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Bradford Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 392 verdicts at Bradford Crown Court (Bradford). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Bradford Crown Court
August 2024 5 cases
Martin Coyle
Stalking *
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.
1 Aug 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Michael Wray
Shoplifting *
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.
1 Aug 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Macenna Shaw
Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *
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.
Pleaded guilty; must take an extended re-test.
1 Aug 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Lee Graham
Assault *
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.
Assault motivated by hostility towards the victims' sexual orientation.
1 Aug 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Khuram Hussain
Dangerous driving *
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.
1 Aug 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
July 2024 3 cases
Lyam Dawson
Animal neglect *
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.
30 Jul 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Cassie Dawson
Animal neglect *
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.
30 Jul 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Mohammed Taroos Khan
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 25 years
Mohammed Taroos Khan, 53, murdered his niece Somaiya Begum, 20, in a vicious and sustained attack at her home in Binnie Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, on June 25, 2023. He wrapped her body in a carpet, dumped it on waste ground with rubbish, where it was found decomposed 11 days later with a metal spike embedded in her back. The cause of death could not be determined due to decomposition. Khan attempted to cover up the crime by disposing of the body and burning her phone. Somaiya was living at the property under a forced marriage protection order after her father, Mohammed Yaseen Khan, threatened violence to force her to marry a cousin from Pakistan. She was studying at Leeds Beckett University and working as a carer.
Found guilty of murder by jury. Admitted perverting the course of justice by disposing of the body and attempting to burn the victim's phone. Judge rejected claims of honour killing and stated no identifiable motive.
17 Jul 2024
independent.co.uk
June 2024 6 cases
Munsur Ali
Perverting the course of justice *
Sentence
eight months in prison suspended for 18 months
Munsur Ali used the stolen identity details of an innocent Scottish woman to complete Notice of Intended Prosecution forms for road traffic offences, including speeding, committed between 2019 and 2020 in West Yorkshire. This was part of a scheme involving 21 offences across 12 vehicles, attributing them falsely to the victim who had no connection to the area or vehicles.
Aged 39, of Ashbourne Crescent, Bradford. Admitted perverting the course of justice. Ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work.
26 Jun 2024
asianstandard.co.uk
Nasser Jahangir
Perverting the course of justice *
Sentence
six months in prison suspended for 18 months
Nasser Jahangir used the stolen identity details of an innocent Scottish woman to complete Notice of Intended Prosecution forms for road traffic offences, including speeding, committed between 2019 and 2020 in West Yorkshire. This was part of a scheme involving 21 offences across 12 vehicles, attributing them falsely to the victim who had no connection to the area or vehicles.
Aged 24, of Meadow Park Drive, Stanningley, Leeds. Admitted perverting the course of justice. Ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work.
26 Jun 2024
asianstandard.co.uk
Ayman Ahmed
Perverting the course of justice *
Sentence
two years in prison
Ayman Ahmed used the stolen identity details of an innocent Scottish woman to complete Notice of Intended Prosecution forms for road traffic offences, including speeding, committed between 2019 and 2020 in West Yorkshire. This was part of a scheme involving 21 offences across 12 vehicles, attributing them falsely to the victim who had no connection to the area or vehicles.
Aged 24, of Fairfield Road, Bradford. Found guilty of perverting the course of justice after a trial.
26 Jun 2024
asianstandard.co.uk
Alia Malik
Perverting the course of justice *
Sentence
eight months in prison suspended for 18 months
Alia Malik used the stolen identity details of an innocent Scottish woman to complete Notice of Intended Prosecution forms for road traffic offences, including speeding, committed between 2019 and 2020 in West Yorkshire. This was part of a scheme involving 21 offences across 12 vehicles, attributing them falsely to the victim who had no connection to the area or vehicles.
Aged 36, of Church Road, Normanton, Wakefield. Admitted perverting the course of justice. Ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work.
26 Jun 2024
asianstandard.co.uk
Abul Kalam
Perverting the course of justice *
Sentence
three years and four months in prison
Abul Kalam used the stolen identity details of an innocent Scottish woman to complete Notice of Intended Prosecution forms for road traffic offences, including speeding, committed between 2019 and 2020 in West Yorkshire. This was part of a scheme involving 21 offences across 12 vehicles, attributing them falsely to the victim who had no connection to the area or vehicles.
Aged 43, of New Fields Walk, Bradford. Admitted perverting the course of justice.
26 Jun 2024
asianstandard.co.uk
Rashane Douglas
Murder *
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.
1 Jun 2024
standard.co.uk
May 2024 2 cases
Shahzan Hussain
Attempted murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment with minimum term of 12 years and 345 days
Shahzan Hussain, aged 34, of Robert Street, Milford Haven, drove from his home in South Wales to Bradford and stabbed his father Abdul Rouf in the garden of a property on Harrogate Terrace in Undercliffe on 9 April 2023.
Found guilty of attempted murder after trial on 1 February 2024. Horrific and sustained attack; drove hundreds of miles from South Wales; prior threats to victim over a number of years.
13 May 2024
asianstandard.co.uk
Warren Benton
Breach of enforcement notice *
Sentence
Fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £4,000 in costs
Warren Benton, 72, illegally built a third storey extension on his property at 12 High Street in Idle, a 19th-century former office building in The Green Conservation Area. Granted planning permission in 2009 to convert it into flats, but the extension was constructed 60cm too high and did not fit with the surrounding terraced houses, making it an obtrusive feature. A new planning application was refused, and an enforcement notice was issued in August 2010 requiring demolition by November 2010. Despite multiple visits, letters, and periods of apparent cooperation, Benton failed to comply for 15 years. He currently lives in the extension, which the council estimates would cost £15,000 to £25,000 to demolish.
Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, which reduced the fine from £18,000. No previous convictions. Has health issues and acted as a carer for his late wife. Still required to demolish the extension.
8 May 2024
independent.co.uk
April 2024 2 cases
Ellie Burns
Racially aggravated common assault *
Sentence
20 months imprisonment
On 29 April, at Kirkgate Market in Bradford, Ellie Burns attacked two shoppers after hearing them complain that a song she was singing was racist. She spat at one victim, punched her, pulled her hair, and ripped off her hijab. She then slapped and pushed over the second woman. Burns also scratched a police officer who attended the scene. The incident occurred just 25 days after she received a suspended prison sentence for vodka and cocaine-fuelled attacks on a taxi driver and five police officers, during which she hurled racist abuse at the driver and punched him in the face.
Pleaded guilty to two offences of racially aggravated common assault and assaulting a police officer. Ten months from a previously suspended sentence activated, plus ten months for the new offences. Suffering from emotional trauma, substance misuse, and aggression following an abusive relationship.
29 Apr 2024
independent.co.uk
Adam Smith
Speeding *
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.
Pleaded guilty to speeding.
3 Apr 2024
tivysideadvertiser.co.uk
March 2024 7 cases
Zara Jade
False imprisonment *
Sentence
9 years imprisonment with 3 years on licence
Zara Jade stabbed her partner with a small knife, falsely imprisoned her by tying her up, demanded her bank card PIN, and left her restrained while going to a cash machine to withdraw cash. The attack occurred at a flat in Halifax last August. The victim's injuries were discovered during a scheduled nurse visit.
Pleaded guilty to six offences including false imprisonment, assault and robbery. Received an indefinite restraining order banning contact with the victim.
18 Mar 2024
independent.co.uk
Amy Dickinson
Ill-treatment of vulnerable persons *
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.
3 Mar 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Craig Lindon Spruce
Sexual assault *
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.
3 Mar 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Jacob Lee
Burglary *
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.
3 Mar 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Helen Burridge
Ill-treatment of vulnerable persons *
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.
3 Mar 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Noumam Hafeez
Possession with intent to supply *
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.
3 Mar 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
James Dowson
Rape *
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.
3 Mar 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
February 2024 5 cases
Amanda Dolphin
Theft *
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.
26 Feb 2024
cravenherald.co.uk
Hagi Wally-Sanneh
Sexual assault *
Sentence
48 weeks imprisonment and community order
Hagi Wally-Sanneh, a 22-year-old paranoid schizophrenic with no fixed abode and history of drug use, carried out a series of unprovoked stranger attacks in Bradford city centre starting in October 2024. On October 2024, he threw a concrete slab through a man's home window. In December 2024, he punched a woman in the face while she pushed her baby in a pram and walked with her other young child, causing her to fall. In January 2025, he threw liquid smelling of urine at two workers, who required hospital treatment, and shouted racist abuse at a woman at a bus stop. In February 2025, he kicked a 73-year-old woman in the face as she walked through the city centre, leaving her bewildered and shocked. He was arrested days later and shouted racist abuse at the officer. Additionally, in 2023 while in custody, he sexually assaulted a female prison officer by cupping her breast over clothing. He also punched another stranger in the face, leading to the community order.
Admitted offences including sexual assault, common assaults, racially aggravated harassment and criminal damage. Remanded in custody since February 2024, already served time. Ordered to register as a sex offender for 7 years. Repeat offending while on a prior court order for mental health assistance. Mental health symptoms improved with medication in custody, no cannabis use.
13 Feb 2024
examinerlive.co.uk
Courtney Mulchrone
Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *
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.
11 Feb 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Callum Difiori
Rape *
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.
7 Feb 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Liam King
Robbery *
Sentence
53 months imprisonment
Liam King, aged 19 from Ovenden Road, Halifax, committed multiple offences. In August 2022, at age 16, he played a leading role in robbing a 15-year-old boy in Halifax, threatening him with a knife to take items from his bag. In October 2022, he was part of a group that attempted to rob a woman late at night in Halifax; she was kicked, knocked to the ground, and pushed into traffic as they demanded her money. In May 2024, King produced a large 'ugly vicious-looking' 10-inch zombie knife during a confrontation in Gibbet Street, Halifax, shouting at and chasing a woman known to him, who feared for her life. She suffered nightmares, flashbacks, and described the incident as ruining her life. King was arrested in June 2024 at a Burger King while wanted, found with a knife and cannabis.
Already served equivalent of 40 months due to 20 months remanded in custody; five-year restraining order imposed banning contact with the complainant in the knife offence; pleaded guilty; prior convictions; aged 16 at time of 2022 offences; significant delay in charging; judge noted he came close to being sentenced as a dangerous offender.
7 Feb 2024
examinerlive.co.uk
January 2024 8 cases
Johan Shafi
Supply of Class A drugs *
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.
24 Jan 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Jameel Khan
Supply of Class A drugs *
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.
24 Jan 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Chris Dunn
Burglary *
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.
24 Jan 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Adil Hussain
Supply of Class A drugs *
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.
24 Jan 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Hassan Hussain
Aggravated vehicle taking *
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.
21 Jan 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Syed Shah
Dangerous driving *
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.
21 Jan 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Jack Dawson
Assault *
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.
20 Jan 2024
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Phillip Badwal
Murder *
Sentence
Life imprisonment
A man from Bradford who brutally beat his father to death in their shared home.
Not stated
6 Jan 2024
asianstandard.co.uk
December 2023 4 cases
Jack Jolliffe
Sexual assault of a child *
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.
15 Dec 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Hasan Ali
Dangerous Driving *
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.
15 Dec 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Kenneth Lockley
Possession of a bladed article *
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.
5 Dec 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Matthew White
Possession of a bladed article and affray *
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.
5 Dec 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
November 2023 1 case
Jonathan Carbon
Robbery *
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.
Former police officer in the Caribbean.
24 Nov 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
October 2023 7 cases
Kasim Khan
Supplying cocaine *
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.
Bank account showed payments totalling £19,000 from cocaine sales.
31 Oct 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Mohammed Ifzal
Supplying cocaine *
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.
31 Oct 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Mohammed Zaheer
Assault and dangerous driving *
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.
31 Oct 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Adnan Iqbal
Supplying heroin and crack cocaine *
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.
31 Oct 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Abu Sumel
Attempted meeting with a child following sexual communication *
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.
31 Oct 2023
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Mohammed Mehtab
Dangerous driving and possession with intent to supply class A drugs *
Sentence
four-and-a-half years imprisonment
Mohammed Mehtab, 21, of Duke Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, was involved in three incidents of erratic and dangerous driving while under the influence of alcohol and disqualified from driving. On 24 July 2023, he crashed a black Volkswagen Tiguan in Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, after failing to stop for police, with drugs worth £3,770 found in the vehicle. On 23 August 2023, he crashed a silver Ford Focus in central Peterborough, with drugs worth £1,500 recovered. On 15 September 2023, he crashed again in Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, with drugs worth £7,300 found in the car.
Admitted 20 offences including dangerous driving, drink driving, and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
27 Oct 2023
cambsnews.co.uk
Shamriz Ali
Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *
Sentence
five years and three months imprisonment
Shamriz Ali, 20, of Foston Lane, Bradford, was a passenger in a silver Ford Focus driven by Mohammed Mehtab that crashed in central Peterborough on 23 August 2023 after erratic driving. He attempted to flee with a bag containing 82 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin and £397 in cash. Additional offences relate to the West Yorkshire area.
Admitted possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, affray, possession of a knife in a public place, and other drug offences.
27 Oct 2023
cambsnews.co.uk

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Drake St, Bradford BD1 1JA, Bradford, BD1 1JA, United Kingdom
+441274840274
Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

About Bradford Crown Court

Bradford Crown Court, located in Bradford, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 392 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Bradford area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Drake St, Bradford BD1 1JA, BD1 1JA.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441274840274 or visit the official court website for further information.

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