Matthew Sparkes Jailed After Causing Major Pile-Up on A2 in Gravesend
An alarming incident on the A2 in Gravesend left several injured victims, with the responsible driver fleeing the scene without providing assistance. Matthew Sparkes, driving an Audi S3 Quattro on the coastbound carriageway of the A2, made a sudden lane change from the outside to the inside lane. In the process, his vehicle collided with […]
Burglar Who Targeted Elderly Woman’s Home in Salisbury Receives Jail Sentence
A burglar who preyed on the home of an elderly woman in Salisbury, making off with £80,000 worth of personal items, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment. Edy Hernandez, aged 29 and residing on Wilton Avenue, Southampton, admitted to burglary and theft charges during his appearance at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, April 19. […]
A man has been jailed for assault and coercive and controlling behaviour in Wantage
Charles Morrice, aged 23, of Simmonds Walk, Wantage, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment following a hearing at Oxford Crown Court. He has also been issued an indefinite restraining order concerning the victim. He has also been issued an indefinite restraining order in relation to the victim. In an earlier hearing on 5 February at […]
A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A, fraud offences and drug driving
On Wednesday, 26 July 2023, Police witnessed a silver Mercedes C Class driving erratically through Esher. Police saw the driver speed through a red light whilst holding a mobile phone to his face. When police stopped the vehicle, Nikolay Gyaurov, 26 (8/5/1997), from Tolworth was in the driver’s seat. Due to his manner of driving, […]
Two men have been jailed after officers swooped in on their temporary drugs base at a York hotel
Lewis Benson, 20-years-old of Princess Street in Dewsbury and Jacob Dobson, 22-years-old of Windsor Road in Batley both pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class-A drugs. At York Crown Court on Friday 12 April 2024 Dobson was sentenced to three years and 6 months in prison and Benson was sentenced to a 20-month […]
Man found guilty of murdering his father in Preston
A man has been found guilty of murdering his father in Preston. On 26th August, last year, Austin Duckworth (pictured bottom right) breached his bail conditions by attending the home of the victim Stephen Duckworth on St George’s Road. Austin Duckworth forced his way into his father’s home and repeatedly punched him to the head, before […]
Organised Crime Group Jailed for More Than 30 Years Following Spice Supply Investigation
An organised crime group involved in the import, export, and production of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as Spice, has been sentenced to significant prison terms today at Bristol Crown Court. The convictions follow a meticulous investigation led by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). The central figure of the criminal operation, Quyen To, […]
Met officers from south-east London led a meticulous three-year investigation into a sexual offender who targeted children online
Vinnie Pinkham, 19 (15.11.04) of Restons Crescent, Eltham was sentenced on Thursday 28 March at Woolwich Crown Court to seven years in prison and given a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order after he was convicted of: During a Met investigation, detectives gathered evidence to show Pinkham attempted to befriend children aged six to eight across […]
A Liverpool man has been jailed today, Thursday 4th April, for his involvement in a Class A and B drugs conspiracy
Anthony Ian Duncan, 32, of Westmoreland Place, Vauxhall, was sentenced to 12 years and eight months when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court. Duncan had pleaded guilty to playing a leading role in conspiring to supply 25kg of cocaine and 87.95kg of cannabis. His arrest in January this year was part of Merseyside Police’s response […]
Man Faces Multiple Offences Remanded
In a significant development, authorities have charged Mohammed Kazim Khan, a 23-year-old man from Birmingham, with a series of serious offences. The charges include: Khan made his first appearance at the Birmingham Magistrates Court on Wednesday. During the hearing, the court remanded him into custody pending further legal proceedings. His next court appearance is scheduled […]
Ipswich drug dealer with property in Jamaica given eight and a half year sentence
A ‘dangerous’ drug dealer who was unable to prove how he could afford luxury items including motorbikes and high-performance cars, and who had connections to a property in Jamaica, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison. Dominic Denton (pictured below), 42, of Glamorgan Road, Ipswich was sentenced yesterday, Wednesday 3 April, […]
A violent criminal armed with a knife has been jailed after forcing a van driver to give him a lift in Gravesend
During the evening of 9 November 2023, a man was making food deliveries for a supermarket when he stopped in London Road. Whilst the vehicle was stationary, Jimmy Lee suddenly approached, opened the passenger door and got in. Lee, who appeared intoxicated, demanded a lift and became aggressive when the vehicle’s occupant declined. He then […]
A man from Swindon has been charged with rape following an incident in Swindon town centre
Prinse Kessie, 32, of Prospero Way, north Swindon was arrested following an incident in the Regents Street area on March 23. He appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court yesterday (04/04) and was remanded in custody until May 3 when he will appear at Swindon Crown Court. If you’ve been the victim of rape or sexual assault […]
Animal Rescue Worker Convicted of Fraudulent Use of £190,000 in Public Donations
Chris Tucker, an animal rescue worker, has been convicted of fraudulently misappropriating £190,000 of public donations to finance his personal property. Following a five-day trial at Lewes Crown Court, which concluded on Friday, October 6th, Tucker was found guilty by a jury. The funds in question were raised for the Bexhill and Hastings Wildlife Sanctuary […]
Pensioner’s Sat Nav Leads Police to Brothel, Sentenced to Suspended Prison Term
Dogan Salih, 69, Admits to Running Brothel and Drug Offences A pensioner’s navigation system led police to an unexpected discovery when officers found wraps of cocaine in the boot of 69-year-old Dogan Salih’s car last January. What began as a routine traffic stop escalated into the uncovering of a brothel located on a quiet residential […]
Jury Finds Man Guilty of Stabbing Outside Greenwich Pub
Defendant Found Unfit to Plead, Sentencing Set for May 2024 A jury has determined that a 66-year-old man, Bernard McDonald, was responsible for stabbing another man outside the Star and Garter pub in Greenwich. The incident, which occurred on August 1, 2021, left the victim with serious injuries, requiring urgent medical attention. McDonald was arrested […]
A man from Swindon has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted child abduction
Prasath Yasasvin, from north Swindon appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier today. He has been remanded in custody and due to appear at Swindon Crown Court on March 26. It follows allegations that a man tried to persuade two young girls into his vehicle on Redhouse Way at around 7.20pm on Monday (01/04). Supt Guy […]
Swindon Man Receives 18-Year Sentence for Raping Woman in Fake Taxi
Fareed Tariq, 43, Sentenced Following Conviction in Swindon Crown Court A man from Swindon has been handed an 18-year custodial sentence for raping a woman after masquerading as a taxi driver. Fareed Tariq, 43, residing in Barnum Court, received the verdict at Swindon Crown Court today (03/04) following a trial in February where he was […]
Sussex Police Shut Down Dealer in County Lines Operation
Sussex Police’s relentless efforts to dismantle County Lines operations have resulted in the incarceration of yet another drug dealer. Alvin Satou-Boumpoutou, aged 32, fell into the police’s radar during Operation Centurion’s investigation targeting illegal drug supply in Sussex. The enforcement team executed a search warrant at Satou-Boumpoutou’s residence on St James’s Road, Croydon, on November […]
Worthing Man Imprisoned for Online Sexual Grooming of Minors
A 36-year-old man from Worthing, Jack Laingchild, has been sentenced to a four-year prison term after being convicted of grooming two underage girls through social media and engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with one of them. The incidents, which began in the summer of 2018, involved Laingchild initiating contact with the girls, then aged 14 […]
Serving Police Officer Charged with Child Abduction and Arranging Sexual Exploitation
A serving officer of Bedfordshire Police has appeared in court facing charges of child abduction and arranging the sexual exploitation of a child. PC Elliot Wright, aged 29, who served as a roads policing officer and has now been suspended from duty, appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court today. The charges stem from an incident where […]
Two suspected drug dealers from Maidstone have been charged with supplying class A substances in the town
On Tuesday 19 March 2024, proactive patrols spotted a person behaving suspiciously in St Peter’s Street. In a subsequent search, two people were arrested and various quantities of drugs were seized, including 35 wraps of suspected heroin and cocaine, along with a meat cleaver and three phones. Zachary Dempster, aged 29, of St Peter’s Street, […]
Robbery Victim Sees Attacker Jailed After Criminal Reveals Identity
A robbery victim from Sittingbourne has witnessed justice served as the man responsible for his harrowing ordeal has been sentenced to prison after inadvertently revealing his own identity during the crime. In the early hours of December 16, 2023, a man in his 60s was walking along the High Street when he was accosted by […]
A Gravesend bar manager has been sentenced to seven years in jail after a jury convicted him of sex offences against a woman
During the evening of 2 October 2020, MD Wahiduzzaman Akanda was at his place of work where he pressured the victim into drinking alcohol. She repeatedly refused but he made her drink a mix of cocktails and shots, to the point that she was sick. The 39-year-old then followed her into the female toilets where […]
Man Sentenced Over 7 Years for Horsham Glass Attack at Lewes Court
Lewes Crown Court Sentences Man to Over 7 Years for Horsham Glass Attack
Following a brutal and unprovoked assault in Horsham, a man has been sentenced to imprisonment. Keiron Everitt executed the severe attack on Rushmans Road using a pint glass.
The attack left a 23-year-old victim with permanent injuries and scars. Upon the police’s arrival at the location, Everitt expressed regret that the outcome wasn’t more severe. On February 12, at Lewes Crown Court, Everitt pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm intentionally.
He received a sentence of seven and a half years for his actions. Details shared in court revealed that the assault occurred around 6pm on November 18 of the previous year.
Speaking after the case, Detective Constable Bav Chahal said: “Keiron Everitt is a violent offender who assaulted the victim in a vicious and unprovoked attack, leaving him with lifelong scarring.
“This custodial sentence has put a dangerous criminal behind bars, which I hope provides some reassurance to the victim.
“This kind of violence will not be tolerated in Sussex, and we were determined to get justice for the victim.”
Everitt, 37, of Longford Road, Bognor, is now serving his sentence.
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Two Men Charged with Drug Offences in Swindon
Following an extensive investigation by Wiltshire Police, two men have been charged with multiple drug-related offences. Alhaji Sankoh, aged 25, residing at Belgrave Road, City of Westminster, London, and Billy Livingstone, aged 24, residing at Westonbirt House, Woodcutters Mews, Swindon, have been charged with a range of offences including possessing criminal property, possession with intent […]
Former Trowbridge School Teacher Sentenced to Four Years for Non-Recent Child Sex Offences
In a sobering development, Robert Kalton, an 88-year-old former Trowbridge school teacher, has been handed a four-year prison sentence for non-recent child sex offences. The sentencing was delivered at Salisbury Crown Court on February 15, marking a pivotal moment in a harrowing case that has shaken the local community. Residing on Ashby Road in Burton […]