Round-up of court stories published last week in The Mail

Darren Richmond jailed for 16 years for multiple child sex offences A ‘PREDATOR’ has been jailed after admitting nine child sexual offences. Darren Richmond, from Barrow [1], pleaded guilty to charges brought against him at an earlier hearing which included charges of rape and attempting to sexually communicate with a child.

Walney woman attempted to sexually communicate with ’13-year-old girl’ A WOMAN with a ‘disturbing interest in rape’ who told a ‘girl’ she wanted to ‘teach her things’ has narrowly avoided being jailed. Sammi Walkden, of Lord Roberts Street on Walney [3], believed she was communicating with a 13-year-old girl online, who was instead an undercover officer, Preston Crown Court heard.

Inquest: Barrow [5] plumber Daryl List died by suicide in Dalton A ‘GREATLY MISSED’ 34-year-old dad who took his own life was described as ‘kind-hearted’ by his mother. An inquest heard plumber Daryl Ashley List, of Fife Street, Barrow [6], was discovered in a container at Elliscales quarry in Dalton [7] on the morning of April 1 2024 by a farmer who was staying in a caravan on the site.

Ulverston robber stole cash after threatening shop worker with ammonia A ‘VERY haphazard’ robber who stole cash after threatening to throw ammonia at a shop worker has been jailed. Nathan Cooper, of Bay Tree Road, Ulverston [9], pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery and having a corrosive substance in a public place and was sentenced at Preston Crown Court.

Barrow man found unconscious with four inch knife in pocket – sentence A JUDGE has handed a suspended prison sentence to a man with a ‘chequered history’ due to ‘exceptional circumstances’. Lee Taylor, of Cavendish Street, Barrow [11], was found unconscious by paramedics with a four-inch kitchen knife in his possession on July 29 last year.

Walney man convicted of three counts of child rape A MAN has been found guilty of three counts of child rape. Alejandro Nigro, of Naiad Street in Walney [13], was on trial at the Sessions House, Preston Crown Court, charged with three counts of raping a child.

Barrow predator caused ‘indescribable pain and suffering’ to child A ‘MANIPULATIVE and abusive’ predator sexually assaulted a child over 100 times making her feel like she would ‘never be normal again’, a court heard. Darren Richmond, from Barrow [15], was jailed at Preston Crown Court on November 25 after admitting nine child sexual offences – including two charges of rape.

Barrow man found guilty of three sexual assaults against a minor A BARROW [17] man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13. Jordan Emms, of Middle Hill, Barrow, was on trial at Preston Crown Court last week.

Ulverston drink driver had ‘large glass of wine’ before crashing car A WOMAN who drank a ‘large glass of wine’ before crashing her car has been sentenced for drink driving. Jacqueline Harrison, of Town Hall Apartments, Ulverston [19], pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to driving her Ford Puma while over the legal alcohol limit when she appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on November 27.

Joseph Walls uploaded naked picture of woman to humiliate her A MAN ‘quite deliberately’ uploaded a naked picture of a woman to ‘humiliate’ her, a court heard. Joseph Walls, 48, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to sharing a photograph or film of a person in an intimate state without consent, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

Man sentenced after being caught with baton in Barrow A BARROW man who was stopped in a public place with a baton has been ordered to complete unpaid work as punishment.[22] Jamie Robinson, of Near Field Walk, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to possessing an offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on November 25.

Barrow dad ‘lost his temper’ when punching and spitting at ex-partner A MAN ‘lost his temper’ when pushing, punching and spitting at the mother of his newborn baby, a court heard. Ben Dixon, of Provincial Street, Barrow [24], was sentenced at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court after admitting one count of assault by beating.

A590: Barrow man caused serious injury by dangerous driving – JAILED A MAN will likely lose his job working for the Ministry of Defence after he was jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Preston Crown Court heard Lewis Uren, of Hawcoat Lane, Barrow [26], was driving his Volkswagen Polo on the A590 eastbound last year when he caused a ‘serious’ road traffic accident with one passenger on board, Preston Crown Court.

References

^ Barrow (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ ‘Predator’ jailed for 16 years after admitting multiple child sex offences (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Walney (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Woman with ‘disturbing interest in rape’ told ‘girl’ she wanted to ‘teach her things’ (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Barrow (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Barrow (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Dalton (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ ‘Kind-hearted’ plumber found by farmer after taking his own life (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Ulverston (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ ‘Very haphazard’ robber threatened shop worker with ammonia (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Barrow (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Man found unconscious by paramedics with knife given chance ‘to turn life around’ (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Walney (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Walney man convicted of three counts of child rape (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Barrow (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ ‘Manipulative and abusive’ predator sexually assaulted child over 100 times (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ BARROW (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Jury finds man unanimously guilty of sexual assaults against underage girl (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Ulverston (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Drink driver had ‘large glass of wine’ before crashing car (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Man ‘quite deliberately’ posted naked picture of woman to ‘humiliate’ her (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ BARROW (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Man stopped by police in possession of baton ‘without reasonable excuse’ is sentenced (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Barrow (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ 22-year-old dad ‘lost his temper’ when punching ex-girlfriend following argument (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Barrow (www.nwemail.co.uk)
^ Ministry of Defence employee jailed after causing serious injury by dangerous driving (www.nwemail.co.uk)