Bradford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 257 verdicts at Bradford Crown Court (Bradford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

December 2025 9 cases

Shahid Abdullah

Possession of offensive weapon and Section 20 Assault *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Involved in a connected axe attack on March 11, 2025, following the mass brawl on Mile Cross Road, Halifax, on February 5, 2025.

Aged 25, of Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax.

9 Dec 2025

Usama Usman

Violent disorder and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Involved in a mass brawl on Mile Cross Road, Halifax, on February 5, 2025, where over 35 people fought using machetes, baseball bats, planks of wood, and other weapons, resulting in two men suffering life-changing injuries.

Aged 28, of Rhonda Place, Halifax. Pleaded guilty mid-trial.

9 Dec 2025

Uzair Mahmood

Violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon *

Sentence

17 months imprisonment

Aged 25, of Rhondda Place, Halifax.

9 Dec 2025

Aleksejs Baskakovs

Rape *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Aleksejs Baskakovs, 56, was convicted of a series of rape and violent sexual offences demonstrating a deeply troubling pattern of behaviour driven by a need to dominate and control victims through fear and violence. Consent was not freely given but forced. The offences involved multiple unidentified survivors who suffered flashbacks, traumatic memories, and felt mentally trapped, describing the defendant as a 'monster'. He participated in the hearing via video link from HMP Leeds.

Found guilty by jury in October. Must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence. Register as a sex offender for life. Claimed innocence and described himself as a 'decent man' during sentencing.

5 Dec 2025

Arslan Ahmed

Money laundering *

Sentence

12-month community order with 180 hours unpaid work

Arslan Ahmed, 32, of Shay Grove, Bradford, participated in money laundering arrangements with Mohammed Daar by receiving three false HMRC repayments totalling £6,012.13 into his account without any legitimate reason. The money was then returned to Daar minus a small fee. This helped distance Daar's fraudulent activities from the proceeds. The scheme ran between October 21, 2019, and August 19, 2022, as part of a larger fraud involving falsified tax records and false mileage claims.

Admitted money laundering. Received three false repayments totalling £6,012.13 without legitimate reason. Small fee taken for involvement.

4 Dec 2025

Mohammed Daar

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Mohammed Daar, a 36-year-old HMRC tax officer based in Bradford, joined HMRC in 2016 as a customer service consultant/administration officer in the personal tax operations department. Responsible for processing business mileage expense claims, he abused his access to private taxpayer information between October 21, 2019, and August 19, 2022, by falsifying 101 individual tax records without knowledge and submitting false mileage claims, resulting in £211,715.21 repaid into 66 nominated bank accounts controlled by him or others. The fraud was motivated by wedding debt, a gambling habit, and drug addiction. The scheme involved money laundering arrangements with Moosa Hajat and Arslan Ahmed to distance proceeds. Discovered in August 2022 via a query on a false refund linked to his PID number.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and unauthorised computer access. Described as the leading player in the fraud and money laundering. Expressed genuine regret and shame. Judge commented on abuse of position of trust over a long period.

4 Dec 2025

Raheela Sajid

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

12-month sentence suspended for 18 months, 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 150 hours unpaid work, 12-month driving disqualification

On November 4, 2020, in Burlington Street, Halifax, Raheela Sajid reversed her car 40 metres down the street instead of into Albert Street, striking and trapping her long-standing friend, 86-year-old Fatima Begum, under the vehicle, causing fatal injuries. Sajid had been chatting friendly with Fatima moments before. She remained at the scene and provided assistance. The manoeuvre was deemed unsafe and careless.

Found guilty of causing death by careless driving following a trial. Genuine remorse expressed. No previous convictions except one for exceeding the speed limit in 2023. Suffered anxiety and depression since the incident, contributing to the end of her marriage.

4 Dec 2025

Moosa Hajat

Money laundering *

Sentence

12-month community order with 180 hours unpaid work

Moosa Hajat, 30, of Arncliffe Terrace, Bradford, participated in money laundering arrangements with Mohammed Daar by receiving five false HMRC repayments totalling £9,895.67 into his account without any legitimate reason. The money was then returned to Daar minus a small fee. This helped distance Daar's fraudulent activities from the proceeds. The scheme ran between October 21, 2019, and August 19, 2022, as part of a larger fraud involving falsified tax records and false mileage claims.

Admitted money laundering. Received five false repayments totalling £9,895.67 without legitimate reason. Small fee taken for involvement.

4 Dec 2025

Mohammed Hussain

Possession of a bladed article in a public place *

Sentence

jailed for both offences

On July 2025 at Bradford Interchange, Mohammed Hussain, 44, of The Homestead, Ravensthorpe, pulled a three-inch serrated steak knife on a group of approximately five male youths who were taunting him and throwing plastic cones at him. Police seized the knife after he complied with their order to drop it. While on bail awaiting sentence, in September 2025 in the North Road area of Dewsbury, Hussain was found with another three-inch serrated steak knife in his pocket while shouting at passing cars.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in a public place. Committed a similar offence while on bail. Previously served a five-month jail sentence for breaching a suspended sentence order for possession of an imitation firearm. Judge noted risk of serious disorder and that he brought the knife with him.

2 Dec 2025

November 2025 5 cases

Simon Kierans

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Simon Kierans, 41, of no fixed abode, burgled an occupied home in Sowerby Bridge in May 2025, stealing keys to a Volkswagen Tiguan valued at £15,000, which was later recovered. He was caught on CCTV wearing a balaclava and gloves, leaving a latex glove with his DNA at the scene. The householder described the crime as feeling like an assault. This was part of a spate of crimes including other burglaries at a pub in Sowerby Bridge and a vets surgery in Ripponden. In June 2025, he was stopped in the Manchester area driving a disqualified Audi and found with two bladed articles.

Banned from driving for 30 months. Prolific offender with nearly 40 convictions for 123 offences, including more than 20 burglary offences. Offending since age 13. Admitted to multiple burglaries including a pub in Sowerby Bridge and a vets surgery in Ripponden. Previously jailed for 45 months in 2020 for burglary offences.

24 Nov 2025

Davey Mcdonagh

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment

On a date in May 2025, Davey McDonagh, 23, of Eton Street, Halifax, stabbed a stranger in the stomach with a knife during a brief altercation at the Courtyard pub in Halifax. The incident followed an exchange with the victim's cousin at the bar, after which McDonagh told the victim 'It’s got **** all to do with you.' He pulled out the knife 'out of nowhere' and stabbed the victim in the left side of the stomach, an attack captured on CCTV that lasted seconds. The victim initially thought it was a punch but discovered blood upon lifting his shirt. He required 10 stitches, suffered ongoing pain, anxiety, and sleeplessness, impacting his ability to work, and feared for his life during the assault. McDonagh claimed a prior incident involving others and a firearm, and he had been a victim of violence himself, including a hammer attack and a chest stabbing.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) and possessing a knife in a public place. Had a previous conviction for possession of a bladed article. Diagnosed with PTSD from prior violent attacks and prescribed anti-depressants. Expressed remorse.

24 Nov 2025

Thomas Neely

Attempting to cause a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Thomas Neely, 32, from Valley View, Baildon, contacted an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl using the name 'fat guy' in September 2024. The conversation moved to the Kik platform where he sent a picture of his penis, a video of himself performing a sex act, and discussed meeting up for sex, including teaching her kinks and being her first. He confirmed his intent to have sex with the girl and planned to go to a house in Coventry. He was traced via his IP address, with matching bedding found at his home, and he attempted to delete apps on his smartphone.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act, attempting to engage in sexual communication, and attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sexual act. Previous caution in 2016 for possessing an indecent image of a child was an aggravating feature. Must serve two-thirds of the sentence, register as a sex offender for life, and comply with an indefinite sexual harm prevention order restricting internet use and contact with children.

14 Nov 2025

Trimayne Maguire

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment and 3 years driving ban

Trimayne Maguire, 29, from Longfield Avenue, Huddersfield, was part of a gang of up to 30 riders marauding through Bradford streets in broad daylight on a Sunday afternoon in July 2024. The gang, including off-road bikes, ran red lights, rode on both sides of the road, and over pedestrianised areas while pursued by police. During the pursuit on Holme Lane, Maguire crashed his quad-bike into a police officer deploying a stinger device, carrying the officer down the road towards the junction with Tong Street. The officer hung onto Maguire and the bike before pulling him off. The officer suffered a leg injury requiring hospital treatment, with ongoing stabbing pains and hypersensitivity, and felt he came very close to dying.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Judge noted participation in gang activity with dangerous riding. Partner due to give birth next month. Must serve half the sentence and pass extended re-test.

10 Nov 2025

Chiemka Okoronta

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On 25 March, Chiemka Okoronta, a 29-year-old postgraduate student originally from Nigeria, tricked a 17-year-old girl into sharing a taxi after their night bus service unexpectedly terminated in Morley, Leeds. Instead of going to Bradford Interchange, the taxi went to his flat where he lured her inside, locked her in a toilet, and raped her. The victim stopped a passer-by to call the police after the attack. She reported suffering flashbacks and nightmares in her victim impact statement.

Convicted of multiple rape offences. Described as a dangerous sexual predator by Judge Sophie McKone. Likely to be deported. Must serve three years on extended licence and register as a sex offender for life.

3 Nov 2025

October 2025 8 cases

Felix Hanrahan

Burglary *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

On November 2, 2024, Felix Hanrahan, 46, of no fixed abode, tricked his way into the home of an 85-year-old woman living alone in Keighley, Bradford, by claiming he needed £15 to fix her roof tiles. He entered uninvited, asked to use the toilet, and when she took two £10 notes from a jam jar to get rid of him, he grabbed the cash and stole an additional £180 from the jar before running away. The money was intended for his cocaine addiction. He was arrested later that night after giving a false name, as he was wanted on recall to prison.

Pleaded guilty a few weeks before trial. Expressed genuine remorse. Addicted to cocaine and spiralling out of control mentally. On prison licence for similar crimes and recalled to serve previous 78-month sentence. Judge noted offences were reprehensible, demonstrated lack of moral compass, and preyed on vulnerable elderly. Prior convictions for wounding, robbery, and burglaries against elderly victims (jailed over six years in 2020).

30 Oct 2025

Muhibur Rahman

Making and distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Muhibur Rahman, aged 20 at the time of arrest in December 2022, downloaded and distributed indecent images of children via the internet and Telegram application. Analysis of his mobile phone revealed almost 100 still and moving images, including nearly 50 category A images depicting children as young as babies being raped by adult males. He distributed 27 images, including nine category A, and exchanged messages in January 2022 requesting monetary payment from individuals seeking specific images and videos. Arrested at his workplace following police information about uploads.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images and three charges of distributing indecent images. No previous convictions. Imposed 10-year sexual harm prevention order and required to register as a sex offender for 10 years. Judge noted defendant's sexual interest in children and that he sought monetary payment for distributing images.

27 Oct 2025

Karen Barker

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Karen Barker, a 49-year-old former office manager at a Calderdale demolition firm, abused her position over a six-year period to steal more than £190,000 from the company's bank account to fund her drug and alcohol addictions. She was responsible for day-to-day operations and used legitimate payment references to disguise the fraudulent transactions. Suspicious activity was discovered in February 2021, leading to her arrest and interview in December 2021, where she made full admissions. The theft had a devastating impact on the company.

Pleaded guilty. After trial would have been 45 months. Delay of almost four years in case reaching court. Efforts to battle addictions taken into account. Further hearing in January under Proceeds of Crime Act.

22 Oct 2025

Jamie Agar

Rape *

Sentence

6 years and 7 months imprisonment

Jamie Agar, aged 19 at the time, raped a woman at his flat in Menston in 2023. After the rape, he followed her into the bathroom and urinated on her twice, inflicting further humiliation and degradation. He was arrested the next day and initially claimed all sexual activity was consensual. The offences have changed the victim's life forever.

Pleaded guilty to common assault in relation to the urination; found guilty by jury of rape. First time in custody. Shown genuine remorse and empathy. Under influence of alcohol at the time. Must register as a sex offender for life and comply with indefinite restraining order banning contact with victim.

20 Oct 2025

Mathew Leason

Intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and common assault *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Mathew Leason, of Clare Road, Wyke, committed multiple acts of domestic violence against his victim. In summer 2023, he headbutted her, causing her nose to bleed, and promised never to be violent again. In December 2024, during an argument, he strangled her by the throat and kneed her in the face, causing her to lose consciousness. In a further attack, he dragged her off a sofa and kicked her in the head and body with steel toe-capped footwear, causing significant bruising. He was arrested in February 2025.

Pleaded guilty on the day of trial. No previous convictions. Judge noted lack of remorse and described him as a threat to partners. Subject to a five-year restraining order banning contact with victim and entry to her street.

17 Oct 2025

Mohammed Naveed

Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Mohammed Naveed, 42, a Bradford barber, locked a boy in the back room of his shop, pinned him down and raped him after the boy refused to 'work for' free cannabis. He also sexually assaulted a teenage girl in the back room by attempting to pull off her top, stopped by the boy entering. Naveed rewarded the boy with vapes, money and £20 for oral sex, and paid for sexual services involving sharing photographs.

Convicted by jury of rape, sexual communication with a child, paying for sexual services, sexual assault and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Subject to lifelong sexual harm prevention order and must register as sex offender for life.

14 Oct 2025

Muhammed Afsan

Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Muhammed Afsan, 43, of Lynfield Drive, Bradford, committed sex offences against a teenage boy in the back of his Audi car. He breached a 2022 sexual risk order by having the boy and a 15-year-old girl in his car on two occasions.

Convicted by jury of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a child, breaching sexual risk order and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Breached 2022 sexual risk order by having a 15-year-old girl and teenage boy in his car on two occasions. Subject to lifelong sexual harm prevention order and must register as sex offender for life.

14 Oct 2025

James Green

Attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming *

Sentence

6 years extended sentence (4 years custody, 3 years extended licence)

James Green, 35, of Vaughan Street, Halifax, engaged in sexual conversations with who he believed was a 12-year-old girl named Olivia on Kik and Snapchat, sending pictures of himself and his penis, videos of masturbating, and referring to himself as 'Daddy'. He discussed meeting her for sex and naughty activities. 'Olivia' was an undercover police officer. Officers searched his home on June 6, 2025, finding a damaged Motorola phone buried in the cellar used for the communications, a PlayStation 5, indecent images of children in categories A, B, and C, and extreme pornographic images of adults having sex with dogs. He was in breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order banning internet devices without permission.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming, possession of indecent images of children (categories A, B, C), possession of extreme pornographic images, and breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Prior conviction for raping a child under 13. Subject to indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

14 Oct 2025

September 2025 20 cases

Darren Dearden

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment and a 41-month driving ban

Darren Dearden, while over twice the drink-drive limit, drove a Range Rover and deliberately rammed a police car on Rochdale Road in November 2024 to evade a stop. He then drove at excessive speed with headlights off, colliding with another vehicle, causing damage, before abandoning his car and being arrested. The incident involved endangering other road users and resulted in damage to the police vehicle and the other car.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit. Had previous convictions for similar offenses and suffers from conditions including Tourette’s and effects from a prior stroke, with family support noted.

22 Sep 2025

Michael Double

Forgery *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Michael Double forged documents purporting to be from the High Court to falsely claim he was next-of-kin for his deceased grandmother, who died in October 2022, despite her having a surviving son. He committed the forgery in December 2022 and also submitted false information in a job application to Jet2 in March 2023, claiming employment with Etihad Airways that could not be verified. He had a prior suspended prison sentence for fraud in January 2024.

Admitted offences of forgery and fraud. Judge stated it was a serious matter requiring an immediate custodial sentence, with credit given for guilty pleas and consideration of medical issues and personal circumstances.

19 Sep 2025

Terrence Burns

Burglary *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Terrence Burns conducted a series of burglaries in early 2025. On February 2, he entered units at Bradford College during an evening class and stole tools, including a diagnostic scanner and an impact driver. On April 16, he attempted to break into The Fleece pub using a screwdriver, but was interrupted. On April 21, he forced entry into a Go Outdoors store, stealing 14 jackets worth £2,490. On May 11, he burgled a gated yard, taking tools, tablets, and a camera system valued at over £3,000, leaving behind screwdrivers that linked him to the crime via DNA.

The defendant had 134 previous convictions, including 31 for theft-related offences and 12 for burglaries. Offences were committed to repay debts after borrowing money to support his four children, and he claims to have remained drug-free since his last custodial sentence in October 2022.

19 Sep 2025

Wisal Ahmad

Rape *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment with a 4-year extended licence

Wisal Ahmad, a 30-year-old takeaway worker, contacted a 12-year-old girl via Snapchat in September 2024, falsely claiming to be 22. He sent over 400 pages of messages, arranged for her to be picked up by taxi, and raped her at his flat in Bradford. He organised further meetings for sexual activity, but on one occasion failed to appear, leaving the girl stranded in the Manningham Lane area late at night. Members of the public assisted her, leading to police involvement.

Pleaded guilty to rape, attempted rape, assault by penetration, making indecent photographs of a child, and sexual communication with a child. Determined to be a dangerous offender and will be deported to Pakistan after serving his sentence.

19 Sep 2025

Kamran Ahmed

Unlawful wounding without intent *

Sentence

18-month suspended prison sentence, 250 hours unpaid work, and 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Kamran Ahmed punched a man who was intervening in an incident on Main Street in Bingley in June 2024, after the man stepped in when Ahmed knocked a mobile phone from a woman's hand. The victim suffered a severe brain injury from hitting his head on the ground, requiring 17 stitches, ventilation in hospital, and 10 weeks of treatment. This has left him with impaired speech, coordination, mobility, and the need for crutches, affecting his daily life, employment, and family.

Pled guilty to unlawful wounding without intent at the earliest opportunity; no previous convictions; expressed remorse; judge considered his age, potential for rehabilitation, and his mother's serious illness.

15 Sep 2025

Simon Thompson

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

9 weeks imprisonment

On April 21, 2024, a home in Halifax was burgled, and items including a television valued at £350 were stolen. Simon Thompson possessed the stolen television and was arrested shortly after. He pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods as an alternative to burglary charges.

Plea of guilty to handling stolen goods. The defendant had 34 previous convictions for 61 offences, primarily for dishonesty.

13 Sep 2025

Joshua Jowett

Drug offences *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Joshua Jowett, 34, of Grove Park in Ovenden, engaged in drug dealing by offering and supplying heroin, cocaine, and ketamine to an undercover officer in March 2023, including meetings at a Sainsbury's supermarket car park and under North Bridge. Over subsequent weeks, he sent messages offering drugs for sale. Police seized three mobile phones, 24 deals of heroin and cocaine, grip-sealed bags, and scales from his address. Additionally, on May 11, 2024, he was involved in a heated argument outside a McDonald's in Halifax, where he armed himself with a knife but did not use it. He also committed driving offences, including dangerous driving on August 5, 2024, and September 15, 2024, while disqualified and uninsured, evading police in pursuits.

Admitted to a catalogue of drug offences, possession of a knife in a public place, and driving matters. Has a deprived background, raised by a single mother, and is remorseful. Remanded since May 27, 2025, and is a trusted prisoner assisting others in HMP Leeds.

12 Sep 2025

Bhupinder Chohan

Breach of prohibition orders *

Sentence

£360 fine

Bhupinder Chohan, aged 58, was responsible for overseeing two student accommodation blocks at Laisteridge Student Village near the University of Bradford. In April 2021, the gas supply to the buildings was disconnected due to unpaid bills, leaving tenants without heating, gas hobs, or hot water for several weeks. Despite receiving multiple notices and a prohibition order to restore the supply, he cited cash flow problems and failed to act promptly. He continued to collect rent from tenants and attempted to attract new ones at a discount, even as the properties deteriorated with issues like damp. The ordeal spanned months, leading to the buildings being vacated and the business being liquidated.

Admitted guilt to breaching prohibition orders. The fine was based on his income, considering his bankruptcy and reliance on benefits. He was previously of good character but acted recklessly by ignoring tenant needs.

12 Sep 2025

Rajae Paul

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Rajae Paul built a relationship with a 14-year-old girl over Snapchat and Instagram using a fake name and claiming he was 16. He arranged to meet her in Bradford, and on June 5, 2025, took her to Peel Park where he violently raped her twice.

Convicted of two rapes, given a sexual harm prevention order for 25 years, and required to sign the sex offenders register for life. He used a fake name and claimed to be 16 years old, showed no remorse during the process.

11 Sep 2025

Yasir Mukhtar Choudry

Providing a pyrotechnic item to an underage individual *

Sentence

12-month community order, including 90 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity days

Yasir Mukhtar Choudry sold a firework to a 16-year-old test purchaser at his pop-up shop in Whetley Lane, Bradford, on November 6, without checking identification, despite prior warnings from Trading Standards about selling to minors.

Defence argued he was duped into the sale and attempted to withdraw his guilty plea; previously convicted for involvement in a counterfeit clothing scheme.

10 Sep 2025

Daniel Lacey

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Daniel Lacey, 32, from Nature Way, began a relationship and quickly turned violent. He strangled his partner and punched her ribs during an argument when she wanted to go to Tesco, believing she was meeting someone else. He prevented her from leaving, causing injuries including possible bruising to her left lung and a collection of blood. He later returned to her home, damaged her property, smashed her car windscreen, and threatened to 'burn the death out of' her. This pattern of abuse included prior remands and breaches, leading to his conviction.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, breach of a non-molestation order, and breach of a suspended sentence order. Has 17 previous convictions, including violence against an ex-partner. The judge described him as dangerous to women and noted his tendency to use violence against partners.

9 Sep 2025

Tyler Conley

Illegal Money Lending and Money Laundering *

Sentence

24 months custody suspended for two years for money laundering, 12 months for illegal money lending (concurrent), 25 rehabilitation activity sessions, and 300 hours unpaid work

Tyler Conley engaged in illegal money lending in the Keighley area, charging 100% interest and earning at least £74,000 between December 2020 and July 2024. She preyed on vulnerable individuals by lending money without authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority, threatening and intimidating borrowers who could not repay, including sending menacing messages. She was arrested in July 2024 after a warrant was executed at her home, where cash and a phone were seized.

Pleaded guilty; judge noted she was preying on desperate and vulnerable people but suspended the sentence due to exceptional circumstances, including her mental and physical health issues, role as a single mother, and genuine remorse.

8 Sep 2025

Riegan Cooney

Assault *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Riegan Cooney approached a man outside a Co-op in Bradford in October 2023, offering to sell stolen coffee. When the man refused and tried to walk away, Cooney struck him with a sucker-punch to the back of the head, followed by multiple punches and kicks while the victim was on the floor. Witnesses reported seeing six or seven punches. The victim suffered displaced fractures to his jawbone, required surgery with plates inserted, and experienced ongoing pain and difficulty speaking.

Pleaded guilty to assault. Had ten previous convictions for offences including harassment and driving while disqualified. The attack was a joint effort with another individual, and he has reduced his alcohol intake since the incident.

8 Sep 2025

Zishan Rashid

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

Suspended 2 years imprisonment, 150 hours unpaid work, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and 2 years driving disqualification

Zishan Rashid attacked his neighbour in April 2023 over a parking dispute, approaching the victim in his car, shouting threats, and subjecting him to punches and kicks, resulting in a fracture to the left eye socket. The victim feared for his life, suffered sleepless nights, and was unfit for work, leading him and his partner to move out of their home. While on bail, Rashid committed dangerous driving in September 2024, driving a VW Polo at double the speed limit, through red lights, and evading police until stopped by a stinger device.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Committed dangerous driving while on bail. Expressed remorse and is now free of substances that had previously caused issues.

4 Sep 2025

Daniel Mcbride

Robbery *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Daniel McBride met a woman in April 2025 who offered him help when he was sitting outside her flat. She gave him food, coffee, and £40 for cigarettes. In May 2025, he encountered her again, demanded money, grabbed her mobile phone, and threatened her, saying he did not know what he was capable of when needing a fix. He forced her to withdraw £20 from an ATM. The woman, who has schizo-affective disorder, was left physically and mentally shaken and reported the incident to authorities.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has previous convictions for robbery, theft, assault by beating an emergency worker, shoplifting, and criminal damage. The judge described the offence as 'mean' and imposed a lifelong restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim.

4 Sep 2025

Lewis Newman

Drug trafficking *

Sentence

6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Lewis Newman was caught with 8kg of cocaine, valued at £224,000, in a taxi on June 24, 2025, while being transported from Arkwright Street in Bradford to Bingley. Police stopped the taxi, searched it, and found the drugs in a bag he was carrying. His home was also searched, revealing scales, traces of white powder, and additional mobile phones. He was interviewed but answered 'no comment' to questions.

Pleaded guilty to drug trafficking. Was a courier and turned to crime to buy a birthday present for his daughter, with no influence on those above him in the chain.

4 Sep 2025

Harminder Singh

Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Harminder Singh acted as a courier in a Bradford-based conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine in May 2020, delivering two kilograms of heroin, two kilograms of cocaine, and two kilograms of cutting agent. This came to light through the Operation Venetic inquiry into the EncroChat platform. He was arrested in December 2021 when police found him growing 110 cannabis plants at his address, with the operation yielding drugs worth approximately £30,000 at wholesale level. Singh had a history of drug-related offences, including previous jail terms for smuggling and possession with intent to supply.

Admitted to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, production of cannabis, and possessing cannabis with intent to supply. Had prior convictions for drug-related offences and was involved in a Bradford-based conspiracy. The judge noted his role in delivering wholesale quantities of drugs and highlighted the societal harm caused by such crimes.

3 Sep 2025

Lungile Umeh

Theft and Assault *

Sentence

18-month community order with 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a 6-month drug rehabilitation requirement

Lungile Umeh carried out a spree of offences including six thefts between January 12 and February 25, such as shoplifting from a Superdrug store in Bradford city centre where she pulled out a lighter and threatened to set a staff member on fire, stealing equipment from a busker, assaulting an emergency worker by spitting on them, and making threats to have a police officer and their children shot. She was arrested following these incidents.

Had psychiatric problems exacerbated by drug and alcohol abuse; previously remanded in custody for about five months; admitted to threats and assaults on staff and emergency workers.

3 Sep 2025

Shawner Kenny

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Shawner Kenny, while on licence for a prior offence, confronted a male victim in his flat just after midnight on Christmas Eve 2024 in Bradford. Along with a co-defendant, she entered the flat, leading to a fight that spilled into the communal area. Kenny retrieved a folding knife from her bag, kicked and slashed the victim, causing a wound to his right ear that resulted in scarring. The incident was captured on Ring doorbell footage, and she fled the scene. She was arrested three weeks later and pleaded guilty to the charges.

Admitted to unlawful wounding and possession of a bladed article; previous conviction for wounding with intent; judge imposed a five-year restraining order and warned her to avoid knives; extended licence period of 2 years due to risk to the public.

1 Sep 2025

John Davies

Indecent assault and sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

John Davies, a 62-year-old from Sowerby Bridge, abused six young girls over a period of decades. He plied some victims with alcohol before abusing them while they slept and even played strip poker with one teenager, who blacked out due to the alcohol. The offences included acts that would now be classified as rape, and the abuse had a significant and lasting impact on the victims, who came forward despite the trauma.

Pleaded guilty to a series of sex charges relating to six girls. Judge described him as a serial sex offender with offending spanning decades. Victims reported profound long-term impacts, including feeling worthless. An indefinite sexual harm prevention order was imposed, and he must register as a sex offender for life.

1 Sep 2025

August 2025 8 cases

Mohammed Ghos

Attempted Robbery *

Sentence

Six-and-a-half years imprisonment with an extended licence period of three years

Mohammed Ghos, a 44-year-old drug addict high on crack cocaine and homeless at the time, attempted to rob three women in the Grammar School Street car park in Bradford city centre on February 7, 2025, the day after his release from custody. He approached the victims over a 15-minute period, armed with a broken pair of scissors and a blade, threatening to stab them if they did not hand over their mobile phones. The women escaped through their bravery and stoicism, reported the incidents, leading to his arrest via CCTV assistance.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of attempted robbery and possession of scissors. Has previous convictions including robbery and possessing bladed articles. Sentenced as a dangerous offender and subject to a five-year restraining order.

28 Aug 2025

Graham Dowling

Attempted murder *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Graham Dowling, a resident at a specialist care home, entered the room of a 61-year-old man just after midnight on December 11, 2024, and launched a ferocious and unprovoked attack. He punched and stamped on the victim, causing severe injuries including a skull fracture, nasal and rib fractures, and a punctured lung. The victim required a massive blood transfusion and CT scan at Leeds General Infirmary, and now needs 24-hour care for the rest of his life due to the life-changing injuries.

Found guilty of attempted murder; has paranoid schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder; must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence before being considered for release by the Parole Board; subject to a five-year licence period as a dangerous offender; the attack was described as ferocious and unprovoked.

22 Aug 2025

Tahir Akbar

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

39 months imprisonment for inflicting grievous bodily harm and an additional 12 months for perverting the course of justice

Tahir Akbar assaulted his pregnant wife during a row over food at their home on Bolingbroke Street. He slapped her face, threw food on the floor forcing her to clean it, pushed her onto the bed, placed his knee on her stomach causing a placental abruption, hit her with her mobile phone, and turned up the television volume to drown her cries for help. She was 20 weeks pregnant, and the assault led to her waters breaking and the stillbirth of the baby. Akbar also attempted to pervert the course of justice by pressuring her to lie about the incident, claiming she fell in another property, and sent messages begging her not to involve the police. Previous incidents included pushing her out of a car and slapping her.

Pleaded guilty to charges. Had previous convictions for offences involving a former partner. Judge highlighted his remorse, shame, and expressions like 'What’s the worst that is going to happen? Your baby will die. Let it die.'

19 Aug 2025

Joseph John Poutch

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Joseph John Poutch accompanied Jacob Gallagher in a hired Range Rover during a planned revenge attack. He filled up the vehicle prior to the incident and was in the front passenger seat when Gallagher drove to the victim's home in Harbour Crescent, Bradford, on August 26 of the previous year. Poutch knew Gallagher had a firearm and that it would be used to make the victim fear violence, though he did not intend for the victim to be shot.

Admitted to possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Had no previous convictions and was not the one who fired the weapon, but was aware of the firearm and its intended use.

15 Aug 2025

Jacob Gallagher

Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

19 years and 6 months imprisonment plus 5 years extended licence

Jacob Gallagher planned and executed a drive-by shooting as part of a revenge attack. On August 26 of the previous year, he drove a hired Range Rover to the victim's home in Harbour Crescent, Bradford, called the victim over, and fired two shots, striking him in the chest and under his left armpit. The victim suffered serious injuries requiring surgery. Gallagher had arranged the vehicle using a false bank card and driving licence, and the car was later found burnt out in an alleyway.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and arson. Has an extensive criminal record including robbery, battery, and assault. Mitigating factors include traumatic incidents from youth and efforts towards rehabilitation, such as being drug-free for seven months and working with a drug and alcohol recovery team.

15 Aug 2025

Kenny Wall

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment and banned from driving for two years and seven months

Kenny Wall, 26, from Batley, drove a stolen Nissan Juke at speeds up to 100mph on the M61 southbound in heavy rain, weaving through traffic and using the hard shoulder. He evaded police pursuit across counties until a stinger device deflated the tyres on Bradford Road, Oakenshaw. The vehicle had been stolen overnight from a woman's driveway in Birkenshaw, Bradford.

Admitted charges of dangerous driving, handling stolen goods, and driving without a licence and insurance. Judge commented that it was a miracle nobody was killed or injured, and noted the poor weather conditions worsened the offence. Barrister stated he has learned a lesson and it was a wake-up call.

12 Aug 2025

Mohit Kalia

False imprisonment *

Sentence

18-month community order with 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 120 hours unpaid work

Mohit Kalia followed and grabbed a woman as she walked home from a night out in Bradford city centre in the early hours of May in the previous year. He spotted her alone, jogged after her near the Midland Hotel, blocked her path, and pushed her against a wall, holding her there for a few seconds. She managed to break free and sought refuge in the hotel entrance. Kalia was identified via CCTV footage due to his distinctive shirt and was subject to a curfew as part of his bail conditions.

Pleaded guilty to false imprisonment. No previous convictions. Remorseful and has shown victim empathy. His wife is expecting their first child.

12 Aug 2025

Katie Bland

Robbery *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Katie Bland, 31, of Cross Hills Mount, Greetland, engaged in a violent altercation with her partner, a man in his 70s, on January 6, 2025. After an argument, she located him at Halifax bus station, verbally abused him with racist slurs and called him a 'dirty dog', grabbed his coat collar, threw him around, and demanded money. She kicked him during their journey and assaulted a woman who tried to intervene by grabbing her scarf and threatening violence. Bland then used his bank card to withdraw £40 fraudulently before her arrest. The victim reported severe depression, daily abuse, loss of friends, and fear of returning home due to the mess left in his house.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, assault by beating, fraud, and blackmail. She was on a suspended sentence for a previous robbery and has undertaken courses in prison to address her drug dependency and behaviour. The judge, Recorder Gordon, imposed the sentence, noting her history of convictions and the victim's statement about ongoing abuse and depression.

2 Aug 2025

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Harminder Singh

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Kenny Wall

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