Stoke On Trent Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 220 verdicts at Stoke On Trent Crown Court (Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2026 10 cases

Phillip Hobson

Attempting to sexually communicate with a child *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment with 2-year extended licence

Between May 27 and June 17, 2025, Phillip Hobson, aged 63, of King Street, Stoke, engaged in online sexual communications with four decoys posing as underage girls (aged 13-15) on the Meet4u platform. He initiated sexual conversations, suggested 'dirty cam fun', shared personal details, and attempted to incite one decoy to engage in penetration and share nude pictures. He believed he was communicating with real children and was confronted by paedophile hunters. This occurred while he was on licence from prior convictions, including attempts to meet children in 2016 and 2018, and sexual communication with a minor in 2020, totaling eight convictions for 22 offences.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of attempting to sexually communicate with a child, one count of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and six counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). Assessed as high risk of causing serious harm; described as a dangerous offender requiring public protection. Mitigating factors include isolation, anxiety, depression, and being largely impotent due to a catheter.

22 Feb 2026

Aaron Edwards

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Aaron Edwards was arrested on May 15, 2025, at an address in Leek Road, Shelton, due to concerns over his prior conviction in Canada for indecently assaulting a 13-year-old boy in 2008. Police found him staying in a partitioned garage with a bed. His phone and laptop were seized, revealing 46 accessible category A still images, 76 inaccessible category A stills, 145 accessible category A movies of child abuse, three category B still images, 38 category C images, and over 2,491 uncategorised files. He also attempted to use Snapchat to contact children for sexual purposes. Edwards initially denied knowledge of the images and any sexual interest in children but later pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing indecent images of children. Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years and placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years. Prior conviction in Canada for indecently assaulting a 13-year-old boy in 2008, sentenced to nine months suspended with probation. Faces automatic deportation.

20 Feb 2026

Liam Painter

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On March 22, 2025, in Newcastle town centre, Liam Painter, aged 26, argued aggressively with his partner during a night out. A concerned woman intervened, challenging his behaviour, but Painter shoved her to the floor twice, causing her to fracture her thumb. A man then attempted to assist, questioning why Painter was pushing her, but Painter punched him in the face, knocking him unconscious and resulting in a fractured cheekbone and jaw requiring hospital treatment. The man reported physical, emotional, and financial impacts, including inability to work or see his son. This incident occurred six weeks after Painter's suspended sentence for a similar assault ended.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm on a woman and inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man. Previous suspended sentence for similar offence taken into account. Judge commented on his arrogance, drunkenness, and lack of remorse initially, stating he needed to learn a lesson.

19 Feb 2026

Ian Wilkin

Breach of suspended sentence *

Sentence

120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement

Ian Wilkin breached a six-week suspended prison sentence from December 2025 by failing to make himself available for alcohol abstinence monitoring equipment fitting. The original sentence was for sending an offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing message via public communication.

Admitted breaching suspended sentence by failing to make himself available for equipment fitting. Ordered to pay £135 costs. Judge noted he was not entirely at fault due to installation difficulties.

11 Feb 2026

Matthew Rush

Violent disorder *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 25 days rehabilitation activity requirement, £2,500 costs

On August 3, 2024, Matthew Rush, aged 31, from Rose Street, Northwood, attended the Hanley city centre unrest in Stoke-on-Trent after seeing TV footage, concerned for his sister working in a doughnut van. After confirming she was safe, he walked back towards the pub but encountered a group of masked men throwing bricks. He picked up a brick and threw it back in their direction, claiming self-defence, before being assaulted and tackled to the ground by the men. He was seen on CCTV, held back by his brother who advised him to leave, but he did not. The incident was part of riots following the murder of three girls in a Southport dance studio days earlier.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted after trial in November. No previous convictions. Judge accepted it was a moment of foolishness out of character and low risk of re-offending. Spent 10 weeks in custody and 63 weeks on tag.

7 Feb 2026

Christopher Adams

Possession of a bladed article in public and criminal damage *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment and £250 costs at £5 per week

In December 2024, 45-year-old homeless Christopher Adams was stopped by police officers and found in possession of a bladed article in a public place. He did not brandish the weapon during the incident. While being detained, he damaged a police van, causing £195 in damage to Staffordshire Police. Adams, of no fixed address, was arrested following the incident.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in public and criminal damage. Represented himself in court. Five previous convictions for 11 offences. Judge Graeme Smith presided.

6 Feb 2026

Daouda Sy

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

12.5 years imprisonment

Daouda Sy, a 28-year-old inmate at Dovegate Prison, launched a violent, unprovoked and sustained attack on a prison officer in 2023, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries to his face, eye, head, and neck. The officer was hospitalized following the assault.

Convicted of wounding with intent following a trial. Had been previously jailed for 12 years in 2022 for an unprovoked machete attack. Moved from Dovegate Prison after the 2023 attack.

5 Feb 2026

Lee Scanlon

Threatening with a bladed article *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Lee Scanlon, 41, committed multiple offenses including stalking and threatening his former partner starting May 2, 2025, by shouting abuse and threatening violence to her child; on May 26, 2025, he smashed windows of a parked vehicle in Church Street, Manchester, stealing two coats and children's bags including one belonging to an autistic 10-year-old boy, causing distress; he continued threats via messaging apps while on bail; he held a knife to his mother's throat at her address, threatening to kill her, and stalked her from September to November 2025, intimidating her as a witness by threatening to annihilate her if she testified. He was identified via forensic evidence and arrested after a £2,000 Crimestoppers reward.

Pleaded not guilty but was sentenced after trial. Judge scolded him for staring at his mother during sentencing. Received restraining orders against his mother and former partner. Mitigating factors include alcohol abstinence, remorse, no offenses since 2012, and productive prison activities like education and AA.

4 Feb 2026

Owen Meredith

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Owen Meredith, 27, of Prime Street, Hanley, subjected his partner to a prolonged campaign of domestic violence due to jealousy, accusing her of infidelity. He repeatedly strangled her until she could no longer breathe, punched her, spat on her, slapped her, and controlled her by dictating what clothes and make-up she should wear. After she reported the abuse to police, he stalked her by sending emails and cards professing love and asking to resume the relationship. The victim described enduring months of fear, manipulation, and loss of control, believing she would die, and continues to suffer nightmares and constant fear.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of controlling and coercive behaviour; three charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm; strangulation and stalking. Branded a coward and a bully by the judge. Subject to a restraining order preventing contact with victim for 15 years.

2 Feb 2026

Suresh Chumber

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Suresh Chumber, 36, of Canary Grove, Wolstanton, subjected his girlfriend to a 14-month nightmare involving controlling and coercive behaviour. He dragged her by the hair at a house party, slapped her during a night out in Blackpool after she was too intoxicated to enter clubs or taxis, and slapped her again in Manchester when he wanted her mobile phone. He caused problems at her workplace, was aggressive, and tried to control her constantly. The victim reported to Staffordshire Police with photos of her facial injuries. Chumber was arrested but claimed she was lying.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and controlling and coercive behaviour. Has spent six months in custody and is remorseful. Alcohol abuse was a main factor. Received a 10-year restraining order. Judge stated the offending was so serious that the custodial threshold was crossed.

2 Feb 2026

January 2026 1 case

Ashley Jepson

Multiple sexual offences against children *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Ashley Jepson, a 32-year-old man of no fixed address, sent explicit videos of himself to two children via TikTok and solicited explicit videos from them. The offences came to light after a report to Cheshire Police in September 2024. Staffordshire Police investigated, arrested Jepson, and seized his phone, which contained indecent images of children from multiple UK locations. He was charged with over 20 offences, including making indecent photographs of children, engaging in sexual communication with a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, and causing or inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity. Jepson admitted all charges at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court and was sentenced on 9 January 2026.

Pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences against children. Initially denied knowledge in his first police interview, then gave no comment in his second. Detective Constable Meghann Ferneyhough stated his offending was widespread and he was a dangerous sex offender.

9 Jan 2026

December 2025 4 cases

Natasha Birks

Child cruelty by reason of neglect *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, £250 fine

On the evening of November 1, 2021, Natasha Birks, aged 38, of Ricardo Street in Longton, drank a bottle of vodka with a friend to celebrate her upcoming birthday, while having sole responsibility for her five-month-old daughter Rhian overnight. Rhian had been teething and unwell in the preceding days. After her partner left for work at 1.15am, Birks and her friend placed the sleeping baby on a sofa between them and went to sleep. At 6am, Birks noticed the blanket had fallen off Rhian but did not properly check her condition, simply replacing the blanket without seeing her face colour. She failed to move Rhian to her cot at multiple opportunities during the night. At 9am, Birks discovered Rhian was not breathing. Emergency services pronounced the baby dead at 9.35am in the ambulance from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, with no ascertained cause linked to neglect. Birks was estimated to be two-and-a-half times the drink-drive limit at 9am. The neglect involved failing to monitor the child's health deterioration due to alcohol impairment and the risky sleeping arrangement on the sofa.

Convicted by jury of child cruelty by reason of neglect. No previous convictions. Genuine remorse shown. Low risk of re-offending. Primary carer for other children and late father. Judge suspended sentence due to positive character references and good prospects of rehabilitation.

20 Dec 2025

Jared Clarke

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

18-month community order

Jared Clarke, 29, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, was found in possession of 18,223 indecent images of children, including 281 Category A images, downloaded over a 12-month period. Police seized his devices on 7 December 2023. He claimed the images were for drawing purposes and denied any sexual interest in children. He pleaded guilty at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court and received an 18-month community order with 20 days rehabilitation and 150 hours unpaid work, plus a six-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing indecent images of children. Recorder Rupert Jones noted the large collection included 281 Category A images, children as young as five, and that the crime is not victimless. Clarke expressed remorse and claimed the images were for artistic purposes.

16 Dec 2025

David Heathcote

Child sexual offences (including grooming and sexual communications with children) *

Sentence

4 years and 1 month imprisonment

David Heathcote, a 60-year-old man from Harriseahead, Kidsgrove, was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 10 December 2025, following his guilty plea to several serious child sexual offences committed in July 2025. The offences, which involved online interactions with children, included two counts of sexual communications with a child, two counts of arranging to facilitate the commission of a child sex offence through grooming behaviour with a significant age disparity, two counts of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, two counts of causing a child to watch sexual activity, and two counts of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. These actions demonstrated a pattern of predatory behaviour targeting vulnerable minors. Staffordshire Police investigated the case, leading to Heathcote's arrest and subsequent prosecution.

Pleaded guilty to multiple child sexual offences. 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed.

10 Dec 2025

Geoffrey Kettle

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Geoffrey Kettle, a 50-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, was caught downloading indecent images of children following a paedophile hunter sting on New Year's Day. Police seized his mobile phone and found indecent images, including moving images. He had been searching for child pornography using keywords for about six weeks. He pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images. In mitigation, his counsel noted his lack of prior record, remorse, low number of images, and severe personal consequences including abuse and relocation. The judge imposed a two-year prison sentence suspended for 18 months and a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images or pseudo-images of a child. Also made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Judge Richard McConaghy noted the offences are not victimless and that the offending crossed the custodial threshold but recognised prospects for rehabilitation.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 1 case

Michael Skinner

Possession of class B drug with intent to supply *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Michael Skinner, 30, of Dovedale Close, Goldenhill, had one kilo of cannabis and a firearm seized during a drugs warrant at a Crewe address on April 29, 2022; tracked by police for over three years.

Convicted of drug supply and possession of firearm.

1 Nov 2025

October 2025 3 cases

Daniel Lovatt

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

Not stated

Daniel Lovatt was arrested during a police raid on a business in Smiths Passage, Fenton, uncovering a cocaine-mixing operation.

Part of cocaine-mixing operation; total sentence for three over 19 years.

1 Oct 2025

Billy Davidson

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

Not stated

Billy Davidson arrested in police raid on cocaine-mixing setup in Smiths Passage, Fenton.

Part of cocaine-mixing operation; total sentence for three over 19 years.

1 Oct 2025

Martin Plant

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

Not stated

Martin Plant involved in cocaine-mixing at a business premises in Smiths Passage, Fenton, busted by police.

Part of cocaine-mixing operation; total sentence for three over 19 years.

1 Oct 2025

September 2025 3 cases

Grant Seymor

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

one year and six months imprisonment

Grant Seymor, 31, of Biddulph, and Jakob Havard got out of a car and attacked the victim on Kingsfield Road in July 2023 while the victim was speaking to someone while buying shopping. Seymor punched the victim in the face. During the scuffle, a set of keys dropped; Seymor picked them up and used them to cause multiple injuries to the victim's face. Havard joined in the attack. They left in the car. Seymor was arrested two days later; Havard in October 2023.

Admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent at an earlier hearing.

2 Sep 2025

Jakob Havard

Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

one year and six months imprisonment

Grant Seymor, 31, of Biddulph, and Jakob Havard, 32, of Stoke-on-Trent, got out of a car and attacked the victim on Kingsfield Road in July 2023 while the victim was speaking to someone while buying shopping. Seymor punched the victim in the face. During the scuffle, a set of keys dropped; Seymor picked them up and used them to cause multiple injuries to the victim's face. Havard joined in the attack. They left in the car. Seymor was arrested two days later; Havard in October 2023.

Admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent at an earlier hearing.

2 Sep 2025

Gary Mosedale

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Gary Mosedale, a 58-year-old HGV driver from Bridgwood Road, Blythe Bridge, engaged in sexual communications online with an individual he believed was a 13-year-old schoolgirl. He complimented her, moved the conversation to WhatsApp, explained concepts such as orgasms and instructed her to perform sex acts on herself. The person was actually an adult decoy working as part of a sting operation. After the exchange, members of a hunter group confronted him at his home, leading to an altercation in which he injured his back. Staffordshire Police investigated and charged him. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years in prison.

Pleaded guilty to sexual communication with a child. Judge described him as a 'pervert' targeting vulnerable individuals. The victim was an adult decoy in a sting operation.

1 Sep 2025

June 2025 6 cases

Fizaan Rasool

Possession of class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Fizaan Rasool, 20, ran off after police stopped the car for no lights; search revealed packets of cannabis and cocaine, plus over £1,000 in custody. He was dealing to repay a debt.

Admitted dealing drugs to repay a debt.

1 Jun 2025

Kasim Molloy-Khan

Possession of class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Kasim Molloy-Khan, 22, was the driver; car search found two phones and £440. He was dealing to repay a debt.

Admitted dealing drugs to repay a debt.

1 Jun 2025

Adam Finney

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Adam Finney, 41, dad-of-five with 28 convictions, masked, burst into a Tunstall property in January 2023 with a second raider to collect a drug debt, battering a 20-year-old autistic man and leaving him traumatised.

Admitted assault and using a bladed article in a private place.

1 Jun 2025

Daniel Wheat

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Daniel Wheat, 42, strangled his ex-partner by squeezing her windpipe after dragging her to the floor, prevented her entering a shop, grabbed her arm causing bruising, and threatened to smash windows; he told her she deserved it.

Not stated.

1 Jun 2025

Paul Johnson

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Paul Johnson, 38, rented a house in St Michael's Road, Chell, and converted it into a cannabis factory with 60 plants across two bedrooms and the loft. The plants, about four weeks from maturity, had a potential value of £63,000 if sold in one gram street deals. He returned to the address and admitted to police, 'You have got me'.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis. Grow discovered nearly three years prior.

1 Jun 2025

Ricky Williams

Possession of class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Ricky Williams, 27, of Roundway, Blurton, was pulled over exiting M6 at junction 15. Police found cannabis in his car and linked his iPhone to supply of cocaine and cannabis. Strip-search recovered cocaine stash worth £6,500-£9,000 wholesale (£25,000 street value). Search of partner's Fenton address found £1,320 worth of cannabis.

Not stated.

1 Jun 2025

April 2025 5 cases

Jacques Du Plessis

Engaging in sexual activity with a boy *

Sentence

8 years 3 months imprisonment

Jacques Du Plessis, 51, from Newport, Shropshire, groomed a boy via Snapchat and arranged to pick him up in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Over several days, he sexually assaulted the boy multiple times at various locations, and recorded one incident on his phone. The offences were reported to Staffordshire Police in May 2024. A child protection investigation led to charges including sexual activity with a boy and making indecent images.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a boy, one count of meeting a boy following grooming, making indecent images of a child, and distributing indecent images. The offences involved grooming via Snapchat and recording an assault.

17 Apr 2025

Jack Spackman

Assault *

Sentence

Not stated

Jack Spackman, along with Joe Corden and Kyle Worthington, ambushed bin men in Birches Head on March 21, 2023, using a gun, axe, and sledgehammer following a road rage incident involving Corden's Vauxhall Corsa and a council wagon.

Part of group involved in ambush with weapons; total sentence for three defendants over 18 years.

1 Apr 2025

Joe Corden

Assault *

Sentence

Not stated

Joe Corden lost his temper after a near collision with a council wagon at the junction of Birches Head Road and Fairhaven Road on March 21, 2023, leading to an ambush on bin men using a gun, axe, and sledgehammer in Birches Head.

Initiated road rage incident leading to ambush with weapons; total sentence for three defendants over 18 years.

1 Apr 2025

Kyle Worthington

Assault *

Sentence

Not stated

Kyle Worthington participated in ambushing bin men in Birches Head on March 21, 2023, using a gun, axe, and sledgehammer following a road rage incident initiated by Joe Corden near Birches Head Road and Fairhaven Road.

Part of group involved in ambush with weapons; total sentence for three defendants over 18 years.

1 Apr 2025

Sophie Alcock

Theft *

Sentence

11 months imprisonment

Sophie Alcock, 25, committed her 104th shoplifting offence by targeting multiple shops across Stoke-on-Trent, including M&S, B&M, Dunelm, the Co-Op, and Bargain Stores. On one occasion, she grabbed the wrists of a store manager while being confronted. Some thefts occurred shortly after her release from jail in the run-up to Christmas due to sanctioned benefits.

Pleaded guilty to theft.

1 Apr 2025

January 2025 12 cases

Liam Curwen

Violent disorder *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Liam Curwen, aged 32, from Murhall Street, Burslem, participated in a violent disorder in Hanley on August 3, 2024, days after the Southport dance studio murders. He left Hanley Bus Station, passed The Albion pub, joined a group on Town Road, walked towards the police line appearing agitated and angry, spat towards officers, picked up a paving block, threw a brick hitting an officer's shield, shouted and pointed at police, covered his face, and returned to the city centre. He was arrested on January 24, 2025, and answered no comment in interview.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Remorseful, carer for children with partner, but judge refused suspended sentence due to participation in mob violence.

24 Jan 2025

Lee Bould

Arson *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Arsonist Lee Bould set fire to a car on Southbank Street, in Leek, in 2022. The fire spread to a second car leaving both vehicles written-off.

Had taken monkey dust when setting fire to a car.

1 Jan 2025

Jordan Smith

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Member of 'Scouse Chris' gang involved in a drugs plot supplying heroin, cocaine and cannabis across Stoke-on-Trent between August 1, 2019 and January 16, 2020. The 'County Lines' operation involved drug users in the Potteries contacting the 'Scouse Chris' drugs line and ordering drugs operated from Liverpool.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drug heroin; conspiracy to supply class A drug cocaine; conspiracy to supply class B drug cannabis and possession of a bladed article.

1 Jan 2025

Jake Hammersley

Assault *

Sentence

Not stated

A 'bully' dad punched his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach after luring her to a remote location at Park Hall Country Park after taking her Vauxhall Corsa using a spare key. He was drunk and initially 'nice' to his victim before calling her a 'slapper' and a 'rat', as well as labelling her mum 'fatty'.

Violent attack on pregnant girlfriend.

1 Jan 2025

Freddie Carruthers

Burglary *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Drunken Freddie Carruthers smashed his way into a flat when a woman was inside in Bradwell. The 33-year-old alerted the victim when he made a noise and was told to leave. But he was not deterred and forced his way inside. He had a smile on his face and told her 'I am high on life'. Carruthers then climbed out of the window and smiled at her again. The defendant - who was arrested nearby.

Drunkenly forced entry into a flat.

1 Jan 2025

Daniel Tew

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drug heroin, conspiracy to supply class A drug cocaine, and conspiracy to supply class B cannabis.

1 Jan 2025

Aaron Dawkins

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Convicted after trial of conspiracy to supply class A drug heroin and conspiracy to supply class A drug cocaine. Pleaded guilty to production of class B drug hemp.

1 Jan 2025

Alfred Mustafa

Cultivation of cannabis *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Two illegal immigrants arrested inside a large-scale cannabis growing operation in the former curry house in Swan Square, Burslem, on September 12. Albanian Alfred Mustafa, aged 29, was inside when police swooped.

Arrested inside large-scale cannabis growing operation. Facing deportation.

1 Jan 2025

Azahar Bukhari

Possession of class A drugs *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

A drug-dealing dad was caught with cocaine in two Audi cars within the space of 42 days four years ago. Bukhari was first pulled over in an Audi A5 in Cobridge with cocaine, £280, and a mobile phone found inside. Police searched his home and found £4,100 as well as 360 Euros. It was a month later when Bukhari was pulled over in an Audi A3 near Hanley Bus Station. Police found cocaine and a phone - and the defendant was jailed for drug-driving.

Caught with cocaine in two separate incidents four years ago.

1 Jan 2025

Cao Khanh

Cultivation of cannabis *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Two illegal immigrants arrested inside a large-scale cannabis growing operation in the former curry house in Swan Square, Burslem, on September 12. Vietnamese Cao Khanh, also known as Minh Thanah Ngo, aged 25, was inside when police swooped. In a surprising move, Khanh had called the police and alerted officers to the factory at the old Badsha restaurant.

Arrested inside large-scale cannabis growing operation. Called police to alert them to the factory. Facing deportation.

1 Jan 2025

Stephen Higgs

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Aggressive drunk Stephen Higgs headbutted his partner, punched her to the floor and grabbed her throat in horrific attacks. And the 39-year-old told his victim, 'That's what you are worth' as he spat in her face. The defendant had been in a relationship with his victim for four months when they argued on December 22, 2023. He had been drinking for most of the day.

Convicted after a trial of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault.

1 Jan 2025

Zfx

Causing or allowing serious physical harm to a child *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

ZFX, the mother of the victim C (a three-month-old infant), failed to protect C from serious physical harm inflicted by a member of the household. On 24 May 2018, C was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital and found to have multiple severe injuries including burst blood vessels in both eyes, fractures to the left tibia/knee, left tibia/ankle, left parietal skull, clavicle, right forearm, brain contusion, and approximately 17 bruises across her body, face, and head. These injuries, caused in 3-5 separate events over two weeks, were indicative of repeated deliberate physical abuse. ZFX was aware of the risk of harm but did not seek medical assistance, leaving C alone with the perpetrator for periods and providing false explanations to authorities.

Pleaded guilty to causing or allowing serious physical harm under section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004. Original sentence for section 18 offences quashed on appeal; resentencing pending conclusion of co-appellant's retrial.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 5 cases

Cadaine July

Robbery *

Sentence

More than 8 years imprisonment

Cadaine July, 18, of Manor Street, Fenton, was part of a gang of seven who held a man at knifepoint in a terrifying robbery at a music studio.

Member of a gang of seven robbers who carried out a violent attack at a music studio.

12 Dec 2024

Amin Mamon

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Amin Mamon, 37, of Norton Hall Close, Norton, was involved in the A1 drugs line conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

Convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

1 Dec 2024

Abu Iqbal

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Abu Iqbal, 23, homeless, was involved in the A1 drugs line conspiracy, supplying heroin and crack cocaine, and possessing criminal property.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine as well as possessing criminal property. Homeless.

1 Dec 2024

Anna Stukova

Human trafficking *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Anna Stukova, 30, of Elm Street, Cobridge, over 23 months forced a victim into prostitution in a car park and stairwell, took the money, beat her with a stick, pulled hair, kicked her, and forced shop thefts.

Faces deportation. Treated a woman as a slave, forced into prostitution and theft.

1 Dec 2024

Christopher Edge

Possession of a knife *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Christopher Edge, 42, of Hanley, was found asleep in a doorway at Tesco in Hanley with a knife in his bag, violating a previous Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from the store.

Caught asleep outside banned Tesco with knife in bag, breaching Criminal Behaviour Order.

1 Dec 2024

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The court can be found at Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3BP.

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 +441782854000 or visit the official court website for further information.

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