Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

October 2025 21 cases

Billie Despard

Encouraging possession of prohibited item in prison *

Sentence

12-month community order with six months mental health treatment and 15 days rehabilitation activity requirements

Billie Despard, 25, of Nevett Street, Preston, communicated with her uncle Frankie Hawkins, an inmate at HMP Manchester, using an illegal mobile phone in his cell. The calls were purely social and spanned back three years to when she was 22. The phone was discovered, revealing the chats. Although the contact itself was not criminal, it was deemed to encourage the possession of a prohibited item in prison.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Judge Richard Gioserano noted it was an unusual offence and the contact was purely social, not planning or discussing anything criminal, but it encouraged the inmate to keep the illegal mobile phone.

16 Oct 2025

Aqueel Hussain

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment with extended licence period of 12 months

Groomed 12-year-old schoolgirl on Snapchat pretending to be 19, met at Asda in Colne on 28 November, lured into his BMW car in carpark and raped her.

Found guilty after trial of rape and meeting a girl under 16 following grooming. Deemed dangerous offender. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register for life.

15 Oct 2025

Andrea Bracewell

Common assault *

Sentence

12 month community order with 10 days rehabilitation activity requirements and a restraining order

On July 24, 2023, Andrea Bracewell, 41, of Highbank Avenue, Blackpool, burst uninvited into her partner's ex's house in Blackpool, marched upstairs shouting 'where's f***ing Steve?', pushed the woman, grabbed her by the arm, tried to snatch her phone, checked the daughter's bedroom, grabbed the woman's work phone from the kitchen table, and left. She was arrested shortly after, initially denied having the phone but handed it over, and gave no comment in interview. The incident was fuelled by alcohol relapse after feeling lied to by her ex.

Pleaded guilty to common assault. Judge noted the offence occurred several years ago, originally charged with robbery which was not pursued, and recommended assistance from the Probation Service for alcohol and other issues.

15 Oct 2025

Joey Hoban

GBH *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment with 1 year extended licence

On December 1, 2024, in Blackpool near the railway station, Joey Hoban, who was swaying and following a man and his partner, punched the man to the ground after being confronted. Hoban continued to hit the unconscious victim until the partner shouted for help. The victim suffered a traumatic brain injury, bleeding to the brain, head and face injuries, spent two weeks in hospital, now has memory loss, lost confidence, cannot go out alone, and had to give up work.

Found guilty of GBH after denying the offence and claiming the victim started the violence. History of violence since 2002 including GBH, ABH, common assault, wounding, and domestic abuse. Mental health issues and substance abuse noted. Judge commented on pattern of violence and failure to engage with past help. Apologised in letter after victim awareness course.

14 Oct 2025

John Davies

Threatening with a knife *

Sentence

Imprisonment

On January 19, 2024, police visited John Davies' home in Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, due to concern for his welfare. After no answer, they entered through the unlocked door. Davies appeared from the kitchen, stated 'I f***ing hate police,' and charged at the two officers with a knife, threatening to stab them. He later claimed he was carrying a spatula.

Jailed after threatening to stab police officers.

13 Oct 2025

Karl Salmon

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

Non-custodial sentence

Karl Salmon, 30, was stopped by police in Accrington in May 2025 while driving an Audi. Officers found cannabis bagged into separate deals under the driver's seat and £140 in cash. His iPhone received a text message during the search, and he admitted involvement in dealing cannabis.

Judge stated he is not cut out for the drugs trade and cannabis has a terrible effect on society. Narrowly avoided prison.

13 Oct 2025

Kristian Hill

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

Kristian Hill, 28, of Main Street, Morecambe, attacked his partner on multiple occasions in May 2025, two days after receiving a suspended sentence for domestic violence against his ex. He visited the woman to collect belongings but refused to leave, slapped her face leaving a red mark, put his hands around her throat during one attack, and kicked the bathroom door off its frame while she hid. While on remand, he sent a threatening message via a third party warning of 'karma' for her complaint. He was also involved in a separate affray incident in Morecambe where he was part of a group of men who entered a property with weapons, picked up a knife (but did not use it), and the melee spilled onto the street.

Sentenced to 28 months for intentional strangulation, 2 months concurrent for each of two counts of battery, activation of 21-month suspended sentence in full concurrently, and 21 months for affray. Described by Judge Andrew Jeffries KC as becoming or already a misogynist. History of domestic abuse including convictions for harassment and coercive control. Six-year restraining order imposed.

13 Oct 2025

Michael Moran

Breach of court order *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Michael Moran, 47, of Derby Road, Longridge, violated a court order banning him from parts of Preston city centre, leading to his imprisonment.

Jailed for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) issued in 2024 following convictions for knife and theft offences. The CBO prohibited him from entering Fishergate, Church Street, and Friargate areas of Preston.

13 Oct 2025

Dylan Sherratt

Rape *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Dylan Sherratt groomed a 12-year-old girl, asking her to send intimate images and saving her as 'mine' in his phone. He continued sending vile sexual messages. CCTV captured him meeting the victim in Colne on September 1, 2023, wearing a balaclava to disguise his identity, and sexually abusing the schoolgirl. He raped her in woodland and behind a laundrette, admitting he would 'get done' if she became pregnant.

Sentenced as a dangerous and manipulative paedophile.

13 Oct 2025

Nathan Williams

Assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On June 17, 2023, in the early hours on George Street in Rishton, Nathan Williams engaged in a brief heated conversation with the victim, a man in his 20s, before turning and punching him once in the face without warning. The victim fell backwards, knocking his head on the concrete floor, resulting in a serious head injury with a bleed on the brain. He was placed in an induced coma, had the front part of his skull removed to prevent death from swelling, and his family was told he had an 80% chance of dying. He remained in a coma for two and a half weeks, was hospitalised for seven weeks, lost four stone on a food drip, wore a helmet for a year and a half awaiting custom titanium plates from Germany, underwent rehab for head injuries, had his driving licence revoked for five months, and continues to suffer long-term effects including wariness in social situations and potential future health impacts.

Pleaded guilty at a hearing earlier this year. Indefinite restraining order from contacting the victim. Prior age 41.

10 Oct 2025

Callum Lawn

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Callum Lawn, 23, of Brock Avenue, Fleetwood, was arrested in April 2025 after police executed a search warrant at a property under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Officers found Class A drugs, leading to charges of possession with intent to supply. The conviction highlights efforts to target individuals and gangs involved in drug-related crime, which brings debt, misery, and violence to communities.

Convicted of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Arrested following a police search under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

9 Oct 2025

Pamela Gwinnett

Fraud and Theft *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Pamela Gwinnett, a carer, befriended retired accountant Joan Green and her husband, a retired senior manager at BAE Systems, and gained their trust. She convinced them to appoint her as Lasting Power of Attorney, then abused this position to steal nearly £300,000 from Mrs Green after Mr Green's death in 2019. Gwinnett used the funds for her own property, beauty treatments, and Botox. She isolated Mrs Green in her detached lodge house near Chorley by changing the phone number and gate locks, moved her to a care home near Adlington during the COVID pandemic, intercepted mail and gifts, and falsely claimed Mrs Green had no family. In June 2021, family members Katherine Farrimond and David Boulton confronted Gwinnett, who made false accusations of grooming and theft against them, captured on video. Gwinnett fled to Tenerife upon discovery and remains there. Mrs Green died in 2022 believing the lies.

Sentenced in her absence; convicted of fraud and theft after a trial she did not attend. Judge Michael Maher commented on her 'self assured shamelessness' and 'brass neck' in fraudulent activity, and hopes for her extradition from Tenerife.

8 Oct 2025

Siann Cawley

Assault (ABH), ill-treatment, neglect and abandonment *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Siann Cawley, 22, burned a boy with cigarettes, force-fed him dog food, and left him locked inside a room for hours while she was not in the house. The boy suffered numerous injuries over a three-week period while in her care. She is a mother to her own children but not the mother of the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Pleaded guilty to assault (ABH), ill-treatment, neglect and abandonment. Serving sentence at HMP Styal in Cheshire.

7 Oct 2025

Andrew Burrows

Assault *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

Andrew Burrows assaulted a nurse and security staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's A&E department on April 19, 2025, by hitting the nurse in the face after she tried to take pills from him and punching a security member, causing injuries to his eye socket and nose. At the time, he was on bail for a prior incident a few weeks earlier where he attacked three women in Tudor Place, Blackpool, stemming from the loss of a mobile phone, resulting in their hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm, assault of an emergency worker, assault causing actual bodily harm and assault by beating. Made subject of restraining orders in relation to the three victims of the Tudor Place assaults. Prior bail for earlier assaults taken into account.

6 Oct 2025

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

Robert Stoba

Drug smuggling *

Sentence

Imprisonment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amal Krishna Bose

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Amal Krishna Bose, a senior heart surgeon and head of the cardiac department at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, sexually assaulted five junior female members of staff between August 2017 and December 2022. He abused his trusted position by creating a toxic environment with sexual comments and assaults, leading to severe impacts on the victims, including time off sick, leaving roles, panic attacks, anxiety, isolation, vulnerability, and self-harm.

Found guilty of 12 counts of sexual assault following a trial. Denied the offences, claiming they were flirting or workplace banter. Victim personal statements highlighted severe impacts including panic attacks, anxiety, isolation, vulnerability, and self-harm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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