Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 6 verdicts at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court (Sevenoaks). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2026 1 case

Bobby Thorpe

Multiple thefts, fraud, drug possession, and harassment *

Sentence

36 weeks custody

Bobby Thorpe, 33, of Royal West Kent Avenue, Tonbridge, committed 25 offences between January 6, 2022, and December 31, 2025, including theft from vehicles (e.g., £2,500 Eva Beta Trials Bike from garage, £900 medical equipment from Audi, £900 golf bag from Volkswagen, jacket and bank cards from vehicle), fraud by false representation using stolen bank cards (multiple transactions totaling hundreds of pounds at stores like McDonald's, Tesco, newsagents), possession of cannabis (2.9g and 8g), possession of crack cocaine (121 wraps during mental health crisis), shoplifting (£192.50 from Aldi, £5 Red Bull from Morrison's, £50 vape liquid from van), harassment of neighbour (abuse, threats, throwing soapy water, bizarre accusations between January 25-29, 2023), vehicle interference (trying doors of Renault Clio), racially aggravated harassment (abusing police officer with racial slurs during six-hour stand-off on building rooftop in Hackney, London, on June 2, 2025), and theft from a person. Offences occurred in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Kemsing (Kent), and London areas (Southwark, Hackney). Many committed while on bail; neighbour victim felt vulnerable and afraid; disabled vehicle owner felt emotionally violated.

Pleaded guilty to all but one offence (handling stolen goods, for which he was found guilty after trial). History of drug misuse, mental health issues, and non-compliance with support services. Judge noted prolific offending and high risk of reoffending, justifying immediate custody. Ordered to pay £187 victim surcharge upon release; drugs to be destroyed; previous community order revoked.

16 Feb 2026

December 2025 1 case

Danny Crawley

Burglary and criminal damage *

Sentence

20 weeks' imprisonment and £154 compensation

Danny Crawley, 44, of Godstow Road, Abbey Wood, London, smashed his way into Puddings, an independent coffee shop in Week Street, Maidstone, at around 2.45am on December 3, 2025. He stole an iPad, a till drawer, and more than £150 in cash. He had previously attended the premises hours earlier and stolen additional items. Officers caught him at the scene with some stolen goods, and the till drawer was later found near the Hazlitt Theatre.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal damage. Caught red-handed with stolen goods.

4 Dec 2025

October 2025 1 case

Billy Bird

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Billy Bird, 27, of Everland Lane, Ospringe, carried out a two-week spree of thefts across Faversham and Ashford from August 19 to September 4, 2025. He stole alcohol and groceries worth hundreds of pounds from Tesco in Faversham, Sainsbury’s in Bysing Wood Road, Co-op in Hunters Avenue, Ashford, and committed theft at Thanet Way services by driving off without paying for fuel. He was arrested on September 5, 2025, hiding under a bed in Whiting Crescent.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft from a shop, driving without a licence or insurance, and trespassing on a railway line. Subject to a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting entry to specified stores.

16 Oct 2025

July 2024 1 case

David Makuyana

Indecent Exposure *

Sentence

16 weeks imprisonment

David Makuyana was removed from a train at Tonbridge station on July 1, where he shouted, swore, and urinated into a plastic bottle. He became aggressive towards staff members, verbally abusing them, squaring up to one, raising his fists, exposing himself, and attempting to urinate on a staff member. Despite efforts by passengers to calm him, he continued to shout abuse and tried to board another train before being arrested by British Transport Police.

Pleaded guilty to indecent exposure and two counts of using threatening or abusive behaviour. Ordered to pay court and victim costs, and must register as a sex offender for seven years.

3 Jul 2024

June 2024 1 case

Esther Evans

Driving an untaxed vehicle *

Sentence

Three-month conditional discharge, £90 costs, and £41.25 in vehicle excise back duty

Esther Evans, 55, of Westhaven in Cosheston, was driving a Kia Soul in Llanteg on May 3, 2023, when the vehicle tax had expired on February 29, 2023.

Pleaded guilty.

25 Jun 2024

May 2024 1 case

Nicola Jayes

Shop theft *

Sentence

18-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £163.45 in compensation

Nicola Jayes stole alcohol and other items worth more than £160 from a BP garage in Westcliff between March 17 and April 7, 2024.

Admitted three counts of shop theft; if another crime is committed, she can be sentenced for these offences and the new one; also failed to surrender to court bail.

2 May 2024

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About Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court

Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court, located in Sevenoaks, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 6 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Sevenoaks 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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