Bradford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 214 verdicts at Bradford Crown Court (Bradford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Luke Fitzgerald

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

June 2, 2025

Sentence: Extended sentence of 10 years in custody and a 3-year extended licence period

Luke Fitzgerald, 32, invited a woman to his home in Salterhebble on July 31 of the previous year. The next morning, after she accidentally knocked over and smashed a framed picture of his niece, he lost his temper, grabbed her by the hair, threw her down the stairs, and stamped on her, causing her to lose consciousness. She sustained a fractured eye socket, bruising to her eyes and knees, a bloody nose, and internal bleeding to parts of her brain. The victim reported significant physical and emotional impacts, including difficulty trusting others and ongoing mental health issues.

Found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a trial and admitted to two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. Has 46 previous convictions, including for robbery and grievous bodily harm. Mitigating factors include a disrupted childhood, mental health problems, and efforts to rehabilitate while in custody, such as becoming an enhanced prisoner and gaining qualifications.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mohammed Numaan

Theft

May 20, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Mohammed Numaan stole four gold and diamond rings from two vulnerable elderly women at a care home in Skipton in October 2024. One victim, over 90 years old and suffering from dementia, had her wedding ring of 70 years, engagement ring, and eternity ring taken from her finger and bedside drawer, causing her distress as she could not understand what happened. The other victim, over 80 years old, had a high-value ring stolen from her finger, which was a 30th wedding anniversary gift from her husband and held significant sentimental value. The rings were later located in pawn shops in Bradford and returned to the families.

Initially denied the offences but was remanded in custody after the rings were located in pawn shops.

Sources: yorkshirepost.co.uk

Rafaq Ali

Perverting the course of justice

May 9, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Rafaq Ali, 38, of Kensington Street, Bradford, was involved in deleting CCTV footage from cameras at an industrial unit where Mohammed Feazan Ayaz was tortured and killed in July 2019.

Safraz Ahmed

Perverting the course of justice

May 9, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Safraz Ahmed, 36, of Brantwood Drive, Bradford, was involved in perverting the course of justice by aiding Akaash Rafiq to flee to Pakistan via London and Paris after the torture and murder of Mohammed Feazan Ayaz in July 2019 at an industrial unit in Denholme.

Assisted in helping a suspect evade justice after a murder by driving him to London.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Kaukab Khan

Perverting the course of justice

May 9, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Kaukab Khan, 37, of Galsworthy Avenue, Bradford, was involved in perverting the course of justice by having items from the industrial unit, where Mohammed Feazan Ayaz was tortured and killed in July 2019, stored at her home.

Assisted in the cover-up of a murder by storing items from the crime scene at her home.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Komal Kurshid

Perverting the course of justice

May 9, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Komal Kurshid, 32, of Athol Road, Bradford, was involved in perverting the course of justice by taking items such as a television and a bucket with the victim's blood from the industrial unit where Mohammed Feazan Ayaz was tortured and killed in July 2019.

Hassan Ali

Perverting the course of justice

May 9, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Hassan Ali, 30, of Thorn Lane, Bradford, was involved in perverting the course of justice by travelling with Akaash Rafiq following the torture and murder of Mohammed Feazan Ayaz in July 2019.

Iqrab Choudhury

Perverting the course of justice

May 9, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Iqrab Choudhury, 32, of Sandford Road, Bradford, was involved in the clean-up of the industrial unit where Mohammed Feazan Ayaz was tortured and killed in July 2019.

David Burnett

Perverting the course of justice

May 9, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

David Burnett, 43, of Clayton Avenue, Bradford, deleted CCTV footage from cameras at an industrial unit where Mohammed Feazan Ayaz was tortured and killed in July 2019.

Lynzy Walsh

Perverting the course of justice

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 120-day alcohol abstinence and monitoring programme

Lynzy Walsh, of Dene Park, Durham, was present at her father Philip Walsh's flat in Brooksbank Gardens, Elland, during the rape of a teenage girl. She told police in a statement that the teenager was not drunk and did not need help, despite CCTV footage showing the girl struggling to walk, crawling on hands and feet, and being carried. These false statements were made to pervert the course of justice and protect her father.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice by telling lies to police to protect her father. Subject to a 10-year restraining order. Judge noted she told a 'pack of lies' causing profound psychological harm to the victim.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Philip Walsh

Rape

May 1, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Philip Walsh, 66, plied a teenage girl with large measures of alcohol, knowing she was extremely drunk, then put her in a taxi with his daughter and took her to his flat in Brooksbank Gardens, Elland. The teenager had no recollection of the taxi ride and woke up to find Walsh performing a sex act on her while unconscious. Swabs taken at hospital revealed traces of his DNA. The incident involved a significant degree of planning and intent to take advantage of her vulnerability, as shown by CCTV footage of her struggling to walk, crawling, and being carried.

Pleaded guilty to rape and assault by penetration on the third day of trial. Must register as a sex offender for life. Subject to a 10-year restraining order.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Charles David Pratt

Rape

April 21, 2025

Sentence: 27 years imprisonment

Charles David Pratt committed rape and other sexual offences against two women and a girl, often while under the influence of alcohol, and used violence to force compliance with his demands.

Convicted of serious sexual offences against three female victims, including using violence to overcome resistance. He was under the influence of alcohol during some offences.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Parvaiz Akhtar

Rape and sexual assault of a child

April 15, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of one year

Parvaiz Akhtar sexually abused a girl starting when she was five years old, with the abuse lasting around 10 years and including rape and indecent assault, causing her decades of shame, trauma, self-harm, and anxiety; he was arrested upon returning to the UK after fleeing.

Found guilty of rape and sexual assault on a child under 13; he denied most charges but pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault and one count of rape.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Nikolas Gasper

Assault and threats

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Nikolas Gasper threatened to burn his girlfriend's house down after being asked to leave, punched a wall at her home, returned to threaten smashing windows, confronted her in the street with a machete, grabbed her by the hair, and bombarded her with over 30 abusive messages, including threats to turn up with a machete.

Pleaded guilty to threats and assault after calling himself the 'devil' and threatening to burn his girlfriend's house, pulling a machete, and sending abusive messages.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Michael Duck

Possession of indecent images of children

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Michael Duck hoarded over 55,000 indecent images of children on his devices, which were seized during a police investigation launched in 2022.

Found guilty of possessing indecent images of children after a police investigation.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Jibrhan Khan

Indecent assault and sexual assault

April 1, 2025

Sentence: 12-and-a-half years imprisonment

Jibrhan Khan committed non-recent sexual abuse against four girls, ending in 2014, including indecent assault, sexual assault, and sexual assault of a girl under 13, which left victims with anxiety, self-loathing, and guilt for not disclosing sooner.

Pleaded guilty to seven sexual offences after fleeing during his trial; he was convicted in his absence of one offence.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

James Richard Arthur Dowson

Rape and Indecent Assault

March 3, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 years and 247 days

James Richard Arthur Dowson targeted a girl in North Yorkshire, beginning the abuse when she was eight years old and continuing for five years. He was found guilty of two counts of rape against a girl under 16 and five counts of indecent assault against a girl under 14. Additionally, he was convicted of ten offences including rape and sexual assault committed in the West Yorkshire area. The victim bravely reported the horrific abuse, leading to his conviction.

Denied the offences but was found guilty by jury. Also issued with indefinite restraining orders against the two victims and a sexual harm prevention order. The sentences include a total of two years for the offences in North Yorkshire and the remainder for those in West Yorkshire. Judge Ahmed Nadim praised the victims for their bravery.

Sources: harrogateadvertiser.co.uk

Luke Townend

Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent

February 21, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Luke Townend contacted his teenage victim online and caused him to engage in sexual activity without consent in 2024. He was arrested on August 19, 2024, charged two days later, and the offense involved exploiting a vulnerable victim in a predatory manner.

Found guilty after a three-day trial. Breached an existing sexual harm prevention order. DS Darren Heald commended the victim's courage and described the offense as predatory and exploitative.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Abdul Iqbal

Drink-driving

February 18, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Abdul Iqbal was involved in a collision on Denby Dale Road in the Calder Grove area of Wakefield on May 15, where he was driving a Kia Ceed under the influence of alcohol. He exited the driver's side, admitted to driving, and attempted to persuade his friend to claim responsibility by speaking in Mirpuri and sending a message. His breath test showed 66mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mg. He also failed to provide driver details as required.

Pleaded guilty to driving whilst over the prescribed limit, perverting the course of justice, and failing to furnish driver details. He was a student officer and was dismissed from West Yorkshire Police for not meeting standards of honesty and integrity.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Farasat Ahmed

Robbery

January 1, 2025

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Farasat Ahmed, 19 and malnourished, robbed a woman at knifepoint as she walked to work alone along Oakworth Road, Keighley, at around 4.30am in October 2024. He blocked her path and demanded her cash, taking her purse before walking away.

Reece Cockroft

Animal cruelty

January 1, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Reece Cockroft, then 19, slashed a dog with a machete as it tried to protect its owner from him.

Robert Nagoda

Causing death by dangerous driving

December 16, 2024

Sentence: 10 years and 8 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 10 years and 4 months

On September 27, 2024, Robert Nagoda, 28, of no fixed address, was driving a Honda Jazz without a licence or insurance at an estimated speed of 56mph to 70mph in a 30mph zone on Little Horton Lane in Bradford. He struck and killed 68-year-old pedestrian Darrell Dalton, then failed to stop or report the collision, driving away from the scene.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, taking a vehicle without consent, causing death while driving without a licence, failing to stop at a scene of a collision, causing death while driving without insurance, and failing to report a collision. Drove at 56-70mph in a 30mph zone.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Harvey Gallagher

Assault and possession of a bladed article

December 5, 2024

Sentence: 2 years detention in a young offenders institution

On a night in April 2024, Harvey Gallagher, then 18, was asked to leave the George Hotel pub on Commercial Street in Brighouse but returned 90 minutes later. He became aggressive when asked to leave again, took a fighting stance, punched one landlord in the face, and punched the other, knocking him unconscious with injuries including a fractured nose, busted lip, and concussion. He directed a racial slur at one landlord. Outside the pub, he punched another man who had ushered him out and drew a knife, lunging at him. Gallagher was restrained by police and taken to Calderdale Royal Hospital for an eye injury, where he continued making racist comments, including references to the Southport attack and Tommy Robinson in the presence of children.

Pleaded guilty to threatening a person with a bladed article, assault, common assault, racially aggravated public order offence, and possession of a bladed article in a public place. No previous convictions but had prior cautions for common assault, assault, and possession of a bladed article. Expressed regret and needs help with behaviour and alcohol issues. Committed offences against public servants.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Scott Dunn

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

December 2, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Scott Dunn, a 45-year-old self-employed window cleaner from Windy Grove, Wilsden, attacked a man outside the Bull’s Head pub on Great Horton Road, Bradford, in July 2023 following a row inside the pub. As the victim turned to face him, Dunn delivered a sucker punch causing the man to fall unconscious and bang his head on the ground. While the victim was unconscious, Dunn punched him eight more times in the face and kicked him in the ribs before returning to the pub. CCTV footage captured the incident. The victim spent a month in hospital, suffered bleeds on the brain, a fractured skull, anxiety attacks, sleep disturbances, and has no memory of the attack.

Found guilty by jury of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Last conviction for violence was 13 years ago. Has helped prison authorities by supporting a suicidal inmate.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Amy Shackleton

Unlawful wounding

November 13, 2024

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

Amy Shackleton, 36, of Belgrave Road, Keighley, and Joanne Sinfield turned up at the victim's campervan near Dalton Mills in July 2024, demanding money related to benefits. When the victim tried to run, Shackleton grabbed her, and both women repeatedly struck her 10 to 20 times with what appeared to be metal bars (or a spanner), including blows to the head. The victim curled into a ball to protect herself and feared for her life. A passing van driver witnessed the attack and called the police after the victim shouted for help. The victim suffered injuries to her head and finger requiring hospital treatment and subsequently moved out of the area.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and possessing an offensive weapon. Had 52 convictions for 106 offences. Was on supervision or licence after a recent 12-week prison sentence. Remorseful and regretful; had spent four months on remand.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Joanne Sinfield

Unlawful wounding

November 13, 2024

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment

Joanne Sinfield, 46, of West Bank Close, Keighley, and Amy Shackleton turned up at the victim's campervan near Dalton Mills in July 2024, demanding money related to benefits. When the victim tried to run, Shackleton grabbed her, and both women repeatedly struck her 10 to 20 times with what appeared to be metal bars (or a spanner), including blows to the head. The victim curled into a ball to protect herself and feared for her life. A passing van driver witnessed the attack and called the police after the victim shouted for help. The victim suffered injuries to her head and finger requiring hospital treatment and subsequently moved out of the area.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and possessing an offensive weapon. Had 28 convictions for nearly 50 offences. Was subject to community order for shoplifting at the time. Remorseful, testing negative for drugs, undergoing 16-week course.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Asad Majeed

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 31, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Asad Majeed, 25, of Ashleigh Street, Keighley, was involved in the 'Jayflake' cocaine delivery operation from July to December 2022 as a street-level dealer directed by others. Messages on his phone linked to drug sales and the operation, which used a car business to disguise payments via bank transfers. He was arrested on December 8, 2022, and the conspiracy involved drugs valued at £60,725.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs; played a street-level role directed by others; had limited awareness of the operation's scale; of previous good character.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Armaan Nazir

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 31, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Armaan Nazir, 27, of Cark Road, Keighley, acted as a driver in the 'Jayflake' cocaine delivery operation between July and December 2022. His fingerprints were found on a vehicle used in the conspiracy, and messages on his phone indicated drug sales. He was not involved in the entire operation due to time spent abroad, and the scheme used bank transfers to a car business as cover for payments. The operation was valued at £60,725.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs; worked as a driver for about nine weeks; had a drug problem and was abroad for part of the conspiracy; described as remorseful; of previous good character.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Naveed Hussain

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 31, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Naveed Hussain, 34, of Chatsworth Street, Keighley, was involved in the 'Jayflake' call and drop drugs line that delivered cocaine to customers between July and December 2022. He ran a legitimate car business used to disguise drug payments, with customers transferring money into his TSB account labelled as 'parts'. Police found a SIM card linked to the drugs line on his phone, and he was arrested during raids on December 8, 2022. The operation was valued at £60,725.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs; controlled the operation and used his car business as a cover; described as of previous good character; judge commented on the wicked nature of the trade.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Nadeem Hussain

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 31, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Nadeem Hussain, 32, of Westfield Drive, Riddlesden, was involved in the 'Jayflake' cocaine delivery operation from July to December 2022. He helped control the line, directing deliveries and using a Halifax account for payments when his brother was abroad. Customers paid via bank transfer into accounts linked to the operation, which used a car business as cover. He was arrested on December 8, 2022, and the conspiracy involved drugs valued at £60,725.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs; assisted in directing the operation, including making drops while his brother was away; not considered a leading player; judge highlighted the harmful impact of the trade.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Sanchez Heffernan

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

October 4, 2024

Sentence: 29 years imprisonment

Sanchez Heffernan directed a drugs gang that smuggled 92kg of cocaine, worth over £9m, hidden in boxes of papaya imported from Mexico on 4 October 2023. The consignment was delivered to Bradford and taken to a tyre yard in Low Moor, where the drugs were split and distributed.

Jack Stalley

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

October 4, 2024

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Jack Stalley collected the consignment of papaya containing 92kg of cocaine upon its arrival in the UK from Mexico on 4 October 2023. He transported it to a tyre yard in Low Moor, Bradford, for processing and distribution.

Matthew Jackson

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

October 4, 2024

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Matthew Jackson was involved in directing the distribution of 92kg of cocaine smuggled from Mexico in papaya boxes, arriving on 4 October 2023. The drugs were processed at a tyre yard in Low Moor, Bradford, before being split and moved.

Levi Depass

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

October 4, 2024

Sentence: 27 years imprisonment

Levi Depass controlled the tyre yard in Low Moor, Bradford, where the 92kg cocaine consignment from Mexico was taken after arrival on 4 October 2023. He directed Dominic Lowe in handing over more than 35kg of the drugs to Adil Ditta.

Liam Crosby

Child sexual offences

September 10, 2024

Sentence: Nine-year extended sentence (six years custodial and three-year extended licence period)

Liam Crosby, 31, of Harewood Rise, Keighley, committed numerous child sexual offences that were uncovered through a Snapchat account linked to him.

Offences were discovered through a Snapchat account. Sentenced for numerous child sexual offences.

Sources: yorkshirepost.co.uk

Kurt Hooley

Rioting

September 10, 2024

Sentence: Two years and eight months imprisonment

Kurt Hooley, 34, a father-of-two, confronted police officers outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers on August 4, 2024, during riots.

Richard Harrison

Assault

September 10, 2024

Sentence: Two years and six months imprisonment

Richard Harrison pushed over a police officer who was holding a riot shield outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers on August 4, 2024, during riots.

Peter Dzudza

Sexual assault

September 10, 2024

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Peter Dzudza, 28, who was homeless, sexually assaulted a 71-year-old woman by groping her breasts in a private cubicle at Bradford Royal Infirmary in April 2024. He was also caught masturbating to pornography on his mobile phone in a hospital corridor.

Guilty plea reduced the sentence from three years. He was caught sexually assaulting a victim and masturbating in a hospital corridor.

Sources: yorkshirepost.co.uk

Adil Ditta

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

September 1, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Adil Ditta received more than 35kg of cocaine from Dominic Lowe as part of the plot involving a 92kg consignment smuggled from Mexico in papaya on 4 October 2023. He fled from police, abandoning his VW Golf with the drugs inside.

Sentenced for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and dangerous driving. Received over 35kg of cocaine from Dominic Lowe and fled from police.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Hamza Khan

Bigamy and assault

September 1, 2024

Sentence: three years imprisonment

Hamza Khan, a 42-year-old bigamist, threatened to kill his wife and children and burn down the family home. He physically assaulted his wife by punching, slapping, and biting her, which left her terrified. This occurred in the context of his abusive behaviour.

Described as a terrible bully who punched, slapped, and bit his wife like a wild animal, leaving her terrified. He was addressed by Mr Recorder Sam Green KC at court.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Garry Sinclair

Drug trafficking

September 1, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Garry Sinclair, 37, was caught with 57kg of cocaine in his car, estimated to have a street value between £5.7 million and nearly £7 million. The incident occurred on Valley Road in Bradford on October 5, 2023, during a police operation.

Gary Sinclair

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs

September 1, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Gary Sinclair took 57kg of cocaine from the Low Moor tyre yard to the Shipley area of Bradford after the consignment arrived from Mexico on 4 October 2023. Officers stopped his car and found the drugs.

Sentenced for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and dangerous driving. Transported 57kg of the remaining cocaine to Shipley.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Dominic Lowe

Supplying Class A drugs

September 1, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Dominic Lowe handed more than 35kg of cocaine from the Mexican papaya consignment (arrived 4 October 2023) to Adil Ditta at the direction of Levi Depass and Matthew Jackson, as part of the Bradford drugs plot.

Sentenced for supplying Class A drugs. Handed over more than 35kg of cocaine to Adil Ditta under directions from Levi Depass and Matthew Jackson.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Fahim Hussain

Drug supply

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 224 weeks

Fahim Hussain, 24, of no fixed abode in Bradford, was caught selling drugs from his car, leading to a police chase. Officers found £435 in cash, 18 wraps of crack cocaine, and six wraps of heroin in the vehicle. He had previous convictions for supplying Class A drugs and aggravated vehicle taking, and was disqualified from driving at the time.

A third-strike offender for drug trafficking offences; must pass an extended re-test before driving again.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Joshua Brockhill

Assault and Robbery

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Joshua Brockhill, 31, of Ebor Court, Keighley, attacked his girlfriend's former partner with a wooden skateboard on North Dean Road in Keighley on July 3, 2024, breaking the man's arm in a 10-minute assault. He also injured a bystander and later robbed a woman of her mobile phone after hitting her with a metal bar, then tried to evade police.

Convicted in his absence after choosing not to attend trial; attempted to escape police by jumping from a height.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Mateka Nkome

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Mateka Nkome, 37, of Fell Lane, Keighley, punched his victim 39 times in a drunken attack after receiving verbal racial abuse, leaving the victim lying on the pavement with injuries. The assault was captured on CCTV and described as a perfect storm of various factors.

Pleaded guilty; no previous convictions; incident attributed to an uncharacteristic loss of control following verbal racial abuse.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Scott Hodgson

Possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

August 20, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Scott Hodgson, 47, of Union Street South, Halifax, wandered around a park and a busy road in Halifax on April 19, 2024, carrying an imitation firearm, causing multiple 999 calls and forcing a mosque into lockdown. His actions created fear of violence in the community.

Samuel Moore

Manslaughter

August 7, 2024

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

On October 31, 2023, Samuel Moore, 55, of Pleasant View in Midgley, called the police to report a verbal altercation with his neighbour Karl Williams, 58. An altercation ensued, during which Moore stabbed Williams. Emergency services attended the scene, but Williams died despite medical efforts. The case involved a violent escalation of a low-level dispute.

Found guilty by a jury of manslaughter following a six-day trial. The incident arose from a neighbour dispute, and Karl Williams' family expressed gratitude to the jury and investigation team.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Romadjo Kumanakuo

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Romadjo Kumanakuo was caught with almost 3kg of cannabis during a police raid on May 29, 2024, at a house in Halifax, alongside an accomplice.

Faces automatic deportation; wishes to return to Albania to care for parents.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Tauqeer Hussain

Supplying Class A drugs

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Tauqeer Hussain operated a drugs line supplying heroin and crack cocaine, with messages on his phone indicating sales from February to May 2024. Police raided his address on May 29, 2024, finding drugs, cash, and mobile phones.

Occupied a significant role in drug supply; police raid uncovered drugs and cash.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

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