Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 294 verdicts at Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court (Hull). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 13 cases

Aliesha Broadbent

False imprisonment and assault *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Aliesha Broadbent, 37, of Malthouse Lane, Bridlington, woke her 64-year-old husband just after midnight while heavily intoxicated, holding a large kitchen vegetable-cutting knife to different parts of his head multiple times, demanding he say he loved her. She imprisoned him in the bedroom by securing the door with a dressing gown cord after he tried to call 999. He fled on a mobility scooter to his aunt's home in pyjamas, a coat, and bedsocks. Police arrived at 3.10am and arrested her. The incident occurred due to alcohol consumption following a 'tiff' she could not remember.

Pleaded guilty to false imprisonment and assault. Has prior convictions including assault causing actual bodily harm in August 2023. Expressed remorse and is determined to remain alcohol-free. Given an indefinite restraining order.

17 Mar 2026

Anthony Munday

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years and 150 hours unpaid work

Part of a criminal network that carried out smash-and-grab robberies on high-value stores in London in 2025, stealing over £100,000 in luxury goods. Specifically involved in burglary at a jewellers on Edgeware Road, Westminster on 1 July 2025, where two men with sledgehammers smashed the windows and stole £59,930 worth of watches and jewellery.

Pleaded guilty. Convicted of one count of burglary on Edgeware Road.

17 Mar 2026

Christopher Gibbs

Burglary *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Part of a criminal network that carried out smash-and-grab robberies on high-value stores in London in 2025, stealing over £100,000 in luxury goods. Specifically involved in burglary at a luxury clothes store on Sloane Street on 8 May 2025, where a blue Ford Fiesta rammed the doors and £8,350 worth of designer goods were stolen; burglary at a café on St John's Wood High Street on 30 June 2025, stealing a safe with over £1,000 cash; burglary at a watch shop on Duke Street on 21 July 2025, where doors and cabinets were smashed but fled empty-handed; and burglary at a fine art shop on Marylebone High Street on 27 July 2025, where two paintings were stolen. Also attempted burglary at a beauty store on 5 August 2025.

Pleaded guilty. Convicted of four counts of burglary on Sloane Street, St John's Wood High Street, Duke Street and Marylebone High Street and one of attempted burglary on Marylebone High Street.

17 Mar 2026

David Rigelsford

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Part of a criminal network that carried out smash-and-grab robberies on high-value stores in London in 2025, stealing over £100,000 in luxury goods. Specifically involved in burglary at a retail store on Kensington Church Street on 13 July 2025, where two men broke down the front door and stole items valued at over £10,000 including damage; and burglary at a watch shop on Duke Street, Westminster on 21 July 2025, where a man used a sledgehammer to smash the doors and cabinets but fled empty-handed.

Pleaded guilty. Convicted of two counts of burglary on Kensington Church Street and Duke Street.

17 Mar 2026

George O'hare

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Pleaded guilty. Convicted of one count of burglary on Sloane Street, possession of Class A drugs and breach of a serious crime prevention order.

17 Mar 2026

Lee Mccready

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Part of a criminal network that carried out smash-and-grab robberies on high-value stores in London in 2025, stealing over £100,000 in luxury goods. Specifically involved in burglary at a jewellers on Edgeware Road, Westminster on 1 July 2025, where two men with sledgehammers smashed the windows and stole £59,930 worth of watches and jewellery.

Pleaded guilty. Convicted of one count of burglary on Edgeware Road.

17 Mar 2026

Matthew Windrass

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Part of a criminal network that carried out smash-and-grab robberies on high-value stores in London in 2025, stealing over £100,000 in luxury goods. Specifically involved in burglary at a jewellers on Edgeware Road, Westminster on 1 July 2025, where two men with sledgehammers smashed the windows and stole £59,930 worth of watches and jewellery.

Pleaded guilty. Convicted of one count of burglary on Edgeware Road.

17 Mar 2026

Paul Hughes

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Pleaded guilty. Convicted of two counts of burglary on Sloane Street and St John's Wood High Street. Also convicted of an unrelated robbery.

17 Mar 2026

Timothy Kusemi

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment and 11-year driving ban

On November 24, 2023, at 3pm on the B1253 Thwing Road near Rudston, between Driffield and Bridlington, Timothy Kusemi, 41, failed to stop at a Give Way crossroads while driving his Audi A6 northbound at 50mph to start work at Willows care home in Burton Fleming. His vehicle collided with a Volkswagen T-Roc driven by Susan Whittles, 70, of Bridlington, who was returning from a Christmas shopping trip to York with her husband William. The impact caused the T-Roc to roll over, resulting in Susan's immediate death and serious injuries to William, including fractured ankle, wrist, ribs, and compressed vertebrae. Kusemi, a Nigerian national on a work-sponsorship scheme since 2022, was entitled to drive for 12 months but had not passed his practical driving test after two failures, despite passing the theory test.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury, and driving without a proper licence. Remorseful, hard-working with two children. Prior driving was described as swerving.

13 Mar 2026

Andrew Whitelam

Distributing and making indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years and 5 months imprisonment

Andrew Whitelam, 39, of Sutton Park, Hull, distributed 143 indecent images of children (including 49 Category A) to 374 members of online groups between April 20 and May 4, 2023. He possessed 114 Category A images and 209 videos, 54 Category B images and 86 videos, 356 Category C images and 42 videos, 21 prohibited images and one movie of children, and 11 extreme pornography images and 16 videos of bestiality. He engaged in grooming by exchanging highly sexualised messages and sending images/videos with a decoy posing as a 13-year-old girl, expressing desire for sexual contact. Additional conversations with real girls aged 11, 13, and 14 were found but not charged. He boasted online that young girls 'turn me on so much' and participated in a chatroom called 'School girls ready to love.' Arrested on July 14, 2023, after police seized devices from his home. Offences linked to past drug addiction, from which he is now recovered; works as a joiner.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Completed rehabilitation course and made considerable progress. Judge noted offences too serious for community order. Given 10-year sexual harm prevention order and must register as sex offender for 10 years.

10 Mar 2026

Matthew Hutchinson

Possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

2-year suspended prison sentence, 150 hours unpaid work, 15 days rehabilitation

Matthew Hutchinson, 24, of Norwood, Beverley, was caught by police at about 12.30am on August 4, 2023, dealing drugs on the street. He fell off his bicycle during detention and admitted to having loads of cannabis in his rucksack, which contained 75g of cannabis, scales, and a grinder. Two small bags of cocaine (7.4g total) were found in his wallet. A search of his home revealed a safe with 22 bags of cocaine, two packets of cannabis seeds, and literature including 'Cannabis Growing Bible'. Messages on his phone indicated ongoing street dealing. Total street value was £1,435. He acted as a runner to fund his cocaine addiction.

No previous convictions. Pleaded guilty at first opportunity. Offending stemmed from cocaine addiction, spending £120 a day. Has not used drugs for four months and shown insight into his actions.

9 Mar 2026

Darren Richardson

Indecent assault *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Serial sex offender Darren Richardson, 58, of Thompson Avenue, Beverley, targeted five different victims – a woman, three boys and a girl – during a series of sinister sexual encounters involving intimate touching and other sexual behaviour. The offences came to light in October 2020 after one of the boys contacted police. Richardson was interviewed in January 2021 but denied the allegations, claiming the victims were lying and colluding. A previous trial was stopped on June 11 due to problems, but he was convicted in the retrial.

Denied 11 offences including indecent assault, sexual assault and indecency with a child but was convicted by a jury after a retrial. No previous convictions. Must register as a sex offender for life.

8 Mar 2026

Christopher Sellers

Assaulting a police officer as an emergency worker *

Sentence

£50 fine for breaching suspended sentence; 6-month conditional discharge for assault

Christopher Sellers, 59, of Albion Terrace, Bridlington, assaulted a police officer by kicking him on the leg during an arrest on September 18, causing reddening and bruising. He had taken cocaine that night, affecting his memory. This incident breached a one-year suspended prison sentence imposed on June 25, 2024, for threatening a group of teenagers with a knife in Promenade Gardens, Bridlington, where he pulled out a multi-tool blade, waved it at them, threatened to stab and slice their throats open. He later told police it was a good job they arrived as he would have killed the youngsters, though he claimed in interview he wouldn't have actually done so. He had been drinking and was trying to scare off the 'scrotes'. Prior convictions include threatening behaviour in June 2022.

Plea of guilty at first opportunity. Genuine remorse shown. Behaviour described as out of character. Low-level physical harm caused.

5 Mar 2026

February 2026 8 cases

Mohammed Ali

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years 11 months imprisonment

Mohammed Ali, 45, from Hull, was speeding and swerving between lanes while on cocaine on July 13, lost control, and hit a retired couple's car head-on, leaving them with devastating injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while over the limit for cocaine, possessing cannabis, lacking insurance, and driving without a licence. Disqualified from driving for 10 years with extended retest required.

28 Feb 2026

Shahram Ibrehemi

Rape *

Sentence

9 years 7 months imprisonment

Shahram Ibrehemi, 20, raped a drunk 13-year-old girl in Hull while Riley Smith kept watch outside, telling him to hurry up. CCTV showed the girl unable to stand or walk straight.

Convicted of rape. Judge Singh noted the victim was barely capable of standing due to intoxication.

28 Feb 2026

Peter Lesko

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years 4 months imprisonment

Peter Lesko, 48, formerly of Broadley Close, east Hull, climbed through his neighbour's kitchen window after loud music disputes, punched and stabbed him, warning 'You will die tonight.' The neighbour had fallen asleep listening to moderately loud music after midnight.

Admitted to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Five-year restraining order imposed.

28 Feb 2026

Riley Smith

Aiding and abetting rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Riley Smith, 19, of no fixed address from Grimsby, kept watch outside while Shahram Ibrehemi raped a drunk 13-year-old girl in Hull, telling Ibrehemi to hurry up. CCTV showed the girl unable to stand or walk straight.

Convicted of aiding and abetting rape.

28 Feb 2026

Ryan Smith

Possession of a prohibited weapon *

Sentence

7.5 years imprisonment

Ryan Smith, 44, of Morants Court Road, Dunton Green, was a customer convicted of possessing a converted firearm and modified ammunition from the network led by Thomas McKenna. He was prohibited from possessing firearms and lacked authority for the ammunition seized.

Convicted after trial on 3 November 2025 of possession of a prohibited weapon and modified ammunition, possessing ammunition without certificate, and possessing a firearm when prohibited.

12 Feb 2026

Thomas Mckenna

Converting imitation firearms into firearms *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment plus 5 years on licence

Thomas McKenna, 60, of Buckles Lane, South Ockendon, led a criminal network converting blank-firing weapons into viable firearms inside his caravan. The investigation began in May 2024 following intelligence. A raid on 6 November 2024 uncovered conversion tools, firearms, ammunition, improvised explosive devices, and manuals on bomb-making. Digital devices showed extreme right-wing views and discussions about preparing for a race war. The network was dismantled, recovering 14 firearms and preventing their distribution on London's streets.

Pleaded guilty to multiple firearms offences, making explosives, and collection of terrorist information. Led the criminal group converting blank firearms.

12 Feb 2026

Allan Crosby

Possessing a prohibited firearm *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Allan Crosby, 44, of Etfield Grove, Sidcup, was a customer in the criminal network, convicted of possessing a converted Ceonic pistol and compatible modified ammunition supplied by the group. He was involved in purchasing or acquiring ammunition without authority and possessed a firearm while prohibited. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to drug offences.

Convicted after trial on 3 November 2025 of possessing a prohibited firearm, possessing ammunition without certificate, possessing firearm when prohibited, and pleaded guilty to possessing Class A drug with intent.

12 Feb 2026

Tina Smith

Possessing a prohibited firearm *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment plus 12 months special custodial sentence for terrorist offences

Tina Smith, 55, of Buckles Lane, South Ockendon, was involved alongside her partner Thomas McKenna in the criminal network. The raid on 6 November 2024 at their caravans revealed prohibited firearms, explosives, and terrorist-related materials. Digital evidence included downloads and shares of documents on constructing explosive devices and converting blank weapons, along with extreme right-wing content discussing a race war.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited firearm, making explosives, and three counts of collection of terrorist information. Partner of Thomas McKenna.

12 Feb 2026

January 2026 14 cases

Samuel De Vere-Hunt

Conspiracy to conceal criminal property and supply of Class A and B drugs *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Samuel De Vere-Hunt was a drug kingpin responsible for laundering over £6 million in cash and supplying hundreds of kilos of MDMA, ketamine, and cannabis destined for London. Between March 2020 and June 2020, he was involved in moving £3.5 million in cash and deals of cannabis and ketamine. From September 2024 to January 2025, he moved a further £2.8 million in cash and supplied over a quarter of a tonne of ketamine and cannabis, with a street value of £6 million. On 9 January 2025, officers searched his address in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, finding 15kg of ketamine, 12kg of cannabis, over 6kg of Class A drugs (MDMA and 2C-B), and more than £179,000 in cash. He was arrested as he left with £160,000 in criminal cash. The couple lived an extravagant lifestyle including luxury holidays and designer items despite his unemployment.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to conceal criminal property, two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, three counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, four counts of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, and possession of criminal property.

30 Jan 2026

Rosie Wise

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and possession of criminal property *

Sentence

1 year and 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Rosie Wise, girlfriend and accomplice of Samuel De Vere-Hunt, was involved in an organised crime group handling over £12 million in drugs and criminal cash. They lived an extravagant lifestyle including luxury holidays in Portugal, Ibiza, Los Angeles, and Mykonos, and owning designer items such as a Rolex watch, despite her employment as a receptionist earning £13 an hour. The address in Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, was tracked through phone data and food deliveries. On 9 January 2025, the search uncovered drugs and cash at the property where she resided with De Vere-Hunt.

Initially pleaded not guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and possessing criminal property, but changed plea to guilty after further evidence from her phone.

30 Jan 2026

Paul Tyler

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Paul Tyler committed multiple non-recent child sex offences against two victims in West Yorkshire. The investigation began in August 2022 after a male victim reported repeated rapes during his childhood. A female victim later disclosed similar abuse. Offences included rapes and sexual assaults on boys and girls under 13, occurring many years ago. Following a four-year investigation by Humberside Police, Tyler was charged in August 2024 and September 2025, admitting guilt in December 2024 and November 2025.

Admitted to 11 further child sex offences including rape and sexual assault of children under 13. Sentence to run consecutively to existing 16-year term. Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order imposed. Described as a 'grotesque' criminal.

28 Jan 2026

Aurel Memis

Possessing a false identity document with intent to deceive *

Sentence

27 weeks imprisonment

On October 30, Aurel Memis was stopped by police driving a Citroen car in Anlaby Road, west Hull. He produced a false Spanish driving licence in another man's name and pretended to be that person to avoid detection. Police discovered his true identity as a disqualified driver with no insurance. He had bought the vehicle about a month earlier and was aware of his driving ban imposed on February 27, 2025, for two years. The false document was used to falsely indicate a right to drive in the UK.

Admitted possessing a false identity document with intent to deceive, driving while disqualified, and having no insurance. Banned from driving for two years and until he passes an extended driving test. Remorseful, hard worker by nature, motive to continue fast food delivery job. Romanian with leave to remain in UK for six years.

23 Jan 2026

James Medlam

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

On July 12, James Medlam, believing the victim had upset his girlfriend, suddenly became aggressive and launched a prolonged attack at his flat on Staveley Road, east Hull. He swung his arms wildly and landed a flurry of hard punches to the victim's face, lasting about two minutes. The victim tried to guard his face but did not fight back, then fled and called the police. The victim suffered severe injuries including a fractured eye socket, broken nose, bleeding on the brain, and fractures to the cheekbone area, leading to anxiety and loss of confidence.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm. Has 59 prior convictions, including two for assaults. Remorseful and has been drug-free while in custody since July 15. Judge noted it was a prolonged and nasty assault.

21 Jan 2026

Jack Silvester

Supplying class A drugs *

Sentence

2.5 years in a young offenders' institution

Jack Silvester, 20, of Saxcourt, Orchard Park estate, north Hull, was heavily involved in a significant heroin and crack cocaine supply operation. Police spotted him speaking to suspected drug users and later searched a house in Dunswell Street where he was found with Sara Holmes. He attempted to flee but was apprehended. Officers discovered 7.58g of heroin in 70 wraps, 8.04g of crack cocaine in 40 wraps, digital weighing scales, cannabis, a handwritten drug supply list, and £1,170 cash on him. Crack cocaine was also found on Holmes. Text messages showed Silvester directing the supply. The incident leading to the search occurred on May 28.

Convicted after trial of being concerned in supplying heroin and crack cocaine and possessing cash as criminal property. Admitted possessing Pregabalin. No previous drug supply convictions but had nine prior offences including burglary, theft and criminal damage. Used drugs like Pregabalin, ketamine and nitrous oxide for self-medication, leading to bravado. Remanded in custody for a significant period.

20 Jan 2026

Sara Holmes

Supplying class A drugs *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended, 6 months drug rehabilitation, 15 days rehabilitation activity

Sara Holmes, 39, of Dunswell Close, Bransholme, Hull, was involved in a significant heroin and crack cocaine supply operation by running drugs for others in exchange for drugs. Police observed her at the junction of 12th Avenue passing something to suspected drug users. A search of her house in Dunswell Street on May 28 revealed her and Jack Silvester, along with 7.58g of heroin in 70 wraps, 8.04g of crack cocaine in 40 wraps (some on her person), digital weighing scales, cannabis, and a drug supply list. Her house was used as a base for the operation.

Admitted being concerned in offering to supply heroin and supplying crack cocaine. Acted as a runner paid in drugs, with no influence higher up the chain. 33 prior convictions including burglary, theft and handling stolen goods; previously jailed for 3.5 years in 2014 and in 2012 for burglary. Remanded in custody for just under 8 months.

20 Jan 2026

David Bayliss

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

David Bayliss committed a series of rapes, sexual assaults, and mental and physical abuse against a girl in the Hull area, starting when she was under ten years old. The offences were reported in February 2019 after the victim came forward as a teenager. Evidence included diary entries detailing threats of violence and manipulation by Bayliss, who warned her that no one would believe her. He fled to New Zealand and continually refused extradition, prolonging the trauma, before being returned to the UK for trial.

Found guilty after a ten-day trial. Required to be on licence for an additional year. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life. Handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Described as 'heinous' and 'cowardly' by investigators.

19 Jan 2026

Jordan Hall

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

10-month suspended prison sentence, 150 hours unpaid work, £2,000 compensation, £85 costs, £156 victims' surcharge

On January 14, 2021, at British Steel in Scunthorpe, Jordan Hall, 30, retaliated in workplace horseplay by pouring oil into an aerosol cap, igniting it, and throwing it at his colleague's torso after the victim had done the same to him. This caused the victim's overalls to catch fire, resulting in second-degree burns to his chest, upper body, hands, and arms. The flames fused his clothing to his skin, requiring immediate submersion in water, hospital admission to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield from January 15-20, 2021, skin graft surgery, antibiotics for infections, and ongoing psychological treatment for trauma, anxiety, and flashbacks. The victim has been unable to work since and suffers from scarring and discomfort.

Pleaded guilty at earliest opportunity. No prior convictions but had a 2016 reprimand. Act described as utter stupidity and horseplay gone wrong with high victim empathy shown.

16 Jan 2026

James Freeman

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

James Freeman, 27, from Hull, engaged in a series of violent acts against his girlfriend starting from September 2024. Between 5 and 19 May 2025, while intoxicated on vodka and codeine, he stabbed and slashed her right thigh with a knife, carving his initials into her leg, causing deep incisions with visible fatty tissue hanging out. He appeared pleased with himself and demanded kisses and cuddles afterwards, preventing her from seeking immediate medical help, which resulted in a permanent scar. On 24 May 2025, he extinguished a cigarette on her right hand and leg for 10 seconds, finding it funny, and warned her about his 'dark side'. Between 1 and 31 December 2024, he suffocated her by pinning her down on a sofa for 10-15 minutes with his 24-25 stone weight, making her struggle to breathe. In another incident after a night out at Spiders nightclub in Hull, he drove his vehicle at her twice, nearly hitting her while shouting abuse.

Pleaded guilty. No prior convictions. Issued with a five-year restraining order. Described as a master manipulator and sociopath by victim's grandfather.

9 Jan 2026

Lee Ross

Possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Lee Ross, 45, of Morpeth Street, off Spring Bank, Hull, was spotted by police making hand-to-hand drug exchanges with users in the Wellington Lane and Hudson Street area, off Beverley Road, Hull, on November 13. He cycled to a house in Morpeth Street, Spring Bank, where he was intercepted and knocked to the ground. A tub containing a large number of heroin and cocaine wraps valued at £575 was found, along with £83.65 cash. Another wrap was found while in custody. Ross had fled to Hull from Leeds to escape drug issues but accumulated a debt, leading him to deal crack cocaine to pay it off and stay out of harm's way. He had 41 prior convictions, including five for drug possession.

Pleaded guilty. First conviction for supplying drugs. Remorseful and assisted police by identifying the drugs. Had been in custody since November 15. £108.65 cash forfeited.

6 Jan 2026

David Haggard

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

David Haggard, 53, of Willow Close in Beare Green, Surrey, was driving without insurance on Croydon Lane in Banstead in March 2023 when he clipped a kerb three times and then drifted into the path of Jack Charalambous, who was driving in the opposite direction. Charalambous died at the scene of the crash.

Convicted of causing death by dangerous driving at trial. Also guilty of causing death while driving uninsured, for which he will serve a concurrent sentence. Disqualified from driving for 9 years and 11 months, and will have to pass an extended test to regain licence.

5 Jan 2026

Arron Stuart

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment and 2-year driving ban

On November 29, Arron Stuart drove a damaged black Hyundai erratically on Anlaby Road and Hawthorn Avenue in Hull, nearly hitting a pedestrian and a five-year-old child. He lost control, hit the central reservation, swerved into the kerb, and crashed into a garage, demolishing the front wall and damaging a car. He attempted to flee by climbing fences but surrendered to police. He had no insurance or licence.

Pleaded guilty at an early stage during a hearing before Hull Magistrates' Court on December 1. Has 33 previous convictions including burglary, fraud, and drug possession. Received a two-year criminal behaviour order in 2016.

4 Jan 2026

Jonathon O'grady

Fraud *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Jonathon O'Grady, 39, of Blackburn Avenue, Bridlington, owned Grade A Home Improvements, dealing in window installations, glazing, repairs, conservatories, and uPVC doors. He used high-pressure sales tactics to persuade 10 elderly victims, aged up to 92, to pay deposits totaling nearly £40,000 for work that was never completed. He took 50% deposits on the spot, sometimes driving customers to banks to withdraw cash, and quoted for unnecessary work. As a one-man operation, he outsourced manufacturing and fitting but used the money to pay debts and suppliers, robbing Peter to pay Paul. Customers could rarely reach him, and he continued taking new jobs despite the business failing. Arrested on October 25, 2023, after a shop search. He denied dishonesty, claiming intent to complete work but admitted poor financial management.

Convicted by jury of 10 offences of fraud after trial. Branded an 'idiot' by defence for lack of foresight in financial management. Remorseful after reflection in prison. Previously in December 2024 received a two-year suspended prison sentence, 220 hours' unpaid work, and six-year ban from being a company director at Leeds Crown Court for two offences of fraudulent trading.

2 Jan 2026

December 2025 15 cases

Benjamin Briggs

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Benjamin Briggs, 40, targeted young girls in a series of sexual offences including assault by penetration of girls under 13 and aged 13-16, voyeurism by observing private acts for sexual gratification, and upskirting by operating a mobile phone underneath clothes without consent in Hull on June 15, 2025. Investigation began after a voyeurism report in June 2025, uncovering non-recent child sexual offences and reopening an earlier case. Arrested in October 2025, he initially denied offences but later pleaded guilty. Three victims provided evidence.

Admitted four offences of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration, sexually assaulting a girl aged between 13 and 16, two offences of observing for sexual gratification, and operating a mobile phone underneath clothes without consent. Branded an offender of particular concern. Extended licence of one year post-release. Indefinite sexual harm prevention order, indefinite restraining order, and indefinite registration as a sex offender.

24 Dec 2025

Peter Kitching

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Peter Kitching, 56, of Central Drive, Rossington, near Doncaster, sexually assaulted two girls under the age of 13 in the Hull area by inappropriately touching them and requesting explicit photographs. He demonstrated a clear and established sexual interest in the victims. The crimes against the second girl were discovered after the initial case involving the first girl was reported to police. His actions caused significant distress to the victims and their families, blighting their childhoods.

Pleaded guilty at a late stage on the day his trial was supposed to start. Described as a 'calculating sexual menace' and 'coward, a predator'. Handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and must register as a sex offender for life. No prior sexual convictions. Expressed struggle to accept actions and denial initially.

23 Dec 2025

Benjamin Lambert

Assault causing actual bodily harm *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Benjamin Lambert, 33, of Anlaby Park Road North, Hull, attended an Airsoft replica guns games event at Kirkburn in the Driffield area on October 20, 2024. Due to his aggressive and argumentative behaviour, staff asked him to leave. While being escorted to the car park, he threatened the staff member, punched him four times in the face knocking him to the ground, and bit him on the cheek. He was pulled away by another staff member. The victim required hospital treatment including a scan, wound dressing, and antibiotics, and reported significant emotional distress.

Pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm. Five-year restraining order imposed. Must pay £187 victims' surcharge. Judge noted failure to control temper and history of violence.

21 Dec 2025

Charlie Holmes

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Charlie Holmes, 31, of Melrose Street, Hull, persistently harassed and exploited a vulnerable teenage girl with unwanted sexual advances. She confessed her feelings, kissed the girl on the lips, pursued her insisting on a relationship, provided her with cannabis joints on two occasions at Hessle foreshore where she also held her hand and left a love bite on her neck, and forcefully kissed and inappropriately touched her against a wall in a park in Hull. The incidents caused the victim significant trauma, including nightmares, depression, anxiety, and difficulties with romantic relationships. Holmes continued messaging the girl after her arrest on bail. The inappropriate relationship began following Holmes' personal issues from a relationship breakdown.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of supplying cannabis to the minor. No prior convictions. Issued with an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and an indefinite restraining order. Required to register as a sex offender indefinitely. Judge Tahir Khan KC stated immediate custody was inevitable.

21 Dec 2025

Cherralyn Roberts

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

9-month suspended prison sentence

Cherralyn Roberts, 27, of Cloeberry Way, Hedon, was involved in a violent confrontation on April 27, 2024, stemming from ongoing issues between two rival groups. After sending a threatening message warning the victim she would be smacked round the head with a bat, Roberts struck the victim on the back of the head with a bat during a disorderly fight at her home, causing concussion symptoms and bruising to the forearm when the victim blocked a second strike. The victim sought medical treatment at Hull Royal Infirmary, including a CT scan, and suffered post-concussion syndrome.

Pleaded guilty on the day of a scheduled trial. No previous convictions. Judge Tahir Khan KC warned her to be of good behaviour for the next 12 months. 18-month restraining order imposed.

20 Dec 2025

Nathan Cunningham

Conspiracy to supply class A cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Nathan Cunningham, 31, of Albion Street, Dewsbury, ran a drug dealing phone line from a bail hostel in Batley, West Yorkshire, starting in October 2024. He sent bulk advertising texts for cocaine sales, arranged re-loads, weighed stock, and oversaw street dealing in Bridlington using Venetia Webb as a runner, while under Markham's overall control. Arrested on December 30, 2024, with device evidence confirming his coordination role in the county lines network.

Admitted conspiracy to supply class A cocaine.

19 Dec 2025

Tony Cortez

Possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Tony Cortez, 34, of Danube Road, Hull, ran a nationwide wholesale drugs business operating as a mail order company, distributing controlled substances including cocaine and cannabis to locations such as London, Durham, Scotland, Belfast, Newcastle, and Bournemouth. The operation involved compiling price lists, brand logos, stock arrangements, and marketing ideas. An investigation launched in April 2025 after police were called to his address for an unconnected incident uncovered controlled substances in plain view, leading to his arrest. Further searches revealed a large quantity of hidden drugs, a large amount of cash, bank cards in his name and alias, a memory card, and a phone. Digital forensics on the phone confirmed the extent of his drug distribution enterprise.

Admitted possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possession with intent to supply class B drugs. Led a nationwide wholesale drugs business distributing controlled substances. Large quantity of cocaine and cannabis found hidden in property. Extensive evidence on mobile phone of operating a mail order company selling cannabis products online.

19 Dec 2025

Venetia Webb

Conspiracy to supply class A cocaine *

Sentence

1 year and 10 months suspended sentence

Venetia Webb, 31, of Prickett Road, Bridlington, acted as a street-level dealer in the cocaine supply network, taking instructions from Nathan Cunningham to sell drugs in Bridlington under the direction of Mason Markham. Device evidence showed her reporting incidents, including being 'taxed' of drugs or cash on Christmas Eve 2024. She was part of the operation identified in October 2024 and arrested on December 30, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A cocaine.

19 Dec 2025

James Burton

Arson, being reckless as to whether the lives of others were endangered *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

James Burton, a 25-year-old drug addict from Melrose Street, west Hull, set fire to a woman's dressing gown out of revenge after believing he had been 'ripped off' and that she was taking drugs without him. On August 8, 2025, in a shared house with multiple occupants, Burton shouted and banged on the woman's door. He then went upstairs, set the dressing gown alight inside the flat, and left it burning outside her room door, producing two-foot-high flames. Neighbours quickly extinguished the fire by stamping on it. Burton was seen laughing nearby. He was arrested on August 14 and admitted the act to 'show her' who was boss. The incident endangered lives due to the recklessness in a shared occupancy building.

Pleaded guilty at first opportunity. Drug addiction to cannabis and crack cocaine. Prior convictions for possessing heroin, cocaine and cannabis. Acted out of revenge and frustration in shared accommodation.

18 Dec 2025

George Price

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

10 years 2 months imprisonment

Price, 34, from St Helen’s, involved in spree of 53 burglaries in Surrey (e.g., Egham, Chertsey) and neighbours November 2024-March 2025. Group used cloned plates, switched off phones, cleaning spray. Caught via CCTV, ANPR, drones March 2025.

Pleaded guilty to 21 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary.

17 Dec 2025

Felix Mccann

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

10 years 10 months imprisonment

McCann, 33, from Wembley, part of group committing 53 burglaries in Surrey (Windlesham, Weybridge, Epsom, etc.) and neighbouring counties November 2024-March 2025. Used stolen cars with cloned plates, left phones off, cleaned forensic evidence. Caught red-handed March 2025.

Pleaded guilty to 16 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary.

17 Dec 2025

Miles Doran

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years 8 months imprisonment

Doran, 36, from Pinner, lesser role in group committing 53 burglaries across Surrey (Stanwell, Frimley, etc.) November 2024-March 2025. Group evaded with cloned vehicles, off phones, cleaning. Caught in March 2025 surveillance.

Pleaded guilty to one burglary and one attempted burglary.

17 Dec 2025

Michael Purcell

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Purcell, 34, from Aylesbury, involved in 53 burglaries across Surrey and neighbours November 2024-March 2025, using evasion tactics like cloned plates and cleaning spray. Surveillance led to arrest March 2025.

Pleaded guilty to 10 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary.

17 Dec 2025

Lawrence Connors

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

11 years 10 months imprisonment

Connors, 32, from Hayes, part of six-person group behind 53 burglaries in Surrey and counties November 2024-March 2025. Tactics included stolen cars on cloned plates, no mobiles, forensic removal. Arrested red-handed.

Pleaded guilty to 11 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary; breached criminal behaviour order.

17 Dec 2025

Patrick Nolan

Conspiracy to commit burglary *

Sentence

10 years 10 months imprisonment

Nolan, 35, from London, part of burglary group targeting 53 properties in Surrey and areas November 2024-March 2025. Evaded detection with stolen cars, no phones, forensic cleaning. Arrested in stolen vehicle with property.

Pleaded guilty to 19 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary.

17 Dec 2025

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Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court Sentencing Results

Aliesha Broadbent

Anthony Munday

Christopher Gibbs

David Rigelsford

George O'hare

Lee Mccready

Matthew Windrass

Paul Hughes

Timothy Kusemi

Andrew Whitelam

Matthew Hutchinson

Darren Richardson

Christopher Sellers

Mohammed Ali

Shahram Ibrehemi

Peter Lesko

Riley Smith

Ryan Smith

Thomas Mckenna

Allan Crosby

Tina Smith

Samuel De Vere-Hunt

Rosie Wise

Paul Tyler

Aurel Memis

James Medlam

Jack Silvester

Sara Holmes

David Bayliss

Jordan Hall

James Freeman

Lee Ross

David Haggard

Arron Stuart

Jonathon O'grady

Benjamin Briggs

Peter Kitching

Benjamin Lambert

Charlie Holmes

Cherralyn Roberts

Nathan Cunningham

Tony Cortez

Venetia Webb

James Burton

George Price

Felix Mccann

Miles Doran

Michael Purcell

Lawrence Connors

Patrick Nolan

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