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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Prisoner suffers scald injuries to face after attack by inmate, court told
Ms Godfrey said that the prison attack on Minto Ahmed required his transfer to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) and he was then transferred to Cork University Hospital (CUH) A 44-year old remand prisoner was attacked in recent days by another prisoner in prison and suffered scald injuries across the right side of his face, a court has heard. At Ennis District Court today, solicitor for Minto Ahmed of Acha Bhile, Lahinch Rd, Ennis, Tara Godfrey told the court that Mr Ahmed was a victim to an assault at Limerick prison 'when he was scalded in an attack by another prisoner'. Mr Ahmed was produced in court today by personnel from the Irish Prison Service (IPS) and looking at the extent of Mr Ahmed's facial injuries, Ms Godfrey said that she did not appreciate the full extent of her client's injuries. Judge Alec Gabbett said that Mr Ahmed 'is very distressed by his appearance'. Ennis District Court News in 90 Seconds - June 18th Along with extensive scald injuries to the right side of his face, Mr Ahmed was also wearing a white bandage around his left wrist and lower arm. Ms Godfrey said that the prison attack on Mr Ahmed required his transfer to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) and he was then transferred to Cork University Hospital (CUH) for further treatment. She said that Mr Ahmed was then discharged from CUH and returned to prison. Five prison officers today accompanied Mr Ahmed into court. Mr Ahmed is on remand concerning a charge of producing a hammer in the course of a dispute at his home on May 7th contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act and was refused bail at Ennis District Court last month. Ms Godfrey said that given her client's current circumstances she was applying for bail. Ms Godfrey said Mr Ahmed's brother was in court to assist. Sgt John Burke said that Gardai has no objection to bail. Judge Gabbett adjourned the bail application to later in the day to ascertain if Mr Ahmed has been taking his medication while on remand in custody. When told by prison staff that Mr Ahmed last took medication on May 30th, Judge Gabbett said: 'I don't think I am in a position to grant bail.' The judge said that there is a serious public risk here with Mr Ahmed not taking his medication. He added that Mr Ahmed is also facing allegations of a very serious assault on a social worker during the course of their duty. Judge Gabbett further remanded Mr Ahmed in custody to re-appear before Ennis District Court on July 2nd. Sgt John Burke said that there will be DPP directions on that date.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Ord Minnett Remains a Buy on Regis Healthcare Ltd. (REG)
Ord Minnett analyst Tom Godfrey maintained a Buy rating on Regis Healthcare Ltd. (REG – Research Report) today and set a price target of A$8.25. The company's shares opened today at A$7.36. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Godfrey is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 7.9% and a 36.73% success rate. Godfrey covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Monash IVF Group Ltd, Sigma Healthcare Ltd, and EBOS Group Limited. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Regis Healthcare Ltd. with a A$8.93 average price target, representing a 21.33% upside. In a report released on June 5, Jefferies also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a A$8.80 price target.
Irish Post
6 days ago
- Irish Post
Man from Ireland is finally jailed after eight years for Creamfields drug possession
A MAN from Ireland who was caught with nearly 30 MDMA tablets at Creamfields dance music festival in 2017 has finally been jailed. Aaron Godfrey, 29, twice fled Britain before finally being arrested in Spain in 2024 after flying to the country for a holiday. At Coventry Crown Court this week — eight years after being charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs — he was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison. "It just goes to show that with a bit of perseverance and patience, Cheshire Police will always get their man no matter how many years have passed since their crimes," said Detective Neil Flemming. Interpol notice On Sunday, August 27, 2017, Godfrey was stopped at the northern entrance of the Creamfields site in Cheshire by security staff following a positive indication from a drug detection dog. As he was taken to have his hands swabbed, he was caught attempting to dispose of drugs and was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He told officers that the 27 tablets in the package were ecstasy for personal usage and he intended to take them himself at the festival, which was due to finish just six hours later. However, officers seized Godfrey's phone upon his arrest and subsequent data from it revealed multiple text messages relating to the sale of illegal drugs. He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and bailed to appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court a short time later. However, he failed to appear at court and was found to have fled to Ireland. In 2022, he was arrested after flying into Birmingham and taken into custody before appearing at Coventry Magistrates' Court. He was bailed to appear at Warwickshire Crown Court at a later date but fled the country a second time, after which Interpol issued an international Red Notice alert. In 2024, Spanish police arrested Godfrey as he stepped off a plane in Murcia with a group of friends for a golfing holiday. He spent three months fighting extradition charges before being transferred to the Netherlands, where the International Criminal Courts sent him back to Britain. Upon his return in December 2024, Godfrey was handed an immediate six-month prison sentence for twice failing to appear in court and fleeing the country. He appeared at Coventry Crown Court on Wednesday in relation to the Creamfields incident, with the court dismissing his claim that the drugs were for personal use. Seven-year operation "Mr Godfrey's defence was that the drugs he was found with were for social supply to friends at the festival for no reward or payment," said Detective Flemming. "I am glad that the Judge dismissed this and the wording in his initial charge stood, this being that the drugs were for commercial supply. "What started as a relatively straightforward investigation relating to the sale of drugs at Creamfields turned into a seven-year operation that required several law enforcement agencies across several countries to work collaboratively to locate, arrest and eventually bring Aaron Godfrey to justice. "The irony is that Aaron Godfrey's refusal to take any accountability for his actions by fleeing the country not once, but twice, in an attempt to escape justice, has resulted in him landing more time in prison than he would have if he had just accepted his crimes." See More: Cheshire, Creamfields
Sunday World
13-06-2025
- Sunday World
Irishman caught with 30 MDMA pills at Creamfields jailed after eight years on run
Aaron Godfrey fled the UK twice before he was caught An Irishman who was caught with 30 MDMA tablets at Creamfields festival in the UK has been jailed after 8 years on the run. Aaron Godfrey (29) was stopped by security when trying to enter the festival on Sunday August 27th, 2017 The then 21-year-old was caught in possession of the drugs by a sniffer dog. He was taken by staff to have his hands swabbed for traces of drugs, during which he tried to dispose of a small package containing orange tablets. Security spotted the package, and when questioned, Godfrey said it contained ecstasy tablets. He said that he had the drug hidden in his trousers, but put them in his jacket pocket after they fell out on his way to the festival. He was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs. During questioning he told cops the tablets were for personal use at the festival, which was due to finish six hours after his arrival. Police seized his phone, where they uncovered multiple texts about the sale of drugs. Godfrey was charged and let out on bail. He was due to appear before the courts, but fled back to Ireland, landing himself on a national wanted list. Godfrey landed himself back in police custody in 2022, when he stepped of a plane in Birmingham. He was arrested, and appeared in court, but was bailed once again and fled. Interpol issued a red wanted notice, which resulted in his arrest last year when he arrived in Spain for a golfing holiday with friends. Godfrey fought extradition, but was sent to the Netherlands, where the International Criminal Courts ruled he should be sent to Britain to face the drug charges. He was handed an immediate six month prison sentence in December 2024 for twice failing to appear in court, and fleeing the country. He once again appeared before the courts on Wednesday, where he was handed down a sentence of two years and 10 months for the MDMA pills at Creamfields. In a statement following his conviction, Detective Neil Flemming, of the Creamfields Post Investigation Team, said he was 'glad' the judge dismissed Godfrey's claim the drugs were for his own personal use. Aaron Godfrey Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 13 2025 'Mr Godfrey's defence was that the drugs he was found with were for social supply to friends at the festival for no reward or payment, I am glad that the Judge dismissed this and the wording in his initial charge stood, this being that the drugs were for commercial supply. 'What started as a relatively straightforward investigation relating to the sale of drugs at Creamfields turned into a seven-year operation that required several law enforcement agencies across several countries to work collaboratively to locate, arrest and eventually bring Arron Godfrey to justice,' he continued. 'The irony is that Aaron Godfrey's refusal to take any accountability for his actions by fleeing the country not once, but twice, in an attempt to escape justice, has resulted in him landing more time in prison than he would have if he had just accepted his crimes.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
Teens found guilty of killing man as he sat in car
Two teenage drug dealers have been found guilty of fatally attacking a man "in cold blood" while he was sitting in a car in east London. Abdul Jalloh, 23, was stabbed in the neck in a car park on the Isle of Dogs on 5 August last year. At the Old Bailey, Shamiah McKenzie, 18, was found guilty of murder while Codee Godfrey, 19, was convicted of the manslaughter having been acquitted of murder. The court heard that after the attack, the pair changed their clothes and then mingled with the police officers who were searching for the killers. McKenzie and Godfrey had been circling the area on their bicycles for more than an hour and were both armed, the trial heard. They were disguised in dark clothing and their faces were covered by balaclavas, said prosecutor Caroline Carberry KC. Within seconds of approaching Mr Jalloh, he was attacked. "Abdul Jalloh did not stand a chance. He could offer no resistance. He was outnumbered, unarmed and vulnerable behind the wheel of his car," said Ms Carberry. The defendants rapidly cycled away, throwing a knife and its sheath along with McKenzie's bicycle into the River Thames at Caledonia Wharf and made their way to Godfrey's home. There, the pair packed their clothing - some of it bloodstained - into bags and changed into shorts and t-shirts, before disposing of the bags in nearby bushes. "Such was their confidence in their changed appearance that they mingled along the Thames Path with police officers who were searching for Abdul's killers," said Ms Carberry. The killers finally handed themselves into police three days later, the court heard. The defendants were two young men who had "no qualms about settling a score with the blade of a knife", said Ms Carberry. McKenzie and Godfrey were a drug-dealing team who used Godfrey's home on the Isle of Dogs as a base, the trial heard. Inside the bags found discarded in bushes, police found £3,000 worth of cannabis bagged up and ready for sale and £2,000 in cash. Also found in the bushes was McKenzie's phone which showed in the two-month period leading up to Mr Jalloh's death, 570 images of knives were saved on the phone, mostly taken during internet browsing. Four days before the killing, a photograph of a row of four Rambo knives and machetes in sheaths was on his phone. A picture of a knife in a sheath with the text "someone's going to get battered today" was uploaded on to the phone two days before the killing. Before the start of the trial, McKenzie pleaded guilty to possessing a knife and both defendants admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply. Giving evidence in his defence, McKenzie admitted stabbing Mr Jalloh, but claimed he had been acting in self-defence. Godfrey did not give evidence. The jury deliberated its verdicts for more than 44 hours. Both men will be sentenced on 20 June. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Isle of Dogs fatal stabbing sees two men charged Man fatally stabbed in Tower Hamlets is named HM Courts Service
