Sheffield Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 134 verdicts at Sheffield Crown Court (Sheffield). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Jack Meredith

Sexual assault and incitement of sexual activity with a child

January 26, 2026

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Jack Meredith, 28, of Kiln Court, Doncaster, bribed two boys aged 13 to 15 into engaging in sexual activity by offering them money in exchange for sending indecent images. One victim reported him to police, leading to an investigation. Examination of his phone revealed a second victim whom he also sexually assaulted multiple times and sexually exploited.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts including inciting a boy aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault, and inciting the sexual exploitation of a child. Made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and a 25-year restraining order. Must sign the Sex Offenders' Register for life.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Kerry Hickey

Robbery

January 23, 2026

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Kerry Hickey, 32, of Beckett Road, Doncaster, participated in robbing a victim's car with Shaun Booth as part of his wider crime spree.

Shaun Booth

Theft of motor vehicle

January 23, 2026

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment, 5 years and 11 months driving ban

Shaun Booth, 32, of no fixed abode, embarked on an appalling crime spree involving serial car thefts. In one instance, he pickpocketed a shopper's car keys at a supermarket. Forensic and CCTV evidence linked him to multiple offences, including driving dangerously in a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit at excessive speeds and against oncoming traffic. His prolific offending spanned four separate cases.

Pleaded guilty to 24 offences including theft of motor vehicle, theft from a person, robbery, fraud, affray, dangerous driving, criminal damage and escape from lawful custody. Judge Sarah Wright commented on the trail of victims left behind and the dangerous driving that luckily caused no serious injuries.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Korey Ewen

Murder

January 22, 2026

Sentence: indefinite hospital order

Korey Ewen stabbed his father, John Hinchliffe, 63, at a home in Maple Grove, Conisbrough, on January 16, 2025, leading to his death from stab wounds. Ewen was charged with murder but detained in a hospital facility and declared unfit to plead.

Declared unfit to plead; following a 'trial of fact', jury found he committed the act of causing his father's death.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mackenzie Anthony

Abuse and animal cruelty

January 20, 2026

Sentence: jailed

Mackenzie Anthony, a Doncaster drug dealer, abused a woman and strangled a dog. He has been jailed following the court proceedings.

Nicholas Berry

Abuse and animal cruelty

January 20, 2026

Sentence: jailed

Nicholas Berry, a Doncaster drug dealer, abused a woman and strangled a dog. He has been jailed following the court proceedings.

James Russell

Inciting the sexual exploitation of a child

January 16, 2026

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

James Russell, 44, of no fixed abode, first messaged the 15-year-old victim on a social media platform. He abused his trusted position by sending inappropriate and sexual content for months, asking if she 'loved' him and sending photos of his genitals. The abuse occurred when the victim was 15 years old, leading to severe trauma including inability to perform daily activities and suicidal thoughts in the following 12 months.

Initially pleaded guilty to inciting the sexual exploitation of a child on 17 September 2024. Pleaded not guilty to other charges but changed plea on 5 September 2025. Abused position of trust with victim.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

David Nistor

Rape

January 16, 2026

Sentence: 15 years and eight months imprisonment

David Nistor, 26, from Heelis Street in Barnsley, raped a woman on multiple occasions, including an assault reported in June 2025. He was arrested and charged the same day by South Yorkshire Police. During police interview, he made no comment. Initially pleaded not guilty on July 17, 2025, to seven counts of rape and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but changed plea to guilty on the assault charge on November 21, 2025. Following a trial, he was found guilty of the rapes on January 16, 2026.

Found guilty by jury of seven counts of rape; pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Victim's bravery highlighted by investigating officer.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Craig Berridge

Possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

January 14, 2026

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment with an extended licence of 4 years

On November 25, 2024, at 6.18pm, Craig Berridge, 46, of Grange Road, Rawmarsh, fired a shotgun at an address on Dawson Avenue in Rawmarsh, Rotherham. Earlier that day, he had threatened the homeowner at the same address, saying he would 'shoot the lot of you'. CCTV footage captured him making the threats and firing the weapon before casually walking away. No one was injured. He was arrested two hours after the shooting.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Detective Inspector Claire Moss described him as a dangerous man who discharged a firearm at a property without thought for others' safety.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Barry Schofield

Burglary

January 13, 2026

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Barry Schofield, 46, acted as an accomplice to Shane Walker in two of the burglaries between August and October 2025 across Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster. He also committed three counts of fraud by false representation using stolen bank cards for purchases.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and three counts of fraud by false representation relating to purchases on stolen bank cards. Has a record of 44 offences from 18 previous court appearances, including recent entries for battery and criminal damage.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shane Walker

Burglary

January 13, 2026

Sentence: 5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Between August and October 2025, Shane Walker, 38, carried out seven break-ins across Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster. He forced entry by shattering glass panes in windows or doors, stealing irreplaceable items including war medals, an engagement ring treasured by a widow for over 60 years, vehicles, mountain bikes, a work van, and valuable jewellery. He was caught after forensic experts recovered DNA and bite impressions from cheese bitten into during one burglary.

Admitted to seven burglary charges and two theft charges. Has 39 convictions from 78 offences, including 23 for domestic burglaries. Judge David Dixon commented on the devastating impact on victims, including loss of irreplaceable items like war medals and an engagement ring.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jordan Brown

Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A

January 6, 2026

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Officers from Rotherham's Operation Fortify Team executed warrants in August 2024 and found over 500 wraps of Class A drugs worth approximately £6,200 in a property in The Lanes in East Dene. Brown's fingerprints were on the drugs. On July 8, 2025, he was arrested and charged. A search of his flat found a coat containing a block of heroin, further wraps of drugs, a passport and bank card in his name, with total drugs seized estimated at £16,200.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A. Over £20,000 worth of drugs seized. Fingerprints found on drugs. Phone analysis confirmed involvement in drug supply and preparation.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Ian Develin

Indecent Exposure

December 23, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Ian Develin, 64, of Rowan Road, Eckington, Sheffield, committed a series of indecent exposures in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield, between November 2024 and July 2025. He exposed himself and performed an indecent act in front of women in the popular park frequented by families, runners, walkers, and cyclists. Following reports, police conducted house-to-house enquiries, issued e-fit appeals, installed covert CCTV, and increased patrols. In August 2025, after another incident, officers arrested him using a partial vehicle registration provided by the victim. Previous victims identified him, leading to charges.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent exposure between November 2024 and July 2025, one count of outraging public decency and one count of using threatening abusive insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment alarm and distress. Investigating Officer Ellie Davies commented on the vile offending and the team effort in bringing him to justice.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Richard Green

Attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sex offence

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Richard Green, of Fir Close in Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham, communicated with a Filipino woman about the sexual abuse of children over a four-month period between July 10, 2019 and November 19, 2019. He shared 350 messages, video-called 10 times, and received nine media files containing category C indecent images. Using the username 'Rich2076', he requested live webcam sessions and indecent images of the woman's nine-year-old daughter, sending money via mobile phone top-ups. A separate conversation from October 2020 to November 2023 involved sexualised discussions with 'Nancy' about her 15-year-old daughter. Devices seized in February 2024 contained 28 indecent images (7 category A, 7 B, 8 C, 13 extreme) and searches for explicit videos including 'teen' and 'schoolgirls'.

Pleaded guilty to various child sex offences. Concurrent sentences of 6 months for category A images, 2 months for category B, and 1 month for category C. Named on Sex Offenders Register and issued Sexual Harm Prevention Order, both indefinitely.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mohammed Makhmood

Rape

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Mohammed Makhmood, 43, of Rotherham, then aged 18-20, raped a 14-year-old girl in 1999 in Rotherham. Found her at bus stop evening, invited to smoke cigarette, led to nearby graveyard for attack. Abused over two years.

Jailed for rape. Part of Operation Stovewood. Must sign sex offenders register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jack Garwell

Causing death by dangerous driving

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 6 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 5 years with 21 months extension

Jack Garwell, 24, from Hilton Avenue, Scunthorpe, was travelling to Doncaster for a date night when he performed a three-vehicle overtake on High Levels Bank in Thorne, exceeding 80mph on a 60mph road. He collided head-on with 20-year-old motorcyclist Alex Anderson, who was thrown from his bike and died at the scene from catastrophic injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Sentenced by Judge Jeremy Richardson KC.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Kessur Ajaib

Rape

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 8 years 6 months imprisonment

Kessur Ajaib, 44, of Rotherham, then aged 18-20, raped a 14-year-old girl in 1999 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Approached her, made conversation, gave alcohol, lured to alleyway in residential area for attack. Abused over two years.

Jailed for rape and concurrent 3 years for indecent assault. Part of Operation Stovewood investigation. Must sign sex offenders register for life.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Jason Hale

Murder

November 20, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years

Jason Hale, 37, of no fixed abode, lurked in the shadows of an alleyway between Apley Road and Whitburn Road in the Hyde Park area of Doncaster, attempting to rob random victims. On September 19, 2024, he stabbed Sheldon Jameson in the chest during an attempted robbery, leading to Sheldon's death. Two nights earlier, Hale had stabbed another man in the abdomen in the same alleyway, who survived. Hale was identified via CCTV footage showing him loitering in the alleyway on both occasions. He was found guilty on August 19, 2025.

Found guilty by a jury of murder, attempted robbery, and assault. Claimed self-defence in stabbing Sheldon Jameson but denied involvement in earlier assault. Attempted to dispose of a knife connected to the murder.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Gary Hutton

Attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sex offence

November 18, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Gary Hutton, 59, of Bootham Crescent in Doncaster, used an online messaging site to attempt to arrange sexual offences against a child. On February 25, 2025, he spoke with a woman he believed would enable him to sexually assault her child, but the account was operated by the Regional Organised Crime Unit as a decoy to catch online predators. He was arrested the following day by the Internet Sex Offences Team (ISOT), with three mobile phones, two tablets, a laptop, and a computer seized. Analysis of one phone revealed conversations with other profiles discussing sexual abuse of children.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sex offence. Also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Sageer Hussain

Rape

November 11, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Sageer Hussain, aged 14 at the time, led a 14-year-old girl down an alleyway in Rotherham town centre between 2000 and 2002. He told her he would not let her leave unless she had sex with him. Despite her refusal, he raped her while a male and another female were present, blocking her exit. The girl cried during the ordeal. Hussain was arrested after the victim reported the abuse to officers investigating her childhood sexual exploitation.

Found guilty of rape following a trial. Already serving a 19-year sentence for raping another girl. Sentenced by Judge Charles Thomas, who noted the victim had been abused by others in the area around the same time.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Luke Anderson

Rape

November 10, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Luke Anderson abused Emma Clarke and another woman between 2015 and 2019, committing five counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The abuse was reported to police in 2021, leading to his arrest and trial.

Corey Owen Cooper

Causing death by dangerous driving

November 7, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

On 11 November 2023, in the Stannington area of Sheffield, Corey Owen Cooper, then 17, was driving his grandfather's Fiat Grande Punto with two friends, Josh Atkins and Gabe Wiggett, both 17. Travelling at approximately 53mph in a 20mph zone on Myers Grove Lane, he lost control on a bend and struck a metal barrier, overturning the car. This caused the death of Josh Atkins and serious injuries to Gabe Wiggett. Earlier that evening, Cooper had driven at excessive speeds, including around 80mph past Bradfield School, and performed wheel spins in a car park. The dashboard warning lights were on for 90 minutes prior due to a malfunctioning ABS system. The crash occurred on Josh's father Gavin's birthday. Cooper was covered in blood and said, 'What have I done, I've killed my best friend.'

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving. Judge noted the defendant was driving deplorably to show off to friends, described as truly appalling driving and immaturity on a grand scale. Remorse accepted as sincere.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Marie Thompson

Blackmail

November 3, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Marie Thompson, a former police constable with massive debts, posed as a paedophile hunter to blackmail a suspect in a shameful betrayal to fund her gambling addiction.

Former PC abused her position to pose as a paedophile hunter and blackmail a suspect to fund her gambling addiction. Described as a 'shameful' betrayal.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Ricky Smith

Conspiring to bring contraband into prison

October 30, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Ricky Smith, 39, of Ash Close in Leeds, conspired with Jade Brannan to smuggle Class A drugs, SIM cards, mobile phones, and charging cables into HMP Lindholme using a drone disguised as a juice carton, which was discovered in June 2022. Flight data from the drone led to his arrest, where police found a drone controller and blades at his home. Analysis of his phone revealed offers of drugs to prisoners, pictures of similar juice cartons, and video of a previous drop. He also admitted to similar offenses at HMP Ranby in Nottinghamshire.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to bring list 'A' articles into HMP Lindholme, namely drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards; three counts of supplying Class C drugs; three counts of throwing an article into a prison (twice at HMP Ranby and once at HMP Lindholme).

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Jade Brannan

Conspiring to bring contraband into prison

October 30, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jade Brannan, 35, of Heath Rise in Leeds, conspired with Ricky Smith to smuggle Class A drugs, SIM cards, mobile phones, and charging cables into HMP Lindholme using a drone disguised as a juice carton, discovered in June 2022. She was arrested at her home, where suspected drugs and related items were seized. The scheme involved dropping the package in the prison grounds.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to bring list 'A' articles into HMP Lindholme, namely drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards; two counts of supplying Class C drugs. Suspected drugs, empty boxes of diazepam, pregabalin and USB sticks seized from her home.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Douglas Thomson

Attempted murder

October 24, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Douglas Thomson, 60, of Wellington Road, Lindholme, carried out a vicious assault on a woman in March 2024 in Doncaster. He smashed her head with a hammer, knocked her over, climbed on top of her, continued the attack, and pressed down on her throat and eyes. Three witnesses interrupted the attack, barricading him in another room until police arrived. The victim suffered serious injuries and required hospital treatment; Thomson also received treatment for a self-inflicted stab wound. The attack caused horrific physical injuries and long-lasting psychological impact.

Pleaded not guilty. Found guilty by jury after trial. Judge comments not specified, but police noted no justification for the violence and praised witnesses' courage.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Solomon Gordon

Intentional strangulation and false imprisonment

October 22, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Solomon Gordon, a coercive controller, strangled a woman during an argument over a dress and held her against her will, leaving her fearing for her life.

Found guilty of multiple offences including intentional strangulation and false imprisonment.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mohammed Umar Khan

Murder

October 22, 2025

Sentence: Detention for life with a minimum term of 16 years

On February 3, 2025, at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, Mohammed Umar Khan, a 15-year-old pupil, stabbed fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose, also 15, twice in the heart with a hunting knife featuring a 13cm serrated blade during lunchtime in the central school courtyard. The incident followed prior exchanges and tensions, including threatening messages and physical interactions earlier that day. CCTV captured Khan taking the knife from his pocket and stabbing Harvey forcefully after Harvey placed a hand on his arm. Khan had brought the knife to school, lied about it to staff, and had a demonstrated interest in knives via internet searches and prior possession on school premises. A teacher attempted to disarm him afterwards. Harvey collapsed 49 seconds later and died from his injuries. Khan was convicted of murder on August 8, 2025.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury after trial. Defence of loss of control rejected. Spent 259 days on remand, to be deducted from minimum term. Subject to licence conditions for life if released.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mohammed Khan

Murder

October 22, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment

Mohammed Khan murdered 13-year-old schoolboy Harvey Willgoose in a playground at a Sheffield school on February 3, 2025. Chilling footage showed the schoolboy killer with an 'Assassin's Creed' knife before the killing.

Handed a life sentence for the murder of Harvey Willgoose. Found guilty following a trial.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Marco Pitzettu

Planning terrorist attacks

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Marco Pitzettu, 25, was involved in the 'Einsatz 14' extreme right-wing chat group that plotted attacks on mosques, Islamic education centres, and synagogues. The group shared racist views and amassed over 200 weapons as part of preparations for a terrorist attack in Leeds, driven by ideologies of white supremacy and racial purity.

Jailed for planning terrorist attacks; continued to adhere to extreme right-wing ideology.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Brogan Stewart

Planning terrorist attacks

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Brogan Stewart, 25, led the 'Einsatz 14' Nazi-inspired group, creating a mission statement that included duties to target mosques, Islamic education centres, and similar locations. He sent details of the Islamic Education Centre on Mexborough Road in Leeds to an undercover officer, discussing plans for smashing windows, ambushes, beatings, or more serious actions. The group amassed over 200 weapons and planned a terrorist attack.

Jailed for planning terrorist attacks; self-proclaimed 'Fuhrer' of the 'Einsatz 14' group and developed its mission statement targeting mosques and Islamic centres. Continued to adhere to extreme right-wing ideology.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Christopher Ringrose

Planning terrorist attacks

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Christopher Ringrose, 35, was part of the 'Einsatz 14' Nazi-worshipping group that discussed targeting mosques, Islamic education centres, and synagogues for harassment and attacks. The group amassed over 200 weapons and planned a terrorist attack in Leeds. Their ideology involved hate towards non-white races, especially Muslims and immigrants, white supremacy, and beliefs in an impending race war.

Jailed for planning terrorist attacks; continued to adhere to extreme right-wing ideology. Had 3D-printed most components of a semi-automatic firearm.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Sean Gamble

Rape and Indecent Assault

October 7, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Between 1989 and 1992, Sean Gamble, then aged in his 20s, built up trust with the victim, a girl under 14, by offering her cigarettes and telling her it was 'their secret'. He then sexually abused and raped her on multiple occasions. The victim came forward years later to report the offences and prevent them from happening to others. Gamble was convicted on May 15, 2025, following a trial.

Found guilty after trial on two counts of rape of a girl under the age of 16 and six counts of indecent assault of a girl under the age of 14. Pleaded not guilty.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Tyler Wright

Possession of a firearm

September 25, 2025

Sentence: Two years and three months imprisonment

Armed police from Doncaster’s Operation Fortify team executed a warrant at a property in Carcroft, Doncaster, in March 2025, where they discovered a shortened single-barrelled shotgun wrapped in a black bin bag hidden under the stairs. Tyler Wright was arrested at the address and charged with the offence.

Pleaded guilty to possessing the gun. An order was made for the gun to be forfeited and destroyed under Section 52(1) of the Firearms Act 1968.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Benjamin Johnson

Attempted rape

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Benjamin Johnson, a known sex offender, wore a balaclava and attacked a 14-year-old girl in Tongue Gutter woods on June 27, 2024. He exposed himself, sexually assaulted her, and attempted to rape her, but she escaped by punching him and running away. He was arrested the next day based on her description and identified in a parade.

Already on the sex offenders register; found guilty after a trial; made subject of an indefinite restraining order.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Khalid Shafiq

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and non-fatal strangulation

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Khalid Shafiq, in a relationship starting in August 2023, assaulted and strangled his then-partner multiple times. Incidents included an argument in October 2023 over jealousy, a violent attack between December 23 and 24, 2023, over a dress, where he pulled her hair, kicked and punched her, and strangled her, causing injuries like black eyes and bruising. He also struck her in a car, leading to hearing loss, followed her in a car chase when she picked up her daughter from school, and continued abusive behaviour including taking her phone and emails.

Apologised to the court and accepted the jury's verdict. Defence highlighted his positive traits, such as mentoring children in boxing and helping others, and noted he was seeking therapy before and during custody. Judge described the relationship as toxic.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Anyale Hassan Ibrahim

Supply of cocaine and heroin

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 11 months imprisonment

Anyale Hassan Ibrahim was involved in a drugs line in Sheffield, dealing cocaine and heroin. He sent broadcast messages to over 140 contacts advertising drugs, including one reading 'Active best of both!!' on December 6, 2024. Police arrested him on March 18, recovered two mobile phones, and found evidence linking him to the supply. He was interviewed but made no comments and was charged with the offences.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin. A Proceeds of Crime Act Order requires him to repay £108,000 earned through crime.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Earl Treasure

Possessing prohibited firearms

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

On June 13, 2024, Earl Treasure drove a Mitsubishi Shogun dangerously during a police chase in Sheffield, running red lights, crashing into street furniture, and throwing two loaded, converted blank-firing guns out of the window. He was apprehended on Pearoyd Lane, and forensic tests confirmed his DNA on the weapons.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a prohibited firearm, two counts of possessing ammunition without a certificate, and dangerous driving. A driving ban of 11 years and 6 months was also imposed.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Andrew Bulcroft

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Andrew Bulcroft, using the handle 'Yummycub' on EncroChat, exchanged messages comparing cocaine prices and sources with other accounts. Police identified him through messages referencing his address, place of work, and a 'damning' birthday message on his 48th birthday. A search of his home on Crane Moor Close, Doncaster, on June 15, 2020, uncovered a safe containing over £80,000 in cash, a gold watch worth £23,500, and cocaine worth £10,000.

Benjamin Williams

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Benjamin Williams used encrypted messages on EncroChat to discuss sources and prices of cocaine. Police gathered evidence from Operation Venetic, linking messages to his address and a Ford Transit van registration. A search warrant executed on June 15, 2020, at his home on Church Street, Doncaster, revealed an empty EncroChat phone box, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Obaidullah Omari

Rape

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Obaidullah Omari, 46, of Sheffield, targeted and groomed two girls aged between 13 and 14 years old between 2003 and 2004. He provided them with drugs and alcohol before abusing them, raping his first victim multiple times at locations including his Eastwood home and in his car.

Found guilty after a two-week trial; victims demonstrated immense courage by coming forward more than 20 years after the offences.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Richard Hayles

Coercive and controlling behaviour

September 3, 2025

Sentence: Three years and three months imprisonment

Richard Hayles subjected his ex-partner to years of horrific emotional abuse, controlling every aspect of her life, leaving her in debt, issuing veiled threats, playing videos on how a woman should act, and taunting her about suicide. She feared for her life during their relationship, which occurred in the context of an intimate/family relationship. The abuse involved degradation, humiliation, sleep deprivation, and starvation, while she tried to maintain normalcy for her children and work.

Pleaded guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour. A 10-year restraining order was imposed. The victim read a personal statement in court describing the abuse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shane Billingham

Public order offences

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 40 weeks imprisonment

Shane Billingham, 45, of Wrightson Avenue, Warmsworth, committed a number of public order offences in July 2025 when he became verbally abusive towards council engagement officers and members of the neighbourhood policing team in Doncaster city centre.

Committed public order offences including relentless verbal abuse towards council officers and police in Doncaster city centre.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Soloman Gordon

Engaging in controlling / coercive behaviour

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order

In April 2024, Soloman Gordon subjected a woman to severe abuse over a 24-hour period, including multiple beatings, intentional strangulation, false imprisonment, and coercive controlling behaviour inside her flat. A neighbour witnessed the victim hiding in a garden with facial injuries and called emergency services, leading to Gordon's arrest by South Yorkshire Police. The victim reported fearing for her life and described the relationship as a nightmare.

Found guilty by a jury; the victim described the abuse as horrific and stated she feared for her life, highlighting the controlling nature of the relationship.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Wasim Bashir

Misconduct in a public office

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Wasim Bashir, a 55-year-old former detective with West Yorkshire Police, initiated a sexual relationship with a 22-year-old woman who had reported a sexual assault in 2020. He was involved in taking her statement as part of the Kirklees safeguarding team. He contacted her shortly after, leading to meetings and a sexual relationship that continued until she began seeing someone else. He posted photographs of them on a swingers website, which she later protested. The woman, who had mental health issues, reported the relationship in 2021.

Found guilty after trial. Judge described it as a gross breach of trust where he prioritised his own sexual gratification. Mitigating factors include the breakdown of his marriage in 2017. He was cleared of another charge of misconduct in a public office.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Glynn Leedell

Wounding with intent

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Glynn Leedell, 46, was reported for threatening behaviour towards a woman in Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, on July 17. He rushed at a police officer, slashing the officer's neck with a knife, causing an injury that required hospital treatment. Another officer was injured during the restraint and arrest.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, harassment, and assault of an emergency worker. The counts of harassment and assault will remain on file.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kevan Turner

Wounding without intent

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

At around 2.16am on 15 June 2024, Kevan Turner shot a child in the stomach with a five-foot long air rifle in Barnsley. The child was rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Turner, 43, of Bank End Close, Barnsley, was arrested on suspicion of assault and later charged with wounding without intent.

Pleaded guilty to wounding without intent. Had drunk six cans of beer at the time and borrowed the air rifle to shoot rats.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Reece Mottershaw

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin

August 15, 2025

Sentence: three years and four months imprisonment

Reece Mottershaw, a 29-year-old from Spring Close View, Sheffield, was stopped by South Yorkshire Police officers on July 16 after being spotted riding an e-bike matching the description of a suspicious person in High Street, Mosborough, Sheffield. He was found carrying almost 35 grams of crack cocaine, 2.49 grams of heroin estimated to be worth more than £4,000, a knife, a machete, £837 in cash, and three mobile phones.

Admitted possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, possession of a knife and a machete, and acquiring, using or possession of criminal property.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Anthony Blackwood

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

August 12, 2025

Sentence: 13.5 years imprisonment

Anthony Blackwood, 46, of Scotia Drive, Sheffield, met a man in City Road and invited him to stay at his flat. Later that night on February 8, 2024, he brutally attacked the man with a metal pole, causing a complex depressed skull fracture, bleeding on the surface of the brain, and a stab wound to the abdomen. Blackwood attempted to clean the crime scene and change his clothes but was caught through witness statements and forensic analysis.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. Claimed the victim's injuries were self-inflicted, but forensic evidence and witness statements proved otherwise. A witness intervened to stop the attack.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Michael Trainer

Arson

August 8, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Trainer targeted a Sheffield family by setting fire to the ground floor of a property on Philadelphia Gardens in Upperthorpe on October 18, 2024, while a 61-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl were upstairs. The following night, on October 19, 2024, he started a fire at a property on Birch House Avenue, Oughtibridge, with five occupants inside, including those from the first attack. The occupants escaped without injuries, and Trainer was linked to the crimes through forensic evidence from a bottle and brick found at the scenes.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. Detective Constable Kevin Sibley commented on the mindless violence and its lasting financial and emotional impact on victims.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

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