Sentence
Gary John Preston
Gary John Preston (aged 63) was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on 18 April 2024 to 9 Years 6 Months for Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard…
- Court
- Woolwich Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 18 April 2024
- Sentence
- 9 Years 6 Months
- Judge
- Judge A Lees
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate, 1 Year |
| Indecent assault | Custodial immediate, 5 Years 3 Months |
| Hoaxes involving noxious substances or things | Custodial immediate, 4 Years 3 Months |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to indecent assault, sending a hoax substance and possessing an offensive weapon between January 1988 and November 2023.