Daniel Gaffney

Public criminal case information in the UK associated with individuals named Daniel Gaffney reveals several distinct legal proceedings, including convictions, appeals, and upcoming court appearances.

1. Daniel Gaffney (Former Police Constable, Northwich/Greater Manchester Police)

In 2008, PC Daniel Gaffney, then 30 years old and from Northwich, was initially found guilty of assaulting a 12-year-old boy at West Didsbury police station in November 2007. He was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison. Magistrates had refused to accept his claim of self-defense, with prosecutors alleging he lost his temper with a "disruptive" boy who claimed to have a gun. Gaffney spent three nights in jail before his appeal was lodged. His conviction was subsequently quashed on appeal at Warrington Crown Court after the boy admitted he had intended to attack Gaffney. Following the successful appeal, his suspension from Greater Manchester Police was lifted, and he received a formal warning for providing an initial false account of the incident.

2. Daniel Gaffney (Worcester, aged 21 in 2005)

In 2005, Daniel Gaffney, then 21 and from Worcester, was sentenced to one year in jail at Worcester Crown Court. This sentence was for admitting offenses including car theft.

3. Daniel Gaffney (Bournemouth, aged 31 in 2021)

An individual named Daniel Gaffney, aged 31 and of Southcote Road, Bournemouth, has been involved in multiple legal proceedings:

• October 2021: He was found guilty of using threatening or abusive words or behavior or disorderly behavior in Millfield, Poole, on March 20, 2020. He was also found guilty of damaging a motor vehicle belonging to a woman on the same date and location. He received a 12-week concurrent prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, for these offenses.
• February 2021: He admitted committing fraud by dishonestly using a stolen bank card to purchase £29.60 worth of tobacco from an Esso Garage in Bournemouth on January 20. He was fined £108 and ordered to pay £29.50 compensation, a £34 surcharge, and £120 costs. He also admitted, along with another man, stealing two pedal cycles in Rushford Warren, Christchurch, and was fined £150 for this. Additionally, he admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order from August 23, 2019, by missing an appointment on January 10, 2020, resulting in a 12-week suspended prison sentence.

4. Upcoming Court Appearances for Daniel Gaffney

Several upcoming court appearances are listed for individuals named Daniel Gaffney:

• Poole Magistrates' Court: A hearing for "Mr Daniel Gaffney" is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The hearing type is listed as "Hearing" in a Magistrates' Court.
• Worcester Combined Court: Multiple hearings are scheduled for "Daniel Gaffney" at Worcester Combined Court in June 2026. These include dates on June 12, 13, 17, and 22, all at 10:30 AM or 10:00 AM, before His Honour Judge Jackson. The court type is Magistrates, and the prosecutor is the Crown Prosecution Service. One report from Worcester mentions a Daniel Gaffney found guilty of voyeurism and taking indecent photos of a child, which may be related to these upcoming proceedings.

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