Anthony Smith

Due to the commonality of the name "Anthony Smith," several individuals with this name have appeared in UK courts for various criminal offenses. Below is a summary of distinct public criminal case information found:

1. Anthony Smith (Former Metropolitan Police Officer)

• Key Facts: A 56-year-old former Met Police officer, also a swimming coach, was jailed for sexual offenses. He had previously left the Met in 2004 after a conviction for gross indecency with a child under 16 in a separate case.
• Charges: Found guilty of 13 charges of rape and indecent sexual assault against three separate victims.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: The abuse occurred between 1993 and 1997. An investigation began in 2020 after one victim came forward, leading to two others. A three-week trial concluded on June 30, 2022, at Guildford Crown Court.
• Court Decision: Sentenced to 24 years in prison on August 19, 2022.

2. Anthony Smith (Rape and Sexual Assault of a Child in Norfolk)

• Key Facts: A 41-year-old man from Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, was involved in a case of child sexual abuse in Norfolk.
• Charges: Admitted to rape, assault of a child under 13, sexual assault of a child, and causing a child to engage in sexual activity without consent. The offenses occurred in the King's Lynn area between February and December 2019.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: He was due to stand trial at Norwich Crown Court but admitted the charges.
• Court Decision: Sentenced on July 28, 2022, to an extended 21-year sentence, comprising 16 years in custody and five years on licence. He was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely and prohibited from contacting the victim.

3. Anthony Smith (False Imprisonment, Torture, and Drug Debt in Swansea)

• Key Facts: A 41-year-old man from Croxteth, Liverpool, was involved in the torture of a man over an unpaid drug debt in Swansea.
• Charges: Pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, unlawful wounding, blackmail, robbery, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and being concerned in the supply of cocaine. He had previous convictions for assault, carrying a knife, and Class A drug trafficking.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: The incident occurred on October 4, 2022.
• Court Decision: Sentenced to a total of eight years in prison.

4. Anthony Smith (Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in Doncaster Area)

• Key Facts: A 44-year-old man from Intake was involved in a series of robberies.
• Charges: Pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit nine robberies and possession of an imitation firearm. The robberies took place across Doncaster, Humberside, and North Lincolnshire.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: The offenses occurred over ten days in 2012.
• Court Decision: Sentenced to 15 years in prison on April 12, 2013.

5. Anthony Smith (Fraud by False Representation)

• Key Facts: A 44-year-old man from Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, fraudulently claimed his deceased father's pension.
• Charges: Admitted a charge of fraud by false representation.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: The fraudulent activity occurred between 2007 and 2013, totaling over £50,000.
• Court Decision: Jailed for two years at Lincoln Crown Court on September 29, 2016.

6. Anthony Smith (Controlling or Coercive Behaviour)

• Key Facts: A 39-year-old man from Warrington was convicted of controlling his partner.
• Charges: Convicted of controlling or coercive behaviour.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: The offense took place between December 1, 2024, and July 25, 2025, in Runcorn. He appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court for sentencing.
• Court Decision: Jailed for 68 weeks and issued a five-year restraining order.

7. Anthony Smith (Parole Board Case)

• Key Facts: A 53-year-old individual whose application for a public Parole Board hearing was not granted.
• Charges: Sentenced on February 19, 2018, to ten years' imprisonment for causing or allowing a child to suffer serious harm, with a concurrent five-year term for causing unnecessary suffering to a child. The case involved a six-week-old child sustaining serious non-accidental injuries.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: The Parole Board considered his case as of March 13, 2025.
• Court Decision: The application for a public hearing was not granted.

8. Anthony Smith (Upcoming Court Appearance)

• Key Facts: A public court record indicates an upcoming legal proceeding for an individual named Anthony Smith.
• Court Appearance: Scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 10:45 AM, at Preston Crown Court and Family Court (Sessions House). The hearing type is Magistrates.
• Charges/Case Details: No specific case details or charges are available yet for this particular listing.

9. Anthony Smith (Historical Appeal Case)

• Key Facts: A constituent named Anthony Smith was involved in an appeal against a three-year imprisonment sentence.
• Legal Proceedings & Dates: Sought leave to appeal on June 24, 1963. The appeal was heard on October 11, 1963, by the Lord Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Ashworth, and Mr. Justice Inchcliffe.
• Court Decision: Leave to appeal was refused.