Southampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 191 verdicts at Southampton Crown Court (Southampton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2024 1 case

Jonathan Beattie

Speeding *

Sentence

Fined £161, disqualified from driving for 6 months, 6 penalty points, £110 costs, £64 surcharge

Jonathan Beattie was caught driving at 100mph on the M27 westbound between junctions 9 and 10 near Fareham on May 16, 2023, in his Audi, exceeding the 70mph speed limit. He was detected by an automatic camera device.

Pleaded guilty to the offence.

5 Jun 2024

May 2024 4 cases

Peter Johnson

Drug driving *

Sentence

3 years driving disqualification and 28 days imprisonment

Peter Johnson drove a Ford Focus on the A34 near Sutton Scotney on October 28 while under the influence of ketamine. A blood test revealed 80 microgrammes of ketamine per litre of blood, exceeding the legal limit.

Pleaded guilty. Imprisonment due to previous criminal record and seriousness of the offence.

23 May 2024

Mohammed Artan

Possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine *

Sentence

three years and four months in prison

On 11 March 2024, during County Lines Intensification Week, officers from Southampton’s High Harm Team executed a warrant at an address in Centenary Plaza, Southampton. Mohammed Artan, 36, from Golden Grove, Southampton, was inside and detained. A search revealed Class A drugs including cocaine and crack cocaine worth £22,700 and heroin worth £28,700 (total £51,400), digital scales, cling film, and a cutting agent hidden in a ceiling cavity.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine. Drugs and paraphernalia seized by police to be destroyed.

18 May 2024

David Graham Cullen

Shoplifting *

Sentence

eight weeks imprisonment

David Graham Cullen stole from Marks & Spencer on Station Road on May 2 and from Nisa Local on Ashley Road on May 5. He also breached his interim criminal behaviour order three times between May 2 and May 5 at Tesco on Old Milton Road and the two stores mentioned.

Admitted to stealing from stores and three breaches of his interim criminal behaviour order.

14 May 2024

Terence Miller

Theft *

Sentence

£50 fine

Terence Miller, of Hyde Gate, Hyde, took £140 worth of Estee Lauder products from John Lewis in West Quay on Sunday, January 21.

Pleaded guilty.

2 May 2024

April 2024 7 cases

Shane Mccarthy

Arson *

Sentence

two years and nine months in prison

On 8 January 2024, at 1.20am, Shane McCarthy attempted to break into a property in Granby Grove, Southampton, by gaining entry through the kitchen window. The two occupants locked themselves in a bedroom while McCarthy shouted outside. After failing to open the door, McCarthy started a fire on top of the kitchen stove, causing popping sounds and triggering the fire alarm. The victims escaped and saw smoke filling the property. McCarthy had left but returned and was arrested by police. The incident resulted in fire damage to the cooker and hob, as well as significant smoke damage to the ceilings, leaving the victims in fear for their lives.

Pleaded guilty to arson in February.

29 Apr 2024

Thomas Perkins

Drink driving *

Sentence

17 months driving ban, £500 fine, £85 costs, and £200 victim surcharge

Thomas Perkins was caught drink driving on Ganger Farm Road on March 29, 2024, with 64 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms.

Pleaded guilty. The driving ban can be reduced by 17 weeks if a course is completed by March 28 next year.

25 Apr 2024

Wesley Wilson

Burglary dwelling and theft *

Sentence

three years imprisonment

Wesley Wilson broke into a property on Cromer Road, Southampton, on July 21, 2023, by smashing a bathroom window. The victim returned from holiday to find several rooms ransacked. Stolen items included jewellery such as gold rings and necklaces, a Swarovski watch, more than £800 in cash, and a number of collectable coins. DNA recovered from the scene identified Wilson as the offender.

Found guilty after denying the charge. PC Noora Abbasi commented on the positive result and the intrusive nature of the crime.

10 Apr 2024

Paige Dowling

Theft and Possession of Cocaine *

Sentence

four months imprisonment

Paige Dowling, 23, of Portal Road, Highcliffe, stole collector edition Blu-rays worth £195.88 from HMV in Basingstoke. She was caught with three street wraps of cocaine in Basingstoke on Sunday, December 29. She also stole multiple gift sets from Boots in Southampton on Wednesday, March 19, and Monday, March 24.

Pleaded guilty. The reason for imprisonment is because the defendant has a flagrant disregard for court orders and for people and their property.

9 Apr 2024

Matthew James Hunt

Fly-tipping *

Sentence

eight months imprisonment

Matthew James Hunt was paid £250 by a Southampton resident to dispose of household items during a home refurbishment. Instead, on October 6, 2023, he dumped the waste, including a bath, cupboard doors, steel pipes, garden waste, and other rubbish, across 300 yards of Springford Road in Southampton using a lorry. This caused the road to be closed for a major cleanup operation by council crews and significantly disrupted residents.

Pleaded guilty to dumping waste without an environmental permit. Has 22 previous offences including domestic violence and assault of a child. Previously received a suspended sentence in 2021 for a similar offence. Expressed remorse in court and stated he is trying to turn his life around.

3 Apr 2024

Francis Matthews

Fly-tipping *

Sentence

£2,000 fine, £800 victim surcharge, and £753.67 costs

Francis Matthews, 66, of Sutton Road, Totton, was caught on a covert camera on August 21 dumping a yellow wheel clamp and car number plates in a hedge on Coldharbour Lane near Romsey. He pulled into a layby in his recovery vehicle, removed the clamp using an angle grinder, and discarded it.

Pleaded guilty to fly-tipping. Cllr David Drew commented that this should act as a deterrent to others.

3 Apr 2024

Robert Hall

Speeding *

Sentence

£400 fine and three penalty points on driving licence

Robert Hall drove an Iveco drop-side lorry on the A31 in Four Marks at 38 miles per hour in a 30mph zone on January 19, 2023.

Pleaded guilty. Must pay £160 victim surcharge and £110 costs, with a total of £670 to be paid in monthly instalments of £180 starting from April 4.

3 Apr 2024

March 2024 2 cases

Michael Lea

Assault by beating *

Sentence

8 weeks imprisonment

Michael Lea assaulted a member of staff working in the cell area of the court in Basingstoke on November 22. He is a 49-year-old man with no fixed address.

Admitted to the assault. Sentence aggravated by previous convictions. Ordered to pay £200 in compensation and £85 in costs.

19 Mar 2024

Shane White

Keeping an unlicensed vehicle *

Sentence

£220 fine, £103.75 in vehicle excise back duty, and £150 in costs

Shane White was found guilty of keeping an unlicensed vehicle in Dundee Road, London, on September 13, 2023. The vehicle's previous licence had expired on April 22, 2024, with an annual duty rate of £415.

Found guilty in absence. The annual rate of duty was £415.

6 Mar 2024

February 2024 4 cases

Richard Cullen

Fraud by abuse of position and bribery *

Sentence

58 months imprisonment

Richard Cullen, a former council maintenance operative aged 55 from Luton, conspired with Mark Diaper to defraud New Forest District Council by receiving bribes to refer maintenance jobs to Diaper's roofing company, submitting inflated invoices totaling over £88,000 in overcharges. Cullen took a 10% cut of profits, encouraged splitting quotations to avoid tender processes for jobs over £15,000, and added unnecessary expensive elements like scaffolding to invoices. The scheme was uncovered in January 2019 when managers noticed a 146% increase in expenditure authorised by Cullen. Messages between the men revealed their coordination and attempts to cover tracks.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and bribery.

16 Feb 2024

Jack William Douglas Lowe

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

six and a half years imprisonment

The offences took place against three children between 2010 and 2011, all of which occurred at a number of addresses in the East Boldre area.

Found guilty on 10 counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of attempted rape of a child under 13, one count of attempted sexual activity with a child and one count of raping a girl under 13. Ordered to sign onto the sex offenders register for an indefinite period.

16 Feb 2024

Mark Diaper

Fraud by abuse of position and bribery *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Mark Diaper, aged 34 from Southampton and working at a now-defunct roofing company, conspired with Richard Cullen to defraud New Forest District Council by paying bribes to secure maintenance jobs, submitting inflated invoices totaling over £88,000 in overcharges. Diaper received referrals from Cullen for a 10% profit cut, split quotations to evade tender requirements for jobs over £15,000, and added unnecessary expensive elements like scaffolding to invoices. The scheme was uncovered in January 2019 when managers noticed a 146% increase in expenditure authorised by Cullen. Messages between the men showed their coordination and awareness of potential trouble.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and bribery.

16 Feb 2024

Eddy Hilden

Theft *

Sentence

Fined £450 and ordered to pay compensation of £164

Eddy Hilden stole sunglasses valued at £164 from John Lewis in Southampton on July 20, 2024. He pleaded guilty at court, and the sentence was imposed considering his plea.

Pleaded guilty. The court noted Hilden's guilty plea when deciding the sentence.

4 Feb 2024

January 2024 1 case

Leo Patrick

Driving with excess alcohol *

Sentence

Fined £80 and disqualified from driving for 12 months

Leo Patrick drove in Braishfield Road on June 13 with 125 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 80 milligrammes. He pleaded guilty at court, and his guilty plea was taken into account along with additional court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.

Pleaded guilty. Disqualification reduced to nine months if he completes a course by August 27.

28 Jan 2024

November 2023 2 cases

Pankaj Bangarh

Attempted rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On the evening of Friday 3 August 2018, an 18-year-old woman was out drinking in Southampton with her boyfriend and friends at a pub and later at Oceana nightclub to celebrate a birthday. She was seen talking to unknown men, and around 2am on Saturday 4 August, she entered a car with Pankaj Bangarh and another man in the car park despite her boyfriend's attempts to stop her, as she was intoxicated. She woke up naked in a room at the Winston Hotel in Southampton that morning, with the two men unknown to her, still in and out of consciousness. The men helped her dress and drove her home after she contacted her mother for her postcode. She disclosed the events to her parents, fearing sexual assault, and reported it to police the next day. Investigation revealed the men had taken footage of the assault without her knowledge.

Found guilty of one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault. Stood trial for further charges including rape and voyeurism but found not guilty.

24 Nov 2023

Ramdeen Farooqy

Attempted rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On the evening of Friday 3 August 2018, an 18-year-old woman was out drinking in Southampton with her boyfriend and friends at a pub and later at Oceana nightclub to celebrate a birthday. She was seen talking to unknown men, and around 2am on Saturday 4 August, she entered a car with Ramdeen Farooqy and another man in the car park despite her boyfriend's attempts to stop her, as she was intoxicated. She woke up naked in a room at the Winston Hotel in Southampton that morning, with the two men unknown to her, still in and out of consciousness. The men helped her dress and drove her home after she contacted her mother for her postcode. She disclosed the events to her parents, fearing sexual assault, and reported it to police the next day. Investigation revealed the men had taken footage of the assault without her knowledge.

Found guilty of one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault. Stood trial for further charges including rape and voyeurism but found not guilty.

24 Nov 2023

June 2023 2 cases

Not Stated

Possession of criminal property *

Sentence

Suspended sentence

The client was charged with possessing a vast amount of money obtained by email interception fraud. The offence occurred some time prior to sentencing, and the client had taken rehabilitative steps in the interim.

Client's previous good character, the age of the offence, and steps taken to address the root of offending were highlighted to avoid immediate custody.

30 Jun 2023

Liam Mccarthy

Harassment *

Sentence

7 months imprisonment

Liam McCarthy, of Copperfield Road, Southampton, sent threatening emails to Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, between May 15, 2022, and March 4, 2023, after cancelling a scheduled meeting and accusing her of being 'evil' and a 'liar'. The emails escalated to threats of violence against members of the Department for Work and Pensions. He also left threatening voicemails to Steve Smith, former head of stronger communities at Southampton City Council, between November 14 and 21, 2022, including threats to use a machete and strangle him. McCarthy was arrested in December 2022, breached bail by contacting Nokes in January and March 2023, and his actions caused Nokes to fear for her safety and constantly monitor her surroundings.

Pleaded guilty to harassment charges. Mitigating factors included emotional distress over housing situation. Judge Anthony Callaway commented that people deserve to work without threats of violence and noted the breach of bail conditions.

5 Jun 2023

November 2022 1 case

Connor Corbin

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Connor Corbin, aged 23, of Anson Drive, approached a 24-year-old victim who was unlocking his motorcycle at around 6.30am on Saturday 7 August 2021 in Southampton. He struck and kicked the victim numerous times, causing ABH-level injuries to his nose, face and eye, and made threats suggesting he had a knife before fleeing the scene. Corbin was arrested shortly after and charged on 10 August with attempted robbery.

Convicted following a trial. Also charged with causing criminal damage and breaching a restraining order in an unrelated matter.

16 Nov 2022

September 2021 1 case

Shiraz Ahmadzai

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

On 7 January, officers attended an address on Northam Road, Southampton. An officer at the rear observed a man exit the back door, throw a package over a neighbouring fence, and return inside. The package, found in the neighbouring garden, contained three smaller packages of cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin with a combined street value of £4980.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs – cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin.

7 Sep 2021

February 2019 2 cases

Alan Frankcom

Contempt of court *

Sentence

Not stated

Alan Frankcom, from Lymington, was sentenced for illegal research which collapsed a kidnap trial. He was a jury foreman who researched the case online, leading to the trial's collapse.

Jury foreman who caused a high-profile kidnap trial to collapse after conducting illegal research.

20 Feb 2019

Jamie Munnik

Assault on police officers *

Sentence

Not stated

Jamie Munnik, a drunk mechanic, assaulted two police officers by biting one severely during a rage incident.

Received a dressing down from the judge; assaulted two police officers in a drunken rage, biting one so hard it went through his uniform.

15 Feb 2019

January 2017 1 case

David Coombs

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

David Coombs, a prolific fraudster with 23 prior convictions, targeted vulnerable women aged 49-83, including those met on dating sites and in a mental health unit. He swindled £37,000 from victims, tricking one into paying a £4,237 bill at Claridge's hotel in London, defrauding another of £7,500, and taking £500 deposit from Carol-Anne Board for a non-existent property rental in Sandbanks, Dorset, leaving her homeless. He also took £1,000 from her friend. Coombs admitted the offences and was sentenced in 2017, but absconded to Russia in 2018, leading to an extended sentence upon return.

Pleaded guilty to nine counts of fraud. Described as a 'predator' by Judge Peter Ralls QC. Sentence extended in 2020 after fleeing the country. Released at end of sentence in February 2023.

1 Jan 2017

Date Not Specified 22 cases

David White

Rape of a child *

Sentence

Three-year community order with at least 60 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 350 hours unpaid work, and five-year notification requirements

David White, aged 12-15 at the time (around 20 years ago), raped a younger boy orally and forced him to touch him. He repeatedly sexually assaulted a younger girl by groping her breasts and bottom, forcing her hand down his trousers, escalating to more forceful and aggressive behaviour. Incidents occurred frequently, sometimes with adults present. He threatened to rape the girl if she reported him. Victims, now adults, suffered severe long-term anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and required therapy.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child, sexual activity with a child, causing or inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, inciting a boy to engage in sexual activity, and rape of a child. Offences committed when aged 12-15. Prior suspended sentence for possessing indecent images of children. Mitigating: history of own sexual abuse, young age at time of offences, vulnerability if incarcerated. Judge bound by sentencing guidelines applicable at time of offences treating him as a youth.

1 Jan 0001

Dean Tams

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Dean Tams was caught twice in six months dealing drugs. On 20th May 2021, stopped driving a van with strong cannabis smell; found with two mobile phones, £865 cash, and packets of cannabis worth £50 hidden in trousers. Burner phone had marketing messages for cannabis sales. Released on bail. On 16th November 2021, stopped in BMW with defective headlight and cannabis smell; found with two mobile phones, cannabis worth £30, and 20 bags of cocaine (0.4g each, total £800) hidden in underwear. Phones showed sales of cannabis and cocaine. Bank accounts showed £12,000 in third-party deposits consistent with dealing.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. Previous convictions for possession with intent to supply class B drugs, burglary and drug driving. Judge noted the seriousness of the offences and dismissed request for suspended sentence.

1 Jan 0001

Damian Dorobisz

Possession with intent to supply Class A drug *

Sentence

two years, eight months' imprisonment

On 6 March, at 10.30pm, officers on patrol in Southampton city centre found Dorobisz in the driver's seat of a black BMW parked at the end of Bellevue Road. A search of him and the vehicle revealed a suitcase in the boot containing £3,000 of cocaine, £1,720 of cannabis and amphetamine worth £2,460, along with £4,200 in cash, weighing scales and a knuckle duster. A warrant search of his home address in Milner Court yielded a zombie knife and several mobile phones.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, two counts of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, and acquire/use/possess criminal property.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Halliwell

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

In October 2022, police seized multiple devices from Darren Halliwell’s home in Blackwater Drive, Totton, including a mobile phone. Examination revealed six category A (most severe), 22 category B and 28 category C indecent images of children aged three to 12. He denied possession but admitted sexual attraction to children. Previously sentenced in July 2011 at the same court for possessing 5,000 indecent images, receiving a three-year community order.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images. Must sign sex offenders register for 10 years, subject to sexual harm prevention order, 30 rehabilitation activity sessions and pay £150 costs. Judge: 'You didn’t learn your lesson from 2011 and here we are again. You candidly admitted that you still have a sexual interest in children – that means you are potentially at risk of committing further offences. If you do, there is only one place you will go, and you will only have yourself to blame.'

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Cole

Burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Daniel Cole burgled a pensioner's home in Charnwood Close, Calmore on 4 September 2024, pretending to be a relative when a carer arrived, stealing a sat nav worth £30 and an Amazon Fire tablet worth £180. On 5 October 2024, while living in a tent with his partner, he pushed her backwards causing her to fall and hit her head, and punched her multiple times resulting in two black eyes and bruising to her chest. On 18 October 2024, he stole a Playstation controller worth £60 from a family member while visiting to 'build bridges'.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, two assaults occasioning actual bodily harm, theft, and failing to attend court. 32 previous convictions. Bipolar, personality disorder, ADHD, and former heroin addiction; came off class A drugs while on remand. Recorder Barry McElduff noted: “You’re not all bad – you were a carer for your partner for a number of years. I also acknowledge you have taken steps to get clean. You can rebuild your life.”

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Rushton

Possessing extreme pornographic images *

Sentence

12-month community order with 10 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions

Daniel Rushton (39) of Salisbury Road, Totton, was arrested after software installed on his mobile phone as part of a sexual harm prevention order flagged three images depicting bestiality. In interview, he made comprehensive admissions and gave officers the passcode to his phone. No other indecent material was found.

Pleaded guilty to one count of possessing extreme pornographic images. Previously handed a suspended sentence in 2023 for attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child online. Completed unpaid work from previous sentence. Has learning difficulties. Charge of breaching sexual harm prevention order withdrawn.

1 Jan 0001

Elidjon Dedaj

Producing a controlled drug of Class B – Cannabis *

Sentence

12 months in prison

Elidjon Dedaj and Kujtim Qungeli were near a white van facing the wrong way in a one-way system in Alfred Street on 19 March. They tried to run away when officers approached but were detained nearby. A search of a nearby property revealed a large quantity of cannabis being grown under high powered lights, evidence of a substantial fire near the fuse box, and dozens of bin bags filled with cannabis believed to have a street value of £352,000.

Pleaded guilty to producing a controlled drug of Class B – Cannabis. Judge ordered seized drugs to be destroyed.

1 Jan 0001

Ellie May Trewin

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Ellie May Trewin (19) of Blackfield Road, Fawley, a provisional driver, had been drinking at The Anchor Inn in Totton before driving her Ford Ka home on 16th August 2024. She lost control on a bend on Normandy Way, Marchwood, mounting a grass verge, ploughing into a tree and rolling the car. Her passenger, boyfriend Dominic Davis-Smith (30), from Holbury, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the vehicle and suffered catastrophic internal injuries, dying at the scene. Trewin was almost twice the alcohol limit (roadside breathalyser 69, limit 35; blood test 96, limit 80). Crash caused by inexperience, impairment, likely distraction and excess speed.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving. Judge took into account her difficult background and mental health issues. Banned from driving for six years and must take an extended re-test. Sentence to be served in a young offender’s institute.

1 Jan 0001

Frankie Katciotis

Careless driving causing death *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 240 hours unpaid work, and 2-year driving ban

On August 12, Frankie Katciotis, 18, from Hythe, was driving a Seat Ibiza and smashed into 61-year-old cyclist Steven Jones from behind on Hilltop Road between Fawley and Beaulieu in the New Forest. He failed to spot the cyclist in time due to speeding well over the 40mph limit and the low, blinding sun.

Admitted careless driving. Speeding over 40mph limit with low sun affecting visibility.

1 Jan 0001

Hayden Bryant

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment and 3-year driving ban

On 30 June 2024, just before 8pm, Hayden Bryant (21), of Jubilee Close in Fordingbridge, was parked in a narrow lane on Bickerley Road, Ringwood, in a BMW with a passenger, inhaling nitrous oxide (laughing gas) via balloons. Two pedestrians, unknown to him, walked past after leaving The Railway pub. Bryant beeped at them, then revved the engine, swerved the car towards them. One victim jumped to a grass verge but was struck, sustaining a 10cm deep laceration to his knee exposing the kneecap, tyre marks on his foot, requiring surgery to repair tendons, resulting in permanent scar, time off work, constant pain, anxiety, and sleep issues. The car also swerved towards the brother but missed. Bryant fled the scene at speed. He was seen with a balloon in his mouth before impact.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Previous driving offences include a suspended sentence with 110 hours unpaid work from Swindon Magistrates’ Court and six penalty points for failing to stop after a road accident. Judge Nigel Peters KC noted the defendant's use of nitrous oxide affected his driving ability and highlighted the victim's suffering.

1 Jan 0001

Jack David Marsden

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

18-month community order with a maximum of five rehabilitation activity requirement days and 30-day accredited programme

Marsden assaulted the victim at her home address on Thursday 27 June, leaving her with cuts, bruises and swelling to the head, face and ribs.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm at an earlier hearing. Remanded in custody since arrest.

1 Jan 0001

Jack Mcrae

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment with a further eight years on licence

Jack McRae committed offences against two women in their 20s in Southampton in October-November 2020. One assault on 25 November 2020 in Itchen involved punching a woman multiple times in the face, head and body, continuing after she was unconscious. The other seven offences in Mansbridge included four assaults by punching, kicking, biting and stabbing with a knife; two instances of criminal damage by stabbing a sofa, cushion and phone with a knife; rape in November; and false imprisonment by locking her in her flat for a week. During one assault he said 'If I could get away with killing you, I would'. Both women reported to police on 28 November 2020.

Found guilty by a jury of rape, false imprisonment, four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and two counts of criminal damage. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Jack Stott

Sexual assault *

Sentence

three years in prison

The first incident occurred at around 8am on 1 December last year in Shirley. Stott cycled past the victim, a 24-year-old woman, and then cycled back to sexually assault her over her clothing. The second incident took place on 14 December last year at around 8am on Wimpson Lane. The victim, aged 12, was walking with a friend when Stott wrapped his arms around her and pinned her to the ground before sexually assaulting her over her clothing. Her friend was able to help her get free before they left the scene.

Pleaded guilty on 18 March to sexual assault and sexual assault of a child under 13. Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed and restraining orders preventing him from contacting his victims.

1 Jan 0001

Alexander Williams

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 180 hours unpaid work, disqualified from driving for 2 years

Alexander Williams, driving home from work at Fawley refinery around 5am, suddenly pulled out into the oncoming lane on the A326 near Hardley roundabout near Fawley, colliding head-on with David Quarrel's van. Williams claimed he followed a car overtaking a slow tanker, but dash cam footage showed no tanker. Quarrel suffered multiple fractures (ribs, spine, pelvis, leg), lacerated liver, and required cutting from the vehicle. He endured long recovery with anxiety, depression, nightmares, flashbacks, loss of confidence in night driving, constant pain, and inability to fish or stand long.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Showed remorse in court, sobbing during hearing. Described as momentary lapse of judgement. Sole earner with young family.

1 Jan 0001

Aaron Low

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 10 days rehabilitation activities, 50 supervised sessions with the probation service

On 21 April 2022, at around 8pm in supported living accommodation on Emsworth Road, Lymington, Aaron Low and his victim had been drinking at a pub, bought vodka and energy drinks, and returned home. They had sex during which he bit her cheek and neck causing injury. An argument ensued after she checked her face in the bathroom. Low pushed her to the ground, kicked her repeatedly in the chest and stomach (victim rated pain 10/10), threw her phone against a wall breaking it, dragged her back to his room, and punched her several times. Others heard banging and shouting. Victim sustained three fractured ribs, bite mark on cheek, bruises on neck, collarbones and temples, cuts to left arm. Both were distressed when police arrived; she was treated at Southampton General Hospital.

Pleaded guilty. Eight previous convictions for 16 offences, many violent, including 5 months imprisonment in February 2022 for attacking an emergency worker. Spent 64 days in custody prior to sentencing. History of homelessness and epilepsy. Judge noted delay in case progression gave undue mitigation.

1 Jan 0001

Adam Welch

Burglary *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On 9 December 2021, Adam Welch broke into a house on Thomas Road, North Baddesley, by forcing open a window, detaching an immersion tank and stealing copper pipes. He was found hiding nearby with gloves, a screwdriver and head-torch. Forensic evidence linked him to the scene. Separately, on or before 6 September 2021, he burgled the Red Cross charity store in North Baddesley, stealing a charity tin, cash float, watches and jewellery, identified via CCTV and DNA on the window.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary. Sentenced to 9 months for the burglaries and 3 months for breach of a community order.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Semple

Causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals *

Sentence

18-month community order with 120 hours unpaid work, banned from owning equines for 5 years, £2,500 costs

Dr Andrew Semple and Samantha Semple-Thomas caused unnecessary suffering to five donkeys (Fire, Sooty, River, Rosie, Ruby) and failed to ensure their needs between January and March 2024 in a field off Hatchet Lane in Beaulieu. RSPCA found donkeys underweight with poor coats, eating mouldy hay, struggling in thick mud, with mud fever and dental ulcers causing painful ulcers. One donkey found dead with missing eye.

From Holbury. Care declined after wife suffered back injury and lost her father; husband took over but fed donkeys once a day with no hay.

1 Jan 0001

Amran Ahmed

Being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On 27 July 2020 at 2.30pm, a hire vehicle was stopped by police on the drive of Ahmed’s address at the time in Winchester Road, Southampton. Ahmed, who was in the vehicle, was searched and his mobile phone seized. A bag of white powder found under a nearby red car tested positive for cocaine worth £3,000. Searches at Ahmed’s home seized £14,000 of luxury items including Moncler jackets, Louboutin shoes, Louis Vuitton belts and bags, gold jewellery and a Rolex watch. Examination of seized mobile phones revealed messages connecting Ahmed to cocaine supply, where he was referred to as ‘Blanco the barber’ and solicited drug reviews. Bank accounts showed large unexplained transactions including £68,492 paid into Ahmed’s account between January 2019 and August 2020.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and concealing criminal property.

1 Jan 0001

Amy Willard

Being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug *

Sentence

2 year prison sentence suspended for 2 years with 120 hours unpaid work

On 27 July 2020 at 2.30pm, a hire vehicle was stopped by police on the drive of Ahmed’s address in Winchester Road, Southampton. Willard, who had just got out and was stood next to another red car on the drive, was searched and her mobile phone seized. A bag of white powder found under the red car tested positive for cocaine worth £3,000. Searches at Willard’s home seized £14,000 of luxury items including Moncler jackets, Louboutin shoes, Louis Vuitton belts and bags, gold jewellery and a Rolex watch. Examination of seized mobile phones revealed messages in connection with cocaine supply. Bank accounts showed large transactions including Willard sending Ahmed £41,649 between 13 September 2019 and 20 November 2020. Willard had no declared income.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug and transferring criminal property.

1 Jan 0001

Bayleigh Howden

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On 31st October 2023, Bayleigh Howden (27), of Tristan Close, Calshot, followed an 89-year-old pensioner for a mile after the victim pulled out in front of him following collection of his car from a repair garage. Howden drove erratically behind him for five minutes, then approached the victim on his driveway, shouted at him, and pushed him with open palms with such force that he fell, breaking his femur. The victim required surgery, three weeks in hospital, and suffered lasting physical limitations (e.g. unable to garden, walk long distances, play golf) and mental health impacts including anxiety about leaving home.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to inflicting grievous bodily harm. Of previous good character with autism diagnosis. Remorseful, employed as a chef. Judge took into account autism, remorse and employment but deemed offence too serious for suspended sentence.

1 Jan 0001

Benjamin Evetts

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

30 months' imprisonment

In the afternoon of 15 June this year, Evetts turned up at his ex-partner’s flat. When she opened the door, he pushed her over and kneeled over her, putting his thumb to her windpipe causing her to struggle to breathe. He then snatched her phone out of her hand so she could not call the police. Evetts left for around 45 minutes and when he came back, he caused criminal damage to her address and gained entry again. He grabbed her by the throat and pushed her to the floor once more, using her hair to bang her head into the wall while spitting at her. Police attended the incident after receiving a call from a neighbour and arrested Evetts near the scene.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage to property valued under £5000.

1 Jan 0001

Callum Knox

Burglary other than in a dwelling *

Sentence

3 years and 10 months imprisonment

Callum Knox was part of a group that travelled from Southampton to Basingstoke in stolen vehicles on cloned number plates, before cycling into Festival Place shopping centre. Members used sledgehammers to smash the windows of the Beaverbrooks jewellery store on Monday 24 February last year, stealing £247,000 worth of high value watches.

Admitted burglary other than in a dwelling. From Woodside Road, Eastleigh, aged 35. Identified via forensic evidence.

1 Jan 0001

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