Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

August 2021 22 cases

Joseph Langley

Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Joseph Langley, 40, attacked his 17-year-old daughter in their Fleetwood home on July 24, 2020, punching her repeatedly and putting his hand around her neck during a rage fueled by alcohol, cocaine, and steroids. The victim sustained two black eyes, scratches to her neck, and bruises. She escaped to her mother's house, and police were called. Langley has prior issues including a cocaine habit and bereavement.

Plea of guilty to actual bodily harm (ABH). Influenced by cocaine and steroid use, dealing with bereavement and financial stress. Has self-referred for addiction help and taken domestic violence and anger management courses.

1 Aug 2021

Mark Mccarren

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment (9 years custody and 6 years extended licence)

Mark McCarren, 47, sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in a Darwen park on May 21, 2021, by forcibly kissing and assaulting her after she refused his advances. The victim escaped and reported the incident, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty. Identified as a dangerous offender; under the influence of alcohol and diazepam.

1 Aug 2021

Linda Allen

Supply of Class A Drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Linda Allen, 34, was caught dealing class A drugs in Blackpool on May 14, 2021, and found with heroin and crack cocaine. She had previously been involved in drug supply, using her home as a base.

Pleaded guilty. On bail for similar offenses at the time.

1 Aug 2021

Hadrian Graham

Arson and Affray *

Sentence

7 years 6 months imprisonment (4 years 6 months custody and 3 years extended licence)

Hadrian Graham, 29, and an accomplice went on a 24-hour rampage in Chorley on March 22-23, 2021, setting fire to a car and home, trashing another house, and chasing a man with a spade and samurai sword, endangering lives while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Pleaded guilty. Described as dangerous; motivated by personal jealousy and drug influence.

1 Aug 2021

Frederick William English

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

8 years 6 months imprisonment (5 years 6 months custody and 3 years extended licence)

Frederick William English, 42, sexually assaulted a woman while she was having a seizure, despite a prior order to stay away. He also assaulted her physically earlier that day. The victim fought him off but was left with injuries, and he continued his attack during her vulnerability.

Pleaded guilty. Identified as a dangerous offender with prior convictions for violence against women.

1 Aug 2021

Feroz Suleman

Murder *

Sentence

34 years imprisonment for murder (with 28 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Feroz Suleman, 40, masterminded a plan to murder a rival, leading to the fatal shooting of Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn. He recruited others and watched the shooting, which was part of a business rivalry.

Found guilty after trial; showed no remorse and attempted to cover up the crime.

1 Aug 2021

Jaroslaw Guzic

Harassment and Threats to Kill *

Sentence

41 months imprisonment

Jaroslaw Guzic conducted a five-month campaign of harassment against his ex-partner from September 2020 to February 2021, sending threatening messages, appearing at her home and work, and possessing a knife, causing her significant fear.

Pleaded guilty. Has prior convictions and expressed remorse while in custody.

1 Aug 2021

Jitendra Karia

Perverting the Course of Justice *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Jitendra Karia, 48, faked an armed robbery at the Post Office in Clifton on September 18, 2019, by tying himself up and stealing £36,000 to cover his debts. He alerted neighbors and police, but inconsistencies in his story led to his confession. The hoax caused community fear and led to the post office's closure.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Motivated by debts; had no prior convictions.

1 Aug 2021

Clifford Sculpher

Attempted Robbery *

Sentence

Not specified in detail

Clifford Sculpher attempted to rob a shopkeeper in Blackburn on January 3, 2021, by threatening him with a kitchen knife and demanding money, leading to a struggle.

Pleaded guilty.

1 Aug 2021

Daniel Deens

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

Sentence

9 years 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Deens, 32, was part of a burglary gang that targeted homes in Lancashire and North Wales from February to March 2019, stealing high-performance cars and goods worth over £500,000 using specialized equipment.

Pleaded guilty; additional offenses considered.

1 Aug 2021

Daniel Diprose

Making Indecent Images and Sexual Exploitation *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment (6 years 8 months custody and 3 years 4 months extended licence)

Daniel Diprose, 32, posed as a teenage boy online to manipulate a 13-year-old girl into sending hundreds of nude photos and videos over three years. He sent fake love songs and built an emotional connection, leading to her humiliation upon discovery. Police found the images on his phone after his arrest.

Pleaded guilty. Identified as a dangerous offender. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order.

1 Aug 2021

Ayaz Hussain

Murder *

Sentence

32 years imprisonment for murder (with 26 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Ayaz Hussain, 36, assisted Feroz Suleman in plotting the murder of a rival, resulting in the stray bullet that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn amid a business dispute.

Found guilty after trial; involved in planning the shooting.

1 Aug 2021

Abubakhar Satia

Murder *

Sentence

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

Abubakhar Satia, 32, acquired petrol and helped dispose of evidence after the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, as part of a planned murder.

Found guilty after trial; assisted in the cover-up.

1 Aug 2021

Adam Lewis

Arson and Affray *

Sentence

7 years 6 months imprisonment (4 years 6 months custody and 3 years extended licence)

Adam Lewis, 28, joined Hadrian Graham in a 24-hour rampage in Chorley on March 22-23, 2021, setting fire to a car and home, trashing another house, and chasing a man with a spade and samurai sword, endangering lives while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Pleaded guilty. Described as dangerous; has a history of institutionalization and drug issues.

1 Aug 2021

Antony Ennis

Murder *

Sentence

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

Antony Ennis, 31, drove the vehicle used in the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, as part of a murder plot stemming from a business rivalry.

Found guilty after trial; acted as the driver in the shooting.

1 Aug 2021

Sean Harrison Dowbekin

Causing Death by Careless Driving *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Sean Harrison Dowbekin, 27, caused a fatal car crash on November 24, 2018, in Grimsargh by driving carelessly under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, killing his passenger, Jake Beatty, after fleeing the scene.

Pleaded guilty. Under the influence of drugs at the time.

1 Aug 2021

Shujun Miah

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Shujun Miah, 34, used his taxi to transport a burglary gang across the North West from February to March 2019, targeting homes to steal cars, cash, and jewellery worth over £250,000.

Found guilty after trial.

1 Aug 2021

Nicholas Powis

Robbery *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Nicholas Powis, 31, robbed a drunk man of his phone, debit card, and cash after following him from a pub in Preston on July 10, 2021. The victim had little recollection, but CCTV and police investigation led to Powis's arrest.

Pleaded guilty. On licence at the time; has prior convictions for burglary and theft.

1 Aug 2021

Michael Gallagher

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Michael Gallagher, 32, participated in a burglary gang that stole cars, cash, and jewellery worth over £250,000 from homes in Lancashire and North Wales between February and March 2019.

Found guilty after trial.

1 Aug 2021

Marvin Grant

Robbery and False Imprisonment *

Sentence

5 years 6 months imprisonment

Marvin Grant, 44, posed as a delivery driver to enter a Chorley business premises on January 3, 2021, where he threatened a security guard with a screwdriver, tied him up, and stole computer equipment worth £17,000, causing £14,000 in damage.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and false imprisonment. Other accomplices remain unidentified.

1 Aug 2021

Zamir Raja

Murder *

Sentence

34 years imprisonment for murder (with 28 years for attempted murder concurrent)

Zamir Raja, 33, was recruited to carry out a drive-by shooting on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, which killed Aya Hachem, 19, as part of a plan orchestrated by Feroz Suleman due to a business rivalry.

Found guilty after trial; carried out the shooting.

1 Aug 2021

Uthman Satia

Murder *

Sentence

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

Uthman Satia, 29, chauffeured the shooter to and from the scene of the drive-by shooting that killed Aya Hachem, 19, on May 17, 2020, in Blackburn, in a planned murder.

Found guilty after trial; transported the shooter.

1 Aug 2021

April 2020 9 cases

William Bissett

Indecent assault *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

William Bissett, a former Boys Brigade leader, indecently assaulted five young boys over an 11-year period at Church Street Methodist Church in St Anne's. He groomed them under the pretext of 'smartening them up' or during trips, causing profound and lasting effects on the victims.

Convicted after a trial; showed no remorse for abusing his position of trust.

25 Apr 2020

Michael Dawson

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Dawson and Liam Hodgson forced their way into a property on St Ignatius Square in Preston in October 2019, armed with a baseball bat. They threatened and assaulted the occupants while stealing items, causing significant fear and harm.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary; participated in a sustained attack on residents.

25 Apr 2020

Adrian Gartshore-Taylor

Indecent assault *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Adrian Gartshore-Taylor sexually abused a 10-year-old boy multiple times between January 1 and November 29, 2002, at Great Birchwood Country Park and Campsite in Warton. He groomed the boy by offering him work at his caravan and showing him computer games, during which the assaults occurred. The abuse involved indecent acts and led to profound trauma for the victim.

Pleaded guilty to sexual offences against a child, which led to the victim attempting suicide.

25 Apr 2020

Brian Healless

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Brian Healless murdered Alex Davies, an 18-year-old sales assistant, by stabbing him 128 times at the top of Parbold Hill after arranging a meeting through the Grindr app. He dragged Davies through the mud while he was still alive and covered his body with branches and leaves. The attack occurred on April 29, 2019, and Healless attempted to set up similar meetings with others afterward.

Convicted of murder; described as manipulative and calculating, having lured the victim via a dating app.

25 Apr 2020

Daniel Taylor

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

Daniel Taylor and his father John Taylor murdered Barry Tyrie, a 69-year-old great-grandfather, outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden. The incident stemmed from an argument involving John Taylor's ex-partner. Daniel punched Mr Tyrie to the head before the joint assault continued, with Mr Tyrie sustaining injuries typical of repeated blows while unconscious and unable to defend himself. He died the same night his great-grandson was born.

Convicted of murder in a joint attack; described as punching the victim like a cage fighter.

25 Apr 2020

Darren Taylor

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Darren Taylor moved into Steven May's home in February 2019 to care for him but instead subjected him to multiple assaults, resulting in 76 rib fractures, a fractured jaw, and severe weight loss. Steven, who weighed just six-and-a-half stone at the time of his death, died on May 18, 2019, after a final beating. Taylor reported finding him dead but had inflicted injuries consistent with punches, kicks, and strikes from a blunt object.

Pleaded guilty to murder after subjecting his vulnerable friend Steven May to repeated assaults, controlling his finances, and continuing to withdraw money after his death.

25 Apr 2020

David Poucher

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment with an extended four-year licence period

David Poucher launched a frenzied machete attack at a petrol station on Blackburn Road in Darwen on December 4, 2019, slashing a taxi driver and threatening others while under the influence of brandy and cocaine. He chased a shop worker, damaged property, and exhibited aggressive behaviour, including breaking a house window and resisting arrest.

Classed as a dangerous offender; pleaded guilty to multiple offences after a machete attack influenced by substance abuse.

25 Apr 2020

Liam Hodgson

Aggravated burglary *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Liam Hodgson and Michael Dawson forced their way into a property on St Ignatius Square in Preston in October 2019, armed with a baseball bat. They threatened and assaulted the occupants while stealing items, causing significant fear and harm.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary; involved in a terrifying attack on residents.

25 Apr 2020

John Taylor

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years

John Taylor and his son Daniel Taylor murdered Barry Tyrie, a 69-year-old great-grandfather, outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden. The attack occurred after John Taylor argued with his ex-partner, and Mr Tyrie intervened to protect her. John Taylor repeatedly kicked Mr Tyrie while he was unconscious on the floor, leading to fatal injuries from punches, kicks, or stamps.

Convicted of murder in a joint attack; the judge noted the victim never stood a chance.

25 Apr 2020

September 2019 4 cases

Julian Brock

Causing a public nuisance *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Julian Brock, aged 47, participated in a protest at the Preston New Road fracking site in Lancashire by climbing onto lorries bringing drilling equipment. The protest occurred last year, leading to his conviction for causing a public nuisance.

Convicted of causing a public nuisance. Sentenced to a suspended term.

1 Sep 2019

Richard Roberts

Causing a public nuisance *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Richard Roberts, aged 36, participated in a protest at the Preston New Road fracking site in Lancashire by climbing onto lorries bringing drilling equipment. The protest occurred last year, leading to his conviction for causing a public nuisance.

Convicted of causing a public nuisance. Judge Robert Latham stated there was a risk of reoffending and could not suspend the jail term due to the defendant's unswerving confidence in their actions.

1 Sep 2019

Rich Loizou

Causing a public nuisance *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Rich Loizou, aged 31, participated in a protest at the Preston New Road fracking site in Lancashire by climbing onto lorries bringing drilling equipment. The protest occurred last year, leading to his conviction for causing a public nuisance.

Convicted of causing a public nuisance. Judge Robert Latham stated there was a risk of reoffending and could not suspend the jail term due to the defendant's unswerving confidence in their actions.

1 Sep 2019

Simon Roscoe Blevins

Causing a public nuisance *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Simon Roscoe Blevins, aged 26, participated in a protest at the Preston New Road fracking site in Lancashire by climbing onto lorries bringing drilling equipment. The protest occurred last year, leading to his conviction for causing a public nuisance.

Convicted of causing a public nuisance. Judge Robert Latham stated there was a risk of reoffending and could not suspend the jail term due to the defendant's unswerving confidence in their actions.

1 Sep 2019

August 2019 2 cases

Tommy Smith

Handling Stolen Goods *

Sentence

Six and a half years imprisonment

Tommy Smith was involved in a large-scale stolen goods operation as part of an organised crime gang, following police investigations named Hewton, Runback, and Redmill conducted between 2016 and 2018. He was also previously convicted for possession of an illegal sawn-off shotgun.

Part of an organised crime gang involved in a £1 million stolen goods operation; previously imprisoned for five years for possession of an illegal sawn-off shotgun.

1 Aug 2019

Mary Smith

Handling Stolen Goods *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Mary Smith was part of an organised crime gang that operated a £1 million stolen goods scheme, uncovered through police investigations between 2016 and 2018. She owned an illegal scrapyard site linked to criminal activity.

Member of an organised crime gang involved in a £1 million stolen goods operation.

1 Aug 2019

January 2018 1 case

Jack Renshaw

Inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

imprisonment

Between February 2016 and January 2017, Jack Renshaw used two fake Facebook profiles to contact boys aged 13 and 14, boasting about being rich, offering jobs and £300 to one boy to spend the night, and requesting intimate pictures. He claimed setup by anti-fascist group Hope not Hate, but this was rejected by jurors.

Found guilty of four counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

1 Jan 2018

January 1999 1 case

Stewart Michael Diamond

Murder *

Sentence

life sentence

Stewart Michael Diamond, who had been out of prison for just three months, strangled 17-year-old Christopher Hartley in a Blackpool bedsit in 1997 before dismembering his body. Bags containing Christopher's body parts were found behind Blackpool's New Central Hotel, but his head has never been recovered. Diamond fled to Ireland but was extradited, charged, and convicted based on a fingerprint with the victim's blood found in his flat. He has never admitted the crime, shown remorse, or revealed the location of the missing body parts.

Admitted to hospital under mental health legislation in June 1999; recently issued conditional discharge by mental health tribunal, eligible for release; minimum tariff of 17 years served; described as 'extremely dangerous' paranoid schizophrenic.

1 Jan 1999

November 1994 1 case

Paul Doyle

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

In July 1993, Paul Doyle became involved in a drunken altercation with sailors during which he bit off the ear of another man, leading to his conviction for causing grievous bodily harm.

Convicted of causing grievous bodily harm for biting off another man's ear in a drunken fight with sailors. Total sentence of 12 months’ imprisonment, including using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

3 Nov 1994

November 1993 1 case

Jon Venables

Murder *

Sentence

Detention at Her Majesty's pleasure

On February 12, 1993, 10-year-old Jon Venables and accomplice Robert Thompson abducted two-year-old James Bulger from the Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle. They led him to a railway embankment where they murdered him and left his body on the tracks to be struck by a train. The crime was captured on haunting CCTV footage.

Convicted as the youngest murderer in British history for a crime of unparalleled evil and barbarity. Judge Mr Justice Morland described the conduct as cunning and very wicked. Venables wept during the trial and expressed remorse.

24 Nov 1993

July 1989 1 case

Derek Brown

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Derek Brown was convicted of rape and attempted buggery, which occurred prior to his sentencing. He had a history of criminal behaviour, including burglaries in the north of England between 1976 and 1986, but specific details of the rape incident are not detailed in the text.

Pleaded guilty to rape and attempted buggery. He has previous convictions for burglary.

20 Jul 1989

July 1979 1 case

Margaret Livesey

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

In February 1979, Margaret Livesey argued with her 14-year-old son Alan at their home in Bamber Bridge after he was grounded for stealing and crashing a car. She allegedly stabbed him multiple times in the neck and eyes, bound his hands, and left him face down in front of the gas fire. Neighbours heard a row around 11pm, and she was arrested shortly after. Despite retracting her confession, evidence including the timing and forensic details led to her conviction.

Withdrew her confession after initially admitting guilt, claimed police bullying, spent years appealing the conviction, and was released on life parole in 1989.

1 Jul 1979

Date Not Specified 3 cases

Liam Sloane

Sexual assault *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Liam Sloane sexually assaulted a woman in Dalton by performing a sexual act on her for his own gratification, disregarding her resistance.

Ignored the woman’s clear physical and verbal cues during the assault.

1 Jan 0001

Bailey Dutton

Drug dealing offences *

Sentence

Detained in a young offender’s institution

Bailey Dutton, a teenager from Manchester Street, Barrow, was caught operating a Class A drug dealing network in Barrow.

Caught running his own Class A drug dealing operation with the help of another man.

1 Jan 0001

Taylor Edwards

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Taylor Edwards, while drunk, choked his ex-girlfriend with a dog lead, leaving her feeling helpless and thinking she was going to die.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation.

1 Jan 0001

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Preston Crown Court Sentencing Results

Joseph Langley

Mark Mccarren

Linda Allen

Hadrian Graham

Frederick William English

Feroz Suleman

Jaroslaw Guzic

Jitendra Karia

Clifford Sculpher

Daniel Deens

Daniel Diprose

Ayaz Hussain

Abubakhar Satia

Adam Lewis

Antony Ennis

Sean Harrison Dowbekin

Shujun Miah

Nicholas Powis

Michael Gallagher

Marvin Grant

Zamir Raja

Uthman Satia

William Bissett

Michael Dawson

Adrian Gartshore-Taylor

Brian Healless

Daniel Taylor

Darren Taylor

David Poucher

Liam Hodgson

John Taylor

Julian Brock

Richard Roberts

Rich Loizou

Simon Roscoe Blevins

Tommy Smith

Mary Smith

Jack Renshaw

Stewart Michael Diamond

Paul Doyle

Jon Venables

Derek Brown

Margaret Livesey

Liam Sloane

Bailey Dutton

Taylor Edwards

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