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Westminster Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Explore 61 verdicts at Westminster Magistrates' Court (London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Westminster Magistrates' Court
January 2026 4 cases
Derek Egan
Trespass on a protected site *
Sentence
32 weeks imprisonment
Derek Egan, 39, of Clayfield Way, Uxbridge, climbed over a fence into the garden of Kensington Palace at about 4am on December 22, 2025. He was arrested, taken to a police station, and bailed with conditions banning him from returning to the royal residence. However, he went back the following day, December 23, 2025, breaching his bail conditions. When questioned by the judge, he admitted he did it 'because I am a criminal' and stated he was happy to accept the court's judgment.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of trespass on a protected site. Breached bail conditions by returning to the site. Represented himself in court. Judge noted the offences are serious and the second offence more serious due to ignoring police instructions.
20 Jan 2026
standard.co.uk
Mangal Dalal
Stalking *
Sentence
18-month community order with 25 days Rehabilitation Activity
Mangal Dalal, 42, of Hyde Park Gardens, Westminster, London, stalked Liverpool FC women’s player Marie Höbinger by sending repeated inappropriate and sexually explicit messages via Instagram between 27 January 2025 and 16 February 2025, including his mobile number and postcode, asking her to visit him and implying he would attend her football games. Ms Höbinger blocked him and informed Liverpool FC. On 16 February 2025, Dalal travelled to an LFC women’s team away game in Manchester and waited pitch side after the game, where he was identified by a steward and LFC’s safety officer.
Pleaded guilty. Ordered to pay £764 in court costs. Restraining Order granted until 19 January 2028 prohibiting contact with Marie Höbinger, entering Melwood Training Ground or Liverpool FC Women's home matches, and other specified areas. Admitted conduct in prepared statement, citing mental unwellness.
20 Jan 2026
cps.gov.uk
Zenith Lawrence
Theft *
Sentence
12 weeks custody
Zenith Lawrence, 24, of no fixed address, stole £3,800 worth of clothing from the All Saints branch at St Pancras International station. On December 4, he stole a jumper. On December 15, he stole two women’s leather jackets and a bag, then returned two hours later to steal three more men’s leather jackets. On January 17, 2026, he stole two jumpers and two leather jackets worth almost £1,300. He was spotted lurking around the station at around 3pm, detained by officers, and linked to the prior offences via CCTV.
Pleaded guilty to four counts of theft. Caught by plain-clothes officers and jailed within two days of arrest.
19 Jan 2026
standard.co.uk
Jonty Bravery
Assault *
Sentence
16 weeks imprisonment and £350 fine
In September 2024, at Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital in Berkshire, Jonty Bravery assaulted two nurses, Linda McKinlay and Kate Mastalerz, while they attempted to stop him from climbing a ledge to throw himself from it. He kicked Ms Mastalerz in the thigh and clawed across Ms McKinlay's face, leaving scratches and blood. Body-worn footage showed the struggle before other staff intervened. Ms McKinlay required hospital treatment and stated it was her first attack in her long career at Broadmoor. Bravery, who is autistic and under constant supervision, has a prior 2020 conviction for attacking staff at the same hospital.
Sentenced concurrently with existing 15-year minimum term. Found guilty of two counts of assault. Judge noted it is very unlikely he will be deemed safe for release at the end of the 15-year term unless something significant changes. Defendant refused to appear at the hearing.
8 Jan 2026
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 2025 3 cases
Adrian Young
Assault by beating *
Sentence
12-month community order with 10 days rehabilitation activity requirement and 150 hours unpaid work, plus £114 victim surcharge, £650 costs, and £200 compensation
On September 22, 2024, at Camden Road overground station, Pc Adrian Young responded to railway staff assistance request after a 15-year-old girl pushed through ticket barriers. CCTV showed Young restraining the girl in a headlock for approximately 30 seconds, then pushing her back through the barrier and placing his hand around her throat against a ticket machine. He handcuffed and arrested her, but she was later de-arrested at the scene. The girl was vulnerable due to her age and circumstances.
Convicted of assault by beating after trial. Actions described as appalling and unacceptable use of force against a child. Remains suspended from duty. Judge noted psychological distress to the victim. Defence claimed excessive force in lawful detention but no choking.
13 Nov 2025
lincolnshirelive.co.uk
Paul Newman
Breach of Section 35 of the Public Order Act *
Sentence
£160 fine
Paul Newman, 56, of Park Road East, Uxbridge, was involved in disorder during the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest in the Whitehall area of central London on 13 September 2025, breaching Section 35 of the Public Order Act.
Pleaded guilty to a breach of Section 35 of the Public Order Act.
13 Nov 2025
news.met.police.uk
James Moore
Assault on an emergency worker *
Sentence
£100 fine
James Moore, 50, of Pulchrass Street, Barnstaple, was involved in disorder during the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest in the Whitehall area of central London on 13 September 2025, where he assaulted an emergency worker.
Pleaded guilty to assault on an emergency worker. Also ordered to pay £250 compensation and £85 prosecution costs.
4 Nov 2025
news.met.police.uk
October 2025 1 case
Pc Bouette
Unspecified charges *
Sentence
sentenced following guilty plea
Former Met officer PC Bouette was sentenced following a swift investigation into unspecified charges.
Pleaded guilty to both charges.
9 Oct 2025
news.met.police.uk
September 2025 1 case
Liam Hutchinson
Shoplifting *
Sentence
12 months imprisonment
Liam Hutchinson, a 32-year-old with no fixed address, committed 99 shoplifting offences between May and August 2025, stealing large quantities of electrical items and razors from Boots stores in Chelsea and Kensington, resulting in over £107,000 in lost revenue for the business.
Issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from every Boots store in the UK for 10 years and from entering the borough of Chelsea and Kensington for five years. The conviction resulted from a Met Police investigation involving CCTV footage and statements from Boots staff.
24 Sep 2025
news.met.police.uk
July 2025 1 case
Sasha Charles
Carrying out regulated legal activities without authorisation *
Sentence
6 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years
Sasha Charles, 31, director of Landlord Advice UK Limited, carried out regulated eviction litigation activities without proper authorisation between 10th July 2019 and April 2023. He falsely represented himself as the ‘claimant’s solicitor’ in civil disputes and described himself as a ‘lawyer’ in Companies House filings. The deception was described by the judge as ‘deliberate, planned and sophisticated’. His company shares the same registered address as the British Landlords Association and was linked from their website.
Required to complete 100 hours of unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions. Pleaded in mitigation claims of being coerced into the business by family and having ADHD. No clients were out of pocket.
9 Jul 2025
landlordzone.co.uk
June 2025 1 case
Conor George Thomson-Moore
Food hygiene violations *
Sentence
£7,000 fine, £2,000 victim surcharge, £22,000 in costs, and 10-year ban from running a food business
Conor George Thomson-Moore was involved in operating Beach Blanket Babylon in Notting Hill, which was found infested with rats, mice, and cockroaches during inspections between September 2022 and March 2023. Packets of cocoa powder, flaked almonds, and other food items were gnawed by mice, and there was a lack of hot water, preventing proper hand washing. This led to contamination of food and poor cleaning practices.
Pleaded guilty to four charges. District Judge Clarke described it as one of the most egregious cases he had ever seen.
16 Jun 2025
mylondon.news
May 2025 2 cases
Keaton Adams
Stalking *
Sentence
16 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months
Keaton Adams persistently stalked radio DJ Katrina Ridley by sending numerous messages, letters, emails, and gifts between November 1, 2024, and February 20, 2025. He turned up at the Heart radio studio in Leicester Square, London, in January 2025, and sent delusional messages, including claims of a relationship, marriage plans in Australia, and references to spyware. This behaviour left the victim feeling unsafe, paranoid, and unable to use public transport.
Admitted one count of stalking involving serious alarm or distress. A restraining order was imposed, banning contact with the victim and her colleagues, and prohibiting visits to Leicester Square.
27 May 2025
getsurrey.co.uk
Gorge Raicu
Theft from a shop *
Sentence
Six months imprisonment
Gorge Raicu, 32, of London Road in Romford, stole a £3,200 designer jacket from Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge on an unspecified date, and was brought before the court three days later.
Pleaded guilty to theft from a shop. Magistrates stated that a prison sentence was necessary due to the number and nature of offences, indicating he was operating as a professional criminal.
1 May 2025
romfordrecorder.co.uk
March 2025 1 case
Joey Barton
Assault *
Sentence
12-week suspended prison sentence
In June 2021, Joey Barton assaulted his wife Georgia Barton at their family home in southwest London after drinking with friends. During a drunken dispute while their children slept upstairs, Barton grabbed her, pushed her to the ground, and kicked her in the head. Mrs Barton called police immediately, stating her husband had 'just hit me.' Although she later tried to retract her statement, Barton was convicted.
Convicted of assaulting his wife Georgia Barton by kicking her in the head during a drunken argument. Denied physical violence during trial.
1 Mar 2025
liverpoolecho.co.uk
February 2025 2 cases
Charles Brohiri
Fare evasion *
Sentence
3 months imprisonment suspended for 1 year, 150 hours unpaid work, 12 months prohibited activity requirement, rehabilitation activity requirement
Charles Brohiri, 29, originally from Hatfield in Hertfordshire but homeless for years, committed 112 offences of fare evasion on Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) trains between February 2024 and February 2025, failing to pay fares valued at over £3,000. He continued offending despite a ban from Thameslink stations imposed in April 2024 as bail conditions, with offences in nearly every month except October to December 2024, the last recorded on February 10, 2025. He owes £31,742 in outstanding financial orders from prior prosecutions between August 2019 and April 2025. Despite personal troubles including homelessness after dropping out of university and inconsistent charity support, he expressed remorse and hopes probation can help secure accommodation and employment.
Admitted 76 charges of failing to pay for a ticket; convicted in absence of 36 further charges; 16 additional offences taken into consideration; ordered to pay back £3,629.60 in unpaid rail fares; no prosecution costs ordered; judge noted brazen and persistent offending but acknowledged insight and potential for probation assistance; warned of return to court if non-compliant.
12 Feb 2025
express.co.uk
Apapale Adoum
Possession of an offensive weapon *
Sentence
42 weeks imprisonment
Adoum was arrested at the scene on 9 February 2025 after police responded to reports of a man attempting to force entry to a flat on Coulter Road, where Victoria Adams was found dead from a head injury. He was initially charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon related to this incident.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of an offensive weapon.
11 Feb 2025
news.met.police.uk
December 2024 4 cases
Jihad Abousalah
Stalking *
Sentence
12-month community order
Jihad Abousalah, 47, of Park West, Edgware Road, northwest London, targeted Haya Al-Thani, a Qatari princess, with a stalking campaign between March 1 and March 23, 2024. After being hired as her chauffeur in London, he sent her flowers, a Happy Birthday note, and gifts including a bracelet. He made calls to her while she was in Doha and attended her London home to deliver flowers to a member of staff, causing her fear as he knew her address and her children's schedule. She hired private security due to alarm and distress, unable to go about normal life.
Pleaded guilty to stalking. Suffered from mental illness at the time; responsibility substantially reduced by mental disorder. Ordered to attend 30 days of rehab. Banned under a three-year restraining order from contacting Haya Al-Thani and her husband and from going to the Hyde Park area. Expressed genuine remorse.
27 Dec 2024
standard.co.uk
Victoria Thomas Bowen
Assault by beating and criminal damage *
Sentence
13 weeks' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months and 120 hours of unpaid work
Victoria Thomas Bowen threw a milkshake at Nigel Farage MP during a campaign event in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex on 4 June 2024, as he was leaving a local pub. The drink hit him, causing assault by beating and criminal damage. She was arrested and admitted in police interview that she targeted him because she did not agree with his political views.
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage. Targeted Nigel Farage MP due to disagreement with his political views.
16 Dec 2024
cps.gov.uk
Saifur Rahman Ahmedzai
People smuggling *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment and fined £2,601
Saifur Rahman Ahmedzai, 24, was part of an Afghan trafficking gang that smuggled boys and other migrants from Afghanistan to western Europe via Iran, Turkey, and the Balkans. Many ended up in Belgium, France, and the UK via small boats from northern France. The gang transported thousands, exploiting vulnerable migrants for profit. Some boys were raped and blackmailed with footage to force further abuse and crimes.
Convicted in absence along with 21 other gang members. Extradited to Belgium in June 2025 to serve sentence.
1 Dec 2024
express.co.uk
Zeeshan Banghis
People smuggling *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment and fined £2,601
Zeeshan Banghis, 21, was part of an Afghan trafficking gang that smuggled boys and other migrants from Afghanistan to western Europe via Iran, Turkey, and the Balkans. Many ended up in Belgium, France, and the UK via small boats from northern France. The gang transported thousands, exploiting vulnerable migrants for profit. Some boys were raped and blackmailed with footage to force further abuse and crimes.
Convicted in absence along with 21 other gang members. Extradited to Belgium to serve sentence.
1 Dec 2024
express.co.uk
November 2024 2 cases
Pc Daniel Traynor
Assault by beating *
Sentence
80 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation activity days and ordered to pay costs
On 29 November 2024, PC Daniel Traynor, 38, returned to his home in east London and found a vehicle blocking access to his property. After trying to find the owner, he argued with neighbour Joshua Smith. Later, Traynor and his partner knocked on Smith's door, leading to another row. Traynor then pushed Smith with both hands, causing him to fall backwards. Smith punched the officer, and they grappled and fell to the floor, prompting police to be called.
Pleaded not guilty, claimed reasonable self-defence, lodged an appeal against conviction. Later dismissed for gross misconduct.
12 Nov 2024
bbc.co.uk
Duncan Bouette
Obscene Publications Act offences *
Sentence
18-month suspended prison sentence
PC Duncan Bouette sent a series of messages relating to the sexual abuse of children on 18 November 2024, and between 2 and 3 October 2024, he sent messages via a secure messaging application relating to extreme, violent sexual practices. The offences occurred in Hertfordshire and Essex. He was arrested on 7 October 2024 by the Metropolitan Police's Central Specialist Crime Unit, charged the following day, and pleaded guilty on 9 October 2024.
Pleaded guilty to two counts under the Obscene Publications Act. Also ordered to complete 200 hours of community work and handed a three-year criminal behaviour order prohibiting unsupervised contact with children and relating to the use of digital devices. Dismissed from the Metropolitan Police.
6 Nov 2024
express.co.uk
October 2024 3 cases
Pc Adrian Young
Assault by beating *
Sentence
12-month community order, including 10 days rehabilitation activity requirement and 150 hours unpaid work
On 22 September 2024, at Camden Road Overground station, PC Adrian Young responded to a request for assistance after a 15-year-old girl pushed through ticket barriers. CCTV footage showed him placing her in a headlock for about 30 seconds, then pushing her back through the barrier and placing his hand around her throat while pushing her against a ticket machine. He handcuffed and arrested her, but she was later de-arrested at the scene. The girl was vulnerable due to her age.
Convicted of assault by beating following a trial. District Judge Nina Tempia noted the incident caused psychological distress to the girl. Defence argued excessive force in a lawful detention with no choking or strangulation.
22 Oct 2024
bbc.co.uk
Eddie Redmayne
Speeding *
Sentence
£1,000 fine, three penalty points, £130 costs, £400 victim surcharge
Eddie Redmayne was caught speeding on October 14, 2023, at around 11am on the A4 Cromwell Road through Earl's Court, London, where a 20mph limit was in place. His Audi was clocked at 28mph by a speed camera while driving towards West Kensington. He received a notice of intended prosecution on October 20, 2023, but responded late on March 1, 2024, leading to criminal prosecution by the Metropolitan Police.
Pleaded guilty to speeding offence. Case dealt with through Single Justice Procedure; did not attend court in person.
2 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
Crispin Blunt
Possession of class A and class B drugs *
Sentence
Fined £1,200
On October 25, 2023, police searched Crispin Blunt's home in Horley, Surrey, following a rape allegation from a September 2023 chemsex party (no charges brought). Blunt pointed out drugs including crystal meth (£200-£250), a mix of crystal meth and amphetamine, GBL (£200), and cannabis (£5-£10), plus weighing scales and drug paraphernalia. He admitted involvement in chemsex parties to gain first-hand experience for drug policy reform after becoming a justice minister.
Pleaded guilty to one count of possessing class A drugs and three charges of possession of class B drugs. Ordered to pay £480 victim surcharge and £200 in costs. Judge noted his position as a former minister and the aggravating factor of hosting drug parties.
2 Oct 2024
standard.co.uk
September 2024 3 cases
Elizabeth Harker
Sending grossly offensive communications *
Sentence
18-month community order with 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, 12-month alcohol treatment requirement, and 200 hours unpaid work
On September 5, 2023, Elizabeth Harker, 63, from Luton, Bedfordshire, left four abusive voicemails on a hotline at Angela Rayner's Ashton-under-Lyne constituency office, calling her a 'filthy whore', 'slag', threatening 'you don’t know what is coming to you', and threatening to kill Rayner and her son. The calls were made from a mobile phone registered to Harker's home address while she was under the influence of alcohol. In an unrelated incident on November 2, 2023, Harker was caught on a Ring doorbell posting a handwritten note filled with slurs such as 'scroungers, I reported you' and 'drop dead scrounger' at the Luton home of Dorris Fortune, then running away. The note caused distress and anxiety to Fortune.
Pleaded guilty to sending grossly offensive communications. No previous convictions. Expressed remorse and sought help for long-term alcohol misuse. Judge noted actions were unprovoked, deeply unpleasant, and had significant impact on victims. Aggravated by being under the influence of alcohol.
20 Sep 2024
hellorayo.co.uk
Bayo Dosunmu
Drink-driving *
Sentence
12-month community order, 150 hours of unpaid work and 15 days of rehabilitation activity requirement
Bayo Dosunmu was behind the wheel of a white Jeep when he crashed into a blue Toyota shortly before 9am on June 23, 2024, near Wandsworth Bridge Road in Fulham. He was three times over the drink-drive limit, slurred his words, and struggled to follow police directions. The Toyota driver pursued him as he tried to flee the scene, forcing him to stop.
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. Lawyer stated he had a history of public service and losing his job had taken a heavy toll on him.
1 Sep 2024
standard.co.uk
Huw Edwards
Making indecent images of children *
Sentence
six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years
Huw Edwards was charged in June 2024 following a Met Police investigation unrelated to the initial scandal. He admitted to possessing 41 indecent photographs of children on WhatsApp, including seven of the most severe category. The charges involved creating indecent images of children.
Pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children.
1 Sep 2024
plymouthherald.co.uk
July 2024 2 cases
Kaidi Nasser
Theft *
Sentence
30 weeks imprisonment
Kaidi Nasser, 25, stole a mobile phone from the back pocket of an unaware victim in Soho, London, on 5 July 2024. The incident was captured on CCTV, and he was tackled by two plain-clothed Metropolitan Police officers. The stolen phone was retrieved and returned to its owner.
Pleaded guilty to theft.
8 Jul 2024
independent.co.uk
Emmanuel Johnson
Theft *
Sentence
10 weeks in prison
On March 31, 2024, at around 6am, Emmanuel Johnson stole a Pioneer mixing desk worth £1659 from the unlocked boot of Tim Westwood's car parked outside his central London home. Johnson was caught on CCTV carrying out the theft in broad daylight, wearing a padded gilet and blue hoodie. He noticed the car was unlocked, rifled through the glove box, and took the equipment from the boot. Johnson was arrested on July 1, 2024, after attempting to steal three pairs of ladies' shoes worth £127 from Mango at One New Change, where he was on licence and subsequently recalled to prison.
Pleaded guilty. Has 91 previous convictions including 51 thefts. Dubbed a 'career thief' by magistrates. Ordered to pay £100 compensation to victim.
2 Jul 2024
standard.co.uk
June 2024 1 case
Glenn Mullen
Sending threatening messages contrary to the Malicious Communications Act 1988 *
Sentence
8 weeks' imprisonment suspended for 2 years
Glenn Mullen, 31, uploaded two audio clips in Gaelic to social media in January 2023 containing threats to kill a member of parliament and a prominent author. The messages were reported by another user, leading to Mullen being traced and arrested. He made no comment initially but later admitted the offenses.
Admitted posting threatening messages in Gaelic on social media, claiming he thought nobody would understand them. Also given a 12-month Community Order with 150 hours unpaid work and 20 Rehabilitation days.
4 Jun 2024
cps.gov.uk
May 2024 1 case
Michael Timlin
Driving while unfit through drink *
Sentence
Banned from driving for 3 years and fined £1,115
Michael Timlin was driving a Ford Transit along Chelsea Embankment in London when he was found unfit through drink on April 12, 2024.
Admitted driving while unfit through drink; also ordered to pay prosecution costs of £85 and a victim services surcharge of £446.
8 May 2024
echo-news.co.uk
April 2024 2 cases
Dnata Ltd
Health and safety breaches *
Sentence
Fined £160,000
An employee of Dnata Ltd was crushed to death on February 23, 2022, at Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 while unloading baggage containers from an Emirates Airbus A380 using a high-loader. The incident occurred due to obscured visibility for the operator, lack of sensors or communication systems, and a broken locking mechanism on a baggage trailer that had unreported defects. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found failures in safety measures during ground handling activities.
Pleaded guilty to breaches of Regulation 8(1) of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and Regulation 5(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Ordered to pay £6,494.25 in costs.
17 Apr 2024
standard.co.uk
James Manchand
Voyeurism *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
James Manchand, 62, was spotted by officers pacing along queues and hovering around groups of young women outside busy West End venues in Soho on January 16, 2024. Suspecting him of scouting for potential thefts, uniformed officers conducted a search and discovered he was a known offender with an active Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for a previous voyeurism offence. Upon inspecting his phone, officers found 29 videos involving more than 20 victims, all filmed that same evening. He was arrested at the scene. Additionally, he breached his SHPO in December 2023 by using Virtual Private Network software to erase cookies and browsing history during a Live Facial Recognition Operation on Tottenham Court Road.
Ordered to forfeit a laptop and mobile phone. Also sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for each of two breaches of a SHPO, four months for recording images under clothing, and a further four months as part of a previously suspended sentence.
10 Apr 2024
standard.co.uk
March 2024 3 cases
Rabar Karim
Assault by beating and public order offence *
Sentence
12-month community order with 15 days rehabilitation activity requirement
Rabar Karim, 31, from the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, attended a pro-Palestinian march on 4 November 2023 in central London. During the protest, he held up a sign threatening to blow up the House of Lords, causing alarm to others. When another protestor tried to grab the sign, he assaulted her by hitting her over the head with a stick so hard that it broke.
Found guilty after trial. Ordered to pay £150 in compensation to the victims. Michael Mallon from CPS commented that the right to protest does not include committing criminal offences and hopes the conviction serves as a reminder that such behaviour will not be tolerated.
25 Mar 2024
cps.gov.uk
Paul Barrett
Driving with excess alcohol *
Sentence
Fined £700 and disqualified from driving for 14 months
On March 1, 2024, Sergeant Paul Barrett, supervising protection at the Iranian embassy in London, arrived for duty having consumed alcohol, with a breath test reading of 46 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath. He was required to drive between embassies to ensure posts were covered and officers remained alert. Two officers on foot patrol noticed he smelled of alcohol, challenged him, and he became defensive. He was removed from duty after concerns were raised up the chain of command.
Pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol. Breath test reading of 46 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit. Dismissed without notice from Metropolitan Police for gross misconduct.
16 Mar 2024
standard.co.uk
James Phillips
Sending an offensive communication *
Sentence
12-month community order with 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement
On 31 January 2024, James Phillips, 46, from the London Borough of Haringey, made several abusive phone calls to Mike Freer MP’s office, including heavy breathing and threatening to 'come for [him]'. He admitted the calls during police interview and was charged under Section 127 of the Communications Act for sending menacing communications. On 6 February, he assaulted a police officer. He appeared at court on 7 February and pleaded guilty to one count of sending an offensive communication and the assault.
Pleaded guilty to sending an offensive communication and assaulting a police officer. Received a two-year restraining order banning contact with Mr Freer. Ordered to pay £200 compensation to the assaulted police officer.
6 Mar 2024
cps.gov.uk
February 2024 4 cases
Heba Alhayek
Supporting a proscribed organisation *
Sentence
12-month conditional discharge
Heba Alhayek, 29, of Croydon, south London, displayed an image of a paraglider on her back during a large demonstration on 14 October 2023 in the Piccadilly Circus area, which continued into Whitehall. The image was seen on footage uploaded to social media, leading to a police appeal. She gave herself in at Croydon police station on 30 October 2023. The display, a week after Hamas terror attacks on 7 October 2023 involving paragliders to breach the Gaza/Israel border, aroused suspicion of supporting the proscribed organisation Hamas.
Found guilty of carrying or displaying an article in a public place in such a way as to arouse reasonable suspicion that she was supporting Hamas, contrary to section 13(1) Terrorism Act 2000.
13 Feb 2024
cps.gov.uk
Pauline Ankunda
Supporting a proscribed organisation *
Sentence
12-month conditional discharge
Pauline Ankunda, 26, of Croydon, south London, displayed an image of a paraglider on her back during a large demonstration on 14 October 2023 in the Piccadilly Circus area, which continued into Whitehall. The image was seen on footage uploaded to social media, leading to a police appeal. She gave herself in at Croydon police station on 30 October 2023. The display, a week after Hamas terror attacks on 7 October 2023 involving paragliders to breach the Gaza/Israel border, aroused suspicion of supporting the proscribed organisation Hamas.
Found guilty of carrying or displaying an article in a public place in such a way as to arouse reasonable suspicion that she was supporting Hamas, contrary to section 13(1) Terrorism Act 2000.
13 Feb 2024
cps.gov.uk
Noimotu Taiwo
Supporting a proscribed organisation *
Sentence
12-month conditional discharge
Noimotu Taiwo, 27, of Croydon, south London, carried a sign with an image of a paraglider affixed to it during a large demonstration on 14 October 2023 in the Piccadilly Circus area, which continued into Whitehall, alongside the other two women. The image was seen on footage uploaded to social media, leading to a police appeal. She was arrested on 8 November 2023. The display, a week after Hamas terror attacks on 7 October 2023 involving paragliders to breach the Gaza/Israel border, aroused suspicion of supporting the proscribed organisation Hamas.
Found guilty of carrying or displaying an article in a public place in such a way as to arouse reasonable suspicion that she was supporting Hamas, contrary to section 13(1) Terrorism Act 2000.
13 Feb 2024
cps.gov.uk
Noimutu Olayinka Taiwo
Terror offence *
Sentence
12-month conditional discharge
On October 14, 2023, Noimutu Olayinka Taiwo, along with two others, displayed images of paragliders at a pro-Palestinian march in central London, one week after the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. The images were linked to the paragliders used by Hamas militants to breach Israeli defenses. The women denied the charges, claiming the images were parachute emojis symbolizing peace, but were found guilty under terrorism laws for carrying or displaying an article arousing reasonable suspicion of supporting the banned organization Hamas.
Found guilty of a terror offence; judge stated their lesson had been well learned and emotions ran high; no evidence of supporting Hamas but image aroused reasonable suspicion.
13 Feb 2024
standard.co.uk
October 2023 1 case
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon
Contempt of court *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, breached a 2021 injunction multiple times by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee who had successfully sued him for libel. The breaches included publishing, causing, authorising, or procuring a film called Silenced in May 2023, which contained the libellous claims. These actions led to his imprisonment after admitting the offences.
Admitted multiple breaches of a 2021 injunction; showed a change in attitude but lacked contrition; sentence reduced by four months at a hearing.
1 Oct 2023
inews.co.uk
May 2023 1 case
Not Stated
Possession of a bladed article *
Sentence
12-month conditional discharge
American citizen in the UK on a study placement with a prestigious London-based university, found in possession of a flick knife within two weeks of her arrival in the UK.
Pleaded guilty. Of good character with no previous convictions. Represented by Nick Titchener. Court departed from usual sentencing range of 3-6 months custody.
17 May 2023
lawtonslaw.co.uk
April 2022 1 case
Paul Bussetti
Posting offensive video *
Sentence
10-week suspended jail sentence
Paul Bussetti, 49, from South Norwood, posted a video of a cardboard model of Grenfell Tower being burned on a bonfire on social media, which was described as 'disgusting' and 'abhorrent'.
Pleaded guilty to posting a 'disgusting' and 'abhorrent' video of a Grenfell Tower model on social media.
21 Apr 2022
insidecroydon.com
March 2022 1 case
Robert Whippe
Sending a grossly offensive message *
Sentence
12-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months with 160 hours unpaid work and 20 days rehabilitation activities
Robert Whippe, 64, sent two tweets with racist connotations, featuring a monkey and banana emoji, to Rio Ferdinand on July 8 and July 11, 2021, following England's Euro 2020 matches against Denmark and Italy. The tweets were traced by police software monitoring social media for abuse. Whippe initially denied racist intent, claiming it was a joke, but later admitted fault. Ferdinand found the messages grossly offensive and upsetting to explain to his children.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of sending a grossly offensive message. Ordered to pay £120 compensation to Rio Ferdinand, £85 costs, and £128 victim surcharge. Judge commented that his claims of it being a joke were nonsense and the emojis were clearly racist.
1 Mar 2022
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 2020 1 case
Moosa Mohammed
Trespass on a diplomatic premises *
Sentence
36 month conditional discharge
Bahraini photojournalist Moosa Mohammed was assaulted during a Bahrain Embassy protest and subsequently convicted of trespass on a diplomatic premises.
Convicted of trespass on a diplomatic premises by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot.
25 Sep 2020
bindmans.com
June 2020 1 case
Henry Dudley-Stone
Assault and stalking *
Sentence
Community order
21-year-old Henry Dudley-Stone from London assaulted and stalked his 17-year-old ex-partner, with the victim attending court during the COVID-19 pandemic to give evidence behind a screen.
Convicted of assaulting and stalking his ex-partner. 24-month restraining order also imposed. The 17-year-old vulnerable victim gave evidence behind a screen during the pandemic.
23 Jun 2020
cps.gov.uk
October 2019 1 case
Nissim Arakelian
Outraging public decency *
Sentence
Not stated
Nissim Arakelian, a 56-year-old kitchen porter, filmed up a woman's skirt using a GoPro camera while she was travelling on a busy train on the London Underground's Northern Line on 4 October 2019.
Previously admitted outraging public decency. Left the victim feeling violated and unable to relax and enjoy herself.
4 Oct 2019
courtnewsuk.co.uk
May 2019 1 case
Julian Assange
Breach of bail conditions *
Sentence
11 months imprisonment
Julian Assange was sentenced for breaching his bail terms by failing to surrender to authorities after being granted bail in the UK. This stemmed from his efforts to avoid extradition to Sweden over sex offence allegations, which he denied. He had entered the Ecuadorian embassy in London in 2012 and remained there until his arrest in 2019, leading to this conviction.
Sentenced for breaching bail conditions. The case involved his refusal to surrender to custody after seeking asylum.
1 May 2019
dailymail.co.uk
April 2019 1 case
Ionut-Bogdan Merticariu
Burglary *
Sentence
Not stated
Ionut-Bogdan Merticariu was convicted in absentia in Romania for a burglary committed on 5 March 2016. A European Arrest Warrant was issued on 7 May 2019 to execute the sentence imposed on 11 April 2019. He was arrested in the UK on 25 September 2019 and the extradition hearing occurred on 21 August 2020, with the order for extradition made on 26 October 2020.
Convicted in absentia for burglary. Entitled to request reopening of proceedings under Article 466 of the Romanian Code of Criminal Procedure upon extradition to Romania.
11 Apr 2019
supremecourt.uk

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