Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 56 verdicts at Leeds Crown Court (Leeds, Leeds). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Tahir Syed

Murder

June 13, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of over 34 years

Tahir Syed led an organised crime group that imported and sold class A drugs, such as heroin and cocaine, hidden inside frozen chicken shipments from the Netherlands to the UK between 2016 and 2021, with consignments up to 200 kilos and a total wholesale value of £125 million. He kidnapped, tortured, and murdered his uncle Asghar Badshah in a prolonged interrogation over missing £600,000, which he had asked his uncle to hide. Asghar's body was found naked and beaten in a vault in a former bank in Batley after being reported missing. Syed fled the country multiple times, continuing his drug operations while on the run, before being extradited in 2021.

Pleaded not guilty but was convicted; judge noted he would be an elderly man before Parole Board consideration; letters of support described him as a pillar of the community.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Laraib Irshad

Drug trafficking

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 22 years and nine months imprisonment

As part of Tahir Syed's organised crime group, Laraib Irshad was involved in importing and distributing class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin, with shipments from the Netherlands to the UK.

Tariq Muneeb

Drug trafficking

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and two months imprisonment

Tariq Muneeb acted as a driver for Tahir Syed's gang, facilitating the movement of drugs and related criminal activities as part of the importation and distribution network.

Jack Hinchliffe

Drug trafficking

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and one month imprisonment

Jack Hinchliffe served as a driver in Tahir Syed's organised crime group, assisting in the transportation and handling of class A drugs imported from the Netherlands.

Fayyaz Ashraf

Drug trafficking

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and two months imprisonment

Fayyaz Ashraf was associated with Tahir Syed's gang, participating in the importation and sale of class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin, as part of the criminal network.

Yusuf Kara

Drug trafficking

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 10 years and six months imprisonment

Yusuf Kara was Tahir Syed's key associate, involved in moving heavy bags of drugs, possessing 51 kilograms of heroin, and handling shipments of class A drugs hidden in frozen chickens.

Imran Khan Ashraf

Drug trafficking

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and three months imprisonment

Imran Khan Ashraf was caught moving heavy bags with Yusuf Kara and was found in possession of £130,000 in cash and four mobile phones, linked to Tahir Syed's drug importation operation.

Arrested with cash and mobile phones; involved in the organised crime group's activities.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Qaiser Shah

Manslaughter

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Qaiser Shah was involved in the conspiracy to kidnap Asghar Badshah and possessed criminal property, leading to his conviction for manslaughter and related offenses in Tahir Syed's criminal network.

Liam Buckley

Conspiracy to kidnap

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and two months imprisonment

Liam Buckley conspired with others to kidnap Asghar Badshah, contributing to the events that led to the victim's torture and murder in Tahir Syed's criminal operations.

Sabbah Shahmuradi

Conspiracy to kidnap

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 7 years and two months imprisonment

Sabbah Shahmuradi was involved in the conspiracy to kidnap Asghar Badshah, as part of Tahir Syed's organised crime group activities.

Wajid Hussain

Conspiracy to kidnap

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and two months imprisonment

Wajid Hussain conspired to kidnap Asghar Badshah, participating in the events orchestrated by Tahir Syed that resulted in the victim's death.

Sobia Syed

Conspiracy to possess criminal property

June 13, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Sobia Syed was involved in the conspiracy to possess criminal property as part of Tahir Syed's organised crime group, which dealt in class A drugs and other illegal activities.

Aaron Caladine

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 4 months imprisonment

Aaron Caladine, along with two others, formed a gang that carried out 36 burglaries in homes across Kirklees, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Sheffield, and Ranby, Nottinghamshire, between March 2023 and January 2024. The group targeted residential properties, leading to significant distress for victims. Caladine was arrested in January 2024 following a police investigation, charged in March 2024, and remanded into custody after appearing at court.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Involved in 36 burglaries between March 2023 and January 2024.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Cohen Skinner

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 8 months imprisonment

Cohen Skinner, along with two others, formed a gang that carried out 36 burglaries in homes across Kirklees, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Sheffield, and Ranby, Nottinghamshire, between March 2023 and January 2024. The group targeted residential properties, leading to significant distress for victims. Skinner was arrested in January 2024 following a police investigation, charged in March 2024, and remanded into custody after appearing at court.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Involved in 36 burglaries between March 2023 and January 2024.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Taylor Cawley

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Taylor Cawley, along with two others, was part of a gang that carried out burglaries, including eight specific offences in Kirklees and other areas between January 25 and 27, 2024. The group targeted residential properties in Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Sheffield, and Ranby, causing trauma to victims. Cawley was arrested in January 2024 following a police investigation and charged in March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. Involved in eight offences committed between January 25 and 27, 2024.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Niall Pretty

Wounding

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Niall Pretty stalked his neighbour, whom he wrongly believed had informed the police about incidents involving him and his partner. The stalking started on December 22, 2024, involving shouting threats, smashing windows with a tile, damaging property including a gas meter and a van with an axe on Christmas Day, and making threatening phone calls. On March 20, 2025, he and an accomplice confronted the victim at a friend's house, where Pretty stabbed the victim in the arms and jaw with a key during an altercation. He led police on a dangerous chase after the incident.

Pleaded guilty to wounding, stalking, criminal damage, dangerous driving, and driving without insurance. He claimed the incidents began due to derogatory comments made towards his partner.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Peter Varey

Actual Bodily Harm

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 4 months imprisonment

Peter Varey accompanied Niall Pretty during an attack on March 20, 2025, at a friend's house. He punched the victim, claiming self-defence, but it was deemed excessive. After the incident, he was involved in fleeing the scene in a vehicle, which was later pursued by police.

Admitted to actual bodily harm. The only mitigation was his guilty plea, with the offence described as excessive self-defence.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mark Thomas

Assault

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 1 year and 10 months imprisonment

On February 14, 2025, Mark Thomas, after consuming eight cans of Stella and three vodkas, attacked his girlfriend during a dispute over cleaning an ash tray on Valentine's Day. He put her in a chokehold, forced her back to her house, locked her dog in the kitchen, punched her in the face twice causing bleeding, swelling, fractures to her right eye socket and jawbone, and threatened her by saying, 'You're going to die.' He also self-harmed by smashing a glass over his own head and attempting to slit his own throat with a knife.

Pleaded guilty to assault and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Has previous convictions for assault and criminal damage relating to the same woman, as well as for assaulting an emergency worker. He has issues with alcohol and is taking qualifications in custody.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Patrick Ward

Conspiracy to possess counterfeit currency

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 30 months in prison

Patrick Ward and Jason Ward used fake Scottish bank notes in shops across various regions, including Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Chesterfield, and other police force areas such as Thames Valley, West Midlands, West Mercia, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. They were arrested on January 21, 2025, after officers stopped a car in Wakefield and found items that had been bought and refunded using counterfeit Clydesdale bank notes.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to have custody or control of a thing knowing it was a counterfeit currency note, passing counterfeit currency and converting criminal property.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Jason Ward

Conspiracy to possess counterfeit currency

May 23, 2025

Sentence: 28 months in a young offender institution

Jason Ward and Patrick Ward used fake Scottish bank notes in shops across various regions, including Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Chesterfield, and other police force areas such as Thames Valley, West Midlands, West Mercia, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. They were arrested on January 21, 2025, after officers stopped a car in Wakefield and found items that had been bought and refunded using counterfeit Clydesdale bank notes.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to have custody or control of a thing knowing it was a counterfeit currency note, passing counterfeit currency and converting criminal property.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Nathan Quinn

Rape

April 9, 2025

Sentence: 26 years imprisonment

Nathan Quinn subjected three women to abuse, including rape, over a 13-year period. He pleaded guilty to three counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration, two counts of grievous bodily harm, and two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour. He was also required to sign the sex offenders register for life and was given restraining orders to prevent contact with the victims.

Pleaded guilty to multiple offences in January 2025. The judge remarked that this was the worst case of controlling and coercive behaviour the court had seen.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Karl Davison

Sexual assault on a child under 13

April 8, 2025

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment and 7 years extended licence

Karl Davison, aged 43, of Turnberry Gardens, Tingley, approached his victims on an electric scooter last summer, in some cases talking to them about the scooter or letting them ride it before assaulting them. The offences relate to five female victims aged as young as 10 and occurred in Thorpe, Middleton, and Belle Isle on August 6 and 7, 2024. He was caught after officers on patrol stopped a man matching his description, and a search of his home revealed a mobile phone with explicit images.

Pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children. Given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

James Montgomery

Conspiracy to supply Class B drugs

March 20, 2025

Sentence: six years imprisonment

James Montgomery was the intended recipient of 213 kilos of cannabis, a Class B drug, imported from California and destined for an address in Allerton Bywater, Castleford. The drugs were vacuum-packed and concealed within leather products, and were intercepted by Border Force staff at East Midlands Airport on October 30, 2024. He attempted to conceal his involvement but was identified by officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Admitted conspiracy to supply Class B drugs at an earlier hearing. Detective Chief Inspector Al Burns commented on the interception of the drugs and the commitment to pursuing organised crime.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Stevie Lakin

Conspiracy to commit burglary dwelling

March 6, 2025

Sentence: 9 years and 6 months imprisonment

Stevie Lakin was involved in a conspiracy that encompassed 37 burglaries in areas including Pontefract, Upton, South Elmsall, Castleford, South Kirkby, Wakefield, Hemsworth, Skellow, Barnsley, and Crofton between November 30, 2023, and August 6, 2024. Additional offences occurred in South Kirkby and Upton in August 2024. He was arrested following a theft from a motor vehicle on August 8, 2024, where stolen property, including a tablet computer, was traced to his location. His phone contained photographs and videos showing the group committing offences and speeding in stolen vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary dwelling with the intent to steal, one count of burglary dwelling, two counts of attempt burglary dwelling, and three counts of theft of motor vehicle. Aged 20, from Westfield Lane, South Elmsall.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Declan Dale

Conspiracy to commit burglary dwelling

March 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Declan Dale was part of a group responsible for 37 burglaries in Pontefract, Upton, South Elmsall, Castleford, South Kirkby, Wakefield, Hemsworth, Skellow, Barnsley, and Crofton between November 30, 2023, and August 6, 2024. Further offences included burglaries and thefts in South Kirkby and Upton in August 2024. He was arrested after a theft from a motor vehicle on August 8, 2024, with stolen items found in his possession. Evidence from his phone included images and videos of the group committing crimes and driving stolen vehicles at high speeds.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Mason Wall

Conspiracy to commit burglary dwelling

March 6, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Mason Wall participated in a conspiracy involving 37 burglaries across Pontefract, Upton, South Elmsall, Castleford, South Kirkby, Wakefield, Hemsworth, Skellow, Barnsley, and Crofton from November 30, 2023, to August 6, 2024. Other crimes included burglaries and thefts in South Kirkby and Upton in August 2024. He was apprehended following a motor vehicle theft on August 8, 2024, where stolen goods were recovered. His phone held evidence such as photos and videos depicting the group's criminal activities and reckless driving in stolen cars.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Andrei Matei

Theft and Criminal Damage

February 26, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Andrei Matei, along with an accomplice, used a specially modified tool to jam cash dispensers on ATMs across the UK, stealing more than £19,000 and causing over £30,000 in damage. The crimes took place in August 2023 at various locations, including Shell Garage in Mirfield on August 9, 2023; Shell Garage in Castleford on August 11 and 23, 2023; Spar in Outwood, Wakefield on August 11, 2023; and other sites in Huddersfield, Bradford, Nottingham, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, Devizes, Salisbury, Bedfordshire, and London.

Admitted 483 charges of theft from cash machines and criminal damage. He is a 35-year-old Romanian national, formerly of Atherstone Avenue, Crumpsall, Manchester, and will be deported upon release.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Kevin Balog

Rape

February 18, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of two years

Kevin Balog raped a 14-year-old girl at an address in Wakefield. The victim had arranged to meet a 15-year-old co-defendant there. Messages exchanged between Balog and the co-defendant showed they arranged for Balog to have sex with the victim.

Convicted after a trial. At the time of the offence, the victim was 14 years old and Balog was 20. Police investigation revealed messages exchanged between Balog and his co-defendant arranging the act.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Billy John Moore

Robbery

February 5, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Billy John Moore brandished scissors and made threats to his male victim at an address in Sawley Close, Wakefield, during the early hours of January 6, 2025. He punched the victim on the head before stealing two mobile phones and bank cards.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. PC Natalie Carr commented that Moore subjected his victim to a terrifying ordeal, threatening him with a bladed item and punching him before stealing the mobile phones and bank cards.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Mark Woolley

Rape

February 3, 2025

Sentence: 28 years imprisonment and 3 years on licence

Mark Woolley committed a series of sexual offences against three child victims between 1998 and 2002 in Newport, Barnsley, and South Elmsall. The crimes included four counts of rape of a male under 16, four counts of indecent assault of a boy under the age of 14, four counts of gross indecency with a boy under the age of 14, and three counts of indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14. He was arrested and convicted following a police investigation that built evidence across borders.

Found guilty after a trial. Made subject to an indefinite restraining order and Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The defendant showed no remorse, as noted by Detective Constable Alison Hibbert.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Isaiah Anderson

Attempted Murder

January 31, 2025

Sentence: 35 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

On June 23, 2021, Isaiah Anderson and three others, armed with swords, machetes, and knives, forced entry into a property on Grantley Street, Wakefield. They assaulted three men in retaliation for an earlier attack on Jeremiah Anderson by a rival drugs line. One victim was slashed with a machete and pushed from a first-floor window, while the others were also pushed out and repeatedly stabbed on the ground, resulting in severe injuries including an acute bleed to the brain, stab wounds to the lung and liver, and the need for lifelong 24-hour care for one victim.

Found guilty after a trial of two counts of Attempt Murder, Attempt S18 Wounding, and Affray. Part of the Chappy drugs line and showed little remorse for the attack.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Benjamin Forrester

Attempted Murder

January 31, 2025

Sentence: 35 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

On June 23, 2021, Benjamin Forrester and three others, armed with swords, machetes, and knives, forced entry into a property on Grantley Street, Wakefield. They assaulted three men in retaliation for an earlier attack on Jeremiah Anderson by a rival drugs line. One victim was slashed with a machete and pushed from a first-floor window, while the others were also pushed out and repeatedly stabbed on the ground, resulting in severe injuries including an acute bleed to the brain, stab wounds to the lung and liver, and the need for lifelong 24-hour care for one victim.

Found guilty after a trial of two counts of Attempt Murder, Attempt S18 Wounding, and Affray. Part of the Chappy drugs line and showed little remorse for the attack.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Jeremiah Anderson

Attempted Murder

January 31, 2025

Sentence: 35 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

On June 23, 2021, Jeremiah Anderson and three others, armed with swords, machetes, and knives, forced entry into a property on Grantley Street, Wakefield. They assaulted three men in retaliation for an earlier attack on Jeremiah Anderson by a rival drugs line. One victim was slashed with a machete and pushed from a first-floor window, while the others were also pushed out and repeatedly stabbed on the ground, resulting in severe injuries including an acute bleed to the brain, stab wounds to the lung and liver, and the need for lifelong 24-hour care for one victim.

Found guilty after a trial of two counts of Attempt Murder, Attempt S18 Wounding, and Affray. Part of the Chappy drugs line and showed little remorse for the attack. The incident was in retaliation for an earlier attack on him by a rival drugs line.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Denzel Patrick

Attempted Murder

January 31, 2025

Sentence: 35 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

On June 23, 2021, Denzel Patrick and three others, armed with swords, machetes, and knives, forced entry into a property on Grantley Street, Wakefield. They assaulted three men in retaliation for an earlier attack on Jeremiah Anderson by a rival drugs line. One victim was slashed with a machete and pushed from a first-floor window, while the others were also pushed out and repeatedly stabbed on the ground, resulting in severe injuries including an acute bleed to the brain, stab wounds to the lung and liver, and the need for lifelong 24-hour care for one victim.

Found guilty after a trial of two counts of Attempt Murder, Attempt S18 Wounding, and Affray. Part of the Chappy drugs line and showed little remorse for the attack.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Connor Dunphy

Arson

January 24, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Connor Dunphy started a fire at a house in Mill Street on June 30, 2024. He was arrested and charged after an investigation by the Wakefield District Safeguarding Team and later pleaded guilty at court.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Was arrested and charged following an investigation by the Wakefield District Safeguarding Team. Served with a restraining order preventing contact with the victim.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Robin Wray

Coercive control

January 22, 2025

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Robin Wray, 48, harassed his 84-year-old mother for up to 13 hours a day, demanding money for his drug addiction. He would cry, threaten suicide, and force her to withdraw cash from ATMs, including dragging her out of bed at night. This behaviour left her with no money or food, causing her to lose weight due to stress. The incidents occurred over a period where he relied on her financially after losing his job as a joiner.

Admitted to coercive control and harassment without violence. Judge Howard Crowson noted the harassment was persistent and caused psychological distress, and it was done to feed his drug addiction. He has one prior conviction and expressed remorse, with intentions to address his problems.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Hollie Hanson

Intentional Strangulation

January 17, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 3 years and an indefinite restraining order

Hollie Hanson engaged in a sustained attack on their then partner in the early hours of September 2, 2024, after becoming jealous during a social outing. Hanson followed the victim to their home, pinned them to the bed by the neck, and repeatedly threatened to kill them. During the incident, Hanson also assaulted a male friend by grabbing him around the neck. Additionally, the victim reported ongoing controlling behaviour, including monitoring their location, restricting contact with friends and family, and prohibiting mobile phone use. An earlier assault involved hitting the victim with a vodka bottle, leading to the wounding charge. The case highlights domestic abuse in LGBTQ+ relationships.

Pleaded guilty to charges of intentional strangulation, threats to kill, S18 wounding with intent, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and S39 common assault. Detective Constable Demi Stubbs described Hanson as a dangerous individual prepared to use extreme violence in a domestic relationship.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Sean Deering

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

January 17, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 11 months imprisonment

Sean Deering assaulted a young child in the Wakefield area in June 2020. He woke the child from sleep in the early hours of the morning and attacked them by hitting and stamping on their face, causing multiple injuries. Deering fled the scene when the injuries were discovered by the child's mother. This was described as a complex investigation involving a very young victim.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. The sentence includes four months imprisonment due to being on a suspended sentence for an unrelated offence. Detective Constable Sally Hayward described the attack as a vicious, unprovoked assault on a defenceless child and noted that Deering poses a risk to children.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Adam Winter

Burglary

December 19, 2024

Sentence: six years imprisonment

Adam Winter burgled a property on Mountbatten Avenue, Wakefield, in the early hours of May 11, stealing a key for a VW Up, house keys, and money from a purse while the victim was asleep upstairs. The stolen vehicle was driven from the driveway and captured on CCTV, later colliding with parked vehicles on High Croft Drive, Barnsley. Two suspects were seen fleeing, with one limping, and Winter was identified through forensic evidence and CCTV footage.

Found guilty after a trial. Forensically linked to the crime via a vape and CCTV. Another suspect is outstanding.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Joseph Parkin

Sexual activity with a child under 16

December 12, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment with a 6 years extended licence

Joseph Parkin, aged 26 and formerly from the Belle Vue area of Wakefield, engaged in penetrative sexual activity with a boy under 16 years-old and communicated with two other teenagers, breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The offences were reported by one victim in October 2023, leading to Parkin's quick identification, arrest, and remand in custody. Further police enquiries revealed additional inappropriate contacts with children, and the case involved complex investigations to ensure no other victims were affected.

Pleaded guilty to four charges of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a boy under 16 years-old and two charges of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Described by Detective Constable David Bradbury as a dangerous sexual predator who targeted victims under 16.

Sources: wakefieldexpress.co.uk

Bardia Shojaeifard

Murder

June 1, 2024

Sentence: Detained for life with a minimum term of 13 years

Bardia Shojaeifard, who was 14 at the time of the offence, stabbed Alfie Lewis, 15, through the heart in full view of pupils leaving a primary school in Horsforth, West Yorkshire, in November 2023, as Alfie was on his way home from school.

Was 15 at time of sentencing and had a worrying interest in knives. The judge noted he was an outwardly normal boy.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Ian James Franklin

Murder

April 14, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years

Ian James Franklin attacked Greg Marshall, a 35-year-old father and bare knuckle boxer, with a machete and stabbed him in the heart, resulting in his death. The incident occurred at Franklin's home in Roche Avenue, off Huntington Road, last August, amid a dispute over a £1,000 debt Franklin owed to Jason Daniel Rhodes for cocaine and cannabis. It followed Marshall punching Franklin's partner, breaking her cheekbone. Franklin then armed himself with a knife and stabbed Marshall 13 times in a determined attack, as witnessed on CCTV and described by an eyewitness.

Sobbed in the dock during sentencing. Pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defence. Convicted of murder, wounding Jason Daniel Rhodes, and carrying a knife in public. Seven and a half months already served in jail deducted from the term.

Sources: gazetteherald.co.uk

Ermal Biba

Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs

August 1, 2023

Sentence: 13 years and 6 months imprisonment

Ermal Biba, as the leader of a North Yorkshire drug-running gang, operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The group was investigated by North Yorkshire Police, leading to the discovery of assets including a house in Albania. He was sentenced for his role in the conspiracy.

Leader of the gang; ordered to repay £108,566.07 under the Proceeds of Crime Act or face an additional 2 years; benefited £4,542,888.91 from criminal activities.

Sources: darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk

Allaman Tatariku

Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs

August 1, 2023

Sentence: 7 years and 1 month imprisonment

Allaman Tatariku was a key accomplice in a North Yorkshire drug-running gang that operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The gang was investigated by North Yorkshire Police with assistance from the Crown Prosecution Service.

Key accomplice in the gang; received a confiscation order in 2024 as part of the Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings.

Sources: darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk

Klajdi Lleshi

Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs

August 1, 2023

Sentence: 6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Klajdi Lleshi was an accomplice in a North Yorkshire drug-running gang that operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The investigation involved North Yorkshire Police and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Accomplice in the gang; received a confiscation order in 2024 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Sources: darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk

Adam Sarkowski

Conspiracy to Supply Class A and Class B Drugs

August 1, 2023

Sentence: 4 years and 7 months imprisonment

Adam Sarkowski was an accomplice in a North Yorkshire drug-running gang that operated a county lines drugs network in Harrogate, conspiring to supply class A and class B drugs. The group was subject to an investigation by North Yorkshire Police.

Accomplice in the gang; received a confiscation order in 2024 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Sources: darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk

Lucas Akins

Death by careless or inconsiderate driving

April 24, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Lucas Akins crashed into cyclist Adrian Daniel with his Mercedes G350 in Huddersfield on March 17, 2022, causing catastrophic head injuries that led to Daniel's death 10 days later. Akins was 36 years old and resided in Heys Road, Thongsbridge at the time.

Pleaded guilty to death by careless or inconsiderate driving. Also disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Sources: thecomet.net

Richard Prendergast

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

October 14, 2020

Sentence: seven-and-a-half years imprisonment

Richard Prendergast, along with Kevin Hyden, attacked Roy Whiting in his cell at Wakefield prison on November 8, 2018, using makeshift weapons including pieces of wood with a screw and another screw, stabbing and punching him multiple times while shouting insults such as 'you f***ing nonce' and 'stab him, get him in the neck'. Whiting suffered puncture wounds to his head, neck, and upper body.

Additional sentence while already serving a life term for murder; admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Kevin Hyden

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

October 14, 2020

Sentence: seven-and-a-half years imprisonment

Kevin Hyden, along with Richard Prendergast, attacked Roy Whiting in his cell at Wakefield prison on November 8, 2018, using a screw as a weapon to stab and punch him multiple times while shouting insults such as 'you f***ing nonce' and 'stab him, get him in the neck'. Whiting suffered puncture wounds to his head, neck, and upper body.

Additional sentence while already serving a life term for murder; admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent and later boasted about the attack.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Ghulam Hussain

Preparation of terrorist acts

August 4, 2017

Sentence: six years imprisonment

Ghulam Hussain, 30, of Track Road, Batley, admitted to an undercover officer that he intended to travel to Syria to join Islamic State (also known as Daesh or ISIS). He had made preparations including purchasing airline tickets and obtaining credit cards fraudulently to fund the trip. He was arrested on November 2, 2016, after an investigation by the North East Counter Terrorism Unit, and was also charged with providing money and advice to assist in terrorist acts.

Pleaded guilty to two offences under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Investigation revealed he made travel arrangements and obtained credit cards fraudulently to fund his plans.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Nathan Stapleton

Burglary

July 31, 2017

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Nathan Stapleton was involved in breaking into a house on Mount Avenue, Huddersfield, on October 19, 2016, where intruders stole keys to a £45,000 Mercedes car. The car was taken and later found in a unit in Canal Road, Armley, Leeds, with false number plates and in a partly dismantled state. Police traced the involvement through CCTV and vehicle movements.

Anthony Joseph Davey

Burglary

July 31, 2017

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Anthony Joseph Davey participated in breaking into a house on Mount Avenue, Huddersfield, on October 19, 2016, stealing keys to a £45,000 Mercedes car. The car was tracked to a unit in Canal Road, Armley, Leeds, where it had false number plates and was partly dismantled. Police linked him via CCTV and phone contacts near the burglary site.

Christopher Downes

Burglary

July 31, 2017

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment suspended for two years with 300 hours unpaid work

Christopher Downes assisted in the burglary by giving lifts to the group that broke into a house on Mount Avenue, Huddersfield, on October 19, 2016, leading to the theft of a £45,000 Mercedes car. The car was later found in a unit in Canal Road, Armley, Leeds, with false number plates. He was involved in transporting the group to and from the scenes.

Admitted burglary and theft of the car; provided lifts to the others involved and expressed regret for his first involvement in crime.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Kieran Rayner

Burglary

May 4, 2017

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Kieran Rayner broke into the University of Huddersfield and stole computer equipment worth £8,750. He used someone else’s university swipe card to gain entry into a creative arts building and wrenched open a door to a computer room. He was seen on CCTV with two others leaving the grounds with the stolen items. Additionally, he attempted to break into a bar by jumping the counter and obscuring a CCTV camera, and was disturbed in another building while trying to access it.

Admitted to three offences. Committed crimes to pay off a debt after borrowing a friend's bike that was stolen. Had personal difficulties since childhood and a shocking record including dishonesty, drug offences, and violence. Judge imposed an immediate prison term.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Luke Kenny

Unlawful wounding

March 15, 2017

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Luke Kenny stabbed his girlfriend in the head with a knife at her home in Shelley, Huddersfield on August 18, 2016, causing three injuries including a one-inch wound to her head that required five stitches, a small cut on her neck, and one to her right earlobe. The incident occurred amid relationship problems over money, and he later apologised. She initially refused treatment but disclosed the attack to paramedics.

Admitted unlawful wounding. Has prior convictions for battery in 2009 and threats to kill in 2013. Judge described attackers of women as cowards and bullies and noted his developing tendency to assault partners.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Trevor Fox

Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear

January 5, 2017

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and a 3-month curfew from 9pm to 7am

Trevor Fox, 57, of Coppice Drive, Netherton, purchased a BB gun on March 12, 2016, intending to harm himself due to depression. After drinking alcohol for Dutch courage, he pointed the gun at a man in the Albert public house in Huddersfield following a derogatory comment. He was challenged, left the pub, and later mentioned the gun to his brother at the Conservative Club in Netherton, who took and broke it. Fox was arrested and admitted to the offense.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear. Suffered from depression and was in substantial debt; judge noted it as a one-off piece of foolishness due to drunkenness and accepted he had personal difficulties.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

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