Warwick Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 309 verdicts at Warwick Crown Court (Leamington Spa). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

November 2024 8 cases

Jyad Mohammedi

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

11 years and seven months imprisonment

Jyad Mohammedi was involved in the 'Turk Line' drug dealing racket operating across Coventry between December 2022 and August 2023, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. The group used cars registered under the false alias 'Florentin Iosif' to avoid detection. Mohammedi was stopped multiple times with Walid Houssain, providing false details. The Turk Line phone sent over 8,000 bulk messages advertising drugs. He was arrested on August 23, 2023, at an address in Talland Avenue, Coventry, where large amounts of cash were found on him. Text messages linked him to discussions of wholesaling a kilogram of cocaine.

Aged 23 of Mansel Street, Coventry. Gave no comment in interview.

14 Nov 2024

Sarwat Ahmed

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Sarwat Ahmed was involved in the 'Turk Line' drug dealing racket operating across Coventry between December 2022 and August 2023, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. The group used cars registered under the false alias 'Florentin Iosif' to avoid detection. The Turk Line phone sent over 8,000 bulk messages advertising drugs between December 2022 and April 2023. He was arrested in the days following a warrant on August 23, 2023. Detectives linked him to the Turk Line through phones and CCTV.

Aged 22 of Eastwood, Manchester. Claimed in interview not to know what Class A drugs were.

14 Nov 2024

Zewar Younes

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Zewar Younes was involved in the 'Turk Line' drug dealing racket operating across Coventry between December 2022 and August 2023, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. The group used cars registered under the false alias 'Florentin Iosif' to avoid detection. Drugs were transported in cars driven by group members around Coventry, Birmingham, Manchester and other areas. He was arrested on August 23, 2023, at an address in Talland Avenue, Coventry, where he was found with keys to a safe containing a large amount of cash. Detectives linked him to the Turk Line through phones and CCTV.

Aged 31 of no fixed abode. Gave no comment in interview. Around £500,000 laundered through businesses linked to him.

14 Nov 2024

Walid Houssain

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

9 years and 11 months imprisonment

Walid Houssain was involved in the 'Turk Line' drug dealing racket operating across Coventry between December 2022 and August 2023, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. The group used cars registered under the false alias 'Florentin Iosif' to avoid detection. He was stopped multiple times with Jyad Mohammedi, where Mohammedi provided false details. The Turk Line phone was at the same location as their stopped car and personal phones. He was arrested on August 23, 2023, at an address in Talland Avenue, Coventry, where large amounts of cash were found on him. Text messages with Mohammedi discussed wholesaling a kilogram of cocaine. Detectives linked him to the Turk Line through phones and CCTV.

Aged 23 of no fixed abode. Gave no comment in interview.

14 Nov 2024

Thomas Mcginn

Stalking and controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

1 year and 4 months imprisonment

Thomas McGinn, 33, carried out a campaign of harassment against an unidentified female victim, bombarding her with up to 100 calls a day, leaving threatening voicemails, creating numerous fake social media profiles, sending unwanted gifts and cash transfers, contacting a relative of the victim, turning up to places he knew she would be, and sending distressing images of himself self-harming. The harassment lasted for months and involved coercive and controlling behaviour causing serious distress. He refused to seek help or stop until the victim confronted him at his home. The victim reported the abuse to police in March 2024, leading to his arrest.

Sentences of 1 year and 4 months and 3 months to run concurrently. Lifetime restraining order granted. Pleaded not specified.

10 Nov 2024

Irgert Shehu

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

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.

Forfeiture order of £4,765.

1 Nov 2024

Aaron Murphy

Assault Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm *

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.

1 Nov 2024

Arnis Rizahi

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

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.

Required to pay a victims surcharge of £228.

1 Nov 2024

October 2024 8 cases

Jia Xin Teo

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 17 years

Jia Xin Teo, a 22-year-old student from Malaysia studying at Coventry University, concealed her pregnancy and gave birth to a full-term baby on 4 March 2024 in Coventry. Shortly after birth, she placed the baby in a cereal box, then inside a sealable plastic bag, and concealed the box in a suitcase. The baby was alive after birth but died by the time police discovered her body two days later on 6 March 2024. Teo lied to friends, doctors, and police about the baby's location until forced to reveal it.

Denied murdering her baby claiming she heard voices telling her to kill the baby, but the jury rejected the defence and found her guilty of murder.

25 Oct 2024

Surinder Blah

Rape *

Sentence

31 years imprisonment

Surinder Blah abused multiple victims over 50 years, including a girl from age 7 into adulthood and another aged 11-17, in Leamington area from 1960s. Devices seized contained extreme pornography and indecent images.

Sentenced for three counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, eight counts of indecent assault, six counts of rape, one count of making indecent photographs of children. Sex Offenders Register for life.

21 Oct 2024

James Ringrose

Illegal Money Lending *

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.

18 Oct 2024

Paul Andrews

Coercive and controlling behaviour *

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.

16 Oct 2024

Ismail Hussain

Attempted Murder *

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.

11 Oct 2024

Adam Mehmood

Attempted Murder *

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.

11 Oct 2024

David Surridge

Indecent Assault *

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.

8 Oct 2024

Syed Reza

Dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified *

Sentence

4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Syed Reza, a 25-year-old from Sundon Park Road, Luton, engaged in a high-speed police pursuit covering over 80 miles from Luton to Birmingham on September 18, 2020, reaching speeds up to 150mph. The pursuit spanned seven police force areas, involved ramming two police cars, and traversed rural and urban areas. He refused to stop, was eventually arrested in Birmingham, released under investigation, fled the country, and was apprehended upon return at Heathrow Airport a year later. Additional pursuits occurred in Luton in April 2020 and July 2020, and in Warwickshire in January 2020.

Admitted four counts of dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified. Also disqualified from driving for 4 years after release. Involved in multiple pursuits including ones in Luton in April 2020 and July 2020, and in Warwickshire in January 2020.

1 Oct 2024

September 2024 1 case

William Brady

Murder *

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.

24 Sep 2024

August 2024 2 cases

Peter Jenkins

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Peter Jenkins, also known as Peter Greenham, sexually abused four young girls over a period of two decades, with assaults dating back to the 1980s. He used his position of power and trust as a school teacher and in a church holiday club to groom and abuse vulnerable victims. One victim was befriended while he was studying at university, another abused after he became a teacher, and another groomed after he married. The force was contacted in 2020 by a solicitor who said Jenkins, then 53 from Solihull, wanted to confess. After questioning, detectives traced the four victims, all of whom were treated with sensitivity.

Admitted 15 charges including rape, indecent assault, sexual assault, unlawful sexual intercourse and inciting a girl to commit an act of gross indecency. Ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for life.

12 Aug 2024

Artur Nowostawski

Attempted Robbery *

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.

6 Aug 2024

July 2024 1 case

Ashley Kean

Burglary *

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.

26 Jul 2024

June 2024 6 cases

Derry Tift

Sexual abuse *

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.

28 Jun 2024

Edmond Borici

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

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.

24 Jun 2024

Darren Bullaman Lee

Fraud *

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.

12 Jun 2024

Shahram Karimi

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Shahram Karimi was involved in the 'Turk Line' drug dealing racket operating across Coventry between December 2022 and August 2023, supplying crack cocaine and heroin. The group used cars registered under the false alias 'Florentin Iosif' to avoid detection. Drugs were transported in cars driven by group members around Coventry, Birmingham, Manchester and other areas. He was arrested in the days following a warrant on August 23, 2023. Detectives linked him to the Turk Line through phones and CCTV.

Aged 23 of The Old Yard, Coventry.

10 Jun 2024

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

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 6 cases

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

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

Ahmad Mulakhil

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Ahmad Mulakhil abducted a 12-year-old girl in a park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, last July, where he raped and sexually assaulted her, laughing during the attack. He took an indecent video of the girl during the ordeal. The victim was left distressed and alone in the park in the darkness. Mulakhil, an Afghan asylum seeker who arrived in the UK by small boat four months prior, claimed he believed she was 19 and that she initiated the encounter. The incident sparked protests in Nuneaton.

Found guilty of rape and two counts of sexual assault; admitted a further rape charge; convicted of child abduction and taking an indecent video. Judge noted highest level of culpability and significant psychological harm to victim. To serve 15 years in prison and an extra 12 months on licence.

22 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 7 cases

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

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

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

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

Elena Anghel

Manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility *

Sentence

indefinite hospital order

Elena Anghel, a 51-year-old Romanian national suffering from delusions linked to paranoid schizophrenia, killed her five-year-old grandson David-Mario Lazar at their house in Poplar Road, Earlsdon, Coventry on January 25, 2023. The schoolboy suffered 29 areas of sharp force injuries after Anghel lost contact with reality due to an acute and sudden deterioration in her mental health. She had an extensive history of treatment in Romania for psychotic and depressive disorders dating back to at least 2009, including eight stays in psychiatric units, but had not informed her GP in the UK. Shortly before 5.15pm, after the boy returned home from school with his father, Anghel went to a nearby Co-op store in a distressed state, leading police to discover the body. She made delusional claims that she killed him to prevent him from suffering serious assaults by someone else.

Admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility due to paranoid schizophrenia. No previous convictions. Expressed profound remorse and diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Supported by medical professionals for lifelong treatment in hospital.

25 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

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