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Nottingham Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Nottingham Crown Court
October 2024 3 cases
Lee Horsley
Causing death by careless driving *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Lee Horsley, 31, of Hazel Road, Ollerton, lost control of his modified BMW while attempting to overtake on a wet road near White Post roundabout on Old Rufford Road, A614, at Farnsfield, on September 12, 2023. The car snaked, collided with Sarah Fensom's Audi, flipping it onto its roof and killing the 33-year-old social worker who had helped snare a child grooming gang.
Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. Judge Michael Auty KC noted it was a dreadful error of judgement, not inherent dangerousness. Disqualified from driving for 3 years. No previous convictions.
1 Oct 2024
nottinghampost.com
Simon Elliott
Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Simon Elliott, 45, stabbed a beagle named Rosie to death and repeatedly stabbed a second pet, a Staffie called Sabre, at his home in Scargill Rise, Eastwood, while the owners were on holiday. A neighbour discovered the scene on May 29, 2024, describing it as abhorrent and barbaric. The surviving dog would be scarred by the incident.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC commented on his mental health issues and alcohol binge.
1 Oct 2024
nottinghampost.com
Shaun Saunders
Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm *
Sentence
32 months in young offender’s institution
Masked teens Louis Macanally, 19, and Shaun Saunders, 18, both under the influence of alcohol and nitrous oxide, lured a man to a supermarket car park in King's Road, Newark, under the pretence of selling drugs. When the victim had no money, violence erupted; one stabbed him in the side with a kitchen knife before they fled. The incident occurred at around 10.35pm on February 3, 2024.
Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. Judge James Sampson noted it was a planned group attack and that they posed a danger to the public.
1 Oct 2024
nottinghampost.com
September 2024 27 cases
Unnamed Youth 1
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8.5 years
The two youths, both aged 12 at the time, took a machete to Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023, where they encountered stranger Shawn Seesahai, aged 19. After a dispute over sitting on a park bench, they attacked him in less than a minute, stabbing him in the heart with a 23cm-deep wound that almost passed through his body, inflicting four machete wounds total, and causing a skull fracture. The attack was unprovoked and senseless.
Convicted of murder and possession of a knife. Blamed the other youth for the fatal wounds. Sentenced by Mrs Justice Tipples.
27 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Unnamed Youth 2
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8.5 years
The two youths, both aged 12 at the time, took a machete to Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023, where they encountered stranger Shawn Seesahai, aged 19. After a dispute over sitting on a park bench, they attacked him in less than a minute, stabbing him in the heart with a 23cm-deep wound that almost passed through his body, inflicting four machete wounds total, and causing a skull fracture. The attack was unprovoked and senseless.
Convicted of murder and possession of a knife. Blamed the other youth for the fatal wounds. Sentenced by Mrs Justice Tipples.
27 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Boy A
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term starting at 13 years
On November 2023, at Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton, the two 12-year-old boys shoulder-barged, punched, kicked, stamped on, and attacked 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai with a 42.5cm machete, inflicting four wounds including a stab to the heart and skull fracture, after a dispute about sitting on a park bench. The attack was joint, non-premeditated, and over in seconds. Shawn's friend fled while Shawn stumbled trying to escape. The boys are the youngest convicted knife murderers in Britain since 1993.
Both boys, now aged 13, convicted of murder and possession of a knife. They blamed each other and deny responsibility. Mandatory life sentences to be passed with minimum term adjusted for aggravating and mitigating factors including their young age. One boy admitted carrying the machete regularly; the other was involved with fists and feet. No prior criminality for one; the other groomed by older youths.
27 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Boy B
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term starting at 13 years
On November 2023, at Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton, the two 12-year-old boys shoulder-barged, punched, kicked, stamped on, and attacked 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai with a 42.5cm machete, inflicting four wounds including a stab to the heart and skull fracture, after a dispute about sitting on a park bench. The attack was joint, non-premeditated, and over in seconds. Shawn's friend fled while Shawn stumbled trying to escape. The boys are the youngest convicted knife murderers in Britain since 1993.
Both boys, now aged 13, convicted of murder and possession of a knife. They blamed each other and deny responsibility. Mandatory life sentences to be passed with minimum term adjusted for aggravating and mitigating factors including their young age. One boy admitted carrying the machete regularly; the other was involved with fists and feet. No prior criminality for one; the other groomed by older youths.
27 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Elkedee Watson
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
4 years and 5 months in prison
Elkedee Watson took part in Tremayne McKenzie's gang conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in The Meadows area of Nottingham within the context of violent gang rivalry on 10 November 2021.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Must serve half of sentence before eligible for release.
20 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Kishan Vyas
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
9 years and 2 months in prison
Kishan Vyas was involved in Tremayne McKenzie's gang conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in The Meadows area of Nottingham as part of organised crime group in turf war on 10 November 2021.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Must serve half of sentence before eligible for release.
20 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Jeziekel Dennis
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
10 years in prison
Jeziekel Dennis was part of Tremayne McKenzie's gang involved in conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in The Meadows area and armed response to rival gang after murder of Michael Anton O’Connor on 10 November 2021, including possession of firearm, ammunition and bladed article used to confront Paula Usherwood.
Found guilty at trial of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to possess ammunition without a firearm certificate, conspiracy to have a bladed article in a public place. Must serve half of sentence before eligible for release.
20 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Jimmy Reeves
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
12 years in prison
Jimmy Reeves was involved in Tremayne McKenzie's gang conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in The Meadows area of Nottingham as part of violent turf war culminating in events on 10 November 2021.
Found guilty at trial of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Must serve half of sentence before eligible for release.
20 Sep 2024
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Melissa Lynn
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
8 years in prison
Melissa Lynn participated in Tremayne McKenzie's gang conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine in The Meadows area of Nottingham, including possession with intent to supply, amid turf war on 10 November 2021.
Found guilty at trial of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply. Must serve half of sentence before eligible for release.
20 Sep 2024
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Tremayne Mckenzie
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *
Sentence
20 years and 3 months imprisonment with a 5 year extended licence
Tremayne McKenzie led a gang in a violent turf war for control of heroin and crack cocaine supply in The Meadows area of Nottingham. Following the murder of Michael Anton O’Connor, whom McKenzie sent to a meeting, McKenzie and associates armed with a pistol and knife tracked down rival Paula Usherwood in Mickledon Close on 10 November 2021, where McKenzie pointed the gun at her and attempted to fire it, but it jammed.
Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Found guilty at trial of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to possess ammunition without a firearm certificate, conspiracy to have a bladed article in a public place. Gang leader seeking control of drugs trade in The Meadows area.
20 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Ryan Beard
Rape *
Sentence
extended 15 year prison sentence
Ryan Beard, aged 26, formerly of Tuxford, followed the woman and tracked her movements via a device placed in her car and a spywear app installed on her mobile phone in the weeks and months leading up to the attack. On the night of 11 May 2023, he lured her to his flat by posing as someone else, placed an imitation gun to her head and into her mouth, and filmed himself raping her. He was arrested in July when his victim came forward to police. He answered 'no comment' in interview when shown the video.
Deemed a dangerous offender. Added to the sex offenders register for life and handed a restraining order forbidding any future contact with his victim. Denied all allegations and found guilty after trial.
20 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Haseeb Majid
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years
Haseeb Majid stabbed Mohammed Duraab Khan to death in a brutal attack at a Texaco garage forecourt in Meadow Lane, Nottingham, on January 31, 2024. The incident involved Majid inflicting up to 16 wounds in 13 seconds using a zombie-style knife, following a series of threats and vandalism related to a dispute over Majid's ex-girlfriend. Majid wore a balaclava, approached Khan who was a passenger in a black Audi, and claimed he intended only to scare him but lost control after being hit.
Convicted after a three-week trial where the jury rejected his claim of self-defence. Judge Steven Coupland noted that Majid acted as an aggressor and showed no remorse.
19 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
David Moore
Producing cannabis *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
David Moore was responsible for tending to a cannabis farm at a disused haunted museum and cinema on Woodborough Road, Mapperley. Police raided the property on 3 April 2024, finding 284 cannabis plants across three rooms, two further empty rooms prepared for grows, and bypassed electricity. He was living at the site when arrested.
Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. Of no fixed address.
16 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Nicolae Dumitru
Producing cannabis *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Nicolae Dumitru was responsible for tending to a cannabis farm at a disused haunted museum and cinema on Woodborough Road, Mapperley. Police raided the property on 3 April 2024, finding 284 cannabis plants across three rooms, two further empty rooms prepared for grows, and bypassed electricity. He was living at the site when arrested.
Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. Of no fixed address.
16 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
William Martin
Causing death by dangerous driving *
Sentence
12 years' imprisonment
William Martin, of Woodhouse Court, Mansfield Woodhouse, was driving a yellow Seat with two friends when he crossed to the wrong side of the A614 Blyth Road at Ollerton to overtake slower traffic. He crashed almost head-on into a northbound Toyota around 5.30pm on 8 September 2023, causing the Seat to overturn in a ditch. Front seat passenger and friend Adam Sissons, 22, died at the scene. Martin had driven dangerously for two kilometres at an average 87mph in a 60mph zone.
Pleaded guilty to one count of causing death by dangerous driving and four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Banned from driving for 13 years and must pass an extended driving re-test before eligible to drive again.
16 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Paul Canner
Knowingly causing the deposit of waste *
Sentence
26 months imprisonment
Paul Canner, along with family members, operated an illegal waste site at Long Bennington near Newark from October 1, 2019, to May 1, 2020, where waste was burned and buried on an area the size of a football pitch, posing risks to residents from toxic fumes. The site was raided by Environment Agency officers and Lincolnshire Police in April 2020.
Part of a family group that ran an illegal waste site, profiting from dumping waste and impacting the local community.
12 Sep 2024
nottinghampost.com
Judith Canner
Knowingly causing the deposit of waste *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment
Judith Canner participated in running an illegal waste site at Long Bennington near Newark from October 1, 2019, to May 1, 2020, where large amounts of waste were dumped, burned, and buried, endangering the local community with toxic fumes.
Involved in the family-run illegal waste operation that concealed the site and falsified paperwork.
12 Sep 2024
nottinghampost.com
Joshua Canner
Knowingly causing the deposit of waste *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment
Joshua Canner helped run an illegal waste site at Long Bennington near Newark from October 1, 2019, to May 1, 2020, accepting lorry-loads of shredded waste and concealing the operation with falsified paperwork, which harmed the environment and local residents.
Son of Paul and Judith Canner, involved in managing the illegal waste site that operated daily.
12 Sep 2024
nottinghampost.com
Wendy Gill
Fraud by abuse of position *
Sentence
2 years and 1 month imprisonment
Wendy Gill, the school's business manager responsible for payroll, supplies, and bank accounts, transferred £70,581.51 from Bramcote C of E Primary School's accounts into her personal accounts between April 2016 and June 2022. The fraud was discovered in 2022 during a financial review revealing a budget deficit, leading to a police investigation. Gill admitted the allegations in interview but declined to discuss her reasons.
Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position. Felt utterly ashamed and is selling her house to pay back the money stolen. Recorder Bajraj Bhattia KC highlighted the betrayal of trust and impact on the school community.
10 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Stephen Wilson
Assaulting an emergency worker *
Sentence
four months in prison
Stephen Wilson, 35, struck a police officer in the face with substantial force on 3 August 2024 in King Street, Nottingham city centre, as police managed unrest linked to a protest in Old Market Square. The officer, who had volunteered to work that day, suffered a cut, swollen lip, a damaged tooth, and bruising to his cheek. Wilson was identified through a media appeal.
Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Also admitted to possession of a Class B drug. Of no fixed abode.
10 Sep 2024
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Kersharn Dockeray-Barnett
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years
Kersharn Dockeray-Barnett, then 17, stabbed Reece Connor, a 29-year-old father-of-two, once in the chest with a knife near Crown Island in Nottingham on Christmas Day 2023. This was a revenge attack following a prior disagreement where Mr Connor had been the aggressor in an underpass encounter. Dockeray-Barnett sought out the victim and killed him, leading to devastating consequences for Mr Connor's partner and children.
Found guilty of murder after a trial; claimed self-defence which was rejected by the jury. Judge Nirmal Shant KC noted it was a revenge attack and highlighted the impact on the victim's family.
9 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Rebecca Welch
Wilful neglect by a careworker *
Sentence
1 year imprisonment
Rebecca Welch, a 29-year-old healthcare assistant at Millbrook Mental Health Unit in Sutton-in-Ashfield, failed to carry out appropriate 10-minute welfare observations on 31-year-old patient Amelia Rose from 1pm on 31 January 2020. CCTV showed no checks were conducted before Amelia was found at 1.53pm, after which she was transferred to King’s Mill Hospital and died the next day. Welch falsely recorded the observations in a log.
Pleaded guilty to wilful neglect by a careworker at an earlier hearing. Failed to conduct required 10-minute welfare checks on patient Amelia Rose and falsely recorded observations.
4 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Bradley Amphlett
Engaging in sexual activity with a child *
Sentence
3 years and 8 months imprisonment
Bradley Amphlett, a 27-year-old teacher from Cordy Lane, Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, formed a sexual relationship with a pupil who sought his support for exam stress. He first kissed her in a classroom, kissed her multiple times over a week, exchanged messages after she left school, and booked a hotel room in Nottingham where they had sex. The relationship was reported to police and the school after the girl told a friend.
Admitted the offences. Handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign the sex offenders register.
3 Sep 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Bgi
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8.5 years
BGI, aged 12 at the time, along with CMB, fatally attacked 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai on Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023. The victim was stabbed through the heart and lungs with a machete, suffering a 23cm deep wound, and died at the scene. The killing was described as horrific, shocking, and committed for no reason.
Sentenced jointly with CMB. Judge considered emotional maturity and age factors. Sentence referred under Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
1 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Cmb
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8.5 years
CMB, aged 12 at the time, along with BGI, fatally attacked 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai on Stowlawn playing fields in Wolverhampton on November 13, 2023. The victim was stabbed through the heart and lungs with a machete, suffering a 23cm deep wound, and died at the scene. The killing was described as horrific, shocking, and committed for no reason.
Sentenced jointly with BGI. Judge considered emotional maturity and age factors. Sentence referred under Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
1 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Unnamed Boy 1
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8.5 years
The two 12-year-old boys attacked and murdered 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai at Stowlawn playing fields in East Park, Wolverhampton, on November 13, 2023. Mr Seesahai was stabbed through the heart and lungs, suffered a skull fracture, and one wound measured 23cm deep. The boys used a machete, inflicting four wounds. They blamed each other for the stabbing during the trial. Both were convicted of murder and sentenced in September 2024.
Pleaded not guilty to murder but convicted unanimously. Admitted possession of knife. Described as one of the country's youngest knife murderers. Sentence referred to Court of Appeal as unduly lenient.
1 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Unnamed Boy 2
Murder *
Sentence
life imprisonment with a minimum term of 8.5 years
The two 12-year-old boys attacked and murdered 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai at Stowlawn playing fields in East Park, Wolverhampton, on November 13, 2023. Mr Seesahai was stabbed through the heart and lungs, suffered a skull fracture, and one wound measured 23cm deep. The boys used a machete, inflicting four wounds. They blamed each other for the stabbing during the trial. Both were convicted of murder and sentenced in September 2024.
Pleaded not guilty to murder but convicted unanimously. Found guilty of possession of knife. Described as one of the country's youngest knife murderers. Sentence referred to Court of Appeal as unduly lenient.
1 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
August 2024 11 cases
Harry Palmer
Breach of a sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with notification requirements *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment
Harry Palmer, a 22-year-old convicted sex offender from Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court for repeatedly violating his sexual harm prevention order and failing to comply with notification requirements. In August 2023, he sold a MacBook laptop, a Samsung tablet, and a Huawei mobile phone to CEX stores in Coventry and Bulwell for £142 without police permission, having previously concealed the tablet and phone from authorities. A probation service alert led to a search of his Hucknall address, uncovering four unregistered bank cards. Palmer had only recently been released from prison on licence for prior breaches and drug-related offences.
Admitted to three counts of breaching his sexual harm prevention order and four counts of failing to comply with notification requirements. Previously convicted of sexual offences against a teenage girl and had prior breaches. Detective Constable Richard Johnson stressed that such orders are put in place for good reason and that brazen flouting leads to severe punishment.
30 Aug 2024
sexoffenders.co.uk
Giampiero Franchi
Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment
Giampiero Franchi attempted to groom an individual he believed to be a 13-year-old girl, who was actually an undercover police officer, by engaging in sexual communications on July 9, 2024. Police seized his devices and found 18 Category A indecent images of children, along with evidence that he had previously incited young children to engage in sexual activity online. He was arrested following the incident.
Pleaded guilty to the offences. Was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign on the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely. Admitted he needed help during interview.
14 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Dean Hudson
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
Dean Hudson was involved in the Bestwood cartel under Craig Moran, engaging in conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and handling prohibited weapons as part of operations that distributed high-purity drugs across Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Member of the Bestwood drug gang. Aged 25 at sentencing, of Totland Drive, Nottingham.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Craig Bailey
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Craig Bailey was part of Jodie Danson's Manchester crime group, involved in conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs in collaboration with the Nottingham Bestwood gang, including transport of large drug quantities between cities.
Member of the Manchester drug gang. Aged 35 at sentencing, of Watkins Avenue, Salford, Manchester.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Darren Bexon
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Darren Bexon participated in the large-scale drug trafficking operation led by Craig Moran in Bestwood, involving conspiracy to supply class A (cocaine, heroin) and B (cannabis) drugs, and transfer of prohibited weapons. The gang's activities included multiple drug runs and possession of firearms and ammunition.
Member of the Bestwood drug gang. Aged 38 at sentencing, formerly of Huggett Gardens, Top Valley.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Callum Sims
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
14 years imprisonment
Callum Sims was involved in Craig Moran's Nottingham organised crime group, which supplied vast quantities of class A drugs including 4kg of high-purity cocaine and 2kg of heroin transported from Manchester, valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds. The operation included handling prohibited weapons such as a sawn-off shotgun and handguns.
Member of the Bestwood drug gang. Aged 37 at sentencing, formerly of Morrell Bank, Bestwood, Nottingham.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Calum Kirk
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years
Calum Kirk was involved in Craig Moran's Bestwood group, charged with conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and transfer of prohibited weapons, as part of the operation trafficking vast quantities of drugs and weapons across Nottingham and linked areas.
Member of the Bestwood drug gang. Aged 25 at sentencing, of Whitton Close, Bestwood.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Richard Jones
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment
Richard Jones was part of the Manchester organised crime group headed by Jodie Doran, linked to Craig Moran's Nottingham gang for large-scale supply of class A drugs, with drug transports between Manchester and Nottingham yielding significant seizures of cocaine and heroin.
Member of the Manchester-linked drug gang. Aged 51 at sentencing, formerly of Edgware Road, Newton Heath, Manchester.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Lee Hudson
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
12 years imprisonment
Lee Hudson was part of Craig Moran's Bestwood organised crime group involved in large-scale supply of class A drugs (cocaine, heroin) and class B drugs (cannabis), along with conspiracy to transfer firearms. The gang used encrypted Encrochat phones and guns to evade capture, with significant drug seizures during runs between Nottingham and Manchester.
Member of the Bestwood drug gang. Aged 26 at sentencing, formerly of Wendling Gardens, Bestwood.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
Jodie Danson
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
16 years imprisonment
Jodie Danson led the North West (Manchester) organised crime group that collaborated with Craig Moran's Nottingham gang in the large-scale supply of class A drugs (cocaine, heroin) and class B drugs, involving drug runs, firearms, ammunition, and Encrochat phones. Significant quantities of high-purity drugs were transported and seized.
Headed the Manchester organised crime group linked to Moran's gang. Aged 43 at sentencing, formerly of Edmund Street, Salford. Benefited £2.1m from the enterprise.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
John Newns
Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *
Sentence
3 years and 4 months imprisonment
John Newns participated in the Manchester organised crime group under Jodie Danson, linked to Craig Moran's operation for supplying class A (cocaine, heroin) and B (cannabis) drugs on a large scale, with associated firearms and ammunition handling.
Member of the Manchester drug gang. Aged 43 at sentencing, of Asgard Drive, Salford, Manchester.
1 Aug 2024
nottinghampost.com
July 2024 7 cases
James Raynham-Gallivan
Fraud by abuse of position *
Sentence
27 months imprisonment
James Raynham-Gallivan, 71, of Bescar Lane, Scarisbrick, was reported to police in March 2018 for failing to pay out more than £116,000 from two estates he was executor of, which he had received over approximately two years. He made various excuses for not distributing the money to the beneficiary and delayed proceedings by repeatedly claiming he was too ill to be interviewed or attend court. Investigations revealed he had been making regular trips between the UK and Ireland, including ferry crossings and foreign holidays, contradicting his claims. He was charged in June 2020 and eventually pleaded guilty on February 13, 2024, before being remanded into custody and sentenced on July 30, 2024.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position. Caused multiple delays to the legal process by claiming illness, both physical and mental. Cleared of one charge of perverting the course of justice after no evidence was offered.
30 Jul 2024
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
Tiyumtamba Harruna
Operating equipment beneath the clothing of another without consent *
Sentence
two-and-a-half years' imprisonment
Tiyumtamba Harruna, 32, formerly of Campbell Close, Broxtowe Estate, deliberately sought out and followed six vulnerable teenage schoolgirls aged 13 to 16 in Nottingham areas including Bestwood, Eastwood, and Top Valley between March 2022 and March 2024. He used his mobile phone to take invasive upskirting photos, including twice targeting a 13-year-old walking home from school in Eastwood on 2 March 2022 and 4 May 2022. He admitted getting a thrill from getting away with his offending.
Pleaded guilty to four counts of operating equipment beneath the clothing of another without consent, two counts of attempting to make an indecent photo of a child, and one count of attempting to operate equipment beneath the clothing of another without consent. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and issued with a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. Sentencing judge Michael Auty KC said: “You effectively stalked young girls around the streets of Nottingham. You have no idea of how fragile any of these young girls may be. You invaded their personal space and their dignity was trashed for your sexual gratification. The adverse effects your behaviour had on them are incalculable.”
25 Jul 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Josh Murdon
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *
Sentence
two years and two months imprisonment
Josh Murdon was driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI at excessive speed, over 100 mph along the A611 Annesley Road bypass and around 70mph when he lost control along Hucknall Road near Linby on 20 April 2023. He was over the legal drug-drive limit for cannabis, struck a kerb while looking at his phone, causing the car to flip multiple times into a field. His passenger, a 23-year-old second cousin and close friend, sustained life-threatening injuries including 20 broken bones (skull, back, ribs) and ongoing physical and mental pain.
Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Disqualified from driving for four years and three months.
23 Jul 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Michael Mcdaid
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years and 4 months
Michael McDaid, 60, strangled his estranged wife Rachel McDaid, 53, to death with a bootlace in her home in Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire on April 19, 2024. He made arrangements for a friend to care for his dog beforehand, tied loops in the lace to create a ligature, and attacked her after learning she had filed for divorce. He left the house, locked the doors from the inside, and later confessed to his son and via a 999 call. The victim had bruising to her face and broken ribs.
Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge Stuart Rafferty KC noted there was no justification for the crime and that it was in his own warped mind. Defence stated he killed his wife due to perceived emotional suffering and mental health issues.
12 Jul 2024
standard.co.uk
Victor Rickett
Robbery *
Sentence
3 years and 9 months imprisonment
Victor Rickett acted as a ‘look-out’ outside the former McColl’s store in Ash Crescent, Nuthall, while two men stormed in just before closing around 10pm on 29 December 2020. Shop workers were threatened with a hammer. The men stole tobacco pouches, cash from the till, and forced a shop assistant to open the safe for more money. Rickett was found in the getaway van with stolen tobacco.
Acted as a ‘look-out’ during the robbery. Pleaded guilty to robbery at the last moment before his trial was due to take place. Mobile phone showed search for ‘McColls’ one hour before the robbery.
9 Jul 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Joseph Dowling
Affray *
Sentence
15 months imprisonment
Joseph Dowling, 38, of Catlow Walk, Rainworth, had been drinking alcohol from around 11am on Friday 19 April 2024 before becoming involved in a verbal altercation with his former partner at The Lurcher pub in Rainworth. He became abusive, threw things around in an upstairs flat, ripped a CCTV screen off the wall, refused to leave, climbed onto the pub roof at around 11.30pm, smashed windows, ripped off roof tiles and threw them near officers during a near five-hour stand-off with police until 4.30am on Saturday 20 April 2024, causing over £8,000 damage. No-one was injured.
Pleaded guilty to one count of affray and two counts of criminal damage. Previously fitted with an alcohol abstinence tag for six months but turned back to drinking following the death of his child. Remorseful. Made subject of a five-year restraining order.
3 Jul 2024
westbridgfordwire.com
Veronique John
Murder and Attempted Murder *
Sentence
indefinite hospital order
Veronique John erupted into violence at her home in Flax Street, Stoke-on-Trent, on June 11, 2023, inflicting fatal injuries on her seven-year-old daughter Elizabeth, who suffered a fractured skull and knife wounds, and her 11-year-old son Ethan, who sustained more than 20 sharp force injuries including to the neck. She then stabbed her husband Nathan John in the stomach at a car wash. John called 999 admitting to killing her children, stating she acted to protect them from her husband taking them. Both children were pronounced dead at the scene despite medical efforts.
Ruled unfit to plead due to complex post-traumatic stress disorder, personality and depressive disorders; jury found her responsible for the acts in a fact-finding hearing; no previous convictions.
1 Jul 2024
standard.co.uk
June 2024 2 cases
Edward Finn
Sexual assault of a child *
Sentence
8 years' imprisonment with an extended licence of 4 years
Edward Finn, an anaesthetist from Cotgrave in Nottinghamshire, committed a series of sexual offences including sexual assault, making and taking indecent images of children, and voyeurism. His offences were discovered when unsolicited sexual images were found on a disused tablet device, revealing photos of an adult and child known to him taken without consent. Further investigation uncovered thousands of indecent images of children, including over a hundred in the most serious category, and images taken during his work. He targeted vulnerable victims, including patients, for his own gratification. Finn attempted to end his life before arrest and was charged with 12 offences, pleading guilty to nine at a hearing on 19 January 2024. Three other charges were left on file.
Pleaded guilty to nine offences. Handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order. Determined to present a danger to the public.
28 Jun 2024
cps.gov.uk
Anthony Green
Manslaughter *
Sentence
12 years in prison
Anthony Green, aged 51, of County Close, Beeston, lived opposite Ruth Hufton’s flat. Ms Hufton, aged 46, was found dead on 25 September 2023 after officers forced entry to her flat in County Close, Beeston, following a missing person report from her family. She had a scarf tied tightly around her neck, with post-mortem concluding death by pressure to the neck. Evidence showed Green was present in her flat prior to her death. He was arrested and charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter on 10 May 2024.
Admitted manslaughter days before murder trial was due to start. Prosecutors accepted the plea. Provided police with a written statement admitting being at Ms Hufton’s flat for sexual activity but initially denied killing her.
13 Jun 2024
westbridgfordwire.com

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