Wolverhampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 69 verdicts at Wolverhampton Crown Court (Wolverhampton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Darren Pritchard

Owning dangerously out of control dogs

June 13, 2023

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment for owning dangerously out of control dogs and 12 months for drug offences, to run consecutively

Darren Pritchard's two American bulldogs escaped through a hole in the garden fence and mauled his 85-year-old neighbour, Lucille Downer, who had dementia, to death in her own garden on April 2, 2021. Pritchard was at work at the time, and the dogs attacked her, causing fatal injuries to her neck and leg. Neighbours and her daughter witnessed the attack and had to barricade themselves inside a house until Pritchard returned to intervene. Police searches of his home revealed cannabis with a street value of nearly £20,000, cannabis plants, and cash bundles totalling around £35,000. Neighbours had previously reported Pritchard mistreating the dogs.

Pleaded guilty to owning two dangerously out of control dogs, possessing cannabis with intent to supply, and producing the drug. Remorseful and accepted responsibility. Judge Michael Chambers KC noted the attack was foreseeable and that the dogs were ferocious.

Sources: standard.co.uk

David Baker

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment with 1 year on licence

David Baker formed part of a large child sex abuse ring with 21 members that abused seven children under 13 over almost a decade in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, leading to victims being physically and psychologically harmed.

David Evans

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 3 years and 6 months imprisonment

David Evans participated in a depraved child sex abuse ring involving 21 individuals that abused seven children under 13 over almost a decade in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, causing victims to suffer from trauma and PTSD.

Ann Marie Clare

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment with a 3-year extended licence period

Ann Marie Clare participated in a depraved 21-person child sex abuse ring that abused seven children under 13 over almost a decade in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, resulting in victims suffering from PTSD and other psychological issues.

John Griffiths

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 17 years and 6 months imprisonment with a 12-month extended licence period

John Griffiths participated in a depraved 21-person child sex abuse ring that targeted seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over almost a decade. The campaign was prolonged and sustained, causing victims to suffer terrible psychological damage, including trauma and PTSD.

Convicted of child sex offences. Did not plead guilty. Had no previous convictions, positive character references, and offences occurred over 10 years ago, but judge believed he had a sexual interest in children.

Sources: standard.co.uk

James Evans

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years

James Evans was a key member of a 21-person child sex abuse ring that perpetrated a catalogue of systematic abuse on seven children under 13 over nearly 10 years in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, causing physical and extreme psychological harm.

Jason Evans

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jason Evans was part of a 21-person child sex abuse ring that abused seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over nearly 10 years, causing lasting psychological damage, including PTSD, to the victims.

Kirsty Webb

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Kirsty Webb participated in a depraved child sex abuse ring involving 21 individuals that abused seven children under 13 over almost a decade in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, leading to victims being traumatised and seriously harmed emotionally.

Natalie Wellington

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment with a 1-year extended licence period

Natalie Wellington formed part of a large-scale child sex abuse ring with 21 members that targeted seven children under 13 over almost a decade in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, resulting in victims experiencing extreme emotional trauma.

Natasha Webb

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment with 3 years on licence

Natasha Webb was part of a large child sex abuse ring involving 21 people that systematically abused seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over almost a decade. The offences caused extreme psychological harm to victims, including trauma and PTSD.

Pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offences. Has a learning disability and was easily manipulated. Gave evidence for the prosecution in three trials.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Pamela Howells

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Pamela Howells formed part of a large-scale child sex abuse ring with 21 members that abused seven children under 13 over almost a decade in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, causing victims severe emotional and psychological harm.

Philip Wellington

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Philip Wellington was involved in a 21-person child sex abuse ring that systematically abused seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over nearly 10 years, leading to severe psychological harm for the victims.

Lee Webb

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Lee Webb was part of a 21-person child sex abuse ring that systematically exploited seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over nearly 10 years, leaving them with lasting psychological trauma.

Luke Baker

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Luke Baker was part of a 21-person child sex abuse ring that exploited seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over nearly 10 years, resulting in significant emotional and psychological damage to the victims.

Mark Smith

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment with a 6-year extended licence period

Mark Smith was involved in a 21-person child sex abuse ring that targeted seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over nearly 10 years, resulting in prolonged psychological damage to victims.

Matthew Evans

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 17 years and 6 months imprisonment with a 12-month extended licence period

Matthew Evans was part of a 21-person child sex abuse ring that systematically abused seven children under 13 over nearly 10 years in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas. The abuse involved using children as sexual objects, leading to severe psychological harm, including PTSD, depression, and suicidal attempts among victims.

Convicted of child sex offences. Did not plead guilty and maintained innocence, but jury found him guilty. Judge noted he was significantly younger at the time of offences, had not reoffended, and was married, but had a sexual interest in children.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Ryan Evans

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 3-year community order

Ryan Evans participated in a depraved 21-person child sex abuse ring that exploited seven children under 13 over almost a decade in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas, leading to victims being traumatised and psychologically harmed.

Tracey Baker

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Tracey Baker was involved in a 21-person child sex abuse ring that targeted seven children under 13 in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas over nearly 10 years, causing extreme psychological harm and trauma to the victims.

Violet Griffiths

Child sex offences

June 2, 2023

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Violet Griffiths was involved in a 21-person child sex abuse ring that abused seven children under 13 over nearly 10 years in the Walsall and Wolverhampton areas. The abuse left victims psychologically damaged, with some experiencing psychotic episodes, depression, and PTSD.

Convicted of child sex offences. Did not plead guilty. Had no previous convictions and positive character references, but judge determined she had a sexual interest in children.

Sources: standard.co.uk

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