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It is also persistent action over a prolonged period.". Then launching a horrendous assault, Wrigley knocked the victim to the ground and hit him with the hammer. Judge Sir Peter Openshaw said McBlains injuries were 'not survivable' and her death left a young son motherless. Dafter is yet to enter a plea. Mr Ashman was run over by Levi Young while out in Blackpool town centre before the cowardly driver got out of his car and ran away from the scene. A cyclist was left with 'life-changing injuries' after a collision involving two cars 'racing each other'. Northampton Crown Court judges adopted the scheme after it was successful in Aylesbury Crown Court. Aaron Blake, 69, painted boys' bodies before sexually abusing them, Preston Crown Court heard. Welch, who was also found guilty of murder, was also jailed for life with a minimum of 27 years. She said it made her sad when it happened and her schoolwork began to suffer. Her family said she wanted to help people who were 'oppressed', while she would also help others, particularly in her role as trustee of the Children's Society. During this examination - as well as the cut eye - the vet found the dog had a number of broken ribs. DC Rachel Crossley, of West CID, said: This was an extremely distressing incident for the victim and I would like to praise her for the bravery she has displayed throughout the case. She said he would buy her credit for her phone and then arrange to meet her. Oliver Anthony Alexander, from Preston, stole goods including a wedding ring, iPad, television and personal sentimental items from two women who has trusted him and welcomed him in to their homes. "Not only was their lethal cargo seized, they are now facing long spells in jail. Over the course of the trial, a jury heard that Suleman - owner of RI Tyres - and his friend Ayaz Hussain, recruited Zamir Raja to assassinate the owner of rival car wash business Quickshine Tyres. Ms Haque said that Hunt has convictions going back to 2004 including a suspended sentence for the same offences in 2017. A careless driver who put a seven-year-old girl into a coma was previously known as an industry ambassador and community figure. Sentencing Wilding, Judge Simon Medland said: "No sentence any court can impose can make better the trail of destruction you left in the lives of these women and in a wider sense their families too. They were sentenced to a combined total of more than 64 years in prison by Judge Sir Peter Openshaw. When Skinner was challenged about the transactions he admitted photocopying the victims card and using it to pay for some food orders, train tickets to Newcastle and Ed Sheeran concert tickets. He added that Green had not seen his 28-year-old daughter since being locked up and had lost his home and partner as a result of being jailed. Craig Walker, 31, was seen acting suspiciously near the child as they slept on a chair at the Lancashire Manor Hotel in September. Sculpher, who was wearing a yellow parka coat, has then aggressively gone towards the victim holding a large kitchen knife. A red coat worn by Anderson whilst fleeing the scene was found a short time later at Up Holland railway station. He said he wanted her to join him on a business meeting in Jersey. She went into the bank the following day and cancelled her card. He will serve half in custody and the remainder on licence. When Gardner was arrested, officers seized his electronic devices, they found thousands of images of indecent images of children, as well as extreme pornography. Defence barrister Julie Taylor said Swanns greatest fear was of dying in prison. The mental scars Suliman inflicted on her will not heal easily, but I hope the sentence today gives her some closure and enables her to start moving forward. It went through another red light and went through Appley Bridge and then started to turn towards Newburgh where it had begun. At the property, officers found 11.12g of heroin and .91g of crack with a combined street value of between 370 and 440. Two men have been jailed for a combined total of 27 years and three months following a vicious attack on a man at a pub in Accrington. "You present a grave risk to the public of catastrophic harm. 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. The court heard that an address in St Anthonys Place in Blackpool, provided by co-defendants Nigel Storey and Emma Wilson, was used by the gang. Mark McCormack, a branch commander at the National Crime Agency (NCA), says that the drugs would have exploited the most vulnerable in our society. Large quantities of Class A drugs were stored, packaged, and sold from that address. In the car, they found 10 bags of cannabis worth around 215 and between the vehicle and Hunts pockets was a total of 3,090 cash. He also has convictions in Romania for pimping. These were prolonged, chilling threats, the judge said. Even a life sentence. He asked her for a hug but when she refused he pushed her against a post, forcibly kissed her and carried out a serious sexual assault. When he was asked to show them to police looking for her a short time later, he was unable to produce them. NCA Branch Commander Mark McCormack said: The account given by Bullows and Tucker about their trip to Belgium was a pitiful attempt to disguise their criminality. At 7.30pm on November 19, Alison was seen collecting her prescription from the forecourt pharmacy at the Shell garage in King Street. "He had to endure months of rehab, during a national lockdown and not being able to see his family for support. Neil was wielding a hammer, which he banged against metal railings, as the pair set off to settle the score. This was after losing custody of her two daughters; something that she said left her "heartbroken, in despair and suicidal". There was also further evidence of their support for extremism. Matthews family have maintained their dignity throughout the investigation and court process, and they continue to have my deepest sympathies.. Tony Carter, who is our head of health and safety said that abusive or violent behaviour to staff would not be tolerated. She said she was a regular drug user and had been topping up her methadone prescription with heroin. He reached speeds of 70mph as he passed the cemetery and Hesketh Arms pub, taking the roundabout at 50mph, Mr Ronan said. Curran, of Powder Works Lane, Melling, pleaded guilty to 23 counts of engaging in sexual communication with a child and making indecent images. Phythian, from Stalybridge, had also stolen an Audi RS3 in June, which he drove dangerously in Egerton after stealing the BMW. The little girl later told police she saw the man's bottom but looked away and did not see anything more. Taxi driver Bilal Yousaf, 27, acted as a chauffeur and regularly provided transport for Hussain and Bashir while they were engaged in their drug-dealing activities. He was convicted of possession with intent to supply cocaine. Fuller, of Balmoral Terrace, then pulled out a Stanley knife and slashed Mr Smith to his face and neck a number of times. Mohammed Hussain, 32, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack after being caught red handed on October 14 2019. Moore, of Morley Road, Lancaster, pleaded guilty to attempted rape, sexual assault and trespassing. ", She said he had "demonstrated the classic characteristics of grooming.". Two people were originally charged with his murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in September this year. Mr Glasgow continued: It is apparent that she was regarded by those who knew her as a good mother.. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. A Lancashire man wanted for drug dealing was arrested as he boarded a plane for Morocco wearing 6,000 worth of designer clothing. Despite entering not guilty pleas, McDonald was convicted and jailed for six months and 11 years for his crimes. (Getty Images) Harding was found guilty of murder following a trial at Northampton Crown Court and on Friday was handed a life sentence with a minimum of 27 years. He attacked Mr Fisher in the kitchen, stabbing him repeatedly to his face, chest and arms with such force the knife penetrated his internal organs. Failed to comply with court order; community order, surcharge 30, costs 85. The court heard that Tidy was convicted of possession of a Class C drug with intent to supply in 2007 and sentenced to a community order. Mr Wise arrived for work a short time later where there was a verbal confrontation. Another time he bit her. Michael Reader killed Marion Price with a shotgun as she sat in her car outside her home after he tracked her movements for months. "Perhaps for the first time in your life you have a real incentive to get away from the crowd you have been associating with. He saw the defendant trying to force entry to the back door and his son was trying to close it. She was cross with him and told him she would leave his belongings outside.. The sentence of five years eight months is quashed and a sentence of eight years will be substituted.. Each of your victims was extremely vulnerable because they were residents in a children's home and subjected to your interference when in fact you ought to have been a role model and supportive of them. Derek Williamson joined the firm, Hattons, in November 2017 and four months later he was promoted to stock production manager. Brook Downham, 23, assaulted his partner on two separate occasions in August and September this year, Preston Crown Court heard. Martin Yankey housed and 'exploited' the 15-year-old girl as she fled from her care and then foster parents before she was eventually found hiding in his kitchen cupboard. Major, of Fairhurst Street in Blackpool, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. I am pleased we have finally been able to get justice for him and his family. A man who remortgaged his partner's house without her permission has been jailed for fraud. A man who repeatedly attacked his partner during lockdown and then tried to blame the dog has been jailed. A jealous thug who armed himself with a hammer and knife before hunting down and stabbing a father in an alleyway has been jailed for life. He was also convicted of handling stolen goods and theft from a motor vehicle. Henwood, 34, pleaded guilty to manslaughter before the trial took place. He began to shout fuck off Ill come down when youve gone and threw roof tiles down to the ground. Judge Knowles suggested that this was triggered by a series of events including the break-up of his 16-year relationship, the loss of his job and eviction. "We were called to a domestic violence incident shortly after I got back. Have you got news for us? This building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms. During this time, he had mobile phones, cash and drugs seized either directly from him or from people connected to him. The victim was not there and Austin left, returning to the site around 8am. A ORR spokesman said it was an "entirely avoidable tragedy". She said she had been in a difficult period in her life and she was depressed and self-harming. Their arrests came on the back of officers from Lancashire Polices East Exploitation Team executing search warrants on houses and nail bars in Blackburn, Darwen and Bolton.