Worcester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 82 verdicts at Worcester Crown Court (Worcester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Colin Nimmo

Sexual Assault

April 25, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order and 120 hours unpaid work

Colin Nimmo, aged 71, from Birmingham, was charged with two counts of sexual assault on two women and common assault in Pershore on August 20, 2023. He appeared at court and was sentenced for the offences, with the incidents involving unwanted physical contact as part of the assaults.

Sentenced for one count of sexual assault and common assault, with sentences running concurrently. A not-guilty verdict was entered for the second count of sexual assault as the prosecution offered no evidence.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Fiona Parsons

Fraud by abuse of position

April 24, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Fiona Parsons, a former solicitor aged 54 from Henver Road, Newquay, Cornwall, defrauded a Hereford law firm by directing over 300 clients to pay money into her personal bank account instead of the firm's, accumulating to £160,000. The fraudulent activities began in September 2020, with an initial instance involving two house buyers paying £400 for property searches, and continued until March 2023 when she was arrested following an investigation by Hereford CID and West Mercia’s Economic Crime Unit.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position. Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings are ongoing. Her actions involved abusing her position as a solicitor and trust, as noted by Detective Constable Cathryn Blake.

Sources: herefordtimes.com

Mustafa Ogur

Rape

April 7, 2024

Sentence: 16 years imprisonment

Mustafa Ogur, 24, raped a woman near Three Crosses Road and Springfield Road in Ross-on-Wye on July 21, 2024. He was seen on CCTV preying on potential victims and used Google Translate on his phone to say 'I want to make love to you'. He was arrested on July 25, 2024, after attempting to change his appearance by shaving his hair. The victim showed incredible strength throughout the investigation and trial.

Described by police as having committed an 'evil crime'. He was found guilty at trial, and officers noted his attempt to evade recognition by shaving his hair.

Sources: herefordtimes.com

Bryan Robson

Attempted Murder

April 4, 2024

Sentence: 21 years and 9 months imprisonment

Bryan Robson, 50, of Moorfield Street, Hereford, attempted to murder his housemate on October 9, 2023, after becoming angry over noise. He retrieved a nine-inch knife from his room and attacked the victim in the communal kitchen, stabbing him multiple times in a frenzied and silent assault. A struggle ensued, leaving the victim with eight stab wounds to his arms, legs, and abdomen, requiring emergency surgery and a four-week hospital stay for a perforated bowel. The two housemates had a history of arguments, and the victim had previously reported assaults to their landlord.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Judge described it as an attack launched in silence. In mitigation, the defendant had been drinking, breaking 10 years of sobriety, and the court noted that time already spent in custody would count towards the sentence.

Sources: herefordtimes.com

Edward Riley

Indecent Assault

March 14, 2024

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Edward Riley committed a string of sexual offences against children in Kidderminster between 1982 and 1986, including six counts of indecent assault against a girl under 14, two counts of indecent assault against a boy under 14, and two counts of inciting a boy under 14 to commit an act of gross indecency.

Convicted in February and sentenced after appearing at court. Placed on the sex offenders register for life.

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Craig Carnell

Attempted sexual communication with a child

March 12, 2024

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment, Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, and sex offender registration for 10 years

Craig Carnell engaged in online communications with an undercover police officer posing as a 14-year-old boy on a website for adults. He was aware of the boy's claimed age, responding dismissively to it, and arranged to meet for sexual activity. He travelled to the meeting location in his car, where police found evidence of planning for mutual oral sex. The offences occurred in late 2023, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates’ Court; judge noted evidence of planning, including items found in his car indicating intent for sexual activity.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Graham Evans

Misconduct in a public office

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months and 80 hours unpaid work

Graham Evans, an operational support grade at HMP Hewell, was on duty the night Mesut Olgun was found hanging in his cell on 8 June 2018. Despite Mr Olgun being categorised as high suicide risk, only 10 of 33 scheduled 15-minute checks were carried out. Evans falsified prison logs to claim he had performed extra checks when he had not, admitting he was struggling with back pain but thought he could cope.

Found guilty of misconduct in a public office. Appeal against sentence rejected by the Court of Appeal. Created false reports in prison log to cover up missed checks due to back pain.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Mark Biddle

Intentional strangulation

January 22, 2024

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment for intentional strangulation, with concurrent sentences of 14 months for child cruelty, 3 months for assault, and 4 months for assault causing actual bodily harm; plus a £187 victim surcharge and a ten-year restraining order

Mark Biddle, aged 25, of Shrawley Avenue, Kidderminster, subjected a woman and her young child to a terrifying campaign of domestic violence and abuse between January 2023 and June 2023, which included intentional strangulation, child cruelty, and assaults causing injuries. He was arrested in June 2023 after a report of the assaults.

Pled guilty to all charges. Currently serving a prison sentence for other offences. Detective Inspector Marie Green described him as a dangerous individual with a propensity for domestic violence and commended the victim's courage.

Sources: kidderminstershuttle.co.uk

Neil Mansfield

Assault

January 18, 2024

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Neil Mansfield, along with Damien Cowton and Aaron Lamb, participated in an unprovoked attack outside Tesco Express on Foregate Street, Worcester. Mansfield hit the victim during the assault, which involved the gang attacking someone they knew, though the victim did not support the prosecution. The incident was captured on footage shown in court.

Mansfield arrived at court drunk on January 17 and was sent away, returning the next day for sentencing. Judge Gilmore described the incident as a vicious, unprovoked assault targeting a vulnerable victim in a public place.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Keil Mansfield

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

January 18, 2024

Sentence: 3 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Keil Mansfield, along with Aaron Lamb and Damien Cowton, participated in an unprovoked attack on a vulnerable victim outside Tesco Express in Foregate Street on August 13, 2023. Mansfield hit the victim during the assault, which involved the victim being kicked and glassed, resulting in a small cut to the left eye and cuts to the head. The victim, who was sleeping rough and known to the defendants, refused medical attention and did not support the prosecution.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Turned up drunk to court, leading to a delayed sentencing. Required to complete nine months of alcohol treatment. Judge described the attack as vicious and unprovoked.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Aaron Lamb

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

January 17, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

Aaron Lamb, along with Damien Cowton and Keil Mansfield, participated in an unprovoked attack on a vulnerable victim outside Tesco Express in Foregate Street on August 13, 2023. Lamb hit the victim over the head with a glass bottle, causing cuts to the head and a small cut to the left eye. The victim, who was sleeping rough and known to the defendants, refused medical attention and did not support the prosecution. Aggravating factors included Lamb's extensive criminal history.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Had 50 previous convictions, including ABH, possession of a bladed article, and three robberies. Breached two suspended sentences. Judge described the attack as vicious and unprovoked.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Damien Cowton

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

January 17, 2024

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Damien Cowton, along with Aaron Lamb and Keil Mansfield, attacked a vulnerable victim outside Tesco Express in Foregate Street on August 13, 2023. Cowton kicked the victim five times while the victim was sitting down, contributing to injuries including a small cut to the left eye and cuts to the head. The victim, who was sleeping rough and known to the defendants, refused medical attention and did not support the prosecution.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Had six previous convictions, including battery, harassment, and robbery. Ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work, nine months of alcohol treatment, and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. Defence noted it was a sporadic and impulsive incident.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Rian Hart

Burglary

January 10, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Rian Hart committed a burglary in Hartlebury on November 24, 2023, stealing £50,000 worth of jewellery from a home, which has not yet been recovered. He also carried out a business burglary at TFM Superstore in Bromsgrove on November 13, 2023, stealing several thousand pounds worth of tools.

Pleaded guilty to burglary at an earlier hearing. Also pleaded guilty to a business burglary at TFM Superstore in Bromsgrove, with the 10-month sentence for that offence to be served consecutively.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Michael Whyte

Drink driving

January 4, 2024

Sentence: 19 months driving disqualification and £120 fine, plus £135 costs and £48 victim surcharge

Michael Whyte was caught driving a Renault Clio on the B4208 in Malvern with a breath specimen of 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes. The offence was committed on November 11, 2023.

Appeared at court on January 4, 2024; disqualification reducible by 19 weeks if a drink-drive awareness course is completed successfully; ordered to pay total amount by February 1, 2024.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Shea Rourke

Causing death by dangerous driving

January 4, 2024

Sentence: Imprisonment

Shea Rourke caused a catastrophic car crash that resulted in the death of Jobie Haynes. The incident occurred while Rourke was driving dangerously, unlicensed, and uninsured, leading to the tragic loss of a young man's life who was a law-abiding, active individual with a passion for cars, music, and travel. Rourke was sentenced following the event, which deeply affected many people, including Jobie's family.

Cried in the dock during sentencing; victim Susan Tustin read a personal statement forgiving him and hoping he reflects on his actions.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Ervis Akulli

Production of cannabis

January 1, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Ervis Akulli was involved in the production of cannabis at a property in Arboretum Road, Worcester. On November 30, police raided the property and found 129 cannabis plants growing in the cellar, dining room, and two bedrooms, along with drug paraphernalia such as timers, lights, fertilisers, and ventilation equipment. White sheets covered walls and floors to increase humidity. Akulli had two mobile phones and £200 cash on him, and he was in the country illegally after being refused entry in 2021. He had a significant role in the crime and gave a no comment interview after his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis. Had no previous convictions. Judge noted he was an illegal immigrant and could have sought legitimate work in Albania instead.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Tom Cole

Shoplifting

December 1, 2023

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment

Tom Cole, 25, from Pershore, engaged in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, including acting in a threatening manner towards shop staff and members of the public. He was sentenced after committing these offences, leading to his imprisonment over the Christmas period in 2023.

Behaved anti-socially, disorderly and threatening towards shop staff and members of the public. Given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from certain shops and prohibiting contact with a named victim.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Kane Brough

Possession of firearm and drugs with intent to supply

November 21, 2023

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

On May 11, police raided Kane Brough's home in Alvechurch and found a converted firearm, viable ammunition, large quantities of cocaine and cannabis, scales, and other drug supply paraphernalia in a Ford Connect van linked to his address. He was arrested shortly after in Redditch and charged with multiple offences. The crimes involved possession and intent to supply drugs, as well as unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

Found guilty of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a class B drug with intent to supply, possession of ammunition without a certificate, and breaching a suspended sentence order. Sentences included 4 years for cocaine offence, 18 months concurrent for cannabis offence, and additional consecutive terms.

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Thomas Gwilliam-Carter

Rape of a child under 13

November 9, 2023

Sentence: 15 years and 9 months imprisonment

Thomas Gwilliam-Carter, 39, of Caswell Road in Leominster, Herefordshire, drugged a young girl and raped her, sharing videos of the attack online with other paedophiles via an encrypted chat app. He was identified by British investigators after the images were found on devices of a US suspect arrested by the FBI. On October 1, agents raided his home and seized his phone, which contained 3,651 indecent images of children, including some of the most serious category. He used an online pseudonym and had planned the assault in advance.

Placed on the sex offenders’ register for life. Pleaded guilty to one count of rape of a child under 13, three charges of making indecent images of children, and five counts of distributing illegal images.

Sources: independent.co.uk

Chad Pulisciano

Burglary

August 29, 2023

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Between November 18, 2022, and November 22, 2022, Chad Pulisciano carried out burglaries in the Hollywood and Wythall areas, stealing a car, cash, jewellery, ornaments, and other items of sentimental value from elderly victims. He was arrested in November 2022 when found in possession of some of the stolen items.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary. Sentences for each count run concurrently.

Sources: redditchadvertiser.co.uk

Jake Harbourne

Burglary

July 1, 2023

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Jake Harbourne, from Stourbridge, carried out three burglaries, including two in Malvern in May and June 2023, where he stole motor vehicles from the addresses involved. He was arrested and sentenced for these offences.

Committed multiple burglaries and was given a six-year Criminal Behaviour Order. Detective Constable Chris Tugwell noted that the conviction sends a clear message to burglars.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Jamie Worrall

Supplying class A and B drugs

April 1, 2023

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Jamie Worrall was involved in a drug dealing gang that supplied 10 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of cannabis across Worcestershire and other areas. The gang used encrypted communication applications to manage their operations, persisting even after police disrupted their primary platform.

Phillip Smith

Supplying class A and B drugs

April 1, 2023

Sentence: 6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Phillip Smith was a member of a drug dealing gang that organised the distribution of 10 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of cannabis using encrypted mobile phones. The gang operated across Worcestershire and beyond, including Lincolnshire and Devon, and continued their activities after police infiltrated their communication platforms.

Paul Bailey

Supplying class A and B drugs

April 1, 2023

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Paul Bailey was part of a gang that flooded Worcestershire and surrounding areas with 10 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of cannabis. The group utilised encrypted mobile phones on platforms like Encro-chat to organise and continue their drug supply operations despite police infiltration.

Nicola Everton

Supplying class A and B drugs

April 1, 2023

Sentence: six years imprisonment

Nicola Everton was involved in a drug dealing gang that organised the supply of cannabis and cocaine using encrypted mobile phones on a platform called Encro-chat. The gang sourced, distributed, and sold drugs across areas including Worcestershire, Lincolnshire, and Devon, even after police infiltrated the platform. She was arrested in her vehicle at junction 6 of the M5 and was part of a group responsible for supplying 10 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of cannabis.

Arron Adams

Supplying class A and B drugs

April 1, 2023

Sentence: 22 years imprisonment

Arron Adams was part of a drug dealing gang that flooded Worcestershire and surrounding areas with cannabis and cocaine. The group used encrypted communication applications to organise the supply of 10 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of cannabis, continuing operations even after police infiltration of Encro-chat.

Adam Nicholls

Supplying class A and B drugs

April 1, 2023

Sentence: 23 years imprisonment

Adam Nicholls was involved in a gang that supplied 10 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of cannabis across Worcestershire and other regions. The operation used encrypted phones on platforms like Encro-chat, and the gang persisted despite police efforts to disrupt it.

Shaun Carr

Money laundering

April 1, 2023

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Shaun Carr was an accomplice in a drug dealing gang that used encrypted communications to supply 10 kilograms of cocaine and 20 kilograms of cannabis across various regions. He was specifically convicted for his role in money laundering related to the gang's operations.

Ryan Mountford

Sexual Assault

January 23, 2023

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Ryan Mountford committed a series of sexual offences, including five sexual assaults, sexual assault of a child, sexual assault on a male, arranging or facilitating a child sex offence, voyeurism, intentionally encouraging or assisting an offence, four offences of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, and three offences of distributing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child. These offences occurred in Malvern, Ledbury, and Ross-On-Wye between January 1, 2013, and January 27, 2023.

Sentenced for multiple sexual offences, with a minimum of two-thirds of the sentence to be served in custody before parole consideration.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Ashleigh Booth

Assault

July 1, 2022

Sentence: 12-month imprisonment suspended for two years

Ashleigh Booth went to the home of his uncle, Tony Gurney, in Evesham, where he was denied entry. He punched Mr Gurney in the face five or six times while wearing a ring, which was initially mistaken for a knuckleduster. This assault was part of the original case leading to his sentencing.

Had seven previous convictions, including for common assault in 2016. Judge imposed a four-month curfew and 20 rehabilitation activity days, and warned that further offences could lead to jail.

Sources: worcesternews.co.uk

Fay Newman

Causing death by careless driving

December 2, 2021

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for two years and ten months

Fay Newman was driving her Kia Ceed on the A448 Bromsgrove Highway towards Redditch when she overtook traffic and collided with Nick Bennell, a 35-year-old father-of-two, who had come off his Honda motorbike in a separate incident on August 18, 2021. The collision resulted in Nick's death at the scene.

Jodie Taylor

Exceeding speed limit

May 23, 2020

Sentence: Fined £204, surcharge of £32, and three penalty points

Jodie Taylor was caught by a speed camera on the M5 between junctions 5 (Droitwich) and 6 (Worcester/Pershore) on March 13, 2020, exceeding the variable 50mph speed limit in place at the time.

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