Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 46 verdicts at Preston Crown Court (Preston, Preston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Tony Parkin

Possession of a bladed article in a public place and making threats with a knife

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

On February 21, 2024, in Kincraig Avenue, Blackpool, Tony Parkin was kicking at a neighbour's door with blood on his face. When confronted by a man, he pulled a knife from his hoodie and lunged towards him, pointing the blade at his chest. He then made stabbing motions towards a mobility scooter. Police arrested him, found a grey flick knife with a three-inch blade and a screwdriver on him, and another knife on a doorstep.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in a public place and making threats with a knife. Was subject to a suspended sentence for shoplifting and theft, which was activated. Has been free of illicit substances while in custody and obtained food hygiene certificates.

Sources: lancs.live

Brett Smith

Conspiracy to supply class B drugs

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment and ordered to pay £164,493.58 in criminal gains or 20 months in default

Brett Smith was linked to a drugs gang that imported large quantities of amphetamine and cannabis from Europe, which were processed and packaged at Hollins Mill in Darwen for distribution across the UK. The gang operated between January 2020 and March 2021, supplying over 200kg of amphetamine and 400kg of cannabis. Smith, who had a residence in Malaga, Spain, communicated via Encrochat messages with Zachariah Deaffern and was involved in discussions facilitating the conspiracy.

Convicted of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of an indictable only offence related to a drugs conspiracy. Made £294,986.28 from the conspiracy and must pay within three months.

Sources: lancs.live

Mathew Shuttleworth

Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming

June 7, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, with half to be served in custody and the remainder on licence

Mathew Shuttleworth, a 38-year-old farm worker and married father-of-two, engaged in online grooming of decoys posing as girls aged 12 and 14 for three weeks in 2022. He paid them compliments, discussed kissing, cuddling, and sex, and arranged to meet one, believed to be 12, at Booths supermarket in October 2022. When members of a child protection group confronted him at his home in Carnforth, he called the police, leading to his arrest on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with three children and attempting to meet one after grooming.

The defendant showed remorse; there was a significant delay in the case; he reported the matter to the police when confronted by a child protection group.

Sources: lancs.live

Elliott Wright

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

June 7, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Elliott Wright, 23, of Harrowside, Blackpool, was arrested on February 2, 2024, for being drunk and disorderly, during which police found 18 wraps of cocaine (5.91g) in his underwear. On February 27, 2024, he was observed in a hand-to-hand drug transaction outside a pub, leading to the seizure of additional cocaine and the search of his home, where 13.46g of cocaine (valued at £1,600-£1,700), 421.79g of cannabis (valued at £2,800-£4,200), and drug paraphernalia were discovered. He operated a small-scale drug supply operation from his bedroom, supplying to friends and known users.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, one count of possession with intent to supply class B drugs, and supplying class A drugs. Judge Recorder Ayesha Siddiqi noted his naivety, that he continued offending after arrest, and the societal impact of drug dealing, while acknowledging his own drug problems and that he had stopped taking drugs.

Sources: lancs.live

Gulhassan Khan

Dangerous Driving and Actual Bodily Harm

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment and 25 months driving ban

On March 5, 2025, Gulhassan Khan drove his partner's white Audi onto the forecourt of the Springbank Service Station on Manchester Road, Nelson. He argued with her, punched her in the face, kicked at her when she fell, dragged her, and tried to force her back into the vehicle. He chased her as she ran away, during which she was struck by another car's bonnet. He threatened to throw battery acid on her and later taunted her in video footage showing her with two black eyes and cuts. Witnesses described her as screaming and traumatised, and police found her emotional and scared.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and actual bodily harm. Has taken steps to address gambling and drugs issues, and wrote a letter apologising to the court. The judge, Recorder Ayesha Siddiqi, commented on his aggressive behaviour and appalling treatment of the victim, noting he is a father of five and needs to improve.

Sources: lancs.live

Jordan Banks

Theft by employee

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

Jordan Banks, a 35-year-old trusted warehouse employee at Cycle Sport North, stole £30,000 worth of high-quality bike parts in September 2022. He was offered £2,000 to take the stock, which he used to purchase a cockapoo for his son. The thefts were discovered during a routine stock check on September 27, 2022, via CCTV footage showing him loading boxes into his car and obscuring cameras. This resulted in the company being unable to fulfil £150,000 of customer orders, putting jobs at risk and damaging trust.

Pleaded guilty to theft by employee. Was in financial difficulty and was offered £2,000 to steal the stock. Judge Recorder Ayesha Siddiqi noted the breach of trust, the impact on the business and colleagues' job security, and described it as a planned act that destroyed his life.

Sources: lancs.live

Steven Lee

Fraud

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Steven Lee conned vulnerable pensioners out of thousands of pounds by performing shoddy and unnecessary roofing work, leading some victims to lose their life savings and incur further costs for repairs. He has a history of fraud and used aliases to avoid detection.

Did not attend the sentencing hearing as he was on bail; judge urged authorities to find him due to his history of similar offences and risk to vulnerable people.

Sources: lancs.live

Eli Young

Fraud

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Eli Young assisted Steven Lee in carrying out three fraudulent roofing jobs, targeting vulnerable individuals and deceiving them into paying for unnecessary work.

Connor Pearce-Sugden

Making indecent images of children

June 2, 2025

Sentence: 250 days imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus rehabilitation days, notification requirements, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and barred from certain professions

Connor Pearce-Sugden was found with 73 Category A, 46 Category B, and 371 Category C indecent images of children, involving children as young as 0 to 2 years old and up to 10-14 years old. The offences took place from February 2022 to July 2023, when he was 17 to 20 years old.

Brought up in a children's home; significant emotional and developmental immaturity; judge warned he could become a real danger to children if he does not change

Sources: lancs.live

Amanj Hasan Zada

Facilitating illegal immigration

November 11, 2024

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Amanj Hasan Zada organised cross-Channel small boat crossings for Kurdish migrants from France to the UK in November and December 2023. He advertised his services on social media, including videos of successful crossings, and was involved in direct communication with migrants. Evidence included YouTube footage from 2021 showing him celebrated as a smuggler, recordings of his conversations, and analysis of his seized phone, which contained travel tickets and links to social media accounts. He was arrested in May 2024 and charged with multiple offences.

Convicted after a two-week trial. Ran a sophisticated people smuggling enterprise using social media to advertise services and was linked to multiple migrant crossings.

Sources: blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Mark Cowperthwaite

Perverting the course of justice

September 6, 2024

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Mark Cowperthwaite allegedly assaulted his 86-year-old mother, causing cuts and bruises, and later pressured her to withdraw her statement by sending letters and making at least 36 phone calls from prison. He involved his 12-year-old daughter as a go-between and attempted to manipulate the situation by referencing his mother's age-related memory issues, leading to the collapse of the original assault charge and his conviction for perverting the course of justice.

Admitted the offence and pleaded guilty. Sentenced by Recorder Slack, who noted the conduct was aggravated by the domestic context, involving his elderly mother and his 12-year-old daughter, and occurred while in custody. Early guilty plea reduced the sentence from 28 months.

Sources: blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Lee Muir

Burglary

June 4, 2024

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Lee Muir pretended to be a tradesman to enter a 90-year-old man's home in Symonds Road, Preston, on February 10, where he searched through cupboards and stole cash. In a separate incident, he stole items and a designer wallet from another property in September 2024. He was also charged with breaching a 10-year criminal behaviour order that prevented him from entering houses or contacting residents for work-related purposes.

Sentenced for two burglaries, theft, driving whilst disqualified, breach of a community order, and being a trader engaged in unfair practice.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Grant Eddleston

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

May 7, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment and 3 years extended licence

Grant Eddleston assaulted a two-year-old boy in Burnley in 2019, causing a fractured skull with trauma equivalent to falling from a height of three metres. The victim made a good recovery after treatment. Eddleston denied the charges and attempted to conceal the attack by showering and changing clothes immediately afterwards.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty after a two-week trial. Described in a pre-sentence report as a high risk to young children. The judge noted a chilling lack of empathy and that he tried to cover up the crime.

Sources: theboltonnews.co.uk

Jordan Monaghan

Murder

July 1, 2022

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 48 years

Jordan Monaghan murdered his 24-day-old daughter Ruby in January 2013 and his 21-month-old son Logan in August 2013 by restricting their airways. He also murdered his partner Evie Adams in 2019 using illegally obtained prescription drugs and attempted to murder a third child twice in 2016 by the same method.

Convicted of multiple murders and attempted murders; sentence was increased from an initial 40 years.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Joseph Langley

Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Joseph Langley, 40, attacked his 17-year-old daughter in their Fleetwood home on July 24, 2020, punching her repeatedly and putting his hand around her neck during a rage fueled by alcohol, cocaine, and steroids. The victim sustained two black eyes, scratches to her neck, and bruises. She escaped to her mother's house, and police were called. Langley has prior issues including a cocaine habit and bereavement.

Plea of guilty to actual bodily harm (ABH). Influenced by cocaine and steroid use, dealing with bereavement and financial stress. Has self-referred for addiction help and taken domestic violence and anger management courses.

Sources: lancs.live

Daniel Diprose

Making Indecent Images and Sexual Exploitation

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment (6 years 8 months custody and 3 years 4 months extended licence)

Daniel Diprose, 32, posed as a teenage boy online to manipulate a 13-year-old girl into sending hundreds of nude photos and videos over three years. He sent fake love songs and built an emotional connection, leading to her humiliation upon discovery. Police found the images on his phone after his arrest.

Pleaded guilty. Identified as a dangerous offender. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: lancs.live

Jitendra Karia

Perverting the Course of Justice

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Jitendra Karia, 48, faked an armed robbery at the Post Office in Clifton on September 18, 2019, by tying himself up and stealing £36,000 to cover his debts. He alerted neighbors and police, but inconsistencies in his story led to his confession. The hoax caused community fear and led to the post office's closure.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Motivated by debts; had no prior convictions.

Sources: lancs.live

Marvin Grant

Robbery and False Imprisonment

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 5 years 6 months imprisonment

Marvin Grant, 44, posed as a delivery driver to enter a Chorley business premises on January 3, 2021, where he threatened a security guard with a screwdriver, tied him up, and stole computer equipment worth £17,000, causing £14,000 in damage.

Frederick William English

Sexual Assault

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 8 years 6 months imprisonment (5 years 6 months custody and 3 years extended licence)

Frederick William English, 42, sexually assaulted a woman while she was having a seizure, despite a prior order to stay away. He also assaulted her physically earlier that day. The victim fought him off but was left with injuries, and he continued his attack during her vulnerability.

Pleaded guilty. Identified as a dangerous offender with prior convictions for violence against women.

Sources: lancs.live

Nicholas Powis

Robbery

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Nicholas Powis, 31, robbed a drunk man of his phone, debit card, and cash after following him from a pub in Preston on July 10, 2021. The victim had little recollection, but CCTV and police investigation led to Powis's arrest.

Hadrian Graham

Arson and Affray

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 7 years 6 months imprisonment (4 years 6 months custody and 3 years extended licence)

Hadrian Graham, 29, and an accomplice went on a 24-hour rampage in Chorley on March 22-23, 2021, setting fire to a car and home, trashing another house, and chasing a man with a spade and samurai sword, endangering lives while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Pleaded guilty. Described as dangerous; motivated by personal jealousy and drug influence.

Sources: lancs.live

Adam Lewis

Arson and Affray

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 7 years 6 months imprisonment (4 years 6 months custody and 3 years extended licence)

Adam Lewis, 28, joined Hadrian Graham in a 24-hour rampage in Chorley on March 22-23, 2021, setting fire to a car and home, trashing another house, and chasing a man with a spade and samurai sword, endangering lives while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Pleaded guilty. Described as dangerous; has a history of institutionalization and drug issues.

Sources: lancs.live

Mark Mccarren

Sexual Assault

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment (9 years custody and 6 years extended licence)

Mark McCarren, 47, sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in a Darwen park on May 21, 2021, by forcibly kissing and assaulting her after she refused his advances. The victim escaped and reported the incident, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty. Identified as a dangerous offender; under the influence of alcohol and diazepam.

Sources: lancs.live

Feroz Suleman

Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 34 years imprisonment for murder (with 28 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Feroz Suleman, 40, masterminded a plan to murder a rival, leading to the fatal shooting of Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn. He recruited others and watched the shooting, which was part of a business rivalry.

Ayaz Hussain

Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 32 years imprisonment for murder (with 26 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Ayaz Hussain, 36, assisted Feroz Suleman in plotting the murder of a rival, resulting in the stray bullet that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn amid a business dispute.

Zamir Raja

Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 34 years imprisonment for murder (with 28 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Zamir Raja, 33, was recruited to carry out a drive-by shooting on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, which killed Aya Hachem, 19, as part of a plan orchestrated by Feroz Suleman due to a business rivalry.

Antony Ennis

Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 33 years imprisonment for murder (with 27 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Antony Ennis, 31, drove the vehicle used in the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, as part of a murder plot stemming from a business rivalry.

Abubakhar Satia

Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment for murder (with 23 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Abubakhar Satia, 32, acquired petrol and helped dispose of evidence after the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, as part of a planned murder.

Kashif Manzoor

Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 27 years imprisonment for murder (with 23 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Kashif Manzoor, 26, watched the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, as part of a conspiracy to murder a rival business owner.

Uthman Satia

Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment for murder (with 23 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Uthman Satia, 29, chauffeured the shooter to and from the scene of the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, in a planned murder.

Sean Harrison Dowbekin

Causing Death by Careless Driving

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Sean Harrison Dowbekin, 27, caused a fatal car crash on November 24, 2018, in Grimsargh by driving carelessly under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, killing his passenger, Jake Beatty, after fleeing the scene.

Linda Allen

Supply of Class A Drugs

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Linda Allen, 34, was caught dealing class A drugs in Blackpool on May 14, 2021, and found with heroin and crack cocaine. She had previously been involved in drug supply, using her home as a base.

Shujun Miah

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Shujun Miah, 34, used his taxi to transport a burglary gang across the North West from February to March 2019, targeting homes to steal cars, cash, and jewellery worth over £250,000.

Michael Gallagher

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Michael Gallagher, 32, participated in a burglary gang that stole cars, cash, and jewellery worth over £250,000 from homes in Lancashire and North Wales between February and March 2019.

Daniel Deens

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 9 years 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Deens, 32, was part of a burglary gang that targeted homes in Lancashire and North Wales from February to March 2019, stealing high-performance cars and goods worth over £500,000 using specialized equipment.

Jaroslaw Guzic

Harassment and Threats to Kill

August 1, 2021

Sentence: 41 months imprisonment

Jaroslaw Guzic conducted a five-month campaign of harassment against his ex-partner from September 2020 to February 2021, sending threatening messages, appearing at her home and work, and possessing a knife, causing her significant fear.

Clifford Sculpher

Attempted Robbery

August 1, 2021

Sentence: Not specified in detail

Clifford Sculpher attempted to rob a shopkeeper in Blackburn on January 3, 2021, by threatening him with a kitchen knife and demanding money, leading to a struggle.

Darren Taylor

Murder

April 25, 2020

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Darren Taylor moved into Steven May's home in February 2019 to care for him but instead subjected him to multiple assaults, resulting in 76 rib fractures, a fractured jaw, and severe weight loss. Steven, who weighed just six-and-a-half stone at the time of his death, died on May 18, 2019, after a final beating. Taylor reported finding him dead but had inflicted injuries consistent with punches, kicks, and strikes from a blunt object.

Pleaded guilty to murder after subjecting his vulnerable friend Steven May to repeated assaults, controlling his finances, and continuing to withdraw money after his death.

Sources: lancs.live

John Taylor

Murder

April 25, 2020

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years

John Taylor and his son Daniel Taylor murdered Barry Tyrie, a 69-year-old great-grandfather, outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden. The attack occurred after John Taylor argued with his ex-partner, and Mr Tyrie intervened to protect her. John Taylor repeatedly kicked Mr Tyrie while he was unconscious on the floor, leading to fatal injuries from punches, kicks, or stamps.

Daniel Taylor

Murder

April 25, 2020

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

Daniel Taylor and his father John Taylor murdered Barry Tyrie, a 69-year-old great-grandfather, outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden. The incident stemmed from an argument involving John Taylor's ex-partner. Daniel punched Mr Tyrie to the head before the joint assault continued, with Mr Tyrie sustaining injuries typical of repeated blows while unconscious and unable to defend himself. He died the same night his great-grandson was born.

Convicted of murder in a joint attack; described as punching the victim like a cage fighter.

Sources: lancs.live

Brian Healless

Murder

April 25, 2020

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Brian Healless murdered Alex Davies, an 18-year-old sales assistant, by stabbing him 128 times at the top of Parbold Hill after arranging a meeting through the Grindr app. He dragged Davies through the mud while he was still alive and covered his body with branches and leaves. The attack occurred on April 29, 2019, and Healless attempted to set up similar meetings with others afterward.

Convicted of murder; described as manipulative and calculating, having lured the victim via a dating app.

Sources: lancs.live

Adrian Gartshore-Taylor

Indecent assault

April 25, 2020

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Adrian Gartshore-Taylor sexually abused a 10-year-old boy multiple times between January 1 and November 29, 2002, at Great Birchwood Country Park and Campsite in Warton. He groomed the boy by offering him work at his caravan and showing him computer games, during which the assaults occurred. The abuse involved indecent acts and led to profound trauma for the victim.

Pleaded guilty to sexual offences against a child, which led to the victim attempting suicide.

Sources: lancs.live

David Poucher

Attempted robbery

April 25, 2020

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment with an extended four-year licence period

David Poucher launched a frenzied machete attack at a petrol station on Blackburn Road in Darwen on December 4, 2019, slashing a taxi driver and threatening others while under the influence of brandy and cocaine. He chased a shop worker, damaged property, and exhibited aggressive behaviour, including breaking a house window and resisting arrest.

Classed as a dangerous offender; pleaded guilty to multiple offences after a machete attack influenced by substance abuse.

Sources: lancs.live

Liam Hodgson

Aggravated burglary

April 25, 2020

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Liam Hodgson and Michael Dawson forced their way into a property on St Ignatius Square in Preston in October 2019, armed with a baseball bat. They threatened and assaulted the occupants while stealing items, causing significant fear and harm.

Michael Dawson

Aggravated burglary

April 25, 2020

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Dawson and Liam Hodgson forced their way into a property on St Ignatius Square in Preston in October 2019, armed with a baseball bat. They threatened and assaulted the occupants while stealing items, causing significant fear and harm.

William Bissett

Indecent assault

April 25, 2020

Sentence: 6 years and 6 months imprisonment

William Bissett, a former Boys Brigade leader, indecently assaulted five young boys over an 11-year period at Church Street Methodist Church in St Anne's. He groomed them under the pretext of 'smartening them up' or during trips, causing profound and lasting effects on the victims.

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