Laura Downes
Case Information & Details
Public criminal case information in the UK indicates that an individual named Laura Downes has been involved in recent legal proceedings.
Laura Downes (Stirling Albion FC Embezzlement Case)
Laura Downes, aged 44, who served as the football administration manager for Stirling Albion FC, has admitted to embezzling £10,000 from the Scottish League Two club. The offense occurred on October 1, 2024, while she was an employee of the club.
Key facts and dates:
- Charge: Embezzlement of £10,000 from Stirling Albion FC.
- Court: Stirling Sheriff Court.
- Initial Appearance: May 19, 2026, where the case was continued without plea until June 12, 2026.
- Hearing Date: June 12, 2026, for a hearing type listed as "Hearing".
- Guilty Plea: On July 7, 2026, Laura Downes appeared at Stirling Sheriff Court and pleaded guilty to the charge.
- Court Decision: Sheriff Keith O'Mahony deferred sentencing to allow for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report and an assessment of her suitability for a restriction of liberty order (an electronic ankle tag).
- Next Appearance: She is scheduled to reappear in court on August 5, 2026, for sentencing.
- Previous Convictions: The court heard that Downes had no previous convictions.
- Case Reference: SCS/2026-039710.
La Downes (Westminster Magistrates' Court)**
Another individual, identified as L**a Downes, had a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 15, 2026. The specific charges or outcome of this case (reference 2600271424) are not publicly detailed in the available information.
No other specific criminal records or detailed case information for an individual named Laura Downes in the UK were found in the public records beyond these two instances. The search results also included a missing person case for "Charlene Downes" from Blackpool in 2003, which is not the same individual, and a "Laura DOWNES" listed for a dissolved company, which is a personal appointment and not a criminal proceeding.