Woolwich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 101 verdicts at Woolwich Crown Court (London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2025 5 cases

Deon Smith

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Deon Smith, 45, received explicit messages from Daryl German after the initial abuse of the 14-year-old missing girl. German arranged for the teenager to be taken to Smith's address, where she was raped again.

Received explicit messages from German before the teenager was taken to his address. Will remain on the sex offenders register for life.

27 Jun 2025

Daryl German

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Daryl German, 43, of Lewisham, spotted the 14-year-old missing girl walking alone in Catford on June 27, 2025. He exploited her vulnerability, coerced her back to his flat, and raped her. He then contacted Jordan Donely Wint, who came to the address and continued the abuse despite knowing she was a missing child. German later sent explicit messages to Deon Smith and arranged for the teenager to be taken to Smith's address, where she was raped again.

Identified as the ringleader. Extended licence period. Will remain on the sex offenders register for life.

27 Jun 2025

Jordan Donely Wint

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jordan Donely Wint, 31, was contacted by Daryl German after the initial rape of the 14-year-old missing girl at German's flat. Wint came to the address and, despite realising the girl was a missing child, failed to alert police or her family and instead continued the abuse.

Continued the abuse despite realising the girl was a missing child. Will remain on the sex offenders register for life.

27 Jun 2025

Asolo-Ogugua

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Asolo-Ogugua, a bus driver, was under the influence of drugs and caused the death of a 9-year-old girl in Bexleyheath.

Jailed for causing the death of a 9-year-old girl while driving under the influence of drugs.

14 Jun 2025

Martin Asolo-Ogugua

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Martin Asolo-Ogugua, a 23-year-old bus driver from Banfield Road, Southwark, fell asleep at the wheel after consuming cannabis the night before. On August 3, he mounted the pavement on Watling Street near Halcot Avenue in Bexleyheath, colliding with two children, one of whom was 9-year-old Ada Bicakci on her bike. This resulted in Ada's death after she was rushed to hospital. Her family sustained minor injuries by jumping out of the way.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving. Also disqualified from driving for seven years.

9 Jun 2025

May 2025 8 cases

Ben King

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ben King was involved in a Dartford drugs conspiracy. Officers seized three blocks of cocaine, half a block of heroin, cash, and two taser devices. He was connected to handguns found during the investigation and was arrested after being tracked down.

Convicted of transferring firearms and possession with intent to supply class A drugs following a trial. DNA evidence linked him to handguns found at another property.

23 May 2025

Bobby Nash

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Bobby Nash was part of a drug supply network in Dartford. He was identified and arrested as one of four additional people involved in the conspiracy, which involved supplying class A drugs and led to the seizure of drugs worth around £440,000.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine following a trial.

23 May 2025

Joshua Exall

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Joshua Exall played a key role in a drug supply network in Dartford. In July 2024, a search of his home address revealed large quantities of class A and class B drugs, three viable handguns, ammunition, cash, and mobile phones used for drug supply. He was arrested as part of an investigation that began in September 2023.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs and was convicted of additional drugs offences, illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and criminal property following a trial.

23 May 2025

Joe Stokes

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Joe Stokes was involved in a Dartford drugs conspiracy with his partner Lacey Lynch. In November 2023, officers recovered almost 100g of cocaine from his vehicle. He sold the drugs line to Luke Douglas and was part of the supply network.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs.

23 May 2025

Luke Douglas

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

6 years and 10 months imprisonment

Luke Douglas was part of a drug supply network in Dartford. He acquired a drugs line from Joe Stokes and was arrested in July 2024 as investigators uncovered his involvement in supplying cocaine and cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply class A drugs.

23 May 2025

Ella Francis

Supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

Ella Francis was involved in the supply of class A drugs as part of a Dartford network. She was identified and arrested during the investigation that seized over 3.5kg of cocaine and heroin, along with firearms and cash.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.

23 May 2025

Eddie Ives

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Eddie Ives assaulted a woman he knew on two occasions in Gravesend. On October 16, 2024, at a hotel in Watling Street, he grabbed her hair and slammed her head into a parked vehicle, causing a cut to her eyebrow. On October 24, 2024, he threw a glass at her face while she was at her home, causing cuts to her cheek, lip, and jaw. Ives was subject to a Violent Offender Order following a prior manslaughter conviction.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of breaching his Violent Offender Order. Subject to a restraining order for five years.

13 May 2025

Paul Campbell

Manslaughter *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment with a five-year extended licence

Paul Campbell brutally assaulted 62-year-old Gordon Ogunmuyiwa, a former doctor, on 24 December 2022 at his property in Dunheved Road West, Thornton Heath. The assault involved multiple injuries sustained over time, with the final attack being particularly vicious and leading to Gordon's death. Campbell called paramedics before fleeing but Gordon was already deceased upon their arrival. Investigations revealed a pattern of abuse, including Campbell using Gordon's credit cards to purchase items like an iPhone after his death.

Found guilty after a three-week trial. Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend described Campbell as selfish and self-serving, having taken advantage of the victim's vulnerability.

8 May 2025

March 2025 1 case

Eric Da Silva-Soares

Attempted murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Eric Da Silva-Soares, 29, from Erith, stabbed a woman and her partner multiple times in Dartford town centre on August 31, 2024, due to unrequited infatuation, also stabbing her friend; victims required surgery for serious injuries; he fled to Edinburgh Airport but was detained.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder and one of unlawful wounding. Minimum term of 12 years and 10 months; deemed dangerous offender.

7 Mar 2025

February 2025 1 case

Daniel Khalife

Spying for Iran *

Sentence

14 years and three months in prison

The 23-year-old from Kingston, South West London, serving in the British Army, collected sensitive information including a handwritten list of names of personnel from the Special Air Service and Special Boat Service, some of which he forged, and passed it to Iranian agents for cash payments. He told handlers he would stay in the military for 25-plus years for them. In September 2023, he escaped from HMP Wandsworth by clinging to the underside of a food delivery truck and was caught days later on a canal towpath by a plainclothes detective. He had contacted MI5 and MI6 to become a double agent but was ignored.

Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb described him as motivated by a selfish desire to show off, a dangerous fool, demonstrating immaturity and lack of wisdom. He exposed military personnel to serious harm and would have been a blackmail risk for his career.

3 Feb 2025

January 2025 1 case

Callum Ulysses Parslow

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years and 8 months

Callum Ulysses Parslow stabbed Nahom Hagos, an asylum seeker from Eritrea, in the chest and hand at the Pear Tree Inn in Hindlip, Worcestershire, on April 2, 2023. The unprovoked attack occurred after Parslow, who has Adolf Hitler’s signature tattooed on his arm, bought a specialist knife online for £770 and wrote a terrorist manifesto expressing far-right views. He attempted to share the manifesto on social media, targeting politicians and figures, claiming the act was a 'duty to England' against migrants. Police found additional weapons and Nazi-related items at his home, including an axe, a baseball bat, a swastika armband, and copies of Mein Kampf. The victim suffered severe injuries, leading to ongoing pain and psychological trauma.

Pleaded guilty to an unconnected sexual offence and two charges of sending electronic communications with intent to cause distress and anxiety; convicted of attempted murder after a trial; judge noted the attack was motivated by far-right neo-Nazi views and described it as a terrorist act; prior convictions for similar offences in 2018.

17 Jan 2025

October 2024 4 cases

Raheem Ruhambira

Wounding with Intent *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment, 3 years extended licence

On December 10, 2023, Ruhambira and three others attacked a 16-year-old boy at his home in John Street, Rochester, chasing and stabbing him multiple times after he tried to flee on his bike. Victim hospitalized in London for three days.

Found guilty after trial of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and wounding with intent.

17 Oct 2024

Orion Parks

Wounding without Intent *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment in Young Offenders’ Institute

On December 10, 2023, Parks and three others attacked a 16-year-old boy at his home in John Street, Rochester, chasing and stabbing him multiple times after he tried to flee on his bike. Victim hospitalized in London for three days. Machete found at Parks' home.

Found guilty after trial of wounding without intent.

17 Oct 2024

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon

Contempt of court *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon breached a High Court order made in 2021 by knowingly repeating false allegations against Jamal Hijazi, a Syrian refugee who had successfully sued him for libel. The breaches included publishing a film titled Silenced containing the libellous claims, repeating the allegations in interviews between February and June 2023, and playing the film at a demonstration in Trafalgar Square in summer 2023. These actions violated an injunction stemming from a 2018 incident where Hijazi was assaulted at school, and Yaxley-Lennon falsely claimed Hijazi had attacked girls, leading to the original libel case.

Admitted 10 breaches of a High Court order. The judge described the breaches as flagrant and noted that nobody is above the law. He has ADHD and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, which were considered in the appeal but did not alter the sentence.

1 Oct 2024

Henry Hendron

Encouraging or assisting the supply of Class A and Class C drugs *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Henry Hendron, a 42-year-old barrister from Soho, central London, asked his clients Arno Smit and Ezra Benson to sell him Class A methamphetamine and Class C GBL while representing them on drug supply allegations. Messages on his mobile phone revealed these requests. He first asked Smit in September 2021, weeks before Smit's arrest, and continued to represent him at the police station, magistrates’ court, and Woolwich Crown Court, where Smit entered not guilty pleas in November 2021 but was later jailed. Hendron was arrested outside Belmarsh prison in May 2023 while visiting Smit as his lawyer.

Previously admitted two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting the supply of Class A drugs, one similar charge involving Class C drugs, and possession of a Class A drug. Described by Judge Jonathan Mann KC as 'clearly bright and capable' and a 'well thought-of person both professionally and personally'. The judge highlighted the seriousness due to abusing responsibility by asking clients to supply drugs while representing them.

1 Oct 2024

September 2024 1 case

Andre Gustaffe

Assault causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On the night of England’s Euros Final match against Spain in 2023, Andre Gustaffe, 33, argued with a man outside the London and Rye pub in Catford, London, after being accused of stealing the victim's phone. Annoyed, Gustaffe punched the victim in the face with his right hand, knocking him to the ground. The attack fractured the victim's skull, caused a brain bleed and bruising, leading to lasting issues with information processing, planning, problem solving, unexplained anger, and requiring antidepressants. The victim took time off work and became unemployed.

Has a range of previous convictions. Defence mentioned he used to care for his elderly grandmother and played an active role in his son’s life.

19 Sep 2024

August 2024 1 case

Nii 'Kojo' Bortey

Child rape *

Sentence

13 years and 3 months imprisonment with an extended licence period of 8 years

Nii 'Kojo' Bortey, 31, subjected a young girl to a violent and sustained sexual attack last September in Honor Oak. Following the rape, he went to a pharmacy to buy the morning-after pill but decided against it upon learning it was not free. Police later searched his phone and found photos of girls as young as six being sexually abused and raped.

Pleaded guilty to raping a child. Judge David Miller described him as a 'rudderless and isolated' man who is sexually attracted to young girls and poses a danger to the public. He confessed early in the investigation but initially attempted to change his plea.

18 Aug 2024

July 2024 2 cases

Khaled Hussein

Membership of a proscribed organisation *

Sentence

Special custodial sentence with 5 years custody and 1 year extension period

Khaled Hussein, aged 31, was a member of the Islamic Thinkers Society (ITS), an alter ego of the proscribed Al-Muhajiroun, from approximately 11 June 2022 to 17 July 2023. He actively supported Anjem Choudary by managing the blog, posting content, and handling the magazine, while aware of ITS's links to the proscribed group. Evidence included a voice note to an undercover officer admitting his responsibilities and plans to start a new media organisation (Dar Al Arqam Media) to continue associations covertly. He was drawn into radical Islamist activities promoting a Caliphate through violent means, with recordings from undercover operations in the US and Canada showing his mindset and connections.

Convicted of membership of a proscribed organisation (count 4). Category B culpability under guidelines, reduced from starting point of 7 years to 6 years due to limited scope of activities over 2 years. Aggravated by refusal to provide PIN to devices at arrest. Mitigated by no prior convictions, positive testimonials, and influence by Anjem Choudary. Aimed to deepen involvement but interrupted by arrest.

30 Jul 2024

Hamza Alam

Encouraging terrorism *

Sentence

four years’ imprisonment

Hamza Alam, 22, from Chadwell Heath in Romford, used social media platforms such as TikTok to encourage terrorism by posting videos that included hostile references to Jewish people and encouraged viewers to attack and kill Jews following the Gaza and Israel conflict. Another post celebrated the 9/11 attacks. One of his public TikTok accounts had 126 videos that amassed 31,000 likes. He also created a shareable folder with Islamic State propaganda and videos containing images of public floggings. He disguised himself in videos and superimposed his face onto Islamic State fighters. He was arrested on 29 June 2022 following an investigation into a Telegram discussion group where he was a main contributor. His phones were seized, revealing warnings from TikTok moderators about breaches of community guidelines.

Found guilty of three counts of disseminating a terrorist publication and one count of encouraging terrorism following a trial. Further year on licence thereafter.

15 Jul 2024

June 2024 3 cases

Denis Calin

Burglary *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Denis Calin, along with accomplices, gained entry to a property in Luton Road, Chatham on September 8, 2023, wearing gloves and with faces obscured by masks and balaclavas. They woke up the occupants, threatened them with bladed weapons, assaulted one victim, and demanded valuables. They stole two watches and two mobile phones before fleeing.

Convicted of burglary following a trial.

14 Jun 2024

Martin Asolo-Agogua

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

four years in prison

Martin Asolo-Agogua, a 23-year-old bus driver, attended his shift on August 3, 2023, after staying up all night at a party and smoking cannabis. He was seen yawning and nodding off while driving a double-decker bus in Bexleyheath, which swerved erratically onto the pavement on Watling Street, striking and killing nine-year-old Ada Bicakci, who was cycling with her five-year-old brother and father. The incident occurred as she was heading to her gymnastics class. Asolo-Agogua had obtained his driving licence in January 2023 and was employed by Arriva by January 2024, during which time there were multiple complaints about his driving, including a brief suspension that was later lifted.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs. Judge Ben Gumpert KC noted that the crash was due to fatigue from staying up all night. Prior complaints about his driving, including incidents of damaging vehicles and buses, were considered.

9 Jun 2024

Ben Worden

Attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

three years and four months imprisonment

Ben Worden, from Welling, sent sexual messages and videos to decoy accounts posing as 13 and 14-year-old girls on Facebook in late 2023. He encouraged one to masturbate, expressed a desire to have sex with her, and requested explicit photos. The messages were reported to the police, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.

Pleaded guilty to five charges. Judge described him as an intelligent and manipulative person. Defence noted he was abusing drugs and alcohol at the time and has since sought help.

2 Jun 2024

May 2024 1 case

Gareth Waite

Disseminating terrorist publication *

Sentence

9 years and 9 months imprisonment

Gareth Waite, a 47-year-old man from the Cardigan area of Ceredigion, was sentenced following a thorough investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales. He was found guilty of multiple terrorism-related offences involving dissemination of terrorist publications and possession of useful materials, as well as prior guilty plea to supporting the proscribed organisation National Action.

Found guilty after a three-week trial of four offences of disseminating a terrorist publication contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006, and two offences of possession of material likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism contrary to Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Previously pleaded guilty to one offence of support of a proscribed organisation, namely National Action, contrary to Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

15 May 2024

April 2024 1 case

Gary Preston

Sending hoax substances and indecent assault *

Sentence

9 years and 6 months imprisonment

In 2013, Gary Preston sent suspicious packages containing talcum powder and threatening notes to various establishments including schools (St Michaels Primary School, Lyons Hall Primary School, Notley High School), universities (Anglia Ruskin University), shopping centres (Westfield Shopping Centre in London, Freeport Shopping Centre in Braintree), businesses (Vision Express, Coral, Specsavers, Barclays, Costa Coffee in Braintree), DVLA headquarters in Swansea, Transport for London, Essex County Council, and a Premier Inn near Stansted Airport. The notes suggested the powder was deadly and instructed recipients to run or hold their breath. No motive or links to the targets were found. Arrested in July 2020 for a separate offence, DNA and fingerprints matched the packages; handwriting analysis confirmed authorship. Additionally, DNA linked him to an indecent assault at knifepoint against a woman in Rainham, Essex, in 1988, involving possession of a knife.

Pleaded guilty to 21 counts of sending a hoax substance or other thing, one count of indecent assault, and possessing an offensive weapon. Placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life. 5 years and 3 months for indecent assault, 4 years and 3 months concurrent for each hoax offence, 12 months concurrent for possessing an offensive weapon.

18 Apr 2024

March 2024 1 case

Dominic Boultwood

Sexual assault *

Sentence

13 years' imprisonment and an additional eight years on extended licence

Dominic Boultwood, 28, lured a 13-year-old girl to a wooded area of Bourne Valley Nature Reserve, Colchester, on May 9, 2024. After engaging her in a sexual conversation and confirming her age, he pulled her to the ground and sexually assaulted her. He warned the girl not to report him. She confided in a friend, leading to police involvement. DNA on the victim's clothing linked him to the crime. He also faced charges for making indecent images of children aged three to 13 found on his mobile phone.

Convicted of sexual assault and making indecent images of children. Previously convicted sex offender. Judge Martyn Levett said Boultwood 'manipulated a very young girl to fulfil his sexual desire'. Subject to indefinite notification requirements, renewed Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and lifelong restraining order.

20 Mar 2024

August 2023 1 case

Steve Hughes

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Steve Hughes, a 55-year-old mental health counsellor from Eltham, sought out and engaged in a six-month online relationship with a 14-year-old girl starting in November 2022, sending sexualised and grooming messages. He was also messaging three other decoy accounts of girls aged 13 or 14. He was confronted by paedophile hunters in May 2023 and subsequently convicted of four charges.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a jury. Judge suspended the sentence due to a realistic chance of rehabilitation and ordered him to pay £4,380 in costs. Subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

18 Aug 2023

July 2023 1 case

Anjem Choudary

Directing a terrorist organisation *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 28 years

Anjem Choudary, a radical preacher from Ilford, was involved in directing the terrorist organisation Al-Muhajiroun (ALM). He took on the role of 'caretaker emir' in 2014 and continued to influence and radicalise a new generation of extremists through online lectures on encrypted platforms. He encouraged and assisted numerous individuals to join and fight for Daesh (also known as ISIL or ISIS). Choudary was arrested at his home on July 17, 2023, following investigations by the Metropolitan Police, MI5, and international partners in New York and Canada. The crimes spanned several years and involved covert recordings of his activities.

Found guilty of directing a terrorist organisation, membership of a proscribed organisation, and encouraging support for a terrorist organisation. Had a previous terror conviction from 2016 and will be subject to notification requirements for 30 years.

30 Jul 2023

July 2022 1 case

Gerard Sargeant

Robbery *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Gerard Sargeant, 55, from Hove, committed two robberies in Brighton and six other offences including theft, assault and robbery in Brighton, Manchester and London from September to December 2021. On 4 December 2021, he met a 56-year-old Brighton man online, visited his home, robbed him at knifepoint, stealing cash cards, mobile phone, home phone, laptop, and withdrew £250 using the victim's PIN. The next day, he threatened an 82-year-old man he was living with, locked him in his bedroom, robbed him of bank cards and several hundred pounds in cash, and pushed him over causing nose injuries. He targeted vulnerable men he befriended, gaining their trust before threatening and assaulting them. He was wanted by three police forces, arrested in February 2022, and pleaded guilty in May 2022.

Admitted theft, assault and robbery in Brighton, Manchester and London from September to December last year. Also convicted of a robbery in Manchester last November and one count of fraud, theft last September and a robbery in December in London.

13 Jul 2022

January 2022 5 cases

Jamie Hanna

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Jamie Hanna, along with his brother Cavan, ran a £3.5 million cocaine empire from Dartford, orchestrating the distribution of cocaine across the UK using encrypted phones and laundering over £1 million in cash. They were central figures in one of the biggest drug networks in the region.

Appeal dismissed on November 4, 2024. Dismissed lawyers and skipped parts of the trial during proceedings.

1 Jan 2022

Anthony Dominy

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

11.5 years imprisonment

Anthony Dominy from Bexleyheath was involved in the £3.5 million cocaine distribution network run by the Hanna brothers, which used encrypted phones to orchestrate drug supply across the UK and laundered over £1 million in cash.

Co-defendant in the Hanna brothers' drug network case.

1 Jan 2022

Cavan Hanna

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Cavan Hanna, along with his brother Jamie, ran a £3.5 million cocaine empire from Dartford, orchestrating the distribution of cocaine across the UK using encrypted phones and laundering over £1 million in cash. They were central figures in one of the biggest drug networks in the region.

Appeal dismissed on November 4, 2024. Accused lawyers of gross negligence and claimed crucial evidence was missed; dismissed lawyers and skipped parts of the trial.

1 Jan 2022

Daniel Dalligan

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Daniel Dalligan from Crayford was involved in the £3.5 million cocaine distribution network run by the Hanna brothers, which used encrypted phones to orchestrate drug supply across the UK and laundered over £1 million in cash.

Co-defendant in the Hanna brothers' drug network case.

1 Jan 2022

Thomas Mercer

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Thomas Mercer from Welling was involved in the £3.5 million cocaine distribution network run by the Hanna brothers, which used encrypted phones to orchestrate drug supply across the UK and laundered over £1 million in cash.

Co-defendant in the Hanna brothers' drug network case.

1 Jan 2022

December 2021 1 case

Demeish Williams

Manslaughter *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Demeish Williams, 30, killed Andrew Clark, 43, outside a Sainsbury's supermarket in Beckenham, southeast London, after an argument over queue jumping. On the day after Newcastle United's Carabao Cup victory on March 16, Mr Clark and his wife went shopping. Williams tried to cut in line, leading to a confrontation. He left the store, retrieved something from his car, returned with a face covering, and struck Mr Clark with an open palm on the side of the head, causing him to fall and suffer a catastrophic brain injury. Mr Clark died three days later. Williams was arrested in Croydon and charged with murder, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Admitted manslaughter. Judge Andrew Lees noted the devastating impact on the victim's family. Eligible for release after serving up to two-thirds of the sentence, subject to licence conditions.

18 Dec 2021

September 2021 3 cases

Jack Lee

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Jack Lee was involved in a drug gang that supplied over 100kg of cocaine to Londoners between 2019 and 2020, with an estimated street value of £8m. The gang used encrypted communications, which were infiltrated by law enforcement.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

24 Sep 2021

Gareth Morris

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Gareth Morris participated in a drug gang that supplied over 100kg of cocaine to Londoners between 2019 and 2020, with an estimated street value of £8m. The operation involved encrypted communications that were compromised by authorities.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

24 Sep 2021

Lee Willetts

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Lee Willetts was part of a drug gang supplying over 100kg of cocaine to Londoners between 2019 and 2020, with an estimated street value of £8m. Law enforcement analysed phone data to uncover the network's activities.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine.

24 Sep 2021

October 2019 1 case

Ben Lacomba

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Ben Lacomba, a 39-year-old taxi driver, murdered his ex-partner Sarah Wellgreen, a mother of five, in New Ash Green near Sevenoaks in 2019. Sarah disappeared on October 10, 2018, and her body has never been found. Lacomba killed her and disposed of the body, refusing to disclose its location. He was found guilty after a trial where evidence included CCTV footage of him driving his taxi on the night of the disappearance, a 44-minute 999 call he made reporting her missing, and witness testimony that he was not home that night. The jury visited Sarah's home, where she spent her last moments alive. Lacomba gave evidence in his defence but was convicted of the murder.

Convicted of murder. Judge Christopher Kinch QC stated there is only one sentence for the offence. Refuses to reveal the location of the victim's body, affecting potential parole under Helen's Law.

28 Oct 2019

February 2018 1 case

Darren Osborne

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 43 years

On 19 June 2017, shortly after midnight, Darren Osborne drove a van into a crowd of Muslim worshippers near Finsbury Park Mosque in north London, killing Makram Ali, aged 51, who was already collapsed on the ground, and injuring at least nine others, including people of various ages and abilities such as deaf individuals and a wheelchair user. The attack occurred during Ramadan as people were leaving prayers. Osborne, radicalised rapidly online by far-right and anti-Islamic material after watching a drama about grooming gangs, intended to massacre Muslims and targeted the crowd because they were identifiable as such from their dress. He had planned to attack a protest march but failed due to police arrangements and instead sought an alternative target, driving around London for hours. After the attack, he attempted to flee but was caught and restrained by survivors. The incident was deemed a terrorist attack motivated by hatred of Muslims.

Convicted of murder and attempted murder. Denied the charges but found guilty by jury. Judge highlighted terrorist connection and ideological motivation. Concurrent life sentences for multiple counts of attempted murder.

2 Feb 2018

September 1989 1 case

Mark Dixie

Indecent exposure *

Sentence

80-hour community service order

Mark Dixie exposed himself to two women in a car in June 1989, an act that was part of his pattern of indecent behaviour.

Convicted for exposing himself to two women in a car.

1 Sep 1989

Date Not Specified 5 cases

Leah Jones

Fraud *

Sentence

31 months’ imprisonment

Leah Jones and her co-defendant pleaded guilty on 7 April 2021 to counts relating to fraud involving a total of £290,000 (£110,000 in respect of Jones). On 3 April 2023 they were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court to concurrent terms of 31 months’ imprisonment on each count.

Pleaded guilty to counts relating to fraud on 7 April 2021. Sentenced before HHJ Downing to concurrent terms on each count. Sentence based on joint liability despite prosecution case presenting separate liability (£110,000 attributable to her out of total £290,000). Sentence later quashed on appeal.

1 Jan 0001

Glyn Walters

Money laundering *

Sentence

54-week prison sentence suspended

Glyn Walters, 60, from North London, was linked to a roofing scam between March and September 2021 that fleeced homeowners in Bexley, Greenwich, Sutton and Croydon of almost £245,000. Victims paid for roof repairs that were either never done or shoddily completed. Walters lent his name to fake roofing businesses and had bank accounts set up under his identity to receive fraudulent payments.

Pleaded guilty to money laundering and admitted to opening bank accounts on behalf of the criminal group. Claimed coercion by threats to family. Judge cited exploitation, history of depression, anxiety, heroin addiction, limited role, and chance of rehabilitation.

1 Jan 0001

Jason Smart

Conspiracy to produce cannabis *

Sentence

3 years in prison

Jason Smart co-ran Home to Home letting agents in Forest Hill, South London, with Aidan Lynch, allowing properties managed by the agency to be used as cannabis factories. On 14 February 2013, police raided Crystal Palace Parade SE19 finding a large cannabis factory worth £497,000. Smart arrived with Lynch during the raid claiming to be the letting agent. Investigation revealed multiple properties used for cannabis production with potential £2m annual revenue.

Found guilty after a three-week trial on one count of conspiracy to produce cannabis and four counts of permitting a premises to be used as a cannabis factory. Aged 47, of Gladiator Road SE23.

1 Jan 0001

Aidan Lynch

Conspiracy to produce cannabis *

Sentence

5 years in prison

Aidan Lynch ran Home to Home letting agents in Forest Hill, South London, allowing at least seven properties managed by the agency to be used as cannabis factories with potential annual revenue exceeding £2 million. On 14 February 2013, police raided a basement premises on Crystal Palace Parade SE19, finding four interlinked tunnels with approximately 500 cannabis plants worth £497,000, sophisticated lighting and electricity bypass. Lynch arrived during the raid claiming to be the letting agent, later produced a fake tenancy agreement. Further investigation uncovered another factory on Dartmouth Road SE26.

Found guilty after a three-week trial on one count of conspiracy to produce cannabis and six counts of permitting a premises to be used as a cannabis factory. Aged 51, of Devonshire Road SE23.

1 Jan 0001

Callum Parslow

Attempted murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years and eight months

Callum Parslow, 32, from Bromyard Terrace, Worcester, launched a ferocious knife assault on 25-year-old Eritrean asylum seeker Nahom Hagos at the Pear Tree Inn in Smite, Worcestershire, on 20 October 2024. Parslow stabbed Nahom multiple times in the chest and hand after Nahom returned to borrow a bicycle. CCTV showed Parslow chasing Nahom into the car park. Police found neo-Nazi paraphernalia at Parslow’s home including a tattoo of Adolf Hitler’s signature, swastika armband, Nazi memorabilia, a hate-filled manifesto targeting Channel migrants, Jewish people, Marxists and globalists, and weapons such as knives, an axe, and a metal baseball bat. Nahom suffered life-changing injuries including depression and PTSD.

For attempted murder, plus extra time for possession of blades and other offences. Judge Mr Justice Dove described it as a terrorist attack fuelled by neo-Nazi hate and slammed Parslow’s extreme right-wing mindset and racist, misogynist attitudes. Prior conviction in 2018 for 30 months for stalking and sending violent messages.

1 Jan 0001

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