R v Joshua Enodolomwanyi

R v Joshua Enodolomwanyi

The custodial element of five and a half years was manifestly excessive given the unusual facts and lack of clear evidence of intent to cause serious sexual harm; a custodial term of four years is appropriate. The Recorder was entitled to find the appellant dangerous and impose an extended sentence based on the...

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Joshua Enodolomwanyi
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Attempted Kidnapping, Sentencing, Dangerous Offenders, Mental Health and Sentencing
Criminal Law Attempted Kidnapping Sentencing Dangerous Offenders Mental Health and Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Joshua Enodolomwanyi

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial element of the sentence was manifestly excessive for attempted kidnapping
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder was entitled to find the appellant dangerous and impose an extended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The custodial element of five and a half years was manifestly excessive given the unusual facts and lack of clear evidence of intent to cause serious sexual harm; a custodial term of four years is appropriate. The Recorder was entitled to find the appellant dangerous and impose an extended sentence based on the reports and circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Quash the extended determinate sentence of nine years and six months.
  • Substitute an extended determinate sentence of eight years, comprising a custodial element of four years and an extended licence period of four years.