Oxford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 69 verdicts at Oxford Crown Court (Oxford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Nicholas Brock

Making threats to kill

September 16, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Nicholas Brock, while imprisoned at HMP Bullingdon for a terrorism-related offence, threatened to shoot a prison guard in the head because his jacket potato lunch did not meet his dietary requirements. In separate incidents, he hurled abuse at his probation officer and threatened to shoot another staff member. He claimed to know associates who could reactivate firearms for use after his release. Police raids uncovered deactivated firearms, knives, swords, and Nazi memorabilia at his home, linked to his extremist views and prior investigations.

Convicted of making threats to kill prison staff. Had an extreme right-wing ideology and was already serving a sentence for possession of documents likely to be useful to terrorists.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Barry Archer

Causing death by dangerous driving

August 7, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment, banned from driving for 8 years, and a victim surcharge of £190

Barry Archer, while driving a white Mercedes lorry on the A420 towards Oxford in July 2020, crossed the double white lines and entered the wrong side of the road, colliding head-on with Tom Glancy's milk float. This caused the milk float to be forced backwards, catch fire, and result in Mr Glancy's immediate death at the scene. Archer had a trial in May and pleaded not guilty in July 2023, leading to a five-year delay before sentencing.

Expressed remorse for his actions; mitigating factors included his health issues rendering him virtually disabled. Judge Maria Lamb noted the prolonged trauma and described the victim as a blameless hero.

Sources: swindonadvertiser.co.uk

Roderick Bryce-Hagain

Child sex offences

July 7, 2025

Sentence: 22 years imprisonment with a five-year extended licence period

Roderick Bryce-Hagain, also known as Roderick Bryce-Stafford, from Edinburgh, abused boys in Oxfordshire and Berkshire over several years, leading to his conviction on multiple counts of child sex offences.

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

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

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

Thomas Bennett

Racial abuse

September 9, 2024

Sentence: 3 years football banning order, £561 fine, £100 victim compensation, and £85 court costs

On April 9, Thomas Bennett racially abused a steward in the East Stand during the first half of the Championship fixture between Oxford United and Queens Park Rangers. He was identified, charged by postal requisition on July 28, and the incident involved abusive language towards a steward at the match.

Aged 35, of no fixed abode. Charged by postal requisition on July 28. PC Alex Locke commented that such behaviour will be dealt with to ensure stadiums remain safe and welcoming for fans.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Mouhamed Sarr

Robbery

September 5, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Mouhamed Sarr stole a 15-year-old boy's phone at Betjeman Millennium Park in Wantage on January 15. He blocked the boy's path to school while wearing a balaclava, grabbed his bike, pushed him against a wall, and threatened to kill him, believing the boy had recorded and posted a video of him playing basketball on Snapchat. Sarr forced the boy to walk with him before taking the phone and attempting to sell it at a phone shop in Didcot. The victim stated in court that he felt unsafe, anxious, and has avoided the park since the incident.

Pleaded guilty and expressed remorse from the outset. Had a difficult background, including moving from Senegal in December 2020 and struggling to integrate.

Sources: oxfordmail.co.uk

Matthew Bagnall-Nevers

Burglary

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Matthew Bagnall-Nevers entered a property in Cowley Road as a trespasser on July 13, 2024, with intent to steal. Additionally, he stole alcohol valued at £58.50 from a Tesco store in Oxford on July 3, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to one count of burglary and one count of stealing alcohol. Ordered to pay a victim surcharge, a fine of £80, and costs of £85.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Robert Zasada

Actual bodily harm

August 19, 2024

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Robert Zasada, 34, punched his partner repeatedly in a frenzied attack at a flat in Oxford in February 2024, following an argument while they were drinking and taking drugs. She was left with swollen bruises and multiple wounds, requiring hospital treatment. The victim described the impact on her physical and mental health in her statement, noting she felt on the edge of life and at risk if she had contact with him.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm. Has 25 previous convictions for 48 offences, including domestic violence. Judge described it as a serious incident of domestic violence and noted the relationship's volatility.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Fenton Westwood

Attempted Burglary

August 15, 2024

Sentence: 21-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months; banned from driving for 2 years; 140 hours of unpaid work; rehabilitation activity

On October 11, 2023, Fenton Westwood, 23, of Shrubbery Avenue, Tipton, attempted to burgle a property in Jack Argent Close, Blackbird Leys, with intent to steal, while in possession of a knife. He also drove a Volkswagen Golf dangerously on Westminster Way and Montagu Road in Botley.

Thomas Reddington

Causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

August 13, 2024

Sentence: four years and six months imprisonment

Thomas Reddington attacked his former friend, Liam Strutt, on January 14 in Bicester, following an argument over drugs. The incident involved Reddington hitting Strutt over the head with a hammer, causing him to fall and sustain injuries including a fractured spine and ribs. Strutt had previously blocked Reddington after an argument and attempted to apologise, but was assaulted. Reddington had sent threatening voicemails prior to the attack, and the prosecution rejected his defence of self-defence.

Syed Barzegar

Unlawful wounding

August 11, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Syed Barzegar, an Iranian immigrant, stabbed a man 15 times in a frenzied attack at the Holiday Inn Express in Grenoble Road, Oxford, on January 30, 2024. The victim suffered serious injuries requiring surgery and was covered in blood. Barzegar was caught on CCTV, did not give evidence at trial, and the jury found him guilty despite his defence claiming he did not have a knife.

Found guilty by jury of unlawful wounding and possession of a bladed article. Mitigating factors included no prior police attention in the UK for two years, and the judge noted the victim's behaviour as a trigger for the incident.

Sources: thisisoxfordshire.co.uk

Barry Ross West

Fraud

August 7, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 180 hours of unpaid work

Barry Ross West falsely claimed his £80,000 BMW M3 was stolen from the Checkendon area of Oxfordshire on January 31, 2024, when it was actually hidden in a barn he had rented. He also stored a Land Rover Defender, which had a stolen marker from 2022, in the same barn. Police investigations revealed that two high-value road bikes, previously reported stolen in a 2020 burglary at his home, were found in the storage unit and at his address. The total value of the assets exceeded £120,000, and all were returned to insurers and finance companies.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of fraud on July 8 at Oxford Magistrates’ Court. Cited financial troubles as the reason.

Sources: readingchronicle.co.uk

Stephen Gillespie

Burglary

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Stephen Gillespie committed a series of burglaries, thefts, and an assault on a police officer in Oxford between January 25 and March 21, stealing more than £2,000 worth of items from businesses such as John Lewis and Coventry Business Society, including charity boxes and a £270 perfume. He was involved in fraud resulting from the burglaries and assaulted a police officer during the investigation.

Found guilty of 27 offences, including 16 counts of burglaries of a non-dwelling, nine counts of fraud, one count of theft, and one count of assault on a police officer. Police described his behaviour as reprehensible and stated that the sentence sends a clear message against repeated criminal activity.

Sources: oxfordmail.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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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