Three jailed for aggravated burglary in Milton Keynes

Three men have been jailed for their roles in a violent aggravated burglary at a house in Milton Keynes.

The trio were sentenced in a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court on 14 August.

Hayden Lewis, 23, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to eight years and six months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary.

Brandon Lewis, 24, of no fixed abode, was previously sentenced on 27 January 2026 to nine years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary.

Harry Williams, 22, formerly of Browns Wood, Milton Keynes, was previously sentenced on 27 January 2026 to six years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary.

A fourth defendant, Cayden Wojciechowski, 19, of no fixed abode, also pleaded guilty to aggravated and was previously sentenced separately to a youth referral order on 17 June 2026.

The convictions relate to an incident at a property in the Old Farm Park area of Milton Keynes on 5 December 2024.

Five young men approached the address and entered the garden through a side gate. Four of the offenders then gained entry to the property through a rear conservatory door while another remained outside acting as a lookout.

Two occupants managed to flee the address after seeing the offenders approaching. However, two teenagers and a child remained inside the property.

The offenders were armed with weapons including a hammer, knives and an imitation firearm.

After entering the property, they threatened the occupants and demanded money while searching the house. During the incident, one victim had a knife pointed at their chest and another was threatened with a hammer while the offenders searched rooms within the address.

The group stole a handbag before fleeing the scene.

The victims were not physically injured, but the ordeal left them fearing for their lives.

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, all four defendants were identified and charged. Each subsequently entered guilty pleas on various dates. The fifth person, who acted as a look-out, was never identified.

In addition to the aggravated burglary sentence, Hayden Lewis was also sentenced for two unrelated robberies.

He received concurrent prison terms of three years and two months for a robbery of a taxi driver in October 2025 and two years and 11 months for a robbery at a public house in September 2024.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Grace Boland, of the Priority Crime Team based in Milton Keynes, said, “This was a terrifying and violent burglary carried out by a group of offenders who targeted a family home while children were inside.

“Armed with a hammer, knives and an imitation firearm, they gained entry into the address and subjected the victims to threats of serious violence.

“I would like to commend the bravery and resilience shown by the victims throughout this investigation.

“Their support, along with the dedication of the investigation team, has enabled us to bring those responsible before the courts.

“Thames Valley Police remains committed to pursuing those who commit violent offences and ensuring they are held accountable for their actions.

“I hope this sentencing provides the victims with some measure of justice and reassurance that those responsible have now been sentenced.”