Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 336 verdicts at Leeds Crown Court (Leeds, Leeds). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2026 8 cases

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

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

February 2026 7 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

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

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

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

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 24 cases

Suleman Baig

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

9 years and 9 months imprisonment

Suleman Baig, a 40-year-old solicitor from Grimsby, groomed two young girls for his own sexual gratification starting in November 2021. He coaxed them into engaging in sexual activity, sending explicit images, and receiving payments for sexual services. Baig sent multiple messages via social media requesting indecent images and participated in sexual activity with one victim. He pressured the girls to retract their statements to police, including sneaking into one girl's home to influence her friend. Police seized his electronics, uncovering thousands of text messages, explicit images, and videos. Baig initially denied all allegations but admitted guilt during trial proceedings. He breached bail conditions by retaining valid travel documents after surrendering an expired passport.

Pleaded guilty on the second day of trial. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention order. Described as a manipulative sexual predator who groomed two girls and attempted to pervert the course of justice.

26 Jan 2026

Wieslaw Michniewicz

Human trafficking *

Sentence

jailed

Wieslaw Michniewicz and his then-wife Aleksandra Timoszek used the Badoo dating app to lure women to the UK with promises of romance and bundles of cash, but instead forced them into brothels.

With then-wife Aleksandra Timoszek; lured women to UK with dating app promising romance but forced them into brothels.

23 Jan 2026

Aleksandra Timoszek

Human trafficking *

Sentence

jailed

Wieslaw Michniewicz and his then-wife Aleksandra Timoszek used the Badoo dating app to lure women to the UK with promises of romance and bundles of cash, but instead forced them into brothels.

With then-husband Wieslaw Michniewicz; lured women to UK with dating app promising romance but forced them into brothels.

23 Jan 2026

Christopher Hawksworth

Child sexual offences *

Sentence

behind bars

Christopher Hawksworth, a prolific paedophile, was imprisoned after denying responsibility and pleading for restrictions on his mobile phone use.

Prolific paedophile who pleaded for mobile phone ban, claiming 'None of this is my fault'.

23 Jan 2026

Marianna Iova

Human trafficking *

Sentence

jailed

Costel Tambac and Marianna Iova operated a prostitution ring in Leeds, forcing women into having sex with up to eight clients per day.

With Costel Tambac; ran prostitution ring forcing women to have sex with eight clients a day.

23 Jan 2026

Mariusz Seretny

Conspiracy to control prostitution for gain *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Mariusz Seretny, 45, assisted Wieslaw Michniewicz and Aleksandra Timoszek in luring young women from eastern Europe to the UK using dating apps like Badoo or employment adverts with promises of legitimate work or romantic relationships between 2015 and 2016. Upon arrival, the women were forced to work as prostitutes in brothels in Leeds and Sheffield. Seretny was responsible for transporting the women, ordering and delivering condoms, and other logistics in the operation, which involved keeping ledgers of fabricated debts exceeding £169,000, restricting contact with the outside world, requiring day-and-night work, and using threats of violence against victims or their families. One victim escaped after contacting West Yorkshire Police, leading to Operation Laggenend in July 2016.

Convicted of conspiracy to arrange or facilitate the travel of another person with a view to exploitation; conspiracy to incite another person to become a prostitute for gain; and conspiracy to control prostitution for gain.

23 Jan 2026

Marta Seretny

Conspiracy to control prostitution for gain *

Sentence

1 year community order with 180 hours unpaid work and 5 days rehabilitation activity

Marta Seretny was involved in the operation run by Wieslaw Michniewicz, Aleksandra Timoszek, and Mariusz Seretny, which lured young women from eastern Europe to the UK using dating apps like Badoo or employment adverts with promises of legitimate work or romantic relationships between 2015 and 2016. Upon arrival, the women were forced to work as prostitutes in brothels in Leeds and Sheffield. Seretny's role included receiving payments for childcare and arrangements like nail appointments, which were recorded as debts in the ledgers totaling over £169,000, indicating her awareness and involvement in the exploitation. The operation involved restricting contact with the outside world, requiring day-and-night work, and using threats of violence against victims or their families. One victim escaped after contacting West Yorkshire Police, leading to Operation Laggenend in July 2016.

Found guilty of one count of conspiracy to control prostitution for gain. Her involvement included knowledge of the operation through childcare arrangements and other services attributed as debts in the ledgers.

23 Jan 2026

Alexander Julien

Rape *

Sentence

9.5 years imprisonment

Alexander Julien raped a female aged over 16 in Wakefield District in 2022. He also engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour and committed separate drug offences. The victim endured a horrendous ordeal and showed tremendous bravery in coming forward.

Denied charges but found guilty by jury after trial in December. Five years for rape, two years concurrent for two counts of coercive and controlling behaviour, plus two years and six months consecutive for separate drug offences.

22 Jan 2026

Aiden Bridges

Assault *

Sentence

4 years and 8 months imprisonment

In August 2024, Aiden Bridges participated in a revenge attack on a second man at Natalie Dennison's flat in Orchard Street, Huddersfield. The man had previously been violent towards Dennison. Bridges woke the man, hit him, forced him into a cupboard, and later struck him in the ribs and face. He joined Francois, Bhatti, and Hainds in kicking the victim while Dennison used an iron. The victim escaped after fearing for his life when a rug was brought in.

Involved in the revenge assault on the second victim. Lightly convicted, no youth trouble, expresses guilt and shame, particularly towards his grandmother. Lived with grandmother as youth, later reconnected with mother. Father of one.

19 Jan 2026

Curtis Hainds

Assault *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

In August 2024, Curtis Hainds took part in the revenge attack on a second man at Natalie Dennison's flat. He joined Aiden Bridges, Makyle Francois, and Joshua Bhatti in taking turns to kick the victim in the face and body during the assault, while Dennison used an iron. The victim was covered in blood, had his hair cut, and escaped after a rug was introduced, fearing murder.

Involved in the revenge assault on the second victim. Aged 17 at the time, immaturity noted, affected by COVID-era education loss, fell in with drug users. No prior convictions mentioned, shows remorse, pre-sentence report highlights potential for rehabilitation. Judge noted his presence at prior violence.

19 Jan 2026

Makyle Francois

Assault and false imprisonment *

Sentence

22 years extended sentence (18 years custody + 4 years extended licence)

In July 2024, Makyle Francois, along with Joshua Bhatti, arrived at Natalie Dennison's flat where the first victim was lured. They accused him of owing £10,000 for seized drugs, initiating severe violence including hits with a metal bar, wooden meat tenderiser, Impulse can burns, waterboarding, and forcing him into a cupboard during torture. The ordeal lasted until the victim escaped on July 15, 2024. In August 2024, he participated in a revenge attack on a second man at the same flat, taking turns kicking him in the face, involved in the assault with others, and cleaned blood from walls wearing latex gloves while the victim was held.

Involved in assault and false imprisonment of both victims. Light criminal record, personal mitigation including young age, loss of father, PTSD from prior assault, genuine remorse, and prison achievements. Judge highlighted his role in luring and violent assaults.

19 Jan 2026

Joshua Bhatti

Assault and false imprisonment *

Sentence

22 years extended sentence (18 years custody + 4 years extended licence)

In July 2024, drugs belonging to Joshua Bhatti were seized when the first victim was arrested. Bhatti, with Makyle Francois, went to Natalie Dennison's flat where the victim was lured, accusing him of owing £10,000. They participated in the torture, including hits with a metal bar, wooden meat tenderiser, Impulse can burns, waterboarding, and confining him to a cupboard until his escape on July 15, 2024. In August 2024, Bhatti joined the revenge attack on a second man, taking turns kicking him in the face and ribs during the group assault at the flat.

Involved in assault and false imprisonment of both victims. Expressed remorse, light adult record (simple possession), progress in prison including mentoring and enhanced status. Acknowledged childhood exposure to violence and cannabis issues. Judge noted his drugs were the catalyst.

19 Jan 2026

Natalie Dennison

Kidnap, torture, sexual assault and false imprisonment *

Sentence

26 years extended sentence (21 years custody + 5 years extended licence)

In July 2024, Natalie Dennison lured a man to her flat in Orchard Street, Huddersfield, after his arrest led to the seizure of drugs belonging to Joshua Bhatti. With Bhatti and Makyle Francois, she accused the man of owing £10,000 for the lost drugs. Violence ensued with punches, hits from a metal bar, strap, wooden meat tenderiser, Impulse can burns, saucepan blows, and sexual assault. The man was forced into a kitchen cupboard, tortured in a 'Misery'-inspired attack, waterboarded multiple times, and held until July 15, 2024, when he escaped after police intervention prompted by his father's concerns. In August 2024, she participated in a revenge attack on a second man, hitting him with an iron, asphyxiating him with its cord, and assisting in the assault by others.

Led the kidnap, assault, sexual assault, and false imprisonment of the first victim. Previous conviction for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mitigating factors include progress in prison and late acceptance of guilt. Judge noted severe violence and torture.

19 Jan 2026

Rashawn Bedeau

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Rashawn Bedeau, 28, of Arley Street, Leeds, fled the UK with Ellis Thornton on January 31, 2023, to Barbados, knowing he was wanted in connection with a firearms discharge incident in Lister Lane, Halifax, on January 2023, where a window was shot out. She continued to financially support his lifestyle for six months until July 2023 as he moved through Suriname and Mexico.

Helped Ellis Thornton flee the country and financially supported him for six months despite knowing he was wanted for a serious offence. Detective Sergeant Andrew Ellis hopes the sentence sends a message to those hindering police enquiries.

16 Jan 2026

Ibrar Mehrban

Grievous Bodily Harm and Section 47 Assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Ibrar Mehrban, 37, from Batley, assaulted a woman in her 30s in the street around 1.30am on July 1, 2025, before continuing the attack inside a garage. A man in his 20s overheard the assault, investigated, and opened the garage door. Mehrban hit him with a brick, knocking him to the floor and attacking him further, causing serious head injuries to the man and head and facial injuries to the woman. Both victims required hospital treatment. Mehrban was arrested at the scene and charged that day.

Found guilty of grievous bodily harm and section 47 assault. Remanded in custody until trial. Police praised the courage of both victims.

16 Jan 2026

Kai Helliwell

Possession with intent to supply cocaine *

Sentence

three years imprisonment

Kai Helliwell, 25, of Whitwell Drive, Elland, was arrested in May 2025 while driving in the Fixby area of Huddersfield. Cocaine worth between £5,396 and £9,516 was seized from his vehicle.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cocaine. Worked with Uzair Hamid.

15 Jan 2026

Uzair Hamid

Supply of ketamine *

Sentence

seven years and six months imprisonment

Uzair Hamid, 30, of Deveron Grove, Huddersfield, was arrested at his home in May 2025 as part of an investigation into a suspected drugs supply network in Kirklees. He was caught with ketamine with an estimated street value of between £511,000 and £1,460,000.

Admitted a number of drug offences including being concerned in the supply of ketamine, possession with intent to supply ketamine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, conspiring to supply cocaine and being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.

15 Jan 2026

Austin Reed

Criminal damage – recklessly endangering life *

Sentence

3.5 years imprisonment

On October 21, 2023, in the Upper Wortley area of Leeds, Austin Reed locked a woman and three children inside an address on Roderick Street and threatened to blow up the house. He deliberately damaged a boiler, causing a gas leak that led to the evacuation of neighbouring properties. West Yorkshire Police were called at 9.37pm. Reed barricaded himself inside, and after failed negotiations, entry was forced around 11.30pm. He was taken to hospital and then custody. A gas engineer confirmed intentional damage to the boiler.

Pleaded guilty to one charge of criminal damage – recklessly endangering life. Sergeant Clementine Brown noted that Reed’s actions put himself and others, including children, in serious danger, leading to a large-scale emergency services operation.

13 Jan 2026

Daniel Giles

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Daniel Giles, aged 51, of Jacob Drive, Coventry, co-devised and operated a 'pension liberation' scam from offices in Wakefield and Leeds between 2013 and 2015. With accomplices, he produced misleading brochures and marketing materials to convince 84 victims to transfer £3,701,813.92 in pension savings into bank accounts he operated, promising tax-free early access and safe investments with cashback incentives. The funds were stolen through fake transactions, defrauding HMRC of £700,000 in owed tax, while victims faced up to 55% tax penalties. Giles employed 'introducers' to mislead investors and lied to legitimate pension companies to acquire the money without suspicion. He also evaded over £1m in personal taxes from 2008 to 2014.

Disqualified from being a company director for 12 years. Found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and conspiracy to cheat the public revenue; admitted separate tax evasion charge relating to over £1m in unpaid personal tax from April 2008 to April 2014.

9 Jan 2026

Mohammed Bashforth

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Mohammed Bashforth, aged 62, of Spen Lane, Gomersal, and formerly of Wakefield, operated a 'pension liberation' scam from offices in Wakefield and Leeds between 2013 and 2015. He and his accomplices produced misleading brochures and marketing materials to convince 84 victims to transfer £3,701,813.92 in pension savings into their control, promising tax-free early access and safe investments with cashback incentives. The funds were stolen through fake transactions, defrauding HMRC of £700,000 in owed tax, while victims faced up to 55% tax penalties. Bashforth employed 'introducers' to mislead investors and lied to legitimate pension companies to acquire the money without suspicion.

Disqualified from being a company director for 5 years. Found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and conspiracy to cheat the public revenue.

9 Jan 2026

Louis Watson

Robbery *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

On October 24, 2025, at around 8.30am, Louis Watson, 26, of no fixed abode, approached a woman on Kildare Street in Leeds after she had spotted him loitering at Crown Point retail park while she was in a Costa coffee shop. He demanded her bag while on a bicycle, claiming he had a knife. She handed over her bag containing a laptop, purse, bank cards, and driving licence. The bank card was attempted to be used in a nearby shop but was cancelled. Items were never recovered. Watson was identified by a PCSO from a photo the woman took earlier. The victim suffered anxiety, migraines, prescribed medication, fear of going out alone, changed routes, and took time off work near the incident location.

Admitted robbery. Opportunistic offence, short-lived. Suffered paranoia from drug use, traumatic childhood with exposure to gang violence from young age. No evidence of mental illness.

5 Jan 2026

Kieran Smith

Rape of a girl under 13 *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment with 1 year extended licence

Kieran Smith, 22 and of Highfield Avenue, Grimsby, was found guilty following a trial at Leeds Crown Court of rape of a girl under 13, assault of a girl under 13 by penetration and causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Found guilty following a trial. Made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order restricting unsupervised contact with children under 18.

1 Jan 2026

Eden Dyson

Sexual assault *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Eden Dyson, 33 and of Bentley Lane, Leeds, was found guilty of sexual assault by a jury. Dyson, who had 28 previous convictions for 41 offences, was convicted of the sexual assault charge and had also admitted breaching a restraining order.

Found guilty of sexual assault by a jury; admitted breaching a restraining order. Has 28 previous convictions for 41 offences. Must register as a sex offender for life.

1 Jan 2026

Brian Kitchen

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

5 years and 10 months imprisonment

Brian Kitchen, 42 and of Ridgeway, Dalton, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.

1 Jan 2026

December 2025 6 cases

Restall

Child rape *

Sentence

imprisonment

Restall subjected a girl from Batley to a harrowing ordeal through child rape, described as abhorrent.

Abhorrent child rapist who inflicted a harrowing ordeal on a girl from Batley; finally faced consequences of his crimes.

29 Dec 2025

Ryan Laing

Sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Ryan Laing, a 27-year-old West Yorkshire fairground worker and registered sex offender, engaged in sexual activity with a teenage girl in a Pontefract field in September 2024. The pair had been messaging on Snapchat and went on walks together. During one encounter, they started play fighting, after which Laing had sex with her. The girl described it as consensual and stated he stopped when asked. The activity was discovered by her mother through messages, leading to police involvement. Laing initially denied the allegations, claiming they were motivated by his sex offender status.

Pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child. Prior conviction for sexual assault and breach of Sex Offenders' Register notification requirements. Mitigating factors included isolated life, alcohol issues, loss of grandmother, and efforts towards rehabilitation in custody.

29 Dec 2025

David Hill

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

David Hill, 57, of South Cross Road, Huddersfield, assaulted his 77-year-old neighbour Kurt Giwisser on February 21, 2023, after holding a grudge over the condition of a returned paintbrush. Intoxicated by alcohol, Hill forced his way into Kurt's home through the patio door, kicked and punched him, and threatened to kill him. The assault stopped only when Kurt begged, citing his age. Kurt sustained head injuries leading to hospital treatment, discharge, then surgery due to complications including blood on the brain. He lost consciousness, mobility, self-reliance, and became reclusive and terrified. After two months, his daughters turned off life support following his death in April 2023.

Pleaded not guilty but sentenced on basis of intending really serious harm. No remorse shown. Prior convictions for burglary, arson, harassment, and making indecent photographs of children. Judge noted unwarranted aggression and racist comments during arrest.

18 Dec 2025

Megann Gibson

Misconduct in a public office *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Megann Gibson, a 26-year-old rookie prison guard at Wealstun Prison, engaged in a forbidden three-week relationship with inmate Ryan Horan starting in early 2023. She exchanged explicit love letters and had graphic late-night phone sex calls lasting up to an hour, discussing marriage and future life. Gibson visited Horan's mother's home and sent over 900 WhatsApp messages to her. Intelligence reports flagged 102 corruption concerns, including suspicions of contraband smuggling and improper behaviour with other inmates, though no evidence was found for smuggling.

Admitted misconduct in a public office. Judge noted repeated disciplinary actions and breach of trust. Shown genuine remorse.

5 Dec 2025

Declan Marsden

Stalking *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Declan Marsden, of Healey Lane in Batley, stalked his victim between July and August 2025, continuing despite a restraining order preventing contact. He was arrested on August 21, 2025, and charged with various offences.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order, two offences of intimidating a witness, and two offences of stalking without fear/alarm or distress.

2 Dec 2025

Catalin Tiuga

Violent disorder and arson *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Catalin Tiuga participated in the rioting in Harehills on the evening of July 18, 2024, committing offences of violent disorder and arson. He was identified through investigations by West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, which involved technological tools and appeals for suspects.

Admitted to violent disorder and arson. 33rd person convicted in the investigation.

2 Dec 2025

November 2025 5 cases

Andrew Studden

Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Andrew Studden, 58, initiated contact on 31 August 2025 via Facebook Messenger with a fake profile posing as a 13-year-old boy named Seb, operated by The Underworld Hunter Group. He was informed of the profile's age and continued the conversation, turning it sexual by asking about the boy's sexual experience, feelings for friends, inviting him to a hot tub, inquiring if he had seen porn, and encouraging masturbation. The conversation lasted one week until the group confronted him at his property and alerted police, leading to his arrest. He had set messages to disappear after 24 hours, breaching his existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order from prior similar offending.

Pleaded guilty at first hearing in magistrates' court. Expressed deep regret and remorse. Suffered from social isolation and multiple health issues including scoliosis, COPD, osteoporosis, hernia, and borderline diabetes. Breached existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Prior convictions from 1996 of dissimilar nature; recent offending linked to isolation and traumatic childhood experiences.

28 Nov 2025

Emirjon Gjuta

Breach of deportation order *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Emirjon Gjuta, an Albanian national, was deported from the UK in August 2020 after being sentenced for drugs offences, including conspiracy to produce cannabis and possessing identity documents with intent. He returned illegally and was jailed for eight months in March 2022 for breaching the deportation order and false document offences, then deported again in March 2023. He re-entered the UK in November 2024, breaching the deportation order, and was arrested in Leeds in September 2025.

Admitted to re-entering the UK in November 2024 in breach of the 2020 deportation order. Claimed lack of understanding due to no interpreter, but documents showed he did not object or appeal. Prior convictions for drugs offences and false documents.

28 Nov 2025

Nathan Russell

Controlling and coercive behaviour and sexual assault *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Nathan Russell, 32, of Scott Hall Road, Leeds, subjected his partner to a catalogue of domestic abuse including forcing her to eat from the floor, hitting her with a metal paddle, spitting at her, and tying her to tables and chairs. The abuse was investigated by West Yorkshire Police after the victim contacted officers via a family member. The victim described the profound impact on her life, losing her confidence and social circle.

Found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour and sexual assault following a trial. Described as a dangerous man by police.

25 Nov 2025

Regan Kemp

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

15 years and 6 months imprisonment

On May 16, 2025, Regan Kemp, 26, was driving a Ford Focus ST at 80mph on a 30mph road in Middleton, Leeds, when he struck and killed 19-year-old Ashton Kitchen-White on a pelican crossing. Kemp fled the scene but handed himself in days later. He was recorded on a mobile phone by a backseat passenger and described by a witness as driving 'like a maniac'. Kemp denied responsibility during the trial.

Banned from driving for 17 years. Pleaded not guilty, found unanimously guilty by jury after four-day trial. No remorse expressed. Judge noted he sought to blame an innocent man despite strong evidence.

21 Nov 2025

Denzel Mupfudza

Possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jerome Furusa, 24, and Denzel Mupfudza, 28, were caught trying to deal drugs at Leeds Festival in 2024. On Saturday, August 24, security staff were called to reports of the men looking into tents in Orange Camp. A strong smell of cannabis was noticed, leading to a search where cannabis and bags of white powder, later confirmed to be cocaine and ketamine, were found. Cash was also seized, and they were arrested.

Sentenced for possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs and possession of criminal property. Security staff noticed strong smell of cannabis leading to search.

17 Nov 2025

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