Reading Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 135 verdicts at Reading Crown Court (Reading). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

July 2024 7 cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 2023 3 cases

Christopher Zietek

Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Christopher Zietek, 67, with homes in Sydenham, Ireland, and Spain, was involved in the supply of falsified passports to fugitive criminals, enabling them to evade arrest and start new lives abroad. This operation assisted organised crime networks in avoiding identification by law enforcement.

Found guilty by jurors of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, conspiracy to make a false instrument with intent, and converting criminal property. Sentence increased by appeal judges after being deemed unduly lenient.

25 Aug 2023

Anthony Beard

Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

10 years and two months imprisonment

Anthony Beard, 61, of Sydenham, south east London, was involved in supplying falsified passports to fugitive criminals, allowing them to evade arrest and identification by law enforcement in the UK and internationally. Investigators believe he was responsible for at least 108 fraudulently obtained genuine passports being issued, which enabled serious organised crime networks to operate.

Admitted to conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and conspiracy to make a false instrument with intent. Sentence increased by appeal judges after being deemed unduly lenient by Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson.

25 Aug 2023

Laura Horton

Supply of a controlled drug *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Laura Horton, a former health care assistant at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital, smuggled drugs into prisons across the country by sending fake legal letters laced with Spice, a Class B drug, to inmates on at least 20 occasions between 2018 and 2022. She used multiple aliases, visited prisons frequently, and the scheme was uncovered when letters were intercepted, leading to a search of her home where evidence was found.

Pled guilty in May to being involved in the supply of a controlled drug on 20 occasions, conveying a List A article into a prison, and concealing criminal property. Her offending was linked to an inappropriate relationship with a patient at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital, and she laundered approximately £28,000.

15 Aug 2023

July 2023 1 case

Andrew Francis

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

Andrew Francis broke into the home of 91-year-old John Brackin in Cedar Terrace, High Wycombe, on 19 November 2022, to steal money for drugs. He assaulted Mr. Brackin, leaving him unconscious and unable to call for help, and stole an unknown amount of money and jewellery. Mr. Brackin died a week later in hospital as a result of his injuries. Francis was arrested on 24 November 2022 and assaulted a police officer while in custody.

Denied murder but pleaded guilty to burglary, criminal damage, and assault on an emergency worker. The investigating officer described the crime as horrendous and noted that Francis chose not to leave the property despite knowing the victim was inside.

28 Jul 2023

June 2023 1 case

Daniel Black

Dwelling Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Black, 47, formerly of Westfield Road, Thatcham, broke into a house in the Donnington area of Newbury on May 18, 2023, by smashing a window and stealing over £5000 in cash, debit cards, watches, and jewellery. His DNA was found on a knife at the property, leading to his arrest in August 2023.

Pleaded guilty to dwelling burglary. Investigating officer Detective Constable Daniel Pullen commented on the serious impact of burglary on communities and the commitment to public safety and reducing crime.

3 Jun 2023

April 2023 4 cases

Patrick Blenman

Assault *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

On August 10, 2021, Patrick Blenman assaulted a woman in Sandhurst, padlocked her inside a house, and set a fire by the front door, leaving her no choice but to escape by jumping from a third-floor window. He was arrested on the same day.

Found guilty of assault, arson, and false imprisonment after a five-day trial. The judge described the attack as 'horrendous'.

21 Apr 2023

Miguel Parian John

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Miguel Parian John assisted in relation to the murder of Rafaqit Kayani and was found in possession of a bladed article in a public place, connected to the events of August 30, 2022, in Keel Drive, Slough.

Found guilty of assisting an offender and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

4 Apr 2023

Riaz Miah

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

On August 30, 2022, Riaz Miah was involved in the murder of Rafaqit Kayani, 24, from Slough, by stabbing him in the chest in Keel Drive. Kayani was taken to hospital but later died. Miah was also involved in drug supply activities.

Found guilty of murder and other offences, including being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and possession of a bladed article. These additional sentences run concurrently.

3 Apr 2023

Hassan Al-Kubanji

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years

On August 30, 2022, Hassan Al-Kubanji and others murdered Rafaqit Kayani, 24, from Slough, by stabbing him in the chest in Keel Drive. Kayani was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.

Found guilty of murder following a trial. Additional details include being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, though this was not part of the sentence.

3 Apr 2023

March 2023 1 case

Kirkpatrick Virgo

Murder *

Sentence

21 years and 123 days imprisonment

Kirkpatrick Virgo, 42, killed Thomas Parker, 24, by striking him once on the back of the head with a horseshoe after an argument over loud music from a boombox on an Elizabeth line train. The incident occurred at Reading Station on July 30, following a football match between Arsenal and Sevilla. Virgo boarded the train at Slough with friends, playing loud music, which led to a verbal disagreement. He followed the victim off the train and attacked him as he walked away, then was chased and tackled by the victim's brother before being separated by security.

Found guilty by jurors after deliberation. He had five previous convictions for crimes such as drink-driving and possession of crack cocaine and heroin.

31 Mar 2023

February 2023 1 case

Jordan Musa

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

Sentence

6.5 years imprisonment

Jordan Musa, aged 27, stabbed a man in his 40s in the chest and thigh during an incident on Avon Place in Reading, narrowly missing his lungs and leaving the victim needing stitches. He also punched several people during a separate incident at Reading Magistrates' Court.

Found guilty of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon after a four-day trial. Pleaded guilty to one count of affray.

17 Feb 2023

October 2022 1 case

Hakeem Kigundu

Murder *

Sentence

whole life order

Hakeem Kigundu, a resident of Rowe Court in Reading, Berkshire, set fire to the building on December 15 as an act of revenge after losing his job and facing eviction the next day. He conspired to kill his neighbours, resulting in the deaths of Richard Burgess and Neil Morris, and injuries to Joel Richards, who suffered third-degree burns, and Laura Wiggins, who sustained a punctured lung and multiple fractures.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of murder, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm, and one count of arson with intent to endanger life.

7 Oct 2022

May 2022 1 case

Donald Robertson

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years

Donald Robertson murdered Shani Warren, a 26-year-old woman from Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, in April 1987. He assaulted, strangled, and threw her into Taplow Lake, where her body was found bound and gagged. The crime was linked to him through new DNA evidence from a cold case investigation. Additionally, he was convicted of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old girl in July 1981, and had a history of similar offences, including raping a 14-year-old girl shortly after his release from police custody in 1981.

Did not attend the trial; judge noted no remorse and described him as a self-centred man who cares nothing for others' suffering. Previously pleaded guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl in 1981.

19 May 2022

April 2022 3 cases

Oliver Perry-Smith

Misconduct in Public Office *

Sentence

Three years and six months in prison

Oliver Perry-Smith, a former Thames Valley Police officer based at Newbury police station, abused his position of power by pursuing women for sex whom he met during his duties between September 2014 and November 2019. These women were in vulnerable positions, such as victims, witnesses, or acting as appropriate adults. He had sexual contact with three women and attempted to with others. Additionally, he unauthorisedly accessed police computer systems to look up personal details of women, including using a car registration to identify and visit one woman at her home, making personal comments while she was alone with a young child. His actions came to light in late 2019 when a woman reported him after he sent an indecent image.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of misconduct in public office and two charges of unauthorised access to computer material. Described as a sexual predator who abused his position, causing significant distress to victims. Gross misconduct was found, and he would have been dismissed from the force.

29 Apr 2022

Sam Edwards

Burglary *

Sentence

Three years and five months imprisonment

Sam Edwards conducted a seven-month crime spree between September 2021 and March 2022, breaking into homes across Berkshire, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire, stealing high-value jewellery and items of sentimental value from locations including Maidenhead, Wargrave, Esher, West Horsley, Ripley, Bookham, and Taplow.

Pleaded guilty to 11 counts of burglary and one count of attempted burglary.

7 Apr 2022

Daniel Gale

Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

Four years and seven months imprisonment

Daniel Gale attempted to shoplift from Morrisons on Basingstoke Road in Reading, and when confronted, he threatened a victim with an imitation firearm in a terrifying incident, causing the victim to fear for their safety.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm whilst committing a schedule one offence and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, with part of the sentence due to the activation of a suspended sentence for a previous robbery offence.

4 Apr 2022

September 2021 6 cases

Girl

Manslaughter *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months detention

The 14-year-old girl coaxed Olly Stephens, a 13-year-old boy with autism, to Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, on January 3, 2021, under false pretenses, allowing two boys to ambush and stab him to death. She had revealed to friends that she was setting him up, expressed indifference to his potential death in messages, and asked friends to pray for her. After the incident, she deleted messages and apps from her phone to cover her tracks. The attack arose from online grievances.

Admitted manslaughter and convicted of perverting the course of justice. Lured Olly to the scene, knowing the boys planned to attack him. Expressed lack of care about his death in messages and showed no fear while heading to the scene. Deeply remorseful, suffering nightmares, and visibly distressed in court.

24 Sep 2021

Younger Boy

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years

The younger boy, aged 14 at the time, harboured grievances with Olly Stephens, whom he had met online. On January 3, 2021, at Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, he ambushed and fatally stabbed the 13-year-old victim with a knife during a fight, following a dispute on social media. The attack was a carefully calculated ambush designed to catch Olly off guard. He disposed of bloodied clothing after the incident.

Convicted of murder and perverting the course of justice. Fatally stabbed Olly Stephens. Expressed regret to a friend, stating it was the biggest mistake of his life and carried out the attack out of pure anger.

24 Sep 2021

Unnamed Girl

Manslaughter *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months detention

The 14-year-old girl lured 13-year-old Olly Stephens, who had autism, to Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, on January 3, 2021, setting him up for an ambush by two boys amid grievances from social media disputes. She made repeated revelations to friends about setting Olly up, showed no care if he died, and was 'vibing' on the way to the scene. She admitted manslaughter and did not stand trial. The boys stabbed Olly to death during the attack.

Admitted manslaughter; also convicted of perverting the course of justice by deleting messages and apps from her phone; expressed deep remorse and has been suffering nightmares; visibly distressed in court.

24 Sep 2021

Unnamed Older Boy

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with minimum term of 12 years

The older boy, aged 14 at the time, fought with 13-year-old Olly Stephens during an ambush at Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, on January 3, 2021, which led to Olly being fatally stabbed by his co-defendant. The attack stemmed from grievances and hostile messages on Snapchat about Olly, whom they had met online. Olly, who had autism, was lured to the field by a girl. The boy denied murder but was convicted at trial. He expressed hatred for Olly in messages.

Convicted of murder after trial; also convicted of perverting the course of justice by disposing of bloodied clothing; showed no sign of regret.

24 Sep 2021

Unnamed Younger Boy

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with minimum term of 13 years

The younger boy, aged 14 at the time, fatally stabbed 13-year-old Olly Stephens with a knife during a carefully calculated ambush at Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, on January 3, 2021. The attack followed grievances and hostile messages on Snapchat about Olly, whom he had met online. Olly, who had autism, was lured to the field by a girl, allowing the two boys to ambush him. The boy denied murder but was convicted at trial. He told a friend it was the biggest mistake of his life.

Convicted of murder after trial; also convicted of perverting the course of justice by disposing of bloodied clothing; acted out of pure anger.

24 Sep 2021

Older Boy

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 years

The older boy, aged 14 at the time, harboured grievances with Olly Stephens, whom he had met online. On January 3, 2021, at Bugs Bottom field in Emmer Green, Reading, he ambushed the 13-year-old victim and fought with him during the attack, which ended with Olly being fatally stabbed. The incident stemmed from a social media dispute. He disposed of bloodied clothing after the incident.

Convicted of murder and perverting the course of justice. Fought with the victim during the attack. No sign of regret shown. Expressed hatred towards Olly in messages, stating he would kill him if he saw him.

24 Sep 2021

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