Snaresbrook Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 140 verdicts at Snaresbrook Crown Court (London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2026 9 cases

Hassan Alsarout

Rape *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Hassan Alsarout, a 22-year-old Brazilian national of no fixed abode, raped a young woman in a secluded area on Euston Road in Camden in the early hours of 9 October 2025. He planned to flee the country after the attack but was located by Met Police in Coventry less than 24 hours later, where evidence showed he intended to travel to Denmark the next day. Officers secured critical evidence including CCTV, digital records, and proof of his attempt to destroy forensic evidence by washing his clothes. He was arrested on 10 October 2025, charged within hours, and the rapid investigation prevented him from escaping.

Pleaded guilty to rape. Placed on the sex offenders register for life. Will be deported from the UK following his sentence.

21 Apr 2026

Jason Thompson

Conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison and misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jason Thompson, a 34-year-old guard at HMP Isis, acted as the link between the gang and inmates, facilitating the smuggling of drugs, mobile phones, and USB sticks into the prison through 18 package drop-offs between February and July 2024. He was suspended in February 2024 and received payments of £400 to £600 per package.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison and misconduct in a public office.

2 Apr 2026

Andrew Opoku Edusei

Conspiracy to convey List A and List B articles into prison and possession of ammunition *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Andrew Opoku Edusei, 28, of The Concourse, NW9, prepared an 'industrial' number of USB sticks loaded with Xbox games, TV programmes, and pornography for prisoners, some produced to order, and was involved in the smuggling operation into HMP Isis between February and July 2024.

2 Apr 2026

Andrew Opoku-Edusei

Conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months' imprisonment

Andrew Opoku-Edusei, a close associate of the gang, sourced drugs, mobile phones, and USB sticks, and assisted in planning and coordinating deliveries into HMP Isis. The smuggling operation involved transferring packages during prison visits and was part of a conspiracy active from February to July 2024, with items including cannabis, cocaine, and ammunition seized during arrests.

Found guilty of conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison; pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convey List B articles into prison, facilitating the acquisition, acquisition or possession of criminal property, possession with intent to supply cannabis, possession of cocaine, and possession of ammunition. Sourced prohibited items and helped plan and coordinate deliveries, including preparing USB devices.

2 Apr 2026

Nathan Adjei

Conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Nathan Adjei, 26, of Lutterworth Road, Northampton, was an inmate at HMP Isis who played a significant role in the conspiracy, principally dealing cannabis smuggled into the prison via supervised visits between February and July 2024.

Played a significant role in the conspiracy, principally dealing cannabis.

2 Apr 2026

Olusegan Shobanjo

Conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison *

Sentence

5 years' imprisonment

Olusegan Shobanjo led the organised crime group in north London, coordinating the smuggling of Class B drugs, mobile phones, cannabis, vape oil, and USB sticks containing entertainment and pornographic material into HMP Isis via supervised visits booked through the prison system. The operation involved coded communications and occurred between February and July 2024.

Found guilty of conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison; pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convey List B articles into prison and facilitating the acquisition, acquisition or possession of criminal property. Acted as the kingpin, directing ordering, delivery and distribution of prohibited items into HMP Isis.

2 Apr 2026

Prince Kunado Dwomoh

Conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Prince Kunado Dwomoh, 27, of Kenley Avenue, NW9, was an inmate at HMP Isis who played a significant role in the conspiracy, principally dealing cannabis smuggled into the prison via supervised visits between February and July 2024.

Played a significant role in the conspiracy, principally dealing cannabis.

2 Apr 2026

Prince Kunado-Dwomoh

Conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months' imprisonment

Prince Kunado-Dwomoh, while a serving prisoner at HMP Isis, assisted in sourcing and distributing smuggled drugs and other prohibited items within the prison, and continued his involvement in the conspiracy after release. The smuggling involved eighteen package drop-offs of cannabis resin, mobile phones, and USB sticks between February and July 2024 via arranged visits.

Found guilty of conspiracy to convey List A articles into prison. As a serving prisoner, helped source and distribute drugs inside HMP Isis and continued supporting the conspiracy after his release.

2 Apr 2026

Rama Wato

Conspiracy to convey List A and List B articles into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Rama Wato, 26, of Alpha Place, NW6, was part of the gang smuggling contraband including drugs, mobile phones, and USB sticks into HMP Isis between February and July 2024 via supervised visits arranged through the official prison booking system.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 3 cases

Pradeep Sheragar

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

two year sentence, suspended for two years

Pradeep Sheragar, along with Sushil Kumar and Jaspal Sani, operated a year-long fraud scheme uncovered by the Metropolitan Police. They provided answers via Bluetooth earpieces to candidates at construction test centres across London, resulting in fraudulent passes for over 70 individuals. The group charged up to £850 per person and profited over £60,000. The operation undermined the CSCS card qualification process essential for construction site work, posing risks to health and safety standards.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. Part of an organised crime group that helped over 70 people cheat on construction health and safety exams using Bluetooth earpieces.

31 Mar 2026

Sushil Kumar

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

two years eight months imprisonment

Sushil Kumar, along with Pradeep Sheragar and Jaspal Sani, operated a year-long fraud scheme uncovered by the Metropolitan Police. They provided answers via Bluetooth earpieces to candidates at construction test centres across London, resulting in fraudulent passes for over 70 individuals. The group charged up to £850 per person and profited over £60,000. The operation undermined the CSCS card qualification process essential for construction site work, posing risks to health and safety standards.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. Part of an organised crime group that helped over 70 people cheat on construction health and safety exams using Bluetooth earpieces.

31 Mar 2026

Jaspal Sani

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

one year and three month sentence, suspended for two years

Jaspal Sani, along with Sushil Kumar and Pradeep Sheragar, operated a year-long fraud scheme uncovered by the Metropolitan Police. They provided answers via Bluetooth earpieces to candidates at construction test centres across London, resulting in fraudulent passes for over 70 individuals. The group charged up to £850 per person and profited over £60,000. The operation undermined the CSCS card qualification process essential for construction site work, posing risks to health and safety standards.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation. Part of an organised crime group that helped over 70 people cheat on construction health and safety exams using Bluetooth earpieces.

31 Mar 2026

January 2026 5 cases

Kennedy Senga

Attempted murder *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

On 26 October 2024, Kennedy Senga, along with others, travelled from South Woodford to Canning Town armed with knives and a loaded firearm. They chased two brothers walking their dog in Thorne Close, E16, and fired seven gunshots from a stolen Audi, injuring one victim through the hand and paralysing the other down one side of his lower body. Five 9mm Makarov bullet casings were recovered from the scene.

Guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

23 Jan 2026

A 16-Year-Old Boy

Attempted murder *

Sentence

14.5 years imprisonment

In the early hours of 26 October 2024, two brothers were shot while walking their dog in Thorne Close, E16. The group, including the 16-year-old boy from the Canning Town area, travelled from South Woodford to Canning Town armed with knives and a loaded firearm. They chased the victims down the street after jumping out of a stolen Audi, firing seven gunshots captured on CCTV audio. One victim was shot through the hand, and his brother suffered a gunshot wound to the back, leaving him paralysed down one side of his lower body. Five 9mm Makarov bullet casings were recovered from the scene.

Guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

23 Jan 2026

Abdul Ahmed

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Abdul Ahmed assisted Ronnie Hill in evading arrest following the shooting on 26 October 2024 in Canning Town that left one victim paralysed. He was not involved in the shooting itself.

Guilty of assisting an offender by helping Ronnie Hill evade arrest.

23 Jan 2026

Esmaela Seidi

Attempted murder *

Sentence

18.5 years imprisonment

On 26 October 2024, Esmaela Seidi, along with others, travelled from South Woodford to Canning Town armed with knives and a loaded firearm. They chased two brothers walking their dog in Thorne Close, E16, and fired seven gunshots from a stolen Audi, injuring one victim through the hand and paralysing the other down one side of his lower body. A balaclava containing Seidi's DNA was found at the scene.

Guilty of two counts of attempted murder.

23 Jan 2026

Ronnie Hill

Attempted murder *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

On 26 October 2024, Ronnie Hill, along with others, travelled from South Woodford to Canning Town armed with knives and a loaded firearm. They chased two brothers walking their dog in Thorne Close, E16, and fired seven gunshots from a stolen Audi, injuring one victim through the hand and paralysing the other down one side of his lower body. Hill evaded capture until March 2025, when he was found hiding inside a divan bed at a friend's house, where a loaded handgun, imitation firearm, and live ammunition were recovered.

Pleaded guilty mid-trial to possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition. Guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

23 Jan 2026

November 2025 1 case

Barthimaus Ehiemere

Child sexual offences including rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment with 4 years on licence; register as sex offender for life

Barthimaus Ehiemere groomed seven boys aged 12 to 16 online using Snapchat and Spotafriend, sending gifts, money, and praise in exchange for indecent images, which he sold to other offenders. He raped and sexually assaulted multiple victims, including serious assaults on boys aged 12 and 16. The offences occurred prior to his initial detection in September 2020, with further evidence found after his arrest on 28 October 2024.

Pleaded guilty to 32 offences; convicted by jury of 15 charges. Judge praised DC Lindsey Luscombe for her work on the case.

20 Nov 2025

October 2025 5 cases

Michael Clennell

Facilitation of the sexual exploitation of children *

Sentence

9.5 years imprisonment

Michael Clennell created and moderated a private online group for the sexual exploitation of children, where sexual abuse was discussed and indecent images circulated, including those of a 16-year-old girl he travelled to Germany to meet. He also participated in another similar group discussing grooming techniques, which he put into practice.

Pleaded guilty to 15 counts including making indecent photographs of children, facilitating sexual exploitation of children, attempted sexual communication with a child, possession of prohibited images of children, possessing an extreme pornographic image, participation in an organised crime group, and distributing indecent photographs of children. Also given six years on extended licence.

31 Oct 2025

Mark Stavrou

Shoplifting *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Mark Stavrou, 33, of Sherwood Close, Walthamstow, stole more than £16,000 worth of goods from Morrisons Petrol Station in Salisbury Hall Gardens and Sainsbury’s Low Hall between January and July 2025. He targeted these stores more than a hundred times, brazenly stealing items such as crates of drink while staff restocked shelves, often filling suitcases and leaving on an e-bike. Stavrou used violence and threats towards staff. He was arrested on 20 July 2025 in connection with a theft and assault at Morrisons. Following an investigation involving CCTV footage, he was linked to over 100 offences and pleaded guilty on 21 August 2025 at Thames Magistrates’ Court.

Pleaded guilty to 102 shoplifting offences, one count of criminal damage, assault, and theft of a bicycle. Targeted stores over 100 times, using violence and threats towards staff.

16 Oct 2025

Kishan Patel

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Kishan Patel possessed a large number of indecent images of children on his device, which was sent for repair and alerted police to videos of child sexual offences committed by his brother Vruj against a young girl known to them. The images included Category A (765 stills, 183 moving), Category B (401 stills, 52 moving), and Category C (944 stills, 28 moving), along with possession across all categories. The device was seized in February following a third-party report.

10-year sexual harm prevention order. Sentenced for possession of indecent images of children.

7 Oct 2025

Vruj Patel

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

22 years imprisonment

Vruj Patel committed child sexual offences against a young girl known to the brothers in 2018, including rape of a child under 13, assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and four counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. He also raped a woman over 16 and committed sexual assault by penetration against a second victim following a university night out, plus voyeurism against a young girl and possession of indecent images of children. The offences were uncovered after videos on his brother’s device revealed his involvement, identified by his face, clothing, and jewellery. The voyeurism preceded 2018, with concerns of more recent offending.

Placed on the sex offenders' register for life. Pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences.

7 Oct 2025

Gareth Viccars

Sexual assault of children *

Sentence

13 years and 6 months imprisonment

Gareth Viccars, 47, a former assistant referee, messaged a teenage girl on Snapchat and met her in the car park of a supermarket in Huntingdon in December 2023, where he sexually assaulted her in his car. The victim noted his white Mercedes registration and escaped. They communicated again, and he met her a second time near a park in Huntingdon, driving her to another car park for a 20-minute sexual assault before dropping her off. The school reported the assaults in June 2024. Viccars also sexually assaulted two other teenage girls in London and Northamptonshire.

Pleaded guilty to six counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child, two counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of inciting/causing a child under 16 to engage in a sexual act, one count of engaging in sexual communications with a child, and one count of engaging in sexual activity with a child. Also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, and given restraining orders.

2 Oct 2025

September 2025 12 cases

Rohan Uddin

Sexual assault *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Rohan Uddin, 22, of Bedford Road, Tottenham, sexually assaulted a young woman in her 20s on an eastbound Central line train just after 9pm on April 29, 2025, at Marble Arch station. He sat next to her in a relatively empty carriage, touched her, and masturbated. The victim, fearing for her safety, moved away and took a mobile phone image of him, which enabled British Transport Police to identify him. He was arrested in June 2025 for an unrelated matter and found to be wanted for this offence.

Ordered to pay £187 surcharge. Received a 10-year sexual harm prevention order prohibiting interaction with unknown women or girls on public transport, entering stations or travelling while intoxicated, touching genitals inside clothing on trains, and travelling without a valid ticket. Also assaulted two police constables.

30 Sep 2025

Pjeter Gjergjaj

Conspiracy to supply Class B drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Pjeter Gjergjaj was involved in an organised crime network supplying cannabis across London. Police raids on 14 August 2024 at a property in Shrubland Road, Hackney revealed over 36kg of cannabis and a shotgun, with the property used as a safe house for storing and packaging narcotics. Evidence from seized phones linked the group to further drug offences.

Found guilty after a five-week trial for conspiracy to supply Class B drugs and possession of a shotgun without certificate.

12 Sep 2025

Ricardo Rupi

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years and six months imprisonment

Ricardo Rupi was part of an organised crime network supplying cocaine across London. The network was uncovered through police investigations, including raids on 14 August 2024 at a property in Shrubland Road, Hackney, where large quantities of drugs were found. Seized phones showed images of kilogram blocks of cocaine valued at £33,500 each, with the total drugs seized worth nearly £500,000.

Found guilty after a five-week trial for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property.

12 Sep 2025

Genald Sekja

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 10 months imprisonment

Genald Sekja was part of an organised crime network supplying cannabis and cocaine across London. He was arrested while getting into a taxi with a box containing 3kg of cannabis. Police raids on 14 August 2024 uncovered over 36kg of cannabis and a shotgun at a property in Shrubland Road, Hackney, with evidence from seized phones showing images of cocaine blocks valued at £33,500 each.

Found guilty after a five-week trial for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, and possession of a shotgun without certificate.

12 Sep 2025

Julian Palushi

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Julian Palushi was part of an organised crime network supplying cannabis and cocaine across London. He was arrested with 5kg of cannabis during police raids on 14 August 2024 at a property in Shrubland Road, Hackney, where over 36kg of cannabis, a shotgun, and ammunition were discovered. Seized phones revealed messages and images linking the group to cocaine supply worth nearly £500,000 in street value.

Found guilty after a five-week trial for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, and possession of a shotgun without certificate.

12 Sep 2025

Leke Gjergjaj

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years and three months imprisonment

Leke Gjergjaj was part of an organised crime network supplying cannabis and cocaine across London. Police raided a property in Shrubland Road, Hackney on 14 August 2024, where they found him inside with over 36kg of cannabis hidden in kitchen cupboards and a sofa bed, along with a shotgun and ammunition. The network was involved in storing and packaging illegal narcotics, with messages on seized phones linking them to cocaine supply worth £33,500 per kilogram block.

Found guilty after a five-week trial for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, and possession of a shotgun without certificate.

12 Sep 2025

Eugen Aliaj

Conspiracy to supply Class B drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Eugen Aliaj was involved in an organised crime network supplying cannabis across London. Police operations on 14 August 2024 led to the discovery of over 36kg of cannabis and a shotgun at a property in Shrubland Road, Hackney, with evidence from seized phones linking the group to drug offences, including cannabis hidden in various parts of the property.

Found guilty after a five-week trial for conspiracy to supply Class B drugs and possession of a shotgun without certificate.

12 Sep 2025

Kabir Ahmed

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

four years and eight months imprisonment

Kabir Ahmed was part of an organised crime group that stole more than 70 vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota models, using key emulators and by breaking into homes to obtain keys. The group was linked to 73 car thefts and one van theft across London between July 2024 and October 2024, with stolen vehicles valued between £1.1 and £1.7 million. Some cars were stolen to order, shipped overseas, or sold with cloned plates, and 27 vehicles were recovered during the investigation. Video evidence showed him stealing a car in Brockley on 18 July 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to conceal criminal property. He was arrested after being seen attempting to access a stolen Toyota Prius.

11 Sep 2025

Paul Barringer

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

two years and six months imprisonment

Paul Barringer was part of an organised crime group that stole more than 70 vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota models, using key emulators and by breaking into homes to obtain keys. The group was linked to 73 car thefts and one van theft across London between July 2024 and October 2024, with stolen vehicles valued between £1.1 and £1.7 million. Some cars were stolen to order, shipped overseas, or sold with cloned plates, and 27 vehicles were recovered during the investigation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to conceal criminal property.

11 Sep 2025

Mohammed Gulzar Ahmed

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

Mohammed Gulzar Ahmed was part of an organised crime group that stole more than 70 vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota models, using key emulators and by breaking into homes to obtain keys. The group was linked to 73 car thefts and one van theft across London between July 2024 and October 2024, with stolen vehicles valued between £1.1 and £1.7 million. Some cars were stolen to order, shipped overseas, or sold with cloned plates, and 27 vehicles were recovered during the investigation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to conceal criminal property.

11 Sep 2025

Muhammed Imran Ali

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

five years and 10 months imprisonment

Muhammed Imran Ali was part of an organised crime group that stole more than 70 vehicles, including Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota models, using key emulators and by breaking into homes to obtain keys. The group was linked to 73 car thefts and one van theft across London between July 2024 and October 2024, with stolen vehicles valued between £1.1 and £1.7 million. Some cars were stolen to order, shipped overseas, or sold with cloned plates, and 27 vehicles were recovered during the investigation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to conceal criminal property.

11 Sep 2025

Daniel Whybrow

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 24 years

Daniel Whybrow stabbed his neighbour, Raish Ahmed, multiple times outside their home in Hartington Road, Newham, on 5 October 2024, following a dispute about the main door entrance to their flats. Whybrow shouted threats, attacked Ahmed's friend, and continued stabbing Ahmed even after he fell and tried to defend himself with a steering lock. A teenage boy was also injured while attempting to protect Ahmed. Emergency services responded, and Whybrow was arrested shortly after.

Found guilty after a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Also sentenced for grievous bodily harm, to run concurrently. Acquitted of racially aggravated assault and threats to kill.

3 Sep 2025

August 2025 2 cases

Jonathan Carl

Rape and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Jonathan Carl engaged in rape and reckless transmission of a sexually transmitted disease. Offences included a rape reported in January 2024 related to incidents in August 2023 and October 2022. He used dating apps like Grindr and SCRUFF to meet victims, with up to 400 men potentially affected. Police investigation involved digital evidence from his phone, leading to his arrest on 25 January 2024.

Pleaded guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm and was found guilty of one count of rape. Additionally, handed a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Detectives believe he had sexual contact with up to 400 men via dating apps, and the investigation involved digital analysis.

29 Aug 2025

Shamsul Huda

Breaching prohibition orders under Proceeds of Crime Act *

Sentence

£33,698 fine or 2 years imprisonment

Shamsul Huda, a rogue landlord who lived at the house on Fitzilian Avenue, Romford, ignored orders to license his House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and breached two prohibition orders served by Havering Council. The property was poorly maintained, posing risks to residents. He has a history of non-compliance with housing regulations.

Prosecuted under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) for breaching two prohibition orders. Previously pleaded guilty at Barkingside Magistrates Court in May 2024 for failing to license his property as an HMO, fined £5,000 for three separate offences, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £500, and legal costs totalling £14,294. Faces a London Fire Brigade Enforcement Notice issued this year over fire safety measures. Has a long history of Housing Act breaches, including civil penalties and a criminal prosecution in 2022 for failing to comply with HMO management regulations.

7 Aug 2025

July 2025 2 cases

Torben Stig Hersborg

Voyeurism *

Sentence

3 years and 5 months imprisonment

Torben Stig Hersborg, a 64-year-old Danish national residing in Tower Hamlets, east London, covertly filmed and photographed approximately 2,000 women over more than a decade. This included setting up secret cameras at his Old Street clinic, as well as recording women on beaches, footpaths, at bus stops, Tube stations, and in the privacy of their own homes. His offences came to light following a tip-off to the police in December of the previous year, when he was found in his vehicle outside student lodgings with a telescope and video camera. Authorities discovered thousands of photographs and videos on his devices capturing women in various states of undress and intimate situations.

Pled guilty to eight counts of voyeurism. Labelled as one of London's most prolific voyeurs by the Crown Prosecution Service. Abused trust of patients and targeted strangers for sexual gratification.

22 Jul 2025

Wayne Knight

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment

Wayne Knight, a Senior Healthcare Worker at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, was part of a scheme to create 238 false COVID-19 vaccination records between July and November 2021 in return for payment. The false records indicated that individuals had received doses of the COVID-19 vaccination when they had not.

Pleaded guilty to counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and transferring criminal property.

18 Jul 2025

June 2025 4 cases

Morgan Telesford

Rape *

Sentence

8 years and 7 months imprisonment

Morgan Telesford met the victim via Snapchat and invited himself to her address in 2024. Upon arrival, he assaulted her by hitting her with a bag of cannabis and grabbing her, then raped her in the bathroom. On another occasion, he became aggressive, pulled her hair, and damaged her PlayStation 4 by throwing it out the window, leaving her in fear for her safety.

Convicted of rape and two counts of assault; admitted criminal damage. Judge described his behaviour as 'obnoxious' and noted his lack of remorse, with previous convictions for GBH, knife possession, and dealing cannabis.

23 Jun 2025

Miles Addy

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Miles Addy was involved in running a large-scale drug supply network with Chloe Scott, selling cocaine in London and the south-east. He directed Scott to deliver firearms and drugs to customers. Investigations linked weapons from videos on Scott's phone to a murder case, and he was found to be coordinating the operations while serving a prior sentence for a firearms offence.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, one count of conspiracy to possess firearms, and one count of conspiracy to possess ammunition. He was a convicted criminal serving a prison sentence for a firearms offence at the time and was recalled to prison.

13 Jun 2025

Chloe Scott

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Chloe Scott was involved in a large-scale drug supply network, selling cocaine and heroin in London and the south-east. She instructed a 15-year-old boy to sell and transport drugs on her behalf, as discovered after a stop at Tower Hill Underground Station in December 2022. On 3 June 2023, armed officers stopped her car in Seven Sisters Road, Islington, finding approximately half a kilogram of cocaine and five large hunting knives. She was in regular contact with Miles Addy, directing the delivery of firearms and drugs. Videos on her phone showed involvement in selling weapons, including firearms linked to a murder investigation. Another firearm connected to her was recovered on 20 November 2023.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, two counts of selling or transferring a firearm, one count of conspiracy to possess firearms, one count of conspiracy to possess ammunition, one count of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog, and one count of possession of hunting knives. She was a registered children’s social worker and was suspended from her role. Additionally disqualified from animal ownership for 12 years.

13 Jun 2025

Leanne Mcdonnell

Dangerous dog ownership *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Leanne McDonnell, 33, from Stratford, was responsible for a pitbull named Prince, a banned XL Bully breed, which mauled her friend Akif Mushtaq, 42, to death at her flat on December 4, 2024. Mr Mushtaq died in hospital 24 hours later. The dog had escaped weeks earlier and attacked a seven-year-old boy. The flat was in a deplorable state, littered with needles, and toxicology reports showed the dog had consumed cocaine.

Judge Oscar Del Fabbro described the fatal attack as a tragedy waiting to happen. The dog had previously attacked a child and was kept in a filthy flat scattered with needles.

1 Jun 2025

May 2025 6 cases

Mohammed Akhtar Hussain

Conspiracy to rob *

Sentence

8 years 3 months imprisonment

On 19 March 2024, Hussain, an employee at the East Ham branch of Lidl, conspired with Rahman to rob the store after closing. Hussain provided inside information on timing, access codes, and cash counting procedures. Rahman entered the store using the provided PIN, wearing a Lidl tabard for disguise, threatened employee Mr Haque with an imitation firearm, bound him with cable ties, and stole over £8,500 in cash from the safe and float. Hussain participated in the chase to disguise his involvement. Both arrested in June 2024 after a police investigation involving cell site evidence.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob and possession of a class A drug. No separate penalty for the drug offence. 25% credit for plea. Lengthy previous convictions including property, deception, public order, and drug offences.

23 May 2025

Muhithur Rahman

Conspiracy to rob *

Sentence

10 years 9 months imprisonment

On 19 March 2024, Rahman conspired with Hussain to rob the East Ham Lidl store after closing. Driven to the scene, he entered using inside access provided by Hussain, wearing a Lidl tabard disguise. He threatened employee Mr Haque with an imitation firearm, bound him with cable ties, and stole over £8,500 in cash from the safe and float. Conducted reconnaissance earlier that day; switched off phone forensically. Both arrested in June 2024 after investigation. Profound impact on victim including health issues and suspension from work.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob and possession of an imitation firearm at the time of committing a schedule 1 offence. 10% credit for plea due to timing during trial. Lengthy previous convictions including drug dealing and five firearm offences; on bail at the time. Basis of plea (under pressure, drug debts) not accepted.

23 May 2025

Ummad Ahmed

Forgery *

Sentence

Six years imprisonment

Ummad Ahmed, along with Bilal Iqbal, produced and sold more than 40,000 fake identity documents over an eight-year period, charging £70 for a fake driving licence and more for extras. They supplied these to criminals, including an international drug trafficker who used them to import Class A drugs. Items seized from Ahmed's home in Hornchurch included an ID card printer, laminator, blank plastic cards, holographic foil, and over £20,000 in cash.

Made over £1 million from producing and selling fake IDs; laundered profits through a window cleaning company; will serve half of the sentence on licence.

22 May 2025

Melike Mcadam

Robbery *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment, suspended for 24 months

Melike McAdam, along with Labroun Blake-Smith, targeted a 21-year-old man on a Southend-bound train. They watched him at Upminster railway station, boarded the train, and at Basildon, threatened him by suggesting they had a knife, robbing him of a luxury watch and a cross body bag. The pair then left the train at Chalkwell railway station. McAdam was found in possession of the victim's luxury watch during a police search. The incident occurred on March 31, 2021, and evidence from CCTV and forensics led to his conviction.

Pleaded guilty to robbery at an earlier hearing and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge.

22 May 2025

Labroun Blake-Smith

Robbery *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Labroun Blake-Smith and an accomplice targeted a 21-year-old man on a train on March 31, 2021. They approached him at Upminster railway station, boarded the same train, and threatened him with a knife before robbing him of a luxury watch and a cross body bag. The pair left the train at Chalkwell railway station.

Found guilty of robbery after a hearing.

22 May 2025

Bilal Iqbal

Forgery *

Sentence

Six years imprisonment

Bilal Iqbal, along with Ummad Ahmed, produced and sold more than 40,000 fake identity documents over an eight-year period, charging £70 for a fake driving licence and more for extras. They supplied these to criminals, including an international drug trafficker who used them to import Class A drugs. Iqbal was arrested on January 21, 2025, with 19 fake UK driving licences in his possession, and additional items were seized from his home in Ilford.

Made over £1 million from producing and selling fake IDs; laundered profits through a window cleaning company; will serve half of the sentence on licence.

22 May 2025

April 2025 1 case

Phillip Fraczek

Murder *

Sentence

life with a minimum of 20 years and four months

Phillip Fraczek entered the block of flats on Plaistow Road, West Ham, at around 13.30 on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, tried to get into multiple properties before falling asleep on the floor. At around 14.55hrs, he was woken and asked to leave by 79-year-old Franklin Agbotui. Ten minutes later, neighbours heard banging noises and screaming from the flat. Police called at 15.05hrs found Franklin horrifically injured, performed CPR before he was taken to hospital by London's Air Ambulance, where he died on 20 May 2024. A neighbour spotted Fraczek fleeing, alerting officers who chased and arrested him two streets away on Geere Road. His knuckles and Nike trainers were covered in Franklin’s blood, confirmed forensically. As officers restrained him, he headbutted one in the jaw.

Pleaded guilty to murder and assault of an emergency worker. Aged 20 at time of offence, 22 at sentencing, of no fixed address.

27 Apr 2025

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