Southampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 360 verdicts at Southampton Crown Court (Southampton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 15 cases

Benjamin Jones

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Benjamin Jones participated in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. He was seen throwing missiles at Hampshire Police officers.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Throwing missiles at Hampshire Police officers.

12 Jun 2026

Denis Read

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Denis Read participated in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. He was seen throwing various items at police officers.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Seen throwing various items at police officers.

12 Jun 2026

Harry Varney

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Harry Varney participated in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. He punched the riot shields held by officers as they attempted to maintain order.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Punched the riot shields held by officers as they attempted to maintain order.

12 Jun 2026

Harley Haynes

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Harley Haynes participated in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. He repeatedly threw glass and bricks at police officers and members of the public, and tried to disguise himself by wearing hoods over his head.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Repeatedly threw glass and bricks at police officers and members of the public, and tried to disguise himself.

11 Jun 2026

Darren Medhurst

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Darren Medhurst participated in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. He was captured on video footage throwing a piece of tile and other items at police officers.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Captured on video footage throwing a piece of tile and other items at police officers.

11 Jun 2026

Callum Darch

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Callum Darch participated in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. CCTV footage showed him throwing a large wheelie bin towards police officers, hitting a member of the public which led to further confrontation.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. CCTV footage showed him throwing a large wheelie bin towards police officers, hitting a member of the public.

11 Jun 2026

Andrew Summerhayes

Violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Andrew Summerhayes, of Romsey, was part of a 'baying mob' surrounding police officers on Belmont Road. As officers tried to escape, he resisted and then chased them, first with a large bin and then a traffic cone, encouraging others. In interview, he claimed he joined the disorder because 'the police are paedophiles' and wore uniforms.

25 previous convictions for 45 offences, including racially aggravated disorderly behaviour and weapons offences. Made grossly offensive comments claiming police are paedophiles.

10 Jun 2026

Daniel Frost

Violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Daniel Frost, a father-of-two from Southampton, participated in violent disorder in Portswood on June 2 after the murder of Henry Nowak. He wore a camouflage face-covering and threw chairs into the road in front of police officers. He wrapped a dog lead with a metal carabiner around his hand to form a makeshift knuckleduster, daring officers to take it and saying the crowd would attack. He later described the disorder as 'a big party' and insulted an interviewing officer.

25 previous convictions for 55 offences, including robbery and GBH. Fashioned a dog lead into a makeshift knuckleduster and taunted police.

10 Jun 2026

Dillon Crawford

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Dillon Crawford, of Southampton, saw body-worn footage of Henry Nowak's arrest and was moved to tears. He claimed he became angry after seeing an officer strike a protester and 'lost himself in the crowd'. He enthusiastically pushed to the front of the crowd and threw a bin and a metal object at police officers.

19 previous convictions for 33 offences, including domestic violence and a 21-month sentence in 2023. Joined the protest after being moved to tears by footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.

10 Jun 2026

Reece Robinson

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Reece Robinson, of Havant, joined the disorder on St Denys Road. He was topless with an orange high-vis vest obscuring his face. He picked up small stones or bricks on two occasions and threw them towards the police cordon.

No previous convictions. Told officers 'I didn't really do much' upon arrest.

10 Jun 2026

Taylor Grundy

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Taylor Grundy, of Gosport, threw a long plank of wood at police officers and assisted others in pushing a large industrial bin that had been set alight towards the police cordon. He described the disorder as 'frightening' but denied direct involvement.

Sought to minimise his involvement after arrest, claiming he stayed away from the violence.

10 Jun 2026

Leon O’Leary

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

Leon O’Leary participated in violent disorder following a protest in Southampton on 2 June 2026. He was charged with violent disorder, resisting a police officer, and possession of an offensive weapon after a samurai sword was found in his bedroom.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder, resisting a police officer, and possession of an offensive weapon. A samurai sword was discovered in his bedroom.

9 Jun 2026

Leon O'leary

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

During a protest in Southampton following the death of Henry Nowak, Leon O'Leary walked casually in front of a police cordon, picked up a smoke grenade from the ground and threw it towards police. When officers arrested him at his home in Basingstoke at 3.30am on 7 June, he adopted a fighting stance at the top of the stairs and threatened them, requiring PAVA spray. He also admitted possession of an offensive weapon – a samurai sword in his bedroom.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder, resisting a police officer, and possession of an offensive weapon. When arrested at his home, he adopted a fighting stance and threatened officers; a samurai sword was found in his bedroom.

9 Jun 2026

Connor Bishop

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

During a protest in Southampton following the death of Henry Nowak, Connor Bishop was seen carrying a yellow traffic cone and throwing it towards officers, then picking it up and throwing it again. He also threw a box of screws and punched a wall. He said he was brought up Christian and threw items to fit in with the crowd, adding that he had drunk a small amount of beer.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Told officers he threw items to fit into the crowd and that a small amount of beer made him more lairy. His defence cited peer pressure and group thinking.

9 Jun 2026

Vickrum Digwa

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 21 years

On 3 December 2025 in Belmont Road, Southampton, Vickrum Digwa stabbed 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak four times with an 8-inch ceremonial knife. Digwa falsely claimed Henry had racially abused him and knocked his turban off, and told police he was the victim, causing officers to arrest and handcuff the dying Henry. Henry pleaded for help but lost consciousness and died. Digwa was also convicted of carrying the 21cm blade in public.

Found guilty of murder and carrying a ceremonial knife in public. Claimed self-defence and falsely alleged racial abuse, leading to police arresting the dying victim. Judge William Mousley KC described the victim as defenceless and said Digwa showed callous disregard by filming him as he lay dying.

1 Jun 2026

May 2026 1 case

Richard Charles Brown

Fraud and theft *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

On 3 May 2024, Richard Charles Brown used false identification documents to hire a Yanmar SV26 excavator worth approximately £33,500 from a plant hire company in Salisbury. The digger was delivered to his home address in Bursledon. When the hire company attempted to recover it at the end of the agreed period, Brown blocked their number and became obstructive. Investigators found the excavator had been moved from the address just hours after delivery. Brown pleaded guilty to fraud and theft at Southampton Crown Court on 13 March. He was sentenced on 22 May to 15 months imprisonment for fraud and 12 months for theft, to run concurrently.

Pleaded guilty to fraud and theft at Southampton Crown Court on 13 March. Concurrent sentence of 12 months for theft.

22 May 2026

April 2026 2 cases

Ross Shepherd

Assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH) *

Sentence

12-month jail term suspended for 18 months with 150 hours unpaid work and 30-day rehabilitation programme

On 20th January 2024, Ross Shepherd (then 19) launched unprovoked drunken attacks at The Pour House pub in West Street, Ringwood, punching two men. The first victim was knocked unconscious for 12 minutes, suffering a strong headache for days and now avoids certain pubs due to feeling on edge. The second victim was punched while trying to de-escalate the situation and now worries about safety in his hometown, recently leaving a beer festival upon spotting Shepherd's associates.

Pleaded guilty to ABH and battery on second day of trial. Described as immature and remorseful. Ordered to pay £500 compensation to ABH victim and £75 to battery victim. Judge warned of potential for one-punch murders.

13 Apr 2026

William Sheen

Burglary *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

William Sheen targeted Bramshaw Golf Club in Brook on 2nd October 2025, stealing over £8,000 of equipment. He also stole cash and alcohol from Sandy Balls Holiday Village in Fordingbridge on 28th November 2025. On 19th November 2025, he possessed class A drugs – cocaine and heroin – in New Milton. On 3rd May 2025, he assaulted two officers by pushing them, causing a leg injury to one, and escaped lawful custody.

Admitted two counts of burglary, two counts of possessing class A drugs (cocaine and heroin), assaulting an emergency worker causing actual bodily harm, and escaping lawful custody. Prior address in Ringwood, now living in Woodlinken Close, Verwood.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 3 cases

Jack David Cooper

Grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jack David Cooper assaulted a man in his 30s at Sainsbury’s on Hampton Lane in Blackfield on 23rd August 2025. Following the assault, he sent the victim a Facebook message offering £1,000 if he did not report the incident to the police.

Pleaded guilty to both counts. Offered £1,000 to victim for silence.

23 Mar 2026

Michael Shanley

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence, suspended for 24 months

Michael Shanley (37), of Rumbridge Street, Totton, assaulted his neighbour in Totton in April 2024, occasioning actual bodily harm.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Handed an indefinite restraining order, ordered to undertake a 120-day alcohol abstinence and monitoring programme, undergo rehabilitation activity, and pay £300 compensation.

18 Mar 2026

Mark Savage

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Mark Savage, a convicted paedophile, was found in possession of banned internet-enabled devices including SD cards, USB sticks, a Firestick, and a Chromecast during a police check-up in January 2026 at his parents' home in Fritham Close, Totton. These devices violated his 10-year sexual harm order imposed in January 2025 following his previous conviction for possession of extreme abuse images, including the rape of a four-year-old girl. He had continued searching for indecent images while on remand. A forensic examination of the items had not yet been carried out. He has a prior conviction for exposing himself to a nine-year-old schoolgirl in 2007.

Sentenced to another 10 months' jail, to serve half concurrently to the sentence he is presently serving. Has ADHD and autism, memory disorder and learning disability. Defence argued he might not have realised he had the banned devices due to poor memory and cluttered room. Judge ordered forfeiture of the devices seized.

16 Mar 2026

February 2026 2 cases

Musafar Hotak

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On July 12, 2022, Musafar Hotak, 25, approached a woman in her 20s who had become separated from friends after leaving a Southampton nightclub and was under the influence of alcohol in a vulnerable state. CCTV captured him leading her from the city centre to a family member's flat where he was staying. He then raped her and assaulted her by penetration in a violent and terrifying assault, ignoring her repeated protests to stop. The victim escaped the flat moments after the attack, sought help from a passer-by, and called 999. She was taken to a Sexual Assault Referral Centre where forensic swabs were obtained. Over two years later, the DNA was matched to Hotak during an investigation into other criminal matters.

Found guilty after trial. Initially denied involvement and tried to blame family members, later claimed consensual sex. Prosecutors proved otherwise using CCTV, DNA evidence, victim impact statement, and eyewitness accounts.

27 Feb 2026

John William Smith

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On 9 January 2026, John William Smith, driving a Ford Puma, failed to stop for police in Jowitt Drive, New Milton, before colliding with and fatally injuring a dog being walked at the time. The dog had to be put to sleep due to its injuries. Smith failed to remain at the scene and was arrested on 15 January hiding under a bed at an address in New Milton. He was of Linnet Court, New Milton.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, criminal damage, aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic incident, using a motor vehicle without third party insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Also sentenced for breach of restraining order. Disqualified from driving for 20 months and must take extended test.

25 Feb 2026

January 2026 5 cases

Pawel Maria Abratanski

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

Banned from driving for two years

Pawel Maria Abratanski, 34, from Alexandra Road, Southampton, engaged in multiple dangerous driving incidents in Hampshire last year, including drifting through crowds of people and around roundabouts. One video from 4 May showed him drifting through the middle of a large crowd in a 24-hour Asda car park in Havant.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary called his actions 'an embarrassing display of recklessness and stupidity'.

26 Jan 2026

Anna Bogusiewicz

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On 1st February 2025, Anna Bogusiewicz, a 45-year-old dental technician from Wraysbury, Berkshire, was driving home after visiting a friend in Totton when she pulled onto the hard shoulder near junction two of the M27 near Ower. She failed to see the vehicle ahead where Jordan Chiedozie was changing a tyre after returning from a football match in Devon. Bogusiewicz, who had consumed alcohol, smashed into him, leaving the 31-year-old with life-changing injuries including the loss of his right leg, open fractures on his left leg, and a cracked pelvis. She was breathalysed at the scene with 60 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, later confirmed at 55 micrograms, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms.

Admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drink-driving. Disqualified from driving for three years. Expressed palpable remorse and took responsibility.

24 Jan 2026

Edward Brandt

Stalking *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment

Between September 11, 2023, and May 12, 2024, Edward Brandt, a 61-year-old former councillor and professional sailor from the Isle of Wight, sent at least 17 emails and three phone messages to Dame Penny Mordaunt, MP for Portsmouth North, and turned up at her constituency office out-of-hours. He ignored a verbal police warning and breached a conditional caution issued in April 2024 by failing to complete a victim awareness course and not contacting her. On May 6 and 10, 2024, he left voicemails stating he would continue trying to meet her. In December 2025, he committed seven breaches of a stalking protection order by failing to notify police of internet-capable devices and creating accounts on Facebook and Snapchat. The behaviour caused Dame Penny to fear sexual violence due to its creepy nature, leading her to increase security, change routines, and live in constant fear and exhaustion.

Found guilty of stalking; acquitted of more serious stalking charge. Sentenced to 12 weeks for stalking and 8 weeks consecutively for seven breaches of stalking protection order. Judge noted real risk of reoffending and significant impact on victim. Defence cited neurodiverse condition reducing responsibility.

16 Jan 2026

Ian Della-Rocca

Child sex offences *

Sentence

6 years 8 months imprisonment

Ian Della-Rocca, a 39-year-old man from North Baddesley, Hampshire, targeted vulnerable teenage girls online between January 2023 and November 2024. He used Snapchat to groom them and paid for indecent images and videos. He engaged in sexual communications with an undercover police officer posing as a 14-year-old girl, leading to his arrest in November 2024. Examination of his phone revealed nearly 1,200 indecent images of children. He had been in contact with three real teenage girls, met one 15-year-old in person, and drove her to school. He admitted multiple child sex offences at Southampton Crown Court.

Admitted three counts of paying for the sexual services of a child aged 13 to 15, possession and distribution of indecent images of children, and attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming. Required to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and issued a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

9 Jan 2026

David Richens

Controlling or coercive behaviour *

Sentence

12-month prison term

David Richens, a former paramedic, emptied his 71-year-old mother's bank account of £80,000 over around four months to fund a significant drug habit, spending £200 every other day. He exploited her inability to use online banking, initially helping with transactions, then intimidating her when she refused to give money. He also used her phone to impersonate her and reassure others. This left her in debt, unable to pay day-to-day expenses, and fearful of losing her house. She suffered from COPD.

Pleaded guilty to one count of controlling or coercive behaviour. Judge Gary Lucie stated only a custodial sentence was justifiable due to the severity, abuse of trust, intimidation of vulnerable victim, and persistent action over a prolonged period.

8 Jan 2026

November 2025 8 cases

Frank Bran

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

12 months suspended for 18 months

Part of a gang of 12 that stole 107 high-end vehicles worth over £2m across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire between February and October 2023 using signal boosters and jammers to target keyless vehicles from driveways at night.

Charged with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods.

21 Nov 2025

Gary Kelly

Handling stolen goods and conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

16 months suspended for 18 months

Part of a gang of 12 that stole 107 high-end vehicles worth over £2m across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire between February and October 2023. Involved in theft of eight vehicles between 9th July and 9th October 2023. Used land leased by him for chop shop where stolen cars were broken down and sold.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of handling stolen goods and one of conspiracy to handle stolen goods. Operated a vehicle chop shop on leased land and discussed operation with ringleader after his arrest.

21 Nov 2025

Jason Downs

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

12 months suspended for 18 months

Charged with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods.

21 Nov 2025

Brandon Cross

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

12 months suspended for 18 months

Charged with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

21 Nov 2025

Matthew Watkins

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

18 months suspended for 18 months

Part of a gang of 12 that stole 107 high-end vehicles worth over £2m across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire between February and October 2023. Used signal boosters and jammers to steal keyless vehicles from driveways at night. Watkins responsible for thefts between 1st and 28th May 2023, including high-speed chase on M25 on 28th May 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal a motor vehicle and conspiracy to handle stolen goods. Worked as a driver and lookout, responsible for three thefts. Tried to escape police in a 100mph pursuit in a stolen Range Rover Sport.

21 Nov 2025

William Martin

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

8 months suspended for 18 months

Charged with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods.

21 Nov 2025

Kane Green

Fraud by false representation and going on to the playing area of a football match *

Sentence

£700 fine and 3 year football banning order

In September 2025, Kane Green and his brother attempted to enter a sold-out south coast derby match at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton without tickets. They wore high-vis vests labeled 'steward' and carried radio equipment to impersonate stewards, gaining access to a restricted area near the pitch less than an hour before kick-off. They were spotted by vigilant security and police due to lacking accreditation and were ejected.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and going on to the playing area of a football match. Aged 29, of Magdalen Road, Portsmouth. Told officers he hoped to buy tickets outside but had disguise items just in case.

12 Nov 2025

Dale Green

Fraud by false representation and going on to the playing area of a football match *

Sentence

£700 fine and 3 year football banning order

In September 2025, Dale Green and his brother attempted to enter a sold-out south coast derby match at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton without tickets. They wore high-vis vests labeled 'steward' and carried radio equipment to impersonate stewards, gaining access to a restricted area near the pitch less than an hour before kick-off. They were spotted by vigilant security and police due to lacking accreditation and were ejected.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and going on to the playing area of a football match. Aged 31, of Devonshire Avenue, Portsmouth. Made no comment during his interview.

12 Nov 2025

October 2025 9 cases

Levent Joshua Cetin

Rape of a girl under 13 *

Sentence

2 years 6 months imprisonment

Levent Joshua Cetin, aged 27, of New Road, Southampton, committed non-recent sexual offences against a female child known to him. Between 2011 and 2017 in the Romsey area of Hampshire, he subjected the victim to two rapes and one sexual assault. The crimes came to light when they were reported to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in March 2021, leading to an investigation. Cetin was found guilty at Southampton Crown Court on 12 September 2025 and sentenced on 24 October 2025 to two years and six months in prison. The court also imposed a seven-year sexual harm prevention order, a lifetime restraining order, and placed him on the sex offenders' register for life.

Found guilty after trial of two counts of rape of a girl under 13 and one count of sexual assault. Additionally given a seven-year sexual harm prevention order, a lifetime restraining order, and placed on the sex offenders' register for life.

24 Oct 2025

Steven Waters

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Steven Waters, 32, of Fareham, Portsmouth, attended the woman’s home address after drinking. His demeanour changed, and he pulled the victim by her hair, grabbed her by the throat, and held her down until she could not breathe. He stopped only when he heard a child calling 999 for help. The handler heard the victim vomiting and gasping for breath. Waters also damaged the victim’s phone, assaulted a police officer during arrest, and possessed a bladed article.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, assault by beating, criminal damage, assault on an emergency worker, and having an article with a blade/point.

13 Oct 2025

Rachael Moran

Possession of criminal property *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Rachael Moran, 31, from Southampton, was involved in an organised crime gang that stole 107 high-value vehicles worth over £2 million from driveways in Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire between February and October 2023. The gang used signal boosters to trick keyless ignition vehicles and signal jammers to prevent locking, returning at night to drive away the unlocked cars. The vehicles, including Land Rovers, Range Rovers, Jaguars, Mercedes, Audis, Bentleys, Lexuses, Hyundais, Citroens, Fords, motorcycles, and vans with tools, were taken to a chop shop to be stripped for parts. Of the 107 vehicles, 76 were stolen in Hampshire, 28 in Dorset, and 3 in Wiltshire.

Part of the organised crime gang involved in handling stolen property.

10 Oct 2025

Charlotte Traves

Possession of criminal property, perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Charlotte Traves, 24, from Bursledon, Southampton, was involved in an organised crime gang that stole 107 high-value vehicles worth over £2 million from driveways in Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire between February and October 2023. The gang used signal boosters to trick keyless ignition vehicles and signal jammers to prevent locking, returning at night to drive away the unlocked cars. The vehicles, including Land Rovers, Range Rovers, Jaguars, Mercedes, Audis, Bentleys, Lexuses, Hyundais, Citroens, Fords, motorcycles, and vans with tools, were taken to a chop shop to be stripped for parts. Of the 107 vehicles, 76 were stolen in Hampshire, 28 in Dorset, and 3 in Wiltshire.

Member of the organised crime gang involved in handling stolen property and obstructing justice.

10 Oct 2025

Bradley Paddick

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, conspiracy to handle stolen goods *

Sentence

36 months imprisonment

Bradley Paddick, 22, from Southampton, was part of an organised crime gang that stole 107 high-value vehicles worth over £2 million from driveways in Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire between February and October 2023. The gang used signal boosters to trick keyless ignition vehicles and signal jammers to prevent locking, returning at night to drive away the unlocked cars. The vehicles, including Land Rovers, Range Rovers, Jaguars, Mercedes, Audis, Bentleys, Lexuses, Hyundais, Citroens, Fords, motorcycles, and vans with tools, were taken to a chop shop to be stripped for parts. Of the 107 vehicles, 76 were stolen in Hampshire, 28 in Dorset, and 3 in Wiltshire.

Member of the organised crime gang involved in the conspiracy.

10 Oct 2025

Christopher Ben Dwan

Sexual offences against children *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Christopher Ben Dwan committed a series of sexual offences against girls aged 13 to 15 in Eastleigh between February 2024 and June 2025. The offences included oral rape, sexual activity, operation of equipment beneath clothing, recording under clothing, sexual communications with a child, causing a child to view sexual images, and taking, making, and distributing indecent images of children. He admitted to 30 counts in total. Dwan resided on Romsey Road, Winchester, and was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court.

Pleaded guilty to 30 sexual offences against young girls. Also given a sexual harm prevention order and indefinite sex offender registration. Will serve six years on licence upon release.

3 Oct 2025

Benjamin Cross

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

64 months imprisonment

Benjamin Cross, 25, from Bursledon, Southampton, co-led an organised crime gang that stole 107 high-value vehicles worth over £2 million from driveways in Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire between February and October 2023 using signal boosters and jammers. Vehicles including Land Rovers and Bentleys were stripped for parts.

Convicted of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, conspiracy to handle stolen goods, possession of criminal property, and perverting the course of justice.

1 Oct 2025

George Berry

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

56 months imprisonment

George Berry, 32, from Southampton, led an organised crime gang that stole 107 high-value vehicles worth over £2 million from driveways in Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire between February and October 2023 using signal boosters and jammers on keyless cars. Vehicles were stripped in a chop shop.

Convicted of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, conspiracy to handle stolen goods, and possession of criminal property.

1 Oct 2025

Nathan Cooper

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years 3 months imprisonment

Nathan Cooper, 40, from Rye, high on alcohol and cannabis, rode a motorcycle at high speed into a group of teenage girls filming a TikTok in Test Park, Millbrook, Southampton, on June 23, 2024, showing off. He collided with two, seriously injuring a 13-year-old with life-threatening injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drink driving, drug driving, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

1 Oct 2025

September 2025 1 case

Shane Allen

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Shane Allen, 43, of Graham Street in Southampton, sexually assaulted a six-year-old child twice in Hythe between 13th November 2021 and 16th July 2022. He targeted the victim during this period, leading to a trial where he was found guilty.

Found guilty of two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order, handed a restraining order, and must register with the police in accordance with the Sexual Offences Act (2003).

5 Sep 2025

August 2025 4 cases

Leo Williams

Possessing an offensive weapon *

Sentence

12-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation sessions

On Christmas Eve 2023, at around 9.45pm in Hythe, Leo Williams was driving a Hyundai i30 with Harlem Humphrey as passenger when an altercation occurred with a group of merry men walking from The Glen pub. After a minor incident near traffic lights and a confrontation at Tesco petrol station in Applemore where the victim and a friend entered his car and were ejected, a traffic cone was thrown at his vehicle as he drove away. Williams retrieved a tyre iron from the car and chased the men on foot, shouting threats including 'I'm going to f****** kill you', but turned back before the collision. Humphrey then drove the car and hit the victim. Williams returned to the scene to report the incident to police, claiming he was not driving.

Admitted possessing an offensive weapon (tyre iron). Of good character, full-time carer for his mother and works for Oyster Yachts. Judge warned him against taking the law into his own hands.

21 Aug 2025

Harlem Humphrey

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On Christmas Eve 2023, at around 9.45pm in Hythe, Harlem Humphrey and co-defendant Leo Williams were involved in an altercation with a group of men after leaving The Glen pub. After a minor incident near traffic lights and a further confrontation at Tesco petrol station in Applemore where the victim and a friend entered Williams' Hyundai i30 and were told to leave, a traffic cone was thrown at the car as Williams drove away. Williams chased the men on foot with a tyre iron, shouting threats. Humphrey then moved to the driver's seat and pursued the group in the vehicle, mounting the pavement and knocking down the 25-year-old victim, who suffered two collapsed lungs, facial injuries, fractured ribs, and a fractured collarbone requiring surgery. Humphrey drove off but the car later returned to the scene. He claimed he acted impulsively to protect Williams, not intending to hit anyone.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Of previous good character but has ADHD. Banned from driving for three years. Judge noted the driving was extremely dangerous and caused grave injuries.

21 Aug 2025

James Moore

Theft *

Sentence

Jailed for 28 days

James Moore stole energy drinks valued at £92.46 from the Co-op in Southampton on August 10, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to stealing energy drinks and ordered to pay £154 victim services surcharge.

20 Aug 2025

Joseph Arnold

Theft *

Sentence

Fined £50

Joseph Arnold stole goods valued at £15.13 from Asda in Southampton on June 12, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to stealing goods. No order for costs.

20 Aug 2025

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The Courts of Justice, London Rd, Southampton SO15 2XQ, Southampton, SO15 2XQ, United Kingdom

+442380213200

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Southampton Crown Court

Southampton Crown Court, located in Southampton, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 360 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Southampton 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 The Courts of Justice, London Rd, Southampton SO15 2XQ, SO15 2XQ.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +442380213200 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Southampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Benjamin Jones

Denis Read

Harry Varney

Harley Haynes

Darren Medhurst

Callum Darch

Andrew Summerhayes

Daniel Frost

Dillon Crawford

Reece Robinson

Taylor Grundy

Leon O’Leary

Leon O'leary

Connor Bishop

Vickrum Digwa

Richard Charles Brown

Ross Shepherd

William Sheen

Jack David Cooper

Michael Shanley

Mark Savage

Musafar Hotak

John William Smith

Pawel Maria Abratanski

Anna Bogusiewicz

Edward Brandt

Ian Della-Rocca

David Richens

Frank Bran

Gary Kelly

Jason Downs

Brandon Cross

Matthew Watkins

William Martin

Kane Green

Dale Green

Levent Joshua Cetin

Steven Waters

Rachael Moran

Charlotte Traves

Bradley Paddick

Christopher Ben Dwan

Benjamin Cross

George Berry

Nathan Cooper

Shane Allen

Leo Williams

Harlem Humphrey

James Moore

Joseph Arnold

About Southampton Crown Court

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