Norwich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 30 verdicts at Norwich Crown Court (Norwich). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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