Peterborough Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 138 verdicts at Peterborough Magistrates' Court (Peterborough). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Shaun Wheeler

Blackmail

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Shaun Wheeler, 33, from Peterborough, blackmailed his victim in December 2023 by threatening to 'flatten' him, demanding he rob a post office, steal from his family, and sell his children's Christmas presents after the victim could not pay a £490 debt, which Wheeler tripled to £1,500.

Nathan Lovell

Child sexual abuse and possession of indecent images

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Nathan Lovell, 33, from Wisbech, sexually abused two young girls between January 2021 and June 2023. He paid nearly £5,000 for adults to abuse children around the world and had over 1,000 indecent images of children on his phone. He promised a puppy as payment for abusing a young girl and spent £4,800 on child sex abuse online.

Possession and distribution of indecent images of children; paid for child sex abuse online.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Shane Lander

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

January 23, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment, and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Shane Lander, 37, of Central Avenue, Peterborough, friend requested a decoy profile of a 14-year-old girl on Facebook on 18 June 2023. He engaged in sexual conversations, sent a selfie and inappropriate pictures, expressed love, referred to her as 'babe' and his 'girlfriend', and planned to meet her on 2 July 2023 at a fast-food restaurant in Peterborough city centre. He discussed buying condoms and warned her not to tell anyone. He was confronted by an activist group, arrested, and his phone was seized.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. DC Caroline Murphy noted that Lander believed the decoy was a young teenage girl and had clear intent to commit sexual offences.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Jordan Crowley

Grievous Bodily Harm

January 23, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

On March 14, 2024, at HMP Whitemoor, a Category A prison, Jordan Crowley was let out of his cell to see a nurse but refused to return. When a prison officer confronted him in the gym and tried to reason with him, Crowley punched the officer, causing him to fall and hit his head, resulting in a bleed on the brain. The officer required surgery at Addenbrookes Hospital and was hospitalised for three months, with long-lasting impacts.

Admitted grievous bodily harm without intent. Originally serving a 34-year sentence for murder as part of a gang that stabbed a man to death in Northampton.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

John Bruce Miller

Theft of a pedal cycle

January 18, 2024

Sentence: 7 months in prison

John Bruce Miller stole a bike from the Cambridge Station Cycle Park in November 2023, which was captured on CCTV. This incident also breached his existing Criminal Behaviour Order, as he was in possession of a pedal cycle without a verifiable receipt and items that could be used to steal a cycle. He has a history of similar offences.

Pleaded guilty to theft of a pedal cycle and two counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Described as a prolific bike thief with numerous prior convictions.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Joshua Hall

Actual Bodily Harm

January 17, 2024

Sentence: 1 year and 9 months imprisonment

At around 2am on November 25, 2023, Joshua Hall, who was drunk, punched a woman in New Street, St Neots, after which she confronted him, leading him to punch her again, causing her to fall and bleed from her eye socket. He then assaulted her partner outside a pub, punching him several times and using a broken glass bottle as a weapon. CCTV operators alerted the police, who arrested Hall at the scene, and the victims were taken to hospital for treatment.

Pled guilty to actual bodily harm (ABH), common assault and possessing an offensive weapon. Sergeant Simon Page commented that this was a completely unprovoked attack which could have resulted in more serious injuries, and acts of violence will not be tolerated.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Anton Oakley

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

January 16, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 1233 days

Anton Oakley was arrested on July 19, 2023, after officers pulled over his black Audi A4 due to noise and safety concerns. He provided false details and was found carrying a burner phone, three bags of cannabis, and two lumps of cocaine worth approximately £2,100 in a man bag under his jumper. A search of the car revealed a baton under the driver’s seat and a lock knife beside the seat. He appeared in court and was sentenced following his guilty pleas and convictions.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis, possession of a knife in a public place, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. Found guilty of possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of an offensive weapon.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Bekim Shoti

Supply of Cocaine

January 11, 2024

Sentence: Three years and two months in prison

Bekim Shoti was involved in a police raid at Cave Industrial Estate in Fen Road in March 2023, where he attempted to leave the scene in a vehicle. He was searched and found with a mobile phone, a fraudulent driving licence, and £335 in cash. His phone contained messages linking him to dealing cocaine. He was arrested, and the investigation revealed his involvement in drug supply and money laundering activities.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of identity documents with intent. PC Mark Deal commented on efforts to tackle drug dealing and exploitation in communities.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Daniel Squire

Cultivating cannabis

January 10, 2024

Sentence: £461 fine

While searching for Sheldon Squire, police visited Daniel Squire's home in Ellingham Avenue, March, where they discovered a small amount of cannabis plants being grown in a greenhouse, leading to his arrest.

Christopher Woods

Assault by touching a girl under 13

December 11, 2023

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Christopher Woods, 39, of Garner Court, Huntingdon, entered the back garden and property of a victim's home in Sawtry in the early hours of April 23, 2023. He was carrying a pint glass and was captured on CCTV trying door handles. Inside, he spoke to a young girl who had awoken and gone downstairs, then assaulted her. He left after roughly 40 minutes, and the victim reported the incident to her mother the next day, leading to police involvement. Fingerprints on the pint glass matched Woods, resulting in his arrest and conviction.

Denied charges of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order; found guilty after a trial. DC Paul Evans described the case as truly awful, noting Woods as a high-risk sex offender whose actions will have a long-term impact on the victim.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Mehmet Dauti

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine

November 11, 2023

Sentence: one year and eight months imprisonment

Mehmet Dauti was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Sulejman Dauti during a police operation at Cave Industrial Estate in Fen Road in 2023. He was searched and found with two mobile phones, which contained messages linking him to dealing cocaine.

Sulejman Dauti

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine and dangerous driving

November 11, 2023

Sentence: two years and three months imprisonment

Sulejman Dauti was driving a vehicle that sped away from Cave Industrial Estate in Fen Road in 2023 during a police warrant related to drug supply and money laundering. He was searched and found with two mobile phones and £388 in cash. The phones contained messages linking him to dealing cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and dangerous driving. Also disqualified from driving for over four years.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Nathaniel Martin

Making indecent images of children

November 8, 2023

Sentence: 8 months in prison

Nathaniel Martin, a 34-year-old registered sex offender from Maule Close, Eynesbury, St Neots, was found with 117 indecent images and 10 indecent videos of children on his mobile phone during an unannounced visit by the Management of Sexual or Violent Offender team in September 2023. Among these, 30 images and five videos were category A, the most severe. He had a prior conviction in 2021 for three counts of making indecent images of children, for which he received a 10-month suspended sentence. Martin admitted the new charges at Huntingdon Magistrates' Court on 22 August 2023 before being sentenced at Peterborough Crown Court.

Admitted three counts of making indecent images of children. Previously received a suspended sentence in 2021 for similar offences and was on the Sex Offenders Register. Failed to heed the warning, as noted by Det Sgt Andrew Lunn.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Ashton Smyrk

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

November 1, 2023

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Ashton Smyrk jumped out of bushes on Oxmoor Lane in Huntingdon on April 24, 2022, shouting at a man in his 50s before throwing a drinks can at his face. A scuffle ensued, resulting in the victim being kicked three times in the face while on the floor and having part of his ear bitten off. Smyrk was identified via CCTV, arrested in Peterborough three days later, and found in possession of cocaine, heroin, cannabis worth £4,210, cash, scales, and mobile phones.

Pled guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. PC Chester Lewis noted that the victim suffered significant injuries and psychological impact.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Cai Dinardo

Actual Bodily Harm and Affray

October 14, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 100 hours unpaid work

Cai Dinardo, along with others, attacked two men and a woman in Peterborough city centre at about 3am on 25 June 2023. The group shouted a homophobic slur and began following the victims, throwing punches during a fight. The attack continued further down the road, resulting in injuries requiring hospital treatment, and was motivated by hate.

Thomas Eve

Actual Bodily Harm and Affray

October 14, 2023

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 100 hours unpaid work

Thomas Eve, along with others, attacked two men and a woman in Peterborough city centre at about 3am on 25 June 2023. The group shouted a homophobic slur and began following the victims, throwing punches and kicking during a sustained assault. The attack resulted in injuries requiring hospital treatment and was aggravated by hate.

Tyler Mcfarlane

Actual Bodily Harm and Affray

October 14, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and 100 hours unpaid work

Tyler McFarlane, along with others, attacked two men and a woman in Peterborough city centre at about 3am on 25 June 2023. The group shouted a homophobic slur and began following the victims, throwing punches during a fight that escalated. The attack continued, leading to injuries requiring hospital treatment, and was motivated by hate.

Jake Brown

Rape

September 13, 2023

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment with 3 years on licence

Jake Brown attacked a woman at a property in Peterborough in the early hours of 21 January. He repeatedly punched and bit her, pressed his thumbs into her eyes in an attempt to gouge them out, and then raped her. The victim managed to escape, used a neighbour's phone to seek help, and Brown stole her phone before fleeing. He was arrested later that day at Peterborough railway station.

Denied charges but was found guilty on all counts after a trial. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. DC Helen Williams commended the victim's bravery and highlighted the horrific nature of the attack.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Michael Ledlie

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine

August 17, 2023

Sentence: four years imprisonment

Michael Ledlie, 26, was seen driving a blue Kia Rio linked to drug dealing in Ermine Street, Huntingdon, on July 11. He led police on a pursuit, reaching speeds of 80mph in a 40mph zone, overtaking across solid white lines, and crashed into a hedge at the Alconbury Weald roundabout. He was arrested at the scene with six packages of crack cocaine worth £60, £300 in cash, and cannabis worth £30. A search of his home uncovered crack cocaine worth £1,600 in a bowl, digital scales, and phone numbers written on a piece of paper.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, dangerous driving, driving with no licence, and driving with no insurance. DC Andrea Farnes commented that drugs destroy lives and highlighted the danger posed by his driving.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Bryan Field

Attempted Murder

July 14, 2023

Sentence: 26 years imprisonment for attempted murder, with concurrent sentences of 6 years for grievous bodily harm and 20 months for possession of a bladed article

On February 11, 2022, Bryan Field went to Shangri-La Farm in Todds Green looking for his estranged wife. Armed with a large kitchen knife concealed in a black plastic bag, he entered the office of a business where she worked and attacked two people inside. He stabbed a man in the thigh, narrowly missing his femoral artery, and attempted to stab him in the neck. He also stabbed a woman in the arm with such force that the knife blade broke off. Both victims required surgery for their injuries. Field was arrested shortly after the incident near Luton.

Found guilty following a two-week trial. Issued with indefinite restraining orders not to contact the victims.

Sources: thecomet.net

Adam Abdellouche

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin

July 4, 2023

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 100 hours of unpaid work, and 25 days of rehabilitation activity

Adam Abdellouche, 19, was driving a Fiat 500 at more than 100mph on the A1 near Sawtry, near Peterborough, at about 10.45pm on 14 April. The vehicle was stopped by traffic officers in Burghley Road, Peterborough city centre, after which he ran from officers, fell, and dropped a clear plastic bag of crack cocaine. A search revealed additional wraps of crack cocaine and heroin hidden in his underwear, with the drugs having a potential value of more than £7,000.

Mickey Boots

Engaging in sexual communications with a child

June 23, 2023

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment

Mickey Boots, 28, of London Road, Yaxley, began communicating with a 13-year-old girl from Lancashire on March 18, 2023, via Snapchat and WhatsApp. He falsely claimed to be 17 and, despite knowing her age, encouraged her to touch herself, requested inappropriate images, sent her inappropriate photos in return, and asked her to save his number as 'daddy'. He also called her while touching himself, with conversations ending on March 21, 2023. The victim reported the incidents, leading to his arrest and seizure of devices.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communications with a child and causing/inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely. Detective Inspector George Neal commented on the vile nature of the abuse and its potential lasting impact on victims.

Sources: cambstimes.co.uk

Luke Carr

Rape

June 14, 2023

Sentence: 6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Luke Carr, 29, of Tilton Court, Peterborough, carried out the rape on October 2, 2021, at a house in Peterborough. He attacked a woman while she was sleeping, and when she woke up feeling bruising and confronted him, he claimed it was unintentional. The woman reported the incident to a friend, sought medical checks, and informed the police. Carr was arrested, and after his DNA was identified on the victim, he pleaded guilty, sparing the victim from testifying.

Pleaded guilty to rape. DC Rosie McKenzie commented on the victim's bravery and encouraged victims of sexual abuse to report incidents.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Gary Marston

Perverting the course of justice

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 15 months in prison

Gary Marston, 52, from Cambridgeshire, was arrested for failing to provide a breath sample after being stopped on suspicion of drink driving in August 2022. He became agitated during restraint and later falsely claimed that a police officer had put his hands inside his shorts and sexually assaulted him. An investigation using body-worn video footage confirmed that the officer's hands were above shoulder height throughout, proving no assault occurred.

Francis Bailey

Engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered female as a care worker

February 28, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 2 months imprisonment and a 10-year restraining order

Dr. Francis Bailey, a 63-year-old doctor with 20 years of experience, abused his position by initiating a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient who had a history of poor mental health. The relationship began shortly after the patient was discharged from a psychiatric unit in December 2021. Bailey prescribed her medication, provided his personal number, and engaged in a five-month sexual affair while continuing to treat her. The misconduct was discovered in May 2022 when a friend found messages on an old phone, leading to Bailey's arrest in June 2022 at his home in Peterborough.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of a care worker engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered female. DC Helen Williams commented that Bailey abused his position of power for his own sexual gratification and commended the victim for her bravery.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Jaylen Harradine

Aggravated Burglary and Kidnap

February 2, 2023

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jaylen Harradine, 19, acted as an accomplice to Aidan Bird. On February 11, 2023, he broke into a home in Somersham armed with a kitchen knife, stole items with Bird, and kidnapped a 17-year-old boy, whom they forced into a car, drove to a remote location near Warboys, and attacked in a ditch.

Found guilty of one count of aggravated burglary and kidnap. Found not guilty of the aggravated burglary on February 10. Given a restraining order not to contact victims.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Aidan Bird

Aggravated Burglary and Kidnap

February 2, 2023

Sentence: 7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Aidan Bird, 18, broke into a home in Somersham on February 10, 2023, wearing a balaclava and armed with a machete, where he assaulted multiple teenagers, leaving one unconscious, and stole designer clothing and mobile phones. On February 11, 2023, he and an associate broke into another home in Somersham, stole items, and kidnapped a 17-year-old boy, whom they forced into a car, drove to a remote location near Warboys, and attacked in a ditch. On February 28, 2023, he attacked another 17-year-old teenager from Huntingdon with weapons and locked him in a garage, claiming the victims owed him money.

Found guilty of two counts of aggravated burglary and kidnap. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and disclosure of private images. Given a restraining order not to contact victims.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Jodi Pollard

Causing actual bodily harm

January 24, 2023

Sentence: 13 months imprisonment, suspended for two years; £350 compensation; 80 hours unpaid work; 20 days rehabilitation activity

On December 3, 2022, Jodi Pollard, 41, of Earls Close, Peterborough, was at The Whittle Way pub in Central Square, Cardea, where she attempted to engage a group of men watching boxing in conversation. When they showed no interest, she threw a glass at the victim, striking him across the bridge of his nose and leaving him with a gash beneath his eye. The victim required stitches and treatment for several facial wounds at Peterborough City Hospital.

Found guilty of causing actual bodily harm in August last year. PC Joshua Crane described the incident as a totally unprovoked attack that left the victim scarred and requiring time off work.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Viktor Sokolaj

Production of cannabis

January 16, 2023

Sentence: 12 months in prison

Viktor Sokolaj, 27, from Cambridge, was caught growing cannabis in a property in Huntingdon. On November 27, 2023, Cambridgeshire Police, acting on public reports and their own intelligence, raided a property on Surrey Road where they discovered 136 cannabis plants across five rooms. He was arrested at the scene.

Dennis Finbow

Indecent Assault

January 1, 2023

Sentence: Six and a half years imprisonment

Dennis Finbow, a 77-year-old former priest from Martlesham, was sentenced for other indecent assault offences committed against children. These offences involved indecent assaults, though specific details of the incidents are not provided in the text. The crimes occurred prior to 2023, with the sentencing taking place that year.

Pleaded guilty to other indecent assault offences. The defendant has a history of similar crimes.

Sources: eadt.co.uk

Darwood Khan

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

November 1, 2022

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 3 years and 2 months

Darwood Khan was driving a Volkswagen Golf in Searjeant Street, Peterborough, on August 22, 2022, when he ignored a police signal to stop. He sped off, narrowly avoided collisions with other vehicles, drove at excessive speed, ignored a give way sign, and collided with a Peugeot 307 at a junction. The collision forced the Peugeot onto the pavement and through a front garden, hitting a woman in her 60s who was walking along the street, causing her multiple fractures to her right leg. Khan and another man fled the scene but were pursued and arrested.

Admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Sergeant Ian Leeson commented that Khan showed a complete disregard for the safety of others and could have killed someone with his irresponsible behaviour.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Andrew Turiccki

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

June 24, 2022

Sentence: eight months imprisonment

Andrew Turiccki, 31, used a false name on Facebook in January 2022 to talk to decoy profiles of girls aged 13 and 14, who were actually part of an online child activist group. He sent inappropriate images of himself and made sexual comments. The group later used an adult decoy to obtain his phone number and identity, leading to his confrontation and arrest on 20 February 2022 in Eastfield Road, Peterborough.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Detective Sergeant George Neal commented that although no contact offences were committed, the intent was to harm a child.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Joseph Dunkley

Possession with intent to supply cocaine

February 21, 2022

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Joseph Dunkley was stopped by police in Mill Road, Cambridge on 24 January 2022, in connection with another incident. He was searched and found with cash and cocaine. A search of his former home in Mill Road uncovered a mobile phone, cannabis, cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and activating a previous suspended sentence. Detective Constable Sarah Lloyd commented on the negative impact of drug dealing in the community.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Gabriella Batchelor

Concerned in the supply of cannabis

December 24, 2021

Sentence: Seven months imprisonment, suspended for two years; 80 hours of unpaid work; 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement

Gabriella Batchelor was arrested on March 14, 2021, in Lime Kiln Avenue, West Town, Peterborough, while driving a white Volkswagen Polo suspected in drug dealing. Officers found more than £500 in cash and six mobile phones in the car, with a large bag of cannabis dropped outside. Messages on her mobile phone linked her to the supply of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Tried to claim ignorance, but evidence from her mobile phone proved involvement.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Asadul Karim

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 14, 2021

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Asadul Karim was driving a silver Mercedes at approximately 100mph while almost three times over the legal alcohol limit, disqualified from driving, and without insurance. He lost control at the Spittals Interchange roundabout near Huntingdon on July 12, 2021, and collided with a Honda Civic that was waiting at a red light, resulting in the instant death of the driver, Mark Rulman from Warboys.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, while disqualified and without insurance. Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler commented on the selfishness of drink-driving and the impact on the victim's family.

Sources: huntspost.co.uk

Frantisek Fedak

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine

January 23, 2021

Sentence: 18-month community order with 140 hours of unpaid work and a 40-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement

Frantisek Fedak was arrested during a police search of a house in Kesteven Walk, Eastgate on December 15, 2020, where a package containing ten wraps of crack cocaine was found concealed in his clothing. He was charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.

Pauline Carr

Ill-treatment of a child

March 25, 2019

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months in prison

Pauline Carr ill-treated a young boy along with Robert Wiles, as part of offences committed in the 2000s. The matter came to light in December 2018 when a victim reported the abuse to Cambridgeshire police.

Found guilty of ill-treatment of a child. DC Annette Renwick described her behaviour as despicable and noted the suffering caused to the victim.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

Robert Wiles

Rape of a child

March 25, 2019

Sentence: 20 years in prison

Robert Wiles sexually abused a young girl for five years between December 2004 and September 2009 and ill-treated a young boy with Pauline Carr. The offending came to light in December 2018 when the first victim reported it to Cambridgeshire police. Wiles was arrested and faced trial, with victims showing courage in providing evidence.

Found guilty of two counts of assaulting a child by touching, three counts of assaulting a child by penetration, five counts of raping a child, and one count of ill-treatment of a child. DC Annette Renwick commented on the abuse and the victims' bravery, noting the emotional and psychological trauma caused.

Sources: peterboroughmatters.co.uk

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