Sentence
Dylan James Earl
Dylan James Earl (aged 20) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 24 October 2025 to 17 Years for Having possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 24 October 2025
- Sentence
- 17 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 23 years
- Judge
- Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb DBE
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Having possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply | Custodial immediate, 2 Years |
| Arson - reckless as to whether life was endangered | Custodial immediate, 9 Years |
| Acquisition, use or possession of criminal property | |
| Preparatory conduct (foreign power) | Custodial immediate, 6 Years |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to engaging in preparatory conduct to endangering life for the benefit of a foreign power (Russia) contrary to s.18 of the National Security Act 2023 and aggravated arson in Leyton, East London, on 20 March 2024. Further offences of preparatory conduct contrary to s.18 of the National Security Act 2023 and of assisting a foreign intelligence service contrary to s.3(1) National Security Act 2023 were ordered to lie on the court file. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Carried out for gain / Greed