Brett Chappell, defending, said that Gill had disappeared from Blackpool after allegedly being tipped off by police about threats made to his life. You can find the following details: address contact details opening. His lawyer Stephen Duffy asked for the delay so he can get medical advice. He also admitted assaulting another woman his partner in the street. Blackpool Magistrates' Court - latest cases and convictions up to February 22, 2023 From a man accused of a sex assault on a 16-year-old girl to a teen armed with a tomahawk war axe - these are. Blackpool Magistrates found him guilty and ordered him to pay 2,853 in fines and costs. His night out in the resort cost him 634 in fines and costs. 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A St Annes man failed to attend the probation service so that pre-sentence reports can be prepared on him. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Blackpool Gazette, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. He also admitted not having a full licence, failing to obey a red traffic light and drink driving. Chapel Street The officer started to follow Gill's Toyota which then drove off between the flats. Out of hours: 020 3357 0913 for emergency media queries only. Joseph Donald, 33, of Banbury Avenue, Blackpool was rebailed with a warning about his conduct by the town's magistrates. None of the charges relate to his activities at the football club. She must also pay 595 costs and was made the subject of a new two year restraining order forbidding her from further contacting Mr Cockett. Brett Chappell, defending, said his client's actions were the result of binge drinking and cocaine misuse. He met his wife in Leeds and has three grown up children. A woman appeared in the dock after being charged with manslaughter. Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack. Courtel and His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) use their best endeavours to provide lists which are free of errors but give no warranty as to their accuracy or completeness. The Crown Prosecution Service He was bailed by Blackpool Magistrates on condition he does not contact any others charged with the same conspiracy offences. He was found injured in bushes after trying to escape on foot. Two men have appeared at court charged with assaulting a mum and two of her children. Sentencing Brown, magistrates told him he would be a target if he broke court orders. FY1 5RJ, What to expect coming to a court or tribunal. Filter. Telephone: 0161 827 4971. He was given a community punishment with 15 rehabilitation days and must pay 399 in fines and costs. A relationship breakdown led a 26-year-old man to resort to the use of drink and drugs. Blackpool: SC064/ 23/ 00235: Telephone hearing (audio) Holmes, Mr. C: 10:45am: Mrs A C Dilks . Louis Campbell of Buchanan Street is accused of stabbing a 16-year-old, leaving a wound near her spine. A 54-year-old Blackpool man accused of twice assaulting his wife with a walking stick has been bailed. The court heard how the couple had first separated 20 years ago but had reunited again under pressured from church elders at the Witnesses' local Kingdom Hall. Pam Smith, prosecuting, said Fitton was sat on a bench and drinking from a can when confronted by police. A 22-year-old Blackpool man has been sent for Crown Court trial accused of distributing child pornography. Court open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm Telephone enquiries answered Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Counter service by appointment only Email Family court blackpoolfamily@justice.gov.uk (Family. But McKay, 26, had the uncharged weapon on a shelf, the court was told. The magistrates dismissed the case against Killick altogether. Because of that, CPS East, The CPS Areas, CPS Direct, Central Casework Divisions and Proceeds of Crime, Information for prosecuting advocates including Advocate Panels, Annual reports, business plans and strategies, Blackburn man jailed for one punch manslaughter, Sexual predator who kidnapped a six-year-old in broad daylight jailed, Prolific sex offender jailed for raping a child, GreaterManchester.mchub@cps.gov.uk.cjsm.net, NorthWest.ComplexCaseUnit@cps.gov.uk.cjsm.net. Blackpool Magistrates remanded Thomas Thompson, 55, in custody until he appears at the higher court. He will appear at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday, May 16 and was bailed until then. Magistrates heard Davenport was also in breach of a conditional discharge imposed for a previous drunk and disorderly offence. A new tenant was accidentally raided by police who caught him with a Taser-style stun gun, Blackpool Magistrates Court was told. Mallon was granted bail and his trial date set for December 2. John Stanger, 53, was found with six of the Class A pills on him when he was searched by police. Kyle Bee, 23, of Bold Street, Fleetwood is alleged to have smashed a window worth 200.. As a Senior Crown Prosecutor Joanne gained experience in both the Magistrates and Crown Court teams, dealing with a wide range of cases and qualified as a Crown Advocate. Dawson, of Victoria Road, Poulton, admitted being drunk and disorderly and was told to pay 319 in fines and costs. Professional jet washer Michael Horrocks started to ring her in the early hours, withholding his number. He was handed a 26 week jail term suspended for 18 months. Betts denied he had been trying to cut corners and save money on a house build project. Caroline Staveley has worked for the CPS since January 1999 when she began her career as an administrator at the CPS Oldham office. Later CCTV proved he was right.. Again their church interfered and accused Mrs Burton of reproach against its teachings, the judge heard. Blackpool Magistrates adjourned the case against a 23-year-old man accused of criminal damage. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Blackpool Gazette, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. He was handed a nine month community punishment with five rehabilitation days and ordered to abstain from alcohol for sixty days. The Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Unit is a specialist team who prosecute cases of rape and serious sexual offences from across the North West. Car Parks Street Private. "As soon as he is seen on CCTV cameras near the town centre they are onto him. District Judge John Rowan told him: "This was a disgraceful piece of behaviour. Its a busy start to 2023 for Blackpool courts from a teenager accused of dealing heroin to a man armed with a stun gun and a 90mph police chase which ended in a crash, these are 14 cases brought before Magistrates in the new year. We will update this story each day with the latest from court. In 2008 she joined the CPS North West Complex Casework Unit (NW CCU) and subsequently took up the role of Deputy Head of the Unit in 2013. 01253 754 020. 15 famous faces from Lytham St Annes including actors Jonas Armstrong and Dean Lennox Kelly and health secretary Steve Barclay, 10 pictures as demolition of the fire-wrecked former New Hacketts Hotel gets under way, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The money will be used to demolish and relocate Blackpool Magistrates' Court, freeing . Blackpool Central is a project of national importance and underpins the overarching regeneration strategy for the town. A man has been sent for trial at Preston Crown Court charged with wounding a man with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. In 2010 Caroline was appointed as Head of North West Area Operations Centre and then as Business Change and Delivery Manager from February 2013. . A Blackpool roofer admitted doing a stupid thing when he volunteered to drive a colleague, despite being banned from the road. Carer Samantha Folks, of Eddleston Close, Staining admitted drink driving at Blackpool Magistrates Court. "He has another new responsibility as his partner is expecting their baby," said Mr Chappell. The court heard it was Blundell's first offence as an adult but he had previous convictions involving weapons as a youth. She was fined a total of 537 and banned from driving for 18 months. Jordan Little, of Mersey Road, also faces two allegations of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and one of making child pornographic pictures. He was ordered to pay 314 in fines and compensation. Bee made his appearnace at Blackpool Magistrates Court on September 5. DX No:744372 Manchester 53 One officer was forced to draw his taser and it was only after he red dotted her that she threw the weapon on the floor. Michael Chippendale, 48, of Tunstall Street, Morecambe is said to have broken the terms of his order by mixing with children under the age of 18 at a relatives home in Garstang. Paul Barwell, 43, of Levens Grove was bailed by Blackpool Magistrates subject to not entering Whitegate Drive. Janet was admitted as a solicitor in 1988. A man led police on a car chase reaching speeds of up to 90mph, Blackpool Magistrates Court heard. The chase place in 30mph zones in wet weather and ended when O'Neill crashed his Peugeot into another vehicle. PR1 3NU, DX 723741, Preston 20 He must also obey a one year restraining order forbidding him to contact his neighbour. Harry Ogden, 29, of Caunce Street, also admitted driving without insurance at Blackpool Magistrates court. He pleaded guilty to possessing the gun and was fined 107 by magistrates, who also ordered the weapon to be destroyed. He said that since the suspended sentence was handed to him, Fitton had worked with probation and alcohol addiction services. The court heard Longstaff was driving a Volkswagen Caddy at 2.30am through St Annes when he failed to stop for a red light in St Thomas's Road. A 24-year-old Fleetwood man charged with controlling behaviour towards a woman has been remanded in custody. The couple John and Norma Burton are both Jehovah's Witnesses and even popular TV series like Vera and Midsomer Murders can contain material offensive to their faith, Blackpool Magistrates Court heard. His trial will take place on Tuesday, March 28. Blackpool Bookmark Man killed in 'senseless attack' at house as two women arrested for murder Crime Bookmark Lamb found by police in car next to bag of chips and 10k drug stash Crime Bookmark From 'truth or dare' to cups of tea: Strange ways crimes have been solved in Lancashire Crime Bookmark The officer was trying to help you. Most criminal cases are heard in magistrates courts. A 40m government investment in Blackpool will help "future-proof" the seaside resort, the council has said. Janet became the District Crown Prosecutor for the newly formed co-located rape and serious sexual assault unit in Liverpool in 2010, later setting up a similar unit in Cheshire. The Magistrates' Court lists are reproduced under licence from the Secretary of State for Justice. As a result of that he started to drink alcohol and diazepam, said the lawyer. Stanger, from Rosebay Gardens in HighPeak, Derbyshire admitted possession at Blackpool Magistrates Court. Tyler Hurrell of Ingthorpe Avenue, Blackpool admitted assaulting his former partner by pushing her. Delivering his verdict, the judge said there are worrying elements about the husband's behaviour but accepted it had not been malicious. He also admitted thefts from B & Q and a branch of McColls. Janet was seconded to the Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division of the CPS in 2015 as Unit Head of the Hillsborough Team, which had responsibility for charging and prosecuting a number of defendants with criminal offences arising from the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath. When police pulled alongside the van they smelled alcohol and spotted the overloaded passenger seat and containers of strong lager on display. He previously appeared at Blackpool Magistrates last month accused of assaulting his partner with a picture frame and crutches. Kevin Bamber defending said: "They are back together and plan to marry.". You can change your cookie settings at any time. We are committed to dealing with Victims and Witnesses with respect. Martin is now National CPS Lead for Advocacy. London, SW1H 9EA. Police had to use PAVA spray to restrain a man they were arresting for a street assault. They claimed an initial warning to those running the building operation at Blackpool Road in Kirkham was ignored. 2.50 2 hours. Pam Smith prosecuting at Blackpool Magistrates Court said when Davenport refused to give the knife to police she started to shout and scream. CPS North West is led by Chief Crown Prosecutor Martin Goldman. Peter Feno, 65, arrived at the Fleetwood cafe she was at and sat down beside her, Blackpool Magistrates Court was told. Joseph Adams of Gynn Avenue admitted criminal damage at Blackpool Magistrates court. A man breached the terms of his bail when he had contact with his former partner. His lawyer Trevor Colebourne said Ogden faced similar offences in Northampton and asked for all matters to be dealt with together on March 31 in Blackpool. He has overall responsibility for the prosecution of cases in the region. He also chaired the cross-Criminal Justice Service (CJS) Victim and Witness Group who developed the Domestic Abuse Best Practice Framework which was later adopted across the whole CJS. The force wanted a gang injunction against four teen lads two 16, one 17, and one 18 from Grange Park. Malcolm Isherwood prosecuting at Blackpool Magistrates Court said two witnesses called police when they saw Bell, also known as Wolstenholme, grab his partner's head and bang it against a brick wall three times. Andrew Pilley, of Thornton Cleveleys, has been charged in relation to alleged fraud and money-laundering. Court building open: 8.30 am until close of business Blackpool Magistrates' Court Information Derby Social Security and Child Support Tribunal Birmingham Youth Court She admits she is a binge drinker."'. All criminal cases start in a magistrates' court. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 33-year -old Blackpool man. Purcell had previous convictions for assaulting police. James Boylan, 22, of Charnwood Avenue, Blackpool elected for a Crown Court trial when he appeared before Blackpool Magistrates. Lucy Sherriff, 31, of London Street admitted breaching the terms of a suspended jail sentence. 5th floor Andrew Hammond (32) of Fleetwood Road was also driving without insurance and without due care and attention. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Steven Knott, 52, of Ivy Gardens, Thornton Cleveleys denied two assault charges and a charge of criminal damage when he appeared at Blackpool Magistrates Court. He was banned from the road for a year and must pay 253 in fines and costs. Bowker was sentenced by District Judge Paul Conlon at Blackpool Magistrates Court. Telephone: 0161 827 4700, Media enquiriesArea Communications Manager A man targeted Blackpool Transport 's main maintenance depot for three burglaries in quick succession. 10 pictures as demolition of the fire-wrecked former New Hacketts Hotel gets under way, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Youve accepted additional cookies. A visitor to Blackpool was arrested for drunk driving after police saw him going the wrong way down a one-way street. Mark Richards, 41, of Eldon Court denied the offences alleged to have taken place on June 18. We have set up Local Scrutiny Involvement Panels (LSIPs), which include members of the public and members of voluntary organisations who support victims of certain kinds of crime, such as hate crime, sexual violence or domestic violence. They were bailed by magistrates until January 5 next year. 2 min. A 26-year old Blackpool man committed his second drink drive offence in five years. He was bailed to appear at the higher court on January 31. A Blackpool man has been rebailed by the town's magistrates court. The court heard that Folks' Vauxhall Astra car crossed the central white line on Chain Lane after she left the nearby Plough pub. A woman made a chilling knife threat as she sat on a street bench. Reginald Brown, 40, was found by police outside the town centre Ma Kelly's. He was banned from the road for 17 months and must pay 253 in fines and costs. A man armed himself with a golf club and a bottle of bleach during a heated row with neighbours. There are plenty of barristers looking for work as this type of case is outside the remit of their legal action.. An Ansdell man succumbed to the temptation to take drugs when he was going through a bad patch with his mental health. Carl Heaney, of no fixed address, was sent for trial at Preston Crown Court by Blackpool Magistrates. Please ensure that the following information is provided in the email: SUBJECT BOX Defendant's full name, date of hearing and court centre. A mans alleged victim remains in hospital unconscious, Blackpool Magistrates Court was told. If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact A man made a right royal spectacle of himself, prosecutor Carl Gaffney told Blackpool Magistrates Court. A 34-year-old mechanic has admitted assaulting his partner and damaging the SIM card in her mobile phone . A 25-year-old man lost his temper over the length of time he was held in a Blackpool police cell awaiting questioning. The Magistrates Court Unit prosecutes offences where the maximum permitted sentence for each offence does not exceed six months imprisonment or one year if two or more relevant offences are to be considered. A court has ordered pre-sentence reports on a man found guilty of having a knife on Blackpool 's Central Pier. Blackpool pair Joseph Bradley, 33, of Ansdell Road and Callum Dewhurst, 22, of Gateside Drive both denied three charges each of assault. Knowles was sent for a trial at Preston Crown Crown, where he will appear on Wednesday, January 5. Here is the latest round-up of cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court. A Fleetwood man drank after seeing his sick mother in hospital. Barman Campbell was sent for trial at Preston Crown Court where he will appear on Friday, February 10. He was given an eight week jail term suspended for a year. Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack. Ferry runs aground with baby on board after smoke in engine room, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack. Blackpool Magistrates were due to hear a two hour case in which it was alleged a former parliamentary candidate was accused of breaching a community punishment by being aggressive towards his probation officer. Lawyer Mitch Sarangi said: It was a one-off isolated offence and he has no ongoing drug issues. An elderly married couple felt bound to monitor the violence content of TV programmes they watched in order to avoid recriminations from their Church. Kieron Thomas, 18, is due to be sentenced on two offences of assault and criminal damage to a sky light at the Norbreck Castle Hotel. The town deal projects Blackpool central courts relocation (6.95m) Supporting the relocation of Blackpool's county and magistrates courts by opening up space to support the300m private. Joanne is responsible for Crown Court casework for the North West Area. After four years in private practice undertaking criminal defence work she joined the Merseyside Crown Prosecution Service and spent nine years as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. A Fleetwood man has denied assaulting a woman. He claimed the tomahawk was bought as an ornament and it had accidentally dropped out of his client's rucksack while he was taking it back to his home on Milton Street. Plumber Matthew Jackson, 39, of Sandicroft Road, North Shore, admitted drink-driving after crashing his car into a parked vehicle while just over the legal limit. A Fylde coast mum made phone calls to her ex partner despite a court order forbidding her from making contact with him. He denied the offence in a case brought by the probation service. Blackpool Magistrates have issued for the arrest of 35-year-old Theresa Fitzpatrick of Lune Grove, Blackpool after she failed to attend court on a charged with causing criminal damage worth 250 to a motorbike. Blackpool Magistrates' Court Most Popular The court heard Hislop, of Princess Avenue, Poulton had power of attorney over 88-year-old rest home resident Dennis Studholme's finances.