We will listen to their needs and support them through the process so that they can give their best evidence at court. 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). You can change your cookie settings at any time. Drunken Andrew Rossall, 41, of Walter Avenue admitted assault when he appeared at Blackpool Magistrates Court. Find contact details and information on courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and some non-devolved tribunals in Scotland. A Blackpool man has had his court case adjourned until October 21 by the town's magistrates. Lee Freeman, 30, of Heeley Road, St Annes admitted illegal possession of the Class A drug at Blackpool Magistrates Court. More recently they had parted for a second time and Norma moved to her own flat in Fleetwood. 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. The court ordered pre-sentence reports on him and he was bailed to next appear in court on March 22. Nathan Wilson, of Larkholme Parade, also faces three allegations of assaulting the same woman. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements. GOV.UK is the place to find We want communities to continue to have confidence in their local justice system, to believe their interests are fairly represented and justice is seen to be done. Katie became a temporary Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in 2022 and is responsible for all Magistrates Court cases. He told the court he was seeking help for an alcohol problem. A 22-year-old Blackpool man has appeared at court charged with offering to supply drugs. They claimed an initial warning to those running the building operation at Blackpool Road in Kirkham was ignored. The van only had capacity for two people including the driver Blackpool Magistrates Court heard. 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. All other courts are included on the. A 19-year-old Blackpool man has made his first appearance at the towns magistrates court charged with stabbing a girl in the street. The Blackpool Zoo in the U.K. is advertising a job position for someone to scare away seagulls from the zoo by dressing in a bird costume. 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. The new Magistrates' and County Court will be modern, efficient, and help deliver effective justice for local residents. Mitch Sarangi defending said everyone involved in the incident in June last year had been drinking heavily. A Fleetwood man was over the drug drive limit when he was involved in a car crash Blackpool Magistrates heard. She was fined a total of 537 and banned from driving for 18 months. He pleaded guilty to possessing the gun and was fined 107 by magistrates, who also ordered the weapon to be destroyed. "He is trapped in a circle of offending and feels picked on by the authorities, she said. He was bailed to appear at the higher court on January 31. A man targeted Blackpool Transport 's main maintenance depot for three burglaries in quick succession. He must have no contact with witnesses and keep a curfew from 9pm to 7am. John Valiant, of Shire Farm, Carr Lane denied assaulting Nicholas King. Blackpool Central is a project of national importance and underpins the overarching regeneration strategy for the town. Blackpool Grand Theatre; Buildings. Please note: if you send an email from any account other than a CJSM account we will not be able to reply with any protected information regarding a case. He was honest with police when they pulled him over for a stop check on his vehicle. Telephone:0161 827 4705 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. He also admitted a further charge of threatening behaviour in a Chinese takeaway and being drunk and disorderly. Court building open: 8.30 am until close of business Blackpool Magistrates' Court Information Derby Social Security and Child Support Tribunal Birmingham Youth Court 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 18 cases from Blackpool Magistrates' Court between February 8 and February 22. Guildhall House A Blackpool man accused of burgling a house in Whitegate Drive has been sent for trial at Preston Crown Court. A man is alleged to have flown into a drunken rage during which he assaulted his wife and son. It was alleged by the prosecution that Burton controlled her use of a mobile phone, where and when she went shopping and what TV programmes she watched. Resident Justin Roberts, 50, had been drinking heavily and was angered by neighbours' remarks which he felt disrespected his partner. Andrew MacKay was jailed at Blackpool Magistrates Court (Picture: PA) A man who killed his pet dog after inflicting 'some of the worst injuries' the RSPCA had ever seen in 'barbaric and. He is Christopher Killick, 42, of Primrose Street, Lancaster. Cymraeg, The Law Courts Filter. London, SW1H 9EA. FY1 5RJ, What to expect coming to a court or tribunal. He lost his temper, became hostile and foul mouthed and was arrested. Purcell had previous convictions for assaulting police. A small team of CPS Witness Care Officers are based in Kendal Police Station. She drove back home and bumped into another vehicle while parking her car. He was further alleged to have followed her around her flat in Fleetwood and was even accused of watching her in the shower. Sentencing Brown, magistrates told him he would be a target if he broke court orders. Pam Smith, prosecuting, said that Brown, of no fixed address, breached a suspended jail term after he was seen inside the boundary of his no go area in Blackpool town centre. 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. Jay, 40, of Grassington Road, St Annes admitted assault causing actual bodily harm - the injury caused by the glass missile. Telephone: 01228 882900, 2nd Floor An 18-year-old man has made his first court appearance charged with conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine in Blackpool. The top 10 Blackpool sights and landmarks ranked by Tripadvisor reviews - including Comedy Carpet and Spitfire Visitor Centre, 15 famous faces from Lytham St Annes including actors Jonas Armstrong and Dean Lennox Kelly and health secretary Steve Barclay. Paul Barwell, 43, of Levens Grove was bailed by Blackpool Magistrates subject to not entering Whitegate Drive. Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. Blackpool Magistrates remanded Thomas Thompson, 55, in custody until he appears at the higher court. BODY OF EMAIL Defendant's name, date of birth, court venue, date of hearing, URN/Crest Number, Your Reference, nature of the request. This court has a childrens room facility. He was arrested after a roadside drugs wipe proved positive. A woman has admitted assaulting a police officer. The court heard Roberts was now seeking help for his problems. A 21-year-old Blackpool man has had his unpaid work order dropped. Hammond also admitted driving whilst disqualified. You can change your cookie settings at any time. The court heard that Sherriff failed to attend any probation appointments. From a fast food worker accused of punching, kicking and spitting at a woman to a man brandishing a knife on Central Pier these are 17 of the latest cases from Blackpool Magistrates Court. In April 2018 she was promoted to Area Business Manager for CPS North West with overall responsibility for the Operational Delivery and Business Operations for the North West Area. 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. He panicked when he saw the police car behind him because he knew he had no insurance or licence," said Mr Pond. A Fylde coast mum made phone calls to her ex partner despite a court order forbidding her from making contact with him. Blackpool Magistrates sent him to custody for trial at Preston Crown Court where he will appear on October 5. Ahmed Algibani, of no fixed address, was under the supervision of the probation service after receiving a suspended jail term. A Blackpool man made his first appearance at court charged with possessing a Taser-style stun gun. 6' 3" York Street 26 spaces. 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. He was given eight weeks jail suspended for a year, five rehabilitation days and must pay 239 costs. . Rossall had been arrested after an argument with his sister. A man led police on a car chase reaching speeds of up to 90mph, Blackpool Magistrates Court heard. Daniel Watts, 47, of Fallowfield Road admitted two charges of drug driving. The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Patrick Nelligan, defending, said the couple had been suffering stress in their relationship but were prepared to give it one last go. He also admitted not having a full licence, failing to obey a red traffic light and drink driving. Blackpool Magistrates heard the offences were allegedly committed in Blackpool in October and November last year. Hill then tried to make a dash for it on foot but was cornered by the police dog which had Gill's leg in its jaws but did not break the man's skin, Blackpool Magistrates heard. Thomas Lord, 19, of Jeffrey Square, Blackpool admitted the breaches and was handed 15 rehabilitation days as punishment by Blackpool Magistrates. He told the hearing he had organised a skip after the first warning, but admitted he had failed to turn up for a formal interview with the council in the weeks which followed. His lawyer Sue Mugford asked magistrates to give the 47-year-old a final chance. In our daily operations we work in partnership with all agencies in the criminal justice system. Chapel Street In 2018 Katie returned to CPS North West and was promoted to Senior District Crown Prosecutor with responsibility for the Lancashire and Cumbria Crown Unit, moving over to Greater Manchester Crown Court Unit in the same role in 2020. A woman appeared in the dock after being charged with manslaughter. Defending, Gary McAnulty said Feno felt he had been set up so that his wife could apply for a restraining order when the family court-ordered non-molestation order ran out. 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). Joseph Donald, 33, of Banbury Avenue, Blackpool was rebailed with a warning about his conduct by the town's magistrates. 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. His next hearing will take place on March 21. A man who drove on grass verges and through pedestrian areas between blocks of flats was cornered by a police dog. A mans alleged victim remains in hospital unconscious, Blackpool Magistrates Court was told. Martin Goldman studied for his law degree at Dundee University before going on to complete his Solicitors' finals at the Chester College of Law in 1987. Cases are heard by either: 2 or 3 magistrates; a district judge; There is not a jury in a magistrates' court. Blackpool Magistrates Court heard that Purcell who admitted assaulting a police officer who was called to deal with him was due to move to Corby in Northamptonshire where he has family. Here is a list of the 49 people who were sentenced at Blackpool Magistrates' Court last week. A 20-year-old bike repairer was given a one year restraining order by Blackpool Magistrates. He also admitted assaulting another woman his partner in the street. Telephone: 0161 827 4700, Media enquiriesArea Communications Manager A Fleetwood man has appeared at court charged with burgling two private dwellings. Caroline Staveley is our Area Business Manager and has responsibility for business and operational delivery functions across the region. His lawyer Patrick Nelligan said Caulfield would be living in a guesthouse when released. The lawyer said that his client had driven off realising there was a warrant for his arrest as a result of breaching the suspended sentence terms. Dawson, of Victoria Road, Poulton, admitted being drunk and disorderly and was told to pay 319 in fines and costs. An man faces a Crown Court trial on three allegations that he broke a sexual harm prevention order. Andrew Hammond (32) of Fleetwood Road was also driving without insurance and without due care and attention. Brett Chappell, defending, said his client had been tempted to acquire drugs when he went out with friends. Ross Bewley, 27, of Bela Grove, Blackpool was over the drink drive limit when he made his mistake. 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. Scott Upton, 51, of Fleetwood Road North, Thornton is alleged to have sent emails to police pretending to be his mum. It will help drive Blackpool's post-COVID recovery by delivering a host of significant benefits. A woman crashed her car after leaving her village pub. Police were called to a domestic row during which a 45-year-old man threw a shoe at his female partner. I didnt want to kill someones pet.. 102 Petty France, He was also made the subject of a restraining order and must wear an anti-alcohol abstinence monitor. Blackpool Magistrates imposed an interim ban on him driving. Blackpool Magistrates Court cases and convictions in week up to January 9, 2023 It's a busy start to 2023 for Blackpool courts - from a teenager accused of dealing heroin to a man armed with. A man's drunken antics in Blackpool ended with his arrest. Martin remains a loyal supporter of Liverpool FC and is a keen golfer. Tracey Simmonds, 47, of Argosy Avenue, Grange Park, is accused of inflicting fatal knife injuries on Jeremy Fitzsimmons in the resort in October 2019. Blackpool Magistrates imposed the eight week suspended term originally given for harassment. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 33-year -old Blackpool man. 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. Wed like to set additional cookies so we can remember your settings, understand how people use the service and to improve government services. A man twice broke a restraining order by contacting his former partner. The incident on November 22 last year led to Thompson being charged with sexual assault and a breach of his Sexual Harm Behaviour Order by being in the company of a child. All criminal cases start in a magistrates' court. This is a new service your feedback will help us to improve it. A St Annes man has appeared at court charged with assaulting his partner and her mother. In 2013 she was promoted to Head of the Mersey/Cheshire Complex Casework Unit (CCU) and was also the Area Lead for Disclosure. He came to Blackpool by himself for a short break.". A 36-year-old's driving speed attracted the attention of parked up police. As the Area Rape Coordinator she worked closely with partner agencies and the police to bring about improvements in witness care and the quality of prosecutions. 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 . He was sentenced to a community punishment with a six month drug rehabilitation requirement. The Crown Prosecution Service In 2007 he took up the role of CCP for CPS Direct (the CPS national charging out of hours service), in 2011 he transferred to CPS Yorkshire and Humberside, before taking up his current role as CCP for CPS North West in 2017. The dog handler had been alerted by the standard of John Gill's driving in the Spencer Court area of Blackpool. Thomas Garrett, 54, of Newton Drive is accused of failing to give a specimen to police when required. Email: kerry.bell@cps.gov.uk, If you are a member of the national media, please call the CPS Press Office on 020 3357 0906 or email cps.pressoffice@cps.gov.uk. He will next appear at the higher court on November 4. Curley's messages were of an emotional contact and did not contain threats. Knowles was sent for a trial at Preston Crown Crown, where he will appear on Wednesday, January 5. Davenport, 25, of Derby Road in the resort, admitted having the bread knife in public. Mallon, a fast food worker, appeared before Blackpool Magistrates where he denied all six offences. Lucy Sherriff, 31, of London Street admitted breaching the terms of a suspended jail sentence. Jack Gettis, 20, of Foxhall Road was bailed when he appeared before Blackpool Magistrates. At one stage he stood in the middle of the road and halted a police car, demanding a lift from officers. Local residents complained again and led to Fylde Borough Council taking action, with company director Sam Betts, 29, of Amberwood, Kirkham appearing in the dock. Steven Townley, defending, said the couples split had been a difficult one and Bowker had made some of the calls because she was worried about their sons health. District Judge Conlon accepted Burton had asked his wife if she wanted to watch certain TV programmes because he feared interference from church elders. A Kirkham man accused of drunk driving has had his trial date fixed. Fortunately he was not harmed.". Barman Campbell was sent for trial at Preston Crown Court where he will appear on Friday, February 10. Lee Sorah, 29, of Ebeneezer Street, Glossop, Derbyshire admitted drink driving at Blackpool Magistrates court. A tourist arrived in Blackpool with a stash of ecstasy tablets. 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. A 25-year-old man lost his temper over the length of time he was held in a Blackpool police cell awaiting questioning. In the dock was Dennis Knowles, 36, of Rusland Avenue, Mereside, who is charged with causing Daniel Hutchinson grievous bodily harm (GBH) at a home in Watson Road, South Shore, on Saturday.