Southampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

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 1 case

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

January 2026 4 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

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

Brandon Cross

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

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.

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

Jason Downs

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

William Martin

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

Sentence

8 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

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 7 cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 6 cases

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

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

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

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

Vijay Sandhu

Assault *

Sentence

Jailed for four months

Vijay Sandhu committed assault by beating in Southampton on June 27, 2025; stole frozen food valued at £342 from IKEA in Southampton on July 27, 2025; committed another assault by beating in Southampton on July 27, 2025; and carried out a non-domestic burglary stealing alcohol, cash, and a till valued at £1,500 in Southampton on July 31, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assault and theft, with concurrent sentences.

20 Aug 2025

Michael Gear

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12-month jail term, suspended for 18 months

Michael Gear, 65, of Denbigh Close in Totton, engaged in online communication with a police decoy posing as a woman named 'Jenny' and later her fictional 12-year-old daughter 'Olive'. He sent a picture of his genitals to 'Jenny' and a video of himself committing a sex act to 'Olive', pursuing sexual engagement with the supposed child. Arrested in July 2024, his devices contained indecent images of children aged 1-8 (categories A-C) and extreme pornographic images. The offences occurred during a difficult period involving family deaths and workplace stress, leading to isolation and online 'rabbit holes'.

Pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornographic images, and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Of previous good character, underwent counselling and Safer Lives programme post-arrest. Judge commented on the unpleasant nature of the behaviour and its contribution to child corruption worldwide. Must sign sex offenders register for 10 years, complete 10 rehabilitation activity days, fined £1,100 and pay £500 court charges.

12 Aug 2025

July 2025 3 cases

Martin Meadows

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Martin Meadows was part of a gang that conspired to burgle 11 businesses across Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, Hook, Lee-on-the-Solent, Warminster, Shaftesbury and Crawley between July and September 2023, with an additional burglary at 99 Bikes in Totton on 25th October 2023. The gang targeted stores selling electric bicycles, stealing more than £215,000 worth of goods in total, including three bicycles valued at £17,997 from 99 Bikes. They used stolen vans or stolen number plates to commit the offences.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. Part of a gang targeting 11 businesses.

24 Jul 2025

Andrew Wooff

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Andrew Wooff was part of a gang that conspired to burgle 11 businesses across Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, Hook, Lee-on-the-Solent, Warminster, Shaftesbury and Crawley between July and September 2023, with an additional burglary at 99 Bikes in Totton on 25th October 2023. The gang targeted stores selling electric bicycles, stealing more than £215,000 worth of goods in total, including three bicycles valued at £17,997 from 99 Bikes. They used stolen vans or stolen number plates to commit the offences.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. Plus two years for a separate unlawful wounding offence.

24 Jul 2025

Richard Chilton

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Richard Chilton was part of a gang that conspired to burgle 11 businesses across Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, Hook, Lee-on-the-Solent, Warminster, Shaftesbury and Crawley between July and September 2023, with an additional burglary at 99 Bikes in Totton on 25th October 2023. The gang targeted stores selling electric bicycles, stealing more than £215,000 worth of goods in total, including three bicycles valued at £17,997 from 99 Bikes. They used stolen vans or stolen number plates to commit the offences.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. Part of a gang targeting 11 businesses.

24 Jul 2025

June 2025 2 cases

William Fendley

Stalking causing serious harm or distress *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Following the end of his 60-year marriage in May 2024, William Fendley, aged 81, stalked his wife Maureen by repeatedly turning up at their former home in Ringwood, staring through windows, breaking into her home and garage, accusing her of infidelity, going through her belongings, putting her suitcase in his car to prevent a holiday, leaving flowers with a message, and bombarding their daughters with calls to contact her. He breached bail conditions by entering her home, leading to arrest. His actions caused severe distress, forcing Maureen to live at a secret address.

Pleaded guilty to one count of stalking causing serious harm or distress. Ordered to complete 12 hours of rehabilitation activity and a five-year restraining order. Of previous good character, suffering from prostate cancer, possible vascular dementia, and adjustment disorder.

30 Jun 2025

Daniel Barnes

Possessing class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Daniel Barnes possessed class A drugs – crack cocaine and heroin – with intent to supply on 23rd January, and also possessed criminal property consisting of £2,105 in cash.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing class A drugs – crack cocaine and heroin – with intent to supply, and possessing criminal property (£2,105 in cash).

25 Jun 2025

April 2025 2 cases

Thomas Prior

Importing a class B drug *

Sentence

23-month jail term, suspended for two years

Thomas Prior attempted to import 4.7kg of herbal cannabis into the country, which was intercepted by police at East Midlands Airport in October 2022 and due to be delivered to his home in Pennywell Gardens, New Milton. He was also sentenced for possessing a class B drug with intent to supply.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid community work. Judge noted he narrowly missed a custodial sentence. Prior would serve the remainder behind bars if caught offending again.

17 Apr 2025

Kelly Horton

Allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, 150 hours unpaid work

Kelly Horton allowed her Staffordshire bull terrier-cross, Diesel, to be dangerously out of control at her home in Mortimer Close, Totton, last July. A friend's two-year-old child, familiar with the dog, was bitten twice to the face causing serious injuries requiring surgical treatment while Horton cooked pizza for guests. The dog was food-fixated due to prior colon surgery and poor training.

Previously admitted the offence. Banned from keeping dogs for five years. Judge noted lack of safety measures despite knowing the dog's condition and behaviour.

16 Apr 2025

March 2025 11 cases

Lee Richard Pender

Violent disorder *

Sentence

14 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 3 April 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

14 Mar 2025

Jack Warren

Violent disorder *

Sentence

11 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 28 March 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

14 Mar 2025

Harry David Thorp

Violent disorder *

Sentence

12 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 22 February 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

14 Mar 2025

Edward Albert Richardson

Violent disorder *

Sentence

8 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 28 March 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

14 Mar 2025

Billie Wayne Thorp

Violent disorder *

Sentence

12 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 22 February 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

14 Mar 2025

Alfie Henry Blackford

Violent disorder *

Sentence

18 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 10 May 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for eight years.

13 Mar 2025

Dante Lauder-Hawkins

Violent disorder *

Sentence

40 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 3 April 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for 10 years.

13 Mar 2025

Kray Lee Bennet

Violent disorder *

Sentence

8 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 28 March 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

13 Mar 2025

Luke Leadbitter

Violent disorder *

Sentence

10 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 28 March 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

13 Mar 2025

William Cassells

Violent disorder *

Sentence

12 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 25 October 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for six years.

10 Mar 2025

Kane Buckley

Violent disorder *

Sentence

30 months custodial sentence

Involved in a mass brawl following Southampton FC v Tottenham match on 18 March 2023. Two large groups of opposing supporters clashed in a pre-arranged confrontation on Queens Terrace in Southampton, migrating to Oxford Street and the A33, throwing missiles such as glass bottles, pint glasses, chairs, bar stools, and using makeshift weapons like belts and metal poles, causing public fear including to children and disrupting traffic.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 4 November 2024. Made subject of a football banning order for eight years.

7 Mar 2025

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