Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 446 verdicts at Preston Crown Court (Preston, Preston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

August 2024 8 cases

Bradley Fogarty

Burglary *

Sentence

five years and two months imprisonment

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

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

11 Aug 2024

Tyler Dawson

Burglary *

Sentence

two years and three months imprisonment

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

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

11 Aug 2024

Rhys Eaton

Rape *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

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

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

8 Aug 2024

Long Wen

Production of a class B controlled drug *

Sentence

two years and six months imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to production of a class B controlled drug.

7 Aug 2024

Wenjun Chen

Production of a class B controlled drug *

Sentence

two years imprisonment

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

Pleaded guilty to production of a class B controlled drug.

7 Aug 2024

Ziming Guo

Production of a class B controlled drug *

Sentence

four years and two months imprisonment

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

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

7 Aug 2024

Guoxi Wang

Production of a class B controlled drug *

Sentence

six years and three months imprisonment

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

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

7 Aug 2024

Edward Dever

Stalking *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Edward Dever, 33, a former hospital security guard, stalked a female colleague over six years by sending unwanted gifts to her work, approaching her in the car park, monitoring her movements, and following her. She moved house twice, changed her car, and switched jobs to escape him. A restraining order was granted in August 2022 but expired. In June 2024, after it expired, Dever sent her a chilling Facebook message accusing her of false allegations, drug use in front of her children, and mental health issues, suggesting she 'get a rope' with a rat emoji. He sent a similar message to her family member and posted publicly on 'Blackpool Name and Shame' claiming she was unfit to work with children and naming her workplace, triggering a safeguarding investigation that forced her to resign. The victim suffered profound impacts including loss of career, relationship, social isolation, anxiety, and sleep issues.

Pleaded guilty to stalking. Sentenced for Facebook messages sent in June 2024. Previous convictions for stalking the same victim considered. Defence cited mental health, drink, and cocaine issues. Indefinite restraining order imposed.

1 Aug 2024

July 2024 4 cases

Malcolm Brand

Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control *

Sentence

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

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

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

16 Jul 2024

Adam Mcgurk

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order

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

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

15 Jul 2024

Sharon Wilson

Arson *

Sentence

12 months in prison suspended for two years

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

Pleaded guilty to one count of arson.

15 Jul 2024

Nigel Howitt

Possession with intent to supply heroin *

Sentence

Six years and nine months imprisonment

Nigel Howitt was involved in a county lines drug operation supplying large quantities of Class A heroin from Merseyside to Barrow. On April 12, 2024, police executed a search warrant at his home on Cameron Street, where they found him in bed and discovered 80 wraps of heroin weighing 35 grams, valued between £800 and £1,600, hidden under the duvet and on a cabinet. He suffered a medical episode during the search and was later arrested on April 28, 2024. Evidence from his mobile phone showed he used terminology consistent with drug supply and was working for the 'Jack' crime group as a 'cuckoo', where his home was taken over for exploitation purposes.

Admitted to one count of possession with intent to supply heroin. Has 32 previous convictions, including drug supply offences. Mitigation highlighted his long-term heroin and cocaine addiction, health issues such as a spinal abscess and epilepsy, and that he was exploited by higher-ups in the drug chain. The judge ordered confiscation and destruction of drugs and related items.

10 Jul 2024

June 2024 2 cases

Karen Foster

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years and seven months imprisonment

Karen Foster, a 62-year-old registered childminder, was looking after four children, including nine-month-old Harlow Collinge, on March 1, 2022, which exceeded Ofsted regulations. She lost her temper and violently shook Harlow, causing catastrophic brain injuries. Harlow was rushed to hospital but died four days later in his parents' arms. Foster initially tried to blame others but later admitted responsibility.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Judge Mr Justice Barry Cotter noted that she snapped due to not coping with the demands of caring for more children than allowed under Ofsted rules, despite her ill health.

13 Jun 2024

Lee Muir

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Lee Muir pretended to be a tradesman to enter a 90-year-old man's home in Symonds Road, Preston, on February 10, where he searched through cupboards and stole cash. In a separate incident, he stole items and a designer wallet from another property in September 2024. He was also charged with breaching a 10-year criminal behaviour order that prevented him from entering houses or contacting residents for work-related purposes.

Sentenced for two burglaries, theft, driving whilst disqualified, breach of a community order, and being a trader engaged in unfair practice.

4 Jun 2024

May 2024 1 case

Grant Eddleston

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment and 3 years extended licence

Grant Eddleston assaulted a two-year-old boy in Burnley in 2019, causing a fractured skull with trauma equivalent to falling from a height of three metres. The victim made a good recovery after treatment. Eddleston denied the charges and attempted to conceal the attack by showering and changing clothes immediately afterwards.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty after a two-week trial. Described in a pre-sentence report as a high risk to young children. The judge noted a chilling lack of empathy and that he tried to cover up the crime.

7 May 2024

April 2024 4 cases

Jordan Mcquinn

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

On March 2, 2023, Jordan McQuinn, fuelled by jealousy after seeing his ex-girlfriend's new car, went to her home in Barrow while intoxicated. He banged on her door, pushed his way inside, and strangled her by placing his hand on her neck for 10-15 seconds, causing her to gasp for breath and experience a burning sensation in her throat. A friend witnessed the incident. He handed himself in to the police two days later. The victim reported feeling unsafe and has considered moving away due to the trauma.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. Has 21 previous convictions including domestic violence offences. Judge noted his history of violence, lack of insight, and high risk to partners. Defence highlighted his difficult childhood, mental health issues, and efforts to start a business.

24 Apr 2024

Rieddul Mohabath

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Rieddul Mohabath, 28, of Dean Road, South Shields, was directing couriers to Blackburn to pick up large quantities of cocaine. He was arrested on July 3, with snap bags of cocaine found in an Audi outside his home. This was part of a larger operation involving a £17.2 million cocaine haul seized by Lancashire Police.

Pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

15 Apr 2024

Saleem Chaudhri

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

27.5 years imprisonment

Saleem Chaudhri, 46, of Waterside, Blackburn, took possession of a Toyota estate from a drugs courier and drove it to a unit in Blackburn. Police seized 217 kilos of cocaine, worth £17.2 million, imported from Belgium, some hidden inside blocks of cheese and others in bin bags. Evidence showed he agreed to sell more than 2,000 kilos of cocaine, worth over £70 million, between September 2022 and May 2023. Nearly £10,000 in cash was found in his home.

Admitted conspiring to supply cocaine and money laundering.

12 Apr 2024

Harold Nicholson

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Harold Nicholson subjected a woman to sexual abuse between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s, including keeping her imprisoned for up to two days in a room where he raped her, wrapped a telephone cord around her neck, and left her so terrified that she begged him to kill her to end the ordeal. The woman died before the trial.

Convicted of four counts of rape, false imprisonment, and threats to kill. Already serving a 20-year sentence for prior conviction.

1 Apr 2024

March 2024 1 case

Henry Houghton

Murder *

Sentence

minimum term of 20 years in prison

Henry Houghton participated in a street fight in Ormskirk on July 29, 2023, where he hit and stunned 19-year-old Matthew Daulby with a makeshift weapon made from a rock stuffed into a sock. This injury, combined with a subsequent stabbing by another individual, led to Matthew's death at Aintree University Hospital. Houghton was involved in the violent disorder that resulted in the fatal incident.

Convicted of murder and sentenced following a trial. He smiled and waved to his family as he was taken from the courtroom.

1 Mar 2024

February 2024 1 case

Xowi Mwimbi

Ill-treatment by a care worker *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Xowi Mwimbi, a locum doctor, punched a dementia patient in the face at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in February 2024, following an outburst from the patient, and was found guilty of ill-treatment despite claims of self-defence.

Jailed for punching a dementia patient after the patient used a racist term, despite warnings about the patient's condition.

1 Feb 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Umar Gul

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

Imprisonment (duration not specified)

Umar Gul, 24, was filmed by a passenger in his Mercedes C63 while racing another driver in a red Audi RS3 on an empty stretch of a dual carriageway. He reached speeds of 150mph and was heard bragging about it. A member of the public alerted Lancashire Police, leading to an investigation by the Vehicle Data Investigation Unit.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of dangerous driving. Lancashire Police investigated after videos were reported on social media.

11 Jan 2024

Claire Lloyd

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Claire Lloyd, 47, a former Strangeways prison guard and mum-of-four, had a romantic relationship with armed robber Andrew Hall at HMP Garth in Leyland, whom she called her soulmate. She ignored his use of an illicit phone and attempted to conceal the affair when rumours spread.

Sentenced for misconduct in a public office. Exchanged hundreds of calls and texts with inmate, declaring love but relationship did not become sexual. Tried to cover up by claiming malicious complaints.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 11 cases

David Levi

Fraud and Money Laundering *

Sentence

Five years imprisonment

David Levi led a gang that fraudulently collected at least £500,000 in supermarket bucket collections across the UK by posing as representatives for charities such as Children In Need, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, The Children’s Society, The Christie Charitable Fund, and Mind. They used fake ID badges, banners, and a Pudsey Bear costume to deceive donors. Less than 10% of the funds were passed to the charities, with the rest pocketed by the gang. The fraud involved setting up stalls in supermarkets under false pretences, including threats to employees if access was denied. Police raided his premises in 2017, leading to his conviction.

Admitted fraud and money laundering. Will be subject to a five-year serious crime prevention order following release on licence. Judge Andrew Jefferies KC highlighted the breach of public trust and exploitation of goodwill.

21 Dec 2023

Howard Collins

Fraud and Money Laundering *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Howard Collins was involved in a gang that fraudulently gathered at least £500,000 through supermarket bucket collections for charities such as The Children’s Society and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The group employed deceptive tactics, including fake IDs, banners, and a Pudsey Bear costume, to collect donations that were largely kept by the fraudsters rather than donated to the intended causes. The scheme undermined public trust and involved threats to secure collection permissions.

Convicted of fraud and money laundering. Involved in collecting and organising other collectors in the gang.

21 Dec 2023

Kaysha Beck

Fraud and Money Laundering *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Kaysha Beck supported a gang that fraudulently collected at least £500,000 through supermarket bucket collections for charities such as Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The fraud involved using fake IDs, banners, and a Pudsey Bear costume to deceive donors, with most funds diverted away from the charities. Her role included logistical assistance in the scheme that exploited public goodwill and involved threats to secure permissions.

Admitted fraud and money laundering. Provided office support for the gang's operations.

21 Dec 2023

William Ormand

Fraud and Money Laundering *

Sentence

Three years and four months imprisonment

William Ormand was part of a gang that fraudulently collected at least £500,000 in supermarket bucket collections by misrepresenting themselves as representatives for charities like Children In Need and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The group used fake IDs, banners, and a Pudsey Bear costume, keeping most donations for themselves. Less than 10% of traced funds went to the charities, exploiting public goodwill through deceitful practices such as threatening shop employees.

Convicted of fraud and money laundering. Played a leading role as a collector in the gang.

21 Dec 2023

Roy Ferguson

Fraud and Money Laundering *

Sentence

Two years and five months imprisonment

Roy Ferguson participated in a gang that collected at least £500,000 fraudulently in supermarket bucket collections for charities including Children In Need and Mind. The fraudsters used fake identification, banners, and a Pudsey Bear outfit to solicit donations, with the majority of funds pocketed instead of being passed to the charities. The operation involved deceiving the public and shop owners through false claims of authorisation.

Convicted of fraud and money laundering. Primarily acted as a collector in the gang.

21 Dec 2023

Stephen Chesterman

Fraud *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Stephen Chesterman acted as a bogus collector in a gang that fraudulently collected at least £500,000 in supermarket bucket collections for charities including Mind and The Christie Charitable Fund. The group used deceptive methods such as fake banners and a Pudsey Bear outfit to solicit donations, keeping the majority for themselves and betraying public trust through false representations.

Admitted fraud. Served as a bogus collector in the gang.

21 Dec 2023

Martin Ebanks

Fraud *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Martin Ebanks was a bogus collector in a gang that defrauded the public of at least £500,000 through supermarket bucket collections for charities like Children In Need. The fraud involved using fake IDs and a Pudsey Bear costume to collect donations, with most funds pocketed by the group instead of being given to the charities. The operation exploited public generosity and involved misleading shop owners.

Admitted fraud. Acted as a bogus collector in the gang.

21 Dec 2023

Marek Grabianowski

Conspiracy to steal medication and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Marek Grabianowski conspired with Catherine Hudson to steal zopiclone and other medication from Blackpool Victoria Hospital and assisted in disposing of evidence to pervert the course of justice; this was part of a broader dysfunctional drugs regime on the stroke unit involving wholesale theft by staff.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring with Catherine Hudson to steal zopiclone and medication, and to perverting the course of justice by disposing of evidence; he was a nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's accident and emergency department at the time.

14 Dec 2023

Charlotte Wilmot

Conspiracy to sedate patients and encouraging ill-treatment *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Charlotte Wilmot, a junior colleague of Catherine Hudson at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, conspired with Hudson to sedate patient Janet Westhead and encouraged ill-treatment of another patient; she exchanged WhatsApp messages joking about sedating patients, including responses to Hudson's plans to sedate an elderly male patient and mocking vulnerable individuals.

Found guilty of encouraging Catherine Hudson to ill-treat a patient; judge noted the exploitation of vulnerable patients for an easy shift and amusement; she admitted offences of conspiracy to steal medication.

14 Dec 2023

Catherine Hudson

Ill-treatment by sedation and conspiracy to sedate patients *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Catherine Hudson, a nurse at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, illegally sedated two patients and conspired with Charlotte Wilmot to sedate a third, including administering unprescribed zopiclone to elderly patient Aileen Scott in October 2018; she exchanged messages showing intent to sedate patients for amusement, such as sedating Sheila Clarke 'to within an inch of her life' and targeting other patients like Janet Westhead; this occurred on the stroke unit amid a culture of abuse and theft of controlled drugs.

Found guilty of ill-treating patients by sedation and conspiring to sedate another; judge highlighted exploitation of vulnerable patients for an easy shift and contemptuous power; she admitted theft of drugs and medication.

14 Dec 2023

Neil Pemberton

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Neil Pemberton, 81, ignored medical advice from nine years prior regarding his poor eyesight, which limited him to reading a car number plate at only 2.5 metres instead of the required 20 metres. On March 17, 2023, he was driving his Honda Jazz at 48mph in a 30mph zone in the village of Langho near Blackburn, Lancashire, when he struck pedestrian Peter Westwell, 80, who was crossing the A666. Mr Westwell suffered catastrophic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Judge Simon Medland KC noted that Pemberton selfishly prioritised his own convenience by continuing to drive despite poor eyesight and was dishonest when re-applying for his licence with the DVLA.

6 Dec 2023

October 2023 1 case

Brandon Woolveridge

Blackmail *

Sentence

44 months imprisonment

Brandon Woolveridge blackmailed distressed pet owners by claiming to have their missing dogs or cats and demanding money for their return. He threatened to kill the pets if demands were not met, preying on people who had posted social media appeals. The offences occurred around October 2021, and he was involved in demanding cash into various bank accounts.

Pled guilty to nine counts of blackmail. Received a further 27-month sentence for similar offending.

26 Oct 2023

September 2023 1 case

Bradley Hawkins

Rape of a girl under 13 *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life

Bradley Hawkins raped an eight-year-old girl in Cheltenham between 2013 and 2014 when he was aged 13 to 14. He assaulted the same victim, raped her again, and caused or incited her to engage in sexual activity. The victim, now an adult living in Lancashire, reported the offences in 2023 after years of silence due to fear. Hawkins was interviewed in prison and denied the offences initially but later pled guilty.

Pled guilty to the offences. Sentenced based on his age at the time of the crimes (13 to 14 years old) and applicable guidelines. The victim provided an impact statement detailing long-term effects on her life.

1 Sep 2023

August 2023 9 cases

Michaela Sandifer

Converting criminal property *

Sentence

Nine-month suspended sentence for 12 months with 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Michaela Sandifer, aged 19 at the time, transferred nearly £13,000 of illegally obtained money into various bank accounts as part of a blackmail scam orchestrated by her cousin. She continued offending until June 28, 2023, converting a total of £12,800 in criminal property, despite initially being spoken to by police in October 2021.

Pled guilty to converting criminal property. Influenced by her cousin's pressure, she had a turbulent upbringing, suffered abuse, and was diagnosed with PTSD and depression. The judge considered her immaturity and the impact on her children.

29 Aug 2023

Paris Brown

GBH *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months and 20 RAR days

On June 30, 2023, Paris Brown, while intoxicated during an alcohol-related argument in the back garden of her friend's property with children present, lunged at the victim, pulled her hair, and bit her on the lip, causing a laceration that bled profusely. The victim required hospital treatment, suffered a permanent scar, and experienced ongoing physical and mental health issues, including PTSD, pain, numbness, and fear of going out.

Pleaded guilty to Section 20 GBH. The judge noted the potential impact on her two young children and decided to suspend the sentence, emphasising that the behaviour was unacceptable but that imprisonment would harm innocent parties.

29 Aug 2023

Jordan Trengove

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

14-month sentence suspended for 18 months with 200 hours of unpaid work and five RAR days, and a six-year restraining order

Jordan Trengove, during an argument with his ex-girlfriend at her address in Ulverston in September 2022, punched holes in the bathroom door, grabbed her by the throat, and pinned her against a cupboard, causing bruises to her neck, soreness, and a lump to her head. Their one-year-old child was present in the room. He later sent confrontational and apologetic messages via his Xbox account.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. Mitigation included diagnoses of autism, ADHD, and PTSD, as well as being falsely accused of rape. Judge commented that domestic abuse can inflict lasting trauma and is treated as a serious offence.

28 Aug 2023

David Greaves

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

On July 13, David Greaves was drinking at a pub and accused the victim of taking his car keys. A fight broke out, during which he smashed the window of his own car, grabbed a metal bar, and hit the victim over the head, causing her to feel dizzy and require medical attention at A&E. He then caused extensive criminal damage, including smashing windows and doors at the victim's property, damaging items in the kitchen and living room, and vandalising vehicles and other properties on the street. He was arrested after continuing to vandalise another property and threatening to kill the homeowner and his family.

Sentence aggravated by a previous conviction in 2023 for violent disorder and by the influence of alcohol. The defendant was remorseful, had attended a funeral that morning, and suffered from mental health difficulties including depression and anxiety. Mitigating counsel conceded that prison was inevitable, and the judge stated that immediate custody was appropriate due to the nature of the offending.

25 Aug 2023

Danny Dunne

Rape *

Sentence

17 years and 8 months imprisonment, comprising 10 years and 8 months custodial with 7 years extended licence

Danny Dunne, 28, from Glen Street, Colne, carried out a catalogue of sexual abuse against a boy over nearly a decade at addresses in Colne, East Lancashire, and North Yorkshire. The offences included four rapes, two attempted rapes, five counts of assaulting a boy under 13 by touching, five counts of causing or inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity without penetration, four counts of penetrative sexual activity with a boy, and three counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with a boy. He also failed to comply with sex offender notification requirements by absconding to an address in Glastonbury, Somerset. The victim, who cannot be named, reported the abuse later, and Dunne was arrested and sentenced after a hearing.

Pleaded guilty to the offences; judge noted the abuse was regular and relentless over nine years, showed some remorse but not particularly remorseful; also sentenced for failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements; restraining order and sexual harm prevention order imposed indefinitely; ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for life.

22 Aug 2023

Connor Lynch

Burglary and Possession of Firearm *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Connor Lynch was involved in a criminal incident on January 25, 2023, in Lancaster, where he communicated with accomplices during a burglary and the firing of a shotgun at a car from a stolen BMW. The group fled the scene, set the vehicle on fire to destroy evidence, and Lynch was linked through forensic evidence including DNA on discarded items.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. DNA evidence from a glove with gunshot residues linked him to the crime. A spent shotgun cartridge and a machete were found during his arrest.

8 Aug 2023

Niall Thompson

Burglary and Firearms Offence *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Niall Thompson carried out a burglary on January 25, 2023, at a house on Whams Lane in Lancaster, stealing a blue BMW. He drove the vehicle, leading to a shotgun being fired at another car on Ennerdale Close, after which the group fled, set the BMW on fire, and attempted to cover their tracks.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. He was the one who committed the initial burglary and stole the vehicle used in the incident.

8 Aug 2023

Sean Corless

Burglary and Possession of Firearm *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Sean Corless participated in an incident on January 25, 2023, in Lancaster, involving the use of a stolen BMW to fire a shotgun at another vehicle, causing damage. The group abandoned the car, set it on fire, and attempted to evade detection, with Corless linked via forensic evidence.

Pleaded guilty to the charges. DNA evidence from a can of Jack Daniels and Coke, as well as a glove with gunshot residues, matched him to the crime scene.

8 Aug 2023

Chad James

Conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Chad James from Blackpool was arrested at Manchester Airport in February 2023 while attempting to flee the country. He was part of an organised gang selling drugs on Blackpool streets via prison, uncovered through Operation Venetic and the Encrochat network by the National Crime Agency.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs, money laundering, and conspiracy to supply a firearm. Continued running drug empire from prison.

1 Aug 2023

May 2023 3 cases

Callum Thompson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

10 rehabilitation days and a 90-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement and £820 compensation

Callum Thompson punched the victim in the face outside The Knights Sports Bar around 10pm on January 14, 2023, during an impulsive incident triggered by an altercation involving the victim and the defendant's relative, who was working as door staff. This caused the victim to lose a front tooth, leading to pain, embarrassment, and £820 in dentistry fees.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Has PTSD from military service and a history of adverse childhood experiences. Judge considered his background and took an unusual chance due to delays in the case.

21 May 2023

David Henderson

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

88 months imprisonment and driving ban for 16 years

On February 13, 2023, David Henderson, 45, of Arnison Close, Carlisle, fainted at the wheel due to a medical episode while driving a VW Golf on the Stainburn Bypass, Great Clifton, Cumbria. He crashed head-on into a Renault Clio carrying retired couple Gareth Evans, 70, and Patricia Evans, 68, from Cockermouth, who were en route to lead a bell-ringing session at St Michael’s Church, Workington. The Evans died from multiple injuries. Henderson had a history of syncope since 2011, including blackouts while driving, a revoked licence reinstated before the required 12-month period, a prior crash in January 2022, and a pacemaker fitted in August 2022, none of which he reported to the DVLA. He conducted internet searches on driving with medical conditions days before the collision and lied about his licence status.

Admitted two charges of causing death by dangerous driving. Prior medical history of blackouts not disclosed to DVLA. Prior licence revocation in 2018, reinstated prematurely. Cardiologist advised not to drive after 2022 crash. Pacemaker fitted in August 2022 without notification.

15 May 2023

Hernando Puno

Sexual assault *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Hernando Puno, a healthcare worker on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, committed five counts of sexual assault against female colleagues between 2014 and later years, involving unwanted touching and kissing at work.

Jailed for multiple sexual assaults on colleagues, despite prior warnings about his behaviour in 2014.

1 May 2023

July 2022 1 case

Jordan Monaghan

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 48 years

Jordan Monaghan murdered his 24-day-old daughter Ruby in January 2013 and his 21-month-old son Logan in August 2013 by restricting their airways. He also murdered his partner Evie Adams in 2019 using illegally obtained prescription drugs and attempted to murder a third child twice in 2016 by the same method.

Convicted of multiple murders and attempted murders; sentence was increased from an initial 40 years.

1 Jul 2022

August 2021 1 case

Kashif Manzoor

Murder *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment for murder (with 23 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Kashif Manzoor, 26, watched the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, as part of a conspiracy to murder a rival business owner.

Found guilty after trial; watched the shooting.

1 Aug 2021

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Preston Crown Court, located in Preston, Preston, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 446 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Preston, Preston area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Adam Mcgurk

Sharon Wilson

Nigel Howitt

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Lee Muir

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Harold Nicholson

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Claire Lloyd

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William Ormand

Roy Ferguson

Stephen Chesterman

Martin Ebanks

Marek Grabianowski

Charlotte Wilmot

Catherine Hudson

Neil Pemberton

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Jordan Trengove

David Greaves

Danny Dunne

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Sean Corless

Chad James

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