Southwark Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 122 verdicts at Southwark Crown Court (London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2012 6 cases

Anthony Bridger

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

Anthony Bridger, 51, led a £7 million fraud scam between 2003 and 2010, creating multiple bogus identities using passport photos with different expressions. He opened bank accounts with fake documents, obtained overdrafts, deposited large cash sums, and drained the accounts before disappearing. His office was raided, revealing 201 passport photographs, mobile phones with bogus names, and cheque templates. He profited £1.5 million and owned luxury properties including an apartment in Monte Carlo and villas in the Cayman Islands and Majorca.

Admitted masterminding the fraud. Judge Anthony Pitts described it as a complex and serious fraud run as a professional business operation.

11 Apr 2012

Adrian Dubery

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

37 months imprisonment

Adrian Dubery, 48, of Chambers Court Colbran Farm, Cow Lane, Laughton, Lewes, Sussex, was involved in the £7 million fraud from 2003 to 2010, using multiple false identities to open accounts, apply for overdrafts, and extract funds in a coordinated scam that operated like a professional business.

Less involved but admitted taking part. Judge Anthony Pitts described it as a serious fraud requiring great attention to detail.

11 Apr 2012

Richard Andrews

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Richard Andrews, 41, participated in the £7 million fraud scam from 2003 to 2010, creating fake identities with altered passport photos. As a key operative, he opened accounts to defraud banks like Lloyds TSB, NatWest, Barclays, and HSBC. He attempted to conceal bogus identity documents by stuffing folders in his oven during a police raid. He pulled different expressions in photos to create new identities.

Acted as a lieutenant in the fraud, profited at least £1.2 million. Hid documents in his oven. Judge Anthony Pitts noted the fraud's professional nature.

11 Apr 2012

Murray Hatcher

Indecent exposure *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On March 29, 2012, Murray Hatcher performed a sex act on himself on a train from Brixton to Penge East, leaving semen on a sleeping ballet dancer's hair, clothing, and handbag. The victim, who had been awake for over 24 hours after a party, woke up to find the substance and reported it to the police. Hatcher was identified through DNA evidence and had a history of similar offences, including a prior conviction in 2007.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Judge described it as a sickening and vile offence, noting the potential for serious psychological harm to victims. He breached conditions of a previous suspended sentence from 2007.

11 Apr 2012

Paul Bridger

Conspiracy to defraud *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months with 60 hours unpaid work

Paul Bridger, 60, of Chates Farm Court, St John's Street, Brighton, took part in the £7 million fraud between 2003 and 2010, utilizing bogus identities to open accounts and execute the scam that defrauded banks through overdrafts and cash deposits, operating as a professional venture.

Less involved but admitted taking part. Judge Anthony Pitts described the operation as requiring careful management.

11 Apr 2012

Stephen Douglas-Hogg

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Stephen Douglas-Hogg, a former choirmaster and classics teacher at St Paul’s Cathedral Choir School, sexually abused five boys under the age of 14 in the 1980s. He indecently assaulted them by supervising their bath times, entering their dormitories at night to fondle them, holding masturbation classes, and forcing boys on his football team to play without underwear while checking them. The abuse occurred in various school settings, including bedrooms and the chapel, and involved grooming the boys as a 'father figure'. He was sacked in 1989, and charges were brought in 2008.

Admitted 13 counts of indecent assault on five boys under 14. Banned from working with children indefinitely and ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely. Judge noted his hypocrisy, lack of remorse, and that he put victims through ordeal by initially denying charges.

11 Apr 2012

January 2012 1 case

Michael Roberts

Rape *

Sentence

Imprisonment for the rest of your natural life

Michael Roberts, known as 'The Southwark Rapist' or 'The Praying Rapist', carried out four brutal attacks on elderly women in south London between 1988 and 1990. He broke into their ground-floor flats late at night, subjected them to humiliating and violent sexual assaults including rape and buggery, beat them severely, and stole small amounts of cash, cigarettes, purses, and cards. He made the sign of the cross and uttered prayers during attacks. Victims included a 57-year-old virgin with mobility issues on Boxing Day 1988 in Lant Street, Southwark; a 77-year-old in the same building on September 11, 1989; a 66-year-old in Rotherhithe on October 7, 1989; and an 83-year-old beaten in John McKenna Walk, Rotherhithe, between February 28 and March 2, 1990. He lived nearby, staked out homes, smelled of alcohol, and hid a forehead scar. Identified via 2005 cold case DNA review from a later arrest. Linked to unsolved murder of Irene Grainey on May 31, 1990, and other attacks.

Unanimously convicted by jury of three counts of rape, four counts of burglary, two counts of indecent assault, two counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and one count of buggery. Judge Stephen Robbins commented on the depravity, gravity of offences against elderly victims, and Roberts' danger to society. Roberts protested innocence after sentencing.

12 Jan 2012

July 2010 1 case

Elda Beguinua

Fraud *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

Elda Beguinua impersonated a wealthy aristocrat, claiming to be an heir to trillions in gold bullion and gems hidden in the Philippines. She deceived victims by fabricating stories of sunken ships and humanitarian projects, persuading them to provide money to access her supposed fortune, which they never recovered. The fraud took place between 2003 and 2004, involving aliases such as Dr de Avila and Contessa Beguinua, and included obtaining services and property by deception, as well as attempting to remove criminal property from the UK.

Convicted of fraud charges; judge dismissed her claims of possessing a vast fortune and noted her prior mindset as a fraudster. She has previous convictions for similar offenses.

1 Jul 2010

February 2010 1 case

Ashok Mahajan

Attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

indefinite imprisonment for public protection with a minimum of five years before parole eligibility

Ashok Mahajan attacked a barrister, a solicitor, and a pupil barrister by throwing hydrochloric acid at them in the High Court on October 15, 2009, after his race discrimination claim was dismissed. He smuggled the acid in a medicine bottle past security, causing burns to the victims, including a burned eye and melted clothing. Mahajan had a history of courtroom outbursts and believed he was targeted by a 'Nazi' plot by the legal profession.

Pleaded not guilty; convicted after a three-week trial. Judge Nicholas Lorraine-Smith described him as the most difficult defendant he had ever dealt with and noted his obsessional hatred of the legal profession, indicating a significant risk of further offences.

19 Feb 2010

January 2001 1 case

Parmod Kalia

Theft *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Parmod Kalia, a sub-postmaster who ran a branch in Orpington, south-east London, for 11 years, was wrongly accused of theft due to faulty Horizon IT software between 1999 and 2015. He was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty on the advice of his union representative.

Advised by union representative to plead guilty to theft. Conviction quashed in 2021.

1 Jan 2001

November 1988 9 cases

James Batten

Assault *

Sentence

3 months imprisonment

James Batten, a former British middleweight boxing champion aged 32, committed a vicious assault on two men.

Branded a 'bully' by the court

4 Nov 1988

Hugh Mccartney

Assault *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Hugh McCartney, 38, met the girl and kicked her in the head because she spurned his advances, leaving her petrified.

Frustrated after the girl spurned his advances.

2 Nov 1988

John Lewis

Assault on police officers *

Sentence

3 months imprisonment

John Lewis and a friend were spotted by police as they tried to arrest him. He punched and kicked two police officers during the arrest attempt.

Jobless. Punched and kicked two police officers trying to arrest him.

2 Nov 1988

Malcolm Watters

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

Not stated

21-year-old Malcolm Watters took part in a horrific road smash causing injuries. He was sentenced to protect the public due to his attitude towards crime.

Jailed to protect the public because he can see no point in not committing crime. Described as a lunatic driver carrying AIDS virus.

2 Nov 1988

Andrew Cutler

Arson *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Andrew Cutler, a furious drinker, petrol-bombed a pub following an argument with the landlord after closing time on 2 November 1988.

Argument erupted with the landlord after closing time.

2 Nov 1988

Colin Reuter

Not stated *

Sentence

Six months suspended for two years

The specific details of the crime committed by Colin Reuter are not provided in the available text excerpt.

Described as a 'reformed' criminal who let temptation get the better of him. Unemployed, aged 29.

2 Nov 1988

Phillip Vella

Drug dealing *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Phillip Vella, a Maltese-born individual who had been involved in the pornography trade, transitioned to drug dealing and targeted vulnerable addicts. He was arrested by police and subsequently sentenced.

Maltese-born, previously a porn-merchant who turned into a drug dealer and preyed on helpless addicts.

2 Nov 1988

Peter Saunders

Fraud *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Peter Saunders, 24, acted as a courier in a crooked car racket involving fraud, which was master-minded by his brother.

Became involved in the fraud after it was master-minded by his brother.

2 Nov 1988

Faycal Sakhri

Assault *

Sentence

3 months imprisonment

Faycal Sakhri, a 24-year-old waiter, slashed a customer's face after the customer threw a beer glass at him.

Not stated

1 Nov 1988

November 1987 1 case

Mark D

Theft *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Mark D, a 22-year-old Group 4 security guard, stole cash from under his employer's nose. The details of the theft occurred while he was working as a security guard.

Admitted stealing cash from under his employer's nose. He was a 22-year-old Group 4 security guard.

2 Nov 1987

August 1987 1 case

Frank Morgan

Assault *

Sentence

Not stated

Frank Morgan of London, SE11, but now of Croydon, was found guilty of hurling a kettleful of boiling water over Alan Cooper and Miss Leigh Neal as they lay in bed.

Found guilty of hurling kettleful of boiling water over Alan Cooper and Miss Leigh Neal as they lay in bed.

18 Aug 1987

November 1986 1 case

Terence Day

Violent vendetta *

Sentence

15 months youth custody

A Plaistow teenager who recruited two schoolboys to help him carry out a violent 'vendetta'.

Recruited two schoolboys to help carry out a violent 'vendetta'.

2 Nov 1986

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