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Winchester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 313 verdicts at Winchester Crown Court (Winchester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Winchester Crown Court
October 2026 12 cases
Jaiden Hassan-Agard
23 Oct 2026
Manslaughter *
Sentence
18 years imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

On 28 August 2025, Jaiden Hassan-Agard became enraged at a flat in Southampton after accusing a 25-year-old woman and another woman of stealing drugs from him. Armed with two machetes, he subjected both women to prolonged intimidation, threats and violence, assaulted the victim and broke her nose. Frightened and desperate to escape, the victim attempted to escape from a third-floor balcony and fell to the ground, dying in hospital the following day. Hassan-Agard refused to seek emergency help and continued to threaten and control the other victim.

Convicted on 14 July 2026 of manslaughter, two counts of false imprisonment, two counts of threats to kill, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of threats with an offensive weapon in private, and kidnapping. Found guilty following a trial.
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Jaiden Hassan–Agard
23 Oct 2026
Manslaughter *
Sentence
18 years imprisonment

Jaiden Hassan–Agard accused two women of stealing drugs from him before threatening them with a machete in Southampton on 28 August 2025. He punched the victim, breaking her nose, and falsely imprisoned her. The victim tried to escape via a balcony and fell to her death; she later died in hospital. The judge said he terrorised the women and posed a significant risk of serious harm.

Found guilty of manslaughter, actual bodily harm, threats to kill, false imprisonment, making threats with an offensive weapon, and kidnapping. The judge imposed an extended sentence with a further three years on licence.
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Osvaldas Ubarevicius
22 Oct 2026
Conspiring to dishonestly receive stolen goods and possessing criminal property *
Sentence
30 months imprisonment

Osvaldas Ubarevicius was involved in an organised crime group responsible for transporting high-value stolen vehicle parts worth at least £325,000. The investigation began on 22 April after a private vehicle tracking company reported a lock-up on farmland near Malmesbury containing high-value vehicles that had been dismantled into parts. CCTV linked a white Mercedes Sprinter van to the location, and two days later Hertfordshire Police stopped the van and found parts from a vehicle stolen that same morning. The van itself was also stolen. Ubarevicius was driving the vehicle and was arrested and later found guilty of both offences.

Found guilty of conspiring to dishonestly receive stolen goods and possessing criminal property. He is a Lithuanian national due to be deported after serving his sentence.
salisburypost.co.uk
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Emily Fletcher
16 Oct 2026
Burglary *
Sentence
2 years and 2 months imprisonment

Emily Fletcher stole food, coffee, household items and cleaning products worth more than £1,300 from One Stop, Boots and Co-op stores in Aldershot between May 2024 and August 2026. She also stole a mobile scanning device worth £300 from Admiral Casino in July 2026 and £8,000 worth of tobacco during a burglary at Shop Inn in September 2024.

Pleaded guilty to 19 counts of shoplifting, three further theft offences, burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating and assaulting a police officer.
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Jake Wilkinson
16 Oct 2026
Attempted rape *
Sentence
12 years in prison with an extended licence period of a further three years

Jake Wilkinson attacked a woman at her home in the early hours of 1 December 2024. After an argument, he kicked and punched the door until he created a hole and crawled back inside. He then attempted to rape her, sexually assaulted her by penetration, and strangled her until she could no longer breathe. The victim sustained scratches to her neck and arms, a swollen lip, cuts to her legs, and a back injury. Wilkinson was convicted of attempted rape, intentional strangulation, trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and two counts of sexual assault by penetration.

Found guilty after trial. The victim was known to him.
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Michael Bowen
9 Oct 2026
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years

Michael Bowen killed his bed-bound mother in a ferocious and sustained hammer attack in the early hours of 31 December last year. The court heard he hit his 65-year-old mother over the head and face with a hammer more than 10 times. She had recently suffered a stroke and was reliant on others for her care. Concerned neighbours contacted police after hearing a disturbance, and carers later found her dead. Bowen had admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, criminal damage and possession of cannabis, but the jury found him guilty of murder. His defence said he had shown remorse and had been diagnosed with substance-induced psychotic disorder contributed to by alcohol withdrawal, and that he had heard voices telling him to kill his mother.

Found guilty of murder; the jury rejected a manslaughter plea on diminished responsibility. Also sentenced for possessing cannabis and causing criminal damage.
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Liam Robert Porter
9 Oct 2026
Rape of a child *
Sentence
4 years 6 months imprisonment

Liam Robert Porter, 35, of Weymouth, admitted three counts of raping a child in relation to offences committed in Stalbridge between 2004 and 2007. The offences related to two incidents at an address in the Dorset town and were reported to Dorset Police in November 2025. He was arrested on 23 December 2025 and later pleaded guilty to all three counts at Winchester Crown Court on 24 July 2026. He was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 9 October 2026 and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of raping a child. Also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
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Mark Anderton
9 Oct 2026
Rape of a child *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment

Mark Anderton was sentenced after pleading guilty to 19 sexual offences, including four counts of rape of a child and seven counts of sexual assault of a child, as well as sexual activity with a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and causing a child to watch a sexual act. The offending involved two male victims and occurred at an address in Poole between 2004 and 2011. The abuse was first reported to police in August 2022, and Anderton was interviewed in January 2023 and October 2023 before being charged.

Pleaded guilty to 19 charges including four counts of rape of a child and seven counts of sexual assault of a child, among other sexual offences. Offending occurred between 2004 and 2011 and was first reported in August 2022.
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Billy-Roy Guilfoyle-Gregory
6 Oct 2026
Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment

Billy-Roy Guilfoyle-Gregory was part of a group of men who attacked a man in his 20s in Ratcliffe Road on Tuesday 30 June. The group got out of a vehicle before launching the attack, during which the victim suffered stab wounds to his hands and back and a serious head injury. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and has since recovered.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Five other men arrested in connection with the incident were released with no further action.
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Bradley Fox
2 Oct 2026
Distributing indecent images of children *
Sentence
2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Bradley Fox, 28, of Basingstoke, uploaded indecent images of children online, leading to police scrutiny. Officers arrested him at his home on 21 January 2025 and found digital devices containing evidence of him sending abusive videos and images to others. Investigators found three category C images and four category A videos, the most serious category. He was sentenced for distributing child sex abuse material.

Pleaded guilty at Winchester Crown Court on 25 August 2026 to two counts of distributing indecent images of children and three counts of making indecent images. Also received a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must comply with sex offender notification requirements for 10 years.
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Bethany Mcausland
2 Oct 2026
Perverting the course of public justice *
Sentence
120 hours unpaid work and £714 costs

Bethany McAusland was a passenger in a car that was driven dangerously in Hampshire. After the car stopped, she swapped seats with the driver and falsely claimed he was not the driver. She later admitted that she had falsely taken the blame. She pleaded guilty to committing an act with intent to pervert the course of public justice.

Pleaded guilty to committing an act with intent to pervert the course of public justice.
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Harrison Alderton
2 Oct 2026
Dangerous driving *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 200 hours unpaid work, drug rehabilitation requirement, 3-year driving ban, and £787 costs

Harrison Alderton drove a VW Golf dangerously in Hampshire on Wednesday 22 October last year, going through red lights, on the wrong side of the road, and the wrong way around a roundabout in Fleet. Officers tried to stop the car, but he drove at excessive speed before stopping and swapping seats with a passenger, who initially claimed he was not the driver. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and committing an act with intent to prevent the course of public justice.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and committing an act with intent to prevent the course of public justice. A police sergeant described his actions as reckless and dangerous.
northdevongazette.co.uk
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September 2026 5 cases
Mohammad Malik
21 Sep 2026
Disseminating terrorist publications *
Sentence
8 years' imprisonment with a 1-year extended licence period

Mohammad Malik operated across a number of social media channels and shared footage of Islamist groups, including graphic videos produced by the media wing of Daesh. He edited some videos featuring executions and beheadings. Officers executed a warrant at his home in Gillingham on 14 January last year and seized a phone, computer hard drives, swords, knives and a homemade Daesh flag.

Found guilty following trial of two counts of disseminating a terrorist publication and two counts of expression of support for a proscribed organisation. Also made subject to a Serious Crime Prevention Order and Part 4 Terrorist Notification requirements for 15 years.
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Mohammed Malik
21 Sep 2026
Disseminating terrorist publications *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment

Mohammed Malik, 24, shared videos of prisoners being beheaded across a number of social media platforms. Police raided his home on 14 January 2025, seizing a phone and hard drives along with swords, knives and a homemade Daesh flag. He had edited some of the videos, which had been originally produced by the media wing of Daesh. He was convicted on 10 April of two counts of disseminating a terrorist publication and two counts of expression of support for a proscribed organisation.

Convicted of two counts of disseminating a terrorist publication and two counts of expression of support for a proscribed organisation. On release he will serve a year on licence and was made subject of a Serious Crime Prevention Order for 15 years.
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Christopher Lowe
11 Sep 2026
Controlling and coercive behaviour and assault by beating *
Sentence
20 months in prison, suspended for two years

Christopher Lowe subjected the victim to controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship between October 1, 2024, and January 2, 2026, and assaulted her by beating on April 3, 2025. He made the victim fear physical harm, verbally and emotionally abused her, damaged her property and repeatedly contacted her when they were apart, which had a serious effect on her. He was sentenced to 20 months in prison, suspended for two years, with unpaid work and a rehabilitation activity requirement, and a restraining order was imposed.

Found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault by beating. A restraining order bans him from contacting the victim.
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Ryan Salter
4 Sep 2026
Being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine *
Sentence
43 months imprisonment

Ryan Salter was involved in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin in Aldershot between February 2024 and June 2025. He was arrested, charged and later pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, obstructing a PC, and driving while disqualified.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, obstructing a PC, and driving while disqualified.
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Adam Edward Eric Curtis
1 Sep 2026
Controlling and coercive behaviour *
Sentence
7 years 6 months imprisonment

Adam Edward Eric Curtis subjected a woman to an 11-year campaign of abuse, including controlling her movements, threatening her with knives and lighters, and taking her mobile phone to prevent her calling police. He was also physically violent, on one occasion stomping, kicking and punching her repeatedly, and sexually assaulted her. He was found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour, sexual assault by penetration, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Placed on the sex offenders register for life.
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August 2026 2 cases
Jimmy James
28 Aug 2026
Dangerous driving *
Sentence
14 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, £500 fine, £187 victim surcharge, 200 hours unpaid work, 25 hours Rehabilitation Activity Requirement, and 3-year driving disqualification

Jimmy James, an 18-year-old from Whitchurch, drove dangerously while over the legal alcohol limit on 13 June on the A31, A303 and roads between Andover and Whitchurch. Police chase footage showed him travelling at more than 100mph. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, using a motor vehicle without insurance, and driving above the legal alcohol limit. At Winchester Crown Court he was given a 14-month prison sentence suspended for two years, fined £500, ordered to pay a £187 victim surcharge, required to complete 200 hours of unpaid work and 25 hours of Rehabilitation Activity Requirement, and disqualified from driving for three years with an extended retest after the ban.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, and using a motor vehicle without insurance and while over the legal alcohol limit. Offences occurred on 13 June on the A31, A303 and roads between Andover and Whitchurch. Police footage showed him travelling at more than 100mph.
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James Junior Cunningham
25 Aug 2026
Inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
11 years and nine months imprisonment

On the evening of Thursday, December 19, 2025, in the area of Boscombe Gardens, James Junior Cunningham assaulted a man in his 20s and used a knife to inflict three stab wounds to his face and head. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. Cunningham was identified through police enquiries, arrested and charged. He later pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article. The victim's injuries were not described as life-threatening or life-changing.
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July 2026 8 cases
Israel Augustus
31 Jul 2026
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 30 years

Augustus took part in the fatal acid attack on a man at his home in Plymouth in February 2025. The victim died in hospital on May 3, 2025, after suffering severe burns. Augustus was also sentenced for weapons and drugs offences.

Found guilty of murder. Also sentenced for possessing a zombie-style knife in a private place and drugs offences.
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Abdulrasheed Adedoja
31 Jul 2026
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 31 years

Adedoja was one of the men who carried out a fatal acid attack on a drug dealer at his home in Plymouth on February 21, 2025. The victim suffered severe burns and died in hospital on May 3, 2025. Adedoja was found guilty of murder and acted under the direction of an overseas drug boss.

Found guilty of murder. Described as the drug boss's man on the ground and involved in significant planning of the attack.
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Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja
31 Jul 2026
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment

Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja was one of two men who attacked the victim with highly concentrated sulphuric acid at the victim's residence. The victim sustained catastrophic injuries and died ten weeks later. Adedoja was convicted of murder.

Convicted of murder.
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Paris Wilson
31 Jul 2026
Manslaughter *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment

Paris Wilson, the ex-wife of the victim, provided his whereabouts to a drug boss, allowing a fatal sulphuric acid attack to take place at his home in Plymouth on February 21, 2025. She also used contact arrangements with her daughter to set up the victim for an attempted kidnap in January 2025. The victim suffered severe burns and died in hospital on May 3, 2025.

Jailed for manslaughter and her part in an attempted kidnap. The judge said she had used her child as bait and provided information that allowed the attack to take place.
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Ramarnee Bakas
31 Jul 2026
Manslaughter *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment

Bakas was involved in the acid attack on a man at his home in Plymouth on February 21, 2025, which led to the victim's death in hospital on May 3, 2025. He was jailed for manslaughter for his role in the killing.

Convicted of manslaughter. His counsel said he had written a letter to the judge expressing remorse for his role in the killing.
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Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole
31 Jul 2026
Manslaughter *
Sentence
10 years imprisonment

Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole was involved in the premeditated acid attack on the victim at his residence, which caused fatal injuries. Bakas-Sithole was convicted of manslaughter.

Convicted of manslaughter.
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Liam Farmer
24 Jul 2026
Making threats to kill *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment

Liam Farmer, 29, threatened people inside a residential address in Tadley on June 9 while armed with a large knife. He then used the weapon to smash a front door, doorbell and glass panel at another address. Police attended the scene, arrested him nearby and seized the knife. After the arrest, officers were threatened and racially abused.

Pleaded guilty to making threats to kill, possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place, criminal damage to property, use of violence to secure entry to premises, and racially or religiously aggravated fear or provocation of violence by words or behaviour. Also handed a restraining order.
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George Dempsey
9 Jul 2026
Being concerned in the offer to supply crack cocaine and heroin *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment

George Dempsey supplied crack cocaine and heroin in Farnborough between June 2025 and February 2026, sending mass marketing messages to users. Officers linked a phone number used for the messages to him. He was arrested in a hotel near his home in Kent in March and later charged. He pleaded guilty to being concerned in the offer to supply crack cocaine and being concerned in the offer to supply heroin.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the offer to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Operated a County Lines drug line known as 'Dexter' or 'Dex'.
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June 2026 5 cases
Gavin Chivers
23 Jun 2026
Possession of indecent images and attempted sexual communication with a child *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment

Gavin Chivers was arrested on March 31 after being suspected of accessing indecent images of children online. An examination of his phone revealed a large number of chats discussing the abuse of children and a cache of indecent images and videos. He claimed he had downloaded the images to identify and report offenders, but no evidence supported this account. He pleaded guilty to 23 offences, including possession of indecent images and attempted sexual communication with a child.

Pleaded guilty to 23 offences. Also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, both for life.
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Timothy Bossard
11 Jun 2026
Intentional suffocation *
Sentence
21 months imprisonment

Timothy Bossard suffocated his victim by holding a pillow over her face until she struggled to breathe. The incident occurred towards the end of 2025. The pair were in a relationship at the time. The victim reported the incident to police in December 2025, and an investigation began. Bossard was found guilty of intentional suffocation. A two-year restraining order was also imposed, preventing him from contacting the victim or attending her address.

Also given a two-year restraining order.
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Joshua Moore
5 Jun 2026
Grievous bodily harm with intent and assault by beating *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment

On 30 September 2025, Joshua Moore assaulted a woman he knew by kicking her in the face on a communal staircase in Sturminster Newton. When a male friend intervened, Moore stabbed him multiple times with a four-inch lock knife, causing injuries requiring hospital treatment. Moore fled, was later tracked to a hotel in Petersfield with dyed hair, and arrested on 2 October 2025.

Found guilty after trial. Moore dyed his hair to evade capture.
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Peter Norman Anwar Ashraf
5 Jun 2026
Attempted murder *
Sentence
26 years imprisonment

Peter Norman Anwar Ashraf stabbed his ex-partner 17 times at her workplace in Whiteley on 30 April 2025. He inflicted stab wounds to her chest, back, foot, and stomach, and she sustained defensive wounds on her arms. A member of the public intervened, disarmed Ashraf, and detained him until police arrived. He was convicted of attempted murder.

Ashraf was convicted of attempted murder on 27 March 2026. He will serve an additional five years on licence after his prison term, and will not be eligible for parole before he has served 17 years.
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Warren Stephen Gawthorpe
3 Jun 2026
Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
8 years imprisonment

On 12 April 2025, at his home in Bishopstoke, Warren Stephen Gawthorpe pushed a man in his 30s down a flight of stairs before repeatedly punching and kicking him. The victim suffered a broken eye socket and other serious, life-changing injuries that continue to affect him daily. The attack was witnessed, and the witness called the police. Gawthorpe was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a six-day trial at Winchester Crown Court on 12 February.

Found guilty after trial. Sentencing continued in his absence after outbursts and he walked out of the video link room. Also made subject to an indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim and a witness.
hampshireincidents.co.uk
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May 2026 7 cases
Cain Dorkin
13 May 2026
Concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin *
Sentence
67 months imprisonment

Cain Dorkin, 33, of Chineham, was spotted by plain-clothed officers on Worting Road in Basingstoke around 10.30am on Thursday, April 9, 2026, involved in suspected drug-related activity. He attempted to flee on a black pushbike but was detained nearby on Queen’s Road. Officers found a bag containing 153 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin. Police later searched an address in Chineham and seized a baton. Dorkin was arrested at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, as well as possessing an offensive weapon in a private place. Detective Constable Mel Hardman said: “This outcome is a result of great proactive policing, and I’m pleased to say that another drug dealer has been taken off our streets.”
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Arjol Haxhija
8 May 2026
Grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
10 years' imprisonment

On 14 June 2025 at around 2.50am, Arjol Haxhija and another entered an address in Weymouth briefly where one armed himself with a knife before committing an unprovoked assault on two men in their 20s outside King of Hearts in St Alban Street. One victim was stabbed in the chest, found collapsed in St Mary Street, sustained life-changing injuries including spleen removal. The second victim stabbed in lower back sought help at Bee Cars in St Edmund Street.

Found guilty after trial at Winchester Crown Court. Total sentence for two offences of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
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Jurjingo Berisha
8 May 2026
Grievous bodily harm with intent *
Sentence
12 years' imprisonment

On 14 June 2025 at around 2.50am, Jurjingo Berisha and another entered an address in Weymouth briefly where one armed himself with a knife before committing an unprovoked assault on two men in their 20s outside King of Hearts in St Alban Street. One victim was stabbed in the chest, found collapsed in St Mary Street, sustained life-changing injuries including spleen removal. The second victim stabbed in lower back sought help at Bee Cars in St Edmund Street.

Found guilty after trial at Winchester Crown Court. Total sentence for two offences of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
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Brandon Lawrence
1 May 2026
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *
Sentence
9 years and seven months imprisonment

Between April and September 2024, Brandon Lawrence, 21, of Swinton, Salford, was involved in a large-scale conspiracy to supply cocaine across England, travelling extensively to distribute wholesale quantities. The group stayed in short-term accommodation, particularly in Coventry, supplying multiple kilogram amounts, estimated 1,600kg to 2,400kg of cocaine. Also involved in receiving 250kg of cocaine from a boat importation into Southampton on 8 July 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Involved in separate conspiracy linked to importation of nearly 900kg of cocaine by sea.
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Nasar Ali
1 May 2026
Supplying class A drugs *
Sentence
11 years and four months imprisonment

Between April and September 2024, Nasar Ali, 38, of Manchester, was involved in a large-scale conspiracy to supply cocaine across England, travelling extensively to distribute wholesale quantities. The group stayed in short-term accommodation, particularly in Coventry, supplying multiple kilogram amounts, estimated 1,600kg to 2,400kg of cocaine.

Convicted of one count of supplying class A drugs, namely cocaine. Played a key role in the wider supply network but not involved in the Southampton importation.
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Usman Majeed
1 May 2026
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *
Sentence
15 years and three months imprisonment

Between April and September 2024, Usman Majeed, 40, of Cheetham Hill, was involved in a large-scale conspiracy to supply cocaine across England, travelling extensively to distribute wholesale quantities. The group stayed in short-term accommodation, particularly in Coventry, supplying multiple kilogram amounts, estimated 1,600kg to 2,400kg of cocaine. Also involved in receiving 250kg of cocaine from a boat importation into Southampton on 8 July 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Involved in separate conspiracy linked to importation of nearly 900kg of cocaine by sea.
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Waqar Mohammed Ishfaq
1 May 2026
Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *
Sentence
11 years and four months imprisonment

Between April and September 2024, Waqar Mohammed Ishfaq, 36, of Crumpsall, was involved in a large-scale conspiracy to supply cocaine across England, travelling extensively to distribute wholesale quantities. The group stayed in short-term accommodation, particularly in Coventry, supplying multiple kilogram amounts, estimated 1,600kg to 2,400kg of cocaine. Also involved in receiving 250kg of cocaine from a boat importation into Southampton on 8 July 2024.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Involved in separate conspiracy linked to importation of nearly 900kg of cocaine by sea.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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April 2026 6 cases
Peter Norman Tedros Goytom
22 Apr 2026
Rape *
Sentence
5 years imprisonment

Peter Norman Tedros Goytom raped a 16-year-old girl near a bench on Winterthur Way in Basingstoke on 2 September 2022 after meeting the victim through social media. At the time, he lived on Popley Way in Basingstoke.

Found guilty after trial. Placed on the sex offenders’ register. Police described actions as predatory and horrific.
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Richard Pexton
17 Apr 2026
Stalking *
Sentence
5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Richard Pexton, 51, of Farnborough, stalked and harassed four victims between December 2024 and October 2025 by sending unwanted messages, making repeated posts about them on Facebook and contacting other people about them. Some messages were extremely hateful, abusive and threatening, causing serious alarm and distress with a substantial adverse effect on their day-to-day activities. He spat at officers when arrested at his home in October 2025.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, assault by beating of an emergency worker and possession of a Class B controlled drug. He was also handed a restraining order and banned from contacting the victims.
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Ashley Goodridge
16 Apr 2026
Possession of a list B article inside a prison *
Sentence
12 months' imprisonment

Ashley Goodridge, a serving prisoner at HMP Erlestoke in Wiltshire, possessed and used an illicit mobile phone inside the prison between May and September 2024 as part of an inappropriate sexual relationship with prison tutor Kelly Duffey, using it to communicate and share intimate images and videos.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a list B article inside a prison and unauthorised transmission of an image or sound by electronic communication from within a prison on 6 February 2026.
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Kelly Duffey
16 Apr 2026
Misconduct in public office *
Sentence
12 months' imprisonment

Kelly Duffey, 36, from Amesbury, Wiltshire, worked as a generalist tutor at HMP Erlestoke in Wiltshire and abused her position of trust by forming an inappropriate sexual relationship with serving prisoner Ashley Goodridge between May and September 2024, maintaining unauthorised contact with him and concealing her knowledge that he possessed an illicit mobile phone. Evidence from Duffey's phone demonstrated they engaged in a sexual relationship within the prison, using an illicit mobile phone to communicate and share intimate images and videos. Duffey also failed to notify prison authorities that she was aware of an inappropriate relationship between another member of prison staff and a prisoner. The misconduct came to light after a family member raised concerns.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct in public office on 26 February 2026. Immediately barred from all prison estates and resigned the following day.
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Thomas Lawton
15 Apr 2026
Assault of an emergency worker *
Sentence
2 years suspended sentence with 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 150 hours unpaid work

On 2 August 2025 in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, Thomas Lawton, 49, went on a rampage assaulting a 90-year-old woman causing her anxiety and confusion, two emergency workers, and attempting to rob a postman by demanding his phone and keys outside the Light in Bristol Street, leaving the postman scared and signed off work due to stress. He also committed criminal damage to property valued under £5,000. Lawton had suffered an episode leading to his behaviour and attempted to apologise to victims.

Admitted several assaults including on an emergency worker and criminal damage; found guilty of attempted robbery following trial. Judge Feest KC noted the actions were out of character, accepted genuine remorse, and urged rehabilitation. Prior public figure in community with positive references.
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Nicholas Peel
13 Apr 2026
Rape *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment

Nicholas Peel was sentenced to nine years in prison for raping a woman four times and attempting a fifth assault. The offences spanned from 2015 to 2020 and involved a victim who knew Peel personally. He was found guilty in March and sentenced at Winchester Crown Court.

Found guilty by a jury at Salisbury Crown Court in March. Placed on the Sex Offender Register indefinitely and given a restraining order.
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March 2026 5 cases
James Ashong
13 Mar 2026
Money laundering *
Sentence
27 months imprisonment

James Ashong was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on Friday 13 March alongside Peter Norman Henry Nimo. Ashong faced a charge of money laundering. Both men were locked up for 27 months.

Convicted of money laundering.
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Peter Norman Henry Nimo
13 Mar 2026
Money laundering and fraud *
Sentence
27 months imprisonment

Peter Norman Henry Nimo was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on Friday 13 March alongside James Ashong. Nimo faced charges of money laundering, fraud by false representation, and making or supplying articles for use in fraud. Both men were locked up for 27 months.

Convicted of money laundering, fraud by false representation, and making or supplying articles for use in fraud.
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Wei-Gong Li
13 Mar 2026
Controlling prostitution for gain *
Sentence
2 years and 1 month imprisonment

Wei-Gong Li and his wife operated a network of brothels in Aldershot and Guildford, controlling three addresses used for prostitution and arranging bookings through online advertisements. Police found bedrooms prepared for sexual services, and financial records showed more than £180,000 in unexplained cash deposits across accounts they controlled. Mobile phone evidence confirmed management of the brothels and financial exchanges with clients.

Pleaded guilty to controlling prostitution for gain, possessing criminal property, arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation, and converting and transferring criminal property.
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Yafeng Dong
13 Mar 2026
Controlling prostitution for gain *
Sentence
2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Yafeng Dong and her husband operated a network of brothels in Aldershot and Guildford, controlling three addresses used for prostitution and arranging bookings through online advertisements. Police found bedrooms set up for sexual services. Financial records showed more than £180,000 in unexplained cash deposits, and mobile phone evidence confirmed management of the brothels and movement of women between addresses.

Pleaded guilty to controlling prostitution for gain, transferring criminal property, possessing criminal property, arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation, and converting and transferring criminal property.
cps.gov.uk
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Julie Walls
12 Mar 2026
Burglary dwelling and theft *
Sentence
five years and eight months imprisonment

Julie Walls, 46, of Seale, near Tongham, committed a burglary on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at an address in Aldershot, where she knocked on a woman’s door pretending to feel unwell, asked for a glass of water, stole a pouch containing £1,000, and fled the scene. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Westgate Retail Park, she attempted to rob two men by getting into the passenger seat of one vehicle, acting threateningly, assaulting the man, and trying to take his car keys; she was detained by a nearby officer who heard the vehicle horn and found her in possession of a pair of scissors.

Pleaded guilty to all offences. Detective Constable Chris Phillips commented on the unacceptable behaviour and its impact on victims.
haslemereherald.com
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Law Courts, High St, Winchester SO23 9EL, Winchester, SO23 9EL, United Kingdom
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00

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