Worcester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 135 verdicts at Worcester Crown Court (Worcester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 7 cases

Ethan Colbourne

Attempted murder *

Sentence

26 years imprisonment

Ethan Colbourne, 23, of Moat Road, Tipton, was part of the gang led by Kile Straker that fired five shots at a home in Priory Road, Dudley, just after 12.15am on July 3, 2025, from a stolen grey Audi. The victim, an innocent mum in her 20s, was hit by a bullet through her front door, suffering life-changing injuries.

Convicted of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, admitted theft of motor vehicle.

26 Mar 2026

Iranveer Gill

Theft of motor vehicle *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Iranveer Gill, 29, of Bridgnorth Road, Shipley, was convicted of stealing the grey Audi used by the gang in the shooting at Priory Road, Dudley, on July 3, 2025, which resulted in life-changing injuries to an innocent mum.

Convicted of theft of a motor vehicle.

26 Mar 2026

Kieron Atkins

Attempted murder *

Sentence

28 years imprisonment

Kieron Atkins, 27, of Upper Church Lane, Tipton, was part of the gang that drove a stolen grey Audi past the victim's home in Priory Road, Dudley, three times before firing five shots just after 12.15am on July 3, 2025. The innocent mum was shot through her front door, sustaining life-changing injuries.

Convicted of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

26 Mar 2026

Kile Straker

Attempted murder *

Sentence

30 years custody with 5 years extended licence

Kile Straker, 35, of Armstrong Drive, Wolverhampton, led a gang that drove past the victim's home in Priory Road, Dudley, three times before firing five shots in quick succession just after 12.15am on July 3, 2025. One bullet smashed through the front door, hitting the innocent mum in her 20s as she walked downstairs for milk; it remains lodged in her hip due to surgical risks. The shots were fired from a grey Audi he owned and arranged to be stolen from Wednesbury on July 2, parked in Weavers Rise, Dudley.

Convicted of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, admitted theft of motor vehicle. Judge said he decided someone needed to die and targeted the address.

26 Mar 2026

Stephen Simms

Theft of motor vehicle *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Stephen Simms, 25, of Alexandra Road, Tipton, admitted involvement in the theft of a grey Audi used in the gang's shooting in Priory Road, Dudley, on July 3, 2025, which injured an innocent mum.

Admitted theft of motor vehicle.

26 Mar 2026

Jamie Harrison

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

two years and three months imprisonment

Jamie Harrison, a former police officer and West Mercia Police Federation treasurer from 2010 to 2018, abused his position of trust by making over 100 fraudulent claims totaling approximately £13,500 from members' funds. He used the petty cash for personal expenses including family holidays, alcohol, entertainment, food, and falsified timesheets for days off to watch rugby abroad or work on his allotment. Notably, he claimed expenses for National Police Memorial Days to fund family stays in 4 and 5-star hotels in York, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and London, covering accommodation, meals, and day trips.

Convicted of 15 counts of fraud by abuse of position. Sentences to run concurrently. Resigned from West Mercia Police in February 2022.

25 Mar 2026

Christopher Brown

Burglary *

Sentence

three years in prison

Christopher Brown, 23, of Denman Avenue in Cheltenham, targeted a number of properties in Ladywood in Droitwich, Church Road in Crowle, Ross-on-Wye, Tewkesbury, and Moreton-in-Marsh, causing distress to victims and significant disruption within local communities. The offences took place between October 2025 and January 2026.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of burglary. The sentencing reflects the seriousness of his offending and the dedication of the police team.

20 Mar 2026

February 2026 1 case

Owen Dykes

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Owen Dykes, 21, of Powys Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, used Snapchat to facilitate drug dealing. During a drugs investigation last year, a phone number linked to Dykes was identified. On May 27, 2025, a silver Transit van was stopped by police following intelligence it had drugs on board. Dykes, in the passenger seat, was searched and found to have a small amount of cannabis for personal use. This led to a warrant executed on July 22 at his home, where officers seized two iPhones, two suspected ecstasy tablets, three grams of cocaine, and a set of scales. Digital forensics showed Snapchat activity linking him to drug dealing and a bank account used to launder drug money through transactions with known drug users and dealers.

Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228 and fined £150. Drugs and paraphernalia ordered to be destroyed. Found guilty of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug – cocaine, possession of a controlled class B drug - cannabis and possession of a controlled class A drug – cocaine.

19 Feb 2026

January 2026 4 cases

Joshua Smith

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment and 8 years driving disqualification

Joshua Smith, 31, of Holloway in Pershore, Worcestershire, was speeding in an unroadworthy BMW 1 Series under the influence of cocaine when he lost control on a bend on the A4538 Pershore Lane on 15 August 2024 in wet conditions. His vehicle entered the opposing carriageway, first striking a red Triumph Bonneville motorbike causing life-changing injuries to its rider, then colliding with Andrew Hirons' grey Yamaha motorbike, throwing him from the bike and killing him at the scene. The vehicle had dangerously defective tyres and brakes with worn-out pads and treads, which could have been a contributory factor. A roadside drugs swipe and blood toxicology confirmed cocaine use.

Convicted of causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and driving with excess cocaine. Sentencing hearing on Thursday.

15 Jan 2026

John Mcdonald

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

13.5 years imprisonment

John McDonald, 52, drove a van at high speed during a police chase on April 11, 2025, after performing substandard roofing work on an elderly customer's home in Kingstanding, Birmingham. The pursuit involved speeds of 70mph in 30mph zones, driving on the wrong side of the road, mounting pavements, and ramming a police car eight times. He turned onto Aston Wood Golf Club in Shenstone, Staffordshire, where he struck 62-year-old Suzanne Cherry, who was searching for her golf ball near a stream. She suffered catastrophic injuries and died in hospital on April 15, 2025. McDonald braked 4.5 seconds before impact but collision was inevitable. He and passengers fled, with McDonald stepping over her body.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving and conspiracy to commit fraud. Concurrent 48 months for fraud. Must serve two-thirds before release on licence. Judge commented on the wicked nature of his actions and the devastation caused.

13 Jan 2026

Johnny Mcdonald

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Johnny McDonald, 23, son of John McDonald, was a passenger in the van during the fatal police chase on April 11, 2025, in Kingstanding, Birmingham, following substandard roofing work on an elderly customer's home. He participated in the conspiracy to defraud vulnerable elderly individuals through poor and unnecessary roof works under the company Approved Roofs Ltd, receiving tens of thousands of pounds from victims in the West Midlands.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud. Time served deducted. Involved in targeting elderly victims for unnecessary roof repairs under Approved Roofs Ltd.

13 Jan 2026

Brett Delaney

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Brett Delaney, 35, was a passenger in the van driven by John McDonald during a police chase on April 11, 2025, in Kingstanding, Birmingham, after carrying out substandard roofing work on an elderly customer's home. He was involved in the conspiracy to defraud elderly and vulnerable victims through unnecessary and poor roof repairs under Approved Roofs Ltd in the West Midlands, targeting trusting individuals for tens of thousands of pounds.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud. Time served deducted. Passenger in the van, not responsible for the collision.

13 Jan 2026

December 2025 10 cases

Connor Donaldson

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

On March 26, 2024, in Ombersley Close, Redditch, three shots were exchanged over an occupied car during a turf dispute between rival drug gangs orchestrated by the Frank drugs line. One bullet penetrated the back of the vehicle and stopped behind an unoccupied child seat. Donaldson assisted one of the shooting suspects in evading officers. He was convicted of three counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin, crack cocaine, and cocaine), being concerned in the supply of class B drugs (cannabis), and assisting an offender.

Found guilty after an 11-week trial. Judge commended police efforts.

22 Dec 2025

Courtney Lloyd

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

20 months suspended for 2 years

Found guilty after an 11-week trial. Assisted one of the shooting suspects in evading officers.

22 Dec 2025

Rhiannan James

Being concerned in the supply of cannabis *

Sentence

2 years suspended for 2 years

On March 26, 2024, in Ombersley Close, Redditch, three shots were exchanged over an occupied car during a turf dispute between rival drug gangs orchestrated by the Frank drugs line. One bullet penetrated the back of the vehicle and stopped behind an unoccupied child seat. James assisted one of the shooting suspects in evading officers. She was convicted of being concerned in the supply of cannabis and assisting an offender.

Found guilty after an 11-week trial. Assisted one of the shooting suspects in evading officers.

22 Dec 2025

Musa Hussain

Robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Musa Hussain, 20, of Oxford Street, Rugby, was part of a gang of eight young robbers who travelled by train from Birmingham to Hereford on April 4, 2024, to carry out a pre-planned violent robbery at a converted loft music studio. The victim was held at knifepoint by Hussain while Cadaine July punched him to the face and the others assaulted him. The victim fought back to protect his family, wrestling on the stairs with Acaree Crossgill who had a zombie knife. He was smashed over the head with a glass by Jahmya Farrell, sustaining cuts to his head and an arterial bleed. The gang stole a Canada Goose coat, Apple MacBook, £800 in cash, two designer bags and two designer beanie hats. The victim was left with two permanent scars to his head and mental health issues.

Pled not guilty and was convicted of robbery and grievous bodily harm. 20 years in total for separate charges including possession of a bladed article and violent disorder.

12 Dec 2025

Cadaine July

Robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

8 years 6 months imprisonment

Cadaine July, 18, of Manor Street, Fenton, was part of a gang of eight young robbers who travelled by train from Birmingham to Hereford on April 4, 2024, to carry out a pre-planned violent robbery at a converted loft music studio. The victim was held at knifepoint by Musa Hussain while July punched him to the face and the others assaulted him. The victim fought back to protect his family, wrestling on the stairs with Acaree Crossgill who had a zombie knife. He was smashed over the head with a glass by Jahmya Farrell, sustaining cuts to his head and an arterial bleed. The gang stole a Canada Goose coat, Apple MacBook, £800 in cash, two designer bags and two designer beanie hats. July and Ethan Powell were later found in possession of some of the stolen property. The victim was left with two permanent scars to his head and mental health issues.

Pled guilty and was convicted of robbery and grievous bodily harm. Later found in possession of some stolen property.

12 Dec 2025

Caleb Barnes

Robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Caleb Barnes, 20, of Aylesbury Crescent, Birmingham, was part of a gang of eight young robbers who travelled by train from Birmingham to Hereford on April 4, 2024, to carry out a pre-planned violent robbery at a converted loft music studio. The victim was held at knifepoint by Musa Hussain while Cadaine July punched him to the face and the others, including Barnes, assaulted him. The victim fought back to protect his family, wrestling on the stairs with Acaree Crossgill who had a zombie knife. He was smashed over the head with a glass by Jahmya Farrell, sustaining cuts to his head and an arterial bleed. The gang stole a Canada Goose coat, Apple MacBook, £800 in cash, two designer bags and two designer beanie hats. The victim was left with two permanent scars to his head and mental health issues.

Pled not guilty and was convicted of robbery and grievous bodily harm.

12 Dec 2025

Acaree Crossgill

Robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Acaree Crossgill, 20, of Mere Road, Birmingham, was part of a gang of eight young robbers who travelled by train from Birmingham to Hereford on April 4, 2024, to carry out a pre-planned violent robbery at a converted loft music studio. The victim was held at knifepoint by Musa Hussain while Cadaine July punched him to the face and the others, including Crossgill, assaulted him. The victim fought back to protect his family, wrestling on the stairs with Crossgill who had a zombie knife. He was smashed over the head with a glass by Jahmya Farrell, sustaining cuts to his head and an arterial bleed. The gang stole a Canada Goose coat, Apple MacBook, £800 in cash, two designer bags and two designer beanie hats. The victim was left with two permanent scars to his head and mental health issues.

Pled not guilty to robbery and grievous bodily harm. A knife sheath with his DNA was located.

12 Dec 2025

Jahmya Farrell

Robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

8 years 6 months imprisonment

Jahmya Farrell, 18, of Fieldfare Way, Coventry, was part of a gang of eight young robbers who travelled by train from Birmingham to Hereford on April 4, 2024, to carry out a pre-planned violent robbery at a converted loft music studio. The victim was held at knifepoint by Musa Hussain while Cadaine July punched him to the face and the others assaulted him. The victim fought back to protect his family, wrestling on the stairs with Acaree Crossgill who had a zombie knife. In the process, he was smashed over the head with a glass by Farrell, sustaining cuts to his head and an arterial bleed. The gang stole a Canada Goose coat, Apple MacBook, £800 in cash, two designer bags and two designer beanie hats. The victim was left with two permanent scars to his head and mental health issues.

Pled guilty and was convicted of robbery and grievous bodily harm.

12 Dec 2025

Esa Hussain

Robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Esa Hussain, 19, of Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, was part of a gang of eight young robbers who travelled by train from Birmingham to Hereford on April 4, 2024, to carry out a pre-planned violent robbery at a converted loft music studio. The victim was held at knifepoint by Musa Hussain while Cadaine July punched him to the face and the others, including Esa Hussain, assaulted him. The victim fought back to protect his family, wrestling on the stairs with Acaree Crossgill who had a zombie knife. He was smashed over the head with a glass by Jahmya Farrell, sustaining cuts to his head and an arterial bleed. The gang stole a Canada Goose coat, Apple MacBook, £800 in cash, two designer bags and two designer beanie hats. The victim was left with two permanent scars to his head and mental health issues.

Pled not guilty and was convicted of robbery and grievous bodily harm.

12 Dec 2025

Ethan Powell

Robbery and Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Ethan Powell, 19, of Eskdale Close, Worcester, was part of a gang of eight young robbers who travelled by train from Birmingham to Hereford on April 4, 2024, to carry out a pre-planned violent robbery at a converted loft music studio. The victim was held at knifepoint by Musa Hussain while Cadaine July punched him to the face and the others, including Powell, assaulted him. The victim fought back to protect his family, wrestling on the stairs with Acaree Crossgill who had a zombie knife. He was smashed over the head with a glass by Jahmya Farrell, sustaining cuts to his head and an arterial bleed. The gang stole a Canada Goose coat, Apple MacBook, £800 in cash, two designer bags and two designer beanie hats. Powell and Cadaine July were later found in possession of some of the stolen property. The victim was left with two permanent scars to his head and mental health issues.

Pled not guilty and was convicted of grievous bodily harm and robbery. 13 years total including separate sentence for possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine). Later found in possession of some stolen property.

12 Dec 2025

November 2025 3 cases

Norbert Gyurcsik

Distributing and possessing recordings intended to incite racial hatred *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Norbert Gyurcsik, from Kestrel Road, Hereford, was arrested in May 2024 for buying and distributing albums whose lyrics breach terrorism legislation and are intended to incite racial hatred. A police raid of his home found he owned more than 2,000 records which he was buying and selling across the UK and Europe.

Pleaded guilty to three charges. Sentences to be served concurrently.

27 Nov 2025

Sufian Younis

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

2 years 7 months imprisonment

Sufian Younis, part of a gang responsible for stealing vehicles through car key burglaries in north Worcestershire, including several in Redditch and Bromsgrove, during November and December 2023. The gang committed 11 offences in total – six in Redditch and Bromsgrove, four in the Solihull area, and one in Leamington. They were arrested from a vehicle linked to the offences.

Convicted of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to commit burglaries. Sentences to run concurrently.

14 Nov 2025

Eid Ajam

Conspiracy to steal motor vehicles *

Sentence

2 years 11 months imprisonment

Eid Ajam, part of a gang responsible for stealing vehicles through car key burglaries in north Worcestershire, including several in Redditch and Bromsgrove, during November and December 2023. The gang committed 11 offences in total – six in Redditch and Bromsgrove, four in the Solihull area, and one in Leamington. They were arrested from a vehicle linked to the offences.

Convicted of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to commit burglaries. Sentences to run concurrently.

14 Nov 2025

October 2025 4 cases

Mohamed Samak

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years and 247 days

On 1 July 2024, Mohamed Samak, an ex-international hockey player and coach for the Egyptian national side, stabbed his wife Joanne Samak, 49, to death at their home in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire. He inflicted six stab wounds, then waited over an hour before calling 999, falsely claiming she had stabbed herself. During the delay, he hid his bloodstained clothes in the attic. The couple faced financial and marital problems, slept in separate beds, and Samak had been messaging another woman. After a retrial in September 2025 following a hung jury earlier in the year, he was convicted of murder on 29 October 2025.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted by unanimous jury verdict. Judge James Burbidge KC described the defendant's lies as a 'wicked story' and stated he could not accept remorse due to denial of accountability. Dressed in all-black tracksuit during hearing, shook head and muttered; required assistance from security to stand and exit.

31 Oct 2025

Twana Azize

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Twana Azize, 29, of College Road, Hereford, met his victim in a nightclub in the city centre in the early hours of a Sunday morning in May 2025. He targeted her, planning to rape her while in the club by isolating her from friends and preventing her from getting a taxi home. He led her away from the taxi rank and raped her in a secluded street away from members of the public. The victim managed to get a taxi home and reported the incident. Azize was arrested following a CCTV trawl and police searches. Forensic examination of his clothes supported the evidence, and his version of events was not believed by the jury.

Found guilty by jury after denying the offence. Ordered to register as a sex offender for life due to ongoing threat to women.

17 Oct 2025

Donna Rowand

Fraud by false representation and false accounting *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Donna Rowand, a 47-year-old bookkeeper from Kemble Street, Redditch, stole approximately £670,000 from Concept Display Systems (South West) Ltd between 2019 and 2023 by creating accounts for fictional suppliers with names similar to real ones, directing payments to her own bank account, and misusing the company credit card for about £46,000. This activity, starting in 2020, led to the firm's financial losses, initially attributed to the pandemic, and eventual voluntary liquidation in 2023.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and false accounting. Used stolen funds to buy cars, concert tickets, cosmetic treatments and holidays.

15 Oct 2025

Alfie Booth

Supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin) *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Alfie Booth, 19, of Stubbington End, Evesham, operated a 'Macca/Makka' county lines drug dealing network that flooded Evesham and surrounding areas with crack cocaine and heroin between September 2024 and July 2025. He exploited young people to sell drugs to vulnerable community members. In January 2025, a warrant at his home uncovered 290 wraps of class A drugs, mobile phones, and drug dealing paraphernalia. He was initially arrested in July 2025 on an unrelated offence, during which his phone was seized, leading to the drug supply investigation.

Convicted of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin). Exploited young people to peddle drugs, noted as an aggravating factor by the judge. Sentences for each offence to run concurrently.

2 Oct 2025

September 2025 2 cases

Ashley Jones

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Ashley Jones, 26, of Stoney Street, Hereford, was the head of a sophisticated drug supply operation in Hereford and surrounding areas. He supplied cocaine and cannabis, and produced cannabis edibles. He was arrested on April 3 by West Mercia Police and was found in possession of an air rifle, despite being prohibited due to a previous conviction, and was involved in an affray incident in Ledbury. Police seized cocaine with a street value of over £30,000, cannabis worth £30,000, edibles valued at over £5,000, and a substantial amount of cash.

Found guilty of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug (cocaine), being concerned in the supply of a class B drug (cannabis), affray, and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property. The charge of possessing an air weapon when prohibited was ordered to lie on file.

19 Sep 2025

Matthew Jonathan

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 32 years

Matthew Jonathan, 39, of no fixed abode, tortured and killed Jamie Gawler, 54, in his home in Hereford after being offered a place to stay. The victim suffered blunt force trauma to the head, neck, and chest over several days starting around January 12, 2025. Jonathan filmed the assault, directed homophobic abuse at Gawler, stole and used his bank cards to buy alcohol, and left him to die before fleeing to Porth, where he was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to murder in April 2025. The attack involved prolonged violence and homophobic abuse, as described by the Crown Prosecution Service.

12 Sep 2025

July 2025 14 cases

Tori Muddyman

Conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into prison *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Tori Muddyman, a 31-year-old prison officer, plotted with an inmate to smuggle illegal drugs, mobile phones, SIM cards, chargers, alcohol, tobacco, and steroids into HMP Onley in Northamptonshire. She was tipped off to police in 2019, leading to a search of her garage where the prohibited items were found. She confessed to accepting £2,500 from a prisoner to bring these items into the prison, though she claimed not to have followed through. Evidence, including bank records linking payments from the prisoner's associates and items found in the inmate's cell, confirmed her involvement in the conspiracy.

Admitted to conspiracy to convey list A articles (drugs) and conspiracy to convey list B articles (phones) into a prison. Detective Inspector Richard Cornell noted that her actions undermined prison security and contributed to potential harm.

25 Jul 2025

David Carr

Fraud by abuse of position of trust *

Sentence

four years and seven months in prison

David Carr, an IT firm director, abused his position at ATG IT in Bromsgrove by using company credit cards to fund personal luxury holidays to Disney World in Florida and cruises, as well as purchasing high-value items such as computers, high-tech gadgets, and designer exercise bikes. This fraudulent activity occurred between April 2014 and August 2022, resulting in him benefiting approximately £300,000 and supporting a lifestyle beyond his means, which ultimately led to the company's administration.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by abuse of position of trust. Investigation by West Mercia Police highlighted the impact on the company, leading to its administration and job losses for employees.

25 Jul 2025

Chris Hemming

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years and 117 days

Chris Hemming, 47, of Other Road, Redditch, brutally killed his ex-partner Cheryl McKenna, 44, in a knife attack at their shared home on the morning of 11 November 2024. The attack was motivated by his discovery that she was in a new relationship, despite the pair having separated at the start of 2024. After the incident, Hemming called a friend using Ms McKenna's phone and admitted to the killing, then contacted emergency services stating, 'I've killed my ex-partner.'

Changed his not guilty plea five days into the trial. Police described the crime as 'purely evil' and motivated by jealousy over the victim's new relationship.

21 Jul 2025

Christopher Hemming

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years and 117 days

Christopher Hemming, 47, of Other Road in Redditch, brutally killed his 44-year-old ex-partner Cheryl Mckenna in a frenzied knife attack on the morning of Monday 11 November 2024 at the home they still shared following the breakdown of their relationship which began in 2010 and ended at the start of 2024. On the day of the murder, Hemming discovered Cheryl was in a new relationship and stabbed her multiple times in the bedroom. After the attack, he called a friend using her phone stating 'I wish the camera worked on this phone so I could show you what I’ve done', then called emergency services calmly saying 'I’ve killed my ex-partner'. Emergency services pronounced Cheryl dead at the scene due to severe injuries. Hemming was arrested inside the address on suspicion of murder and charged with the same offence. Despite initially admitting to police that he had killed Cheryl, he entered a not guilty plea to murder and pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but changed his plea to guilty of murder on the fifth day of the trial.

Initially pleaded not guilty to murder, changed plea to guilty of manslaughter, then changed to guilty of murder halfway through trial. Judge noted him as an incredibly dangerous and manipulative individual who showed no remorse.

21 Jul 2025

Amy Deacon

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

Two years suspended sentence

Amy Deacon, from Worcester, was involved in a county lines drug gang that inundated the area with over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin, worth more than £600,000, through 24 trips from Luton. The gang bragged about their lifestyles on social media and used a system to track drug orders.

Acted as a foot soldier and street dealer in the 'Nico' line drug gang.

11 Jul 2025

Hussain Akhtar

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

Two years and seven months imprisonment

Hussain Akhtar, from Worcester, was involved in a county lines drug gang that transported and supplied over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin from Luton to Worcester, with the drugs worth more than £600,000 across 24 trips. The gang used social media to boast about their wealth.

Acted as a foot soldier in the 'Nico' line drug gang.

11 Jul 2025

Hashim Malik

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

Nine years and two months imprisonment

Hashim Malik, from Luton, led a county lines drug gang that transported over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin from Luton to Worcester across 24 trips, with the drugs valued at more than £600,000. The gang used a cloud-based system to manage orders and debts, and members bragged about their extravagant lifestyles, including displaying cash and designer items on social media.

Ringleader of the 'Nico' line drug gang; involved in organising drug transport and flaunting wealth on social media.

11 Jul 2025

Talor Benford

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and firearms offences *

Sentence

One year and three months imprisonment

Talor Benford, from Luton, was associated with a county lines drug gang that flooded Worcester with over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin valued at more than £600,000 through 24 trips. He attempted to supply a firearm to gang members during their illegal activities.

Attempted to sell a gun to gang members; linked to the 'Nico' line drug operations.

11 Jul 2025

Saood Ali

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

Four years and two months imprisonment

Saood Ali, from Worcester, was involved in a county lines drug gang that transported over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin from Luton to Worcester across 24 trips, with the drugs worth more than £600,000. The gang used social media to display wealth and a cloud-based system for drug management.

Right-hand man to the ringleader; attempted to purchase a gun and was involved in the 'Nico' line operations.

11 Jul 2025

Max Didcote

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

Four years and ten months imprisonment

Max Didcote, from Worcester, was part of a county lines drug gang that flooded the area with over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin, valued at more than £600,000, through 24 trips from Luton. The gang bragged about their lifestyles on social media and used a system to manage illegal drug trade.

Acted as a foot soldier and street dealer in the 'Nico' line drug gang.

11 Jul 2025

Karim Moustati

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

Four years imprisonment

Karim Moustati, from Worcester, was part of a county lines drug gang that inundated Worcester with over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin, valued at more than £600,000, through 24 trips from Luton. Members flaunted their extravagant lifestyles on social media.

Right-hand man to the ringleader; participated in the 'Nico' line as part of the drug gang's operations.

11 Jul 2025

Myles Price

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

Two years suspended sentence

Myles Price, from Worcester, was part of a county lines drug gang that transported over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin from Luton to Worcester across 24 trips, with the drugs valued at more than £600,000. The gang used social media to flaunt wealth and managed operations via a cloud-based system.

Acted as a foot soldier and street dealer in the 'Nico' line drug gang.

11 Jul 2025

Muhiz Jamshed

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

Five years and two months imprisonment

Muhiz Jamshed, from Luton, participated in a county lines drug gang that transported over 6kg of cocaine, crack, and heroin from Luton to Worcester across 24 trips, with the drugs valued at more than £600,000. The gang used social media to flaunt wealth and a cloud-based system to track drug orders and debts.

Right-hand man to the ringleader; involved in the 'Nico' line as a courier overseeing operations.

11 Jul 2025

Lukasz Szwagulinski

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Lukasz Szwagulinski, 36, of Whitecross Road in Hereford, attacked a woman multiple times in a predatory manner, committing rape and other sexual assaults. The offences involved repeated violations against the victim.

Found guilty of four sexual offences including two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault by penetration, and one of sexual assault. A restraining order was issued against his victim. His predatory behaviour fully warrants the custodial sentence.

9 Jul 2025

May 2025 5 cases

Kenneth Stuchbery

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Kenneth Stuchbery, as the ringleader, managed a drug-supply enterprise involving the collection and sale of cocaine for financial gain. He orchestrated operations, including directing others to handle drugs destined for Leominster. The investigation stemmed from a vehicle stop on September 23, 2024, on the A449 Kidderminster, where cocaine and cannabis were found, leading to warrants executed on November 26, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; played a significant role in the drug-dealing enterprise; ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187.

23 May 2025

Shane Butler

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended

Shane Butler was part of a drug gang supplying cocaine in Leominster under the management of Kenneth Stuchbery. The operation involved a vehicle carrying drugs stopped on September 23, 2024, on the A449 Kidderminster, with evidence gathered leading to warrants on November 26, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; had a role in the drug-dealing ring within Leominster; ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187.

23 May 2025

Philip Oldaker

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, suspended

Philip Oldaker drove a vehicle from Birmingham stopped on September 23, 2024, on the A449 Kidderminster, which contained cocaine and cannabis for supply in Leominster. He operated under the direction of Kenneth Stuchbery as part of the drug-dealing ring, leading to his arrest following warrants on November 26, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; was driving the suspect vehicle; ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187 and costs of £80.

23 May 2025

Ethan Pound

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Ethan Pound was involved in supplying cocaine as part of a gang led by Kenneth Stuchbery. He was found in a vehicle stopped on September 23, 2024, on the A449 Kidderminster, which contained significant quantities of cocaine and cannabis intended for onward sale in Leominster. This led to warrants and arrests on November 26, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; was located in the suspect vehicle with drugs; ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

23 May 2025

Jade Field

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Jade Field was involved in a drug gang's conspiracy to supply cocaine in Leominster, operating under Kenneth Stuchbery's direction. The case arose from a vehicle stop on September 23, 2024, on the A449 Kidderminster, where drugs were found, followed by warrants on November 26, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine; had a role in the drug-dealing ring within Leominster; ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187.

23 May 2025

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About Worcester Crown Court

Worcester Crown Court, located in Worcester, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 135 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Worcester area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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Worcester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Saood Ali

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Karim Moustati

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Muhiz Jamshed

Lukasz Szwagulinski

Kenneth Stuchbery

Shane Butler

Philip Oldaker

Ethan Pound

Jade Field

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