Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

September 2025 1 case

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 14 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

Shane Mcdonagh

Theft from the person of another, fraud and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On January 3, 2022, Shane McDonagh, assisted by Eamon Maughan, used a fake Bank of Ireland app to deceive the victim into handing over a £2,100 graphics card advertised on Facebook Marketplace. They met at Tesco Extra in Addlestone, where McDonagh showed the fake transfer. When the victim realised the scam and tried to retrieve the card on Station Road, McDonagh assaulted him, punching him in the head, before fleeing in a car driven by Maughan. The pair had travelled from Northolt, London, to commit the offence. McDonagh was arrested on October 31, 2022, in Lancashire. Messages on his phone discussed the crime and insurance on the vehicle used.

Pleaded guilty after initially pleading not guilty. Also sentenced to 2 years for separate Lancashire offences, bringing total to 3 years and 6 months. Ordered to pay £190 victim surcharge.

21 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

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

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

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 35 cases

Hasan Miah

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months in a young offenders’ institution

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 brutal group beating captured on CCTV, which left the victims with significant injuries. The judge described the attack as cowardly and shameful.

Committed further offences while on bail and breached a restraining order. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

31 Jul 2025

Husnain Mohammed

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

10-month sentence suspended for 20 months

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. Positioned on the edge of the group, he was involved in the assault and later seen shaking hands and mimicking kicks with co-defendants, as captured on CCTV.

Was on the edge of the group during the attack but seen congratulating co-defendants afterwards. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

31 Jul 2025

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

Mohammed Nasreen

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

two-year community order

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 stamped on one of the victims during the assault, which was captured on CCTV and involved homophobic abuse, kicking, punching, and stamping.

Stamped on one of the victims. Judge warned that any breach would result in custody. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

31 Jul 2025

Mohammed Ali

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months in prison

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. Wearing a balaclava, he launched a running kick at Mr Brook’s head and continued to stamp on him while he lay on the floor. The attack was captured on CCTV, and some attackers were seen congratulating each other afterwards.

Described by Judge Robert Altham as among the most violent of the group. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

31 Jul 2025

Muhammed Nasreen

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months in prison

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 goaded the victims with homophobic abuse and attempted to stamp on Mr Brook’s head during the brutal beating, which involved stamping, kicking, and punching. The attack was captured on CCTV.

Seen goading the victims before the attack began and attempted to stamp on Mr Brook’s head. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

31 Jul 2025

Mohammed Jaber

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months in prison

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. Wearing a balaclava, he was involved in the group assault, which included stamping, kicking, and punching the victims, with Mr Brook receiving repeated blows to the head. The attack was captured on CCTV.

Wore a balaclava and participated in the assault throughout, though did not kick. Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

31 Jul 2025

Joshua Adcroft

Sexual Assault of a Child *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment, indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and lifelong registration on the Sex Offenders Register

Joshua Adcroft, a former Accrington Stanley stadium announcer and trust board member, groomed and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl, using 'love bombing' tactics and threatening her to remain silent. He also solicited indecent images of an eight-year-old girl from her mother via online chats on April 8 and 9, 2024, and possessed 53 additional indecent images of children on unregistered devices. As a registered sex offender, he concealed his contact with the child and failed to comply with court orders regarding his electronic devices.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, soliciting indecent images of children, and 11 breaches of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Described as a manipulative and dangerous sexual offender who left the victim feeling overwhelmed and helpless.

29 Jul 2025

Thomas Dures

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years

Thomas Dures stabbed Matthew Daulby during a street brawl in Ormskirk on July 29, 2023. The brawl erupted after a group chat message reported that Dures had punched someone on crutches. During the confrontation, Henry Houghton struck Daulby with a rock in a sports sock, and Dures followed by stabbing him in the chest with a knife he was carrying. Dures also stabbed another man before fleeing, discarding evidence, and eventually travelling to Greece out of fear of imprisonment. He was extradited and convicted.

Supporters were removed from court shouting 'they're all corrupt' and 'may God have mercy on them'. He fled to Greece after the incident but was extradited back to the UK.

26 Jul 2025

Joseph Chapman

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

11 years and 3 months imprisonment

Joseph Chapman, 36, used the Snapchat handle 'PJ' to groom two 14-year-old girls by offering them vapes and arranging meetings. He sexually assaulted the first victim in his car in November 2022 in Burnley and the second victim on two occasions in January 2023 in Colne. The offences were discovered through diary entries and vape packaging, leading to his arrest in May 2023. He attempted to contact other girls, including asking for photos in school uniforms.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty after a trial. Described as a dangerous and manipulative paedophile who groomed victims online. Impact statements from victims highlighted trauma, including fear, trust issues, and effects on education.

23 Jul 2025

Craig Holmes

Possession of cannabis and nitrous oxide *

Sentence

Seven weeks imprisonment for possession of cannabis, suspended for six months; one week imprisonment for possession of nitrous oxide, suspended for six months; five days rehabilitation activity requirements; £100 fine

On November 1, 2024, police visited Craig Holmes' home in Sandy Lane, Cottam, and discovered 27 canisters of nitrous oxide, 26.8g of cannabis in a Cadbury's Celebrations tin, two sets of digital scales, small plastic bags, and £695 in cash. Holmes claimed the nitrous oxide was for making birthday cakes and milkshakes for his children and that the cannabis was for personal use. He refused to provide access codes to four phones found during the search and has prior convictions for drug-related offences.

Pleaded guilty to the offences; has serious health conditions and is a father of three-year-old twins; was two days from completing a prior suspended sentence and had a conviction for being drunk and disorderly during the suspension period

23 Jul 2025

Colin Barrow

Wounding *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Colin Barrow, 60, was drunk and encountered his old friend Stuart Mack on January 7, 2025, in Blackburn. He invited Mack into his flat on Abington Street and offered him a drink. Barrow then attacked Mack by smashing a plate into his face, hitting him with a bottle, and stabbing him in the bicep with a kitchen knife, causing significant injuries including head wounds and a 4cm arm wound that required hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to section 20 wounding. Has a history of alcohol misuse and previous convictions for robbery and aggravated burglary. The judge noted that the attack was unprovoked and linked to alcohol consumption, and expressed concerns about his rehabilitation.

19 Jul 2025

Daniel Cregg

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

Six years and three months imprisonment

Daniel Cregg acted as a cocaine street dealer, obtaining drugs from Darren McKenzie and accumulating debts. This was part of the larger organised crime gang's activities between September 2023 and January 2024.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. He was a street dealer who sourced drugs from Darren McKenzie and regularly owed him money.

18 Jul 2025

Allen Aggrey

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

Two years custody, suspended for two years

Allen Aggrey was a cocaine supplier who obtained drugs from Darren McKenzie and faced difficulties in selling them, leading to debts paid from his legitimate earnings. This occurred during the gang's activities from September 2023 to January 2024.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. He sourced drugs from Darren McKenzie and often struggled to sell them, paying debts from legitimate income.

18 Jul 2025

Jake Duxbury

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

Two years custody, suspended for two years

Jake Duxbury acted as a cocaine street dealer, sourcing drugs from Darren McKenzie and accumulating debts as part of the organised crime gang's operations between September 2023 and January 2024.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. He was a street dealer who sourced drugs from Darren McKenzie and owed him money.

18 Jul 2025

Darren Mckenzie

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

Five years imprisonment

Darren McKenzie led an organised crime gang that supplied large quantities of cocaine, sourced from Martin Day, to street dealers. Evidence from his seized phone revealed details of his network and drug debts. The gang operated between September 2023 and January 2024.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. He was the head of the organised crime gang and supplied cocaine to street dealers in Hyndburn and Darwen.

18 Jul 2025

Daniel Scholes

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Daniel Scholes was a cocaine street dealer who sourced drugs from Darren McKenzie and was part of the organised crime gang operating between September 2023 and January 2024. Items seized included drugs, cash, and weapons from his Accrington residence.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. Police found mobile phones, cocaine, £500 cash, and weapons at his house in Accrington.

18 Jul 2025

Eamonn Wyre

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

Two years custody, suspended for two years

Eamonn Wyre was involved in supplying cocaine, purchasing drugs from Darren McKenzie. Items seized from his Accrington home included cocaine, weapons, and cash, linked to the gang's activities from September 2023 to January 2024.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Police found cocaine, weapons, a Rolex watch, a mobile phone, and cash at his house.

18 Jul 2025

Deon Houghton

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

Six years and three months imprisonment

Deon Houghton was involved in an organised crime gang that flooded Lancashire with cocaine as part of Operation Chelsea. He was arrested in December 2023 and found to be in contact with the gang leader, supplying Class A drugs between September 2023 and January 2024.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. He was a trusted lieutenant in the organised crime gang led by Darren McKenzie.

18 Jul 2025

Joshua Bray

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

Three years and nine months imprisonment

Joshua Bray was a cocaine street dealer who sourced drugs from Darren McKenzie, often on credit, as part of the gang's operations from September 2023 to January 2024. Evidence included drugs and cash found at his Accrington home.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. He received cocaine on credit from Darren McKenzie and police found drugs paraphernalia, drugs, a mobile phone, and £500 cash at his house.

18 Jul 2025

Judson Hickey

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

Two years custody, suspended for two years

Judson Hickey acted as a cocaine street dealer, obtaining drugs from Darren McKenzie and accumulating debts during the organised crime gang's activities from September 2023 to January 2024.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. He was a street dealer who sourced drugs from Darren McKenzie and owed him money.

18 Jul 2025

Lee Murray

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

Two years custody, suspended for two years

Lee Murray was involved in conspiring to supply cocaine as part of the organised crime gang led by Darren McKenzie, with operations running from September 2023 to January 2024.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. He was part of the gang's drug supply network.

18 Jul 2025

Liam Threlfall

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to import and supply cannabis *

Sentence

Three and a half years imprisonment

Liam Threlfall was involved in supplying cocaine and conspired to import and supply cannabis. He purchased cocaine from Darren McKenzie and distributed cannabis as part of the gang's operations from September 2023 to January 2024.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and conspiracy to import and supply cannabis. He imported and sold cannabis to other dealers.

18 Jul 2025

Martin Day

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

Six years imprisonment

Martin Day supplied cocaine to Darren McKenzie, who then distributed it to street dealers in Hyndburn and Darwen as part of an organised crime gang. The operation ran from September 2023 to January 2024.

Convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. He supplied large quantities of cocaine to Darren McKenzie for distribution.

18 Jul 2025

Michael Wyre

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

Two years custody, suspended for two years

Michael Wyre was a cocaine supplier who purchased drugs from Darren McKenzie. Evidence from his Oswaldtwistle home included drugs and cash, as part of the gang's operations from September 2023 to January 2024.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of cocaine. Police found a backpack with drugs paraphernalia, cocaine, and £260 cash at his house.

18 Jul 2025

Daniel Marsden

Possession with intent to supply class B drugs *

Sentence

10 months suspended for 12 months, 20 rehabilitation days, and 200 hours of unpaid work

Daniel Marsden was stopped while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan in Howarth Close, Blackpool, on June 24, 2025, after returning from a trip to Birmingham. Police discovered 17 vacuum-sealed packs of cannabis weighing 9.96kg, with an estimated resale value of £35,000, hidden in a grey suitcase in the vehicle. They also found £600 in cash. Marsden claimed he had met someone in a warehouse who offered him the job due to his financial difficulties, but the judge dismissed this as implausible and sentenced him as a courier with no influence over the drugs operation.

Pleaded guilty to the offense. Claimed financial struggles and was offered £600 to transport the drugs. Is a registered carer for his partner and employs staff, which the judge considered in sentencing.

17 Jul 2025

Connor Mcgrath

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Connor McGrath approached a delivery driver in Lytham St Annes at around 12.15am on September 27, 2023, wearing a balaclava to conceal his face and brandishing a metal bar. He threatened the driver, saying 'give me your f***ing keys or I'll whack this over your head', causing the driver to hand over the keys to his Toyota Aygo. McGrath drove away with the car, which was later found in an alleyway near his home in Charnley Road, Blackpool, and returned to its owner. The victim was performing a community service involving unsociable hours, adding to his vulnerability.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has 33 convictions for 66 offences, including theft, burglary, and handling stolen goods. The judge, Recorder Michael Maher, questioned his character and referenced his unfulfilled promises to reform after the birth of his child.

17 Jul 2025

Robert Macintosh

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment, and disqualified from driving for 12 months

In the early hours of April 25, 2025, Robert Macintosh entered a couple's home in Burnley after they forgot to lock the back door. He stole the keys to their MG car and drove it away. He was later stopped by police and arrested for burglary, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and possession of cannabis. The incident involved the theft of a vehicle from a residential property.

The defendant had 36 previous convictions for dwelling house burglaries. He had been committing burglaries since age 12 but had a 10-year gap in offending. He is working with drugs and mental health teams to address his issues. The judge considered his mental health problems and periods of desisting.

16 Jul 2025

Terrence Kenny

Assault *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 2 years

Terrence Kenny launched a brutal attack on a woman in her 30s at her home in Moorgate Street, Blackburn. The incident began when her dog alerted her to a noise in the back garden. She saw a figure and closed the door, but Kenny appeared at the rear window, threw a tree stump through the kitchen window, smashed the front window with a bike, kicked through the front door panel, dragged the victim out of the house, and repeatedly punched her in the face, causing significant facial injuries that required hospital treatment. The attack left the victim traumatised and forced her to move away from her home.

Deemed dangerous by the judge. The victim reported being traumatised, requiring surgery for significant facial injuries, and had to relocate due to fear of further harm.

16 Jul 2025

William Berry

Supply of Cannabis *

Sentence

15 months custody, suspended for two years

William Berry participated in a family-run drug dealing operation with his father David. He advertised large amounts of cannabis on social media and was found in possession of cannabis, mobile phones, and £10,000 in cash at the time of his arrest on November 28. The operation involved supplying cocaine and amphetamine, with evidence from mobile phone examinations showing his regular involvement in drug sales.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis and money laundering. He was heavily involved in drug-dealing via a Telegram channel.

15 Jul 2025

Bradley Moore

Breach of a restraining order *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Bradley Moore, 27, of Wellington Street, Accrington, breached an indefinite restraining order by contacting his grandmother on May 13, 2025, shortly after his release from prison. He asked her for money, ignored her requests not to visit, blamed her for difficulties in his childhood, and persistently phoned and turned up at her home over four days, leaving her terrified and prompting her to install CCTV for protection.

Pleaded guilty to breach of a restraining order. Judge noted his mental health and learning difficulties, genuine remorse, attempts to address offending, and previous convictions, but determined the offence was so serious that immediate imprisonment was necessary.

15 Jul 2025

David Berry

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

David Berry, along with his son William, operated a drug dealing business that advertised on social media. On August 14, police responded to a report of two men with a machete and a moped at a property in Brunshaw Road, Burnley, where they discovered 3kg of cocaine valued at £90,000 in the loft. Further searches of his breakers unit in Pentridge Mill, Burnley, uncovered £250,000 in cash, a hydraulic press with cocaine traces, plates, moulds, six large bags of cocaine and amphetamine worth £14,000, a knife, scales, packaging, and suspected cutting agents. He was arrested on November 28 following mobile phone enquiries.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, conspiracy to supply amphetamine, and money laundering. Police described him as a significant player in the sale of illegal drugs.

15 Jul 2025

Thomas Freret

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Thomas Freret, a 39-year-old sex offender, groomed and exploited a vulnerable 12-year-old child in Lancaster in 2020 for his own sordid sexual interests. He engaged in sexualised chats, pictures, and videos with the victim and instructed them to delete messages to cover his tracks. Freret was living in Elche, Spain, until his arrest on November 10 of the previous year and was in breach of a 2013 Sexual Offences Prevention Order that prohibited him from contacting children under 16 online.

Pleaded guilty to sexual communication with a child, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and breach of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order. Also put on the Sex Offenders Register for life and made subject to a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. DS John Barton noted that Freret groomed and exploited a vulnerable child.

14 Jul 2025

Gabor-Tamas Szilaygi

Theft *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 20 days rehabilitation activities, 250 hours unpaid work, £150 costs, and victim surcharge

On November 5, 2024, Gabor-Tamas Szilaygi visited an 86-year-old woman's home in Blackburn to install a bed hoist. He stole her jewellery, including a gold and diamond watch, wedding ring, and a gold and emerald ring valued at £10,000, from her bedside drawer. The items were recovered from his van after police stopped him on the M55 the following day. He admitted the theft was due to financial strain as he was expecting a child and felt guilty about his actions.

Pleaded guilty to theft. No previous convictions. The sentence considers his potential for rehabilitation and the impact on his partner and two-month-old baby.

13 Jul 2025

Abubakr Mahmood

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 years and six months imprisonment

Abubakr Mahmood, who never passed a driving test, caused a fatal crash resulting in the death of a beloved mum-of-two. He had a history of dangerous driving incidents, including putting a friend in a coma and fleeing from collisions, despite previous sentences in a young offenders institute.

Had multiple prior driving bans, caused the death of a mum-of-two, and had previous convictions for dangerous driving and related offences.

12 Jul 2025

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