Bradford Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Cassie Dawson

Animal neglect

July 30, 2024

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

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

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Rashane Douglas

Murder

June 1, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

Rashane Douglas stabbed three men, killing Haidar Shah, 19, and Joshua Clark, 21, and injuring Brandon Coupe, 18, in the chest within seconds following an argument outside a nightclub in Halifax, West Yorkshire, in the early hours of October 1, 2023.

The judge highlighted that the case illustrated the tragic consequences of carrying a knife in public. Douglas was 19 at the time of sentencing.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Adam Smith

Speeding

April 3, 2024

Sentence: £158 fine and 3 points on licence

Adam Smith was driving a Vauxhall Insignia at 59mph in a 50mph limit on the southbound M606 past the slip road for the Chain Bar roundabout on January 17, 2023.

Amy Dickinson

Ill-treatment of vulnerable persons

March 3, 2024

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Amy Dickinson, 24, of Fairfax Street, Silsden, subjected seven vulnerable residents, including six women with dementia and one man, to various forms of abuse at Riddlesden Rest Home in Carr Lane, Riddlesden, between October and December 2019.

Convicted after a 17-day trial for ill-treating vulnerable residents; Was a senior care assistant at the care home.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Craig Lindon Spruce

Sexual assault

March 3, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Craig Lindon Spruce sexually and physically attacked a woman, including strangling her and threatening to kill her, gouge her eyes out, and leaving her with injuries such as nail marks on her neck and difficulty swallowing for several days.

Must sign the sex offender register for life; Involved threats to kill and physical violence during the attack.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

James Dowson

Rape

March 3, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment

James Dowson, 35, of Bradford city centre, was found guilty after two separate trials of a series of offences including rape, indecent assault, kidnapping, intentional strangulation, and making threats to kill against two women, whose identities are protected for legal reasons. The crimes involved violent and dangerous behaviour that endangered the victims.

Refused to take part in sentencing hearing; Judge imposed sentence in his absence and praised the courage of two rape survivors who gave evidence.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Helen Burridge

Ill-treatment of vulnerable persons

March 3, 2024

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Helen Burridge, 62, of Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, subjected seven vulnerable residents, including six women with dementia and one man, to various forms of abuse at Riddlesden Rest Home in Carr Lane, Riddlesden, between October and December 2019.

Convicted after a 17-day trial for ill-treating vulnerable residents; Was the manager of the care home.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Jacob Lee

Burglary

March 3, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Jacob Lee, 20, who was homeless, entered the victim's home, took his car keys, and stole his car, forcing the victim to rely on taxis for transport. The crime exploited the victim's vulnerability.

Stole a car from a vulnerable 83-year-old pensioner after scamming him on his doorstep.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Noumam Hafeez

Possession with intent to supply

March 3, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Noumam Hafeez, 26, was seen conducting a suspected drug transaction in Bradford and was stopped while driving a Toyota Yaris, where police found 32 wraps of crack cocaine and 20 wraps of heroin worth £520.

Spotted supplying drugs to a man in a wheelchair; Found carrying a stash of Class A drugs.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Amanda Dolphin

Theft

February 26, 2024

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and £1,200 compensation

Amanda Dolphin, a carer from Skipton, had an informal arrangement to care for a vulnerable 79-year-old woman in an assisted living care home. She was trusted to use the woman's bank card for limited shopping items but exceeded her authority by making unauthorised purchases totalling £6,000 between January 2020 and December 2021, including alcohol and fireworks that did not align with the woman's lifestyle. The thefts were discovered by the woman's daughter and husband through bank statements, and Dolphin initially denied dishonesty but later admitted her actions. The victim has since died.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Was experiencing financial hardship and is remorseful. Sentenced by Miss Recorder Judy Dawson.

Sources: cravenherald.co.uk

Courtney Mulchrone

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

February 11, 2024

Sentence: 6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Courtney Mulchrone, 28, stabbed her ex-boyfriend in the abdomen with a 20cm kitchen knife outside her static caravan at Dobrudden Caravan Park in Baildon on May 5, 2023, following a toxic and jealous relationship. The incident occurred after a night out in Leeds where arguments escalated; despite attempts by a neighbour to intervene, she inflicted critical, life-threatening injuries that required surgery for the victim to survive.

Convicted after trial; acquitted of possessing a knife in a public place; no previous convictions; indefinite restraining order imposed to prevent contact with the victim.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Callum Difiori

Rape

February 7, 2024

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

Callum Difiori, 26, of Institute Road in Eccleshill, sexually assaulted two women and was convicted of three counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration following a trial. The victims demonstrated courage throughout the process, and the police emphasised their commitment to pursuing such offenders.

Convicted after a trial at Bradford Crown Court. Will be added to the sex offenders register. Detective Constable Louise Clayton praised the victims' bravery and urged others to report sexual offences.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Adil Hussain

Supply of Class A drugs

January 24, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Adil Hussain, aged 22, supplied heroin and cocaine on the streets of Keighley and Skipton over a two-month period in 2023, as part of a drug-dealing network.

Sold heroin and cocaine as part of Operation Saintpond, a police operation targeting drug gangs in West and North Yorkshire.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Chris Dunn

Burglary

January 24, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Chris Dunn committed multiple burglaries, attempting to enter homes and causing fear among residents, then selling stolen cherished items for a pittance to fund his drug and alcohol abuse.

Serial burglar with a 40-year history of offending; judge described his apology as hollow and urged him to consider his victims' needs over his own drug and alcohol abuse.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Jameel Khan

Supply of Class A drugs

January 24, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Jameel Khan, aged 27, sold heroin and cocaine to an undercover police officer on the streets of Keighley, contributing to a local drug trade network.

Engaged in drug dealing as part of a supply chain in Keighley, targeted by Operation Saintpond.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Johan Shafi

Supply of Class A drugs

January 24, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Johan Shafi, aged 20, sold heroin and cocaine to an undercover police officer on the streets of Keighley as part of a vigorous drug market operation.

Participated in a chain of supply for drug dealing in Keighley, as identified in Operation Saintpond.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Hassan Hussain

Aggravated vehicle taking

January 21, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 12-month driving ban, and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Hassan Hussain was a passenger in the stolen Toyota Hilux, which was involved in a high-speed chase, and he pleaded guilty to theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated vehicle taking, criminal damage, and having no insurance.

Pleaded guilty to the offences; judge noted his responsibility for being in the stolen vehicle and encouraging reckless behaviour.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Syed Shah

Dangerous driving

January 21, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment for theft and 20 months for dangerous driving, plus a 51-month driving ban

Syed Shah stole a Toyota Hilux from an address in Oakworth and drove it at high speeds, ignoring police attempts to stop him, becoming airborne on traffic-calming measures, crashing through a security barrier in an industrial estate, and punching a police officer who sustained a head injury requiring hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences; judge highlighted his violent and aggressive behaviour, including punching a police officer; expressed deep remorse.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Jack Dawson

Assault

January 20, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Jack Dawson assaulted a woman through repeated physical violence, including punching, kicking, dragging her by the hair, and smashing furniture. He also attacked a man in an unrelated incident, with the abuse occurring over a two-and-a-half-year period.

Regularly punched and kicked a woman over a two-and-a-half-year period, dragged her by the hair, smashed furniture, and threatened her with a key to her face.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Jack Jolliffe

Sexual assault of a child

December 15, 2023

Sentence: Four and a half years imprisonment

Jack Jolliffe, 28, admitted to sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13, as well as making indecent images of children and possessing prohibited images of children. These offences involved exploiting a vulnerable child and creating or holding illegal material.

Admitted to the crimes. Detective Constable Sam Swift of Bradford District Child Safeguarding Unit commented that he took advantage of a young girl and posed a real risk to children, and hoped the sentence would provide some comfort and justice to the victim.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Hasan Ali

Dangerous Driving

December 15, 2023

Sentence: 14 months' imprisonment suspended for two years, 300 hours of unpaid work, 30 days of rehabilitation, £611 court costs, and 18 months' driving disqualification

Hasan Ali, while disqualified from driving, led police on a 50-minute chase across Bradford on June 10, 2023, reaching speeds of 90mph in a 40mph zone, running red lights, driving on the wrong side of the carriageway, and mounting a central reservation to avoid traffic. The pursuit ended when his Volkswagen Golf crashed after hitting a high curb on Manor Row. Nitrous Oxide canisters were found in the vehicle, and he admitted to inhaling them. He was giving a friend a lift home on his day off at the time.

Pled guilty to all offences; was experiencing mental health issues and hearing voices; described as a well-respected man who works six days a week at an Indian restaurant; judge noted he had disgraced his family and should be ashamed.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Matthew White

Possession of a bladed article and affray

December 5, 2023

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

On New Year’s Eve, Matthew White was part of a group supporting Kenneth Lockley during a serious public disorder incident outside Lockley’s home on Huddersfield Road in Elland. White received a Samurai sword from Lockley, unsheathed it, and moved towards a rival group. The incident involved multiple males, with a shotgun being discharged towards a vehicle.

Admitted to possession of a bladed article and affray. Had been on remand for nine months. Of previous good character and described himself as being in the wrong place at the wrong time. His barrister stressed there was no evidence he used the sword aggressively or threatened anyone.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Kenneth Lockley

Possession of a bladed article

December 5, 2023

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

On New Year’s Eve, a serious public disorder incident occurred outside Kenneth Lockley’s home on Huddersfield Road in Elland. Lockley possessed a Samurai sword, which he briefly held before handing it to Matthew White. The event involved a rival group, with CCTV footage showing several males outside the address. A shotgun was discharged towards a vehicle, escalating the disorder.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article. Had already spent 10 months and two weeks on remand. His barrister noted he had not started the violence and was frightened for his family.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Jonathan Carbon

Robbery

November 24, 2023

Sentence: More than five years imprisonment

Jonathan Carbon, a former police officer in the Caribbean, robbed two innocent men in Bradford on 24th November 2023.

Kasim Khan

Supplying cocaine

October 31, 2023

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Kasim Khan was found with cocaine worth more than £3,000 in his bedroom, and evidence indicated he was involved in supplying the drug through bank transactions.

Adnan Iqbal

Supplying heroin and crack cocaine

October 31, 2023

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

Adnan Iqbal sold heroin and crack cocaine to an undercover police officer on five occasions between August 21 and October 12, 2023, leading to his prosecution and sentencing.

Sold heroin and crack cocaine to an undercover police officer on five occasions as part of West Yorkshire Police’s Operation Saintpond.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Abu Sumel

Attempted meeting with a child following sexual communication

October 31, 2023

Sentence: More than three years imprisonment

Abu Sumel, aged 23, communicated online with a 14-year-old decoy for over two months in 2021, repeatedly demanding photographs, planning to meet her in Shipley, and offering to pay for an Uber to take her to his home in December 2021.

Confronted by a paedophile hunter group; he held a responsible position as a teacher at a mosque and engaged in inappropriate online behaviour.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Mohammed Ifzal

Supplying cocaine

October 31, 2023

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Mohammed Ifzal sold cocaine to settle a large drug debt; a police raid on September 14, 2022, uncovered 18 grip seal bags of cocaine, phones, and weighing scales in his bedroom.

Police raid on his home revealed drugs and paraphernalia, indicating involvement in drug supply to pay off a debt.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Mohammed Zaheer

Assault and dangerous driving

October 31, 2023

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment

A long-standing dispute with his next-door neighbour, Ionut Rad, escalated into violence on May 13, 2023, when Mohammed Zaheer wielded an axe due to loud music complaints; he also committed dangerous driving earlier that year.

Sentenced for his role in a violent incident and an additional offence of dangerous driving.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

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