Sentence
Lenard Coates
Lenard Coates (aged 23) was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 29 October 2025 to 8 Years for Aggravated burglary and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Maidstone Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 29 October 2025
- Sentence
- 8 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 10 years
- Judge
- Recorder B Gardiner
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Aggravated burglary | Custodial immediate; Restraining Order Period - Years: 15 |
| Unlawful (malicious) wounding | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) and possession of a knife in a public place in Maidstone, Kent, on 21 March 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Presence of vulnerable persons / Children