Defendant
DEVONTE FOLKES
Date of birth 2005-07-22
Address Room 2, Flat 4, The Arkells, 63 Whaddon Raod, Cheltenham, GL52 2NE
Postcode GL52 2NE
Case summary
Reference 21GS2599423
Platform common_platform
Source
Magistrates
Court North Staffordshire Justice Centre
First listed 2023-11-15
Latest listing 2025-10-30
Crown Court referral
Force matching
Prosecuting force Staffordshire Police
Defendant area Gloucestershire Police
Out of area — forces differ
Outcomes
Adjourned
On bail
Discharged
URN track URN with letter FF 'GS' - station code, force not derivable without disclosed mapping (0.10)
Text track court 'North Staffordshire Justice Centre' is in the Staffordshire Police area (0.45)
Postcode track postcode GL52 2NE -> Gloucestershire Police (0.95)
Offence
On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 10) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 07/
Outcome
Released on conditional bail
Timeline (11 events)
2025-01-29
Bail Variation Application
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 10) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 07/11/2024, For the trial to take place,For an interpreter to attend court,Language Farsi (Afghan)
On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. (Hearing 10) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 07/11/2024, For the trial to take place,For an interpreter to attend court,Language Farsi (Afghan)
2023-11-15
First hearing
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
Affray, Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Remanded on conditional bail - Next hearing in Crown Court: Fixed Date:16/11/2023 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Stafford Crown Court Courthouse address line 1:Stafford Combined Court Centre Courthouse address line 2:Victoria Square Courthouse address line 3:Stafford Courthouse post code:ST16 2QQ Hearing type:Application to Rescind Grant of Bail Estimated duration:20 MINUTES, Defendant to attend the next hearing: true, Bail condition reason: To prevent offending, For a case m
Possess an offensive weapon in a public place, Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Remanded on conditional bail - Next hearing in Crown Court: Fixed Date:16/11/2023 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Stafford Crown Court Courthouse address line 1:Stafford Combined Court Centre Courthouse address line 2:Victoria Square Courthouse address line 3:Stafford Courthouse post code:ST16 2QQ Hearing type:Application to Rescind Grant of Bail Estimated duration:20 MINUTES, Defendant to attend the next hearing: true, Bail condition reason: To prevent offending, For a case m
Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin, Contrary to section 5(2) of and Schedule 4 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.. On 14/11/2023 at Stafford in the county of Staffordshire had in your possession 2.7 grams of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B in contravention of section 5(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 'Contrary to section 5(2) of and Schedule 4 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.' -- CCCJS CODE: 'MD71530'
Plea: INDICATED_GUILTY
Conditional discharge - Period of conditional discharge: 6 Months. Guilty plea taken into account
Surcharge - Amount of surcharge: £26.00. Collection order - Collection order type: Make payments as ordered. Pay by date - Date to pay in full by: 13/12/2023.
2024-01-29
Bail Variation Application
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. (Hearing 5) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 12/12/2023, For the trial to take place
On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 5) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 12/12/2023, For the trial to take place
2024-01-29
Bail Variation Application
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
2024-01-29
Bail Variation Application
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
Possess an offensive weapon in a public place, Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Affray, Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
2024-11-07
Mention & Fix
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 7) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 06/09/2024, For a case management hearing (must attend)
On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. (Hearing 7) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 06/09/2024, For a case management hearing (must attend)
2024-11-07
Mention & Fix
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
Affray, Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Next hearing in magistrates' court - Date of hearing: 19/09/2025, Time of hearing: 10:00, Courthouse organisation name: North Staffordshire Justice Centre, Courthouse address line 1: The Court House, Courthouse address line 2: Ryecroft, Courthouse address line 3: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Courthouse address line 4: Staffordshire, Courthouse post code: ST5 2DG, Courtroom: Courtroom 01, Hearing type: Trial, Estimated duration: 3 HOURS. Remanded on conditional bail - Next hearing in magistrates' court:
Possess an offensive weapon in a public place, Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Next hearing in magistrates' court - Date of hearing: 19/09/2025, Time of hearing: 10:00, Courthouse organisation name: North Staffordshire Justice Centre, Courthouse address line 1: The Court House, Courthouse address line 2: Ryecroft, Courthouse address line 3: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Courthouse address line 4: Staffordshire, Courthouse post code: ST5 2DG, Courtroom: Courtroom 01, Hearing type: Trial, Estimated duration: 3 HOURS. Remanded on conditional bail - Next hearing in magistrates' court:
2025-01-29
Bail Variation Application
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
Possess an offensive weapon in a public place, Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Variation of bail conditions - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:18/09/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:North Staffordshire Justice Centre Courthouse address line 1:The Court House Courthouse address line 2:Ryecroft Courthouse address line 3:Newcastle-under-Lyme Courthouse address line 4:Staffordshire Courthouse post code:ST5 2DG Courtroom:Courtroom 03 Hearing type:Trial Estimated duration:3 HOURS Existing Hearing Id:25e5fba9-6fc5-426b-8e29-ec7a9c59cdbe,
Affray, Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Variation of bail conditions - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:18/09/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:North Staffordshire Justice Centre Courthouse address line 1:The Court House Courthouse address line 2:Ryecroft Courthouse address line 3:Newcastle-under-Lyme Courthouse address line 4:Staffordshire Courthouse post code:ST5 2DG Courtroom:Courtroom 03 Hearing type:Trial Estimated duration:3 HOURS Existing Hearing Id:25e5fba9-6fc5-426b-8e29-ec7a9c59cdbe,
2025-09-18
Trial
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. (Hearing 9) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 29/01/2025, For the trial to take place
On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 9) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 29/01/2025, For the trial to take place
2025-09-18
Trial
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
Possess an offensive weapon in a public place, Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Remanded on conditional bail - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:30/10/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:North Staffordshire Justice Centre Courthouse address line 1:The Court House Courthouse address line 2:Ryecroft Courthouse address line 3:Newcastle-under-Lyme Courthouse address line 4:Staffordshire Courthouse post code:ST5 2DG Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Mention & Fix Estimated duration:10 MINUTES Booking reference:606c4e9c-1dac-4a9c-8682-4d5a9
Affray, Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986.. On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety
Plea: NOT_GUILTY
Remanded on conditional bail - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:30/10/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:North Staffordshire Justice Centre Courthouse address line 1:The Court House Courthouse address line 2:Ryecroft Courthouse address line 3:Newcastle-under-Lyme Courthouse address line 4:Staffordshire Courthouse post code:ST5 2DG Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Mention & Fix Estimated duration:10 MINUTES Booking reference:606c4e9c-1dac-4a9c-8682-4d5a9
2025-10-30
Mention & Fix
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North Staffordshire Justice Centre
On or in 22 October 2023 at Greengate Street, Stafford in the county of Staffordshire used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety Contrary to section 3(1) and (7) of the Public Order Act 1986. (Hearing 11) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 18/09/2025, For a live link hearing,For a case management hearing (must attend)
On or in 22 October 2023 at Stafford without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, had with you in a public place, namely Greengate Street, Stafford an offensive weapon, namely a machette Contrary to section 1(1) of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953. (Hearing 11) Plea: NOT_GUILTY Date: 12/12/2023 Adjourned from: 18/09/2025, For a live link hearing,For a case management hearing (must attend)