Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 81 verdicts at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court (Manchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

September 2025 6 cases

Simon Mitchell

Wounding with intent *

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.

10 Sep 2025

Muhammad Khan

Attempted Murder *

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.

5 Sep 2025

Jack Naylor

Murder *

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.

5 Sep 2025

Oliver Ashcroft

Violent Disorder *

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.

4 Sep 2025

Craig Roscoe

Violent Disorder *

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.

4 Sep 2025

Taylor Wolstencroft

Violent Disorder *

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.

4 Sep 2025

August 2025 6 cases

Cameron Davenport

Affray *

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.

29 Aug 2025

Decklan Davenport

Affray *

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.

29 Aug 2025

Luke Ryan

Unlawful Wounding *

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.

29 Aug 2025

Lee Kirk

Conspiracy to supply class B drugs *

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.

22 Aug 2025

Geoffrey Kirk

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *

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.

22 Aug 2025

Claire Gilbert

Stalking *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Claire Gilbert catfished her friend for nearly 15 years by posing as a man named Carl Murphy and fabricating a fake family, including a daughter. She manipulated the victim into a fictitious relationship, extracted money, gifts, and letters, and committed fraud by opening multiple credit cards in the victim's name without permission. Gilbert used voice-changing apps and lied about assaults, kidnappings, illnesses, and deaths to maintain control, leading to the victim's psychological torment and financial loss.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and four offences of fraud. Judge Bernadette Baxter described her actions as 'wicked' with a high degree of planning over a long period, intended to maximise distress. Defence noted a complex mental disorder and excessive cannabis use, though not the cause of the offences.

22 Aug 2025

July 2025 6 cases

Yasser Akhtar

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 200 hours of unpaid work, and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Yasser Akhtar, working as an MOT tester at The Car Group in Rochdale Road, Bury, issued fraudulent MOT pass certificates to over 300 vehicles, resulting in a zero per cent failure rate. Investigations showed that 14 vehicles were not present at the garage during their supposed tests, which were conducted via his mobile phone late at night or on weekends. He confessed to the fraud, stating he was pressured to do so after crashing a car during a test drive and incurring debt. This conduct put road users at risk by undermining the testing system.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. Remorseful and acted under pressure due to debt. No previous convictions. Hopes to return to mechanical engineering.

30 Jul 2025

Aslam Khan

Indecent Assault *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment and a sexual harm prevention order for life

Aslam Khan, formerly known as Maurice ‘Morris’ Wynn, committed historical sexual offences by indecently assaulting three children in Rochdale between 1987 and 1998.

Victims came forward nearly 40 years later; Detective Constable Stacey emphasised support for victims and the importance of investigating non-recent sexual offences.

25 Jul 2025

Jordan Downs

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years

Jordan Downs and Paul Simmons murdered Michael McCann after he attempted to steal drugs from them. On June 7, 2024, in Bolton, Mr McCann confronted them, demanding drugs while armed with a knife. Downs armed himself with a kitchen knife, and during a struggle, he stabbed Mr McCann in the back of the leg while Simmons restrained him in a headlock. Mr McCann was rushed to hospital but died two days later. Downs later admitted to stabbing him and called his mother about the incident.

Found guilty of murder and perverting the course of justice. Judge Tina Landale noted it was a joint attack on an unarmed and defenceless victim. Defence argued the victim was armed first and actions were provocative.

25 Jul 2025

Paul Simmons

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Paul Simmons and Jordan Downs murdered Michael McCann after he tried to steal drugs from them. On June 7, 2024, in Bolton, Mr McCann confronted them while armed with a knife. Simmons armed himself with a wooden stick, disarmed Mr McCann, and restrained him in a headlock during a struggle. Downs then stabbed Mr McCann in the leg. Mr McCann was taken to hospital but died two days later. Simmons denied intent and claimed self-defence.

Found guilty of murder. Claimed self-defence, stating the victim pulled a knife first and his actions were provocative. Judge ruled it a joint attack on a defenceless victim.

25 Jul 2025

Connor Dillon

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On February 28, 2025, Connor Dillon, aged 27, slashed three men in the face with a knife outside the Beehive pub in Droylsden, Tameside, after an argument over trainers. The incident began when one victim accidentally bumped into Dillon inside the pub around 1am on March 1, 2025, and made a joking comment about his trainers. Dillon responded aggressively, threatening to slash the man. As the victims walked away, Dillon argued with them from behind a fence, pulled out a blade from his pocket, and deliberately slashed all three in the face. One victim suffered a scar from mouth to ear; the victims were fortunate more serious injuries were not caused. Dillon was heavily intoxicated and claimed no memory of the event. The knife was not recovered. CCTV footage and injury photos supported the severity.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of assault causing actual bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. Appeal against sentence dismissed by Court of Appeal on November 5, 2025. Judge noted persistent offending, drug and alcohol misuse, and history of aggressive and violent behaviour.

23 Jul 2025

Lee Smith

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Lee Smith sexually abused a young boy starting in 1999, when the victim was a child. Smith, who had befriended a relative of the victim, would visit the house and abuse the boy, sometimes under the pretext of reading a bedtime story. The assaults continued for over a decade, often leaving the victim in pain, and involved inappropriate touching and other sexual acts.

Found guilty of two counts of indecent assault, two counts of sexual activity, one count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, causing sexual activity, sexual assault, rape, and attempted sexual communications. The abuse spanned over a decade and involved manipulation of the victim.

20 Jul 2025

May 2025 1 case

Margaret Elizabeth Reid

Conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance *

Sentence

18 months in prison

Margaret Elizabeth Reid was part of a Just Stop Oil group planning to glue themselves to the taxiways at Manchester Airport on 5 August 2024 to cause serious disruption to travel plans of tens of thousands of individuals during peak summer. The group was intercepted by police en route. The conspiracy occurred between 30 June 2024 and 6 August 2024.

Convicted of conspiracy to intentionally cause a public nuisance. Part of Just Stop Oil group intercepted by police en route to disrupt Manchester Airport.

27 May 2025

March 2025 1 case

Marcin Majerkiewicz

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with minimum term of 34 years

Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, murdered his housemate Stuart Everett, 67, in their shared home on Worsley Road, Winton, Salford, by repeatedly hitting him over the head with a weapon. He then dismembered the body using a hacksaw in the bedroom and dumped the body parts in bags across Greater Manchester, including Kersal Dale in Salford, Linnyshaw Colliery Woods, Blackleach Country Park in Walkden, land off Chesterfield Close in Winton, and Boggart Hole Clough in Blackley. He was identified via CCTV footage of him boarding a bus near the dump sites and arrested about a month after the killing.

Found guilty of murder.

1 Mar 2025

January 2025 2 cases

Neil Speakman

Health and safety breach *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Neil Speakman, 39, from Tottington, Bury, reversed a defective Kramer telehandler over his three-year-old son Albie on July 16, 2022, while Albie played with dogs in an unsecured yard at the farm on Bentley Hall Road. The vehicle had various defects, and Speakman was working instead of prioritising childcare despite three adults present.

Pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act by failing to ensure the health and safety of his son Albie. Justice Charles Bourne KC emphasised that there was nothing difficult about keeping Albie safe and that Speakman must take responsibility.

1 Jan 2025

Jack Harrison

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jack Harrison, 28, of Gildersdale Drive, led a substantial drug operation involving the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. He coerced sisters Destiny and Paris Connolly into participation, using domestic violence and aggression, including demanding return of misdelivered cannabis packages worth £6,500 each. Arrested on August 24, 2024, for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, driving offences, and strangulation of a police officer. The operation included the 'Kyzer' line with over 2,500 flare messages.

Jailed earlier this year for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, driving offences, and strangulation of a police officer. Identified as the prime mover who coerced the Connolly sisters through domestic violence.

1 Jan 2025

June 2024 2 cases

Donna Foster

Malicious Communications *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

Donna Foster's relationship with the victim deteriorated due to financial disputes over American Bulldogs and puppies. On January 11, 2022, she sent threatening text messages to the victim after a scuffle at her home in Belmont Avenue, Bickershaw, stating it was 'war' and wishing ill on his family. These messages contributed to the subsequent armed attack on the victim the next day. She was also captured on CCTV picking up her son after the incident.

Pleaded guilty to Malicious Communications for sending threatening messages that instigated the attack.

13 Jun 2024

Callum Cox

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Callum Cox participated in a pre-planned attack on January 12, 2022, where he fired a shotgun at the victim in his home in Barron Meadow, Leigh, following a dispute over American Bulldogs and puppies. He was masked during the incident, fired two shots that missed the victim, and caused the victim's dogs to escape. Cox fled to Spain after the event but was arrested in Sussex on March 19, 2025 (likely a typo for an earlier year), and held on remand before sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Also sentenced for one count of robbery (5 years), aggravated vehicle taking (18 months), two counts of attempting to wound or cause grievous bodily harm with intent (2 years total), and one count of actual bodily harm (1 year), all running concurrently. Extended licence period of 3 years.

13 Jun 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Asim Tufail

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

Asim Tufail, 52, from Kenmore Road, Northenden, operated a criminal empire involving drug dealing, gun running, blackmail, and money laundering, exposed via EncroChat infiltration. He was arrested with his son in Manchester Airport departure lounge while attempting to flee to Dubai, wearing a £70,000 diamond-encrusted Rolex. He drove expensive cars and made large cash purchases. Previously sentenced to 14 years for drug dealing. Assisted in underworld enforcement disputes. Following trial, convicted and sentenced.

Convicted of two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, three counts of conspiring to sell or transfer a prohibited weapon, two counts of blackmail and one count of money laundering. Confiscation order of £2,615,023.80 under Proceeds of Crime Act; additional 9 years if unpaid. Judge noted hidden assets and implausible evidence.

1 Jan 2024

Junnaid Tufail

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Junnaid Tufail, son of Asim Tufail, from Kenmore Road, Northenden, involved in family criminal enterprise of drug dealing and gun running from age 19. Arrested with father in Manchester Airport departure lounge en route to Dubai, wearing £11,000 Rolex. Crimes exposed by EncroChat hack. Pleaded guilty during trial.

Pleaded guilty after trial started to one count of conspiracy to supply class A drugs and two counts of conspiring to sell or transfer a prohibited weapon. Followed father into crime at age 19, regarding him as role model.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 4 cases

Omar Malik

Conspiracy to supply firearms and drugs *

Sentence

38 years imprisonment

Omar Malik headed a Manchester-based gang that flooded the UK with automatic weapons including 52 Skorpion machine guns and 49 Grand Power pistols, and import-grade cocaine worth up to £70m over a five-month period ending May 2020. The gang supplied organised crime groups across the country. Malik used the EncroChat handle 'payyabills' and kept a ledger of transactions. He was arrested and gave a no comment interview.

Found guilty of a string of drugs and firearms offences. Made around £52m from the plot. Appeal against conviction rejected by Court of Appeal.

1 Dec 2023

Andrew Cooney

Conspiring to possess firearms with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

Andrew Cooney was part of Omar Malik's Manchester-based gang involved in trafficking 52 Skorpion machine guns and 49 Grand Power pistols, and supplying cocaine worth up to £70m over five months ending May 2020. Captured during police surveillance.

Found guilty of conspiring to possess firearms or ammunition with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to supply cocaine. Appeal against sentence and conviction refused.

1 Dec 2023

Daniel Waters

Conspiring to possess firearms with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Daniel Waters was a member of the Manchester gang headed by Omar Malik, involved in the importation and sale of automatic weapons including Skorpion sub-machine guns and Grand Power pistols, as part of a major firearms and drug trafficking operation ending May 2020.

Found guilty of conspiring to possess firearms or ammunition with intent to endanger life. Lost bid to appeal against the length of his sentence.

1 Dec 2023

Sean Hogan

Conspiring to supply firearms and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Sean Hogan was involved in the Manchester gang led by Omar Malik that trafficked automatic weapons like Skorpion machine guns and Grand Power pistols, and supplied cocaine and ketamine as part of a £70m drug operation over five months ending May 2020.

Found guilty of conspiring to supply firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life and being concerned in the supply of cocaine and ketamine. Granted extra time to appeal against concurrent 4 years for possession of two tasers.

1 Dec 2023

January 2007 1 case

Joey Barton

Assault *

Sentence

4-month suspended sentence

In 2007, Joey Barton assaulted his Manchester City teammate Ousmane Dabo during a training-ground incident, leaving Dabo unconscious and requiring hospital treatment.

Changed plea to guilty shortly before trial for a ferocious training-ground assault on teammate Ousmane Dabo, who was left unconscious and required hospital treatment. Also received a 12-match ban (half suspended) and £25,000 fine from the Football Association.

1 Jan 2007

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About Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court

Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, located in Manchester, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 81 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Manchester area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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