Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 713 verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court (Nottingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 13 cases

Nomazwe Moyo

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment, disqualified from driving for life

On 18 October 2025 at around 8:30 am, Nomazwe Moyo, 35, of Eltham Close, Broxtowe, was driving her Vauxhall Mokka at approximately 60 mph in a 30 mph zone along Nuthall Road and A610 Bobbers Mill Bridge in Nottingham. She was dangerously overtaking vehicles, forcing an off-duty police officer to take evasive action, and clipped the wing mirror of another car before crashing into the back of Muhammad Aftab Ahmad’s moped. The collision knocked Ahmad into oncoming traffic, killing him instantly. Moyo’s car did not stop; she continued and crashed into the back of a taxi, then veered into oncoming traffic, narrowly missing a bus stop and causing other drivers to swerve, before a head-on collision with a fourth vehicle, where she was arrested. Moyo had been advised by her doctor seven months earlier not to drive for 12 months due to epilepsy and to inform the DVLA, though no evidence of a seizure at the time. She initially claimed no memory of the fatal crash but after seeing CCTV admitted excessive speed. She pleaded guilty in February 2026 to causing death by dangerous driving and driving while uninsured.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving while uninsured. Had been advised by her doctor not to drive due to epilepsy. Judge Michael Auty KC remarked that her speed was close to double the limit and she drove 'straight through him as if he wasn't there'.

18 Jun 2026

Michelle Fox

Concealing criminal property *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, with 150 hours unpaid work

Michelle Fox laundered money for the fraud gang by depositing £16,413 in cash into her bank accounts between August 2021 and November 2022, knowing it represented criminal proceeds. She was arrested in Nottingham on 21 December 2022 and pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to concealing, disguising, converting, transferring or removing criminal property. Converted £16,413 in cash by depositing it into her bank accounts.

15 Jun 2026

Ben Lee

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

4 years and 11 months imprisonment

Ben Lee, 28, was a lead offender in a sophisticated fraud gang that targeted elderly homeowners across multiple areas, including an 82-year-old man from Kenilworth. Between August 2021 and July 2023, he conspired to commit fraud by false representation, cold-calling victims and demanding extortionate payments for unnecessary or substandard roofing work. The total fraud amounted to around £880,000. Ben Lee was identified by victims and visited them to collect money. He also laundered criminal proceeds.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and to concealing/disguising/converting/transferring criminal property. Played a lead role in the conspiracy, directly linked by victims. Visited victims to demand payment.

15 Jun 2026

Charlie Lee

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Charlie Lee was part of a fraud gang that conned elderly people out of vast sums for roofing repairs that were never carried out or were substandard. The conspiracy ran from August 2021 to May 2023, defrauding 11 victims of approximately £880,000. Charlie Lee used false names for cheques and was arrested in Coventry on 18 November 2022. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation between 1 August 2021 and 31 May 2023. Father of Ben Lee.

15 Jun 2026

Cole Lee

Acquiring criminal property *

Sentence

12-month community order with 40 hours unpaid work

Cole Lee, 23, accompanied his brother Ben Lee to visit victims and demand payment for the fraudulent roofing scheme. He acquired £37,450 in criminal proceeds from one victim. He pleaded guilty to acquiring criminal property.

Pleaded guilty to acquiring criminal property, namely £37,450 from one of the fraud victims. Younger brother of Ben Lee, travelled with him to visit victims.

15 Jun 2026

James Cunningham

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

James Cunningham was a key member of a fraud gang that cold-called elderly victims, including an 82-year-old Kenilworth man defrauded of £74,000. Between August 2021 and May 2023, he conspired to defraud homeowners out of around £880,000 for roofing work that was unnecessary or not carried out. He also laundered money by purchasing high-value vehicles. He was arrested in Essex on 10 January 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and six money laundering offences, including spending criminal cash on high-value vehicles. Given immediate release on licence due to time already served.

15 Jun 2026

Stephen O'rourke

Converting criminal property *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, with 200 hours unpaid work

Stephen O'Rourke assisted the fraud by providing his name for victims to make cheques payable to, leading to over £143,000 being paid into his bank accounts. He knowingly converted criminal proceeds by purchasing seven Rolex watches with the money. Police later seized the watches.

Pleaded guilty to converting criminal property. His name was given to victims for cheques totalling over £143,000. Purchased seven Rolex watches with defrauded money.

15 Jun 2026

Marshall Williams-Handley

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

10 years and 6 months imprisonment

On 3 April 2025, police were called to Cornwall Road, Daybrook, Nottingham, following reports of a street altercation. A man in his 20s was stabbed in the chest and required emergency surgery for a collapsed lung. Marshall Williams-Handley, aged 21, was identified as the attacker. He and the victim were known to each other and had a dispute over drugs. Williams-Handley produced a knife and stabbed the victim. The following day, officers seized clothing he wore during the fight and found wraps of Class A drugs and a dealer list at a property in Daybrook. He was arrested and later convicted.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis. Denied wounding with intent and possession of a knife, but found guilty after trial.

11 Jun 2026

Kevin Harrison

Robbery *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended

On 20 September 2025, Kevin Harrison and Terri Styring, wearing face coverings, entered the victim's home in Retford through an unlocked door. They demanded money and, after an emergency alarm was activated, punched the victim in the forehead and chest. They fled with the victim's mobile phone. Both were caught on CCTV and arrested later.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Time spent on remand was taken into account. Restraining order prohibiting contact with victim for 5 years.

10 Jun 2026

Terri Styring

Robbery *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended

On 20 September 2025, Terri Styring and Kevin Harrison, wearing face coverings, entered the victim's home in Retford through an unlocked door. They demanded money and, after an emergency alarm was activated, punched the victim in the forehead and chest. They fled with the victim's mobile phone. Both were caught on CCTV and arrested later.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Time spent on remand was taken into account. Restraining order prohibiting contact with victim for 5 years.

10 Jun 2026

Kelsey Jamson

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Kelsey Jamson, a senior carer, exploited a vulnerable man in his 70s by stealing at least £20,000 from him between January 2019 and June 2021 while entrusted with his financial affairs. She used his bank card for personal spending, including car insurance, fuel, and other items, leaving the victim destitute and reliant on foodbanks. Jamson initially claimed she had permission, but the victim disputed this. The victim sadly passed away before the case concluded.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position. Required to participate in mental health treatment for 12 months.

5 Jun 2026

Alistair Hopkinson

Intentional strangulation, suffocation, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Alistair Hopkinson repeatedly subjected his former partner to violent behaviour in 2025 while in a relationship. On 29 August, he punched her in the face and throttled her until she lost consciousness. On 19 September, he forced her head into a pillow, suffocating her. On 18 October, he strangled her again until she blacked out. She fought off the attacker and alerted police, who arrested him. Hopkinson was charged with and pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation, one count of intentional suffocation, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation, one count of intentional suffocation, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Made subject to a restraining order until further order. Multiple further charges left to remain on file.

4 Jun 2026

David Onigbanjo

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

David Onigbanjo, 27, was stopped by police in Mansfield Road, Arnold, on 6 March 2026 after his Volkswagen Golf was seen speeding. He admitted carrying cash and two phones, and agreed to a search. When officers noticed a bundle hidden in his jogging bottoms containing more than 80 wraps of heroin and cocaine, Onigbanjo attempted to flee by scrambling over a nearby hedge. Officers quickly caught him and recovered the drugs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He attempted to flee from police during a stop-and-search, but was caught after trying to climb a hedge.

1 Jun 2026

May 2026 6 cases

Asa Ord

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

10 years and 2 months imprisonment

Asa Ord sexually assaulted a young girl. Damning medical and forensic evidence gathered in September 2025 enabled officers to secure three charges. Ord originally denied any wrongdoing in his police interview, but eventually pleaded guilty during an appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 12 February 2026. He was sentenced on 19 May 2026.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of adult sexual activity with a child. Added to the Sex Offenders’ Register and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 20 years.

19 May 2026

Marcus Bennett

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Marcus Bennett, 44, tricked his way into a woman's home in Nottingham and raped her on two occasions, including while she was asleep. The offences occurred around June 2023. Bennett denied the allegations but was convicted after a two-week trial following photographic evidence disproving his claims. The victim reported him after receiving threatening messages in September 2023.

Found guilty after trial of two counts of rape; cleared of a third. Additional charge under Malicious Communications Act left to lie on file. Also given lifetime sex offenders register and restraining order.

19 May 2026

Neil Wilson

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

eight years custody plus a seven-year extended licence

Neil Wilson, of Osmaston Walk, Mansfield, manipulated an extremely vulnerable 12-year-old autistic girl with learning difficulties, asking her for a 'special video' and to call him 'Daddy'. She did not comply but had sent indecent images to other sex offenders. He also engaged in sexual chat with an undercover police officer posing as a 13-year-old girl in December 2023, asking for naughty pictures. Police found 103 indecent images of children (pre-teen to young teenagers) and extreme pornography on his phones.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause or incite a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity, three counts of making indecent images of children and possession of extreme pornography. One previous conviction for attempting to meet a girl under the age of 16 following sexual grooming. Sentenced on his 46th birthday. Will be on the sex offender register for life and handed a lifetime sexual harm prevention order.

8 May 2026

Peter Parker

Livestock theft *

Sentence

four and a half years in prison

Peter Parker, a 60-year-old Lincolnshire farmer of The Clays, Brant Broughton, targeted livestock markets including Newark Livestock Market, Hereford Livestock Market and Penrith and District Farmers Mart between 2016 and 2023. He arrived late at night with a lorry load of sheep, swapping them for higher quality sheep or stealing them outright. During summer 2017, he stole almost 650 sheep from Newark market worth at least £23,000, plus 50 from Penrith and 23 from Hereford. CCTV footage showed his activities.

Pleaded guilty to regulatory offences of failing to notify authorities of cattle movements or deaths; found guilty of eight offences under Schedule 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1988, including failures to properly identify sheep and causing unnecessary suffering to sheep. Committed some offences whilst on bail. Joint prosecution by Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards, West Mercia Police and Cumbria Police.

8 May 2026

Nigel Jackson

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

Between February and October 2025, Nigel Jackson, 57, subjected a woman to months of controlling and coercive behaviour in Nottingham, restricting her movements, finances, and access to her mobile phone. The abuse escalated to a knife attack in August 2025 in which he strangled her, causing serious injuries including loss of consciousness and deep defensive wounds. He was arrested after the attack, denied the allegations, and remained silent in police interviews. Following a trial in April 2026, he was sentenced on 7 May 2026.

Found guilty after trial of intentional strangulation, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault causing actual bodily harm. Acquitted of rape and sexual assault charges. Restraining order also issued.

7 May 2026

Morgan Robertson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour *

Sentence

4 years and 10 months imprisonment

Morgan Robertson abused his partner throughout their relationship, punching her, slapping her, throwing drinks at her, threatening her, being verbally abusive, dragging her by the hair during an argument in Birmingham, smashing her phone and punching her several times in September 2021, holding a knife to her throat while pinning her against a wall and choking her, giving her a black eye after punching her in the face and threatening her with a knife. He controlled her by checking her phone, accusing her of cheating, stopping her from seeing friends, and monitoring her social media. After the relationship ended, he continued to threaten her via messages. The woman reported him to police at the end of 2023.

Denied the offences but was found guilty after a trial in December 2025. Handed a restraining order preventing contact with the victim for 10 years.

1 May 2026

April 2026 18 cases

John Foster

Burglary *

Sentence

11 months imprisonment

John Foster and another man stole tools from a house under renovation in Bailey Grove Road, Eastwood, shortly after midnight on 28 January 2024. Police were called after they were seen coming and going. A police dog handler spotted Foster walking away from the garage. PD Max was deployed after Foster ignored instructions to stop, and he was found clambering on a car bonnet with the dog locked onto his foot. A search revealed multiple tools lined up by the house, an open garage door, and a discarded crowbar.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has previous convictions for theft and handling stolen goods. Of Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

30 Apr 2026

Clifton Patterson

Intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Clifton Patterson, aged 67, of Biko Square, Hyson Green, launched an unprovoked attack on a woman aged in her 40s at his home in Hyson Green in the early hours of 9 June 2025 after returning from a night out in Nottingham. He struck her on the head as she lay in bed, threw her around the room, held her by the throat and repeatedly punched and kicked her. The victim managed to escape and call the police. Patterson was arrested and gave no-comment answers in custody.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

23 Apr 2026

Cherno Jagne

Facilitating breach of UK immigration law *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Cherno Jagne, a 49-year-old accountancy graduate and taxi driver from Strelley, Nottingham, provided passport photos, payment and documentation to a serious organised crime group to facilitate the illegal entry of his cousin from Gambia into Manchester Airport. The offences occurred between late 2022 and early 2023. He initially believed it was legitimate but continued after realising it was illegal. He had been in custody on remand for six months prior to sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of doing an act to facilitate the commission of a breach of UK immigration law by a non-UK national. No previous convictions. Judge Michael Auty KC noted his good character since arriving in the UK in 2008, industrious work ethic, but criticised his decision to continue after realising the entry was unlawful.

23 Apr 2026

David Kent

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

David Kent, aged 43, of Albert Avenue, Jacksdale, came to the attention of the Road Crime Team at around 7.40 pm on Christmas Eve when his VW Caddy van was flagged as a vehicle of interest. Officers attempted to stop him on Alfreton Road, but he led them on an eight-minute high-speed pursuit, driving at more than twice the speed limit, entering a 30 mph zone at around 90 mph, and recklessly overtaking vehicles. He lost control attempting a right-hand turn at the junction of Stoney Lane and Mansfield Road, crashing into a garden fence. He was arrested and later explained he was heading home from a darts competition.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and three counts of drug driving. Tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. No insurance and no driving licence.

23 Apr 2026

Kash Brookes

Being concerned in the supply of class A, B and C drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Kash Brookes, a 34-year-old father-of-four from Thistledown Road, Clifton, was operating a sophisticated drug supply enterprise involving crystal meth, cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, magic mushrooms, ketamine, tramadol, and other substances with a street value in the tens of thousands of pounds. He was stopped by police driving a grey Audi in Sneinton Boulevard on January 15, 2026, around 7.30pm, pulling over voluntarily into Lord Nelson Street and then Thurgarton Street, admitting to possessing cannabis and cocaine. A search revealed almost 2.5kg of cannabis, 17.21g of cocaine, 379 MDMA tablets, 369 2C-B tablets, magic mushrooms, and other drugs. Analysis of his mobile phone showed use of Telegram to advertise drugs for sale. Brookes had turned to dealing to pay off a £19,000 debt left by a deceased friend, after running a successful mobile phone repair business.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A, B and C drugs. Has 16 previous convictions for 34 offences including past jail terms for drugs. Recorder James Bide-Thomas noted the operation's scale and lack of insight into offending, but acknowledged his caring side and impact on his four children.

21 Apr 2026

Mason Raynor

Stalking *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Mason Raynor, 37, of Meadow Close, Edwinstowe, stalked a woman between 15 December 2025 and 16 January 2026, causing serious alarm or distress. Despite being subject to a restraining order and a non-molestation order, he continued to contact the victim through handwritten letters, Christmas and birthday cards, phone calls, and text messages, including one card sent while in custody. The victim had blocked phone numbers but still received unwanted contact. He also breached two suspended sentence orders imposed on 20 November 2025 and 7 January 2026.

Pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm or distress and breaching restraining order, non-molestation order, and two suspended sentence orders. A new five-year restraining order was imposed.

20 Apr 2026

Anthony Kimberley

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Anthony Kimberley, 59, stabbed his 39-year-old son three times in the garden of his home on Garibaldi Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, at about 9.30pm on August 2, 2025, following an argument about his grandchildren. The victim suffered wounds to his chest and arm, with the chest injury puncturing the membrane around his heart; he collapsed in the street and required intensive care treatment.

Cleared of attempted murder but found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Handed a restraining order forbidding any further contact with the victim.

17 Apr 2026

Jamie Smith

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

Two life sentences with minimum term of 12 years

Jamie Smith, a 31-year-old prisoner at HMP Lowdham Grange, attacked prison officers during a hospital visit to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham on 9 January 2025 for treatment to a hand injury. After an X-ray, he became agitated when officers attempted to handcuff him, threatened them, and lunged at one officer with an improvised weapon (a toothbrush with a blade attached), slashing him behind the ear. He then headbutted and bit a second officer before slashing him on the back of the neck. He was restrained with help from hospital security.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, attempted wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and attempting to escape custody. Described as an extremely violent offender.

15 Apr 2026

Craig Noble

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

Craig Noble walked into the Morrisons Daily Store in Broxtowe Lane, Aspley, on November 1, and tried to steal a basket of items. When staff challenged him, he pulled out a hypodermic needle and threatened to stab them. He returned to the store 30 minutes later, leading to police being called and his arrest. He still had the needle on him.

Originally denied the offences but pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and possession of a sharp pointed article in a public place.

14 Apr 2026

Ryan Monte

Shoplifting, burglary and theft from a person *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Ryan Monte, 38, from Bulwell, committed 11 shop thefts from stores in Wollaton (Co-op in Lambourne Drive targeted seven times, mainly alcohol in December, also August and September), Bulwell, Kimberley, Eastwood and Hucknall. He also burgled a depot in Hucknall in May 2024 stealing over £3,500 worth of electrical goods, and stole a woman's handbag in June 2025. He evaded police until arrested in February 2026 following a wanted appeal.

Pleaded guilty to 11 shop thefts, one burglary and one theft from a person.

13 Apr 2026

Alexander Mcclymont

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

9 years 2 months imprisonment

Alexander McClymont, a 38-year-old from Nottingham, sexually abused a child on multiple occasions over a decade. The offences came to light in 2022 when the victim disclosed the abuse. He was investigated by Nottinghamshire Police and denied the charges but was tried at Nottingham Crown Court, where a jury found him guilty of nine serious sexual offences: eight counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault. The abuse had a severe emotional and psychological impact on the victim. Sentencing occurred on 9 April 2026, and he received nine years and two months' imprisonment, plus a lifelong sexual harm prevention order and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Found guilty after trial of eight counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault. Denied all charges. Subjected to lifelong sexual harm prevention order and sex offenders' register for life. Victim disclosed abuse in 2022.

9 Apr 2026

Andrew Lawson

Conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

The gang ran a county lines operation between Lenton and Newark supplying cocaine and heroin. Nottinghamshire Police executed warrants at homes in Newark, Balderton, and Lenton on March 13, 2025, seizing wraps of Class A drugs, scales, cash, cutting agent, and mobile phones. Analysis of phones revealed thousands of messages detailing drug distribution, drop-offs, sales, and purchases between October 24, 2024, and May 12, 2025.

Co-conspirator. Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine. Age 43, of Mary’s Garden, Newark.

7 Apr 2026

Billy Williams

Conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine. Age 26, of Closes Side Lane, East Bridgford.

7 Apr 2026

Jason Dawson

Conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Co-conspirator. Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine. Age 54, of Bridge Court, Balderton.

7 Apr 2026

Matthew Harveye

Conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Key member of the gang. Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine. Age 36, previously of Windmill Lane, Nottingham.

7 Apr 2026

Torik Ullah

Conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine. Age 47, of Chatham Court, Newark.

7 Apr 2026

Jae Wynter Merrin

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

4 years custody and 3-year extended licence

Jae Wynter Merrin, 27, of Isandula Road, Basford, Nottingham, engaged in a campaign of domestic abuse against a woman he had known for 15 years since school. In 2025, after a chance meeting in Nottingham city centre, they began a relationship and he moved into her home. He soon exhibited controlling behaviour, going through her phone and becoming physical most days, repeatedly strangling her to the point she could barely breathe, apologising, then repeating the abuse. On one occasion, after she returned from drinks with her mother while he was under the influence of drugs, he strangled her for around three hours. He forbade gifts from her family. After she became pregnant and ended the relationship, he stalked her, appearing on her dog walking route and on September 17, 2025, banging on her door. In an alleyway, he threatened to kill her, her friend inside, and the unborn baby, admitting he had two knives, stabbing a fence two inches from her, and placing a blade between her lips while reiterating the threats.

Pleaded guilty. Judge commented on sustained control, repeated strangulation, stalking, and threats to kill. Has 13 previous convictions for 29 offences including wounding and possession of a bladed article. Mental health issues; taking antipsychotic medication. Restraining order imposed until further order.

2 Apr 2026

Christopher Clinton

Arranging the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

two years and eight months in prison

Christopher Clinton, of Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, operated under the guise of a middle-aged woman on social media from November 2024 to January 2025 to groom a profile he believed belonged to a mother, enticing her to engage in sexual activity with her six-year-old daughter. The profile was managed by undercover Nottinghamshire Police officers who intercepted the communications.

Admission to charges of arranging the commission of a child sex offence. Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed.

1 Apr 2026

March 2026 13 cases

Rory Helps

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Rory Helps, 28, from Wycliffe Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, was driving an Audi A3 after consuming five pints of alcohol and being a frequent cannabis user, with a small amount of the drug found in his car's glovebox. On June 6, 2025, just before 10.45pm, he was on the wrong side of Alfreton Road, Selston, causing a head-on collision with a Suzuki Swift driven by a 19-year-old woman. His breath test showed 100 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, almost three times the legal limit of 35 micrograms. The victim suffered a broken wrist and collar bone, impacting her studies and leaving her in pain for months. Helps was stumbling and slurring his words at the scene.

Admitted drink-driving, drug-driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving and possession of a class B drug.

31 Mar 2026

Andre Mcgowan

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Andre McGowan, 36, owned and serviced a drugs operation supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Nottingham, including areas like Woodthorpe, Bulwell, and Forest Fields. In February 2023, police executed warrants at his flat in Belconnen Road, Bestwood, where he climbed out of a first-floor window in boxer shorts and was chased and arrested. An Aldi carrier bag thrown into a garden contained heroin and crack cocaine worth up to £35,000. Additional seizures included controlled drugs, cash, a metal press for compressing drugs, £28,186 in cryptocurrency, and bank assets.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Ran the drugs operation for six years.

30 Mar 2026

Shabezz Wheeler-Spink

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Shabezz Wheeler-Spink, 30, of Fenton Road, Basford, assisted in a Nottingham drugs operation by delivering heroin and crack cocaine to customers in areas like Woodthorpe, Bulwell, and Forest Fields, taking control when McGowan was abroad. In February 2023, during a police warrant at a house in Norton Street, Radford, where he was staying, he attempted to flush 104g of heroin worth £10,000 down a toilet, flooding the bathroom. Seizures included the heroin, cocaine and cannabis worth almost £12,000, two lock knives, a dagger, and a sheathed knife.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and possession with intent to supply cannabis. Involved for six months, delivering drugs to customers.

30 Mar 2026

Connor Hopps

Being concerned in the supply of cannabis *

Sentence

12-month jail term, suspended for 18 months, with 100 hours unpaid work

Connor Hopps was involved in selling cannabis, a class B drug, for nine months to fund his own drug habit. He was pulled over in a car in Nottingham on February 3, 2022, leading to a search of his address where a phone was found containing messages evidencing the supply. The case took over three-and-a-half years to reach court. At the time, he had no employment and was associating with negative peers, but he has since reformed, living at home and working at a petrol station.

Pleaded guilty. Judge commented on the impact of the crime and expressed confidence in rehabilitation. Ordered to attend 32 rehabilitation sessions with the probation service.

29 Mar 2026

Ashden Middleton

Unlawful escape from custody *

Sentence

4-month jail term, suspended for 2 years

On January 28, 2026, at around 2.30am, police received a 999 call reporting a break-in at a house of multiple occupancy in Derbyshire Lane, Hucknall, where a room had been trashed and a man had been stabbed in the back. The stabbed man was taken to Queen's Medical Centre by ambulance. Ashden Middleton was arrested there, still in handcuffs, but he ran away from police, claiming 'I have not done anything'. Officers chased him to a nearby address but lost sight, and a police dog found him wedged between a shed and a fence on a driveway. He was then taken into custody.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful escape from custody. Breached existing suspended sentence order for affray and possession of a bladed article. Fined £200 for the breach. Judge James Sampson warned him about associating with bad people and encouraged him to sort his life out and get a job.

28 Mar 2026

Ash Morningstar

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Ash Morningstar, a 32-year-old care worker employed by Ardent Care, stole £32,974.04 from a blind, bed-bound ex-marine in his late 70s living in St Ann’s, Nottingham, over a 10-month period starting in 2022. He transferred money from the victim's account to his own and withdrew cash, spending it on OnlyFans subscriptions, Greggs, McDonald's, Primark, jewellery (£625 on March 6, 2023), airsoft equipment (£467 on April 17, 2023), and an Italian holiday. Morningstar arranged for a solicitor to visit the victim to discuss his will, though no charges relate to this. The victim, who considered Morningstar a friend, had set up online banking with his help but did not authorize the transfers. The fraud was discovered in June 2023 by the victim's social worker due to unexplained payments. The victim died after the events, leaving his remaining money to animal charities, and suffered deep psychological impact, becoming angry and distrustful.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position. First-time offender. Mitigating factors include early guilty plea, remorse expressed in letters from defendant, mother, and partner. Judge described the offence as a sustained piece of wicked and dishonest behaviour against a vulnerable victim.

27 Mar 2026

James Pedley

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

On October 11, 2025, James Pedley arranged to meet Mark Bonser in Morvern Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, but a fight broke out. Pedley repeatedly stabbed Bonser in the torso and neck, also causing a fractured jaw and spine, leaving him bleeding on the ground near garages in Kensington Close. Pedley fled the scene in blood-soaked clothes, folding the knife and hiding it in his pocket. Bonser required emergency surgery and survived. Pedley was found hiding in a loft at a house in Dalestorth Street two days later.

Found guilty of committing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

27 Mar 2026

Mattias Webb

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

15-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

On January 4, 2025, shortly before 11pm, Mattias Webb, aged 25, of Boscombe Road, Gateford, angrily beeped his horn and flashed his lights while tailgating an unmarked police vehicle in Worksop. Instead of stopping when officers activated hidden emergency lights, he overtook the vehicle and led police on a 2.5-mile chase through Worksop and Gateford in heavy rain, starting in Shireoaks Road and finishing in Boscombe Road. During the pursuit, he turned off his lights, reached speeds of 60mph in a 30mph zone, passed hundreds of residential properties, and drove through a red traffic light, endangering other road users. He headed to his home address where he was arrested after attempting to evade responsibility by running into the house and claiming he hadn't been driving, though dash cam footage captured him fleeing the van.

Banned from driving for three years. Must complete 120 hours unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days. Initially denied charges but changed plea to guilty on January 28.

25 Mar 2026

Michael Harvey

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Michael Harvey, a 47-year-old drug addict from Bilborough, broke into a house on Torvill Drive, Wollaton, at around 10.30am on October 20, 2025, using a rock to smash a window in the utility room. The female occupant was upstairs alone and heard the noise but initially thought it was her brother. She discovered the break-in, became scared, and left to call the police from her uncle's address. CCTV from an alleyway showed Harvey leaving at 10.55am. Blood swabs from the scene matched his DNA, leading to his arrest. He answered 'no comment' to most police questions and claimed he entered looking for somewhere to sleep, leaving empty-handed. The victim reported struggling to feel safe and sleep in her home since the incident.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has 177 previous offences, including seven previous burglaries. Drug addiction issues; acts as carer for ill father and is motivated to quit drugs.

25 Mar 2026

Brett Carnelley

Rape *

Sentence

Extended sentence of 17 years and one month, with 12 years and one month in custody

Brett Carnelley, aged 37 and of no fixed abode, lured the victim to his workshop in Sneinton on October 10, 2023, by claiming he was struggling with his mental health. Upon her arrival, he was intoxicated and subjected her to a violent and degrading rape. Following the assault, he bombarded her with messages. The victim disclosed the incident to a neighbour in January 2025, leading to a police investigation.

Denied the offences but found guilty by jury of rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and stalking. Made subject of an indefinite restraining order. Judge comments not directly quoted.

23 Mar 2026

Carl Thomas

Burglary *

Sentence

876 days imprisonment

Carl Thomas, 58, of Montague Road, Hucknall, burgled a home in Hucknall on October 3, stealing a handbag, and used a stolen bank card from the bag to attempt purchases at a shop, captured on CCTV. He also attempted to break into a garage of another Hucknall property on September 14. On October 30, police searched for him after another burglary and attempted break-in, finding him hiding under a pile of clothes in a house in Rufford Close, Hucknall.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, attempted burglary and fraud by false representation. Prior offences implied by detective's comments.

20 Mar 2026

Craig Fallon

Burglary *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Craig Fallon, 41, of Bestwood Road, Bulwell, sneaked into Bluecoat Trent Academy on Pelham Avenue, Forest Fields, during the night on December 3, 2025. He filled a backpack with school laptops, cash, and other belongings before forcing his way out through a window. The burglary was captured on CCTV, leading to his identification and arrest on December 10, 2025, in Radford, where officers also found cannabis and crack cocaine on him.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, possessing Class A drugs and possessing Class B drugs.

20 Mar 2026

Blu Wright

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

8 years and 9 months imprisonment

On April 8, 2022, in Ashbourne, Wright participated in a mass brawl outside The White Swan pub, holding a bottle of beer as a weapon, hitting a man on the head with a bottle causing a fractured skull, punching a man from behind, and kicking at his head. In a separate incident on June 3, 2025, in Eastwood, Wright poured boiling water from a kettle over a drug user, punched him along with co-defendant Tegan Hawley, used a wooden stick, and demanded £10,000 transfer.

Admitted charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm and affray. Pleaded guilty to an unrelated theft of a bike, shop thefts and common assault for later incidents in Eastwood and Nottingham. Has 21 previous offences. Chaotic childhood.

19 Mar 2026

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