltenham, Hastings, Plymouth, and Nottingham to collect and move drugs and money. The operation was directed by fugitive John Burns via WhatsApp.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Trusted courier who travelled to cities including Cheltenham, Hastings, Plymouth, and Nottingham.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jacqueline Mcneely

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

December 20, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jacqueline McNeely, 48, of no fixed address, acted as a courier for a drugs gang distributing over 121kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 20kg of cannabis across the UK from September 2023 to December 2024. She was involved in supplying large amounts of cocaine and was pulled over on suspicion of drug driving during a trip to Hartlepool. Known in messages as 'Cracky Jackie' for her class A drug use.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Worked as courier, referred to as 'Cracky Jackie' due to her drug use; arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

James Hull

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

December 20, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

James Hull, 34, of Queen Street, Failsworth, operated safe houses for a drugs gang that supplied over 121kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 20kg of cannabis across the UK from September 2023 to December 2024. He joined the conspiracy days after release on September 10, 2024, from a prior three-year and nine-month sentence for drug offences. The gang was run like a business via WhatsApp.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Involved shortly after release from prior sentence; dealt 44kg of cocaine and at least 2kg of heroin in six weeks.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

John Gannon

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

December 20, 2025

Sentence: 12 years and 9 months imprisonment

John Gannon, 33, of Tempest Road, Bolton, was second-in-command in a large-scale drugs gang led by fugitive John Burns. The gang supplied over 121kg of cocaine, 9kg of heroin, and 20kg of cannabis across the UK from September 2023 to December 2024. Gannon managed sourcing, delivery, money collection, and wages via WhatsApp, operating like a legitimate business. He was arrested at home while using cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Acted as director under the fugitive leader.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

John Joyce

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

John Joyce, 28, of Stuart Street, Manchester, operated the 'CEE' county lines drug network supplying crack cocaine and heroin. Police discovered over 31,000 text messages and 8,700 calls linked to drug dealing, bulk 'flare' messages advertising drugs, CCTV footage of Joyce purchasing top-up vouchers, and forensic links to his mobile numbers and vehicles. A search of his apartment revealed over 460g of crack cocaine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, and cash. He had previously fled the country and was arrested at Manchester Airport attempting to escape to Dubai. Joyce was featured in a Crimewatch Live appeal as one of 12 wanted individuals.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Forfeiture and destruction orders granted for seized drugs. Evaded justice for a long time before arrest.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Jamie Sutcliffe

Conspiracy to import drugs

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 150 hours unpaid work

Jamie Sutcliffe, 21, of Old Kiln Road, High Wycombe, was part of an organised crime group plotting to smuggle cannabis into the UK from Spain, concealed within broccoli packages. The gang established a sham company, CJR Essentials Ltd, and rented a unit in Haslingden, Rossendale, starting in September 2024, with a three-year lease for a long-term operation. Police, including the National Crime Agency and Spanish authorities, thwarted the plot in its early stages, seizing 400 kilos of cannabis addressed to the unit and 134 kilos at Dover. Sutcliffe acted as a gofer motivated by money.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import drugs and conspiracy to supply drugs. Judge commented on their stupidity and naivety in joining the gang, using own phones and vans. Time on remand (about 1 year) taken into account.

Sources: lancs.live

Fardin Ahmed

Conspiracy to import drugs

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 150 hours unpaid work

Fardin Ahmed, 21, of The Quadrant, High Wycombe, was part of an organised crime group plotting to smuggle cannabis into the UK from Spain, concealed within broccoli packages. The gang established a sham company, CJR Essentials Ltd, and rented a unit in Haslingden, Rossendale, starting in September 2024, with a three-year lease for a long-term operation. Police, including the National Crime Agency and Spanish authorities, thwarted the plot in its early stages, seizing 400 kilos of cannabis addressed to the unit and 134 kilos at Dover. Ahmed acted as a gofer motivated by money.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import drugs, conspiracy to supply drugs, and possessing criminal property. Judge commented on their stupidity and naivety in joining the gang, using own phones and vans. Time on remand (about 1 year) taken into account.

Sources: lancs.live

Callum Rose

Participating in organised crime group

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 150 hours unpaid work

Callum Rose, 24, of Alexander Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, was part of an organised crime group plotting to smuggle cannabis into the UK from Spain, concealed within broccoli packages. The gang established a sham company, CJR Essentials Ltd, and rented a unit in Haslingden, Rossendale, starting in September 2024, with a three-year lease for a long-term operation. Police, including the National Crime Agency and Spanish authorities, thwarted the plot in its early stages, seizing 400 kilos of cannabis addressed to the unit and 134 kilos at Dover. Rose acted as a gofer motivated by money.

Pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of an organised crime group. Judge commented on their stupidity and naivety in joining the gang, using own phones and vans. Time on remand (8 months) taken into account.

Sources: lancs.live

Imtiaz Ali

Rape

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment

Imtiaz Ali, 53, of Ainsworth Road, Radcliffe, Bury, groomed and abused vulnerable teenage girls in Bury, Greater Manchester and Wales in the late 1990s. He provided them with drink and drugs at parties held at his addresses, where girls were expected to provide sexual services. He raped and indecently assaulted six girls in houses, a hotel, cars, or a van as part of a campaign of abuse. The case was investigated after a victim reported the abuse.

Convicted of five counts of rape, five counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted indecent assault. No remorse shown. Will serve two thirds in prison and remain on Sex Offenders Register for life.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Manzorr Hussain

Rape

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 30 years imprisonment

Manzorr Hussain, 54, of Manchester Road, Bury, groomed and abused vulnerable teenage girls in Bury, Greater Manchester and Wales in the late 1990s. He provided them with drink and drugs, manipulated them, raped and indecently assaulted six girls in houses, a hotel, cars, or a van. He arranged for other girls to be available for other men and took one victim to a flat where she was abused by six strangers. The case was investigated after a victim reported the abuse.

Convicted of seven counts of rape and seven counts of indecent assault. No remorse shown. Will serve two thirds in prison and remain on Sex Offenders Register for life.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

David Croly

Section 20 wounding

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 4 months imprisonment

On October 18, 2024, David Croly, 42, of Ludlow Avenue, Salford, became violent at Banyan bar in Manchester city centre's Corn Exchange after being refused toilet access as a non-paying customer. He punched a staff member in the shoulder, fell over, pestered two women causing them to leave, smashed plates and glasses outside, picked up a sharp object, approached a group of men, and stabbed one in the neck five times, causing a small wound. He then challenged and attempted to punch another man who intervened. Croly was arrested later that day and kicked at officers during detention.

Pleaded guilty. Has 16 previous convictions for 29 offences, including possession of an offensive weapon (rock in a sock), racially aggravated harassment, and possession of a knife. Previously handed a community order for assault of an emergency worker.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Abdul Khaliq

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment and 2 years 8 months driving ban

On June 28, 2023, at around 6.30pm, Abdul Khaliq, 32, of Collingwood Way, was driving a Vauxhall at excessive speed under the influence of cocaine (taken the previous day) along Stockport Road in Oldham. He failed to slow down, brake, or give way at a four-way junction with clear markings, crashing into a BMW carrying passenger Cameron Khan and his cousin. The impact destroyed Khaliq's vehicle and caved in the passenger side of the BMW. Khan suffered severe injuries including multiple left-side rib fractures, bruising to kidney and lungs, fractured pelvis, and required emergency spleen removal; he was in intensive care and hospital for a month, impacting his active lifestyle with ongoing pain and mobility issues. Khaliq sustained a fractured rib and burn, admitted to police he missed the markings and should have concentrated more, attributing the incident to being 'silly'.

Previously pleaded guilty. Judge Joanne Woodward noted the highly dangerous manner of driving and devastating damage caused. Prior offences disregarded as already dealt with, but presence of passenger worsened position. Defendant had been to drug rehab in Bangladesh.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Philip Brown

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs

November 26, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Philip Brown was involved in the operation of the ‘Taz’ drugs line in Stockport, which advertised and supplied crack cocaine and heroin to addicts. The line sent over 12,000 flare messages over five months from January to May 2025. Brown took orders and occasionally bagged drugs but did not physically supply to users. He used the drugs line phone to call police about bail and to order taxis. Small amounts of drugs, scales, and debtors lists were recovered from his home in Dunton Towers, Brinnington, Stockport. He became involved after accruing a drug debt, being attacked, and having his family threatened.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. No previous convictions for drug dealing. Involved due to coercion after being attacked and family threats. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Judge Maurice Greene emphasized the serious nature of the offending and the damage caused by drugs.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Andrew Mcewan

Robbery

November 24, 2025

Sentence: 6.5 years imprisonment and 12-month driving ban

On July 26, 2024, in Bolton, Andrew McEwan, 38, opportunistically stole Vincent Gavin's Citroen Berlingo van while it was left running with keys in the ignition. As Gavin attempted to stop him by grabbing hold, McEwan threatened him with a box cutter, saying 'Get away from me or I’ll f****** slash you,' and drove off, dragging Gavin along the road for 5-10 seconds over about 60 metres. Gavin suffered grazing injuries. The van was later found parked on Mere Hall Close, a mile away, with items discarded. Gavin recovered CCTV footage, identified McEwan with help from locals, and provided details to police leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and burglary. Had been out of trouble for ten years prior, recently working as a mobile smart repair technician, but relationship breakdown and job loss preceded the offence. Expressed remorse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Nicholas Martin

Attempted murder

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 30 years imprisonment

Nicholas Martin, aged 63, stalked his wife Emma Martin for several days before arriving at her home in Montonmill Gardens, Eccles, in the early hours of October 21, 2024. He poured petrol through the letterbox and set the property alight while she was asleep on the first floor. Ms Martin was woken by the sounds, attempted to rescue her cat but was forced to leap from her bedroom window to escape, suffering broken ankles and a fractured vertebra. She spent months wheelchair-bound and still uses crutches. Martin fled to a hotel in Windermere, Lake District, where he was arrested the next day with a petrol can in his room. The couple met via a dating app in 2019, married quickly, but in August 2021 during a Scotland trip, he assaulted her viciously, causing bruising; they reconciled, but she reported it in 2024 after flashbacks, leading to his arrest and bail conditions prohibiting contact. Their cat TC died in the fire.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted by jury of attempted murder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Judge Maurice Greene described the attack as wicked, planned, and premeditated. Defence noted that given his age, he may die in prison. Indefinite restraining order issued. To serve two-thirds behind bars.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Carl Bullock

Causing serious injury by careless driving

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order including 150 hours unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 12 month driving ban, £500 costs

On a Friday evening, Carl Bullock, driving an HGV lorry on the M62 eastbound between junctions 21 and 22 near Rochdale, failed to notice the stationary Ford Transit van of Gary Lubuska which had broken down in the slow lane at 60mph. Bullock was reaching for an item in his glove compartment and did not slow down despite warnings from another driver. The lorry ploughed into the back of the van, throwing it across the carriageway into the central reservation. Lubuska suffered serious neck and head injuries, was knocked unconscious, spent eight days in hospital, and underwent numerous operations.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving. Judge Neil Usher noted the most likely cause was reaching into the glove compartment, a salutary reminder of not paying attention while driving. Defence stated it was a momentary error and he is utterly mortified.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Benjamin Obinim

Manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility

October 31, 2025

Sentence: hospital order with section 41 restriction

On August 18, 2024, Benjamin Obinim, 23, of Barnard Road, Gorton, attacked his family members with a knife at their home, believing his mother Alberta Obinim, 43, and sister Bernice Obinim, 18, were witches who had implanted something in his chest. He first attacked Bernice in her bedroom, then stabbed his father Joshua Obinim, 64, and mother as they tried to flee. The violence spilled into the street in front of neighbours. Alberta sustained 16-17 stab wounds and died at the scene. Joshua suffered multiple stab wounds to face, torso, and limbs, requiring ongoing treatment. Bernice had stab wounds to face, neck, thigh, and chest, needing plastic surgery. Obinim was arrested nearby with the blood-stained knife and has been at Ashworth hospital since, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and two offences of wounding with intent. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Sentencing by Mr Justice Turner.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Destiny Connolly

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin

October 30, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 100 hours unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Destiny Connolly, 26, ran the 'Kyzer' drugs line for several months, sending over 2,000 flare messages advertising crack cocaine and heroin for sale. The line was used to order items linked to her and communicate with her sister Paris and partner Jack Harrison. Investigations began after cannabis packages intended for Paris were delivered to her neighbour. Police raided her home in Cardale Walk, Harpurhey, finding evidence of drug involvement. She was initially coerced by Harrison, who subjected her to domestic violence.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin. Coerced into the operation by Jack Harrison. Low risk of reoffending per probation service.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Paris Connolly

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin

October 30, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 100 hours unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Paris Connolly, 32, was involved in the preparation and sale of Class A drugs as part of a large operation run by her sister Destiny and Jack Harrison. Three vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis (total 1kg, valued £6,000-£9,000 per kilo) were mistakenly delivered to her neighbour in Oldham, leading to police involvement. Police raided her home on Manchester Road, Oldham, finding a Nokia phone, two iPhones, a snap bag of cannabis in a Louis Vuitton handbag, a knife, and scales with cocaine traces. She was coerced by Harrison and had arguments with her sister over drug use.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin. Coerced into the operation by Jack Harrison. Previous conviction for cultivating a cannabis farm in 2017. Low risk of reoffending per probation service.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Hamza Imran

Theft and fraud by false representation

October 28, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work, and compensation of £7,683

Hamza Imran, a 26-year-old customer advisor at Boots in the Trafford Centre, Manchester, defrauded the company from 2023 to early 2025. He uploaded 589 advantage points to his own Boots card, pocketed £7,683 from tills (e.g., CCTV showed him taking cash on February 11, 2025), and uploaded bogus John Lewis gift cards worth £3,592. An internal audit and CCTV led to his arrest in March 2025. He claimed he was threatened by an Afghan flatmate in Salford and struggled financially, but did not report it to police.

Pleaded guilty to theft and two counts of fraud by false representation. Claimed coercion by flatmate but judge noted criminality continued for nearly 12 months. Of good previous character, degree in finance from Sussex University.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Samantha Wall

Stalking

October 24, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Samantha Wall, 55, from Butterfield Close, Cheadle, Stockport, met entrepreneur and author Brad Burton at an event in 2019 where she spoke to him for just two minutes. She then began a relentless four-year campaign of cyberstalking, posting false accusations on social media platforms, including claims that Mr Burton poisoned her cat, had affairs, was a sex offender, harassed and abused her over a decade, was raided by police, issued with a stalking protection order, imprisoned for nine years, and had a psychopathic twin brother covering for him. She also harassed businesswoman Naomi Timperley, 53, from Sale, for around three years with lies and defamation. The campaign ruined the victims' reputations, caused mental health issues requiring medication, led to the collapse of Mr Burton's business network and insolvency of his primary business, and left them feeling hopeless and broken.

Initially denied improper use of a public electronic communication network and two counts of stalking, but changed pleas to guilty on the day her trial was due to begin in November last year. Judge Neil Usher accepted she was suffering from a chronic and enduring delusional disorder but stated it could not completely explain or excuse her behaviour.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jack Platt

Sexual Assault

October 19, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Jack Platt, 77, befriended a teenage girl and her friends, inviting them to his house on multiple occasions, offering drinks, hugging the girl, and during visits, unclipping her bra, giving her jewellery, asking about boyfriends and sex, then hugging her, touching her thigh and breast, and kissing her on the lips as she tried to move away.

David Dyet

Assault and Strangulation

October 19, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

David Dyet, 45, from Heywood, in the early hours of June 27, following a row, strangled his then-partner by putting hands around her neck, hit her around the head, straddled her, and repeatedly threatened to stab and kill her, leaving her petrified; she recorded the incident on her phone.

Strangled and assaulted his former partner during a violent rage on June 27.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Roheez Khan

Rape

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Roheez Khan, 39, raped a 13-year-old victim after witnessing Mohammed Zahid rape her in a flat in Rochdale between 2001 and 2006. He was part of a grooming gang that exploited schoolgirls, providing drugs and forcing sex in multiple locations.

Mushtaq Ahmed

Rape

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 27 years imprisonment

Mushtaq Ahmed, 67, born in Pakistan and a market trader, was introduced to a 13-year-old victim by Mohammed Zahid. He committed various sexual offences against her between 2001 and 2006, including rape, as part of a grooming gang that treated girls as sex slaves in filthy locations.

Convicted of multiple counts of rape and indecency with a child in relation to one victim.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Naheem Akram

Rape

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 26 years imprisonment

Naheem Akram, 49, a taxi driver friend of Mohammed Shahzad, raped a 13-year-old victim between 2001 and 2006. The grooming gang exploited troubled girls, providing drugs and alcohol, and forcing sex in cars, car parks, and warehouses.

Nisar Hussain

Rape

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Nisar Hussain, 41, a taxi driver, raped a 13-year-old victim multiple times between 2001 and 2006 as part of a grooming gang. The group targeted vulnerable girls from troubled homes, supplying drugs and alcohol, and abusing them in various sordid locations.

Mohammed Shahzad

Rape

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 26 years imprisonment

Mohammed Shahzad, 44, a taxi driver, groomed and raped a 13-year-old victim between 2001 and 2006. He and his friends abused her in cars and other locations as part of a grooming gang that provided drugs, alcohol, and shelter to troubled girls, treating them as sex slaves.

Mohammed Zahid

Rape

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 35 years imprisonment

Mohammed Zahid, 65, a stallholder at Rochdale Indoor Market, preyed on a 13-year-old girl in a children's home, abusing her multiple times in a campaign of rape. He introduced her to other men and was known as 'Boss Man'. The abuse occurred between 2001 and 2006, treating victims as sex slaves with drugs and alcohol.

Convicted of raping both victims on multiple occasions, indecency with a child, and procuring a child to have sex.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kasir Bashir

Rape

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 29 years imprisonment

Kasir Bashir, 50, born in Pakistan and a market trader, was introduced to a 13-year-old victim by Mohammed Zahid. He committed various sexual offences against her between 2001 and 2006, including rape, as part of a grooming gang exploiting troubled girls with drugs and alcohol in various locations.

Convicted of multiple counts of rape and indecency with a child. Sentenced in absence after absconding on bail.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Danny Cawley

Burglary

September 28, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Danny Cawley, as part of a gang, participated in organised ram raids targeting business premises across Greater Manchester, including areas like Stockport, Trafford Park, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford. The crimes occurred between April and August of the previous year, involving forcing entry by ramming shutters or using tools, resulting in at least £260,000 in damage and theft. This caused significant anxiety, stress, and financial impact to the affected businesses and their owners.

Pleaded guilty to 25 counts of burglary and one count of attempted burglary. Acted as the driver for the gang. Judge described the offences as very serious, professionally planned and targeted. Noted as a career criminal with little mitigation, and must serve at least 40 per cent of the sentence behind bars before release on licence.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Matthew Webb

Rape

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment and indefinite registration on the sex offender register

Matthew Webb engaged in a prolonged campaign of sexual abuse against a young girl, raping and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions over several years, including acts when she was under 13 and under 16. He also made indecent images of a child. The crimes were reported to the police by the victim with family support, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty after a week-long trial. Investigating officer described him as a 'disgusting predator' and noted his uncooperative behaviour during interviews.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Arran Donnelly

Causing death by dangerous driving

September 21, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment and an 8 years and 4 months driving ban

Arran Donnelly was driving an Audi A3 with three passengers, including Ryan Evans, when he inhaled nitrous oxide and drove at excessive speeds in a 30mph residential area. He lost control on Broadstone Road in Reddish, Stockport, on February 24, 2024, crashing into a wall and killing Ryan Evans, who was seated behind the driver. Witnesses reported aggressive acceleration and speeds up to 70-80mph. Police found nitrous oxide balloons and canisters in the car, and driver error was determined as the cause.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. No previous convictions. Recently became a father. Judge noted his use of nitrous oxide as an aggravating factor.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Luke Allman

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

September 20, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Luke Allman was out celebrating a gender reveal for his first child when he became involved in an altercation at Bask bar near Stockport station on February 23, 2025. He stood in a 'no service' area, shouted aggressively, threw a sign, and was violently ejected after a scuffle that injured him and security staff. Approximately 12 minutes later, he returned armed with a flick knife and stabbed a doorman in the abdomen, causing a wound that required emergency surgery and resulted in a protruding bowel. The incident also injured another staff member, leading to psychological trauma for victims.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon. He was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, and the judge noted some provocation but limited mitigation.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Michael Cosgrove

Attempted Murder

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Michael Cosgrove strangled his then-girlfriend twice after an argument following a New Order concert on August 24, 2024. The incident occurred at her home in Heald Green, Stockport, where he pinned her on the bed, threatened to kill her by saying 'You are dead tonight' and 'We are both going to die tonight', and continued the attack even after she hyperventilated and vomited. He left her unconscious and in her own faeces after jumping from a window to escape police. The victim suffered bruising to her face, neck, back, and chest, a fractured rib, and burst blood vessels in her eye. The event was recorded by a neighbour and described as a life-threatening domestic abuse incident.

Denied charges of attempted murder and intentional strangulation but was convicted by jurors. No previous convictions. Judge noted no real remorse and that he is a perpetrator of domestic abuse. A restraining order was issued against his former partner.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Simon Mitchell

Wounding with intent

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Simon Mitchell attacked his neighbour, Richard Adams-Burton, with a Samurai sword following a dispute over Mr Adams-Burton's dog disturbing Mitchell's enjoyment of his garden. The incident occurred on April 10, when Mitchell shouted at Mr Adams-Burton's wife over the fence, then confronted Mr Adams-Burton upon his return home, striking him three times and causing a deep cut to his arm and a fractured humerus bone. Mr Adams-Burton required three days in hospital.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and having a bladed article in a public place. Suffered from complex PTSD and expressed remorse. Had undergone anger management courses in prison.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Daniel Ramsay-Bradshaw

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of a class B drug

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Daniel Ramsay-Bradshaw, 34, flew from Texas to Manchester Airport in December 2023, via Frankfurt, with two suitcases containing black vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis weighing a total of 48.7 kilograms. He and John Cooney had prepared a script to give to Border Force officers, claiming they packed the bags themselves and were not forced. They were stopped, arrested, and the drugs were seized, which were intended for the streets of Manchester.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. Had financial advantage in mind and intended to cancel drug debts. Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, and has issues with drug misuse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

John Cooney

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of a class B drug

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days

John Cooney, 26, flew from Texas to Manchester Airport in December 2023, via Frankfurt, with two suitcases containing black vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis weighing a total of 48.7 kilograms. He and Daniel Ramsay-Bradshaw had prepared a script to give to Border Force officers, claiming they packed the bags themselves and were not forced. They were stopped, arrested, and the drugs were seized, which were intended for the streets of Manchester.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. Had financial advantage in mind and intended to cancel drug debts. Has a history of drug misuse and a significant debt that led to his involvement.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jack Naylor

Murder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years

Jack Naylor, invited to a birthday party at his mother's house in Salford on December 15, 2024, battered Thomas Gomm, his mother's ex-boyfriend, in a brutal attack that caused traumatic head injuries. Gomm, who was vulnerable due to alcoholism and health issues, died two days later on December 17, 2024, from the injuries sustained.

Found guilty of murder and racially aggravated harassment; claimed self-defence but was disproven; had prior difficulties with the victim.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Muhammad Khan

Attempted Murder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 27 years and 6 months imprisonment, plus 5 years on licence and a lifelong restraining order

On January 18, 2025, Muhammad Khan attacked his estranged wife at their previous shared home in Rochdale. He punched her, slashed her neck with a Stanley knife, stabbed her multiple times, hit her with a hammer, strangled her with an exercise resistance band, and covered her nose and mouth. The attack stopped when her family intervened. Khan was later seen discarding a bag containing weapons and cleaning supplies, described as a 'murder kit'.

Judge Bernadette Baxter described the attack as brutal and premeditated, noting that Khan had no real insight into his actions and was deemed a dangerous offender.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Oliver Ashcroft

Violent Disorder

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years; 150 hours unpaid work; 6-month curfew; 20 rehabilitation activity days

Oliver Ashcroft, 23, of Kendal Road, Bury, was involved in a drunken brawl in Bury town centre on May 12, 2024. He retaliated first after a friend was attacked with a bottle, throwing punches, goading the other group, kicking a man in the head while he was on the ground, and throwing a bin bag. The incident involved a verbal confrontation escalating to violence with another group.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. No previous convictions. Judge commented that continuing the fight was inexcusable and highlighted the dangers involved.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Taylor Wolstencroft

Violent Disorder

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years; 250 hours unpaid work; 6-month curfew; 20 rehabilitation activity days

Taylor Wolstencroft, 22, of Uplands Avenue, Bury, was involved in a drunken brawl in Bury town centre on May 12, 2024. He kicked a man as he fell to the ground and kicked at others during the fight, which started after a friend was attacked with a bottle. The incident involved a group altercation with punching, kicking, and throwing items.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Has previous convictions for affray and violent disorder, including involvement in Bolton town centre disorder. Suffers from ADHD exacerbated by cocaine use and mental health issues.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Craig Roscoe

Violent Disorder

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years; 150 hours unpaid work; 6-month curfew; 101 rehabilitation activity days

Craig Roscoe, 31, of Bury, was involved in a drunken brawl in Bury town centre on May 12, 2024. He joined the fight after a friend was attacked with a bottle, throwing punches at two men and chucking a chair. The incident involved a verbal altercation escalating to violence with another group.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Has previous convictions. Judge told him he should know better as the eldest and not be in charge of younger individuals.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Cameron Davenport

Affray

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 14 months

Cameron Davenport, 21, and his brother Decklan were driving to their parents' house in Sale on October 27, 2023, when a cyclist threw a stone at their car, causing damage. They followed the cyclist to Kingston Close, a dead-end street, and confronted him. After the cyclist swung a baseball bat at their car, the brothers got out and struck him with a stick, inflicting a 10cm head wound that required hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possessing an offensive weapon. Ordered to complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Decklan Davenport

Affray

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months; banned from driving for 1 year with extended retest

Decklan Davenport, 27, and his brother Cameron were driving to their parents' house in Sale on October 27, 2023, when a cyclist threw a stone at their car, causing damage. They followed the cyclist to Kingston Close, a dead-end street, and confronted him. After the cyclist swung a baseball bat at their car, the brothers got out and struck him with a stick, inflicting a 10cm head wound that required hospital treatment. Decklan also drove the car towards the victim in a dangerous manner.

Pleaded guilty to affray, possessing an offensive weapon, and dangerous driving. Ordered to complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Luke Ryan

Unlawful Wounding

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 20 months in a young offenders’ institution, suspended for two years; 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days; 100 hours of unpaid work; £500 compensation to the victim

Luke Ryan, under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, rode an e-bike to Compton Close, Trafford, on March 8, 2025, where he wore a balaclava and carried a lock knife. He hurled an ornamental stone through the front window of a home, targeting a family due to a grievance with a grandson. During a confrontation with neighbours who intervened, he stabbed one in the forearm, causing a 2cm deep wound that exposed muscle and tissue. The incident was partly captured on CCTV, and Ryan was arrested nearby while in possession of drugs. He made threatening remarks during arrest.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property, possession of a bladed article, possession of drugs, and unlawful wounding. Expressed remorse and has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Judge described the stabbing as an 'unpleasant, nasty injury' and noted it was claimed to be in panic and self-defence.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Kirk

Conspiracy to supply class B drugs

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Lee Kirk, 54, of Victoria Street, Openshaw, participated in a drug trafficking operation supplying cannabis across the UK from January 2019 to January 2025. He was arrested at his home, where police discovered £10,870 in cash and a knuckle duster during a search.

Admitted conspiracy to supply class B drugs. Was involved in cannabis supply at a high level and did not possess an EncroPhone. Defence noted his ability to change his life around. Judge highlighted the organised and substantial scale of the operation.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Geoffrey Kirk

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Geoffrey Kirk, 43, of Victoria Street, Openshaw, was involved in a drug trafficking operation supplying cocaine and cannabis across the UK from January 2019 to January 2025. He used the EncroChat handle 'Sage Wizard' as a broker, facilitating the wholesale brokering and transfer of large quantities of drugs. Police found 154 grams of cocaine, MDMA, digital scales, and other drug-related paraphernalia at his home during a search.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs. Acted as a broker in drug supply and was involved at a high level. Expressed remorse and acknowledged disgracing himself and letting his family down. Judge noted the operation was organised on a substantial scale.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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