Warwick Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 54 verdicts at Warwick Crown Court (Leamington Spa). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Ross Lloyd

Drug supply

July 15, 2025

Sentence: over 5 years imprisonment

Ross Lloyd supplied drugs in Rugby, profiting from the distribution and causing harm in the community.

Scott Salisbury

Rape

July 15, 2025

Sentence: over 22 years imprisonment

Scott Salisbury raped a young girl in Coventry, leading to his apprehension and sentencing after evading capture.

Joshua Wilson

Sexual communication with a child

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Joshua Wilson posed as a 12-year-old boy on social media to contact children between May and September 2023, requesting nude images from them and sending sexually explicit images of himself to at least one child. In October 2024, he video called a nine-year-old girl and asked her to expose herself. He was also in possession of indecent images of children as young as five and uploaded some to an instant messaging service.

Sentence was originally four years but increased by the Court of Appeal as unduly lenient. The Solicitor General described the crimes as sickening, involving befriending and sexually exploiting vulnerable children.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Kieron Jenkins

Burglary

June 17, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Kieron Jenkins carried out a series of burglaries in Coventry, stealing items valued at £14,000 during raids in the city.

Sadiq Sulemani

Assault

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 16 years in jail

Sadiq Sulemani stabbed his neighbour in the head in Coventry, resulting in a violent incident that led to his arrest, trial, and conviction.

Samba Faal

Supplying class A drugs

June 5, 2025

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Samba Faal, aged 26, ran an illegal drug network known as the 'Menace Line' supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Coventry between April and July of the previous year. The operation involved bulk messages advertising drugs, sim swapping, and was traced through communication data, CCTV, and an Uber account registered to Faal's email and nickname 'Smuggzy'. Police discovered a phone worth £160,000 linked to the line, along with £1,000 in suspected criminal cash and other items during a search of an address connected to him.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in supplying class A drugs. Arrested after a warrant was executed, with evidence including phones, sim cards, and cash linked to the operation.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Edward Spencer

Causing death by careless driving

April 28, 2025

Sentence: 2 years' detention

Edward Spencer lost control of his silver Ford Fiesta on the B4035 Campden Road in April 2023, causing a high-speed collision near Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire and Shipston-on-Stour in Warwickshire. The crash resulted in the deaths of Harry Purcell, Tilly Seccombe, and Frank Wormald, and caused life-changing injuries to two young children and their stepmother, who suffered broken bones, internal injuries, and psychological trauma requiring multiple operations and therapies.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of causing death by careless driving and three counts of causing serious injury by careless driving. Accused of showing no remorse and behaving indifferently in court.

Sources: gloucestershirelive.co.uk

Michael O'meara

Rape

December 9, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

In July 1989, Michael O'Meara dragged a woman into a secluded area on Silver Street in Coventry and raped her at knifepoint. The victim had been in the city centre with friends and was looking for a taxi at the time. The offence remained unsolved for over three decades until forensic evidence was re-examined, linking it to O'Meara through DNA.

Pleaded guilty on November 7. Had previous convictions for sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Keanu Barnett

Conspiracy to bring a prohibited article into prison

December 4, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Keanu Barnett, from Coventry, was involved in a conspiracy with Jordan Lee to smuggle cannabis and other items into HMP Ranby in Nottinghamshire using a drone in November 2020. Police investigations led to Barnett's home, where they discovered a drone, cannabis, tobacco, cigarette papers, mobile phones, and a SIM card. Messages between Barnett and Lee showed Lee travelling from Northampton to Coventry, after which they drove to Ranby and flew the drone towards the prison. A secret mobile phone in the prison contained details of bank transactions to both men.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to bring a prohibited article into prison. PC James Rees from Coventry Proactive CID noted that this was a lengthy investigation uncovering serious criminality, and that smuggling drugs into prisons exploits and harms those involved.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Jordan Lee

Conspiracy to bring a prohibited article into prison

December 4, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Jordan Lee, from Northampton, was involved in a conspiracy with Keanu Barnett to smuggle cannabis and other items into HMP Ranby in Nottinghamshire using a drone in November 2020. Messages revealed Lee travelling from his home to Barnett's home in Coventry, after which they drove to Ranby and flew the drone towards the prison. A secret mobile phone in the prison contained details of bank transactions to both Lee and Barnett.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Irgert Shehu

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Irgert Shehu was stopped by police on Abbey Street in Nuneaton on August 15, 2024, during an intelligence-led operation, where ten bags of cocaine fell from him. A search of the car he had been driving revealed three sealed bags of cocaine hidden inside a cigarette packet. He was linked to a nearby property where additional drugs were found, resulting in a total seizure of 181 bags of cocaine, each estimated at 0.4g and valued between £3,540 and £7,080, along with £4,765 in cash.

Arnis Rizahi

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Arnis Rizahi was discovered in a property on Abbey Street in Nuneaton on August 15, 2024, sitting on a sofa with 27 bags of cocaine in front of him, along with scales. A search of the drawers revealed larger bags containing another 40 bags of weighed and portioned cocaine. In total, 181 bags of cocaine, each estimated at 0.4g and valued between £3,540 and £7,080, were seized from the property and a related vehicle, along with £4,765 in cash.

Aaron Murphy

Assault Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

On September 6, 2024, at just before 9pm, Aaron Murphy approached a victim near a cashpoint outside a shop on Park Road in Bedworth and assaulted him by throwing over twenty punches, causing serious head injuries that required hospital treatment. The victim was found unconscious, and Murphy walked away from the scene. This sentencing also includes convictions for aggravated burglary and robbery from investigations involving West Midlands Police.

Combined sentence for assault causing grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and robbery. DS Rich Walker commented that this reflects a pattern of violent behaviour, stating Murphy earned every second of his sentence.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

James Ringrose

Illegal Money Lending

October 18, 2024

Sentence: 31 months imprisonment and a Criminal Behaviour Order

James Ringrose operated as an unauthorised loan shark in Coventry between 2016 and 2024, lending thousands of pounds to individuals, including workmates, at exorbitant interest rates. He pressured borrowers to repay, leading to severe financial distress, suicidal thoughts, and harassment, such as phone calls, home invasions, and public confrontations. Proceeds were used for personal expenses like a house extension and cosmetic procedures. He was arrested twice, with evidence including loan records and financial transactions showing over £80,000 in credits.

Pleaded guilty to illegal money lending and money laundering. Judge noted continued offending despite authorities' attention and charging of exorbitant interest rates. Defence highlighted lack of sophistication in the crimes.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Paul Andrews

Coercive and controlling behaviour

October 16, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Paul Andrews engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, sexual assault of a woman by digital penetration, and intentional strangulation. These incidents occurred from December 2023 to February 2024, including kicking a woman in the head causing a black eye in early-to-late January and another black eye during the first of two assaults in February.

Pleaded guilty to an additional count of assault causing actual bodily harm. Ordered to pay a £228 victim’s surcharge and to register under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 indefinitely.

Sources: redditchadvertiser.co.uk

Ismail Hussain

Attempted Murder

October 11, 2024

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Ismail Hussain lured a 15-year-old boy to a park off Kitchener Road in Coventry on February 3, 2024, by calling him to meet. Upon arrival, Hussain pulled a knife and stabbed the boy multiple times, with Adam Mehmood joining the attack. The boy was punched and stabbed several times before the assailants fled. He collapsed in the street and received first aid from members of the public until an ambulance arrived. Despite severe injuries, the victim made a full recovery.

Convicted of attempted murder and possession of a blade. He lured the victim to the park and initiated the attack, with prior involvement in one of the largest investigations by Coventry LPA officers.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Adam Mehmood

Attempted Murder

October 11, 2024

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Adam Mehmood assisted in the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in a park off Kitchener Road in Coventry on February 3, 2024. The boy had been lured to the location by Ismail Hussain. Mehmood, armed with a knife, punched and stabbed the victim multiple times alongside Hussain before fleeing. The boy collapsed in the street and received first aid from members of the public until an ambulance arrived. Despite severe injuries, the victim made a full recovery.

Convicted of attempted murder and possession of a blade. He joined Ismail Hussain in the attack on the victim, as part of an investigation by Coventry LPA officers.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

David Surridge

Indecent Assault

October 8, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

David Surridge, a former special constable who later became a regular officer, committed offences against a girl aged 13-16 in Warwick during the 1980s. He groomed the victim before sexually abusing her. The victim reported the offending in 2022 after watching a television programme about grooming, leading to an investigation by Warwickshire Police.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault. Was a former Warwickshire Police officer. Investigating officers noted the victim's bravery and that time is no barrier to justice.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

William Brady

Murder

September 24, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

William Brady, 57, stabbed his ex-partner Pauline Sweeney at her address in Long Close Avenue, Coventry, in March 2024. A neighbour saw him outside crying and alerted the police, who attended the scene and attempted to save Pauline's life, but she died from her injuries. Brady was arrested and confessed by stating, 'I've killed her.'

Pled guilty to murder on September 19, 2024. No clear motive was established, and the court heard that the incident occurred while they were inside the house.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Artur Nowostawski

Attempted Robbery

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

On April 29, Artur Nowostawski was picked up by a taxi from Coventry Railway Station and attacked the driver with a knife while heading towards Bennetts Road South, hitting him in the neck and chest multiple times and demanding money. He was arrested a day later, leaving the victim with serious injuries.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon. DC Jack Phillips described it as an unprovoked and sustained assault, noting the victim was lucky not to be more seriously hurt and is now recovering.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Ashley Kean

Burglary

July 26, 2024

Sentence: 44 months imprisonment

Ashley Kean broke into a house in Coventry in June 2024. A teenage resident heard glass breaking, hid in a wardrobe, and called the police. Kean attempted to flee into a neighbour's garden but was caught by officers hiding in a shed with a bleeding hand from breaking a window. His blood was matched to another burglary that occurred in a different part of Coventry in February 2024.

Caught red-handed during a burglary; linked to another burglary via blood evidence. DS Jay Aston noted the seriousness of the offence and praised the victim's bravery.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Derry Tift

Sexual abuse

June 28, 2024

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Derry Tift, aged 49, committed sexual offences against three young girls between 2001 and 2013 and made indecent images of children. The incidents were uncovered when police executed a warrant at his home based on intelligence about his online activities. Survivors bravely came forward, providing details of their ordeals, and police seized his devices, finding hundreds of indecent images.

Pleaded guilty to 16 counts of sexual offences against three girls and three counts of making indecent images of children. Issued an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Edmond Borici

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

June 24, 2024

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

On August 9, 2023, Edmond Borici was involved in a disturbance at his cocktail bar on Bond Gate in Nuneaton, where he threatened a man with a knife. The victim defended himself with a beer barrel. Police arrested Borici after finding 509g of cocaine worth approximately £50,000 in a bag in the bar's storeroom and an additional 17g of cocaine in a hired BMW outside, along with a letter addressed to him. CCTV footage captured Borici exiting the BMW earlier and the fight, including the victim holding a door shut to prevent Borici from approaching with the knife.

Former owner of a cocktail bar. Required to pay a victims’ surcharge of £187 and £1,785 in a forfeiture order. Investigating officer DC Williams commented that Borici behaved like a '1950s Mafioso' and that such actions would not be tolerated.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Darren Bullaman Lee

Fraud

June 12, 2024

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment, 8 year criminal behaviour order, and 8 year director disqualification order

Darren Bullaman Lee scammed four residents in Nuneaton and Leamington Spa by overcharging for unnecessary roof repairs, starting with low quotes and then inflating costs after claiming to find issues. Victims paid a total of £82,500 for work that was often worthless or not needed, including one case where a resident paid over £43,000 for a leaky gutter repair. The scams significantly impacted victims' finances and mental health, and in some instances, involved threats and improper handling of hazardous materials like asbestos.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud. Judge Walsh noted that his use of a trusted trader scheme was a device to exploit victims. Mitigation included his drug addiction leading to debt.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Anton Pearson

Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply

June 4, 2024

Sentence: Two years and nine months imprisonment

Anton Pearson was involved in a drugs enterprise operating out of a house on Russett Avenue. In February 2021, he was stopped while driving away from the property, where officers seized cocaine, cash, and a list of debtors. Further evidence of drug dealing, including tick lists, mobile phones, plastic seal bags, scales, and cash, was found at the property.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of cocaine, and possession of cannabis.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Emma Morris

Being Concerned in the Supply of Cocaine

June 4, 2024

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Emma Morris was present at the property on Russett Avenue during a raid in February 2021 as part of a drugs enterprise. Evidence seized included tick lists of money owed, mobile phones, plastic seal bags, scales, and cash, indicating her involvement in drug dealing activities.

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

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Gavin Buckland

Grievous Bodily Harm

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment and £228 victim surcharge

On 18 March 2023, in a pub car park on Smorral Lane in Bedworth, Gavin Buckland was involved in an altercation where three women were fighting. Buckland was with two of the women, and the victim was with the third. The victim attempted to intervene and stop the fight, at which point Buckland headbutted and punched him multiple times, resulting in a severely split lip, fractures on both sides of his jaw, and a perforated eardrum.

Answered no comment during interview. Received a restraining order preventing contact with the victim for 10 years. PC Boyle commented that the incident was a senseless altercation in a pub car park.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Samir Abdulrahman

Dangerous Driving

May 17, 2024

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment and 20 months driving ban

On August 3, 2022, Samir Abdulrahman was driving in Lillington Road, Leamington, when he sped away from a marked police car, overtaking other vehicles and going through red lights. The police pursuit ended when his car was stopped by a stinger on the A45 in Coventry, and officers seized a knife from him.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, and possession of a knife in a public place. PC Stead commented that the driving put other road users and pedestrians at risk.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Samir Soloman

Assault

May 2, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Samir Soloman, a 46-year-old man from Cambridge Street in Coventry, threw an egg at his 80-year-old neighbour's house in January 2024. When the woman confronted him at his front door, he slapped her in the face, causing her to fall and break her hip. He was arrested shortly after, initially offered no comment in interview, and later claimed the incident was fabricated, but CCTV evidence contradicted this. The assault led to charges of wounding, though he pleaded guilty to assault.

Pleaded guilty to assault on April 4. Detective Inspector Sherrie Kimberley commented on the violent and unprovoked nature of the assault, noting the victim's serious injury and the importance of community safety.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Liam Brock

Child neglect

April 26, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment and £156 victim’s surcharge

A young child under their care sustained head injuries on June 2, 2022, after climbing out of an open window and falling. They initially claimed the child had fallen off a chair, but evidence, including blood tests showing benzoylecgonine from cocaine use, contradicted this. A witness found the child and took him to their house, but received no response when knocking on the door, and the child was later collected by Hayward and taken to hospital.

They had been under the influence of cocaine at the time of the incident. Investigating officer DC Manders from the child abuse, trafficking, and exploitation team commented on their failure to protect the child and urged them to reflect on their responsibilities.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Charlotte Hayward

Child neglect

April 26, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment and £156 victim’s surcharge

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Demetrious Nickoloau

Dangerous Driving

March 5, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Demetrious Nickoloau engaged in dangerous driving on August 24, including going through red lights, reaching speeds up to 75mph in a 30mph zone, driving on the pavement to evade police, and attempting to ram his way out after being stopped on the A444 towards Coventry. A child aged 18 months was in the car, leading to charges of assault, ill-treatment, neglect and abandoning the child to cause unnecessary suffering or injury. He was driving a black Audi A3 with false plates and failed to provide a drug test.

Pleaded guilty to all offences, including assault, ill-treatment, neglect and abandoning a child, dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and driving whilst disqualified. He was also disqualified from driving for 42 months and was driving without insurance.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Kaine Singh

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

February 23, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Kaine Singh assaulted his partner after an argument following a night out in Coventry on May 7, 2022. The incident involved him smashing her head off the dashboard of a car and punching her multiple times. The offence came to light after a car crash in Nuneaton in July 2023, during which the victim reported the domestic abuse to the police.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Will be subject to a restraining order upon release. Investigating officer described him as a violent and dangerous man and emphasised that domestic violence will not be tolerated.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Mitchell Peter Willison

Aggravated Burglary

February 8, 2024

Sentence: 8 years and 10 months imprisonment, plus £228 victims’ surcharge

In the early hours of June 1, 2024, Mitchell Peter Willison and another man, both wearing balaclavas, gained access to the rear garden of a property on Stoneleigh Close in Nuneaton. They forced entry through the back door and confronted the owner on the stairs. Willison threatened to cut the victim’s throat and demanded the keys to his moped along with £10 in cash. After obtaining the items, Willison wore the victim’s helmet and rode off on the stolen moped. He was stopped by officers on Tunnel Road just 15 minutes later, attempted to hide in a bush, and was arrested. Willison was found in possession of a switchblade-style knife and cannabis. Later, in custody, he caused criminal damage by kicking a toilet, detaching it from the wall.

Willison claimed he was in debt for sniffing coke. Investigating officer DC Dawson stated that this was an act of criminal violence and that the community should feel safer.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Rakesh Jassal

Firearms discharge

February 5, 2024

Sentence: 9 years and 8 months imprisonment

Rakesh Jassal, along with Cadel Cumberbatch, opened fire on houses in Coventry. On November 13, 2021, they were in a car on Anglian Way, where they fired a shotgun at a house after sounding the horn, breaking a window. On November 14, 2021, they arrived at an address on Station Street East and fired a shotgun at an outbuilding storing cannabis, then fired a third shot at the front of the house, breaking a living room window. They also carjacked and assaulted a man they knew in Duke Barn Field, causing him head injuries. No one was injured in the shooting incidents, which targeted family homes.

Found guilty of two firearms discharges and a robbery. Involved in an assault during a carjacking, which left the victim with numerous head injuries.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Cadel Cumberbatch

Firearms discharge

February 5, 2024

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Cadel Cumberbatch, along with Rakesh Jassal, opened fire on houses in Coventry. On November 13, 2021, they were in a car on Anglian Way, where they fired a shotgun at a house after sounding the horn, breaking a window. On November 14, 2021, they arrived at an address on Station Street East and fired a shotgun at an outbuilding storing cannabis, then fired a third shot at the front of the house, breaking a living room window. They also carjacked and assaulted a man they knew in Duke Barn Field, causing him head injuries. No one was injured in the shooting incidents, which targeted family homes.

Found guilty of two firearms discharges and a robbery. Involved in an assault during a carjacking, which left the victim with numerous head injuries.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Edward Foster

Meeting a girl under 16 following grooming

February 1, 2024

Sentence: Three years and one month imprisonment

Edward Foster, 77, from Holbrook Lane, Coventry, groomed what he believed to be two girls under the age of 16 online, urging them not to tell anyone and asking one for indecent images. In August 2022, he arranged to meet one of them, believed to be a 13-year-old girl, at Bedworth Railway Station. Warwickshire Police were alerted, leading to his arrest at the scene. He had previous convictions for related offences.

Pleaded guilty to one count of meeting a girl under the age of 16 following grooming and two counts of attempting to engage in sexual conversation with a child. He had prior convictions for similar offences in the West Midlands. Detective Constable Sam Hughes described him as a dangerous man and highlighted the risks of online grooming.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Luke Griffiths

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles

January 29, 2024

Sentence: three years and one month imprisonment

Luke Griffiths was part of a gang that stole over £500,000 worth of vehicles using keyless technology, targeting residential properties and businesses across Warwickshire, Coventry, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. The thefts occurred between December 2016 and March 2021, involving 35 vehicles that were either broken down for parts or altered and sold to unsuspecting buyers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal motor vehicles and assisted in getting the vehicles insured.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

James Griffiths

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles

January 29, 2024

Sentence: four years and six months imprisonment

James Griffiths was part of a gang that stole over £500,000 worth of vehicles using keyless technology, targeting residential properties and businesses across Warwickshire, Coventry, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. The thefts occurred between December 2016 and March 2021, involving 35 vehicles that were either broken down for parts or altered and sold to unsuspecting buyers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal motor vehicles and was arrested after a van was spotted in convoy with a stolen car.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

James Wright

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles

January 29, 2024

Sentence: four years and nine months imprisonment

James Wright and his associates stole over £500,000 worth of vehicles using keyless technology, targeting residential properties and businesses across Warwickshire, Coventry, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. The thefts occurred between December 2016 and March 2021, involving 35 vehicles that were either broken down for parts or altered and sold to unsuspecting buyers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal motor vehicles and was identified as the gang's ringleader.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Scott Prosser

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles

January 29, 2024

Sentence: three years imprisonment

Scott Prosser was involved in a gang that stole over £500,000 worth of vehicles using keyless technology, targeting residential properties and businesses across Warwickshire, Coventry, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. The thefts occurred between December 2016 and March 2021, involving 35 vehicles that were either broken down for parts or altered and sold to unsuspecting buyers.

Ben Dunn

Dangerous Driving

January 12, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment for dangerous driving and 4 months for drunk driving, to run concurrently; disqualified from driving for two years; £187 Victim Surcharge

Ben Dunn drove a blue Subaru Legacy dangerously through Bowling Green Lane, Church Lane, Vicarage Lane, and New Road in Nuneaton on October 31. He failed to stop when indicated by officers, crashed the vehicle in a field, and fled on foot before being located and arrested by a police dog. He provided a positive breath test indicating alcohol consumption.

Pleaded guilty to both offences. Driving ban remains in place until an extended driving test of competence has been passed.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

David Burke

Attempted robbery

December 15, 2023

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

At around 7.45pm on June 13, David Burke, aged 46 and of no fixed abode, approached a woman from behind in an alleyway near Church Way in Bedworth and attempted to take her handbag by force. He shouted at her, ordering her to give him her purse, and pushed her into a bush when she denied having one. The victim distracted him by mentioning a nearby relative, then escaped to the relative's car. The relative identified and detained Burke until police arrived to arrest him.

PC Lewis commented that Burke attempted to take property by force from an easy target, threatened and pushed the victim, and was detained by the victim's relative until police arrived. He now has nearly four years to reflect on his decisions.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Mana Gill

Theft, Burglary, and Assault

December 8, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and £228 victims’ surcharge

Mana Gill, 28, of no fixed address, carried out a series of crimes in Bedworth during August and September 2023. He stole items worth £115.20 in confectionery from a shop on Goodyers End Lane on August 25, followed by more thefts from the same store on August 28, September 2, September 7, and September 21, including alcohol valued at £60 and £54.50, and spirits worth £40. On September 22, he attempted to steal from a store on Mill Street by trying to open tills and later tried to leave with painkillers worth about £54, during which he assaulted two staff members, causing bruises. Additionally, he committed two burglaries at a house on Newcome Road on September 19 (stealing £700) and September 21 (attempting to steal more but leaving empty-handed). He was arrested on September 22 at the scene of the assault.

Found guilty of five counts of theft from a shop, two counts of burglary, two counts of assault by beating, and one count of attempted theft from a shop. The offences were committed to fund a drug habit, with Gill spending around £20 per day on heroin.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Jednor Lleshi

Production of cannabis

December 1, 2023

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment

Jednor Lleshi and Mariglend Cela grew more than 500 cannabis plants at a property in Oxford Road, Ryton. On August 29, officers from Rugby’s proactive CID team attended the property after a tip-off, smelled cannabis, saw vents on the roof, heard fans, and discovered bypassed electricity. They found 568 plants inside and arrested the two men.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis. Aged 25, from Edgbaston.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Mariglend Cela

Production of cannabis

December 1, 2023

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis. Aged 27, of no fixed abode.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Iain Parkhouse

Burglary

October 31, 2023

Sentence: 42 months imprisonment

Iain Parkhouse broke into a house on Prince’s Street in Nuneaton around 2.30am on May 9, 2023, after the door was kicked in. He was found outside with the victim’s personal belongings, including items of clothing, as well as a screwdriver and a knife. Police were called to the scene, and he initially denied involvement, claiming he knew the victim, but was arrested and later convicted.

Changed plea to guilty for burglary after initially being charged with aggravated burglary. Police comments noted that he was caught red-handed and attempted to deceive officers.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Remus Bahica

Dangerous Driving

October 17, 2023

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, 44 months driving ban, and £187 victim surcharge

Remus Bahica was driving a red Transit van with a flat tyre on the A46 near Wootton Wawen on August 25, 2023. He failed to stop for police, leading to a pursuit where officers used a stinger, resulting in the van colliding with a tree. He was arrested and charged with dangerous driving, driving without insurance, failing to stop for police, and driving while disqualified.

Pleaded guilty. Apologised for actions but knowingly put road users at risk, as noted by PC Lauren Bradley.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Pengqi Sun

Murder

October 9, 2023

Sentence: 24 years imprisonment

Pengqi Sun, during a party in Coventry city centre on April 6, 2023, had a disagreement with Shuo Zou, a Coventry University student. The altercation escalated after Sun left, armed himself with two blades from broken scissors and a knife, and returned to launch an attack. He inflicted a fatal neck wound to Shuo Zou, who died at the scene, and seriously injured another friend in the hand who tried to intervene.

Claimed self-defence but was found guilty by jury at trial. Also received concurrent sentences of eight years for wounding with intent and one year each for possession of a bladed article.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

Darren Fawcett

Rape

October 6, 2023

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment and a 25-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Darren Fawcett groomed and raped a young teenage girl, with sexual activity occurring between July 2009 and July 2010. The offences included several encounters in the back of his car and at his home address. The victim reported the crimes to the police in 2020, providing crucial evidence that led to his conviction. She experienced long-term psychological trauma as a result.

Pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a trial. He showed no remorse, and the victim suffered long-term psychological trauma. A Sexual Harm Prevention Order prohibits him from having unsupervised contact or living in the same household as a girl under 16.

Sources: coventryobserver.co.uk

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