County Lines Gang Member Jailed for Exploiting Teens to Transport Drugs by Rail
Lakan Illsley of Burton-on-Trent has been jailed for 10 years after using teenagers to transport drugs across the UK rail network as part of a County Lines operation.
Women Caught Supplying Drugs Across Entire County Walk Free from Court
Two women who supplied cocaine, ketamine and cannabis across Staffordshire have avoided jail despite being caught with £7,500 worth of drugs in a double police bust. Stacey Culvin, 40, and Sharnie Price, 31, both from Rugeley, were arrested on November 19, 2024, after officers from Staffordshire Police intercepted them during a proactive operation targeting countywide […]
Northampton man charged with child sex offences and stalking police officers on social media appears in court
A 44-year-old Northampton man has appeared in court charged with child sex offences, stalking police officers on social media and perverting the course of justice. Simon Tilley, of Branksome Avenue, Kingsthorpe Hollow, appeared before Stafford Crown Court today (April 17) charged with: One count of attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to […]
Northampton Man in Court Charged with Child Sex Offences, Stalking Police Officers, and Perverting Justice
A 44-year-old man from Northampton has appeared before Stafford Crown Court to face a string of serious charges, including child sex offences, stalking police officers on social media, and perverting the course of justice. Simon Tilley, of Branksome Avenue, Kingsthorpe Hollow, Northampton, was formally charged with a total of nine offences: One count of attempting […]
Man Who Murdered Father and Hid Body in Cardboard Box Jailed for Over 18 Years
A man who murdered his own father and concealed the body in a cardboard box behind their shared flat has been jailed for 18 years and seven months. Thomas Sykes, 41, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court after being found guilty of murdering his 67-year-old father, Tony Sykes, in a brutal and calculated attack […]
Masked Knife-Point Robber Found Guilty After Terrorising Seven Shops Across Staffordshire
A masked man who carried out a series of terrifying knife-point robberies across Staffordshire has been found guilty following a detailed police investigation. Patryk Slepowronski, 22, of Marston Montgomery, Derbyshire, was convicted after pleading guilty to six counts of robbery and one count of attempted robbery at Stafford Crown Court on Friday 7 March. He […]
Staffordshire Man Convicted of Riot Following Holiday Inn Disorder in Tamworth
A 25-year-old man from Staffordshire has become the first person in the West Midlands to be convicted of riot following violent disorder at the Holiday Inn in Tamworth this August. Mitchell Cleaver, of Morleys Hill, Burton upon Trent, pleaded guilty to the charge of riot yesterday at Stafford Crown Court. He is set to be […]
23-Year-Old Woman Convicted for Role in Tamworth Violent Disorder After Live Streaming Her Participation
In a significant development following the violent disorder in Tamworth on August 4, 2024, a 23-year-old woman has been convicted for her involvement in the incident. Cameron Bell, a resident of Tamworth, pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder at Stafford Crown Court on Tuesday, September 17. Bell was brought to the attention of authorities […]
A man has been given an 18-year prison sentence for the attempted murder of a woman he attacked with a shock absorber in Shrewsbury
Javed Qureshi, aged 30, of Ellesmere Road in Shrewsbury appeared at Stafford Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday 5 June) where he was sentenced for attempted murder. The court heard how on October 31, 2023 officers responded to a call from a member of the public after they were approached by women with serious injuries to her […]
Serial offender jailed for dealing cocaine and cannabis
A drug dealer who hid his stash of cocaine in a Kinder Surprise egg container has been jailed, as our fight against serious and organised crime continues. Mark Groombridge, 38, from Uttoxeter, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years at Stafford Crown Court on Monday (20 May) after previously pleading guilty to being concerned in the supply […]
A man who raped and sexually abused children has been jailed for 23 years after we launched an investigation into him
Sydney Showell, 71, of Burton-on-Trent, abused the survivors a number of years ago before they bravely came forward and told us what happened. Once he was reported to us, he was questioned in custody and denied all of the allegations. We worked hard to gather evidence and support the survivors as much as possible, eventually […]
Two Men Charged with Murder of Tamba Momodu Outside Telford Gym
Two men from London have appeared before magistrates and are set to face trial in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Tamba Momodu outside a gym in Telford in 2020. Deria Hassan, residing at Octavia Court in Watford, and Mahamud Tarabi, residing at Whiteleys Parade in Hillingdon, Uxbridge, both aged 32, appeared before magistrates […]
Three men responsible for the production and sale of more than 200kg of cannabis have been locked up
All three were sentenced after trial at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday 28 March, ending a successful 18-month covert investigation by officers from our major and organised proactive team.Between July 2018 and June 2022, the men were part of a group that set up ‘professional cannabis grows’ in Burton-upon-Trent and at various locations in the […]
Brian Guest Jailed for 22 Years on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges
Brian Guest, a 65-year-old man, has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes, sexual assault, and indecent assault against women and young girls. The conviction was handed down at Stafford Crown Court on January 23, following a trial that shed light on a harrowing sequence of abuses spanning 37 years.
The crimes came to the forefront in October 2022 when a complaint was made against Guest, prompting a thorough investigation. Victims, including children, displayed immense courage as they came forward to report the heinous acts that occurred in various settings over nearly four decades.
Guest’s trial, held at Wolverhampton Crown Court in June of the previous year, resulted in a guilty verdict. Subsequently, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison at Stafford Crown Court.
Detective Sergeant Nadia Cooper, leading the investigations team, expressed the severity of Guest’s actions, stating, “This was an appalling sequence of abuse in which Brian Guest abused his victims.” She commended the bravery of the survivors, whose testimonies were instrumental in building the case against Guest.
Cooper urged anyone who believes they may have been a victim of sexual abuse in the past to come forward. She stressed that by sharing their stories, survivors not only seek justice for themselves but also contribute to the protection of current and future potential victims.
“We would urge anyone who knows or thinks they were a victim of sexual abuse in the past to contact us and tell us your story,” Cooper asserted. “In doing so, you could secure justice for yourself and others, as well as potentially protecting current or future victims.”
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A man and two women have been jailed following a violent robbery in Hednesford
On 11 June 2022, the victim, a man in his 50s, was lured into a flat on Market Street under the pretence that he would be repaid owed money. Shortly after arriving at the flat, the three offenders subjected the victim to a sustained and brutal attack, stealing his wallet and mobile phone, and leaving […]
A man has been jailed for two years for a drugs offence dating back to 2021
Kye Bell, 21, of Tamworth, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on 24 October 2023 for possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, following a four-day trial in August 2023 We arrested Mr Bell in June 2021, following a stop search, during which he tried to escape. He had initially been spotted on a cycle […]
Man jailed for more than 25 years for murder of woman on Christmas Day
A man has been jailed for more than 25 years for the murder of a woman on Christmas Day in 2021. Lucy Clews, aged 39, from West Chadsmoor, was found dead at her home on 29 December 2021, after her mother raised concerns about not hearing from her over the festive period. Thomas Grant, aged […]
A man has been jailed for 28 years for the murder of his ex-wife who died in a fire in Stoke-on-Trent
Georgian Constantin, 42, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been sentenced at Stafford Crown Court this afternoon (Tuesday 31 October) after he was found guilty of the murder of 40-year-old Valentina Cozma by a jury on 12 October.He was also sentenced for making threats to kill a man from Stoke-on-Trent.At approximately 3pm on 9 February 2023, neighbours and […]
