Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 194 verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court (Nottingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Jason Dyer

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

October 23, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 9 years and 241 days

Jason Dyer, 54, of no fixed abode, repeatedly punched a pensioner in her 70s at her home in Harworth, Nottinghamshire, on October 18, 2024, after she had kindly provided him with shelter. The victim suffered multiple facial fractures and a bleed on the brain, resulting in life-altering injuries. Dyer confessed to hitting her, and his hands were covered in blood when the carer discovered the scene following concerns raised by the victim's daughter.

Admitted grievous bodily harm with intent. The attack was described as despicable by police.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Jamie Meek

Knifepoint robbery

October 18, 2025

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Jamie Meek, 40, committed an aggressive knifepoint robbery, stealing £40 from a Tesco store.

Lyam Repton

Theft

October 18, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

Lyam Repton committed an opportunistic theft by jumping off his bike and into a running car, making several mistakes that aided police in his arrest.

Andrew Hallam

Voyeurism

October 18, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

Andrew Hallam put hidden cameras in bathrooms to film girls in intimate situations, posing a danger to women and girls.

Described as a 'real danger' to women and girls; judge noted he 'went out of his way' to record footage.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Carl Sutton

Assault

October 17, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Carl Sutton and his partner Kerry Oldham both took part in assaulting a man, kicking him unconscious outside the victim's own flat.

Middle-aged thug who, with his partner Kerry Oldham, kicked man unconscious outside victim's own flat.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Dean Graves

Burglary

October 17, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Dean Graves committed burglary as a prolific offender with extensive prior convictions.

Prolific offender with 57 previous court appearances for 126 offences; judge told him to turn his life around or die in a ditch with a needle in his arm.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Aaron Sisson

Supplying cocaine and heroin

October 14, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

On May 28, 2025, at a house in Patterdale Court, Chilwell, Aaron Sisson attempted to dispose of two bundles of Class A drugs (cocaine and heroin) by throwing them out a kitchen window during a police raid to arrest his father. A PCSO stationed outside recovered the packages. Mobile phones seized contained messages and a dealer list related to drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine and heroin, and possessing cocaine and heroin with intent to supply.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Leanne Marcer

Affray

October 13, 2025

Sentence: community order with rehabilitation activity requirement and 40 hours unpaid work

On July 22, 2024, following an initial attack by her boyfriend Jacob Flores on the victim outside McDonald's in Worksop, Leanne Marcer, of Potter Street, Worksop, armed herself with a curtain pole at her property and confronted the pursuing victim in the street. She participated in chasing the victim down Mills Way and Retford Road, where Flores stabbed him.

Jack Newcombe

Shoplifting and breach of criminal behaviour order

October 13, 2025

Sentence: 12-month jail sentence

Jack Newcombe, 35, of no fixed address, disregarded the terms of his criminal behaviour order (CBO) by entering Co-op supermarkets in Sneinton Dale and West Bridgford, from which he was banned on December 6, 2023, for three years. He stole items including ice cream, meat, and coffee. He also targeted several supermarkets, convenience stores, and a pharmacy between June and October 2025.

Pleaded guilty to nine counts of shop theft and breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO). Described as a 'persistent blight' on businesses. PC Matthew Holden noted his blatant disregard for the law and hope that custody will change his behaviour.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jacob Flores

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

October 13, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

On July 22, 2024, Jacob Flores, 26, of Sherwood Road, Worksop, approached the victim outside McDonald's on Mills Way in Worksop over Facebook messages sent to his girlfriend, Leanne Marcer. Initially arranging a fist fight, Flores struck the victim with a wrench. He then fled to Marcer's property, armed himself with a knife, and chased the victim down Mills Way and Retford Road, stabbing him twice in the upper back and lower side, and cutting the top of his head. The victim spent five days in hospital with potentially fatal injuries and was unable to work for three months.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Prior court appearances noted. Judge dismissed self-defence claim based on CCTV evidence.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

James Mulla

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

On June 23, 2022, at around 11.45pm outside the Revolution Bar in Broad Street, Nottingham City Centre, James Mulla, then 19, was involved in a violent altercation. He sprayed CS gas at two doormen and then punched a 51-year-old father, who was not part of the trouble, in the face, knocking him unconscious. The victim fell, banging his head on the pavement, resulting in a fractured skull and a bleed to the brain. Mulla continued the violence while the victim lay lifeless. The incident was captured on CCTV. The victim now feels nervous going out and suffers nightmares.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and administering a noxious substance. Recorder Luke Blackburn noted it was part of a sustained incident of public disorder. Has two previous unrelated convictions. First time in custody.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jaheem St Catherine

Robbery

October 9, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment

On April 24, 2025, at around 1pm, Jaheem St Catherine, along with his brother Jonel and friend Solomon Schaaf, forced their way into a university student's room at Archer House, Castle Gate, Nottingham. The victim was known to Jonel as his drug dealer with no debt. Jaheem was the first to push into the room, pinning the student against a wall. They produced a knife which they passed around, held it to his throat, and threatened him while demanding he unlock his phone. They transferred £1,900 from his bank account. The student fought back and chased them, but was assaulted again by the brothers during their escape. The robbery was filmed on Jonel's phone.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Father-of-one. Mitigating counsel noted it was out of character and he did not take or hold the knife. Recorder Luke Blackburn noted the defendants' ambition but condemned the use of a knife on a student.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jonel St Catherine

Robbery

October 9, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months in a young offender institution

On April 24, 2025, at around 1pm, Jonel St Catherine, along with his brother Jaheem and friend Solomon Schaaf, forced their way into a university student's room at Archer House, Castle Gate, Nottingham. The victim was known to Jonel as his drug dealer with no debt. They pinned the student against a wall, produced a knife which they passed around, held it to his throat, and threatened him while demanding he unlock his phone. They transferred £1,900 from his bank account. The student fought back and chased them, but was assaulted again during their escape. The robbery was filmed on Jonel's phone.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Took the knife to the scene. Spent most of his life in foster care and was homeless at the time. Recorder Luke Blackburn noted the defendants' ambition but condemned the use of a knife on a student.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Solomon Schaaf

Robbery

October 9, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

On April 24, 2025, at around 1pm, Solomon Schaaf, along with brothers Jonel and Jaheem St Catherine, forced their way into a university student's room at Archer House, Castle Gate, Nottingham. The victim was known to Jonel as his drug dealer with no debt. They pinned the student against a wall, produced a knife which they passed around, held it to his throat, and threatened him while demanding he unlock his phone. They transferred £1,900 from his bank account. The student fought back and chased them, but was assaulted again during their escape. The robbery was filmed on Jonel's phone.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Former university student working full-time for Wetherspoons. Involved through misplaced loyalty to Jonel St Catherine. Recorder Luke Blackburn noted the defendants' ambition but condemned the use of a knife on a student.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Zenon Hos

Theft

October 2, 2025

Sentence: Ordered to pay back £1

Zenon Hos, a trusted charity worker, stole £35,000 from the Rumbles Catering Project, and as part of his sentencing, he was ordered to pay back just £1.

Ionel-Alexandru Paicu

Rape

September 30, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

In the early hours of New Year's Day 2025, Ionel-Alexandru Paicu assaulted his victim, threatened her with a knife, and sexually assaulted her. The victim reported the attack to her family and then to Nottinghamshire Police, leading to an investigation. Paicu was found guilty of the crimes after a trial.

Convicted after a trial where he initially denied the charges. The victim was praised for her bravery and resilience by Detective Constable Rachel Staley.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kelly Wright

Conveying illegal items into prison

September 27, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Kelly Wright attempted to smuggle cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamine, and cannabis into HMP Lowdham Grange by hiding them in her pants during a visit to her son on June 14, 2025. She was stopped by officers after passing through a scanner, initially claiming the packages were sanitary towels. A search of her home later revealed a similar package. This incident occurred amid her difficult personal circumstances, including her son's life sentence for murder and her brother's imprisonment for murdering her husband.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of conveying illegal items into prison. Was under pressure from inmates who made her listen to them beating her son. Has a history of trauma, including domestic violence and substance abuse, with 27 previous convictions for offences such as perverting the course of justice and theft. Judge described her life as horrendous.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Christopher Swift

Rape

September 26, 2025

Sentence: extended 17-year sentence

Christopher Swift, a 35-year-old man, groomed and repeatedly raped a young girl on four occasions, exerting a high level of control over her by dictating what she wore. The abuse was uncovered in February when incriminating messages he sent to the victim were discovered and reported to detectives, leading to the girl revealing the details in an interview. The crimes had a profound impact on the victim and her family.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of raping a girl under 13, four sexual assaults, and engaging in sexual activity. He was added to the sex offenders' register and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Hadush Kebatu

Sexual assault

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Hadush Kebatu, an asylum seeker from Epping, sexually assaulted a teenage girl and another woman, leading to widespread unrest with protests and counter-protests outside a hotel in Epping during the summer.

His acts sparked intense protests and counter-protests outside a hotel in Epping over the summer.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Angela Shand

Assault of an emergency worker

September 23, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment

On April 11, 2025, Angela Shand attempted to punch a police officer who was conducting a welfare check on a missing woman in the Radford area of Nottingham. After her arrest, she directed racial slurs at an Asian officer in the custody suite and refused to be interviewed. She has a long record of offending against authority figures, and during sentencing, she reacted aggressively to the judge's decision.

Pleaded guilty to assault of an emergency worker and racially-aggravated harassment. Had an outburst in court, telling the judge to '**** you' and raising her middle finger, leading to an additional 4 weeks for contempt. Has a history of 60 previous convictions, including 53 offences against police, courts, or prison staff.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Theo Tsiolas

Sexual assault

September 22, 2025

Sentence: Suspended sentence

Theo Tsiolas, a chip shop owner, sexually assaulted teenagers, with the incidents involving inappropriate behaviour that he downplayed.

Richard Brown

Theft

September 22, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Richard Brown, a 46-year-old man, conducted a series of thefts between May 26 and August 7, 2025, stealing over £1,500 worth of booze, food, and clothing from various stores in Nottingham city centre, Lenton, Chilwell, and West Bridgford. He targeted multiple locations repeatedly, including the Co-op in Bridgford Road, Marks and Spencer in West Bridgford, Sainsbury’s at Castle Marina, Tesco Extra in Willoughby Street, JD Sports at Riverside retail park, and the Co-op in Bramcote Lane, often on the same day, to support his cocaine addiction. He breached a criminal behaviour order during one offence.

Pleaded guilty to 20 counts of theft and breaching a criminal behaviour order. Has a history of 266 offences, including dishonesty, and struggles with long-standing cocaine addiction and homelessness.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Adam Gladders

Assault

September 21, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Adam Gladders attacked his partner multiple times, including punching her repeatedly at her flat in Bulwell after drinking in Nottingham. A neighbour heard her shouting for help and called 999. Earlier, while on bail, he assaulted her at the Mojo Bar in Nottingham city centre, smashing a karaoke screen and pushing her. During the later incident, he jumped off a bridge into water when police arrived, claiming he would kill himself, but was arrested. Shards of glass from a smashed bottle were found in the flat.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating, and criminal damage. He was on bail for a previous assault on the same victim and breached an order from December 2023. The judge noted his history of violence and drinking problems, and mentioned he could live with his mother upon release.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Christopher Dixon

Perverting the course of justice

September 20, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Christopher Dixon was caught driving a Vauxhall car at 38mph in a 30mph zone on June 24, 2024. He attempted to evade prosecution by sending a letter claiming his deceased father was the driver. During the investigation, he admitted it was him but stated he could not remember the incident. He pleaded guilty to the offense.

Judge Stuart Rafferty KC commented on the defendant's personal difficulties, including his father's death, marital breakdown, and family responsibilities. He noted that the offense was monetary in nature and that the defendant is unlikely to reoffend, but warned that such offenses would not receive clemency again. The defendant is currently on universal credit.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Bineet Bhanji

Engaging in sexual activity with a child

September 19, 2025

Sentence: 12 years and 3 months imprisonment, with 7 years and 6 months in custody

Bineet Bhanji met a 14-year-old boy online, exchanged sexual messages, and arranged to meet in person. They met in Long Eaton, where Bhanji took the boy to Costa and then to a relative's address for sexual activity. Afterwards, they went to Ruddington Lane tram stop, and Bhanji bought the boy a phone for secret conversations and took him to McDonald's. This occurred earlier in 2025, and Bhanji breached a previous suspended sentence order and sexual harm prevention order.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC commented on his denial of wrongdoing and predatory behaviour, noting he was already under a suspended sentence for previous child sex offences.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Floyd Sneap

Possession with intent to supply

September 18, 2025

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

On March 26, 2025, police raided Floyd Sneap's home in Calverton, which he shared with his partner, discovering an ounce of cocaine, heroin, cannabis, a burner phone containing messages indicating drug sales to multiple customers, and a knuckle duster. The drugs were valued between £3,300 and £4,400. Sneap, aged 29, was arrested and has been on remand since, missing the early years of his son's life after the child's birth four weeks prior to sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, heroin, and cannabis. Has 10 previous convictions, including prior drug supply offences. Judge Tina Dempster noted the high purity of the cocaine (81%) and that he was selling for significant financial gain, with his criminal history as an aggravating factor.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Nathan Furnell

Burglary

September 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Nathan Furnell broke into properties in Nottinghamshire, leaving behind fingerprints and DNA that led to his identification and arrest.

Sam Walters

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

September 18, 2025

Sentence: Two-year community order including 120 hours unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation sessions

Sam Walters punched a victim on the dancefloor at Revolution Bar in Nottingham city centre on May 4, 2024, after the victim accidentally stepped on someone's trainers. The victim was first punched by an unidentified man, then by Walters, resulting in shattered teeth, broken back teeth, and a permanent 15mm scar on the lower lip. The assault affected the victim emotionally, physically, and financially, leading to loss of confidence and anxiety about socialising.

Pleaded guilty to assault. This was out of character for him, he has no previous convictions, and he is extremely remorseful. Judge Tina Dempster noted it was his first conviction and that he acted during an incident with friends.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Luke Sugden

Robbery

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 3.5 years in a young offenders' institution

Luke Sugden targeted teenagers at a skate park outside Nottingham College, next to the Nottingham Contemporary, in late May 2025. He threatened victims with a knife, demanded their phones and wallets, strangled one victim to the point of unconsciousness, and continued his spree despite being arrested and bailed.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery, and intentional strangulation. Has eight previous court appearances for 17 offences. Judge noted a worrying escalation in behaviour after prior arrests.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Alex Sly

Assault by penetration

September 17, 2025

Sentence: 3.5 years imprisonment

Alex Sly sexually assaulted a woman at a hotel near Mansfield while she was sleeping in the same bed. The incident was reported in February of the previous year. Sly apologised for his behaviour and messaged the victim, describing it as his 'gravest mistake'. This offence occurred after he had already been sentenced for another crime.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault and assault by penetration. Had previous convictions for sexual activity with a child and possessing indecent images of children. A restraining order was issued banning contact with the victim.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Ben Hardy

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

September 16, 2025

Sentence: Three-and-a-half years imprisonment

Ben Hardy was involved in providing Class A drugs, specifically heroin and crack cocaine, across Sutton-in-Ashfield using bulk messaging via a mobile phone line. His home on Mansfield Road was raided by officers, where they found expensive clothes, trainers, jewellery, large amounts of cash stashed under a bed, and cannabis products. Analysis of seized mobile phones revealed evidence of bulk messages advertising the sale of Class A drugs to addicts.

Lindsay Gregory

Shop theft

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Lindsay Gregory, aged 39 with 60 previous court appearances, committed nine shop thefts in Nottingham between January and June 2025. In one incident at The Range in Castle Retail Park, she threatened a security guard with a hypodermic syringe while attempting to leave with stolen goods valued at almost £2,000. She was also found in possession of illegal substances including cocaine, heroin, and ketamine, and failed to surrender to custody for a previous court appearance.

Pleaded guilty to numerous shop thefts, possession of cocaine, heroin, ketamine, and possession of an offensive weapon. Judge Mark Watson noted her horrific criminal record and ordered her to attend rehabilitation sessions to remain substance-free.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

John Juniper

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and 4 months imprisonment

John Juniper, 50, of Eagle Way, Warley, Brentwood, Essex, was involved in a large-scale drugs conspiracy that flooded Nottingham with high-purity cocaine. He organised couriers to deliver multi-kilo drops to organised crime gangs in the city and Eastwood, including deliveries in January and February 2020, one of which involved 3kg of cocaine with 77% purity and another with £500,000 in cash. He used EncroChat for communication and absconded to Dubai in 2020, evading arrest until April 2025 when he was detained at Frankfurt Airport and extradited.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs; was on the run in Dubai for almost five years before arrest; judge noted involvement at a high level in organising couriers and stated the operation brought misery to the East Midlands.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kain Dawson

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

September 16, 2025

Sentence: Two years and nine months imprisonment

Kain Dawson was providing Class A drugs, specifically heroin and crack cocaine, across Sutton-in-Ashfield using bulk messaging via a mobile phone line. An investigation revealed an address on Westbourne Road was being used as a drugs den. During a raid on that property, officers found bags filled with wraps of heroin and cocaine, multiple mobile phones, and cash. Further evidence from seized phones confirmed the bulk messaging for drug sales.

Admitted conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Callum Anderton

Rape

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Callum Anderton, 34, raped a woman on two occasions in August 2023, and subjected her to multiple assaults and threats. Additionally, indecent images of children and extreme pornography were discovered on his mobile phone during the investigation.

Pleaded guilty to rape, assault, two counts of making indecent images of a child, and one of possessing extreme pornographic images. Police praised the victim's courage and resilience.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Daniel Lippitt

Depositing waste

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months with 200 hours of unpaid work

Daniel Lippitt deposited waste at the illegal site in Long Bennington near Newark between October 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020, as part of the scheme that involved hiding the operation and profiting from illegal dumping.

Lee Chapman

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 2 years in a young offender’s institution

Lee Chapman assaulted his best friend by punching him in the face while wearing a ring that left an imprint resembling a shotgun, causing fractures to the victim’s left eye socket, left cheekbone, and upper jaw. The incident occurred on July 12, 2025, at an address in Bridge Street, Ilkeston. Chapman had recently been released from prison and stayed at the scene for about half an hour, laughing and finding the attack humorous, as witnessed by the victim’s girlfriend.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. Has six previous convictions for 20 offences including dangerous driving and handling stolen goods. The judge described it as a totally unprovoked act of violence that had a significant impact on the victim’s personal, family, and working life.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Luke Woodward

Depositing waste

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 11 months imprisonment

Luke Woodward deposited waste at the illegal site in Long Bennington near Newark between October 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020, as part of a larger operation that involved daily dumping and burning of waste, affecting local residents and the environment.

Pleaded guilty to depositing waste at the site and was given an immediate prison term.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Nathan Jones

Depositing waste

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Nathan Jones deposited waste at the illegal site in Long Bennington near Newark between October 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020, contributing to the daily operations that included burning and burying waste, which posed significant risks to residents.

Marcus Chapman

Depositing waste

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months with 200 hours of unpaid work

Marcus Chapman deposited waste at the illegal site in Long Bennington near Newark between October 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020, contributing to the illegal dumping and burning of waste that risked the health of nearby residents.

Robert Malone

Illegal waste crime

September 12, 2025

Sentence: £1,165 fine and £45,948 confiscation order

Robert Malone, a waste broker and dealer, was involved in an illegal waste site at Long Bennington where lorry loads of shredded waste were regularly burnt near people's homes, contributing to environmental harm and community blight.

Peter Wainwright

Depositing waste

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Peter Wainwright deposited waste at the illegal site in Long Bennington near Newark between October 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020, as part of an organised operation that involved burying and burning rubbish, harming the local environment and community.

Admitted to depositing waste at the illegal site and received an immediate prison term.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Sonial Surpal

Depositing waste

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment

Sonial Surpal deposited waste at the illegal site in Long Bennington near Newark between October 1, 2019, and May 1, 2020, contributing to the operation that involved burning and burying rubbish, posing environmental and health risks to the community.

Scott Watson

Burglary

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Scott Watson broke into a domestic house in Nottingham on May 14, 2025, using a screwdriver and a metal bar to force entry, stealing items worth £1,000 including an Omega watch with sentimental value. He also committed unrelated shop thefts from B&M in Green Lane, Clifton on June 19; Premier Convenience Store in Richardson Close, Clifton on April 23; a Ring doorbell from an address in Yewdale Close, Clifton on June 21; and Clifton Service Station on May 27, along with driving without a licence or insurance in Summerwood Lane, Clifton on May 27. He was identified via CCTV and linked to his then-partner.

Pleaded guilty to all charges at an early stage. Has 12 previous convictions including two prior burglaries, dangerous driving, robbery, handling stolen goods, theft, harassment, and driving matters. Mentioned that he had detoxed from drugs while in custody.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Connor Copse

Causing death by dangerous driving

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 12 years and 4 months imprisonment

Connor Copse, while uninsured and unlicensed, engaged in a high-speed police chase on May 6, 2024, exceeding 75mph on busy streets in Nottingham. He performed dangerous manoeuvres, including going the wrong way around a roundabout in Broxtowe Lane, resulting in a head-on collision with 68-year-old motorcyclist Kevin Peacock. This caused Mr Peacock multiple injuries, including eight fractured ribs, leading to his death on June 12, 2024. Copse fled the scene and was on bail for prior offenses of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against his former partner, which involved abusive messages, physical assaults, and using their child as a weapon.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault by beating. Judge noted an air of arrogance and self-centredness, and the defendant was also disqualified from driving for 11 years with a restraining order imposed.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jason Spence

Possession of firearms and production of cannabis

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 8 months imprisonment

Police found two viable guns, a silencer, multiple rounds of ammunition, and a large cannabis grow in Jason Spence's home in Gedling during a search following a fire on January 11, 2025. Spence was arrested days later in Stockport, where he admitted to the offenses.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a firearm, four counts of possessing ammunition for a firearm, possessing a firearm without a certificate in relation to the silencer, and production of cannabis. Sentenced on his 54th birthday, with police highlighting the risks posed by the weapons.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jayce Lings

Dangerous driving

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 12-month jail term suspended for 18 months, 200 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation sessions, disqualified from driving for 1 year, and £600 costs

On July 23, 2024, Jayce Lings was driving a Volkswagen Golf when he shunted another car at the roundabout where the M1 meets the A52 near Long Eaton. After the collision, he confronted the victim aggressively, threw punches that did not connect, grappled with him, and then drove into the victim while attempting to flee. He overtook six vehicles on a blind bend, was later found in a supermarket car park in Stapleford, and passed a drink-drive test upon arrest.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and assault by beating; no previous convictions; described as a dad-of-three; judge noted the incident was dangerous but not deliberate, and footage saved him from immediate custody

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Alisher Jumanov

Causing death by careless driving

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, and a 12-month driving ban

Alisher Jumanov drove a heavy goods vehicle into an unsuitable road at the Pearl Truck stop near Blyth on January 11, 2024. He ignored clear warning signs, attempted a hazardous manoeuvre to turn around after realising he could not proceed, lost control of his lorry, and collided head-on with Michael Godfrey, who was helping him, resulting in Godfrey's death at the scene.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Detective Constable Liah Lane noted that Jumanov ignored warning signs and performed a hazardous manoeuvre.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Joshua Smith

Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Joshua Smith, a 25-year-old Amazon worker from Nottinghamshire, began an online relationship with a 14-year-old vulnerable girl via Snapchat and other platforms. Over the course of a year, their conversations turned sexual, during which he threatened to rape her and visit her home. He asked her to send sexually explicit photographs and videos, including lifting her top and showing her bottom while he touched himself in his car. The abuse was uncovered when the girl's father found messages on her phone, leading to Smith's arrest and interview.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. No previous convictions. Ordered to attend 15 rehabilitation sessions, pay £1,500 in prosecution costs, comply with a five-year sexual harm prevention order, and sign the sex offender register for 10 years. The judge noted his emotional immaturity and that he knew the victim was vulnerable.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Carl Andrews

Rape of a child

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Carl Andrews, 57, of Charles Street, Arnold, filmed himself raping a young boy and sexually abusing a girl. The videos were discovered on a memory card during a police search of his home on December 3, 2024, following allegations of distributing indecent images of children. He possessed 335 category A, 319 category B, and 773 category C indecent images. The abuse involved forcing a child to remove clothing and engage in sexual acts, as well as attempting to open the legs of the female victim, leaving the innocent children emotionally scarred for life.

Pleaded guilty to rape of a child, sexual assault of a child, inciting a child into engaging in sexual activity, and possession of indecent images of children. No previous convictions. The judge noted the abuse of two young children for sexual gratification, and the victims' mother stated he ruined lives.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

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