Warwick Crown Court Sentencing Results

June 2024 2 cases

Anton Pearson

Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply *

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.

4 Jun 2024

Emma Morris

Being Concerned in the Supply of Cocaine *

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.

4 Jun 2024

May 2024 3 cases

Gavin Buckland

Grievous Bodily Harm *

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.

23 May 2024

Samir Abdulrahman

Dangerous Driving *

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.

17 May 2024

Samir Soloman

Assault *

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.

2 May 2024

April 2024 3 cases

Liam Brock

Child neglect *

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.

26 Apr 2024

Charlotte Hayward

Child neglect *

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.

26 Apr 2024

Henry Edward Marriott

Causing serious injury by careless driving *

Sentence

Community order and banned from driving for two years until he passes an extended test of competence

Henry Edward Marriott, a 78-year-old from Church Lane, Radford Semele, was driving a Subaru Forester on the Fosse Way in the direction of Harbury just before 7.30pm on August 9, 2023. He turned right into a petrol station across an oncoming vehicle, causing a head-on collision. The Subaru spun around 180 degrees, hitting a motorcyclist who was stationary behind him, knocking the rider off his bike into the hedgerow. The motorcyclist sustained serious life-changing injuries including multiple fractures and damage to the vision in his eyes, which causes headaches.

Ordered to pay £114 victim surcharge and £340 costs. Driving record endorsed.

17 Apr 2024

March 2024 5 cases

Keaton Clinton

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

24 months suspended for two years

Keaton Clinton, aged 21, of Sherbourne Avenue in Ryde, was involved in supplying cocaine across Coventry, Bedworth, and Nuneaton, acting as a driver and runner for Daniel Kettel and Liam Murray. The investigation began on October 17, 2023, when a car linked to Kettel was spotted in a drug deal in Nuneaton. On November 21, 2023, police raided addresses in Coventry and Bedworth, arresting Clinton at Murray's home where drugs, cash, and weapons were found.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

25 Mar 2024

Daniel Kettel

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Daniel Kettel, aged 33, of King Georges Avenue in Bedworth, was involved in running a cocaine supply line across Coventry, Bedworth, and Nuneaton with Liam Murray. The operation involved numerous phone calls and texts to drug users. On October 17, 2023, his car was spotted in a drug deal in Nuneaton. Raids on November 21, 2023, found cash, phones linked to the supply, and a machete at his address. Evidence showed lavish spending on holidays and motorbikes. On August 20, 2023, he participated in an affray on Queen Mary’s Road in Bedworth, swinging a hammer during a fight.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. Additionally sentenced to six weeks imprisonment for affray at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court.

25 Mar 2024

Liam Murray

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Liam Murray, aged 26, of Clifton Road in Nuneaton, ran a cocaine supply line with Daniel Kettel across Coventry, Bedworth, and Nuneaton, involving texts and calls to users. On November 21, 2023, police raided his home in Coventry, finding 3g cocaine, 9g cannabis, tramadol, £4,037 cash, weapons including CS spray, baton, machete, and handgun, plus phones linked to the supply. Receipts showed excessive spending on holidays and motorbikes. On August 20, 2023, he smashed a car with a hammer during an affray on Queen Mary’s Road in Bedworth.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of criminal property, possession of CS gas, possession of cannabis, and possession of tramadol. Additionally sentenced to six weeks imprisonment for affray at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court.

25 Mar 2024

Harry Anthony Pierce

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 36 months

On July 1, 2023, at 5pm, Harry Anthony Pierce was showing off by doing a wheel spin at traffic lights in Leamington with another car present. When signalled to stop by an officer in an unmarked vehicle in Baker Avenue, he failed to do so and sped off in his silver Skoda Fabia, with a 19-year-old female passenger. He drove dangerously through Leamington town centre, Tachbrook Road, Queensway, Heathcote Lane, Othello Avenue to Bishops Tachbrook, B4100, Fosseway, Gaydon, and Kineton, reaching speeds over 90mph and jumping red lights. The chase ended when he crashed into barriers in the centre of Bishops Itchington, which was closed for a carnival. He was arrested on Fishers Road.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Ordered to pay a £187 victim surcharge and must take an extended retest before he can drive again. Prior interim disqualification from driving.

8 Mar 2024

Demetrious Nickoloau

Dangerous Driving *

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.

5 Mar 2024

February 2024 5 cases

Kaine Singh

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

23 Feb 2024

Mitchell Peter Willison

Aggravated Burglary *

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.

8 Feb 2024

Rakesh Jassal

Firearms discharge *

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.

5 Feb 2024

Cadel Cumberbatch

Firearms discharge *

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.

5 Feb 2024

Edward Foster

Meeting a girl under 16 following grooming *

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.

1 Feb 2024

January 2024 6 cases

James Wright

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles *

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.

29 Jan 2024

James Griffiths

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles *

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.

29 Jan 2024

Luke Griffiths

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles *

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.

29 Jan 2024

Scott Prosser

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles *

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.

Found guilty of conspiring to steal motor vehicles after a trial.

29 Jan 2024

Johnny Bradley

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 30 months

Johnny Bradley, 36, of Cumberland Crescent, crashed into street furniture, drove through a red light and narrowly missed colliding with a pedestrian after losing control of his vehicle in the early hours of September 10, 2023, while driving erratically through Leamington. Warwickshire Police located the damaged car in Helen’s Road, where it had lost its front bumper, nearside tyre and nearside lights, with sparks coming from it. Bradley smelt of alcohol, had glazed eyes and was unsteady on his feet. He refused to provide a specimen in custody and was also arrested for a public order offence after swearing loudly in hospital despite warnings.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen and using abusive words likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

15 Jan 2024

Ben Dunn

Dangerous Driving *

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.

12 Jan 2024

December 2023 4 cases

David Burke

Attempted robbery *

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.

15 Dec 2023

Mana Gill

Theft, Burglary, and Assault *

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.

8 Dec 2023

Mariglend Cela

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

6 months 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 27, of no fixed abode.

1 Dec 2023

Jednor Lleshi

Production of cannabis *

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.

1 Dec 2023

October 2023 5 cases

Iain Parkhouse

Burglary *

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.

31 Oct 2023

Remus Bahica

Dangerous Driving *

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.

17 Oct 2023

Pengqi Sun

Murder *

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.

9 Oct 2023

Darren Fawcett

Rape *

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.

6 Oct 2023

Baki Karim

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

57 months imprisonment and a 20-year restraining order

Baki Karim, a 54-year-old from Middlemarch Road, Coventry, armed himself with a knife and stabbed a woman around nine times in a Kerseley End home in November 2022, while screaming threats and obscenities. The victim was rushed to University Hospital Coventry for surgery.

Branded a 'coward' by police. Attempted to lie in interview to avoid justice.

5 Oct 2023

September 2023 3 cases

Dante Kelly

Being Concerned in the Supply of Drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Dante Kelly, 20, of Hewitt Avenue, Coventry, was arrested on December 29, 2021, in connection with drug offences. He was involved in the supply of drugs and faced convictions for related activities in Coventry.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, and possession of cannabis. He was also convicted of additional drug offences in Coventry.

30 Sep 2023

Kelly Gould

Possession with Intent to Supply Drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 7 months imprisonment

Kelly Gould, 31, of Smithfield Place, Nuneaton, was arrested on December 29, 2021, for breaching bail conditions and found with cannabis, £2000 in cash, and two mobile phones. She was arrested again when drugs were seized from a house on Smithfield Place, and subsequently on March 8, 2022, after drugs were found in a car on Barton Road, Bedworth. She faced further arrests for drug offences while on bail awaiting trial.

Pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply cocaine, one count of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, two counts of possession with intent to supply heroin, possession of cannabis, being concerned in the supply of heroin, and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine. She was arrested multiple times while on bail.

30 Sep 2023

Manjinder Pama

Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Manjinder Pama, a 43-year-old from Shetland Drive, Nuneaton, was involved in drug dealing as a key supplier in Nuneaton and Bedworth. In January 2023, officers raided a house in Bedworth and seized a mobile phone containing messages requesting drugs, which was traced to him. He was arrested upon leaving a house in Wolverhampton, where a suitcase containing cocaine was discovered. A search of his car also uncovered £11,000 in cash, indicating his involvement in drug-related activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of cocaine and possession of criminal property. Detective Constable Dan Lydster noted that Pama was a key supplier of drugs in the area and that his actions inflicted misery on the community for personal gain.

11 Sep 2023

February 2022 1 case

Michael Gray

Possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Michael Gray was arrested by officers from Warwickshire Police County Lines Disruption Team in Holly Street, Leamington, after they spotted a suspected drug deal involving a car approaching a group of known drug dealers. Gray was in the car and found to be in possession of heroin and crack cocaine.

Pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.

9 Feb 2022

February 2021 1 case

Luke Kyberd

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

four-and-a-half years imprisonment

In August 2019, Luke Kyberd, while helping his brother move a sofa into a flat in Radford Road, Leamington, punched a 19-year-old man with autism and learning difficulties in the head after accusing him of being 'a f***ing grass', knocking him into a bush and delivering four or five more punches before being pulled away. He then chased the victim, grabbed him by the throat and hit him again. The victim suffered bleeding between the skull and the brain, requiring emergency surgery to relieve pressure, with surgeons noting it had the potential to be fatal. Two days later, Kyberd threatened a witness (his brother's girlfriend) against making statements to police. While on bail in September 2020, in breach of curfew, Kyberd assaulted the same victim again in Pump Room Gardens, Leamington, punching him and threatening him not to tell police. Initially, Kyberd falsely claimed his brother Paul carried out the first attack.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm, attempting to pervert the course of justice and assault. Has previous convictions for offences including assault and robbery. Suffers from learning difficulties, social anxiety disorder and emotionally unstable personality disorder. Judge noted the attack was in a violent drunken rage and highlighted impulsiveness due to personality disorder.

15 Feb 2021

July 2019 1 case

Andene Harvey

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On July 2018, Andene Harvey was captured on CCTV in Leamington town centre behaving violently towards her boyfriend and a taxi driver. She kicked and lashed out at her boyfriend in Victoria Terrace until he walked away. She then kicked a parked taxi and punched the driver in the face. Ninety minutes later, at a ground-floor flat in Charles Gardner Road, she struck her boyfriend on the head from behind with a beer bottle as he opened the door, causing a wound with blood pouring out. She then kicked him while he was on the floor. A Good Samaritan intervened, protecting him in the bathroom. Harvey smashed furniture and banged on the door before leaving. Police found her outside with a cut to her leg and her boyfriend covered in blood inside, who refused treatment and complaint.

Admitted wounding her boyfriend but denied intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Jury found her guilty despite ex-boyfriend refusing to give evidence. Judge Peter Cooke noted that hitting someone from behind with a bottle intending serious harm required a significant prison sentence.

22 Jul 2019

June 2019 1 case

Zlatko Bogdanovic

Fraud by abuse of a position of trust *

Sentence

10-month sentence suspended for 12 months

Zlatko Bogdanovic, appointed as attorney and executor for elderly widow Audrey Archbold in 2002, abused his position of trust after her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2010. Between 2010 and her death in 2015, he withdrew £25,795 from her account, treating her assets as his own by withdrawing her pension and benefits monthly (at least £300 per month over 30 months). This money was intended for charities (Cats Protection League, RSPCA, Cancer Research) per her will. Additionally, he made false claims for housing benefit, pretending to be a tenant in her home, resulting in overpayments of £33,246. The relationship began in 1997 as a close friendship, and he acted as her carer from 2006.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of a position of trust and making false claims to obtain benefit. Sentencing deferred to allow repayment of £25,795 stolen from the victim's account. Full amount repaid via cheque presented in court. Now lives in Croatia.

27 Jun 2019

February 2019 2 cases

Akinyemi Adigun

Possessing criminal property *

Sentence

20-month jail sentence suspended for two years, 200 hours of unpaid work

Akinyemi Adigun's bank account was used to launder £4,000 swindled from a Leamington widow in a fraud by a man posing as a British doctor working overseas, whom she met on a dating website. Adigun was found guilty following a trial last year of possessing criminal property.

Ordered to pay £4,000 compensation under Proceeds of Crime Act or face 4 months in jail in default. Benefit from crime ruled as £4,000 with assets of £50,000.

3 Feb 2019

Dare Moyo

Possessing criminal property *

Sentence

15-month sentence suspended for two years, 200 hours of unpaid work

Dare Moyo was involved in the same fraud scheme where a Leamington widow was cheated out of thousands of pounds by a man posing as a British doctor working overseas, whom she met on a dating website. He admitted possessing criminal property.

Admitted the charge; no action under Proceeds of Crime Act.

3 Feb 2019

December 2018 1 case

Darran Phazey

Burglary *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Darran Phazey, aged 35, of George Road, Warwick, burgled the home of his neighbours after being trusted with a key to the property for maintenance work. He stole antique jewellery worth around £5,000 from a box in their bedroom wardrobe, which he had no need to enter. The theft was discovered when items went missing, and police found Phazey's fingerprints on a Tiffany box left behind. Some stolen items were recovered from his home upon arrest, and he admitted the crime, explaining he sold most pieces at shops due to a gambling addiction on slot machines and gave some to a female friend. The burglary occurred after the couple moved to George Road the previous year and employed him following friendship with his mother.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Sentence deferred in June for six months on condition of repaying £5,000, remaining offence-free, and staying in work, but failed to repay anything. Prior conviction for burglary as a youth. Expressed remorse and admitted gambling addiction.

12 Dec 2018

November 2018 1 case

Byron Parsons

Possessing class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Byron Parsons was first caught in July 2015 in Leamington while riding his cycle; he threw a package containing heroin worth £1,900 over a wall, initially denying knowledge but later pleading guilty to possessing with intent to supply as a courier to be paid in drugs for personal use. While on bail, in April 2018 he was stopped again in Leamington by plain-clothed officers and found with 65 street deals of heroin, 25 of crack cocaine worth £900 total, two mobile phones, £205 cash, and additional drugs concealed on him at the police station; he claimed they were for personal use due to addiction.

Changed plea to guilty on day of trial for first offense; admitted second offense. Prior convictions include two for robbery. Judge Anthony Potter ordered £205 confiscated under Misuse of Drugs Act. Defence cited drug addiction from early age trauma and efforts to rehabilitate including holding a job for three years.

1 Nov 2018

August 2018 1 case

Dale Radburn

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Dale Radburn, a registered sex offender, sexually assaulted a woman at a Warwick church's food bank in early May 2018. After breaching a restraining order by visiting his ex-partner's home on May 4, he went to the food bank, approached the woman while she was having coffee with a friend, hugged her, kissed her, and then grabbed her from behind, rubbing himself against her. The woman was shocked and upset, and the incident was reported to police. Radburn claimed she initiated it, but he was arrested. The assault occurred publicly, taking away the victim's dignity.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to register as a sex offender for seven years. On licence for one year. 54 prior convictions including harassment, breaching restraining orders, and previous sexual assaults. Judge noted the assault was public at a church food bank and emphasized the seriousness of sexual assaults.

6 Aug 2018

June 2018 2 cases

Shawn Perks

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

In November 2015, police searched Shawn Perks's home on Humphris Street, Warwick, and seized a laptop and external hard drive. They found 325 indecent images of children in the unallocated space on the hard drive. The laptop had a program for anonymous browsing and search terms indicating interest in sexual activity involving under-age children, such as 'pre-teen' and incest. The images were accessed over a short period of about eight days, then deleted and inaccessible. Perks initially denied the charges but changed his plea to guilty on the day of his trial last month.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children. Ordered to take part in a sex offenders’ programme and a rehabilitation activity. Register as a sex offender for ten years and pay £250 costs. Judge commented that viewing such images continues the abuse of the children involved.

11 Jun 2018

Kyle Leahy

Possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Kyle Leahy was involved in dealing Class A drugs, possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply. Cash seized from him was confiscated as proceeds of crime. His benefit from the activity was ruled to be £410, with assets totaling £248.69.

Pleaded guilty to possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply. Confiscation order of £248.69 under Proceeds of Crime Act, or 14 days in prison in default.

1 Jun 2018

May 2018 2 cases

James Mcnamara

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

20-month community order with rehabilitation activity

James McNamara, director of Combined Building Services Ltd, instructed Angela Saul to cash three cheques drawn on the company's closed bank account at Chequers cheque-cashing facility in Regent Grove, Leamington, defrauding the business of more than £1,400. The cheques were made out to Saul, who had an account at Chequers. McNamara knew the account was closed and accepted responsibility during interview, though he claimed ignorance of Chequers. The offences occurred prior to May 2018.

Changed plea to guilty on the day of trial. Ordered to pay £720 compensation. Judge noted little contrition and victim awareness but considered low amount and low risk of re-offending. Previous convictions for dishonesty, including a 2013 suspended sentence for plant hire fraud.

27 May 2018

Eric Leech

Affray *

Sentence

18-month community order with a rehabilitation activity for 40 days

On December 29, 2017, at 7pm, Eric Leech barricaded himself in his bedroom at his flat in Christine Ledger Square, Leamington, with a large kitchen knife and other items. He threatened to blow up the flat by placing three camping gas canisters next to a paraffin lantern with a naked flame and to stab anyone who tried to get in. His daughter alerted the police. Officers arrived, and Leech shouted threats at them. An officer saw him brandishing the knife through the window. Police forced the window and disabled him using incapacitant spray.

Pleaded guilty. Spent five months in custody on remand. Judge Peter Cooke noted fragile mental health, bipolar diagnosis, and self-medication with cannabis. Prior offences include dishonesty in 1970s and 80s, caution for theft in 2002, and assault on police officer in 2009.

18 May 2018

April 2018 1 case

Michael Mcguire

Arson being reckless whether lives were endangered *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

On November 14, 2018, after 8pm, Michael McGuire set fire to a chair in the foyer of Landor House, a block of 31 flats for residents over 55 in Whitnash, Crutchley Way. He then returned to his flat via the lift. The chair's flame-retardant material caused the fire to extinguish naturally before spreading. The incident was discovered around 10pm by another resident who noticed a black sticky mess under the chair. CCTV footage identified McGuire, who was arrested and initially claimed it was an accident while trying to find a rat with a match. The act was described as a cry for help due to depression and loneliness, with no intention to harm anyone.

Pleaded guilty to arson being reckless whether lives were endangered. Prior convictions for violence and dishonesty taken into account. Judge noted depression and shame.

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