Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 266 verdicts at Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court (Hull). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Paul Tyler

Rape of a child under 13

January 28, 2026

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.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Aurel Memis

Possessing a false identity document with intent to deceive

January 23, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

James Medlam

Assault causing actual bodily harm

January 21, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jack Silvester

Supplying class A drugs

January 20, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Sara Holmes

Supplying class A drugs

January 20, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

David Bayliss

Rape of a child under 13

January 19, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jordan Hall

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

January 16, 2026

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.

Sources: dailypost.co.uk

James Freeman

Causing grievous bodily harm

January 9, 2026

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.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Lee Ross

Possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply

January 6, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

David Haggard

Causing death by dangerous driving

January 5, 2026

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.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Arron Stuart

Dangerous driving

January 4, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jonathon O'grady

Fraud

January 2, 2026

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Benjamin Briggs

Sexual assault of a child

December 24, 2025

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Peter Kitching

Sexual assault of a child under 13

December 23, 2025

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.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Benjamin Lambert

Assault causing actual bodily harm

December 21, 2025

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Charlie Holmes

Sexual activity with a child

December 21, 2025

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.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Cherralyn Roberts

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

December 20, 2025

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.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Nathan Cunningham

Conspiracy to supply class A cocaine

December 19, 2025

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.

Tony Cortez

Possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs

December 19, 2025

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Venetia Webb

Conspiracy to supply class A cocaine

December 19, 2025

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.

James Burton

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

December 18, 2025

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.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Lawrence Connors

Conspiracy to commit burglary

December 17, 2025

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.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Felix Mccann

Conspiracy to commit burglary

December 17, 2025

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.

George Price

Conspiracy to commit burglary

December 17, 2025

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.

Vadimas Pjankovas

Stalking

December 17, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Vadimas Pjankovas, 40, of Eggington Street, off Freetown Way, Hull, engaged in obsessive stalking of his ex-girlfriend between January 6 and March 25, 2025, causing her fear of serious alarm or distress. After their relationship ended early in 2025, he pestered her with unwanted texts, calls, and visits, tracked her location using a device on her car and the 'Find my iPhone' app without permission, followed her while driving, confronted her at work and home, and ignored her pleas to be left alone. Incidents included commenting on her activities in real-time, appearing unannounced at her property, and attempting to force conversations about their breakup.

Pleaded guilty to stalking. No previous convictions. Given a 10-year restraining order and must pay a £228 victims' surcharge.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Michael Purcell

Conspiracy to commit burglary

December 17, 2025

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.

Miles Doran

Burglary

December 17, 2025

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.

Patrick Nolan

Conspiracy to commit burglary

December 17, 2025

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.

Paul Cotson

Conspiracy to convert criminal property

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 240 hours unpaid work

Paul Cotson, 71, and Stephanie Cotson, 70, of The Link, Hull, were involved in laundering more than £800,000 from their son Daniel's drug posting enterprise. They received over £534,000 transferred to their savings account, which they used to invest £460,000 in their own names while claiming benefits. They were fully aware of Daniel’s previous convictions, including a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) order issued in 2013, and attended his court hearings. Despite this, they continued to support and benefit from his criminal activity as part of a family-run operation uncovered in investigations starting May 2021.

Convicted by jury of conspiracy to convert criminal property following a four-day trial. Received £534,000 in criminal proceeds from son Daniel and invested £460,000 while claiming benefits. Aware of son's previous convictions including a 2013 POCA order.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Stephanie Cotson

Conspiracy to convert criminal property

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 240 hours unpaid work

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Daniel Cotson

Supplying Class C drugs and money laundering

December 16, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Daniel Cotson, 43, of Marine Wharf, Hull, was involved in posting large quantities of unlicensed Class C drugs including zopiclone, diazepam and temazepam across the UK through local shops and post offices. The drugs were sold online with payments funnelled into his bank accounts. Between May 2019 and July 2021, he received £812,797.27 in third-party bank transfers and moved over £534,000 to his parents’ savings account. Investigations began in May 2021 after a shop staff member raised concerns about suspicious packages. Police seized 32 postal bags containing controlled drugs, and upon searching his home, recovered tablets worth £44,703, cocaine worth £1,250, and £1,180 in cash. He was arrested on May 17, 2021, while posting drugs.

Admitted two counts of possession of criminal property, two counts of possession with intent to supply cocaine, conspiracy to convert criminal property, supplying class C zopiclone, supplying class C diazepam, and supplying class C temazepam.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Miena Stanley-Gonsalves

Assaulting police officers as emergency workers

December 15, 2025

Sentence: six-week suspended prison term, six months of drug rehabilitation treatment and 12 days of rehabilitation activities

On July 29, Miena Stanley-Gonsalves, under the influence of drugs and alcohol, became hostile and aggressive when police attempted to arrest her on suspicion of other serious offences, which were later not pursued. She resisted arrest in a prolonged incident, repeatedly kicking out and striking two police officers, causing severe pain to one in his private parts. She had a previous conviction for wounding in 2010.

Pleaded guilty at earliest opportunity. Expressed regret. Prior conviction for wounding in 2010. Suffered from mobility issues and long-standing drug problems. Judge noted she had remained offence-free for a considerable period and was willing to address issues. Cautioned that violation would lead to imprisonment.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Emma Peak

Assault

December 14, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

On March 9, 2025, Emma Peak refused to leave the minor injuries department at Hull Royal Infirmary, leading to a confrontation with a female security guard. She tried to headbutt and bite the guard, ripped her T-shirt, and threatened to slit her throat. On May 1, 2025, at a pub in Hessle Road, west Hull, Peak, appearing under the influence of drugs, threatened a disabled DJ in a wheelchair with a hammer, saying she would murder him and forcing him out of his chair; a customer took the hammer from her, and she stole his beer before leaving. Later at Clough Road police station, she became abusive, threatened to shoot a police sergeant, spat in his face (hitting his eyes and mouth), and the next morning spat in a female detention officer's face and smeared excrement in her cell.

Pleaded guilty to threatening a person with an offensive weapon, two offences of assaulting emergency workers, threatening behaviour and criminal damage. Convicted in absence at trial for assaulting a security guard. Time on remand (about eight months) means expected release shortly after sentencing. Judge John Thackray KC commented on the appalling and frightening nature of the offences, noting her aggressive, erratic, and threatening behaviour.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Aaron Wilkinson

Causing grievous bodily harm

December 13, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 6.40am outside McDonald's in Jameson Street, Hull city centre, Aaron Wilkinson confronted an aggressive victim who was causing trouble. Wilkinson threw the victim to the ground, stamped on his head twice, and repeatedly kicked him in the face while he was unconscious and motionless. The victim suffered several fractures to his skull and bleeding on the brain, requiring two injections to prevent meningitis. He was discharged from hospital on September 9 but returned on October 18 reporting headaches and dizziness, with no lasting brain injury.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm. Breach of a nine-month suspended sentence for controlling and coercive behaviour and criminal damage. Remorse shown, described as a drunken mistake. Father-of-two, worked in shop fitting business.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Ahmad Barry

Possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ahmad Barry, 25, of Grammar Street, Sheffield, was spotted by plainclothes police in the Beverley Road area of Hull on April 23, 2025, approaching a group of suspected drug users at the bottom of Adderbury Grove, off Beverley Road, near a pedestrian cut-through onto Tunis Street, a well-known place to score drugs. He arrived on a bicycle, talked to the group, and passed over suspected drugs in exchange for money. Police followed him, stopped and searched him, finding a bag of cannabis valued at £15 and £94 cash. A strip search at Clough Road police station revealed four wraps of heroin valued at £50 and six wraps of crack cocaine valued at £130 hidden between his buttocks. He refused to provide the security code for his mobile phone and claimed ignorance of the drugs and cash during interview.

Pleaded guilty on the second day of trial to possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and possessing cannabis. On licence at the time for previous drug supply conviction. Described as a decent lad who did something exceptionally stupid for a second time. £94 cash forfeited to St Paul's boxing club, Hull.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mason Markham

Conspiracy to supply class A cocaine

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Mason Markham, 30, of Industrial Avenue, Birstall, directed an organised criminal network sourcing class A cocaine in West Yorkshire and supplying it across county lines to street level in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. He replaced arrested individuals and relaunched phone lines to sustain operations. The network involved bulk sourcing, advertising sales via texts, recruiting runners, and chasing debts. Investigations from April 2024 led to seizures of cash and drugs, with Markham evading arrest until December 30, 2024. Evidence from devices showed his oversight, including over 80 contacts with subordinates and directions to runners.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A cocaine and possession of criminal property. Serious Crime Prevention Order of five years upon release. Court considered earlier offending from 2020 and 2022.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Nathan Heath

Perverting the course of justice

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Nathan Heath was involved in storing drugs with his partner, from whose home police seized a haul in February 2025. On June 30, 2025, three weeks after police statements, Heath telephoned the female victim, revealing knowledge of their relocated hotel address, and offered £1,000 on behalf of others to drop charges against the drug debt enforcers, leaving her upset. He was acting as a messenger for those higher in the drug supply chain. On July 16, 2025, plainclothes police arrested him in a bookmakers shop, finding bulk marketing messages on his phone for supplying heroin and crack cocaine, though no drugs were seized.

Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice and being concerned in supplying heroin and crack cocaine. 52 prior offences, including 4 years and 10 months imprisonment in February 2024 for drugs offences. Acted as messenger for higher-ups in drug chain, offering £1,000 to drop charges; was assaulted by those higher up. Has two children aged 15 and 7. Intends to leave the estate and seek employment upon release.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Ryan Elton

Assault causing actual bodily harm

December 12, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On May 16, 2025, Ryan Elton and an accomplice approached a man over a £1,500 drug debt, blaming him for a police seizure of drugs from his home. The accomplice attacked the man with a golf club and cosh to the head and body, and Elton joined in by kicking him to the head with ferocity, rendering him unconscious. The attackers then helped him up. On May 25, 2025, Elton, masked and on an electric bike, approached the same couple, threatened the man, hit the woman on the leg with a large red pole causing her to fall, ran over her leg, and punched the man repeatedly in a garden until realizing police were alerted. The couple were left in great fear. Elton was arrested on June 5, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to two offences of assault causing actual bodily harm and one of assault. Prior convictions for 10 previous offences, none for violence since 2022. Involved in enforcing drug debts after turning to drinking and drugs himself. Plans to return to fishing upon release.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Luke James

Breaching a restraining order

December 11, 2025

Sentence: 24 weeks imprisonment

Luke James, 32, of Wawne Road, Bransholme, Hull, was in a three-year relationship with the victim from 2021 that deteriorated. He sent malicious communications threatening to kill her and wishing her dead. On June 2, 2025, he received a restraining order and 12-week suspended sentence at Hull Magistrates' Court. On July 3, 2025, at about 8.40am, he deliberately breached the order by driving towards her, turning around, and shouting 'Sl*g' at her while passing. Arrested on August 25, 2025. The victim feared he would stop at nothing to get her and ruin her life, leaving her anxious and scared. He has 11 prior convictions.

Admitted breaching a restraining order and a 12-week suspended prison sentence. Remorseful, loss of temper, in custody since August 26. New five-year restraining order imposed.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Shaun Garner

Attempted Burglary

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

On June 4, 2025, Shaun Garner, 39, of Lockwood Street, Hull, attempted to burgle the home of a 77-year-old woman in east Hull by fiddling with her front door lock while she was inside. He was spotted by the victim, who saw him crouched down, and he fled by running to a neighbouring property and jumping over a fence. Garner was identified from CCTV footage by police. The incident occurred in daylight, causing the victim significant anxiety; she changed locks costing £150 and installed a doorbell camera for £320. Garner was under the influence of Pregabalin at the time and had lost his job and home recently.

Admitted attempted burglary. Drug user desperate for a place to sleep. Prior convictions for non-domestic burglary and driving offences. Judge noted impact on vulnerable victim and sentenced accordingly.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Houmayoun Mahmoudi

Supplying Cocaine

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Houmayoun Mahmoudi, 35, of Cranbourne Street, west Hull, started selling cocaine after breaking his shoulder and using drugs to manage pain, in a misguided attempt to earn money. Plainclothes police observed him meeting a man and a woman in Albany Street on May 20, 2025, entering a house in Cranbourne Street, and conducting a hand-to-hand exchange with a man near the junction of Cranbourne Street and Albany Street. Upon arrest, he was found with a mobile phone and £175 cash. A search of the house revealed £675 cash, 2g of 84% pure crack cocaine in 11 plastic packages, and £12,100 cash in a car outside. He had been in the UK since November 2019 as a rejected asylum seeker from Iran and faces likely deportation.

Pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine, being concerned in supplying cocaine, possessing crack cocaine and possessing cash as criminal property. Breached a prior 18-week suspended sentence from February 2025 for possessing cannabis with intent to supply. Recorder Helen Chapman noted he threw away a chance given by the court within weeks. £175 cash forfeited to St Paul's boxing club.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Hamzah Ali

Supplying heroin and cocaine

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Hamzah Ali, 22, of Waverley Place, Bradford, was involved in a County Lines drug operation supplying heroin and cocaine to Hull streets from Bradford between March 30, 2023, and January 12, 2024. Drugs were stored at a base in Cottingham and sold to addicts after bulk advertising messages sent on 201 days. Police interventions included vehicle stops and phone seizures. He had previous convictions.

Previous enrollment in law course; fell into hands of experienced criminals; taken steps to improve himself; trustworthy and reliable in past work.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Khuram Shahzad

Supplying heroin and cocaine

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

Khuram Shahzad, 26, of Tern Street, Bradford, was involved in a County Lines operation supplying heroin and cocaine from Bradford to Hull between March 30, 2023, and January 12, 2024. Drugs were delivered to a base in Cottingham before street dealing. He was the main user of the drug line, sending bulk messages on 201 days. Police seized phones after stopping vehicles. He had previous convictions.

Second drugs conviction; involved due to unpaid debt; directed the operation by phone and managed runners; remorseful and no longer addicted to cannabis.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Rebecca Branton

Allowing premises to be used for supply of heroin and cocaine

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 15 days rehabilitation

Rebecca Branton, 50, of Link Road, Cottingham, permitted her home to serve as a base for the delivery and storage of heroin and cocaine in a County Lines operation between March 2023 and January 2024, before the drugs were sold on Hull streets.

Tauheed Latif

Supplying heroin and cocaine

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Tauheed Latif, 22, of Alexandra Street, Bradford, admitted being concerned in supplying heroin and cocaine as part of a County Lines operation targeting Hull from Bradford between March 30, 2023, and January 12, 2024. The operation involved bulk messaging to buyers on 201 days and using a base in Cottingham for drug delivery before street sales. He was stopped by police multiple times and had previous convictions.

Previous offences for possessing cannabis; acted under direction; obtained certificates while on remand; plans to work with sister in dessert bar upon release.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Tina Lewis

Possessing diazepam and Zoplicone with intent to supply

December 7, 2025

Sentence: 22-month suspended prison sentence, six months' drug rehabilitation and 20 days' rehabilitation

Tina Lewis, 48, and her boyfriend Luke Bilton, 36, both of Boulton Grove, off Southcoates Avenue, east Hull, were involved in supplying diazepam and Zoplicone to customers, using her former Avon sales role as a code for deliveries by saying 'Your Avon is here'. A box of Avon catalogues was found in her car. They were arrested after police circulated them as wanted. Boxes of tablets, a baton, metal bat, £40 cash, a Taser, electric knuckleduster, and Avon catalogues were found in the car. At their home, more diazepam, Zoplicone, and £700 cash hidden behind a photograph were discovered. A mobile phone showed contacts for 'pills' and references to drug supply from abroad via Mumbai Airport. A woman died on May 31 from a suspected overdose after being supplied by them for about three years, though no direct causation was proven. Lewis also possessed heroin.

Relapsed into drug use after previous jail term for Class A drug dealing. Heroin found was for personal use. In custody on remand for about six months with negative drug tests.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Luke Bilton

Possessing diazepam and Zoplicone with intent to supply

December 7, 2025

Sentence: 18-month suspended sentence, 15 days' rehabilitation and a three-month monitoring order

Luke Bilton, 36, and his girlfriend Tina Lewis, 48, both of Boulton Grove, off Southcoates Avenue, east Hull, were involved in supplying diazepam and Zoplicone to customers. The Avon sales code was used as a mask and delivery method. They were arrested in a car with boxes of tablets, a baton, metal bat, £40 cash, a Taser, electric knuckleduster, and Avon catalogues. At home, more diazepam, Zoplicone, and £700 cash were found. Mobile phone evidence showed drug supply contacts and purchases from abroad via Mumbai Airport. A woman died on May 31 from a suspected overdose after being supplied by them for three years, but no direct link to Bilton was proven. Bilton also possessed a metal knuckleduster and an extendable baton as offensive weapons.

No evidence linking him to the woman's death. Drugs bought from pharmaceutical business abroad. Knuckledusters not used to threaten. In custody on remand for just under six months with negative drug tests. Deeply sorry and had been out of trouble for a long time.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Reece Drew

Intentional suffocation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Reece Drew, 30, of Dee Street, west Hull, attacked his girlfriend during arguments related to his secretive past, including a five-year sexual harm prevention order he failed to disclose. On November 23, 2024, at around 5am, he picked her up by her arms, shook her violently, squeezed hard, threw her into a plastic tub, and then onto the sofa, leaving her with bruises. On November 29, 2024, after she wanted to leave his house, he pinned her against a wall, strangled her by squeezing her neck, and threw her onto the floor. She called 999. He was arrested on February 26, 2025, in Silver Street, Hull. He has 11 prior convictions, mostly domestic-related, including harassment and threats to kill.

Admitted offences of intentional suffocation and assaulting the woman, causing actual bodily harm. Had been remanded in custody for about nine months. Main problem identified as alcohol. Recorder Shufkat Khan stated the seriousness of the offences required an immediate custodial sentence.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Amanda Johnson

Stalking and Assault

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 12 days' rehabilitation, 5-year restraining order, £200 costs

Amanda Johnson, 38, of Butterfly Meadows, Molescroft, Beverley, subjected her former husband to a relentless campaign of bullying after their 2015 marriage ended in separation last year. She inundated him with abusive and threatening text messages, including name-calling, general hate, and sarcastic messages to make him jealous upon learning of his new relationship. There were 25 missed calls and 67 text messages filled with abusive remarks, followed by 18 more texts and another call. She screamed at him over the phone, yelled insults like 'cheating c***', hurled objects, put his possessions outside the property, and confronted him shouting and screaming. On March 8 this year, she punched him with a clenched fist on his arm without warning. She also drove slowly past his new girlfriend's home and posted abusive social media comments calling him 'cheating, lying scum of the earth'. The stalking occurred between September 1 last year and April 29 this year, causing him significant distress. She persisted despite knowing the conduct was unwanted.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and assault. Judge noted appalling and awful behaviour after struggling to accept end of relationship. No mitigation requested. Restraining order terms amended at later hearing.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Matthew Mills

Intentional strangulation and assault causing actual bodily harm

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Matthew Mills, 41, of Norton Grove, west Hull, strangled his girlfriend between August 1 and 31, 2024, during an argument fuelled by jealousy, restricting her breathing in a sustained attack. In a second incident between November 1 and 30, 2024, while she was pregnant, he grabbed her by the hair, threw her into a fireplace causing a red mark injury, and threatened to kick her in the stomach to get rid of the baby. This was the third partner he had subjected to violence.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and assault causing actual bodily harm. Heavy-drinking drug user with previous convictions for domestic abuse against three partners. Receiving help for drug and alcohol problems while in custody. Remorseful.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

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