Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 158 verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court (Nottingham). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gareth Odell

Rape

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Gareth Odell was convicted for rape offences, having been identified as a danger to women based on his actions.

Described by the judge as a 'danger to women' and he repeatedly denied any wrongdoing

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jordan Hutchinson

Rape

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Jordan Hutchinson conducted a campaign of sexual violence against teenagers, leading to his conviction.

Francesco Aria

Rape

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 3 months imprisonment

Francesco Aria carried out a rape on a woman at his Nottinghamshire home in the early hours of August 22, 2021. The victim managed to escape the address and reported the incident to the police immediately. He was arrested, interviewed, and denied the charges, but a trial at court led to his conviction.

Denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty, but was found guilty by a jury. Handed an indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim and added to the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Dearnie Jones

Wounding with intent

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 9 years detention in a young offender institution

Dearnie Jones, 19, of Ruddington Lane, Nottingham, stabbed a man in his 40s in the stomach with a large knife in front of children. The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, in Marmion Park and Beecham Avenue, Nottingham, after the victim went to collect his son who was being followed by youths trying to steal his electric bike. Jones, wearing a mask, brandished the knife, chased and cornered the victim near a fence, then fled the scene. The victim drove to safety in a supermarket car park in Carlton Road.

Denied the offence but was convicted by jurors of wounding with intent and possession of a knife in a public place. The victim required emergency surgery and was in a coma for a week.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Andrew Campbell

Possession of prohibited weapons

July 5, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Andrew Campbell, a former Nottinghamshire Police officer, amassed a collection of weapons including modified firearms, crossbows, knives, batons, and knuckle dusters at his home in Nottingham Road, Toton, and a connected storage unit. These items were discovered during a search in January, and he was convicted for possessing prohibited weapons.

Had extreme far-right views and was dismissed from Nottinghamshire Police in 2017 for gross misconduct.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Bryce Thomson-Bradford

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug

July 4, 2025

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

Bryce Thomson-Bradford attempted to hide a 1.2kg block of cocaine in a shoebox at his home in Crompton Road, Bilsthorpe. The drugs were discovered by police during a search in March related to unrelated matters. The cocaine was estimated to have a street value of up to £120,000, and police also found a notebook with deal lists, hundreds of pounds in cash, and multiple mobile phones.

Admitted possession with intent to supply a class A drug. Police seized 1.2kg of cocaine with a street value of up to £120,000, along with a notebook containing deal lists, hundreds of pounds in cash, and multiple mobile phones.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Samuel Kelham

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and criminal damage

July 4, 2025

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

Samuel Kelham attacked his ex-partner on her birthday in December of the previous year. He kicked in the door of her home, injuring her nonverbal autistic daughter who was behind it, then punched and kicked her, knocking her into the bathroom and putting his hands around her throat while threatening to kill her. The assault continued for around 25 minutes inside the home, after which she fled outside with her daughter, but he followed and dragged her to the ground, kicking her in the face and body, causing a shattered eye socket and fractured jaw that required a metal plate. He later messaged her to apologise and was arrested after damaging a police car.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Judge James Sampson described him as a nasty, cowardly, jealous, controlling misogynist with a bad record of violence and mistreatment of female partners, noting the risk of further offences against women.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Sheila Formon

Arson

July 3, 2025

Sentence: Hospital order

Sheila Formon, an 81-year-old resident at Hatzfeld House care home in Blidworth, deliberately set fire to the curtains in her room on February 21, 2023, after staff took her lighter due to smoking in inappropriate places. The fire caused £170,000 in damage, forced residents to evacuate, and caused significant distress, especially given their vulnerabilities. She shouted 'help, help' after starting the fire, and it spread to other parts of the building.

Judge Stuart Rafferty KC described the case as sad, noting it was an act of petulance and recklessness. She has vascular dementia and will remain at St Andrew’s Hospital until the Secretary of State decides otherwise. She was found guilty of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered and has no previous convictions.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Harry Morgan

Possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Harry Morgan, a 38-year-old from St Ann’s, was caught with heroin and crack cocaine hidden in his underpants in Nottingham city centre on September 22, 2023. He ran from police when they attempted to stop him in Thurland Street, leading to a chase where he was apprehended. The drugs recovered had a street value of approximately £650 for crack cocaine and £90 for heroin. Messages on his phone indicated he was dealing to a limited number of known individuals to fund his own drug habit, and he has 39 previous convictions for 96 offences.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine. Judge Mark Watson noted his long-standing drug addiction, previous convictions, and that the operation was not sophisticated, with no significant financial advantage.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Gary Hardy

Organised crime

June 28, 2025

Sentence: 23 years imprisonment

Gary Hardy headed an 'assassination kit' gang, involved in supplying weapons and other criminal activities, leading to his conviction for organised crime offences.

Showed no emotion as sentence was passed. He is one of Nottinghamshire's most notorious crime lords.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Jason Hill

Possession of a firearm with intent

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment added to existing sentence

Jason Hill, involved in drug dealing, purchased a live weapon supplied by Steven Houston as part of the 'assassination kits' operation. This was linked to a larger conspiracy involving the manufacture and distribution of firearms to criminals.

He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent. His barrister noted the weapon was kept in a locked safe and not discharged. He is already serving a life sentence with a minimum of 29 years for murder.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Steven Houston

Conspiracy to sell or transfer firearms

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment

Steven Houston, a leader of an organised crime group, received and distributed 'assassination kits' supplied by Gary Hardy. He provided weapons to criminals, including convicted murderer Jason Hill, as part of a far-reaching enterprise involving the manufacture and sale of firearms for use in crimes across the country.

He was found guilty after a trial. His barrister highlighted his health difficulties, positive influence on others, and expressions of remorse for his actions and their impact on innocent people.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Ronald Knowles

Conspiracy to sell or transfer firearms

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 13.5 years imprisonment

Ronald Knowles acted as the armourer, converting blank firing handguns into viable firearms at his home. He was paid by Gary Hardy and supplied over 30 weapons, which were part of a large-scale enterprise selling firearms to criminals. Police seized various weapons from his property during a raid in August 2023.

He pleaded guilty to the charges. His barrister noted he was not the instigator but was employed by others, and he did not conceal his identity. He is described as a good man with health issues and a lack of sophistication in his involvement.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Julian Mead

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

June 26, 2025

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Julian Mead, 41, of Welstead Avenue, Aspley, attacked Natalie Packer with a hammer on October 1, 2024, outside her home in Cinderhill. He chased her across the road, hitting her multiple times with a wooden hammer, causing fractures to her skull, face, shoulder blade, and three ribs. The attack was part of a planned operation, fuelled by cocaine, to steal her pedigree British Bulldog named Winnie for breeding purposes. Another unidentified man was involved in restraining her partner and stealing the dog. Mead was arrested a week later, with evidence including matching footprints and cell site data from his mobile phone.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by a jury. Judge James Sampson described the attack as wholly excessive and frenzied. He has 55 previous offences, including two assaults, and was noted as a danger to the public due to the nature of the crime.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Edward Vines

Breaching a restraining order

June 26, 2025

Sentence: five years imprisonment

Edward Vines harassed BBC broadcaster Emily Maitlis for nearly 30 years by sending letters to her and her parents, breaching a restraining order imposed on September 5, 2022. The letters expressed distress over the end of their university friendship and included claims of depression. He sent these from HMP Lowdham Grange between May 2023 and February 2024 while already serving a prison term, leading to his conviction.

Acted as his own defence; Judge Mark Watson described the case as 'an extreme case'; he has prior convictions including an eight-year sentence in 2022 for breaching a restraining order.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Donna Potts

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

June 25, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Donna Potts was caught as a passenger in a car driven by her partner on January 18, 2022, in Sandhill Street, Worksop, where 98 wraps of cocaine and six wraps of heroin were found, along with over £400 in cash. A search of their address on Gateford Road revealed more drugs, phones, and scales. On April 19, 2023, she was stopped again in Wingfield Avenue with 19 wraps of cocaine on her person. She is a 46-year-old mother whose actions were linked to substance abuse and grief.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Has four previous convictions for four offences. Judge noted that credit was given but not enough to suspend the sentence.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Carl Middleton

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

June 25, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Carl Middleton was driving a car on January 18, 2022, in Sandhill Street, Worksop, with Donna Potts as a passenger, where police found 98 wraps of cocaine, six wraps of heroin, and over £400 in cash. A search of their Gateford Road address uncovered more drugs, phones, and scales. On April 19, 2023, he was stopped again in the same car, though no direct evidence linked additional phones to him. He is 56 years old and was involved in drug-related activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Has eight previous court appearances for 16 offences, but had stayed out of trouble for over two decades until this incident. Suffers from tinnitus and hears voices; expressed remorse and no longer uses drugs.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Matthew Nelmes

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs and production of cannabis

June 25, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with 130 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation sessions

Matthew Nelmes, a 53-year-old dad-of-three, allowed dealers to store heroin and crack cocaine at his home in exchange for free drugs to feed his addiction. On February 6, 2025, police stopped a Ford Mondeo in which he was a passenger on Town Street, Pinxton, Derbyshire, and discovered the drugs. A subsequent search of his home on Hillcrest Close, Watnall, revealed 32 wraps of heroin, 431 wraps of crack cocaine worth £4,600, £903 in cash, and a sophisticated cannabis grow operation with 67 plants potentially yielding 1.8kg to 5.6kg valued between £6,000 and £24,000 wholesale.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs and production of cannabis. Judge Rosalind Coe KC noted that the drugs did not belong to him but were stored for others, and he was taken advantage of due to his addiction. He has unrelated previous convictions from 20 years ago.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Tammy Godley

Robbery

June 25, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 20 rehabilitation sessions, and 100 hours of unpaid work

Tammy Godley, a 37-year-old drug addict and mother-of-one from Mansfield Woodhouse, targeted the Tesco Extra store in Leeming Lane North on nine occasions in February 2025, filling a basket with high-end chocolate and leaving without paying. On the final incident, she was recognised and challenged by a security guard who attempted to take the basket from her. She responded by producing a piece of metal and thrusting it towards him, causing him to feel threatened that she would use it as a weapon.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of theft and one count of robbery. Has a history of drug addiction and 18 previous court appearances for 26 offences. Judge noted the inconvenience caused to the shop and the threatening use of a weapon.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Roy Shepard

Making threats with an offensive weapon in a private place

June 24, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Roy Shepard, while living as a lodger at his former partner's address in Anderson Crescent, Beeston, threatened the victim with a knife as he lay in bed, including threats to slit his throat and burn the house down with both inside, on the evening of August 16 of the previous year. Additionally, around August 7, he sent a barrage of abusive messages to another ex-partner, threatening to kill him at his workplace. His erratic behaviour was linked to alcohol consumption and stopping his medication.

Pleaded guilty to making threats with an offensive weapon in a private place, making threats to commit criminal damage, and harassment. Judge Rosalind Coe KC noted the terrifying nature of his behaviour towards his former partners. Mitigating factors included stopping medication, alcohol use, past trauma from bullying and family rejection due to his sexual orientation, and he has now ceased drinking. Ordered to undergo a 12-month mental health treatment programme, attend 10 rehabilitation sessions, and comply with a five-year restraining order.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Romaine Brown

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 24, 2025

Sentence: 18-month suspended sentence, 26 rehabilitation sessions, 100 hours of unpaid work, and a five-year restraining order

Romaine Brown assaulted his then-partner in St Ann’s on November 16, 2024, after consuming cocaine and alcohol and suspecting infidelity. The assault was sustained, resulting in injuries such as bruising to her eyes and arms. He has a history of violence against women, including prior incidents of assault and punching.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. Judge noted that his violence is linked to drug and alcohol use, and he has shown remorse and insight into his behavior. Previous convictions for similar assaults against women were considered.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Colin Jeffery

Burglary

June 24, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Colin Jeffery noticed the front door of a victim's home in Furlong Street, Arnold, was ajar on July 25, 2022. He reached inside, took the keys from a ledge, entered the car parked outside, and drove off, abandoning it a few streets away. The victim and her daughter saw him from an upstairs window, leading to feelings of violation, anxiety, and the need to change home locks.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has 35 previous court appearances for 63 offences. Judge Rosalind Coe KC noted it was an opportunistic offence and ordered him to attend a nine-month drug rehabilitation programme and 20 rehabilitation sessions.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Dean Kirkby

Intentional strangulation

June 24, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Dean Kirkby subjected his girlfriend to a sustained three-hour assault on December 23, 2024, at her address in The Meadows, Nottingham. The attack involved strangling her until she almost passed out, head-butting her, kicking her in the ribs, threatening to kill her and drain her blood, attempting to stab her with a fork, and preventing her escape by pulling her back from a first-floor window. He also urinated on her bed and threw a TV at her. While in custody, he assaulted a police officer.

Pleaded guilty to offences including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, assaulting an emergency worker, and threats to kill. Has 34 previous court appearances for 76 offences. Judge highlighted the terrifying nature of the attack and gave credit for guilty pleas.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Ian Barnes

Dangerous driving

June 24, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Ian Barnes, a 33-year-old disqualified driver, led police on a high-speed chase in Hucknall on May 17, 2025, reaching speeds of up to 120mph, overtaking dangerously, swerving onto the wrong side of the road, and exceeding 80mph in 30mph zones. The pursuit ended in a crash at the junction of Ward Avenue and Wighay Road, where he attempted to evade responsibility by jumping into the back seat and instructing passengers to claim they were driving. A female passenger reported shaking in fear of losing her life.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and failing to provide a sample of blood for analysis. Judge Rosalind Coe KC highlighted his appalling driving history and 29 previous convictions for 70 offences, but noted mitigating factors including poor mental health at the time.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Carlton Neuvill

Wounding with intent

June 20, 2025

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Carlton Neuvill, 55, of Norton Street, Radford, stabbed his neighbour four times in a stairwell at a block of flats on January 22, 2025. He had armed himself with a knife and waited for the victim to return from walking his dog, then attacked from behind as the victim exited the lift. The victim required emergency surgery and suffered permanent scarring. Weapons, including the knife used and two other blades, were recovered from Neuvill's flat.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. The attack was motivated by a debt owed to the victim.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Peter Brooks

Attempted murder

June 12, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Peter Brooks, a plastic surgeon, set off on a murderous expedition where he knifed Graeme Perks and doused the ground floor of his house with petrol with intent to set it on fire, leaving Perks with life-threatening injuries.

Peter Brooks, 61, tried every trick to escape justice but was convicted for attempting to murder Graeme Perks by knifing him and dousing his house with petrol.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

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