Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 750 verdicts at Leeds Crown Court (Leeds, Leeds). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2026 7 cases

Ismail Hussain

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment with an extended licence of 8 years (23 years total)

On 2 August 2025, between 5am and 5.30am, Ismail Hussain sexually assaulted a man in his 20s in an alleyway near New Street, Huddersfield town centre. The victim reported the attack promptly, and Hussain was identified via CCTV and arrested in the early hours of 3 August. He appeared in court on 6 August 2025 and was subsequently convicted of two counts of rape. Detective Inspector Jenny Haigh praised the victim's bravery in supporting the prosecution.

Found guilty of two counts of rape after a trial in February. The judge imposed an extended licence period due to the severity of the offences.

18 Jun 2026

Dylan Phelan

Encouraging suicide *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Dylan Phelan, 21, of Leeds, was a member of a private Discord server called 'Recovery4all' which was supposedly for mental health support. In October 2024, Travis Dyer, 21, from Louisiana, who had joined the group seeking help after the drowning deaths of his mother and sister, was instead taunted and groomed by Phelan and two other men. They convinced Dyer to carve their initials into his skin and spend his money on drugs and alcohol. During a video call that month, Phelan goaded Dyer to kill himself, telling him to 'pull the trigger' while laughing. Dyer died by suicide during that call. Phelan's parents brought him to a police station after a woman informed them of his involvement.

Pleaded guilty to intentionally encouraging the suicide of Travis Dyer, three counts of possession of extreme pornographic images, and one count of making an indecent image of a child. Judge Barry Cotter said Phelan indulged his 'morbid curiosity' and showed no respect for the victim's life. Also made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

12 Jun 2026

Masoud Abdi

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment with a license extension of 3 years (11-year extended sentence)

Masoud Abdi contacted a 14-year-old victim over social media, lying about his age. He groomed her online and continued contact via phone calls, bought her gifts, and encouraged her to share indecent images. In March 2025, he sent indecent images of himself, recorded and retained indecent images of the victim on his mobile phone, visited her home, and sexually abused her while filming it. Indecent images of other children were also found on his phone.

Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child, three counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and one count of making indecent images of children. Original sentence of 6 years' imprisonment was increased under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme after referral by the Solicitor General. Also received an indefinite restraining order.

5 Jun 2026

Neeve Conley

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Neeve Conley, 24, and his brother Sevi Conley, 30, targeted eight properties in Lancaster and Morecambe on January 25, 2026, between 5.09pm and 8pm, while residents were out. They ransacked rooms, smashed windows and patio doors to gain entry, and stole jewellery. Some stolen property was later found dumped in a car park on Marine Road East in Morecambe. CCTV showed the items discarded between 8.15pm and 9.20pm. They were arrested at a hotel in Leeds where clothing and a Land Rover Freelander seen in the area were seized. They admitted eight burglary offences.

Pleaded guilty to eight burglary offences. Travelled from Yorkshire to commit break-ins.

3 Jun 2026

Sevi Conley

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Sevi Conley, 30, and his brother Neeve Conley, 24, targeted eight properties in Lancaster and Morecambe on January 25, 2026, between 5.09pm and 8pm, while residents were out. They ransacked rooms, smashed windows and patio doors to gain entry, and stole jewellery. Some stolen property was later found dumped in a car park on Marine Road East in Morecambe. CCTV showed the items discarded between 8.15pm and 9.20pm. They were arrested at a hotel in Leeds where clothing and a Land Rover Freelander seen in the area were seized. They admitted eight burglary offences.

Pleaded guilty to eight burglary offences. Travelled from Yorkshire to commit break-ins.

3 Jun 2026

Jozsef Bora

Breach of a restraining order *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Jozsef Bora, a 57-year-old convicted sex offender, breached a restraining order by repeatedly staring and growling at his ex-partner near her home in Hemsworth on 29 September 2025. He had previously been jailed for 34 months in November 2023 for violently attacking the same woman. Despite a restraining order imposed and extended, he continued to harass her. He admitted the breach at Leeds Crown Court. The court heard he had 15 previous convictions for 22 offences, including sexual assault of a child under 13. The judge described his behaviour as 'sinister' and noted his 'unhealthy fixation' on the victim.

Admitted the breach. 15 previous convictions for 22 offences, including a conviction for sexually assaulting a child under 13 and the violent attack on his ex-partner. Judge described his behaviour as 'sinister' and noted his 'unhealthy fixation'.

1 Jun 2026

Alfie Milburn

Manslaughter *

Sentence

14-year extended custodial sentence

Alfie Milburn, aged 19, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 19-year-old Harry Abbott in Leeds. Harry Abbott was part of a group who visited Milburn’s home on Parkside View in the Seacroft area in October 2025 with the intention of attacking him in retaliation for previous assaults. Milburn left his house and got into a taxi, then ran from it while being chased. Out of sight of CCTV, Milburn stabbed Harry in the back. The group returned to their car with Harry stumbling and collapsing, then dumped his body on St Wilfred’s Crescent in Harehills. Police later found a machete and a sword at Milburn’s property. Milburn fled the country, travelling to Dublin and then Northern Ireland, before being arrested at Belfast International Airport.

Pleaded not guilty. Fled to Dublin and then Northern Ireland after the stabbing before being arrested at Belfast International Airport.

1 Jun 2026

May 2026 7 cases

Kevin Phelan

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment, 12-year company director disqualification

Kevin Phelan was involved in a £3.7 million pension liberation fraud that targeted 74 victims across Yorkshire between 2013 and 2015. The scheme promised early, tax‑free access to pension funds through fake investments, using misleading brochures and cashback incentives. Victims’ pensions worth over £3.7 million were transferred into accounts controlled by the defendants, defrauding HMRC of approximately £700,000 in unpaid tax. Phelan was found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and conspiracy to cheat the public revenue.

Third man sentenced in £3.7m pension liberation fraud case.

28 May 2026

Javaid Hussain

Rape *

Sentence

13 years in prison

Javaid Hussain, from Huddersfield, carried out sex crimes against a girl between 2002 and 2005 when she was a child. He was found guilty of two counts of rape against a girl then aged 16 and sentenced on 20 May 2026.

Found guilty after trial. Victim impact statement highlighted ongoing trauma and loss of childhood.

20 May 2026

Mohammed Farook

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years in prison

Mohammed Farook, from Huddersfield, carried out sex crimes against a girl between 2002 and 2005 when she was a child. He was convicted of two counts of sexual assault against a girl under 16 and sentenced on 20 May 2026.

Convicted after trial of two counts of sexual assault. Victim impact statement described lasting emotional effects including nightmares and sleep disturbance.

20 May 2026

Keith Whitaker

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Keith Whitaker, aged 41, of Monkswood Hill, Seacroft, Leeds, raped an incapacitated woman. The victim stated in her impact statement that Whitaker had told her no one would believe her. He was convicted of rape and sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment.

Convicted after trial. Victim read impact statement thanking the jury for believing her, stating Whitaker had told her no one would. Detective Constable Jodie Worsley praised the victim's resilience.

14 May 2026

Idelsen Kerr

Stalking involving fear of violence *

Sentence

32 months in a young offender's institution

Idelsen Kerr subjected his victim to coercive and controlling behaviour between September 2024 and September 2025, and stalked her during 2025, leaving her fearing for her life after threatening to murder her. He was found guilty of stalking involving fear of violence and coercive and controlling behaviour following a trial.

Found guilty after trial. Also received concurrent 12-month prison term for coercive and controlling behaviour. Made subject to an indefinite restraining order.

14 May 2026

Omarie Adams

Rape *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Omarie Adams, 34, of Second Avenue, Armley, Leeds, abducted a 13-year-old girl from a street in Leeds on 11 September 2025 in broad daylight. He drove her to various locations around the city for approximately two hours, during which he subjected her to repeated sexual assaults, including four counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault. The victim provided a detailed description and a phone number Adams had given her, leading to his identification and arrest. Adams denied the offences, claiming he had not noticed the girl was wearing a school uniform, but was found guilty on all counts at Leeds Crown Court.

Extended sentence. Also made subject to a restraining order and placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for an indefinite period. Denied the offences but found guilty on all counts.

13 May 2026

Jamie Beckett

Multiple sexual abuse offences *

Sentence

23 years' imprisonment, 16 years custodial and 7 years on licence

Jamie Beckett exploited a facilitator's and victims' financial situation by offering cash for medical appointments, electricity and wifi in exchange for images and videos of child abuse involving seven children aged 5-15. Between June 2020 and June 2022, he exchanged 9,493 messages, 356 media files and approximately 39 calls, providing specific instructions and persuading the facilitator to inflict sexual or physical harm. He paid just under £560 in total, with payments ranging from £6.20 to £187 per request. Devices seized from his home contained further indecent images of children.

Pleaded guilty to 25 charges. Will be on the sex offenders' register for life and subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Judge Batiste described his offending as 'vile, repulsive, revolting and truly appalling beyond words' and commended NCA officers.

1 May 2026

April 2026 8 cases

Jagtar Sahota

Rape *

Sentence

21 years imprisonment

Jagtar Sahota subjected a vulnerable victim, aged between 16 and 20, to repeated non-consensual sexual activity between 1997 and 2000. The victim worked at one of Sahota's takeaway businesses, where she was isolated and vulnerable after prior exploitation. Sahota, who was 20 years older, paid her more than other employees and abused her at commercial and residential premises connected to him, as well as in motor vehicles. The abuse included multiple serious sexual assaults, rape, and sexual assaults by penetration.

Found guilty after trial of 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of indecent assault, and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

29 Apr 2026

Andrew Garbutt

Sexual assault on a child *

Sentence

extended sentence of 11 years and three months (6 years and three months in jail, remainder on licence)

Andrew Garbutt sexually assaulted a young girl between May and August 2023. The victim disclosed the assault to her family in August 2023, who contacted Kirklees Police. He was arrested on September 1, 2023. Devices seized revealed indecent images of a child and a covert recording of an unidentified woman. Charged in July 2024.

Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault on a child, two counts of possession of indecent photos of a child, and one count of voyeurism. Placed on the sex offenders register for life and given a sexual harm prevention order. Registered sex offender.

27 Apr 2026

Lee Chadbourne

Grievous Bodily Harm and Perverting the Course of Justice *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

On August 30 2025, Chadbourne grabbed a wine bottle and swung it towards the woman’s head at a Leeds hotel. She was then repeatedly punched and kicked, suffering a tear in her eye which later needed surgery. Chadbourne later handed himself into police but then contacted the victim, trying to get her to drop charges against him.

Admitted to Grievous Bodily Harm and Perverting the Course of Justice. Described as a cowardly and vicious attack by an extremely violent, nasty and manipulative individual.

23 Apr 2026

Ashley Keenan

Arson while being reckless as to whether life is endangered *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Ashley Keenan, 32, set fire to his flat in Rycroft Court, Bramley, on December 20, 2025, while intoxicated and experiencing a mental breakdown due to bipolar and PTSD. He made multiple 999 calls that day, including threats to set the flat alight at 4.06pm and admissions during the act. This was not his first incident; he had set fire to his flat in June 2025, leading to evacuations, and in September 2025, a neighbour smelled burning plastic. Officers found him outside drinking and shouting upon arrival. He was arrested for arson, claiming he was targeted by rival drug dealers due to debts, and his flat had been assaulted previously. During interview, he provided an alibi but couldn't recall his threats.

Pleaded guilty to arson while being reckless as to whether life is endangered. Has previous convictions for robbery, criminal damage, actual bodily harm, burglary, assaulting an emergency worker. On licence at the time of the offence. Mental health difficulties including adult ADHD, drug and alcohol dependency, PTSD, and bipolar. Genuine remorse expressed.

20 Apr 2026

Lisa Ellwood

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years

Lisa Ellwood murdered her husband, Ryan Ellwood, at their home on Greenwood Court, Wakefield, on 29 August 2023, following an argument after her birthday evening of drinking cocktails. She restrained him against kitchen cabinets, retrieved a knife, and stabbed him once in the chest, causing fatal injuries to his lung and aorta. Emergency responders could not save him. The couple had a troubled relationship with past violent incidents. Ellwood claimed memory loss due to alcohol, and evidence showed excessive drinking prior to the incident. She made a remark suggesting her husband was too unwell to defend himself.

Found guilty of murder. Mitigating factors included mental health conditions such as complex post-traumatic stress disorder and personality disorder, childhood abuse, and heavy alcohol consumption. Judge ruled the gravity of the crime required a life sentence. Incident described as severe escalation of domestic dispute.

19 Apr 2026

Ben Bond

Assault and breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Ben Bond, 29, assaulted an eight-year-old girl at a Travelodge in Salford on March 14, 2026, by displaying inappropriate behaviour including making faces, blowing a kiss, making a tongue motion, attempting to talk to her, following her to the toilet, touching her shoulders in a grabbing motion, and patting her shoulder. He was intoxicated at the time. This occurred just days after receiving a suspended sentence for child sex offences. A search of his phone revealed use of disappearing messages on WhatsApp and an app that did not track search history, breaching the sexual harm prevention order. He was arrested after an altercation with a man at the hotel.

Pleaded guilty to two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order and two counts of assault. Previously received a suspended sentence on March 9 for making and distributing indecent images of children. Judge noted deliberate offending shortly after previous sentencing and activated the suspended sentence.

13 Apr 2026

Zana Adil Mohammed

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

62 months in custody

Zana Adil Mohammed abused a vulnerable teenage boy in Huddersfield in December 2011, committing sexual activity with a child and making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children. The victim later reported the abuse, leading to an investigation. Mohammed fled to Iraq but was arrested at Birmingham International Airport on 16 October 2025 upon planning to return to the UK.

Pleading guilty to five offences of sexual activity with a child and four counts of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children. Fled the country during the investigation and was arrested on return to the UK.

9 Apr 2026

Andrew Reed

Wounding *

Sentence

Not stated

Andrew Reed, 32, of Beeston Park Terrace, stabbed a stranger in an unprovoked attack on Town Street in Beeston in October 2024. The victim was walking to the gym when Reed approached, shouted racial slurs including 'Is it time for war' and 'I'm a white man this is my world', and chased him with a small knife after the victim tried to push him away. Reed struck several blows, causing stab wounds to the victim's back, chest area, and left forearm; part of the blade embedded in the chest. Reed fled after a passerby intervened. The victim sought treatment at Leeds General Infirmary for wounds including a 2cm cut to his upper back. Reed was arrested on October 31, 2024, with similar knives and cocaine seized. He claimed self-defence in interview but admitted possession of the knife.

Made the subject of a section 41 hospital order under the Mental Health Act. Pleaded guilty to wounding, having a bladed article in a public place, and possession of a class A drug. Suffering from schizo-affective disorder and under the influence of drugs at the time; not taking medication. Judge noted illness not sole cause but failure to take medication due to illness itself. Prior convictions for possession of a hammer, battery, and assaulting police officers.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 16 cases

Thomas Collett

Theft from shop *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Thomas Collett, 29, of no fixed abode, committed multiple thefts from shops, possessed bladed articles on two occasions, and assaulted an emergency worker. He was a prolific shoplifter targeting retail stores in the Leeds area.

Pleaded guilty to 19 counts of theft from shop, two counts of possession of a bladed article and assault of an emergency worker. Subject to a four-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting entry to Co-op and Tesco stores in Leeds Metropolitan area, The Springs Retail Park, and requiring him to leave retail premises when asked.

28 Mar 2026

Antonio Napolitano

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

18-year extended sentence

Antonio Napolitano, aged 39, of Turnsteads Drive, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, was convicted at Leeds Crown Court on 6 February 2026 following a trial for serious sexual offences against three young girls over a 10-year period. The charges involved three counts of assault of a girl under 13 by penetration and five counts of assault of a girl under 13 by touching. The victims were all under 13 at the time. An initial investigation began in 2017 after one victim disclosed the abuse but charges could not be brought. In January 2025 two more victims came forward, leading to his arrest and charging. He was remanded in custody and later sentenced to an 18-year extended sentence.

Found guilty after trial of multiple sexual offences. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order restricting contact with children, and issued with a restraining order. The court commended the victims for their courage.

27 Mar 2026

Abdi Wahab Abdulla

Rape *

Sentence

seven-and-a-half years imprisonment

Abdi Wahab Abdulla, 31, of Harehills Avenue, pounced on a 19-year-old man as he slept in Queens Arcade, Leeds city centre, in the early hours of January 14, 2023, after the victim had been out drinking and was heavily intoxicated. CCTV footage showed Abdulla entering the arcade, searching the sleeping man, and taking items including his phone, keys, and credit card. As the man woke, Abdulla helped him to his feet and followed him over some distance. He then threatened the man with a knife and raped him near the Merrion Centre, before attempting to rape him in Woodhouse Moor Park. Abdulla was identified via CCTV, arrested on February 12, 2023, and later admitted the attack to police.

Found guilty of rape and attempted rape following a trial. Pleaded guilty to theft. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders' Register.

27 Mar 2026

Rashid Boachie

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

15 years and six months extended sentence

Rashid Boachie, 44, targeted lone women in Leeds. On August 10, 2025, he preyed on a woman separated from her friends during a night out, speaking with her on CCTV before taking her behind the Travelodge hotel in Blayds Yard where he sexually assaulted her; a hotel staff member intervened after hearing her cries. He was identified via media appeal, arrested four days later, and DNA matched to a 2021 rape in Beeston where he had picked up another separated, intoxicated woman in his car, mistaking it for a taxi, and took her to isolated car parks to rape her. She sent a video message saying 'Help me.'

Found guilty of rape and sexual assault following a trial. Deliberately preyed on heavily intoxicated, vulnerable women who had become separated from their friends. Refused to admit guilt, resulting in victims having to go through the trial process.

25 Mar 2026

Mason Murray

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On September 3, 2025, at around 4.15pm, Mason Murray assaulted his girlfriend in a bedroom after accusing her of cheating due to her receiving an offer for a trial shift at a new job. The relationship had been abusive for three years. He kicked her bags, pushed her into drawers, slapped and punched her, strangled her with both hands lifting her off the floor until she could hardly open her eyes, threw her to the floor, and threatened her with a lamp. When his mother intervened, he called her a 'rat'. He took her phone and later left the house with a Samurai sword, brandishing it in the street and entering another address before hiding in a bush where police found him. The sword was not recovered. He claimed to be drunk and angry during interview.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and having an article with a blade or point. First experience of custody described as sobering; expressed remorse in letter to judge.

24 Mar 2026

Middlesbrough Trans Woman

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

Community order

Middlesbrough trans woman caught with images of children being abused.

Not stated

20 Mar 2026

Marc Carter

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Marc Carter, 20, formerly of Dunbar Street, Wakefield, participated in a drive-by shooting on Doncaster Road in Wakefield on August 12, 2025, resulting in the mistaken fatal shooting of Dale Stogden. The intended targets were two other men present who escaped unharmed.

Found guilty of manslaughter and admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drug offences.

17 Mar 2026

Adam Ahmed

Manslaughter *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Adam Ahmed, 21, of Robin Hood Crescent, Wakefield, was involved in a drive-by shooting on Doncaster Road in Wakefield on August 12, 2025, which mistakenly killed Dale Stogden. The shooting targeted two other men who fled the scene, but Stogden, who was with a female friend, was fatally wounded by a single gunshot.

Found guilty of manslaughter and admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drug offences.

17 Mar 2026

Darren Gibson

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Between 1997 and 2004, Darren Gibson targeted victims at children's events where he performed as a DJ, including a 'crisps and pop' night at a local children's club. He also picked up other victims in his local area, presenting himself as a trusted, friendly figure to young girls before subjecting them to sustained sexual abuse, often continuing for multiple years. Much of the abuse took place at the pair’s home, in Gibson’s car, at venues where he performed, and other locations. One victim explained how Gibson targeted her at a 14th birthday party where he was performing, before taking them to a local nightclub and then back to his home where he sexually abused her. Gibson often plied his young victims with alcohol and, on occasion, drugs, before carrying out his abuse. He even took some of his victims to obtain contraception so he could abuse them without protection. The offences reflect abuse against 12 further victims who were aged between nine and 15 at the time.

Pleaded guilty to 43 counts of child sexual abuse, including 23 x indecent assault, 8 x rape, 1 x attempting to engage in sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 13, 3 x sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years, 4 x indecency with a child, 2 x sexual assault of a child under 13, 2 x sexual activity with a child. This will run consecutive to his existing 24-year sentence. Minimum of 24 years to serve.

16 Mar 2026

Rebecca Kirton

Child sexual abuse *

Sentence

7 years and 6 months imprisonment

Between 1997 and 2004, Rebecca Kirton, Gibson’s adopted sister and romantic partner, played a key role in facilitating Gibson's offending, acting as a conduit to provide him with access to victims and assisting in the abuse. Much of the abuse took place at the pair’s home, in Gibson’s car, at venues where he performed, and other locations. The offences reflect abuse against 12 further victims who were aged between nine and 15 at the time.

Pleaded guilty to 14 counts of child sexual abuse, including 7 x indecent assault, 1 x rape, 1 x attempting to have sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 13, 1 x sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years, 1 x sexual assault of a child under 13, 3 x sexual activity with a child. This will run consecutive to her existing 12-year sentence. Actively facilitated Gibson’s abuse, helped him access his victims and frequently carried out the abuse herself.

16 Mar 2026

Reece Clay

Rape *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Reece Clay, 26, of Ovenden Green, Halifax, targeted two teenage boys he met on dating apps. The first victim, aged 17, was lured to Leeds for drinks in 2021 when Clay was 23. After drinking, Clay persuaded the boy to his flat on the Armouries, locked him in, and repeatedly raped and assaulted him over two days, including strangling, hitting with an oven tray, and forcing compliance by referencing prior abuse. The boy escaped and later reported the incidents. Clay's phone revealed indecent images of children and the victim. While under investigation, Clay fled to the Dominican Republic but was arrested upon return. On bail, he targeted an 18-year-old boy, luring him to the Bridge pub in Leeds where he sexually assaulted him in the toilets despite protests. Clay denied offences but was convicted after trial.

Convicted by a jury following a trial of offences including rape, sexual assault, a multi-incident count of rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by penetration. Admitted making indecent images of children. Placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life. No previous convictions. Mitigating factors included difficult childhood, use of anabolic steroids, and expressions of genuine remorse.

13 Mar 2026

Kevin Talbot

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Kevin Talbot, 60, of no fixed abode, targeted homes in Leeds and Bradford areas with multiple burglaries, including in Idle on October 23 and November 8, 2025; Esholt between October 29 and November 3, 2025; Pudsey between November 17 and 20, 2025; attempted burglary in Calverley on November 8, 2025; and theft of parcels in Bramley on October 30, 2025. He also stole a car in Harrogate on November 22, 2025, leading to aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving charges after failing to stop for police in Yeadon and crashing in Calverley. Linked to offences via forensic evidence, doorbell cameras, and CCTV. Arrested after the crash and has been in custody since.

Pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries, attempted burglary, theft of parcels, aggravated vehicle taking, and dangerous driving. Previously wanted for recall to prison.

9 Mar 2026

Nico Barraclough

Rape *

Sentence

jailed

Nico Barraclough from Honley groomed a young and vulnerable girl and forced the child to watch a sexual act

Sick rapist who groomed young and vulnerable girl and forced the child to watch a sexual act

3 Mar 2026

Shane Donlan

Arson *

Sentence

jailed

Shane Donlan set fire to his own home after being accused of murdering people

Set fire to his own home after being accused of murdering people

3 Mar 2026

Jamie Bouncer

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Jamie Bouncer, 22, of Hall Street, Pontefract, borrowed his friend's VW Golf without a full driving licence after attending a house party in Castleford following a nightclub visit. On 12 January 2025, in the early hours of the morning under freezing and wet conditions, he lost control on Wheldon Road, driving in excess of the 30mph speed limit, crashed through a fence, and the car landed in a disused water treatment tank in the Yorkshire Water compound. Taylor Lupton, 18, was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene, while the 21-year-old owner of the car was seriously injured.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by drink driving, driving uninsured, and driving without a full licence. Banned from driving for 10 years and must take an extended retest.

2 Mar 2026

Frankie Allwork

Penetrative sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment with minimum term of 8 years

Frankie Allwork raped a child on several occasions over several months at his address in Kentmere Avenue and at the victim’s home. The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, believed they had a 'secret relationship' and was under the age of consent. The offences were investigated by detectives from the Child Vulnerability Exploitation Team (CVET).

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child. Sexual Harm Prevention Order and restraining order issued. Added to Sex Offenders' Register for life.

2 Mar 2026

February 2026 11 cases

Jobie Tyers

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 27 years 295 days

Jobie Tyers, 28, and Michael Mulvana burst into a property in York, attacking Indrit Mustafaj who was travelling between Bradford and York for drug sales. Mustafaj was repeatedly slashed and stabbed with a machete, and the attackers stole drugs and thousands of pounds in cash.

Found guilty of murder after trial.

28 Feb 2026

Michael Mulvana

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 27 years 295 days

Michael Mulvana, 32, and Jobie Tyers burst into a property in York, attacking Indrit Mustafaj who was travelling between Bradford and York for drug sales. Mustafaj was repeatedly slashed and stabbed with a machete, and the attackers stole drugs and thousands of pounds in cash.

Found guilty of murder after trial.

28 Feb 2026

Tauseef Younis

Supplying class A drugs *

Sentence

33 months imprisonment

Tauseef Younis, 37, of Harvest Court, Halifax, supplied wraps of heroin and crack cocaine to an undercover police officer as part of a drug supply operation.

Admitted to offences of supplying heroin and crack cocaine. Evidence recovered of running a drug supply operation.

28 Feb 2026

Scott Pearson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Scott Pearson, 39, on January 2 attacked a man in a pub basement after mistaking a vape for drugs, hitting him over the head with a glass, strangling him, and threatening him until pulled off.

Admitted to affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and assault. Previous convictions for robbery.

28 Feb 2026

Adam Sylvester

Causing grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

11 years and two months imprisonment

Adam Sylvester, 29, of no fixed abode, headbutted and repeatedly punched a fellow guest at the Featherstone Hotel on Station Road in Featherstone in April 2025, following a dispute over noise after knocking on the victim's room door. The assault caused multiple facial and head injuries to the victim.

Changed his plea to guilty ahead of trial. Extended sentence reflecting the violent nature of the attack.

23 Feb 2026

Ryan Walsh

Sexual communication with a child and making indecent images *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ryan Walsh, of Meltham Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, was arrested following a routine monitoring visit at his home by the Kirklees Public Protection Unit on January 20, 2026. Officers from West Yorkshire Police searched his electronic devices and found evidence of sexual communication with a 13-year-old child and two counts of making indecent images, which violated the rules of his sexual harm prevention order.

Admitted to sexual communication with a child, two counts of making indecent images, breaching sexual harm prevention order and sex offender register requirements.

19 Feb 2026

Liam Dennis

Rape *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment and £190 victim surcharge

Liam Dennis, then 21 and at university in Leeds, forced himself onto a woman after a night of drinking in Leeds in 2021. He was found guilty of rape and sexual assault following a trial.

Found guilty of rape and sexual assault following a trial. Denied the charges. No previous convictions. Sentenced by Judge Robin Mairs.

16 Feb 2026

David Lawn

Rape of a child under 16 *

Sentence

20 years extended sentence plus 1 year on licence

David Lawn sexually abused a child over six years in the 1990s. The victim reported the abuse to West Yorkshire Police in 2021 as an adult, leading to an investigation. He was charged with multiple sexual offences, including three counts of raping a female under the age of 16.

Found guilty of all 16 charges after trial. Added to sexual offenders register for life. Victim impact statement highlighted long-term effects of abuse.

13 Feb 2026

Aaran Barden

Racially aggravated disorderly behaviour *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On August 12, 2025, in Middleton, Aaran Barden racially abused a taxi driver, claiming to have a bomb in his bag and threatening to blow him up. He shouted racist abuse at a group of Asian women on the street. He targeted a family outside a charity shop, abusing a seven-year-old girl and her aunt, threatening to kill them and telling them to go back to their country. He followed them into a shop, claimed to have a bomb, sprayed an inhaler inside, and attempted to enter through a side door. He then followed one woman to her car, kicked the doors, and counted down from 10 claiming a bomb would go off, causing her terror. Police arrested him after recognizing him on CCTV.

Plea of guilty to communicating false information with intent and three counts of racially aggravated disorderly behaviour intended to cause alarm or distress. Had previous convictions for failing to comply with court orders and racially aggravated harassment. Mitigating factors included not taking prescribed medication Olanzapine at the time, leading to hallucinations; has since improved in custody and shown remorse.

12 Feb 2026

Daniel Garside

Rape *

Sentence

19 years imprisonment with 1 year extended licence

Daniel Garside, 40, of Waltons Heights in Liversedge, committed 20 separate sexual offences against two young girls under 13. The offences included multiple counts of rape, attempted rape, causing a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault, and making indecent images. The abuse against the first victim occurred when she was under 13, and against the second victim when she was also a young child. The crimes were reported to West Yorkshire Police in June 2025 by the first victim, leading to an investigation by the Kirklees Child Safeguarding Unit, his arrest, and identification of the second victim who supported the prosecution.

Admitted 15 serious sexual offences against one victim; convicted of two sexual assault offences and three of making indecent images against a second victim. Must register on the sex offenders register for life. Victims' statements highlighted long-term emotional trauma including depression, confidence issues, relationship struggles, and feeling violated.

7 Feb 2026

Ethan Hare

Rape *

Sentence

15 years extended sentence (10 years custody + 5 years extended licence)

On a night out in Huddersfield, the victim fell while walking home on Leeds Road and was offered a lift by Ethan Hare, 40, of Ashfield Drive, Halifax, in his blue Ford Focus. During the drive to Mirfield, Hare, whose trousers were already open, raped her twice; she complied out of fear. He then dropped her at Cooper Bridge petrol station, claiming he needed to return to his wife and children. The victim flagged down a taxi, whose driver assisted and called police. Hare was arrested within 24 hours and claimed consensual sex, but was convicted after an October 2025 trial. The incident caused severe anxiety, relationship issues, and work difficulties for the victim.

Found guilty after trial of two counts of rape. Previous convictions for theft and motoring offences, but none sexual. Mitigating factors included generally law-abiding life prior to offences, family support, and one short incident. Judge noted he targeted a vulnerable victim and was trawling for sexual activity.

6 Feb 2026

January 2026 1 case

Mohammed Qazi

Strangulation *

Sentence

Not stated

Mohammed Qazi strangled his estranged wife on their 18th wedding anniversary following an attempt to rekindle their relationship.

Strangled estranged wife on 18th wedding anniversary after rekindle attempt.

27 Jan 2026

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