Stoke On Trent Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 156 verdicts at Stoke On Trent Crown Court (Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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 28 cases

Samuel Thomas Egerton

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

At 4.40am on Sunday 4 August 2019, Egerton got into a taxi on Dilhorne Road, Cheadle, and asked to be taken to his home address. A couple of minutes before they got to Grange Road, Egerton was racially abusive to the taxi driver and threatened him with violence and that he would steal his taxi. He then demanded money from the taxi driver and ran off with £19. A video of the incident was circulated on social media on 18 January 2020 and Egerton was arrested on 21 January 2020.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and religiously aggravated fear or provocation of violence.

1 Jan 0001

Samuel Wilton

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Samuel Wilton, aged 24, of Barrie Gardens, Talke, engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his pregnant partner between March and October 2025, restricting her movements, isolating her from friends and family, monitoring her actions, preventing her from leaving the address, controlling her personal care, pestering her for sex despite her illness, and making threats about the unborn baby including restrictions on cuddling or walking it and suggestions it would not be kept. On September 26, 2025, he assaulted her by repeatedly pushing her, dragging her into the living area, and taking her phone when she sought help. After the relationship ended and while on bail, he breached conditions by sending threatening messages to her and her mother, including threats to burn down the family home and harm family members. Victim now suffers flashbacks and panic attacks; discovered prior similar behaviour via Clare's Law.

Convicted after trial of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault by beating. Pleaded guilty to witness intimidation. In custody for six months prior to sentencing. Subject to a restraining order prohibiting contact with victims for five years. Judge noted he treated victim very badly, controlled her life, was violent, and caused serious alarm and distress.

1 Jan 0001

Ryan Mountford

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin; offering to supply cannabis *

Sentence

one year at a Young Offenders Institute

Officers conducted a warrant at a property on Finstock Avenue in Blurton on 3 April 2020. Upon arrival, officers discovered a quantity of class A and B drugs. Mountford was arrested and later charged with possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, heroin and making an offer to supply cannabis.

Admitted the offences in court. Drugs and associated paraphernalia seized and destroyed.

1 Jan 0001

Richard Carr

Arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered *

Sentence

four years’ imprisonment

Richard Carr started a fire in his room at a property in Hanley on 9 December 2020 at 10.05am. Police were called by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service reporting people were trapped. Officers found Carr sat outside refusing to allow firefighters into the property. All occupants were evacuated. No-one was injured.

Pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. Age 44, of Powell Street, Cobridge.

1 Jan 0001

Rafakat Abbas

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years in prison

Rafakat Abbas, aged 30, from Lilleshall Street in Dresden, was the driver of a grey Audi A4 in the early hours of 3 November 2020 when it was involved in a single-vehicle collision on Sandon Road in Meir at the junction of Queensmead Road. The Audi was travelling at 115 miles-per-hour as it approached the right-hand bend, on a 30 mile-per-hour road. Abbas lost control of the vehicle, and following its collision with a residential wall, the vehicle was found on its roof. Front seat passenger Paul Hammersley, aged 65, from Meir, was pronounced dead at the scene. Abbas failed to provide a specimen of blood for analysis and admitted during police interview that a quantity of cannabis found at the scene belonged to him.

Pleaded guilty in May 2021. Handed a four-year driving ban and required to take an extended driving test.

1 Jan 0001

Pardeep Attwal

Sexual assault *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Pardeep Attwal, who had been on a work visit to Stoke and staying at a nearby hotel, approached his victim as they walked along Glebe Street shortly before 10pm on Thursday 15 October 2020. He asked his victim for assistance before carrying out the assault, kissing and touching them inappropriately.

Convicted following a trial. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for ten years.

1 Jan 0001

Phillip Yoxall

Rape *

Sentence

10 years and 6 months' imprisonment

Phillip Yoxall was convicted of a non-recent rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault. Allegations of non-recent rape were reported by the victim in June 2018, leading to an investigation.

Found guilty after trial of rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault. Concurrent sentences of 4 years and 20 months respectively. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Motosir Ali

Sexual assault *

Sentence

75 months' imprisonment

Motosir Ali, 42, from Bradeley, Stoke-on-Trent, was driving a taxi and picked up the victim in Hanley in January. He drove the victim to a secluded location and sexually assaulted her inside the car before driving her home. A witness obtained a partial registration of Ali’s vehicle, leading to his identification and arrest shortly after the incident.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Leon

Sexual offence *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Paul Leon suggested that he, his wife Christine, and the victim sleep together. He had sexual intercourse with Christine and with the victim, with Christine participating throughout.

Previous conviction for sexually abusing a child in the 1980s and 1990s. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Nwankwo

Possession of class A drug with intent to supply *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Peter Nwankwo, 50, of Chell Street, Hanley, was involved in the commercial supply of class A drugs including cocaine, heroin and crack cocaine to a dealer line in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Arrested last July at his Chell Street address where over £100,000 worth of cocaine, significant amounts of heroin, crack cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and £27,385 cash were seized. A Nokia phone linked to drug supply was found. He was supplying large quantities to the dealer line, not directly to street users.

Pleaded guilty to four charges of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply; possession of the class B drug cannabis with intent to supply; and possession of criminal property. Mitigating factors included financial struggles, dyslexia, remorse. Judge noted he was in control of an operation supplying drugs to a dealer line.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Rogers Junior

Possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

eight-and-a-half years' imprisonment

Peter Rogers Junior was present at a property in Ward Place, Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, during a police search on 16 October 2018, where heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis with a street value of up to £300,000 were found.

Pleaded guilty to three separate counts of possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis.

1 Jan 0001

Nathan Cotton

Concern in the production of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Nathan Cotton was identified through forensic examination of evidence from the 19 April 2020 incident involving Adams and Vernall. On 24 December 2020, officers attended Sheppard Street, Stoke-on-Trent, where Cotton identified himself. He was voluntarily interviewed at Longton Police Station. Seized mobile phones contained messages detailing Cotton's involvement in the supply and operation of dealing cocaine and cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cocaine and cannabis.

1 Jan 0001

Najibullah Hakani

Sexual assault *

Sentence

two years’ imprisonment

On 16 April 2018, Hakani, a taxi driver, assaulted his 26-year-old female passenger and her young son during a journey from Crewe to Audley. He made lewd comments, pulled over near the A500 by fields, made her move to the front seat, put his hand inside her top, and placed her hand on his groin. She reported the incident; DNA from clothing linked him to the crime.

Found guilty after trial last month.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew Charlesworth

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

32 months’ imprisonment with a further six years on licence

Matthew Charlesworth, of St Aidan’s Street in Tunstall, contacted who he thought were four 14-year-old girls on social media in May 2020. The girls were in fact adults who later arranged to meet Charlesworth on 11 June. The police were alerted and seized Charlesworth’s phone before he was arrested a day later. In interview, Charlesworth initially denied the communications and claimed his phone and social media accounts had been hacked, but later admitted the offences.

Admitted three counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and three counts of breaching previous SHPO. Previously jailed for three years in 2017 for child sexual offences. Made subject of indefinite SHPO, placed on sex offenders’ register for life, and barred from activities involving children and vulnerable adults.

1 Jan 0001

Matthew David Worthington

Breaching a sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

four years and four months imprisonment

Matthew David Worthington, a registered sex offender, breached his sexual harm prevention order through determined and persistent actions, ignoring warnings from officers during unannounced visits. He also made and possessed indecent images of a child. He was arrested in November 2020 after checks on his electronic devices revealed the breaches.

Pleaded guilty to nine counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order, one count of making indecent images of a child and one count of possessing indecent images of a child. Judge David Fletcher noted the breaches were determined and persistent, with attempts to confuse and distract officers.

1 Jan 0001

Lamin Jallow

Being concerned in the supply of a class A drug *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Lamin Jallow, 46, from West Lothian, was involved alongside Peter Nwankwo in supplying class A drugs to a dealer line in Stoke-on-Trent. Arrested last July at a Sackville Street address controlled by Nwankwo after being seen entering his BMW, from which £13,000 worth of crack cocaine, 14.6 grams of heroin and £3,550-£4,260 worth of cannabis were seized. His phone showed evidence of supplying cocaine, acting as go-between for contacts including 'Chairman', aware of large cannabis quantities.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and possession with intent to supply a class B drug. Mitigating factors included redundancy from a high-paying job, mental health issues, cocaine habit; performed limited function as middle man paid in drugs. Judge noted involvement in the operation with significant communication with Nwankwo.

1 Jan 0001

Levi Watkis

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

five years in prison

Levi Watkis from Meir was found guilty of sexual activity with a girl, aged between 13 and 15, between July 2006 and July 2007. He took advantage of his victim’s age by paying her compliments in the run up to the attack. They were alone and he pressurised and scared her into doing what he said.

Found guilty following a trial at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court in May. Put on the Sex Offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Jay Norbury

Making a threat with a bladed article in a public place *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

On December 19, 2024, Jay Norbury, aged 32, of King Street, Fenton, was in J D Wetherspoons, Hanley, with his partner and baby. After drinking six to eight double Jack Daniel's and taking cocaine, he argued with three men who threatened him. He took a serrated steak knife from the pub (from his pizza order), chased the group outside while brandishing it to threaten and intimidate them. No one was injured. Incident witnessed by many in busy city centre. Arrested on Tontine Street.

Pleaded guilty to making a threat with a bladed article in a public place. Mitigating: reaction to threats from others, homeless at time but now has accommodation, remorseful. Judge: so serious only immediate jail appropriate; intoxicated on whisky and cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

Jayke Pender-Lovatt

Assault *

Sentence

9 years 6 months imprisonment

Jayke Pender-Lovatt, 32, along with two brothers, lured a businessman to his premises by smashing a window, attacked him with a baseball bat and vodka bottle, and caused extensive damage. The victim believed he was going to die.

Prior convictions for horrific assault and drink-driving. Lured victim to business premises and attacked with bottle of vodka.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Mark Adams

Possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

four years and one month imprisonment

On Sunday 19 April 2020 at 11:05pm, Jason Mark Adams was a passenger in a VW Golf driven erratically along King Street, Fenton. The vehicle failed to stop, was pursued for 40 minutes, hit by a stinger, and collided with another vehicle on Uttoxeter Road. Adams was arrested along with the driver. A search uncovered cocaine, £2290 in cash, digital scales, tick list and cannabis in the boot. Evidence from mobile phones linked him to supply and dealing of cocaine and cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis.

1 Jan 0001

Katie Myatt

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

28 months suspended for 21 months, Rehabilitation Activity Requirement for 25 days, 100 hours unpaid work

Katie Myatt was linked through evidence from seized mobile phones detailing messages involving the supply and operation of dealing cocaine and cannabis by all defendants.

Sentenced for drug offences.

1 Jan 0001

David Gallimore

Assault of a child and possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

David Gallimore of Bright Street, Blackpool, abused the trust of a vulnerable woman to access her young child and satisfy his depraved sexual urges. He also sought out indecent images on his personal device, including category A images.

Convicted on 16 July following a four-day trial. Received 22 months for six counts of assault of a child and 10 months for three counts of possession of indecent images of children, to run consecutively. Did not accept responsibility for his actions.

1 Jan 0001

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 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

Ivan Keeling

Historical sexual assault against a child *

Sentence

additional 4 years imprisonment

Ivan Keeling, from Cheadle, sexually assaulted a girl aged between 11 and 14 between 2011 and 2014 in Staffordshire.

Found guilty after trial of nine counts of historical sexual assault offences against a child, inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexually assaulting a child under 16 and inciting a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity. Currently serving 17 years for an unrelated offence.

1 Jan 0001

Callum Lovatt

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Callum Lovatt, 24, of Hamilton Road, Coventry, subjected his ex-girlfriend to a violent campaign of abuse, attacking her on three separate occasions between December 2024 and August 2025. During the final assault, he headbutted her so violently that she suffered a concussion.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by beating and three offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm at an earlier hearing.

1 Jan 0001

Christine Leon

Aiding and abetting sexual offence *

Sentence

Two-year community order with 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement and six-month mental health treatment requirement

Christine Leon participated in her husband Paul Leon having sexual intercourse with the victim, aiding and abetting the sexual offence.

Pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting her husband to commit a sexual offence. Judge commented that the defendants behaved in an appalling way, thinking only of their own sexual satisfaction.

1 Jan 0001

Angela Vickers

Arson *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Angela Vickers, aged 35, who had lived in her flat on Ruxley Road in Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent for six years, started a fire in her own home in the early hours of December 13 after discovering eviction proceedings by landlord Staffordshire Housing. She had made repeated threats to 'torch' the block following neighbour complaints about her abusive and noisy behaviour. The blaze caused £1,850 worth of damage but firefighters arrived within four minutes and found her asleep on a mattress.

Repeated threats to burn down the flats after eviction proceedings due to complaints of loud music, slamming doors, verbal and written abuse, and gluing locks. Confessed to starting the fire after smoking cannabis.

1 Jan 0001

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

+441782854000

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:30

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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 156 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.

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

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Stoke On Trent Crown Court Sentencing Results

Simon Murch

Mason Shaw

Christopher Pedley

Carla Foster

Reece Edwards

Robert Hicks

Alan Raymond Davis

Jamie Lines

Stuart Alan Cooper

Daniel Tyrone Hemmings

Adrian David Bryan

Jonathan Mellor

Usman Mohammed Farooq

Louis Colby

Ryan Cartner

Gareth Robinson

Simon Doherty

Brian Martin Moynihan

David George Wainwright

Thomas Howells

Dean Smith

Shaun Edwards

Samuel Thomas Egerton

Samuel Wilton

Ryan Mountford

Richard Carr

Rafakat Abbas

Pardeep Attwal

Phillip Yoxall

Motosir Ali

Paul Leon

Peter Nwankwo

Peter Rogers Junior

Nathan Cotton

Najibullah Hakani

Matthew Charlesworth

Matthew David Worthington

Lamin Jallow

Levi Watkis

Jay Norbury

Jayke Pender-Lovatt

Jason Mark Adams

Katie Myatt

David Gallimore

Henry Alexander

Ian Tomkinson

Ivan Keeling

Callum Lovatt

Christine Leon

Angela Vickers

About Stoke On Trent Crown Court

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