Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 649 verdicts at Preston Crown Court (Preston, Preston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Luke Bunten

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

8 years

Luke Bunten, 32, of Lytham Road, Blackburn, was part of the gang that supplied cocaine across East Lancashire using a WhatsApp group called "The Firm". He was tracked down and arrested in Spain earlier this year.

Gang member; fled to and arrested in Spain.

1 Jan 0001

Liam Sloane

Sexual assault *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Liam Sloane sexually assaulted a woman in Dalton by performing a sexual act on her for his own gratification, disregarding her resistance.

Ignored the woman’s clear physical and verbal cues during the assault.

1 Jan 0001

Lee Bayliss

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Lee Bayliss amassed a collection of more than 1,100 indecent images of children as young as two-years-old over a two-year period starting shortly after a 2018 community order. He used search terms including '13yo' and 'girl w***' and breached his Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) from Gloucester Crown Court by deleting search history and failing to hand over devices during a routine police visit on August 6, 2020. Devices revealed 74 Category A images of pre-pubescent girls aged two-four, three-six and six-10, along with use of virtual software to hide activity.

Pleaded guilty to deleting data in breach of his SOPO and four counts of possessing indecent images of children. Has two previous convictions for 15 offences. Judge Simon Medland QC noted persistent breach offending close in time to his 2018 community order.

1 Jan 0001

Lee Martin

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Lee Martin, a convicted child sex offender previously sentenced to five years for serious sexual assault on a child, breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) by entering an unsupervised relationship with a single mother in Blackpool and staying at her home with her children for several weeks in late 2021. He failed to notify police of his change of address after his flat was damaged by fire. Police found him during a compliance check in November 2021.

Pleaded guilty to breach of the SHPO and two breaches of the notification requirements. 20 months to run concurrently for failing to notify police of change of address. Recorder Jones noted Martin duped the woman, breached trust by posing as a father figure without disclosing his past.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Klein

Breach of Sexual Offences Prevention Order *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Mark Klein, 59, formerly of St Michael’s Court, Blackburn, breached his Sexual Offences Prevention Order (imposed in 2013) twice: in April 2025, police found the Snapchat app on his phone during a visit to his home; in March 2026, while on court bail, he refused to show officers his phone but it was found in his flat and had been used shortly before.

Pleaded guilty to two breaches of his Sexual Offences Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Mathew Gilkes

Child sexual offences *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment plus a five-year licence

Mathew Gilkes, a former teacher, was arrested after being seen taking covert photographs of children in a leisure centre changing room on 1 August 2024. Over 80 electronic devices were recovered containing over 5,000 indecent images and videos of children, including upskirting offences. He had also used fake social media accounts to groom girls under 16. He pleaded guilty on 12 November 2025.

Pleaded guilty to 42 offences. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order also imposed. Posed online as teenage boys and a woman to groom children.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Shaw

Exposure *

Sentence

30 months' imprisonment

Michael Shaw broke into the home of two women in Ormskirk, Lancashire, in February by climbing through a bathroom window. He crouched in the bathroom with his trousers down to his knees and genitals exposed. The women discovered him around 1.20am when one saw his reflection moving in the bathroom mirror. After being ordered to leave, he performed a sex act outside the property before departing. He was arrested the following day.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of exposure and one of trespassing with intent to commit a sexual offence. Ordered to sign the sex offender register for life and made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. Judge described behaviour as frightening, disturbing and offensive.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Wellings

Kidnapping *

Sentence

nine-month custodial sentence suspended for 20 months

Michael Wellings snatched his nine-month-old granddaughter from her pram while she was with her maternal grandmother and fled towards a car where Lisa Green was waiting.

Sentenced for kidnapping his granddaughter in the weeks after Kiena Dawes' death.

1 Jan 0001

Joe Mccaldon

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

four years' detention

Joe McCaldon, then 17, had passed his driving test only six days before the fatal crash on 11 December 2024. He picked up Max Greenhouse before collecting two other friends aged 16 and 17 and driving to nearby Clieves Hill in Aughton. He later drove away from Clieves Hill, speeding down a country lane before losing control and crashing into a farmhouse's stone wall shortly after 21:00 GMT. He was travelling at 57mph on a bend with a 40mph limit. Max Greenhouse, 17, died; the other two passengers were seriously injured.

Convicted after trial of causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

1 Jan 0001

Joel Fricker

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

6 years and 1 month imprisonment

Joel Fricker, of Heys Close, Blackburn, appeared for sentence at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday (May 20) having pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine between March and July of last year. He was jailed for a total of six years and one month.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

John Best

Indecent assault on a girl under the age of 13 *

Sentence

extended sentence of 11 years imprisonment with 10 years on licence

John Best groomed an 11-year-old girl over a period of three years in the 1990s by plying her with sweets and cigarettes. The offending progressed over 12 months, starting with attempting to kiss her, then inappropriately touching her over and under her clothes. The offences came to light in May 2020 after Best went missing from his home in Church Street, Accrington, Lancashire, and was arrested. The victim reported severe long-term impacts on her mental health, relationships and childhood.

Admitted nine counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 13. Placed on the sex offenders register for life. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order. Has 20 prior convictions from 67 offences, none for sexual offences.

1 Jan 0001

Keith Morris

Indecent assault *

Sentence

eight-and-a-half years imprisonment

Keith Morris sexually abused two young girls over a number of years. He was convicted on two counts of indecent assault. The charges related to offences in Prestatyn, Wales. Morris, aged 63, from Beechtrees, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, and previously living in Berwick-on-Tweed, denied the abuse.

Convicted on two counts of indecent assault. Jury failed to reach verdict on rape charge. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life and banned from working with children on release. Judge noted he posed obvious risk to children and showed no remorse. Other child porn charges ordered to lie on file. Denied charges and claimed conspiracy.

1 Jan 0001

Osas Amayo

Rape *

Sentence

13 years in prison

Osas Amayo raped a vulnerable 14-year-old girl in Blackpool. The attack occurred in February 2021, with police called around 2.10am on February 2, 2021, after the girl was found by a member of the public close to Revolution Bar on the Promenade. She reported a serious sexual assault nearby. A man matching Amayo's description was arrested on Talbot Road.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty following a long and difficult trial. Also handed a 20 year sexual harm prevention order and made to sign the sex offenders register for 20 years.

1 Jan 0001

Philip Shaw

Attempted rape *

Sentence

12 years and 3 months imprisonment, of which 8 years and 3 months in custody, remainder on licence

Philip Shaw, of Parsonage Court, Sandown, Isle of Wight, subjected a sex worker to a terrifying sexual ordeal in Blackburn, Lancashire, in October 2019. He struck up a conversation, agreed a £40 deal but did not pay. He forced her over a vehicle in a secluded area on Parsonage Rd, attempted to rape her, threatened to kick the f*** out of her despite her crying and pleading. Stopped when a car drove past. Victim suffered sleepless nights, stress, anxiety, fear of going out alone. CCTV showed attack lasted two minutes.

Pleaded guilty on the second day of trial. Deemed a dangerous offender presenting high risk of serious harm to sex workers and women in whom he has a sexual interest. Prior conviction for rape in Runcorn, Cheshire, for which he was jailed for seven years.

1 Jan 0001

Pt

Supply of drugs *

Sentence

18 month Community Order

PT was charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine for over a year. Pleaded guilty on a limited basis.

Defendant charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine for over a year. Pleaded guilty on a limited basis. Has subsequently breached the order three times but has remained out of custody.

1 Jan 0001

Mm

Arson *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

MM committed two counts of arson, reckless as to endangering life, which led to the death of a dog. Pleaded guilty prior to trial.

Prosecution of a two count case of arson, reckless as to endangering life which led to the death of a dog. MM pleaded guilty prior to trial. Found to be dangerous.

1 Jan 0001

Nigel Turner

Raping a child under 13 *

Sentence

20 years in prison

Nigel Turner, from Morecambe, Lancashire, repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted two young children on multiple occasions. He distributed multiple indecent images of the children (IIOC), including images showing him sexually abusing one of the children, via an online messaging app using a false name account. Officers seized his phone upon arrest in November 2021, finding images and videos of the rapes, assaults, and sexual activity in front of the children. He was identified as the suspect from clothing, jewellery, and voice recognition despite his face not being visible.

Pleaded guilty to all 21 charges. Given a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and put on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Nico Moorby

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and money laundering *

Sentence

11 years and eight months

Nico Moorby, 31, from Blackburn, led a major East Lancashire organised crime gang which flooded the streets with class A drugs for almost five years. The gang used a WhatsApp group called "The Firm" to arrange cocaine deals. Moorby was brought down under Operation Warrior by Lancashire Police.

Led the gang and acted as muscle; claimed drug money came from dog breeding.

1 Jan 0001

Neville Chapman

Sexual assault by penetration *

Sentence

10 years and 8 months imprisonment with 3-year extended licence period

On 16 September 2019 in Darwen, plied intoxicated 16-year-old girl with double vodkas and cocaine, lured to campervan under pretence of lift home, sexually assaulted her by penetration despite her resistance and vomiting.

Found guilty after trial of two counts of sexual assault by penetration. Pleaded guilty to breach of bail and sex offender notification requirements. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Sharon Aspden

Cruelty *

Sentence

two and a half years imprisonment

Sharon Aspden, of Darwen, a hairdresser who was frequently drunk, turned a blind eye to her husband's abuse of two children, supported him when told of the violence, and on one occasion gave the girl a black eye when she attacked her in a drunken rage.

Convicted after trial of cruelty. Supported her husband despite knowing of his violence, gave the girl a black eye in a drunken rage. Judge Graham Knowles QC noted no realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

1 Jan 0001

Scott Smith

performing substandard and misdescribed roofing work *

Sentence

five-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months

Scott Smith, director of Alpine Roofing & Building Ltd, responded to a call from an 82-year-old Preston householder experiencing a leak after storm damage. After an online search, the householder agreed to repair works costing £13,000, paying £6,000 upfront by bank card. Work began that day but was substandard and incomplete: ridge and hip tiles were unsatisfactorily repointed, but no replacement of the affected roof area was done as agreed. Smith pressured for the remaining payment but did not return after non-payment. An independent expert found the work worthless. The householder got a £6,000 refund via bank and paid £450 more to fix the issues.

Pleaded guilty. Also received a four-month curfew from 9.30pm–6.30am, a three-year director disqualification and ordered to pay £450 compensation.

1 Jan 0001

Rajesh Kumar Chechani

Fire safety offences *

Sentence

3-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £33,000 costs

Manager of Morvern Care Centre in Thornton-Cleveleys. On December 1, 2020, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service uncovered dangerous fire safety failures at the home housing 45 elderly residents, leading to an immediate Prohibition Notice and shutdown. A multi-agency operation relocated all residents within two weeks due to the severe risks to residents and staff.

Admitted to two serious offences: failing to ensure proper fire precautions and neglecting to carry out a thorough fire risk assessment.

1 Jan 0001

Dg

Arson *

Sentence

8 and half years imprisonment

DG was involved in a two count case of arson, reckless as to endangering life, by driving MM to the location. Convicted after trial.

Prosecution of a two count case of arson, reckless as to endangering life which led to the death of a dog. DG was indicted on a joint enterprise basis by driving MM to the location of the arsons. Convicted after trial.

1 Jan 0001

Donald Maxwell Boyle

Indecent assault and indecency with a child *

Sentence

5 years in custody

Donald Maxwell Boyle sexually abused a child in Ormskirk in the 1980s, instructing her in detail on what to do and making threats to ensure she did not tell her parents. An investigation was launched in April 2019 after the victim came forward. Boyle, then using the name Donald Maxwell Wells, had changed his name by deed poll after a prior conviction for child abuse in the late 1980s and moved to Llewelyn Street, Aberffraw, Ty Croes, Gwynedd, Wales. He denied wrongdoing when interviewed but later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault and indecency with a child. Also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and required to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. Previously jailed for abusing a child in the late 1980s and changed name to Donald Maxwell Wells.

1 Jan 0001

Elliot Cooke

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

8 years and five months

Elliot Cooke, 32, of Sandy Lane, Darwen, was part of the gang that supplied cocaine across East Lancashire using a WhatsApp group called "The Firm". He was arrested overseas in February last year.

Gang member; arrested in Spain.

1 Jan 0001

Emma Croft

Contempt of court *

Sentence

six-month sentence suspended for 20 months

Emma Croft, Ryan Wellings' then partner, discussed the ongoing trial with him and instructed him on how to give evidence, including advising him to show emotion, mention self-defence and link incidents to the victim's mental health, in breach of a court order.

Convicted of contempt of court for coaching Ryan Wellings during his trial by discussing evidence and strategy over the phone on multiple occasions.

1 Jan 0001

Estelle Whalley

Attempted murder *

Sentence

10 years and two months imprisonment

Estelle Whalley, 51, repeatedly stabbed a man in his 50s outside The Black Bull Inn on Pope Lane in Penwortham, Preston, on 23 August 2025. The victim suffered repeated wounds and was taken to hospital before being discharged later that day.

Convicted of attempted murder, possession of a knife, wounding with intent, and breaching a suspended sentence. Admitted possession of a knife and wounding with intent but pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. Ordered to pay £228 victim surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

Danny Harris

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 18 months with 160 hours unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation days

Danny Harris, of Apple Close, Blackburn, appeared for sentence at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday (May 20) having pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine between March and July of last year. He was jailed for two years, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 160 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation days.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

David Holt

Environmental offences *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for two years and 120 hours unpaid work

David Holt, director of V10 Polymers Ltd, operated a waste plastics recycling business at Rockcliffe Works, Paterson Street, Blackburn. Despite Environment Agency interventions from 2012, including a formal notice to remove waste and later issuance of an environmental permit in April 2014 requiring fire prevention measures, he stored excessive quantities of combustible plastic waste presenting a fire risk, breaching the permit. Permit revoked February 2016 with requirement to remove waste by 21 March 2016, but he continued illegal operations. Multiple fires occurred, including on 21 August 2017.

Admitted three environmental offences. Ordered to pay £10,000 towards Environment Agency’s costs. Court accepted good character and efforts to maintain the business.

1 Jan 0001

David Gardner

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

David Gardner, of Alderley, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, molested a boy and girl between 2000 and 2010. He made one of his victims watch videos of older men raping children, telling the victim it was 'just fun'. Upon arrest, officers seized electronic devices containing thousands of indecent images of children and extreme pornography.

Found guilty of sexual activity with a child and causing and inciting sexual activity with a child. Pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children. Made one victim watch videos of men raping children.

1 Jan 0001

Jack Burns

Sexual assault and burglary *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 2 years

Jack Burns broke into the victim's property in Morley Road, Lancaster, at around 11pm on September 9, 2021, while she slept, and sexually assaulted her as she lay in bed.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault and burglary. Judge ruled him to be a dangerous offender. Placed on the sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

James Nisbet-Ronson

Rape of a child *

Sentence

18 years and 9 months imprisonment

James Nisbet-Ronson, a 35-year-old from Sefton Drive in Lancaster, committed multiple sexual offences against a young girl in the Morecambe area over a 12-year period in the early 2000s. The offences included rape of a child, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and making indecent images of a child. He took photographs of the abuse.

Pleaded guilty to 11 charges. Victim impact statement highlighted ongoing psychological harm. Detective Sergeant Emma Johnson described him as a dangerous paedophile.

1 Jan 0001

Jake Mcmahon-Bates

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Uploaded two indecent videos of children to Snapchat. Devices contained 59 indecent images, youngest aged four. Communicated sexually with 15-year-old girl. Breached 2020 SHPO by deleting internet history.

Pleaded guilty to making and distributing indecent images of children, sexual communication with a child under 15, breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and improper importation of indecent articles. 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Gary Wolstenholme

Breaching notification requirements *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Gary Wolstenholme, previously convicted of rape in 2003 and placed on the sex offenders register for life, was released from prison in July 2024 after serving a sentence for ABH. He left his approved premises in Manchester in September after harassment by other residents and failed to notify police of his change of address or homelessness. He was at large for around six weeks before being found hiding in a derelict property in Central Drive, Blackpool, with a vulnerable woman present. He refused to give his identity to officers.

Pleaded guilty to breaching his notification requirements. Recorder John Jones KC noted a six-week period of non-compliance and imposed immediate custody as short as possible to protect the public. He is working and receiving treatment for mental health and substance misuse in prison.

1 Jan 0001

Grant Pearson

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

12 months custody

Grant Pearson, then 19, had sex with a 14-year-old girl twice after meeting by accident at a bus stop. They continued contact by text and Facebook. Pearson was fully aware of her age. The girl's mother discovered and called police. Of Aintree Road, South Shore, Blackpool, Lancashire.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of sexual activity with a child. Judge Andrew Woolman recognised profound mitigation due to troubled background including mother's death and father's imprisonment.

1 Jan 0001

Graham Gill

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Graham Gill, of Sandringham Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, sexually abused a young girl aged between six and 16 over a 10-year period during the 1970s and 1980s in the Leyland area. He was convicted of 10 counts of indecent assault, 4 counts of rape and 2 other sexual offences.

Denied the offences but found guilty by a jury following a week-long trial on 16 counts: ten of indecent assault, four of rape and two other sexual offences. Will serve two thirds of the sentence before eligible to apply for parole.

1 Jan 0001

George Preston

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

George Preston, 21, of Windsor Place, Fleetwood, Lancashire, raped a 12-year-old girl in an abandoned petrol station gas shelter which was dirty with no windows, and also raped an 18-year-old woman. Victims provided impact statements detailing severe long-term psychological trauma, fear, flashbacks, and loss of future prospects.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape of a child under 13 and one count of rape of an 18-year-old woman. Received a 10-year restraining order preventing contact with victims and ordered to sign the sex offenders register.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Thompson

Sexual assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Christopher Thompson, then 45, of Stott Street, Nelson, Lancashire, carried out a predatory campaign targeting a twelve-year-old girl after concealing his sex offender status from a local family. He groped the girl at a karaoke house party and invited her into his bed. Lancashire Constabulary investigated after the girl spoke out. Thompson was originally jailed in 2005 for raping a four-year-old child.

Admitted to sexual assault and two counts of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Had prior conviction for rape of a four-year-old child in 2005. Judge Simon Newell imposed the sentence.

1 Jan 0001

Connor Hegarty

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

In 2017, aged 23 and living in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, Connor Hegarty groomed and coerced a schoolgirl into performing a sex act on him after giving her beer and touching her inappropriately at his house. He bombarded her with indecent messages, attempted further sexual acts, and continued grooming even after her mother confronted him upon discovering explicit messages. The victim disclosed the full extent two years later, leading to his arrest; he denied offences until after trial began.

Belatedly admitted three counts of sexual activity with a child after trial began and victim cross-examined; no credit for plea given by Judge Graham Knowles QC. Indefinite restraining order, sexual harm prevention order (bans contact with girls under 16), and notification requirement imposed. Previously jailed for six weeks for bail act offences.

1 Jan 0001

Brian Rafferty

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Brian Rafferty was caught with 2,000 indecent photos and extreme pornography. Police found hundreds of images during a raid on his home. He was teaching English at Morecambe High School at the time but was immediately suspended when the allegations came to light.

Admitted seven offences relating to indecent images of children and animals. Suspended from Morecambe High School and later sacked. None of the offences related to children at the school.

1 Jan 0001

Brian Williams

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Brian Williams, 50, was prosecuted for two offences of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. He accepted being concerned in the supply of up to 30kg of heroin and cocaine in the Merseyside and Lancashire area. The offences occurred between March and June 2020 and came to the attention of Lancashire Constabulary following the penetration of the encrypted Encro phone system.

Admitted 2 offences of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Offences came to attention following penetration of Encro phone system.

1 Jan 0001

Alexander Caple

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

four-and-a-half years imprisonment

Alexander Caple, of Helston Close, Burnley, BB11, groped a 14-year-old girl over her clothing before carrying out a more serious sexual attack. He told her not to tell anyone or they would put him in prison. She informed a schoolfriend and her mother, leading to his arrest. He confessed to some sexual activity with her.

Admitted to two offences of sexual activity with a child. An indecent exposure offence, which he denied, was withdrawn after the prosecution offered no evidence. 12-year sexual harm prevention order imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Alex Tattersall-Derbyshire

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4 years and six months

Alex Tattersall-Derbyshire, 28, of Woodbury Avenue, Blackburn, was part of the gang that supplied cocaine across East Lancashire using a WhatsApp group called "The Firm".

Gang member.

1 Jan 0001

Bailey Dutton

Drug dealing offences *

Sentence

Detained in a young offender’s institution

Bailey Dutton, a teenager from Manchester Street, Barrow, was caught operating a Class A drug dealing network in Barrow.

Caught running his own Class A drug dealing operation with the help of another man.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Kirkbright

Sexual assault *

Sentence

four years imprisonment

Anthony Kirkbright, of no fixed address, harassed and sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman at Accrington bus station in June 2020. While on bail he attacked a second victim after being invited back to her home in Blackburn in June 2021. While on remand at HMP Altcourse, he forged and sent a letter to Greenbank police station in Blackburn purporting to be from the second victim claiming he was innocent, but was caught out by the HMP Altcourse postage stamp.

Pleaded guilty to two sexual assaults, attempting to pervert the course of justice and breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Previously ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Kennedy

Fire safety charges and flouting prohibition notice *

Sentence

39 weeks suspended sentence for 18 months and 150 hours unpaid work

Andrew Kennedy, 38, of Churchfield, Fulwood, Preston, continued to rent out a mid-terraced two-storey house on Hawkhurst Road, Penwortham, to five tenants despite being warned of serious health and safety risks and ignoring a prohibition notice. Fire safety breaches included no smoke alarms fitted, inadequate fire separation, and inadequate means of escape from the attic via a removable wooden ladder through the hatch.

Pleaded guilty to five fire safety charges and flouting a prohibition notice. Described by the judge as 'greedy and selfish'.

1 Jan 0001

Steven Woodcock

Breaching sexual harm prevention order and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Steven Woodcock, managed under a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) prohibiting use of internet-capable devices without retaining history for police inspection, failed to declare an Amazon Fire TV Stick, a Kindle, and a secret Barclays account. Police found 1 category A and 46 category C indecent images of children on his laptop, plus software to delete internet history. He admitted visiting a library up to six times a week. Search at his home on Clarendon Road West, Morecambe.

Pleaded guilty to breaching the sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) and possessing indecent images. Prior convictions for possession of unlawful indecent images of children in 2016. Judge noted deliberate and persistent breaches.

1 Jan 0001

Taylor Edwards

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Taylor Edwards, while drunk, choked his ex-girlfriend with a dog lead, leaving her feeling helpless and thinking she was going to die.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation.

1 Jan 0001

Timothy Garvey

Possessing indecent photographs of a child *

Sentence

four months in prison

Timothy Garvey, a 21-year-old high-flying university student studying English Language and Linguistics at Lancaster University and living above The Royal Hotel in the city, downloaded images of young children being sexually abused by adults. The revolting pictures were discovered by fellow students in shared accommodation who immediately called police.

Convicted by jury after three-day trial on 10 charges of possessing indecent photographs of a child, having denied the charges. No previous convictions. Defence accepted he had gorged on pornography. Judge David Boulton noted the horrific abuse of young child victims and that prison was inevitable despite personal circumstances.

1 Jan 0001

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Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Luke Bunten

Liam Sloane

Lee Bayliss

Lee Martin

Mark Klein

Mathew Gilkes

Michael Shaw

Michael Wellings

Joe Mccaldon

Joel Fricker

John Best

Keith Morris

Osas Amayo

Philip Shaw

Pt

Mm

Nigel Turner

Nico Moorby

Neville Chapman

Sharon Aspden

Scott Smith

Rajesh Kumar Chechani

Dg

Donald Maxwell Boyle

Elliot Cooke

Emma Croft

Estelle Whalley

Danny Harris

David Holt

David Gardner

Jack Burns

James Nisbet-Ronson

Jake Mcmahon-Bates

Gary Wolstenholme

Grant Pearson

Graham Gill

George Preston

Christopher Thompson

Connor Hegarty

Brian Rafferty

Brian Williams

Alexander Caple

Alex Tattersall-Derbyshire

Bailey Dutton

Anthony Kirkbright

Andrew Kennedy

Steven Woodcock

Taylor Edwards

Timothy Garvey

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