Sentence
Jack Preston
Jack Preston (aged 34) was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 24 September 2026 to 28 Years - Life for Murder and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Nottingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 24 September 2026
- Sentence
- 28 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Nirmal Shant KC (Recorder of Nottingham)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of a prohibited weapon / firearm | Custodial immediate |
| Using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour causing fear or provocation of violence | |
| Common assault and battery on Emergency Workers (eg. constable, National Crime Agency officer, prison officer, custody officer, a person employed for NHS health services, fire services or fire and rescue services) | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, on 28 February 2026. He pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited firearm (shortened shotgun), assault on an emergency worker and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.