Plymouth Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 74 verdicts at Plymouth Crown Court (Plymouth, Plymouth). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2025 1 case

Andrew Archer

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

16-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work, and £85 costs

Andrew Archer breached a restraining order imposed in December 2023 by being found in the company of a prohibited woman at Treluggan Boatyard, Landrake on 22 December.

Breached a restraining order imposed by Plymouth Crown Court by being found in the company of a woman he was prohibited from seeing

14 Feb 2025

January 2025 1 case

Frankie Wall

Affray and robbery *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Frankie Wall, 22, of no fixed abode but previously of Totnes, committed two acts of extreme violence four years apart. On 26 April 2025 in Totnes, Wall and two others entered a property, pinned the victim to his bed, assaulted him while demanding money, and left with cash, a phone, and tools. Wall was armed with a screwdriver, leaving the victim with facial injuries. On 4 April 2021 at Dartington Estate in Totnes, Wall and two others arrived in a black BMW and violently attacked another male, kicking him in the face and using keys between the fingers to punch him, resulting in a fractured jaw requiring surgery.

Pleaded guilty to affray and robbery. Concurrent 16 months imprisonment for the 2021 offence.

13 Jan 2025

December 2024 2 cases

Mark Fitzgerald

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum of 22 years

Mark Fitzgerald murdered his 54-year-old partner Lisa Paris in his flat in Stonehouse, Plymouth. She sustained 70 separate bruises to her head, neck, body, arms and legs, including blunt-force injuries and finger-grip-type wounds around her neck. Miss Paris was last seen on CCTV at around 9.05pm on 8 March 2024. Her body was concealed under blankets and bedding, possibly for up to 10 days, and discovered on 18 March 2024 after Fitzgerald faked finding her unconscious and called for help. The couple had been in a relationship for eight years, with Miss Paris acting as his carer due to his health issues and alcohol dependency. Witnesses described previous abuse and violence by Fitzgerald towards her.

Denied murder but was found guilty following a trial. Prior conviction in 2020 for attacking the victim with a knife.

12 Dec 2024

Unnamed Child Rapist

Child Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

A child rapist from Plymouth sexually abused a child victim, leading to his conviction and sentencing. The case highlighted the bravery of the victim and encouraged others to report similar abuses.

Victim praised for courage. Police hope other sexual abuse victims will come forward.

8 Dec 2024

November 2024 2 cases

Gemma Vanstone

Section 18 GBH wounding with intent *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Gemma Vanstone, aged 35, of Valletort Road, Plymouth, and Tommy McTighe lured the victim out of his home around 10.50pm on 25 March 2024 in the Stoke area of Plymouth under the pretence of a drug deal. They targeted the man in his 50s, known to them, using a premeditated plan. Vanstone was smuggled in the boot of their black Mercedes and let out by McTighe at Hotham Place. With a third unidentified person, they equipped themselves with a foot-long machete and a long metal bar from the car before entering a rear service lane between Molesworth Road and Hotham Place. McTighe hid while Vanstone called the victim. Upon arrival, the victim was immediately attacked, struck multiple times with the weapons while Vanstone demanded the drugs. The victim was stabbed eight times around his body while lying on the ground screaming. The attackers fled back to the car, and the victim staggered to Molesworth Road before collapsing. Vanstone was arrested on 28 March 2024 hiding under a bed at her home.

Convicted of Section 18 GBH wounding with intent following trial. Denied the offence.

21 Nov 2024

Tommy Mctighe

Section 18 GBH wounding with intent *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Tommy McTighe, aged 34, of North Down Crescent, Plymouth, and Gemma Vanstone lured the victim out of his home around 10.50pm on 25 March 2024 in the Stoke area of Plymouth under the pretence of a drug deal. They targeted the man in his 50s, known to them, using a premeditated plan. Equipped with a foot-long machete and a long metal bar from their black Mercedes, McTighe hid while Vanstone called the victim. Upon arrival at the rear service lane between Molesworth Road and Hotham Place, the victim was set upon, struck multiple times, and stabbed eight times while lying on the ground screaming. The metal bar was bent from the force. The attackers fled, and the victim staggered to Molesworth Road before collapsing. McTighe was detained two hours later at Keyham Road; the vehicle contained the metal bar, drugs, and the victim's blood was found in his address.

Convicted of Section 18 GBH wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon following trial. Admitted possession of a Class A drug (crack cocaine). Denied the offences initially.

21 Nov 2024

October 2024 2 cases

Rasty Hassan

Conspiring to facilitate breach of UK immigration law *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Rasty Hassan, aged 27, an Iraqi national, conspired with others between August 1, 2024, and September 18, 2024, to organise the illegal entry into the UK of men, women, and children via a 27-foot yacht named Induna that encountered mechanical issues off Berry Head near Torbay on September 17, 2024. The yacht was towed to Brixham harbour where nine Iraqi nationals, including a family with a 10-month-old baby and three siblings, were arrested. Hassan transported Mohamed Bedah from Roscoff, France, to Calais before the crossing.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to facilitate the commission of a breach of UK immigration law. Previously entered UK unlawfully in 2017; asylum claims rejected.

22 Oct 2024

Ricky Stubberfield

Rape *

Sentence

26 years imprisonment plus 6 years on licence

Ricky Stubberfield, 31, of Walnut Gardens, Plympton, abused eight females aged 16 to 27 between 2013 and 2024. He lured young women via Instagram offers of free teeth-whitening treatments at his Essex Smiles franchise on Mutley Plain, subjecting them to lewd remarks and forceful sexual assaults including rape, sexual assault, digital penetration, and indecent exposure. Additional offences occurred at a concert in Plymouth Pavilions in 2022, in his van on Plymouth Hoe, at a house party, and other locations such as a dating site encounter in 2013 and a 2021 incident. One assault was captured on a FaceTime call reflected in a cooker hood. The investigation, Operation Highrock by Devon and Cornwall Police’s Project Gemstone, began after reports in 2022 and 2024, leading to his arrest and trial.

Convicted of 23 offences including eight counts of rape, nine counts of sexual assault, four counts of digital penetration, indecent exposure and making an indecent image of a child. HHJ Judge Linford described the behaviour as 'utterly remorseless predation' and part of his personality, posing a very high risk of harm to the public. Will sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

21 Oct 2024

August 2024 7 cases

Michael Williams

Violent disorder *

Sentence

32 months' imprisonment

Michael Williams was involved in the violent disorder in Plymouth City Centre on Monday, August 5, 2024. He was seen hurling bottles and rocks at police and kicking another man before he was arrested at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. He was seen hurling bottles and rocks at police and kicking another man before being arrested at the scene.

8 Aug 2024

Lucas Ormond Skeaping

Violent disorder *

Sentence

18 months' imprisonment

Lucas Ormond Skeaping was involved in the violent disorder and looting in Plymouth City Centre on Monday, August 5, 2024. Go-Pro footage clearly showed him throwing objects at those who had gathered and he admitted to pushing a cyclist off their bicycle as part of a so-called counter-protest.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Police reviewed Go-Pro footage showing him throwing objects at those who had gathered and pushing a cyclist off their bicycle as part of a counter-protest.

8 Aug 2024

Guy Sullivan

Burglary *

Sentence

16 months' imprisonment

Guy Sullivan broke into a nearby Tesco whilst the violent disorder was ongoing in Plymouth City Centre on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to burglary.

8 Aug 2024

Daniel Mcguire

Violent disorder *

Sentence

26 months' imprisonment

Daniel McGuire was involved in the violent disorder in Plymouth City Centre on Monday, August 5, 2024, where he was seen spitting at police officers.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. He spat at police officers during the unrest.

8 Aug 2024

Abalzaq Salih

Rape *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Abalzaq Salih, aged 31 from Plymouth, participated in grooming and raping two underage teenage girls at house parties in Plymouth in May and December 2017. The victims were abused after being given alcohol and money to buy drugs, as uncovered in Operation Garcia.

Convicted of rapes of two underage teenage girls.

1 Aug 2024

Anthony Anantharajah

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment with 7 years on licence

Anthony Anantharajah, aged 35 from London, was involved in grooming and raping vulnerable girls in Plymouth. The offences took place at house parties in 2017, where girls were given alcohol and money to buy drugs before being sexually assaulted as part of Operation Garcia.

Convicted of one count of rape of a female aged 16 or over.

1 Aug 2024

Saif Kahya

Rape *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Saif Kahya, aged 32 from Liverpool, raped a third teenage girl in December 2017 during house parties in Plymouth. The incident was part of a series of offences involving grooming vulnerable girls with alcohol and drugs, as investigated under Operation Garcia.

Found guilty of one count of rape of a third teenage girl.

1 Aug 2024

June 2024 1 case

Conor O’Neill

Importation of Cannabis and Supply of Drugs *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Conor O’Neill, 26, of Glen Park Avenue in Plymouth, was involved in drug dealing activities. On April 11, 2024, police observed a suspected drug user at his property, leading to the discovery of 2.42g of heroin and 18.6g of cannabis, along with drug paraphernalia and messages on his mobile phone indicating supply. While on bail, he travelled to Thailand and returned to the UK on April 2, where he was caught at Heathrow Airport with 17kg of cannabis in his suitcase, valued at approximately £110,000 on the street. He claimed he was coerced into smuggling the drugs to settle debts and had received an Osman Warning due to threats on his life.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, cocaine and cannabis, and importation of cannabis. Had prior convictions for supplying drugs and was under a Community Order at the time. Suffered from poor mental health and ADHD, and was attempting to repay a £50,000 debt.

24 Jun 2024

March 2024 1 case

Mohamed Bedah

Attempting to enter the UK without valid entry clearance *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Mohamed Bedah, a 39-year-old Palestinian national, attempted to enter the UK without a valid entry clearance via a 27-foot yacht named Induna that got into difficulties off Berry Head near Torbay on September 17, 2024. The yacht was brought into Brixham harbour by the RNLI. Bedah had made six unsuccessful visa applications between January and August 2023. He was among nine Iraqi nationals on board, including a family with a 10-month-old baby.

Found guilty following trial. Ordered to pay £187 victim surcharge.

21 Mar 2024

February 2024 1 case

Steven Stanley Dunn

Rape and sexual abuse of children *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Steven Stanley Dunn committed sexual offences against two young children in the 1990s and early 2000s. While serving a 16-year sentence in prison for 2010s offences, further reports led to charges. Convicted of two counts of sexual assault, two counts of penetration, one count of indecent assault, and one count of rape.

Previously pleaded guilty to six non-recent child sex offences. Previously sentenced to 16 years in 2016 for rape and sexual assault against three children. Victims read impact statements in court describing ongoing trauma, anxiety, and depression.

25 Feb 2024

December 2023 1 case

Luke Dann

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Luke Dann killed pedestrian David Kelly in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, on September 2023. Dann drove his car deliberately towards Kelly, using it as a weapon, causing significant injuries including massive brain injury, multiple skull fractures, chest injuries, and a severed aorta. Dann later staggered into a nearby coffee shop claiming he had been attacked. He was arrested shortly after and the body-worn camera footage captured the arrest. The incident occurred in the Leigham area of Plymouth.

Found guilty of manslaughter. Judge rejected self-defence claim and stated defendant deliberately drove towards victim using car as a weapon. Prior police investigation in 2009 for potential drug dealing and firearms offences.

16 Dec 2023

September 2023 2 cases

Alexzander Pearce

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, plus 30 days of rehabilitation work

Alexzander Pearce, a 30-year-old dad of two and stepdad of one, sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl on a train near Truro train station on March 11, 2021. He approached the only other passenger in the carriage, sat in front of her, and touched her thighs without consent while rubbing his crotch. He asked if she wanted to see his penis and, when asked to stop, caressed her naked breasts inside her bra, leaving her frozen, shocked, and scared. The incident occurred during Covid restrictions when fewer people were travelling on public transport. He was caught and the assault was reported.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty at trial. Described as an isolated incident; lost job as a carer and hopes to reconnect with his two children and one stepchild. Judge commented it was a frightening and humiliating experience for the victim.

11 Sep 2023

Thomas Hodge

Assault *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Thomas Hodge carried out a vicious assault on Sascha Martine Bennett in her home in North Down Crescent, Keyham on February 8, 2023, causing severe injuries that nearly killed her. This incident involved physical domestic abuse, and Hodge was sentenced following a hearing that Bennett attended.

Sentenced for assaulting Sascha Martine Bennett; the court heard that she had taken pity on him due to the death of his mother.

3 Sep 2023

June 2023 1 case

Sammy Jo Dillon

Burglary and Fraud *

Sentence

52 months imprisonment and a seven-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting unsupervised contact with persons over 60 years

In June 2023, Sammy Jo Dillon burgled and defrauded an elderly blind couple and stole from an 80-year-old man with Parkinson's who was described in court as 'effectively housebound'. This led to her arrest and subsequent sentencing.

Handed down following a series of burglaries and frauds against elderly victims, including an elderly blind couple and an 80-year-old man with Parkinson's.

1 Jun 2023

March 2022 1 case

Unnamed Iraqi Man

People Smuggling *

Sentence

Avoided jail

An Iraqi man arranged an illegal boat crossing using a yacht that carried a family with a 10-month-old baby, demonstrating reckless endangerment of vulnerable migrants.

Suspended sentence or community order implied for arranging illegal boat crossing.

3 Mar 2022

May 2001 1 case

Steven Richards

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Steven Richards, then 31, raped and murdered 18-year-old Frances Nethercott at his flat in Plymstock on January 20, 2001. He had expressed interest in her shortly after she started working at the Lidl supermarket in Plymouth city centre. On the night of the murder, they left the store together and took a taxi to his flat in Jennycliff. Frances was sexually assaulted, strangled with cable ties around her neck, and her body was found wrapped in a black bin liner inside a holdall, with tape over her eyes and nose. Her clothing and bag were left in the hallway. Richards attempted to dispose of the body at Fort Stamford but was arrested the next day at a hotel in Exeter.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Judge William Taylor described him as a wholly inadequate human being unable to form meaningful relationships, with lust at any price at the forefront of his mind. The killing was of a sexual nature and the victim died in terrifying circumstances.

22 May 2001

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Plymouth Crown Court, located in Plymouth, Plymouth, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 74 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Plymouth, Plymouth area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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