Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Kane Oliver

Shop Theft

August 28, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Phillip Buckingham

Attempting to communicate sexually with a girl aged under 16

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Shanie-Leigh Altoft

Fraud

August 27, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Paulius Juknys

Producing cannabis

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Kai Miller

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm

August 25, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Lee Marshall

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

August 24, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Michael Andreang

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply

August 24, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Simon Brooks

Fraud

August 23, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Stephen Lord

Conspiracy to defraud

August 23, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Stephen Shepherd

Intentional strangulation

August 22, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Nathan Collinson

Burglary

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 876 days imprisonment

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

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

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mushtakim Miah

Attempted robbery

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Member of an organised crime group involved in attempted robbery at an EE mobile phone shop as part of a series of at least 13 offences across London between September and November 2024. The group targeted EE stores using threats of violence to access secure areas and steal high-value devices worth £240,000 total. Evidence included CCTV, forensics, DNA, and arrests on 19 November 2024 in Kilburn.

Ross Stubbs

Harassment

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Alex Rooney

Threatening a person with an offensive weapon

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Renaldas Grigaliunas

Possessing cannabis with intent to supply

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Timothy Tinson

Murder

August 20, 2025

Sentence: Life sentence

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

Neil Spencer

Possessing a prohibited firearm

August 19, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Nelson Rojas

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

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

Pablo Rogas-Romero

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

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

Victor Alfredo Higuchi Campos

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

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

Daniel Guzman

Conspiracy to commit burglary

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 7 months imprisonment

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

Laville Bloise

Attempted robbery

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

David James Smith

Selling counterfeit goods

August 15, 2025

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

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

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

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Luke Yeaman

Attempted grievous bodily harm with intent

August 15, 2025

Sentence: three years imprisonment

On March 12, Luke Yeaman attacked a man in the Wawne Ferry pub in Bransholme. He pushed the victim off a bar stool in an unprovoked manner, repeatedly punched him to the head, kicked him in the face, stamped on his head, dragged him by his feet, and hit him with a bar stool. The victim suffered bruises to the front and back of his head.

Admitted the offence and showed genuine remorse. Had previous convictions for violence. The incident was due to an 'eruption of temper' caused by a 'toxic mix' of problems and voluntary intoxication.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Liam Mckenzie

Controlling and coercive behaviour

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 2-year suspended prison sentence, 26 sessions of domestic abuse programme, 20 days' rehabilitation

Liam McKenzie engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his girlfriend from June 1, 2022, to January 8, 2025, making her life a misery by accusing her of infidelity, monitoring her activities, forcing her to change her behaviour including stopping makeup and certain clothes, screaming, shouting, throwing objects, and going through her phone. On January 5, 2025, he caused criminal damage to equipment in her beauty business after she left him. The relationship began via Facebook in May-June 2022; he moved into her flat and worked at a gym where jealousy escalated. She recorded incidents. On October 12, 2025, he deliberately breached the restraining order by being in her house during an ongoing incident.

Originally imposed in August for controlling and coercive behaviour and criminal damage. Breached the associated 10-year restraining order on October 12. Sentence deferred until May 18 to prove compliance. Previously known as Stephen Hardy. Has 46 prior convictions including theft.

Sources: hulldailymail.co.uk

Carl Dunn

Violent disorder and arson

August 13, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Carl Dunn participated in public disorder and arson in Hull city centre on August 3, 2024, where he threw wood onto a makeshift fire in the Spring Bank area and tyres onto an existing fire in the Milky Way area. This contributed to scenes of violence that caused fear, distress, and health risks to families, including children, who were affected by smoke and fumes.

Admitted offences of violent disorder and arson. Had 26 previous convictions, most recently for assault in 2022. Judge described the events as 'utterly deplorable' public disorder involving racist, hate-fuelled mob violence, and noted he was not a leading role but added to the fires.

Sources: hulldailymail.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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