Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 168 verdicts at Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court (Hull). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

David Farquharson

Attempting to Smuggle Class A Drugs

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 14.5 years imprisonment

David Farquharson, 53, of Waterside Avenue, Wednesbury, was part of an organised crime group that attempted to smuggle 22kg of cocaine into the UK from Bogota, Colombia. He helped organise the journeys of drug mules Michael Williams and Jessica Waldron, sending identical screenshots of instructions via encrypted mobile devices for meeting Junaed Dar at Heathrow Airport on 14 December 2019. The cocaine, with a street value of about £2 million, had been replaced with blocks of wood by Colombian police, leading to his arrest.

Found guilty by a jury of attempting to smuggle Class A drugs; he was involved in organising the drug couriers' outward and return journeys as part of an organised crime group.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Junaed Dar

Attempting to Smuggle Class A Drugs

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 16.5 years imprisonment

Junaed Dar, 47, of Randolph Road, Slough, arrived at Heathrow Airport three hours before his shift on 14 December 2019, collected an airport vehicle, dressed in his security uniform, and drove to Terminal 2B to meet drug mules Michael Williams and Jessica Waldron on a flight from Bogota, Colombia. He took their bags containing what was believed to be 22kg of cocaine with a street value of about £2 million to the toilets and then into his vehicle, before being arrested by National Crime Agency officers. The operation was part of an organised crime group, and the drugs had actually been replaced with blocks of wood by Colombian police.

Found guilty by a jury of attempting to smuggle Class A drugs; he was an airport security manager at Heathrow Airport who assisted in the operation.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Ruford Davis

Attempting to Smuggle Class A Drugs

August 11, 2025

Sentence: 14.5 years imprisonment

Ruford Davis, 55, of Pitfield Road, Dudley, was part of an organised crime group that attempted to smuggle 22kg of cocaine into the UK from Bogota, Colombia. He helped organise the journeys of drug mules Michael Williams and Jessica Waldron, sending identical screenshots of instructions via encrypted mobile devices for meeting Junaed Dar at Heathrow Airport on 14 December 2019. The cocaine, with a street value of about £2 million, had been replaced with blocks of wood by Colombian police, leading to his arrest.

Found guilty by a jury of attempting to smuggle Class A drugs; he was involved in organising the drug couriers' outward and return journeys as part of an organised crime group.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Luke Sproxton

Violent Disorder

August 1, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Luke Sproxton participated in violent disorder on August 3, gathering outside the Royal Hotel in Ferensway, where asylum seekers were housed. He approached a police cordon, shouted and gesticulated at officers, pushed against a riot shield, threw a large metal fence towards the police, and kicked a riot shield in Jameson Street. He was an active and persistent participant, inciting others, as part of 12 hours of widespread mob violence involving racist chanting and attacks on police.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Family disowned him due to his actions and expressed disgust. Judge noted he played a leading role in racist, hate-fuelled mob violence and that only an immediate custodial sentence could provide appropriate punishment. He has a history of 33 previous offences, including public disorder, and cited an alcohol problem and health issues.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jamie Bird

Assault causing actual bodily harm

July 31, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Jamie Bird, a drug-addicted career criminal, was confronted by a woman in her mother's back garden in Staveley Road, east Hull, on February 9, where he was lurking with a bag containing stolen items, including shoes, tablets, makeup, and hair curlers. He claimed he was there to collect a bicycle and was holding a garden fork. The house had been broken into, though not by him according to the prosecution. After being challenged, he fled on a bicycle, but the woman followed in her car and confronted him in Freemantle Avenue, leading to a struggle where he pushed her to the ground, causing injury to her thumb, thigh, arm, and back. He was quickly restrained by members of the public, and the stolen items were recovered.

Pleaded guilty to theft on the day of a scheduled trial for burglary. Has 111 previous offences, including assault causing actual bodily harm in 2010 and assaults on police in 2018. Judge noted he was in a 'revolving door' of crime due to drug addiction and warned of serving a life sentence in instalments. Also given a five-year restraining order.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kirsty Bennett

Violent Disorder

July 27, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Kirsty Bennett, a 29-year-old mother-of-one and qualified beauty therapist from Marfleet Lane, east Hull, participated in a riot in Hull city centre on August 3, 2024. She joined a crowd outside the Royal Hotel in Ferensway, where asylum seekers were housed, and threw missiles, including what appeared to be a toilet roll, at police. She also became one of the first looters to enter the O2 store in Jameson Street around 6.30pm, stealing mobile phone cases with the intention of selling them to fund her crack cocaine addiction. This caused significant damage to the store, estimated at over £30,000, and contributed to a police operation costing about £270,000.

Pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, had no previous convictions, expressed genuine remorse for her behaviour, has a history of crack cocaine addiction but has been clean for two months and is assessed as a low risk of reconviction. Judge Mark Bury noted that her actions encouraged others and represented unacceptable behaviour during the riot.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Neil Bruce

Assault causing actual bodily harm

July 27, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment and a 5-year restraining order

Neil Bruce, 37, of Hull Road, Hessle, went to his ex-partner's home in breach of bail conditions following the end of their tumultuous relationship in February of the previous year. He banged on the door for five to 10 minutes, leading to a loud argument. Punches were exchanged, and he hit her in the chest, grabbed her throat briefly without restricting breathing, and then headbutted her, causing a black eye and swelling. He falsely claimed to her mother that she had injured herself and had prior convictions for similar violent acts.

Pleaded guilty on the day of trial. Has a history of violent offences, including previous assaults and harassment. Judge noted poor compliance with court orders and lack of realistic prospect for rehabilitation.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jamie Coggin

Robbery

July 24, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment with 4 years extended licence

Jamie Coggin and an accomplice approached a man stopped at traffic lights on Holderness Road in Hull on March 9, 2025. They stole the keys to his Mazda, threatened him with harm, and drove off in the vehicle. Coggin drove at high speed, crashing into a petrol pump at a BP station on Southcoates Lane, causing £20,000 in damage and writing off the car. He was over the legal alcohol limit at 61mcg per 100ml of breath.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, dangerous driving, and drink-driving. Branded a dangerous offender with a history of violence and previous convictions.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Joel Vieira

Robbery

July 24, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Joel Vieira assisted in the robbery by threatening the victim with an 18-inch metal bat and throwing a pint glass at him. He fled in the stolen Mazda driven by his accomplice, which crashed into a petrol pump at a BP station on Southcoates Lane in Hull on March 9, 2025. Items from the car, including an iPhone, iPod, sunglasses, and keys, were removed.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Was heavily intoxicated during the incident and claimed uncertainty about events, blaming his accomplice.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Daniel Brown

Aggravated Burglary

July 23, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Daniel Brown armed himself with a knife and hammer and went to a man's home in Coltman Street, west Hull, due to involvement in someone else's dispute. He banged on the door and, upon it being answered, attacked the occupier, causing cuts to his skull and hands that required stitches and glue. A second man was present, but the occupier managed to eject both attackers. The victim suffered significant psychological effects, including panic attacks and feeling unsafe in his home. Brown claimed he had no memory of the event due to heavy alcohol consumption.

Pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary. Branded a 'dangerous offender'. Had prior convictions for burglary and violence. Was subject to a suspended sentence at the time and will serve an extended licence of three years after release. A 10-year restraining order was imposed.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Gavin Lancell

Sexual offences

July 22, 2025

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment

Gavin Lancell was a serial sexual predator who evaded justice for decades by committing sexual offences against victims, with fresh investigations prompted by the Jimmy Savile scandal leading to his conviction.

Convicted of 20 sexual offences after fresh police investigations were launched in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Alan Wheeldon

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply

July 22, 2025

Sentence: 150 hours unpaid work and 20 days rehabilitation as part of an 18-month community order

Police observed a silver Mercedes attracting numerous people, including motorcyclists, with exchanges suggesting drug dealing. The car was followed and stopped, revealing over £1,000 in cash hidden in the sun visors, mobile phones with messages advertising drug sales, and crack cocaine worth £1,780 broken into 98 street deals. Wheeldon was in the front passenger seat and admitted the drugs were cocaine when arrested on April 19, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply. Had previous convictions, including possessing cannabis, and no mitigation was requested.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Megan Foster

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply

July 22, 2025

Sentence: 12 days rehabilitation as part of an 18-month community order

Foster was driving the silver Mercedes that police suspected of drug dealing due to exchanges with numerous people. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers found over £1,000 in cash hidden in the sun visors, mobile phones advertising drug sales, and crack cocaine worth £1,780. She claimed she had no knowledge of the drugs and was merely giving a lift, but was involved in the incident on April 19, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply. Described as having a lesser role, performing a limited function under direction with no influence on those above in the chain.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Steven Mchugh

Assault

July 21, 2025

Sentence: £2,000 fine and £650 costs

Steven McHugh became annoyed after a woman reversed her car close to his father's vehicle following a Hull Kingston Rovers rugby match on July 28, 2023. He swore at her, punched her car window, and pushed her with both hands, causing her to fall back against her car frame, resulting in bruises that cleared up quickly. The incident occurred in a car park on Marfleet Lane.

Denied the offence but was convicted by a jury. Judge noted he had a 'touch of arrogance' and was 'patronising in the extreme'. No previous convictions; working as a self-employed kitchen fitter with two children.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Sean Foley

Assault on emergency workers

July 19, 2025

Sentence: 16 weeks suspended imprisonment, 6-month monitoring order, and 20 days' rehabilitation

Sean Foley was involved in a domestic disturbance and had been drinking vodka. He was found shouting and swearing in the street, resisted arrest, lunged at officers, and had to be forced into a police van. He kicked a constable in the jaw and shoulder, causing a cut lip and swelling, and kicked a police sergeant in the stomach, winding him. This occurred on February 20, and he has 22 previous convictions.

Pleaded guilty after initially denying the offences. Judge commented that police have a hard job and do not need people like him causing problems, warning him to get a grip or face significant prison time.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Liam Seaward

Inflicting grievous bodily harm

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 1 year suspended prison sentence, 200 hours unpaid work, 20 days rehabilitation, 120-day tagged alcohol monitoring order

Liam Seaward, while drinking at the Tribal Bar and Grill in Kingswood, Hull on May 31, accused another man of looking at his girlfriend, refused to be placated, and punched him, causing multiple fractures including a broken left eye socket and nose, leading to significant bruising and the need for surgery, with possible further surgery required.

Admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm, has five previous convictions including two for violence, expressed regret, stopped drinking, and is working full-time with a strong work ethic.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

David Brennan

Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity

July 18, 2025

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment and a five-year extended licence

David Brennan, a 41-year-old from east Hull, targeted eight young girls on social media, inciting them to exchange sexual messages, send explicit pictures, and meet him in person. He also engaged with an undercover police officer posing as a teenager. Offenses included causing or inciting children to engage in sexual activity, sexual communication with children, paying for sexual services of a child, meeting a child after grooming, blackmail, and sending explicit images. Victims, aged 12 to 14, reported severe emotional impacts, including anxiety, nightmares, and disrupted schooling. Brennan was arrested following multiple reports, and his devices revealed evidence of manipulation and threats.

Convicted after a three-week trial; described as a dangerous offender with prior convictions; addressed alcohol misuse in prison; no remorse shown, but taking steps to reduce risk of reoffending.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Francois Muyololo

Attempted Robbery

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 22-month suspended prison sentence and 20 days' rehabilitation

Francois Muyololo confronted another man on Ferensway outside Hull railway station on July 2, 2024, demanding £400 he believed was owed to him. He punched the man in the eye area, attempted to steal his mobile phone, shouted demands, and threw him to the ground, causing bruising and swelling. The victim reported feeling victimised and sought medical help. Muyololo also resisted arrest and assaulted a police officer during a tussle at his home.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and assaulting a police officer. No previous convictions; acted out of character due to a festering feud and threats from the victim. Judge noted obstinate behaviour towards police and recklessness. A three-year restraining order was imposed.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Joshua Starkey

Burglary

July 16, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 11 months imprisonment

Joshua Starkey forcibly entered his mother's home on May 3, 2025, by repeatedly kicking the back door after attempting to use a walking stick and sweeping brush to gain entry. He searched the house and stole 54 Pregabalin tablets while his mother was out. He was identified via security camera footage and has a history of drug use and prior convictions.

Admitted to burglary. Has 87 previous offences, including 44 theft-related, arson, robbery, and taking a vehicle without consent. Was self-medicating with cannabis and exploring crack cocaine. Previously received a six-month suspended prison sentence for non-domestic burglary and a community order for assaulting police and causing criminal damage.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Michael Dennett

Dangerous driving

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment and a driving ban for 3 years and 7 months

Michael Dennett drove a Mercedes van at high speed to evade police on April 14, overtaking a car while a lorry approached head-on, forcing the lorry to take evasive action. He ignored police signals, drove on the wrong side of the road, passed through red lights at about 90mph in a 30mph zone, entered a one-way street incorrectly, and sped through a pedestrianised area in Beverley town centre before abandoning the van and attempting to flee on foot. The incident spanned multiple locations, including Wawne Road and Bude Road in Bransholme, the A1079, and various streets in Beverley.

Admitted dangerous driving and breaching a community order. Had 21 previous convictions, including drink-driving and assault. Judge described it as a deliberate attempt to evade police and noted the highly dangerous manoeuvres, with mitigating factors including a prior incident involving CS spray.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Jack Dawson

Violent disorder

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 20 months suspended prison sentence and 20 days' rehabilitation

Jack Dawson participated in violent disorder on August 3 in Hull city centre, throwing missiles at police officers during protests sparked by events in Southport. He was part of a large group outside the Royal Hotel, where asylum seekers were housed, and was seen advancing towards officers and throwing stones towards a police van and officers on Ferensway and Spring Bank.

Pleaded guilty at an early stage and regretted his behaviour. Had 14 previous offences, including using threatening words or behaviour and causing criminal damage. Asked to be remanded in custody during an earlier hearing.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Eris Tivari

Residential Burglary

July 15, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Eris Tivari burgled a home in Bramley, Surrey, ransacking it and stealing over £35,000 worth of jewellery, including sentimental items like war medals. He used a pillowcase to transport the goods and left blood evidence at the scene. He also committed a similar burglary in Ewshot, Hampshire.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of residential burglary. His DNA linked him to the crimes.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

George Walkington

Violent disorder

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 150 hours' unpaid work and 10 days' rehabilitation

George Walkington participated in violent disorder in Hull city centre on August 3, 2024, during widespread riots. He was in the thick of the crowd, threw bricks at police officers, used his orange top as a makeshift balaclava, and was present while others attempted to force entry into buildings like Greggs and targeted the Royal Hotel, which was housing foreign nationals. He was identified through body-worn camera footage, social media, and a national database, and handed himself in on October 15, denying intent to harm.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. No previous convictions. Was encouraged by others to go to the city centre and showed genuine shame for his actions.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Lewis Northover

Conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods

June 23, 2025

Sentence: six years and nine months imprisonment

Lewis Northover was part of an organised criminal network that conducted over 100 high-value burglaries across London and Hertfordshire between January 2020 and January 2025. The group targeted commercial properties, cutting through metal shutters and smashing windows to steal cigarettes, jewellery, and silverware worth an estimated £2 million. They used high-powered stolen vehicles for quick escapes and stored stolen goods in isolated locations, such as a churchyard. Northover was arrested after surveillance and forensic work by the Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between January 2020 and September 2022 and between April 2024 and January 2025. Also given a Serious Crime Prevention Order.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Scott Logan

Conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods

June 23, 2025

Sentence: six years and nine months imprisonment

Scott Logan was involved in an organised criminal network responsible for more than 100 burglaries in London and Hertfordshire from January 2020 to January 2025. The group executed planned raids on shops, using high-powered vehicles to steal high-value items like cigarettes, jewellery, and silverware, often in public view. They stored the stolen goods in secluded areas. Logan was apprehended during a surveillance operation when officers intercepted him with stolen electronics and burglary tools.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between January 2020 and September 2022 and between April 2024 and January 2025. Also given a Serious Crime Prevention Order. Arrested in possession of stolen goods and tools used in the burglaries.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Sachon Morgan

Conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods

June 23, 2025

Sentence: two years and seven months imprisonment

Sachon Morgan was part of an organised criminal network linked to more than 35 burglaries in London between April 2024 and January 2025, targeting convenience stores, electronics shops, and a department store. The group used high-powered vehicles and tools to quickly raid premises and steal high-value items, storing them in isolated locations. Morgan was caught during a police surveillance operation with stolen goods and an angle grinder.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between April 2024 and January 2025. Arrested in possession of stolen goods and tools used in the burglaries.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Sean Bennett

Conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods

June 23, 2025

Sentence: four years and ten months imprisonment

Sean Bennett participated in an organised criminal network that carried out over 100 burglaries across London and Hertfordshire between January 2020 and September 2022. The group targeted commercial premises, breaking in with tools to steal valuables such as cigarettes, jewellery, and silverware, with the total value of thefts and damages exceeding £1 million. Bennett was found with £80,000 worth of stolen silverware at his home and admitted to storing it for payment.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between January 2020 and September 2022, and a separate count of handling stolen goods worth £80,000. Also faces a £2,550 cash seizure.

Sources: news.met.police.uk

Lee Carmichael

Aggravated vehicle taking

April 14, 2025

Sentence: 10-month suspended prison sentence, 20 days' rehabilitation, £100 compensation, banned from driving for two years, and must pass an extended retest

On March 2, 2025, Lee Carmichael stole a blue Renault Clio that was left running in Beverley Road, Hull, after 10pm. He drove off, hitting the owner and causing damage to the vehicle's headlight, radiator, front bumper, front wing, and windscreen. He then drove recklessly, overtaking numerous vehicles at speed on the wrong side of the road, and crashed head-on into a BMW at the intersection of Newland Avenue and Queens Road while attempting to negotiate a bend.

Admitted breaching the sentence by failing to attend probation appointments on April 29 and July 8. Judge warned that he would serve the sentence unless he shows 100 per cent compliance. He has prior convictions for similar offences.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Network Rail

Breach of workplace health and safety legislation

February 27, 2025

Sentence: £3.41 million fine

Tyler Byrne, 30, from Aldershot, Hampshire, was working on tracks for Network Rail in Surbiton in February 2021 when he was struck and killed by a train travelling at around 76mph. Mr Byrne was part of a four-person group of track workers carrying out inspections while trains were running in both directions.

Pleaded guilty to an offence under workplace health and safety legislation. Failings in planning, monitoring and supervision of work exposed track workers to risk of being hit by a train due to inadequate warnings and no protection.

Sources: standard.co.uk

James Dixon

Conspiracy to rob and burgle

January 23, 2025

Sentence: 17 years extended prison sentence

James Dixon, along with Thomas Loring, participated in a campaign of burglaries across Greater London between March and June 2024. This included a violent robbery at a Chelsea jewellery store on March 26, 2024, where Dixon used a clawhammer to strike a security guard and Ian Towning, stealing antiques and jewellery worth up to £365,000. They also targeted cash-in-transit workers, a Post Office, a Poundland, and other locations, using weapons and face coverings. Dixon punched victims and fled in getaway vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob and conspiring to burgle. Offending committed while on licence for a previous offence. Had 26 previous convictions for 50 offences, including 30 theft-related and seven against a person.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Thomas Loring

Conspiracy to rob and burgle

January 23, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Thomas Loring, along with James Dixon, carried out a series of burglaries in Greater London between March and June 2024. This involved a violent attack on March 26, 2024, at a Chelsea jewellery store, where Loring used a sledgehammer to smash displays and steal items worth up to £365,000, after striking victims including Ian Towning. They also attempted robberies on cash-in-transit workers, a Post Office, and a Poundland, often using stolen vehicles and weapons.

Convicted after a trial for conspiring to rob and conspiring to burgle. Had 23 previous convictions for 53 offences, including 26 theft-related and one against a person.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Micaela Anderson-Letts

Animal welfare offences

January 8, 2025

Sentence: 24 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, 300 hours unpaid work, up to 20 days rehabilitative activity, and banned from owning animals

Micaela Anderson-Letts left 35 puppies and a dog in a dilapidated caravan in Eastbourne, East Sussex, in July 2021, where the animals were covered in faeces, without food or water, leading to the death of one dachshund puppy from starvation and dehydration. She also faked importation documents for under-age puppies and sold them without a licence, potentially earning £173,000, while misleading buyers. Additionally, police found two dead pigs and other pigs in poor conditions at her home in Surbiton during Covid lockdown in May 2020. She had previously been issued an animal banning order but disregarded it.

The judge considered her responsibilities for a young child and her mother, along with evidence of autism and previous good character, leading to a suspended sentence despite the severity of the offences.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Mark Moran

Conspiracy to import cocaine

December 23, 2024

Sentence: 15 years imprisonment

Mark Moran, 24, from Argyll and Bute in Scotland, was involved in purchasing a VW Touareg with a tow bar and a boat from Humber RIBS in Hull, which was used in an unsuccessful smuggling attempt. He sailed the boat with Didier Reyes to collect the cocaine and unloaded it on a beach near Easington in East Yorkshire in May 2024. The drugs, weighing 524 kilograms, were found in a hire van in a pub car park in Lelley.

Daniel Livingstone

Conspiracy to import cocaine

December 23, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and 9 months imprisonment

Daniel Livingstone, 25, from Argyll and Bute in Scotland, was waiting at the scene in East Yorkshire, shining a torch out to sea and talking on his mobile phone before the boat approached. He was involved in the operation where over 500kg of cocaine was unloaded on a beach near Easington and transferred to a van in a pub car park in Lelley in May 2024.

Cavan Medlock

Making a threat to kill and the preparation of terrorist acts

December 12, 2024

Sentence: indefinite hospital order

Cavan Medlock, 32, of Harrow, targeted solicitor Toufique Hossain at Duncan Lewis law firm in Harrow, north-west London, on September 7, 2020. He arrived with a rucksack containing a six-inch combat knife, handcuffs, gaffer tape, and large Confederate and Nazi flags. He demanded to see Mr Hossain, threatened to kill him, and assaulted receptionist Ravindran Tharmalangam, who disarmed him despite being punched and kicked. Other staff restrained Medlock until police arrived. He admitted to police that he intended to take Mr Hossain hostage to rally nationalists against supporters of Black Lives Matter and expressed National Socialist views, including support for Hitler. The attack was driven by his terrorist ideology and mental ill health.

Found not fit to stand trial due to mental disorder; judge described him as a very dangerous man with deep-seated racist views, prepared to use violence; represented by Graham Arnold via video link.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Mark Vaskouski

Murder

November 7, 2024

Sentence: Jailed (specific details not provided)

Mark Vaskouski severely beat Anthony Ibbitson at his home in Hull and left him to die in a burning flat.

Liam Middleton-Gomm

Burglary

October 17, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Liam Middleton-Gomm, 36, of no fixed abode, broke into Thames Wharf Studios in west London on 30 June 2024, attending on two occasions that evening. He smashed the window beside a fire exit, reached in to activate its shutter, and entered the building, stealing about £5,130 of goods including electronic items, clothing, multiple leather jackets being embellished, trousers, embroidered shirts, and a Dior pram with silver skulls on the wheels. Some property was taken to his father's property in Fulham and sold on, not recovered. He was caught via GPS data from his ankle tag (worn under licence conditions) and DNA at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burgling Hirst's riverside studio. Had 39 previous convictions including multiple house burglaries. Sentenced for a number of other burglary-related offences. Judge commented on GPS tag worn during offences and appalling previous record as aggravating factor.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Leslie Gomm

Handling stolen goods

October 17, 2024

Sentence: one-year conditional discharge

Leslie Gomm, 62, received stolen goods from his son Liam Middleton-Gomm's burglary of Damien Hirst's Thames Wharf Studios on 30 June 2024, at his property in Fulham, west London. The goods included items worth part of the £5,130 stolen haul, some of which were sold on and not recovered.

Pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods for his son's benefit. Had been in custody for three-and-a-half months before sentencing.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

John Honey

Racially-aggravated criminal damage

August 31, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 8 months imprisonment

John Honey was actively involved in the riots on August 3, 2024, in Hull, which were sparked by an anti-immigration rally and involved racist violence. He attacked a car by yanking open the passenger door and kicking it, threw missiles at police, smashed the window of a phone shop and entered it, and looted a Lush store, emerging with stolen gift boxes which he handed out to the crowd while wishing them 'Merry Christmas'.

Pleaded guilty to racially-aggravated criminal damage. Mitigation included his diagnosis of autism as a teenager.

Sources: thehullstory.com

David Wilkinson

Racially-aggravated criminal damage and attempted arson

August 31, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

David Wilkinson participated in the riots on August 3, 2024, in Hull, which involved racist hate-fuelled mob violence. He wielded a chain to smash the windscreen of a car occupied by three Romanian men, attacked police officers elsewhere in the city centre, spat at them, and attempted to set alight a wheelie bin outside a garage where a family with young children was hiding amid cries of 'Kill them' and dense smoke from burning tyres.

Pleaded guilty to racially-aggravated criminal damage and attempted arson. Prior convictions may have been considered.

Sources: thehullstory.com

Jackie Miller

Racially Aggravated Threatening Behaviour

August 31, 2024

Sentence: Eight months imprisonment

Jackie Miller, 57, of South Garth, Little Weighton, shouted racist abuse at police, including repeated shouts about 'P***', and demanded officers address her broken car window on August 3, 2024.

Corey Holloway

Violent Disorder

August 16, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Corey Holloway, of Belmont Street, Scunthorpe, was involved in the riots on August 3, 2024, where he acted violently and aggressively towards police, threw a traffic cone at them, and propelled a refuse container towards police officers. He will spend his 21st birthday in a Young Offenders' Institution.

John Nunan

Violent Disorder

August 16, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

John Nunan, 36, of Hermes Close, east Hull, was involved in the disorder in Ferensway on August 3, 2024, where he picked up a police riot shield, mockingly crouched behind it, threw multiple missiles at police, and pushed a bin towards them.

Became emotional during court proceedings, contrasting his behaviour in footage where he mocked police by crouching behind a riot shield and throwing objects.

Sources: thehullstory.com

Travis Whitelock

Violent Disorder

August 16, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Travis Whitelock, 23, of Brisbane Street, west Hull, participated in the disorder on August 3, 2024, by covering his face with a grey balaclava, throwing missiles at police, pushing a burning bin towards them, and kicking a moving police van.

Steven Love

Violent Disorder

August 16, 2024

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Steven Love, 41, of Middleton Street, west Hull, participated in the violence in Ferensway on August 3, 2024, by hurling a blue wheelie bin at police, charging at them, and throwing missiles.

Was on licence for previous offences of affray and dangerous driving, had 49 previous offences on his record, and was injured by a police dog during the incident.

Sources: thehullstory.com

Connor Whiteley

Violent disorder

August 14, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment for violent disorder and 14 months for assault of an emergency worker, to run concurrently

Connor Whiteley, 26, of Spring Bank, west Hull, played a prominent role in horrifying racist mob violence in Hull city centre on August 3, 2024. He attempted to cover his face while charging at police officers, kicking a female police officer to the ground, throwing missiles, and damaging vehicles that had been set on fire. This occurred amidst widespread disorder involving threats to kill members of the public, including terrified children who were cowering nearby, as part of 12 hours of racist hate-fuelled violence.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker. Described as a family man with mental health issues, but the judge stated this did not reduce his culpability. The offense was racially aggravated.

Sources: thehullstory.com

Christopher Douglas

Violent disorder

August 9, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Christopher Douglas took part in violent disorder in Hull city centre on August 3, 2024, during riots fuelled by far-right groups. The events included looting of shops, setting fires on pavements, and attacking a police cordon, resulting in injuries to officers and extensive damage to public and private property, triggered by misinformation about a stabbing in Southport.

Admitted violent disorder and possession of cannabis. Judge Mark Bury noted the cost to council tax payers for repairs due to the riots.

Sources: thehullstory.com

Andrew Stewart

Violent disorder

August 9, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Andrew Stewart participated in widespread violent disorder in Hull city centre on August 3, 2024, amid riots incited by far-right agitators. The disorder involved looting shops, starting fires on pavements, and causing significant damage, including to pavements and public property. He was part of a mob that contributed to the chaos following false social media claims about a stabbing incident in Southport.

Admitted violent disorder. Judge Mark Bury highlighted the financial cost to council tax payers from the riots.

Sources: thehullstory.com

Brandon Kirkwood

Violent disorder

August 9, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment

Brandon Kirkwood was involved in violent disorder on August 3, 2024, in Hull city centre, where riots led to looting, fires, and attacks on police. The unrest caused significant harm, including injuries to officers and destruction of pavements and shops, stemming from false online claims regarding a stabbing incident in Southport.

Admitted violent disorder. Judge Mark Bury emphasised the financial burden on the community from the riot damage.

Sources: thehullstory.com

Claudiu Rizea

Sexual Assault

June 29, 2024

Sentence: 8 years and 3 months imprisonment

In the early hours of September 8, 2023, Claudiu Rizea approached an 18-year-old woman outside Euston station, offered her a cigarette, followed her to Westminster, attempted to hug and kiss her, exposed his genitals at Baker Street Underground station, tried to drag her out of the station to sexually assault her, grabbed her arms and hair in further attempts to drag her away, and continued to pursue her until she escaped, locked herself in a station toilet, and alerted British Transport Police, who arrested him.

Pleaded guilty to exposure and sexual assault. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

Sources: harrowtimes.co.uk

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