Oxford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 43 verdicts at Oxford Crown Court (Oxford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

James Sheen

Burglary

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

James Sheen was part of a gang that broke into Blenheim Palace on September 14, 2019, using sledgehammers to smash through a window and rip out a fully-functioning 18-carat gold toilet valued at £4.75 million. The toilet, titled 'America' and created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen during a five-minute raid and has never been recovered. Sheen's DNA was found on a sledgehammer used to sever the toilet from its pipes.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, conspiracy to transfer criminal property, and one count of transferring criminal property. The sentence is to run consecutively to his current 19 years and four months for other offenses. Judge Ian Pringle KC noted his role in carrying the sledgehammer used in the crime.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Michael Jones

Burglary

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Michael Jones visited Blenheim Palace on two occasions in the days before the burglary on September 14, 2019, to scout the location of the gold toilet and plan the quickest escape route. A gang of thieves then stole the 18-carat gold toilet, valued at £4.75 million, during a five-minute raid by smashing through a window and driving away in stolen vehicles.

Found guilty of burglary following a trial. Judge Ian Pringle KC determined that he conducted reconnaissance but could not confirm his direct involvement in the burglary itself.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Luke King

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

On January 31, 2025, Luke King violently attacked and strangled a woman in her 30s. He was arrested, charged while in custody, and remanded to prison prior to trial to ensure the victim's safety. The incident involved physical assault, and King had pleaded guilty during a hearing.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation. Detective Constable Michael Hopcroft commented that the act was violent and unacceptable, emphasising the police's commitment to safeguarding victims.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Fred Doe

Transferring criminal property

May 19, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Fred Doe was involved in attempting to transfer criminal property related to the burglary of a £4.8m solid gold toilet from Blenheim Palace in September 2019, by offering to find a buyer for the stolen gold after the theft.

Contacted James Sheen after the burglary to offer finding a buyer for the gold obtained.

Sources: northantstelegraph.co.uk

Alberto De Andrade Abreu

Coercive Controlling Behaviour

March 21, 2025

Sentence: five years and five months imprisonment

Alberto de Andrade Abreu, 42, of Reading Road, Henley, abused a woman in her 50s between July 2017 and July 2024, causing serious injuries to her head from which she still suffers. The offences included domestic abuse, actual bodily harm, coercive controlling behaviour, threatening with a knife, witness intimidation, and possession of cannabis. He was arrested on July 22, 2024, and the victim came forward despite her fears.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of actual bodily harm, one count of coercive controlling behaviour, one count of threatening with a knife, one count of witness intimidation, and one count of possession of a class B drug. A restraining order was issued against the victim for life.

Sources: readingchronicle.co.uk

Jalal Tarakhail

Conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jalal Tarakhail, 25, from Ilford, assisted in hiding 16 people, including 11 children, and helped find storage locations for vehicles used in the migrant transport operation. He was part of the same organised crime group as Ikram and Khan, which used various methods to smuggle migrants into the UK.

Convicted of conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration. Arrested in August 2023 at London Gatwick upon returning from Dubai.

Sources: ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Najib Khan

Conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Najib Khan, 39, was involved in a smuggling operation that used GPS trackers to follow lorries carrying hidden migrants. He conspired with Ikram and others to facilitate illegal entries into the UK, including unsuccessful attempts to transport 32 migrants, and shifted focus to using an inflatable boat for Channel crossings.

Found guilty after trial for conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration. Purchased an inflatable boat with Ikram and was linked to drivers and a transport manager jailed in the Netherlands and France.

Sources: ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Waqas Ikram

Conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration

August 2, 2024

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Waqas Ikram, 41, from Dagenham, was caught attempting to break into a vehicle to smuggle four migrants at South Mimms services on March 30, 2021. He was part of a smuggling operation that charged migrants up to £7,000 each and facilitated multiple crossings via lorry in 2019, using GPS trackers to follow vehicles without drivers' knowledge. His iPhone revealed conversations outlining the criminal network's activities.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to facilitate illegal immigration. Involved in an organised crime group that used GPS trackers and purchased an inflatable boat for smuggling migrants.

Sources: ilfordrecorder.co.uk

David Robins

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order

July 29, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

David Robins, of Abingdon Road, Oxford, breached his sexual harm prevention order by deleting WhatsApp messages, the TikTok app, and Facebook messages while communicating with a former partner, less than a week after his release from prison on June 19, 2024. The order was originally imposed in November 2023 after he was found in possession of a sexualised image of a cartoon character, Lisa Simpson, and attempted to engage in sexual communication with a young boy by sending pictures of his penis and requesting naked photographs in return, which turned out to be a police sting.

Admitted to three breaches of a sexual harm prevention order. Mitigating factors included autism and ADHD, with his lawyer arguing poor judgement under pressure. The judge stated that autism is not an excuse for poor behaviour and warned of further sentences for future breaches.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Kane Swatton

Stalking

July 25, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, seven-year restraining order, and £187 victim surcharge

Kane Swatton sent persistent and unwanted messages, made unwanted home visits, and sent unwanted gifts to a woman in Wantage between November 10 and December 13, 2023, causing her serious alarm and distress that substantially affected her daily activities.

Swatton's actions caused the woman serious alarm and distress which had a substantial adverse impact on her usual day-to-day activities.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Daniel Edwards

Shoplifting

July 23, 2024

Sentence: 5 months imprisonment

Daniel Edwards, a 26-year-old man of no fixed address, stole £1429.15 worth of items from Co-op stores on Cherwell Drive and London Road in Oxford between May 5 and July 21, 2024. He targeted the supermarket chain specifically, and police arrested him on July 21, 2024, after which he was charged and sentenced.

Ian Greenwood

Theft from a shop

July 22, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 1 month imprisonment

Ian Greenwood, 37, of Court Farm Road, Iffley, committed more than 20 shoplifting offences between May 5 and July 15, 2024, stealing items including chocolate, cheese, meat, alcohol, and ice cream worth over £4,600 from Sainsbury's and Co-op stores in Oxford. He targeted one Co-op store in Rose Hill 14 times. He was spotted and arrested by police on July 15, 2024, in Cowley Road, where he was also found in possession of heroin.

Pleaded guilty to 23 counts of theft from a shop and one count of possession of a class A drug (heroin). Investigating officer noted that this sentence sends a clear message against persistent shoplifting and provides reassurance to local retailers.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Adam Lydiatt

Child sexual offences

July 18, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Adam Lydiatt, from Poolside Close, Banbury, admitted to distributing an indecent photograph of a child and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, as part of numerous child sexual offences.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Received a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years, placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years, deprivation order for his iPhone, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Mohamed Kanumansa

Running a drugs supply line

July 18, 2024

Sentence: six years imprisonment

On January 17, 2024, police raided an address in Cowley Road where Mohamed Kanumansa was present. They found 150 wraps of class A drugs, with some thrown from the window. Kanumansa was running a drugs supply line known as the Miami Line, and forensic examination confirmed his fingerprints on the drugs.

Stephen Ochola

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

July 18, 2024

Sentence: seven years imprisonment

On January 17, 2024, during a police raid at an address in Cowley Road, Stephen Ochola was present and was Tasered. Police discovered 150 wraps of class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin, with some thrown from the window. Messages from Ochola's phone to Kanumansa, including postcodes, suggested involvement in drug-related activities, despite his claims of innocence.

Denied involvement in the drug line but was found guilty after a trial of two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Morton Morton

Shoplifting

July 16, 2024

Sentence: One year imprisonment plus an additional six months for new offences

Morton Morton, aged 34 and of no fixed abode, committed multiple offences including breaching a restraining order, driving while disqualified, and shoplifting. On July 4, he was witnessed driving while disqualified. On July 12, he breached an indefinite restraining order by attending the victim's home and shouting at her, and stole £292 worth of clothing from Asda at Templar's Square in Cowley. On July 14, he stole a dehumidifier valued at £105 from the same store. On July 15, he stole an air fryer worth £199.99. On July 16, he attempted to steal a bath sheet and two hoovers worth £213 but was arrested, charged, convicted, and sentenced on the same day.

Pled guilty to the offences. A previously suspended six-month sentence for breaching a restraining order was activated. Also handed a three-year driving ban to begin upon release.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

James Mcdonagh

Causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving

July 16, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

James McDonagh, 25, of Gloucester Mews, Faringdon, caused life-threatening injuries to Thomas Shoemark when his car came off the road in Wantage.

Richard Cassidy

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

July 15, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Richard Cassidy, 62, of Swindon Road, Wroughton, attacked two men in Wantage in November 2021 over a dispute regarding unpaid wages from a bricklaying job, causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Michael Hollywell

Production of a class B drug

July 14, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Michael Hollywell, a 64-year-old chimney sweep from Templars Road, Oxford, was found with 31 cannabis plants and £51,000 in cash in his loft following a fire at his property on December 22, 2023. Other drug paraphernalia was also discovered, with the drugs having an estimated street value of £34,850, indicating an expectation of significant financial gain. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing is pending.

Pleaded guilty to producing a class B drug. Judge Hassan Khan noted it was a professional set-up and inferred a significant role. Defence argued the cannabis was for personal use and not for sale, and that the money was from his chimney sweep business.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Andrew Stuart

Perverting the course of justice

July 11, 2024

Sentence: 52 weeks imprisonment

Andrew Stuart's black Audi A3 was involved in a crash with a white Ford Fiesta at the junction of Wood Farm Road and Atkyns Road in Oxford on July 29, 2022, just before 11.30pm. CCTV footage showed two males and two females associated with the vehicle leaving the scene after one woman grabbed something from it. Stuart reported the car as stolen to the police and insurance company the next day, despite his DNA being found on the deployed airbags. He refused to answer questions during his interview under caution on October 20, 2022, and was charged on January 17, 2024.

Found guilty of perverting the course of justice after a five-day trial. Had 18 convictions for 55 previous offences and was in breach of suspended sentences. Police expressed pleasure at the sentence and hoped he would reflect on his actions.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Lucas Smith

Robbery

July 10, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Lucas Smith robbed the Quick Stop shop in Warwick Road, Banbury on May 2, 2024, by approaching a female shop assistant in her 20s, who was alone, and demanding tobacco worth about £1,000 while showing a white-handled knife in his waistband. On May 10, 2024, he attempted another robbery at the same store, wearing a balaclava and blue surgical gloves, by demanding tobacco and money from a male victim in his 50s and revealing what appeared to be the handle of a handgun. The victim chased him out with a piece of metal shelving.

Pleaded guilty to one count each of robbery and attempted robbery. Investigating officer expressed satisfaction with the sentence and praised the victims for their support.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Mark Preedy

Indecent assault, rape, and attempted rape

July 7, 2024

Sentence: 23 years imprisonment

Mark Preedy, 62, of Mascord Road, Banbury, committed numerous child sexual offences between 1994 and 1997 in Bicester, including six counts of indecent assault, two counts of rape, and two counts of attempted rape, as determined after a six-day trial.

Found guilty by a jury of multiple child sexual offences and received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and victim surcharge.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Niko Gjika

Wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article

July 1, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Niko Gjika, 47, of Mckeevor Place, Banbury, was involved in a stabbing incident in Banbury town centre on September 1, 2023, where he wounded someone with intent and possessed a bladed article during the event.

Convicted of one count of wounding with intent and one count of possession of a bladed article.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Harry Reading

Grievous bodily harm without intent

July 1, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Harry Reading, 24, of no fixed abode, was involved in a stabbing incident in Banbury town centre on September 1, 2023, where he caused grievous bodily harm to someone without intent.

Stacie Marshall

Assault

July 1, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stacie Marshall, 38, of Cheviot Road, South Shields, attacked a 66-year-old pensioner named Vincent Denecker outside a pub in Frilford on June 22, 2023, resulting in the victim sustaining a broken rib.

Robbie Hiscock

Making and possessing indecent images of children

June 12, 2024

Sentence: Two-year community order, including mental health treatment, rehabilitation programmes, activity days, 150 hours of unpaid work, £150 prosecution costs, and a sexual harm prevention order

Robbie Hiscock, aged 22 at sentencing, possessed and made indecent images of children on devices seized during his arrest on January 23, 2023. Police found 873 images, including 155 category A images and 202 extreme pornographic images, depicting children aged three months to 15 years. He was arrested on a warrant for charges related to indecent images and initially denied involvement, but this was deemed untrue by the court.

Pleaded guilty; judge noted the offences were extremely serious due to the exploitation of children and described the defendant's claims as lies; mitigation included the defendant's mental health difficulties, social anxiety, and immaturity, with offences occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Bogdan Miclovici

Sexual Assault

May 20, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Bogdan Miclovici, a 59-year-old former pub manager, abused his position at the Hart o Harwell near Didcot and the Royal Sun in Kidlington to sexually assault six women aged 16 to 32. The assaults involved repeated inappropriate touching of their buttocks, hips, legs, and backs, with some counts involving multiple instances occurring between 2016 and 2022. Victim impact statements highlighted the lasting emotional effects on the women.

Convicted of 10 counts of sexual assault. He does not accept his conviction and has appealed on a procedural matter. Judge Hassan Khan also imposed a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Courtney Goodwin-Diliberto

Causing death by dangerous driving

May 20, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Courtney Goodwin-Diliberto, then 21 years old, was driving her white Ford Focus under the influence of cannabis, exceeding the speed limit in Kingston Bagpuize near Abingdon on April 28, 2022. She was in a convoy with her boyfriend, Ben Ireson, 26, who was on his Yamaha motorbike. As she braked before a blind corner, he overtook her and collided head-on with a Royal Mail lorry, resulting in his immediate death. She attempted CPR until emergency services arrived and later admitted fault to officers. A roadside drug test showed she was three-and-a-half times over the legal limit for cannabis, and the crash involved high culpability due to impaired driving and disregard for road rules.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty. Defence argued it was not competitive driving but two young people on quiet roads. Judge noted her remorse, the harrowing experience of performing CPR, and the impact of the sentence on her young sons, given her complex mental health background and use of drugs to cope.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Frederick Doe

Converting or transferring criminal property

May 19, 2024

Sentence: 21-month suspended jail sentence and 240 hours of unpaid work

Frederick Doe, 37, was involved in the theft of a solid-gold toilet valued at £2.8 million from Blenheim Palace in September 2019, where it was part of an art installation. He was found guilty of converting or transferring criminal property by connecting James Sheen with gold buyers in Hatton Garden, though he had no further involvement and the sale did not proceed.

Judge described him as foolish for assisting James Sheen without expectation of reward; he is of good character, a father of four, runs a boxing club for underprivileged youth, and had his good nature taken advantage of.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Gary Sweeney

Affray

May 19, 2024

Sentence: Four months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and a £1,000 fine

Gary Sweeney, 31, of Arncott, Bicester, was involved in an incident of affray, though specific details of the event, including when and where it occurred, are not provided in the text.

Sentenced for one count of affray. The sentence is suspended for 18 months, meaning if he re-offends within that period, he will face jail.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Michael Sweeney

Affray

May 19, 2024

Sentence: Four months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and a £1,000 fine

Michael Sweeney, 42, of Murcott, Kidlington, was involved in an incident of affray, though specific details of the event, including when and where it occurred, are not provided in the text.

Sentenced for one count of affray. The sentence is suspended for 18 months, meaning if he re-offends within that period, he will face jail.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Jason Sweeney

Affray

May 19, 2024

Sentence: Four months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and a £1,000 fine

Jason Sweeney, 33, of Arncott, Bicester, was involved in an incident of affray, though specific details of the event, including when and where it occurred, are not provided in the text.

Sentenced for one count of affray. The sentence is suspended for 18 months, meaning if he re-offends within that period, he will face jail.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Thomas Mcdonough

Violent Disorder

May 19, 2024

Sentence: Eight months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and a £1,000 fine

Thomas McDonough, 24, of Hampton Poyle, Kidlington, was involved in incidents of violent disorder and affray, though specific details of the events, including when and where they occurred, are not provided in the text.

Sentenced for one count of violent disorder and two counts of affray. The sentence is suspended for 18 months, meaning if he re-offends within that period, he will face jail.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Patryk Kubacz

Rape

May 16, 2024

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Patryk Kubacz, along with two others, subjected a woman to a prolonged attack near Banbury railway station between approximately 10pm on April 12, 2023, and midday on April 13, 2023. The victim was raped multiple times, subjected to sexual and physical assaults, threatened with a knife, and forced to obtain drugs before escaping and seeking help from a member of the public, leading to police involvement.

Found guilty of four counts of rape (three unanimously and one by majority verdict), one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, one count of threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place, and one count of non-fatal strangulation. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Jaroslaw Szklarski

Rape

May 16, 2024

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Jaroslaw Szklarski, along with two others, subjected a woman to a prolonged attack near Banbury railway station between approximately 10pm on April 12, 2023, and midday on April 13, 2023. The victim was raped multiple times, subjected to sexual and physical assaults, threatened with a knife, and forced to obtain drugs before escaping and seeking help from a member of the public, leading to police involvement.

Found guilty of one count of rape by unanimous verdict and pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Damian Sidor

Rape

May 16, 2024

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Damian Sidor, along with two others, subjected a woman to a prolonged attack near Banbury railway station between approximately 10pm on April 12, 2023, and midday on April 13, 2023. The victim was raped multiple times, subjected to sexual and physical assaults, threatened with a knife, and forced to obtain drugs before escaping and seeking help from a member of the public, leading to police involvement.

Found guilty of one count of rape by unanimous verdict. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Daniel Gonzalez

Manslaughter

May 13, 2024

Sentence: 6 years and 10 months imprisonment

On December 15, 2024, Daniel Gonzalez, while significantly intoxicated after drinking half a litre of brandy, argued with his father, Matias Gonzalez, at their home on Oxford Road, Garsington. The argument stemmed from the father not informing him about encountering a man who owed Gonzalez money. Gonzalez pushed past his father with his forearm at the top of the stairs, causing him to fall and sustain extensive injuries, including to his head. The father, who had a heart condition and had been drinking, died two days later on December 17, 2024, at John Radcliffe Hospital. Gonzalez called an ambulance, remained at the scene, and attempted first aid.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The judge noted a history of domestic abuse against his father, intoxication at the time of the incident, and a 'difficult and dysfunctional' relationship. Prior incidents included headbutting his father in 2018 and pushing him in 2023, for which he received a community resolution order.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Mohammed Ibrahim

Travelling without a valid ticket

April 30, 2024

Sentence: 220 GBP fine, 13 GBP compensation, 88 GBP surcharge, 150 GBP costs

Mohammed Ibrahim, 39, of Southchurch Road, Southend, was travelling without a valid 13 GBP train ticket at Huntingdon station on October 26.

John-Paul Walker

Attempted Rape

April 1, 2024

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

John-paul Walker, 44, of Dedworth Road, Windsor, was found guilty of assault by penetration and attempted rape of a 13-year-old girl. The offences occurred in 2018. During sentencing, it was heard that Walker still denies the crimes, and references were provided by his family. His barrister argued he is not a dangerous offender despite his denial.

Denied the offences but was found guilty after a trial in October. No previous convictions; struggling with mental health in custody. Judge Emma Nott noted the serious psychological harm caused. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order. Will serve two thirds of the sentence before release.

Sources: sloughobserver.co.uk

Vicky Butler

Sexual assault

February 17, 2024

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment and a one year extended licence

Vicky Butler sexually assaulted three young girls in Oxfordshire around a decade ago. The offences involved assaulting two girls under the age of 13 on multiple occasions, including acts of penetration, and sexual activity with a 13-year-old on at least three occasions in 2013. One victim described being attacked while in her school uniform, where Butler forced her to the floor, removed her clothing, and assaulted her repeatedly over 10 times, causing her significant pain and fear. The victims were vulnerable, and Butler exploited this for his own purposes, potentially ruining their lives.

Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a 13-year-old in 2013. Found guilty by jury on four counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 and two counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration. Judge Nigel Daly noted the defendant's history of sexual behaviour towards young girls, their vulnerability, and that the offences occurred a decade ago with no reoffending since. A reference on the defendant's behalf was considered, but he was not deemed dangerous.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Tyler Little

Communicating false information

July 25, 2023

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Tyler Little made a false bomb report to police about a property in Goodbody Close, Faringdon, on March 6, 2023, which triggered a major emergency response involving armed officers, dozens of police, and a canine unit. This led to a seven-hour standoff, during which he was in possession of an imitation firearm and made threats, causing alarm to neighbours and a waste of police resources. He was also charged with robbery, threats to kill, communicating false information, and two counts of theft from a shop.

Pleaded guilty to all charges at a hearing on May 26. The court ordered the forfeiture and destruction of his imitation firearm and a victim surcharge of £228.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Stephen Burnett

Gross Indecency with a Girl Under 16

May 22, 2023

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus 15 rehabilitation sessions and a 6-month curfew

In 2002, Stephen Burnett took inappropriate photos of a girl under 16 and performed inappropriate acts in front of her while asking her to adopt different positions. He offered to get her into modelling. The offences were reported in 2022, leading to his arrest on July 6, 2022, charges on January 24, 2023, and a guilty plea on March 17, 2023.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years.

Sources: bucksfreepress.co.uk

Sally Burborough

Fraud

May 13, 2023

Sentence: 3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Sally Burborough, a 58-year-old bookkeeper from Aylesbury, abused her position of trust at Haseley Farm in Oxfordshire, where she managed the books since 2008. Between June 2016 and January 2023, she siphoned off £185,815.52 by transferring funds to her joint bank account with her husband and her business account. This fraud continued even after the farm owner's death, causing significant emotional distress to the family, including an 84-year-old widow and her children, who described it as an act of greed and a betrayal of trust.

Pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position. Sentence reduced due to good character references and guilty plea, though partially offset by delays from a Newton hearing. Defence argued she has an unblemished record and wishes to repay the money.

Sources: bucksfreepress.co.uk

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