St Albans Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 141 verdicts at St Albans Crown Court (St Albans). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

April 2024 2 cases

Martynas Piecia

Importation and supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

15 years and seven months imprisonment

Martynas Piecia led a Hertfordshire drugs gang that used a small aircraft to drop cocaine packages from France into the UK. The gang operated on the Hertfordshire and Essex border, using a car wash business as a front. They liaised with contacts abroad for at least three flights from Cherbourg, avoiding radar systems. Piecia was arrested in September 2024 near the car wash site, and a video on his phone showed him examining a cocaine package matching those seized.

Pleaded guilty and was considered the leader of the gang.

4 Apr 2024

Arjan Lisaj

Importation and supply of controlled drugs *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Arjan Lisaj was involved in a drugs gang that dropped cocaine packages from a small aircraft flying from France. He worked at the car wash business used as a front and was arrested in September 2024 near the site. During the arrest, he threw a phone into a stream, and 2kg blocks of cocaine were found in the car wash office. The gang avoided radar systems and UK airspace documentation.

Pleaded guilty and worked at the car wash used as a front for the operation.

4 Apr 2024

March 2024 2 cases

Jasper Thompson

Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jasper Thompson, a 28-year-old from Letchworth, strangled his victim in front of her two children on December 29, 2023, threatening to cut her face with a knife and kill her. The abuse lasted for hours, during which he put his hands around her neck, preventing her from breathing. He had a history of violent behaviour, including previous offences in May 2021.

Pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm. Was already serving a suspended sentence for seven counts of assaulting an emergency worker and possession of a sharp pointed article. A five-year restraining order was imposed.

23 Mar 2024

Frank Mooney

Rape and Sexual Assault *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Frank Mooney was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a child under 13, as well as inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and two charges of sexual assault. He was arrested in May 2022 after reports of these offences. While on bail, on July 23, 2022, he attended an address in Borehamwood, where he punched and stabbed a man in the shoulder, causing non-life-threatening injuries.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, common assault, and possession of a knife. Added to the sex offenders’ register and must abide by a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. DC Jacqueline Oliver commented on the bravery of the victim and her family.

2 Mar 2024

February 2024 3 cases

Michael Kiley

Robbery *

Sentence

four-and-a-half years imprisonment

Michael Kiley was picked up by an Uber driver from an address in Ware on Thursday, November 7, 2023. During the journey, he produced a knife, held it to the driver's neck, threatened him, and demanded he pull over in Westmill Road. Kiley then stole the vehicle and drove it to Stevenage, where it was abandoned. He was identified through an investigation by detectives from the East Herts Local Crime Unit, arrested shortly after, and a search of his address revealed a knife, cannabis, cocaine, and cash.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article, as well as possession of class A and B drugs.

28 Feb 2024

Philip Parker

Rape *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Philip Parker raped three children over a 36-year period from 1968 to 2004 while living in Letchworth and Essex. He systematically and violently sexually abused the victims, threatening to kill two of them if they disclosed the abuse. He was arrested in 2015, charged with 10 counts of rape, and convicted following a trial.

Pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a three-week trial. Judge Stephen Warner described him as 'predatory', 'controlling', and 'without shame or empathy'. He was also given an additional year on licence, placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, and received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He had a prior conviction in 1985 for gross indecency.

23 Feb 2024

Ndayishimye Shabani

Money laundering *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Ndayishimye Shabani, as director of Protek Property Solutions Ltd, defrauded a Stevenage resident by initially agreeing to repair a leaking roof for £1,600 in March 2022, then claiming it would cost £20,000 and securing £15,500 paid into his personal account. Investigations revealed the work was unnecessary, and he used similar fraudulent tactics on other victims, laundering a total of £192,750 through his account.

Pleaded guilty to three offences of money laundering amounting to more than £190,000.

8 Feb 2024

January 2024 3 cases

Michael Miller

Arson *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment for arson, with concurrent sentences of 27 months for stalking with serious distress and 9 months for breaching a Stalking Protection Order, plus a 10-year restraining order

Michael Miller, 38, from Cottonmill Lane in St Albans, stalked his ex-partner after their relationship ended, relentlessly pursuing her by messaging, appearing at her workplace, leaving notes on her car, and falsely reporting her to police. The stalking escalated when he used a petrol bomb to set fire to her car outside her home and messaged her threateningly. He was arrested with a mobile phone that violated his existing Stalking Protection Order.

Already subject to a Stalking Protection Order; judge described actions as an escalation of dangerous behaviour with a psychological cost to the victim.

30 Jan 2024

Terrence Moore

Causing unnecessary suffering to animals *

Sentence

Five-year ban from keeping animals and £14,380 fine

Terrence Moore, owner of the Cat Survival Trust in Codicote Road, Welwyn, failed to provide proper veterinary care to several animals, including a European Wildcat named Hamish, a Bengal Cat named Jasmine, a Jungle Cat named Lily, and an unnamed Caracal, leading to their suffering. He used homeopathic products instead of appropriate veterinary treatment and kept animals in inadequate conditions with poor hygiene in food storage and housing. The offences occurred over several years, with investigations starting in February 2022, and involved exploiting endangered species for commercial gain by charging fees for photography sessions without the required licence.

Pleaded not guilty during a three-week trial. Convicted on four counts of causing unnecessary suffering to animals and seven counts of using endangered species for commercial gain without a licence. The disqualification order was suspended initially to allow rehoming of animals.

23 Jan 2024

Tuche Coskun

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years

Tuche Coskun, 21, of Central Avenue, Enfield, went to Gavin Hubbard's home in Linkfield, Welwyn Garden City, on May 19, 2023, to retrieve drugs that had been stolen from her earlier that evening. Armed with a large kitchen knife, she stabbed the 42-year-old victim 22 times, one of which was fatal, leading to his death at the scene despite emergency efforts. Police seized Class A drugs, £764 in cash, an iPhone, and other drug paraphernalia from her and her address during the investigation.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (cocaine and heroin), for which she received 45 months imprisonment on each count to run concurrently. Found guilty of murder after claiming self-defence.

16 Jan 2024

December 2023 7 cases

Sakeen Gordon

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years for murder, 11 years for conspiracy to rob, and 6 months for carrying an offensive weapon, all concurrently

Sakeen Gordon took part in a honeytrap operation where women deceived Vishal Gohel to access his flat in Bushey High Street on January 23, 2022. Gordon and accomplices entered to commit robbery, during which Gohel was gagged, beaten, and strangled, causing his death from brain damage and a fractured voice box. The scene was cleaned, and valuables were stolen.

Convicted of murder and conspiracy to rob. Aged 22 from Uxbridge Road, Ealing.

8 Dec 2023

Tevin Leslie

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years for murder and 10 years for conspiracy to rob, concurrently

Tevin Leslie participated in a honeytrap scheme where women gained access to Vishal Gohel's second-floor flat in Bushey High Street on January 23, 2022, under false pretenses of sexual liaisons. Male accomplices, including Leslie, entered to rob, resulting in Gohel being gagged, beaten, and strangled, leading to his death from brain damage and a fractured voice box. The flat was wiped clean, and items like an iPhone and Apple Watch were stolen.

Admitted conspiracy to rob. Aged 23 from Hurst Street, Brixton, London.

8 Dec 2023

Georgia Bruce-Annan

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years for murder and 10 years for conspiracy to rob, concurrently

Georgia Bruce-Annan was part of a honeytrap scheme that lured Vishal Gohel to his flat in Bushey High Street on January 23, 2022, under false pretenses. She facilitated entry for male accomplices, leading to a robbery where Gohel was gagged, beaten, and strangled, resulting in his death from brain damage and a fractured voice box. Items were stolen, and the scene was wiped.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob. Aged 22 from Harts Lane, Barking.

8 Dec 2023

Faith Hoppie

Manslaughter *

Sentence

8 years for manslaughter and 8 years for conspiracy to rob, concurrently, with requirement to serve two-thirds in prison

Faith Hoppie was involved in a honeytrap scheme where she and others gained access to Vishal Gohel's flat in Bushey High Street on January 23, 2022, by promising sexual liaisons that did not occur. This allowed male accomplices to enter, leading to a robbery and Gohel's brutal killing, where he was gagged, beaten, and strangled, resulting in brain damage and a fractured voice box.

Found not guilty of murder but convicted of manslaughter and conspiracy to rob. Aged 22 from Blake Avenue, Barking.

8 Dec 2023

Brandon Browne

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years for manslaughter, with requirement to serve two-thirds, and 8 years for conspiracy to rob, concurrently

Brandon Browne was involved in a honeytrap plot where women gained access to Vishal Gohel's flat in Bushey High Street on January 23, 2022, by deception. Browne and others entered to rob, during which Gohel was gagged, beaten, and strangled, leading to his death from brain damage and a fractured voice box. The flat was cleaned, and valuables were taken.

Cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter and conspiracy to rob. Aged 23 from Laburnum Road, Rochester, Kent.

8 Dec 2023

Robert Ashton

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

12 weeks imprisonment and £290 victim compensation

Robert Ashton, 37, from Pascal Way, Letchworth, set up numerous fake social media accounts in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. He falsely claimed to be a struggling single parent who had lost his partner and the mother of his children to Covid, soliciting donations through JustGiving and GoFundMe pages. He collected at least £10,000, possibly more, from dozens of victims, many of whom were elderly and vulnerable individuals who could barely afford to donate.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation.

5 Dec 2023

Kierson Murray

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

three years and six months imprisonment

Kierson Murray, a 19-year-old from Link Walk in Hatfield, stabbed two teenage boys aged 16 and 17 outside a newsagents at the junction of Hatfield Road and Wynchlands Crescent in St Albans on October 9, 2023. The attack was targeted and occurred near a college during school hours, resulting in one victim sustaining a gash injury to the arm and the other to the back. Police responded quickly, and neighbourhood officers increased patrols to reassure the community.

Sentenced for two counts of grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article, with sentences to run concurrently. Sergeant Paul Wadsworth highlighted the targeted nature of the attack and its impact on the victims.

3 Dec 2023

November 2023 5 cases

Abul Kasim

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

Abul Kasim was arrested on August 11, 2023, in Ransome Recreational Ground, Hitchin, with approximately £1,800 worth of class A drugs and £325 in cash. He was charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Five days later, on August 16, 2023, in Windmill Hill, he was arrested again with £310 worth of drugs and £750 in cash, leading to two further counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He was also charged with possession of a bladed article (knife).

Forfeiture order issued for the money; admitted selling drugs to fund his lifestyle; comments from DC Rachel Williams on the harm caused by drugs and possession of a knife.

18 Nov 2023

John Probert

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

John Probert, 56, of Deerswood Avenue in Hatfield, breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which had been in place since 2016 and for life since 2019, by registering two alias names with online chat sites and using them to interact with other users. He discussed his sexual interest in children and concealed his identity to enable this behaviour.

Breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by registering two alias names with online chat sites and using them to interact with other users, including discussing his sexual interest in children. He was found guilty of two breaches.

14 Nov 2023

Liam Winters

Illegal waste burial *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment

Liam Winters, 46, and Mark Winters buried illegal waste equivalent to filling the Royal Albert Hall three times in Stevenage, leading to environmental damage and legal consequences.

Jailed for his role in burying illegal waste.

14 Nov 2023

Mark Winters

Illegal waste burial *

Sentence

One-year jail term suspended for two years and 200 hours of unpaid work

Mark Winters, 49, and Liam Winters buried illegal waste equivalent to filling the Royal Albert Hall three times in Stevenage, contributing to significant environmental harm.

Sentence suspended for his involvement in burying illegal waste, requiring community service.

14 Nov 2023

Cameron Osman

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment plus 5 years on licence

Cameron Osman, 45, from Southampton, engaged more than 70 teenage boys in sexualised chat between 2020 and 2021 by pretending to be a 16-year-old girl using the online alias 'Lizzielemon'. He contacted victims on sites including Instagram, Google Hangouts, and Skype, claiming his camera was broken to avoid revealing his identity. He pretended 'Lizzielemon' was from Bristol or Birmingham and had fetishes for dominating boys in school uniform and sports kit, and conducting teacher/student role plays. Chat logs showed communication with underage boys in 27 countries. While on bail, he re-offended by pretending to be a younger man. He was arrested in September 2021 in Crowborough, East Sussex, and again on March 27, 2023. No evidence of grooming at his former job as a children's holiday camp manager in Hailsham.

Pleaded guilty to 36 separate charges including attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and making two category C indecent images of children. Given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Nov 2023

October 2023 3 cases

Abdi Hassan

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment with an extended four year licence

Abdi Hassan and two other men lured a man in his 20s to Neasden Recreation Ground in December 2021 under the pretense of selling him cryptocurrency. They attacked him, knocking him to the ground, after which Hassan produced a Rambo knife and slashed the victim on the back, arms, and legs before throwing him into a nearby lake, leaving him injured and traumatised in freezing winter conditions.

Found guilty of GBH, robbery, and possession of an offensive weapon. Police described the incident as a particularly violent attack on a defenceless man, causing long-term psychological trauma.

30 Oct 2023

Aimen Mawia

Coercive and controlling behaviour *

Sentence

31 months imprisonment

Aimen Mawia, aged 29, from London Road in London, engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour towards his partner between July 1, 2022, and February 12, 2023, which included routine assaults when she disagreed with him or failed to meet his standards. He also possessed cannabis and obstructed a police officer.

Admitted to coercive and controlling behaviour, possession of a controlled Class B drug, and obstruction of a police officer. A restraining order was imposed to protect the victim.

10 Oct 2023

Jack Doolan

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

Disqualified from driving for 2 years, 12-month community order including 200 hours of unpaid work, 10 RAR days, and £250 costs

Jack Doolan was driving his Ford Mondeo on the M25 between junctions 21 and 21a, exceeding 75mph on a space saver tyre with a recommended speed limit below 50mph. He undertook another vehicle, cut back in, braked, and swerved across the carriageway, colliding with a Ford Fiesta and then the central barrier. He failed to stop at the scene and was later arrested.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop. The incident occurred on December 20, 2022.

2 Oct 2023

September 2023 9 cases

Ben Morris

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

Three years and four months imprisonment

Ben Morris, aged 25, of Heronswood Road in Welwyn Garden City, was involved in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. He was arrested on September 5, 2023, during a police raid as part of operations targeting county lines drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to charges related to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. He was arrested in a raid by Herts Police and remanded in custody before sentencing.

29 Sep 2023

Daniel Barry Coburn

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

9 years and 7 months' imprisonment

On August 5, 2023, Daniel Barry Coburn, 49, from Chelmsford, Essex, was driving a white Ford Transit on the A120 near Standon Hill, Hertfordshire, when it veered onto the wrong side of the road. He was using his phone to engage in sexual acts and conversations while driving and was over the legal limits for alcohol, cocaine, and MDMA. The vehicle collided with a red Kia Picanto driven by Bethan Fraser-Andrews, 81, who died at the scene. She was en route to a family celebration.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after initially pleading not guilty. Received a 13-year and 4-month driving ban with mandatory extended re-test. Judge Sheridan described it as one of the worst cases of dangerous driving he had seen, noting the defendant was intoxicated by alcohol, cocaine, and MDMA.

29 Sep 2023

David Charles

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

David Charles was involved in running a county lines drug network in Hemel Hempstead, using the homes of vulnerable people as a base to sell crack cocaine and heroin between May and December 2021. He was arrested following a long investigation by Herts Police’s specialist unit.

Admitted to charges as part of a group involved in a county lines drug network.

6 Sep 2023

Joe Naulls-Buttigieg

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Joe Naulls-Buttigieg was involved in running a county lines drug network in Hemel Hempstead, using the homes of vulnerable people as a base to sell crack cocaine and heroin between May and December 2021. He was arrested following a long investigation by Herts Police’s specialist unit.

Admitted to charges as part of a group involved in a county lines drug network.

6 Sep 2023

Tolga Ahmet

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

9 years and 1 month imprisonment

Tolga Ahmet was involved in running a county lines drug network in Hemel Hempstead, using the homes of vulnerable people as a base to sell crack cocaine and heroin between May and December 2021. He was arrested following a long investigation by Herts Police’s specialist unit.

Admitted to charges as part of a group involved in a county lines drug network.

6 Sep 2023

Tyrese Abbas

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Tyrese Abbas was involved in running a county lines drug network in Hemel Hempstead, using the homes of vulnerable people as a base to sell crack cocaine and heroin between May and December 2021. He was arrested following a long investigation by Herts Police’s specialist unit.

Admitted to charges as part of a group involved in a county lines drug network.

6 Sep 2023

Trefor Jones

Conspiracy to murder *

Sentence

Eight years imprisonment

Trefor Jones was offered £15,000 by Mukhtar Lail to murder a vulnerable woman by injecting her with heroin. On January 12, 2022, he was found standing over the victim at her address in Hitchin after she was woken by her dog. Jones was arrested on January 25, 2022, and found guilty at trial.

Found guilty of conspiracy to murder. A restraining order has been imposed to prevent contact with the victim.

1 Sep 2023

Mukhtar Lail

Conspiracy to murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of eight years

Mukhtar Lail plotted to murder a vulnerable woman in Hitchin by offering £15,000 to Trefor Jones to inject her with heroin and providing instructions on how to knock her unconscious if she resisted. The plot was uncovered on January 12, 2022, after police received information about the incident. Lail was arrested two days later and found guilty following a trial.

Found guilty of conspiracy to murder and perverting the course of justice. Pleaded guilty to possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property. Will serve an additional five years and eight months. A restraining order has been imposed.

1 Sep 2023

Bobby Dhunna

Witness intimidation *

Sentence

Two years and four months imprisonment

Bobby Dhunna intimidated witnesses and perverted the course of justice related to a plot to murder a vulnerable woman in Hitchin. He also possessed cannabis. The offences were connected to events that unfolded on January 12, 2022, leading to his guilty plea during a court appearance.

Pleaded guilty to witness intimidation, perverting the course of justice, and possession of cannabis in connection with the incident.

1 Sep 2023

August 2023 5 cases

Mike Martin

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

In 2012, Mike Martin, who was 23 years old at the time, met two vulnerable teenage girls in the Dacorum area. He groomed them and engaged in sexual activity with them as offences, which related to the victims who were teenagers then.

Found guilty after a 16-day trial of nine counts of sexual activity with a child. Will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

31 Aug 2023

Mark Totton

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

Mark Totton, 63, of Presdales Court, was acting as the executor of a deceased family member’s estate in 2023. He failed to distribute assets as directed by the will, instead taking approximately £209,000 for himself. This misconduct was reported to the police, leading to an investigation that examined legal documents and the will, resulting in his conviction.

Found guilty by a jury. He was acting as executor of a deceased family member’s estate and misused funds, with the investigation revealing he took £209,000. Detective Constable Sian Beames of Hertfordshire Constabulary led the case.

13 Aug 2023

Ryan Marshall

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Ryan Marshall, aged 25, from Heronswood Road in Welwyn Garden City, was involved in county lines drug dealing. Herts Police officers from the Operation Mantis Team and Welwyn Hatfield and Hertsmere Scorpion Teams executed a search warrant at his home address on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction.

Sentenced for being involved in the supply of crack cocaine, heroin, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, and offending while under a community order.

11 Aug 2023

Michael Hargrave

Engaging in sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

13 years and 8 months imprisonment with an additional 5 years on licence

Michael Hargrave, using an online alias, met two minor victims on Snapchat and engaged in sexual offences with them in Hertfordshire. He communicated sexually with the children, committed sexual activity with them, caused them to watch sexual acts, and incited them to engage in sexual activity. He was arrested on May 11, 2023, after his identity was discovered through investigations. The offences involved organising meetings that led to the crimes, and police safeguarded the victims.

Admitted to all charges, including sexual communication with a child, sexual activity with a child, causing a child to watch a sexual act, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, breaching a sexual harm prevention order, and failing to comply with notification requirements. He will be on the Sex Offenders Register and subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order indefinitely.

10 Aug 2023

Alison Blake

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

More than two years imprisonment

Alison Blake, while serving as treasurer for the Parochial Church Council at All Saints Church in Radwell, abused her position to launder over £125,000 stolen from her employer, Kier Fleet Services, where she worked as an assistant finance manager. From February 2018, she paid 147 fraudulent cheques totalling £125,531.05 into the church account, then transferred the funds to her own account for personal spending on shopping sites. She also stole £24,000 from church funds, which she later repaid. Blake resisted adding a second signatory to the account and lied to church members about bank charges. The crimes were motivated by personal issues including depression and perimenopause, and she has since apologised.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud by abuse of position. Of previous good character, made full admissions, and has repaid the church. Judge commented on the serious abuse of position over a lengthy period.

4 Aug 2023

July 2023 7 cases

Andrew Dalby

Child sexual offences *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Andrew Dalby, from the Hemsworth area of Sheffield, engaged in online conversations with who he believed was a 14-year-old boy between October 20 and December 10, 2022, while posing as a 30-year-old doctor. The conversations turned sexual, and he arranged to meet the boy for a 'health check', booking a hotel room in St Albans. He travelled to the location with items such as condoms and medical equipment, where he was arrested. Police analysis of his devices revealed additional victims in Hull, Great Yarmouth, Birmingham, and South Wales.

Pleaded guilty to ten charges including attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, arranging the commission of a child sex offence, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and other related offences. Detective Sergeant Jim Miller described him as a dangerous sexual predator.

31 Jul 2023

Alun Pickford

Rape *

Sentence

seven years imprisonment

Alun Pickford, a teacher at Aldenham School in Radlett, Hertfordshire, raped an 18-year-old female in the early 1990s at his one-bedroom flat on the school estate. He invited her to stay overnight, offered her his bed while he slept on the sofa, and then entered the bedroom during the night and got into the bed with her. The victim was paralysed with fear and did not react. She reported the incident to the police in 2020, leading to his conviction.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted. His role as a teacher was an aggravating factor in the sentence.

21 Jul 2023

Larry Ansell

Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine *

Sentence

Four and a half years imprisonment

Larry Ansell, 20, from West Lane, Pirton, was stopped and searched in June 2021 with 80 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine. He was linked to a County Lines drug network in Stevenage, sending up to 80 messages a day, and police found drugs worth over £2,000 and a knife at a property in Drury Lane.

Convicted of six counts of possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine and involvement in a County Lines drug network.

21 Jul 2023

Niall Daly

Burglary *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

Niall Daly, 31, of Normansfield Close, committed five burglaries between April 28 and May 1, 2023, targeting locations including Morrisons in Cassiobury Drive, Bushey Heath High Road, Bushey High Street’s Spar, and two sites in London. He also admitted to assaulting a police officer and a previous burglary in November 2022. The investigation involved multiple police units, highlighting the cross-border nature of the crimes.

Pleaded guilty to five burglaries, assaulting a police officer, and a previous burglary. Detective Constable Jay Jeffrey commented on the profound impact of burglary on businesses and communities.

16 Jul 2023

Shakir Rahman

Rape of a Child *

Sentence

Eight years and nine months imprisonment with an extended 12 months on licence

Shakir Rahman, 46, of Creighton Avenue, St Albans, raped a child in St Albans in 2018.

Found guilty by a jury of the rape of a child.

12 Jul 2023

Reece Haynes

Supply of Heroin and Crack Cocaine *

Sentence

Three years and six months imprisonment

Reece Haynes, 30, of Sunnyside Road in Hitchin, was arrested in Welwyn Garden City on January 5 for involvement in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, following work with the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Orochi.

For being involved in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine between April 30 and May 29, 2022, and sentenced for earlier offences.

10 Jul 2023

Tegan Holden

Supply of Heroin and Crack Cocaine *

Sentence

Two years and three months imprisonment

Tegan Holden, 22, of Brighton Way in Stevenage, was arrested in Welwyn Garden City on January 5 for involvement in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

For being involved in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.

10 Jul 2023

June 2023 4 cases

Anthony Dear

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

15 years custody and 3 years on licence

Anthony Dear, 80, also known as ‘Danny’, from St Albans, repeatedly assaulted a female victim under 16 years old over a four-year period with 23 counts of rape and sexual assault.

Found guilty of 23 counts of rape and sexual assault; labelled a 'danger to children'.

26 Jun 2023

Jibran Azam

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jibran Azam, 32, from Stevenage, was part of a county lines drug network operating the ‘Mick and Ranger’ line, supplying crack cocaine and heroin to Stevenage and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire. Arrested between September and December 2022 as part of Herts Police's Operation Mantis.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

23 Jun 2023

Mukim Ahmed

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Mukim Ahmed, 41, of no fixed address, was part of a county lines drug network operating the ‘Mick and Ranger’ line, supplying crack cocaine and heroin to Stevenage and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire. Arrested between September and December 2022 as part of Herts Police's Operation Mantis.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and possession of a bladed article.

23 Jun 2023

Nadeem Younas

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Nadeem Younas, 45, of no fixed address, was part of a county lines drug network operating the ‘Mick and Ranger’ line, supplying crack cocaine and heroin to Stevenage and surrounding areas in Hertfordshire. Arrested between September and December 2022 as part of Herts Police's Operation Mantis.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

23 Jun 2023

Disclaimer: The information on this page is compiled from publicly available court records and published media reports. It is provided strictly for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as a definitive record of any individual's criminal history or legal status.

Offence names marked with an asterisk (*) reflect descriptions used in media reporting and may not correspond to the formal legal charge or indictment. Sentencing details are as reported and may be subject to subsequent appeal, variation, or correction by the courts.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The presence of a name on this page does not imply guilt, and some listed individuals may have had convictions overturned, sentences reduced, or charges withdrawn after the date of publication.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any court, government body, or law enforcement agency. While we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of all information, we accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this data. If you believe any entry is inaccurate, outdated, or should be removed, please submit a removal request using the icon on the relevant entry or contact us directly.

No sentences found matching your search.

Showing 51-100 of 141 results

6 Bricket Rd, St Albans AL1 3JU, St Albans, AL1 3JU, United Kingdom

+441727753220

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

Get Directions

About St Albans Crown Court

St Albans Crown Court, located in St Albans, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 141 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the St Albans area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at 6 Bricket Rd, St Albans AL1 3JU, AL1 3JU.

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

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441727753220.

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

Nearby Courts

St Albans Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

St Albans

0.1 km away

Hatfield Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

Hatfield, Hatfield

6.9 km away

Luton Crown Court

Crown Court

Luton

15.0 km away

Stevenage Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

Stevenage, Stevenage

18.9 km away

Wood Green Crown Court

Crown Court

London

23.3 km away

Willesden Magistrates Court

Magistrates Court

London

23.3 km away

St Albans Crown Court Sentencing Results

Martynas Piecia

Arjan Lisaj

Jasper Thompson

Frank Mooney

Michael Kiley

Philip Parker

Ndayishimye Shabani

Michael Miller

Terrence Moore

Tuche Coskun

Sakeen Gordon

Tevin Leslie

Georgia Bruce-Annan

Faith Hoppie

Brandon Browne

Robert Ashton

Kierson Murray

Abul Kasim

John Probert

Liam Winters

Mark Winters

Cameron Osman

Abdi Hassan

Aimen Mawia

Jack Doolan

Ben Morris

Daniel Barry Coburn

David Charles

Joe Naulls-Buttigieg

Tolga Ahmet

Tyrese Abbas

Trefor Jones

Mukhtar Lail

Bobby Dhunna

Mike Martin

Mark Totton

Ryan Marshall

Michael Hargrave

Alison Blake

Andrew Dalby

Alun Pickford

Larry Ansell

Niall Daly

Shakir Rahman

Reece Haynes

Tegan Holden

Anthony Dear

Jibran Azam

Mukim Ahmed

Nadeem Younas

About St Albans Crown Court

Nearby Courts

St Albans Magistrates Court

Hatfield Magistrates Court

Luton Crown Court

Stevenage Magistrates Court

Wood Green Crown Court

Willesden Magistrates Court

Request Removal