St Albans Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 107 verdicts at St Albans Crown Court (St Albans). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Sakeen Gordon

Murder

December 8, 2023

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.

Georgia Bruce-Annan

Murder

December 8, 2023

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.

Faith Hoppie

Manslaughter

December 8, 2023

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.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Brandon Browne

Manslaughter

December 8, 2023

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.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Robert Ashton

Fraud by false representation

December 5, 2023

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.

Kierson Murray

Grievous Bodily Harm

December 3, 2023

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.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

Abul Kasim

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs

November 18, 2023

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.

Sources: thecomet.net

Liam Winters

Illegal waste burial

November 14, 2023

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.

Mark Winters

Illegal waste burial

November 14, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

John Probert

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order

November 14, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Abdi Hassan

Grievous Bodily Harm

October 30, 2023

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.

Sources: kilburntimes.co.uk

Aimen Mawia

Coercive and controlling behaviour

October 10, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Jack Doolan

Dangerous driving

October 2, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Ben Morris

Supply of class A drugs

September 29, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Daniel Barry Coburn

Causing death by dangerous driving

September 29, 2023

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.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk

David Charles

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin

September 6, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Joe Naulls-Buttigieg

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin

September 6, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Tyrese Abbas

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin

September 6, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Tolga Ahmet

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin

September 6, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Trefor Jones

Conspiracy to murder

September 1, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Mukhtar Lail

Conspiracy to murder

September 1, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Bobby Dhunna

Witness intimidation

September 1, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Mike Martin

Sexual activity with a child

August 31, 2023

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.

Sources: thecomet.net

Mark Totton

Fraud by abuse of position

August 13, 2023

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.

Sources: whtimes.co.uk

Ryan Marshall

Supply of crack cocaine and heroin

August 11, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Michael Hargrave

Engaging in sexual activity with a child

August 10, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Alison Blake

Fraud by abuse of position

August 4, 2023

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.

Sources: thecomet.net

Andrew Dalby

Child sexual offences

July 31, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Alun Pickford

Rape

July 21, 2023

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.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Larry Ansell

Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 21, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Niall Daly

Burglary

July 16, 2023

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.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Shakir Rahman

Rape of a Child

July 12, 2023

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.

Tegan Holden

Supply of Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 10, 2023

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.

Reece Haynes

Supply of Heroin and Crack Cocaine

July 10, 2023

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.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

Charles Boswell

Rape and Indecent Assault

June 22, 2023

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment with a two-year extended licence

Charles Boswell, 57, of Meredith Street, Nelson in Lancashire, was charged with four counts of indecent assault and three counts of rape for incidents carried out in Watford in the 1990s against a girl under the age of 16.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault and three counts of rape.

Sources: hertfordshiremercury.co.uk

James Simpson

Rape

May 25, 2023

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

James Simpson, aged 38, from Colts Corner in Stevenage, was charged with three counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault by penetration for incidents that occurred between January 2015 and December 2019. He pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault by penetration on the first day of his trial and was subsequently convicted of one count of rape following a nine-day trial.

Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault by penetration. Convicted of one count of rape and acquitted on other charges. Must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence and has been placed on the sex offenders register with a 10-year restraining order.

Sources: thecomet.net

Thierry Wilkerson

Grievous Bodily Harm

April 23, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

On April 1, 2023, Thierry Wilkerson assaulted an elderly man in his 70s in Hatfield town centre by punching him repeatedly after being asked to stop riding an e-scooter illegally, causing a fractured eye socket and multiple injuries. He was also sentenced for his involvement in an affray on June 13, 2022, where he was part of a group fight that injured several people and involved kicking a dog.

Mohammed Anam

Grievous Bodily Harm with intent

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 4.5 years imprisonment (3 years for grievous bodily harm with intent, 1 year for perverting the course of justice, and 6 months for attempted intimidation)

Mohammed Anam was involved in luring a 45-year-old man to Jamie Mosque in St Albans, Hertfordshire, on June 4, 2020. He and others seriously assaulted the victim inside the mosque entrance, away from public view, resulting in three broken ribs and hospitalisation for over two weeks. Anam tampered with evidence by removing CCTV and lying to authorities.

Removed CCTV footage that would have captured the assault and lied to police, stating it had been stolen. He also attempted to intimidate the victim.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Mohammed Choudhury

Grievous Bodily Harm with intent

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment for grievous bodily harm with intent and 12 months imprisonment for perverting the course of justice

Mohammed Choudhury was part of a group that lured a 45-year-old man to Jamie Mosque in St Albans, Hertfordshire, on June 4, 2020. They collectively beat the victim, causing three broken ribs and leading to hospitalisation for over two weeks. He also engaged in perverting the course of justice to conceal the assault.

Found guilty after a seven-week trial and involved in efforts to cover up the crime.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Mohammed Mortuza

Grievous Bodily Harm with intent

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment for grievous bodily harm with intent and 9 months imprisonment for perverting the course of justice

Mohammed Mortuza lured a 45-year-old man to Jamie Mosque in St Albans, Hertfordshire, on June 4, 2020, via a text message. He and others seriously assaulted the victim, causing three broken ribs and requiring hospitalisation for over two weeks. The victim was traumatised, and Mortuza attempted to cover up the crime by lying to the police.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. He was a former councillor on London Colney Parish Council and lied to cover up the crime.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Faisal Ahmed

Grievous Bodily Harm

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, for inflicting grievous bodily harm

Faisal Ahmed was involved in a serious assault at Jamie Mosque in St Albans, Hertfordshire, on June 4, 2020, where he and others lured a 45-year-old man and attacked him, resulting in three broken ribs and hospitalisation for over two weeks. The victim suffered physical injuries and ongoing trauma.

Must complete 150 hours of unpaid work and pay £1,000 in compensation to the victim. A five-year restraining order was also imposed.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Ali Choudhury

Grievous Bodily Harm with intent

March 1, 2023

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment for grievous bodily harm with intent

Ali Choudhury participated in luring a 45-year-old man to Jamie Mosque in St Albans, Hertfordshire, on June 4, 2020. He and others violently assaulted the victim, hitting him with such force that he sustained three broken ribs and required hospitalisation for over two weeks. The group attempted to cover up the crime.

David Shoubridge

Robbery

February 23, 2023

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

David Shoubridge, a 35-year-old former British champion motorcyclist from Hatfield, committed a series of offences between November 2022 and July 2023, targeting betting shops in Hatfield and Potters Bar, and a service station at South Mimms. He stole more than £100,000 by wearing black clothing, a balaclava or motorbike helmet, and wielding what appeared to be a handgun, which was later identified as an imitation firearm. He used an angle grinder and crowbar to break into cash machines and left DNA on a BB pistol at one scene. During one incident, he pointed the gun at a female employee, demanding money, and in another, he grabbed a university student, causing bruises and terror. Victims reported severe psychological effects, including nightmares, anxiety, and changes in their daily lives.

Pleaded guilty to numerous offences including robbery and attempted robbery. Blamed crimes on drugs and gambling addiction; had no previous criminal record and was described as a man of good character prior to this. Judge noted the devastating psychological impact on victims.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

Perry Aldrich

Arson

June 20, 2022

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Perry Aldrich set alight garden waste in Balmoral Drive, Borehamwood, on August 12, 2022, which spread to a shed and a block of flats owned by Clarion Housing Association, causing an estimated £3 million worth of damage. This incident displaced 21 residents who required emergency housing, and no one was seriously injured. Aldrich was living in the block of flats at the time.

Pleaded guilty to arson. The fire caused significant damage and displaced residents, with comments from police and officials highlighting the impact on wellbeing and the avoidable nature of the incident.

Sources: hertsad.co.uk

David Folgate

Indecent Assault

January 14, 2022

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

David Folgate, a boys' football coach from Stonnells Close in Letchworth, was sentenced for indecent assault and gross indecency with a child. He had previously been jailed in the 1990s for indecently assaulting young players, and the recent case involved two additional victims coming forward.

Alfie Eaves

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

January 7, 2022

Sentence: 2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Alfie Eaves, 27, of Sinclair Court, Birmingham, was involved in a county lines drug network known as the A1 line, supplying crack cocaine and heroin from Birmingham to Stevenage and surrounding areas between December 2020 and May 2021. Police executed warrants in May 2021, recovering more than £9,000 worth of crack cocaine and heroin, along with over £12,000 in cash. He was arrested and remanded into custody.

Abdullah Milash

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

January 7, 2022

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Abdullah Milash, 25, of Merryhill Drive, Birmingham, was involved in running a county lines drug network known as the A1 line, supplying crack cocaine and heroin from Birmingham to Stevenage and surrounding areas between December 2020 and May 2021. Police executed warrants in May 2021, recovering more than £9,000 worth of crack cocaine and heroin, along with over £12,000 in cash. He was arrested and remanded into custody.

Naeem Ahmed

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs

January 7, 2022

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Naeem Ahmed, 25, of Warren Farm Road, Birmingham, was involved in running a county lines drug network known as the A1 line, supplying crack cocaine and heroin from Birmingham to Stevenage and surrounding areas between December 2020 and May 2021. Police executed warrants in May 2021, recovering more than £9,000 worth of crack cocaine and heroin, along with over £12,000 in cash. He was arrested and remanded into custody.

Pled guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs. Ran the A1 line with Abdullah Milash.

Sources: thecomet.net

Simon Wilson

Sexual Grooming

December 10, 2021

Sentence: 8 years in prison

Simon Wilson admitted to sexually grooming a teenage girl and committing a number of sexual offences against her.

Husnein Amjad

Murder

December 7, 2021

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years

Husnein Amjad violently beat his father, Amjad Hussain, to death inside the family home on October 28, 2021. The attack occurred after family tensions, including rumours of his father's second marriage, and was captured on an audio recording made by his mother. Police were called to the scene where Mr Hussain was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter but was found guilty of murder. The jury reached a unanimous verdict following evidence from an audio recording of the attack.

Sources: watfordobserver.co.uk

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