Lester Downey
Case Information & Details
Public criminal case information for individuals named Lester Downey in the UK indicates multiple legal proceedings and convictions.
One individual, Lester Downey, 23, of Airesale Avenue, Blackpool, was sentenced in February 2025 for dangerous driving, driving without a license, and using a motor vehicle without insurance. On February 9, 2025, he was involved in a high-speed police chase in Blackpool and Thornton-Cleveleys, driving a Mazda 3 dangerously, including exceeding 70mph in 30mph zones, running red lights, and colliding with other vehicles. After crashing the car and attempting to flee, he was apprehended. He pleaded guilty to the charges and received a 10-month custodial sentence and a 17-month driving ban.
Another case involves a Lester Downey who was sentenced in October 2021 to six months in a young offenders institute for causing actual bodily harm. On September 19, 2020, in Blackpool, this individual, then 20 years old, attacked a stranger, Xavier Campbell, by dragging him into an alley and biting his face, drawing blood from his eyebrow and nose. Downey, who later stated he had no memory of the attack, believed he had been sold "spice" instead of cannabis. He pleaded guilty to the charge.
Additionally, public court records show two upcoming legal proceedings for individuals named Lester Downey in Leicester:
- A criminal case (Reference 33JJ1401824) for Lester Downey at Leicester Crown Court had a pre-trial review hearing scheduled for May 8, 2026. This hearing was subsequently moved to June 10, 2026, due to a lack of court time. The case is being prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
- Another criminal case (Reference 33JJ0432326) for Lester Downey is listed for a first hearing at Leicester Crown Court on June 10, 2026, also with the Crown Prosecution Service as the prosecutor.
The available information suggests these Leicester cases pertain to a different individual or individuals than those involved in the Blackpool incidents, given the distinct locations and timelines. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.