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West Cumbria Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 26 verdicts at West Cumbria Magistrates' Court (Allerdale). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

August 2024 8 cases
Jack Jones
Dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting entitlement to social security *
Sentence
12-month community order with 90 hours of unpaid work, £85 court costs, and £114 victim surcharge
Jack Jones, a self-employed gardener from Risedale Road, Barrow, fraudulently claimed £3,057.93 in Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions between November 9, 2022, and September 8, 2024, by failing to notify changes in his circumstances, including his employment and income. He declared he was unemployed and suffering from depression, but was actually working as a self-employed gardener. He was arrested after failing to attend voluntary interviews and made full admissions during his interview under caution.
Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. In mitigation, he was suffering from depression, had caring responsibilities for his nine-year-old son, and acknowledged he should have updated the DWP about his work.
27 Aug 2024
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Robert Gallagher
Possessing a knife and drink driving *
Sentence
community service (maximum number of unpaid work hours)
Robert Gallagher was caught driving with alcohol levels more than twice the legal limit and was found in possession of a knife in a public place.
Pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place and driving a motor vehicle with alcohol above the legal limit.
21 Aug 2024
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Peter Penman
Breach of sex offenders register notification requirements *
Sentence
£200 fine, £85 in court costs, and £180 victim surcharge
Peter Penman, a 34-year-old sex offender with no fixed address, failed to comply with the notification requirements of the sex offenders register. He did not report his address to his offender manager on June 8, and failed to notify police in Barrow that he was of no fixed abode within seven days on both June 18 and June 25. This obligation stemmed from a prior conviction for sexually assaulting a woman on June 20 of the previous year, for which he was jailed for 19 weeks in February and required to register for seven years.
Pleaded guilty to three counts of failing to comply with notification requirements. Defence highlighted a chaotic lifestyle and living in a tent. Judge warned that non-compliance would lead to further court appearances and accepted he is turning his life around.
18 Aug 2024
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Richard Burns
Criminal Damage *
Sentence
Fined £180 and 15 rehabilitation days as part of a 12-month community order
Richard Burns caused £29,060 worth of damage to appliances and doors at a Sanctuary Housing property on Chatsworth Street in Barrow between August 9, 2023, and August 9, 2024. He was arrested on August 7, 2023, after police seized an orange knuckle duster from his home. The following day, he attempted to escape custody and assaulted two women, including a mental health nurse, by pushing them to the floor. Burns has mental health difficulties and was sectioned for five weeks.
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage, possessing an offensive weapon, assault by beating, and assault by beating of an emergency worker. Defence highlighted mental health issues and first-time offending; magistrates noted reckless behaviour and isolated incidents.
13 Aug 2024
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Kristen Downing
Assault by beating *
Sentence
120 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order, £200 in compensation, and £114 victim surcharge
On July 5, 2024, Kristen Downing approached a male victim in a residential street in Barrow, pushed him to the floor, punched him in the face multiple times, and verbally abused him by calling him a 'dirty nonce'. The assault was unprovoked and involved some element of misapprehension. The victim sustained bruising to his cheek.
Pleaded guilty to the offence. Has one previous conviction for threatening behaviour in 2008. The assault was described as out of character; he regrets his behaviour and admitted letting his emotions get the better of him. The judge advised him to handle situations differently and not take the law into his own hands.
7 Aug 2024
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Jayne Millard
Animal Neglect *
Sentence
Two-year ban on keeping rabbits, £120 fine, £100 costs, and £48 victim surcharge
Jayne Millard, along with family members, kept 17 rabbits in sub-standard conditions at an allotment in Askam in December 2024. The rabbits were housed in small, dirty cages full of droppings, with poor ventilation, lighting, and inadequate food and water. Some rabbits suffered from untreated medical issues, including dental disease, eye infections, hair loss, sores, and being underweight. The family failed to comply with RSPCA improvement notices and did not seek veterinary care as required.
Pled guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Defence mentioned difficulties due to the recent death of their father.
3 Aug 2024
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John Millard
Animal Neglect *
Sentence
Two-year ban on keeping rabbits, £120 fine, £100 costs, and £48 victim surcharge
John Millard, along with family members, kept 17 rabbits in sub-standard conditions at an allotment in Askam in December 2024. The rabbits were housed in small, dirty cages full of droppings, with poor ventilation, lighting, and inadequate food and water. Some rabbits suffered from untreated medical issues, including dental disease, eye infections, hair loss, sores, and being underweight. The family failed to comply with RSPCA improvement notices and did not seek veterinary care as required.
Pled guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Defence mentioned difficulties due to the recent death of their father.
3 Aug 2024
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Ryan Millard
Animal Neglect *
Sentence
Two-year ban on keeping rabbits, £120 fine, £100 costs, and £48 victim surcharge
Ryan Millard, along with family members, kept 17 rabbits in sub-standard conditions at an allotment in Askam in December 2024. The rabbits were housed in small, dirty cages full of droppings, with poor ventilation, lighting, and inadequate food and water. Some rabbits suffered from untreated medical issues, including dental disease, eye infections, hair loss, sores, and being underweight. The family failed to comply with RSPCA improvement notices and did not seek veterinary care as required.
Pled guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Defence mentioned difficulties due to the recent death of their father.
3 Aug 2024
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July 2024 7 cases
Archie Reid
Possession with intent to supply cannabis *
Sentence
12-month community order with 150 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation requirement days, plus £85 in court costs and £114 victim surcharge
Archie Reid was stopped by police in a Kendal park on February 16, 2023, nine days before his 18th birthday, where officers found nine snap bags of cannabis, two mobile phones, and £350 in cash on him. A subsequent search of his property uncovered seven more wraps of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and £2,010 in cash. The total value of the drugs seized was £380. He claimed in interview that some of the money was for his father and the rest from legitimate employment, but he admitted to involvement in supplying to settle debts.
Pleaded guilty to the offense. Was self-medicating with cannabis and became involved in small-scale supplying to pay off debts. Described as a young man who was 17 at the time and could benefit from supervision and intervention.
31 Jul 2024
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Shannon Macadie
Drink driving *
Sentence
Banned for more than two years
Shannon Macadie was caught driving a Hyundai with alcohol levels nearly three times over the legal limit, leading to her sentencing.
Appeared at court for driving with alcohol above the legal limit.
30 Jul 2024
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Robert Weightman
Failing to provide a specimen *
Sentence
11 months imprisonment and 20 months driving disqualification
Robert Weightman, previously convicted of sexual assault on April 19, 2024, where he inappropriately touched a woman, was given a 12-week suspended sentence on May 20, 2024. He breached this by failing to provide a breath sample after causing a road traffic accident on June 22, 2024, in Barrow, where he fled the scene, was located at Barrow train station with signs of intoxication, and refused to provide a sample in custody. This led to the activation of his sentence.
Breached a suspended sentence for sexual assault by failing to provide a breath sample; pleaded that it was a difficult evening and he was self-employed with children, but the court noted superficial engagement with the order and activated part of the sentence; also ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £154 victim surcharge.
23 Jul 2024
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Charley Currie
Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *
Sentence
9 months imprisonment, £85 costs, and £167 victim surcharge
Charley Currie approached an eight-year-old girl at a play park on April 8, 2024, causing her to feel terrified and flee to a friend's house. Despite being released on bail with conditions not to visit children's playgrounds, he approached two other young girls at a park on June 23, 2024, after school, gesturing for them to be quiet, which terrified them. He was identified via social media and has a prior conviction for exposure in 2021. His actions breached an interim Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed due to concerns about his behaviour.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching an interim Sexual Harm Prevention Order. In mitigation, the defendant has autism, dyspraxia, and a difficult background including time in care and recent bereavement. The court determined the offences were so serious that only immediate custody would suffice for public protection.
19 Jul 2024
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Philip Alun Powell
Breaching disqualification order *
Sentence
£120 fine, £85 costs, and £48 victim surcharge
Philip Alun Powell breached a 10-year disqualification order from keeping domestic animals, which was imposed in December 2017 by Mold Magistrates’ Court for previously throwing a Staffordshire bull terrier puppy down a corridor, causing it to crash into a door, and kicking the dog after it made a mess. On March 27, 2024, police attended a property in Burnaby Street, Barrow, for unrelated matters and found him in unsupervised custody of various cats and dogs, with no evidence of harm to the animals.
In mitigation, his lawyer stated that the animals belonged to his partner, he was not looking after them, and there was no suggestion of ill treatment. This was his first conviction for breaching the order. He was in custody awaiting sentence for other matters.
16 Jul 2024
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David Graham Crawford
Speeding *
Sentence
Fined £60 and endorsed with three penalty points, plus £200 in court costs and a £24 victim surcharge
David Graham Crawford was caught speeding in excess of 30 mph on Ironworks Road in Barrow on September 18, 2024, while driving a Citroen. He pleaded not guilty at court and was subsequently convicted.
Pleaded not guilty but was convicted after a trial
11 Jul 2024
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Geoffrey Dodd
Causing serious injury by careless driving *
Sentence
12-month driving ban, 200 hours of unpaid work, 12-month community order, £85 in court costs, and £114 victim surcharge
Geoffrey Dodd was driving on Michaelson Road Bridge in Barrow on January 29, 2024, when he became severely distracted while adjusting his new glasses. This caused him to collide with a motorcyclist who was stopped at a red light. The victim suffered fractures to his spine and elbow, as well as soft tissue damage to his shoulder, leading to horrendous pain, a three-day hospital stay, and a recovery period of up to six months. The victim was unable to work until May 18, 2024, and experienced emotional distress.
Pled guilty to the offense. In mitigation, his lawyer noted he was distracted by new glasses and was not driving dangerously. The judge advised him to behave differently when driving next time.
2 Jul 2024
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June 2024 4 cases
Liam Christian
Assault by beating of an emergency worker *
Sentence
12 weeks imprisonment
Liam Christian was involved in an incident in Kendal where he punched out towards a car window, causing approximately £200 in damage, and also punched towards another stranger's car. Police attended his home to arrest him, during which he kicked an officer, causing pain and discomfort, and threatened to spit at the officer while in custody. The events were reported after the initial damage, leading to his arrest and court appearance.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating of an emergency worker, criminal damage, and attempted criminal damage. Has 21 previous offences, including violence and damages to property. The court stated they could not see any other alternative due to his record and lack of engagement with probation.
25 Jun 2024
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David Watson
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
Imprisonment
David Watson threw a plastic bottle of laundry softener at a police officer, causing a large hematoma to the officer's head during an abusive incident.
Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm; described as behaving in an 'extremely reckless manner'.
10 Jun 2024
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Thomas Drewery
Drug driving *
Sentence
Unpaid work and driving disqualification
Thomas Drewery drove his Volkswagen Crafter while having Benzoylecgonine, a by-product of cocaine, over the legal limit in his system, leading to his sentencing.
Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to driving with Benzoylecgonine over the specified limit.
5 Jun 2024
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Jane Jones
Causing serious injury by careless driving *
Sentence
Fine of over £1,000
Jane Jones caused serious injury to a woman through careless driving, as determined in court.
Entered a guilty plea to the offence.
4 Jun 2024
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May 2024 2 cases
Lynne Granville
Failing to provide a specimen of breath *
Sentence
Driving ban
Lynne Granville failed to provide a breath specimen for analysis on May 30, 2024, following an alert from supermarket staff, leading to her disqualification from driving.
Admitted failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis after being alerted by supermarket staff.
30 May 2024
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Matthew Holland
Burglary *
Sentence
Imprisonment
Matthew Holland entered a complainant’s garage as a trespasser and stole cans of alcohol and a board game, as captured on Ring doorbell footage.
Had an extensive record of previous convictions for similar offending.
29 May 2024
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June 2023 1 case
Reece Robertson
Breaching disqualification under the Animal Welfare Act *
Sentence
13 weeks imprisonment and £1,000 in costs
Reece Robertson, of Cook Road, Millom, illegally advertised two-week-old terrier puppies for sale on Facebook despite a 10-year ban on controlling animals, imposed in April of the previous year. On May 3, police found a terrier bitch, another dog, and six puppies in poor conditions at his property, including in a cupboard under the stairs and in kennels with faeces build-up. The dogs were seized, and the total cost to authorities was £13,896. Robertson also had a small amount of cannabis for personal use. Previous investigations revealed multiple dogs in his care suffering from untreated injuries and inadequate living conditions at his home and an allotment.
Pleaded guilty to breaching a disqualification under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Mitigation included family health issues and seeking employment. Prior convictions for animal cruelty offences were considered.
23 Jun 2023
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May 2023 1 case
Callum Thompson
Breach of stalking protection order *
Sentence
4 months imprisonment
Callum Thompson provided information to a stalking protection order that he knew to be false and gave a false address to police on April 15, 2023, which breached the order while he was on bail and licence.
For providing false information to a stalking protection order while on bail and licence for other matters. Has 20 previous convictions, and the breach was deemed deliberate.
13 May 2023
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August 2022 1 case
Bahruz Alyasi
Selling counterfeit cigarettes *
Sentence
80 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order, £1,000 costs, and £95 victim surcharge
Bahruz Alyasi, as the owner of European Food Store on Dalton Road in Barrow, was involved in selling counterfeit and illicit cigarettes, including brands like Richmond and Marlborough Gold, which lacked required health warnings and proper duty payments. A test purchase on November 16, 2021, uncovered these illegal products in a well-stocked cupboard. He took over the store in August 2021 from Haywa Ahmedi Mohamed and sold these items to underage children and vulnerable people, indicating an organised network.
Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, no previous convictions, and maintained he purchased goods through a legitimate source; judge noted his significant role in an organised network.
18 Aug 2022
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Date Not Specified 2 cases
Jack Stevenson-Grier
Assault *
Sentence
Imprisonment
Jack Stevenson-Grier entered Megan & Kids newsagents on Buccleuch Street in Barrow armed with a metal letter box and attacked a shopkeeper on duty.
Launched an entirely unprovoked attack.
1 Jan 0001
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Joshua Huyton
Being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog *
Sentence
Imprisonment
Joshua Huyton was in charge of a dangerously out-of-control Belgian Malinois that bit a tourist in Ambleside, requiring the tourist to get a tetanus injection.
Admitted he was the person in charge of the dog.
1 Jan 0001
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Hall Park/Ramsey Brow, Workington, Allerdale, CA14 4AS, United Kingdom
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West Cumbria Magistrates' Court, located in Allerdale, is a Magistrates' Court that deals with summary offences, some either-way offences, and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. With 26 sentencing records in our database, it serves the Allerdale area and surrounding communities. Magistrates' Courts handle the majority of criminal cases in England and Wales, with cases heard by a bench of magistrates or a district judge.

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