Harly Wise

Harly John Wise (born 7 June 1996) is an English criminal and former professional footballer. Between 2014 and 2018, he played as a defender for several clubs including Queens Park Rangers, but made only one competitive appearance, in a 2016 EFL Trophy match for Hartlepool United. In 2026, he was found guilty of a range of firearms and drugs offences and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Football career Wise came through the youth team at Queens Park Rangers to turn professional in March 2014. He was released by Queens Park Rangers at the end of the 2015–16 season. After a spell at Hemel Hempstead Town, he signed for Hartlepool United in October 2016, following a successful trial the previous month. He made his senior debut as a half-time substitute for Matthew Bates in a 2–1 defeat to Rochdale in an EFL Trophy group match at Victoria Park on 9 November 2016. Wise was released by Hartlepool on 20 February 2017 after his short-term contract expired. He signed for Dulwich Hamlet in March 2017. Wise joined Hayes & Yeading for the 2017–18 season. Wise signed for Hendon in October 2017.

Criminal offences and prison Wise became involved in organised crime, including dealing Class A and Class B drugs, and brokering the sale of two handguns and ammunition in 2020. He used an encrypted communications platform to plot a range of further firearms and drugs offences. He admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine, cannabis and methylamphetamine, conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and conspiracy to kidnap. On 29 January 2026, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison at Bolton Crown Court.

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