Mansfield Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 12 verdicts at Mansfield Magistrates' Court (Mansfield). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 2 cases

Christopher Buck

Daytime trespassing in pursuit of game *

Sentence

Financial penalty of £111 and 12-month conditional discharge

Christopher Buck, 27, of Cheapside, Worksop, and Nathan Hopkinson were found trespassing on private land near Worksop on November 30, 2025, armed with a catapult, ball bearings, and a thermal monocular, along with three lurcher dogs, intending to poach wildlife at a woodland near Osberton Grange, Retford Road. Their vehicle was spotted in a layby at around 2pm by Nottinghamshire Police. They initially denied offences but later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to daytime trespassing in pursuit of game. In possession of catapult, ball bearings, and thermal monocular.

3 Mar 2026

Nathan Hopkinson

Daytime trespassing in pursuit of game *

Sentence

Financial penalty of £111 and 12-month conditional discharge

Nathan Hopkinson, 36, of Hardwick Road West, Worksop, and Christopher Buck were found trespassing on private land near Worksop on November 30, 2025, armed with a catapult, ball bearings, and a thermal monocular, along with three lurcher dogs, intending to poach wildlife at a woodland near Osberton Grange, Retford Road. Their vehicle was spotted in a layby at around 2pm by Nottinghamshire Police. They initially denied offences but later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to daytime trespassing in pursuit of game. In possession of catapult, ball bearings, and thermal monocular.

3 Mar 2026

February 2026 1 case

Angus Mason

Burglary *

Sentence

5 months imprisonment and £150 compensation

Angus Mason broke into Subway at Lakeside Point in Sutton-in-Ashfield by smashing a window in the early hours of January 10, 2026. He went to the counter, ripped out the till, and stole £100. During the incident, he dropped a torch which was later found to have his DNA on it, leading to his identification and arrest on February 10, 2026. He resides at Woods Hill, Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Pleaded guilty to burglary.

26 Feb 2026

September 2025 2 cases

Lee Hayes

Animal welfare offences *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence and lifetime ban on keeping animals

Lee Hayes neglected over 450 animals, including donkeys, horses, dogs, and other species, at Croftfield Farm in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The animals were found in filthy, overcrowded conditions with untreated issues such as overgrown hooves, lice, thrush, and dental disease. A large-scale rescue operation occurred on November 1, 2023, involving multiple charities, and several animals had to be euthanised due to their suffering.

Pleaded guilty to 25 offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The judge noted that he ignored advice to improve welfare and presented a high risk of reoffending.

18 Sep 2025

Tammy Heath

Animal welfare offences *

Sentence

13-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, five-year ban on keeping canines, and 200 hours of unpaid work

Tammy Heath failed to meet the needs of two dogs, keeping them in filthy pens containing faeces and urine, with one dog pregnant at the time. This was part of the broader neglect at the farm involving over 450 animals in appalling conditions, discovered during a rescue operation on November 1, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to two animal welfare offences. The judge highlighted that she kept her dogs in filthy conditions, and her defence noted she could not use alternative housing due to an aggressive dog.

18 Sep 2025

May 2025 1 case

Stephen Joynes

Burglary *

Sentence

18-month community order of 200 hours of unpaid work

Stephen Joynes, 32, of no fixed address, broke into Newark Antique Warehouse on Kelham Road in the early hours of March 29, 2025, at about 4am. Two individuals scoped out the store; Joynes used a garden spade to break in through a window, smashed display cases, and stole jewellery and antiques worth around £11,000, filling three bags for life. He left blood on the window, matched to him via the national database. Arrested on April 26, 2025, in Newark after acting suspiciously. The crime was financially motivated due to class A drug use, unemployment, and lack of benefits.

Ordered to pay £5,500 in compensation at £100 a month and attend 15 days of rehabilitation activity. Pleaded guilty. Plans to gain employment taken into account. One previous offence in 2014.

29 May 2025

October 2024 1 case

John Evans

Shop theft *

Sentence

18 weeks imprisonment

John Evans, aged 34, stole food, drink, chocolate, and toilet rolls from a store in St Peter’s Retail Park on seven occasions in September. He was identified by CCTV footage, arrested, and initially denied responsibility by claiming the person in the footage was someone else. During his court appearance, he pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of shop theft. Has previous convictions for shoplifting and was ordered to pay compensation.

3 Oct 2024

September 2024 2 cases

James Whitefield

Common Assault *

Sentence

Fined £120, £50 compensation, and £48 surcharge

On August 9, James Whitefield, who was agitated because his bills had not been paid, threw a rock at a support worker he generally gets along with. He got close to her with the rock in his hand, and she had to fend him off with her arm, after which the rock narrowly missed her and landed nearby. Whitefield has lived in supported accommodation since June 2023 following his elderly mother's move to a care home. He admitted the offence was committed on a reckless basis and claimed he would not intentionally hurt her.

Pleaded guilty to common assault. Suffers from epilepsy and learning difficulties. Expressed regret for his actions. The presiding magistrate reminded him that he cannot behave like that.

10 Sep 2024

Fraser Welsh

Drunk and disorderly behaviour and failing to provide a specimen *

Sentence

Fined £834, £334 surcharge, £85 costs, and disqualified from driving for 29 months

Fraser Welsh, a 33-year-old RAF corporal formerly of Cranberry Close, Witney, Oxfordshire, was involved in a domestic incident on Clipstone Road in the early hours of August 15, 2024. He was staggering, drunk, and abusive. He sat in his car but did not drive it. Police observed him straightening the vehicle at the kerb and he failed to provide a specimen for analysis, blowing raspberries instead of completing the breathalyser test.

Pleaded guilty. No relevant previous convictions. Alcohol is an issue. Will face disciplinary measures in the RAF. Incident occurred during a troubled time in his marriage.

3 Sep 2024

Date Not Specified 3 cases

Jamie Corby

Assault by beating and attempted theft *

Sentence

16-week sentence suspended for 12 months with mental health treatment plan and 20 rehabilitation days; £75 compensation and £239 costs

Jamie Corby, aged 43, of Potter Street, Worksop, and a male accomplice used a staff fob to enter a bike shed at Greencore Sandwiches on Manton Wood Enterprise Park in the early hours of April 20. CCTV showed the male tampering with bikes before a security guard grabbed him. Corby picked up a bike seat and hit the guard over the head several times while he was in a headlock. The victim suffered a cut lip and lump on his head. Corby admitted assault by beating and attempted theft.

Guilty plea. Huge gap in offending history. Keen to work with probation service.

1 Jan 0001

Malcolm Pleskauskas

Assault by beating *

Sentence

Fined £200 with £80 surcharge, £85 costs and £100 compensation

On October 21, Malcolm Pleskauskas, aged 44, of Langford Road, Mansfield, demanded entry to the Industria bar on Leeming Street, Mansfield, but was refused because he was clearly too intoxicated. He became aggressive, hurled threats and spat at the doorman, with some spit landing on the doorman's cheek. He was restrained until police arrived. He initially denied spitting but later admitted the offence.

Admitted assault by beating after being shown CCTV. Has 16 previous convictions for 27 offences but no trouble since June 2011. Represented himself.

1 Jan 0001

Wayne Finney

Assault by beating *

Sentence

Fined £392 with £50 compensation, £157 surcharge and £85 costs

Wayne Finney, aged 58, of Ramsden Crescent, Carlton-in-Lindrick, was asked to leave a courtyard party at the andwhynot bar on Leeming Street in Mansfield on August 3 after arguing with a couple on the dance floor. He initially left but returned, became abusive to door supervisors, forced his way back through a metal fence and wrestled with a bouncer, pushing or punching him four times and causing bruising to his head and damaging his ear-piece. He admitted assault by beating.

Admitted assault by beating. Has three previous convictions but nothing for violence and has stayed out of trouble for more than 20 years. Due to retire at the end of the year. Misjudged alcohol intake at a 90s rave-style event.

1 Jan 0001

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Mansfield Magistrates' Court, located in Mansfield, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 12 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Mansfield area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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