Wolverhampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 249 verdicts at Wolverhampton Crown Court (Wolverhampton). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2024 1 case

Matthew Page

Manslaughter *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Matthew Page, a 40-year-old van driver, attacked and killed his 68-year-old mother Mary Page at their shared family home in James Street, Bilston, near Wolverhampton, on 31 January 2024. During a violent onslaught following an argument over his mother's drinking, he punched, kicked her to the face, and struck her with a cabinet door, which shattered on impact, causing fatal head injuries. He then went to bed. The following day, he confided in a relative and handed himself in to police. Officers found Ms Page in her bedroom with serious injuries.

Admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Has autism spectrum disorder, most likely Asperger syndrome, diagnosed after arrest. Judge noted loss of control following argument over mother's drinking.

5 Feb 2024

January 2024 4 cases

Peter Norgrove

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

Peter Norgrove murdered Sharon Gordon, aged 58, by repeatedly striking her with a hammer at her home in Bromford Road, Holly Hall, Dudley, on July 20, 2023. The attack, involving eight blows to the head, stemmed from disputes over chronic delays and poor workmanship on a home extension he was paid £29,000 to complete within two months. Norgrove was caught on doorbell and security camera footage entering the property wearing rubber gloves, with audible screams recorded. He made no attempt to seek help and continued with daily activities, such as picking up a child from school and leading a Kingdom Hall service, after the crime. Bloodstained items were later found at a family address linked to him.

Admitted to murder. The judge described the attack as brutal and savage, aggravated by a false statement to police claiming the victim was alive when he left. Norgrove was a recently qualified bricklayer and attended the same Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall as the victim.

31 Jan 2024

Omari Johnson-Thomas

Possession of a firearm *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On April 15, Omari Johnson-Thomas, 24, was in a Skoda car pulled over by police near Goldthorn Hill in Wolverhampton. A search revealed a loaded modified firearm hidden in a carrier bag on the back seat, along with seven rounds of live ammunition and £1,000 in cash. He was arrested and charged shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to possession of the firearm.

27 Jan 2024

Tyreique Hislop

Possession of a firearm and ammunition *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On April 15, Tyreique Hislop, 22, was in a Skoda car pulled over by police near Goldthorn Hill in Wolverhampton. A search revealed a loaded modified firearm hidden in a carrier bag on the back seat, along with seven rounds of live ammunition and £1,000 in cash. He was arrested and charged shortly after.

Pleaded guilty to possession of the firearm and ammunition.

27 Jan 2024

Alex Westwood

Sexual offences *

Sentence

more than 15 years imprisonment

Alex Westwood, an actor known for roles in Netflix's Sex Education and BBC's Doctors, committed 26 sexual offences against five victims, four of whom were children at the time of abuse, over an 11-year period. He used his minor celebrity status to prey on impressionable young girls under the guise of acting lessons. Specific instances include raping and sexually assaulting two 16-year-old pupils between November 2020 and September 2021, and May to August 2021 respectively, forcing them to act out inappropriate scenes. He also systematically abused a young girl for seven years, including forcing her to drink his urine.

Found guilty in December of 26 offences against women and children. Judge Neil Chawla KC described him as a 'rotten apple' and 'supreme manipulator' who carried out 'sordid sexual criminality' over an 11-year period, showing no remorse and little insight into the impact on victims.

23 Jan 2024

December 2023 2 cases

Mohammed Sullaiman Khan

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Mohammed Sullaiman Khan was driving his Audi RS3 at speeds up to 92mph in a 40mph zone, engaging in competitive driving against a Bentley, when he crashed into a BMW driven by Arathi Nahar in Birmingham New Road, Wolverhampton, on March 14, 2019. The collision killed her two sons, Sanjay (10 years old) and Pawanveer Singh (23 months old), who were in their pyjamas after collecting a meal, and seriously injured Ms. Nahar with damage to her coccyx and three displaced spinal fractures. He fled the scene, returned later but did not surrender, and attempted to cover up the incident with assistance from his brother.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, one count of causing serious injury, and perverting the course of justice. Expressed remorse in a letter, though the judge doubted its sincerity.

12 Dec 2023

Mohammed Asim Khan

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Mohammed Asim Khan made a false report to West Midlands Police claiming that his brother's Audi had been stolen in a burglary on the night of the crash, March 14, 2019, in an attempt to obstruct the police investigation into the fatal collision.

Found guilty of perverting the course of justice for making a false report about the car being stolen. Has learning difficulties, autism, and alcohol dependency, and was described as having been used by others.

12 Dec 2023

November 2023 4 cases

Patricia Bucknall

Conspiracy to smuggle drugs into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Patricia Bucknall, aged 51, conspired with prison officer Carla Moskot-Brettell, her partner Darren Oakes, and Louise Docker to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham. She helped wrap the cannabis in cling film, which was then smuggled to Oakes during social visits. The packages were laced with spices to confuse search dogs, placed inside food orders, and ingested by Oakes for later retrieval by inducing vomit.

Admitted charges. Assisted in wrapping cannabis for smuggling.

28 Nov 2023

Carla Moskot-Brettell

Conspiracy to smuggle drugs into prison *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Carla Moskot-Brettell, a 35-year-old prison custody officer at HMP Hewell in Worcestershire, conspired with her partner Darren Oakes, an inmate at HMP Birmingham, to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into the prison. She worked with Louise Docker and Patricia Bucknall to wrap cannabis in cling film, which was then smuggled to Oakes during social visits. The packages were laced with spices to confuse search dogs and placed inside food orders, ingested by Oakes, who later induced vomit in his cell to retrieve them for consumption.

Admitted charges. Abused position as prison officer to smuggle contraband into prison.

28 Nov 2023

Darren Oakes

Conspiracy to smuggle drugs into prison *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Darren Oakes, a 47-year-old serving prisoner at HMP Birmingham, conspired with his partner and prison officer Carla Moskot-Brettell to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into the prison. The cannabis was wrapped in cling film by Moskot-Brettell, Louise Docker, and Patricia Bucknall, and smuggled to him during social visits. The packages, laced with spices to evade detection, were placed inside food orders and ingested by Oakes, who induced vomit in his cell to retrieve them for consumption.

Admitted charges. Serving prisoner at HMP Birmingham who ingested smuggled packages and retrieved them by inducing vomit.

28 Nov 2023

Louise Docker

Conspiracy to smuggle drugs into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Louise Docker, aged 42, conspired with prison officer Carla Moskot-Brettell, her partner Darren Oakes, and Patricia Bucknall to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham. She helped wrap the cannabis in cling film, which was then smuggled to Oakes during social visits. The packages were laced with spices to confuse search dogs, placed inside food orders, and ingested by Oakes for later retrieval by inducing vomit.

Admitted charges. Assisted in wrapping cannabis for smuggling.

28 Nov 2023

August 2023 1 case

Carl Chapman

Indecent Assault *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Carl Chapman, aged 61, sexually abused a girl from when she was nine to 16 years old, with the offences dating back to the 1990s. He bribed her and threatened to kill her family. The victim, now an adult, reported the crimes, leading to an investigation by West Midlands Police. Chapman was arrested and found guilty of 19 counts related to the abuse.

Found guilty after a trial in April; will be on the sex-offenders register for life. Detective Sergeant Chloe Collins commended the victim's bravery and strength throughout the investigation, trial, and sentencing.

8 Aug 2023

July 2023 1 case

Martin Rollason

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Martin Rollason conducted a crime spree in January, stealing from stores in Coseley, Dudley, Netherton, Tipton, and Smethwick, where he threatened to stab workers in Hales Lane, Smethwick. He also committed a burglary in Kidderminster in June of the previous year. He was arrested at the end of January and later admitted to the offences.

Admitted to more than a dozen offences, including robbery, theft, and burglary. He threatened to stab shop workers during the crimes. Police stated he was prepared to put others in fear to take what he wanted.

31 Jul 2023

June 2023 19 cases

Darren Pritchard

Owning dangerously out of control dogs *

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.

13 Jun 2023

David Baker

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of seven child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

David Evans

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of two child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Ann Marie Clare

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of four child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Lee Webb

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of three child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Luke Baker

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of two child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Kirsty Webb

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of five child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

James Evans

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of 20 child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Jason Evans

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of three child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

John Griffiths

Child sex offences *

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.

2 Jun 2023

Mark Smith

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of four child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Matthew Evans

Child sex offences *

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.

2 Jun 2023

Pamela Howells

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of three child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Natalie Wellington

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of four child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Natasha Webb

Child sex offences *

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.

2 Jun 2023

Philip Wellington

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of three child sex offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Ryan Evans

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of one child sex offence. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Tracey Baker

Child sex offences *

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.

Convicted of five child sex abuse offences. Showed no remorse.

2 Jun 2023

Violet Griffiths

Child sex offences *

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.

2 Jun 2023

January 2023 1 case

Remy Gordon

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 26 years

Remy Gordon, aged 23, from Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, was involved in the fatal stabbing of Cody Fisher at the Crane nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day, 2022. The incident stemmed from a minor altercation two days prior, with Gordon sending Snapchat messages to friends to identify Mr Fisher and threatening to 'shank him up'. The attack was pre-planned, involving a weapon smuggled through security, and resulted in Mr Fisher being stabbed in the chest and leg.

Convicted for the murder; sent messages on Snapchat appealing for help to identify the victim and threatening violence.

1 Jan 2023

November 2022 5 cases

Royston Hallard

Conspiracy to burgle commercial premises *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Royston Hallard, aged 30, was part of a five-strong gang known as the 'Sticky Bandits' that targeted businesses across the West Midlands, including in Kidderminster, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Bilston, Perry Barr, Brierley Hill, Tamworth, and Shrewsbury. The gang conducted raids in 2022, primarily over the Christmas period, stealing machines and metals worth £1.6 million from industrial units and factories. They used heavy-duty machinery to steal goods, sold metal to scrap dealers, and left messages like 'Ha ha. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year' at one site after torching a lorry. The gang was caught using CCTV and phone records, causing total losses of £1.6 million in materials and vehicles, £200,000 in building damage, and over £800,000 in additional costs.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle commercial premises as part of a gang. His proceeds of crime hearing was adjourned.

1 Nov 2022

Lee Fletcher

Conspiracy to burgle commercial premises *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Lee Fletcher, aged 33, was part of a five-strong gang known as the 'Sticky Bandits' that targeted businesses across the West Midlands, including in Kidderminster, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Bilston, Perry Barr, Brierley Hill, Tamworth, and Shrewsbury. The gang conducted raids in 2022, primarily over the Christmas period, stealing machines and metals worth £1.6 million from industrial units and factories. They used heavy-duty machinery to steal goods, sold metal to scrap dealers, and left messages like 'Ha ha. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year' at one site after torching a lorry. The gang was caught using CCTV and phone records, causing total losses of £1.6 million in materials and vehicles, £200,000 in building damage, and over £800,000 in additional costs.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle commercial premises as part of a gang. His proceeds of crime hearing was adjourned.

1 Nov 2022

Adam Shakespeare

Conspiracy to burgle commercial premises *

Sentence

6 years and 5 months imprisonment

Adam Shakespeare, aged 31, was part of a five-strong gang known as the 'Sticky Bandits' that targeted businesses across the West Midlands, including in Kidderminster, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Bilston, Perry Barr, Brierley Hill, Tamworth, and Shrewsbury. The gang conducted raids in 2022, primarily over the Christmas period, stealing machines and metals worth £1.6 million from industrial units and factories. They used heavy-duty machinery to steal goods, sold metal to scrap dealers, and left messages like 'Ha ha. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year' at one site after torching a lorry. The gang was caught using CCTV and phone records, causing total losses of £1.6 million in materials and vehicles, £200,000 in building damage, and over £800,000 in additional costs.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle commercial premises as part of a gang. Later ordered to pay £1 in a proceeds of crime hearing.

1 Nov 2022

David Smith

Conspiracy to burgle commercial premises *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

David Smith, aged 36, was part of a five-strong gang known as the 'Sticky Bandits' that targeted businesses across the West Midlands, including in Kidderminster, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Bilston, Perry Barr, Brierley Hill, Tamworth, and Shrewsbury. The gang conducted raids in 2022, primarily over the Christmas period, stealing machines and metals worth £1.6 million from industrial units and factories. They used heavy-duty machinery to steal goods, sold metal to scrap dealers, and left messages like 'Ha ha. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year' at one site after torching a lorry. The gang was caught using CCTV and phone records, causing total losses of £1.6 million in materials and vehicles, £200,000 in building damage, and over £800,000 in additional costs.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle commercial premises as part of a gang. In a subsequent proceeds of crime hearing, he benefited from more than £1 million, with £1,047 confiscated by police and ordered to pay £1,057, though most was already seized.

1 Nov 2022

David Williams

Conspiracy to burgle commercial premises *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

David Williams, aged 44, was part of a five-strong gang known as the 'Sticky Bandits' that targeted businesses across the West Midlands, including in Kidderminster, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Bilston, Perry Barr, Brierley Hill, Tamworth, and Shrewsbury. The gang conducted raids in 2022, primarily over the Christmas period, stealing machines and metals worth £1.6 million from industrial units and factories. They used heavy-duty machinery to steal goods, sold metal to scrap dealers, and left messages like 'Ha ha. Merry Xmas, Happy New Year' at one site after torching a lorry. The gang was caught using CCTV and phone records, causing total losses of £1.6 million in materials and vehicles, £200,000 in building damage, and over £800,000 in additional costs.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle commercial premises as part of a gang. Later ordered to pay back £332 within 56 days in a proceeds of crime hearing, having benefited from more than £1 million.

1 Nov 2022

April 2022 1 case

Rita Mehmi

Theft *

Sentence

Suspended sentence

Rita Mehmi stole £10,000 worth of Aviva blood sugar testing strips from Swanpool Pharmacy, where she worked since July 2019, and sold them on eBay over a nine-month period starting around August 2019. She also breached patient confidentiality by removing thousands of prescriptions from the pharmacy, including 2,068 found at her house and more in her car on May 29, 2020, many of which were out of date, preventing her employer from claiming reimbursement. The theft was discovered when her employer noticed high orders and rising costs, searched eBay using her postcode, and matched a purchase to pharmacy stock. Police found strips and prescriptions in her car. She initially claimed the strips were customer returns but later admitted ordering them herself due to financial strain from £23,500 in loans.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Later ordered to pay £14,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act by a civil court.

1 Apr 2022

March 2022 1 case

Tinh Van Nguyen

Production of a Class B controlled drug *

Sentence

twelve months' imprisonment

The applicant was involved in a significant commercial cannabis production operation at a factory in Wolverhampton. He was arrested on 21 November 2021 after attempting to flee during a police response to a burglary at the premises by armed men. He claimed he was re-trafficked, forced to work, watched 24 hours a day, and beaten when trying to escape, though accounts varied and included initial denial of knowledge of the plants.

Pleaded guilty after being advised about potential Modern Slavery Act defence, which was concluded not to apply, though under some duress. Judge noted he was under direction of others but inferred it worked to his advantage. Credit given for plea.

9 Mar 2022

January 2022 1 case

Bhavander Sanghera

Fraud and unfair trading *

Sentence

Not stated

Bhavander Sanghera was convicted of fraud and unfair trading related to his activities as a landlord and director of EBS Property. The conviction stemmed from unfair practices in renting properties, including issues with utility supplies and retaliatory evictions.

Disqualified from being a company director until 2030 following conviction for indictable offence including fraud and unfair trading.

1 Jan 2022

August 2021 5 cases

Adam Ashwin

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16.5 years

Adam Ashwin was part of a group that battered Reece Cox to death outside a Wetherspoon pub in Sedgley in 2020, in a violent incident that resulted in the victim's death.

Found guilty of murder as one of six individuals involved in the fatal attack on Reece Cox.

1 Aug 2021

Shane Jones

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Shane Jones was part of a group that battered Reece Cox to death outside a Wetherspoon pub in Sedgley in 2020, resulting in a violent and fatal assault on the victim.

Found guilty of murder as one of six individuals involved in the fatal attack on Reece Cox.

1 Aug 2021

Shaquel Halliday

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Shaquel Halliday was part of a group that battered Reece Cox to death outside a Wetherspoon pub in Sedgley in 2020, involving a brutal assault that led to the victim's death.

Found guilty of murder as one of six individuals involved in the fatal attack on Reece Cox.

1 Aug 2021

Wayne Burke

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

Wayne Burke was part of a group that battered Reece Cox to death outside a Wetherspoon pub in Sedgley in 2020, in a violent confrontation that led to the victim's death.

Found guilty of murder as one of six individuals involved in the fatal attack on Reece Cox; later died in prison.

1 Aug 2021

Sebastian Jones

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

Sebastian Jones was part of a group that battered Reece Cox to death outside a Wetherspoon pub in Sedgley in 2020, involving a severe physical assault on the victim.

Found guilty of murder as one of six individuals involved in the fatal attack on Reece Cox.

1 Aug 2021

May 2021 1 case

Ryan Nicklin

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Ryan Nicklin was part of a group of six thugs who battered Reece Cox to death outside a Wetherspoon pub in Sedgley in 2020. The incident involved a violent assault, and Nicklin was later arrested and tried for his role in the event.

Cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter. He was one of six individuals involved in the attack on Reece Cox.

1 May 2021

October 2019 2 cases

Stephen Mallen

Possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Stephen Mallen reignited a dispute with his neighbour, Aaron Freeman, over alleged dog mess during a barbecue. He aimed an imitation gun at Freeman while standing on a wall, causing him to panic and flee. Police later found a black plastic air pistol, airgun pellets, and a replica of a self-loading pistol at the scene. The incident occurred two years after the initial row, which Freeman believed had been resolved.

Denied possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence but was convicted by a jury. Judge Barry Berlin described it as a concerted, calculated effort to terrify the victim.

22 Oct 2019

Daniel Johnson

Possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Daniel Johnson was involved in a dispute with neighbour Aaron Freeman alongside Stephen Mallen during a barbecue. He joined Mallen on the doorstep, where the imitation gun was visible, contributing to the intimidation that caused Freeman to panic and leave the area.

Admitted to possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence on the day of trial, receiving a lesser sentence due to his guilty plea.

22 Oct 2019

December 2018 1 case

Ayman Aziz

Rape and Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Ayman Aziz raped and murdered 14-year-old Viktorija Sokolova in a park in Wolverhampton.

Convicted for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in a Wolverhampton park.

1 Dec 2018

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Wolverhampton Crown Court Sentencing Results

Matthew Page

Peter Norgrove

Omari Johnson-Thomas

Tyreique Hislop

Alex Westwood

Mohammed Sullaiman Khan

Mohammed Asim Khan

Patricia Bucknall

Carla Moskot-Brettell

Darren Oakes

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