Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 110 verdicts at Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court (Hull). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Jordan Shields

Aggravated Burglary

October 13, 2025

Sentence: To be sentenced (specific sentence not mentioned)

On December 16, 2024, Jordan Shields, along with two others, forcibly entered a man's flat on Middle Street South in Driffield. They threw ammonia in the victim's face, slashed him with a knife, and stamped on him, causing significant injuries including a broken leg and damage to his face, arms, and eye. The victim required surgery. Shields was identified through DNA, CCTV, and a matching empty ammonia bottle found at his home. He evaded arrest initially but was apprehended in February 2025.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary on day two of his planned trial; remanded into custody; DNA evidence and CCTV linked him to the crime.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kurt Taylor

Robbery

September 17, 2025

Sentence: More than five years imprisonment

Kurt Taylor knocked an 87-year-old woman to the ground and robbed her in a horrific incident, as reported in court news.

Attacked and robbed an 87-year-old woman, showing no additional details on plea or judge comments in the text.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kenny Ancliffe

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

September 16, 2025

Sentence: four years and eight months imprisonment

Kenny Ancliffe was involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine in east Hull since 2020, where he had an influential role, paying another man a wage and expecting significant sums of money. Police investigations revealed his involvement through telephone data and searches.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, had been in custody on remand for about 17 months, completed courses in maths, English, and joinery while in custody, and has two young children.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kenny Harding

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

September 16, 2025

Sentence: four-and-a-half years imprisonment

Kenny Harding was part of a conspiracy to supply cocaine in east Hull. A search of his home found £600 cash and over half a kilo of cocaine with high purity, valued at around £19,600. He was aware of the financial gains from the operation.

Pleaded guilty on the day of a scheduled trial, motivated financially by a self-centred decision, expressed remorse, and has previous convictions for affray, criminal damage, and assault.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Louis Edmundson

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

September 16, 2025

Sentence: four years and two months imprisonment

Louis Edmundson was involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis in east Hull from June 2022 to July 2023, directing others including his girlfriend. Messages showed the money made from supplying drugs, and a search found cash, cocaine worth £2,440, cannabis worth £60, scales, and mobile phones at his home.

Offences committed to sustain his own heavy and daily drug habit, had a false sense of invincibility, expressed genuine remorse, was running a landscaping business that he may lose, and has been off cocaine and cannabis for a year.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Shelby Gaunt

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

September 16, 2025

Sentence: two-year suspended prison sentence, 100 hours' unpaid work and 12 days' rehabilitation

Shelby Gaunt participated in a conspiracy to supply cocaine in east Hull, assisting her boyfriend Edmundson and stepping in when he was unavailable. She was aware of the drug operation and the income it generated, with evidence from messages between her and Edmundson.

Became involved through her boyfriend Louis Edmundson, was directed by him, aware of the large amounts of money made, expressed remorse and shame, and has a previous conviction for fraud in 2019.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Ethan Start

Violent Disorder

September 15, 2025

Sentence: Six years and two months imprisonment

Ethan Start participated in violent disorder on August 3, 2024, in Hull city centre, where he was part of a large group confronting police, aggressively barbing and charging towards officers during a protest outside the Royal Hotel, which was housing asylum seekers. He was also involved in a conspiracy to supply cocaine between June 3, 2023, and April 23, 2024, which included using his phone for drug-related communications, possessing cash, a zombie-style knife, snap bags, and scales. Police investigations led to his arrest after executing warrants and monitoring telephone data.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and conspiracy to supply cocaine. He was on bail for the drugs offence at the time of the riots and had prior convictions for wounding in 2015 and affray in 2019. The judge noted his involvement in widespread and unpleasant violent disorder in Hull city centre.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Adam Wright

Attempted Burglary

September 14, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Adam Wright, a 31-year-old homeless drug addict, attempted to break into two houses in Kingston Road, Willerby, on August 3, 2025, around 4am. He was caught on CCTV trying to force entry into a summer house, garage, and patio doors of one property, managing to open the summer house door but taking nothing. He then targeted a neighbour's home, attempting to enter via the garage, side gate, and patio doors, but failed. Police were alerted, arrested him nearby, and found him in possession of items and bolt croppers. The incidents caused emotional distress and some damage.

Admitted two offences of attempted burglary. Has 44 previous convictions, including theft and domestic burglary. Was homeless and a drug addict at the time, attempting to raise money illegally. Expressed remorse and embarrassment. Judge noted planning, equipment for burglary, presence of people in the premises, emotional impact, and some damage caused.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Dean Kane

Dangerous Driving

September 13, 2025

Sentence: 10-month suspended prison sentence, 180 hours unpaid work, 20 days rehabilitation, and a 2-year driving ban

Dean Kane, while driving a silver Audi Q7 without insurance and only a provisional licence, failed to stop for police on June 10 in Sutton Road, Hull. He accelerated to speeds of up to 100mph, drove through red lights, lost control on Holwell Road hitting a grass verge, sped over bumps on Ennerdale, and crashed into a bus while attempting to pass it on Littondale. He tried to flee the scene but stopped upon seeing a police dog. The bus driver sustained an arm injury, and no passengers were on board.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, no previous convictions, was upset due to a recent relationship ending, has a military background as a former rifleman, expressed remorse during interview.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Gentian Kurti

Possessing cannabis with intent to supply

September 13, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Gentian Kurti was caught selling cannabis from his Ford Mondeo car during two separate street transactions in Falmouth Street, Hull, on June 6. Undercover police observed the dealings, stopped him, and searched his car and person, finding 145g of cannabis, £162 cash, and a mobile phone with drug-related messages indicating supply between May 14 and June 16. This offence occurred shortly after he was spared prison for a similar drugs offence. He was originally from Albania and had been living in the UK for nearly three years at the time.

The defendant owed a drug debt and turned to supplying cannabis to pay it off. His barrister noted there is not much positive to say on his behalf, and the judge stated that drugs supply causes devastation in communities and that only an immediate custodial sentence could achieve appropriate punishment. A deprivation order was made on the car, and the £162 cash was forfeited to charity.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Dawson Phillips-Burns

Robbery

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

On August 18, 2022, Dawson Phillips-Burns, wearing a balaclava, got out of a silver Ford Focus and approached a 16-year-old girl and her 18-year-old brother at a bus stop on Tilbury Road in Hull. He demanded the brother's belongings and tried to rip his bag from his shoulder, before fleeing the scene with his accomplice after the brother was pushed to the ground and robbed.

Ben Sharp

Robbery

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

On August 18, 2022, Ben Sharp, driving a silver Ford Focus and armed with a knife, approached a 16-year-old girl and her 18-year-old brother at a bus stop on Tilbury Road in Hull. He pushed the brother to the ground, took his bag and phone, and fled the scene with his accomplice. Sharp was wearing a balaclava during the targeted and aggressive robbery.

Rachael Shipley

Affray

September 11, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 3 months imprisonment

On June 25, Rachael Shipley was involved in a violent street confrontation on Hessle Road between two groups, where she brandished scissors, was thrown to the ground, and stabbed a man in the shoulder. She also lunged at a member of the public with the scissors. On June 26, she threatened a woman with a knife at her home in Sefton Street, grabbing her by the neck and holding the knife briefly. She has a history of 61 previous offences, including similar incidents.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possessing a blade. In breach of a previous 18-month suspended prison sentence. Mitigating circumstances included being chased and attacked by a group, including her drug dealer, and suffering injuries.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Richard Oaten

Rape

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 25 years imprisonment

Richard Oaten, a 53-year-old from Hessle, subjected a vulnerable young girl to a series of sexual offences, including rape, sexual assault, and assault by penetration. He engaged in grooming behaviour, isolated the victim, took indecent pictures of her, and took steps to prevent her from reporting the abuse. The offences occurred before his release from a previous nine-year prison sentence in 2020 for separate sexual crimes against another child. The victim reported suffering profound trauma, including flashbacks and intrusive thoughts, which shaped every aspect of her life. Oaten was arrested in August 2021 and convicted following a trial.

Denied the offences but was convicted by a jury after a trial. Has prior convictions for similar offences and suffers from significant health problems, including mobility issues and past hospitalisation due to Covid, which will make the sentence more difficult.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Blaze Jessop

Grievous Bodily Harm

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Blaze Jessop carried out two unprovoked violent attacks while under the influence of alcohol. In the first incident, on April 9, 2023, outside The George pub in Bridlington, she shoved a glass into a man's face, causing a 12cm wound and permanent scarring that required 15 stitches and hospital treatment, deeply affecting the victim and his family. In the second incident, on October 19 of the previous year, during a pub confrontation, she hit a woman with a bottle, believed to have smashed on impact, resulting in nasty facial cuts. She over-reacted in both cases and was restrained by a doorman in the latter.

Breached previous suspended sentences for inflicting grievous bodily harm and wounding. Failed to attend probation appointments, showed verbal aggression, and lacked engagement despite multiple opportunities. Judge Bury noted that rehabilitation efforts had been exhausted and that she must serve the sentence.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lee Jowitt

Making threats to kill and possessing a knife

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 16-month suspended prison sentence, a six-month 9pm to 6am curfew and 12 days' rehabilitation

Lee Jowitt, a 43-year-old man from Hawthorne Drive, Holme-on-Spalding Moor, near Market Weighton, made abusive and threatening phone calls to his employer on June 23, accusing him of bullying his wife and spreading rumours. He threatened to kill the employer, stating, 'I am going to kill you. I am coming to kill you now.' Jowitt then arrived at the company's premises armed with a knife, continuing to make threats to kill and even threatening to stab another employee who tried to intervene. He was eventually calmed down, restrained, and left the site. He was arrested on June 29, causing distress to the victim and posing a risk of serious disorder at the workplace.

Pleaded guilty at a hearing before Hull magistrates; expressed genuine remorse and regret for his actions and their impact; no previous convictions; suffered a serious permanent spine injury from a work accident, leading to acrimony with his employer.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jamie Roach

Stalking

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment and a 10-year restraining order

Jamie Roach engaged in a campaign of stalking his ex-girlfriend between September 22 and December 26, 2024, by bombarding her with abusive and threatening calls, messages, and emails every hour of every day. He sent explicit photographs, turned up at her home, knocked on her window, and threatened to confront her at work if she did not respond. He monitored her movements, knowing when she was alone or at work, which made her scared to leave her house.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Judge John Thackray KC described the behaviour as criminal, abusive, and intimidating, noting that it caused significant distress and continued even while on bail.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Aleksandr Malkov

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and 6 months imprisonment

Aleksandr Malkov barged into a resident's room armed with two knives during a verbal altercation on March 3, 2025, in Scunthorpe. He stabbed a 66-year-old man three times in the stomach and once in the chest, leaving him seriously injured and 'lucky to be alive'. The victim was watching TV when the attack occurred, and Malkov returned to his own room after the assault. Police were called, and the victim received hospital treatment for his wounds.

Admitted grievous bodily harm with intent during court appearance. Was remanded into custody prior to sentencing. Originally charged with attempted murder but denied involvement initially.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

Christopher Musgrave

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Christopher Musgrave, suspecting his girlfriend of an affair, argued with her and boiled a kettle of water. He threatened to pour it over her if she did not provide details of her work colleague. During the altercation on January 22, he lunged at her with the kettle, causing boiling water to spill onto her shoulder, arm, and face. A tussle ensued as she tried to take the kettle, resulting in burns that caused her significant pain and stress.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on the day of a trial. The judge described it as a 'nasty incident' and noted his prior convictions for assault. A five-year restraining order was also imposed.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Curtis Wedgner

Harassment

September 8, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and a £187 victims' surcharge

Curtis Wedgner harassed his ex-wife by sending unwanted emails containing expletives and insults between July 16 and 25, 2025, and breached a restraining order on July 22, 23, and 24, 2025. This followed a previous assault on January 26, 2025, where he caused actual bodily harm by punching her. His actions were driven by jealousy and paranoia, exacerbated by a cocaine addiction, including sending abusive messages, making threats, and forcing entry into her home.

Pleaded guilty to harassing the woman and breaching a restraining order. Had prior convictions including arson, public disorder, and drink-driving. Was originally spared prison in April but continued the harassment.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Dylan Finney

Aggravated vehicle taking

September 7, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and a driving ban for 2 years and 170 days

Dylan Finney took a Land Rover Freelander from outside a house in Eggborough on December 13, using cloned number plates. On December 18, he drove the vehicle towing a trailer at high speeds over 100mph to evade police on the A164 and rural roads towards Holme-on-Spalding Moor. He abandoned the damaged vehicle on the hard shoulder of the M62 motorway near the Ouse bridge and hid waist-deep in a ditch with a passenger. Police found eight number plates in the vehicle and detected cannabis use; blood tests confirmed he was over the legal limit for the drug. He had no insurance and was driving while disqualified.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Has 16 previous offences, including a 14-month jail term in January 2023 for dangerous driving. Judge highlighted that the offences stemmed from a drug habit and posed risks to public safety.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jason Paul

Assault causing actual bodily harm

September 7, 2025

Sentence: Two-year suspended prison sentence, 200 hours unpaid work, 26 sessions of a probation service programme, six months drug rehabilitation, and 10 days rehabilitation

Jason Paul, during an argument on August 14, 2024, cornered his girlfriend outside her home in west Hull, punched her in the face, causing her to fall, and then punched her four more times while she was on the ground, knocking out two of her front teeth. He also slapped her three times and took her phone. The incident was captured on CCTV, and Paul had been drinking and taking Spice beforehand, leading to this persistent and appalling attack that left the victim with blood on her face and bruising around her eye. She bit his lip in self-defence.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Has a history of violence with prior convictions including inflicting grievous bodily harm in 2018. Was under the influence of Spice and expressed deep remorse for his actions.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Craig Eade

Violent Disorder and Arson

September 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Craig Eade participated in violent disorder and arson in Hull on August 3 during nationwide unrest following the Southport attack. He kicked a police officer's shield, added tyres to a fire outside a garage where a terrified family, including an autistic child, was hiding to escape the crowd, threw a road cone onto the blaze causing £20,000 in damage, surrounded a car with three foreign nationals and kicked it while the crowd shouted threats like 'Kill them', and engaged in further clashes with police.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity to violent disorder and arson. Has 15 previous offences from 1991-2007 and stayed out of trouble for 18 years. Expressed remorse and was not an instigator or leader in the events.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Callum Simpson

Affray

September 6, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Callum Simpson, armed with a knife, threatened to stab police officers and made menacing gestures during a confrontation. He climbed onto a roof from a rear window after pulling out a flick knife and warning officers, 'I'll f***ing stab you. If you touch me, you are going to get it.' The incident lasted about 30 minutes, during which he armed himself with a chunk of brick and was unaffected by Pava spray. Police were responding to reports of an injured woman in the street on July 21.

Described as enraged throughout the incident; serial offender with a terrible record of previous offences; reacted badly to plainclothes police and eventually cooperated; had drug addictions and was not on medication at the time.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Christopher Ferguson

Possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and 1 month imprisonment

Christopher Ferguson was caught by police wearing a balaclava while riding a bicycle in Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, on February 26, where he was found with 20 packages of cocaine (1.76g, 91% purity), 1.38g of cocaine (90% purity), and 29 packages of heroin (3.51g, 21% purity), valued at £630, along with a phone containing drug supply messages. Earlier, on February 17, he was involved in causing damage to a woman's home in Warley Road, Scunthorpe, by kicking her door and smashing a bedroom window, though nothing was stolen. He was identified via CCTV and had a mobile phone that fell during his arrest.

Admitted possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply, possessing a knife, and causing criminal damage. Had 47 previous offences, including seven for damaging property and prior convictions for possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply in 2020 and 2023. Was working as a cleaner in prison and participating in a mentoring course to aid future employment.

Sources: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk

John Fennell

Intentional Strangulation

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

John Fennell jumped over a garden fence during an argument between his sister and her neighbour, grabbed the woman by her neck with both hands, strangled her, and dragged her around the garden on May 17. He was arrested shortly after and found in possession of cocaine. The incident escalated from a verbal dispute, and another neighbour intervened to stop the attack.

Admitted to intentional strangulation and possessing cocaine. Has 87 previous convictions and was under the influence of cocaine at the time. The judge noted his remorse and history of substance misuse.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kirsty Gardiner

Robbery

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Kirsty Gardiner entered a Cooperative store on Elmbridge Parade, Greatfield estate, east Hull, and began placing items such as steaks, chocolate, coffee, and biscuits into a bag without paying. When confronted by the shop manager, she brandished a knife and threatened to slit the manager's throat, then left with goods valued at £100 on May 26. On June 20, she returned and attempted to steal more items, including packs of chicken and lamb worth £10, but was partially stopped. She was identified via CCTV, arrested, and has a history of escalating offences linked to her drug and alcohol addiction.

Admitted to robbery and theft. Has 47 previous convictions, including 27 for shoplifting. Suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. Judge John Thackray KC noted the brazen nature of the shop theft and that she was carrying a knife, though no one was harmed.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Kathleen Kelly

Supplying an item for use in fraud

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 8-month suspended prison sentence, 20 days rehabilitation, £100 costs, and £187 victims' surcharge

Kathleen Kelly paid three different women to impersonate her and take her driving theory and practical tests on April 11, 15, and June 19 of the previous year at various test centres in London. The fraud was discovered because the stand-ins did not resemble her, as identified through CCTV footage and mismatched photos on her provisional driving licence. Investigations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency led to the offences being uncovered, and she initially denied the charges before pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty at a mention hearing. No previous convictions. Lived a socially reclusive lifestyle. Judge decided not to impose immediate custody.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Paul Ashurst

Intentional strangulation

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 18-month suspended prison sentence and 150 hours' unpaid work

Paul Ashurst, 37, met a woman on a night out in a pub on Holderness Road, east Hull, on August 27, 2023. They were not previously known to each other. After an argument with her partner, she went with Ashurst to get drinks and returned to her home. He attempted to kiss her, which she rejected, then threatened, 'I could snap your neck,' and strangled her while she was sitting on a bean bag. She fought back by clawing at his eyes and nose, causing injury, and fled to call the police. A neighbour assisted her afterwards.

Pleaded guilty to the offence on the day of a scheduled trial. Judge John Thackray KC noted that the offence was serious and terrifying for the victim. The defendant has previous convictions, including assaults, and is addressing an alcohol problem through rehabilitation and monitoring.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kane Oliver

Shop Theft

August 28, 2025

Sentence: 10 months in a young offenders' institution, plus 6 months consecutive for breaching a suspended sentence

Kane Oliver, 19, targeted the One Stop shop in Marfleet Lane, east Hull, six times between July 12 and 21, 2025, stealing items including chocolate, chocolate bars, bacon, and fabric conditioner. He also stole cash from Tesco in Holderness Road, east Hull, on July 15, 2025, and from Heron Foods in Greenwich Avenue, east Hull, on July 18, 2025. He was in breach of an eight-month suspended custodial sentence imposed on March 7, 2025, and had a history of drug use starting at age 12, including crack cocaine and Pregabalin, which contributed to his offending.

Pleaded guilty to eight offences of shop theft. He has an extensive record for someone of his age, breached a suspended sentence, and was given multiple opportunities for rehabilitation including a referral order and youth rehabilitation orders.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Phillip Buckingham

Attempting to communicate sexually with a girl aged under 16

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Phillip Buckingham, using the username Funtime Fred, exchanged messages with a decoy 13-year-old girl set up by an undercover police officer on Kik and WhatsApp between November 6 and 9, 2022. He claimed to be 58 years old and sought 'no strings attached' contact. He encouraged the girl to tease him, sent intimate but clothed pictures of himself, asked about her experiences, and inquired about her school activities. Police arrested him on December 16, 2022, after tracing the messages to his mobile phone.

Pleaded guilty on the day of a scheduled trial. No previous convictions. Judge noted the offence was serious due to age disparity and potential harm, but accepted risk could be managed in the community. Also received a five-year sexual harm prevention order and must register as a sex offender for 10 years.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Shanie-Leigh Altoft

Fraud

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 15 months suspended prison sentence and 15 days' rehabilitation

Shanie-Leigh Altoft fraudulently claimed Universal Credit and council tax benefit by failing to disclose that she was living with her partner in a common household, who was employed full-time and contributing to household expenses. This occurred between December 9, 2019, and February 8, 2024, resulting in an overpayment of £33,162. She initially claimed to be a single woman with a dependent child and no other income, using a joint account with her partner without declaration.

Pleaded guilty after initial denials; expressed remorse and embarrassment; offending was out of character due to financial difficulties; judge noted the extensive period of the fraud as an aggravating factor; must repay the fraudulently obtained money.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Paulius Juknys

Producing cannabis

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Paulius Juknys was found at a house in Boulevard, west Hull, on June 27, 2025, where police discovered a secret cannabis factory with 126 cannabis plants and sophisticated growing equipment. The electricity had been bypassed, indicating a large-scale operation likely to yield a significant amount of drugs. Juknys had previously been jailed for a similar offense and had entered the UK illegally on June 20, 2025, in breach of a deportation order issued on April 14, 2024. He was the only person present at the house during the raid.

Admitted being concerned in producing cannabis and entering the UK in breach of a deportation order. Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and expressed remorse. Judge noted the operation's scale, bypassed electricity, and significant role in the offense, with a consecutive sentence for the deportation breach. Prior convictions for similar offenses were mentioned.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kai Miller

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

August 25, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 4 months imprisonment and a 10-year restraining order

Kai Miller confronted and attacked a man with a 60cm Samurai sword outside a house in Pocklington on January 27. The victim, who had been at a party and returned after buying more alcohol, was slashed on the head before he could knock on the door, resulting in a serious wound requiring 10 stitches, as well as scratches on his face and neck. Miller grinned during the attack and told the victim to leave while mocking his injuries. The weapon was recovered when Miller was arrested.

Pleaded guilty on the day of a scheduled trial. Judge commented that he armed himself with a sword, a highly dangerous weapon, and has a bad record for violence. He was heavily drunk at the time and has previous convictions for assault and possessing weapons.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Lee Marshall

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

August 24, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Lee Marshall, 32, of Trinity Road, Bridlington, engaged in an unprovoked and aggressive attack in the early hours of February 23, 2023, at the Apollo bar in Bridlington's Prince Street harbour area. He punched a 22-year-old man in the face, knocking him to the floor and causing a fractured skull that required major surgery and a 10-day hospital stay. The victim suffered permanent physical and emotional effects, including headaches, sleep issues, reduced work hours, and a permanent scar, with his mother describing the ordeal as horrific and life-altering.

Admitted to inflicting grievous bodily harm and possessing a knuckleduster, edible cannabinoids, and cocaine. Judge John Thackray KC described the attack as cowardly and noted that Marshall was aggressive and under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, expressing that people are sick and tired of such violence.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Michael Andreang

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply

August 24, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

On January 3, Michael Andreang was involved in a furtive street drug exchange in Goddard Avenue, west Hull, with a known drug user. Undercover police stopped him and found a mobile phone, £360 cash, and grip-seal bags containing Class A drugs, including 4.14g of crack cocaine that could potentially make 25 deals of £20 each, plus five other wraps valued at £630 in total. He claimed the drugs were for his own use but was arrested and interviewed, where he made mainly no comment answers. He had been previously jailed for two years and nine months in August 2020 for similar offences.

Pleaded guilty to the offence 12 days before trial. Has 117 previous convictions, including dishonesty, domestic burglary, violence, possessing weapons, and perverting the course of justice. Expressed genuine remorse and realised time is running out to turn his life around. The £360 cash seized was forfeited and given to the Space2BHeard counselling support group.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Simon Brooks

Fraud

August 23, 2025

Sentence: Nine-month suspended prison sentence and 100 hours' unpaid work

Simon Brooks impersonated Stephen Lord by attending a DNA test clinic on November 1, 2022, to provide a sample in Lord's place, as part of a conspiracy to defraud the Department for Work and Pensions and help Lord avoid child maintenance payments. They edited a photograph to support the deception, which was later exposed when a genuine DNA sample from Brooks matched the fraudulent one, leading to an estimated loss of £4,637 to the victim, with potential for £29,132 if successful.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by pretending to be Stephen Lord and conspiracy to defraud the Department for Work and Pensions. No previous convictions. Judge described it as an act of gross stupidity.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Stephen Lord

Conspiracy to defraud

August 23, 2025

Sentence: Eight-month suspended prison sentence and 150 hours' unpaid work

Stephen Lord conspired with Simon Brooks to defraud the Department for Work and Pensions by arranging for Brooks to impersonate him at a DNA test clinic on November 1, 2022, to falsely prove he was not liable for child maintenance payments. The deception involved editing a photograph to submit with the sample, which was uncovered when a genuine sample from Lord was taken on October 6, 2023, revealing the fraud. This act resulted in a potential loss of £29,132 to the victim, though £4,637 was back-paid.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the Department for Work and Pensions. No previous convictions. Judge described it as an act of gross stupidity and told him he should be thoroughly ashamed.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Stephen Shepherd

Intentional strangulation

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Stephen Shepherd, in a hotel room in Hull on February 2, accused his ex-girlfriend of cheating after a night of drinking, slapped her, grabbed her throat and strangled her, restricting her breathing, and tore her passport in half when she tried to leave. He continued to be aggressive, assaulting police officers who arrived, leading to the use of a Taser to subdue him, and he remained defiant even after being handcuffed. The victim reported feeling extremely petrified and feared for her safety.

Admitted to offences of intentional strangulation, assault causing actual bodily harm, criminal damage, and assaulting police officers. Has 68 previous convictions, including assaults and criminal damage. Mitigating factors include engaging with probation services and working as a fisherman.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Nathan Collinson

Burglary

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 876 days imprisonment

Nathan Collinson, 36, of North Marine Road, Scarborough, broke into a bed-and-breakfast in Esplanade Road, Scarborough, on June 21 and July 12, 2025. On the first occasion, he smashed a kitchen window with a brick, entered the property with another man, causing £500 in damage, and was found inside with cocaine. On the second, he shouted, banged on the door, used a broom and a marble table to force entry, distressed guests who were trying to check in, and was found inside possessing a wallet with bank cards and cash belonging to the property's part-owner. He had a history of similar crimes.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and expressed significant remorse. Judge noted the offences were very distressing for the people present and warned him to stay out of trouble to avoid further incarceration.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Ross Stubbs

Harassment

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Ross Stubbs engaged in a campaign of harassment against his ex-girlfriend between November 9 and December 16, 2024, despite an indefinite restraining order in place since February 2022 following previous violent offences against her. He sent a sinister Snapchat message showing himself making a gun gesture, liked her social media posts, and made phone calls, causing her to fear for her life and describing the period as 'hell'. This was an escalation of prior abusive behaviour.

Admitted five offences of breaching a restraining order and one offence of harassment. Had 21 prior convictions, including assaults on the victim. Judge noted a lack of remorse and that the offending was designed to maximise fear and distress.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Alex Rooney

Threatening a person with an offensive weapon

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Alex Rooney, 27, of High Street, Hull, deliberately used a can of deodorant to spray flames in the Tesco store in King Edward Street, Hull city centre, on July 13, causing panic and alarm. He directed the flames towards police officers and staff, forcing customers to evacuate through the fire escape. His actions were a deliberate attempt to get arrested and sent back to prison amid his struggles with drug addiction and heavy drinking. He has previous convictions for assaulting an emergency worker, non-domestic burglary, and theft.

Pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and sought a custodial sentence due to drug and alcohol addiction. Judge noted his history of public order offences and hopes he receives help in custody. He was in breach of a 15-month suspended prison sentence.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Timothy Tinson

Murder

August 20, 2025

Sentence: Life sentence

Timothy Tinson murdered Matthew Phillips in a vicious attack in January and later admitted he was dangerous.

Renaldas Grigaliunas

Possessing cannabis with intent to supply

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Renaldas Grigaliunas was stopped while driving on March 12, 2022, and found with three shoe boxes containing 120 young cannabis plants, potentially worth between £26,000 and £66,000. He failed to appear in court, leading to him being on the run for about three years. On May 20, 2025, police executed a warrant at his residence in Morpeth Street, Hull, where they discovered a large cannabis factory with 324 plants spread across two flats, which could yield up to 15kg of cannabis with a potential street value of £150,000. He admitted to the charges involved.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. Had minor driving convictions in the UK and a narcotics trafficking conviction in Germany. Was entirely realistic about facing an immediate prison sentence.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Neil Spencer

Possessing a prohibited firearm

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Neil Spencer was involved in smashing a window of an unoccupied property on Goddard Avenue in west Hull, where a cannabis factory was found. He fled in a van with false number plates, which contained two sawn-off shotguns and a large amount of live ammunition. One shotgun had spent cartridges and was in a fixed firing position. Spencer was pursued by police, caught by a police dog in a graveyard, and the van was searched. The incident occurred on April 17, and Spencer was travelling from Doncaster to Hull for criminal purposes.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of possessing a prohibited firearm. Previous convictions include wounding in 2011, cannabis cultivation in 2016, assault causing actual bodily harm in 2017, attempted robbery in 2018, and assaulting an emergency worker in 2022. Judge noted the weapons were for criminal purposes and could have been used to commit crime.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Nelson Rojas

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Nelson Rojas, along with three others, conducted a burglary spree from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025, targeting 13 properties across Cambridge, Elmbridge, Runnymede, London, and Milton Keynes. They stole jewellery, sentimental items, and cash totalling £54,659, along with foreign currency. The group used a black Mercedes-Benz and other vehicles, and were arrested on January 17, 2025, after a burglary in Milton Keynes, with stolen items found in their possession.

Pablo Rogas-Romero

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Pablo Rogas-Romero, along with three others, conducted a burglary spree from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025, targeting 13 properties across Cambridge, Elmbridge, Runnymede, London, and Milton Keynes. They stole jewellery, sentimental items, and cash totalling £54,659, along with foreign currency. The group used a black Mercedes-Benz and other vehicles, and were arrested on January 17, 2025, after a burglary in Milton Keynes, with stolen items found in their possession.

Victor Alfredo Higuchi Campos

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Victor Alfredo Higuchi Campos, along with three others, conducted a burglary spree from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025, targeting 13 properties across Cambridge, Elmbridge, Runnymede, London, and Milton Keynes. They stole jewellery, sentimental items, and cash totalling £54,659, along with foreign currency. The group used a black Mercedes-Benz and other vehicles, and were arrested on January 17, 2025, after a burglary in Milton Keynes, with stolen items found in their possession.

Daniel Guzman

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

Daniel Guzman, along with three others, conducted a burglary spree from December 17, 2024, to January 7, 2025, targeting 13 properties across Cambridge, Elmbridge, Runnymede, London, and Milton Keynes. They stole jewellery, sentimental items, and cash totalling £54,659, along with foreign currency. The group used a black Mercedes-Benz and other vehicles, and were arrested on January 17, 2025, after a burglary in Milton Keynes, with stolen items found in their possession.

David James Smith

Selling counterfeit goods

August 15, 2025

Sentence: £120 fine, £48 victim surcharge, and £300 costs

David James Smith sold fake White Fox hooded sweatshirts at Hull Fair in 2024 for £20 each, while genuine items cost £55. He was prosecuted by Hull City Council's Trading Standards team for selling counterfeit goods, which undermine honest businesses and pose safety risks.

Admitted to charges under the Trade Marks Act 1994. The conviction sends a clear message that counterfeit goods will not be tolerated.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

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