Warrington Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 7 verdicts at Warrington Magistrates' Court (Warrington). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Jamie Durbin

Racially-aggravated harassment and harassment

July 31, 2025

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.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kirsty White

Stalking

July 29, 2025

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.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kerry-Anne Cobb

Failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis

July 10, 2025

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.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shaun Yardley

Common assault

April 1, 2025

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.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

Ricki Hughes

Threatening behaviour

March 19, 2025

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.

Sources: cheshire-live.co.uk

James Kirkby

Possession with intent to supply cannabis

July 11, 2024

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.

Sources: warringtonguardian.co.uk

Mohamed Maygi

Boarding a train without a valid ticket

June 2, 2024

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.

Sources: basingstokegazette.co.uk

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