Southampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

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Lauren Gould

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 180 hours unpaid work, and 2-year driving ban

Lauren Gould, a 27-year-old mother of two, drove drunk for two miles on the wrong side of the road through Southampton city centre on 21 December at 2:30am. Starting from Southampton Central Train Station, she drove five miles in total, with two miles on the wrong side, narrowly avoiding multiple head-on collisions. She stopped only when a tanker lorry forced her to halt. She admitted dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen of breath or blood. The judge described her driving as 'appalling' and 'terribly dangerous', saying it was lucky no one was hurt.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen of breath or blood. Judge noted that if not for her young children, she would have been sent to prison immediately. Rehabilitation requirements also imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Lee Gibbon

Burglary other than in a dwelling *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment for burglary other than in a dwelling, consecutive to 3 months imprisonment for assault on a police officer

Lee Gibbon 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 and assault on a police officer. From Spring Road, Southampton, aged 38.

1 Jan 0001

Lee Stride

Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Supermarket worker Lee Stride, of no fixed abode, struck up a conversation on Grindr with a profile pretending to be a 14-year-old boy. Despite learning the age, he continued talking, sent intimate pictures of his genitalia, and arranged to meet for sex. He was confronted by paedophile hunters from group TRAP at the meeting point in New Forest, Hampshire. Video of confrontation viewed over 800,000 times online.

Admitted one count of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming. Placed on the sex offenders' register and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order for 5 years. Grieving for stepfather David Stride at the time. Wife standing by him, which was a factor in suspension.

1 Jan 0001

Keith Clapp

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

Six-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, up to 30 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions, sex offenders register for seven years, sexual harm prevention order for four years

Indecent images of children as young as 18 months were found on devices belonging to Keith Clapp (59), of Woodford Close, Ringwood. He was arrested after police searched his home in May 2023 on information received. Devices seized and analysis revealed 67 category A images (most severe), 39 category B, and 2,165 category C images. Children aged between 18 months and 14 years. In interview, denied sexual interest in children or accessing images, suggested previous users stored them.

Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to three counts of possessing indecent images. Of previous good character, deeply remorseful, recognised exploitation of children, vowed never to reoffend, suffered mental health problems including depression.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Christopher Stasiuk

Murder *

Sentence

24 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jonathan Christopher Stasiuk, 60, of Pier Street, Sandown, murdered 73-year-old Gerard White at Lake Community Gardens, near Scotchells Brook Lane, Lake, on the afternoon of Monday 27 May. He called 999 to report the murder. Police arrived to find Mr White dead. Stasiuk initially pleaded not guilty to murder, claiming diminished responsibility, but changed his plea to guilty during his trial at Southampton Crown Court on 12 November.

Initially denied murder and attempted to plead manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. Admitted murder during trial at Southampton Crown Court. Called 999 to report the killing himself.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathon Schindler

Sending a communication threatening death *

Sentence

35 weeks in prison

On 2nd September, Jonathon Schindler (25), of Long Lane, Holbury, sent a voicenote to his ex-partner, who was pregnant and had split from him earlier in the year, stating: “I’ll kill your man, I’ll kill him. Do you know how f***** in the head I am? I will K-I-L-L him.” He stated he did not want her new partner around their children. He was arrested following a no-comment interview. Defence claimed no intention to carry out the threat, only to warn off the new partner, and expressed deep regret.

Charged under the Online Safety Act 2023 with sending a communication threatening death, breaching a prior 21-week suspended sentence imposed in June for possession of a knife in a public place. Judge took into account genuine remorse, mental health issues, and young age. Judge criticised the charging as incorrect and noted it should have been threats to kill. A two-year restraining order was also imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Bibby

Attempting to sexually communicate with a child *

Sentence

12 months in a Young Offender Institution

Jordan Bibby chatted online with fake profiles posing as 11-year-old and 12-year-old girls created by Child Online Safety Team and Innocent Voices. He sent explicit photographs, expressed desire for sex, performed a sexual act during a video call, and continued offending after arrest and bail. Offences committed in the first few months of the previous year while living at McMullen Barracks, Marchwood, Southampton.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to sexually communicate with a child, attempting to cause a child to watch a sex act and attempting to meet a child after grooming her. Former soldier who lost his army career. Judge noted defendant's immaturity, learning difficulties and troubled childhood.

1 Jan 0001

Joel Diaz

Supplying Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment concurrent with 4 years

Joel Diaz, 55, from Lower Canal Walk in Southampton, was arrested during a police raid on 9 January 2024. Officers seized cocaine with a street value of around £97,000, more than £23,000 in cash, and luxury items including Rolex watches and designer footwear valued at over £24,000. He was charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.

Pleaded guilty.

1 Jan 0001

John Oldroyd

Making indecent photographs of a child *

Sentence

18-month community order to include up to 40 rehabilitation activity requirement days

John Oldroyd of Yorke Way, Hamble-le-Rice, downloaded over 1,000 indecent images of children being abused between 2013 and 2020, including 95 Category A (most serious), 112 Category B, and 845 Category C images from a notorious website. Police raided his home after a tip-off from a service provider and found the images on his devices.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. Ex-marine who served 15 years in the Royal Marines. Sought psychotherapy after arrest. Works at a boat and yacht yard and does unpaid charity work. Five-year sexual harm protection order imposed. Assisted police by surrendering devices.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Larcombe

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

During a home visit on 14 June, officers found that 26-year-old Jordan Larcombe of Summit Way in Southampton had been messaging a woman over WhatsApp with the ‘disappearing messages’ facility enabled, meaning messages would disappear after 24 hours. In one message, he told the woman she could flirt with him as he had just enabled disappearing messages. He was arrested, charged with breaching his SHPO handed on 5 April 2017, and remanded to court.

Breached Sexual Harm Prevention Order by configuring disappearing messages on WhatsApp. Previously convicted of sexually abusing two teenage girls on the Isle of Wight in 2017.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Moore

Rape *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jordan Moore, then 21, used Snapchat to contact a 14-year-old girl from the New Forest area. He drove from his home in Station Road, Croydon, CR0 2RB, to meet her and her friend. The victim ended up alone with him, and he locked her in the back of his car before raping her. The offence occurred prior to 2020. The girls reported the rape immediately, which he denied.

Convicted by unanimous jury verdict after a seven-day trial. No relevant previous convictions. Judge Nicholas Rowland commented: “She repeatedly said stop and you did not do so.” Ordered to register as a sex offender for life.

1 Jan 0001

Jozef Janczura

Rape *

Sentence

20 year extended prison sentence

Jozef Janczura raped and assaulted an 18-year-old woman in Riverside Park, Southampton on December 2, 2018. Whilst she was walking along Woodmill Lane, he grabbed her neck and raped her in a wooded area between the skate park and tennis courts.

Aged 34 of Laburnum Road, Southampton. Jury at Southampton Crown Court delivered unanimous guilty verdict on both counts on December 11, 2019.

1 Jan 0001

Josh De-Banks

Breaching a sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

15 months in prison

Josh De-Banks, subject to a sexual harm prevention order banning use of Facebook without police knowledge (imposed after admitting sending sexually explicit pictures to a young boy in 2019), was previously jailed for breaching by contacting the boy. After release, he was caught in possession of a mobile phone on Vanguard Road, Southampton. Police found he had used Facebook to search profiles of eight people, including the victim and his family members.

Pleaded guilty to one count of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Mitigating: difficult upbringing in care from age four, studying law in custody, had gained enhanced prisoner status.

1 Jan 0001

Kenneth Dunn

Possessing indecent images *

Sentence

12-month suspended sentence

Retired teacher downloaded over 1,400 indecent images of girls aged from 12 down to babies from notorious hard core sites. Images discovered on two computers during police raid of his home in Bassett Wood Drive, Bassett, Southampton. Claimed obsession stemmed from searching for indecent pictures of himself taken 50 years earlier at boarding school to confront abuser.

Pleaded guilty to 21 specimen charges of possessing indecent images. Suffering from depressive illness per psychiatric reports. Ordered to attend Internet sex group programme. Banned from residing in a house with any child, working with children, and using a computer or online message boards without approval. Must register as a sex offender for ten years.

1 Jan 0001

Kim Chapman

Conspiracy to defraud and money laundering *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Kim Chapman, 45, took part in the Marie Curie collection scam, using fake IDs and tins to defraud pubs and clubs of donations. She was involved in conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. The total loss to the charity was approximately £26,000.

Convicted by jury. Judge Derwin Hope said the true scale of the loss will never be known.

1 Jan 0001

Kim Raquet

Indecent assault *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Committed a catalogue of sexual offences against three girls in Southampton between 1981 and 1993, when the girls were aged nine to 15. The crimes came to light after police were alerted in 2017.

Convicted after trial of six offences of indecent assault and one of indecency with a child. Aged 61, of Goodlands Cale, Hedge End. Judge noted he was the main perpetrator causing severe psychological harm.

1 Jan 0001

Kiran Porter

Possession of a firearm and possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

five years and six months in prison

On 5 July 2021 at 12.50pm, officers stopped a grey Mercedes driven by Porter in Laburnum Road, Southampton. He grabbed a drawstring bag from the car and ran but was detained nearby. The bag contained a pistol with silencer, a box of 50 9mm bullets, and cocaine worth up to £24,000. Previously, on 22 July 2020, a search of his address found £80,200 cash, 130g chemical agents for mixing with cocaine, 0.77g cocaine, £600 cash, a cannabis plant and five mobile phones showing evidence of drug supply.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of a firearm – a gun, a silencer and one round of ammunition – possession with intent to supply a class A drug – cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis and possession of a class A drug – cocaine. The judge ordered the drugs and firearms to be destroyed.

1 Jan 0001

Kornel Marcinek

Causing death by careless driving whilst over the specified limit *

Sentence

21 months in prison and disqualified from driving for 2 years and 10 months

Kornel Marcinek, under the influence of a controlled drug and uninsured, drove a vehicle that collided with cyclist Joe Burton on Hill Lane, Southampton, at 9.58pm on Friday, July 23. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries and died in Southampton General Hospital the following day.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving whilst over the specified limit of a controlled drug, and causing death whilst uninsured.

1 Jan 0001

Luke Smith

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Terrance Bryant (41) and Luke Smith (36) targeted property in the early hours of 5th August 2025 in Lymington. Having stolen two BMXs from a van on High Street, the pair tried to break into a flat on St Thomas Street, then tried to force entry to a salon on Stanford Road. Smith stole a camera from a car. They burgled an address on Tylers Close, fleeing on the stolen BMXs with cash and gin. Police found both in Pennington in possession of the stolen gin.

Of Lagland Street, Poole. Admitted all offences at previous court hearings. Charged with burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, theft from a vehicle (BMXs) and further theft from a vehicle (camera).

1 Jan 0001

Malcolm Webster

Making, distributing and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

three and a half years imprisonment

Police found 58,000 inappropriate images on Malcolm Webster's laptop, including over 7,000 illegal pictures and indecent movies of children being abused, as well as drawings and computer-generated images of young people. Officers seized a computer tower during an inspection of his electronic devices. Webster, of Leaside Way, Southampton, Hampshire, was caught after committing his fourth child sex offence.

Admitted making indecent images, distributing indecent photos and possessing prohibited images. Fourth child sex offence. Previously jailed in 2000 for sexually assaulting youngsters and in 2013 for possessing images. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order made.

1 Jan 0001

Manish Parmar

Fraud *

Sentence

6 years 6 months imprisonment

Manish Parmar was the postmaster at the post office inside Goldsmiths newsagent in Totton from 2011 to 2014. After the post office shut down in December 2014, he kept using his insider knowledge and an official post office branch stamp to carry out a fraud. Between 2015 and early 2016, he recruited 11 others to allow him to use their bank paying-in slips, which were sent and processed as if the post office was still open. A total of £701,835 was fraudulently paid into Parmar’s and his co-conspirators’ bank accounts.

Found guilty on 15 January 2018 of fraud and two counts of money laundering. He used his former position as postmaster and an official branch stamp to defraud the Post Office of £701,835 between 2015 and early 2016, recruiting 11 others to use their bank paying-in slips.

1 Jan 0001

Manoj Kumar

Attempting to cause or incite a female under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

7 years 6 months imprisonment

Manoj Kumar, aged 26, engaged in explicit sexual conversations online with an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl. He used KIK Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram to compliment her and later sent graphic sexual content. He attempted to incite her into sexual activity involving penetration, claimed to be her boyfriend, and instructed her to keep their conversations secret. On 17 February 2021, Kumar travelled to a Sainsbury's car park in Southampton intending to meet the girl, where he was arrested. Examination of three mobile phones, a tablet, and a laptop seized from him revealed further evidence. Kumar was charged with attempting to cause or incite a female under 13 to engage in sexual activity involving penetration and arranging/facilitating a child sex offence. He stood trial at Southampton Crown Court in December 2023 and was convicted. He was sentenced on 2 February 2024.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted at trial. Also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Anderton

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Mark Anderton committed two counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault of a child against one child over a three-year period between 2012 and 2014.

Pleaded guilty in December to two counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual assault of a child. Placed on the sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Anthony Mengham

Attempted sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

nine months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Mark Anthony Mengham, aged 60, of Alfred Close in Totton, exchanged messages, often of a highly sexual nature, with a child who had repeatedly stated that they were 13 years old – although the victim was not real (decoy) – between December 2020 and January 2021 in the Totton area. Arrested on Friday 15 January 2021 and charged with attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause or incite a female child under 13 to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, and attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to view images of sexual activity. Sentenced on one count of attempted sexual communication with a child and one count of attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act.

Found guilty of numerous offences. Also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for five years, comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years, complete 40 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days, and pay a victim surcharge and court costs.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Greenway

Rape *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment with 1 year on licence

Mark Greenway contacted a 12-year-old girl on TikTok, believing her to be 19. In August 2024, she met him at the Novotel hotel in Southampton where he was staying for work. He arranged a taxi for her and raped her in his room, recording the encounter.

Admitted two charges of raping a girl under 13 and taking category A and B indecent photographs and videos. Judge ruled his belief in her age was unreasonable. Phone forfeited and destroyed. Sex offenders' register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Mccormick

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Mark McCormick raped a 16-year-old girl and sexually assaulted boys under the age of 16, inciting them to engage in sexual activity. The offences occurred between 1997 and 2011. Victims were vulnerable, from destructive homes, and McCormick exploited them, controlling and manipulating them while living a glamorous lifestyle.

Former parish council chairman. Previously pleaded guilty to 14 indecent assaults between 1997 and 2011, including one count of rape, three of indecent activity with a child, three counts of multiple incidents of indecent assault on a child, five of indecent assault on a male person, one of sexual assault and one count of taking indecent photographs of a child. Judge Nicholas Rowland noted the victims were vulnerable and that McCormick controlled and manipulated them.

1 Jan 0001

Mark Stephen Brady

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On 8 June 2021, Brady forced entry to a property on Graemar Lane, Sherfield English, by smashing the rear patio doors with a rock found in the garden. He disabled the outside alarm, conducted an untidy search inside the property, and stole jewellery, watches, and cash.

Sentenced after a two-day trial. Caught after DNA was identified on one of the rocks used to gain entry.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Parker

Attempting to facilitate a sexual offence against a child *

Sentence

12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

Matthew Parker, a former Red Funnel ferry officer, arranged to meet a fake '13-year-old boy' profile run by paedophile hunter group Child Safe UK at Thorpe Park after grooming him through Grindr and Kik Messenger. He sent messages saying he wanted to 'kiss, cuddle and hold hands' with the boy, bought tickets for Thorpe Park, and stated in his profile he was 'only into young guys'. Arrested in July 2018.

Pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to facilitate a sexual offence against a child. Ordered to complete 55 days rehabilitation activity requirement, pay £600 in court costs, and made subject of a sexual harm prevention order. Judge Gary Burrell QC noted the case was unusual as Parker did not send sexual messages or request pictures. Had undertaken counselling since arrest.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Peter Wood

Attempting to sexually communicate with a child under 16 *

Sentence

Six months imprisonment suspended for two years, 60 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 120 hours unpaid work

Matthew Peter Wood, then 19 and now 23, of Old Redbridge Road, Southampton, used Facebook Messenger to send an 11-year-old girl intimate images and videos of himself engaging in sexual activity, and asked her (decoy account named Sophie) to send naked photos. The account was set up to snare paedophiles. He was confronted by paedophile hunters, initially denied but admitted after seeing screenshots. Offences occurred between April and July 2020.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Defence cited long-term depression following death of girlfriend aged 12. Judge expressed concerns about paedophile hunters and warned that sentence would have been immediate custody if real child involved. Subject to sexual harm prevention order for seven years and sex offender registration for seven years.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Harris

Sexually explicit communications with a child *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months

Michael Harris, a cleaning company manager from Bitterne Park, Southampton, engaged in sexually explicit communications with a child between 16 June and 4 August 2018.

Must register on Sex Offenders Register for seven years, complete HORIZON rehabilitation programme, 10 days of probation-led rehabilitation activities, pay £115 victim surcharge and £500 prosecution costs.

1 Jan 0001

Michael John Edward Bunker

Making indecent photographs of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 24 months, 40 rehabilitation activity days, 100 hours unpaid work

Michael John Edward Bunker, of Leigh Road, Eastleigh, was caught with 11,710 still images and 427 video clips of children ranging from category A (most serious) to category C. The offences occurred between 2018 and 2020.

Pleaded guilty. Made subject of a ten-year sexual harm prevention order and must register as a sex offender for ten years.

1 Jan 0001

Martyn Dunn

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

10 months in prison

Martyn Dunn exchanged sexually explicit messages with an 11-year-old girl, discovered by her mother leading to his arrest in April 2018. Released under investigation, he then engaged in graphic sexual conversations with what he believed was a 14-year-old girl (a decoy profile named Emily operated by paedophile hunter group TRAP) starting in January 2019, agreeing to travel over 60 miles from Southampton to Weymouth to meet her in June 2019.

Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual communication with a child and one count of attempting to meet an underage girl after grooming. Given a 10 year sexual harm prevention order, barred from working with children and made the subject of notification requirements for 10 years. Judge criticised Hampshire Police for releasing him under investigation after the first offence.

1 Jan 0001

Martyn Quinn

Assault of a boy under 13 years old by touching *

Sentence

two years and three months in prison

Quinn sexually assaulted the boy at premises in Gore Road, New Milton, on 2 January this year.

Pleaded guilty to one count of assault of a boy under 13 years old by touching. Made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Harris

Sexual assault *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Matthew Harris, of Merlin Court, Bishop's Waltham, targeted a woman in a flat in 2020. Initially consensual kissing turned forceful, leading to a sexual assault that caused severe injuries, including loss of 20 per cent of her circulating blood, requiring surgery and leaving her in a life-threatening condition.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time. Judge Keith Cutler noted he became vicious and aggressive, inflicting horrendous injuries. Placed on the sexual offenders' register for life and made subject of an indefinite restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Martin Edward Manns

Attempting to communicate with a child for sexual gratification *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Martin Edward Manns, 59, of Twyford Road, Eastleigh, sent naked photos of himself to a girl while she was on her school break via a decoy profile set up by paedophile hunters. He was under investigation for another child sex offence at the time. Earlier, he set up an online profile 'Up for it' and sent messages to a fictional 13-year-old girl 'Mabel H' via Chatiw, controlled by a police officer, and arranged to meet her at Lidl in Coles Close, Eastleigh, where he was followed home. Offences occurred between September 2020 and June 2021.

Pleaded guilty to intentionally attempting to communicate with a child under the age of 16 for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification and attempting to meet a girl under the age of 16 with the intention of sexual activity. Described as extremely remorseful. Posed a significant risk of serious harm to young girls and risk to the public. Subject to a two-year licence upon release, must register as a sex offender indefinitely, and subject to a sexual harm prevention order until further order.

1 Jan 0001

Martin Ralfs

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Martin Ralfs, 58, from Southampton, sped at up to 127mph on the M27 and A31 while over the drink-drive limit. During a police pursuit he rammed three police cars, causing two to be written off and three officers to be injured. The motorway was closed for hours for forensic investigation.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink-driving, and breaching a restraining order. Three officers suffered whiplash and bruising. One-year driving ban upon release.

1 Jan 0001

Owen Catton

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

On 4 August, officers carried out drugs warrants at addresses in Montserrat Road, Basingstoke and Bridge Road, Southampton, identifying Catton as holding a drugs line used to send marketing messages advertising the sale of Class A drugs – heroin and crack cocaine. Officers located the mobile phone used to send these messages.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs – crack cocaine and heroin.

1 Jan 0001

Noel Ward

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Noel Ward, 32, from Wiltshire, bombarded the pensioner with phone calls demanding up to £22,000, spinning a tale that his son was dying of leukaemia and that buying expensive Rolex watches would help. Along with John Ward and Francis Ward, they conned a vulnerable pensioner out of nearly £40,000 through fake gardening jobs, harassment, and the Rolex scam starting in October 2017. The victim bought £38,000 worth of watches.

Admitted conspiracy to defraud and converting criminal property on the first day of trial. Ordered to pay back £37,800 to victim.

1 Jan 0001

Nathan Riddy

Attempted child sexual activity *

Sentence

12-month prison term, suspended for 18 months, and ordered to complete 30 rehabilitation activity sessions

Nathan Riddy (31), of Pennywell Gardens, New Milton, admitted three offences of attempted child sexual activity: two counts of attempting to cause a child under the age of 13 to watch/look at sexual activity, and one of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to cause a child under the age of 13 to watch/look at sexual activity, and one of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Must sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Nabil Errouam

Kidnap, affray, possession and threatening with a bladed article, and wounding *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On Thursday 13 December, Nabil Errouam brandished a knife and threatened passersby near the Cowherds pub on Southampton Common. Police arrived just after 4.20pm and used a Taser to detain him. Three members of the public were hurt in the incident: a 17-year-old boy, an 18-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man, though none suffered serious injuries. He pleaded guilty on 28 January to multiple charges including kidnap, affray, possession and threatening with a bladed article, and two counts of wounding.

Pleaded guilty on 28 January. Detective Inspector Colin White described the incident as a frightening experience for the victims and praised witnesses and officers.

1 Jan 0001

Natasha Bassi

Fraud *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Natasha Bassi, a 23-year-old bank employee from Southampton, abused her position between May and December 2014 to carry out 17 unauthorised transactions, stealing £53,219 from 14 elderly and vulnerable customers. She transferred funds from their accounts without permission. The fraud was discovered when two victims noticed missing money and alerted the bank, which then contacted the police.

Pleaded guilty to abusing her position. 17 unauthorised transactions targeting 14 elderly and vulnerable customers.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Philip Pulsford

Indecent assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Michael Philip Pulsford, a criminal defence solicitor admitted to the roll in 1980, committed 16 counts of indecent assault against six children under 16 between 1974 and 1989 while leading a local youth organisation in Swindon. He abused his position of authority to assault boys and girls. The offences came to light years later and were prosecuted at Southampton Crown Court. Pulsford was sentenced to over eight years’ imprisonment. He had no evidence of further wrongdoing since 1989 and received positive testimonials. The judge acknowledged both the damage to victims and Pulsford’s mixed character.

Pleaded guilty at earliest opportunity. Judge Henry described it as a 'gross breach of trust'. Placed on sex offenders' register indefinitely. Struck off solicitors' roll by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Pulsford

Child sex abuse *

Sentence

8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Michael Pulsford, 68, a former Christian youth leader and solicitor, abused six children (three boys and three girls) aged 12 to 15 between 1974 and 1989. Using his role at the Christian group Crusaders in Corsham, Wiltshire, he committed assaults at football camps on the Isle of Wight, his home, his solicitor's office, and his car. Victims described grooming, forced kisses, and exploitation of trust. One girl was abused during work experience at his firm; a boy was assaulted in a dormitory in 1974. Victims reported lifelong trauma, including insomnia and emotional distress.

Judge Peter Henry condemned him as a 'sexual predator' who abused children for his own gratification, exploiting trust. Found guilty. Name added to barred list, banned from working with children for life.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Ricketts

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

three years in prison

Michael Ricketts was supplying cocaine and heroin for the Fire county line, which operated between Birmingham and Southampton. He was stopped and searched in Southampton on 22 July 2020, leading to mobile phones being seized. Examination of the phones showed that Ricketts was a trusted lieutenant in the Fire network, having direct contact with the line holder and running the street-level end of the operation.

Previously pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Drugs, paraphernalia and phones seized in connection with the investigation were ordered to be destroyed.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Slater

Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Michael Slater, of The Compass, SO14 5BS, Southampton, groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl between March 2020 and January 2021, causing or inciting her to engage in sexual activity on two counts. The victim now feels anxious around older men, disgusted with herself and described the impact as like having 'one of her arms chopped off'.

Pleaded guilty to one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and was found guilty of the other following a trial. Has 12 previous convictions for non-sexual offences including dishonesty and criminal damage. Suffered from ADHD, emotionally unstable personality disorder and sexual dysfunction; was drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis at the time of offences. Must register as a sex offender for life, given a ten-year sexual harm prevention order and a five-year restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Tut

Sexual assault *

Sentence

36-month community order including 30 days rehabilitation activities and 100 hours unpaid work; five-year sexual harm prevention order

On June 3, 2019, Michael Tut, a shopkeeper in Eastleigh, invited a 16-year-old girl to view 'new decor' in the flat above his shop, then hugged her, tried to kiss her and groped her inappropriately as she left, leaving her shocked and frightened. Earlier that day, he groped another woman multiple times after lunch and a selfie. He used his position to befriend young teenage girls, selling them tobacco and offering free alcohol.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual assault. Probation report indicated low risk of reoffending. Judge warned him to behave appropriately.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Wort

Sexual assault and indecent assault *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Michael Wort, aged 69, of no fixed abode, committed the offences against three children between 1971 and 2019. All took place at addresses in the New Forest. One offence against a child in 1971, three offences against another child between 1985 and 1986, and two offences against a further child between 2018 and 2019.

Found guilty by jury of one count of sexual assault of a girl under 13 (by touching), and two counts of indecent assault of a girl under 16. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and given an indefinite Restraining Order against contacting his victims.

1 Jan 0001

Michal Hubert Lasak

Conspiracy to supply class B cannabis *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

On September 6, 2018, Michal Hubert Lasak was stopped by police on the M3 motorway. A search of his car boot revealed 1kg of cannabis with a street value of over £10,000. He had been sent by Sylwester Adam Idziak to collect the drugs from Shey Roberts in Andover.

Admitted conspiracy to supply class B cannabis.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Jenkins

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment, must serve half

Paul Jenkins of Southampton groomed and sexually abused a young girl starting when she was 11 years old, with the repeated abuse continuing for two years.

Found guilty of three of four charges. Required to register as a sex offender for life.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Phillips-Jones

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

24-month community order to include up to 40 rehabilitation activity days

Peter Phillips-Jones had 2,820 indecent images of children on his electronic devices, including a mix of photos and videos ranging from category A (most serious) to category C. The veterinary technician from Hayter Gardens in Romsey used a website called TalkwithStranger to receive, download and share images of children with other users between 2016 and 2020. Police visited his home on May 31, 2020, after suggestions he was uploading indecent images, and he admitted responsibility.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. No previous convictions. Must register as a sex offender for five years.

1 Jan 0001

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