Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 294 verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court (Nottingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Francesca Calamiello

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Francesca Calamiello, from Top Valley, Nottingham, contributed to a drug supply network led by Vejay Samuels that brought cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis from Huddersfield and Bradford to Nottingham streets. The conspiracy operated using dedicated distribution lines from August 2022 to November 2023.

Gary Castledine

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Gary Castledine, 59, from West Bridgford, Nottingham, was involved in distributing cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis across Nottingham as part of Vejay Samuels' gang. Drugs were collected from Huddersfield and Bradford and sold via phone lines from August 2022 to November 2023. He was arrested in a vehicle with drugs in April 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Arrested in April 2023 with Jake Worrall and crack cocaine.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Hannah Cwynar

Money laundering

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 15 months suspended sentence and 150 hours unpaid work

Hannah Cwynar, 33, from Derby, laundered proceeds from Vejay Samuels' drug empire, which supplied cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis to Nottingham from sources in Huddersfield and Bradford. She facilitated transfers of illicit funds to Samuels while he lived in Thailand, supporting the operation from August 2022 to November 2023.

Jake Worrall

Conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs

November 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Jake Worrall, 30, from Bestwood, Nottingham, was involved in supplying cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis to Nottingham. The gang, directed by Vejay Samuels from Thailand, obtained drugs from Huddersfield and Bradford and distributed them via phone lines from August 2022 to November 2023. Worrall was stopped by police in April 2023 with drugs in his car.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs. Arrested in April 2023 with large quantities of crack cocaine in a vehicle.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Stephen Hind

Exposure

November 11, 2025

Sentence: Jail

Stephen Hind exposed himself to 2 women in Nottingham.

Ryan User

Knife attack

November 11, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Ex-student Ryan User carried out a vicious knife attack on a former Nottingham Trent University lecturer, spat on an MP, and stalked another former lecturer as part of a campaign of offences.

Admitted to vicious knife attack; also spat on an MP and stalked another former lecturer during the campaign of offences.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Ryan Hunt

Possessing with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

On April 20, 2025, during a routine canvassing visit to his home on Southwell Road East, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, following an unrelated incident, police spotted a container of cannabis in the kitchen. A search revealed over 20 individual bags of cocaine in the bedroom, a jar of cannabis, two small tubs of cocaine, and cash. Hunt was arrested at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, and possessing criminal property. Officers discovered drugs during a routine house visit unrelated to the incident.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Sharmarke Ahmed

Fraud

November 7, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Sharmarke Ahmed, described as a despicable scammer, posed as a police detective to steal £27,000 in cash and jewellery from a woman in her 90s.

Kieran Heaton

Possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Kieran Heaton, 29, of no fixed address, became aggressive at a social gathering and was asked to leave a property after threatening another woman. He later returned to the victim's home in Bakersfield, Nottingham, on July 15, 2025, where he brandished a pellet-firing Airsoft gun that resembled a real pistol, pointing it at the woman's head and threatening her, causing her and her children to fear for their lives. He was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time. The weapon was recovered from the victim's garden.

Pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Also admitted to breaching a non-molestation order. Handed a restraining order forbidding any further contact with his victim.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Matthew Bilson

Dangerous driving

November 7, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Matthew Bilson engaged in a high-speed chase in Hucknall, exceeding 70mph in 30mph zones, jumping red lights, and driving the wrong way, narrowly avoiding serious harm.

High-speed chase in Hucknall; topped 70mph in 30mph zones, jumped red lights, went wrong way; judge noted it astonishing no one was hurt or killed

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Madeline Shaw

Theft

November 7, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Madeline Shaw stole £125,000 from her frail grandfather, leaving him without basic necessities like toiletries, leading to her court appearance and imprisonment.

Liam Noon

Arson

November 7, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

Liam Noon tried to burn down a Nottinghamshire pub hours after a bar brawl, while someone was sleeping inside the venue.

Jonathan Thorpe

Fraud by abuse of position

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, plus 150 hours of unpaid work

Jonathan Thorpe, 63, of Townsend Way, Metheringham, Lincolnshire, abused his position as power of attorney for a vulnerable victim by making unauthorised transfers from her bank account to his own while living in Cyprus. Between April 2021 and March 2022, he transferred a total of £15,414 to support his day-to-day living expenses. The victim only recalled agreeing to one loan of £4,000. Thorpe flew to the UK in December 2022 for a voluntary interview with detectives after the carer raised the alarm. Despite admitting to receiving the money, he claimed all payments were pre-agreed.

Pleaded guilty to ten counts of fraud by abuse of position. Judge comments via DC Akil Kapasi highlighted abuse of trust as power of attorney.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Albjon Proi

Producing cannabis

November 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Albjon Proi was using his property on Brinkhill Crescent in Clifton, Nottingham, to grow approximately 190 cannabis plants across three rooms equipped with fans and other growing equipment. Electricity had been dangerously bypassed. Police raided the property on October 8, 2025, using a van and ram to force entry, waking and detaining Proi who was asleep in a downstairs room. All drugs and equipment were seized.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. Inspector Steve Dalby commented on the dangers of cannabis grows to communities and fire risks.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Martin Faulkner

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

November 5, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Martin Faulkner, a 32-year-old prolific drug dealer from Nottingham, was arrested on April 2 for an unrelated matter. Police searched a property in Sherwood and found bags of cocaine and heroin in his coat pocket. Analysis of his phone revealed voice notes about his drug operations. Additional offences investigated by Derbyshire Constabulary included robbery, possession of a knife in a public place, and sexual assault in Ilkeston dating back to 2023. He also pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin, robbery, possession of a knife in a public place, sexual assault, and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear. Drug dealing offences contributed 3 years to the sentence. Prior arrest on April 2 for unrelated matter.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Mark Finney

Assaulting a girl under 13 by touching

November 4, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 9 months imprisonment

Mark Finney sexually assaulted a young girl in April 2025. The offending was uncovered when the victim confided in her mother. Nottinghamshire Police investigated and gathered crucial DNA evidence. Finney, aged 42 and previously of Bowman Avenue, Friskney, was sentenced on November 4, 2025.

Originally pleaded not guilty but changed plea to guilty after DNA evidence. Placed on the sex offenders’ register and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: lincsonline.co.uk

Macauley Stolp

Stalking and harassment

November 4, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Macauley Stolp, 29, of Cherry Holt, Newark, was released from prison on June 16, 2025, but repeatedly breached a restraining order by sending unwanted messages to his victim, who he was banned from contacting until 2027. This followed his prior conviction for stalking her. His actions caused the victim significant anxiety and fear.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment through breach of a restraining order. Previously convicted of stalking the victim, with a protective order in place until 2027.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Shehi Tayas

Burglary

November 3, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Five masked burglars, including Shehi Tayas, rushed into a Wellington Street property in St Ann's at around 4.25am on February 1, 2025, waking up the sleeping occupants. They stole one mobile phone before fleeing. Officers arrested all five within six minutes of the call.

Sarmand Majeed

Burglary

November 3, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Five masked burglars, including Sarmand Majeed, rushed into a Wellington Street property in St Ann's at around 4.25am on February 1, 2025, waking up the sleeping occupants. They stole one mobile phone before fleeing. Officers arrested all five within six minutes of the call.

Qasim Ahmed

Burglary

November 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Five masked burglars, including Qasim Ahmed, rushed into a Wellington Street property in St Ann's at around 4.25am on February 1, 2025, waking up the sleeping occupants. They stole one mobile phone before fleeing. Officers arrested all five within six minutes of the call.

Hamaamin Hamaraza

Burglary

November 3, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Five masked burglars, including Hamaamin Hamaraza, rushed into a Wellington Street property in St Ann's at around 4.25am on February 1, 2025, waking up the sleeping occupants. They stole one mobile phone before fleeing. Officers arrested all five within six minutes of the call.

Gara Fatah

Burglary

November 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Five masked burglars, including Gara Fatah, rushed into a Wellington Street property in St Ann's at around 4.25am on February 1, 2025, waking up the sleeping occupants. They stole one mobile phone before fleeing. Officers arrested all five within six minutes of the call.

David Jenkins

Fraud by Abuse of Position

October 31, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

David Jenkins, aged 57, of Rosebery Avenue, Boston, was granted power of attorney over the finances of an elderly woman in her nineties. Between March 2021 and May 2023, he dishonestly appropriated at least £149,000 from her account without her consent. The stolen money was spent on paying off debts, online gambling, and other lifestyle expenses. The fraud was discovered after the woman moved full-time into a care home in Newark, where she was warned that her funds were depleted and she would need council support. Jenkins claimed the payments were mutually agreed loans to be repaid in instalments, but investigators found this unrealistic given the amounts and her age. Some repayments were made, but not sufficient.

Pleaded guilty to one count of Fraud by Abuse of Position. Abused power of attorney over elderly victim's finances.

Sources: lincsonline.co.uk

David Ackerley

Grievous Bodily Harm without Intent

October 27, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment

David Ackerley, 76, produced a claw hammer from a carrier bag during a neighbourhood dispute in Hucknall on August 8, 2023, and struck his neighbour, aged in his late 70s, in the head. The victim required stitches, suffered severe bruising above one eye, and additional injuries from falling. Officers were called around 5.30pm and found the victim on his driveway surrounded by neighbours. Ackerley was arrested shortly after, and the hammer was recovered from his home. The case was pieced together using CCTV footage despite Ackerley's denial.

Convicted after trial of grievous bodily harm without intent and threats with an offensive weapon in a public place. Involved in a neighbourhood dispute that escalated.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jason Dyer

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

October 23, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Jamie Meek

Knifepoint robbery

October 18, 2025

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

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

Andrew Hallam

Voyeurism

October 18, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Lyam Repton

Theft

October 18, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

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

Carl Sutton

Assault

October 17, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Dean Graves

Burglary

October 17, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Aaron Sisson

Supplying cocaine and heroin

October 14, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jack Newcombe

Shoplifting and breach of criminal behaviour order

October 13, 2025

Sentence: 12-month jail sentence

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jacob Flores

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

October 13, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Leanne Marcer

Affray

October 13, 2025

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

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

James Mulla

Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

October 10, 2025

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jaheem St Catherine

Robbery

October 9, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jonel St Catherine

Robbery

October 9, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Solomon Schaaf

Robbery

October 9, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Zenon Hos

Theft

October 2, 2025

Sentence: Ordered to pay back £1

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

Kieran Welsh

Arson being reckless

October 1, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment (5 years custody + 4 years extended licence)

Kieran Welsh, 25, deliberately set fire to his cell at HMP Nottingham using a kettle on February 24, 2025, shortly after being imprisoned there. He was aggrieved about not being allowed to attend his brother's funeral and aimed to hurt staff. He was pulled unconscious from the cell; air ambulance and three fire engines responded.

Pleaded guilty to arson being reckless. Judge Michael Auty KC sentenced for dangerousness. Motivated by grudge against prison staff over not attending brother's funeral.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Ionel-Alexandru Paicu

Rape

September 30, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kelly Wright

Conveying illegal items into prison

September 27, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Christopher Swift

Rape

September 26, 2025

Sentence: extended 17-year sentence

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Hadush Kebatu

Sexual assault

September 25, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Angela Shand

Assault of an emergency worker

September 23, 2025

Sentence: 12 weeks imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Theo Tsiolas

Sexual assault

September 22, 2025

Sentence: Suspended sentence

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

Richard Brown

Theft

September 22, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Adam Gladders

Assault

September 21, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Christopher Dixon

Perverting the course of justice

September 20, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Bineet Bhanji

Engaging in sexual activity with a child

September 19, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: nottinghampost.com

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