Ricky Ball

Here is a summary of public criminal case information and legal proceedings associated with individuals named 'Ricky Ball' or 'Richard Ball' in the UK, based on available public records:

1. Richard 'Ricky' Ball (Bournemouth, 2026)

Richard Sean Ball, also known as Rick and Ricky, aged 56, was wanted in connection with the death of Michaela Higgins in Bournemouth. Her body was discovered on July 1, 2026, at an address in Paddington Grove. He was arrested on suspicion of murder on July 6, 2026. On July 8, 2026, Ball appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court, charged with preventing the lawful and decent burial of Michaela Higgins. He was remanded in custody until August 6, 2026, for a plea and trial preparation hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court. At the time of his court appearance, he had been released under investigation for the murder charge.

2. Ricky Ball (Nottingham Magistrates' Court, 2026)

A criminal case for a "Ricky Ball" is listed at Nottingham Magistrates' Court for June 3, 2026, under reference 31CF0640423. The specific type of hearing or charges are not detailed in the public record.

3. Christopher Ball (Ashford, Kent, 2020-2021)

Christopher Ball, aged 50, was arrested in January 2020 at his home in Ashford. He was charged with 44 offenses, including multiple counts of possessing, distributing, and making indecent images of a child, attempting to sexually communicate with a child, attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act, and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. Ball admitted all charges at Folkestone Magistrates' Court. In August 2021, he was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court to eight years in prison, with an additional two years to be served on license. He was also made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

4. Richard Ball (Coventry, 2002-2004)

In January 2004, Richard Ball, then 27, of Charter Avenue, Canley, Coventry, was found guilty of three charges of indecent assault on a seven-year-old girl. The assaults occurred between July and November 2002. He was granted conditional bail while awaiting pre-sentence reports.

5. James Ball senior (Leek, Staffordshire, 2025)

James Ball senior, 37, was involved in an incident on March 10 where he and his 18-year-old son kidnapped and assaulted a man, having mistaken him for someone else. Ball senior pleaded guilty to kidnap and impersonating a police officer. In September 2025, he was sentenced to three years in jail.

6. Ricky Percival (Essex, late 1990s - early 2000s)

Ricky Percival is serving a minimum sentence of 28 years for murder, three attempted murders, armed robbery, gun offenses, and perverting the course of justice. He was not initially charged with these crimes but was convicted based largely on the testimony of his business partner, Damon Alvin. His appeal against conviction was rejected in November 2012, and he made an application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in April 2023.