Kingston Upon Hull Crown Court Sentencing Results

George Atkinson was released from custody on May 11 and immediately committed a series of crimes, including breaking into the home of a family of four at 1.10am, leaving a mother and her three children extremely anxious. He also attempted other burglaries, stole items, and fraudulently used bank cards during this early morning spree, all while under the influence of chronic drug addiction.

Carl Brady met the woman through a dating website in 2022. During a holiday in Benidorm, an argument escalated near a swimming pool, leading to him punching her in the jaw and pushing her against wardrobes in their hotel room, causing bruising between August 7 and 17, 2022. She screamed during the assault and later received offers of help from friends. After the relationship ended, he stalked her with about 600 emails between April 1 and November 28, 2024, some threatening and others attempting reconciliation, leaving her feeling vulnerable and fearful.

Aaron Morris, in a long-term on-and-off relationship, attacked his partner after she discovered a USB stick containing explicit pictures of him with another woman. The incident occurred on March 10, 2023, when he launched a prolonged physical assault, grabbing her by the throat, throwing her to the floor, strangling her for about 10 seconds, biting her on the left cheek, forcing his fingers into her mouth, tearing her clothes, ripping out her hair extensions, and pulling a necklace from her neck. He also admitted to two offences of fraud, including taking out a loan in her name on August 27, 2022, which left her in financial difficulty. The attack was witnessed by neighbours who heard her screams, and it caused significant stress, anxiety, and trust issues for the victim.

John Hume, a neighbour living in a flat above the victim, repeatedly demanded entry to her flat on December 23, 2024. After she refused, he banged on her door, shouted aggressively, and eventually smashed a window to gain entry. Once inside, he hit her in the head multiple times, dragged her around the flat, and was verbally abusive and threatening. He was also seen with a knife when police arrived. The victim suffered bumps to her head and bruises on her face.

On November 7, Jonathan Delasaux approached a 77-year-old man in Hull at night while wearing a hooded jacket. He demanded money, produced a kitchen knife, and threatened the victim by asking, 'How do you want this to be your last day on earth?' The victim, feeling scared, cleverly offered to withdraw cash from a cashpoint and then escaped to a shop for help. Delasaux was later identified via CCTV footage due to his distinctive trainers and was arrested on November 26. He had prior convictions, including for possessing a knife and attempted robbery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

James Tonkin, while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, saw messages from his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend on her phone and assaulted her by backhanding her to the face on March 28, causing injuries including marks from keys pushed into her face, bruises to her leg and shoulder, and leading her to fall over. He later became aggressive in a police van, hurling racist abuse at an officer and attempting to swing his handcuffed hands towards another. This incident follows previous violent behaviour, including a 2021 attack where he dragged a former girlfriend by her hair, punched her repeatedly, and threatened her life, as well as other assaults on partners and police officers.

Gareth Palmer assaulted his ex-girlfriend in his caravan after an argument during a drinking session. She tried to retrieve her bank card by climbing through a window to avoid him, but he punched her to the head and upper body, pulled her up by her hair, and continued punching her, causing a bruised and swollen eye and possible brief loss of consciousness. The incident occurred between November 1 and 15, 2023, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, while they were staying at a campsite.

Robert Jamieson entered an upstairs flat above a football shirt shop in Spring Bank, Hull on March 5. He ransacked the flat, emptied drawers onto the floor, stole £163 in cash, put on a stolen Juventus T-shirt, and left his own hoodie behind. He was confronted by the occupier, returned £50, and was later arrested.

Jordan Briggs participated in violent disorder in Hull city centre on August 3, 2024, during riots following the murders of three girls in Southport. He pushed a commercial waste bin with smoke coming from it towards police officers, who were using lit bins as burning missiles. He also carried and threw a scaffolding plank at the police line. Additionally, he entered the Lush store, stole four boxes of bath bombs valued at £120, and was seen masked in CCTV footage. He was identified through a media appeal and arrested on October 16, 2024. The incident caused significant emotional and financial impact on Lush staff and the business, with overall losses of £31,862.

Joseph Larkin, along with others, forced entry into a man's home in Hull on April 5 after the man refused to loan money to a woman to repay a drug debt. The group shouted, swore, and physically assaulted the man in his bedroom, hitting him to his body and the back of his head, and snatched his phone. They also assaulted the man's uncle by putting him in a headlock and kicking him to the head, causing swelling and bruising to his head and jaw. Additionally, they pushed the man's grandmother, causing her to fall in the hallway. The incident left the victims terrified and with lasting impacts.

Karwan Ahmed and two others broke into a house in Hartoft Road, west Hull, on December 27, where they conducted a messy search, ransacked storage spaces, flipped over a mattress, stole £4,000 cash and gold jewellery valued at £7,000 to £8,000, and caused damage including a broken rear door costing £2,000 to replace, as well as damage to the ceiling and roof tiles. Blood stains at the scene led to his identification and arrest on February 4.

On March 10, 2025, Dylan Mandam, wearing a balaclava, smashed a window to enter his uncle's home in Hull after midnight, carrying a knife and a bottle of petrol. He assaulted his uncle during a struggle, swinging at him until restrained. A neighbour detained him, revealing his identity. Additionally, on April 2, 2025, he stole a Citroen Picasso car, engaged in dangerous driving at speeds up to 80mph in 30mph zones, evaded police, and was found in possession of knives. He had no valid driving licence or insurance.

Lewis Mist attempted to burgle a house in Driffield on July 25. He was captured on doorbell camera footage walking down the side of the house, trying to press the door handle, and heading towards the back garden before leaving. A screenshot of the incident was posted on social media, prompting him to hand himself in to the police, though he initially denied involvement during his interview.

John Norris, who had been in a seven-month relationship with the victim, arrived at her home in Hull on May 14, 2024, after drinking. An argument erupted over her dog, leading him to kick open the gate, enter the house aggressively, try to take her mobile phone, and assault her dog. He grabbed her by the arms, dragged her to a window causing bruises, put her in a headlock accusing her of cheating, and later threw her to the floor and strangled her with his right hand, applying pressure until she felt dizzy and nauseous and was gasping for breath. He dismissed her distress as dramatic before she fled to her car and called the police, who used Pava spray to subdue him.

James Cordier was involved in an incident on April 15, 2025, at the junction of Beverley Road and Pendrill Street, Hull, where he behaved aggressively, shouted, pushed against a police officer, and spat towards them. He continued with racist insults at the police station. This sentencing follows previous offences, including exposing himself at Smyths Toys store on June 4, 2024, by pulling down his trousers and baring his backside in front of families, and stealing two packs of pens worth £60 from WH Smith on August 25, 2024. He has 74 prior convictions, including for disorderly behaviour and assaults.