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Warrington Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 49 verdicts at Warrington Magistrates' Court (Warrington). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Warrington Magistrates' Court
March 2026 1 case
Michelle Quick
Assault of emergency workers *
Sentence
Community order for 1 year, unpaid work for 200 hours, compensation £250
On 05/10/2025 at Sticklepath assaulted three emergency workers by beating.
Pleaded guilty.
6 Mar 2026
devonlive.com
February 2026 1 case
Jasmine Newton
Driving while disqualified and without insurance *
Sentence
3 month driving ban, fined £768, court costs and surcharges of £392
On January 4, 2026, Jasmine Newton, 33, of Monsal Avenue, Wolverhampton, was driving westbound along the M62 towards Liverpool to visit her grandfather with her mother when her vehicle was flagged by Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras. Officers pulled her over and arrested her for driving while disqualified and without insurance. She had ignored numerous Notices of Intended Prosecution for previous speeding offences and was unaware of a totting up ban given in her absence in August 2025 due to personal issues including challenging behaviour from her 15-year-old daughter.
Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. Treated leniently due to personal circumstances including taking children to school and visiting seriously ill grandfather. Prior totting up ban from August 2025 ignored. Additionally owes £2,093 in fines and costs from previous hearings.
3 Feb 2026
roadtrafficdefencelawyers.co.uk
January 2026 3 cases
Joanne Sharples
Fraud by false representation *
Sentence
12-month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work and ordered to pay back £6,464 within six months
Joanne Sharples, 40, from Cadishead, Salford, masqueraded as a qualified driving instructor after her traineeship was axed in February 2024. She continued teaching six learner drivers in Manchester, Irlam, and Warrington between February and November 2024, charging them between £668 and £1,300 each, totaling £6,464. One student reported her to the DVSA in 2025 after becoming suspicious. Despite this, at least 48 learners, including her son Kai, passed their tests under her tuition via Let's Learn School of Motoring.
Admitted fraud by false representation. Of previous good character, remorseful, financial motivation due to debts, supported by employer who provided a job and loan of £5,500.
19 Jan 2026
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Charlotte Booth
Theft *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, compensation of £30,255.19
Charlotte Booth, 24, exploited her position by using a bank card in the names of her dementia-stricken grandparents, Robert and Christine Booth, to make multiple cash withdrawals and splurges on shopping, rent, and direct debits totaling £30,255.19 over a two-year period from October 2022 to November 2024. This occurred after her mother Natalie was given power of attorney over the elderly couple. The theft was discovered when Natalie noticed discrepancies in the bank account and consulted her step-sister Andrea Mason, who was also power of attorney. The grandparents remain unaware of the betrayal due to their dementia and suffered no physical harm, but the incident caused substantial financial loss intended for their care and shattered family trust.
Admitted theft. No previous convictions. Pleaded guilty promptly. Described as a stupid immature mistake due to poor decision making during financial pressure. No criminogenic attitudes or substance issues.
14 Jan 2026
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Jacqui Byrne
Assault on police officers *
Sentence
Fined £200
On January 3rd, 2026, at 12.37am, Jacqui Byrne assaulted three police officers during her arrest for an unrelated domestic incident at her home in Pickmere, near Knutsford, Cheshire. She kicked Police Sergeant Sinclair (no injury), elbowed PC Griffiths, and kicked PC Lythgoe to the leg (no injury), saying 'I hope it f***ing hurt knobhead'. She was in pyjamas without underwear and requested clothing for modesty, which was refused. The assault was deemed highest category due to using a shod foot.
Admitted three charges of police assault. Given £165 in costs and a surcharge. Blamed behaviour on menopause and mental health issues, including grieving over brother's death. Prior drink drive conviction from 2018. No compensation to officers due to lack of injuries.
1 Jan 2026
express.co.uk
December 2025 1 case
Aaron Quinn
Using insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress and criminal damage *
Sentence
£80 fine, £100 compensation, £114 surcharge, 12 month restraining order
On March 28, 2025, Aaron Quinn, 33, of Chapel Lane in Burton Wood, Warrington, argued with neighbour Michael Taylor, banging and kicking his door, then damaging an outside wall light. Later that day, he verbally abused neighbour Sarah Allen, calling her 'fat' and making other abusive comments about her weight, causing her harassment, alarm, and distress. The incident stemmed from ongoing neighbour disputes.
Admitted using insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress and criminal damage. Suffered from insomnia and grieving mother's death. No further incidents since moving address.
4 Dec 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 2025 5 cases
Lewis Royle-Williams
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
30 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 120 hours unpaid work, £300 compensation
On June 6, 2025, Lewis Royle-Williams, 20, from Chestnut Avenue, Droylsden, who was heavily intoxicated after a meal and drinks with his girlfriend Kiera Washington, argued with her at her home in Macclesfield, Cheshire. He struck her multiple times on the temple, shoulder, and back with a Flash speed mop in front of their young child, causing a large red mark on her shoulder, a bruise on her back, and swelling to her finger as she defended herself. She fled and received help from neighbours. The child was unharmed.
Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Argued mental health issues due to cannabis use; has stopped using cannabis and seeking GP help. Judge noted intoxication, use of weapon, presence of child, but saw realistic prospect of rehabilitation.
13 Nov 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Hannah Duffy
Assault *
Sentence
£80 fine and 12-month community order with 20 days rehabilitation activity
On May 25, 2025, in the early hours in Chester city centre, Hannah Duffy, 18, from Birkenhead, assaulted her then-boyfriend Leo Adekoya after an argument where he called her a 'slag'. She kicked, slapped, punched him, and threw her bag at him. He responded by pushing and punching her in self-defence. Police were called after a witness reported the incident. Duffy appeared distressed and walked away from officers. No injuries were sustained, but the assault was persistent. The relationship has since ended.
Pleaded guilty to assault. No previous convictions. Judge noted she was emotionally overwhelmed due to ADHD and autism diagnosis, and the assault occurred in a domestic abuse context under the influence of alcohol. No restraining order imposed as the couple has split.
12 Nov 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Amy Mcnamara
Assault and threatening behaviour *
Sentence
12 month community order, £100 compensation, £80 fine
On April 24, 2025, at 1pm in Runcorn Hill park, Amy McNamara, wearing a white top and white leggings, along with Sarah Egan, attacked three dog walkers after accusing them of laughing. McNamara followed and verbally abused the victims, contributing to the assault where one victim was pulled to the ground by her hair and spitting occurred. The event was recorded on video.
Admitted assault and threatening behaviour. Involved in the same incident as Sarah Egan, both under the influence of alcohol.
10 Nov 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sarah Egan
Assault and using threatening behaviour *
Sentence
10 weeks imprisonment suspended for 1 year, 25 days rehabilitation activity, 120 days alcohol abstinence monitoring, £100 compensation
On April 24, 2025, at 1pm in Runcorn Hill park, Sarah Egan, wearing a blue crop top and jeans, along with Amy McNamara, launched a drunken attack on three dog walkers after wrongly accusing them of laughing at them. Egan pushed a victim in the chest, called a male victim a 'f*ggot', grabbed a female victim's hair, and spat in the faces of two victims. The incident was captured on mobile phone footage and led to police intervention.
Admitted assault and using threatening behaviour. Has 50 previous offences including 21 assaults. Defence noted troubled adolescence and alcohol issues.
10 Nov 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gemma Threlfall
Drug driving *
Sentence
12 months driving ban, £323 fine, £214 costs, victim surcharge
On June 16, 2025, at 9.30pm, Gemma Threlfall was stopped by police while driving her Nissan Juke on Rocksavage Expressway at Runcorn towards the M56 motorway. A PNC check indicated the vehicle may be involved in drug supply. She exhibited slurred slow speech and glazed eyes. A preliminary drug wipe was positive for cocaine. Blood test revealed 603 micrograms of Benzoylecgonine per litre (limit 50mg) and 18 micrograms of cocaine (limit 10mg). She claimed her drink was spiked at a house party the night before but could not provide evidence or remember details.
Admitted drug driving. Claimed she was spiked but provided no evidence; special reasons argument rejected by the court.
5 Nov 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
October 2025 1 case
Holly Jennings
Criminal damage *
Sentence
£120 fine
Holly Jennings, a 29-year-old mum-of-two from Marshfield Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, damaged her ex-boyfriend's Ford Focus car in a revenge attack after he started a new relationship. On August 27, 2025, while he was away with his new girlfriend, she called him threatening to damage the vehicle. She then smashed the windscreen, keyed the doors, and etched the word 'dog' into the bonnet, causing around £3,000 worth of damage. The damage was discovered by a neighbour who informed the victim. Jennings was arrested, interviewed, and admitted to the offence. The couple share a child, and the incident was aggravated by the domestic context.
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. No previous convictions. Ordered to pay £133 in costs and surcharge. No compensation due to victim not supporting prosecution. Judge noted it was an impulsive revenge attack in a domestic context but imposed fine due to remorse and unlikelihood to reoffend.
20 Oct 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 2025 1 case
Charlotte Powell
Assault *
Sentence
18 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 10 rehabilitation days; £200 compensation order; disqualified from driving for 12 months
Charlotte Powell, a professional boxer, headbutted and punched her girlfriend outside the Postern Gate pub on St Austins Lane in Warrington on February 8, 2025, following an argument over her interactions with another woman on TikTok. The victim confronted Powell after seeing her on social media, leading to Powell arriving at the pub and carrying out the assault, which resulted in the victim sustaining a bruised cheek and black eye.
Pleaded guilty to assault, driving while disqualified, using a motor vehicle without insurance, and possessing a bladed article. The judge highlighted her boxing training, the domestic nature of the incident, and noted she was fortunate not to cause more serious injuries, while considering her early guilty plea and previous good character.
19 Sep 2025
liverpoolecho.co.uk
August 2025 2 cases
Timothy Steels
Malicious Communications *
Sentence
12-month community order with 20 days of rehabilitation activity and 90 days of alcohol abstinence monitoring, and £199 in costs and a surcharge
Timothy Steels sent threatening messages via Snapchat to his ex-girlfriend, Jurairat Sherratt, after she played the song 'Sweet Child O' Mine' on a jukebox, which he perceived as antagonising. The incident occurred on January 13, 2025, in a pub in Macclesfield, where Steels was with his fiancée. The messages included threats to 'smash' and 'bury' Sherratt and her partner, in a domestic context involving former partners.
Defence lawyer claimed messages were not meant and were sent in the heat of the moment after provocation; a restraining order was requested but refused by the bench as it was deemed disproportionate.
26 Aug 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ernest O'neill
Harassment *
Sentence
12-month community order, up to 20 days rehabilitation activity, £120 fine, £199 costs and surcharge, and 2-year restraining order
Between October 22, 2024, and April 17, 2025, Ernest O'Neill repeatedly interfered with his neighbour's bins by removing female hygiene products and nappies, waved at her CCTV camera, made gestures such as sticking out his tongue, and peered through her window in the dark. This behaviour continued after police warnings, causing the victim, a 22-year-old single mother, significant distress, anxiety, and fear, making her too scared to leave her home or feel safe alone with her six-month-old baby.
The defendant admitted the offence and his lawyer stated he has learned his lesson and is sorry for his behaviour. The judge noted that probation would help him understand acceptable and unacceptable actions.
21 Aug 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
July 2025 3 cases
Jamie Durbin
Racially-aggravated harassment and harassment *
Sentence
16 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; restraining order for two years; 25 days of rehabilitation activity
On May 21, 2025, Jamie Durbin arrived at his mother's home while intoxicated, behaved erratically, and was removed by police with a warning not to return. He returned later, shouting, banging on doors and windows, and demanding entry. In a separate incident, while visiting his father's grave, he directed racist abuse at a Saudi Arabian man, calling him 'Osama Bin Laden' and a 'f****** bomber'. He has a prior conviction for a drunken attack on a relative.
Pleaded guilty to harassment and racially-aggravated harassment. Described as a chronic alcoholic with a history of alcohol-related issues. Judge commented that he should 'grow up' and blamed his behaviour on his choices, noting he poses a high risk to his mother.
31 Jul 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Kirsty White
Stalking *
Sentence
43 weeks imprisonment
Kirsty White engaged in stalking between April and June 2025 after a one-night stand ended. She falsely accused the victim of being a rapist, paedophile, and woman beater on social media, stood outside his home shouting obscenities, sent messages through bank transfers expressing love, and warned him not to contact the police. This caused the victim severe anxiety, panic attacks, and forced him to flee his home, impacting his relationships and daily life.
Admitted stalking; has significant mental health issues; ordered to pay £400 in compensation and banned from contacting the victim for five years under a restraining order.
29 Jul 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Kerry-Anne Cobb
Failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis *
Sentence
Fined £769, surcharge of £308, costs of £85, and disqualified from driving for 30 months
Kerry-Anne Cobb, 33, from Culcheth, Warrington, was found under the influence of alcohol near her crashed BMW on Newchurch Lane on May 11, 2025. She had called police to report the vehicle as stolen but was arrested at the scene. Officers suspected her of driving while unfit and requested a breath sample, which she refused. She was taken into custody and later admitted to being drunk, claiming a friend had been driving and instructing her actions.
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. Stated she was mentally suffering, drunk at the time, and that a friend was driving. She had one previous conviction for an unrelated matter and was offered a drink drive rehabilitation course, which could reduce the driving ban by a quarter if completed.
10 Jul 2025
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
May 2025 1 case
Graham Roberts
Stalking *
Sentence
12-month community order with a 10-day rehabilitation requirement, fined £294 and 12-month restraining order
Graham Roberts, a 72-year-old former Mayor of Whitehaven, became infatuated with a woman from his local pub and persistently asked her out despite her rejections. He abused his position as a councillor to access her address from the electoral roll but sent unwanted love letters to the wrong woman. The letters included unsolicited comments about her figure and education, suggestions that she was his 'soulmate', and his business card. This caused significant anxiety and distress to both women, leading one to change her routine and stop running at night, and the other to feel nervous and avoid him at work.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of stalking. Former Mayor of Whitehaven and councillor who abused his position to access electoral roll information.
6 May 2025
cps.gov.uk
April 2025 1 case
Shaun Yardley
Common assault *
Sentence
10 months imprisonment
Shaun Yardley, 36, from Chester, harassed and physically abused his former partner, including spitting a chewed ice lolly in her face and threatening her with a vodka bottle.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault, assault by beating, breach of a restraining order, and obstructing an officer.
1 Apr 2025
cheshire-live.co.uk
March 2025 1 case
Ricki Hughes
Threatening behaviour *
Sentence
18 weeks imprisonment
Ricki Hughes, 41, from Runcorn, engaged in inappropriate behaviour during a stag do prank, sniffing a sex toy in front of a female employee at Go Outdoors, causing distress.
Pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour causing harassment, alarm or distress.
19 Mar 2025
cheshire-live.co.uk
November 2024 1 case
Brandon Stoneley
Fare evasion *
Sentence
£220 fine, £6.60 compensation, £88 victim surcharge, £100 costs
Brandon Stoneley, of Boothfields, Knutsford, boarded a Northern train in Knutsford without a valid ticket on May 30, 2024, intending to travel to Northwich. Ticket purchasing facilities were available and functioning at the station. He was unable to produce a valid ticket or promise to pay notice, claiming he did not have time to buy one. He was issued a £100 penalty fare notice plus the £6.60 single fare, reducible to £50 plus fare if paid within 21 days. An appeal was rejected by the independent Penalty Service, and after no payment and reminders, the notice was cancelled with legal action pursued. The £6.60 fare remained unpaid.
Case proved in absence. Ordered to pay total £414.60 by December 15.
17 Nov 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
October 2024 1 case
Declan Jones
Dangerous driving and failing to stop for police *
Sentence
24 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 2-year driving ban with extended retest, £85 court costs
On July 29, 2024, in the Rixton and Hollins Green area of Warrington, Declan Jones, driving a white BMW 116D, failed to stop when requested by Cheshire Police officers on Chapel Lane. A pursuit was authorised, during which he demonstrated a very poor standard of driving, exceeded the speed limit, contravened a red traffic light, and drove in a dangerous manner passing a group of children playing nearby, showing flagrant disregard for people and their property.
Entered guilty pleas to both charges at a previous hearing. Magistrates noted offences were so serious only custody could be justified but considered guilty pleas and Probation Service report deeming him a realistic prospect for rehabilitation. Of Lords Street in Cadishead.
1 Oct 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
September 2024 1 case
Chay Wilson
Fraud by false representation *
Sentence
4 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 40 hours unpaid work
Chay Wilson, aged 27, defrauded a woman in Widnes out of £3,796 on June 18, 2024, by using her mobile banking application to access her online bank account and sending four separate transactions of £949 to his own account. His deceitful actions breached the victim's trust significantly, showing flagrant disregard for people and their property. He was discovered and charged with fraud by false representation.
Admitted guilt. Custody threshold crossed but suspended due to realistic prospect for rehabilitation. Restraining order for 12 months prohibiting contact with victim and entry to named Widnes street. Compensation of £1,000 ordered, no court costs or victim surcharge.
1 Sep 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
August 2024 2 cases
Daniel George
Fraud by false representation *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 6 months drug rehabilitation requirement; 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days
Daniel George, of Warrington, dishonestly used a fuel card belonging to his employer to buy fuel worth £11,297.99 that was not required for his work, with the offences occurring between August 23, 2023, and January 7, 2024, in Arclid, near Sandbach.
Pleaded guilty at a previous hearing; appeared without legal representation; sentence considered the value of fraud, period of offending, and breach of trust; deemed a realistic prospect for rehabilitation by Probation Service; no order for court costs or surcharge, with compensation of £11,297.99 prioritised
31 Aug 2024
warringtonguardian.co.uk
Philip Beaulieu
Dangerous Driving *
Sentence
12 months in prison and banned from driving for 36 months
Philip Beaulieu drove a Ford C-MAX without permission, licence, or insurance on Wavertree Avenue in Widnes on July 31 at around 2.25pm. He accelerated away from police at high speed, exceeding limits, running red lights, failing to give way, and driving on the wrong side of the road, leading to the pursuit being abandoned due to risk to others. He was later arrested and made threats to burn a police officer's house.
Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and threats to destroy property. Police noted his denial during interview but guilty plea in court.
12 Aug 2024
warringtonguardian.co.uk
July 2024 1 case
James Kirkby
Possession with intent to supply cannabis *
Sentence
52 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and 300 hours of unpaid community work
James Kirkby was caught twice by police in Warrington possessing cannabis with intent to supply and criminal property. On November 28, 2023, he was found with three bags of cannabis and £260 in cash. On April 23, 2023, he was stopped with a further quantity of cannabis and more than £10,000 in cash, which was seized. The offences involved street dealing and were considered severe, crossing the custody threshold.
Pleaded guilty to two charges of possession with intent to supply cannabis and two charges of possessing criminal property. Played a significant role in street dealing of 1.2 kg of drugs, with guilty pleas leading to a suspended sentence instead of immediate custody.
11 Jul 2024
warringtonguardian.co.uk
June 2024 1 case
Mohamed Maygi
Boarding a train without a valid ticket *
Sentence
Fined £220, £88 victim surcharge, £100 costs, and £18 compensation
Mohamed Maygi, of Sinclair Drive, Basingstoke, boarded a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road on February 1 without a valid ticket, despite being in a non-compulsory ticket area. He was issued a penalty fare notice for £100 (reduced to £50 if paid within 21 days, plus the single fare) but did not pay or appeal, leading to legal action against him.
Failed to pay penalty fare despite receiving reminders and did not appeal. Found guilty at a single justice procedure hearing.
2 Jun 2024
basingstokegazette.co.uk
April 2024 1 case
Benjamin Scott-Thrale
Stalking and harassment *
Sentence
6 weeks custody
Benjamin Scott-Thrale, 32, from Chester, stalked and harassed MP Samantha Dixon for City of Chester from June 2023 until January 2024. Initially contacted for help with a family matter, but after being told on 30 June 2023 that no further assistance could be provided, he began a campaign of harassment including emails, phone calls, visits to her constituency office, and threats to undermine her role via social media. On 30 January 2024, he demanded a face-to-face meeting, causing the MP genuine distress and alarm, leading to police involvement and his arrest.
Found guilty after a trial. Sentence considered served due to time already spent in custody. Must comply with 12-month Post Sentence Supervision. Two-year restraining order imposed. Paid victim surcharge of £154.
12 Apr 2024
cps.gov.uk
February 2024 1 case
Alexander Wallace
Driving without due care and attention *
Sentence
£384 fine, 4 months driving ban
On February 7, 2023, at around 3.50pm, Alexander Wallace drove a white Lexus IS 300H Sport in a careless manner without due care and attention on the M56 westbound between junction 11 for Daresbury and 12 for Runcorn, causing a three-car crash involving a Seat Leon and a Renault Scenic. One vehicle overturned and flipped onto its roof. Emergency services attended, administering first aid and dealing with a fuel leak, resulting in long delays and lane closures on the motorway.
Convicted of driving without due care and attention. Ordered to pay £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and £154 victim surcharge. Found not guilty of failing to stop after a road accident and failing to report a road accident.
7 Feb 2024
chesterstandard.co.uk
January 2024 1 case
Zara Ferns
Dangerous driving *
Sentence
12-month suspended sentence, banned from driving for three years, 15 days rehabilitation activity, £272 costs and surcharge
Zara Ferns, 26, from Runcorn, Cheshire, was spotted by police veering over the central line three times on Boston Avenue, Runcorn, in the early hours of Sunday January 25th, 2024, driving a silver Omoda 5. She initially stopped but accelerated away when the officer exited the vehicle, leading to a 45-second pursuit where she travelled at more than twice the speed limit before crashing into a concrete street sign. Officers noted white powder around her nose and a positive roadside drug test for cocaine. She had been disqualified from driving until February 2026 following a previous drug-driving conviction. Ferns had been discharged from a mother and baby unit in November 2023 after post-natal psychosis but was taken off medication days before the incident due to health complications, leading her to snort cocaine at a friend's house while leaving her newborn son with his grandmother.
District Judge Ian Barnes accepted she needed to be at home to look after her four-month-old son. Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to stop when required by a constable, failing to provide a specimen for analysis and driving without insurance. Judge noted her young age, mental health issues, and responsibilities for her child as mitigating factors.
25 Jan 2024
express.co.uk
November 2023 1 case
Raymond Carding
Theft *
Sentence
6 months imprisonment
Raymond Carding, 49, of Brownley Road, Manchester, stole multiple fragrances worth £6,575 from Boots at Handforth Dean retail park on September 19, 2023. He committed the theft in a group, went prepared, and the offence was considered so serious that only a custodial sentence was justified.
Pleaded guilty. Committed offence whilst subject to conditional discharge and on licence. Previous convictions taken into account. Handed a criminal behaviour order for 2 years. Must attend drug counselling. Compensation order of £400.
25 Nov 2023
chesterstandard.co.uk
October 2023 1 case
Colette Amor-Garton
Stalking without fear, alarm or distress and assaulting a police officer *
Sentence
8 weeks imprisonment
Colette Amor-Garton stalked a man in Runcorn from September 17 to September 26, 2023, by attending his address on four separate days. On two of these days, she damaged the victim's property. On another day, she interfered with his car by leaving a photograph of herself under the windscreen wiper. On October 4, 2023, she assaulted a police officer.
Pleaded guilty to stalking without fear, alarm or distress and assaulting a police officer. Magistrates stated the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified. A two-year restraining order was also made.
13 Oct 2023
chesterstandard.co.uk
October 2021 1 case
Peter Little
Sending an offensive message *
Sentence
18 weeks imprisonment
Peter Little, 37, from Grasmere Terrace, Maryport, Cumbria, sent a grossly offensive and threatening email in September 2021 to Allerdale Council's chief executive, Andrew Seekings, in which he used a sexual swear word to suggest harm to Seekings and Tory MP for Workington, Mark Jenkinson. The email was sent to a council official not in the political arena. Little had previously received a 12-week suspended sentence and restraining order in August 2021 for two charges of threatening behaviour.
Pleaded guilty to sending an offensive message. Suspended sentence activated and served consecutively. Prior 12-week suspended sentence for threatening behaviour taken into account.
18 Oct 2021
bbc.co.uk
January 2021 2 cases
Robert Brazendale
Conspiring to transfer prohibited weapons *
Sentence
11 years and 3 months imprisonment
Robert Brazendale, 34, from Selworthy Drive, Warrington, acted as a courier and driver for gun running operations. He oversaw a gun deal in a Tesco car park and took £37,000 in cash at a handover in a Warrington supermarket in exchange for a Skorpion, an Uzi, and a revolver. Police found a Smith & Wesson pistol, a Grand Power semi-automatic pistol, and ammunition buried in a garden linked to him.
Extradited from Spain after arrest in Estepona in October 2020. Admitted conspiring to transfer prohibited weapons.
1 Jan 2021
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Leon Cullen
Drugs and firearms offences *
Sentence
22.5 years imprisonment
Leon Cullen led a prolific Warrington crime gang that ruled the streets through fear and intimidation, making nearly £300,000 a month from drug dealing and possessing an arsenal of weapons. He fled in January 2018 and was caught in Dubai.
Extradited from the United Arab Emirates after two years on the run using a false passport, with stints in Spain and Thailand. Convicted of drugs and firearms offences.
1 Jan 2021
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
August 2018 1 case
Paul Barnes
Disturbing the nesting site of a Schedule 1 wild bird *
Sentence
Fined £300
Paul Barnes used his tractor to tow a trailer of people into the field where the osprey was nesting at his farm near Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick on 13 June 2017. The two adult birds left the nest as a result of the disturbance and only returned when the people had left.
Found guilty of two charges of disturbing the nesting site of a Schedule 1 wild bird. Ordered to pay £2,000 costs and a £30 Victim Surcharge.
15 Aug 2018
cps.gov.uk
Date Not Specified 12 cases
Mohammed Esmati
Sexual assault *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Mohammed Esmati, 28, of Widnes, sexually assaulted a woman outside Reef nightclub in Warrington town centre in August 2023. He approached the victim, who was outside for a cigarette, hugged her against her will, attempted to kiss her, and placed his hand under her clothing to touch her chest. The assault was captured on CCTV and reported by a vigilant operator, leading to his swift arrest. At trial, the victim gave evidence from behind a screen, describing her shock and distress. Esmati admitted touching her chest but disputed inserting his hand under her top. Magistrates deemed the offence so serious that only immediate custody was justified.
Convicted after trial. Denied the offence but was found guilty. Required to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and ordered to pay £650 costs and £187 victim surcharge.
1 Jan 0001
sexoffenders.co.uk
Stephen Brown
Breaching sexual offences protection order *
Sentence
6 weeks imprisonment
Stephen Brown, dressed as Santa Claus with a fake white beard, stood near Fenwick’s festive window display in Newcastle city centre offering to pose for pictures with children in exchange for donations. Security staff raised the alarm, leading to his arrest on Northumberland Street for breaching his lifetime sexual offences protection order.
Breached lifetime sexual offences protection order for the second time since release in January 2017. Previously jailed for five years in 2012 for child sex offences.
1 Jan 0001
offenders.org.uk
Susan Moore
Sexual assault and assault by beating *
Sentence
11 months imprisonment suspended
On 5 March 2023 in Warrington, Cheshire, Susan Moore knocked on the door of two female neighbours, appearing tipsy and smelling of alcohol, and asked to use the toilet. Once inside, she entered a bedroom uninvited, sat next to one victim, placed her hand on the victim's breast and grabbed it, keeping it there for 20 minutes. She then pushed the same victim onto the bed, tickled and poked her, hit her on the head with a soft toy, and pinned her down. Moore dropped her trousers to show a scar, made the women hold hands between her thighs, and forced a prayer, bending one victim's finger back painfully while screaming. The ordeal lasted about an hour, causing the victims anxiety and forcing them to move home. Police were called and Moore was arrested.
Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault and two counts of assault by beating. The court suspended the custodial sentence, noting she could work with probation. Moore suffered from depression, anxiety and was a full-time carer for her husband. She claimed no recollection due to intoxication and expressed disgust at her actions.
1 Jan 0001
sexoffenders.co.uk
Kim Rampley
Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *
Sentence
20 weeks imprisonment
Kim Rampley, formerly of Grange Avenue in Latchford, breached his indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order by being intoxicated in Warrington Bus Interchange on March 18, the day before his birthday. He appeared in court on March 21.
Admitted breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order after being caught intoxicated in Warrington Bus Interchange, from which he is banned when drunk.
1 Jan 0001
offenders.org.uk
Liam Mcpartland
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
24 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months, £2,200 compensation
Liam McPartland attacked a doorman at Corner House on Alforde Street, Widnes, in the early hours of Sunday, November 23, 2025, following a dispute over a wristband. McPartland, who had been drinking heavily at Haydock Park Racecourse that day, was with a friend who was asked to leave due to not having the required wristband. CCTV footage showed McPartland and another man violently attacking the doorman, with McPartland throwing several punches to the victim's face. The victim required five stitches and will need cosmetic surgery for a lip injury. McPartland pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Expressed remorse. Previous good character and early plea considered. Ordered to complete 15 Rehabilitation Requirement Days.
1 Jan 0001
workingthedoors.co.uk
Michael Hayes
Assault by beating of an emergency worker *
Sentence
16-week prison sentence
Michael Hayes, a registered sex offender of Yardley Avenue, Dallam, attacked a security guard at Warrington Hospital last month. Eight days prior, he committed another abusive offence against a man in Warrington. He also breached post-sentence supervision by failing to attend an appointment and notify police of his whereabouts.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker, using threatening or abusive behaviour with the intent to cause fear and failing to comply with the requirements of post-custodial supervision. Offences committed while on post-sentence supervision as a registered sex offender. Magistrates noted the offence was so serious due to this context.
1 Jan 0001
offenders.org.uk
Michael Holliday
Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *
Sentence
24 weeks imprisonment
Michael Holliday, a 52-year-old registered sex offender from Workington, Cumbria, failed to notify police of a YouTube username on his phone, breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He had a 2022 conviction for sexual communication with a child on TikTok, leading to the order and seven years of notification requirements. On 3 September 2023, during a polygraph appointment, he admitted deleting internet history. Officers later seized his phone and found the undisclosed username, used on 31 August 2023. This was his third breach of the order.
Pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. Ordered to pay £85 costs and a £154 victim surcharge. Defence argued the undisclosed YouTube username was auto-generated during data migration, but repeated breaches of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order were noted.
1 Jan 0001
sexoffenders.co.uk
Ian Chambers
Assault by beating *
Sentence
Fined £268 plus £85 costs and £107 victim surcharge
On June 3, Ian Chambers was ejected from a pub in Whitehaven while intoxicated. He assaulted a doorman by punching him to the face during the ejection and again attempted to punch him outside. He was taken to the floor by force. Chambers, of Springfield Grove, Whitehaven, had denied the offence in interview but pleaded guilty after viewing CCTV footage.
Initially denied assault by beating but changed plea to guilty after being shown CCTV. Stated he had spiralled out of control with drink following personal difficulties.
1 Jan 0001
workingthedoors.co.uk
Jason Ryan
Sexual exploitation of a child *
Sentence
10-year notification requirement
Jason Ryan sent sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old pupil he met during rehearsals for a school play. His offending occurred over a month in 2014, bombarding the girl with dozens of Facebook messages using the pseudonym John Marks. Messages included compliments on her eyes, smile and body, stating 'You look so hot and your body is so mmm', sending a photo of her in a bikini, asking if she was sexually active, and claiming arousal by her picture. The girl reported him after feeling uncomfortable, leading to his arrest in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Ordered to sign the offenders register at Warrington Police Station within three days. Following conviction for sexual exploitation of a child in the Republic of Ireland where he received a 23-month imprisonment suspended for 23 months. Represented himself in court.
1 Jan 0001
offenders.org.uk
Angel Barnes
Racially aggravated harassment and assault by beating *
Sentence
6 weeks detention suspended for 24 months
Angel Barnes, 22, of Cleveland Road in Orford, committed racially aggravated threatening, abusive or disorderly words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and assaulted a man by beating on 12 August 2023 in Warrington. She also assaulted another man by beating on 1 September 2023. The racially abusive language was directed at a doorman who was simply doing his job. The offences were unprovoked attacks of a serious nature.
Pleaded guilty to racially aggravated harassment and one count of assault by beating; convicted after trial of second assault. Offences committed while subject to a community order. Magistrates noted flagrant disregard for court orders but suspended sentence due to rehabilitation prospects. Also ordered to complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, pay £120 costs and £100 compensation.
1 Jan 0001
workingthedoors.co.uk
Abbey Ridgway
Causing death by careless driving *
Sentence
12-month community order with 200 hours unpaid work, disqualified from driving for 2 years, ordered to pay £199 costs
Abbey Ridgway's Hyundai i10 collided with a Scania tipper truck at the junction of the A4 and B3109, near Corsham in Wiltshire, on 24 July 2025. Passenger Rosa Taylor, 19, was killed. Ridgway, 26, of Skelmersdale in Lancashire, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving.
Pleaded guilty on 5 May.
1 Jan 0001
bbc.co.uk
Fahad Al Enaze
Attempting sexual communication with a child *
Sentence
8-month prison sentence suspended for 24 months, 300 hours unpaid work, 25 days rehabilitation activity requirement, sexual harm prevention order, 10 years on sex offenders register
Fahad Al Enaze, 31, a Kuwaiti asylum seeker living in a migrant hotel, bombarded an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl with explicit messages. Even after being told the 'girl' was just 14, he continued, asking if she liked sex and trying to start a relationship to 'teach her everything'. He was caught last September by vigilante group Widnes Parents Against Predators.
Admitted attempting sexual communication with a child. Claimed he didn’t know messaging underage kids was illegal. Sentence sparked outrage.
1 Jan 0001
uknip.co.uk

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