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Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Powys County Times
West Midlands woman in Powys car theft wearing slippers
A mother-of-five has been told she will not be sent to prison for stealing a car and tools during an overnight crime spree. Police caught Tarran Wilkes driving away from the theft in Llanfair Caereinion wearing her pink bedroom slippers during the early hours of January 7, 2023. Mold Crown Court was told that the "easily influenced" 32-year-old was "not the architect of this escapade" and had agreed at a late stage to become involved in the thefts. She pleaded guilty on the morning of her trial to stealing Makita tools in Ford, Shropshire and a Vauxhall Insignia in Llanfair Caereinion, near Welshpool. Judge Simon Mills imposed a 12-month community order on the former West Midlands woman who now lives in Devon with her children. "You played a significant role which has left you with nothing but bad memories and the worry of what was going to happen to you," he said on Thursday (June 5). "You've removed yourself a long way from negative influences in your life and you've stayed away from cocaine; it's an evil substance." Prosecuting barrister David Maidstone had told the court that Lee Phillips realised that he'd left his van unlocked overnight on his driveway in Ford and that a drill set, radio and kettle had been stolen. Mr Phillips then checked his Ring doorbell which showed a Nissan X-Trail SUV outside his property. More than 20 miles away in Llanfair Caereinion, Adam Woolley's black Vauxhall Insignia had been stolen and used to steal the tools in Ford. Wilkes and her accomplice Chelsea Ross had dropped off two men in Llanfair Caereinion who later stole the Vauxhall in Pool Road. The women were already driving back to the West Midlands in the Nissan X-Trial when police stopped them in Westbury, near Shrewsbury and found Mr Phillips' tools in the back of the car. Following her arrest, Wilkes protested her innocence claiming that she had picked up Ross from her grandmother's caravan, followed by giving police different accounts about what happened. Police were able to pinpoint where Wilkes had been that evening through mobile phone data. Lee Phillips said in a statement read out in court that he was "extremely pleased" to receive his tools back which would have cost £500 to replace. However, the theft has made him "extremely paranoid". Adam Woolley said the theft has left a "significant" impact on his mental and physical health with sleepless nights and panic attacks. Defence barrister Andrew Jebb told the court that the case had taken a year-and-a-half from Wilkes' arrest to the first hearing at the magistrates' court in October 2024. "This was not Miss Wilkes' plan," he said. "She was not the architect of this escapade. "When she was arrested, she was in her pink bedroom slippers driving the vehicle. She agreed at a late stage to become involved, and she knows she never should have agreed to become involved and knows she will be punished for getting involved." Mr Jebb added that Wilkes' had moved away from the West Midlands with her young family to Devon in late 2023. "Your honour will have read the tragic events of 2014, and it was these events that in fact link to her very brief period of using cocaine," he said. He added that during her journey to court she had separated from her husband. "From this point onward she is likely to be a single mother again to these five children and will need assistance and guidance of the Probation Service because now her former husband may seek to renew contact which she most certainly doesn't want to happen," he added. Sentencing Wilkes, Judge Simon Mills told the mother-of-five that will not be going to prison for the thefts. Even though her behaviour was "serious", the judge said he had considered Wilkes turning her life around, bringing up five children on her own, no convictions since appearing in court and that it had been more than two years since the thefts. "I'm not going to impose a punishment which you're not going to complete," he said. "You live a long way away from here. You've just become a single mother. Your very straightened financial circumstances which are only going to get harder." Wilkes, of Barnstaple, Devon, must pay Vauxhall Insignia owner Adam Woolley £160 for his work uniform which had not been recovered. Wilkes' co-accused Chelsea Ross, of Mill Street, Willenhall, near Wolverhampton was jailed for five weeks in April for the same offences and handling stolen goods in January 2023.
NZ Herald
21-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Three plead guilty in High Court at Auckland to brutal torture, kidnapping
Earlier in May, Head Hunters Motorcycle gang member Israel Lama, whose partner was inappropriately touched by the victim, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and a raft of assault charges. Jade Jerome and King Cobras patched member Nathan Tuaiti also pleaded guilty at that time. Ricky Harder was the earliest to plead guilty in October last year. The victim, while having survived the ordeal, suffered multiple injuries – including burns to his face and chest, wounds to his legs, lacerations over his chest and bruising on his back. He did not report the matter but was discovered by chance by police officers who were at the same hospital attending to another matter. According to an agreed summary of facts, the victim was first confronted by Israel Lama on a street in Auckland's CBD around 4.20am on May 28, 2023, about what he did to his partner earlier that morning. It was later confirmed through CCTV footage viewed as part of the police investigation that the victim did slap Lama's girlfriend's bottom. At the time, the victim denied the act and was asked to go with the group to check the CCTV at the bar. The victim agreed, although suspecting that something else would happen. He was subsequently driven by the group to a house where he would be tortured for hours – after his associate, who followed the offending group's car, was told to stop following. Once at the house, the victim was made to strip naked and seated in a camping chair; his feet and hands were tied together with electronic cables under the direction of Israel Lama. Israel Lama then used a Makita electric impact driver, fitted with a screwdriver, to drill three holes in the victim's legs as he was being held down by Jerome, Unasa and Tuaiti. As Israel Lama drilled, he interrogated the victim about whether he had slapped his girlfriend's bottom earlier, to which the victim continued to deny the act. Israel Lama later directed others to get toilet paper and tape to treat the victim's wounds. Israel Lama then used a kitchen knife that was heated on a gas burner to burn the victim's face and chest, as the man was held down by others in the group. The victim was then asked to get on to the floor, where he was punched and kicked by everyone in the group. Harder used a metal pole to beat the victim and the pole was passed around the group for others to hit the victim. 'After several blows the aluminium pole bent and became unusable. The defendants complained about this and taunted [the victim] for breaking the pole,' the summary of facts stated. 'They joked about having to beat [the victim] further for breaking their pole.' The group continued to punch and kick the victim until Israel Lama told them to stop. Sefilino Fuli Lama and Jerome were not charged in relation to this offence. Later, Israel Lama poured hot water on to the victim while he was being held down by Unasa, Jerome and Tuaiti. '[The victim] could not remain still as this occurred and squirmed around in pain,' the summary of facts said. Israel Lama then poured hot water on to the victim's chest and genitals after he continued to deny slapping Lama's girlfriend's bottom. Jerome used a hammer to hit the victim's legs, shins and knees repeatedly. In another round of assault, Israel Lama took the victim's belt and whipped him, before passing the belt to others who took turns whipping the victim. Samuel Lama also used the belt to strangle the victim for about 10 seconds. The group rested before Israel Lama returned to further whip the victim with the belt and verbally abused him with racist comments. 'The rest of the offending group were present and encouraged Israel Lama,' the statement of facts said, and added that Lama again handed the belt to others to continue to whip the victim. While the victim tried to loosen his restraints, Sefilino Fuli Lama struck him twice with the belt and later shaved off parts of the victim's eyebrows. He also burned the victim's forehead with a lit cigarette. Israel Lama uploaded videos of the victim being tortured to social media, including the victim being gagged and having hot water poured over him. 'Ol mate here reckons he can slap me Mrs arse in the club,' one of the captions read. At some point, one of the victim's associates, who was known to Israel Lama, called him to demand release of the man. Before releasing the victim, Israel Lama told the victim that he owed him $20,000 and asked him to pay before he could release him. The victim said he didn't have the money but offered to work for Lama to pay it off. The victim was given food and asked to shower before being handed over to his associates, who then took him to hospital. The police arrested Israel Lama on June 2, 2023, and discovered on his phone a large number of videos showing the victim being tortured. Sefilino Fuli Lama, Samuel Lama and Nathan Tuaiti are on bail, while the rest of the group are in custody. The seven defendants are expected to be sentenced in July. Each faces up to 14 years' imprisonment for kidnapping and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Best-selling fence paint sprayer that 'saves hours of painting' now under £50 in Amazon sale
This popular product promises to help you make light work of the dreaded fence painting this spring. Sprucing up your garden fence or decking is an easy way to upgrade your outdoor space ahead of the summer. It's a yearly task that many of us dread, but we know it needs to be done after being battered by the wind and rain all winter. The thought of spending hours outdoors, risking backache or sunburn, can be off-putting. However, thanks to new painting gadgets available, the tiresome job might have just got easier. Paint sprayers are nifty tools that promise to make short work of painting fencing, decking and even garden furniture quickly. And on Amazon shoppers can purchase the WAGNER Fence & Decking Paint Sprayer for a fraction of the price. It currently has almost 50 percent off, selling for a reduced price of £49.99, down from £94.49. The WAGNER sprayer is suitable for all standard solvent and water based fence paint, oil, stain, varnish, wood preservatives and treatment. There is no need for specialist spray able paint. It's perfect for small to medium projects such as garden furniture, fences, sheds, deckings. The detachable gun means you can quickly and easily change attachment, the paint, refill or clean the gun. There is also a three-way adjustable paint jet which can be adapted to suit the object you are painting If you're looking for a cheaper option, Amazon has the Cordless Paint Sprayer for Makita 18V Battery Mini Paint Sprayer on sale for £24.99, down from £27.99. Alternatively, the Guild Paint Spray Gun - 350W is available to buy from Argos for £30. Buyers are delighted with the Wagner Fence and Decking Paint Sprayer. It boasts a 4.5 rating on Amazon, where it has had over 3,100 five-star reviews. It has also been bought more than 3,000 times in the last month. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. One happy customer raved about their purchase. They wrote: "Absolute cracking bit of kit. I've bought a few paint sprayers in the past and this one knocks them out of the park. Did 15 panels 6x5' in less than 2 hours. The 1400ml paint holder is good for 2 panels with good coverage. "After I'd done the first 15 I was looking round for what else I could paint. It's like a pressure washer once you start you can't stop. Really impressive bit of kit. Saves hours painting with a brush." Another agreed, writing: "Was brilliant. No doubt about it, it certainly saved me a lot of time. Did a great job once I got used to it. Might have been a little heavier on the paint compared to a paint brush, but it made up for it in time." And a third reviewer said: "Totally impressed with this machine. It gives excellent coverage. Very powerful. "The noise level is acceptable for the amount of power associated with it. It is lightweight with easy manoeuvrability." However, one buyer said they believed the machine wasted paint. They wrote: "Useless and wastes so must paint. Back to the brushes for me. They give a much better finish." Another agreed, adding: "Expected more from this product (given the reviews) but its mediocre at best. "Tank size is quite small - to just paint the outside of a standard wooden shed, I had to fill the container multiple times. "Between set up, refills and tear down/wash up afterwards, didn't feel like I saved much time when compared to just using a brush. Overall, it's just OK." Pick up the WAGNER Fence & Decking Paint Sprayer here.
