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He sentenced Lee Barnett to 28 years in prison, noting the defendant would be "nearing his 60th birthday" before he is released. Kyle Major would take his instructions from Grant Lennox and he knew that Adam Garnett was the controlling hand from within prison, Mr Almond added. He was arrested this week in a hotel in Glasgow with more than 50,000 in cash and 8,350 US dollars after police launched a manhunt. They won't catch me before I come round for you.". The damage to Matthews skull and brain had already been done by that stage, and despite receiving medical attention and specialist care at Royal Preston, doctors were, sadly, unable to save him. I hope today's sentencing provides a sense of justice to his victims and also sends a stark message that GMP will ensure anyone found to be engaging with a child in a sexual manner will face the serious consequences of their actions.". Both OCallaghan and Birkett then became aggressive as they were leaving the car, with the pair separately pushing him. 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The youngster, who can not be identified for legal reasons, sent McGuire a video of herself. He gave a ruling of dangerousness in the case of Daniels and also to Reynolds. They both later pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and were jailed at Preston Crown Court. A callous man who burgled an Accrington house while the occupants slept inside leaving a 'trail of destruction' has been jailed. I hope it sends out the strongest possible message that Lancashire Constabulary will not tolerate anyone brandishing or using weapons and will go after them with the full force of the law.". Mitha has been jailed for 45 months after pleading guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article. A second victim, another owner of a B&B, was targeted by Swann and handed over 895 for discounted electrical items. They refused and as a result, the driver advised that he would not drop them off, opening a rear door to allow them to exit. Joseph Langley, 40, punched his daughter repeatedly in the face and put his hand around her neck, as she played FIFA on the PlayStation at the home they shared in Fleetwood. After trial, Bennett was convicted of assault occasioning ABH and cleared of other charges. You can read about the attack here and Jennings' sentence here. They have remained incredibly dignified throughout this investigation and my thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.. In September last year Watson, of Rogersfield in Blackburn, sent WhatsApp messages to Miss Hughs mother Diana claiming her granddaughter was at risk and said the child had only been conceived for the pleasure of Mr Burgess. Over the next six days he met up with her at least once or twice a day, going for walks or having coffee. He was also found guilty of two counts of attempted murder on a third child who cannot be named for legal reasons. He has now been sentenced at Preston Crown Court to nine years behind bars with an extended licence of five years. They also used a technique known as 'fishing' to hook keys through letterboxes. A pervert has been jailed after pleading guilty to voyeurism and making indecent images of children. Ms Horlick also stressed the impact of a prolonged prison sentence upon Jones family. At Preston Crown Court, Parkin pleaded guilty to eight offences including six counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child and two counts of encouraging a child to engage in sexual activity. A former heroin addict who ripped the life, blood and soul out of Accrington has been jailed. The court heard Parkin has one previous conviction for a dishonesty matter. A stinger was deployed but didnt work and the van went through another red light and on the wrong side of the road. The victim in his 20s stepped in after Dale Fallows assaulted a woman at the venue and threatened to burn the premises down. Lancashire Constabulary said Mr Dean had been driving a white Renault Master van westbound on the A583 when he was involved in an altercation with Rowbottom, who was driving a metallic blue Nissan Micra car. A Home Office pathologist concluded that Thomas Walker died as a consequence of a sustained and forceful multi-mode assault. Because many lenders routinely take debtors to court to retrieve monies owed, it makes most sense for them to issue the letters of claim in bulk, which at present can only be done through the CCBC. Armed with a knife and a hammer, the pair began smashing up the counter as they made their way to the till. Find out how you can get more news from NorthantsLive straight to your inbox HERE. A woman who provided transport for a botched drive-by shooting which led to the death of student Aya Hachem has been jailed for 15 years. He had also pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Mendes, who was the subject of a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim, claimed he had all his life to find the b**** and posted a postcode while insinuating he knew where she lived. A receipt found in his belongings showed evidence of a 2,354 shopping spree, with items such as a Fendi hoodie and Gucci trainers. McGovern, of Gaw Hill View in Aughton, was speaking with a colleague via Bluetooth while 20mph above the limit in the seconds before the crash. Blackpool Magistrates Court heard how Bonzo, a grey crossbreed dog, was taken to a vets in Garstang by MacKay on December 23, 2019 after he claimed he tripped over the dog and his 18 stone body fell on him. While police were arresting Juned a man referred to as Ahmed turned up. The conversation moved to WhatsApp where they exchanged sexual messages and photographs. Liam Farnworth, from Preston, committed burglaries in Greater Manchester and a warrant was issued for his arrest after the first incident in January last year. Yakub Thompson, from Westhoughton, assaulted the victim in October 2018 and he was left with wounds to his face and shoulder and also had to have a tooth removed, a court heard. "It was not long before you all started to sacrifice your co-defendants in an attempt to save your own skins.". Police went inside the hotel in an attempt to get Stewart down from the roof. He himself was a chronic drug user at the time of the offence. During the sentencing process, further thefts, which pre-dated this investigation, were taken into consideration. Yankey, met the girl early in 2018, Rachel Shenton, prosecuting told Manchester Crown Court. Defending, Michael Hagarty said that Shaw had suffered from childhood trauma which had been exacerbated by drug and alcohol use leading up to the day of the offences. They were sentenced to a combined total of more than 64 years in prison by Judge Sir Peter Openshaw. Drove while disqualified, no insurance; fined 576, surcharge 58, costs 85, disqualified for 4 months. He continued to protest his innocence during the proceedings but the jury found him unanimously guilty. Major worked in shifts, being paid between 70 and 100 a day, alongside co-defendant Jake Ogden. Michael Reader killed Marion Price with a shotgun as she sat in her car outside her home after he tracked her movements for months. In the kitchen was 12.8g of amphetamine, 1.2g of cocaine and 74.3g of cannabis and 240 cash, hidden in a cereal box. The victim suffered life-threatening head injuries including multiple skull fractures. Records showed Langaigne attended a demonstration outside the Iranian embassy with convicted terrorist Afsor Ali in 2013, protested in London's Chinatown with Choudary, and in 2017 attended "Dawah" events connected to ALM at least five times. Last week at Preston Crown Court, Taberner was found guilty by a jury of two counts of rape. The victim was left with multiple skull fractures and it is only thanks to the treatment and skill of doctors his life was saved. She went along with none of it. At the time of the incident the defendant had been using cocaine and cannabis even though he knew the adverse effect they had on his mental health. However, he said it was essential to send a message to the public that those peddling cocaine will be locked up. Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Rowbottom was summonsed for offences of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while uninsured and causing death while not holding a full licence. But the judge, Record Ian Unsworth QC, had little sympathy, saying he "deliberately targeted a young girl". Clarke, of Bacup Road, Rossendale, then drove the Golf up and down Bacup Road a number of times and only stopped when a member of the public threw a metal gate at the cars windscreen. He added: "Life for us will never be the sameI cannot believe that I will never get to hug my mum again.". Detective Constable Jamie Dickens, of Cumbria Police, said OConnor and Hendry took advantage of the vulnerable victim for their own gain. Francis McEntee, prosecuting, said the violence used by the gang was "excessive" and that Mr Baldwin was "wholly under their control" without any need to discharge the gun. Prosecuting, Mike Stephenson explained that police were aware of drug activity in the area and decided to follow Davies car before pulling him over. In a tribute Matthews family said: Matthew was a kind, gentle and intelligent man with a smile that you would never forget. He was quickly identified as Walker who has numerous previous convictions for house burglary. In their short three to four-month relationship, Edwards strangled her, leaving marks on her neck. Noticing the man was asleep naked on the bed, he secretly took photographs that he then sent to Greenhalgh. Three days later Mayers called Miss Langtree and made threats in relation to Miss Clarke about coming through the door and being out to get her and getting the last laugh. He sat down again on the stairs to put his shoes on and was again ordered to leave the house. A primary school teacher accused of murdering her builder boyfriend has appeared in front of a crown court judge. Police have now released an image of McKenna as he begins a 24 month sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Hamilton was then sentenced at Preston Crown Court to eight years in custody and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life. At one stage he reached 60mph in a 30mph zone. Gavin Phythian appeared at Preston Crown Court to be sentenced for burglary, theft and aggravated vehicle taking. Tucker was convicted by a jury following a five-day trial at the same court. Two Preston DJs who raped teenage girls after plying them drugs have been jailed for a total of 37 years. The assaults included headbutting her several times, on occasion whilst she was holding a child, repeatedly grabbing or pulling her hair and many other attacks such as cutting her finger whilst she was pregnant. Martin Sweeney and Jamie Wilding were convicted of dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice at Preston Crown Court and were "clearly intent on covering their tracks and attempting to dispose of evidence vital to the police investigation". Officers searched the property on that day, in April of last year, where they uncovered the drugs. But as Bretherton drove away, Ben was knocked from his scooter and pulled under the wheels. Claire Brocklebank, prosecuting, said the victim said he knew nothing about the money and ran away from his assailants across gardens and out onto the street. Her neighbour, a woman of "modest means", enjoyed treating her family and was left unable to provide for them as a result of Green's deception. Coulthwaite said they would "kiss and cuddle and feel each other" before listing sex acts he wanted to perform. It happened after the car had been linked to drug-dealing via information received by the Lancashire Talking service. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Police then obtained a warrant to search his home and found a small cannabis farm containing around eight plants along with seedlings and other immature plants. Noor, then 21, from Wavertree, who had married a jihadist fighter, was found guilty of providing money for terrorism and locked up for 18 months. Preston Crown Court heard that Greenhalgh, of Dunelt Road, Blackpool, and Malhotra, of Terrace Avenue, Swansea, were in an 18 month, long-distance relationship. The defendants pleaded guilty to supplying drugs within Lancashire and as far and wide as Scotland, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester between January 2020 and September 2020. Northamptonshire Police has released court results regarding those who were charged with drink driving as part of its annual winter campaign to tackle offending during the FIFA World Cup 2022 and over the festive period. A 'predatory' man has been jailed for 10 years after committing an 'abhorrent' rape in Blackpool. He summarised the harrowing document in which the victim, who LancsLive has chosen not to name, described their "toxic" two-year relationship. She messaged him but then gave up waiting and went to the shop herself. We all know how we wish to respond. The 'planned and premeditated' attack was in retaliation to drugs stolen by Rivers the previous day. Two East Lancashire thugs who broke into a home and threatened a mum and her kids with a hammer in an attempt to steal a litter of puppies have been jailed. A man who deliberately torched a Burnley nightclub was jailed for 47 months. The victims, who were as young as 16, were also ordered to store and package drugs from their accommodation. "How could I live with myself for the guilt I feel, not knowing that day I would never see her beautiful smile or hear her warm laughter ever again.". When the youngster said McGuire was blackmailing her, he told her: "Yeah, that's all part of the fun. The IP address of the account being used to share those indecent images 21 in total was traced to a property in Accrington and Hamilton was arrested on the evening of November 5. He is required to take an extended re-test. He is ashamed of his actions and is so very sorry for the hurt he has caused. But once again, Ajbeer carried on - to Falcon Road, where he used the knife to shatter a car window then approached two women outside a pub on the road, threatening them before pinning one to the floor. Then at 4am he was spotted on the roof of a hotel. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. What started as a civil dispute between two people ended up escalating to a family being traumatised, people breaking the law and subsequently being jailed. He grabbed her hair and started punching her in the head repeatedly, Miss Patel said. There was a considered period of time at which she looked at the consequences of the actions she would carry out, Mr Glasgow said. Shaw, of Parsonage Court, Sandown, Isle of Wight, maintained that stance all the way to his trial but pleaded guilty on the second day to attempting to rape a woman over the age of 16. The court heard how OConnor, 56, attended the victims property in Ulverston and persuaded the victim they needed work done on his roof. Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE) facility. "None of you seven showed any remorse in the aftermath of the shooting. A drug dealer dumped cocaine worth up to 200,000 in a Southport park while being chased by police. "Our world has fallen apart but we know that Mandy would want us to try and pick up the pieces and we hope that she is looking down on us knowing that we have done the best we can for her.". His partner Jodie Davis was left "fending off bailiffs" and was warned she could go to prison if she did not pay back what was owed. In a victim impact statement the woman said: "If you had told me years ago that one day I would get the justice I deserve I would not have believed it. However, in court independent veterinary experts said the injuries could not have been caused by a fall but said Bonzo had been subjected to a series of abuse - and two attacks were most likely caused by blunt force trauma. He briefly detained the defendant and was repeatedly punched to the face and bitten on his forearm.. See the full list of sentences here. She said she was a regular drug user and had been topping up her methadone prescription with heroin. Barry Warner, from Southport, began talking to the girl but after it become clear the messages were starting to become inappropriate, the teen then drew him in just enough to incriminate himself. Judge Knowles said he was a dangerous offender who posed a serious risk to young girls. Police were called to the Nuttall Street area of Accrington on August 22 last year to the reports a man had suffered a significant head injury. Riza Rama, 24, was promised a wage of 3,000 in two months for looking after the grow in Blackburn Road. The victims then headed to the nightclub and Clarke got into the Golf. Read about our approach to external linking. Examination of his mobile phone found contact between him and Juned relating to the supply of Class A drugs. At Preston Crown Court, Moore was jailed for 11 years with a five-year extended licence period, after he was deemed to be a dangerous offender. Sentencing, Judge David Aubrey QC said: You returned home and found your partner or ex-partner in a position you perceived to be an uncompromising position. The prosecutions come after Operation Collier - a large-scale investigation by Lancashire Polices Serious Crime Team into the supply of wholesale quantities of cocaine and cannabis, as well as money laundering offences. The conversation then moved onto Whatsapp. "There is no remorse of any value from any these men. A spot of blood was forensically tested, with the DNA matching to Powis. Police were called to Bacup Road in the town at 11.30pm on Christmas Eve 2019 following reports that a blue Volkswagen Golf had mounted the pavement outside the Revival nightclub and was driven at a man and a woman. The following day Murphy, of no fixed abode, smashed the window of a beauty salon in Bank Street and stole Christmas presents which customers had left for staff. Snape had been given a restraining order in 2018 preventing him from contacting Miss Cobham and when officers entered the home he tried to hide in the bedroom. He has 10 previous convictions for 23 offences, including public disorder, criminal damage and breaches of an ASBO. A Fleetwood man needed a blood transfusion and has been left permanently disfigured after being stabbed outside a chippy. Jennifer Baker, 52, of Bordeaux Close, Northampton. The schoolgirl was forced into a cupboard and ordered into a dog cage as McCrudden, Angel Moore and Harriet Hallam set upon her in a drug-fuelled frenzy. Some of the payments were made when they had gone to Manchester and stayed in a hotel. The victim, aged 36, has now returned to Romania. The 42-year-old suffered serious injuries and died the next day at Royal Preston Hospital. In an incident recorded on the victims phone, he blasted the weapon down the street in a bid to terrify his ex-partner. In a powerful victim impact statement, the girl told how she had been left suffering panic attacks and night terrors as a result of his despicable actions. In total, there were seven videos classed as Category A, five videos in Category B and nine Category C photographs. Aram Majidi, 26, of Kingsland Avenue, Northampton. He would take her phone from her and delete the messages. On another occasion in 2019, Wilding gave the family jewellery which he said the girl could use for dressing up, the court heard. It was not for want of trying that you did not succeed in that.. Liverpool Crown Court heard the couple were drinking together in the early hours of Monday, October 26 last year. Robinson used the handle Regal Radio which also showed messages discussing money and drugs. He had earlier been charged with making threats to kill and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm but the Crown Prosecution Service agreed not to pursue these when he accepted causing affray. The officers initially intended to ignore him and move the crowd on but he continued to follow them being abusive and after five minutes the defendant walked up behind PC Farley-Osbourne, jumped on his back and tried to put him in a headlock. ", He said: "Everyone our age does it babe.". Mr Hussain suffered a large wound to the side of his jaw and multiple penetrating wounds to the side of his face and ear. The gang specifically targeted high value items such as printer cartridges, razor blades, cosmetics and thousands of nappies which they would then sell on. I worry when things will get back to normal and I want to feel safe.. He knows his actions on that fateful morning are to blame and he recognises it was he who was to blame for the loss of his friends life.. Sculpher put the knife to the back of the victims neck, grabbed his left arm and, again, demanded money. Mr Mackinson chased after the defendant who was wearing a balaclava. At Preston Crown Court, he was jailed by a judge for eight months. undoubtedly these were grave, grave injuries.". Steven Brogan, 36, and 34-year-old Anthony Reilly, both of Skelmersdale, took the jet ski from the Lowestoft area of Suffolk to a pick-up point in the Netherlands to collect the drugs, Ipswich Crown Court heard. Two Lancashire men were jailed after their attempt to cross the North Sea on a jet ski with 200,000 of cocaine in a backpack ended in a rescue operation when they ran out of fuel. During police interview Phythian denied having stolen the vehicles but later pleaded guilty. Morris, of HMP Preston, had been given a 12 year sentence in 2006 for offences which included rape and multiple sexual assaults on girls aged under 13. In private, you ridiculed and undermined her. Oakey, of Upwood Close, Bispham, has been jailed for 12 months after making "mistake after mistake after mistake" behind the wheel. "He has no fear of the law. A white Citroen pulled up and the group made their way to the car. Police said the victim was awoken at 5.30am after hearing his car being revved outside the house. She had experienced difficulties and said to her friends that she could not cope any more, Mr Glasgow added. On Saturday July 4 2020, Turner was socialising with friends on the first day the pubs reopened after lockdown, Bob Elias, prosecuting, told Preston Crown Court. She ran outside but he followed her and continued assaulting her by punching her head. The armed raid continued until Mr Baldwin feigned a heart attack, which persuaded the gang to leave, before one of the men warned him: "Don't call the police for an hour, because if you do, I'll come back and kill you.". The spineless duo were jailed for five years each at Preston Crown Court last week. Criminal court records & sentencing information on Luke Benjamin Symmonds at Northampton Crown Court. Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Tim Brown says the criminals involved thought of themselves as "untouchable.". Alexandra Gregson, 32, has been jailed for 13 months for the attack in which her friend Isabella McKenna thought she was going to die. Further DNA evidence was found at the chip shop, again linking Powis to the crime. Gardner is a despicable individual who abused children to satisfy his own perverted sexual interests. Mr Sutton said: One complainant went to call the police and the first complainant watched him exit and it was clear that he was masturbating outside the property.. On one occasion Sousa, 43, raped her just before her birthday. Bankruptcy Lancashire Police, who assisted with the investigation, said Johnson is originally from Barrowford and lived in the area until being charged with the offence. Breach of court order; community order, pay a surcharge to fund victim services 95, costs 85. Mr Smith added that since being remanded into custody, Tidy has taken steps to address his addiction and regrets the damage he has caused to his family. She said that "she did not herself feel the relationship was wrong until she saw TV programme about grooming gangs" Ms Shenton said. It was travelling at high speed with the Audi, effectively in convoy, both travelling from Darwen towards Bolton. A thug who punched a woman 11 times before smashing her head against a kerb has been jailed. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Both initially denied the charge but Bullows changed his plea to guilty at Canterbury Crown Court on 22 April. Amjid Hussain was arrested by police after officers raided a Manchester city centre hotel in January 2020 following concerns raised by a member of the public about the welfare of a teenage girl. Tidy pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and was handed a sentence of four years and six months. Working closely with NCA our investigations and intelligence worked to protect the UK borders from drug trafficking and bring those responsible to justice.. Joe Walker then made attempts to clean the house in Nelson with bleach and arranged the scene by placing a knife in the hand of 65-year-old father.

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