Redditch Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

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.

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.

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