Last week, several individuals faced justice in Greater Manchester for various crimes, including robbery, violence, and drug-related offenses.

Mark Schofield

Mark Schofield, 38, was sentenced to five years and three months for attacking a 67-year-old woman with a walking stick and stealing her handbag. The elderly woman suffered serious injuries, including multiple fractures.

Schofield also faced additional charges for burgling two flats in an elderly living complex. Judge Nicholas Dean KC expressed that Schofield's late mother had died ashamed of him and had sought a restraining order against him.

John Firth

John Firth, 45, along with his partner Aileen Cullinane, engaged in a series of thefts, including stealing from a friend who offered them shelter. Firth's criminal record includes 118 offences, leading to a sentence of 22 months of imprisonment, while Cullinane received a 16-month suspended sentence with conditions for rehabilitation.

Anthony Corkovic

In a terrifying home invasion, Anthony Corkovic, 35, was part of a gang that attacked a couple with baseball bats. This incident took place while they were watching a Manchester City game. Corkovic's blood was found at the scene, leading to his conviction for which he received an extended sentence of 12 years, including eight years in prison.

Michael Edge

Michael Edge was imprisoned for two-and-a-half years after attempting to meet a girl he believed to be a teenager for sex. This was his second offense after previously being jailed in 2018 for similar actions. Edge was caught by paedophile hunters after seeking assurances he was not being set up.

Ross Kenny

After losing his job during the Covid pandemic, Ross Kenny, 35, turned to drug dealing. Police found cocaine valued at £3,000 during a raid on his home. Kenny was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for possession with intent to supply.

Kevell Blake

Kevell Blake was sentenced to eight years for his role in the stabbing of 22-year-old Badri Issa on October 25, 2023. During a confrontation related to a dispute, Blake assisted in the violence that led to Issa's death. He will serve two-thirds of his sentence before being eligible for release.