Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 278 verdicts at Preston Crown Court (Preston, Preston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Brandon Wright

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Brandon Wright was part of the network supplying Class A drugs in Preston, involved in the operations of the groups using bulk texts and branded lines to distribute crack cocaine and heroin.

Bryher Scott

Assisting an organised crime group

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 12 months suspended sentence and 150 hours unpaid work

Bryher Scott assisted the organised crime groups in Preston by supporting their drug supply operations involving crack cocaine and heroin through phone lines.

Aaron Knowles

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 12 years and 7 months imprisonment

Aaron Knowles led the Broadgate organised crime group, coordinating the supply of crack cocaine and heroin through drug lines including 'Bill and Ben', 'Batman', 'Frank', and 'AK' in the Broadgate area of Preston. The group operated a network of dealers and runners, sending bulk text messages to promote drugs. Warrants executed in February 2024 seized drugs, weapons, and cash.

Leader of the Broadgate group. Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs. Continued to orchestrate operations from behind bars.

Sources: lancs.live

Connor Campbell

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Connor Campbell was involved as a dealer or runner in the Preston drug supply networks operated by the Broadgate and Avenham groups, flooding the area with Class A drugs through coordinated phone lines.

Chloe Forde

Assisting an organised crime group

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 16 months suspended sentence and 150 hours unpaid work

Chloe Forde provided assistance to the Broadgate or Avenham organised crime groups in their efforts to supply Class A drugs across Preston using coordinated networks.

Cameron Farley

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Cameron Farley participated in the organised crime groups supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Preston, using phone lines branded with names like 'Bill and Ben' and 'Frank' to promote and distribute drugs across the city.

Daanyall Hussain

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Daanyall Hussain contributed to the supply of Class A drugs in Preston as part of the organised crime groups investigated by Lancashire Police.

Daniel Wright

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 8 months imprisonment

Daniel Wright was involved in the Preston drug gangs, assisting in the supply of Class A drugs through the coordinated operations uncovered by Lancashire Police in their investigation.

David Baillie-King

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

David Baillie-King assisted in the operations of the Preston OCGs, which supplied Class A drugs via branded phone lines and had close ties between groups.

Darren Hollinshead

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Darren Hollinshead was a member of one of the organised crime groups operating in Preston's Broadgate or Avenham areas, involved in the distribution of crack cocaine and heroin via a network of drug lines advertising to users.

Jack Tunstall

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Jack Tunstall was involved in the drug supply operations of the Broadgate or Avenham organised crime groups in Preston, distributing crack cocaine and heroin through advertised phone lines. Part of a network uncovered in a major police investigation with warrants in February 2024.

Gareth Cornthwaite

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 1 month imprisonment

Gareth Cornthwaite contributed to the drug supply lines in Preston's Broadgate and Avenham areas, where organised crime groups coordinated the distribution of heroin and crack cocaine using phone networks.

Jamie Knowles

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 9 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jamie Knowles was part of the family-controlled Broadgate organised crime group, managing dealers and runners to supply crack cocaine and heroin in Preston's Broadgate area using branded drug lines like 'AK'. Operations continued despite leaders being in prison.

Brother of Aaron and Marcus Knowles. Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

Sources: lancs.live

Jessica Hindle

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jessica Hindle was involved in the Preston drug supply operations, part of the network that used phone lines to advertise and deliver heroin and crack cocaine in the Broadgate and Avenham areas.

Kenzi Tunstall

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Kenzi Tunstall acted as a dealer or runner for the organised crime groups in Preston, contributing to the supply of crack cocaine and heroin via advertised drug lines in the Broadgate and Avenham areas.

Leighton Dixon

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Leighton Dixon participated in the organised crime groups' efforts to flood Preston with crack cocaine and heroin, using a system of phone lines for advertising and delivery.

Luis Kelly

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Luis Kelly was involved in the dealer and runner network for the Preston drug lines, promoting and distributing crack cocaine and heroin.

Marcus Knowles

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and assault

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 13 years and 5 months imprisonment

Marcus Knowles was part of the Broadgate organised crime group led by his brother Aaron, involved in supplying crack cocaine and heroin via phone lines in Preston's Broadgate area. He also committed an assault. The group used branded drug lines and had alliances with the Avenham group.

Brother of Aaron Knowles. Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs and assault. 10 years for drugs conspiracy plus consecutive 3 years and 5 months for assault.

Sources: lancs.live

Kian Lowe

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Kian Lowe was a member of the drug supply network in Preston, involved in the distribution activities of the Broadgate or Avenham groups.

Joshua Elder

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 28, 2024

Sentence: 8 years and 5 months imprisonment

Joshua Elder led the Avenham organised crime group, coordinating the supply of crack cocaine and heroin through phone lines in Preston's Avenham area. The group co-existed with the Broadgate group and had close alliances. Police seized drugs and cash in February 2024.

Leader of the Avenham group. Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs. Continued to orchestrate operations from behind bars.

Sources: lancs.live

Andy Pilley

Fraud

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment and disqualified from being a director for 13 years

Andy Pilley was involved in fraudulently mis-sold energy contracts through BES Utilities, of which he was chairman. He was convicted of two counts of fraudulent trading, fraud by false representation, and being involved in the acquisition, retention, use or control of the proceeds of these fraudulent activities. He had previously lost a civil court fight in the High Court against Cheshire West and Chester Council over investigating allegations of mis-selling.

Graham Marshall

Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order

September 24, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Graham Marshall, previously jailed in 2020 for distributing indecent images of children and encouraging a sexual offence, was released from prison in February 2024 and moved back to Lancashire in May 2024. He breached his sexual harm prevention order by installing cleaning apps and a virtual private network (VPN) on his phone, which was discovered during a visit to his home on August 12, 2024. This breach led to his arrest and sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to four offences of breaching the sexual harm prevention order. He had previously been convicted for distributing indecent images of children and encouraging a sexual offence.

Sources: lep.co.uk

Robert Flynn

Indecent assault

September 11, 2024

Sentence: 9 years and 8 months imprisonment

Robert Flynn, an American citizen, sexually abused a teenage boy under 16 in the Rossendale area over several years in the 1970s while working in the UK. He fled to the US in 1976. The victim reported the abuse in 2021, resulting in Flynn's arrest by US authorities in May 2024, extradition to the UK, and subsequent court appearance.

Admitted four counts of indecent assault on a boy under 16. Given a lifetime sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). The victim reported the abuse in 2021, leading to Flynn's extradition from the US.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.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

Christopher Walsh

Intentional strangulation

August 28, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Christopher Walsh, a jealous and controlling gym owner from Dalton, engaged in a series of terrifying attacks on his ex-girlfriend over a four-day period starting on March 6, 2024. The incidents began after she posted a picture on Instagram, which angered him. He strangled her by pressing both hands on her neck while straddling her on the bed, threatened to kill her, and refused to let her leave the room, stating she would not leave alive. On March 8, he accused her of infidelity and threatened to attack a neighbour. On March 10, he again threatened to kill her, giggled while asking how she wanted to die, and attempted to force her to take his medication. He also shouted threats to the neighbour and demanded money before she could leave. Police arrested him after he resisted, and his ex-girlfriend reported living in constant fear, with severe psychological impacts.

Convicted after a four-day trial. Had a history of violence against women, including a common assault in 2017 and breaching a restraining order in 2022. Judge described the offending as 'vile' and imposed a restraining order for life. Defence noted he was under the influence of medication and mental health issues at the time.

Sources: nwemail.co.uk

Daniel Stewart

Violent disorder

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 27 months in prison

Daniel Stewart participated in violent disorder in Blackpool on August 3, 2024, following the Southport stabbings. He shouted and swore at mounted police, threw a can towards officers, pushed them, and assaulted a security guard at a shopping centre.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assault by beating. Covered his face and wrapped an England flag around his shoulders before throwing a can towards officers and pushing them. Later assaulted a security guard.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Andrew Hook

Violent disorder

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 27 months in prison

Andrew Hook took part in violent disorder in Blackpool on August 3, 2024, following the Southport stabbings. He punched a security guard in the head and kicked them during the incident.

Charged with violent disorder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Punched and kicked a security guard during the disorder in Blackpool.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Christopher Fleming

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 19, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Christopher Fleming, 34, of Barclay Avenue, Burnley, conspired with others to commit 19 burglaries across East Lancashire between June and September 2023. The group targeted farm buildings, building sites, and commercial premises, stealing quad bikes, power tools, and diesel, resulting in total loss and damage valued between £200,000 and £300,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Part of an organised criminal gang, with prior investigation by the Ribble Valley Rural Task Force.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Dillon Irwin

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 19, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Dillon Irwin, 31, of Plumbe Street, Burnley, conspired with others to commit 19 burglaries across East Lancashire between June and September 2023. The group targeted farm buildings, building sites, and commercial premises, stealing quad bikes, power tools, and diesel, resulting in total loss and damage valued between £200,000 and £300,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Part of an organised criminal gang, with prior investigation by the Ribble Valley Rural Task Force.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Oliver Mcneil

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 19, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Oliver McNeil, 33, of Harling Street, Burnley, conspired with others to commit 19 burglaries across East Lancashire between June and September 2023. The group targeted farm buildings, building sites, and commercial premises, stealing quad bikes, power tools, and diesel, resulting in total loss and damage valued between £200,000 and £300,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Part of an organised criminal gang, with prior investigation by the Ribble Valley Rural Task Force.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Liam Barnes

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 19, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Liam Barnes, 31, of Burnley Road, Burnley, conspired with others to commit 19 burglaries across East Lancashire between June and September 2023. The group targeted farm buildings, building sites, and commercial premises, stealing quad bikes, power tools, and diesel, resulting in total loss and damage valued between £200,000 and £300,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Part of an organised criminal gang, with prior investigation by the Ribble Valley Rural Task Force.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Saul Rajski

Sexual Assault

August 18, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and 2 months imprisonment, ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life, and subject to an indefinite restraining order

Saul Rajski subjected a woman to verbal abuse and physical assaults from December 2023 onwards, including grabbing her breasts causing bruising, sexually assaulting her, punching her in the head resulting in a cut and blood, and hitting her which left a black eye. He made derogatory comments about her appearance when injured and told her to 'shut up and enjoy it' during the sexual assault. Police arrested him after reports of the incidents.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and battery. The victim reported significant emotional impact, including sleepless nights, flashbacks, and strained relationships.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Roger Haywood

Violent Disorder

August 16, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Roger Haywood led an angry and intimidating mob through the streets of Blackpool on August 3, 2024, during unrest following the Southport killings. He encouraged the group to follow him to locations including the Cenotaph, the Tower, and a shopping centre, where he attempted to pull up shutters at a store and assaulted security staff. He repeatedly confronted police lines, jabbed fingers at officers, led the mob into a pedestrianised area with families present, and incited them to breach police barriers, resulting in items being thrown at officers. He was also intoxicated and resisted arrest by kicking at police officers.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and violent disorder. Judge Robert Altham described his actions as 'mindless drunken thuggery' and noted that assaults on police officers were particularly serious, emphasising his role in leading the mob and inciting violence.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Oliver Kirkbride

Illegal Waste Operations

August 15, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 200 hours unpaid work

Oliver Kirkbride was involved in illegal waste operations at three sites on the Lune Industrial Estate, where thousands of tonnes of combustible waste were stored in breach of permit conditions, exceeding the 500-tonne, seven-day limit. Operations continued after a suspension notice in February 2022 and under a second company until October 2022, despite the site's permit being revoked in November 2022. This led to a major fire in December 2023, causing significant disruption to neighbouring businesses and costs exceeding £2 million for firefighting and clean-up.

Found guilty of seven offences as a company director. He deliberately breached environmental permit limits and ignored enforcement actions, leading to significant community and environmental harm.

Sources: nwemail.co.uk

Oliver Luke Kirkbride

Illegal Waste Operations

August 15, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and 200 hours unpaid work

Oliver Luke Kirkbride, of Stanley View, Mirehouse, Whitehaven, was involved in illegal waste operations at three sites on the Lune Industrial Estate in Lancaster. Between September 2021 and October 2022, he stored thousands of tonnes of combustible waste in excess of the 500-tonne, seven-day limit set in the site's environmental permit. Despite a suspension notice in February 2022 and permit revocation in November 2022, operations continued, leading to a major fire in December 2023 that caused significant disruption to neighbouring businesses and incurred firefighting and clean-up costs exceeding £2 million.

Found guilty of seven offences relating to illegal waste operations. As a company director, he deliberately breached environmental permit limits and ignored enforcement notices. An Environment Agency spokesperson highlighted the risks to communities and the environment caused by his actions.

Sources: nwemail.co.uk

Sola Silas

Causing death by careless driving

August 13, 2024

Sentence: 30 weeks imprisonment suspended for two years, 200 hours of unpaid work, and 12 months driving disqualification

On October 25, 2023, Sola Silas was driving a silver Vauxhall Corsa towards Knott End when he steered onto the wrong side of the road for unknown reasons, colliding with Ian Joseph Hall's Yamaha FZS600 motorcycle. Hall, who was riding at 20mph through the village, suffered severe injuries, fell into a coma, and died on October 30, 2023, at Royal Preston Hospital. The incident caused immense distress to Hall's family, with Silas's delays in pleading guilty adding to their suffering.

Originally pleaded not guilty at Lancaster Magistrates' Court but changed plea at Preston Crown Court. Judge Graham Knowles sentenced him, and he showed little remorse for the incident.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Harrison Dutton

Concerned in the supply of cocaine

August 13, 2024

Sentence: 31 months detention in a young offender’s institution

Harrison Dutton, of Manchester Street, Barrow, was involved in supplying cocaine between June 3 and June 27, 2024, and was found in possession of cannabis when apprehended by police.

Admitted to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of cannabis. Judge ordered £460 cash to be seized, and forfeiture and destruction of the drugs and related items.

Sources: nwemail.co.uk

Harry Richardson

Handling Stolen Goods

August 11, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Harry Richardson participated in burglaries with Bradley Fogarty, stealing car keys and vehicles like a Lexus in Accrington and Great Harwood. He also damaged a school bus at Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe, stealing £10 in change.

Richardson pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods and had previous convictions, including a four-year sentence for knifepoint robbery in 2023 and a three-year sentence for drug offences in 2022.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Hayden Salton

Strangulation

August 11, 2024

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Hayden Salton strangled his victim, leading to his guilty plea. The incident involved a denied charge of threatening with an offensive weapon, which was not proceeded with after a trial of issue. He is from Exeter Street, Blackburn, and the case involved conflicting accounts about a knife.

Pleaded guilty to strangulation. A 15-year restraining order was imposed. The count of threatening with an offensive weapon was not proceeded with. Sentenced by Judge Phillip Parry.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Jed Joyce

Burglary

August 11, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Jed Joyce joined Bradley Fogarty in burglaries, including entering a property in Darwen while occupants were asleep. He also committed drug dealing by riding a moped without a registration plate, carrying drugs worth £500, and dangerous driving, attempting to evade police before crashing.

Joyce was sentenced for burglary and vehicle interference offences committed while on bail, as well as drug dealing and dangerous driving. Judge Maher noted he laughed during victim statements and must complete an extended driving re-test after being disqualified for 26 months.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Bradley Fogarty

Burglary

August 11, 2024

Sentence: five years and two months imprisonment

Bradley Fogarty committed a series of burglaries, attempted burglaries, and car thefts across Blackburn, Accrington, Darwen, and Great Harwood between 2023 and 2024. He stole car keys from homes, advertised stolen vehicles like a Mini Cooper and Seat Ibiza on Instagram, burgled a garage for a Ford Transit van, and stole e-bikes worth £14,000. He also broke into a property in Exchange Street, Darwen, stealing £300 and an Audi S7. Additionally, he conspired in 17 burglaries, assaulted a householder during one incident, drove while disqualified, smashed a car with a baton, fled to Spain, committed further burglaries while a fugitive, and participated in a prison riot causing £123,000 in damage.

Judge Maher noted that Fogarty had not learned from previous sentences and sentenced him for multiple burglaries, thefts, and other offences, including a prison riot. He wrote a letter of apology, similar to one from 2021.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Tyler Dawson

Burglary

August 11, 2024

Sentence: two years and three months imprisonment

Tyler Dawson conspired with Bradley Fogarty to commit 17 burglaries across Darwen, Rossendale, Accrington, and Blackburn between September 4 and October 8, 2024, targeting homes for car keys and vehicles, disregarding occupants including children.

Dawson was involved in burglaries with Fogarty and was described by Judge Maher as knowing his actions were wrong, despite a difficult childhood and being under the influence of cannabis during assessment.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Rhys Eaton

Rape

August 8, 2024

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment

Rhys Eaton, aged 34 from Orchard Place, Cleator Moor, committed fifteen offences including multiple rapes, sexual assaults, assaults, and attempted rape against two women in Barrow between 2011 and 2017. He was arrested in January 2023, denied the charges, and was convicted following a trial in May 2025.

Denied all offences in interview; detectives built a case based on victims' statements. Detective Sergeant Stewart Glendinning commented on the victims' bravery and hoped the sentence provides closure.

Sources: nwemail.co.uk

Wenjun Chen

Production of a class B controlled drug

August 7, 2024

Sentence: two years imprisonment

Wenjun Chen was found inside an industrial unit on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, where a sophisticated cannabis farm was operating. The setup included lights, fans, and ventilation systems across two floors, with thousands of cannabis plants and seedlings potentially valued at £200,000. The electricity supply had been bypassed, and he was arrested on November 30, 2023, along with others involved.

Ziming Guo

Production of a class B controlled drug

August 7, 2024

Sentence: four years and two months imprisonment

Ziming Guo was involved in a sophisticated cannabis farm operation in an industrial unit on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool. The setup included lights, fans, and ventilation systems across two floors, with thousands of cannabis plants and seedlings potentially valued at £200,000. He was a passenger in a van stopped by Lancashire Police on November 30, 2023, suspected of transporting cannabis, and was arrested along with others.

Pleaded guilty to production of a class B controlled drug. Was higher up the chain and instrumental in the operation of the cannabis farm.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Long Wen

Production of a class B controlled drug

August 7, 2024

Sentence: two years and six months imprisonment

Long Wen was found inside an industrial unit on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, where a sophisticated cannabis farm was operating. The setup included lights, fans, and ventilation systems across two floors, with thousands of cannabis plants and seedlings potentially valued at £200,000. The electricity supply had been bypassed, and he was arrested on November 30, 2023, along with others involved.

Guoxi Wang

Production of a class B controlled drug

August 7, 2024

Sentence: six years and three months imprisonment

Guoxi Wang was involved in a sophisticated cannabis farm operation in an industrial unit on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool. The setup included lights, fans, and ventilation systems across two floors, with thousands of cannabis plants and seedlings potentially valued at £200,000. He was driving a van suspected of transporting cannabis when stopped by Lancashire Police on November 30, 2023, and was arrested along with others.

Pleaded guilty to production of a class B controlled drug. Was higher up the chain and instrumental in the operation of the cannabis farm.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Malcolm Brand

Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control

July 16, 2024

Sentence: Six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, 10 rehabilitation activity days, 100 hours of unpaid work, and £840 compensation

Malcolm Brand was in charge of his seven-year-old German Shepherd dog, Molly, which bit a delivery driver on May 16, 2024, in Blackburn, causing two deep cuts to the driver's arm that required 14 stitches. The dog had previously attacked a neighbour and a postal worker, and Brand was under an Acceptable Behaviour Contract requiring Molly to be muzzled and on a lead. At the time, Molly was on a lead but not muzzled, leading to the incident.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Veteran of the Falklands War who accepted full responsibility and cooperated with police. A dog behaviourist confirmed the dog poses no danger if safety measures are followed.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Sharon Wilson

Arson

July 15, 2024

Sentence: 12 months in prison suspended for two years

Sharon Wilson set fire to a window sill in a flat belonging to Together Housing in 2023, intending to damage or destroy property.

Adam Mcgurk

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

July 15, 2024

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order

Adam McGurk assaulted a woman in his home on Burnaby Street, Barrow, on March 31, 2024, after an argument escalated. He grabbed her by the hair, took her to the floor, stamped on her, kicked her in the face, and bit her arm. He also threatened to kill her and take her children away. The victim suffered extensive bruising and abrasions, was left bedbound for several weeks, and reported ongoing flashbacks and nightmares. Additionally, McGurk had previously threatened to kill the woman's dog and pour petrol through her letterbox after she refused to give him money for pregabalin tablets.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of threats to kill, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and threatening to damage or destroy property. Judge noted his manipulative behaviour, alcohol dependency, and lack of insight, while mitigation highlighted his sobriety progress in custody and the impact of his mother's death on his emotional wellbeing.

Sources: nwemail.co.uk

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