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.

December 2024 6 cases

Dean Wright

Supply of class A drug *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Dean Wright, 30, of no fixed address, operated the MO drugs line from January 31 to July 5, 2024, enlisting juveniles to distribute class A drugs across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire after release from prior sentence.

Admitted two charges of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. Enlisted children as runners for MO drugs line.

1 Dec 2024

Jamie Dale

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jamie Dale, 23, of St Luke's Court, Hanley, was a member of the A1 drugs line gang involved in supplying heroin and crack cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

1 Dec 2024

Joshua Knapper

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Joshua Knapper, 21, of Morton Street, Middleport, was part of the A1 drugs line, involved in supplying heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis.

Convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine as well as being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

1 Dec 2024

Kyle Pattinson

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

9 years 4 months imprisonment

Kyle Pattinson, 24, of Sneyd Street, Cobridge, was part of the A1 drugs line gang conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

1 Dec 2024

Steven Salt

Burglary *

Sentence

54 months imprisonment

Steven Salt, 48, of Sandbach Road, Cobridge, broke into homes, garages, and a car on Timor Grove in Trentham in the early hours of May 27, 2024, while homeowners slept. He used stolen cards to buy goods from petrol stations, Greggs, and Vinted. Stolen items were found in his home.

Burglar who planned to leave Stoke-on-Trent for Cambridge.

1 Dec 2024

Nadeen Mehmood

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

8 years 6 months imprisonment

Nadeen Mehmood, 36, of Federation Road, Burslem, participated in the A1 drugs line gang's conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine.

1 Dec 2024

October 2024 8 cases

Callum Sweeney

Robbery *

Sentence

one year imprisonment

Callum Sweeney, 27, entered an Esso garage on Anchor Road, Stoke-on-Trent, where he was banned, and stole a bottle of brandy, vodka, and tequila. Staffordshire Police were contacted, and armed officers tracked him down. He fled on foot and, when cornered, threw bottles of tequila and vodka at the officers. He was arrested with the undamaged bottle of brandy, which was returned to the store. While being taken to hospital, he racially abused someone.

Admitted robbery and racially aggravated harassment/alarm/distress by words.

28 Oct 2024

Andrew Rushton

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

7 years 8 months imprisonment

Andrew Rushton, 46, was caught in a large-scale UK cocaine operation that supplied over 350 kilogrammes of the drug from 20 May to 19 June 2023, involving a courier network and encrypted apps. The gang was arrested in October 2023 after police seized drugs worth £7.8 million.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Oct 2024

David Rowley

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

8 years 3 months imprisonment

David Rowley, 60, was a member of a cocaine distribution syndicate that arranged the supply of over 350 kilogrammes between 20 May and 19 June 2023 using encrypted communications for nationwide deliveries. He was arrested in October 2023 following a major police raid.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Oct 2024

Julian Buggs

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

9 years 5 months imprisonment

Julian Buggs, 57, was part of a cocaine syndicate that supplied over 350 kilogrammes of cocaine across the UK between 20 May and 19 June 2023, using encrypted messaging for coordination. The operation involved a nationwide courier network, with arrests following a raid in October 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Oct 2024

James Garlick

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

9 years 7 months imprisonment

James Garlick, 30, was involved in a cocaine conspiracy spanning the UK, supplying over 350 kilogrammes of cocaine between 20 May and 19 June 2023 using encrypted messaging apps to coordinate nationwide deliveries. Police seized 52 kilogrammes of cocaine worth up to £7.8 million from his vehicle during a raid in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He was arrested in October 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Mastermind behind nationwide courier network.

1 Oct 2024

Harry Upton

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Harry Upton, 30, was involved in a UK-wide cocaine ring that distributed over 350 kilogrammes of the drug between 20 May and 19 June 2023 via encrypted apps and a courier network. The gang was busted after a vehicle stop in Newcastle-under-Lyme, leading to arrests in October 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Oct 2024

Sam Upton

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

8 years 2 months imprisonment

Sam Upton, 28, participated in a major cocaine conspiracy supplying over 350 kilogrammes across the country from 20 May to 19 June 2023, coordinated through encrypted messaging. The operation was dismantled by the Regional Organised Crime Unit with arrests in October 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

1 Oct 2024

Shane Wintle

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

9 years 7 months imprisonment

Shane Wintle, 32, was involved in a cocaine conspiracy spanning the UK, supplying over 350 kilogrammes of cocaine between 20 May and 19 June 2023 using encrypted messaging apps to coordinate nationwide deliveries. Police seized 52 kilogrammes of cocaine worth up to £7.8 million from his vehicle during a raid in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He was arrested in October 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Mastermind behind nationwide courier network.

1 Oct 2024

May 2024 2 cases

Brian Lines

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

30 years’ imprisonment, with an extended licence period of one year

Brian Lines committed 29 sexual offences in Staffordshire between 1970 and 2009, including three counts of the rape of a female under 16, three counts of the rape of a female over 16, attempted rape of a female under 16, 16 counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 16, four counts of sexual assault, assault of a girl under 13 by touching, and sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15. The offences were reported in August 2021; he was arrested shortly afterwards and charged in January 2023 following an investigation by the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team.

Found guilty by a jury following a trial. Also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

21 May 2024

Craig Blyth

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

20-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

Craig Blyth, aged 64, of Wadham Street, Penkhull, was caught after his partner reported him to police in May 2024 following a screenshot of his comment 'hot' on a photo of a teenage girl on a Facebook page called 'Dating site for nine to 18 year olds', where others called him a 'paedo'. She confronted him, checked his tablet's browsing history, and found evidence of viewing indecent images of children. Police seized his devices, including a computer tower, and discovered 11,262 indecent images of children and 59 indecent videos. He had been searching for child pornography for 12 years. Blyth was arrested at his Hanley workplace and admitted the offenses.

Admitted two counts of possessing extreme pornography and prohibited images of children; possessing accessible images of children; and possessing inaccessible images of children. Put on the Sex Offenders' Register for a decade. Made the subject of a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Judge praised the bravery of his then-partner for reporting him.

1 May 2024

April 2024 5 cases

Ashley Wayne Pointon

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

two years and three months in prison

In September last year, Pointon strangled the victim in a Leek hotel, causing her to lose consciousness. She managed to escape and alert hotel staff, leading to Pointon’s removal from the premises. He repeated the attack in November at his home, forcing the victim to flee to a friend’s house before contacting police. Pointon was arrested and declined to answer police questions during his custody interview.

Admitted two counts of intentional strangulation.

23 Apr 2024

John Douglas

Child cruelty *

Sentence

10 months' custody, suspended for two years

John Douglas and Rachel Bourne exposed their 10-week-old daughter Phoebe-Rose Douglas to heroin, cocaine, and cannabis, leading to her cardiac arrest on October 25, 2019, at their home on Meaford Drive, Blurton. The baby was found unkempt, smelly, with dirt under her fingernails and armpits. She suffered severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen and died on October 29, 2019, after life support was withdrawn. The parents were drug users, had prior social services referrals for housing and drug issues, and neglected the baby's immunisations and check-ups.

Admitted child cruelty.

15 Apr 2024

Rachel Bourne

Child cruelty *

Sentence

31 months imprisonment

Rachel Bourne and John Douglas exposed their 10-week-old daughter Phoebe-Rose Douglas to heroin, cocaine, and cannabis, leading to her cardiac arrest on October 25, 2019, at their home on Meaford Drive, Blurton. The baby was found unkempt, smelly, with dirt under her fingernails and armpits. She suffered severe brain damage due to lack of oxygen and died on October 29, 2019, after life support was withdrawn. The parents were drug users, had prior social services referrals for housing and drug issues, and neglected the baby's immunisations and check-ups.

Admitted child cruelty.

15 Apr 2024

Joshua Woolley

Robbery *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months custody with extended licence period of 2 years

On October 23, 2023, Joshua Woolley, under the influence of drugs, committed a spree of three robberies in Stoke-on-Trent. He entered a taxi with a woman, directed the driver towards the town centre, turned off the internal camera, demanded money, produced a knife, threatened the driver who fled, and then drove off in the cab. He then went to an Asda petrol station, filled a basket with items including tobacco, knocked products from shelves during an altercation with an employee who tried to stop him, held a bottle above his head, produced a knife, and escaped, injuring the worker's arm. Finally, at The Potteries Centre in Hanley, he approached a woman, grabbed her two necklaces worth £2,000, choked her by pulling them with force until they snapped, and was confronted by the victim and a security guard; the damaged necklaces were recovered.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of robbery and three charges of possessing a knife in public. Ingested significant quantities of illicit substances including zopliclone. Judge noted the three robberies were extremely serious with significant impact on victims. Must serve two thirds of custodial term before release.

2 Apr 2024

Devon Bentley

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

In February 2024, Devon Bentley forced his way into an empty home in Stoke-on-Trent through the garage door and stole items worth £1,655, including a wedding dress, medication, ornaments, a model racing car, a suitcase, and two coats. Forensic evidence linked him to the scene, and stolen items were found at his house. He was arrested and questioned in March 2024. Additionally, he was linked via DNA to the theft of an Audi A6 from Stone on 9 October 2023, and the same vehicle was used in thefts of a mountain bike from Cellarhead on 11 October 2023 and a motocross bike from Werrington.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, theft and handling stolen goods. Judge commented on his chaotic life and the need to change for the sake of his child.

1 Apr 2024

March 2024 2 cases

Mohammed Amin

Common assault and possession of a knife in public *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On November 27, 2023, at 11am on Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Mohammed Amin, under the influence of monkey dust, entered a taxi but was asked to leave by the driver who called the police. Attempting to escape, he tried to enter a car occupied by a mother and daughter, wielding two knives (a silver knife and a black box cutter), causing significant distress. He also attempted to board a bus and held a knife to his own throat during restraint by police who used a taser and PAVA spray. The knives were found on his person; he claimed the silver knife was found in the taxi and believed the car belonged to a friend.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of common assault, two charges of possession of a knife in public, and one count of vehicle interference. Under the influence of monkey dust, experienced paranoia, higher risk of re-offending when using drugs. In custody for three months prior to sentencing.

9 Mar 2024

Jason Perks

Wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Jason Perks, aged 32, of Biddulph, turned up at the victim’s address in November 2021 demanding £20 that the victim owed him. He ripped off the victim's doorbell camera. Later that day, Perks met the victim in Biddulph, where the victim was in the passenger seat of a car. Perks punched the victim in the head and stabbed him in the leg and arm with a craft knife. Bystanders intervened and stopped the attack. The victim was not seriously injured.

Previously admitted wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

8 Mar 2024

February 2024 2 cases

Simon Murch

Rape of a girl under 13 *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment with extended licence of 12 months

In June 2023, Simon Murch, a 55-year-old former primary school teacher, exchanged messages with a 12-year-old schoolgirl who claimed to be 18 and asked to be her sugar daddy. He requested nude photos from her and sent her an explicit video of himself. He gave her money via PayPal and arranged to meet her for sex. On 24 June 2023, he picked her up near her house and took her to a hotel room in Stoke-on-Trent where he raped her. Afterwards, he took her to a toyshop and spent £500 on her. The offending came to light in July 2023 when the child disclosed to a safeguarding teacher at school that she had a 'sugar daddy'. When arrested, Murch claimed he thought she was 18, but her appearance clearly indicated otherwise.

Pleaded guilty at first hearing to one count of rape of a girl under 13. Placed on sex offender’s register for life and subject to indefinite sexual harm prevention order (SHPO). Former primary school teacher.

15 Feb 2024

Mason Shaw

Strangulation *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

On December 24, 2023, Mason Shaw, aged 24, from Taylor Street, Goldenhill, strangled his partner and spat in her face after she refused to give him £20 to buy cocaine. The incident occurred during a row in their home where they lived with their child. Shaw caused damage to the property, including smashing a vase of sentimental value belonging to her late grandmother, a mirror, door handle, and throwing items like a glass and dog bowl. He pushed her to the floor, strangled her with both hands, and shouted 'How does it feel to be told no'. The victim felt she was going to die and escaped to a neighbour's house, where Shaw was verbally abusive. She described being heartbroken over the damaged vase and feeling unsafe in her home.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and strangulation. Subject to a restraining order preventing contact with victim's neighbour for five years. Judge commented on the disgusting, cowardly, and gratuitous behaviour in a domestic context, with no prospect of rehabilitation.

5 Feb 2024

June 2023 2 cases

Christopher Pedley

Theft of a motor vehicle *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Christopher Pedley stole two Mitsubishi trucks from addresses in Longton and Milton, as well as £1,500 worth of tools from inside, between November and December 2022. He also broke into a Ford Transit in Upper Tean and took a tyre compressor and a battery pack from inside. He was arrested on 23rd December 2022 in connection with the thefts.

Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle on the road without insurance, driving a motor vehicle taken without the owner’s consent, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and two counts of theft of a motor vehicle. Disqualified from driving for more than five years and ordered to pay a surcharge of £228.

14 Jun 2023

Carla Foster

Administering drugs or using instruments to procure abortion *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment, suspended

Carla Foster, aged 45, illegally procured an abortion by obtaining abortion pills from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) during lockdown in 2020, lying about being 7 weeks pregnant when she was actually between 32 and 34 weeks. She self-administered the pills at home, resulting in a stillbirth. She was charged with child destruction and pleaded not guilty, but later admitted the alternative charge of administering drugs or using instruments to procure abortion. She made early admissions, which led to prosecution. Following the stillbirth, she was traumatised, wracked by guilt, and depressed, with evidence of an emotionally unstable personality.

Originally sentenced to 28 months imprisonment by Mr Justice Pepperall, reduced on appeal due to personal mitigation, compassion rather than punishment, and detrimental effect of custody on her and her family. Pleaded guilty to administering drugs or using instruments to procure abortion after initially denying child destruction. Case involved emotional turmoil, guilt, and depression following stillbirth.

1 Jun 2023

April 2022 2 cases

Reece Edwards

Possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On 8 September 2021, officers searched Reece Edwards' address on Whieldon Road, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, discovering a large bag of crack cocaine valued at approximately £2,700 in a bedside drawer, along with two bags of cannabis, two mobile phones, and zip-locked deal bags. A further search uncovered two scales, three mobile phones, a large bag of cannabis, and £135 in cash. In his nearby parked Vauxhall Astra, police found £475 in cash and four additional mobile devices. In total, approximately 218 grams of cannabis with an estimated street value of over £2,100 and over 30 grams of crack cocaine valued at over £3,000 were seized.

Admitted charges of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs.

5 Apr 2022

Robert Hicks

Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

16 months in prison

Robert Hicks, aged 68 and formerly of Campbell Road, Stoke on Trent, breached his indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order on three occasions. In February 2022, he sent an inappropriate image to a woman via WhatsApp. Police found an additional SIM card and a hidden tablet device in his home during a search. He admitted the WhatsApp account was his but provided no explanation for accessing the service, claimed to have forgotten about the tablet which he had possessed for three years without declaring it, and declined to provide the correct PIN for the device. He was aware that possessing these items breached his order.

Admitted to three breaches of his indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Previously a registered sex offender.

4 Apr 2022

March 2022 1 case

Alan Raymond Davis

Assault and making threats to kill *

Sentence

two years and four months in prison

On 30 December 2021 at around 1.30am, Alan Raymond Davis threatened the victim with a knife and held it to her throat while on the stairs of a property. The victim sustained a cut to her ear and managed to escape. Davis was detained shortly after and arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and assaulting a person thereby occasioning actual bodily harm.

Pleaded guilty to assault and making threats to kill. Given a five-year restraining order.

3 Mar 2022

January 2022 2 cases

Jamie Lines

Making an indecent photograph of a child *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

Jamie Lines used an anonymous username to exploit children on internet forums, saving indecent pictures and movies to his personal device. In July 2019, officers acted on intelligence and executed a search warrant at his property in Leek, where various devices were seized and examined. He was found to be in possession of 31 indecent images and 13 movies, eight of which were Category A, the most severe classification.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences. Detective Constable Shaun Ashworth commented on the abuse of trust and sinister acts on vulnerable children.

21 Jan 2022

Stuart Alan Cooper

Rape of a child *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment and one year on extended licence

Stuart Alan Cooper committed multiple child sexual offences dating back as early as 2013, with the most recent occurring in 2020. Allegations were received by Staffordshire Police in 2020, leading to an investigation.

Found guilty on two counts of attempted rape of a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child and two counts of rape of a child. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

18 Jan 2022

December 2021 1 case

Daniel Tyrone Hemmings

Rape *

Sentence

9 years 6 months imprisonment

Daniel Tyrone Hemmings raped a woman in 2021 after making unwanted advances and ignoring her efforts to stop him. Following their breakup, which occurred after she discovered he was a registered sex offender, he repeatedly harassed and tormented his ex-girlfriend in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. He sent threatening messages and calls, including threats to set fire to her house with her and her son in it, and admitted to getting off on raping little girls. The victim felt unsafe, forcing her son to live with a relative out of fear. She reported the rape to police a few days later; Hemmings was arrested, denied the offence, but was found guilty by a jury at an earlier hearing. Staffordshire Police secured charges due to the survivor's bravery and their evidence.

Found guilty of rape by jury; pleaded guilty to harassment without violence, sending communication threatening death, failing to comply with notification requirements of the Sex Offender's Register, and stalking involving serious harm and distress. Served with a restraining order and ordered to pay £228 financial penalty. Prior convictions in 2017 for sexual activity with a child under 16 and in 2021 for rape against a different woman.

5 Dec 2021

November 2021 4 cases

Adrian David Bryan

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On Saturday 19 June 2021, at approximately 6.05pm, Adrian David Bryan, aged 41, of St Johns Road, Biddulph, entered a property in Biddulph wearing a black woollen ski mask with eye holes. He threatened the victim with a knife and demanded money. The victim was not injured but was left shaken and scared. Bryan was arrested within two hours of the incident.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place on 15 November and to possession of cocaine in June. Described as a dangerous individual by investigating officer.

15 Nov 2021

Jonathan Mellor

Indecent assault of a male child and gross indecency with a male child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jonathan Mellor, 52, of May Place, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, was interviewed in 2018 after the now-adult victim reported abuse experienced as a child. He was convicted of non-recent child sex abuse, specifically four charges of indecent assault of a male child and gross indecency with a male child.

Found guilty following a trial. Subject to a sexual harm prevention order for ten years and will remain on the sex offenders’ register for life. Already on the register since 2000 due to previous convictions for indecent assault on a male and indecency with a child.

15 Nov 2021

Usman Mohammed Farooq

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On 11 January 2019, Usman Mohammed Farooq pulled out quickly from a junction on Uttoxeter Road towards Blythe Bridge in Draycott without looking properly, causing a collision with 50-year-old motorcyclist Martin Barker who was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle. A blue VW Golf behind Mr Barker attempted an emergency stop but Mr Barker ended up beneath the vehicle, sustaining serious injuries. He died the following day at Royal Stoke University Hospital.

Found guilty after trial. Also handed a two-year driving ban to commence upon release and required to take an extended re-test.

11 Nov 2021

Louis Colby

Sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12-month suspended sentence for two years

Louis Colby engaged in sexual communication with a child and three counts of attempted sexual communication with a child between July 2019 and October 2019. He was working with young persons at the time of the offences. The victim and their parents recognised the inappropriate behaviour and supported the investigation, leading to his conviction.

Ordered to complete a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement for 55 days, including 150 hours of unpaid work. Given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years, notification requirements for ten years and ordered to pay costs of £425. Former teaching assistant.

2 Nov 2021

October 2021 1 case

Ryan Cartner

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Ryan Cartner committed rape, assault by penetration, and theft at the victim’s property in Newcastle-under-Lyme in January 2019.

Pleaded not guilty to all three offences. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. Given a restraining order for life.

29 Oct 2021

August 2021 1 case

Gareth Robinson

Sexual activity with children *

Sentence

12.5 years imprisonment

Gareth Robinson, a 39-year-old man from the Gillow Heath area of Biddulph, committed historical sexual offences against children between August 2004 and June 2005. He was found guilty at an earlier hearing in July 2021 and sentenced on August 27, 2021.

Found guilty of one count of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 and five counts of sexual activity with girls aged between 13 and 15. Given a ten-year prevention order and put on the sex offenders' register for life.

27 Aug 2021

July 2021 1 case

Simon Doherty

Fraud and burglary *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Simon Doherty, 51, of Willow Park, Horton, Leighton Buzzard, conned a 94-year-old woman out of £300 by promising to repave her driveway in Meir. On 12 March 2020, the victim handed over £300 and watched Doherty wash her driveway, during which another man entered her property and stole £2,000 in cash. Doherty was disturbed by a woman collecting money for milk deliveries. The victim was left shaken but unhurt. Following inquiries, Doherty was arrested, charged, and admitted the offences on 17 May 2021.

Admitted fraud and burglary. No comment in interview. Case described as callous and targeted theft against a vulnerable elderly person.

2 Jul 2021

March 2021 1 case

Brian Martin Moynihan

Rape and Sexual Assault *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Brian Martin Moynihan, 66, of Chapel Street, Silverdale, raped and sexually assaulted a child on 12 counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The offences took place in the 1990s in Staffordshire. The victim reported the offences to Staffordshire Police, leading to an investigation. Moynihan was found guilty following a trial.

Found guilty of 12 counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

9 Mar 2021

February 2021 1 case

David George Wainwright

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment with extended licence for 6 years

David George Wainwright, 26, of Smithpool Road, Fenton, committed two counts of rape in Stoke-on-Trent. Allegations were reported to Staffordshire Police in March 2019, leading to an investigation. Wainwright was interviewed and admitted all allegations.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

19 Feb 2021

January 2021 1 case

Thomas Howells

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Thomas Howells raped a woman on 28 May 2019 when he was 17 years old. The victim was playing videogames with Howells and his friend during the afternoon before falling asleep on the sofa. She awoke to find herself in the bedroom, dressed in different clothing. Howells then left the scene by taxi, and the victim called the police shortly after. The victim read a statement in court detailing the ongoing impact of the crime on her life.

Convicted by jury after trial; initially admitted the offence in police interview but retracted during proceedings; placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

29 Jan 2021

November 2015 1 case

Dean Smith

Robbery *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Dean Smith, 46, of no fixed address, assaulted disabled victim Gary Hackney outside the Intu Shopping Centre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. CCTV footage captured Smith repeatedly approaching Hackney, who was on the phone, aggressively speaking to him, kicking him in the back causing him to tumble down stone steps, pursuing him, dragging him by his coat, scuffling briefly after Hackney fought back, and then taking Hackney's belongings including his phone before walking away calmly.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and theft.

20 Nov 2015

May 2010 1 case

Shaun Edwards

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 220 hours unpaid work, £7,474 compensation, £1,200 costs

On November 30, 2009, in Festival Park, Cobridge, Stoke, Shaun Edwards, a dentist, clashed with 67-year-old Albert Finney during morning rush hour. Edwards pulled out in his black BMW, causing Finney in his red van to brake suddenly. Later, Finney blocked Edwards and got out to explain. Edwards approached, warned Finney not to tangle with him, then headbutted and punched him, knocking out teeth and breaking his cheekbone. Edwards claimed self-defence with a 'girlish swing' but admitted the offence.

Admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm. Suspended from profession for 12 months by General Dental Council. Expressed remorse and commitment to rehabilitation.

26 May 2010

Date Not Specified 5 cases

Henry Alexander

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

51 weeks suspended for two years

At around 2am on Sunday 15 September 2019 Alexander’s victim was waiting in Sandbach Road, Cobridge. A Ford Mondeo pulled up and Alexander, who was known to her, got out and went to the boot of the car. He took something from the boot and put it in his pocket. As he walked over to her he took something from his pocket and struck her several times to the head. She fell to the floor and was unsure afterwards if she had lost consciousness or not, but was able to remember Alexander driving away. She suffered swelling to her jaw, cuts inside her lip, mouth and to her nose, and bruising to her right eye.

Found guilty following a trial. Subject to a curfew, compensation, costs, and a restraining order. Registered sex offender.

1 Jan 0001

Ian Pawlowski

Theft *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ian Pawlowski, 44, from Ball Green, Stoke-on-Trent, operated across Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and Biddulph between May and September of the previous year. His offences included stealing a Honda VRF, a Lexmoto Adrenaline motorbike, a bank card from a Vauxhall Corsa, two motorbikes (Honda CBR600 RR5 and KTM 530 EXC) from Powerslide Motorcycles, a Land Rover Discovery, and being seen driving a stolen Skoda Octavia. He was arrested after attempting to flee and cannabis was found in his possession.

Convicted on nine charges including two counts of motor vehicle theft, burglary, fraud by false representation, and possession of cannabis. Pleaded not guilty.

1 Jan 0001

Ian Tomkinson

Indecent assault on a child *

Sentence

10 months' imprisonment

Ian Tomkinson, 54, of Leek, committed historic child sex offences in the 1980s. Survivors reported him to police in 2021, leading to his questioning in November 2021 and charges in the same month. Police gathered evidence over more than 40 years later, resulting in conviction.

Convicted after a week-long trial for two counts of indecent assault on a child.

1 Jan 0001

Fahad Ahmed

Child rape and assault by penetration *

Sentence

18 months' detention

Fahad Ahmed, aged 11 at the time, committed serious sexual offences against two primary school girls in Stoke-on-Trent in 2017. The incidents involved rape and assault by penetration of children under 13, causing lasting psychological harm to the victims, including sleep disturbances, social withdrawal, and difficulties forming relationships. Ahmed denied the charges but was convicted on two counts of rape of a child under 13 and two counts of assaulting a child by penetration after a trial at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. The prosecutor described how Ahmed instructed his victims not to tell anyone. Victim impact statements detailed ongoing fear, isolation, and mental health struggles. Defence highlighted his youth, previous good character, and limited understanding of the offences. The judge sentenced him to 18 months' detention, noting the extreme youth but necessity of custody.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted after trial on four charges of child rape and assault by penetration. Placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years. Judge Sally Hancox acknowledged his young age (11) at the time of the offences.

1 Jan 0001

Flauberd Njumbe

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years and 1 month imprisonment

Flauberd Njumbe raped and sexually assaulted a woman in Stoke-on-Trent earlier this year. He pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault on a female, and failing to surrender to police bail. He was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault on a female, and failing to surrender to police bail. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

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Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3BP, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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About Stoke On Trent Crown Court

Stoke On Trent Crown Court, located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 220 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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Stoke On Trent Crown Court Sentencing Results

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James Garlick

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Henry Alexander

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