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Suspended prison sentence for Puritans player after drugs offence
16/09/2021
Henry Landers pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a class A drug
A Banbury United player has been given a 14-month suspended prison sentence after he was convicted of a drug supply offence in Oxford.
Henry Landers, aged 21, of Cranley Road in Oxford, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply a class A drug, namely cocaine, in a hearing at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday.
At around 10am on 29 May last year, a property in Cranley Road, where Landers was living, was searched, and a quantity of cocaine, mobile phones, scales and cash was seized.
Landers was arrested on the same day, and following an investigation, was charged via postal requisition on 1 March this year.
Yesterday Landers was sentenced to 14 months in prison, suspended for two years, ordered to complete 41 rehabilitation days and pay £1,000 in costs.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Tania Wasilewski-Norman, of Banbury CID, said: “As a result of Landers’ criminal activity, he has been given a suspended prison sentence after being convicted of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine.
“His early guilty plea has, quite likely, spared him from an immediate prison sentence, and I hope that the sentence imposed will send a wake-up call to Landers that this type of offending is completely unacceptable.
“Although the quantity of cocaine located was relatively small, any kind of activity relating to drug dealing creates great harm and concern in our communities.
“Dealers often exploit the most vulnerable people in our communities and will not be tolerated. We will actively pursue and bring offenders before the courts.
“Through our Stronghold campaign, Thames Valley Police will continue to work in partnership to stop those who seek to exploit vulnerable people for their own means. We will always make the Thames Valley a hostile place for drug dealers to carry out their illegal activities.
“I hope that Landers will appreciate that he was fortunate to avoid a custodial sentence and does not re-offend in the future, and uses the term of suspended prison sentence and engage with the rehabilitation days to seriously reflect upon his actions.”
Banbury United have issued a statement saying: “This morning we became aware of Henry Landers court case and sentence yesterday. The club will obviously consider the matter and will make a further statement in due course.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam