Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 685 verdicts at Leeds Crown Court (Leeds, Leeds). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

June 2016 1 case

Gareth Ryan Fisher

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

On April 11, 2016, at an address in Westerley Way, Shelley, Gareth Ryan Fisher, who had been drinking vodka, argued with his ex-girlfriend Rebecca O’Neill over money. He slapped Jake Harrison, gave him a kitchen knife inviting him to stab him, grabbed him by the throat, put him in a headlock, and hit him on the arm with a frying pan. He put a knife to Miss O’Neill's throat but then cried and stopped. He also attempted to harm himself with a dressing gown cord. Police were called due to concerns for his welfare. He was already under a suspended sentence for affray from September 2015 and in breach of an earlier sentence.

Admitted affray and being in breach of two suspended sentences. Has a personality disorder stemming from physical abuse. Normally a nice person when taking medication and not drinking.

23 Jun 2016

May 2016 2 cases

Carl Blakely

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

18-month prison sentence suspended for two years with 300 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for two years

On March 27, 2016, Carl Blakely drove a Honda Civic without insurance or a licence from Marsh, initially appearing to run alongside a Vauxhall Astra. When signalled to pull over on Carr Street, he accelerated to 55mph in a 30mph zone, took the corner into Luck Lane too fast, overtook the Astra erratically, lost control on New Hey Road hitting a parked car, continued, collided with the rear of a van forcing its driver to jump away, rebounded into another parked vehicle, then fled on foot but was caught.

Admitted dangerous driving. Judge told him he was lucky not to have killed someone. Defence cited immaturity and panic due to no insurance or licence.

4 May 2016

Vicky Knott

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Vicky Knott, a wages clerk at Trojan Plastics in Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, diverted £120,000 from the company into her own bank accounts and a credit card for personal use over three years from January 2012. She abused her position of trust by creating false invoices, pretending to pay wages to non-existent or former employees, falsely recording forward payments to suppliers, and taking money from petty cash to cover her actions. The fraud was discovered, leading to her arrest and sentencing.

Admitted 12 charges of fraud by abuse of position. Recorder Ian Harris commented that the offending was insidious and corrosive, striking at the root of the business. Later ordered to pay £13,105.36 in compensation to Trojan Plastics.

1 May 2016

April 2016 3 cases

Jamie Mcgregor

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Jamie McGregor, a 25-year-old drug dealer from North Carr Croft, Dalton, raped a vulnerable female drug addict client in her Huddersfield flat in August 2015. He tricked his way inside early in the morning by banging on her bedroom window, exploiting her vulnerability and trust as her supplier. The 30-minute ordeal involved considerable violence, no contraceptive use risking pregnancy and disease, and sadistic comments like 'pain is good' when she complained of pain. Afterwards, he threatened to slit her throat if she told anyone. He was on bail at the time for assaulting a policeman and possessing a bladed article outside a club.

Found guilty by a jury on two charges of rape and one of attempt rape; sentenced to 13 years for these offences plus 1 year consecutive for having a bladed article and assaulting a PC; admitted possessing four wraps of cocaine. Recorder Benjamin Nolan QC noted the sadistic element, betrayal of trust, and threat to slit the victim's throat.

29 Apr 2016

Yakub Moosa Yusuf

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

Sentence

5 years 10 months imprisonment

Yakub Moosa Yusuf organised a nationwide fraud in the meat trade, buying beef and sheep at auctions and selling them after slaughter without payment, resulting in losses of £375,000 to farmers and businesses across the UK, including a Welsh farmer who lost £90,000. He operated under fake business names and agents to avoid detection, supplied non-Halal meat to Halal retailers, and used an unhygienic unrefrigerated van for transport. Despite being barred from food businesses due to prior offences, including bleaching meat at an unlawful plant in Dewsbury, he continued operations even after arrest in June 2013.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud, breaching a food prohibition order and three breaches of hygiene regulations. Judge Neil Clark described it as an orchestrated fraud in the meat industry causing financial risk and risk to health and public safety.

15 Apr 2016

Zulfiqar Alam

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

Sentence

3 years 10 months imprisonment

Zulfiqar Alam acted as an accomplice to Yakub Moosa Yusuf in a nationwide meat fraud, assisting in the operation that defrauded farmers and businesses of £375,000 by purchasing livestock without payment and using cloned company names and bounced cheques. He ran a butcher’s shop in London involved in the scheme.

Admitted conspiracy to commit fraud. Ran a butcher’s shop in London where he was arrested.

15 Apr 2016

March 2016 2 cases

Dilbir Singh

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On June 22, 2015, in the early hours, Dilbir Singh and accomplice Anthony Robert Fuery entered a house in North Street, Huddersfield. Singh, wearing a bandana over part of his face, held a large serrated knife, while Fuery wore a plastic Iron Man mask and picked up a hammer. They confronted victim Manzoor Hassan, who was visiting the house. Singh demanded to know the whereabouts of his girlfriend and son, recognized Hassan, removed his bandana, and assaulted him by cutting the top of his head three times with the knife. Singh also attempted to strike Hassan with other items before Hassan escaped.

Admitted wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon. Was suffering a psychotic episode fuelled by drink and drugs, hearing voices with distorted perception. Has undergone treatment and detoxified since the incident.

12 Mar 2016

Anthony Robert Fuery

Possessing an offensive weapon *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On June 22, 2015, in the early hours, Anthony Robert Fuery and Dilbir Singh entered a house in North Street, Huddersfield. Fuery wore a plastic Iron Man mask and picked up a hammer at the flat. They confronted victim Manzoor Hassan, but Fuery did not use the hammer to threaten anyone. The incident was part of a drug-fueled psychotic episode led by Singh.

Admitted having an offensive weapon. Anticipated a confrontation but not more serious violence; picked up the hammer at the scene and did not use it to threaten anyone.

12 Mar 2016

February 2016 1 case

Connor Jervis

Arson *

Sentence

21 months detention

On August 4, 2015, Connor Jervis caused fire damage to a carpet at his mother Lisa Merlin's home in St James’s Way, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, after she asked him and his brother Callum to leave due to previous problems. Jervis ran upstairs carrying burning tissues about two feet in length, dropped them on the carpet at the top of the stairs, and then ran out the back door, locking it behind him. His teenage sister stamped on the flames, and his mother poured water over them, but there was some damage to the carpet. He was arrested four days later in Huddersfield after resisting police, requiring CS gas spray to subdue him.

Admitted arson and resisting a police officer. Made subject of a restraining order not to enter the cul-de-sac where his mother lives for five years. Diagnosed with ADHD and had a serious drug problem, including cannabis use from age 11. Difficulties controlling emotions.

9 Feb 2016

January 2016 7 cases

Raheel Akhtar Butt

Assault causing actual bodily harm and witness intimidation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment for assault causing actual bodily harm and 12 months consecutive for witness intimidation

On July 21, 2015, Raheel Akhtar Butt, 42, of Dewsbury, argued with his wife Touqueer Un-Nisa Butt about money, slapped her twice, threatened her with a kitchen knife in front of their nine-year-old son, and struck her twice on the head with an object like a remote control, causing a 3cm cut on her forehead that bled. She called the police, and he was bailed with conditions not to contact her. On November 1, 2015, he repeatedly called her to drop the complaint, turned up at their home in Ravens Avenue, Dewsbury, threatened her including to split her head in two, and blamed her. She recorded some threats. He denied contact when arrested again.

Admitted assault causing actual bodily harm and witness intimidation. Judge Tom Bayliss QC described the offence as appalling. Likely to lose taxi licence.

25 Jan 2016

Philip John Mason

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years 8 months imprisonment

On June 1, 2015, at approximately 8pm, Philip John Mason and an accomplice entered the Co-operative Food store in Brunswick Street, Westborough, Dewsbury, with hoods up. While the accomplice confronted the store manager, Mason grabbed £670 in cash and cigarettes from the tills before fleeing. They were identified from CCTV by a staff member who recognised them from earlier that evening. Mason was in breach of prior suspended sentences for burglary.

Admitted the robbery and being in breach of suspended sentences for burglary. Asked for 65 other offences including burglary, theft and criminal damage to be taken into consideration. Was using heroin at the time; had been stabbed in 2013 and did not anticipate the use of a knife, expecting only a smash and grab.

22 Jan 2016

Mark Lee Hendry

Robbery *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 5 years extended licence

On June 1, 2015, at approximately 8pm, Mark Lee Hendry and an accomplice entered the Co-operative Food store in Brunswick Street, Westborough, Dewsbury, with hoods up. Hendry jumped on the counter, approached store manager Robert Stephenson holding a small black handled knife, struggled with him, stabbed him in the thigh causing a two centimetre deep wound requiring surgery, then stamped on and kicked him while he was on the floor. The pair stole £670 in cash and cigarettes before fleeing. They were identified from CCTV by a staff member who recognised them from earlier that evening.

Admitted robbery, wounding Mr Stephenson with intent, possessing an offensive weapon and having a bladed article. Asked for 26 other offences including burglary, theft and robbery to be taken into consideration. Drugs were at the root of his offending; now drug free. Judge considered him a risk to the public.

22 Jan 2016

Lee James Kennedy

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years 5 months imprisonment

Lee James Kennedy, 28, of Pickford Street, Milnsbridge, committed three burglaries in Huddersfield. The first occurred between 23-25 May at a house in Wheatfield Avenue, Marsh, where a rear door lock was snapped and jewellery and other items, including a phone sold to Cash Converters, were stolen (approximately £3,000 worth outstanding). The second was in June at a property in Raw Nook Road, Salendine Nook, where he smashed a glass panel with a hammer while occupants were on holiday, stealing car keys among other items, leading to the theft and subsequent crash of a Renault Clio. The third was overnight on June 7 at a house in Heatherfield Road, Marsh, where a door lock was broken and minor items like a scratch card and a bottle of Coke were taken, with drawers searched upstairs. Evidence included mobile phone records, DNA on an airbag and the Coke bottle, and ANPR footage.

Admitted three burglaries. On licence at the time from previous sentences for burglary. Judge noted aggravating feature of being on licence and previous records leading to minimum sentences, with a degree of organisation in the offending.

18 Jan 2016

Shane Luther George

Burglary *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Shane Luther George, 25, of Rawthorpe Lane, Rawthorpe, committed two burglaries in Huddersfield alongside Lee James Kennedy. The first was between 23-25 May at a house in Wheatfield Avenue, Marsh, where a rear door lock was snapped and jewellery and other items were stolen. The second was in June at a property in Raw Nook Road, Salendine Nook, where a glass panel was smashed with a hammer while occupants were on holiday, stealing car keys among other items, leading to the theft and crash of a Renault Clio on Halifax Old Road, after which they fled. Evidence included sightings of two males running from the crash scene.

Admitted two burglaries. On licence at the time from previous sentences for burglary. Judge noted aggravating feature of being on licence and previous records leading to minimum sentences, with a degree of organisation in the offending.

18 Jan 2016

Mohammed Safraz

Conspiracy to traffic people into the UK *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Mohammed Safraz, along with his wife Hajrah Safraz and sister-in-law Nisa Ul Haq, was involved in a people trafficking operation that lured Pakistani clothing workers to Britain under false promises of well-paid jobs, leading to their exploitation. The operation was motivated by greed, with Safraz playing a supporting role.

Convicted of conspiracy to traffic people into the UK. Played a lesser role in the operation centred on his sister-in-law Nisa Ul Haq. Sentenced in January 2016.

1 Jan 2016

Hajrah Safraz

Conspiracy to traffic people into the UK *

Sentence

3 and a half years imprisonment

Hajrah Safraz, along with her husband Mohammed Safraz and sister Nisa Ul Haq, was involved in a people trafficking operation that lured Pakistani clothing workers to Britain under false promises of well-paid jobs, leading to their exploitation. The operation was motivated by greed, with Safraz playing a supporting role.

Convicted of conspiracy to traffic people into the UK. Played a lesser role in the operation centred on her sister Nisa Ul Haq. Sentenced in January 2016.

1 Jan 2016

December 2015 3 cases

Justin James Riley

Breaching restraining order and threatening to damage property *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

On October 31, 2015, Justin James Riley, 27, of Bernard Street, Deighton, Huddersfield, turned up at his ex-girlfriend Charlotte Hutchinson's home in Holmfirth, two weeks after being given a community order and restraining order on October 15, 2015, by magistrates for battery and harassment on her and harassment of a previous partner. He asked her to come outside to talk, became angry when refused, kicked the door, shouted abuse, and upon realizing she was on the phone to police, called her an informer and grass, and threatened to burn the house down. He was found in the area but denied visiting her home, claiming he was meeting a friend. Miss Hutchinson wanted no further contact and the restraining order to continue.

Admitted breaching the restraining order and threatening to damage property. Had difficulty accepting the relationship was over. Found remand in custody difficult and willing to comply with courses or orders.

8 Dec 2015

Gavin Robert Kendell

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

On November 13, 2015, around 10.25am, Gavin Robert Kendell, a 33-year-old heroin addict from Green Terrace, Mirfield, approached a disabled retired man with chronic lung disease who was using a walking stick and waiting for a bus on Huddersfield Road, Mirfield. Kendell insulted him by saying 'You look like you are dying' and demanded his money, threatening to punch him. The victim fended him off with his walking stick as they grappled, at which point a passing police car honked, causing Kendell to flee into nearby Mirfield News. There, he grabbed the shopkeeper Omar Khan in a headlock and demanded money, but Khan fought him off, and Kendell apologised repeatedly before leaving. Officers arrested Kendell shortly after based on the shopkeeper's identification. He admitted to the police he committed the acts to fund his heroin addiction.

Pleaded guilty to both attempted robberies. Heroin addict desperate for money. Bad record of prior convictions. Judge noted he targeted a disabled elderly man in a determined manner.

7 Dec 2015

Jaroslav Balaz

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

On the evening of October 14, 2014, Jaroslav Balaz, after drinking copious amounts of vodka the night before and beer during the day, drove from Bradford towards Kent on the M62. He stopped at Hartshead Moor services for petrol and a sleep, then mistakenly entered the motorway the wrong way down the entry slip road, driving towards oncoming traffic at 60-70mph in his Vauxhall Zafira. He crashed head-on into an Audi driven by Detective Sergeant Sharon Kaye, causing severe life-changing injuries including fractured ribs, broken wrist, liver bleeding, and spinal surgery removing three vertebrae. Debris affected other vehicles, closing the motorway. Balaz had 110 microgrammes of alcohol in 100ml of blood (limit 80) and invalid insurance. He fled to Slovakia but was extradited.

Pleaded guilty at first opportunity. Fled the UK before initial sentencing in March but was arrested and returned. Additional one month consecutive for failing to attend court. Judge commented on the utterly appalling incident and deliberate decision to drive while unfit.

1 Dec 2015

November 2015 6 cases

Ajaz Latif

Threatening with offensive weapon *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ajaz Latif, 33, of Thorn Road, Thornton Lodge, engaged in repeated threats with a baseball bat and harassment in Paddock and Huddersfield areas starting from April 10, 2015. On April 10, he waved a baseball bat out of a car window during a confrontation with a resident complaining about his drug use and driving. He swung the bat at a piece of wood the resident picked up, breaking it, and made threats before driving off. On May 17, he was captured on CCTV waving a baseball bat outside a bar in Queen Street, Huddersfield, during a fight. Between May 20 and 23, he harassed a family in Heaton Road, Paddock, after a dispute with one of the daughters, driving around revving his engine, arriving at the house demanding to fight the brother, using abusive language, and on one occasion chasing a family uncle down the street with another man while waving baseball bats and striking a car window. He also threatened family members, shouting 'he's a dead man'. On May 25, he was stopped in a car in New Hey Road and found with a knuckleduster, crack cocaine, and heroin.

Admitted possessing heroin and crack cocaine, harassment, three offences of threatening or possessing the baseball bat as an offensive weapon and having the knuckleduster. Heavily addicted to drugs at the time, has since got clean while on remand and is doing courses in English and maths.

24 Nov 2015

Stephen Burton

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

Three year community order with 40 day rehabilitation requirement and accredited programme

Stephen Burton's computer and memory cards were seized from Wellington Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, in June 2015. Over 1,000 indecent images and movies of children were found, including 229 still and 209 moving images at Category A (most serious), 203 still and 109 moving at Category B, and 425 still and 36 moving at Category C. Burton, aged 50, immediately admitted responsibility, stating he used pornography during his wife's final stages of fatal illness, with interest in girls aged 7-14, deleting younger images. He obtained sexual gratification from them.

Admitted six charges of making indecent images. Judge Tom Bayliss QC noted the appalling nature of the images but opted for community order to reduce reoffending risk through treatment programme. Sought help from Lucy Faithful organisation post-arrest.

20 Nov 2015

Kymani Williams

Assault and possession of a bladed article *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On October 25, 2014, Kymani Williams entered Milnsbridge Liberal Club with a four-inch bladed article in his waistband, stared at Ben Wilkinson due to an ongoing dispute involving Williams' former partner Kelly Mooney, and threatened to slash Wilkinson's face outside the club. On June 26, 2015, while on bail, Williams assaulted Mooney at her house by calling her names, spitting in her face, pouring beer over her head, putting her in a headlock, hitting her with an empty beer can until crushed, and throwing her into bushes, breaching a non-molestation order.

Already under a community order for previous offence of having a bladed article in a public place. Pleaded guilty. Judge noted bad record including burglary, offensive weapon, and breach of non-molestation order.

19 Nov 2015

Jason Kyle Webster

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breach of non-molestation order *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Jason Kyle Webster, 22, of Church Street, Paddock, assaulted his ex-girlfriend on two occasions in May 2015 after breaching a non-molestation order obtained from Kirklees family court. The relationship ended in July 2014 after he was imprisoned for supplying class A drugs. He was released on January 16, 2015, the day their daughter was born. After discovering she had a new relationship, he threatened her, leading to the order barring contact, threats, or violence. On May 1, he went to a friend's house in Kirkheaton where the victim and her daughter were, grabbed her necklace breaking it, pulled her hair, punched her, and called her a whore before leaving in a taxi. On May 4, he throttled her and beat her over the head with her phone. He claimed the first incident was out of concern for his child.

Admitted two breaches of the non-molestation order and assaulting the victim causing her actual bodily harm. Expressed genuine remorse while in custody. Previously recalled on a 16-month sentence for supplying class A drugs.

16 Nov 2015

Kendle Castle

Possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

2 year jail sentence suspended for two years with 240 hours unpaid work and a rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days

On May 10, 2015, police attended Kendle Castle's address on Brownroyd Avenue, Rawthorpe, for an unrelated matter. There was a delay in opening the door as he tried to hide Class A drugs in his clothing. Search revealed 19 wraps of heroin, 18 wraps of crack cocaine, £175 cash, and two mobile phones. Interrogation of phones showed incriminating messages using code words 'whisky' for heroin and 'brandy' for cocaine, indicating drug dealing. He admitted possessing with intent to supply.

Pleaded guilty. Previous conviction in 2011 for possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. Judge noted he was storing drugs for others, naïve and immature, lesser role. Benefit from crime £545, confiscation order £175 within 28 days or one day in prison in default. Warned of immediate jail for any breach.

11 Nov 2015

Dean Oates

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years 8 months imprisonment

Dean Oates broke into a pensioner's flat in Bradbury Street, Ravensthorpe, in June 2015 while the victim, a man in his 70s suffering from Alzheimer’s, was dying in hospital. Oates, a heroin user, tried to jemmy a window open before smashing it and climbing inside. He made an untidy search of the property, stealing a television set, watch, £40 in cash, and change collected in a jar. He left through the door using spare keys found inside, necessitating a lock change when the family discovered the break-in. Oates had no memory of the incident due to being high on drugs and was unaware of the victim's age or condition. He was traced via DNA on a cloth left at the scene. The victim was never aware of the burglary and has since died. Oates was not charged regarding the victim's treasured medals due to uncertainty about their prior disposal.

Admitted the burglary. Remorseful and willing to comply with community sentence to address drug and alcohol misuse. Judge noted it was not a spur of the moment offence as he went equipped to commit it.

2 Nov 2015

October 2015 10 cases

Mark Walsh

Theft *

Sentence

14 weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months with 100 hours unpaid work

Mark Walsh stole three rings of sentimental value from his former partner Deborah Mellor and pawned them without her knowledge. One ring belonged to her late grandfather and was uniquely designed. He also stole a ring from her mother Christine and sold it for £75 at a pawnbroker. The theft occurred around June 14, 2014, when he borrowed her car without permission from her home in Balmoral Avenue, Crosland Moor. He admitted the theft out of anger and frustration during ongoing arguments.

Pleaded guilty to theft and taking a vehicle without consent. Ordered to pay £200 compensation. Judge commented on remorse and shame.

21 Oct 2015

Tony Brooks

Attempted rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Tony Brooks, 74, from Penistone Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield, sexually abused two young girls, aged five or six and seven or eight, during visits to his home. The abuse built gradually after gaining their trust, starting with kissing on the lips and progressing to touching their chest areas and indecent touching, including attempts to rape the older girl. It involved grooming and planning. The offences came to light when the older girl's behaviour changed, leading to questioning and disclosure. The girls will need counselling; no fault on families.

Found guilty by a jury of two offences of attempted rape, four of sexual assault, one of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, one of a further assault on the older girl, and two of sexual assault on the other victim. Judge Penelope Belcher noted health problems did not stop the offences and that the blame is entirely his. Defence mentioned hardship on his blind wife.

21 Oct 2015

Mohammed Aslam

Battery *

Sentence

11 months imprisonment

Mohammed Aslam, a 32-year-old taxi driver from Clara Street, Hillhouse, assaulted Joseph Wood, 23, in March 2015 in Huddersfield town centre. Wood had argued with the taxi driver over the fare (£12 instead of £8) and was swearing. Aslam opened the back door of the taxi, grabbed Wood, punched him to the head causing his glasses to fall, and punched him again to the right ear before intervention by a group of girls. Wood suffered pain and swelling to the side of his head. This incident breached his previous 12-month suspended sentence for 18 months, imposed for assaulting and intimidating Thomas Fletcher in 2012 and 2013.

Found guilty by magistrates of battery to Joseph Wood and breach of suspended sentence. Completed unpaid work from previous sentence and continued voluntary work, leading to reduction in activated sentence. Recorder Kate Tulk noted his behaviour was 'totally unacceptable' and that he had behaved inappropriately twice.

12 Oct 2015

Christopher Kelly

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

4 month jail sentence suspended for 12 months

Christopher Kelly, 34, of Riddings Road, Deighton, was involved in the cannabis farm in a Fartown house on Abbey Road. His fingerprints were found in the growing room. He claimed he was promised money for trimming leaves but had not received any. The operation involved growing 16 plants and drying 37 branches, estimated at 1,440 grams total value £6,000, discovered by police on May 13, 2014.

Involvement was minimal at a time when alcohol was a problem; has now overcome it. Fingerprints found in the growing room.

9 Oct 2015

Daniel Wood

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

12 month community order and 100 hours unpaid work

Daniel Wood, 27, of Ashmere Grove, Fartown, was involved in the cannabis farm in a house on Abbey Road, Fartown. His DNA was found on rubber gloves in the drying room. The setup included two rooms for growing and drying cannabis, with 16 plants and 37 branches, estimated yield 1,440 grams valued at £6,000. Police raided on May 13, 2014, after initial detection on May 7, 2014.

DNA on rubber gloves matched in the drying room. Claimed promised money for trimming leaves but had not received any.

9 Oct 2015

Steven Netherwood

Permitting premises to be used for the production of cannabis *

Sentence

4 month jail sentence suspended for 12 months

Steven Netherwood, 54, of Abbey Road, Fartown, allowed a cannabis farm to be operated in his house. Police discovered the setup on May 13, 2014, after smelling cannabis on May 7, 2014. Two rooms were used for growing and drying cannabis, with a total estimated yield of 1,440 grams valued at £6,000. The electricity system was bypassed, and security measures included a keypad entry.

Alcoholic with health problems, not a cannabis user. Recognises he has to pay the penalty. Admitted permitting premises to be used for the production of cannabis.

9 Oct 2015

Jacob Crawshaw

Manslaughter *

Sentence

4 years 8 months imprisonment

Jacob Crawshaw, 31, from Emscote Avenue, Halifax, had been drinking heavily, sharing a bottle of vodka and wine before going out. In the Cherry Tree pub on John William Street, Huddersfield, he and his friend Alex Holland harassed Adrian Smith, a 69-year-old regular described as frail and pleasant. Crawshaw pestered him with drunken talk and maths questions, following him around despite requests to leave him alone. After Smith left the pub, Crawshaw spotted him crossing the street and pursued him aggressively, pretending concern and taunting him further. When Smith lunged in frustration, catching Crawshaw's lip, Crawshaw retaliated by punching him once in the face with great force on New Street, causing Smith to fall backwards, fracture his skull, and suffer bleeding on the brain. Smith died despite hospital treatment at Leeds General Infirmary. Crawshaw fled, laughing with his friend, and continued his night at pubs, a strip club, and a casino before going home.

Admitted manslaughter. Out of character incident provoked by his own behaviour of harassing and taunting the victim. Judge noted he showed no immediate remorse and continued his evening, including taking ecstasy.

6 Oct 2015

Jack Cunningham

Robbery *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Jack Cunningham, along with Lewis Paul Jackson and a 16-year-old youth, followed Richard Fisher on November 2, 2014, in Heckmondwike after he refused to share a slice of pizza. Cunningham asked for a cigarette, and after Fisher walked away, they pursued him to Beck Lane. Jackson punched Fisher unconscious, and while he was out, they searched him and stole his coat, phone, wallet, keys, and cigarettes. Fisher suffered a cheekbone broken in four places, cuts, swelling, and a black eye.

Admitted robbery. Involvement described as a blip and out of character.

6 Oct 2015

Lewis Paul Jackson

Robbery *

Sentence

3 years in a young offender institution

Lewis Paul Jackson, along with Jack Cunningham and a 16-year-old youth, attacked and robbed Richard Fisher on November 2, 2014, in Heckmondwike over a refusal to share pizza. Jackson punched Fisher unconscious and, while he was down, they stole his coat, phone, wallet, keys, and cigarettes. Fisher had severe facial injuries. On April 4, 2015, while on bail, Jackson used a metal pole in a confrontation at his home in Lavender Croft, Heckmondwike, wounding James Birchall in the palm requiring 24 stitches and cutting another person's finger.

Admitted robbery, unlawful wounding, assault causing actual bodily harm, and possessing an offensive weapon. Later offences involved a dispute with local youths where he used a metal pole, injuring James Birchall who needed 24 stitches.

6 Oct 2015

John Benson

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

3 year community order with 60 day activity requirement and supervision

John Benson, 65, of Glebe Street, Marsh, acquired indecent images of children starting in 2005, purchasing DVDs and downloading from a website between May and September 2005. On October 13, 2014, police raided his home following a tip-off from Ontario, Canada, via the National Crime Agency, seizing equipment including 15 memory sticks and cards. Examination revealed 1,691 indecent images (22 Category A, 62 Category B, 1,607 Category C) and an additional 101,640 images that were not fully examined due to volume. Benson was arrested and interviewed on the day, claiming he had not specifically searched for such images, and made no comment in a follow-up interview on July 29, 2015.

Admitted nine offences of possessing indecent images of children. Ordered to register as a sex offender for five years. Judge noted a prison sentence could have been justified but accepted no prior trouble and imposed community order to prevent future offending.

2 Oct 2015

September 2015 10 cases

Lorraine Brereton

Taking a prohibited article into prison *

Sentence

10-month prison sentence suspended for two years with a 23 day activity order

Lorraine Brereton, 21, from Easton Place, Oakes, attempted to smuggle a mobile phone hidden in her bra to her boyfriend during a visit to Wealstun Prison near Wetherby on August 15, 2015. She was offered £100 by a friend of her boyfriend due to her money worries and believed the package contained synthetic cannabis (Spice), not a phone. Prison staff became suspicious during a hug at the end of the visit and intervened.

First-time offender, naive and vulnerable, manipulated by others. Recorder Mark McKone noted it was a particularly serious crime despite no prior convictions.

30 Sep 2015

Gary Walsh

Affray *

Sentence

9 month prison sentence suspended for two years with 150 hours unpaid work

On August 14, 2014, after attending a funeral and drinking at the wake, Gary Walsh, 30, of Luck Lane, Paddock, became involved in violence in Quarmby alongside Gareth Fisher. After Fisher punched a driver through his car window, Walsh engaged in the assault, striking one of the victims on the back of the head with a bottle of wine he had been drinking from, which later had his DNA on it. Victims suffered cuts and bruises. Walsh initially denied involvement but admitted affray.

Admitted affray. Judge noted the incident occurred after drinking at a wake and led to unprovoked violence. Delay in case not his fault. Involved after having too much to drink on way home from wake.

18 Sep 2015

Gareth Fisher

Affray *

Sentence

9 month prison sentence suspended for two years with 150 hours unpaid work

On August 14, 2014, after attending a funeral and drinking at the wake, Gareth Fisher, 23, of Fields Way, Kirkheaton, tapped on a man's car window in Quarmby asking for a cigarette. When refused, he swore and punched the driver through the window, striking his forehead. Fisher and Gary Walsh then engaged in violence towards the driver, who was dragged out of the car. Others came to aid and were punched. Walsh struck one with a wine bottle. Fisher claimed he tried to act as peacemaker and denied involvement initially.

Admitted affray. Judge noted the incident occurred after drinking at a wake and led to unprovoked violence. Delay in case not his fault. Suffered with problems addressed through probation service.

18 Sep 2015

Gary Hamilton

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Gary Hamilton, 25, of Ing Lane, Newsome, entered the Fairprice convenience shop in Newsome Road, Huddersfield, around 7.45am on July 4, 2015. He acted suspiciously, waiting for other customers to leave, then approached the counter and demanded money from shopkeeper Azhar Iqbal, pulling out an eight-inch kitchen knife. Mr Iqbal, who had just opened and had an empty till, grabbed a bat from under the counter and told Hamilton to leave, causing him to flee. Hamilton later admitted to another man that he attempted the robbery due to having no money, food, or cigarettes.

Admitted attempted robbery and possessing a bladed article. Described as a very vulnerable, pathetic individual with learning difficulties and financial problems.

15 Sep 2015

Nathan John James Corby

Attempted grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years in a young offender institution

Nathan John James Corby, 20, of Holme Park Court, Woodhead Road, Berry Brow, had a turbulent and controlling relationship with his estranged girlfriend Eloise White. In September 2014, he poured liquid over her, claiming it was lighter fluid, threatened to light it while flicking a cigarette lighter, sprayed deodorant in her face causing her to cough up blood, and threatened to throw her over a balcony. He later admitted the liquid was water. They split up, but on January 11, 2015, when she returned to collect belongings at his home in Holme Park Court, Berry Brow, he refused to let her leave, screamed in her face, threw her to the floor, spat on her, and strangled her from behind with electrical wire for around two minutes, saying 'Do you want to die?' She coughed up blood and felt numb. He released her the next day. Afterwards, he made 702 calls in one month and threatened her and her family, prompting them to install anti-arson devices. Separately, in August 2014, while on bail, he pointed a knife at another woman's throat and prodded her chest after a dispute.

Found guilty by a jury of affray and possessing a bladed article in August last year; admitted attempted grievous bodily harm to Miss White, affray and harassment. Recorder Tony Hawks noted the offences were cowardly, nasty, and frightening, and that custody would be hard due to Corby's emotional and psychological difficulties.

10 Sep 2015

Paul Darren Armitage

Burglary with intent *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

On November 18, 2014, about 10pm, Paul Darren Armitage and another intruder climbed in through an insecure window armed with a crowbar into the laundry room of Cullingworth House at Dewsbury and District Hospital. Armitage was crouched on top of a drier while the other man tried to force open the machine to get money inside. The following day, Armitage was back at the hospital and seen by a security guard trying handles in a closed and usually locked area of the out-patient department. When confronted, he struggled with the guard and police officers. He eventually claimed he was there for a blood test. Armitage, 34, of Windy Bank Lane, Hightown, Liversedge, had relapsed into heroin use after his girlfriend left him but had come off both heroin and methadone while on remand and completed courses.

Admitted burglary with intent. Has 40 previous convictions for 96 offences including burglary. Recorder Tony Hawks noted staff at hospitals wanted to treat people not find him lurking, but accepted he had used remand time well.

8 Sep 2015

James Lilley

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

5 years 8 months imprisonment

James Lilley, 24, of Brighton Street, Heckmondwike, was part of a burglary gang that committed 15 burglaries or attempted burglaries over eight months ending in January 2015 across Kirklees, including Heckmondwike, Dewsbury, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, Huddersfield, and Bradford. The gang stole cars and property worth £150,000, targeting homes of families on holiday, children before Christmas, and sleeping householders. Specific incidents included entering a home in Sheepridge to steal an irreplaceable wedding ring and using mole grips to break locks.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle. Stole mole grips from a charity while on community service.

3 Sep 2015

James Trotter

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

James Trotter, 26, of Wescroft Road, Bradford, participated in a gang's 15 burglaries or attempted burglaries over eight months ending in January 2015 across Kirklees locations including Heckmondwike, Dewsbury, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, Huddersfield, and Bradford. The group stole cars and property valued at £150,000, affecting families on holiday, children anticipating Christmas, and householders whose homes were entered while they slept. Victims included a young mother in Sheepridge who lost her husband's irreplaceable wedding ring and a family in Cleckheaton whose Christmas was ruined by car theft.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle.

3 Sep 2015

Jack Trotter

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

8 years 3 months imprisonment

Jack Trotter, 23, of Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, was central to a gang committing 15 burglaries or attempted burglaries over eight months ending in January 2015 in areas like Heckmondwike, Dewsbury, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, Huddersfield, and Bradford. They stole £150,000 worth of cars and jewellery, including a £35,000 Audi from Suffolk Rise, Sheepridge, by breaking patio locks, and a £16,500 car from Spinners Avenue, Cleckheaton, using a bamboo pole with a hook through the letterbox to retrieve keys days before Christmas, ruining the family's holiday.

Admitted conspiracy to burgle. Described as at the heart of the burglary conspiracy. DNA on a hooked pole used to steal car keys linked him to the crime.

3 Sep 2015

Connor Aiden Lyons

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

In the early hours of July 26, 2015, Connor Aiden Lyons, 20, of Brook Street, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, was captured on CCTV at Cross Church Street, Huddersfield, holding a lock knife with a three-inch blade. After being refused entry to a club and becoming irate with doormen, he walked past Mohammed Khan in the street, asked 'What are you looking at?', and made a slashing movement towards him, inflicting a cut on Khan's left elbow which required hospital treatment. Lyons had been drinking heavily and was punched in the face by someone else that night, sustaining a thigh wound. A friend took him to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary where an MRI scan revealed the knife hidden in his shorts. He was arrested and later jailed.

Admitted unlawful wounding, possessing the lock knife in the street and at hospital. Breached a suspended sentence imposed at Liverpool Crown Court earlier in March for affray and common assault. Recorder Michael Slater noted his troubled background but that he failed to take the chance given by the suspended sentence.

3 Sep 2015

August 2015 5 cases

Brighton Mugadza

Affray *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Brighton Mugadza was part of a group of about 20 people who joined in a running attack on Daniel Gaye outside Kewz nightclub in Queen Street, Huddersfield, in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday May 26, 2014. The attack was in revenge for Gaye earlier assaulting Abdulla Aka inside the club, leaving him unconscious. The group gathered round Gaye and subjected him to a determined and vicious assault with kicks, stamps, and punches.

Admitted affray. Judge accepted some provocation but described the attack as an appalling display of public violence fuelled by alcohol and revenge. Had not been in trouble before and worked voluntarily with underprivileged children or charities. Plays for Huddersfield YMCA football team.

28 Aug 2015

Jarrad Pusey

Affray *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Jarrad Pusey was part of a group of about 20 people who joined in a running attack on Daniel Gaye outside Kewz nightclub in Queen Street, Huddersfield, in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday May 26, 2014. The attack was in revenge for Gaye earlier assaulting Abdulla Aka inside the club, leaving him unconscious. The group gathered round Gaye and subjected him to a determined and vicious assault with kicks, stamps, and punches.

Admitted affray. Judge accepted some provocation but described the attack as an appalling display of public violence fuelled by alcohol and revenge.

28 Aug 2015

Declan James

Affray *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Declan James was part of a group of about 20 people who joined in a running attack on Daniel Gaye outside Kewz nightclub in Queen Street, Huddersfield, in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday May 26, 2014. The attack was in revenge for Gaye earlier assaulting Abdulla Aka inside the club, leaving him unconscious. The group gathered round Gaye and subjected him to a determined and vicious assault with kicks, stamps, and punches.

Admitted affray. Judge accepted some provocation but described the attack as an appalling display of public violence fuelled by alcohol and revenge.

28 Aug 2015

Nathan Morgan

Affray *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Nathan Morgan was part of a group of about 20 people who joined in a running attack on Daniel Gaye outside Kewz nightclub in Queen Street, Huddersfield, in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday May 26, 2014. The attack was in revenge for Gaye earlier assaulting Abdulla Aka inside the club, leaving him unconscious. The group gathered round Gaye and subjected him to a determined and vicious assault with kicks, stamps, and punches.

Admitted affray. Judge accepted some provocation but described the attack as an appalling display of public violence fuelled by alcohol and revenge.

28 Aug 2015

Nassar Hayyat

Affray *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Nassar Hayyat was part of a group of about 20 people who joined in a running attack on Daniel Gaye outside Kewz nightclub in Queen Street, Huddersfield, in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday May 26, 2014. The attack was in revenge for Gaye earlier assaulting Abdulla Aka inside the club, leaving him unconscious. The group gathered round Gaye and subjected him to a determined and vicious assault with kicks, stamps, and punches.

Admitted affray. Judge accepted some provocation but described the attack as an appalling display of public violence fuelled by alcohol and revenge.

28 Aug 2015

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