Bradford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 526 verdicts at Bradford Crown Court (Bradford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 2 cases

Linda Brunning

Indecent assault and aiding and abetting serious sexual abuse *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

Linda Brunning, 67, was involved in the sexual abuse of children at Skircoat Lodge Children’s Home in Calderdale between the 1970s and 1990s. A police investigation uncovered the abuse, leading to her conviction for indecently assaulting a male child and aiding and abetting serious sexual offences committed by the former home manager, Malcolm Phillips.

Found guilty in February of one count of indecent assault on a male child and four counts of aiding and abetting serious sexual abuse. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

8 Jun 2026

Neil Allsopp

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Neil Allsopp, 48, of Mixenden, Halifax, subjected a woman to a campaign of terror, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault and strangulation. He poured bleach on her, leaving her feeling like she was on fire, and jumped on her with his knees, causing multiple fractures to her ribs, spine and breastbone. The victim was so badly beaten that a neighbour initially thought her disfigured face was a Halloween mask. Allsopp was using three to four bags of cocaine a day, and the victim genuinely feared he would kill her. The abuse came to light when she sought help at a neighbour's property.

Pleaded guilty to a series of offences including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault and strangulation. Recorder Anthony Hawks described him as a 'sadistic violent monster' and said the case was one of the worst of its kind. Allsopp had no previous convictions. An indefinite sexual harm prevention order was also imposed.

8 Jun 2026

May 2026 9 cases

Naveed Anjum

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

5 years 6 months imprisonment

Naveed Anjum groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl over several years in and around Halifax between 2006 and 2009 when the victim was aged 13 to 15. The victim was often under the influence of alcohol or drugs provided by her attackers.

Convicted of sexual activity with a child. Subject to Sexual Offences Act 2003 notification requirements and restraining order.

22 May 2026

Mohammed Adnan

Sexual assault *

Sentence

4 years 6 months imprisonment

Mohammed Adnan groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl over several years in and around Halifax between 2006 and 2009 when the victim was aged 13 to 15. The victim was often under the influence of alcohol or drugs provided by her attackers.

Convicted of sexual assault. Subject to Sexual Offences Act 2003 notification requirements and restraining order.

22 May 2026

Mohammed Shehban

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Mohammed Shehban groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl over several years in and around Halifax between 2006 and 2009 when the victim was aged 13 to 15. The victim was often under the influence of alcohol or drugs provided by her attackers.

Convicted of two counts of rape. Sentences to run concurrently. Subject to Sexual Offences Act 2003 notification requirements and restraining order.

22 May 2026

Imran Hussain

Attempted rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Imran Hussain groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl over several years in and around Halifax between 2006 and 2009 when the victim was aged 13 to 15. The victim was often under the influence of alcohol or drugs provided by her attackers.

Convicted of attempted rape. Subject to Sexual Offences Act 2003 notification requirements and restraining order.

22 May 2026

Adal Manaf

Rape *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Adal Manaf groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl over several years in and around Halifax between 2006 and 2009 when the victim was aged 13 to 15. The victim was often under the influence of alcohol or drugs provided by her attackers.

Convicted of rape. Subject to Sexual Offences Act 2003 notification requirements and restraining order.

22 May 2026

Amazar Ali

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Amazar Ali groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl over several years in and around Halifax between 2006 and 2009 when the victim was aged 13 to 15. The victim was often under the influence of alcohol or drugs provided by her attackers.

Convicted of two counts of sexual activity with a child. Sentences to run concurrently. Subject to Sexual Offences Act 2003 notification requirements and restraining order.

22 May 2026

Shaheib Mohammed

Possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

Shaheib Mohammed was first arrested in August 2021 after police found 18 wraps of cocaine in a hiding place in a vehicle he was in; a mobile phone seized showed evidence of Class A drug dealing including dealer lists and notes relating to drug stocks, with street value £1,230-£1,640. Released under investigation and bailed, he was arrested again in January 2026 after running from a car, with 31 bags of cocaine found underneath the gear stick.

Admitted offences of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to cooperate with a drugs test. Also banned from driving for five years and six months. Former bank employee who lost job during Covid pandemic.

7 May 2026

Neville Hattersley

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment

Neville Hattersley raped an elderly woman and sexually assaulted 11 times involving four adult women while a delivery driver in Calderdale.

Convicted following trial. Offences against four adult women while working as delivery driver in Calderdale.

6 May 2026

Hasnain Shafiq

Attempted murder *

Sentence

23 years and three months imprisonment

Hasnain Shafiq stabbed his wife 69 times at their home in Bradford on January 27, 2025, following an argument where she stated she wanted a divorce. The attack ended when she began praying in Urdu; instead of calling emergency services, he phoned his drug dealer. She suffered wounds to chest, back, face, neck and arms, including two that punctured her left lung. On October 11, 2024, he stole a bracelet from his bedbound aunt at her home, threatening her with a knife in his pocket, and sold it for £3,325.

Found guilty by jury of attempted murder; pleaded guilty to theft. Suffered from paranoid schizophrenia exacerbated by cocaine use and non-compliance with medication. Prior dissimilar convictions in 2019 and 2024.

5 May 2026

April 2026 5 cases

Ibrahim Farooq

Doing acts tending or intended to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Ibrahim Farooq, 22, of Hollingwood Lane, Bradford, was driving an uninsured Shogun 4x4 involved in a night-time collision with another vehicle in April 2024. Caught on dashcam and CCTV leaving the scene with passenger. Following day called 999 claiming vehicle stolen, completed form and statement identifying cousin Muhammad Ali as driver. Gave Ali chapter and verse on what to tell police.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Involved in charity work and had caring responsibilities for seriously ill father. Judge Richard Gioserano said need for deterrence outweighed personal mitigation and noted sustained conduct over three months.

28 Apr 2026

Muhammad Ali

Doing acts tending or intended to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

6 months suspended for 2 years, with 200 hours unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Muhammad Ali, then 19, of Lily Street, Bradford, backed up cousin Ibrahim Farooq's false story by claiming to be the driver of the stolen uninsured Shogun 4x4 involved in April 2024 collision, following a script provided by Farooq to exonerate him. Both interviewed by police and answered no comment.

Pleaded guilty. Then 19, of Lily Street, Bradford. Questioned by police in July 2024 and backed up Farooq's story using a script provided by cousin.

28 Apr 2026

Najam Shah

Damaging property *

Sentence

20 months in custody

Najam Shah spent over sixteen hours on the roof of Teledyne Defence and Space, systematically damaging it with sledgehammers, crowbars, and fire extinguishers alongside others. They arrived equipped, prepared, and determined to cause as much damage as possible, resulting in costs of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Convicted of damaging property and having an article with intent to destroy or damage property following a jury trial in February. Part of a group protest causing damage to Teledyne Defence and Space Ltd building.

24 Apr 2026

Ryan Coullie

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Ryan Coullie, a prolific sex offender, moved over 80 miles from Nottingham to Halifax for a 'fresh start' but continued his vile acts. In February 2026, West Yorkshire Police were informed of an account linked to him involved in sexualised online chats and sexual communications on the Kik app with a user in South Africa. He was arrested at an address in Elland that month, and his mobile phone was seized, revealing 27 indecent images of children as young as three. This occurred just two months after his previous protective orders expired in October 2025. He had prior convictions in October 2020 for possessing indecent images of children and attempting to sexually communicate with a child, for which he received a community order and had to register as a sex offender for five years.

Admitted three offences relating to possession of 27 indecent images of children. Increased alcohol consumption contributed to offences. Remorseful. Judge's remarks a 'warning shot' for future offences. Must register as sex offender for 10 years and comply with new sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.

17 Apr 2026

Mohammed Umar Khan

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Sick rapist dressed as a woman to spy on victim before keeping her against her will

Not stated

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 7 cases

Ayaan Rafiq

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Ayaan Rafiq, 31, of Castle Road, Keighley, repeatedly attempted to evade speeding penalties by falsely claiming his number plates had been stolen. He was first caught speeding in Shipley in May 2023 and contacted police with the false claim, leading to the case being dropped. Two months later, he used the same excuse after being caught speeding on the M1. Police investigation, including mobile phone analysis, confirmed he was driving the BMW at the times and locations of both offences. This demonstrated a deliberate and repeated attempt to mislead authorities.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice and making false reports to police. Banned from driving for 22 months. Had previously received a suspended sentence in 2024 for similar attempts to evade speeding penalties.

23 Mar 2026

Joshua Moore

Child rape *

Sentence

25 years custody with 4 years extended licence

Joshua Moore, 32, of Buxton Street, Keighley, raped a child on five occasions, committed assault by penetration, sexual assault, and made indecent images. The victim was put through a trial where she had to relive the ordeal.

Found guilty by jury of five child rapes, assault by penetration, sexual assault and making indecent images. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Has shown no remorse throughout the case.

20 Mar 2026

Kooda Rasool

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Kooda Rasool was arrested in September 2023 at his home in Brookfield Road, Bradford, where police found 43 wraps of crack cocaine, 11 wraps of heroin, £1140 in cash, two mobile phones, and weighing scales. Messages on an iPhone indicated involvement in street dealing. He answered 'no comment' in his police interview. The case reached court in January 2026.

Pleaded guilty at first hearing. No previous convictions. Recorder Simon Kealey KC noted early guilty plea, remorse, and lack of prior convictions but stated the case was so serious that only a custodial sentence was justified. Defendant was subject to peer pressure and involved for 3-4 weeks. Helped voluntarily at boxing and football clubs.

19 Mar 2026

Luqman Nazir

Breaching restraining order, common assault, harassment, dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment, 25 months driving ban

Luqman Nazir, 35, of no fixed abode, breached a restraining order by turning up at the complainant's home in Halifax shortly after his release from a three-week prison sentence in January 2026 for prior harassment via TikTok videos threatening to burn down her home. He kicked the woman, closed the windows to muffle her screams, and continued the assault. Subsequently, he contacted her via WhatsApp with threats to burn her house down, made harassing calls and messages, and posted TikTok videos targeting the woman and her family. Days later, police spotted him driving in the Thornbury area of Bradford; he fled at speed, running red lights and nearly colliding with a police van near Toller Lane police station, before being arrested after a foot chase in Garfield Avenue.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order, common assault, harassment, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and without insurance. Expressed remorse in a letter to the judge. Recorder Simon Kealey KC noted the breach was serious and persistent, causing the complainant very serious distress. Sentence not suspended.

17 Mar 2026

Stefan Foleher

Voyeurism *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 24 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 26-day programme requirement, 10-year sexual harm prevention order, 10-year sex offender registration

Stefan Foleher, 26, of Prescott Street, Halifax, secretly took photographs of a woman's bottom on his mobile phone without her knowledge. The images were discovered in a deleted folder on his phone. He was interviewed by police in late 2024 and entered a guilty plea to voyeurism at a crown court hearing in January 2026. The victim read her impact statement in court, describing feeling violated, unsafe, suffering panic attacks and paranoia.

Pleaded guilty to voyeurism. Judge Kirstie Watson described behaviour as 'an utter disgrace'. Previously jailed for 21 months for rape in 2022. Warned that breach would result in 9 months imprisonment.

12 Mar 2026

Mohammed Mobasher

Arson *

Sentence

5.5 years imprisonment

Married father-of-four Mohammed Mobasher, 45, of Weetwood Road, Bradford, broke into the Bradford Tile Centre on Thornton Road, wearing gloves, and stole cash. Approximately 45 minutes later, he returned wearing a face mask and fresh gloves, re-entered the premises, stole more items including charity collection boxes, poured liquid from three bottles around the till area, and set the building on fire using an accelerant to destroy evidence. The fire caused £30,000 damage to the single-storey premises and was spotted by a security guard who alerted emergency services. Five fire crews attended the late-night blaze in March 2023, closing off a road. Four months later, while on bail, he broke into a takeaway premises and stole cash and charity boxes, leaving blood at the scene.

Found guilty by jury of arson, burglary, and perverting the course of justice. Prior convictions noted, but less serious than arson. Life spiralled after 2019 incident leading to drug use; now clean after custody in 2024. Judge commented on compelling evidence including CCTV, DNA, and blood, and failed attempts to hoodwink the jury.

11 Mar 2026

Craig Sheffield

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Craig Sheffield, 42, from Bradford, raped two teenage girls. In the first incident, he plied one girl with alcohol, stripped her naked, pinned her down, gagged her with a toy, and raped her, telling her not to tell anyone. She kept the secret until a second girl was raped a few years later. In the second incident, he picked up the girl, took her to a room, and insisted despite her refusal. Internet searches indicated sexual interest in children, which he acted upon.

Pleaded guilty but showed no remorse. Must serve two-thirds before release. Lifelong sexual harm prevention order and register as sex offender for life. Judge noted irreparable damage to victims and victim-blaming.

6 Mar 2026

February 2026 6 cases

Andrew Fletcher

Rape *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Andrew Fletcher, 29, of Bierley House Avenue, Bradford, raped a woman and threatened to kill himself if she revealed what happened.

Convicted of rape after trial. Indefinite restraining order imposed banning contact with victim. Apologised post-trial, wishing he had not had a trial.

28 Feb 2026

Jack Deacon

Attempted murder *

Sentence

19 years 6 months imprisonment

Jack Deacon, 21, of Fulford Walk, Bradford, out of jealousy attempted to murder his ex-partner's new boyfriend by stabbing him multiple times while trapped in a car, chased him, and stabbed him again in another vehicle after the victim flagged down help.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder and possession of a knife.

28 Feb 2026

Qazi Mohammed

Voyeurism *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Qazi Mohammed, 23, former teaching assistant of Trenton Drive, Bradford, caused a child to watch a sexual act and committed voyeurism.

Admitted to causing a child to watch a sexual act and found guilty of voyeurism after trial. Made to register as a sex offender for 10 years and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

28 Feb 2026

Scott Pearson

Affray and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

On January 2, 2026, Scott Pearson, 39, attacked a man in the basement of a pub in Keighley after being asked by the bar manager to keep an eye on a group. Mistaking a vape for drugs being thrown between the men, Pearson strangled the victim, smashed a pint glass over his head, and continued to bully and assault the group upstairs, including kicking one man in the back and ripping a pocket. The victim sustained injuries from the glass and strangulation.

Pleaded guilty to affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and assault. Has previous convictions for robbery. Diagnosed with ADHD and recently with bipolar. Mitigating factors include background in gang crime, unmanaged ADHD, recent job loss due to false allegation, and genuine remorse.

13 Feb 2026

Hagi Welly-Sanneh

Sexual assault, common assault, racially aggravated harassment, and criminal damage *

Sentence

48 weeks imprisonment

Hagi Welly-Sanneh, a 22-year-old man of no fixed abode, carried out a series of violent and harassing incidents in Bradford city centre, West Yorkshire, between October 2024 and February 2025. He threw a concrete slab through a man's window, punched a woman pushing a pram, threw urine-scented liquid at two workers, shouted racist abuse at a woman at a bus stop, kicked a 73-year-old woman in the face, and shouted racist abuse at the arresting officer. In custody in 2023, he had sexually assaulted a female prison officer by cupping her breast over her clothing. He admitted to offences including sexual assault, common assaults, racially aggravated harassment, and criminal damage.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences including sexual assault, common assaults, racially aggravated harassment, and criminal damage. Paranoid schizophrenic; mental health improved in custody. Offences occurred while subject to a court order for mental health. Also ordered to register as a sex offender for 7 years.

13 Feb 2026

Osman Awan

Indecent assault *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Osman Awan, aged 43, preyed on a girl named Anna, aged 13 to 15, while she lived in a children's home in Bradford between 2002 and 2004. He was involved in a gang that sexually abused her. This sentencing follows the jailing of eight other defendants for similar abuses against Anna in the early 2000s.

Pleaded guilty to one indecent assault and admitted unrelated charges of harassment, modern day slavery and blackmail.

10 Feb 2026

January 2026 20 cases

Shane Kesler

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Shane Kesler, 41, of Kennerleigh Walk, Bradford, used the EncroChat phone handle 'BigSexy.com' to contact heroin and cocaine suppliers and arrange the purchase and supply of kilos of Class A drugs. Police discovered the operation after a knock at his partner's door in Heysham Drive, Bradford, where 13 mature cannabis plants were found growing in the attic, estimated to produce nearly 1.4 kilograms worth £6,850 to £13,700. A machete was also found. Evidence showed Kesler and his partner living beyond their means, with almost 70 items of designer clothing (55 genuine), dental treatment costing under £4,000, and a £500 restaurant bill.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply drugs following a trial last year; also convicted of cannabis production and possession of criminal property. Recorder Patrick Palmer noted the drugs enterprise turnover was in the region of £2 million and involved about 40 kilos of Class A drugs.

26 Jan 2026

Donna Broadbent

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

2-year community order with 200 hours unpaid work and 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Donna Broadbent, 43, of Heysham Drive, Bradford, was involved in a cannabis production operation at her home where 13 mature plants were found in the attic, capable of producing nearly 1.4 kilograms of the drug valued between £6,850 and £13,700. A machete was also discovered. She and her partner Shane Kesler were living beyond their means, evidenced by designer clothing, expensive dental treatment, and a high restaurant bill, linked to proceeds of crime.

Admitted production of cannabis; found guilty of possession of criminal property. Sentenced by Recorder Patrick Palmer.

26 Jan 2026

Martin Haley

Fly-tipping *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Martin Haley was captured on CCTV using a tipper vehicle to dump at least 19 pieces of hazardous asbestos sheeting and garden waste on Procter Street in Bradford, near a medical centre, presenting a serious risk to public health. He was identified and prosecuted by Bradford Council but failed to attend court four times in 2025, leading to an arrest warrant. West Yorkshire Police arrested him on January 20, 2026, and he was brought before court.

Pleaded not guilty initially but sentenced after failing to appear at court on four separate occasions. Judge described the offence as 'flagrant disregard for the law' and a high category offence due to public health risk. Additional one month consecutive for fail to surrender offence, plus sentences for unrelated offences.

24 Jan 2026

Adrian Murphy

Stalking *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Adrian Murphy, 44, of Halifax Road, Hipperholme, refused to accept the end of his relationship and subjected his former partner to a campaign of harassment. This included incessant calls and texts filled with abuse and threats, as well as using a key to let himself into her home until she changed the locks. The actions were intended to control, intimidate, and cause her very serious distress, resulting in her taking time off work and her well-being being compromised.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and breaching a restraining order. Judge Ahmed Nadim noted the behaviour was a flagrant, persistent and serious breach intended to cause very serious distress, with prior convictions against the same woman taken into account. Warned that further offending would result in longer sentences.

23 Jan 2026

Ilyas Butt

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment, 3 years driving ban

Ilyas Butt, 33, of Chain Street, Bradford, engaged in two incidents of dangerous driving while evading police. In March 2025, he crashed a Ford Focus into a drystone wall on Cooper Lane in Bradford and was assisted by pursuing officers and the fire brigade. Just two months later, on May 3, 2025, hours after appearing in Leeds magistrates for another driving offence, he drove a Volkswagen Passat through red lights at up to 70mph in Bradford city centre in the early hours, abandoned the vehicle, and attempted to flee but was detained. Officers gave space due to public safety concerns, as captured on dash cam footage. He also possessed 15 wraps of crack cocaine during the first incident.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and possession of 15 wraps of crack cocaine. Judge Tahir Khan KC noted the defendant had a bad record for driving offences and no respect for the rules of the road. Barrister submitted for suspended sentence due to rehabilitation prospects and no further offending since community order, but immediate custody imposed.

23 Jan 2026

James Reynoldson

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

James Reynoldson, 27, carried out three non-dwelling burglaries in Keighley over three days in October 2025. On October 16, he smashed the doors of a Post Office on Bradford Road with an axe shortly before midnight, stealing 11 bottles of vodka, a crate of lager, and coins from the till, passing items to an accomplice outside. On October 18, with co-accused Simon Temple, they forced open the padlock of a closed petrol station and stole alcohol while inside for about ten minutes. On October 19, with Temple, he again attacked the Post Office entrance with an axe, and both stole alcohol and two charity boxes containing around £500 in coins, causing £1,000 in damage. They were arrested together at an address in Keighley on October 20.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of non-dwelling burglary. Expressed genuine remorse, driven by substance misuse following bereavement and homelessness. Hopes to move to Scotland post-release with family support and job offer.

19 Jan 2026

Joshua Rothery

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

13 years and eight months imprisonment

Joshua Rothery, 33, of Dawnay Road in Bradford, committed serious sexual offences against a child under the age of 13, including rape, sexual assault, and making indecent images. All offences relate to the same victim and took place in the year prior to the report in August 2025. The offences were reported to West Yorkshire Police in August 2025, leading to his arrest on the same day.

Admitted to charges of raping a child under the age of 13, sexually assaulting a child under 13, and making indecent images. Given a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

19 Jan 2026

Simon Temple

Burglary *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Simon Temple, 43, participated in two non-dwelling burglaries in Keighley in October 2025. On October 18, with James Reynoldson, they forced open the padlock of a closed petrol station and stole alcohol while inside for about ten minutes. On October 19, with Reynoldson, they attacked the Post Office entrance on Bradford Road with an axe and stole alcohol and two charity boxes containing around £500 in coins, causing £1,000 in damage. They were arrested together at an address in Keighley on October 20.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of non-dwelling burglary. Background of stable life until 2023, followed by relationship breakdown, drug use, and father's death leading to offending. Thankful for custody and methadone prescription, looking forward to clearer future.

19 Jan 2026

Richard Gleave

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Richard Gleave, 35, of no fixed abode, had been released from prison three months prior when he learned his mother had loaned money to a friend. He subjected her to an angry tirade at her Halifax home, damaging the ceiling, spitting at her, and pushing her, causing her to fall onto a fireplace and suffer a fractured upper left arm. Earlier, he made threatening phone calls to the friend, demanding repayment and threatening to blow up the woman's home and car. He called an ambulance for his mother after realizing the injury.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, criminal damage, and making threats to commit criminal damage. Early guilty pleas noted as remorse. Prior convictions for violence and arson. Under influence of drugs and alcohol during threats. Judge considered unconditional love from mother but prioritized protection of her and potential victims.

15 Jan 2026

Kieran Smith

Rape of a girl under 13 *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 1 year

Kieran Smith, aged 22, committed multiple sex offences against a girl under 13 between 2022 and 2024 while living in Castleford. The offences included rape, assault by penetration, and causing or inciting sexual activity. He was reported to police seven months prior to sentencing and convicted swiftly despite investigative complexities. The victim's family highlighted her bravery in coming forward and the profound impact on her childhood.

Found guilty following a trial. Made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order restricting unsupervised contact with children under 18 upon release. Family expressed that the sentence will never be enough.

15 Jan 2026

Ndrec Xheleshi

Possessing an offensive weapon in a public place *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 250 hours unpaid work, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Ndrec Xheleshi, 31, of Market Street, Wibsey, was involved in a row with Nechiravan Waisie at the Ancient Foresters pub in Wibsey in November 2024, where he was punched and then glassed in the face, resulting in a permanent scar. He continued fighting in the car park near a smoking area. Later returned asking for the 'little man' and was arrested with a large kitchen knife in his pocket. The argument appeared to be about money.

Admitted possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. Already subject to a suspended sentence for burglary. Argument appeared to be about money. Did not use the knife during the fighting.

12 Jan 2026

Nechiravan Waisie

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 250 hours unpaid work, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring programme

Nechiravan Waisie, 42, lashed out with a beer glass in his hand during a row with Ndrec Xheleshi at the Ancient Foresters pub in Wibsey in November 2024. He initially threw beer over the complainant, and when Xheleshi responded with punches, Waisie smashed the beer glass across his face, causing a permanent scar. The fight continued near a pool table with blood pouring from the wound. Waisie was escorted out and arrested by police.

Admitted unlawful wounding. No previous convictions. Offence aggravated by drinking. One-off and out-of-character offence; has stopped drinking alcohol.

12 Jan 2026

John Patrick Hawkins

Fraudulent trading *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

John Patrick Hawkins, 66, as sole director of Specialist Cars of Malton Limited, engaged in fraudulent trading from late 2018 to February 2020. Facing financial difficulties with a growing bank overdraft, he deliberately used new customer funds to service debts, pretended business success, sold vehicles without owners' knowledge (e.g., a widow's late husband's Porsche, keeping all proceeds), extracted hundreds of thousands from investors, used unowned vehicles as loan collateral, lied to creditors, and forged documents. This defrauded dozens of Porsche customers and investors, causing profound personal devastation, betrayal, anxiety, and loss of life savings. The business went into liquidation.

Admitted to fraudulent trading. Banned from acting as a company director for 10 years. Further Proceeds of Crime Act hearing scheduled. Acted out of misguided belief to save the business; expressed remorse.

9 Jan 2026

Jake Leeming

Affray *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months with 4-month curfew and 250 hours unpaid work

Jake Leeming participated in a mid-afternoon brawl involving up to 12 men at Casa Hotel and Restaurant, Elland Road, Brighouse. The disturbance, lasting about two minutes, spread to various parts including the kitchen, causing serious fear and distress to staff and patrons. CCTV footage was shown in court.

Sentenced for affray. No previous convictions. Must comply with electronically monitored night-time curfew and complete 250 hours of unpaid community work.

6 Jan 2026

Ben Kilminster

Affray *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Ben Kilminster participated in a mid-afternoon brawl involving up to 12 men at Casa Hotel and Restaurant, Elland Road, Brighouse. The disturbance, lasting about two minutes, spread to various parts including the kitchen, causing serious fear and distress to staff and patrons. CCTV footage was shown in court.

Admitted affray charge. Sentenced in absence; may still be abroad, possibly in Thailand. Did not attend the hearing.

6 Jan 2026

Connor O'hagan

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent and intentional strangulation *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

On the night of April 8, 2025, Connor O'Hagan subjected a woman to a prolonged and brutal assault at his flat in Kirkgate, Shipley. The attack involved punching, kicking, headbutting, glassing, and strangulation. A concerned neighbour called 999 after hearing the victim's screams pleading with O'Hagan not to do it and to get off her. Police found a scene of chaos with O'Hagan's clothing blood-stained and a cut above his eye. The victim suffered a small bleed to the brain (no surgical intervention needed), fractured left eye socket, fractured left cheekbone, bruising to her lungs, and swelling to her kidney. The flat, where the woman should have been safe, was turned into a place of violence and terror.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and intentional strangulation. Previous convictions for offences including non-domestic violence taken into account. Will serve two-thirds before release on licence. Judge warned of potential dangerous offender classification for future similar offending.

6 Jan 2026

Patrick Lee

Affray *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Patrick Lee, aged 20 at the time, participated in a mid-afternoon brawl involving up to 12 men at Casa Hotel and Restaurant, Elland Road, Brighouse. The disturbance, lasting about two minutes, spread to various parts including the kitchen, causing serious fear and distress to staff and patrons. CCTV footage was shown in court.

Admitted affray charge. Previous convictions for wounding and violent disorder. Subject to a suspended custodial sentence at the time. Under the influence of alcohol and regretted actions, but judge noted propensity for violence.

6 Jan 2026

Mohammed Bilal

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 2 years, 4 months and 15 days

On December 30, 2025, at around 00.38am, Mohammed Bilal, 25, of no fixed abode, was driving a Volkswagen Golf with fake plates in Bradford city centre. When pursued by police, he led a high-speed chase, reaching 100mph, driving over speed bumps at 70mph on Dirkhill Road, ignoring a no entry sign on Thornton Road, going through red lights at 80mph on Ingleby Road, and continuing into an estate and Wilson Street. The chase lasted six minutes until the vehicle stopped, and he was arrested after hiding in the rear. This followed a prior incident on June 30, 2025, where he was spotted driving a Ford Fiesta uninsured and disqualified.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, not wearing a seatbelt and driving with no insurance. Has a history of driving offences, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and low IQ (bottom two per cent). Prior community order from March breached.

6 Jan 2026

Qasim Mahmood

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Qasim Mahmood, 31, of Idle Road, Bradford, subjected his partner of five years to repeated violent assaults starting in the last few months of the relationship. Between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, he threw his phone at her during an argument, causing a cut to her eyebrow requiring hospital treatment. On June 28, 2025, she recorded him attacking and shouting at her. On September 30, 2025, after drinking, he punched her in the face, cutting her lip, and strangled her, leaving her struggling to breathe and squealing before he released her. She reported him to police, who arrested him; he abused officers with racist and homophobic language. The victim suffered lasting anxiety, nightmares, bruises, and neck marks, fearing for her life and withdrawing from social interactions.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating, racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm or distress, and using threatening, abusive behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Prior convictions for theft and assaulting an emergency worker. Mitigating factors include anxiety, depression, family losses, and substance misuse; expressed regret and apology.

5 Jan 2026

Shaun Booth

Motor vehicle theft *

Sentence

5 years and 11 months imprisonment

Shaun Booth, 32 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to 24 offences relating to a series of motor vehicle thefts.

Pleaded guilty to 24 offences relating to a series of motor vehicle thefts.

1 Jan 2026

December 2025 1 case

Patrick Reilly

Burglary *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Patrick Reilly, 55, of Northrop Close, Girlington, Bradford, entered The Barge pub in Brighouse wearing a high-visibility jacket to blend in as a workman. He went through a 'staff only' door upstairs into a home above the pub and stole over £360 in cash from a safe. The theft was discovered the next day by the manager. Reilly was identified from CCTV footage by a police officer. He initially denied the charge but pleaded guilty at a previous hearing. The burglary started as a non-dwelling offence but developed into a house burglary.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Sentenced under 'three strikes' rule as a career burglar with 52 prior convictions for 95 offences. Sentence reduced from minimum 3 years due to guilty plea. Issues with drug and alcohol addiction, relapsed after family deaths. Attending AA meetings while on remand.

31 Dec 2025

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