Norwich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 44 verdicts at Norwich Crown Court (Norwich). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Jonathon Lofthouse

Affray

October 15, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order

Jonathon Lofthouse, 48, of Trafalgar Road, was convicted of affray, involving the use or threat of unlawful violence towards another person. The offence relates to his actions as the managing director of Carers Elite, a care provider supporting people in Downham and surrounding villages.

Aivars Steinbergs

Sexual Assault

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 2-year prison sentence, suspended for 2 years; 240 hours unpaid work; 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Aivars Steinbergs, 33, of Kendle Road in Swaffham, sexually assaulted a woman while she was unconscious on her sofa in her own home. The incident occurred after the woman returned home with a group of people following a night out, her first since lockdown. She had gone to lie down, and friends later caught Steinbergs assaulting her as she was passed out.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault. Initially denied the charges but changed plea shortly before trial.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Mark Barton

Robbery

September 26, 2025

Sentence: seven years and six months in prison

Mark Barton, 42, from Wesleyan Road, Peterborough, robbed staff at two betting shops in Norwich at knifepoint. On February 15, he entered Ladbrokes on Aylsham Road, demanded money while armed with a knife, jumped over the counter, and stole £198.39 in coins. On February 16, he entered William Hill on Reepham Road, demanded money from the safe, knocked over a barrier, took the employee to the back room at knifepoint, and stole £1,075 before fleeing. He was identified through CCTV footage and fingerprints at the scenes, and the crimes left victims fearing for their safety.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, two counts of possession of a knife, and one count of criminal damage. The robberies left victims terrified for their lives, with one victim stating they felt 'incredibly scared' and in serious danger.

Sources: cambridge-news.co.uk

Qays Aktar

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 1 month imprisonment

Qays Aktar set up temporary call centres in Norwich and London to cold-call elderly individuals, pretending to be a police officer investigating banking fraud. He convinced victims, aged 65 to 83, to hand over money as part of a fake operation, scamming more than £100,000 from them across counties including Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Dorset, and Hampshire. The scheme involved identifying landline numbers associated with older people and coercing them into compliance.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. Victims were elderly people aged 65-83, and police are working to recover assets for compensation.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Americo Ferreira

Rape

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 22 years imprisonment

Americo Ferreira, of St Edmundsbury Road in North Lynn, committed a series of sexual offences between 2014 and 2019, including six counts of rape, one count of raping a child under 13, assaulting a ten-year-old girl by sexual touching, and engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. He was found guilty by a jury following a trial in May, with the verdict on June 10, 2025.

Found guilty after a trial, denied charges initially, and will be deported to Portugal after serving part of his sentence.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Erikas Anzelis

Handling stolen goods

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Erikas Anzelis, a 43-year-old from Boston, Lincolnshire, participated in a 'chop shop' operation in Upwell, where stolen vehicles worth £217,195, including two Porsches, two BMWs, and a Mercedes, were dismantled for parts. The vehicles were stolen from Wiltshire, Hampshire, Thames Valley, and Greater Manchester, and efforts were made to hide their identities. The site was discovered on November 23 as part of Operation Moonshot, leading to his arrest and charging.

Irmantas Spudys

Handling stolen goods

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Irmantas Spudys, a 45-year-old with no fixed address, participated in a 'chop shop' operation in Upwell, where stolen vehicles worth £217,195, including two Porsches, two BMWs, and a Mercedes, were dismantled for parts. The vehicles were stolen from Wiltshire, Hampshire, Thames Valley, and Greater Manchester, and efforts were made to hide their identities. The site was discovered on November 23 as part of Operation Moonshot, leading to his arrest and charging.

Kevan Reddington

Attempted sexual communication with a child

June 10, 2025

Sentence: Two 12-month prison sentences, suspended for 24 months

Kevan Reddington connected with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl on a social media platform and sent explicit messages via WhatsApp, but it was a decoy, leading to his arrest and sentencing.

He avoided prison after communicating sexually with what he believed was a 13-year-old girl, which was actually a decoy set up by a vigilante group.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Elvis Price

GBH with Intent

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Elvis Price stabbed the victim repeatedly in the chest, abdomen, and back on March 10, 2024, in front of the victim's partner and two young children during an unexpected encounter. The attack lasted less than 10 seconds, was captured on a mobile phone, and left the victim with life-changing injuries. There had been prior hostility between the two families.

Convicted of GBH with intent. Acquitted of attempted murder. Will serve three years on licence after release. The victim suffered life-changing injuries, and there was a history of hostility between the families.

Sources: suffolknews.co.uk

Ashley Francis

Murder

May 21, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order under section 37 of the Mental Health Act with a Section 41 restriction order

On February 29, 2024, Ashley Francis, 27, stabbed his 81-year-old grandfather, Mervyn Francis, in the neck at his grandparents' house in Hockwold while experiencing psychosis and hearing voices. This spontaneous act was carried out in front of his grandmother using a knife he brought from home. His grandfather was taken to hospital, underwent surgery, but died on March 7, 2024. Francis was arrested at the scene and charged with murder, but a defence of insanity was accepted.

Found not guilty by reason of insanity due to major mental illness. The order means he cannot be released without Ministry of Justice approval. He had been inconsistent in taking his medication, and the act was spontaneous while he was psychotic and hearing voices.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Kleovrotos Thomadakis

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

May 19, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order

On September 26, 2024, Kleovrotos Thomadakis barricaded himself inside St Martin's Church in Overstrand, Norfolk, while armed with a machete. He made threats to set the church alight and seriously injure anyone who entered. Police negotiators attempted to resolve the situation, but armed officers eventually entered and confronted him. Thomadakis physically resisted, stabbing an officer in the knee, before being subdued with tasers and arrested. He was taken to hospital for assessment and later to custody for questioning and charging.

Unfit to enter a plea; jury found he committed the acts of affray, possession of a bladed article, and grievous bodily harm with intent. Chief Inspector Vicky McParland commended the officers for their professionalism and actions in ensuring a safe outcome.

Sources: chad.co.uk

Martin Daniels

Indecent assault and sex acts with a child

May 1, 2025

Sentence: eight years imprisonment

Martin Daniels, 66, of North Walsham Road, Banningham, near Aylsham, a former Sea Scout leader, repeatedly abused two boys starting when they were aged 11 and 7 in the 1980s and 1990s, while he was a trusted member of their extended family.

He pleaded guilty to the offences and expressed remorse through his lawyer, who noted he is a very different man today.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Matthew Rout

Possession of indecent images of children

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Police seized 17 devices from Matthew Rout, 39, previously of Ferry Road, Heckingham, near Loddon, and discovered 373 category A images, 151 category A videos, 307 category B images and 28 videos, and 278 category C images and 18 videos depicting child abuse.

Horrific images and videos of child abuse were found on his devices, and he admitted to online conversations expressing interest in abusing children aged 0 to 8.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Barrie Williams

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Barrie Williams, 35, from The Common, Botesdale, Diss, engaged in sexual communication with an undercover officer posing as a girl under 13, making graphic remarks about oral sex and other acts, as part of his attempts to incite sexual activity.

He had previous convictions for child sex offences and admitted to the charges, with the court noting his history of such behaviour.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Derek Campbell

Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

September 2, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Derek Campbell, during a violent argument with his former partner, grabbed her chihuahua named Snowy by the neck and flung it against a door in a home on Philadelphia Lane, Norwich, on February 2, 2024, breaking the dog's neck and causing its immediate death. This followed an assault where he pinned the victim against a wall, hit her with a bottle of wine, and punched her. The act was described as sadistic, involving significant force, and caused pain, fear, and distress to the animal. Campbell was arrested a couple of days later.

Pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and common assault. Has 72 previous convictions. Judge noted his propensity to resort quickly to violence and that the offence was so serious only immediate custody was justified. Also disqualified from owning or keeping animals for 10 years.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Vincent Oladukun

Rape of a child under 13

August 19, 2024

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment with a further year on licence

Vincent Oladukun encountered two girls after getting out of a taxi in Filby, near Great Yarmouth, in the early hours of August 2, 2023. He had been drinking and gave them vodka. He asked one girl's age, and although she was 12, she said she was 16. He then exposed himself and orally raped her at a bus stop, with the incident lasting between 30 seconds and a few minutes. Afterwards, they walked to a shut pub before the victim fled and reported the crime. Oladukun was arrested in the Great Yarmouth area and stood trial.

Found guilty after trial; admitted to possession of cannabis, assault by beating of an emergency worker, criminal damage, and assault on a police officer. Judge Alice Robinson described it as an opportunistic attack where he took advantage of the child's vulnerability. He protested his innocence during sentencing.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

John Robson

Fraud

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 10 months imprisonment

John Robson, from Gorleston, engaged in romance fraud by seeking out vulnerable women online and pretending to be in relationships with them to scam money and heirlooms. In 2021, he defrauded a woman in Bournemouth of over £7,000 by claiming it was for moving costs and family emergencies. In 2023, he took gold jewellery worth £10,000 from another victim under the pretense of cleaning it, which he pawned for £1,900, and also borrowed £150 for a motorhome that was never purchased. The offences occurred between 2021 and 2023.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and four counts of fraud. PC David Moran described him as a serial romance fraudster who targeted vulnerable women online.

Sources: greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk

Jonathan Creak

Attempted Murder

July 25, 2024

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment and 4 years extended licence

Jonathan Creak, an ex-army officer, tracked down his ex-wife Rhiannon and stabbed her multiple times with a Stanley knife, including a 20cm cut to her neck, amid a financial dispute following their divorce. The attack occurred on July 6, 2023, in Hardwick, Norwich, after he followed her in a white VW van, blocked her car, and chased her while slashing her back, throat, chest, and thigh. He left her bleeding and in a critical condition before being arrested.

Admitted to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and possession of a bladed article; found guilty of attempted murder. The victim described him as a calculated and dangerous man who holds a grudge.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Billy Stratton

Burglary

July 14, 2024

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and disqualified from driving for 4 years

Billy Stratton entered a home in Lawn Avenue, Great Yarmouth, via an unlocked door and stole a set of car keys, driving off in a grey Fiat Punto. He was caught on CCTV at a McDonalds drive-through in the town and later arrested in Cambridgeshire while driving the stolen car. At the time, he was more than four times over the legal drink-drive limit, smelt strongly of alcohol, and had 24 zip-locked 'deal' bags of cannabis under the front passenger seat. He was also disqualified from driving until 2026.

Previously admitted nine offences including burglary, car theft, driving while disqualified, and possession of cannabis. Must complete a 10-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR), 120 days alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement, and a 12-month mental health treatment requirement.

Sources: blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Alan Topham

Arranging to commit a sexual offence with a child

July 8, 2024

Sentence: Three years and four months imprisonment

Alan Topham, 69, from Bradford Road, Riddlesden, West Yorkshire, contacted a police officer posing as a 14-year-old girl via Snapchat on March 18. He used a burner phone and falsely claimed to be a 55-year-old man in the building trade. The conversation became sexual, involving detailed descriptions, and he arranged to meet the girl at a hotel in Norwich for sex on April 7. He was arrested upon arrival, admitted his intentions were wrong, and expressed disgust with himself. The offences involved grooming and attempted exploitation of a child.

Admitted to three charges of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, arranging to commit a sexual offence with a child, and engaging in sexual communication with a child. Denied one charge, which was left on file. Placed on the sex offenders register for life and handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years. The judge noted significant planning and the seriousness of the offences.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Aidas Berzinskas

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 14, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Aidas Berzinskas launched a firework into a large crowd at the Fawkes in the Walks event in King's Lynn on November 1, 2023, causing panic and seriously injuring four people. One woman had her coat catch fire, and another was hospitalised with burns to her hands. He was identified by a member of the public and admitted the offences.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and three offences of criminal damage. Recorder Ruth Brander noted the act was reckless rather than intentional. Ordered to pay £1,000 compensation to each of the four victims and complete 10 days of Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Jordan Blizzard

Actual Bodily Harm

June 12, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

On October 1, 2023, Jordan Blizzard and Keaton Stavri attacked a man walking through Tombland in Norwich after making comments towards him. Blizzard pushed the victim to the ground, punched him 12 times in the head, and kicked him seven times, causing serious injuries to the victim's eyelid and socket. The victim required hospital treatment, and Blizzard fled the scene.

Judge Moore described the incident as disgraceful and fuelled by drink. Blizzard had previously ignored a Section 35 dispersal notice and was arrested after CCTV evidence and texts on his phone linked him to the assault.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Keaton Stavri

Actual Bodily Harm

June 12, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment

On October 1, 2023, Keaton Stavri and Jordan Blizzard attacked a man walking through Tombland in Norwich after making comments towards him. Stavri punched the victim three times in the head and kicked his body four times, contributing to the violent assault that left the victim with serious injuries to his eyelid and socket. The victim required hospital treatment, and Stavri fled the scene.

Judge Moore described the incident as disgraceful and fuelled by drink. Stavri was identified through a search of Blizzard's phone and was arrested in connection with the assault.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Ruby Mcbeath

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

June 9, 2024

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 15 months

Ruby McBeath, aged 20, participated in a violent attack on January 1, 2024, in Norwich. Along with two others, she assaulted a woman in her 40s who had wished them a Happy New Year while they were lying in the road. McBeath joined in kicking and stamping on the victim after the initial strike, during a 'three on one' assault involving threats and physical violence. The victim sustained a fractured left cheekbone, fractures to a bone in her right hand, and a wound to the back of her head, resulting in significant emotional and physical trauma.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Had a difficult upbringing leading to a 'fight or flight' attitude. Ordered to complete 10 days Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and a 12-month mental health treatment requirement. Has stayed out of trouble for the past year and a half and recently gave birth to a child.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Samara Royal

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

June 9, 2024

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 15 months

Samara Royal, aged 22, joined a violent and unprovoked attack on January 1, 2024, in Norwich. She participated after a woman in her 40s wished the group a Happy New Year, contributing to the assault by kicking the victim two or three times while she was on the ground. The attack involved multiple assailants screaming threats and physically harming the victim, who suffered a fractured left cheekbone, fractures to a bone in her right hand, and a wound to the back of her head, leading to lasting psychological effects.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Expressed shame and embarrassment for her actions, which were influenced by alcohol. Her role was limited to two or three kicks aimed at the victim's back. Ordered to complete 10 days Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and a 90-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Tegan Burton

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

June 9, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months

Tegan Burton, aged 21, was involved in a violent and unprovoked attack on January 1, 2024, in Norwich. She struck the victim, a woman in her 40s who was walking home from New Year's celebrations, on the back of the head with a bottle after the victim wished the group a Happy New Year. Burton then joined the others in kicking and stamping on the victim while she was on the ground, during a prolonged assault where threats were made. The victim suffered a fractured left cheekbone, fractures to a bone in her right hand, and a wound to the back of her head, leading to ongoing psychological effects.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Has problems with alcohol, which was the root cause of offending. Grew up in care and was a victim of assault by a previous partner. Ordered to complete a 12-month alcohol treatment requirement and 26 days Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Wesley Theobald

Theft and Fraud

June 1, 2024

Sentence: Three years imprisonment and ordered to pay back £1

Wesley Theobald, a self-employed roofer, conned homeowners in Norwich, Ashill, and Dereham by performing unnecessary or shoddily-done work. He fleeced customers, including a vulnerable pensioner and a recently bereaved widow, out of tens of thousands of pounds. For instance, a widow paid nearly £60,500 for roof repairs that were not needed, leaving her home uninhabitable and requiring £65,000 to rectify. Another victim, a 73-year-old, lost almost £7,000 for incomplete garage roof repairs. The offences occurred while he was on licence from a previous jail sentence.

Admitted to 19 offences including theft and fraud. Had prior convictions and was on licence from a previous sentence. The judge noted he brought misery to households and used illegitimate tactics to trap and coerce victims.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Donatas Kasputis

Supply of class A and B drugs

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Donatas Kasputis, 35, of Breckland Road in Costessey, operated as an international drug dealer on the dark web under usernames like 'Beatyhouse2015' and 'Goodgear'. He sold approximately 76kg of illegal drugs, including cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy), and mephedrone (MCAT), over a 14-month period from May 2022 to July 2023. He dispatched parcels to over 550 buyers in the UK and internationally, with 174 parcels sent in a 24-day period. Kasputis was identified through a DNA profile shared with international partners, arrested in July 2023 at a Post Office in Norfolk with packages containing 4-MMC and cannabis, and further searches at his home uncovered 130g of cocaine, over 1,300 MDMA tablets, 6.4kg of mephedrone, and 1.4kg of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to several class A and B drug charges. Judge David Pugh noted his significant role due to destruction of evidence.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Kirk Smith

Supply of Crack Cocaine

May 17, 2024

Sentence: three years imprisonment

Kirk Smith, 30, of Thorpe Road, was the boss of the 'Wilson' drugs line, which sold crack cocaine. He sent messages advertising drugs between November 5, 2023, and February 22, 2024. He was arrested on March 4 in Suffolk Square, Norwich, after investigations identified him as the main holder of the line.

Pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of crack cocaine at an earlier hearing in April. Investigating officer PC Lewis George from the Neighbourhood Policing Team stated that this result should act as a deterrent to those involved in drugs.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Paul Berryman

Perverting the course of justice

May 14, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Paul Berryman attempted to fabricate a long and distinguished career in the British Army, including service in the Parachute Regiment from 1979 to 2007, to avoid a mandatory minimum five-year jail term for possessing a prohibited firearm discovered during a search of his home in 2018. He provided fraudulent documents with basic spelling errors to support his claims. An investigation confirmed he only enlisted in November 1979 and was discharged less than two weeks later without completing basic training. Additionally, in 2007, he was working as a binman, contradicting his stories. This deception led to his conviction for perverting the course of justice.

Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty by a jury in 1 hour and 28 minutes. Judge Anthony Bate noted that Berryman's claims about his military service were utterly bogus and sustained up to and during the trial. Berryman mentioned suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to personal losses and requested help for his mental health.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Emilian Lifia

Cannabis production

April 9, 2024

Sentence: jailed

Emilian Lifia, along with Hamit Kacorri, was involved in a large-scale cannabis growing operation worth £325,000 in vacant commercial premises in Great Yarmouth. The operation was discovered, leading to their arrest and sentencing.

Hamit Kacorri

Cannabis production

April 9, 2024

Sentence: jailed

Hamit Kacorri, along with Emilian Lifia, was involved in a large-scale cannabis growing operation worth £325,000 in vacant commercial premises in Great Yarmouth. The operation was discovered, leading to their arrest and sentencing.

Riley Mckinley-Green

Wounding with intent

April 8, 2024

Sentence: 4 years 9 months imprisonment

Riley Mckinley-Green, 18, stabbed a man twice in four days, including a frenzied knife attack in a busy Norwich shopping centre.

Described as a frenzied knife attack against a man he had already stabbed days before in a busy Norwich shopping centre.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Mark Sutton

Burglary

March 27, 2024

Sentence: 2 year community order and up to 50 days of Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR)

Mark Sutton committed three burglaries at businesses in Queen's House, Queen's Road, Norwich, in January 2023. He admitted the offences but failed to appear for his initial sentencing on March 25, 2024, leading to a warrant for his arrest. He was subsequently brought back to court and sentenced.

Admitted to the offences. Barrister highlighted positive aspects and suggested possible reasons for initial absence.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Alan Johnson

Indecent assault and rape of a child

February 12, 2024

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Alan Johnson, a former PE teacher aged 71, abused his position of trust at schools in the Lowestoft area during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He conducted a campaign of abuse against two child victims, including kissing one victim on the lips while at middle school, continuing with indecent assaults at high school in PE changing rooms, inviting her to his house where he raped her under the guise of giving a birthday present, and forcing her to perform oral sex in the school office. He also indecently assaulted a second victim starting when she was a middle school pupil. The victims suffered severe psychological harm, with one feeling ashamed, worthless, and estranged from her family, leading her to move away. Johnson asked for an additional indecent assault against a third child victim to be considered.

Pleaded guilty to 12 sexual offences. Remorseful and has led an impeccable life since the offences, including service in the police and military. Also subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, placement on the sex offenders register for 10 years, and a restraining order prohibiting contact with victims for 10 years.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Buitumelo Kukung

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

January 7, 2024

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

Buitumelo Kukung engaged in a heated argument with his then partner after she received a phone call from someone he owed money to. The argument escalated into a physical assault where he repeatedly slapped and punched her. She attempted to escape down the stairs, but he delivered a final blow that knocked her unconscious and fractured her eye socket. This occurred in March 2023 at her home in the city.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH). Judge described the incident as a prolonged and persistent assault with no element of self-defence.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Roland Wiles

Rape and sexual offences against children

November 1, 2023

Sentence: 24 years imprisonment and 12 months on licence

Roland Wiles committed a series of sexual offences against three young girls and a boy, spanning from 1996 to 2022. His first victim was aged four or five when she was raped in a bungalow on a farm in the Norfolk area, leading to a catalogue of abuse including repeated rape, sexual assault, and molestation. The offences involved inciting sexual activity in children and continued until his arrest in April 2023.

Branded a 'monster' by the judge; described as having an outwardly respectable life hiding a darker side; pleaded not guilty to manslaughter but was convicted of sex offences.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Cameron Palmer

Murder

August 28, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years

Cameron Palmer, along with Hans Beeharry and Benjamin Gil, attacked and stabbed Joe Dix outside his flat in Vale Green, Mile Cross, on January 28, 2022, resulting in his death. The incident involved the use of at least one knife and was linked to serious youth violence.

Found guilty by a jury of murder. Judge Alice Robinson noted that all three defendants collectively took a knife to the scene and used it to commit the murder.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Hans Beeharry

Murder

August 28, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years

Hans Beeharry, along with Benjamin Gil and Cameron Palmer, attacked and stabbed Joe Dix outside his flat in Vale Green, Mile Cross, on January 28, 2022, resulting in his death. The incident involved the use of at least one knife and was linked to serious youth violence.

Found guilty by a jury of murder. Judge Alice Robinson noted that all three defendants collectively took a knife to the scene and used it to commit the murder.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Benjamin Gil

Murder

August 28, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years

Benjamin Gil, along with Hans Beeharry and Cameron Palmer, attacked and stabbed Joe Dix outside his flat in Vale Green, Mile Cross, on January 28, 2022, resulting in his death. The incident involved the use of at least one knife and was linked to serious youth violence.

Found guilty by a jury of murder. Judge Alice Robinson noted that all three defendants collectively took a knife to the scene and used it to commit the murder.

Sources: eveningnews24.co.uk

Erblin Topalli

Supply of Class A Drugs

July 25, 2023

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Erblin Topalli was the phone holder of a drugs line supplying class A drugs to addicts in Norwich between July and November 2022. He was identified through CCTV footage showing him topping up the phone at a shop in Aylsham Road. Police arrested him at a flat in Angel Road, where they found up to £20,000 in cash hidden in shoeboxes and a sock, along with 15 deal-sized bags of cocaine and phones containing messages related to drug supply. He was caught with possession of criminal property as well.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. No previous convictions. Was in debt and turned to dealing drugs to repay it. Judge noted he played a significant role in the operation and will face immediate deportation upon release.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

Nigel Malt

Murder

July 1, 2022

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

Nigel Malt murdered his 19-year-old estranged daughter Lauren by deliberately running her over twice with his Mercedes car during a family dispute outside her home on Leete Way in West Winch, near King's Lynn, in January 2022. He reversed into her after threatening her boyfriend with a crowbar and then drove forward over her body. He was totally consumed by anger, and his relationship with his family was broken. Afterwards, he placed her body in his car and drove to the shop where her mother worked. A post-mortem examination revealed she died from significant traumatic injuries to her chest and abdomen.

Initially sentenced to 18 years, which was increased by the Court of Appeal as it was deemed too lenient. Judge Anthony Bate noted that he used his car as a lethal weapon in an alcohol-fuelled rage.

Sources: edp24.co.uk

James Amphlett-Roberts

Rape

March 5, 2021

Sentence: 14 years extended sentence, including 8 years imprisonment on each of three rape charges plus a 6-year licence period

James Amphlett-Roberts committed child sex offences against girls and boys under 13 in West Norfolk between March 2011 and May 2017, including three counts of rape, five counts of sexual assault by touching, and four counts of inciting children to engage in sexual activity. He was 21 at the time of sentencing and formerly resided in Barney, near Fakenham.

Convicted of 12 charges after a trial at Norwich Crown Court; must serve at least two thirds of the 8-year term before parole and can be recalled if licence terms are breached.

Sources: lynnnews.co.uk

Derek Klein

Embezzlement

September 1, 2007

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Derek Klein, a self-employed accountant and treasurer for two parochial church councils in north Norfolk, embezzled £70,000 over 23 years from Bacton and Ridlington churches. The funds were raised through parish events, grants, and donations, and were used to fuel his addictions to stamp collecting and online gambling. He concealed his actions with lies, including claims of money in a Jersey account, until suspicions from the Reverend Dr Richard Hines led to his exposure.

Pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Repaid the full amount by selling his stamp collection, with Judge Peter Jacobs praising his repayment and stating, 'We have been totally vindicated.'

Sources: edp24.co.uk

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