Reading Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 219 verdicts at Reading Crown Court (Reading). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2024 6 cases

Omar Mehmoul

Sexual assault by penetration *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Omar Mehmoul, a 36-year-old man from Windsor, sexually assaulted a woman in a car park late at night on April 21, 2024. The victim had left a nightclub around 3am and became separated from her friends. Mehmoul approached her in an alleyway and assaulted her by penetration in a nearby car park. She broke free and he fled. Thames Valley Police arrested him the same day. He was charged on July 17, 2024, and found guilty on July 23, 2024, at Reading Crown Court of sexual assault of a female aged over 13 by penetration. He was acquitted of an additional rape charge. Sentenced on October 30, 2024.

Found guilty of sexual assault by penetration; acquitted of rape. Detective Constable William Holbrook described the assault as 'deplorable' and commended the victim's bravery.

30 Oct 2024

Michael Fenwick

Robbery *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Fenwick approached a 74-year-old woman in the car park of Tesco in Brunel Way, Slough, on June 28, 2024. He dragged her to the ground, stole her handbag, and later used her bank cards twice before being arrested.

Admitted to robbery and fraud offences. Investigating officer, detective sergeant Joshua Webb, stated that the crime was committed in broad daylight against a 74-year-old woman and that such offences are taken seriously.

24 Oct 2024

Mark Jones

Sexual assault by penetration *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

In December 2022, Mark Jones, a 34-year-old resident of Radley Bottom in Hungerford, West Berkshire, crept into a woman's bedroom, hid beside her bed, and sexually assaulted her by penetration while she was asleep and unable to consent. The incident was reported to Thames Valley Police, leading to his arrest. A four-day trial at Reading Crown Court resulted in a unanimous guilty verdict for one count of sexual assault by penetration. On 10 October 2024, he was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years.

Convicted after a four-day trial. Placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years. Detective Constable Daniel Pullen described his actions as 'calculated and predatory'.

10 Oct 2024

Stephen Cox

Indecent Assault *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Stephen Cox, a 65-year-old GP from Stockton Mill in Welshpool, Shropshire, indecently assaulted seven female patients between 1988 and 1997 at his surgery in Bracknell, Berkshire. He conducted routine medical examinations as a pretext to touch their breasts, press his body against them, and perform unnecessary internal examinations without gloves or medical justification. He targeted vulnerable women, including those who were pregnant or had experienced abusive relationships, exploiting his role as a trusted doctor. The offences were not reported at the time and were uncovered through a police investigation involving handwritten GP notes.

Found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault after a retrial. Judge Sarah Campbell described him as the worst kind of sexual predator who abused his position as a trusted GP to satisfy his sexual desires. He denied the allegations, claiming misunderstandings or falsehoods.

7 Oct 2024

Tazarab Mahmoud Bashir

Assault on an emergency worker *

Sentence

18 months in prison

On 2nd September at around 9.30am, Bashir was stopped by two police officers at Hatfield Car Park in Slough where a Section 60 order was in place. He became argumentative and aggressive. When a second officer assisted in handcuffing him, Bashir put that officer in a headlock and obstructed his windpipe, making him unable to breathe for several seconds. Bashir was arrested but ran onto Herschel Street, where he was detained by a police community support officer. After arrest he was found in possession of cannabis and a small lock knife. The male officer sustained redness and soreness but required no hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault on an emergency worker, one count of intentional strangulation and one count of having an article with a blade or a point.

7 Oct 2024

Anthony Shackell

Child sexual offences *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Anthony Shackell, an 81-year-old resident of Mey Close, Calcot, Berkshire, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for a series of child sexual offences spanning decades. The offences included historic sexual misconduct towards children and two recent offences involving an eight-year-old girl. Despite denying the allegations, Shackell was convicted by a jury at Reading Crown Court. He preyed upon young victims for sexual gratification, causing lasting trauma. One complainant stated: 'I have to battle the demons I live with every day. I feel he is still winning because he has lived his life while I’m still living in the shadow of his crimes.' Judge Alan Blake said: 'You preyed upon them for your sexual gratification.' Shackell died in prison at HMP Bullingdon on 16 October 2025.

Convicted of historic sexual misconduct towards children and two recent charges involving sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl. Denied allegations but convicted by jury. Showed no remorse. Victim impact statements described lasting trauma. Judge Alan Blake said: 'You've had your whole life to live while [your victims] are still living in the shadow of your crimes.' Defence counsel noted frail health. Died in prison on 16 October 2025.

1 Oct 2024

September 2024 6 cases

Ashraf Ahmed

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

4 years in a young offenders’ institute

Ashraf Ahmed, along with three others, entered a property on Wensley Road armed with knives and attacked a man in his twenties around 12.30pm on Friday, October 11, 2023. The victim suffered a fractured skull, bleed on the brain, a broken shoulder blade, a stab wound to the chest, and a punctured lung, leaving him in an induced coma.

Found guilty by majority verdict.

5 Sep 2024

Dallen Brown

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Dallen Brown, along with three others, entered a property on Wensley Road armed with knives and attacked a man in his twenties around 12.30pm on Friday, October 11, 2023. The victim suffered a fractured skull, bleed on the brain, a broken shoulder blade, a stab wound to the chest, and a punctured lung, leaving him in an induced coma.

Found guilty by unanimous verdict.

5 Sep 2024

David Nduyimana

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

David Nduyimana, along with three others, entered a property on Wensley Road armed with knives and attacked a man in his twenties around 12.30pm on Friday, October 11, 2023. The victim suffered a fractured skull, bleed on the brain, a broken shoulder blade, a stab wound to the chest, and a punctured lung, leaving him in an induced coma.

Found guilty by unanimous verdict.

5 Sep 2024

Keenan Dawes

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

10 years in a young offenders’ institute

Keenan Dawes, along with three others, entered a property on Wensley Road armed with knives and attacked a man in his twenties around 12.30pm on Friday, October 11, 2023. The victim suffered a fractured skull, bleed on the brain, a broken shoulder blade, a stab wound to the chest, and a punctured lung, leaving him in an induced coma.

Found guilty by majority verdict.

5 Sep 2024

Keith Mills

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

On June 3, 2024, Keith Mills was seen exchanging drugs with a group of people on Mount Street, Reading. He was stopped on Southampton Street while riding a blue e-bike and searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. The search revealed he was carrying 19 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin with a street value of £380, £300 in cash, and a Samsung smartphone and Nokia mobile phone containing messages consistent with the supply of Class A drugs.

Pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug (heroin), one count of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug (cocaine), and acquiring criminal property.

3 Sep 2024

Jack Powell

Rape and sexual assault by penetration *

Sentence

5½ years imprisonment

Jack Powell attacked a woman in her twenties at a property in Aylesbury on July 7, 2020, committing one count of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration. He was arrested on July 17, 2020, and formally charged in December 2020.

Unanimously found guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration following a trial. Victim's bravery praised by Thames Valley Police Sergeant Samuel Summers.

2 Sep 2024

August 2024 8 cases

Jay Cudlipp

Possession with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs *

Sentence

two years and eight months in prison and three months concurrently with disqualification from driving

Jay Cudlipp was stopped by Thames Valley Police while driving a silver Volkswagen Golf on Burghfield Road in Reading on March 19. He was found in possession of crack cocaine and heroin with a street value of £1450, which he claimed was for personal use. He also admitted to being disqualified from driving and provided inconsistent details about the vehicle ownership.

Claimed drugs were for personal use and that cash was from sick pay benefits and loans. Found guilty by a unanimous jury of two counts of possession with intent to supply.

19 Aug 2024

Calvin Ayre

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Calvin Ayre, aged 47, of Beechnut Drive, Camberley, sexually abused a girl in Reading during numerous incidents between 2018 and 2019. He was arrested on October 14, 2020, charged on April 9, 2024, and following a seven-day trial, was found guilty of the offenses.

Found guilty after a seven-day trial. The investigating officer, Detective Constable Sam Haselgrove, praised the victim's strength and the commitment to bringing abusers to justice. Ayre was also convicted of possession of a prohibited image of a child, making indecent photographs of a child (Class B and C), and perverting the course of justice.

18 Aug 2024

Alexander Oliver

Rape and Coercive Behaviour *

Sentence

Eight years imprisonment and a restraining order

Alexander Oliver subjected his victim to repeated abuse in Berkshire between 2018 and 2023, including two counts of rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and sustained controlling or coercive behaviour. The offences were reported to Thames Valley Police in 2023, leading to his arrest on July 1, 2024, and a detailed investigation.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Detective Constable George Randell praised the victim's courage and noted Oliver's abhorrent behaviour.

14 Aug 2024

Jamil Shabbir

Burglary with intent to cause damage *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, £187 victim surcharge, and a restraining order

Jamil Shabbir, 43, of Warrington Avenue, Slough, broke into the house of an elderly man in his eighties on August 3, 2023, by kicking down the front door and causing damage inside while the victim and their family were asleep upstairs.

Pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to cause damage on March 18. Investigating officer PC Mark Drewett commented on the fear and mental pain caused to the victim and their family.

8 Aug 2024

Charlie Gosden

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Charlie Gosden, 22, of Cambridge Road West, Farnborough, was caught by a sniffer dog attempting to enter Reading Festival on August 21, 2024, at around 3pm. A search revealed he was carrying large quantities of drugs, including 53 bags of MDMA, 53 tablets of 2C-B, 0.39 grams of ketamine, 29.7 grams of magic mushrooms, and 39.5 grams of LSD disguised as a chocolate bar. Police seized his mobile phone, which contained 17,219 messages consistent with drug supplying activities. He was charged on January 31 and sentenced following these events.

Pled guilty to two counts of being involved in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine and magic mushrooms), two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs (2C-B and MDMA), one count of being involved in an offer to supply a class A drug (LSD), and one count of possession with intent to supply a class B drug (ketamine). Investigating officer Detective Constable Dominique Maggs highlighted the team's efforts to bring him to justice and tackle illegal drug supply.

6 Aug 2024

Abdifatah Mohamoud

Possession of a bladed article *

Sentence

nine months imprisonment

Was a passenger in the Range Rover involved in the incident on August 17, 2023, where the vehicle was driven into a house in Northern Road, Slough, causing the porch to collapse and crush a woman in her forties with life-changing injuries. A knife was found in the car's driver's foot well.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and possession of cannabis.

1 Aug 2024

Abdul Kayani

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

four years and nine months imprisonment

Drove a black Range Rover SVR into a Mercedes car parked on a driveway in Northern Road, Slough, on August 17, 2023, forcing it into a house around 2am, causing the porch to collapse and crush a woman in her forties underneath, resulting in life-changing injuries. He then brandished a steering lock, confronted the occupants of the house, and drove off before being stopped by police on the A4 Bath Road.

Pleaded guilty to section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, affray, possession of a bladed article and dangerous driving. Also banned from driving for four years and eight months upon release and must take an extended re-test to regain his licence.

1 Aug 2024

Mohammed Subhani

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

three months imprisonment

Was driving the damaged Range Rover when it was stopped by police on the A4 Bath Road after the incident on August 17, 2023, where the vehicle had been rammed into a house in Northern Road, Slough, causing the porch to collapse and crush a woman in her forties with life-changing injuries.

Admitted dangerous driving and must take an extended re-test to regain his licence upon release.

1 Aug 2024

July 2024 9 cases

Christopher Hamilton

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Christopher Hamilton, 54, of Teesdale Road, Slough, was stopped by police on April 13 after being seen riding an illegally modified e-bike at speed near the entrance to Oaken Grove Park in Maidenhead. Officers discovered a significant quantity of Class A drugs on him during a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. He was arrested on the same day, charged the next day, and pleaded guilty at court on May 13. The incident involved drug supply offences, and he was sentenced on July 24.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled Class B drug (Cannabis) and two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug (Cocaine and Heroin). Ordered to forfeit the e-bike, cash, and drugs paraphernalia.

24 Jul 2024

Layla Spence

Kidnapping *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

On 17 January 2024, Layla Spence forced the victim into a premises on Oxford Road in Reading, holding her there against her will. The victim managed to escape, but Spence located her a few days later and assaulted her with a weapon, causing facial injuries. Spence was arrested on 22 January and charged on 23 January.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap, false imprisonment, assault causing actual bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon. Investigating officer noted commitment to protecting victims and bringing offenders to justice.

23 Jul 2024

Nathan Ashton

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Nathan Ashton raped a woman in the early hours of 19 February 2023 after they attended a bar in Shoreditch with friends. The woman and her two friends left the bar and were offered a lift home by Ashton. She reported that Ashton had been touching her inappropriately throughout the night, leaving her feeling guarded and vulnerable. Once they arrived at the address in Romford, Ashton decided to stay with the three women. They all went to bed and fell asleep in different rooms, after which Ashton entered the victim’s room and raped her. The woman reported the attack to police, leading to an investigation.

Denied the claims of rape, maintaining that the sex was consensual. The jury found him guilty.

16 Jul 2024

Tombewani Tombe

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

13 years extended sentence, with 8 years in custody and 5 years on licence

On April 8, 2023, Tombewani Tombe argued with a victim at the Red Cow pub in Caversham, then waited for him to leave and attacked him by punching him twice in the face, causing him to fall and lose consciousness, before kicking him on the ground. Members of the public intervened, and Tombe fled. On October 23, 2024, Tombe was involved in an altercation on Nire Road in Caversham, where he attacked another victim with a Stanley knife, inflicting serious injuries to the victim's face and back.

Pleaded guilty to section 20 grievous bodily harm and found guilty of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent. Deemed a dangerous offender, with conditions to stay away from the area of the offences upon release.

10 Jul 2024

James Dyer

Engaging in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

18 months in prison

Between 2 February and 20 February 2023, James Dyer sent Instagram messages of a sexual nature, videos of himself containing sexual content and voice notes of a sexual nature to a child. On 28 February 2023, the victim's mother checked the victim's phone and discovered the messages. Dyer was already subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order prohibiting communication with a child under 16, which he breached. He was arrested at a voluntary interview on 8 September 2023 whilst already in prison.

Pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual communication with a child, causing a child to watch/look at an image of sexual activity and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Previously put on the sex offenders register for life.

9 Jul 2024

James Maughan

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

two years and two months in prison

James Maughan stole several horseboxes from rural locations in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, as well as one in Warwickshire, between September 3, 2021, and November 25, 2021. He transported them to the Stokes’ home address in Wokingham with the help of Saroay and Nafa on different occasions, after which they were prepped for sale and advertised online, leading to their identification by the owners.

Pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to steal.

3 Jul 2024

Ameet Saroay

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

a one-year community order and 100 hours of unpaid work

Ameet Saroay helped transport stolen horseboxes to the Stokes’ home address in Wokingham. This was part of a series of thefts in areas including Radnage, Westbury, and Terweston, with items stolen between September 3, 2021, and November 25, 2021.

Pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to steal.

3 Jul 2024

William Stokes Junior

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

a year and eight months in prison, suspended for two years, and 240 hours of unpaid work

William Stokes Junior assisted in transporting and selling stolen items, including towing a horsebox on the A34. This was part of a series of thefts in areas including Radnage, Westbury, and Terweston, with items stolen between September 3, 2021, and November 25, 2021.

Pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to steal and five counts of possessing criminal property.

3 Jul 2024

William Stokes Senior

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

three-and-a-half years in prison

William Stokes Senior received stolen horseboxes at his home in Wokingham, where they were prepped for sale and advertised online, leading to their recovery by police. This was part of a series of thefts in areas including Radnage, Westbury, and Terweston, with items stolen between September 3, 2021, and November 25, 2021.

Found guilty by a jury of one count of conspiracy to steal and four counts of possessing criminal property following a two-week trial.

3 Jul 2024

May 2024 3 cases

David Cameron

Rape *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment and 6 years on licence

David Cameron subjected his victim to a pattern of abuse spanning eight years, which included multiple instances of rape, physical violence such as actual bodily harm, strangulation, and suffocation, sexual assault by penetration, criminal damage, threats to kill, coercive control, perverting the course of justice, and witness intimidation. The abuse was reported leading to his arrest on December 2, 2023, and he was found guilty following a trial.

Found guilty after a trial of four counts of rape, one count of perverting the course of justice, one count of witness intimidation, one count of actual bodily harm, one count of sexual assault by penetration, one count of criminal damage, one count of strangulation, one count of suffocation, one count of threats to kill, and one count of coercive control. Cleared of three counts of rape, one count of intentional strangulation, one count of battery, and three counts of actual bodily harm. Investigating officer highlighted the violent nature of the acts and encouraged victims to come forward.

28 May 2024

Khayre Abdulkadir Abdala

Fraud by False Representation *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 300 hours of unpaid work, 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, and a 3-month curfew from 8pm to 6am

Khayre Abdulkadir Abdala, a 45-year-old business director of Akhayson Air Services Ltd from Bath Road, Slough, fraudulently applied for eight Covid-19 business support grants from Slough Council between August 2020 and January 2022. He submitted false applications, including a fake tenancy agreement and invoices, resulting in the council losing £11,334 from the first two successful claims. Further applications were refused, but they could have caused an additional loss of £13,096. He was convicted after a trial of fraud by false representation and possessing articles for use in fraud.

Judge Campbell noted the offending demonstrated significant planning over a sustained period during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ordered to pay £1,200 in compensation at £100 per month due to limited financial means.

16 May 2024

Robert Francis

Rape *

Sentence

16 years in prison

In 2023, Robert Francis befriended a vulnerable woman, plied her with alcohol, and raped her on two occasions overnight on June 9. He was arrested but released on bail. On June 6, 2024, he befriended another vulnerable woman and raped her while she slept. The woman escaped, leading to his arrest that day.

Found guilty after a ten-day trial of three counts of rape. Made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, must sign the sex offenders register for life, and an extended licence period of five years.

6 May 2024

April 2024 5 cases

Sabir Alawi

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 1 year and 6 months

Sabir Alawi, 19, of Joyce Avenue, Enfield, was involved in a county drugs line operating from London to Wycombe, supplying crack cocaine and heroin in June 2023. He was part of the gang and was arrested on July 12, 2023, as part of a joint investigation.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. He was 17 at the time of the offending.

24 Apr 2024

Mukhtar Muridi

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 1 year and 6 months

Mukhtar Muridi, 19, of Cocker Road, Enfield, participated in a county drugs line that supplied crack cocaine and heroin from London to Wycombe in June 2023. He was arrested on July 12, 2023, following a joint investigation by police.

Found guilty by unanimous verdict of being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. He was 17 at the time of the offending.

24 Apr 2024

Jermaine Tyrer

Child sex offences *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

Jermaine Tyrer committed two counts of child sex offences between 1998 and 2000, including unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years and inciting a girl under fourteen years to commit an act of gross indecency. He was found guilty following a trial, and the victim demonstrated immense courage by reporting the crimes. Thames Valley Police highlighted the importance of holding perpetrators accountable regardless of the time elapsed.

Found guilty after a two-week trial ending on February 24. Acquitted of one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years. Currently serving a custodial sentence for separate offences after breaching licence conditions.

17 Apr 2024

Jason Perry

Attempted Burglary *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Jason Perry, aged 35 and of no fixed address, attempted to open the car doors of three vehicles on Chauntry Road and Oldfield Road in Maidenhead on December 29, 2023. He succeeded in entering one vehicle, then climbed a gate to a residential property and attempted to access the building through the back door. He was arrested on January 15, 2024, following a police investigation into multiple theft-related offences.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicle interference, attempted burglary, theft from a motor vehicle, and attempted theft from a motor vehicle. Investigating officer PC Lily Ellis commented on the successful investigation and the importance of reporting offences.

4 Apr 2024

Ayman Khan

Possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

six and a half years imprisonment

Ayman Khan was caught red-handed with more than £60,000 worth of cocaine, heroin and cannabis, as well as a taser, when officers stopped him on the evening of September 23, 2023. Police had received a report of a person gaining access to a DVLA compound in Reading, who was then seen leaving with a bag they did not arrive with. Khan matched the suspect's description and was found in possession of the drugs and taser electronic stun device. He was arrested that day and charged the following day.

Pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, as well as possessing an electrical incapacitation device and ammunition. Investigating officer noted the strength of evidence left him no option but to admit offending.

4 Apr 2024

March 2024 1 case

Sean Ashrafie

Possession with Intent to Supply Class A Drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Sean Ashrafie was involved in drug and weapon crimes in 2023. On May 25, 2023, police discovered class A drugs in an alleyway in Reading and found 29 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin worth £580, along with £339 in cash on him during a search. A metal knuckleduster was later recovered from his home address. On October 24, 2023, he failed to stop for police while driving on Baker Street, leading to a pursuit where he discarded a knife, 25 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin worth £250, a burner phone, and £30 in cash, as captured on CCTV.

Found guilty by a majority verdict. Ordered to forfeit the drugs, weapons, and cash. Police investigations targeted his criminal activities in 2023.

17 Mar 2024

January 2024 2 cases

Steven Hicks

Sexual assault *

Sentence

four and a half years imprisonment

Steven Hicks, a 60-year-old former nurse from Woodley, Reading, attended the home of an 85-year-old woman on January 5, 2022, while she was receiving home visits for fractures from a fall. Posing as staff from the Royal Berkshire orthopaedic unit and wearing medical clothing, he entered her bedroom under the guise of checking her mobility, where he sexually assaulted her by pressing his face against her. The victim, who lived alone, immediately questioned his actions, pushed him away, and reported the incident to relatives and police. Evidence included matching DNA on the victim and her clothing, phone data placing him at the scene, and records showing he accessed her medical files without reason, including on the day of the assault.

Denied the charges but was found guilty. Used his position as a nurse to gain access to the victim.

25 Jan 2024

Graeme Gordon

Sexual activity with a child and grooming *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Graeme Gordon, 36, of Sussex Street, Brighton, engaged in sexual activity with an underage girl on three occasions and groomed a 14-year-old girl after making contact with her online. He was arrested in August 2023 and convicted in October 2023 for the sexual activity offenses. In January 2024, he was convicted at Reading Crown Court for grooming. Police also found child pornography in his possession. Gordon had worked as a nurse in the Emergency Department at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton for nine years, but the victim was not a patient there.

Convicted of sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and grooming. Also sentenced to 6 months for possession of child pornography. Struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

1 Jan 2024

November 2023 3 cases

Mohammed Islam

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On August 22, 2022, Mohammed Islam met up with his 23-year-old male victim at an address in Upton Park and beat him by punching him in the face, causing bruising and swelling. On September 22, 2022, Islam assaulted the victim by approaching him from behind and attacking him with a hammer, resulting in a fractured skull. Islam then fled to Scotland but was found and arrested by officers on October 26, 2022.

Pleaded guilty to one count each of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating and possession of an offensive weapon. Given an indefinite restraining order against the victim.

3 Nov 2023

Jamar Campbell

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

two years and four months in prison

Jamar Campbell, aged 28, of Swansea Road, Reading, was arrested in July 2023 after officers saw his grey Mercedes pull into a car park in St Saviours Road near Southcote. He exited the car with several bags, provided false details when questioned by police, and tried to run away. He was detained and his bags searched, revealing £8,000 worth of wrapped and uncut Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin), as well as scales, cling film, and cigarette papers. During interview, he answered no comment to all questions, other than stating he worked as a labourer.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply controlled drug of class A, namely crack cocaine and heroin.

2 Nov 2023

Ryan Efey

Affray and threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place *

Sentence

1 year and 9 months imprisonment

On June 4, 2023, at around 4.10pm on Slough High Street, Ryan Efey, 25, from Wexham Road, Slough, engaged in a physical altercation with a 23-year-old male victim. Efey then produced a large machete knife and threatened the victim with violence in broad daylight in front of members of the public, including children. He taunted the victim during the incident. Efey was arrested on June 12 and charged the next day. Fortunately, the victim did not sustain any injuries.

Pleaded guilty to one count each of affray and threatening a person with a bladed article in a public place.

2 Nov 2023

October 2023 6 cases

Fuad Nur

Failing to provide mobile phone PIN *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 150 hours of unpaid work and £2,000 in costs

In relation to the death of Kyron Lee, a 21-year-old man fatally attacked after a bicycle collision with a car in Earls Lane, Cippenham, on October 2, 2022, at around 8.50pm. Multiple men exited the car and chased Kyron into Waterman Court where he was attacked and pronounced dead shortly after 9.45pm. Nur, aged 27, of Graylands Close, Slough, failed to provide his mobile phone PIN.

Found guilty by unanimous verdict of failing to provide his mobile phone PIN when required to do so; found not guilty of one count of assisting an offender.

27 Oct 2023

Ahmad Hassan

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

In relation to the death of Kyron Lee, a 21-year-old man fatally attacked after a bicycle collision with a car in Earls Lane, Cippenham, on October 2, 2022, at around 8.50pm. Multiple men exited the car and chased Kyron into Waterman Court where he was attacked and pronounced dead shortly after 9.45pm. Hassan, aged 24, of Blackwell Court, Slough, assisted an offender.

Found guilty by unanimous verdict of one count of assisting an offender; found not guilty of two further counts.

27 Oct 2023

Andrzej Bojanowski

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

On November 20, 2022, Bojanowski, aged 31, of Romsey Road, Winchester, who was drunk, kicked and ran at residential doors in Scarborough Way, Slough, managing to enter one property and break into a caravan parked on the driveway.

Charged on March 16 with one count of burglary and two counts of attempted burglary.

20 Oct 2023

Ricky Bowden

Burglary other than in a dwelling *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Mark Robson and Ricky Bowden broke into Darul Madinah School in Chalvey, Slough, on June 27 and again on July 2, 2023. During the first break-in, they stole laptops, cash, and other high-value goods; the second break-in involved stealing children’s toiletries. CCTV identified them, leading to arrests on July 4. Bowden, aged 52, of no fixed abode.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary other than in a dwelling.

20 Oct 2023

Galice Beldom

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

On March 31 at around 2.30am, Beldom launched a sustained attack on his partner, a woman in her forties, in a property in Church Street, Windsor, leaving her with serious injuries to her face and stomach. The woman escaped and flagged down a milkman in the town centre for help. Beldom, aged 49, of Church Street, Windsor, was arrested and charged the following day.

Pleaded guilty to one count of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

1 Oct 2023

Leandro Silva

Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

In August 2023, Silva, aged 22, of London Road, Bromley, London, was seen cycling away from a group of drug users on Francis Street, Reading. He was detained on Elgar Road for a section 23 search under the Misuse of Drugs Act and found in possession of 33 wraps of class-A drugs (cocaine and heroin), a mobile phone, and cash. He was arrested the same day.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (cocaine and heroin) and one count of possession of criminal property.

1 Oct 2023

September 2023 1 case

Mark Robson

Burglary other than in a dwelling *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary other than in a dwelling.

25 Sep 2023

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Reading Crown Court, located in Reading, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 219 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Reading 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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Reading Crown Court Sentencing Results

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David Nduyimana

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Keith Mills

Jack Powell

Jay Cudlipp

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Jamil Shabbir

Charlie Gosden

Abdifatah Mohamoud

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Mohammed Subhani

Christopher Hamilton

Layla Spence

Nathan Ashton

Tombewani Tombe

James Dyer

James Maughan

Ameet Saroay

William Stokes Junior

William Stokes Senior

David Cameron

Khayre Abdulkadir Abdala

Robert Francis

Sabir Alawi

Mukhtar Muridi

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Jason Perry

Ayman Khan

Sean Ashrafie

Steven Hicks

Graeme Gordon

Mohammed Islam

Jamar Campbell

Ryan Efey

Fuad Nur

Ahmad Hassan

Andrzej Bojanowski

Ricky Bowden

Galice Beldom

Leandro Silva

Mark Robson

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