Norwich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 187 verdicts at Norwich Crown Court (Norwich). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

July 2024 5 cases

Florin Petrache

Theft *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Florin Petrache, 34, of no fixed abode and from the Great Yarmouth area, stole more than £50,000 worth of mobile phones, bank cards, and cash during a campaign of distraction thefts across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and the Thames Valley area. He would enter business premises like beauty salons, estate agents, dental surgeries and a library pretending to be Italian, introducing himself as ‘Mario’, and claiming to need help with translation, then using sleight of hand to steal phones and wallets. He was arrested on March 12, 2024, on the A149 between North Walsham and Cromer following a theft in Dersingham. Further investigations linked him to offences in February/March 2024 and a similar spree in October 2020, plus 58 further similar offences via Operation Converter.

Admitted to eight counts of theft and asked for 31 other offences to be taken into consideration.

31 Jul 2024

Gabriel Stanescu

Theft *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Gabriel Stanescu, 22, of Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, acted as the driver for Florin Petrache in a campaign of distraction thefts stealing more than £50,000 worth of mobile phones, bank cards, and cash from business premises like beauty salons, estate agents, dental surgeries and a library across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and the Thames Valley area. He was arrested on March 12, 2024, on the A149 between North Walsham and Cromer following a theft in Dersingham, with stolen handsets found in the vehicle. Further investigations linked him to offences in February/March 2024 and 58 further similar offences via Operation Converter.

Admitted to six offences and asked for 27 others to be taken into consideration.

31 Jul 2024

Jonathan Creak

Attempted Murder *

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.

25 Jul 2024

Billy Stratton

Burglary *

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.

14 Jul 2024

Alan Topham

Arranging to commit a sexual offence with a child *

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.

8 Jul 2024

June 2024 7 cases

Aidas Berzinskas

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

14 Jun 2024

Jordan Blizzard

Actual Bodily Harm *

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.

12 Jun 2024

Keaton Stavri

Actual Bodily Harm *

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.

12 Jun 2024

Ruby Mcbeath

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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.

9 Jun 2024

Samara Royal

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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.

9 Jun 2024

Tegan Burton

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

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.

9 Jun 2024

Wesley Theobald

Theft and Fraud *

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.

1 Jun 2024

May 2024 5 cases

Donatas Kasputis

Supply of class A and B drugs *

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.

23 May 2024

Kirk Smith

Supply of Crack Cocaine *

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.

17 May 2024

Paul Berryman

Perverting the course of justice *

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.

14 May 2024

Wayne Peckham

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 24 years

Wayne Peckham, 48, and his son Riley Peckham, 23, attacked 39-year-old Matthew Rodwell with repeated punches, kicks and stamps at a home in Bulrush Close, Downham Market, Norfolk, on January 23, 2023. The two men forced their way into the property, having moved CCTV cameras. Mr Rodwell, who was in a relationship with Wayne's wife Kerry Peckham (Riley's mother), hid upstairs and called 999, with Riley shouting threats in the background. A fight ensued upstairs, and Mr Rodwell ended up at the bottom of the stairs where the attack continued. He died at the scene. Both men had threatened Mr Rodwell multiple times during his relationship with Mrs Peckham. Wayne was arrested immediately, and Riley was apprehended two hours later after fleeing.

Found guilty of murder following trial. Also convicted of two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against another man in December 2021 and against his wife Kerry Peckham on January 23, 2023.

14 May 2024

Riley Peckham

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years

Wayne Peckham, 48, and his son Riley Peckham, 23, attacked 39-year-old Matthew Rodwell with repeated punches, kicks and stamps at a home in Bulrush Close, Downham Market, Norfolk, on January 23, 2023. The two men forced their way into the property, having moved CCTV cameras. Mr Rodwell, who was in a relationship with Wayne's wife Kerry Peckham (Riley's mother), hid upstairs and called 999, with Riley shouting 'You are going to die' in the background. A fight ensued upstairs between Riley and Mr Rodwell, and Mr Rodwell ended up at the bottom of the stairs where the attack continued. He died at the scene. Both men had threatened Mr Rodwell multiple times during his relationship with Mrs Peckham. Wayne was arrested immediately, and Riley was apprehended two hours later after fleeing in handcuffs.

Found guilty of murder following trial. Also convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against another man in December 2021.

14 May 2024

April 2024 3 cases

Emilian Lifia

Cannabis production *

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.

Entered the UK illegally and involved in a cannabis growing operation.

9 Apr 2024

Hamit Kacorri

Cannabis production *

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.

Entered the UK illegally and involved in a cannabis growing operation.

9 Apr 2024

Riley Mckinley-Green

Wounding with intent *

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.

8 Apr 2024

March 2024 2 cases

Mark Sutton

Burglary *

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.

27 Mar 2024

Samuel Gorton

Rape *

Sentence

12 years custodial with 8 years extended licence

Samuel Gorton, 20, of Leverington, Wisbech, targeted two teenage girls, one from Cambridgeshire and one from Norfolk, using Snapchat. He deceived them by pretending to be younger than his age and using a fake account and false name for the second victim. He manipulated meetings with them and raped them on three counts. He was arrested on 15 May 2024 in the King’s Lynn area and held on remand. The trial lasted three weeks.

Found guilty by jury after pleading not guilty. Issued with Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 30 years, restraining order until further notice, and placed on Sex Offender Register for life.

7 Mar 2024

February 2024 2 cases

Douglas Clifton Brown

Attempted murder *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

On August 2023, following drinks at a friend's house, Douglas Clifton Brown, aged 56, argued with his former partner Camilla Welby in the car after their 15-year relationship had ended. Instead of driving her home, he drove to the historic well at High House Estate near Congham, Norfolk, which he had recently filled with water. He ferociously attacked her, striking her repeatedly in the face during a 35- to 40-minute car journey, causing swelling so severe she could not open her right eye. He dragged her from the vehicle and threatened 'I will put you down the well to kill you, then kill myself', attempting to murder her by throwing her down the disused well. Ms Welby escaped by throttling him with her scarf until he passed out, then drove herself to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn with injuries including a broken finger, fractured eye socket, broken nose, and was described as 'beaten black and blue'. The attack was described as an angry, drunken, and petulant reaction to a perceived slight, amid a history of abuse including prior strangling and pushing incidents.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and making a threat to kill; unanimously convicted of attempted murder. Judge Alice Robinson noted his history of violence towards the victim, including two cautions for battery in 2018. Must serve two-thirds in custody. Concurrent sentences of 3 years and 9 months for GBH with intent and 3 years for threats to kill.

21 Feb 2024

Alan Johnson

Indecent assault and rape of a child *

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.

12 Feb 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Aurelijus Cielevicius

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 and a half years imprisonment

Aurelijus Cielevicius, 39, of John Street, King’s Lynn, was driving a BMW eastbound along the A47 near the Hardwick roundabout between Middleton and King's Lynn at around 7.40pm on Sunday 15 January 2023, while high on methylamphetamine, mephedrone, and cannabis. He was travelling at speeds up to 96mph, went through red traffic lights, and failed to return to the correct side of the road after overtaking another vehicle, causing a head-on collision with a Vauxhall Mokka driven by Paul Carter, with Lisa Carter and Jade Mace as passengers. All three occupants of the Vauxhall were killed at the scene. Toxicology confirmed multiple drugs in his system. He had passed a stationary police vehicle at high speed minutes earlier.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Will serve a further four years on extended licence and disqualified from driving for 15 years.

16 Jan 2024

Buitumelo Kukung

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm *

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.

7 Jan 2024

November 2023 1 case

Roland Wiles

Rape and sexual offences against children *

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.

1 Nov 2023

October 2023 2 cases

Charles Harris

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Charles Harris was arrested on Saturday 2 September 2023 by officers who stopped a vehicle he was driving. Searches of his vehicle found 1kg of cocaine. Two mobile phones and a quantity of cash were also seized. Following his arrest, Harris was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning. His home address was also searched where officers found a further three mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug, namely cocaine.

27 Oct 2023

Mark Wilson

Sexual assault by strangulation *

Sentence

Not stated

Between September 2016 and the end of 2017 in Thetford, Mark Wilson twice strangled a teenage girl, on one occasion to the point where she lost consciousness and kept passing out. He also attempted to indecently touch another girl. An investigation led to the seizure of his mobile phone and laptop, which contained category A, B, and C videos and still images that were indecent.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault by strangulation, one count of sexual assault, one count of possessing an extreme pornographic image, and three counts of making an indecent photograph of a child. Made subject to restraining orders against his two victims and issued with a sexual harm prevention order. Victim described his 'seemingly blasé attitude when it came to committing sexual offences against young women' and ongoing trauma including inability to sleep, depression, and emotional struggles.

6 Oct 2023

August 2023 3 cases

Cameron Palmer

Murder *

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.

28 Aug 2023

Benjamin Gil

Murder *

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.

28 Aug 2023

Hans Beeharry

Murder *

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.

28 Aug 2023

July 2023 1 case

Erblin Topalli

Supply of Class A Drugs *

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.

25 Jul 2023

July 2022 1 case

Nigel Malt

Murder *

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.

1 Jul 2022

December 2021 2 cases

Not Stated

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

6 months suspended sentence

The client was facing charges of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Specific details of the incident are not provided.

Not provided in the text.

31 Dec 2021

Ahmed Fawole

Possessing drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On the morning of August 11, 2018, at a music festival at Houghton Hall in West Norfolk, a security guard saw Ahmed Fawole drop a small bag containing pills. A subsequent search revealed he had a further 50 small bags of white powder, which tests showed was amphetamine, plus four nitrous oxide canisters. They, plus cash and a mobile phone, were seized. A later search of his vehicle uncovered further canisters, zip bags with traces of cannabis, several hundred pounds in cash and cling film.

Found guilty on four charges of possessing drugs with intent to supply at an earlier trial. Denied all charges. Investigating officer PC Carrie Nichols commented on his complete disregard for the law and reckless behaviour putting lives at risk.

10 Dec 2021

September 2021 2 cases

Tyrone Castles

Sexual abuse of boys *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment (24 years custody and 1 year on licence)

Tyrone Castles, a former teacher at Glebe House School in Hunstanton, sexually abused boys during the late 1980s and early 1990s while working at the school. The offences involved multiple victims, and he was sentenced following his guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to eight offences. Current headmaster described the crimes as abhorrent, breaching trust in teachers.

17 Sep 2021

Tyrone Murray Castles

Indecent assault *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Tyrone Murray Castles abused boys under the age of 16 whom he met through his job as a teacher at Glebe House School in Hunstanton during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He groomed the victims by developing special relationships and giving them preferential treatment, and befriended their parents to avoid suspicion. Described as 'dominating and frightening' by one victim, he carried out calculated abuse for his own sexual gratification. The investigation began in late 2018 after police received information about alleged abuse at the school, leading to outreach to potential victims who provided statements. Castles was arrested in February 2019 in Cumbria, denied the allegations in interviews, but later pleaded guilty to the charges.

Pleaded guilty to eight charges. Judge Shaw referred to him as 'an offender of particular concern'. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order. Seven remaining charges ordered to lie on file.

17 Sep 2021

August 2021 3 cases

Dean Enifer

Conspiring to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

Dean Enifer was involved in a cocaine supply operation, using encrypted mobile phones to supply cocaine across Norfolk over several months. He was arrested at his home in January 2021 following police inquiries.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply a class A drug. From Lamberts Close, Weasenham.

13 Aug 2021

Peter Mckenna

Conspiring to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

7 years and 10 months imprisonment

Peter McKenna was involved in a cocaine supply operation, using encrypted mobile phones to supply cocaine across Norfolk over several months. He was arrested at his home in January 2021 following police inquiries.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply a class A drug. From Cliff Parade, Hunstanton.

13 Aug 2021

Harry Smith

Burglary and robbery *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On November 18, 2019, Harry Smith broke into a property on Hickathrift Field in Marshland St James in the early hours of the morning and was disturbed by the victim before fleeing. Later that day, he entered a business premise on Church Terrace in Outwell armed with a weapon, made threats to a member of staff, demanded money, and stole between £100 and £200 before running off. He was linked to these offences and additional incidents in Cambridgeshire.

Pleaded guilty to charges including burglary and robbery. Sentence reflects hard work in investigation and aims to provide closure to victims.

11 Aug 2021

June 2021 1 case

Matthew Carpenter

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On the evening of May 19, 2020, Matthew Carpenter entered the victims' home in Chapel Lane, Methwold, West Norfolk, carrying an imitation gun and a crowbar wrapped in a bag, using a sock as a facemask. He demanded gold and money, threatening to shoot the couple and their dog. The male victim suffered cuts to his head after being hit with the gun. Carpenter fled empty-handed, leaving the sock at the scene, which forensic evidence linked to him. He was stopped by police in Cambridgeshire the following month driving a white Ford Transit Connect van matching a witness description, and a seized mobile phone showed videos of him with an imitation handgun.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. A third charge of conspiracy to commit burglary will remain on file.

18 Jun 2021

March 2021 1 case

James Amphlett-Roberts

Rape *

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.

5 Mar 2021

January 2018 1 case

Thomas Pateman

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Thomas Pateman, a second-hand gold shop owner from Chesterton near Cambridge, helped a 12-member gang sell stolen items worth over £2 million from 250 burglaries across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Suffolk, and Essex between February and December 2017. The gang stole jewellery, cars, and cash. Pateman bought and sold the stolen goods through his shop in Mill Road, Cambridge, benefiting by more than £440,000.

Found guilty of being part of a sophisticated criminal network. Received sentence in 2018; later ordered to repay £320,091 under Proceeds of Crime Act at Norwich Crown Court on 4 March.

1 Jan 2018

August 2017 1 case

Martin Thrower

Voyeurism *

Sentence

4-month suspended jail term

The Very Rev Martin Thrower filmed men using a public toilet at the Buttermarket shopping centre in Ipswich. The offending was uncovered when a 17-year-old boy saw someone’s hand holding a mobile phone over the toilet cubicle he was in.

Admitted to two counts of voyeurism. Barred from ministry as a priest in the Church of England for seven years.

1 Aug 2017

September 2016 1 case

Marcus Strong

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

Sentence

eight months in prison

Marcus Strong, 64, flew into a rage and fired his 12 bore shotgun in the air before telling his tenants, a couple in their 60s renting a mobile home in the grounds of his home in Gunthorpe Lane, Briningham, Melton Constable, that they had only five minutes to vacate the property. He assaulted the couple while holding the gun, causing them fear and consternation.

Admitted possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, assaulting the couple, and damaging property. Expressed remorse and described behaviour as wholly uncharacteristic. No previous convictions. Firearms licence revoked indefinitely.

7 Sep 2016

September 2007 1 case

Derek Klein

Embezzlement *

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.'

1 Sep 2007

Date Not Specified 3 cases

Dominic Wilkins

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Dominic Wilkins, aged 25, of South Quay, Great Yarmouth, was part of the criminal group distributing cocaine in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston as part of Operation Accent from March to August 2024.

Member of the organised crime group convicted earlier.

1 Jan 0001

Denny Roberts

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

17 weeks in prison, suspended for two years, 200 hours unpaid work, banned from driving for two years, fined £1,500 and ordered to pay £1,200 costs

Denny Roberts, of Billingford, drove under the influence of alcohol and struck Sam Weedon's Audi A6 on the B1118 between Oakley and Hoxne in Suffolk on March 30, 2023, causing catastrophic injuries to Mr Weedon including broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a burst fracture to a vertebrae on his spine.

Admitted charges of causing serious injury by careless driving and drink-driving.

1 Jan 0001

Emirjan Gatali

Concerned in the production of cannabis *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

On March 15, police executed a drugs search warrant at a disused abattoir in Banham, uncovering a large cannabis factory with three growing rooms containing more than 450 plants, lights, fans, feed, smaller plants, and a drying room. Gatali and four others sprinted away but were tracked by police, dogs, and drones and detained.

Previously admitted the charge. Aged 29, of High Street, Edgware, London.

1 Jan 0001

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