Shrewsbury Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 61 verdicts at Shrewsbury Crown Court (Shrewsbury). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 4 cases

Dave Hudson

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Between 3 February and 14 February 2026, Dave Hudson intentionally attempted to communicate with a girl under the age of 16 via social media for the purpose of sexual gratification. The communications included discussions of his genitals and the prospect of having sex with her. He also attempted to incite the girl to engage in non-penetrative sexual acts on herself. At the time, Hudson was subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed by Shrewsbury Crown Court in March 2025, which prohibited him from using the internet to contact or attempt to contact any female child under 16. These actions constituted a breach of that order.

Pleaded guilty to multiple charges including sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to sexual activity, and breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Sentenced by Circuit Judge P. Barrie, sitting in retirement. Additional concurrent sentence of 6 months for incitement charge. Forfeiture and destruction order for phone. Barred from working with children and vulnerable adults. Required to register with police for 7 years upon release. Ordered to pay £228 surcharge. Breach of suspended sentence order noted under alias Robert Derricutt.

15 Apr 2026

Lee Corbett

Burglary *

Sentence

Community order with 80 hours unpaid work, drug rehabilitation for 6 months, and up to 15 days rehabilitation activity

On 10 April 2025, Lee Corbett entered Telford Farm Machinery in Newport and stole eight air rifles and three chainsaws with a combined value of £3,093.88.

Changed plea to guilty on 20 January 2026. Ordered to pay £114 victim surcharge by 30 May 2026.

14 Apr 2026

Awais Sheikh

Meeting a child following sexual grooming *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment plus 2 months consecutively for activating suspended sentence

Awais Sheikh, aged 28, contacted a 15-year-old schoolgirl from Telford via Snapchat and Instagram in October 2024, falsely claiming to be 25. Despite knowing her age, he continued communication, complimenting her appearance. A few weeks later, he drove from his home in Rotherham, Yorkshire, to Telford to pick her up from school. He took her to McDonald's and then to a secluded spot near the Wrekin. The girl was reported missing, and police found her at the Wrekin, discovering condoms and cannabis in the glovebox of Sheikh's vehicle.

Found guilty of meeting a child following sexual grooming. Added to the sex offenders register for 10 years. Judge comments not directly quoted.

13 Apr 2026

David Holford

Strangulation *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

David Holford intentionally strangled his victim during an incident on 17 November 2022 in Telford.

Changed plea to guilty on 18 November 2025. Rehabilitation requirement for up to 30 days. Restraining order until April 2035. Ordered to pay £187 statutory surcharge.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 2 cases

Craig Hutchinson

Arson *

Sentence

61 months imprisonment

Craig Hutchinson, 35, of Sinclair Gardens in Ketley, engaged in a violent campaign of harassment starting in August 2024 by stalking a woman, including banging on her door and threatening to burn her house down. On 19 September 2024, he entered her property uninvited and committed an assault occasioning actual bodily harm. On 22 January 2025, he carried out a second assault against the same victim and caused criminal damage to a glass panel belonging to another woman. Despite being released on bail by Shrewsbury Crown Court in September 2025 with strict conditions including a GPS tag and ban on contacting the victim, he breached bail. On 26 September 2025, he committed arson by setting fire to a property on Pauline Close in Ketley, endangering lives.

Pleaded guilty to stalking, two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, threats to destroy property, criminal damage, and arson. Sentences for remaining charges run concurrently. Restraining order granted until March 2031 prohibiting contact with victim or attending address in Lightmoor Village.

27 Mar 2026

Marcus Roper

Stalking and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

15 months suspended for 18 months

Marcus Roper engaged in a campaign of stalking and coercive behaviour against a woman in Telford between December 2023 and July 2024. His actions included obsessing over her choice of clothing, make-up, hair, and use of self-tan, monitoring her associations, and expressing dislike for her social media posts. Between June and July 2024, he stalked her by attending her home and gym, causing serious alarm and distress that substantially affected her day-to-day activities. Additional offences included assault occasioning actual bodily harm on 9 July 2024, assault by beating in April 2024, and criminal damage by destroying the victim's property.

Admitted to the offences. Ordered to complete 50 hours of unpaid work within 12 months and participate in up to 10 days of rehabilitation activity. Ordered to pay £1,000 in costs and £187 victim surcharge. Strict restraining order imposed until March 2031, prohibiting contact with victim and entry to certain locations.

26 Mar 2026

February 2026 3 cases

Mark Hirons

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Mark Hirons raped a woman, assaulted her, and intentionally strangled her in Telford. The offences occurred prior to May 2025, when the victim reported the incident to the police. He was arrested, investigated, charged, and stood trial, being found guilty in November 2025.

Found guilty after trial. Given a restraining order. Described by Detective Constable Darren Wincott as a very dangerous individual who preys on women.

9 Feb 2026

Craig Winston

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Craig Winston, a former Gloucestershire Police student officer, committed multiple sexual offences off-duty against two women. He raped one woman twice while she was asleep, caused her to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, and engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards her. He also sexually assaulted the second woman by penetration while she was asleep. The offences came to light after he joined the police in January 2022; he was arrested in October 2022 and resigned in February 2023. Evidence showed he researched online about sexually assaulting drugged or unconscious individuals and had an interest in degrading and punishing through sexual abuse. One victim described him as a 'selfish, twisted, depraved bully' who threatened her to prevent reporting.

Must serve at least two-thirds before release on licence. 20-year restraining order issued to protect both victims. Pleaded not guilty; found guilty after trial. Of previous good character with difficult childhood cited in mitigation.

6 Feb 2026

Izar Ahmed

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin) *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Izar Ahmed, 32, of Leegomery in Telford, ran the ‘Goldie’ drugs line supplying class A drugs (heroin) in Telford. He was arrested in January 2023 following an investigation by West Mercia Police. Officers seized his phone, revealing daily reports from a subordinate on sales, stock, and finances, with 21 income reports showing total earnings of £32,000, averaging £1,500 daily profit. This proved an organised, profit-driven criminal enterprise exploiting vulnerable people.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin). The sentence was welcomed by Detective Sergeant Patryk Ogonowski, who noted the sophisticated and profit-driven nature of the drugs line that harmed vulnerable people and communities.

4 Feb 2026

January 2026 1 case

Sean Cox

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment and banned from driving for 8 years and 4 months

Sean Cox, 21, of Severn Way in Cressage, Shrewsbury, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa with illegal front tyres below the legal tread depth on the wet B4376 road in Much Wenlock. He picked up his 17-year-old friend Madison Evans minutes before losing control and crashing into a tree at approximately 73mph on November 28, 2023. Madison was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries, pronounced dead at the scene. Cox initially claimed to be driving at 65mph on the 60mph road, but investigation revealed the speedometer fixed at 70mph post-crash.

Initially denied the charge but entered a guilty plea in November 2025 ahead of the trial. Judge's sentence commended by PC Steve Wootton for removing a dangerous driver from the roads.

26 Jan 2026

December 2025 2 cases

Jamie Henderson-Jones

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On 10 July 2024, in Wem, Shropshire, Jamie Henderson-Jones, aged 26, of Brookside in Wem, attacked PC Jack Harper during an arrest attempt related to driving an uninsured and seized Audi A3 on Station Road. Henderson-Jones pushed the officer, covered his face, followed him downstairs, punched him in the back of the head multiple times, causing PC Harper's left arm and upper body to go through a glass window, resulting in a fractured left eye socket. He also pushed PCSO Liz Walmsey into a wall. Henderson-Jones was arrested shortly after. He was charged with grievous bodily harm, assault by beating of an emergency worker, driving whilst disqualified, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance, and criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.

Pleaded guilty in September to all charges. Superintendent Edward Hancox commented on the violent and cowardly attack, emphasizing that violence against police officers is unacceptable.

19 Dec 2025

Reiss Ali

Burglary and theft of a motor vehicle *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment for burglary, 15 months for theft of a motor vehicle (concurrent), driving ban for 6 years and 8 months

On the late evening of 26 August 2025, Reiss Ali broke into a property on Castle Close in Worcestershire, causing damage to the patio doors. Once inside, he located the keys to two Volkswagen cars and fled the scene in one of the vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of a motor vehicle. Sentences to run concurrently.

5 Dec 2025

November 2025 4 cases

Danny Francis

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Danny Francis, of Welshpool, drove a Range Rover Sport under the influence of alcohol and lost control on the A458 Welshpool Road near Rowton Castle, Shrewsbury, on October 1, 2023, colliding head-on with two motorcycles. The crash killed 17-year-old Benjamin Worrall at the scene and caused life-changing injuries to his friend Nathan. Francis had visited multiple pubs, drinking 11 pints of cider and a shot, and fled the scene with his passenger after the incident.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Had been drinking 11 pints of cider and a shot of liquor prior to the crash.

28 Nov 2025

Robert Hacking

Supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Robert Hacking, 36, of Market Place, was arrested at his home in Great Bridge, Tipton, on April 16, 2025. A search uncovered mobile phones, large quantities of cash, images of him threatening people with a knife over drug debts, and 21 large bags of drugs ready for sale. Stolen items including toiletries, chocolates, and cosmetics were also recovered. He ran a county line supplying heroin, crack cocaine, monkey dust, cannabis, and amphetamine in Telford.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A controlled drugs, concerned in the supply of class B controlled drugs and use of criminal property. Evidence included mobile phones, cash, threatening images with a knife, and stolen items.

20 Nov 2025

Reaz Dixon

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Reaz Dixon raped a woman in Telford. He confessed to the crime at Malinsgate Police Station in January 2025, leading to his arrest. He was charged with four counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape but denied the other charges. Jury found him guilty of two more counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. Described as a 'very dangerous individual' by Detective Constable Sam Fife.

14 Nov 2025

Alvin Hutchinson

Illegal moneylending *

Sentence

£158,901 confiscation order within 3 months or 2 years imprisonment in default

Alvin Hutchinson, a 55-year-old car salesman from Hartley Close, Telford, operated as an illegal loan shark over a four-year period, lending money to 16 victims at exorbitant interest rates, such as 40% initial interest with another 40% added if not paid within a week. One victim borrowed £500-£600 but ended up owing £3,000. He intimidated victims, forcing some to take out credit agreements for items like televisions which he then took, leaving them to pay for goods they never received. One man defaulted on payments for a television given to Hutchinson. Many transactions were in cash with no paper trail, and not all victims provided statements.

Previously jailed for 28 months in 2023 for carrying on a regulated activity when not an authorised person and attempting to conceal criminal property. Judge Deni Mathews ordered payment based on conservative estimate of £155,724 benefit adjusted to £196,564 for inflation, with available funds of £158,901. Two mobile phones ordered destroyed.

3 Nov 2025

October 2025 7 cases

Christopher Brake

Sexual offences *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Christopher Brake, a 49-year-old man formerly of Frogmore Road in Market Drayton, committed a series of sexual offences, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Formerly of Frogmore Road in Market Drayton.

24 Oct 2025

Aaron Phipps

Conspiracy to supply class C drugs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Aaron Phipps, aged 40, of Dunsheath in Telford, participated in a criminal gang operating since 2012 that imported raw steroids from China and manufactured illegal anabolic steroids in an uncontrolled laboratory in Stafford Park, Telford. The operation, known as D4NET, produced products worth an estimated £500,000, sold across the UK and abroad. The lab was discovered in 2018 during a police warrant execution.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class C drugs.

13 Oct 2025

David Panasiuk

Conspiracy to supply class C drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

David Panasiuk, aged 42, of Leegomery in Telford, was involved in a criminal gang operating since 2012 that imported raw steroids from China and manufactured illegal anabolic steroids in an uncontrolled laboratory in Stafford Park, Telford. The operation, known as D4NET, produced products worth an estimated £500,000, sold across the UK and abroad. The lab was discovered in 2018 during a police warrant execution, where he was arrested alongside Jessica Panasiuk, with more drugs and £17,565 in cash found.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class C drugs. Arrested at the scene in Telford.

13 Oct 2025

Michael North

Conspiracy to acquire/use/possess criminal property *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Michael North, aged 36, of Patridge Drive in Ketley, Telford, was involved in handling criminal property for a gang operating since 2012 that imported raw steroids from China and manufactured illegal anabolic steroids in an uncontrolled laboratory in Stafford Park, Telford. The operation, known as D4NET, produced products worth an estimated £500,000, sold across the UK and abroad. The lab was discovered in 2018 during a police warrant execution.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to acquire/use/possess criminal property.

13 Oct 2025

Jessica Panasiuk

Acquiring criminal property *

Sentence

12-month community order

Jessica Panasiuk, aged 32, of Leegomery in Telford, acquired criminal property for a gang operating since 2012 that imported raw steroids from China and manufactured illegal anabolic steroids in an uncontrolled laboratory in Stafford Park, Telford. The operation, known as D4NET, produced products worth an estimated £500,000, sold across the UK and abroad. The lab was discovered in 2018 during a police warrant execution, where she was arrested alongside David Panasiuk, with more drugs and £17,565 in cash found.

Pleaded guilty to acquiring criminal property. Arrested at the scene in Telford.

13 Oct 2025

Malcolm Wheeler

Conspiracy to supply class C drugs *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Malcolm Wheeler, aged 47, of Grosvenor Place in St Austell, Cornwall, was part of a criminal gang operating since 2012 that imported raw steroids from China and manufactured illegal anabolic steroids in an uncontrolled laboratory in Stafford Park, Telford. The operation, known as D4NET, produced products worth an estimated £500,000, sold across the UK and abroad. The lab was discovered in 2018 during a police warrant execution.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class C drugs.

13 Oct 2025

Scott Etherington

Conspiracy to supply class C drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Scott Etherington, aged 49, of Turnbull Crescent in Seaham, Durham, led a criminal gang operating since 2012 that imported raw steroids from China and manufactured illegal anabolic steroids in an uncontrolled laboratory in Stafford Park, Telford. The operation, known as D4NET, produced products worth an estimated £500,000, sold across the UK and abroad. The lab was discovered in 2018 during a police warrant execution, revealing unsanitary conditions including contaminated vials. Etherington made payments of around £230,000 to group members.

Leader of the group, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class C drugs. Lived a lavish lifestyle with sports cars, cryptocurrency, and properties. Used clothing company as front for illegal laboratory.

13 Oct 2025

September 2025 8 cases

David Neville Johnson

Animal Welfare Act offences *

Sentence

24 weeks custody suspended for 18 months, disqualified from keeping all animals for 16 years, 125 hours unpaid work and up to 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days

David Neville Johnson was involved in an operation at Cosford Grange Farm Shop, Holyhead Road, Albrighton, where 1,870 live exotic animals were seized on 10 December 2020 due to poor welfare conditions including cold environments, lack of heat, food, water, overcrowding, and poor body condition. Animals included 1,061 Leopard Geckos, 294 Sulcata Tortoises, 73 Hermann’s tortoises, and others. Specific failures included needs of 167 animals for appropriate environment, 83 for body condition, selling without licence, and causing suffering to 83 animals, two African grey parrots, 73 Hermann’s tortoises, and 15 quail. Additional animals found at other locations including Senorita Sparkles, Station Road, Newport, Shropshire.

Pleaded guilty to nine offences under the Animal Welfare Act. One charge pleaded on 4 October 2022 at Telford Magistrates’ Court, the other eight on 20 September 2023 at the court sitting in Birmingham.

25 Sep 2025

Dean Rogerson

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Dean Rogerson was involved in a gang that stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, 4x4s, quad bikes, and other agricultural equipment from rural businesses in Shropshire and North Wales between August 2022 and February 2023. The group targeted farms under the cover of darkness and was linked to more than 150 offences, with evidence gathered through CCTV, forensics, and phone records.

Pled guilty at a previous hearing. Part of an organised crime group responsible for thefts worth between £5 million and £10 million.

15 Sep 2025

Andrew Baker

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Andrew Baker was involved in a gang that stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, 4x4s, quad bikes, and other agricultural equipment from rural businesses in Shropshire and North Wales between August 2022 and February 2023. The group targeted farms under the cover of darkness and was linked to more than 150 offences, with evidence gathered through CCTV, forensics, and phone records.

Pled guilty at a previous hearing. Part of an organised crime group responsible for thefts worth between £5 million and £10 million.

15 Sep 2025

Christopher Downes

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

7 months imprisonment

Christopher Downes was involved in a gang that stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, 4x4s, quad bikes, and other agricultural equipment from rural businesses in Shropshire and North Wales between August 2022 and February 2023. The group targeted farms under the cover of darkness and was linked to more than 150 offences, with evidence gathered through CCTV, forensics, and phone records.

Pled guilty at a previous hearing. Part of an organised crime group responsible for thefts worth between £5 million and £10 million.

15 Sep 2025

Ryan Taylor

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ryan Taylor was involved in a gang that stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, 4x4s, quad bikes, and other agricultural equipment from rural businesses in Shropshire and North Wales between August 2022 and February 2023. The group targeted farms under the cover of darkness and was linked to more than 150 offences, with evidence gathered through CCTV, forensics, and phone records.

Pled guilty at a previous hearing. Part of an organised crime group responsible for thefts worth between £5 million and £10 million.

15 Sep 2025

Thomas Nutt

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

4 years and 5 months imprisonment

Thomas Nutt was involved in a gang that stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, 4x4s, quad bikes, and other agricultural equipment from rural businesses in Shropshire and North Wales between August 2022 and February 2023. The group targeted farms under the cover of darkness and was linked to more than 150 offences, with evidence gathered through CCTV, forensics, and phone records.

Pled guilty at a previous hearing. Part of an organised crime group responsible for thefts worth between £5 million and £10 million.

15 Sep 2025

Wayne Price

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Wayne Price was involved in a gang that stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, 4x4s, quad bikes, and other agricultural equipment from rural businesses in Shropshire and North Wales between August 2022 and February 2023. The group targeted farms under the cover of darkness and was linked to more than 150 offences, with evidence gathered through CCTV, forensics, and phone records.

Pled guilty at a previous hearing. Part of an organised crime group responsible for thefts worth between £5 million and £10 million.

15 Sep 2025

Neil Shevlin

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

1 year and 2 months imprisonment

Neil Shevlin was involved in a gang that stole millions of pounds worth of tractors, 4x4s, quad bikes, and other agricultural equipment from rural businesses in Shropshire and North Wales between August 2022 and February 2023. The group targeted farms under the cover of darkness and was linked to more than 150 offences, with evidence gathered through CCTV, forensics, and phone records.

Pled guilty at a previous hearing. Part of an organised crime group responsible for thefts worth between £5 million and £10 million.

15 Sep 2025

August 2025 1 case

Ufran Khan

Supply of Heroin and Cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ufran Khan was spotted in a parked white Mercedes near a One Stop shop on Dawley Road in Arleston in February of the previous year, where police observed a drug exchange. He fled from officers, throwing class A drugs that landed in a child's pram and knocking over another child during the chase. He was apprehended and arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug. A subsequent search of his address on Acacia Drive in Leegomery uncovered additional drugs, including heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis, with an estimated total value of £26,000.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, and two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. During the arrest, he knocked over a child and threw drugs near a pram, with further drugs found at his address valued at approximately £26,000.

22 Aug 2025

July 2025 1 case

Callum Roberts

Aggravated vehicle taking *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Callum Roberts stole a silver BMW from a car park near St Julian’s Crescent in Shrewsbury on 15 February 2025 at around 10pm. He led police on a high-speed chase reaching 60mph in a 30 zone, narrowly missing another vehicle, before abandoning the car in Roden. A McDonald’s receipt in the vehicle led to his identification via CCTV. On 1 March 2025, he stole keys from an address on Brougham Square and took a Citroen C3 Aircross the following night. On 5 March 2025, he led another high-speed chase in the stolen Citroen, reaching 60mph in a 20 zone, driving the wrong way around a roundabout, and 100mph on the wrong carriageway of the A5, narrowly avoiding an HGV, before being caught. He also fraudulently used the Citroen owner's bank cards to buy McDonald’s after the theft.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, fraud by false representation and two counts of driving while disqualified. Also given a four-year and two-month driving ban which will come into force on release.

10 Jul 2025

June 2025 4 cases

Logan Addison

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 8 years

Logan Addison was driving a VW car on February 4, 2023, when he exceeded the speed limit on a country lane near Shawbury Heath in Shropshire, lost control, collided with a hedge and a telegraph pole, causing the immediate death of his 17-year-old girlfriend, Lily-May Vaughan, who was a passenger; he was not wearing a seatbelt and had owned the vehicle for only two to three weeks.

Found guilty after trial; judge criticised his dangerous driving, inexperience, and lack of remorse; he offered an apology and had subsequent driving offences.

20 Jun 2025

Hugh Hughes

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Hugh Hughes sexually assaulted and indecently assaulted a number of females between 1987 and 2021. He was found guilty of six counts of sexual assault against a female child under the age of 13, 12 counts of indecent assault on a child under 14, and one count of sexual assault against a female.

Found guilty in April 2025 of six counts of sexual assault against a female child under 13, 12 counts of indecent assault on a child under 14, and one count of sexual assault against a female. He will also be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

12 Jun 2025

Lyle Huges

Sexual assault *

Sentence

18-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work

Lyle Huges committed sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on a child between 2014 and 2021.

Found guilty in April 2025. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for five years.

12 Jun 2025

Lyle Hughes

Sexual Assault by Penetration *

Sentence

18-month community order and 100 hours of unpaid work

Lyle Hughes was convicted of sexual offences that occurred between 2014 and 2021, specifically sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on a child.

Found guilty in April 2025 of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault on a child. He will also be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for five years.

12 Jun 2025

May 2025 2 cases

Not Stated

Racially aggravated assault of an emergency worker *

Sentence

18-month community order

On 30 March 2025, the 24-year-old defendant from assaulted two security officers at Princess Royal hospital and was racially abusive towards one of them.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker and racially aggravated assault of an emergency worker.

22 May 2025

Bradley Yates

Rape *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Bradley Yates, a 23-year-old from Lichfield Street, Stone, raped a teenage boy and engaged in sexual activity with a boy aged 13 to 15. The offences were reported in 2021, leading to an investigation by Staffordshire Police's child protection team. He was found guilty after a trial at Stafford Crown Court in January, and the case involved the victim bravely reporting the crimes and giving evidence.

Found guilty of rape and three charges of sexual activity with a boy aged 13 to 15. He had already admitted to three counts of sexual activity with a boy aged 13 to 15. Additionally, he was placed on the Sexual Offenders Register and handed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

6 May 2025

January 2025 1 case

Richard Forbes

Causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal *

Sentence

seven and a half years custody

On June 29, 2024, Richard Forbes, aged 46 and of no fixed abode, returned home drunk, assaulted his 64-year-old landlady who fled to a neighbour, then attempted to drive away in her car but was arrested. He boasted of harming her 22-year-old Pomeranian dog Comet, which was found with multiple stab wounds, a broken neck and jaw, wrapped in a blanket, and had to be euthanised. Sentenced alongside charges for grievous bodily harm from assaulting several people in Shrewsbury on July 28, 2023.

Pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, intentional strangulation, possession of a class A substance, failing to provide a specimen of breath, and grievous bodily harm from a separate incident. Also received a 30-year ban from owning animals, a 10-year restraining order against his landlady, and a six-year driving disqualification.

31 Jan 2025

December 2024 4 cases

Ryan Preece

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4 years custody

On 12 June 2025, police executed a drugs warrant at the home of Ryan Preece and Caroline Bradley in Rocks Green Crescent, Ludlow, following community concerns about drug supply reported in February 2025. Officers discovered two blocks of heroin weighing 998g with an estimated street value of £99,800 hidden in a designer handbag, £2,800 worth of cocaine, £2,700 in cash, two axes, and mobile phones linked to drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply (cocaine), being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin and acquiring criminal property.

12 Dec 2024

Caroline Bradley

Permitting premises for supply of cocaine *

Sentence

1 week custody

Pleaded guilty to permitting the use of her premises for the supply of cocaine. Released due to time served on remand.

12 Dec 2024

Nicholas Peacock

Misconduct in public office *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Between February and April 2022, Nicholas Peacock, a PC based in Market Drayton, engaged in a sexual relationship with a suspect in an assault case he was investigating. He failed to investigate fully, closed the crime falsely stating no witnesses and victim did not support prosecution. Allegations came to light on 22 April 2022, leading to his immediate suspension. The case was referred to IOPC, investigated, and charges brought. The original assault case was re-opened and a suspect charged.

Pleaded guilty in October 2024. Original sentence of 27 months reduced by one third for early plea. Resigned from West Mercia Police in March 2024. Will face misconduct proceedings.

10 Dec 2024

Dean Hearson

Indecent assault on a male and indecency with a child *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Dean Hearson, 55, of Brown Edge, Staffordshire, committed offences in Staffordshire in the 1990s and early 2000s. The allegations were reported to police in 2018, leading to an investigation by the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team.

Found guilty of 15 counts of indecent assault on a male and four counts of indecency with a child following a trial in October 2024. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

5 Dec 2024

October 2024 2 cases

Andrew Lane

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

44 months imprisonment

Andrew Lane, 30, of Laburnam Lane in Telford, supplied class A drugs in and around Telford, making £5,000 a day which he used to fund luxurious holidays to Mexico, Turkey and the Netherlands. He was arrested in January 2024 following a warrant at his home based on intelligence of drug dealing. Released on bail, he was re-arrested in March 2024 with mobile phones seized, revealing evidence of county lines drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Funded lavish lifestyle including holidays to Mexico, Turkey and the Netherlands with drug profits of £5,000 a day.

31 Oct 2024

Glenn Poyner

Rape of a child *

Sentence

19-and-a-half years imprisonment with extended licence period of four-and-a-half years

Glenn Poyner, 35, a former RAF worker at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, committed eight child sex offences against two girls, including four counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration, one count of causing a child aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and two counts of sexual activity with a child. The offences caused severe trauma to the victims, with one suffering social anxiety, nightmares, and sleep issues, and the other living in constant fear, jumping at sights associated with Poyner and believing her future has been affected. Poyner was housed on a military family estate near a primary school after guilty pleas in May, despite objections, but was moved after threats. The judge emphasized the need for close supervision post-release for public protection.

Pleaded guilty to eight child sex offences including four counts of rape. Judge considered him dangerous and imposed a sexual harm prevention order banning contact with victims. Eligible for parole after serving two-thirds of custodial sentence. Discharged from RAF in June.

4 Oct 2024

September 2024 1 case

Oliver Barber

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On Friday 27 May 2023, Oliver Barber, of Juniper Way in Shifnal, drove his BMW after drinking with friends in Shifnal. Despite being three times over the legal drink drive limit, the 20-year-old offered lifts to three people, including 19-year-old William Hubbard. Shortly after, Barber collided with a fence on the A464 after reaching speeds of more than 60mph in a 30mph zone. William Hubbard, a backseat passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. Barber suffered serious facial injuries and was arrested following a police investigation.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Disqualified from driving for 11 years.

12 Sep 2024

July 2024 1 case

Jade Davies

Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 20-day rehabilitation order, and 80 hours of unpaid work

In March 2024, Jade Davies was at a house in Isherwoods Way, Wem, Shropshire with her dog, a Pit bull, which is a banned breed in the UK. The dog bit a West Mercia Police officer on the forearm and leg, causing a deep laceration. The officer has made a full recovery.

Pled guilty. A destruction order has been made for the dog, which is a Pit bull breed.

17 Jul 2024

June 2024 1 case

Harvey O’Connor

Rape *

Sentence

7 years and 5 months imprisonment

Harvey O’Connor committed rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and perverting the course of justice against a victim in the Bridgnorth area of Shropshire.

Found guilty of rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and perverting the course of justice. Also given an indefinite restraining order, ordered to remain on the sex offenders register for life, and to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

12 Jun 2024

April 2024 1 case

Esten Bennett

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

On Wednesday 4 March, officers on plain clothes patrol near Constitution Hill in Wellington saw Esten Bennett, 32, enter an address and then leave in a vehicle. He was followed and stopped at Hadley Park Services, where he was arrested. A search found a wrap of class A drugs, £170 in cash, and a mobile phone linked to a drugs line. Further enquiries linked him to the line set up on Tuesday 13 January, the day he was released from prison. The line was active for seven weeks, supplying drugs across Telford and Wales, estimated to have sold around 200 grams of crack cocaine.

Pleaded guilty. Set up drugs line on the day he was released from prison. Prior imprisonment mentioned.

8 Apr 2024

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Preston St, Shrewsbury SY2 5NX, Shrewsbury, SY2 5NX, United Kingdom

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About Shrewsbury Crown Court

Shrewsbury Crown Court, located in Shrewsbury, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 61 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Shrewsbury area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Preston St, Shrewsbury SY2 5NX, SY2 5NX.

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Shrewsbury Crown Court Sentencing Results

Dave Hudson

Lee Corbett

Awais Sheikh

David Holford

Craig Hutchinson

Marcus Roper

Mark Hirons

Craig Winston

Izar Ahmed

Sean Cox

Jamie Henderson-Jones

Reiss Ali

Danny Francis

Robert Hacking

Reaz Dixon

Alvin Hutchinson

Christopher Brake

Aaron Phipps

David Panasiuk

Michael North

Jessica Panasiuk

Malcolm Wheeler

Scott Etherington

David Neville Johnson

Dean Rogerson

Andrew Baker

Christopher Downes

Ryan Taylor

Thomas Nutt

Wayne Price

Neil Shevlin

Ufran Khan

Callum Roberts

Logan Addison

Hugh Hughes

Lyle Huges

Lyle Hughes

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Bradley Yates

Richard Forbes

Ryan Preece

Caroline Bradley

Nicholas Peacock

Dean Hearson

Andrew Lane

Glenn Poyner

Oliver Barber

Jade Davies

Harvey O’Connor

Esten Bennett

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