Woolwich Crown Court Archives

Liam Ross Jailed for 12 Years Over Shocking Child Sex Crimes

Liam Ross, 30, from Dartford, was handed a hefty 12-year prison sentence at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday (March 2). The coach driver had pleaded guilty to ten sex offences, including the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Bexley. Disturbing Crimes Against Underage Girls Ross claimed he believed the 12-year-old was old enough to […]

Fast-Thieves Nabbed After Stolen Dartford Mercedes Recovered in Under an Hour

Kent locals, beware! Two men posing as buyers swiped a Dartford woman’s Mercedes A-Class just hours after a test drive – but police were on the case and caught them fast. Key Swap Scam Sees Merc Taken The saga began when the owner listed her Mercedes on an online marketplace on Saturday, 28 February 2026. […]

Lewisham Rapist Flees Justice, On The Run After Court No-Show

Jonas Amogbokpa, 55, snatched and raped a woman walking home in Lewisham last August. But now the vile predator has vanished, leaving his trial unfinished and justice on hold. Absconds After Bombshell Court Testimony Amogbokpa took the stand at Woolwich Crown Court on February 11 but skipped the critical final days. An insider revealed: “He […]

Woman Jailed for Rubbishing Phone and Snatching Cash on Central Line Train

Gloria Makanjuola Caught After Violent Theft on Tube A brazen woman who attacked a man on a Central Line train, smashed his phone, and snatched £60 in cash has been locked up. Gloria Makanjuola, 35, from Ilford, was sentenced to nine months in jail at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday, 19 February. She pleaded guilty […]

Ex-police trainee jailed for grooming two young girls

Oscar Devlin, 25, has been locked up for two years and seven months at Woolwich Crown Court after exploiting two underage girls. Police trainee’s sick grooming spree revealed Devlin, from Admiral Street, was training to be a police officer and volunteering for St John Ambulance when in late 2023 he started grooming a 14-year-old […]

Couple Face Trial Over Amanda Gretton’s Death and Fraud

Christine Marshall and Gordon Williams have been charged following a probe into the death of Amanda Gretton, 57, who was found dead in a garage on Prendergast Road, Blackheath, on July 5, 2019. Fraud and Dark Accusations The pair, both living in Grace Path, Sydenham, showed up at Woolwich Crown Court on February 23. […]

Three-Year-Old Isiayah Henry Dies After Serious Injuries

A devastated Woolwich community is mourning three-year-old Isiayah Henry, who died in hospital on January 19 after being admitted with serious injuries two weeks earlier. Police were alerted by medical staff on January 3, sparking a safeguarding and criminal probe. Two Charged Over Toddler’s Death Following intensive investigations, Tanisha Henry, 28, of St Mary’s Street, […]

Two charged over the tragic death of three-year-old Isiayah Henry in Woolwich

Tragedy in Woolwich Police were called to a hospital on Saturday, 3 January after a three-year-old boy was admitted with serious injuries. Despite heroic efforts by medical staff, the young boy, Isiayah Henry, sadly died on Monday, 19 January. Murder Charges Filed Following an extensive investigation by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, two suspects […]

Police Nab Two Teens With Firearm After Midnight Patrol

On the night of Saturday, February 14, police stopped a suspicious car cruising around Perry Vale, Perry Hill, and Polecroft Lane. The Met swooped in and uncovered a gun inside the vehicle. Two 19-Year-Olds Arrested at the Scene Both men, just 19 years old, were promptly arrested. Nakeem Reid from Polecroft Lane faces charges for […]

Teen Thugs Convicted of Manslaughter After Brutal Beach Attack

Three teenagers orchestrated a sickening fake online meet-up that ended in a savage beating on a Kent beach. The victims’ attacker was left unconscious after being pelted with rocks and kicked repeatedly in a horrific assault. Now, all three have been convicted of manslaughter. Devious Online Trap Lures Victim to His Doom The trio […]

Paedophile Jailed After Brutal Attack on Dad

Paedophile Jailed After Brutal Attack on Dad Ben Shipton, 27, from Eltham, has been locked up for two years and one month after being caught with vile child abuse material — and launching a violent assault on his own father. Dawn Raid Uncovers Horrific Images The National Crime Agency flagged Shipton in November 2023 when […]