Swindon Man Sentenced to Four Years and Seven Months for Rape
Ricky Sparks has been sentenced to four years and seven months in prison for raping his ex-partner. The assault took place at her home address on December 28, 2021. Sparks, 43, of Buckhurst Crescent, Walcot, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on Friday (05/07) after his application to change his guilty plea to rape to […]
Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Violent Assault and Rape in Dagenham
Oladip Oshodi, a 48-year-old resident of Dagenham, has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for a series of heinous crimes, including rape, administering a noxious substance, threats to kill, grievous bodily harm, and controlling coercive behaviour. The sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, July 5, 2024. Oshodi’s arrest occurred on July 12, […]
Two Charged in Connection with the Murder of a Man in Easterton, Near Devizes
Two people have been charged in connection with the death of a man at an address in Easterton, near Devizes. Anthony Hodges-Hillier, 33, of Brooklands, Royal Wootton Bassett, has been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit the murder of a man believed to be Raymond Groves, 48, from Hartcliffe, Bristol, although formal identification has […]
Top Barrister Henry Hendron Disbarred After Attempting to Buy Drugs from Criminal Clients
A top barrister, Henry Hendron, has been struck off by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) after attempting to buy drugs from clients he was representing at Woolwich Crown Court. The 42-year-old lawyer was jailed for 14 months last June for attempting to purchase Class A methamphetamine and then Class C GBL from his clients, Arno […]
DNA Found on Weapon Results in Murder Conviction
A breakthrough in forensic analysis has led to the conviction of a teenager for a fatal stabbing. Saeed Ibrahim, 19, of Algar Close Stanmore, was found guilty at Inner London Crown Court for the murder of Anis Omar Zen. The decisive evidence? Traces of both their DNA were discovered on the kitchen knife used in […]
A brazen burglar who targeted properties for jewellery in Tonbridge and Dartford is starting a prison sentence
A brazen burglar who targeted properties for jewellery in Tonbridge and Dartford is starting a prison sentence. Between 24 October and 2 November 2023, Patrick Moloney travelled by car into Kent with criminal associates and broke into several houses while the residents were absent. The addresses, situated on the outskirts of the towns, were ransacked […]
Two Men Charged with Rape and Other Offences in Newbury
Following an extensive investigation by Thames Valley Police, two men have been charged in connection with a series of serious offences. Adam Hastings, 28, of Kington St. Michael, Chippenham, faces multiple charges, including four counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and two counts of sexual activity with a child. Reece Upton, 28, of […]
A man from Trowbridge Receives Suspended Sentence for Stalking Offences
Simon Anteney, aged 35, from Yarnbrook Gardens in Trowbridge, has been handed a 20-month suspended sentence for stalking offences. The sentence was delivered yesterday at Bournemouth Crown Court following Anteney’s guilty plea during an earlier hearing in November 2023. Anteney’s actions included incessant messaging, sending gifts, and unwelcome visits to both the victim’s residence and […]
A man has been jailed for his involvement in supplying class-A drugs to people living in Cheltenham
Anthony “AJ” Maher, aged 21 and formerly of Moors Avenue, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison at Gloucester Crown Court this afternoon (Thursday 30 May) after previously pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Vanguard Team became aware of Maher’s drug dealing while […]
Kent-Based Drug Traffickers Jailed After Smuggling 24kg of Meth to Australia
Kent-based international drug traffickers have been handed substantial prison sentences after a significant haul of crystal meth, valued at £4.3 million, was intercepted en route to Australia. Kevin Filkins, residing in Sevenoaks, and Robert Hamilton, from Orpington, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the illicit operation. Alongside them, Yvonne Stewart, aged 55 […]
Worthing Knife Robber Sentenced to Prison
A man who threatened a petrol station worker with a knife in Worthing has been jailed. Matthew Maule entered the premises on Findon Road at around 5am on February 8th this year. The worker reported the robbery, but the suspect had fled the scene. Later, another incident involving a knife was reported at a nearby […]
Couple Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Teenager
James Owen, 55, and Ellen Rae, 51, have been found guilty in relation to the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman. Both were convicted by a majority verdict at Winchester Crown Court today. James Owen Convicted: Ellen Rae Convicted: Detective Constable Martyn Powell commented on the case, saying: “James Owen used his position as a […]
Man Stabbed in Croydon Ambush as Teen Attacker Banned from Entering M25 Faces Jail
A teenager who launched a brutal knife attack outside Croydon College is facing more than half a decade in prison. Kieron Salisbury, 20, strolled up to the victim and stabbed him twice in a brazen ambush outside the front entrance of Croydon University Centre, in College Road, on Monday, September 25, 2023, Croydon Crown Court […]
Plumstead Man Jailed for Five Years After Gun Exchange in Sidcup
A Plumstead man involved in an illegal gun exchange in Sidcup has been sentenced to five years in prison. Mojtab Moradi, 37, from Plumstead, was caught by officers from the Organised Crime Partnership along with Robert Reading, 50, from Rochester. The incident occurred in September 2022 when a minicab carrying Moradi was stopped on Days […]
A man has been charged in connection with a disorder in Swindon on Saturday afternoon
Luvumvu Ndombele, 27, of Morrison Street, Swindon, has been charged with two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court this morning (20/05) and has been remanded into custody. He is next due to appear at Swindon Crown Court on June […]
Swindon Dangerous Driver Jailed for Over Two Years
A Swindon man has been sentenced to 26 months in prison and ordered to pay over £13,000 in compensation after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and other offences. Daniel Usher, 45, formerly of Ermin Street, Swindon, was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court sitting in Cirencester on May 16. His charges included dangerous driving, driving without […]
A man from Trowbridge has been sentenced to two years in prison for drug offences
Lukasz Rogal, 40, of Union Street, was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court on Friday (17/05) after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin at an earlier hearing. Rogal was also ordered to pay £228 surcharge. Sergeant Charly Chilton said: “This is a case where the community have worked well with police. […]
Three dealers who conspired to supply cocaine in the North East have been jailed for a combined total of more than 32 years
Antonio Chiarella and brothers Liam and Tony Owens were brought to justice after their illicit scheme was uncovered by officers investigating as part of Operation Venetic. Chiarella, using the handles ‘crown-hawk’ & ‘Wuhan-ten’, coordinated the purchase and wholesale distribution of the Class A substance across the Newcastle area. The Owens brothers were directed by Chiarella, […]
Six members of a suspected criminal gang have been charged in connection with a cocaine network running from the south-west of England to…
The men were arrested following allegations they were all involved in a drugs supply chain using mobile phones and postcodes, and which also included deliveries to areas across Tonbridge. On Friday 10 May 2024, an investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate led to the execution of search warrants at several addresses, including […]
Six members of a suspected criminal gang have been charged in connection with a cocaine network running from the south-west of England to Tunbridge Wells
The men were arrested following allegations they were all involved in a drugs supply chain using mobile phones and postcodes, and which also included deliveries to areas across Tonbridge. On Friday 10 May 2024, an investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate led to the execution of search warrants at several addresses, including […]
Vincent Sparkes Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Swindon Man
Vincent Sparkes has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17-and-a-half years following his conviction for the murder of Neil Bambrick, a resident of Swindon. Today, at Bristol Crown Court, Sparkes was found guilty of fatally stabbing Mr. Bambrick in Broad Street on July 11 last year. The altercation between the two […]
A drug dealer living the high life with an upscale City Centre apartment and top-of-the-range vehicle has been jailed
Angus McBeath, of Owen Street in the City Centre received his sentence this week at Manchester Crown Court. His co-defendant, Connor Turner, from Crewe in Cheshire, received a suspended sentence. The court heard how, on the morning of Wednesday 8 March 2023, GMP searched McBeath’s address in South Tower, Owen Street after waking him up […]
Liverpool man jailed for 16 years for Encrochat related drugs offences
A Liverpool has been jailed for more than 16 years today, Friday 10 May, for conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis on the streets. Phillip Lam, 33 years, formerly of Taggart Avenue in Childwall, was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison at Liverpool Crown Court. He appeared by video link as […]
Man Sentenced to Two and a Half Years for Assault and Criminal Damage
Tyler Thornhill, 24, of Standfast Road, Henbury, Bristol, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for assaulting his ex-partner in Warminster and committing criminal damage. Thornhill, who pleaded guilty to two counts of ABH (Actual Bodily Harm) and two counts of criminal damage, received his sentence at Salisbury Crown Court on […]
A family man was lured to a house in Nottingham where he was bound and gagged and then held against his will for a ransom of £250,000 for…
The 43-year-old victim was called by what he thought was an interested client wanting to book his entertainment act for their father’s 60th birthday present. When the victim attended an address in Manor Street in Sneinton to go through the arrangements, he was confronted by two men dressed in all black and balaclavas. He was […]
A family man was lured to a house in Nottingham where he was bound and gagged and then held against his will for a ransom of £250,000 for his safe return
The 43-year-old victim was called by what he thought was an interested client wanting to book his entertainment act for their father’s 60th birthday present. When the victim attended an address in Manor Street in Sneinton to go through the arrangements, he was confronted by two men dressed in all black and balaclavas. He was […]
Davices Anderson Murder: Live Updates as David Francis and Courtney McLeary Are Sentenced
Two Nottingham men have been sentenced today for the murder of 22-year-old Davices Anderson, who was fatally stabbed at a flat in the city center. The sentencing follows a seven-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, during which a jury deliberated for three days before returning guilty verdicts on Courtney McLeary and David Francis, who were […]