Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Richard Smith

Making indecent images of children

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Richard Smith, a 36-year-old from Yewdale Close, Clifton, was found in possession of indecent images of children, including eight category A images (such as a 10-year-old girl being raped), 10 category B images (including an eight-year-old girl), and 18 category C images (including a seven-year-old girl). He had conducted numerous online searches for such images and breached his sexual harm prevention order by failing to register his iPhone 13 device. The offences were discovered following a police visit on May 21, 2023, with further breaches found on April 20, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Has over 50 previous convictions and a history of mental health issues, including being abused as a child.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Daniel Phillips

Handling stolen goods

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Daniel Phillips was involved in the same incident as Dion Mayall on March 30, 2024, in Southwell, where a couple on an e-bike were rammed off the road. Phillips assisted in handling the stolen £2,500 e-bike after it was taken during the attack, which was described as an act of revenge.

Pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods. Lives with his son full-time and regularly sees his daughter. His mother is terminally ill with bowel cancer.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Dion Mayall

Robbery

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Dion Mayall, along with others, chased a couple on an e-bike in Southwell on March 30, 2024. He deliberately rammed their e-bike with a car at speeds between 40mph and 45mph as an act of revenge, causing the victims to fall into the road. Mayall shouted 'this is my bike now' repeatedly before stealing the £2,500 e-bike and driving away. The female passenger sustained knee injuries and reported fearing for her life.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has 20 previous court convictions for more than 60 offences, including dangerous driving, burglary, and aggravated vehicle taking. Was disqualified from driving for 4 years and 7 months.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Lisa Summerfield

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

August 30, 2025

Sentence: Two-year community order, including 15 rehabilitation sessions and a 12-month mental health treatment programme

Lisa Summerfield stabbed her former partner once in the shoulder with a knife during an argument at her home in Carlton on May 22, 2023. The incident occurred when he visited to see their two children, aged 12 and 14, and she acted out of frustration. The event was captured on a Ring doorbell camera. The victim required a blood transfusion, suffered from PTSD, lost his job, and now communicates with the children only through solicitors.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC noted her difficult life and the unhappy relationship with the victim, stating she acted out of frustration and was trying to protect her children. She has two prior convictions for criminal damage and common assault. The victim had previously been subject to non-molestation orders.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Krzysztof Musial

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

In December 2024, Krzysztof Musial subjected his partner to a three-hour ordeal where he threatened to kill and rape her, assaulted her multiple times, and belittled her in front of their three-year-old son who was heard shouting for his mother. Police searches revealed locked rooms containing over half a kilogram of cannabis, indicating drug-related activities.

Pleaded guilty to making threats to kill and possession with intent to supply cannabis. Found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Judge commented on the abusive behaviour and its impact on the victim and child.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Waheed Barakzai

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Waheed Barakzai attacked his partner while she was in bed, getting on top of her and repeatedly punching her in the face. After the assault, he forced her to undress to remove evidence, took her phone, and told her not to contact the police. The incident occurred after they returned from a holiday in Mallorca in 2023. The victim was left hysterical and later reported the attack, expressing fear that led her to avoid walking alone.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. Ordered to attend 20 rehabilitation sessions with the probation service and handed a five-year restraining order not to contact the victim. Judge commented on the unacceptability of domestic violence and noted the defendant's background from Afghanistan.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Salvatore Zizzari

Attempting to arrange or facilitate child sex offences

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Salvatore Zizzari arranged online to meet an undercover police officer posing as a mother willing to allow the sexual abuse of her three young children, aged two, eight, and 11. He travelled from his home in Cambridgeshire to a pub in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on October 30, 2024, with items including chocolate, lubricant, condoms, and sweets, intending to discuss and carry out the abuse. He was arrested upon arrival, and police found evidence of significant planning for the offences.

Jailed for 10 years by Recorder Stuart Sprawson. Placed on the sex offender register for life and handed a lifetime sexual harm prevention order. The defendant has a diagnosis of autism and Asperger’s and maintains he has no sexual interest in children.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

John Worsey

Indecent assault

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

John Worsey established a bond with a vulnerable child and began sexually molesting her, including having sex with her in his car after pulling in somewhere quiet to park. The abuse occurred more than 20 years ago when she was a child unable to give consent. The survivor, now in her 30s, came forward in 2017 after being inspired by a Hollyoaks storyline and reported the incidents to the police. She had to testify at trial, reliving the trauma, and described the lasting impact on her life in her victim impact statement.

Denied the offences and was found guilty after a trial. Judge stated he groomed and exploited a vulnerable child for sexual gratification. Mitigating factors include being a full-time carer for his terminally ill wife and positive character references from others describing him as considerate and compassionate.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Daniel Bald

Dangerous Driving

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Daniel Bald stole a car that was undergoing repair at a garage in Asper Street, Netherfield, on August 4, 2025, with its bonnet up and keys in the ignition. He led police on a prolonged high-speed chase through residential streets in Bestwood and Top Valley, exceeding 70mph in 30mph limits, colliding with railings, and causing over £15,000 in damage before jumping out of the moving vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, refusing to provide a specimen, failing to stop, theft of a motor vehicle, and driving without a valid licence or insurance. Has 16 previous convictions for similar offences. Judge described the driving as appalling and noted his unattractive criminal record.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Gavin Pearson

Affray

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Gavin Pearson ran out of his house with a knife after another man came to his door to cause trouble on May 4, 2025, in Welbeck Street, Mansfield. A street fight ensued, involving punching, kicking, and the use of a cosh. The incident was captured on CCTV and lasted a few minutes, with both parties exchanging blows and weapons.

Pleaded guilty to affray, possession of a bladed article, and possession of an offensive weapon. Has 33 previous court appearances for 88 offences, including GBH and affray. Mitigating factors include that he was not seeking trouble and the incident occurred at his home.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jake Barker

Burglary

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Jake Barker, while intoxicated, urinated in a drain outside a neighbour's house before using a rock to smash a window and enter a family home on Gardendale Avenue in Clifton on July 21, 2025. He ransacked the property, stealing items including a Playstation, bass guitar, DJ mixer, gold chain, gold ring, backpack, and pillow case, valued at approximately £1,000, which he sold to buy more alcohol. The victims, a young family, returned from dinner to find their home devastated; the wife moved out to her mother's house with their three-year-old daughter due to fear, and the family is considering relocating as the home no longer feels secure.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has 23 previous court appearances for 45 offences, including three prior burglaries. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC commented on the despicable nature of the crime due to addiction and its impact on the victims.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Mason Knight

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment with a 5-year extended licence

Mason Knight, 24, of Chesil Avenue, Nottingham, attacked a man with a machete after being called the wrong name while in a car heading to an after-party around 2am on April 26, 2025. The incident took place after leaving a party at the Rose and Crown pub in Derby Road, Lenton. Knight stabbed the victim in the leg, causing injuries so severe that part of the leg had to be amputated. He then demanded and stole items worth £4,500 from the victim and his friend, repeatedly asking 'What's my name?' before the victims were dropped off in the Beechdale area, where emergency services were needed.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article, and two counts of theft. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC highlighted the devastating impact, noting the victim wished he was dead and commended the friend's bravery. The defendant has six previous court appearances, including a 29-month sentence in 2019 for drugs and knife offences, and expressed deep remorse.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Mohamed Toure

Supply of Class A drugs

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 21-month jail term, suspended for two years

Mohamed Toure assisted in a drug supply operation by ferrying drugs and drug runners between Nottingham and Banbury for gang leader Musa Njie over a seven-month period between December 2020 and March 2021. He used phones to send bulk marketing messages to users and helped deliver Class A substances, acting under Njie's control.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC noted that he is 'not all bad', has kept out of trouble, and previously served eight years for robbery.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Martina Buckley

Possession with intent to supply heroin

August 24, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Martina Buckley, aged 31 and of no fixed address, was arrested on December 11, 2024, at Rosetta Road, New Basford, where further drugs were found on her during a search conducted by police.

Admitted to one count of possession with intent to supply heroin. She was arrested at the same location as Isaiah Llewellyn during the police raid.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Isaiah Llewellyn

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

August 24, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Isaiah Llewellyn, a 27-year-old from Rosetta Road, New Basford, was arrested on December 11, 2024, after police raided his home and found him attempting to flush crack cocaine down the toilet. Officers recovered drugs from a manhole outside. Additionally, on May 13, 2023, he was spotted in a Vauxhall Corsa in the Top Valley area, fled from police, and was found with cash, cannabis, and Class A drugs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply heroin, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and possession of criminal property. He was under investigation for drug dealing and attempted to flush drugs down the toilet during a police raid. Prior offences from May 13, 2023, were also considered.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Ashley Lilleyman

Sexual Assault

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Six years and four months imprisonment

Ashley Lilleyman sexually assaulted eight of his customers during tattoo sessions at a Nottinghamshire shop or his home studio between January 2022 and July 2024. He initiated the tattoos normally before assaulting victims, who were in vulnerable positions. One victim requested a tattoo change to avoid further advances. The crimes were exposed after a victim reported to family and police, leading to an investigation that identified seven additional victims.

Pleaded guilty to 14 counts of sexual assault. Designated as a dangerous offender, with an extended licence for three years upon release. Also received a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order for ten years.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Alex Masciopinto

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 240 hours unpaid work, and 15 rehabilitation sessions

Alex Masciopinto operated a drug delivery service, possessing cocaine, cannabis, and MDMA with intent to supply. On June 23, 2023, police found 62.56g of cocaine worth £6,320, 255g of cannabis worth £2,510, and 6.64g of MDMA worth £300 in his car and van. He threatened violence against debtors, attempted to recruit others to sell drugs, and sent messages including drug menus via his mobile phone. He has a child with his partner and had continued working while awaiting sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Judge Michael Auty KC noted the defendant's devoted partner, employment history, and compelling mitigation, describing the sentence as 'by the skin of his teeth' and expressing hope he would not reoffend.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jamie Sykes

Stalking

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Jamie Sykes, after being released from prison on June 19, drunkenly bombarded his ex-partner with unwanted calls using the same mobile phone he had registered with his probation officer that day. He also turned up at her address and peered through the blinds. This harassment caused significant distress, leading the victim to alter her daily life, including avoiding visits to her grandmother who lives nearby. Sykes has a history of similar offences and previous convictions, including robbery in 2010.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and breaching a restraining order. Judge Michael Auty KC commented on his immature behaviour and warned that continued actions would result in more prison time.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

John Laughton

Burglary

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

John Laughton, 56, of Co-Operative Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, targeted elderly victims in Nottinghamshire towns. He pretended to be a police officer to gain entry to homes, including those of wheelchair-bound and frail individuals. He committed burglaries, stealing cash, earrings, bank cards, and other items of sentimental value, and used stolen cards for fraud. Incidents included breaking into a 75-year-old woman's home and an 84-year-old woman's residence, leaving victims feeling unsafe, mentally and physically shattered, and in some cases, requiring hospitalisation due to the ordeal.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, attempted burglary, theft, and fraud. Had a terrible childhood, overcame drug addiction but relapsed after becoming homeless. Judge Michael Auty KC expressed sympathy for his situation but emphasised the impact on victims.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Emmanuel Mame

Possession with Intent to Supply Drugs

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Emmanuel Mame was stopped by police while driving a Nissan Qashqai in Queens Drive on December 18, 2024, where officers found £3,510 in cash in the centre console. A strip search at the police station revealed multiple deals of drugs hidden in his pants, including white powder. A search of his home in Fleming Gardens uncovered MDMA, LSD tablets, ketamine, a stab vest, a lock knife, and scales, with the total street value exceeding £3,000. This is not his first offence, as he was previously convicted of possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine in 2019.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Judge Rosalind Coe KC noted his previous convictions, including dealing class A drugs in 2019, his health difficulties, and his upbringing that made him vulnerable to exploitation. He is making efforts to work as a labourer and study to become a plumber.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Danny Hutchinson

Fraud

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Danny Hutchinson conducted a sophisticated fraud against Amazon over a two-year period, using 117 different accounts to place 1,859 orders and claim £128,126.25 in refunds. He would receive items, request refunds, and either send back low-value items or nothing at all, then keep or sell the items on platforms like eBay or CEX. He bragged about the scam on online forums, providing instructions to others, and used 22 bank accounts and cryptocurrency to transfer the funds. He was arrested on January 25, 2024, and admitted using the money for his gambling addiction.

Pleaded guilty to fraud and transferring criminal property. Judge Michael Auty KC highlighted the sophistication of the fraud and the defendant's boasting online. He has no previous convictions and used the proceeds to fund a gambling addiction. Mitigating factors include his recent fatherhood and acceptance of responsibility.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Junaid Khan

Possession with intent to supply drugs

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years; curfew from 7pm to 7am for 2 months; 140 hours unpaid work; 10 rehabilitation sessions

Junaid Khan was directed by others to deliver illegal substances, including ecstasy and ketamine, over a month-long period. Phone evidence showed he passed delivery addresses to fellow runners. He was stopped by police on October 22, 2022, in Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, where five bags of MDMA and one bag of ketamine were found in his car.

Pleaded guilty; judge commented that he started abusing drugs, got into debt, and was used as a runner; no previous convictions; ordered to attend rehabilitation sessions.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Keeley Coleman

Fraud by abuse of position

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Keeley Coleman, the manager of The Old Vicarage Care Home in Ollerton, stole more than £55,000 from nine vulnerable residents, including those with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs, between December 2020 and October 2023. She abused her position by using bank cards belonging to residents and a pooled card to withdraw cash, keeping large amounts for herself while claiming insufficient funds for residents' needs. This led to residents relying on second-hand donations and staff providing their own clothing. She spent the money on personal items such as a car for her daughter, a caravan, and a hot tub. The fraud was discovered after an internal investigation following suspicions from the operations manager.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by abuse of position and one count of false accounting. Judge Philip Head noted that she minimised her offending and that her actions involved greed, despite personal financial struggles. She has previous convictions from before 2001, and her role as a full-time carer for her son with neurodivergent issues was considered.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Steven Mayfield

Causing serious injury through careless or inconsiderate driving

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 18 months community order; disqualified from driving for 15 months; ordered to pay £500 towards prosecution costs

Steven Mayfield, a junior school teacher from Gedling, was driving to work when he overtook an Audi at speed on Shelford Hill in Shelford on July 8, 2024. He pulled in too quickly, clipping a cyclist who was wearing reflective clothing and had reflective equipment. This caused the cyclist severe injuries, including a fractured right forearm that required surgical removal of a metal fragment believed to be from Mayfield's car. The victim spent two days in hospital, suffered sleep disturbances, and has been unable to cycle that route or engage in family activities as before.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Judge Michael Auty KC described it as a momentary lapse in concentration but noted that the defendant should not have been driving at that speed. The defendant has one unrelated conviction from two decades ago.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

T'arnie Simpson

Slashing

August 20, 2025

Sentence: more than 2 years imprisonment

T'Arnie Simpson carried out a slashing attack on Boxing Day, leaving a victim with a 'Joker-style' scar in Nottingham. The incident involved violence that resulted in significant injury, and Simpson was identified as the perpetrator.

Left a victim with a 'Joker-style' scar. One of the attackers was a former Derby County academy footballer.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

T’Arnie Simpson

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

August 19, 2025

Sentence: More than two years imprisonment

T’Arnie Simpson was involved in an attack in Truman Close, St Ann’s, on December 26, 2021, where he lunged at the victim with a blade during an altercation, inflicting a permanent 'Joker-style' scar on the victim’s face. The victim reported being judged and overlooked for jobs due to the injury and fears further retaliation.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. The judge highlighted the severity of carrying and using a knife, noting it could have caused blindness.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Timo Hoyland

Possession with intent to supply ecstasy, ketamine, cannabis, and Xanax

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 200 hours unpaid work, and £1,000 costs

Timo Hoyland sold Xanax and ecstasy via a Snapchat group to residents at a YMCA in Sutton-in-Ashfield, resulting in two residents requiring hospital treatment on June 16, 2023. A week after his initial arrest, he was caught with a rucksack containing more drugs, including white powder, after attempting to flee from police. Analysis of his phone messages confirmed drug supply activities.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. The judge noted the significant delay in prosecution, which led to a suspended sentence despite the severity, as the defendant had turned his life around and started a business.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Tyree Wilson

Affray

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order, 240 hours unpaid work, and £450 costs

On December 26, 2021, in Truman Close, St Ann’s, Nottingham, an argument broke out involving the victim and a group including Tyree Wilson. The victim and his girlfriend were arguing outside when she approached a parked Mercedes containing Wilson, T'Arnie Simpson, and another man. The victim followed and argued with the group, leading to a scuffle where the group rushed him. Wilson was present and participated in the incident but did not wield the knife. The victim sustained a slash wound to the face, leaving a permanent scar.

Admitted to affray. No previous convictions. Defence stated he had no knowledge of the knife and is a semi-professional footballer. Judge noted he showed support for the incident but did not use the knife, and accepted his intention was to visit his mother.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

John Yates

Sexual Assault

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 4 months imprisonment

John Yates subjected a teenage schoolgirl to a prolonged sexual assault at a property in Nottingham in May 2021. Police became aware of the attack several months later, leading to an investigation. Yates initially gave no comment in interviews but later confessed to his crimes, which had a profound impact on the victim.

Admitted four counts of sexual assault. Placed on the sex offenders register and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order. Detective Constable Dan Blackham described the assault as opportunistic and predatory, noting the victim's reluctance to come forward.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Ben Straw

Controlling and coercive behaviour

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Ben Straw conducted a nine-month campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour against his partner between February and November 2023. This involved placing tracker devices in her handbag and car, altering security cameras to monitor her movements, accusing her of infidelity with her employer, and invading her privacy by checking her WhatsApp messages and perfume usage.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour. Judge Steven Coupland commented on his obsessive behaviour due to unfounded jealousy, noting the victim was left emotionally broken.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Connor Gladwin

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Connor Gladwin approached the victim's car outside Sasha's bar in Arnold, leaned through the open window, and stabbed him in the chest with a blade. The victim, who was sitting in the driver's seat, drove himself to the Queen’s Medical Centre around 1am on March 8, 2025, and initially falsely claimed the injury was from glass. Police reviewed CCTV footage, leading to Gladwin's arrest. The attack was unprovoked, and Gladwin had previous convictions.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. Breached a suspended sentence order for affray. Judge Mark Watson noted it was a surprise attack and highlighted the risks of carrying knives.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Elroy Dilla

Burglary

August 15, 2025

Sentence: 2-year community order with 15 rehabilitation sessions, 6-month drug rehabilitation requirement, and 3-month curfew from 9pm to 7am

Elroy Dilla, a 45-year-old father-of-three, targeted two addresses in the Sherwood area. On December 28, he entered an unlocked porch in Weardale Road, acting suspiciously and bending down as if searching for items to steal. On January 1, he stole a parcel from outside a house in Nottingham Road, as captured on CCTV. These opportunistic crimes were driven by his drug addiction, and he has an extensive criminal history dating back to 1997, including 20 previous court appearances for 30 offences.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft. Has a history of class A drug addiction and schizophrenia; judge noted his progress in custody and contact with his three children, deciding to take a chance on rehabilitation instead of imprisonment.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jayden Greenfield

Dangerous driving

August 15, 2025

Sentence: 12-month jail term suspended for 18 months, plus 100 hours unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation sessions, £1,630 prosecution costs, and 1-year driving disqualification

On March 2, 2022, Jayden Greenfield fled from police in Bulwell after they attempted to stop him on Commercial Road. He accelerated to speeds of 40mph in a 20mph zone on Ravenshead Road, failed to stop, made a jolty movement towards a police car in an attempt to ram it, braked hard leaving him on the wrong side of the road, and exited the moving vehicle. He was arrested nearby and had a passenger in the car at the time.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Judge Steven Coupland noted that the driving was incredibly dangerous, including veering towards a police car and jumping out of a moving vehicle with a passenger inside. The judge considered his good behaviour since the offence and his role in running three businesses.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Robert Steptoe

Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

August 15, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

On January 4, 2025, at the family home in Devitt Drive, Hucknall, Robert Steptoe, while intoxicated, confiscated a bottle of rum from his wife and pushed past her aggressively. He later retrieved an air pistol from the garage, pointed it at his son, and threatened to shoot any police who arrived. The family, fearing for their safety, locked themselves in a bedroom. Police were called, and Steptoe handed over the weapon. He has no previous convictions.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, harassment, and two counts of common assault. Judge Steven Coupland noted his long-term struggle with alcohol, which worsened after losing his job in 2023, and highlighted the impact on his family.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Shaun Beckford

Affray

August 14, 2025

Sentence: 6-month prison term suspended for 1 year

Shaun Beckford became involved in a parking dispute in Player Street, Radford, on May 8, 2022. He lost his temper and retrieved a wooden implement from an address, which residents mistook for a machete, raising it above his head and making threats. The incident involved children and other residents who tried to intervene. Beckford claimed it started because he believed the other man was selling drugs near his mother’s address. He has nine previous convictions but none since 2013.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge noted his history of temper issues and that the offence was from 2022, with no further trouble since. He was ordered to complete 75 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Zakariya Navid

Causing death by careless driving

August 12, 2025

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment

Zakariya Navid was driving his Audi A3 at speeds between 56mph and 58mph in a 30mph zone on Alfreton Road, Bobbers Mill, on March 17, 2023. Despite wet and dark conditions, he failed to slow down or avoid Vasile Predoiu, who was crossing the road. Navid was uninsured, did not stop immediately after the impact, drove through a red light, and later returned to the scene. The collision resulted in Mr. Predoiu's death at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. No prior convictions. Expressed genuine remorse and has not driven since the incident. The judge noted it was a momentary lapse but emphasised the speed and conditions.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Xhanluka Duraj

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

August 11, 2025

Sentence: three years and six months imprisonment

Xhanluka Duraj's identification documents were found at a property on Alfreton Road linked to £30,000 worth of cocaine, £20,000 in cash, and deal bags. The following day, police responded to reports of unknown men entering a student property, where Duraj attempted to escape, leading to the seizure of bundles of cash and a phone from him.

Found guilty of possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property. He was suspected of involvement in drug dealing, attempted to flee from police during an incident at a student property, and had a phone seized that he tried to destroy.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Marios Mecani

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

August 11, 2025

Sentence: three years and six months imprisonment

Police stopped a car driven by Marios Mecani on Derby Road in Radford on April 18, where they discovered bags of cocaine hidden in the vehicle and keys to a property. A subsequent search of his address on Alfreton Road uncovered £30,000 worth of cocaine, £20,000 in cash, and large quantities of deal bags, linking him to drug dealing activities.

Found guilty of possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property. Detective Constable Malachi Keane stated that Mecani was involved in a significant drug dealing operation and was caught with thousands of pounds worth of cocaine, cash, and drug paraphernalia.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Andrew Mayfield

Making an indecent photograph of a child

July 30, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

On September 16, 2024, Andrew Mayfield contacted Nottinghamshire Police to report a blackmail attempt via social media, accusing him of exchanging explicit messages with a teenage boy. He handed over his mobile phone, which contained indecent images and messages, some of which he had tried to delete. A forensic examination revealed multiple indecent images of children. Despite being released on conditional bail prohibiting contact with anyone under 18, he ignored the conditions and exchanged explicit messages with decoys he believed to be teenage boys. This led to further arrests, including for similar offences with another decoy believed to be 14 years old. He was remanded into custody and charged with multiple sexual offences.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making an indecent photograph of a child and two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Offences were driven by loneliness and mental ill-health, as told to the court.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Juraj Argay

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

July 24, 2025

Sentence: 3.5 years imprisonment

Juraj Argay, while heavily intoxicated, returned to the Hammer and Wedge Club in Edwinstowe after an argument and punched 68-year-old Roland Eyre in the face on January 19, 2025, causing him to fall and sustain a catastrophic brain injury. Argay had earlier been bragging about being a bare-knuckle fighter and challenging others to arm wrestles. The victim required part of his skull to be removed and is unlikely to regain consciousness or live independently, leading to a lifetime in a care home.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. Has three previous convictions and expressed genuine remorse, with his lawyer noting that he thinks about the victim daily and prays for him. Judge commented that the incident was unnecessary and has devastated the victim's family.

Sources: stokesentinel.co.uk

Scott Walters

Stalking

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Scott Walters, from School Street in Syston, repeatedly turned up at the victim's workplace on October 12 and October 25, 2024, identifying himself and being told to leave each time. He was arrested at Nottingham railway station. This followed a previous conviction for stalking the same victim in 2023, for which he served 16 months in prison. Walters became obsessed and fixated with the victim since 2019, sending over 400 emails to police officers involved in the case, causing the victim to live in fear and feel her life was ruined.

Found guilty of two counts of attempting to breach a restraining order. Assessed as possibly suffering from erotomania and posing a real risk to women. Constantly interrupted proceedings with outbursts. Mitigating factors noted that he means no malice and is eager to leave custody. Previous stalking offence on record.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Tautvydas Balionis

Abducting a child

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Tautvydas Balionis abducted a 15-year-old girl from her parent or carer between August 29, 2024, and September 1, 2024. The girl went missing from her home in Derbyshire and was found at his address on Victoria Road, Netherfield. Police investigations revealed they had contacted or attempted to contact each other 1,541 times between August 22 and 30. He claimed he reasonably believed she was 16 and that the friendship was appropriate despite the 12-year age gap, but the judge highlighted his encouragement of her infatuation.

Pleaded guilty to abducting a child. Judge described the act as foolish, noting the age difference and that the victim was a vulnerable child. He was of previously good character with no prior convictions.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Rayner Middleton

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 14, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Rayner Middleton was driving a car at speed when she struck and killed Doreen 'Mar' Raynor, an 89-year-old woman on a mobility scooter who was crossing Huntingdon Street on her way to help a homeless man.

Gary Cox

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

July 14, 2025

Sentence: Three-month jail term suspended for 18 months and a two-year restraining order

Gary Cox assaulted his long-term partner after drunkenly accusing her of flirting with his friend during a night out. The incident took place in the early hours of July 17, 2022, at a friend's house where they had been drinking. He told her they were leaving, then assaulted her, causing her to curl up in the foetal position and sustain injuries. He threw her belongings at her, offered to pay her £5,000 to remove her name from the mortgage, and later messaged her children apologising for his 'disgusting behaviour'.

Pleaded guilty on the day of trial. Judge James Sampson noted it was an out-of-character incident influenced by alcohol and that the defendant had no meaningful criminal record. Also ordered to pay £1,630 towards prosecution costs.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Justin Davis

Arson

July 13, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Justin Davis deliberately set fire to a mid-terraced property in Booth Crescent, Mansfield, in the early hours of March 13, 2025, using lighter fluid in the kitchen. The fire endangered lives, as a dog and a pet rabbit were inside; the dog escaped, but the rabbit perished. The residents, a woman and her daughter, had already fled to a neighbour's house due to Davis's volatile and drunken behaviour. The woman suffered smoke inhalation requiring hospital treatment after attempting to re-enter the property. The act caused extensive damage and was motivated by anger and spite following a argument, including cruel comments about a past miscarriage.

Pleaded guilty to arson. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC highlighted the dangerous nature of the act, noting it was a revenge attack that destroyed the victims' lives and caused significant damage. The defendant has a history of 24 previous court appearances for 58 offences, including violence. Mitigating factors included a difficult childhood with abuse, loss of family members, and attempts to reform through education.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kayne Haye

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment in a young offender’s institution

Kayne Haye controlled a drugs line called 'John Boy' that sent out 885 bulk messages advertising heroin and crack cocaine for sale. He was arrested in 2023 after police stopped a Range Rover in St Ann’s, where they found £3,710 worth of crack cocaine, £1,570 worth of heroin, and a small amount of cannabis. In January of the same year, he fled from a taxi, discarding a mobile phone and £3,800 worth of cocaine. Investigations revealed he used children to deal drugs, as evidenced by communication data showing top contacts including minors.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC noted his persistent involvement but stated he was not in charge, and warned that future sentences would be longer if he continued offending. He has previous convictions for possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine from 2022.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kieran Bennett

Intentional strangulation

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 10-month suspended sentence

Kieran Bennett, a 30-year-old welder from Bulwell, strangled his former partner during an argument over money at her house in Arnold, while their two young children were present. He also threw a beer can at her and punched her, causing a cut to her face. This incident occurred while he was subject to a previous restraining order issued earlier in the year for harassing her. The argument escalated after they met for Father's Day, and he lost control briefly.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and breaching a restraining order. He has a strong work ethic as a welder earning £42,000 per year, and the judge ordered him to attend 15 rehabilitation sessions and 120 hours of unpaid work.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Mark Layton

Affray

July 9, 2025

Sentence: Suspended prison sentence

Mark Layton, 45, of Sherwood, participated in a mass brawl at his mother's wake at the Dog House pub in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, on August 4, 2023. The incident began with a woman throwing a drink at the victim, escalating into violence where Layton punched the victim after the situation had calmed briefly, with multiple people taking turns to attack amid excessive drinking.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC noted that Layton had been drinking since 6am on the day of his mother's funeral and initially stayed out of the fight but later joined in due to emotion and alcohol.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Conrad Vaughan

Affray

July 9, 2025

Sentence: Suspended prison sentence

Conrad Vaughan, 42, of Wollaton Vale, was involved in a mass brawl at a wake held at the Dog House pub in Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, on August 4, 2023. The violence erupted after a woman threw a drink at the victim, leading Vaughan to punch the victim repeatedly, knock him to the ground, and kick and stamp on him while others joined in, continuing for several minutes amid excessive alcohol consumption.

Pleaded guilty to affray. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC commented on excessive drinking and behaviour like overgrown children, noting that Vaughan acted as a buffer initially but then lost control, punching, kicking, and stamping on the victim.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Seby Bino

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

July 9, 2025

Sentence: 18 months community order

Seby Bino punched the victim twice in the entrance to Rock City nightclub in Nottingham city centre at around 2.45am on November 3, 2023, after the victim stumbled into a group and tried to apologise. The second punch knocked the victim unconscious, causing a fractured cheekbone and jaw, which required surgery with metal plates. The victim suffered physical and mental impacts, including a liquid diet for three months, weight loss, anxiety about going out, and inability to attend lectures or engage in physical activities for six months.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. Ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work, pay £500 compensation and £1,000 prosecution costs. Judge noted the incident was short-lived, spontaneous and out of character, and expressed remorse for his actions.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

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