Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 409 verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court (Nottingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 15 cases

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

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

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

Torik Ullah

Conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

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.

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

7 Apr 2026

Andrew Lawson

Conspiring to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

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

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

March 2026 35 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

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

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

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

Christopher Cremonesis

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 4 years and 2 months

On March 13, 2025, Christopher Cremonesis, driving a BMW 318 on cloned plates, led police on a high-speed chase through Nottingham city centre. He rammed a patrol car on Queen's Drive, reversed over a stinger deflating all four tyres, and continued driving dangerously onto Robin Hood Way, Ayton Close, and a grassed area in The Meadows, posing a risk of collision. He was unlicensed, uninsured, and on bail for perverting the course of justice. The perversion offence occurred on December 28, 2024, when he falsely reported a KTM motorcycle, swapped for an Audi TT, as stolen from a van in Yewdale Close, Clifton.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, perverting the course of justice, and driving without a licence or insurance. Breached a suspended sentence for stalking imposed in March 2024 at Basildon Crown Court. Seven previous convictions for 11 offences. Judge Steven Coupland commented on the defendant's disregard for rules and risk to public safety.

19 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

Ashley Dunne

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On April 8, 2022, in Ashbourne, Dunne participated in a mass brawl between groups outside The White Swan pub, involving thrown bottles and assaults, resulting in injuries including a fractured skull to one victim.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray. Has 25 previous offences. Consuming alcohol was a driving force behind his offending.

19 Mar 2026

Aodan O'neill

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

Community order with 150 hours unpaid work and 12-month driving ban

On November 4, 2024, PC Aodan O'Neill, aged 27, was driving a marked police car along Broadgate, Lincoln, just before 1.45pm, with blue lights and sirens activated, en route to an emergency. The vehicle collided with a 16-year-old boy crossing the road on a pedestrian crossing. The boy was not seriously injured.

Previously pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Still working for Lincolnshire Police on non-operational duties.

19 Mar 2026

Jason Bailey

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On April 8, 2022, in Ashbourne, Bailey participated in a mass brawl outside The White Swan pub, holding a bottle of beer as a weapon, contributing to the mayhem that included thrown bottles and assaults causing a fractured skull and other injuries.

Admitted assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and affray. Has 22 previous offences including robbery and drugs. Settled in prison and wishes to remain there to avoid street homelessness.

19 Mar 2026

Tegan Hawley

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

On June 3, 2025, in Eastwood, Hawley, along with Blu Wright, attacked a drug user by punching him and using a wooden stick after Wright poured boiling water over him, demanding a £10,000 transfer. The victim had been taking drugs for around 10 hours and often transferred money for drugs.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Has six previous offences. Stuck in a trough of alcohol and drugs all her adult life and played a lesser role in the assault.

19 Mar 2026

Brinsley Forrester

Burglary *

Sentence

930 days' immediate custody

On July 31, 2025, Brinsley Forrester, a 34-year-old drug addict of no fixed address, burgled a house in Holborn Avenue, Nottingham, while one of the occupants was inside the property. He stole a backpack containing an iPad, a mobile phone, bank cards, and jewellery. This was his third burglary offense, following a 27-month sentence in November 2024 for burgling a student's room in Howard Street, stealing a wallet and games console, and a 15-month sentence in 2023 for a spree of break-ins in Derby.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Third-strike offense, statutory minimum sentence. Defendant expressed desire for longer sentence to break cycle of reoffending due to drug addiction. Judge Philip Head presided.

17 Mar 2026

Radko Radev

Stalking *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Radko Radev, 37, of Basford, engaged in stalking between March and October 2025. He sent a video of himself performing a sex act over social media, threatened to pay someone to rape the victim, her sister and her father, and sent a photograph of his genitals with a message saying he knew where she lived and would 'come and end you'. On September 9, 2025, he bombarded her with over 300 calls in 13 hours, followed by 100 calls the next day. After arrest and a no-contact order, he breached it twice by sending Facebook friend requests.

Pleaded guilty to stalking, sending images of his genitals and breaching the order. No previous convictions in the UK. Judge Michael Auty KC commented on the threatening nature of the offence. 10-year restraining order imposed.

15 Mar 2026

Reece Sinclair

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

12 years custody plus 9-year extended licence

On April 30, 2025, at HMP Ranby, Reece Sinclair, then 25 and of Nelson Street, Rotherham, fashioned a makeshift weapon from shards of porcelain broken from his cell's toilet and sink the previous day. While being escorted back from the shower block, he struck a prison officer on the back of the head with the weapon, causing severe injuries that put the victim's life in jeopardy. Sinclair admitted planning the attack to prove he was 'not to be messed with' and later threatened to stab another officer. The victim suffered physical injuries, hundreds of sleepless nights, and psychological trauma affecting his professional identity, self-worth, and family.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 11 previous convictions for 20 offences, including 30-month term for domestic assault. Mitigating factors include traumatic upbringing and mother's suicide. Apologised to victim.

13 Mar 2026

Robert Cooper Jr

Theft and breach of criminal behaviour order *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Robert Cooper Jr, 35, of no fixed address, breached a criminal behaviour order prohibiting him from entering the Co-op on Southchurch Drive in Clifton, Nottingham, on three occasions in February 2026. On February 16, he stole £30 worth of meat. On February 17, he stole £40 worth of laundry products. On February 18, he stole £80 worth of items. These thefts were part of 68 separate shoplifting offences over the past two years targeting the same supermarket.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of theft and three counts of breaching his criminal behaviour order. Refused to attend sentencing in person claiming diarrhoea, appeared via video-link from HMP Nottingham. Judge Michael Auty KC described him as an 'absolute menace' in the Clifton area with 68 separate shoplifting offences in the past two years. Capable of hard work and hopes to turn life around upon release.

13 Mar 2026

Daniel Faulkner

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years in a young offender's institution

On the early hours of an unspecified date in 2026, Daniel Faulkner, along with two younger accomplices he had just met, approached an intoxicated man walking home in Nottingham city centre on King Street. They demanded his possessions, and when he refused, they savagely assaulted him, punching, kicking, and stamping on him while he lay defenceless on the pavement. Faulkner filmed the attack on his phone. The victim suffered broken ribs, concussion, and bruising to his head, requiring two weeks off work. The attackers stole around £20 in change and a silver chain before fleeing into an alleyway near Zara, where Faulkner was apprehended.

Admitted to robbery. Judge Michael Auty KC described the attack as brutal and utterly devoid of mercy. Has three previous convictions for six offences, including attempted robbery. Did not know co-defendants prior to the incident; had been kicked out of his brother's university accommodation.

13 Mar 2026

Connor Cooper

Burglary *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

Connor Cooper, aged 24, armed with a screwdriver and wearing a balaclava, broke into two bungalows in Newark on Sunday, January 11, 2026. At around 12.30pm, he targeted a property in Hawton Road, smashing the kitchen window and stealing jewellery belonging to the 91-year-old occupant's late wife while the victim was out for lunch. Shortly after 1.30pm, he broke into another bungalow in Bowbridge Road where the 88-year-old resident was home; he attempted to snatch her wedding ring but failed, and stole the contents of her purse. Days later, he was spotted by police in the Balderton area on Warwick Road, attempted to flee, and was chased and arrested by PC Ali Hussain. A rucksack he discarded contained a screwdriver, balaclava, and gloves.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and going equipped to steal. Committed the offences to pay off a large drug debt. Judge described him as 'cowardly' for targeting elderly victims.

13 Mar 2026

Edmund Mhembere

Possessing with intent to supply Class A drugs and possessing Class B drugs *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

On January 22, 2026, officers in Newark spotted Edmund Mhembere, 22, from Bulwell, sitting in a car with the engine running. He refused to exit the locked vehicle and appeared to hide something. Officers removed him and found large quantities of cannabis in the car. Suspecting more drugs, they attempted to take him to the station, but he ran across a car park in Mather Road and threw a mobile phone over a wall. Police quickly apprehended him and recovered the phone. In custody, a package with 50 wraps of crack cocaine was found hidden under his clothes. The phone contained messages evidencing drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to supply Class A drugs and possessing Class B drugs. Tried to outrun officers and dispose of evidence.

11 Mar 2026

Trevor Jeffrey

Making and possession of indecent and prohibited images of children *

Sentence

20-month jail term, suspended for two years; 120 hours unpaid work; up to 40 rehabilitation sessions; 10-year sex offender register; 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Police executed a warrant at Trevor Jeffrey's home in Vedonis Park, Hucknall, on January 8, 2025, following information about accessing child abuse images online. Analysis of his computer revealed 328 Category A images (including one moving image), 126 Category B images (including two movies), 28,464 Category C images (including six moving images), and 326 prohibited images of children, mainly girls aged six to 12. Evidence showed 131,471 keyword searches for such material. Jeffrey admitted to viewing out of curiosity to his wife, with no evidence of intent for contact offenses.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Judge Michael Auty KC commented on the severity of the offense and the harm caused. Mitigation urged community order based on positive pre-sentence report.

11 Mar 2026

Peter Whetstone

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Peter Whetstone, aged 29 from Mansfield, targeted two vulnerable girls he met at a Mansfield skate park. He messaged them, persuaded them to send intimate videos and pictures, and sexually assaulted both. Aged 23 at the time of the offences, he then raped one of the girls at his Mansfield home. Described by victims as a talented skater who tried to impress them, he did not admit any offences for nearly five years.

Pleaded guilty to inciting sexual activity, sexual communications with a child, two counts of meeting a child following grooming and four counts of sexual activity with a child. Found guilty of rape and two counts of sexual assault following a trial in September 2025. Made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order until further notice and will remain on the Sex Offenders' Register for life.

10 Mar 2026

Evan Pidgeon

Theft and possessing a knife in a public place *

Sentence

31 weeks imprisonment

Evan Pidgeon stole £150 worth of clothing from an outdoor shop on Castle Boulevard on February 6, 2026. He was wanted by police and was spotted and arrested in Beeston town centre on March 9, 2026, by an off-duty PC Dean Bardill. A subsequent search uncovered a meat cleaver, a lock knife, and two screwdrivers in his jacket pocket.

Pleaded guilty to theft and possessing a knife in a public place.

10 Mar 2026

Mark Fairbrother

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Mark Fairbrother, 44, lay in wait for his ex-partner at her home in Heanor in November 2025. Despite a previous suspended sentence and restraining order for ABH and intentional strangulation against the same victim, he forced entry and subjected her to a prolonged series of attacks in every room of the house. He slapped, punched, strangled her using a toy dog as a ligature, stamped on her neck, dragged her by the hair, spat in her face, and threatened her with a knife, saying he would 'finish the job off'. He also killed her dogs. The incident was partially captured on chilling home CCTV footage. The victim used a codeword to alert a friend, who called the police.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage, and breaching a restraining order and suspended sentence order. Lifetime restraining order imposed. Judge described the attacks as savage and reminiscent of horror movies.

10 Mar 2026

Joshua Snow

Voyeurism *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Joshua Snow, a 28-year-old school caretaker at The West Bridgford School in Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, secretly filmed three teenage girls changing after a PE lesson by placing his mobile phone over the top of the changing room door from a staff-only corridor. The incident was noticed and reported by the victims, leading to identification via CCTV by the headteacher. Police examination of his confiscated phone revealed the deleted recording and an additional video from two years earlier involving a fourth teenager. Snow resides at Bemrose Drive, Radcliffe-on-Trent.

Admitted to two counts of voyeurism. Placed on the sex offender register for 10 years and issued with a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. Judge Michael Auty KC dismissed the defendant's claim of no sexual gratification and expressed scepticism about low risk of reoffending.

10 Mar 2026

Farman Ali

Violent Disorder *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On July 2, just before midnight, a mass brawl occurred on Alfreton Road in Radford, Nottingham, starting as a dispute between two restaurant owners but escalating when the defendants crossed the road and confronted another group. Ali became involved in the violence after others had already used weapons, with the entire incident captured on CCTV and traumatizing a passer-by.

Became involved after the initial attacks. Of good character, respected member of the community, remorseful about out of character actions.

6 Mar 2026

Aso Mohammad

Violent Disorder *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

On July 2, just before midnight, a mass brawl occurred on Alfreton Road in Radford, Nottingham, starting as a dispute between two restaurant owners but escalating when the defendants crossed the road and confronted another group. Mohammad fetched a longer pole and used it on a different person during the violence, which was captured on CCTV and traumatized a passer-by.

Briefly left the scene to fetch a longer pole and used it on a different person. Of good character, respected member of the community, remorseful about out of character actions.

6 Mar 2026

Bendr Omer

Violent Disorder *

Sentence

7 years and 9 months imprisonment

On July 2, just before midnight, a mass brawl occurred on Alfreton Road in Radford, Nottingham, starting as a dispute between two restaurant owners but escalating when the defendants crossed the road and confronted another group. Omer struck a man repeatedly with a metal bar, causing life-threatening injuries. The violence was captured on CCTV and traumatized a passer-by.

Struck a man with a metal bar at least six times until he stopped moving, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. Of good character, respected member of the community, remorseful about out of character actions. Incident described as five minutes of complete madness.

6 Mar 2026

Amin Arfali

Violent Disorder *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On July 2, just before midnight, a mass brawl occurred on Alfreton Road in Radford, Nottingham, starting as a dispute between two restaurant owners but escalating when the defendants crossed the road and confronted another group. Arfali instigated the attack by throwing the first punch, leading to the brutal violence captured on CCTV that traumatized a passer-by.

Instigated the attack by striking the first blow. Of good character, respected member of the community, remorseful about out of character actions.

6 Mar 2026

Neil Price

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

Neil Price began a relationship with the victim in September 2024, which lasted until August 2025. Initially described as the perfect partner, he quickly became controlling and paranoid, falsely accusing her of infidelity with various people including work colleagues, chance encounters, and even her daughter's partner. He bombarded her with voice notes and messages, undermining her actions. In February 2025, he demanded they drive around Arnold searching for a workman he accused her of seeing. From March to August 2025, he locked her in her house, hid her car keys, manipulated her into believing she had debts, continuously searched her phone, bank app, Uber account, handbag, and social media. He dragged her into the hallway and pointed a knife at her in her home, causing chaos. The victim, who had lived in her house for 10 years, felt broken inside, anxious, and jumpy, stopping showering, caring for her appearance, and changing bedclothes. She now feels unable to stay in her home due to traumatic memories.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and other offences. 10-year restraining order issued. Remanded in prison for past six months prior to sentencing.

5 Mar 2026

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