Preston Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 29 verdicts at Preston Magistrates' Court (Preston, Preston). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 1 case

Liam Elmer

Burglary other than a dwelling *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Liam Elmer, 28, of no fixed address, smashed a glass door to break into Devine Desserts on Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, at around 12.50am on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Once inside, the masked and gloved thief smashed the till before attempting to hide in the store room. He was caught on CCTV and arrested by police officers on routine patrol who noticed something wasn’t quite right.

Pleaded guilty to burglary other than a dwelling and criminal damage to the value of £700.

3 Mar 2026

January 2026 2 cases

Stephen Bosanko

Burglary other than dwelling *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Stephen Bosanko, aged 45, of no fixed address, smashed a window to gain entry into TG Jones on Fishergate in Preston, stealing cash from the tills. Earlier the same evening, he attempted to force entry into Plugs and Taps on Lune Street using a brick, where he stole the till containing around £1,000 and 15 bottles of alcohol. On January 13, he attempted to force entry into Just Padel on Corporation Street using a brick. He was arrested at the scene of the Just Padel incident and found in possession of receipts and property from the Plugs and Taps burglary.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary other than dwelling and two counts of attempted burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal.

15 Jan 2026

Steven Mayren

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

8-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months

Steven Mayren, 42, of Higher Croft, Penwortham, entered the Co-op store on Pope Lane in Penwortham nine times during December 2025 and stole confectionary, crates of drinks and multipacks of crisps worth around £500. He was arrested on January 3, 2026, and remanded into custody.

Issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) preventing him from entering any Co-op store in the UK. Pleaded guilty to nine counts of theft from a shop.

5 Jan 2026

November 2025 2 cases

Christopher Moran

Theft *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment and 5-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Christopher Moran, a man from Lancashire, engaged in a sustained spree of shoplifting offences throughout Preston and South Ribble. He committed 10 counts of theft from various stores including Tesco, Co-op, Sainsburys, B&M, TK Maxx, Iceland, Booths, and Trespass. Following his guilty plea, he was sentenced, with the Criminal Behaviour Order aimed at preventing further criminal behaviour as part of Operation Vulture to tackle shoplifting in Lancashire.

Pleaded guilty to 10 counts of theft. Described as a 'prolific shoplifter' following a sustained spree. Already serving a separate 52-week sentence for other offences. CBO bans entry to specified stores across the UK, Preston Marina, Navigation Way in Preston, and the area of Penwortham, and requires leaving retail premises immediately if requested.

27 Nov 2025

Arif Patel

Breach of Restricted Premises Order *

Sentence

£4,000 fine, £1,837 costs, victim surcharge

Arif Patel, owner of ON Newsagents on Orchard Street in Preston, breached a Restricted Premises Order issued in May 2025 that banned the store from selling tobacco or nicotine products until August 12, 2025. The order followed three illegal sales to underage buyers, including a 15-year-old in school uniform, during undercover test purchases between 2022 and 2023. On July 10, 2025, an undercover officer purchased two e-liquids from the shop in direct violation of the order.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a Restricted Premises Order by selling e-liquids despite the ban.

5 Nov 2025

October 2025 5 cases

John Molineux

Theft from shops *

Sentence

48 weeks imprisonment

John Molineux, a prolific shoplifter from South Ribble, targeted businesses in the area, committing six counts of theft from shops and one count of attempted theft, while breaching criminal behaviour orders six times. He demonstrated a flagrant disregard for court orders.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of theft from shops, six counts of breach of criminal behaviour orders and one count of attempted theft. Showed flagrant disregard for court orders. Ordered to pay compensation to victims. Subject to a criminal behaviour order until May 2027.

16 Oct 2025

Robert Simpson

Shoplifting *

Sentence

Three-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Robert Simpson, 35, of Cog Lane, Burnley, committed a series of shoplifting offences, leading to the imposition of restrictions on his movements.

Prohibited from entering specified locations including service stations, Farmfoods, and DKG’s Cornershop due to series of shoplifting offences.

8 Oct 2025

Sue Radford

Failing to ensure regular school attendance *

Sentence

£65 fine per child (total £260) plus £118 court costs

Noel and Sue Radford took their children out of school for a luxury £52,000 family trip to Disney World in Florida from March 24 to May 1, 2025, to celebrate Sue's 50th birthday. The trip included flights, accommodation, and park passes for their children and 11 grandchildren. They were prosecuted for unauthorised absence, with the court determining the fines last week.

Found guilty of failing to ensure regular school attendance for four children. Fined along with husband Noel Radford.

7 Oct 2025

Noel Radford

Failing to ensure regular school attendance *

Sentence

£65 fine per child (total £260) plus £118 court costs

Found guilty of failing to ensure regular school attendance for four children. Fined along with wife Sue Radford.

7 Oct 2025

Michael Moran

Breach of court order *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Michael Moran, 47, from Derby Road, Longridge, breached a 2024 Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting entry to Fishergate, Church Street, and Friargate areas of Preston city centre, following prior convictions for knife and theft offences.

Pleaded guilty to breach of Criminal Behaviour Order.

1 Oct 2025

September 2025 3 cases

Zubeir Mister

Breach of Planning and Listed Building Regulations *

Sentence

Fined £5,000, £128 victim surcharge, four-month suspended prison sentence suspended for 18 months, and 250 hours of unpaid work

Zubeir Mister, as director of 107 Penny Street Ltd, was involved in unauthorised internal and external works to the Grade II-listed former Revolution bar and Alexandra Hotel building on Penny Street, Lancaster, without the necessary planning permissions or listed building consent. This breached a Listed Building Enforcement Notice previously served on the property. The works affected the character of the historic building.

As company director, he was charged with causing the company to commit offences under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Both he and the company were jointly ordered to pay £17,319.77 in legal costs to Lancaster City Council.

25 Sep 2025

Christopher Batstone

Shoplifting *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Christopher Batstone, of Milner Street, Preston, committed nine shoplifting offences, stealing items like alcohol and washing tablets from various SPAR stores over several weeks as part of Lancashire Constabulary’s Operation Vulture.

Received a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order preventing him from entering any SPAR store in the UK.

4 Sep 2025

Nikki Rogers

Theft *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment

Nikki Rogers, residing on Church Street in Preston, repeatedly breached a Criminal Behaviour Order by entering prohibited shops in Preston city centre. She was arrested after committing a string of thefts from Boots on Fishergate, stealing multiple beauty products between August 28 and September 1, 2025. This incident occurred while she was already subject to a CBO issued in August 2024, banning her from shops and shopping centres until 2027.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of theft and two breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). Recalled to custody for breaching the CBO conditions.

2 Sep 2025

August 2025 5 cases

Ayub Adam

Possession and sale of illegal and counterfeit vapes *

Sentence

9 weeks imprisonment suspended for 2 years and 200 hours unpaid work

Ayub Adam, as the sole director of Adams Global Ltd, was found guilty of multiple offences relating to the possession and sale of illegal and counterfeit vapes from a premises at Glenfield Business Park in Blackburn. The investigation, led by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Trading Standards team and Lancashire Constabulary, seized 39,945 oversized disposable vapes and 2,254 counterfeit vapes, with an estimated street value of £424,000. Evidence showed over £300,000 in illegal vape sales and potential links to organised criminality.

Disqualified from acting as a company director for three years. Ordered to pay prosecution costs of £9,177.78 and a victim surcharge, bringing his personal penalty total to £9,331.78.

22 Aug 2025

Ben Blackham

Hare coursing *

Sentence

Community order including a ban from owning dogs for three years, 40 hours of unpaid work, and additional fines and court costs

On November 1, 2024, Ben Blackham and others trespassed on land in the area of Wyke Lane, Scarisbrick, with intent to search for or pursue hares using dogs. They were equipped for hunting a wild mammal and entered the land as trespassers at night. Following a 999 call, police detained them with lurcher dogs, leading to their guilty verdict.

Found guilty of four offences relating to illegal hunting with dogs. The South Rural Task Force led the investigation, and police stated that hare coursing will not be tolerated.

13 Aug 2025

Joseph Hodgson

Hare coursing *

Sentence

Community order including a ban from owning dogs for three years, 40 hours of unpaid work, and additional fines and court costs

On November 1, 2024, Joseph Hodgson and others trespassed on land in the area of Wyke Lane, Scarisbrick, with intent to search for or pursue hares using dogs. They were equipped for hunting a wild mammal and entered the land as trespassers at night. Following a 999 call, police detained them with lurcher dogs, leading to their guilty verdict.

Found guilty of four offences relating to illegal hunting with dogs. The South Rural Task Force led the investigation, and police stated that hare coursing will not be tolerated.

13 Aug 2025

Mac Blackham

Hare coursing *

Sentence

Community order including a ban from owning dogs for three years, 40 hours of unpaid work, and additional fines and court costs

On November 1, 2024, Mac Blackham and others trespassed on land in the area of Wyke Lane, Scarisbrick, with intent to search for or pursue hares using dogs. They were equipped for hunting a wild mammal and entered the land as trespassers at night. Following a 999 call, police detained them with lurcher dogs, leading to their guilty verdict.

Found guilty of four offences relating to illegal hunting with dogs. The South Rural Task Force led the investigation, and police stated that hare coursing will not be tolerated.

13 Aug 2025

Jack Hesketh

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 1 year, £1,066 fine, and £501 costs

Jack Hesketh, 30, of Skip Lane, Hutton, was captured on dashcam undertaking a vehicle on the A59, then cutting back in front and narrowly avoiding a collision. He lost control, mounted the central reservation, and caused pallets from his trailer to fly onto the opposite carriageway, endangering oncoming vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Stated he was traffic dodging and just wanted to get home. Police described the driving as selfish and dangerous.

11 Aug 2025

July 2025 5 cases

Colin Hendry

Harassment *

Sentence

12-month community order and restraining order

Colin Hendry, a former footballer, harassed his ex-partner for over six months after their relationship ended by sending messages from multiple email accounts, calling with no caller ID, and showing up at her home with unwanted gifts and flowers. This behaviour caused the victim to feel depressed, anxious, and unable to leave her house without fear.

Admitted to harassment but initially denied it was harassment, claiming he never received a written warning from police and was concerned for the victim and her dog.

30 Jul 2025

T-Jay Russell

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 35 months

On June 25, 2025, T-Jay Russell was spotted by police riding an e-bike while wearing a balaclava and carrying out suspected drug deals in Blackburn. He attempted to flee from officers, crashed his e-bike, assaulted an officer by punching him, and was eventually detained with two iPhones used for drug line messages and £140 in cash. The e-bike was illegal, classified as a motor vehicle due to its features, and he was prohibited from driving.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (heroin and crack), driving while disqualified, and assault of an emergency worker. The judge noted that returning to criminal behaviour was wrong and advised finding non-criminal solutions to problems.

24 Jul 2025

Ben Riding

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

10 weeks imprisonment

Ben Riding stole bottles of alcohol from Booths on Sharoe Green Lane in Preston on July 17, 2025. He was arrested two days later on Moor Lane in Preston and found carrying a rock concealed in a sock. He was charged with the offences and appeared in court shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from a shop and possession of an offensive weapon. Operation Vulture is Lancashire Constabulary's response to shoplifting.

21 Jul 2025

Stuart Astley

Shoplifting *

Sentence

Two-year Criminal Behaviour Order

Stuart Astley committed shoplifting offences in Skelmersdale between April and May 2025, including stealing cleaning products and other items from B&M stores. These incidents involved items valued at up to £180, contributing to misery for local businesses as part of a broader police operation against retail crime.

Prolific shoplifter who stole items including instant coffee, a can of pop, and cleaning products worth £85 on May 16 and £180 on May 5 from B&M in Skelmersdale. The order prohibits him from entering any B&M store in the UK and Tawd Valley Retail Park in Skelmersdale.

15 Jul 2025

Liam Hendry

Shoplifting *

Sentence

52 weeks imprisonment

Liam Hendry, 35, of no fixed address, regularly stole from shops in Accrington, committing a total of 21 shoplifting offences and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order four times, despite previous court orders.

Charged with 21 shoplifting offences and four breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. Prolific shoplifter causing misery to businesses in Accrington.

4 Jul 2025

June 2025 1 case

Andrew Ritchie

Possession of a knife *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment

Andrew Ritchie was seen acting suspiciously on Bannister Drive in Leyland on June 12, 2025. Officers from Leyland's Neighbourhood Policing Team detained him during a routine patrol under section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, discovered a kitchen knife in his pocket, arrested him, and charged him with possession of a knife. He appeared in court and was sentenced following his guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to the charge.

14 Jun 2025

April 2025 2 cases

Daniel Newton

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

6 weeks in prison

Daniel Newton stole a number of polo shirts worth £60 from the Next store on Fishergate in Preston city centre on April 27, 2025. He was arrested nearby following reports of the theft and later charged.

Arrested after stealing shirts and charged with theft from a shop. Court records indicate the items stolen were valued at £60.

28 Apr 2025

Matthew Mcmurray

Theft and Harassment *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 2 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, to run concurrently

Matthew McMurray, a vicar at St James' Church in Lostock Hall and St Paul’s in Farington Moss, stole nearly £6,000 from the Blackburn Diocesan Board between August 23, 2021, and December 19, 2023. He harassed Bishop Philip North through WhatsApp messages on March 10 and 11, 2025, and breached a bail condition by contacting the Diocese of Blackburn.

Pleaded guilty to stealing £5,999 from his employer and harassment without violence. Also pleaded guilty to breaking a bail condition, but it was not considered in sentencing.

22 Apr 2025

November 2024 1 case

Anthony Nurse

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected wild animal *

Sentence

6 weeks imprisonment

On December 17, 2023, Anthony Nurse, aged 31, from Hurstlyn Road in Allerton, Liverpool, was captured on CCTV kicking at a group of gulls in Springfield Road, Blackpool. One gull became trapped under his foot, and he stamped on its body three times before walking off, resulting in the bird's death.

Pleaded guilty to one offence contrary to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 at an earlier hearing. Identified after RSPCA appeal following CCTV footage.

19 Nov 2024

October 2024 2 cases

Stephen Williams

Assault by beating *

Sentence

24 weeks imprisonment

Stephen Williams, 41, of Heysham Road, Heysham, Lancashire, assaulted four people in Lancaster city centre on Saturday and Monday. On Saturday evening, he punched a man in his 20s after a row outside Greens pub on North Road, leaving the man with a black eye and a scratch on his face. On Monday morning, he shouted abuse at a woman working in Greggs on Cheapside, before re-entering the store and pushing her. Later that day, when a police officer and a PCSO attempted to arrest him on Market Street, he dragged the officer against a shop window causing her to fall, and lunged towards the PCSO pushing him in the chest before being arrested.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating and two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker. Given a community behaviour order banning him from Lancaster city centre for two years. Ordered to pay a surcharge of £154.

8 Oct 2024

Michael Riley

Theft *

Sentence

five and a half months in prison

Michael Riley, a 49-year-old from Bagot Street, Blackpool, was arrested on September 27 for 14 counts of theft from a shop, one count of burglary, and fraud by false representation. He is a prolific shoplifter with multiple offences, and evidence was collated from various stores in Blackpool.

Remanded and appeared before court on October 4. Received a four-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from entering specific Aldi, Tesco, Savers, and Asda stores in Blackpool and the Aldi in St Annes. Identified as a top repeat offender by Lancashire Police.

4 Oct 2024

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Preston Magistrates' Court, located in Preston, Preston, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 29 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Preston, Preston area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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