Exclusive:Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as two men admit firearm offences
By David George
Published 5th Aug 2026, 15:58 BST
These people appeared in court on Tuesday, August 4.
- Archie Ellins, 20 of HMP Winchester, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit arson, one count of possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug, one count concerned in the supply of a controlled Class B drug, and one count of using another to look after a firearm. He was remanded in custody, and will next appear in court on Wednesday, August 12.
- Daniel Graham, 38 from Parsonage Estate, Petersfield, pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault by beating, one count of intentional strangulation, and one count of indecent communication. He was remanded on conditional bail, with a trial date set for Tuesday, August 11.
- John Manning, 50 from Anson Close, Gosport, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm. He was remanded on conditional bail, and will next appear in court on Wednesday, August 12.
- Michael Willis, 62 from Hornet Close, Gosport, pleaded guilty to one count of actual bodily harm. He was remanded on conditional bail, and next appear in court on Thursday, December 17.
- Robert Wilson, 40 from Victoria Road, Southsea, pleaded not guilty to two counts of actual bodily harm, and one count of intentional strangulation. He was remanded in custody, with a trial date set for Monday, November 30.