Redditch Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 7 verdicts at Redditch Magistrates' Court (Redditch). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2024 1 case

David Wilkinson

Indecent assault of a child under the age of 16 *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment for each of two counts of indecent assault to run consecutively, and 18 months for a third count to run concurrently

David Wilkinson, a former Kidderminster teacher, engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old pupil between March and October 1983, when he was 35 years old. The victim described being exploited, groomed, and abused in a calculated abuse of power. The relationship continued after her 16th birthday but ended, leaving her devastated. She reflected on the abuse years later after having children. The victim's mother and brother condoned the relationship, even allowing Wilkinson to stay in her bed.

Found guilty. Judge Seanin Gilmore noted a lack of victim sympathy, described the defendant as manipulative and abusive, and stated the sentence was limited by 1983 guidelines (maximum 2 years then, versus 14 years in 2025). Defence argued no clandestine actions and that the victim wanted the relationship, but the judge ruled the victim was not of consenting age.

2 Oct 2024

May 2024 1 case

Khizer Ali

Causing Death by Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

11 years and 3 months imprisonment

Khizer Ali, a 24-year-old from Farndon Close, Redditch, drove a VW Golf recklessly, reaching speeds of 62mph in a 30mph zone and having near misses. On April 23, 2024, he lost control on the A441 Alvechurch Highway, crashing head-on into a Vauxhall Meriva driven by Valerie Ayres, 65, and her husband David, 70, who were en route to shop in Redditch. The impact killed Valerie instantly and caused life-changing injuries to David; Ali had swapped vehicles with his sister and was not insured to drive the car.

Faced charges for reckless driving; was a learner driver without a full licence and driving without consent; involved in high-speed incidents leading to a fatal crash.

16 May 2024

June 2023 1 case

Adrian Pitt

Speeding *

Sentence

£220 fine and three penalty points on licence, plus £650 costs and £88 surcharge

Adrian Pitt was driving a BMW and broke the temporary 50mph speed limit on the M5 southbound near junction 8 on April 12, 2023.

Did not enter a plea; case proved in absence.

16 Jun 2023

November 2015 1 case

Johanne Thomas

Benefit fraud *

Sentence

120 hours unpaid work

Johanne Thomas dishonestly claimed £6,548.50 in Housing Benefit between June 2013 and January 2015 by failing to declare that she was working and that her husband’s earnings had increased. The investigation began as a result of a data match between local authorities and HMRC to prevent and detect fraud.

Pleaded guilty. Also handed a 12 month community order. Would have been subject to a harsher sentence had she not pleaded guilty.

10 Nov 2015

October 2015 1 case

Rosie Hannah Webb

Driving while over the legal alcohol limit *

Sentence

Fined £300 and disqualified from driving for 18 months

On October 6, 2015, Rosie Hannah Webb, aged 20, from Gorse Road, Wolverhampton, drove after consuming three glasses of wine during a meal out with her boyfriend. Following an argument at his home, she was asked to leave despite having been drinking. She drove towards Norton Road, lost control on a wet road with a sweeping bend, and her car left the road, going down an embankment onto the railway line in Wythall, ending up about a foot from the train tracks. A local resident assisted her, and police were called. An approaching train stopped just 30 metres away. She recorded 87 microgrammes of alcohol in her breath, twice the legal limit.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £135 in prosecution costs, £30 victim surcharge and £150 court charge.

21 Oct 2015

August 2015 1 case

Che Smith

Dishonestly claiming Housing Benefit *

Sentence

12 month community order with 133 hours unpaid work

Che Smith dishonestly claimed Housing Benefit amounting to £4,353.81 between June 2013 and November 2014 by failing to declare that he was working as a roofer. He also attempted to deceive the council by not declaring the work when his claim was reviewed. The investigation began as a result of a data match that matches electronic data within local authorities and HMRC to prevent and detect fraud.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay prosecution costs of £85. District Judge Cadbury said that his sentence would have been greater had he not entered an early guilty plea.

11 Aug 2015

May 2015 1 case

Sarah Lucas

Benefit fraud *

Sentence

17-week suspended prison sentence for 12 months with 100 hours unpaid work

Sarah Lucas, aged 41, of Mickleton Close, Oakenshaw, falsely claimed more than £20,000 in benefits by failing to declare the true extent of her savings. She fraudulently received Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. Her lies were uncovered following an investigation by Redditch borough council triggered by a data match, with the Department for Work and Pensions assisting to determine the full extent of the offending.

Pleaded guilty to dishonestly claiming £21,851.79. Ordered to pay prosecution costs of £85. Magistrates described it as a very serious offence involving a considerable amount of money over a long time.

13 May 2015

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About Redditch Magistrates' Court

Redditch Magistrates' Court, located in Redditch, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 7 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Redditch 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.

The court can be found at Grove St, Redditch B98 8DB, B98 8DB.

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