Worcester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 292 verdicts at Worcester Crown Court (Worcester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2025 2 cases

Paul Sheward

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Paul Sheward and an accomplice attacked a taxi driver on Foxwell Street in Worcester at around 7pm on Friday 13 September 2024, wrongly believing he had drugs in his car. After threatening him with a knife, the driver handed over around £100 cash and a mobile phone to Sheward who fled the scene on foot. Officers found discarded shopping which led to CCTV at Tescos on London Road identifying him. Sheward was arrested on Monday 16 September 2024 and found with another knife.

Previously pleaded guilty to robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed article in a public place at a hearing in March. Sentences for possession charges (8 months and 10 months) to run concurrently.

14 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 3 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

Scott Chapman

Rape of a girl aged 13 to 15 *

Sentence

4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Scott Chapman added his victim on Snapchat and Instagram in 2020 when he was 19 years old, before meeting her and engaging in sexual activity with her even though he knew she was only 14 at the time. He went on to rape and sexually assault his victim, which was later reported to police, leading to his arrest in April 2022. Evidence of these crimes and other sexual offences were uncovered by the investigation, and though he denied his intimate relationship with her, an examination of his phone proved otherwise.

Pled guilty at court, reflected in sentencing by the judge; first offence. Further served a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years, prohibiting unsupervised contact with females under 16, work involving contact with females under 16, and requiring police notification of address and details.

18 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

August 2025 1 case

Paul Davies

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Paul Davies, 45, from Worcester, committed a series of serious sexual offences against children, including two counts of rape of a girl and two counts of assault of a girl by penetration.

Convicted of two counts of rape of a girl and two counts of assault of a girl by penetration, sentences concurrent. Ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, restraining order against contacting victim, victim surcharge of £120. Three further charges of making an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child ordered to lie on file.

8 Aug 2025

July 2025 16 cases

Daniel Kilpatrick

Affray *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On 24 November 2024, Daniel Kilpatrick and his sister Stacey went to Patrick Pahita's address on Gloucester Road in Ross-on-Wye after a social media dispute. They kicked his door and repeatedly shouted that they were going to kill him. When Mr Pahita opened the door armed with a baseball bat for self-defence, Daniel was struck and fell to the ground. The incident lasted over seven minutes. Daniel had also sent an unprovoked threatening message to the victim's mother on 24 November and an offensive message to a friend of his former partner on 13 November 2024.

Pleaded guilty to affray and sending threatening and offensive messages. Suffered a broken eye socket during the incident. Mental health difficulties and genuine remorse cited. Ordered to complete 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring, and a 12-month mental health treatment requirement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scott Thomas

Making and distributing indecent photographs of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Scott Thomas, 27, of Ramsons Close, Malvern, was arrested in October 2023. A full forensic examination of his mobile phone found hundreds of indecent photographs of children across Categories A, B and C, with children aged between six months to 16 years. He distributed indecent photographs across Categories A, B and C. Conversations showed a sexual interest in children, discussing sexual acts he would like to commit. Devices contained prohibited images and extreme pornographic images relating to bestiality. He published an obscene article entering an online discussion over the rape of a three-year-old boy.

Pled guilty to three counts of making indecent photographs of children, three counts of distributing indecent photographs of children, possession of a prohibited image of a child, possession of extreme pornography and publishing an obscene article. Further ordered to comply with a supervision requirement with the Probation Service with a 60-day rehabilitation requirement and 300 hours unpaid work. Made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and required to register as a sex offender for 10 years.

4 Jul 2025

May 2025 11 cases

Anthony Blewitt

Child sexual offences *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Anthony Blewitt sexually abused multiple girls under 13 over a decade from 2002 to 2015. Offences included assault by penetration, sexual assault, causing or inciting sexual activity, indecency, and indecent assault.

Found guilty of nine child sexual offences including assault of a child under 13 by penetration, sexual assault of a child under 13, causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, indecency with a child, and indecent assault. All sentences concurrent. Must serve at least two-thirds before parole. Lifetime on Sex Offenders Register.

24 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

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

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

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

Abdul Mumin

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug – cocaine *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Abdul Mumin was targeted by South Worcestershire Proactive CID in March as part of an operation targeting drug dealing lines in and around Worcester. He was arrested on March 27 on suspicion of running a deal line. He was found in possession of mobile phones and drugs and assaulted a police officer at the time of his arrest as he attempted to destroy evidence.

Convicted of possession with intent to supply a class A drug – cocaine. Further sentenced to two months concurrently for assault by beating of an emergency worker and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187.

21 May 2025

Shaun Arnold

Burglary other than a home with intent to steal *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Shaun Arnold, 49, of no fixed abode, committed three counts of burglary other than a home with intent to steal, causing financial harm to several businesses in Redditch. He was also convicted of attempting to possess a controlled class A drug – heroin.

Admitted to three counts of burglary other than a home with intent to steal. Also sentenced to 1 month imprisonment for attempting to possess a controlled class A drug (heroin) to run concurrently. Fined £187 victim surcharge.

17 May 2025

Sanaa Shahzad

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment for driving offences and 3 months for RIPA offence, to run concurrently; banned from driving for 3 years and 6 months; ordered to take an extended retest

Sanaa Shahzad allowed her brother, Khizer Ali, to drive her VW Golf on April 23, 2024, knowing he was a learner driver without insurance. Earlier that day, she drove the car dangerously and at excess speed around Redditch, as captured on dashcam. She also refused to provide the password to her mobile phone, hindering the police investigation into a crash where Ali drove at 59mph in a 40mph zone on the A441 Alvechurch Highway, resulting in the death of Valerie Ayres and life-changing injuries to David Ayres.

Pled guilty to causing or permitting the use of a vehicle without valid insurance or a licence and to refusing to give police the password to her mobile phone. Detective Constable Rose Hughes commented that she bears responsibility for the tragedy and obstructed the investigation.

16 May 2025

Craig Nunn

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

In the early hours of Saturday 26 October 2024, Craig Nunn was driving on the A451 between Stourport and Kidderminster at over 90mph and under the influence of amphetamines when he went through a red light and collided with a car carrying three-week-old Harley Wilkinson, Imogen Bradley, and Jake Wilkinson. Harley tragically died at the scene, and his father suffered serious injuries including spinal fractures. During the investigation, an imitation firearm, an axe, and a knife were discovered in Nunn's car.

Pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drug driving, possession of an imitation firearm, and two counts of possession of a knife or bladed article. The additional sentences of two months for the possession offences are to be served concurrently.

16 May 2025

Steven Ronan Wilson

Rape *

Sentence

9 years' imprisonment for rape with concurrent 2 years' imprisonment for sexual assault

In 2009, Wilson's victim was on a night out in Worcester city centre when he left his friends to go home and went to a taxi rank on The Cross. Wilson, whom the victim did not know, approached him and asked whether he wanted to go back to his flat in Worcester to attend 'a party where there are lot of girls'. Upon arrival, there was no party and no girls. Wilson locked the door, put pornography on the TV, and forced the victim to perform oral sex on him. Wilson then sexually assaulted the victim. The ordeal lasted three or four hours until Wilson allowed the victim to leave as it was light outside.

Previously found guilty of rape and sexual assault on April 4. Ordered to remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

12 May 2025

April 2025 3 cases

Joshua Newell

Rape of a girl under 16 *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Joshua Newell raped a girl aged under 16 between 2005 and 2007 and sexually assaulted a girl between 2007 and 2008, when he himself was under 16. Between 2016 and 2022, he made an indecent photograph (accessible Category A movie of a child) and two accessible Category B movies of a child, and possessed 14 accessible extreme pornographic movies portraying intercourse with a live animal.

Found guilty of rape of a girl under 16 (2005-2007) and sexual assault on a girl (2007-2008), where he was under 16 at the time; pleaded guilty to three further offences of making indecent photographs (Category A and B) and possessing extreme pornographic images (2016-2022). Age at time of main offences taken into consideration. Ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely and pay £115 victim surcharge.

25 Apr 2025

David Andrews

Attempted rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

25 years' imprisonment with minimum term of 12 years

David Andrews committed multiple child sex offences including attempted rape and sexual assault of children under 13, and taking and making thousands of indecent images of children. Police uncovered more than 7,000 images on his phone, including 765 Category A, 829 Category B, and 5,388 Category C images. One Category C image was taken while on duty as an ambulance technician in Northamptonshire. Arrested by West Mercia Police in December 2024 following a child sexual assault allegation, with disturbing video footage also found.

Pleaded guilty on February 27 to attempted rape of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 by penetration, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, three counts of taking indecent photos or pseudo-photos of a child, three counts of making indecent photos or pseudo-photos of a child. Will remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

16 Apr 2025

Connor Cashmore

Serious child sex offences *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Connor Cashmore, 28, of Bell Lane, Broadheath, Worcestershire, was part of a paedophile ring and committed 16 child sex offences including rape and sexual assault of children under 13, inciting a child into sexual activity, and making and distributing indecent images of children. He was arrested in September 2024 and pleaded guilty in court. The offences were uncovered by West Mercia Police. At Worcester Crown Court in April 2025 he was sentenced to 20 years in prison, which the judge said reflected the gravity of the crimes and their lasting impact on victims.

Admitted to all 16 charges a month after arrest. Also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders' register for life. West Mercia Police described the case as one of the worst instances of child sexual exploitation they had dealt with.

1 Apr 2025

March 2025 4 cases

Peter Burrow

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

eight-month sentence, suspended for 12 months

Peter Burrow was driving a car that left the road and collided with a group of pedestrians on Church Street in Malvern on 8 August 2023. One pedestrian died of her injuries the following day, and two others were left with serious injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving. Disqualified from driving for three years, requiring an extended re-test, and ordered to pay a £1000 fine, as part of a low level community order.

18 Mar 2025

Thomas Odowd

Burglary *

Sentence

two-year suspended sentence

Thomas Odowd, 19, of Charles Crescent in Walsall, was involved in a string of burglaries in Herefordshire. On 10 December 2024, a BMW 2 series and BMW X5 were stolen from a property in Ledbury following a car key burglary. The investigation revealed that Odowd was guilty of both thefts. On 11 July, officers attempted to stop a Ford Transit van linked to a number of garage and shed burglaries across Herefordshire. The vehicle failed to stop but was eventually brought to a standstill. The occupants fled, but a forensic investigation revealed Odowd was inside the vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, conspiracy to steal from a motor vehicle and conspiracy to commit a burglary. Offences of dangerous driving and driving without a licence or insurance were also considered as part of the sentencing.

7 Mar 2025

Justin Hughes

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Justin Hughes was found guilty of numerous child sex offences including indecent assault and rape, committed between 1993 and 2002.

Convicted after trial of numerous child sex offences. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

5 Mar 2025

Craig Greener

Non-fatal strangulation *

Sentence

two-year suspended sentence

Craig Greener carried out a vicious assault on a woman within a property in Redditch on Christmas Day, 2022. The incidents involved non-fatal strangulation, assault, harassment, and threatening somebody with an offensive weapon.

Pleaded guilty. A ten-year restraining order was also imposed, preventing contact with the victim by any means.

5 Mar 2025

February 2025 2 cases

Samuel Hall

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Samuel Hall, 33, of Graftonbury Court, Grafton Lane, Grafton, Hereford, was stopped while travelling from Newport, South Wales, dealing drugs into Herefordshire in January 2023. In 2024, it became apparent Hall had continued to supply controlled drugs in Hereford and was re-arrested before being charged on 3 December.

Ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £187 and to forfeit £1,580 in cash. Convicted of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of a class A drug – cocaine, being concerned in the supply of a class B drug – cannabis, and possession of criminal property.

28 Feb 2025

Oliver Dines

Police corruption *

Sentence

15 month prison sentence

Oliver Dines, a former West Mercia Police officer, abused his position by subjecting two women to inappropriate behaviour while on duty in Herefordshire. In October 2020, he met woman A during her arrest, asked if she was single, took her home, commented on her clothing, inappropriately touched her, sent over 50 messages while on duty, and sent a Facebook friend request. In September 2020, he dealt with woman B's assault report, sent sexualised and explicit messages from work and personal phones, asked for pictures which she refused, continued messaging despite her requests to stop, made unnecessary home visits, and inappropriately touched her on one occasion.

Pleaded guilty to charges under section 26 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act. Dismissed from West Mercia Police in March 2022 for unrelated misconduct. Two other charges to lie on file.

12 Feb 2025

January 2025 2 cases

Ian Cockbill

Publishing an obscene article and making an indecent photograph or pseudo/photograph of a child *

Sentence

73 weeks imprisonment

Cockbill was arrested in December 2023 following an investigation by West Mercia Police’s Online Child Sexual Exploitation Team (OCSET). A category B indecent image of a child was found on his phone, along with evidence of a conversation in which he discussed his intention to commit a sexual act on a five-year-old child. The offences took place in April and June 2023.

Pleaded guilty. Placed on the sex offenders register and handed a sexual harm prevention order, both for 10 years.

22 Jan 2025

Julian Davis

Arranging or facilitating sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Julian Davis, 62, from Stourport-on-Severn, was arrested on December 4, 2024, following an operation by West Mercia Police’s Online Child Sexual Exploitation Team. Officers found cable ties, handcuffs, a whip, lubricant, amphetamine drugs, Viagra, baby wipes, and mobile phones in his vehicle in Worcester. He was charged on December 5 with attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, possession of a controlled drug (Class B – amphetamine), and arranging/facilitating commission of an offence of sexual activity with a child/cause/incite child to engage in penetration.

Found guilty. Handed a lifetime sexual harm prevention order (SHPO), ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely, and to pay £150 costs.

6 Jan 2025

December 2024 1 case

Calum Sunderland

Manslaughter *

Sentence

life imprisonment with minimum term of 18 years

On August 21, 2024, Calum Sunderland, 26, accompanied Sharaz Ali to the house on Westbury Road, Bradford, carrying a canister of petrol and a lighter. He kicked in the door to allow Ali entry, enabling the arson attack that killed Bryonie Gawith, 29, and her three children – Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and Aubree Birtle, 22 months. Sunderland ran back to the car after opening the door and was driven away. He sometimes sold drugs for Ali and was a convicted arsonist.

Found guilty of manslaughter. Claimed he believed he was torching a car and that the house was empty. Judge noted he knew the house was occupied and agreed to an extraordinarily dangerous scheme.

13 Dec 2024

November 2024 5 cases

Royston Gill

Sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years *

Sentence

21 and a half years imprisonment

Royston Gill abused his victims between September 1996 and February 2002 in Worcester. He was found guilty on 3 counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years, 6 counts of indecent assault, and 1 count of indecency with a child. Gill denied the offences during police interviews. The case was prosecuted by Rebbeca Wade KC. He was remanded into custody after the guilty verdict on 3 July 2024.

Found guilty by jury on 10 counts. Pleaded not guilty. Made subject to a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) for an indefinite period by Her Honour Judge Gilmore.

21 Nov 2024

Adriana Orme

Publishing an obscene article and causing unnecessary suffering to animals *

Sentence

1 year and 3 months imprisonment

Adriana Orme discovered the online monkey hate community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her involvement escalated through private messaging platforms like Telegram and Discord, linking with organisers. She contributed financially to the production of torture videos of monkeys being abused, tortured and killed in Indonesia.

Pleaded guilty to publishing an obscene article and causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Aged 55, of Upton-upon Severn.

13 Nov 2024

Holly Legresley

Publishing an obscene article and causing unnecessary suffering to animals *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Holly LeGresley discovered the online monkey hate community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her involvement escalated; she became 'admin' in a Telegram group, welcoming new members, helping access videos and photographs of monkeys being tortured, archiving content into a library of thousands of images and videos, setting up polls for members to vote on torture types, directing payments for videos, and contributing financially herself. She watched and shared the content, expressing delight.

Pleaded guilty to publishing an obscene article and causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Aged 37, of Kidderminster.

13 Nov 2024

Isac Calderon

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

32 months' imprisonment

On 31 July 2023, Isac Calderon’s car hit a nurse on the A4103 near Shucknall, leaving her with severe injuries and unable to walk. After initially cooperating with police, Calderon failed to appear in court and fled to the USA. A UK warrant was issued for his arrest on 1 December 2023. He was arrested in Texas on 14 July 2024 and extradited back to the UK, appearing at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on 10 October 2024 where he pleaded guilty.

Pleaded guilty to causing injury by dangerous driving. Fled to the USA after failing to appear in court; extradited back to the UK.

7 Nov 2024

Ramal Briem

Conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration *

Sentence

10 years and two months imprisonment

Ramal Briem, an Iraqi asylum seeker, ran an international people smuggling operation from his home in Wolverhampton, facilitating hundreds of illegal small boat migrant crossings to the UK. He coordinated with gang member 'Kevin' in northern France, discussing fees and movement of migrants referred to as 'chickens'. In March 2024, he arranged transportation of six migrants to Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, via a Netherlands-registered lorry. He collected large cash sums, including £16,000 from 'Kevin' in Croydon, purportedly for cigarettes but linked to smuggling activities. Briem admitted entering the UK illegally by small boat in late 2020 and claimed financial struggles led to his involvement.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration. NCA branch commander highlighted his disregard for human life, referring to migrants as 'chickens'.

7 Nov 2024

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Worcester Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Christopher Hemming

Chris Hemming

Amy Deacon

Hashim Malik

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Thomas Odowd

Justin Hughes

Craig Greener

Samuel Hall

Oliver Dines

Ian Cockbill

Julian Davis

Calum Sunderland

Royston Gill

Adriana Orme

Holly Legresley

Isac Calderon

Ramal Briem

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