Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

January 2025 3 cases

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

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

December 2024 12 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

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

Alexander Burgmans

Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On January 2, 2024, at around 3.30pm on Denny Avenue in the Ryelands estate in Lancaster, Alexander Burgmans, 43, assisted in the assault by pinning the victim to the ground after Alex McKenzie struck him in the face with a metal bar. The victim, a man in his 30s, fell to the ground and briefly blacked out, suffering four fractures to bones in his face requiring surgery. The attack followed shouts of 'He’s there, get him' as the victim walked past the house of a friend of McKenzie.

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

5 Dec 2024

Jack Donegan

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Jack Donegan, 29, of Briers Close, Warrington, directed the distribution of cocaine and ketamine through a network of couriers and associates, supplying hundreds of kilograms of Class A drugs across the UK, generating over £26 million in profits. A drug ledger from his phone revealed the scale of the operation. He boasted to his partner about monthly profits of £15k.

Headed the conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs. Pleaded guilty.

5 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

Kevin Gaskell

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Kevin Gaskell, 43, of Castlehey, Skelmersdale, was involved in purchasing and distributing significant quantities of cocaine as part of the Lancashire gang's £26m drug network operating across the north west of England and beyond.

Customer and facilitator purchasing and distributing cocaine. Pleaded guilty.

5 Dec 2024

Keith Rowlands

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Keith Rowlands, 58, of Maes, Gwynedd, Caernarfon, was involved in purchasing and distributing significant quantities of cocaine as part of the organised crime group's operations supplying drugs nationwide.

Customer and facilitator purchasing and distributing cocaine. Pleaded guilty.

5 Dec 2024

Philip Moores

Conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Philip Moores, 56, of Fawcett, Skelmersdale, stored and distributed drugs on instructions from Jack Donegan as part of the organised crime group flooding the UK with £26m worth of cocaine and ketamine.

Acted as the group's minder, storing and distributing drugs. Pleaded guilty.

5 Dec 2024

Saskia Steward

Participating in the activities of an organised crime group *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Saskia Steward, 26, of Briers Close, Warrington, was the partner of drugs baron Jack Donegan and participated in the activities of the organised crime group responsible for supplying hundreds of kilograms of Class A drugs across the UK.

Partner of Jack Donegan, involved in the organised crime group. Pleaded guilty.

5 Dec 2024

Robert Howarth

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Robert Howarth, 45, of Tulip Avenue, Haydock, was involved in purchasing and distributing significant quantities of cocaine as part of the £26m drug conspiracy operating from Lancashire to various parts of the UK.

Customer and facilitator purchasing and distributing cocaine. Pleaded guilty.

5 Dec 2024

Stephen Joel-Craven

Participating in the activities of an organised crime group and possession of criminal property *

Sentence

8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Stephen Joel-Craven, 42, of Kingsbury Court, Skelmersdale, handled finances for the organised crime group, managing criminal proceeds from the supply of hundreds of kilograms of Class A drugs generating £26 million in profits.

Identified as the OCG’s money man, arrested with £5,000 cash and home search uncovered £300,000 plus counting machine. Pleaded guilty.

5 Dec 2024

November 2024 11 cases

Jonathan Nash

Possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

2 years suspended for 2 years with 25 days rehabilitation activity requirements, 100 hours unpaid work, and 6 month drug rehabilitation program

In April 2024, officers investigating drug dealing in Blackpool spotted a group of suspected drug users loitering on a street corner. A car driven by Jonathan Nash, 37, with Jamie Dickson in the passenger seat, pulled up, and a woman leaned into the window for a suspected drug deal. Officers stopped the car, which had been recently leased, and found the woman with two wraps of crack and heroin. Nash tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. Phone messages indicated Nash worked as a driver for a drugs supply group.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine. Role as driver in drug supply. Judge noted involvement in sourcing vehicle for drug delivery. Has family responsibilities and health problems.

13 Nov 2024

Jordan Riddick

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jordan Riddick, 27, of Longway, Barrow-in-Furness, was a customer in Hafiz Razaq's cannabis distribution network. On January 9, 2024, 8kg of cannabis was seized from a vehicle following an exchange involving Razaq and Deepak Singh in Preston, with the drugs intended for Riddick in Barrow. The cannabis was sourced from associates in the Bolton area and supplied across the north west, part of a larger operation investigated by Lancashire Police from May 2023 to July 2024, resulting in 30kg seized overall.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. Identified as a customer in the network.

13 Nov 2024

Deepak Singh

Conspiracy to supply cannabis and firearms offences *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Deepak Singh, 40, of Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, was involved in the cannabis trafficking network. On January 9, 2024, he met Hafiz Razaq in Preston and participated in an exchange, after which he and another man were followed towards Cumbria, where 8kg of cannabis was found in their vehicle boot, intended for Jordan Riddick. A search of Singh's home recovered three handguns and 14 compatible rounds of ammunition from a rucksack in his bedroom. The operation involved cannabis sourced from Bolton and supplied across the region, with 30kg seized overall during the May 2023 to July 2024 investigation.

Pleaded guilty to firearms offences and conspiracy to supply cannabis. Search of his home recovered three handguns and 14 rounds of ammunition.

13 Nov 2024

Jamie Dickson

Possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

In April 2024, officers investigating drug dealing in Blackpool spotted a group of suspected drug users loitering on a street corner. A car driven by Jonathan Nash pulled up with Jamie Dickson, 36, in the passenger seat, and a woman leaned into the window for a suspected drug deal. Officers stopped the vehicle and, while processing Dickson at the station, recovered seven wraps of heroin and 18 wraps of cocaine from him. Phone messages indicated Dickson worked as a street dealer for a drugs supply group. Additionally, he committed two counts of common assault on his partner during the investigation period.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, and two counts of common assault on his partner committed while under investigation for drugs. Role as street dealer. Judge noted inability to suspend sentence due to offences. Defence mentioned fall into cocaine use while working as a chef.

13 Nov 2024

Hafiz Razaq

Conspiracy to supply cannabis *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment (consecutive to 6.5 years for prior offence, total 9 years)

Hafiz Razaq, 40, orchestrated the distribution of cannabis sourced from associates in the Bolton area, maintaining a network of clients across the north west. On December 1, 2023, he was seen loading heavily-laden bin bags into his vehicle outside his home near Preston before meeting a courier near Preston, whose vehicle was intercepted on the M6 near Lancaster, yielding 8.5kg of cannabis skunk. On January 9, 2024, he travelled to Bolton, loaded bags, and later met Deepak Singh and another man in Preston for an exchange, with 8kg of cannabis found in the followed vehicle intended for customer Jordan Riddick in Barrow. The investigation by Lancashire Police's Serious and Organised Crime Unit spanned May 2023 to July 2024, resulting in the seizure of 30kg of cannabis overall.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. Identified as the principal figure in the operation. Prior sentence for firearms offence at Cardiff Crown Court.

13 Nov 2024

Amanj Hasan Zada

Facilitating illegal immigration *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Amanj Hasan Zada organised cross-Channel small boat crossings for Kurdish migrants from France to the UK in November and December 2023. He advertised his services on social media, including videos of successful crossings, and was involved in direct communication with migrants. Evidence included YouTube footage from 2021 showing him celebrated as a smuggler, recordings of his conversations, and analysis of his seized phone, which contained travel tickets and links to social media accounts. He was arrested in May 2024 and charged with multiple offences.

Convicted after a two-week trial. Ran a sophisticated people smuggling enterprise using social media to advertise services and was linked to multiple migrant crossings.

11 Nov 2024

Anjan Ahamdi

Facilitating breach of UK immigration law *

Sentence

67 months imprisonment

Anjan Ahamdi, 26, of Stefano Road, Preston, played a critical role in his brother Amanj Hasan Zada's people smuggling crime group by staying in contact with migrants and booking travel tickets for their journey from Turkey into mainland Europe and onwards to the UK. He also acted as Zada's driver and referred migrants to other smugglers, including one dealing with lorry transport. Evidence including voice notes was recovered from his phone after his arrest in July 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of doing an act to facilitate the commission of a breach of UK immigration law by a non UK national.

8 Nov 2024

Brian Mooney

Conspiracy to commit dwelling house burglary *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Brian Mooney, 43, of London Terrace, Darwen, and his brother Michael targeted homes across Lancashire, including Darwen, Burnley, Earby, Nelson, Colne, Clayton-le-Moors, Preston, and Huddersfield, in two burglary sprees. The first spree occurred in 2021 and early 2022, targeting a dozen properties of people working in food takeaways, with high planning involved. The second spree from December 2022 to February 2024 involved 21 homes and two attempts in Accrington, Haslingden, Great Harwood, Billington, Whalley, Sabden, Clayton-le-Moors, Burnley, Chorley, Langho, Clitheroe, Longridge, Huncoat, and Edenfield. Entry was gained by smashing rear patio or conservatory doors. They also conspired to steal large amounts of goods from Booths store in Burscough on four occasions. Arrested on 11 March 2024 by Lancashire Police.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of conspiracy to commit dwelling house burglaries and conspiracy to steal from Booths store in Burscough on four occasions. Involved in all burglaries of the first spree and the second spree.

7 Nov 2024

Laurence Mcguigan

Causing serious injury by careless driving and driving with excess specified drugs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment and 5-year driving ban

On June 22, 2024, Laurence McGuigan of Charles Crescent, Hoghton, took nearly twice the legal limit of Diazepam (1024 micrograms per litre of blood, exceeding the 550 micrograms limit) before driving his red Vauxhall Corsa along Higher Walton Road. He closed his eyes while driving, crossed into the opposite lane, and collided head-on with a white Audi driven by a woman in her 80s, causing serious and lasting injuries to both. The crash robbed the victim of her independence; she now fears going out alone, has reduced social interactions, and has not seen her granddaughter in a while, feeling frustrated and more forgetful.

Pleaded guilty. Prior to sentencing, he had been on bail.

7 Nov 2024

Simon Hannigan

Providing a service contrary to copyright laws *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 24 months and 250 hours unpaid work

Between 2019 and 2022, Simon Hannigan operated an illegal streaming service via Facebook groups, providing access to over 3,500 channels including television, films, sport, and music through an Android app. He charged £50 per year or £28 for six months, receiving 2,644 payments totaling £151,112. The operation was advertised in groups like 'Simon' with 4,775 members. He was arrested on March 23, 2022, after a Sky-led investigation. Hannigan admitted providing links but claimed to be a middleman for a larger European-based system serving 50 million people globally.

Pleaded guilty. Has turned his life around by starting a successful food business and vowed to warn others against copyright theft.

7 Nov 2024

Michael Mooney

Conspiracy to commit dwelling house burglary *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Michael Mooney, 42, of Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, and his brother Brian targeted homes across Lancashire, including Darwen, Burnley, Earby, Nelson, Colne, Clayton-le-Moors, Preston, and Huddersfield, in two burglary sprees. The first spree occurred in 2021 and early 2022, targeting a dozen properties of people working in food takeaways, with high planning involved. Michael joined in March 2022 and accepted involvement in two burglaries. The second spree from December 2022 to February 2024 involved 21 homes and two attempts in Accrington, Haslingden, Great Harwood, Billington, Whalley, Sabden, Clayton-le-Moors, Burnley, Chorley, Langho, Clitheroe, Longridge, Huncoat, and Edenfield. Entry was gained by smashing rear patio or conservatory doors. They also conspired to steal large amounts of goods from Booths store in Burscough on four occasions, with Michael additionally involved in thefts at Booths in Poulton-le-Fylde and Homebase in Clitheroe. Arrested on 11 March 2024 by Lancashire Police.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of conspiracy to commit dwelling house burglaries, conspiracy to steal from Booths store in Burscough on four occasions, and further conspiracy to steal at Booths in Poulton-le-Fylde and Homebase in Clitheroe. Joined the first spree in March 2022, involved in two burglaries; involved in the second spree.

7 Nov 2024

October 2024 24 cases

Leighton Dixon

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Luis Kelly

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Marcus Knowles

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and assault *

Sentence

13 years and 5 months imprisonment

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

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

28 Oct 2024

Jessica Hindle

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Joshua Elder

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 5 months imprisonment

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

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

28 Oct 2024

Kenzi Tunstall

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Kian Lowe

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Brandon Wright

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Chloe Forde

Assisting an organised crime group *

Sentence

16 months suspended sentence and 150 hours unpaid work

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

Pleaded guilty to assisting an organised crime group.

28 Oct 2024

Bryher Scott

Assisting an organised crime group *

Sentence

12 months suspended sentence and 150 hours unpaid work

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

Pleaded guilty to assisting an organised crime group.

28 Oct 2024

Cameron Farley

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Daanyall Hussain

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Connor Campbell

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Aaron Knowles

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years and 7 months imprisonment

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

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

28 Oct 2024

Gareth Cornthwaite

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Jamie Knowles

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

9 years and 4 months imprisonment

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

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

28 Oct 2024

Jack Tunstall

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Daniel Wright

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

Darren Hollinshead

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

David Baillie-King

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A controlled drugs.

28 Oct 2024

John Cowen

Wounding *

Sentence

detained in hospital indefinitely under Section 37/41 of the Mental Health Act with restriction order

On 14 September 2024, at a gathering of the Focal Countdown Group at the Wainwright Social Club in Blackpool, John Cowen, 31, from Morecambe, entered the venue with a knife in hand and stabbed fellow Countdown champion Thomas Carey in the upper arm. Cowen was arrested at the scene and charged with wounding and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place. The incident stemmed from possible ongoing disagreement over an app used to play Countdown, though Carey was unaware why he was targeted.

Found unfit to stand trial due to schizophrenia; jury found he committed the act of wounding; appeared via videolink from psychiatric hospital; no explanation offered for actions; prior discontent over app use at conventions.

15 Oct 2024

Kurt Mcgowan

Collecting terrorist information and disseminating terrorist publications *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Kurt McGowan, 23, of Workington, Cumbria, was the chief propagandist in a far-right extremist Telegram group called The Hand and later Exiled393 UK, involving 6 to 12 members who considered themselves an active para-military cell. The group, accessed by an undercover officer in August 2020, discussed digging a tunnel in the Lake District as a base for operations, surveying the national park for phase one, setting up a PayPal account to pool money, and acquiring 3D printers to manufacture firearms referred to as 'art'. The group shared antisemitic, anti-Muslim, misogynistic, and homophobic views, promoting the extermination of non-white people as inferior. McGowan, using the handle Red Church, was compared to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels. He shared documents including a white resistance manual with instructions on building pipe bombs, manufacturing firearms, fighting techniques, ammunition production, and guerrilla warfare tactics. In March 2021, his home on Hinnings Road was searched, recovering a mobile phone and USB stick with these materials. He pleaded not guilty to two further counts of disseminating terrorist publications, which were ordered to lie on the file.

Pleaded guilty to four offences of collecting terrorist information and three counts of disseminating terrorist publications. No previous convictions. Judge Neil Flewitt KC described him as a committed, determined and manipulative adherent to extreme right-wing ideology prepared to educate and encourage others in the use of violence to achieve white supremacy. Expressed remorse in a letter to the court.

11 Oct 2024

Liam Elmer

Burglary and shop offences *

Sentence

33 weeks imprisonment

Liam Elmer, 28, of no fixed address, was convicted of burglary and shop offences. Specific details of the incidents are not provided in the article.

For burglary and shop offences.

1 Oct 2024

Andy Pilley

Fraud *

Sentence

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

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

Remanded in custody prior to sentencing. Convicted on four counts of fraud.

1 Oct 2024

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Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Mark Whitworth

David Green

James Ward

Bilel Saadaoui

Ashley Sanderson

Alex Mckenzie

Alexander Burgmans

Jack Donegan

Daniel Stawarcyzk

Kevin Gaskell

Keith Rowlands

Philip Moores

Saskia Steward

Robert Howarth

Stephen Joel-Craven

Jonathan Nash

Jordan Riddick

Deepak Singh

Jamie Dickson

Hafiz Razaq

Amanj Hasan Zada

Anjan Ahamdi

Brian Mooney

Laurence Mcguigan

Simon Hannigan

Michael Mooney

Leighton Dixon

Luis Kelly

Marcus Knowles

Jessica Hindle

Joshua Elder

Kenzi Tunstall

Kian Lowe

Brandon Wright

Chloe Forde

Bryher Scott

Cameron Farley

Daanyall Hussain

Connor Campbell

Aaron Knowles

Gareth Cornthwaite

Jamie Knowles

Jack Tunstall

Daniel Wright

Darren Hollinshead

David Baillie-King

John Cowen

Kurt Mcgowan

Liam Elmer

Andy Pilley

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