In January 2025, several notorious criminals were sentenced to significant prison terms in the UK, including Southport killer Axel Rudakubana. The 18-year-old was given a minimum term of 52 years for the brutal murder of three young girls at a dance class.

Another convict received a whole-life order for murdering a woman and dismembering her body. An array of other severe crimes were reported, including the case of a father who rammed his car into a crowd in a vendetta for his son, and a predator who attempted to murder a girl he had groomed online.

Christopher Cooper

On May 26 last year, Christopher Cooper killed Kelvin Evans with a single cowardly punch from behind outside The Station Hotel in Swansea. Evans succumbed to his injuries months later.

Andrew McIntyre

Andrew McIntyre, a taxi driver, was sentenced to seven and a half years for encouraging violent disorder after creating a Telegram channel that spread racial hatred in response to a knife attack in Southport.

Linda De Sousa Abreu

Prison officer Linda De Sousa Abreu was sentenced to 15 months for having sexual relations with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, which was recorded and shared online.

Ellis Dismore

Ellis Dismore was sentenced to 43 years after grooming and attempting to murder a 15-year-old girl in Middlesbrough, in a shocking daylight stabbing captured on dashcam.

Martin and Shaun Breeze

Martin Breeze received a minimum 32-year sentence for deliberately driving into a group of people, resulting in the death of grandfather Brian Darby and injuries to others.

Ka’mani Brightly-Donaldson and Associates

Four gang members, including rapper Kammar Henry-Richards, were sentenced to life for their involvement in the revenge shooting of Kacey Boothe in Walthamstow.

Adrian Badea

Adrian Badea pleaded guilty to drug possession with intent to supply after being stopped by police while traveling 223 miles across England.

Mohammad Siddiqui

Mohammad Siddiqui, a former doctor, was sentenced to 5 years and 7 months for performing dangerous and unsanitary circumcisions on children.

Ryan Wellings

Ryan Wellings was sentenced to 6 and a half years after being found guilty of domestic abuse related to the suicide of his partner, Kiena Dawes.

Cameron Finnigan

Cameron Finnigan was sentenced to 6 years for encouraging suicide and threatening individuals online as part of his neo-Nazi activities.

Deveca Rose

Deveca Rose was sentenced to 10 years after her four boys died in a house fire ignited while she left them unattended to go shopping.

Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas was sentenced to life for the murder of his best friend, William Bush, after a violent stabbing incident at their residence.

Tom Kember

Tom Kember received a 21-year sentence after causing grievous bodily harm to an eight-week-old baby, resulting in severe disabilities.

Rahamim Shy

Rahamim Shy was sentenced to over 11 years for travelling from the US to the UK with the intention of committing sexual offenses against a minor.