Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 786 verdicts at Preston Crown Court (Preston, Preston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2025 2 cases

Eli Young

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Eli Young assisted Steven Lee in carrying out three fraudulent roofing jobs, targeting vulnerable individuals and deceiving them into paying for unnecessary work.

Worked alongside Steven Lee in the commission of three fraudulent roofing jobs.

4 Jun 2025

Connor Pearce-Sugden

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

250 days imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus rehabilitation days, notification requirements, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and barred from certain professions

Connor Pearce-Sugden was found with 73 Category A, 46 Category B, and 371 Category C indecent images of children, involving children as young as 0 to 2 years old and up to 10-14 years old. The offences took place from February 2022 to July 2023, when he was 17 to 20 years old.

Brought up in a children's home; significant emotional and developmental immaturity; judge warned he could become a real danger to children if he does not change

2 Jun 2025

May 2025 5 cases

Daniel Robinson

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Daniel Robinson raped and sexually assaulted a woman in Euxton in 2024. When the victim told him to stop, he continued to rape her. He was found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.

Found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. The victim stated she felt hurt and lost. Police described him as a dangerous man and his crimes as abhorrent.

29 May 2025

Jake Balmforth

Manslaughter *

Sentence

Five years imprisonment

Jake Balmforth, 35, from Burnley, punched Tony Johnson, 55, from Blackpool, during a clash between rival football fans outside a pub on Blackpool Promenade on March 4, 2023, after a Championship match between Blackpool and Burnley. Johnson suffered a serious head injury, was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, and died two days later without regaining consciousness. The incident was captured on CCTV, and Balmforth was convicted by a jury.

Found guilty of manslaughter after a six-day trial. Also given a nine-year football banning order. Judge Robert Altham presided over the sentencing.

22 May 2025

Sean Broadhurst

Breach of Fire Safety Regulations *

Sentence

£17,000 fine and costs

A fire broke out in the kitchen of St Luke's Church in Preston on January 9, 2020, spreading through the Grade II listed building which housed flats and a House in Multiple Occupation. Serious fire safety deficiencies were identified, including a non-functioning fire alarm system, substandard fire doors, poor compartmentation, inadequate fire safety management, and the absence of a Fire Risk Assessment, placing occupants at risk.

Pleaded guilty to breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, specifically Articles 8 and 9.

19 May 2025

Kerri Pegg

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Kerri Pegg, a prison governor at HMP Kirkham, engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Anthony Saunderson, a major organised crime boss. She signed off on his temporary release without authority in October 2018, accepted a £12,000 Mercedes car paid for with 34 kilograms of amphetamines, and possessed criminal property such as expensive jewellery, designer clothes, and items with Saunderson's DNA. This misconduct occurred between 2018 and 2020, during her role in the Prison Service, and involved overriding rules and ignoring obligations to declare personal debts, leading to her vulnerability to corruption.

Convicted of two counts of misconduct in a public office and one count of possession of criminal property. She had a relationship with a drug gang boss, accepted gifts including a car paid for with drugs, and failed to declare debts, as noted in court.

16 May 2025

David Shorrock

Care worker engaging in sexual activity with mentally disordered female *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

On 7 July 2023, as care worker in Hyndburn residential home, sexually assaulted vulnerable mute resident with advanced dementia, caught by colleague and CCTV.

Found guilty after trial of offence under Sexual Offences Act 2003. Ordered to sign Sex Offenders Register for life.

12 May 2025

April 2025 5 cases

Connor Evans

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Connor Evans, along with Andrew Smith and Cameron Smith, entered gardens and porch areas of properties across Coppull and Charnock Richard on 15 December 2024. They were arrested and later charged with aggravated burglary, attempted burglary with intent to steal, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, attempted burglary with intent to steal, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft.

30 Apr 2025

Cameron Smith

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Cameron Smith, along with Andrew Smith and Connor Evans, entered gardens and porch areas of properties across Coppull and Charnock Richard on 15 December 2024. They were arrested and later charged with aggravated burglary, attempted burglary with intent to steal, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, attempted burglary with intent to steal, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft.

30 Apr 2025

Andrew Smith

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Andrew Smith, along with Cameron Smith and Connor Evans, entered gardens and porch areas of properties across Coppull and Charnock Richard on 15 December 2024. They were arrested and later charged with aggravated burglary, attempted burglary with intent to steal, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, attempted burglary with intent to steal, attempted theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft.

30 Apr 2025

Gregg Riley

Causing a girl 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment with extended 7-year licence period

Groomed 15-year-old schoolgirl on Snapchat, picked her up 5 July 2024, gave ketamine rendering her unconscious, engaged in sexual activity and took naked photos at his Blackburn home. Targeted other schoolgirls. Phone had 294 indecent images including prohibited and doctored.

Pleaded guilty to causing/inciting girl 13-15 to engage in sexual activity, making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of child, possessing prohibited image of child. Deemed dangerous offender. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Sex Offenders Register for life. Lifetime restraining order.

23 Apr 2025

Russell Smith

Attempted murder *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

On September 7, 2024, at Preston railway station, Russell Smith attacked a British Transport Police Special Constable from behind with a concealed kitchen knife, stabbing him in the back of the neck. The victim was helping passengers during the Radio 2 Summer Festival policing operation. Despite the severity, the officer's injuries were non-life-threatening. Colleagues used captor spray and handcuffs to restrain Smith after a struggle. Court evidence revealed Smith's premeditated violence, and he continued to be agitated and violent in custody, even defacing his prison cell.

Attempted murder of a volunteer police officer. Minimum term of 18 years before parole, plus 5 years on licence. Smith was agitated and violent during and after arrest, and defaced his prison cell.

14 Apr 2025

March 2025 18 cases

Hafeez Hussain

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and crack cocaine *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

In July 2023, Hafeez Hussain was stopped while driving a hire car on Carlisle Street, Preston. Police found crack cocaine and cannabis in the car, along with a black baton and lock knife. In October 2024, he was stopped in Lex Street, Fishwick and found with a knife in his pocket and Class A drugs. After arrest, a search at Preston Police Station uncovered 60 wraps of cocaine and crack cocaine hidden in his underwear.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and crack cocaine with intent to supply, and possession of a knife/bladed article in a public place.

31 Mar 2025

Colin Mcgregor

Indecent Assault *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment and lifelong registration on the Sex Offenders Register

Colin McGregor indecently assaulted a 10-year-old girl multiple times in Blackburn during the 1980s. The assaults were not reported until 2023, after the victim suffered from stress-related illness and confided in her husband and a psychologist. The matter was reported to Lancashire Police, leading to his arrest and charging by Hampshire Police.

Pleaded guilty to the charges.

27 Mar 2025

Daniel Ryder

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms and cannabis supply *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Daniel Ryder, 32, of Spring Hill Road, Accrington, an inmate at HMP Lancaster Farms, was sentenced for smuggling cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and spice into the prison, as well as wider cannabis supply and production.

Inmate at Lancaster Farms; part of the gang managing supply from inside prison.

21 Mar 2025

David Leach

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

David Leach, 32, of Hill Street, Shotton, Deeside, was sentenced for smuggling cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Lancaster Farms.

Part of a sophisticated drugs gang supplying prisons across Lancashire.

21 Mar 2025

Deborah Ingram

Smuggling drugs into HMP Preston *

Sentence

1 year and 2 months imprisonment

Deborah Ingram, 53, of Pembroke Street, Burnley, was jailed for smuggling cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Preston.

Part of the drugs gang supplying HMP Preston.

21 Mar 2025

Eric Taylor

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Eric Taylor, 38, of Haven Street, Burnley, was involved in smuggling cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Lancaster Farms as part of the organised crime network.

Part of a sophisticated drugs gang supplying prisons across Lancashire.

21 Mar 2025

Katie Walter

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms *

Sentence

1 year and 4 months imprisonment

Katie Walter, 22, of Spring Street, Rishton, was sentenced for smuggling cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Lancaster Farms.

Part of the drugs gang supplying HMP Lancaster Farms.

21 Mar 2025

Jamie Whelan

Production and possession of cannabis *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jamie Whelan, 29, of Hermitage Street, Rishton, was convicted for production and possession of cannabis as part of the wider gang operation.

Involved in the criminal network's cannabis production and supply.

21 Mar 2025

Kiera Burton

Smuggling drugs and contraband into HMP Preston *

Sentence

1 year and 8 months imprisonment

Kiera Burton, 33, from Leyland, a prison nurse at HMP Preston, was caught smuggling cannabis, ketamine, spice, mobile phones, SIM cards and charging equipment into the prison over a seven-month period. A search of her home and car found hollowed-out soles in her shoes and mobile phone equipment linking her to the gang.

Prison nurse who was stopped and searched on her way into work. Part of an organised crime gang supplying drugs into prisons across Lancashire using drones, fake hospital visits, and children's clothing.

21 Mar 2025

Michael Royal

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms, dangerous driving, and aggravated vehicle taking *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Royal, 34, of Quaker Drive, Brierfield, was sentenced for smuggling cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Lancaster Farms, along with charges of dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking.

Part of the drugs gang. Also committed dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking.

21 Mar 2025

Ryan Pickering

Smuggling drugs into HMP Preston *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ryan Pickering, 31, an inmate at HMP Lancaster Farms, was jailed for smuggling cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Preston as part of the gang's activities.

Inmate at Lancaster Farms; part of the drug smuggling operation into HMP Preston.

21 Mar 2025

Sean Mortimer

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Sean Mortimer, 45, of Windermere Avenue, Burnley, was jailed for smuggling cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Lancaster Farms.

Part of the drugs gang supplying HMP Lancaster Farms.

21 Mar 2025

Sean Allmen

Smuggling drugs into HMP Preston *

Sentence

1 year and 8 months imprisonment

Sean Allmen, 37, an inmate at HMP Lancaster Farms, was sentenced for smuggling cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Preston.

Inmate at Lancaster Farms; part of the drug smuggling operation into HMP Preston.

21 Mar 2025

Oliver Howlett

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Oliver Howlett, 35, an inmate at HMP Lancaster Farms, was sentenced for his role in helping to supply cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and spice into the prison.

Serving prisoner at Lancaster Farms. Part of the gang helping to supply drugs.

21 Mar 2025

Stinton Glover

Smuggling drugs into HMP Lancaster Farms *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Stinton Glover, 32, of Hargreaves Street, Burnley, smuggled cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, ketamine and spice into HMP Lancaster Farms. His phone records helped police uncover the network.

Part of a sophisticated drugs gang. His mobile phone billing showed contacts with prisoners inside Lancaster Farms.

21 Mar 2025

Thomas Bates

Sexual assault on a child under 16 *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Thomas Bates, aged 21, of Scale Hall Lane, Lancaster, was sentenced to eight years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a vulnerable 14-year-old girl. Over a month-long period, Bates and co-offender James Palmer subjected the victim to multiple sexual assaults, exploiting her vulnerability. In one incident, the girl was burnt with a cigarette. The abuse was uncovered by Lancashire Police. At Preston Crown Court in March 2025, the judge described the offences as a gross betrayal of trust against a child. Bates pleaded guilty to sexual assault and causing unnecessary suffering to a child.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault on a child under 16 and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Co-offender James Palmer also involved. The victim was burnt with a cigarette during one assault.

1 Mar 2025

James Palmer

Sexual assault on a child under 16 *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

James Palmer, aged 26 from Torrisholme Square in Morecambe, received a three-year prison sentence for participating in the sexual abuse of a vulnerable 14-year-old girl. Together with co-offender Thomas Bates, Palmer carried out repeated sexual assaults on the victim over a one-month period, culminating in additional physical violence when the girl was burnt with a cigarette. Lancashire Police investigated the matter after reports emerged, uncovering a pattern of exploitation targeting the young victim. The assaults occurred in various locations, with the perpetrators taking advantage of the girl's vulnerability. Palmer was apprehended as part of the joint operation that led to both men's arrests. At Preston Crown Court in March 2025, Palmer admitted to the charges of sexual assault against a child. The court heard harrowing details of the abuse, with the judge condemning the actions as cowardly and damaging. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police remarked after the sentencing: 'Cases like this underscore the importance of vigilance in safeguarding children from sexual predators in our communities.'

Admitted charges of sexual assault against a child. The offences included repeated sexual assaults on a vulnerable 14-year-old girl over a month, and burning her with a cigarette. Judge condemned the actions as cowardly and damaging.

1 Mar 2025

Andrew Morris

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Andrew Morris, 63, moved to Lancaster after release from prison in 2017 for raping a man in Nottingham and had a prior conviction for raping a five-year-old girl in the 1990s. In March 2025, he attacked a vulnerable man in his bedroom in Lancaster after the victim reported inappropriate touching to a support worker, leading to police involvement.

Highly dangerous serial rapist with prior convictions for rape; attacked vulnerable man after becoming 'friends' with him.

1 Mar 2025

February 2025 6 cases

Leon Richmond

Engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour *

Sentence

31 months imprisonment

Leon Richmond, formerly of Victoria Grove, Bolton and now of no fixed address, engaged in a 19-month campaign of abuse against his ex-partner. This included strangling her twice while she was pregnant, biting her arm, threatening to kill her, regularly accusing her of being unfaithful, undermining and criticising her, destroying her property, throwing food at her, and bombarding her with abusive messages.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour. Made subject to an indefinite restraining order preventing him from contacting his victim.

28 Feb 2025

Robert Bilsborough

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

58 weeks in prison

Robert Bilsborough, a convicted paedophile, was found to have downloaded almost 400 indecent images of children during a routine check of his electronic devices following a previous conviction. The forensic examination in November last year revealed 13 category A images, 23 category B, and 361 category C images — a total of 397 indecent images of children. He pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children and was sentenced at Preston Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. Also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

28 Feb 2025

Shaha Alman Miah

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with an extended four years on licence

Shaha Alman Miah targeted teenage girls in Barrow-in-Furness after moving there around 2008 to work in a family-owned takeaway. He started a relationship with a 15-year-old girl who was subsequently raped by his brother, Amran, and the shop became a hub for criminality where girls in school uniforms were picked up, given drink and drugs, and sexually assaulted.

Convicted of three offences; part of the group dynamic where brothers supported each other's denials and discredited witnesses.

21 Feb 2025

Shaha Amran Miah

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

Shaha Amran Miah sexually abused two girls aged six and seven in Leeds in 1996, continuing for several years, and later targeted teenage girls in Barrow-in-Furness after 2008. He raped a 15-year-old girl and threatened her and her family, including grabbing her off the street, shoving her into a car, and warning of retaliation from the Pakistani community. He also threatened a woman to prevent her from being interviewed by the police, leading to the interview not taking place.

Convicted of 16 offences; characterised as part of 'Team Miah' with family loyalty prioritised, and involved in threats to victims and witnesses to prevent reporting.

21 Feb 2025

Shaha Joman Miah

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years

Shaha Joman Miah groomed and sexually abused teenage girls in Leeds and Barrow-in-Furness, starting with the abuse of two girls aged six and seven in Leeds in 1996, which continued for several years. After moving to Barrow around 2008, he targeted vulnerable girls at a family-owned takeaway, where they were plied with drink and drugs, given cash and cigarettes, and assaulted in rooms above the shop. He started a relationship with a 14-year-old girl, grooming her with gifts, alcohol, and cigarettes, and acted in plain sight with confidence that victims would not be believed if they reported the abuse.

Convicted of 40 offences; described by Judge Ian Unsworth KC as acting in a predatory and paedophilic manner, with strong family bonds and an 'omerta' among the brothers.

21 Feb 2025

Han Van Vu

Money laundering *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On 15 May 2024, British Transport Police County Lines team officers spotted Han Van Vu at Preston Railway Station appearing lost and confused. Using a Vietnamese interpreter via mobile phone, Vu stated he was travelling to Glasgow to see a friend and that the rucksack belonged to the friend. Becoming increasingly nervous, officers searched the rucksack and found a carrier bag containing a white and green paper gift bag with two bundles of cash, and additional cash underneath, totalling £38,045. Vu was arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property.

Found guilty of money laundering at Preston Crown Court on 31 October 2024 following a three-day trial. PC Andy Margerison said: 'A common misconception is that money laundering is a victimless crime but the cash involved often originates from criminal activity such as drug dealing and exploitation.'

11 Feb 2025

January 2025 8 cases

Jake Macro

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Jake Macro, 25, from Great Harwood, Lancashire, was subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed in 2019 following a conviction for a sexual offence against a young girl, where he forced her to strip, filmed the act, and shared a screenshot online. The order prohibited him from deleting software and possessing unauthorised images or social media links. In July and October 2025, he breached the order by deleting software from his computer without permission and possessing a photograph of his penis on a tablet, along with social media links. He was charged with three breaches and committed from Blackburn Magistrates' Court to Preston Crown Court, where he was sentenced.

Repeated breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The court noted the gravity of his non-compliance and risk to the public.

30 Jan 2025

David Cairney

Section 18 Wounding and Robbery *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment and 5 years extended licence

David Cairney carried out a frenzied hammer attack on a male victim at a flat in Stonyhurst Road, Blackburn, on March 30, 2024. When a woman attempted to help the man, Cairney attacked her as well, fracturing her eye socket. He then stole the male victim's bank card and wallet before fleeing. Both victims sustained serious injuries requiring hospital treatment, including potential brain injury and vision problems for the victims.

Found guilty on all counts of two counts of Section 18 Wounding and robbery. Deemed a dangerous offender by Judge Richard Archer.

20 Jan 2025

Ryan Wellings

Coercive and controlling behaviour and ABH *

Sentence

6.5 years imprisonment

Ryan Wellings subjected his 23-year-old partner Kiena Dawes to a year-long ordeal of coercive control and actual bodily harm, culminating in her suicide on a railway line near Preston in August 2022, where she left a note naming him as her abuser. The abuse occurred until her death.

Convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour and ABH; cleared of manslaughter. Prior abuse led to victim's suicide.

3 Jan 2025

David Green

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

5 years 6 months imprisonment

David Green, 41, was spotted driving a VW Caddy on Plumbe Street in Burnley on December 8, 2024, believed to be involved in a drug transaction. He fled but was later found hiding in a loft after police forced entry into a home, with evidence from his mobile phones confirming drug dealing.

Drug dealer caught after fleeing a suspected drugs deal and hiding in a loft; incriminating messages found on mobile phones.

1 Jan 2025

James Ward

Manslaughter *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

James Ward drove a Toyota Landcruiser and mowed down Kirk Marsden outside the Gate Street Bar and Grill in Blackburn on Christmas Day 2024 after an argument over a gold chain shortly after 4pm. Marsden was dragged under the vehicle and died in hospital on Boxing Day.

Manslaughter after hit-and-run incident following an argument over a gold chain.

1 Jan 2025

Mark Westwell

Making Indecent Images of Children *

Sentence

imprisonment

Mark Westwell, 47, took images of three children aged between 11 and 16 and superimposed their faces onto pornographic images of adults, creating eight category A, eight category B, and 35 category C deep fake images found on his phone and tablet.

Created deep fake pornographic images of children aged 11-16; sobbed in court as crimes detailed; devices contained hundreds of images including category A.

1 Jan 2025

Mark Whitworth

Rape of a Child *

Sentence

life imprisonment with minimum term of 21 years

Mark Whitworth, 57, committed heinous abuse including rape and sexual assault against five children, preying on their innocence.

Found guilty after trial of raping and sexually assaulting five children; judge described behaviour as 'disgusting'; continues to assert innocence.

1 Jan 2025

Nathan Slemen

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

imprisonment

Nathan Slemen, 48, was observed by officers in Southport conducting a drug deal with a vulnerable missing person. Upon arrest, he was found in possession of a significant quantity of crack cocaine and heroin, packaged for onward supply.

Caught selling drugs to a vulnerable missing person as part of a county lines operation; found with crack cocaine and heroin for supply.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 6 cases

Bilel Saadaoui

Failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment with extended licence of 12 months

Bilel Saadaoui, 37, of Hindley, Wigan, brother of main instigator Walid Saadaoui, failed to disclose information about the planned Islamic State-inspired gun attack on a mass gathering of Jews in Manchester between December 2023 and May 2024. His knowledge could have enabled police to identify the terrorists and prevent the imminent attack.

Found guilty of failing to disclose information about the terror plan; could have identified brother Walid and accomplice Amar Hussein to police, alerting to imminent attack.

20 Dec 2024

Ashley Sanderson

Supplying cocaine *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Ashley Sanderson supplied large quantities of cocaine to users in Barrow between November 5, 2024, and December 14, 2024, with police finding the drugs at his home.

Played a significant role in supplying Class A drugs; was a prolific drug dealer.

14 Dec 2024

Malcolm Hutchinson

Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Malcolm Hutchinson, 64, of Skeffington Road, Deepdale, committed sexual offences against a boy under 13. Police uncovered 48 indecent images and 26 indecent videos on his phone and iPad. He pleaded guilty to causing and inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity, making an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (category B), assaulting a boy under 13 by touching, and making an indecent photograph of a child (category C). Sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 12 December 2024.

Pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offences. Also issued with a restraining order against his victims and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

12 Dec 2024

Connor Hibbert

Making indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornographic images *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Connor Hibbert, a 28-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, appeared at Preston Crown Court on December 11, 2024, after being charged with making indecent images of children across all three categories of seriousness (category A, eight category B, six category C) and two counts of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting a person engaging in a sexual act with an animal. In March 2024 he had been given a 12-month suspended sentence for possessing over 700 child sexual images, but he reoffended. Judge Archer imposed a further 16-month imprisonment suspended for two years.

Pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children (all three categories) and possessing extreme pornographic images. Second similar offence; previously received a 12-month suspended sentence in March 2024. Judge Richard Archer noted failure to adhere to conditions and imposed a further suspended sentence.

11 Dec 2024

Daniel Stawarcyzk

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Daniel Stawarcyzk, 36, from Freshpool Way, Manchester, was involved in purchasing and distributing significant quantities of cocaine within the Lancashire gang's extensive drug distribution network.

Customer and facilitator purchasing and distributing cocaine. Pleaded guilty.

5 Dec 2024

Alex Mckenzie

Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

On January 2, 2024, at around 3.30pm on Denny Avenue in the Ryelands estate in Lancaster, Alex McKenzie, 23, struck the victim in the face with a metal bar as he walked past the house of a friend of McKenzie. The victim, a man in his 30s, fell to the ground and briefly blacked out. McKenzie then hit him several more times in the face while Burgmans and another man pinned him down. McKenzie was heard boasting 'I’ve got you now ain’t I lad'. The victim suffered four fractures to bones in his face requiring surgery. McKenzie was arrested in South Yorkshire in February 2024.

Found guilty by a jury of Section 18 causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

5 Dec 2024

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Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Eli Young

Connor Pearce-Sugden

Daniel Robinson

Jake Balmforth

Sean Broadhurst

Kerri Pegg

David Shorrock

Connor Evans

Cameron Smith

Andrew Smith

Gregg Riley

Russell Smith

Hafeez Hussain

Colin Mcgregor

Daniel Ryder

David Leach

Deborah Ingram

Eric Taylor

Katie Walter

Jamie Whelan

Kiera Burton

Michael Royal

Ryan Pickering

Sean Mortimer

Sean Allmen

Oliver Howlett

Stinton Glover

Thomas Bates

James Palmer

Andrew Morris

Leon Richmond

Robert Bilsborough

Shaha Alman Miah

Shaha Amran Miah

Shaha Joman Miah

Han Van Vu

Jake Macro

David Cairney

Ryan Wellings

David Green

James Ward

Mark Westwell

Mark Whitworth

Nathan Slemen

Bilel Saadaoui

Ashley Sanderson

Malcolm Hutchinson

Connor Hibbert

Daniel Stawarcyzk

Alex Mckenzie

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