Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as knife-wielding teenage robber pleads guilty
By David George
Published 20th May 2026, 17:30 GMT
These people have all been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court
- Craig Clutton, 40 from Billy Lawn Avenue, Havant, pleaded not guilty to two counts of grievous bodily harm, two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, one count of harassment, one count of assault, and one count of assaulting a constable. His trial will begin on January 6, 2027.
- Darren Smith, 45 from Billy Lawn Avenue, Havant, pleaded not guilty to two counts of failing to comply with sex offenders register requirements. He has been remanded on unconditional bail, and will next appear in court on April 27, 2027.
- Hazel Denny, 51 from Bedford Drive, Fareham, indicated a guilty plea to one count of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, but pleaded not guilty to one count of threatening a person with an offensive weapon, and one count of assault by beating. She will next appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on April 5, 2027.
- Leyland Larkins, 18 from Northway, Gosport, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery, but not guilty to one count of possessing a knife in a public place. He has been remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, July 24.
- Mark Avery, 42 from Redmans Lane, Shaftesbury, pleaded guilty to one count of bodily harm, one count of controlling or coercive behaviour, and one count of failing to surrender to bail. The charges are linked to offences in Hedge End. He was given a sentence of 12 months, suspended for two years, a restraining order and a £300 fine.
- Max Kramer, 35 of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary, and one count of criminal damage, but was found not guilty of one count of burglary after the prosecution offered no evidence. He was remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, July 3.
- Tyler Tanner, 19 from Holly Close, Sarisbury Green, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery, and one count of possessing a knife in a public place. He has been remanded in custody, and will be sentenced on Friday, July 24.