Martin Gilheaney

Several individuals named Martin Gilheaney have been associated with criminal cases and legal proceedings in the UK, with distinct incidents and outcomes.

1. Martin Gilheaney (Accrington)

In August 2022, Martin Gilheaney, then 21 years old and residing in Duncan Square, Accrington, was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison. He pleaded guilty to Section 18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed weapon. The charges stemmed from a "vicious" machete attack on a 34-year-old man on Manchester Road in Accrington on December 4, 2021, which left the victim with serious injuries to his head, torso, legs, arms, and hands. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing Gilheaney chasing and attacking the man with a machete. The sentencing took place at Preston Crown Court on August 8, 2022, by Judge Richard Gioserano.

2. Martin Gilheaney (Merthyr Tydfil - Cannabis Production)

Martin Gilheaney, aged 27 at the time, of Glynmill Caravan Site in Merthyr Tydfil, was among ten men sentenced in January 2017 for their involvement in a large-scale cannabis plantation. He, along with others, admitted to conspiracy to produce cannabis and cannabis production. The operation, discovered in February 2016, involved converting half of the 24 caravans at the Glynmill Gypsy and Traveller Site into a sophisticated cannabis farm with 453 plants, estimated to be worth up to £340,000 annually. Martin Gilheaney received an eight-month prison sentence.

3. Martin John Gilheaney (Pontypool - Driving Offence)

In March 2022, Martin John Gilheaney, 32, of The Stables in Lower Race, Pontypool, was ordered to pay £816 in a fine, costs, and a surcharge. This penalty was imposed after he failed to provide information identifying the driver of a vehicle alleged to have committed an offence. The offence was proven using the single justice procedure at Swansea Magistrates' Court on March 17, and he received six points on his driving licence.

4. Thomas Martin Gilheaney (Workington - Restraining Order Breach)

Thomas Martin Gilheaney, 49, of Birch Close, Workington, was jailed for 12 weeks in August 2019 for breaching a restraining order four times. He denied the breaches but was found guilty at West Cumbria Magistrates' Court. The breaches, which occurred between May 1 and July 1, included sending text messages, making phone calls, and appearing at the victim's address on two occasions. He was also required to pay a £115 surcharge to fund victim services.

5. Martin Gilheaney (Ongoing Cases)

There are records of upcoming legal proceedings for individuals named Martin Gilheaney:

• A Martin Gilheaney has a hearing scheduled at Stranraer Sheriff Court - Court 1 on July 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This is listed as a Sheriff Criminal hearing, but no specific charges or case details are publicly available yet.
• A Mr Martin Gilheaney has had multiple hearing dates at Burnley Magistrates' Court, including May 21, 2026, June 4, 2026, and May 27, 2026, all at 10:00 AM. These are listed as Magistrates' Court hearings, but no specific case details or charges are available in the public records.