Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

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John Bates

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

John Bates, a former police officer and Scout leader, was convicted in 1982 of sexual offences against young boys. The abuse took place during the 1970s and early 1980s, in which he exploited his positions of authority to groom and assault vulnerable children within the Scout movement.

Convicted at Nottingham Crown Court of sexual offences against boys. Later received a further 20-year sentence in 2016 for similar offending.

1 Jan 0001

John Edward Bates

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

John Edward Bates, a former Scout leader and police officer, abused his position of trust to sexually assault young boys in the Scout movement. Between approximately 1975 and 1982, he indecently assaulted 11 boys aged between 11 and 15. The abuse came to light after an investigation by Lincolnshire Police, leading to his conviction at Nottingham Crown Court in July 1983.

Convicted of indecently assaulting 11 young boys. Mr Justice Park stated: "It is plain that since 1975 you have been a menace to all boy scouts between the ages of 11 and 15, right up to 1982 when at long last your activities were brought to light. You introduced these boys, either willingly or unwillingly, to the most disgusting sexual practices".

1 Jan 0001

John Mcnee

Burglary *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

John McNee and Craig Morgan, wearing gloves and balaclavas, forced their way into a home in Canterbury Close, Nuthall on 25 June 2025. A man inside jumped out of an upstairs window, breaking his leg. They tried and failed to steal a vehicle and fled with £500 in cash and a mobile phone. They were identified from CCTV and mobile phone data. McNee also admitted intimidating a witness by phoning a relative of the victim and a separate burglary in Nottingham city centre in September 2023.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, intimidating a witness, and another burglary in September 2023.

1 Jan 0001

John Lamb

Indecent assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

John Lamb, a 66-year-old former teacher from Loughborough, was found guilty of 10 counts of indecent assault against four boys. The offences took place during the 1990s and early 2000s, both at Nottingham High School where he worked and at his home on Park Road, Loughborough. Three victims were pupils at the school; the fourth was met at a cricket match and later shown around Loughborough University. The assaults involved groping and indecent contact, including incidents in confined spaces at school. One victim described being 'trapped in a confined space' and groped after Lamb 'targeted' him. Another said it 'clouded my thinking over my sexuality'. A third spoke of the significant and sustained long-term impact. Judge Sally Hancox called Lamb an intelligent and manipulative man who exploited victims for control and forced them to relive the abuse at trial. He was cleared of one count but convicted on the remaining 10.

Former teacher, convicted of 10 counts of indecent assault against four boys. Offences occurred in the 1990s and early 2000s at Nottingham High School and his home. Cleared of one count of indecent assault. Judge described his offending as predatory and manipulative.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Bojko

Inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On 22 January 2022, Joshua Bojko launched a road rage attack after his Audi was involved in a minor collision with an HGV on the A608 Old Derby Road near Nottingham. After shouting abuse, Bojko punched the lorry driver in the face when he got out to check for damage, knocking him to the ground. The victim suffered fractures to both sides of his jaw, nose and eye socket, requiring surgery. Bojko was traced via ANPR footage, arrested and pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. PC Brendan Farrell commented on the violence and impact on the victim.

1 Jan 0001

Joseph Lubasi

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Joseph Lubasi stabbed a 17-year-old boy in the chest and abdomen in Mansfield Road, Redhill, at around 2am on May 25, 2018, following an argument. The victim suffered a perforated stomach and liver, collapsed, and required intensive care. In a separate incident on October 22, 2017, in Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Lubasi grabbed a 20-year-old man by the throat, punched him in the head, threatened to stab him, and forced him to use his bank card to buy cigarettes at a Tesco shop.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article at trial, found guilty of robbery. Extended determinate sentence with 7 years custody and 3 years extended licence for wounding; concurrent 2 years for knife possession; consecutive 3 years for robbery.

1 Jan 0001

Joseph Williams

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

12 month community order and 100 hours unpaid work

Police stopped Joseph Williams, 31, in Bagnall Avenue, Arnold in July 2018 after his car was being driven erratically. Officers smelled cannabis and found cannabis under the passenger seat along with cash, scales, plastic bags and other drug paraphernalia. He was charged with possession of cannabis, supply of cannabis and possession of criminal property, and later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis, supply of cannabis and possession of criminal property. Stopped during Operation Reacher patrols in July 2018.

1 Jan 0001

Josh Mills-Afford

Sexual activity with a child (abuse of position of trust) *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Josh Mills-Afford, a 37-year-old French teacher of West Bridgford, targeted two 17-year-old secondary school pupils during separate school trips years apart. The relationships involved sexual touching at a cinema and in a car park, full sexual intercourse, requests for naked images, and kissing one victim in a classroom cupboard after she tried to end the relationship. He also purchased alcohol for the second victim. Both victims provided impact statements describing emotional harm, guilt and disrupted education.

Pleaded guilty to 11 charges of sexual activity with a girl while being an adult and abusing his position of trust and one count of possession of an indecent image of a child. No previous convictions. Judge Mark Watson rejected defence suggestion it was not grooming and emphasised breach of trust and power imbalance.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Richards

Rape *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Jordan Richards, formerly of Walton Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, befriended two girls aged 12 and 13 on Facebook in 2013. After months of messaging, he arranged to meet them on two separate occasions, during which he raped the 12-year-old girl and engaged in sexual activity with a child.

Pleaded guilty to rape and not guilty to sexual activity with a child but was convicted by a jury. Ordered to sign the Sex Offender Register for 10 years and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order limiting internet activity and contact with girls under 16.

1 Jan 0001

Joseph Chattaway

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

In August 2020, Joseph Chattaway attacked his parents with a hammer in Mapperley, repeatedly striking them and causing serious injuries. He then fled, triggering a seven-day manhunt involving police helicopter, drones, and foot patrols. He was arrested in Staffordshire on 14 August 2020. The attack left his father with a brain injury requiring ongoing treatment, while his mother was discharged from hospital later that month.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of wounding with intent. Initially charged with attempted murder. Father suffered lasting brain damage. Mother was discharged from hospital soon after the attack.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Cook

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Jonathan Cook, 25, stalked and controlled a woman for months, ignoring her repeated pleas to leave her alone. Between March and October 2021 he followed her in his car, showed up at her empty home, contacted her friends and family, and turned up unannounced. He then took her on a week-long journey across the UK, driving from Whitby to Derbyshire, London, and Cornwall. The ordeal ended when police found them on Marazion Beach on 16 October 2021, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour. Also given a 10-year restraining order. Detective Constable Morgan Fitzpatrick commented on the victim's bravery and the police teamwork that led to Cook's arrest.

1 Jan 0001

Jenna Dyer

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Jenna Dyer, together with her twin brother Jon, stole over £14,000 from their 91-year-old great aunt Eva between June and September 2019. They made unauthorised withdrawals from her bank accounts after Jenna was made a 'permanent agent', giving her access to a card. On one occasion Jenna withdrew £250 while her mother and the victim waited in the car. The victim, suffering from breast cancer, died shortly after learning of the fraud.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Clark

Indecent assault and rape of children *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Jason Clark, 35, formerly of Bilborough, and his brother preyed on six vulnerable children over 25 years from the late 1990s, subjecting them to sexual assaults including indecent assaults and rapes. The offences only ended after reports to police. Both denied the allegations but were convicted following a three-and-a-half-week trial ending 9 September 2021.

Convicted after trial of four counts of indecent assault of a child under 14 and two counts of rape of a child under 16. Also jointly convicted with brother of two counts of rape of a child under 16. Added to Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Letts

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Jason Letts was a member of the drug distribution network, involved in moving high-purity cocaine into Nottinghamshire from London between July and November 2015. He was found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Pride

Dangerous driving and drink-driving *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 150 hours unpaid work, and 32 rehabilitation activity requirement days

In the early hours of 29 April 2023, Jason Pride drove his Vauxhall Corsa through Retford without lights, swerving across the road. An unmarked police car observed him and when Pride noticed, he sped up to 60mph in a 30mph zone on London Road, weaving erratically. He then misjudged a turn at a mini roundabout, crashed into a bollard, knocked over a lamppost, and the car ended up on two wheels before beaching. He tried to flee but was detained and failed a roadside breath test, blowing three times the legal limit. He was charged with dangerous driving and drink-driving.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drink-driving. Blown three times the legal limit. Also disqualified from driving for three years and must retake driving test.

1 Jan 0001

Jayden Gunter

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months and 2 weeks in a young offender institution

In the early hours of 5 May 2025, a student was violently attacked by a group of men outside Fusion Sports Bar on St James's Street, Nottingham, after they had all been ejected. The victim was pushed to the ground, repeatedly kicked, punched and stamped on, leaving him unconscious and bleeding. He was taken to hospital with head injuries but made a recovery without long-term brain damage. Jayden Gunter was among the four defendants and pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. He also admitted several unrelated offences. The judge noted the group had acted together before calmly walking away, leaving the victim defenceless.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. Also admitted several unrelated offences.

1 Jan 0001

Jaydon Roberts-Barton

Manslaughter *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Tony Fisher, 58, was found dead at his home in Coningswath Road, Carlton, on January 9, 2016, after being tortured and suffering multiple stab wounds. He was robbed of his life savings. Jaydon Roberts-Barton, 21, of Curzon Gardens, St Ann's, was involved in the manslaughter and conspiracy to rob.

Also sentenced to 13 years concurrent for conspiracy to rob. Found guilty after trial.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Dawson

Rape *

Sentence

38 years imprisonment

Jamie Dawson, 41, of Garden Crescent, South Normanton, Derbyshire abused two young girls in the late 2000s and early 2010s. He was convicted of 13 counts of raping a girl under the age of 13 and two counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by touching. Both victims had attempted to take their own lives as a result.

Convicted after trial; denied the offences. 13 counts of raping a girl under the age of 13 and two counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by touching.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Watkins

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Jamie Watkins, 29, of Moor Lane, Calverton, operated two businesses, Abbey Rowe Ltd and Hywood Consultants Ltd, with Callum Clay. They cold-called small businesses nationwide, offering to reduce business rates. They completed free online applications to the Valuation Office Agency but never followed up with evidence, resulting in no reductions. They charged each business £399 or £499 and aggressively chased payment. The scam involved nearly 3,500 businesses, netting approximately £220,000, with a potential gain of over £1.6 million. Found guilty of fraud at Nottingham Crown Court.

Also banned from being a company director for seven years. The fraud netted around £220,000 with a potential gain of £1.6 million.

1 Jan 0001

Jarrelle Hayden

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On 6 March 2017 at Oxengate, Arnold, near Tesco Express, Jarrelle Hayden took offence at two men at a friend’s house and became aggressive. He dragged one outside, and when the other tried to intervene, Hayden stabbed him in the back, causing wounds that required stitches. He then stabbed the first man twice, including a serious stomach wound that needed an operation, before running off. He was identified through witness accounts and CCTV but evaded capture for nearly a year before being arrested in February 2018.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. Detective Sergeant Roni Isembert said the case showed the consequences of carrying a knife.

1 Jan 0001

James Mccarthy

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 28 years

James McCarthy, 25, killed teacher and author Julie Semper, 47, at her flat on Magdala Road, Nottingham. On the evening of 30 January 2015, after reconnecting following a casual relationship, they argued and he hit her in the face, choked her, and stabbed her multiple times. He stayed in the flat for hours before leaving, taking her purse and keys. Her body was found by a colleague on 4 February 2015. While on remand at Nottingham Prison, on 2 June 2015, he entered another prisoner’s cell, strangled and stamped on him, leaving the victim in a coma for weeks. He pleaded guilty to both offences.

Pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder. The judge reduced the aggregate minimum term by one year, resulting in 28 years before parole eligibility.

1 Jan 0001

James Stacey

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years 8 months imprisonment

James Stacey, 30, of Forest Road, Mansfield, was the ringleader of a gang supplying cocaine, MDMA, cannabis and steroids across Nottinghamshire. He enjoyed a lavish lifestyle with two houses and two high-value cars despite a declared income of £15,000 as a mechanic. When police executed search warrants in August 2013, he was seen attempting to dispose of white powder at his workplace; the powder was analysed and found to be cocaine and MDMA. He ran a network of lower-level dealers, many in debt to him, and used intimidation to enforce drug debts. Drugs and a cannabis grow with a street value of almost £40,000 were found at his associates' properties.

Pleaded guilty. Described as ringleader of the conspiracy, using his workplace to exchange drugs and enforcing drug debts through intimidation.

1 Jan 0001

Shannon Davison

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

5 years 8 months imprisonment

Shannon Davison was involved in a conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine through phone-based drug lines in St Ann's, Nottingham. The police operation included test purchases between September 2014 and January 2015 and uncovered three drug lines. She pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty.

1 Jan 0001

Sean Stacey

Conspiracy to produce cannabis *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Sean Stacey, 38, of Ganton Close, Mapperley, was a cousin of James Stacey. When police executed search warrants in August 2013, they found a cannabis grow with an estimated street value of almost £40,000 at his home. He was also found in possession of CS spray. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to produce cannabis, conspiracy to supply cannabis resin, and possession of CS spray.

Pleaded guilty. Had a cannabis grow at his home with an estimated street value of almost £40,000.

1 Jan 0001

Sebastian Wojciechowski

Kidnap and causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On 21 December 2014, Sebastian Wojciechowski was part of a group of family members who intercepted Lukasz Kielb's car on Bobbersmill Road, rammed it, dragged Kielb out, forced him into the boot, and drove to wasteland off Alfreton Road where they subjected him to a serious assault. Kielb sustained life-threatening head injuries and an open hand fracture. Sebastian Wojciechowski was sentenced for kidnap and causing grievous bodily harm.

Pleaded guilty. Sentences for kidnap and causing grievous bodily harm to run concurrently. Will be deported after serving sentence.

1 Jan 0001

Scot Fox

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Scot Fox amassed a collection of over 400,000 child sexual abuse images over approximately 20 years. He was arrested at his home in September 2020 after police linked him to online purchases of indecent material. Officers seized electronic devices and found a total of 402,017 photographs and videos, including more than 7,500 category A images depicting the most serious acts of sexual abuse against children. He immediately admitted his offending and later pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children (saving and storing the material).

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. Added to the Sex Offenders' Register for ten years and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Scott Gallagher

Burglary, theft, and possession of Class A drugs *

Sentence

1,241 days imprisonment

Between July and October 2023, Scott Gallagher committed two burglaries at shops in Colwick and Sneinton. On July 18 and September 17, he entered stores pretending to be a customer, then went into staff rooms and stole bank cards and cash from coat pockets. On October 10, he pickpocketed a wallet from a customer at a corner shop in Sneinton Dale. When arrested an hour later, he was found in possession of crack cocaine and heroin.

Pleaded guilty to two burglaries, one theft, and two counts of possessing Class A drugs. Crack cocaine and heroin were found in his possession upon arrest.

1 Jan 0001

Scott Hatherley

Robbery and possession of a bladed article *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

On 7 November 2017, at about 6.15pm, the victims were having a drink in their garden bar at Linden Grove, Gedling, when Hatherley and Thomas Bullivant burst in shouting 'where's the money?'. They tied the couple's wrists, and Bullivant held a knife against the husband's face, punched him, and kicked him in the chest. The husband was forced to crawl back to his wife. The couple were then tied together by their waists. The robbers demanded money and threatened the victims. They locked the bound couple in the bar, searched the house, and stole the couple's vehicles. Hatherley was later identified through DNA evidence on the tape used to bind the victims.

Convicted after a week-long trial. Also found guilty of possession of a bladed article.

1 Jan 0001

Ryan Chadwick

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Ryan Chadwick, 28, of College Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, committed a string of sexual offences against three girls aged under 16 over several months. Met the first victim on Snapchat in February 2020, offered her money for sex, and had sex with her twice. Assaulted a second girl under 13 and attempted to rape her twice in May 2020. Had sex with a third underage girl on two occasions.

Pleaded guilty to several counts of assault by penetration and sexual activity with a child, two counts of inciting a child into sexual activity, two counts of attempted rape of a child, and paying for the sexual services of a child. Must serve a minimum of two thirds. Given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order preventing contact with girls under 16, ordered to sign the sex offender register for life, and banned from working with children. Showed no remorse.

1 Jan 0001

Rudin Gripshi

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

13 years and 4 months imprisonment

Rudin Gripshi was a courier for the drug network supplying high-purity cocaine from London to Nottinghamshire between July and November 2015. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and was also sentenced for similar offences in Bristol, with the term running concurrently.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. He was also sentenced for other matters of a similar nature in Bristol, to run concurrently.

1 Jan 0001

Russell Ridgewell

Sexual assault by penetration *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment

Russell Ridgewell, 53, of Foxhill Road East in Carlton, sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl. Last year he pulled the girl into a room, kissed her and sexually assaulted her despite her saying no. He was arrested and charged.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual touching and one count of sexual assault by penetration. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life.

1 Jan 0001

Russell Yeomans

Rape, sexual assault of a child under 13, and indecent assault on a child under 14 *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment and 5 years on licence

Russell Yeomans committed a series of rapes and sexual assaults against teen girls and children over four decades in South Normanton (Derbyshire), Nottinghamshire, and Norfolk. Abuse began as young as age seven for one victim, culminating in three rapes when she was a teenager. He was caught after sending an explicit image to a schoolgirl in 2019, leading to investigations and further victims coming forward.

Pleaded guilty to causing a child to watch/look at an image of sexual activity and inciting a girl under 16 to engage in sexual activity. Found guilty after a two-week trial of 14 charges. Must serve at least 14 years before parole.

1 Jan 0001

Ryan Unsworth

Burglary *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

Ryan Unsworth entered a home in Teesdale Road, Nottingham, on the night of 6 April 2019, taking car keys and driving off in the victim’s car. He also stole her phone during the burglary. On 23 October 2019, he broke into a man’s car parked in Watnall Road, Hucknall, smashing windows and taking a phone, wallet and clothing items. The victim’s cards were later used fraudulently. Unsworth committed a series of offences between 10 October and 8 November 2019, including shop theft, attempted theft from motor vehicle, possession of cannabis and being carried in a motor vehicle without consent.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft from motor vehicle. Also admitted further charges of theft from motor vehicle, fraud by false representation, shop theft, attempted theft from motor vehicle, possession of cannabis and being carried in a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.

1 Jan 0001

Samuel Smith

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

32-month custodial sentence

Samuel Smith, aged 34, of North Muskham, fraudulently sold vehicles through his businesses Your Car Now, Your Car Supermarket, SC Motor Group and Your Car Centre between June 2018 and September 2020. He failed to disclose that the vehicles had been involved in collisions and were often Category D ‘write off’ cars. Customers experienced breakdowns, needed significant repairs costing thousands, false claims of RAC breakdown cover, and one car falsely represented as UK registered. In one case, an airbag had been disconnected. Proceeds funded a lavish lifestyle including overseas holidays to Dubai and Monaco, luxury cars like a Ferrari, and property maintenance.

Found guilty of conspiracy to defraud following a trial. Ordered to pay £23,614 in compensation. Investigation by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team.

1 Jan 0001

Sarel Van Der Merwe

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Sarel Van Der Merwe, aged 41, of Carter Lane, Mansfield, sexually abused an underage girl on three occasions. He kissed and sucked her breasts, touched her vagina and got her to masturbate him to ejaculation. The abuse left the victim paralysed by fear, haunted by hallucinations, seeing him as a black figure, leading to self-harm attempts and the removal of mirrors from the home. It ruined her childhood.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexual assault of a child under the age of 13, and two charges of causing a child under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity. Sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Of previous good character. Judge Gregory Dickinson QC: 'This is serious sexual abuse. You used her as a sexual plaything. It has ruined her childhood.'

1 Jan 0001

Steven Woolley

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 17-and-a-half years

On 25 August 2017, Steven Woolley and Rebecca Newcombe visited John Inger's flat in Walton Court, Carlton. An argument broke out and Woolley attacked Newcombe, who fled around 1:30am on 26 August. Woolley then carried out a sustained and unprovoked assault on 48-year-old John Inger, causing fatal injuries. Woolley later made a false call to police claiming he found Inger dead. He was arrested and subsequently pleaded guilty to murder.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Under influence of drink and drugs. Initially denied murder and was due to face trial in March 2018, but changed plea.

1 Jan 0001

Stuart Hall

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

3 years 8 months imprisonment

Stuart Hall, 23, of Rolleston Drive, Arnold, was a sixth member of the drug supply conspiracy, arrested in December 2014. The investigation revealed that he played a more prominent role in the operation, comparable to ringleader James Stacey. He was involved in the supply of cocaine and cannabis resin across Nottinghamshire.

Pleaded guilty. Identified as having a prominent role in the conspiracy on a par with James Stacey.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Lambley

Robbery *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Steven Lambley was part of a gang that stole a hearse in Gedling and crashed it into a car on Jessops Lane shortly after 5am on October 27, 2018. When the car driver got out, he was assaulted, suffering a broken nose, facial fractures and bruising. Lambley was also among a group that attacked a man walking across the Forest Recreation Ground on 19 March 2019, punching and kicking him before stealing his mobile phone and other items including a laptop.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, aggravated vehicle taking, theft, fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods. Also banned from driving for 31 months.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Beadman

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 35 years

In November 2015, 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood was groomed online by Luke Harlow. On 13 November 2015, she went to Harlow's flat and was kept prisoner. Stephen Beadman, Harlow's neighbour, met her on 14 November. Between 14-15 November, both men falsely imprisoned her. In the early hours of 15 November, a neighbour witnessed Beadman chasing the partially clothed Kayleigh as she tried to flee. He caught her, raped her, and then forced her 1.5 miles to a wooded area where he battered her to death with severe head injuries. Her body was discovered on 18 November 2015. Beadman admitted murder, rape, and false imprisonment at Nottingham Crown Court.

Admitted murder and rape. Also convicted of false imprisonment.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Dewan

Dangerous driving, drink-driving, failing to stop, and driving without insurance *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 3 years and 5 months

On 20 February 2020, Stephen Dewan was seen driving a black van erratically in Colwick during rush hour. Police received a tip-off that the driver appeared drunk and located the vehicle, signalling it to stop. Dewan initially pulled over but then swore at officers and sped off, swerving onto the wrong side of the road and causing other drivers to take evasive action. Due to heavy traffic and pedestrians, police followed at a distance before finding the van parked in Douglas Avenue. Dewan was arrested and a roadside breath test showed 136 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, almost four times the legal limit of 35µg. He later pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop, drink-driving and driving without insurance.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop, drink-driving and driving without insurance. Breath test reading was 136µg/100ml, almost four times the legal limit.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Edgar

Rape *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Steven Edgar, 18, raped an 11-year-old boy between December 26 and 27, 2017 at Edgar's home in Arnold. The victim fell asleep while watching a film with Edgar after consuming cider and cannabis provided by Edgar. He woke up naked to find indecent images on his phone. Edgar was also naked on the other side of the bed. Edgar threatened to beat the victim if he told anyone. The victim later reported the rape to his mother.

Pleaded guilty. Also made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and must sign the Sex Offenders' Register indefinitely. Victim was an 11-year-old boy.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Elvidge

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Steven Elvidge attacked a woman at his house on Ravenswood Road, punching her in the face multiple times, striking her with a machete and causing a cut to her hand, and throwing a glass table and garden chairs at her. He also threatened to kill her. A man who tried to intervene was assaulted. When police arrived they discovered weapons, a cannabis grow, weighing scales, drugs bags, and a machete and drugs in his car.

Pleaded guilty to section 20 grievous bodily harm, assault on a member of the public, production of class B drugs, possession with intent to supply, and possession of a bladed article. Police found weapons, a cannabis grow, and drugs in his home and car.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Palmer

Murder *

Sentence

33 years imprisonment

Tony Fisher, 58, was found dead at his home in Coningswath Road, Carlton, on January 9, 2016, after being tortured and suffering multiple stab wounds. He was robbed of his life savings. Simon Palmer, 43, of Edwin Street, Daybrook, was involved in the murder and conspiracy to rob.

Also sentenced to 20 years concurrent for conspiracy to rob. Found guilty after trial.

1 Jan 0001

Simon Abbott

Possession of a bladed article *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Simon Abbott was seen brandishing a knife on a tram at Waverley Street at around 8pm on May 10, 2019 after getting into an altercation with another man who threw a plastic bottle at him. CCTV from the tram confirmed the witness reports.

Admitted possession of a bladed article. Also ordered to pay a £150 victim surcharge and given a three-month curfew.

1 Jan 0001

Shaun Wheeler

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Shaun Wheeler, aged 56, a former constable with Lincolnshire Police based at Boston station, exploited his role to pursue sexual relationships with vulnerable women. The primary incident involved a woman who had reported harassment and abuse; Wheeler attended her home to take a statement but instead engaged in sexual activity with her. He sent over 3,000 messages and later returned under the guise of a vulnerability assessment, despite her suicidal thoughts, and sent explicit videos and photographs. A second woman received sexually inappropriate messages while he was on duty, and after resigning in 2019 he volunteered at a mental health support group where he allegedly sent sexual messages to a vulnerable female participant. The offences were described as an appalling abuse of power.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct in a public office. Former Lincolnshire Police officer who abused his position to initiate sexual relationships with vulnerable women he met on duty, including one who had reported abuse. Sent over 3,000 messages and engaged in sexual activity during official visits. Described by the IOPC as 'the most serious abuse of power for sexual gain'.

1 Jan 0001

Shkelqim Hoti

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Shkelqim Hoti was found guilty of two charges of conspiracy to supply high-purity cocaine as part of the gang supplying drugs from London into Nottinghamshire between July and November 2015.

Found guilty of two charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

Shaun Kennelly

Robbery *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Shaun Kennelly drove his mother's stolen car at nearly 80mph through Newark town centre in a 30mph zone, ignoring police and driving on the wrong side of the road. He rammed a police car, abandoned the vehicle, and hid injured outside the home of an 86-year-old woman. Unaware of his crimes, she invited him in to bandage his wound. He then grabbed her by the throat, forced her to hand over money, and fled. He was arrested the next day and faced charges of robbery, dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, and criminal damage.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Also given a 10-year restraining order and a 3-year driving ban after release. Police described his actions as 'absolutely despicable and callous'.

1 Jan 0001

Shaun Mather

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Shaun Mather, aged 23, of Alma Hill, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, sexually abused a girl on multiple occasions over a number of years. The crimes were reported to police in May 2020. He declined to comment when interviewed but following investigation pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and three counts of sexual activity with a child. Placed on the sexual offenders register and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Shaun Miller

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

13-and-a-half years imprisonment

On 22 April 2019 at a flat in Main Road, Gedling, Shaun Miller repeatedly punched and kicked a woman, causing four broken ribs, a broken nose, a broken eye socket, two black eyes, a cut to her head and damage to her teeth. He also smashed her mobile phone. The victim alerted a friend by sending a picture of her injuries. Miller initially denied the offences but changed his plea on the first day of trial.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent, false imprisonment and criminal damage on the first day of trial. Classified as a dangerous offender with an extended 3-year term due to past offences. The judge noted his inability to have non-violent relationships with women and unacceptable attitude towards women who do not conform to his will.

1 Jan 0001

Vincent Hawkins

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Vincent Hawkins, 33, of Handel Street, Sneinton, helped the killers cover up their crime after Tony Fisher was murdered and robbed at his home in Carlton.

Found guilty after trial.

1 Jan 0001

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