Woman found guilty of violent disorder at a West Bromwich pub where a man was murdered has bail bid rejected ahead of sentencing

Her co-defendants Mark Shorthouse, 55; Ryan Stanley, aged 30; John Wise, aged 42; and a 16-year-old boy, all of Sandwell, were found guilty of murdering Matthew Adams.

They converged on Mr Adams outside the Gough Arms pub at 1am on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The 33-year-old died four days later after being found unresponsive in his bedroom.

After guilty verdicts were reached by the jury the defendants were all remanded in custody and are due to be sentenced on January 30 by Justice Michael Chambers KC.

Stanley's legal team tabled an application for bail which was heard at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday (January 5).

Her new legal team from St Phillips Chambers who she appointed after being found guilty told the court Stanley's health is failing her and is not getting the medication she needs at Derbyshire's Foston Hall Women's Prison. 

After being diagnosed with a health condition last year, Stanley needs medication which her team claims she is not receiving. 

"She is in very poor health. If she is released today she will head straight to the hospital," her lawyer Mr Phillips said.

However, whilst describing Stanley's role in the melee Justice Chambers interrupted and reminded the barrister he was very familiar with the case. 

He said: "I would not be doing her any favours if I was to give her bail now. Any matters concerning her health should be directed to the governor of her prison. She committed a serious crime and knew all of this when she decided to plead not guilty despite the overwhelming evidence facing her and took to the stand in an aggressive manner, blaming everyone but herself."

He said: "The defendant was found guilty of a crime which will result in a sentence measured in years not months. If I was to give her bail now it could lead to the false impression when I do pass sentence on January 30."