Paul Kelly

Public criminal case information for individuals named Paul Kelly in the UK reveals several distinct legal proceedings, charges, and outcomes.

1. Paul Kelly (Former UFC Fighter)

Former UFC fighter Paul Kelly was arrested in May 2012 as part of a drug sting in England. He was accused of conspiring to supply Class A and B drugs. Following a trial in 2013, Kelly was found guilty of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and was subsequently jailed for 13 years. He was released on license in May 2019.

2. Paul Kelly (Child Sex Abuse Charges, Jersey)

A Liverpool-born man named Paul Kelly, aged 57, was found guilty in Jersey's Royal Court of 28 serious sexual offences against a young child. The charges included eight counts of rape, 19 charges of sexually touching or encouraging a child to sexually touch him, and one charge of grave and criminal assault. He was remanded in custody in June 2023 and sentenced to 20 years in prison in November 2023. He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 20 years. The crimes occurred between 2005 and 2013, and Kelly was arrested in April 2022.

3. Paul Kelly (Tax Fraud, Blackpool Nightclub Owner)

A Blackpool nightclub owner, Paul Kelly (born 10/02/1962), was convicted in April 2025 for his involvement in a £4.9 million tax fraud. He was found guilty of 17 counts of cheating the public revenue and one count of perverting the course of public justice at Preston Crown Court. Kelly, who owned several bars and pubs, evaded millions in tax by submitting fraudulent VAT returns and failing to pay deducted tax and National Insurance. He is due to be sentenced on July 25, 2025.

4. Paul Kelly (Grievous Bodily Harm, Gateshead)

Paul Kelly, 38, from Gateshead, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison in November 2024 for a vicious assault. He pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm, theft, and assault on an emergency worker at Newcastle Crown Court in July 2024. The attack occurred in the early hours of October 31, 2023, on Old Durham Road, leaving his victim in a coma.

5. Paul Kelly (Murder, Fartown)

Paul Kelly, 31, of Abbey Road, Fartown, was found guilty of murder in July 2013 at Bradford Crown Court. He was jailed for life for the murder of Kim Driver, a 52-year-old man who was stabbed 11 times. Kelly was ordered to spend at least 14 years behind bars.

6. Paul Kelly (Road Incident, Isle of Wight)

Paul Kelly, 39, of Collards Close, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, was found guilty in March 2025 of causing danger to road users and criminal damage. The incident, which occurred on January 20, 2025, involved him intentionally pulling the handbrake of his ex-girlfriend's vehicle, causing it to crash. In May 2026, he was handed an 18-month community order, including ten rehabilitation days, 150 hours of unpaid work, and a 12-month mental health treatment requirement. He also received a six-month restraining order and was ordered to pay costs and a surcharge.

7. Paul Kelly (Historic Sex Offences, Preston Crown Court)

A 56-year-old Paul Kelly was on trial in October 2021 at Preston Crown Court for historic sex offences against a boy under 14, dating back to between 1981 and 1987. He denied the allegations, claiming the victim made false accusations. The trial continued with six charges after the jury delivered a non-guilty verdict on three counts.

8. Paul Kelly (Teesside Combined Court Centre)

A public court record indicates a hearing for a Paul Kelly at Teesside Combined Court Centre on June 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM. This is a Magistrates' Court hearing, and the case reference is 17SM1961725. No specific charges or outcomes are detailed, as it represents an upcoming or initial court appearance.