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The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 13 November 2025.

A children’s social worker who had a double life running a large-scale drug and weapons enterprise had her sentence increased following intervention by the Solicitor General.

Chloe Scott (27) from Lewisham, London, had her sentence increased by three years and three months after the Solicitor General referred her case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme.

The court heard that Chloe Scott was arrested in April 2024 after a 15-year-old boy was stopped by police at Tower Hill Underground Station.

The teenager was carrying a knife and class A drugs, as well as instructions on his phone from Chloe Scott and a man named Miles Addy to sell drugs. Miles Addy was in prison at the time.

Police seized Chloe Scott’s phone, as well as several burner phones, and uncovered evidence of a large-scale drug and weapons criminal enterprise across London and the South East run by Chloe Scott and Miles Addy.

From prison, Miles Addy sent Chloe Scott addresses for the delivery of weapons and drugs. The pair discussed how much profit they were making and sent sexually suggestive messages.

Chloe Scott had several notes on her phone and numbers of dealers, as well as photos and videos of her handling and weighing drugs.

In June 2023, armed officers had stopped Chloe Scott’s car in Islington, North London. Police discovered 500 grams of cocaine, five large hunting knifes and a small phone and charger wrapped in cling film, indicative of items being smuggled into prisons.

Scott was charged with drugs and weapons offences, as well as causing unnecessary suffering to an animal because her dog’s ears were found to have been cropped by an amateur.

The Solicitor General Rt Hon Ellie Reeves MP said:

Drugs and guns are a scourge on our communities. Chloe Scott, fuelled crime across London by supplying drugs and weapons to criminals, enriching herself through the suffering of others.

I welcome the court’s decision to increase Chloe Scott’s sentence following my referral and hope this sends a clear message to organised gangs and criminals that they will be justly punished for their crimes.

On 13 June 2025, Chloe Scott was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court to 12 years for after being charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, two counts of selling/transferring a firearm, conspiracy to possess a firearm without a certificate, conspiracy to possess ammunition without a firearms certificate, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and possession of a bladed article.

On 12 November 2025, Scott’s sentence was increased to 15 years and three months’ imprisonment after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 15 October 2025.

A man who groomed and repeatedly sexually abused a 14-year-old girl had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General Ellie Reeves MP intervened.

The court heard that Abiola Adenmosun, from Chatham, Kent, approached the teenager when he was 22 and despite learning she was 14 years old, began a relationship with her.  

Between 2012 and 2013, Adenmosun gave the teenager drugs, alcohol and sexually abused her several times, typically in his car.  

During this period, Adenmosun damaged the teenager’s phone and assaulted the victim’s sister. 

In a victim impact statement, the victim said she struggles with anxiety every day and also suffers physical pain.  

Solicitor General Ellie Reeves said:

This was a deeply troubling case of sustained sexual abuse by a grown man against a vulnerable child.  

I welcome the Court of Appeal’s decision to increase Adenmosun’s sentence and I would like to express my deepest sympathies to his victim who has been so brave in coming forward.

On 18 July 2025 at Maidstone Crown Couty, Abiola Adenmosun was sentenced to four years and three months at Maidstone Crown Court. He also received an Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and an Indefinite Restraining Order.  

Following a referral under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, the Court of Appeal increased the sentence to six years and nine months imprisonment.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 28 August 2025.

Rapists and sex offenders saw their sentences increased under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP intervened.

Under the ULS scheme, anyone can ask the Law Officers to review a sentence where they believe the sentence imposed by the court is unduly lenient.

The latest quarterly data shows that between April and June 2025, 34 sentences were increased under the ULS scheme following the Solicitor General’s referral, and 13 of these were for rape offences.

The largest sentence increase was for Adrian Revill, who had his three-year sentence tripled to nine years and six months’. Revill was imprisoned for repeatedly sexually abusing an underage teenager.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

“Rape is a horrific offence, which can often leave lifelong trauma for victims.

“As this Government’s Solicitor General, I will continue to support victims to ensure perpetrators are properly published for their crimes.”

Sentence increases for rapists and sexual predators during this period included:

• Haider Ali, from Middlesborough, had his sentence increased by five years from an extended sentence of 12 years compromising of 10 years’ imprisonment with a licence extension of two years, to 17 years comprising of 15 years’ imprisonment with a license extension of two years for attacking and raping two women on the same night.
• Gagandeep Gulati, from Hounslow, West London, had his sentence increased from six years to nine years for raping a woman, filming it, and sharing the footage with others.
• Anthony Williams, from Gloucester, had his sentence increased for approaching women online and pretending to be a professional photographer. He then lured women to his flat, encouraging them to undress, and sexually assaulted them. His sentence was increased from eight years’ imprisonment to 12 years.
• Ibrar Hussain, 47, and brothers Imtiaz and Fayaz Ahmed, aged 62 and 45, from Keighley all had their sentences increased for sexually abusing a vulnerable girl in the 1990s in Keighley.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 6 August 2025.

A driver who killed a nine-year-old girl after falling asleep at the wheel of a bus under the influence of drugs had his sentence increased following the Solicitor General’s intervention.

Martin Asolo-Ogugua (23), from Peckham, South London, had his sentence increased by two years and eight months after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred the case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that on the morning of 3 August 2024, Asolo-Ogugua was driving a bus in Bexleyheath before falling asleep at the wheel.

The bus drifted across the carriageway and mounted the pavement as Ada Bicakci was riding her bike with her family.

Ada’s family managed to jump to safety, suffering only superficial wounds, but Ada was left with catastrophic injuries. Ada was taken to hospital but sadly died two days later.

Asolo-Ogugua failed a drug test at the scene, having taken cannabis the night before.

CCTV inside the bus showed Asolo-Ogugua yawning, opening the window for fresh air, and appearing to close his eyes frequently.

In a Victim Personal Statement, Ada’s parents said Ada was a beautiful child with a huge, kind heart, who loved to help those in need.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

“Martin Asolo-Oguagua’s selfishness needlessly took the life of a young girl, causing irreparable damage to a family. I welcome the court’s decision to increase his sentence and would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Ada’s family.”

Martin Asolo-Ogugua was sentenced for four years’ imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless driving when over the prescribed limit on 9 June 2025.

On 6 August 2025, his sentence was increased to six years and eight months after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 25 July 2025.

A man who sexually assaulted and murdered a woman walking her dog in a random attack has had his sentence increased after the Solicitor General intervened.

Harrison Lawrence-Van Pooss (21), from Margate, Kent, has had his sentence increased after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP, under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that in August 2023, Claire Knights from Canterbury, went for a walk with her dog around the Minnis Bay area of Birchington.

As Claire was walking back to her car, she was pushed off the path by Lawrence-Van Pooss ,who then violently sexually assaulted her.

The offender beat Claire around the head and pushed her into a dyke where she drowned.

Claire’s body was concealed by the reeds and grasses and was not found for two days before her son and his friends discovered her body in the dyke.

During enquiries, investigators uncovered that Lawrence-Van Pooss attacked Claire a day after he had been caught upskirting a different woman.

He was confronted but went on the run before he could be arrested. Lawrence-Van Pooss then hid by the beach overnight before his attack on Claire the following afternoon.

When he was found and arrested by police, Lawrence-Van Pooss had Claire’s dog with him. He had earlier taken the dog to a shop to buy dog treats.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

Lawrence-Van Pooss’ attack on Claire Knights was horrific. He assaulted and brutally murdered her, in a totally random attack. I welcome the court’s decision to increase Van-Poos’ sentence and I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Claire’s family and loved ones.

On 28 February 2025, Harrison Lawrence-Van Pooss was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years and 183 days after he pleaded guilty to murder and voyeurism offences at Canterbury Crown Court.

On 25 July 2025, Lawrence-Van Pooss’ sentence was quashed and substituted with a new sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years after it was referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 22 July 2025.

A police officer who continued an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable girl he met on duty over several years has had his sentence increased.

Che Homersham (37), from Southgate in North London, had his sentence increased by 12 months after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred it under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that Homersham met the 16-year-old girl while on duty. He contacted the girl from his personal number under the pretext of taking a personal statement before picking her up and driving her to a remote location. Homersham then asked if he could kiss her but, the victim refused his advances.

This was the start of Homersham’s inappropriate relationship with the teenager over several years, which included describing sexual fantasies and making sexual advances.

Homersham was arrested for a separate matter in August 2023, when his texts to the victim were uncovered.

In a victim personal statement, the girl said that Homersham’s actions has meant she doesn’t trust many people anymore and impacts how she perceives the police.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

Homersham abused his position as a police officer – a role that rightly commands public trust – and I welcome the Court’s decision to increase his sentence.

On 13 May 2025, Che Homersham was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for misconduct in public office.

On 22 July 2025, his sentence was quashed and tripled to 18 months after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 14 July 2025.

A man who sexually abused two teenagers has had his sentence increased following an intervention by the Solicitor General.

Jacob Corrie [31] from Carlisle has had his sentence increased by four years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby KC MP, under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The court heard that Corrie met his first victim over social media when he was 19. Corrie sexually abused the vulnerable boy, who Corrie knew was 14 years old, over two years between 2013 and 2015. Corrie also sent sexual messages via social media.

Corrie sexually abused the second teenager in 2013, before threatening her not to tell anyone. After the incident, Corrie sent a series of sexual messages to the victim claiming he had compromising images of them.

The court also heard Corrie had a previous conviction from 2020 after he sent messages to the second victim threatening to send compromising photos to her friends and family unless she sent more pictures.

In a victim personal statement, one of the teenagers said they do not feel safe in their daily life and suffer from constant fear, anxiety and depression.

Corrie initially denied the offences before pleading guilty and accepting that he was aware the victims were both aged under 16.

He admitted to nine counts of sexual activity with a child, eight counts of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and two counts of sexual communication with a child.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

Jacob Corrie’s crimes were appalling. I commend Cumbria police for their comprehensive investigation, and I welcome the court’s decision to increase his sentence.

On 16 April 2025, Corrie was sentenced to six years and four months’ imprisonment Carlisle Crown Court.

On 11 July, his sentence was revised to 10 years and four months after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The press release issued by the Ministry of Justice on 2 July 2025.

A man who sexually assaulted two men has had his suspended sentence quashed and has been jailed after the Solicitor General intervened.

Wayne Glover-Stuart [36] from Chiswick, West London, has had his suspended sentence overturned and jailed for three years after the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP referred his case to the Court of Appeal.

The court heard that Glover-Stuart, a former theatre producer, invited two men on separate occasions to an underwear modelling photoshoot.

During both incidents, Glover-Stuart touched the victims’ genitals before carrying out sexual assaults.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

Glover-Stuart’s crimes were appalling. He lured his victims into a vulnerable position abusing their trust before sexually assaulted them for his own gratification.

I welcome the Court of Appeal’s decision to increase this offender’s sentence following my intervention.

Wayne Glover-Stuart was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, for sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, on 16 April 2025 at the Inner London Crown Court.

On 1 July 2025, Glover-Stuart’s suspended sentence was quashed and jailed for three years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 17 June 2025.

A rapist who attacked two women in the same night has had his sentence extended following the Solicitor General’s intervention.

Haider Ali, 31, from Middlesbrough, had his sentence extended by five years following an intervention under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP.

The court heard that on 7 September 2024, Ali travelled from his home in Middlesbrough to Stockton.

Ali followed a woman to the back of a disused building, before raping her. The attack lasted almost an hour. Ali was captured on CCTV running away.

Shortly after, Haider Ali raped a second woman on the Yarm Road. Again, Ali was captured on CCTV running away before the victim, who was pregnant, called the police.

In a Victim Personal Statement, one victim said the attack was constantly on their mind and could not carry out day-to-day activities without thinking of the attack.

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

“This was a truly horrific case, and I want to commend the brave victims who came forward to put Haider Ali behind bars.

“I strongly welcome the Court’s decision to extend this offender’s prison term.”

Ali was charged with three counts of rape. On 17 March 2025, Ali was sentenced at Teeside Crown Court to an extended sentence of 12 years compromising of 10 years’ imprisonment with a licence extension of two years.

On 17 June 2025, his sentence was increased to 17 years comprising of 15 years’ imprisonment with a license extension of two years a referral to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 6 June 2025.

A member of an organised crime operation that trafficked cocaine across the Southwest has had his sentence increased, after the Solicitor General intervened.

Stephen Wills, 36, from Bridford, Exeter, has had his sentence increased by five years under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, following an intervention by the Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP.

The court heard that between 2019 and 2020, Wills was part of two organised crime groups that trafficked tens of thousands of pounds-worth of cocaine across the country.

The group delivered drugs from a foreign crime group operating in London to drug dealers around Exeter.

Wills played a significant role operating from the rented farmhouse where he lived with his family, using the outbuildings to store and package cocaine and to harvest and produce cannabis.

Police discovered this when the offender was stopped in his vehicle and arrested on 1 May 2020.

A subsequent investigation of the property found several firearms, ammunition and more than a quarter kilogram of cocaine, with a wholesale value of over £46,000.

The court also heard that Wills had 33 previous convictions, including for firearm offences. Wills was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition for five years in 2018. In 2021, he was convicted for three offences relating to possession of an air rifle and ammunition

The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:

This offender was part of two organised crime gangs which trafficked significant quantities of drugs across the country.

We know that the impact of organised crime on our communities is devastating and I welcome the Court’s decision to increase Wills’ sentence following my intervention.”

On 13 March 2025, Stephen Wills was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment at Exeter Crown Court after he was sentenced for conspiracy to supply and possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs and possession of a prohibited firearm.

On 5 June 2025, Wills’ sentence was increased from nine years to 14 years after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence.