Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 446 verdicts at Preston Crown Court (Preston, Preston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2025 7 cases

Curtis Carney

Drug smuggling *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Curtis Carney, 36, and Robert Stoba, 26, smuggled drugs and mobile phones into prisons like HMP Garth, HMP Wymott, and HMP Liverpool using drones. Carney was arrested twice in 2024 on M6 and near HMP Liverpool with packages, drones, and drugs valued £31,000-£38,000 on street (£94,000-£295,000 in prison). They used vulnerable women's homes for storage.

Involved in drone smuggling of drugs worth up to £300,000 into prisons.

1 Oct 2025

Marcin Laskowski

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Marcin Laskowski encountered a 14-year-old girl by chance in Southport town centre and offered her a place to stay at his flat. He then sexually assaulted and raped her despite her begging him to stop, leaving her scared and frightened.

Sexually assaulted and raped 14-year-old girl despite her pleas.

1 Oct 2025

Robert Stoba

Drug smuggling *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Involved in drone smuggling of drugs worth up to £300,000 into prisons.

1 Oct 2025

Nicolette Goldrick

Child abduction *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Nicolette Goldrick, 51, attempted to abduct a seven-month-old baby in a pram outside a shop on Central Drive, Blackpool, on May 10, 2025, by releasing the brake and pushing it down the street. The mother chased and retrieved the pram. Goldrick returned later and was arrested, verbally abusing and spitting at officers.

Attempted abduction of baby; spat at police during arrest.

1 Oct 2025

Richard Lamant

Drug supply *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Richard Lamant, 39, from Oxcliffe Road, Morecambe, started dealing drugs after losing his job in January 2025. In May 2025, police found 1.74kg of cannabis resin and 854g of cocaine at his flat following a customer's overdose death. He had a history of cannabis use and dealing.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.

1 Oct 2025

Michael Corkhill

Theft *

Sentence

imprisonment

Michael Corkhill, 51, ignored a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order from April 2025 banning him from Tawd Valley Retail Park, Asda, and B&M Bargains in Skelmersdale. He stole razors, moisturisers, and chocolate from multiple stores.

Serial thief who breached a Criminal Behaviour Order by entering banned shops and stealing items worth over £250.

1 Oct 2025

Martin Glover

Rape *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Martin Glover, 39, met a vulnerable woman in her 30s on a night out in Morecambe in April 2023, offered her a place to stay as a 'Good Samaritan', and then raped her at an address in the town. The victim suffered anxiety and sleepless nights as a result.

Pleaded guilty to rape; ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

1 Oct 2025

September 2025 29 cases

Owen Knowles

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Owen Knowles, 23, began using cocaine at age 14 and became a heavy user. On October 11, 2023, police executed a search warrant at his home in Oxcliffe Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, where they found 43.5g of cocaine, 909g of ketamine, 437g of cannabis, 19 THC vape pens, cutting agent, digital scales, two mobile phones, and £1800 in cash. The drugs had an estimated street value of £22,640 to £24,140. He was arrested, and evidence from the phones confirmed drug dealing activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. Had mental health conditions, accrued a drug debt, and was dealing to pay it off. Judge noted his awareness of drug dangers and took into account his age and delay in sentencing.

26 Sep 2025

Paul Handley

Escaping from lawful custody *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment

Paul Handley escaped from HMP Kirkham on June 2, 2025, after facing difficulties with other prisoners. He remained at large for ten days, hiding in his mother's cupboard in Bacup, before being arrested on June 12, 2025. This led to his sentencing for the escape.

Pleaded guilty to escaping from lawful custody. He was already serving a sentence for burglary and had 39 previous convictions for 117 offences.

26 Sep 2025

David Hawkyard

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

David Hawkyard, 24, of Lady Acre, Bamber Bridge, a registered sex offender, delayed handing over his mobile devices during a police visit. Examination revealed indecent images of children, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.

An indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order was also imposed to monitor his activities post-release.

25 Sep 2025

John Fannan

Burglary *

Sentence

14 months suspended for 12 months with 20 days rehabilitation activities and 100 hours of unpaid work

On September 26, 2023, John Fannan took keys from the manager's bag at the Morrisons shop in Parbold, used them to access the safe, and stole £1,400 in cash, cigarettes valued at £3,000, and e-cigarettes worth £800. He was identified via CCTV and forensic evidence, and was already in prison for a separate offence when located.

The defendant has 65 convictions for 131 offences, including 90 for theft and similar offences. His defence barrister noted he has taken steps to address mental health issues and reduce drug use. Judge Philip Parry acknowledged his terrible record but highlighted his recent progress, stable accommodation, and lack of reoffending since prior sentences.

24 Sep 2025

Jamal Yaqoob

Fraud *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Jamal Yaqoob acted as a courier in a deceptive scam posing as a police investigation, persuading elderly victims in Nelson to withdraw cash or buy Rolex watches, which were collected under false pretenses as 'evidence' of counterfeit items. The scheme defrauded victims of over £32,000, exploiting their vulnerability, including one recently bereaved man who lost his savings and confidence. Yaqoob was also found with drugs during his arrest related to the fraud.

Pleaded guilty to fraud and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine. Carried out five fraudulent transactions and was arrested in possession of 51 wraps of crack cocaine. The judge rejected claims of ignorance about the scam's scale and emphasised the psychological impact on victims.

24 Sep 2025

Mubashar Ashfaq

Fraud *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment

Mubashar Ashfaq, acting as a courier, participated in a fake police investigation scam that targeted vulnerable elderly residents in Nelson. The fraud involved tricking victims into withdrawing large amounts of cash or purchasing Rolex watches under the pretense of assisting a police inquiry into counterfeit goods. The victims, aged in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, lost over £30,000, with one 90-year-old woman withdrawing £13,000 shortly after her son's death, leading to significant emotional distress and loss of confidence.

Pleaded guilty to fraud totalling £31,000. Worked as a courier in the scam and passed on information to his cousin for other transactions. No previous convictions noted, but the judge highlighted the cynical nature of the offences.

24 Sep 2025

Richard Roughley

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Richard Roughley, 33, started selling cocaine from his family home in Lea Crescent, Ormskirk, in December 2023, after a motorcycle accident left him unable to work. On January 11, 2024, police executed a warrant and found two wraps of cocaine, a tick list of debtors, and three mobile phones containing messages evidencing his drug dealing operation, which he ran independently for about three weeks.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. The judge noted a significant delay in the case and recognised rehabilitation efforts, but deemed immediate custody necessary due to the offence's seriousness.

23 Sep 2025

Darren Cook

Attempted sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 20 rehabilitation days, and 100 hours unpaid work

Darren Cook engaged in sexually explicit communication with a person he believed to be a 14-year-old girl via Facebook and WhatsApp. He sent indecent images and texts, asked for nude pictures, referred to getting married and having children, and discussed sexual topics including his own anatomy. He was arrested after a vigilante group confronted him online.

Pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child, attempt to make a child watch a sexual act, and attempt to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. Has a learning disability, ADHD, no prior similar offences, and was deemed an isolated incident.

23 Sep 2025

Martin Crossley

Rape *

Sentence

19 years and 6 months imprisonment with a further 5-year extended licence

Martin Crossley, a dangerous sexual predator, raped a woman multiple times in Preston and East Lancashire. He told a witness that he saw women as 'a piece of meat' and admitted to raping her while she was asleep and after she had said no. Additionally, he raped a teenage girl. The offences came to light through a Lancashire Constabulary investigation that began in 2022.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of rape. Deemed a dangerous offender. Victim's impact statement described how he destroyed her life and expressed that he should not 'use up the oxygen of another human being'.

22 Sep 2025

Neil Platt

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment and a 7-year driving ban

Neil Platt, a 43-year-old HGV driver, was distracted by viewing content on his mobile phone, including social media platforms like X (with some pornographic material), TikTok, and WhatsApp, during a three-hour journey. On May 17, 2024, near junction four of the M58 in Skelmersdale, he failed to notice stationary traffic, crashed his lorry into Danny Aitchison's Hyundai Kona, pushing it into a tanker and causing it to explode into flames, resulting in Aitchison's immediate death.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Judge Ian Unsworth KC described his attitude as 'arrogant and selfish' and noted he was genuinely remorseful.

20 Sep 2025

Craig Marsden

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Craig Marsden, a prolific burglar, raided the home of an elderly couple in Morecambe on April 8, 2025. He smashed the patio door and stole items, leaving the house in disarray. He was caught on Ring doorbell footage.

Pleaded guilty to the burglary.

20 Sep 2025

Stuart Latham

Child sex offences *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Stuart Latham, aged 22, created a fake online persona as a 14-year-old 'Josh' on Snapchat to target girls aged 12 to 15 across the UK. He raped a 12-year-old girl and abused two youngsters in person, while committing dozens of online offences against 37 other girls, including persuading them to send indecent images and videos, then blackmailing them by threatening to share them online. He amassed around 4,000 indecent images through blackmail, with all offences occurring between 2023 and 2024.

Pleaded guilty to rape, blackmail, and multiple counts of engaging in sexual communications, causing or engaging in sexual activity with a child, making and distributing indecent photographs, and possessing extreme pornography. Described as a highly dangerous predatory sexual offender with little empathy or remorse.

19 Sep 2025

Raja Imtiaz

Fraud *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Raja Imtiaz, as director of Al Fayroz Travel & Tourism Limited, unlawfully secured two £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loans by submitting a second application in early July 2020, just weeks after the first in late June 2020, violating the scheme's rules that allowed only one loan per business. He falsely declared on the second application that it was the only one, leading to his conviction for fraud.

Fraudulently applied for a second Bounce Back Loan for his company, Al Fayroz Travel & Tourism Limited, in July 2020, despite already receiving one in June 2020. He was also disqualified as a company director for 6.5 years. Investigators confirmed his dishonesty.

18 Sep 2025

Jack Lewis

Wounding *

Sentence

16 months youth detention

Jack Lewis, after attending his mother's funeral, arrived at the Sir Henry Tate pub in Chorley, Lancashire, on May 31, 2023, and was refused entry due to intoxication. A altercation broke out outside the pub involving pushing and shoving with pub staff. Lewis threw a glass at a barman, causing a serious injury to the victim's face, which required hospital treatment, including stitches and later surgery using part of the victim's ear to repair his nose.

Pleaded guilty to section 20 wounding. Was arrested shortly after the incident and told police he would have killed someone. The judge noted he was not a reliable historian due to alcohol and sensitivity following his mother's funeral.

18 Sep 2025

Aiden Craigie

Burglary *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment and 19 months driving ban

Aiden Craigie and Niall Farmer committed a series of 36 offenses including car theft, burglary, fraud, and theft across Preston and South Ribble between their arrests in May 2025. They stole cars, motorbikes, tools, laptops, and bank cards, often leaving items from previous break-ins at new crime scenes. One victim had her Jaguar stolen from outside her house, containing essential work items, rendering the car a write-off. Another victim required specialist valeting for his Nissan Qashqai due to cannabis residue. The pair were located in a tent and attempted to flee upon arrest.

Craigie had spiralled into cocaine addiction and began stealing to fund his drug habit. Judge Maher highlighted the alarming regularity of the offenses occurring in the early hours.

17 Sep 2025

Niall Farmer

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years in a youth offenders' institute

Niall Farmer and Aiden Craigie committed 36 offenses including car theft, burglary, fraud, and theft across Preston and South Ribble between their arrests in May 2025. They targeted garages, garden sheds, and vehicles, stealing items to sell, with some stolen goods recovered from other victims' properties. Farmer was involved in breaking padlocks and using stolen bank cards fraudulently. The pair lived in a tent and were apprehended after a police manhunt.

Farmer had a troubled childhood and was described as 'a creature of his upbringing.' While in Wetherby youth offenders' institute, he stabbed another inmate. Judge Maher noted the frequency of his offenses, including burglaries and thefts.

17 Sep 2025

Amal Bose

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

Six years imprisonment

Amal Bose, a 55-year-old senior heart surgeon from Lancaster, abused his position of power at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to sexually assault and harass multiple female colleagues over a period of more than five years. He groped and made inappropriate advances, including in the operating theatre while patients were present, leading to victims experiencing long-lasting psychological effects such as panic attacks, anxiety, self-harm, and some leaving their jobs. He downplayed his actions as 'flirting' and sent explicit WhatsApp messages referring to staff derogatorily.

Found guilty of sexually assaulting colleagues; judge described him as a predator hiding in plain sight and noted he showed no genuine remorse, with concurrent sentences ranging from 12 months to four and a half years.

16 Sep 2025

Nicholas Stubley

Attempting to arrange child abuse *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Nicholas Stubley, 59, of Abram Close, Lancaster, tried to arrange to meet a child at M62 Birch Services to abuse her. He engaged in conversations about abusing children aged between eight and 11, and attempted to introduce a decoy to other group members, all while under a court order in September and October 2024.

Was subject to a court order restricting online activity and discussed abusing a child online before attempting to arrange a meeting.

14 Sep 2025

Stephen Bryce

Illegal waste operations and falsifying documents *

Sentence

12-month community order with 150 hours of unpaid work and £6,000 in costs

Stephen Bryce, as former director, participated in operating RF Recycling Ltd without an environmental permit at Twin Lakes Industrial Estate from January to June 2020, and was linked to Cats and Dust Ltd's unlawful operations from October 2021 to January 2022, which involved handling hazardous materials and falsifying paperwork.

As former director of RF Recycling Ltd and Cats and Dust Ltd, he was involved in operating illegal waste sites and falsifying documents related to hazardous waste disposal. The judge noted their reckless and deliberate actions.

12 Sep 2025

Cavin Mears

Illegal waste operations and falsifying documents *

Sentence

12-month community order with 200 hours of unpaid work, £5,360 in compensation, and £6,000 in costs

Cavin Mears directed companies that operated illegal waste sites at Twin Lakes Industrial Estate in Croston, including RF Recycling Ltd from January to June 2020 and Cats and Dust Ltd from October 2021 to January 2022, without necessary environmental permits. They handled hazardous materials and falsified paperwork, disregarding regulations and risking harm to communities and the environment.

As director of Cats and Dust Ltd and RF Recycling Ltd, he operated illegal waste sites without environmental permits and falsified documents. The judge described their conduct as reckless and financially motivated.

12 Sep 2025

Paul Schofield

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

Community order including 150 hours of unpaid work, a five-year restraining order, and rehabilitation requirements

Paul Schofield, during an alcohol-fuelled argument at home last October, grabbed his wife's arms and pushed her, causing her to hit her head and knee, resulting in bruises and grazes. The incident occurred in the presence of their children and other children having a sleepover. Both parties had been drinking due to financial pressures, and the victim reported severe mental health impacts, including attending counselling and fear of facing him. They have been in a relationship for 20 years, married since 2008, and share five children aged between five and 18.

Pleaded guilty to assault, claimed self-defence but admitted using excessive force; described as an upstanding family man who has abstained from alcohol, improving his health; judge noted the argument and excessive self-defence.

6 Sep 2025

Mohammed Khan

Arson with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

Hospital order with restrictions in a secure psychiatric unit

Mohammed Khan, 50, set fire to the back bedroom of his home in Nelson in June 2024 while his wife and six children were asleep inside, intending to kill them. The incident followed an argument with his son about smoking in the house, during which Khan attempted to punch his son and blocked his way. Khan left the house, started the blaze in a bedroom with no working smoke detectors, and then called emergency services. Firefighters extinguished the fire, which caused smoke damage to the entire first floor of the semi-detached house. He was arrested and later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to the offence; suffering from an undiagnosed psychotic disorder for over a decade; judge determined that the mental disorder influenced the crime and imposed restrictions requiring secretary of state approval for release; a 10-year restraining order was granted to protect his son and daughter.

5 Sep 2025

Laura Ashleigh Mart

Indecent Exposure *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On July 18, 2025, Laura Ashleigh Mart exposed her penis to a 10-year-old girl while she was playing on monkey bars in Williamson Park, Lancaster, and wiggled it before putting it away. The girl reported the incident, leading to Mart being found hiding in a bush. Mart has a history of three previous convictions for exposure in 2014, 2015, and 2016, as well as breaches of a sexual harm prevention order in 2017 and 2018. She was identified via social media appeals and photos taken by a parent.

Pleaded guilty to exposure and breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Judge noted a clear pattern of offending and the danger posed, with the defendant admitting inability to control urges and taking libido-suppressing medication.

4 Sep 2025

Danielle Houghton

Theft and Fraud by False Representation *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Danielle Houghton stole almost £10,000 from a 91-year-old woman suffering from dementia by taking her bank card and making unauthorised withdrawals and purchases. The theft began at the end of November 2023 and involved spending on sunbeds, KFC, Sports Direct, gambling sites, Amazon, Netflix, groceries, petrol, cigarettes, and alcohol. She attempted to withdraw an additional £800 but was unsuccessful. The crimes were discovered by the victim's children, who reported it to the police, leading to her arrest and conviction.

Pleaded guilty to theft and fraud by false representation. The victim was a 91-year-old woman with dementia, and her husband was bed-bound. The family suffered greatly as both victims passed away during the investigation.

3 Sep 2025

Elias Morgan

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Elias Morgan orchestrated and carried out the murder of Lenny Scott, a 33-year-old former prison officer and father-of-three, as an act of retaliation. On February 8, 2024, Morgan shot Mr. Scott six times in the head and body outside a gym on Peel Road in Skelmersdale. The attack stemmed from Mr. Scott discovering and reporting Morgan's illicit sexual relationship with a female prison guard while Morgan was incarcerated at HMP Altcourse. Morgan had threatened Mr. Scott, including making gun gestures and warnings about his family, after Mr. Scott refused a bribe. Morgan conducted reconnaissance on locations linked to Mr. Scott and used a van and electric motorbike for the attack.

Pleaded not guilty to murder but was unanimously convicted by an 11-person jury after five hours and 24 minutes of deliberations. Remanded in custody for sentencing.

2 Sep 2025

Freddie Young

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Freddie Young, along with Tom Lee, targeted a man in his mid-60s in Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, by falsely claiming urgent roof repairs were needed. They quoted £12,000 for repairs, plus additional costs for scaffolding and tree removal, and demanded £3,000 upfront. They performed substandard work valued at only £3,000 but charged £37,000, leaving the roof in a dangerous state with leaks and unsecured tiles. The victim faced further issues, including water damage and the need for an additional £15,000 in proper repairs.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. From Heys Lane, Oswaldtwistle.

2 Sep 2025

Freddy Young

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Freddy Young, working with an accomplice, targeted a man in his mid-60s at his home in Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, by claiming urgent roof repairs were required. They demanded repeated payments totalling £37,000 for work valued at only £3,000, which was poorly executed and left the roof unsafe, requiring an additional £15,000 in repairs. The fraud was uncovered through bank alerts and police investigation.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. The scam involved pressuring the victim for payments for substandard roof work, which was exposed after bank concerns led to police involvement.

2 Sep 2025

Tom Lee

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Tom Lee, along with an accomplice, targeted a man in his mid-60s at his home in Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, by falsely claiming urgent roof repairs were needed. They quoted £12,000 for repairs, plus additional costs for scaffolding and tree removal, demanding £3,000 upfront. The work was described as 'shockingly poor' and worth only £3,000, forcing the victim to pay an extra £15,000 for proper repairs. The fraud involved repeated demands for payments and left the victim's home exposed to weather risks.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. The victim was conned out of £37,000 for poor quality roof repairs, and voice notes from Lee's phone showed enthusiasm for the scam.

2 Sep 2025

Spencer Darer-Conroy

Possession of Class A and Class B drugs and dangerous driving *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Spencer Darer-Conroy was spotted driving suspiciously on Station Road in Bamber Bridge on August 1, 2025. He failed to stop for police, crashed his car into a barrier and a tree on Loom Crescent, and attempted to flee. A search of a nearby property revealed 40 wraps of Class A and Class B drugs, approximately £2,000 in cash, and several mobile phones. He was arrested and charged with possession of Class A and Class B drugs and dangerous driving.

Pleaded guilty to charges including possession of Class A and Class B drugs.

1 Sep 2025

August 2025 13 cases

Edward Killeen

Causing Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) without intent *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

On March 3, 2025, Edward Killeen followed a stranger into the toilets at Hogarths pub in Church Street, Preston, mistakenly believing the victim was someone else. He punched the victim, forced him into a cubicle, and knocked him to the floor, continuing the attack until another patron intervened. The victim suffered lacerations on his nose and above his left eye, requiring wound glue and steristrips, and reported ongoing anxiety, headaches, and a permanent scar.

Pleaded guilty to causing Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) without intent due to mistaken identity. Ordered to carry out 25 days of rehabilitation, 120 days of an alcohol abstinence program, and pay £200 to the victim.

28 Aug 2025

Gareth Morgan

Arson with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment and a 12-year restraining order

Gareth Morgan, 45, from Leyland, set fire to a bin outside a man's property in the early hours of May 18 after hearing online rumours that the victim had committed a sexual offence against a child. The fire spread to the home's plastic door, causing significant damage and endangering the victim's life. The victim, who has mobility issues and a heart condition, suffered a swollen voicebox, burns to his nasal passage, and required intensive care. He was forced to relocate due to the incident and now struggles with sleep and fear.

Pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life. Had prior offences for drunk and disorderly behaviour, expressed remorse, and attempted to move the bin away from the building but did not call emergency services.

27 Aug 2025

Paul Stone

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Paul Stone, 37, of Perry Street, Darwen, led police on a high-speed chase in a Peugeot 2008 with his pregnant partner in the passenger seat. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, November 15, around Darwen, where he reached speeds over 60mph on Tockholes Road, Sunnyhurst Lane, and Earnsdale Road. He drove through a red light, careered past a cyclist, and attempted to flee on foot after stopping the vehicle, leaving his shaken partner, who was 27 weeks pregnant, to deal with the aftermath. She was shaking and vomited due to the ordeal.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drug driving, driving while disqualified, and without insurance. Judge Ian Unsworth KC commented that his driving was 'truly shocking' and involved 'wholly dangerous manoeuvres'. He had taken cocaine and was banned from driving until May 2027.

25 Aug 2025

Dylan Murgatroyd

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment and 8 years 10 months driving disqualification

On May 6, 2025, Dylan Murgatroyd argued with his partner about going to the pub and drove off in her Audi A3 without permission. He ignored police signals to stop, drove dangerously through a car park and onto Church Street, collided with another vehicle on Bank Street causing damage, and abandoned the car on Lune Street before being arrested. He denied driving and claimed he was unaware of his disqualification, but was convicted of multiple offences.

Convicted after trial; Judge Ian Unsworth KC highlighted the disgraceful driving and serious risks to road users and pedestrians. Released on licence 12 days prior for similar motoring offences.

22 Aug 2025

Peter Brittles

Assault *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Peter Brittles took his partner on a trip to Blackpool, where he spat at and assaulted her at a bar on Topping Street. When police arrived and attempted to arrest him, he shouted threats to kill her, saying 'you're dead, you're dead'. This incident occurred while he was banned from seeing her under a restraining order, and he has a history of similar offences.

Previously served a prison sentence for assaulting the same woman and was under a restraining order. Has four other convictions for offences in a domestic abuse context. Judge noted the risk he poses to the public, particularly females, and stated there is no realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

20 Aug 2025

Dylan Green

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months in youth detention

Dylan Green was riding an uninsured e-bike recklessly on Accrington Road in Burnley on March 22, 2024, performing a wheelie with his girlfriend as a passenger. He collided with 86-year-old Bart O'Hare, who was walking to collect his fish and chip dinner, and left him lying in the road before fleeing the scene. Green returned later after informing his family and was subsequently arrested.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving without insurance. Was on bail for being involved in supplying MDMA, a class A drug, to teenagers at the time of the collision.

19 Aug 2025

David Jones

Harassment *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

David Jones, from Lancaster, was hired to carry out building work on a house in Grange-over-Sands in July 2024. A dispute arose over a £21,500 bill, leading him to make threatening phone calls on October 18, 2024. In the calls, he threatened to harm the victim's family, stated he knew where they lived, and warned he would put the victim in a wheelchair. The victim reported immense fear for his family's safety, including his 85-year-old mother-in-law.

Judge Michael Maher sentenced him for making threatening calls over a building dispute, citing his toxic brand of masculinity and the need for immediate custody.

18 Aug 2025

Ashir Shahid

Causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment and banned from driving for 15 years and one month

Ashir Shahid drove a Toyota Prius at high speed, estimated between 58mph and 71mph in a 30mph zone, in dark and wet conditions, striking Renju Joseph, a 31-year-old pregnant woman, on a zebra crossing in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Lancashire, on September 29. The collision caused the death of her unborn baby boy, Olive, who lived for only five hours and 38 minutes. Shahid engaged in dangerous driving, including accelerating rapidly and swerving, as captured on video where he and his brother were laughing, singing, and driving erratically. After the incident, he abandoned the vehicle, covered it with a sheet, and had it moved to Greater Manchester. He was arrested days later and his phone revealed searches related to hit-and-run charges and videos of him singing along to music.

Pleaded guilty to causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving. No previous convictions. Expressed shame, guilt, and remorse in a letter to the court. Must pass an extended retest.

15 Aug 2025

Sam Shahid

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

3 years detention

Sam Shahid, aged 17, was a passenger in the Toyota Prius driven by his brother Ashir Shahid. He participated in erratic driving, as shown in videos where he put his feet and upper body out of the window while the car was in motion. After the collision on September 29 in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, Lancashire, which killed the unborn baby of Renju Joseph, Sam helped cover up the incident by abandoning and concealing the vehicle. Voice recordings on his phone included rap songs glorifying the event and speaking disrespectfully about the victim and her deceased child.

Pleaded guilty to assisting an offender. Has six prior convictions for 13 offences, including burglary and vehicle theft. The judge noted his lack of remorse and ingrained criminality.

15 Aug 2025

Gary Hampson

Encouraging misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

Six months imprisonment, to run consecutively with his existing sentence

Gary Hampson, a 26-year-old prisoner at HMP Preston, was in a relationship with probation officer Leonie Wilkinson, which began in 2018. A mobile phone seized from his cell contained evidence of their communications, including messages and a card sent by Wilkinson. He encouraged her misconduct while she was employed at the prison.

Admitted to encouraging misconduct in a public office and possessing an unauthorised mobile phone in prison.

8 Aug 2025

Leonie Wilkinson

Misconduct in public office *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Leonie Wilkinson, a 27-year-old prison probation officer at HMP Preston, failed to disclose her pre-existing relationship with prisoner Gary Hampson when applying for her role in 2020. Their relationship, which started in 2018, involved communication via a mobile phone found in Hampson's cell, including calls, emails, and messages. She was also accused of smuggling contraband into the prison and had unauthorised access to a computer, with the misconduct uncovered in 2021 during an investigation.

Pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office and other offences including unauthorised access to a computer and encouraging the possession of a mobile device.

8 Aug 2025

Daniel Burba

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Daniel Burba left his 14-year-old son, Ryan Morgan, in a van while he went into a petrol station. Shortly after, while driving on the M6 near Lancaster, Burba had an epileptic fit at the wheel, causing the van to veer off the road and crash into a tree between junctions 33 and 34 on 20 April. The boy tried to gain control of the vehicle but suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Burba had never passed a driving test and had consumed cocaine prior to the incident.

Had an epileptic fit at the wheel, had taken cocaine, and never passed a driving test. The judge stated he made a deliberate decision to drive and disregarded the lives of others.

5 Aug 2025

Ben Bryan

Child Grooming *

Sentence

6.5 years imprisonment

Ben Bryan, 34, from Ash Bank Road, Stoke-on-Trent, groomed a 14-year-old schoolgirl on Snapchat and Roblox. He travelled from Staffordshire to meet her, picked her up from school on one occasion, and engaged in unwanted sexual advances, including touching her leg, attempting to remove her clothing, and exposing himself. On October 24, 2024, he abducted her by picking her up at 2am, refusing to let her out of his car, and giving her vapes and an iPhone to keep their communication secret. He was stopped by police due to a faulty rear light and no MOT on his Ford Mondeo.

Pleaded guilty to child grooming, child abduction, non-penetrative sexual activity, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and engaging in sexual communication. Previously a law-abiding and hard-working man who served in the army and worked as an HGV driver before a brain injury.

1 Aug 2025

July 2025 1 case

Ibrahim Mahmood

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

two-year community order with 200 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation days

Part of a gang of seven men from Blackburn who launched an unprovoked homophobic attack on John Jordan Brook and Daniel Timothy outside Blackburn railway station on June 18, 2024. He participated in the group assault captured on CCTV, which included targeting the victims with homophobic abuse and a brutal beating leaving permanent injuries.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

31 Jul 2025

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