Bradford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 242 verdicts at Bradford Crown Court (Bradford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Patrick Flynn

Grievous bodily harm

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 51 months imprisonment

Patrick Flynn assaulted his neighbour, causing severe injuries including blindness and eye removal, and also assaulted and strangled a former partner, abandoning her at the roadside. The incidents occurred between 2021 and 2024.

Michael Shaw

Supplying ecstasy

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Michael Shaw supplied ecstasy to 16-year-old Tilly Wooler, who became ill on July 19, 2023, in Denis’ Field, leading to multiple organ failure and her death the following day. He was caught and sentenced for drug supply offences.

Plea not specified; judge heard emotional address from victim's mother; concurrent sentences for other offences.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Stephen Proctor

Grievous bodily harm

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 29 months imprisonment

Stephen Proctor beat his neighbour in a drug-fuelled attack, breaking his eye socket and causing serious facial injuries, including fractures, which was captured on CCTV.

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

Shiraz Ali

Supplying cannabis

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order and 80 hours of unpaid work

Shiraz Ali was involved in the supply of cannabis, with police finding bags of the drug in a car on December 17, 2020, along with cash and messages related to sales.

Tracey Chapman

Assault

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Tracey Chapman punched, kicked, and pulled hair from a vulnerable woman in her home during the early hours of February 24, 2023, alongside an accomplice.

Waheeda Shahid

Dangerous driving

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

Waheeda Shahid led police on a 20-minute high-speed chase on Bingley Road, driving over spike strips, while disqualified from driving.

Jurgen Kallmi

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Jurgen Kallmi was caught with almost 3kg of cannabis during a police raid on May 29, 2024, at a house in Halifax, leading to his arrest alongside an accomplice.

Kyle Birney

Dangerous driving

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Kyle Birney, while disqualified from driving, made a dangerous U-turn on a busy road to evade police pursuit.

Banned from driving for two years; ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work and 30 rehabilitation days.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Leon Minott

Kidnap

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Leon Minott kidnapped a fast-food worker by bundling him into a toilet and later punched a man outside a pub after making inappropriate advances to his female co-worker, appearing intoxicated and 'zombie-like'.

History of convictions including affray and robbery; under influence of drink and drugs at the time.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

John Merrett

Possession of indecent images

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for two years

John Merrett possessed 401 indecent images of children, including 76 Category A images, and searched for illegal material involving children on his computer equipment.

Farhan Mehdi

Threats with a weapon

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Farhan Mehdi held a kitchen knife to his wife's throat and threatened to 'gut her' during a two-hour domestic incident, causing her to fear for her life.

Banned from contacting victim; wife was extremely frightened during the incident.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Ahmed Shahid

Possession of cannabis with intent to supply

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order and 80 hours of unpaid work

Ahmed Shahid possessed cannabis with intent to supply, with police discovering a large quantity valued between £6,000 and £7,000 at his home on December 17, 2020, along with messages related to sales.

Kept out of trouble since the offence; pleaded guilty; large quantity of cannabis found at his home.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Benjamin Hardy

Domestic violence

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Benjamin Hardy controlled and violently abused a former partner by preventing her from going out, accusing her of infidelity, checking her phone, and engaging in numerous episodes of violence while under the influence of alcohol.

Indefinite restraining order imposed; history of domestic violence when drinking.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Benjamin Lee

Assault

August 6, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Benjamin Lee strangled and beat a vulnerable woman in her home during the early hours of February 24, 2023, punching, kicking, and pulling her hair.

Khuram Hussain

Dangerous driving

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and a driving ban for two years and seven months

Khuram Hussain, 26, of Priestman Street, Manningham, sped off in his VW Golf after being spotted using a mobile phone while driving, leading to a chase where he mounted the pavement, forcing a woman to jump out of the way, and crashed into a bollard.

Dangerous driving during a police chase; described as 'totally crackers' by a witness.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Lee Graham

Assault

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

Lee Graham, 42, of Woodford Close, Allerton, drunkenly attacked a gay couple in Bradford city centre, punching one man in the face, causing a permanent scar from a punctured lip.

Michael Wray

Shoplifting

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Michael Wray, 44, of Birks Avenue, Lidget Green, repeatedly shoplifted items such as foodstuffs (steaks, bacon, cheese, coffee), electronic equipment (toothbrushes, razors), and cleaning products from stores in Wilsden, Denholme, and Clayton between April 22 and June 6, 2024, despite a ban from Bradford district shops.

Serial offender with nearly 200 convictions; breached a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Macenna Shaw

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 22 months imprisonment and a driving ban for 35 months

Macenna Shaw, 21, of Edgebank Avenue, Bradford, dangerously drove a motorbike onto the pavement, colliding with a woman as she got off a bus, causing her a punctured lung, three broken ribs, a broken leg requiring two operations, and permanent scarring; the incident was captured on video.

Martin Coyle

Stalking

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Martin Coyle, 37, of Allerton Grange Drive, Allerton, stalked his ex-partner after their five-month relationship ended due to his drug use and gambling. He made 142 calls in one day using withheld numbers and apps to disguise his identity, texted her, visited her home, and appeared outside her workplace.

Made subject to a five-year restraining order; behaviour described as 'unhinged' by the victim.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Nathan Difiori

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment and a driving ban for five years with a 13-month extension

Nathan Difiori, 33, of Northwood Crescent, Idle, while disqualified from driving, crashed into another motorist, causing multiple fractures to the pelvis, hip, and legs, trapping the victim in the car until firefighters freed him; the victim now has metal rods, plates, and bolts in his body.

Lyam Dawson

Animal neglect

July 30, 2024

Sentence: Disqualified from owning and keeping animals for 5 years and ordered to pay £200 costs

Lyam Dawson and Cassie Dawson failed to provide adequate nutrition for their four-year-old crossbreed dog, Missy, despite RSPCA warnings. On February 3, 2024, an RSPCA inspector visited their home in Oakroyd Villas, Manningham, and found Missy in below ideal body condition. They were advised to change her diet, provide worming treatment, and seek veterinary care if needed, but no improvements were made. A follow-up visit on March 3, 2024, confirmed the lack of progress, leading to Missy being taken for veterinary examination, which indicated she would suffer without proper care.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Ignored RSPCA warnings despite having kept animals all their lives.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk