Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 593 verdicts at Leeds Crown Court (Leeds, Leeds). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

October 2025 13 cases

Austen Tobias Fleming

Cyber-enabled child sexual abuse and exploitation *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

Austen Tobias Fleming, 28, based at Dishforth Airfield near Thirsk, set up multiple fake social media profiles, including female ones, to groom children aged 10 to 17 across the UK from December 2020 to January 2023. He coerced victims into sending indecent images and videos through sextortion, secretly recording interactions for blackmail, threatening to share images with loved ones or bribing with money and vouchers. One victim attempted suicide due to trauma. Fleming was arrested on 14 November 2022 and re-arrested on 16 December 2024.

Pleaded guilty to 83 counts of sexual abuse towards children. Additional 3 years on licence, indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and placed on the Register of Sex Offender for life.

21 Oct 2025

Alfie Franco

Murder *

Sentence

23 years imprisonment

Alfie Franco murdered 16-year-old refugee Ahmad Mamdouh al Ibrahim in a packed street in Huddersfield town centre. The attack occurred in broad daylight, with Franco stabbing the boy in the neck after issuing a four-word ultimatum. Chilling CCTV captured the moment Franco, described as a cold-blooded killer with a twisted obsession and interest in knives, carried out the brutal killing. Ahmad had fled war-torn Syria to Huddersfield for a better life and aspired to become a doctor. Franco's web of lies unravelled during the trial, where he claimed to feel like he was in a nightmare but was convicted by a jury in just three hours.

Found guilty of murder following a trial. Family stunned silent during sentencing.

17 Oct 2025

Cy Suddick

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Cy Suddick, 32, of Henfield Way, Easingwold, North Yorkshire, operated a cocaine production facility at his property in Easingwold, where dozens of packaged drugs worth £2.5m were found on November 30, 2024. The cocaine was stamped with '2024' and packages displayed images including a Mercedes G Wagon. He was arrested at the scene during a warrant execution by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Admitted two counts of possession of cocaine with intent to supply, conspiracy to supply cocaine and permitting the use of premises for supplying cocaine.

17 Oct 2025

Grant Bower

Violent Disorder *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

On November 24, 2022, following a dispute over a girlfriend, Grant Bower participated in a violent attack on a family home in Birstall. He drove his Transit van at speed towards the victims' house, causing it to shake, reversed into railings, and nearly ran over a pedestrian and the family dog. The incident involved at least seven men emerging from a ginnel, armed with weapons like metal poles, glass bottles, and a shopping trolley handle. Glass bottles were thrown at the house, and a nearby school was placed on lockdown for half an hour due to reports of men with knives.

Drove Transit van at the house as a weapon, nearly running over a pedestrian and the family dog. Judge stated his role was the most serious.

17 Oct 2025

Oliver Duncan

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment

Oliver Duncan, 21, of Beechburn Crescent, Roby, was detained while attempting to climb out of a window at the Easingwold property during the police raid on November 30, 2024. He was part of the multi-million pound cocaine production and supply operation run from the quiet residential area in North Yorkshire.

Admitted two counts of possession of cocaine with intent to supply and conspiracy to supply cocaine.

17 Oct 2025

Lewis Boocock

Violent Disorder *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On November 24, 2022, in Birstall, Lewis Boocock joined his brother Luke and others in attacking a family home after a love-rival dispute. The group of at least seven men came out of a ginnel armed with weapons including a metal pole, glass bottles, and a shopping trolley handle. Lewis showed enthusiasm for violence, running towards a woman with a metal pole, striking the door with a stick, kicking it, and smashing the window. The attack caused a nearby school to go into lockdown for half an hour.

Played the most serious role after Bower; ran towards a woman with a metal pole, struck the door with a stick, kicked it, and smashed the window. Described as being at the heart of the violence.

17 Oct 2025

Kevin Robinson

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

10 years and 2 months imprisonment

Kevin Robinson, 50, of Shalcombe Close, Halewood, was driving a Vauxhall Vivaro campervan stopped on the northbound A1 near Scotch Corner junction on November 30, 2024. A search uncovered 21 kilos of cocaine, stamped with '2024', hidden in a drawer in the campervan's kitchen, with an estimated street value of £2.1m. He was part of the organised crime group's multi-million pound class A drugs operation.

Admitted possession of cocaine with intent to supply and conspiracy to supply cocaine.

17 Oct 2025

Luke Boocock

Violent Disorder *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years with 6-month curfew 7pm-6am

On November 24, 2022, Luke Boocock, after fighting his love rival earlier that day over a girlfriend, contacted the man to arrange a one-on-one fight. Instead, he arrived with his brother Lewis, Grant Bower, and others, totaling at least seven men armed with weapons like metal poles, glass bottles, and a shopping trolley handle. They attacked the family home in Birstall, throwing bottles and causing a school lockdown. Luke fought with the two sons and appeared armed, though he claimed otherwise.

Initiated the second fight after an earlier dispute; fought with the victim's sons; accepted as less involved than others.

17 Oct 2025

Muzaffer Mir

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment and 7-year driving disqualification

On April 11, 2023, Muzaffer Mir, 35, of Grove Road in Shipley, was driving his modified BMW M2 at grossly excessive speeds between 86mph and 96mph on the 40mph A647 Bradford Road. He struck and killed Joshua Wilson, 26, who had just alighted from a bus and was crossing the road. Wilson stepped into the eastbound carriageway, raised his arm to signal Mir to stop, but was hit, suffering catastrophic injuries and dying at the scene. Mir stopped at the scene and expressed remorse. Prior complaints about his speeding had been made to his dental surgery.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at the first opportunity. Judge rejected mitigation claims regarding mother's death impacting driving and suggestion of momentary lapse. Described as showing off the power and speed of his vehicle.

16 Oct 2025

Samuel Hunter

Stalking *

Sentence

5 years and 2 months imprisonment

Samuel Hunter, 33, of Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, engaged in a campaign of harassment and stalking against his ex-partner, her mother, and an innocent man he mistakenly believed was involved with her after their split in September 2024. He tracked her car using a device, sent threatening messages, including threats to 'send the boys round', and contacted the man under a false profile. He also harassed her family, including visits by associates pressuring to drop charges. Additionally, in a separate incident at his Holmfirth quarry, he assaulted a man photographing the area by barging, punching, tripping, and setting dogs on him, causing injuries.

Pleaded guilty to stalking, assault, and criminal damage. Sentenced by Mr Recorder McKone. Mitigating factors included successful business ownership and obsession driven by belief of infidelity. Prior assault on quarry photographer also considered.

16 Oct 2025

Christopher Ackroyd

Attempted rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Christopher Ackroyd, 32, of Wasdale Road in Wakefield, attempted to rape a 13-year-old girl and committed multiple sexual attacks against her, including four counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of sexual assault of a child under 13, and one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act. The offences occurred earlier this decade. He also intimidated the victim to prevent her from giving evidence. He was found guilty following a trial in August and sentenced on October 16, 2025.

9 years for sexual offences and 1 year consecutively for witness intimidation. Lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on Sex Offenders Register for life.

16 Oct 2025

Ryan Thompson

Sexual assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12-month sentence suspended for 18 months

Ryan Thompson, 37, of Oakwell Court in Leeds, sexually assaulted a woman while she slept, captured on camera where he was seen masturbating and then turning under the covers to assault her. On another occasion, he bragged about taking Viagra and demanded sex, which she refused, leading to abusive messages. Later, he threatened her with an ashtray, threw it at a TV, told her to kill herself, locked himself in the bathroom, and headbutted her in the face when she approached, causing nose injuries. She called the police. He denied sexual offending but claimed self-defense for the assault.

Ordered to complete 28 days of rehabilitation activity requirement and unpaid work. Pleaded guilty to sexual assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has previous convictions for harassment. Pre-sentence report shows insight and remorse. Mother has terminal lung cancer; he is to live with her if released. Has become an enhanced prisoner at HMP Leeds, works, accesses courses, and recognizes negative impact of cannabis use.

14 Oct 2025

Philip Watson

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 31 years and 108 days

On September 29, 2024, Philip Watson, 35, brutally murdered Paul Tillett, 56, at the Strawberry Dale complex in Harrogate. Watson tied Mr Tillett up, punched, kicked, and stamped on him, set fire to his hair using an aerosol can as a flamethrower, cut his nose and ear with nail clippers, stabbed him in the buttock, suffocated him with a pillow, choked him with a ligature, stuffed a bread bun in his mouth, and carved a 'W' into his forehead. The attack occurred in the early hours after September 28, 2024, in Mr Tillett's flat, where Watson and other drug users, including co-accused Jason Johnson and witness Laura Gwynn, were present. Motive stemmed from Watson viewing Mr Tillett as a 'grass' after prior police reports. Watson had previously threatened and assaulted Mr Tillett on May 31 and June 1, 2024, leading to a ban on contact, which he violated. The murder was sadistic, with Watson forcing Ms Gwynn to watch.

Pleaded guilty to murder on April 30, 2025. Described by Mr Justice Hilliard as extremely uncooperative, took pleasure in inflicting suffering, and showed no remorse. Had 84 prior convictions spanning two decades. Suffered from depression, ADHD, antisocial personality disorder, emotionally unstable personality disorder, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts; long-term cocaine and cannabis use contributed to behaviour.

3 Oct 2025

September 2025 34 cases

Ronald Nicklin

Rape of a child *

Sentence

18 years and nine months imprisonment

Ronald Nicklin targeted two young girls over a six-year period between 2005 and 2011, abusing them at his allotments where he raced pigeons. He first abused the initial victim starting when she was eight years old, including rape on multiple occasions, often in the presence of others. The abuse stopped when she began secondary school, after which he turned to the second girl, sexually assaulting her, exposing himself, and inciting her to engage in sexual activity, though he did not rape her. He exploited their trust, threatening them not to disclose the abuse. The first victim reported to police in May 2025, the second in June 2025 after confiding in her mother following the birth of her own daughter. Nicklin was interviewed on 29 June 2025 and made no comment.

Pleaded guilty to 18 sexual offences. First-time offender, remorseful, suffers from acute anxiety and suicidal difficulties. Wife and daughter present in court. Judge noted it is extremely unusual for such offenders to admit crimes, crediting the plea. Described as an offender of particular concern; must serve two-thirds of the 12-year sentence for the first victim before Parole Board review, half of the six-year and nine-month sentence for the second victim, followed by one-year extended licence period.

25 Sep 2025

Mohammed Rashidzadeh

Fraud *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Mohammed Rashidzadeh, the sole director of Cozy Bed Ltd, an online bed retailer based in Huddersfield, applied for a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan in June 2020, claiming a company turnover of £203,000. Instead of using the funds to support his business during the Covid pandemic, he transferred the entire amount to his personal account and used it to purchase a three-bedroom semi-detached house on Morton Green, Almondbury, for £116,000. He also applied to strike off the company from the Companies House register without informing the bank, and no loan repayments were made. The house was later sold in August 2021.

Found guilty of offences under the Fraud Act and Companies Act; cynically misused a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan intended for his business to buy a house and attempted to dissolve the company without notifying creditors.

25 Sep 2025

Dilwar Hussain

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Dilwar Hussain, 25, of Kingswear Parade, Leeds, assaulted his partner on two occasions. On May 27, 2025, at the woman's home, an argument escalated after she saw him messaging other women. He took her phone and keys, grabbed her by the hoodie ripping it, punched her twice to the side of the head, and kicked her to the back of the left leg. She called the police, ending the incident. On June 2025, at her niece's birthday party, after drinking, he refused to leave, threatened to take her phone, and attacked her with multiple punches and kicks, causing bruises to her arms. He was arrested, answered 'no comment' in interview, but later admitted the offences.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault. Nine previous convictions for 17 offences, including violence against ex-partners. Mitigating factors include a letter to the judge expressing intent to change, upcoming child with the complainant, and her retraction of statement. Judge noted his inability to control drinking and history of beating partners. Must serve 40% in custody before release on licence.

25 Sep 2025

Josh Topps

Assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Josh Topps, 22, engaged in a pattern of abusive and violent behaviour towards his ex-partner starting in December 2024. On December 28, 2024, he kicked her, threw her onto the bed by her hair, spat in her face, and took her phone. On February 2, 2025, he became angry during a conversation, smacked the back of her head, spat at her, dragged her, and threw her on the floor. He also sent abusive messages, threatened her, and on February 16, 2025, sent a video to her new partner showing a bullet and a man loading what appeared to be a gun, filmed in his house. This left the victim paranoid, anxious, and isolated.

Mitigating factors include diagnoses of ADHD, PTSD, depression, and anxiety; he has been working in prison and has shown insight into anger management issues.

25 Sep 2025

Peter Haley

Theft from a shop *

Sentence

Community order

Peter Haley, 46, of no fixed address, engaged in a crime spree in 2024 targeting supermarkets in West Yorkshire. On May 14, 2024, he stole steaks worth £36.80 from Sainsbury's in Boar Lane, Leeds. On May 15, 2024, he stole steaks worth £25.50 from Sainsbury's in Brewery Lane. On May 17, 2024, with another man, he stole salmon, Haribo sweets and Dairy Milk from Sainsbury's in Boar Lane, assaulting a manager who tried to intervene. On May 26, 2024, at 8.30pm, with another man, he stole two steaks worth £21 from Co-Op in Burley Street; later that evening at 10pm, with another man, he stole a full pallet of Lurpak worth £50 from the same store. On June 12, 2024, at around 1.43am, with two others, he burgled Waterstones in Albion Street, Leeds, forcing open the door, entering the stock room, and fleeing when the alarm activated. He was arrested on June 13, 2024, and also resisted arrest, biting an officer's hand (contested as accidental).

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft from a shop, common assault, assault by beating of an emergency worker and burglary. Has 247 previous offences. Spent around ten months on remand. Banned from entering any Co-Op, Sainsbury's or Poundland stores. To return to court on December 17.

24 Sep 2025

Andrew Baker

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Andrew Baker, 36, of no fixed address, was subject to a restraining order from 2023 prohibiting contact with his mother and brother. He breached it twice in August 2025 by approaching them in Leeds city centre, including at Merkur slots, to ask for money, and by calling his mother on various phone numbers. His mother reported giving him hundreds of pounds since his release in May 2025, expressing fear due to his past violent behaviour, causing her harassment, alarm, and distress. Baker relapsed into using spice and crack cocaine after being placed in accommodation where he faced drug debts of £60-70.

Breached restraining order for stalking by approaching his mother and brother to ask for money. Mitigating factors included drug relapse due to debts and opportunistic contact. Defendant has history of drug use since age 13 and wishes to relocate to Huddersfield.

22 Sep 2025

Ahmed Hanif

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine and Heroin *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Ahmed Hanif, 26, of Park Parade, Dewsbury, was involved in an organised crime group that flooded Dewsbury with cocaine and heroin via the 'Bob' drug line. He played a central role in maintaining the line's operations, including sourcing drugs and coordinating with other members. The group supplied over £500,000 worth of Class A drugs between February 2023 and December 2023, with evidence from seized phones linking him to the conspiracy.

Ensured runners were available, managed drug stock for the 'Bob' line, used the nickname 'Bruce', and was a key figure in the operation, with references to him in messages about drug supplies.

19 Sep 2025

Basharat Wali

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine and Heroin *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Basharat Wali, 45, of Dorset Walk, was a low-level dealer in an organised crime group that supplied cocaine and heroin via the 'Bob' drug line in Dewsbury. The group distributed hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of Class A drugs between February 2023 and December 2023, with Wali's role including facilitating deals to support his personal addiction.

Low-level dealer who worked to fund his own drug habit, involved in the 'Bob' line operations and referenced in messages about drug supplies.

19 Sep 2025

Ismael Shafiq

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine and Heroin *

Sentence

5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Ismael Shafiq, 34, of Ravenshouse Road, was part of a Dewsbury-based organised crime group supplying cocaine and heroin through the 'Bob' drug line. On April 4, 2023, police found him with a phone containing the line's SIM, along with cash, cocaine, and heroin at a property. The group facilitated over 60,000 calls and 24,000 texts, with Shafiq handling drug requests and maintaining the operation despite arrests.

Trusted member of the gang with the nickname 'Melly', found in possession of the 'Bob' line SIM card, involved in stock taking and drug requests, and continued operations post-arrest.

19 Sep 2025

Istaker Salim

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine and Heroin *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Istaker Salim, 39, of Speakers Court, was part of an organised crime group that supplied hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of heroin and cocaine in Dewsbury through the 'Bob' drug line. The group operated between February 25, 2023, and December 10, 2023, facilitating drug deals via messages and calls. Police investigations revealed his control over the line, with evidence from CCTV and seized phones showing his involvement in drug-related activities.

Main controller of the 'Bob' drug line, used the nickname 'Bob', directed drug users to locations including his mother's and partner's addresses, and was involved in over 60,000 calls and 24,000 texts.

19 Sep 2025

Robert Dufton

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine and Heroin *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Robert Dufton, 38, of Beckett Crescent, was part of an organised crime group operating the 'Bob' drug line to supply cocaine and heroin in Dewsbury. The group was active from February 2023 to December 2023, using messages to coordinate and supply over £500,000 worth of Class A drugs, with Dufton referenced in communications about his involvement in the operation.

Involved in the 'Bob' line, with messages indicating his participation in shifts and drug-related activities as part of the group.

19 Sep 2025

Zukariya Mayet

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine and Heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Zukariya Mayet, 43, of West Park Street, Dewsbury, was a member of an organised crime group that operated the 'Bob' drug line to supply cocaine and heroin in the Dewsbury area. The group was active from February 2023 to December 2023, distributing significant quantities of Class A drugs, as uncovered by West Yorkshire Police investigations.

Part of the criminal group supplying drugs, with limited specific details provided beyond his conviction.

19 Sep 2025

Tasham Mahmood

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

6 years and 4 months imprisonment

Tasham Mahmood was driving his Seat Leon dangerously in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, overtaking several vehicles, running through three red lights, and reaching speeds over 80mph, while averaging more than 60mph on a 30mph limit road. On July 2021, he struck and killed 69-year-old Carol Andrew, a mother of two, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of one, as she crossed White Lee Road with her dog, causing her multiple injuries including massive chest injuries, leading to her death at the scene. After the collision, Mahmood threw his dashcam into another car, which was later handed in by the motorist.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving; original sentence of 4 years was increased as unduly lenient; also disqualified from driving for 8 years and 2 months; showed remorse and suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.

18 Sep 2025

James Thrush

Robbery *

Sentence

4 years and 7 months imprisonment

James Thrush, 37, of no fixed address, engaged in a seven-day crime spree in Leeds between June 1 and June 7, 2025. He stole pond equipment from Maidenhead Aquatics in York Road, Leeds, and when a staff member tried to stop him, he drove his car at them. He also fled a petrol station without paying and committed two burglaries, including one at a home in Roundhay where he stole two televisions. He was caught on June 11, 2025, after officers stopped his car.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, making off without payment, and two counts of burglary. Received 3 years and 4 months for the robbery, 1 year and 3 months for one burglary, and no separate penalty for the other two offences. Prior offences considered.

18 Sep 2025

John Eastman

Escaping lawful custody *

Sentence

4 weeks imprisonment

John Eastman, 43, was serving a sentence at Kirkham Prison, a category D men's prison in Lancashire, when he was informed his release date of June 11 would not proceed. He escaped by running to the fence, as seen on CCTV, and was found hiding under his partner's bed in Castleford. He was arrested shortly after and admitted he knew he should not have left.

Eastman was frustrated due to his release date being changed at the last minute, leading him to abscond. He spent time at home with his family and has had 14 days added to his sentence. Mitigating factors include prison administration errors and his remorse for the actions.

17 Sep 2025

Kameren Foster

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment and 18 months driving disqualification

Kameren Foster, 23, was spotted by police driving a stolen scooter while wearing a balaclava on July 8, 2024, in Leeds Road. He led officers on a dangerous pursuit, driving at high speed, swerving through traffic, travelling on the wrong side of the road, exceeding speed limits, running red lights, mounting a curb on a pedestrian crossing, and narrowly missing other vehicles. The chase ended when he and his passenger fell from the scooter in Great Northern Street, Huddersfield. A small amount of cannabis was found on him, and the scooter had been stolen on July 4, 2024, from the owner's apartment complex.

Admitted to handling stolen goods, dangerous driving, and possession of cannabis at the magistrates' court. There was a considerable delay in the case due to police not sending a postal requisition until 11 months after the crimes.

17 Sep 2025

Richard Vickers

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

20-month suspended sentence, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and 120 days alcohol abstinence requirement

Richard Vickers, after drinking, attacked his father at their home in Ossett on August 24, 2025, by punching him multiple times in the face while he was sitting in a chair watching TV. The attack was triggered by overhearing his father scolding his daughter about her behaviour. Vickers had previously threatened violence but this was the first physical incident. His father suffered severe eye injuries requiring hospital surgery and risked permanent loss of sight.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm. Claimed his father was a violent bully who had hit him thousands of times in the past. The victim did not support the prosecution and provided no statement.

17 Sep 2025

Daniel Dyson

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Daniel Dyson, 29, of Mitchell Avenue in Huddersfield, attacked his ex-partner's new partner's friend with a knife outside her mother's address on February 18, 2025. The incident occurred after his ex-partner returned from a night out, leading to an argument. Dyson slashed the victim's face, causing permanent scarring, and boasted about the attack. He was arrested shortly after and has a history of violent offenses.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possessing a bladed article. Has previous convictions for grievous bodily harm. Was on remand for six months and expressed regret for the impulsive action.

11 Sep 2025

Lewis Minnock

Controlling and coercive behaviour *

Sentence

16-month sentence suspended for two years

Lewis Minnock, a married businessman and co-director of Robiva properties and Sovereign Homes, cheated on his pregnant wife with a woman he met through work. After she left her partner, Minnock subjected her to controlling and coercive behaviour starting from early 2023. He installed listening devices in her car (disguised as a phone charger) and home (including a disguised camera in her bedroom and three in the living room and bedroom), used trackers on her car, called the devices over 1,000 times each between March and December 2023 to eavesdrop, attempted to hire a private investigator for £4,500 to follow her on holiday in Mexico in January 2023 (but refunded it), and assaulted her twice, including dragging her out of her house captured on doorbell camera. He also showed up uninvited at locations she visited and left coffees on her doorstep. The victim was forced to leave her job and home due to fear and paranoia.

Pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour. No previous convictions. Mitigating factors included remorse, ADHD diagnosis, and impact on business. Five-year restraining order imposed prohibiting contact with victim.

10 Sep 2025

Bailey Hudson

Arson *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Bailey Hudson was involved in an arson incident that occurred a year following the Harehills rioting, leading to his sentencing.

Jailed for arson related to events a year after the Harehills rioting.

9 Sep 2025

Banokuthula Khanye

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

18-month sentence suspended for 18 months

Banokuthula Khanye, 29, of Burmantofts Street, Leeds, engaged in online conversations on Telegram bragging about sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl when he was 23, masturbating over children using TikTok, and offering £60 to a parent for sex with their 15-year-old daughter. He possessed still images of a woman being penetrated by a dog and searched for child abuse content. The period of offending started in 2022. He was interviewed and made no comment.

Subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and notification requirements for 10 years. Pleaded guilty to possession of extreme images and three counts of making indecent images of children. Had served 10 months on remand. Previous convictions. On licence at the time. Recognises the trauma caused by child sexual abuse and is deeply sorry and ashamed.

9 Sep 2025

Ina Priestly

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

2-year community order and up to 25 rehabilitation activities, £114 surcharge, and an indefinite restraining order

Ina Priestly attacked her neighbour Susan Varley by throwing boiling water on her face while Susan was walking her four-year-old grandson to school on February 6, 2025, causing serious burns to Susan's scalp, forehead, left cheek, ear, and neck. Susan fell to the floor screaming in pain, and Priestly walked away.

Pleaded guilty to one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

9 Sep 2025

Ondrej Sedelka

Racism and hate crimes *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Ondrej Sedelka, a teenager with racist views, kept materials including a copy of Mein Kampf and expressed neo-Nazi ideologies, which led to his jailing after a chilling discovery in his room.

Exhibited racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic, and neo-Nazi behaviour.

8 Sep 2025

Miller Rawcliffe

Disseminating terrorist material *

Sentence

Extended sentence of five years (four years in a Young Offenders Institute and one year on extended licence)

Miller Rawcliffe, then 17, had his home searched in December 2022, where police found materials including a copy of Mein Kampf, drawings of Swastikas, a manifesto, and videos showing killings of black people. He was involved in online messages discussing mass shootings, explosives, and racist ideologies, and conducted searches on bombs and terrorists. He was found guilty of two counts of disseminating terrorist material and four counts of collecting information likely to be useful to terrorists.

Found guilty after a trial; expressed right-wing, anti-Semitic, and neo-Nazi ideology; claimed views were an attempt to be 'cool and edgy'; no previous convictions; suffered from autism and severe depression at the time of offences.

5 Sep 2025

Kristean Delia

Cannabis production *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Officers from Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team raided Kristean Delia's property on Bradford Road, Dewsbury on 21 May 2025 following community intelligence about suspicious activity, discovering a large-scale cannabis factory with nearly 700 plants, leading to his immediate arrest.

Police raid on 21 May 2025 uncovered nearly 700 cannabis plants at his home on Bradford Road, Dewsbury.

4 Sep 2025

Kristeen Delia

Cultivation of cannabis *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Kristeen Delia was operating a large-scale cannabis farm with approximately 700 plants in various stages of growth at a property in Bradford Road, Dewsbury. Police acted on community intelligence and executed a warrant on May 21, 2025, leading to his arrest and the seizure of the plants.

Arrested on May 21, 2025, at an address in Bradford Road, Dewsbury, after police executed a warrant based on reports of suspicious activity and found 700 cannabis plants.

3 Sep 2025

Kasam Hussain

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Kasam Hussain, also known as Adam Manan or Adam Isaac, played a leading role in supplying 11kg of cocaine and other offences. He was involved in the purchase and couriering of 11 kilos of cocaine and the exchange of over £100,000 in cash between March 28, 2020, and May 30, 2020. Evidence from the encrypted Encrochat network and mobile phones showed he regularly transported multi-kilo quantities of cocaine from Bradford to Scotland, Herefordshire, and Isleworth in London for wider distribution. He was arrested in February 2021 in possession of cocaine and several mobile phones. Formerly of Wrenbeck Drive, Otley, the 38-year-old was bailed to appear for trial but did not turn up.

Found guilty in absence of conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis, being concerned in the production of cannabis, an offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act, and failing to comply with a notice to provide mobile phone PIN code under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. Absconded during trial and is currently on the run.

3 Sep 2025

David Dalton

Stalking *

Sentence

18-month community order with 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a four-month monitoring requirement

David Dalton stalked a woman in Pudsey by appearing on her doorbell camera, leaving items such as rosary beads, a picture of John Lennon, and a backpack containing a cassette tape and socket wrench at her front door. He also interacted with her partner and tipped his hat to her, causing her anxiety and lifestyle changes for safety. Additionally, he assaulted a police officer by punching them during an incident at a police station on March 15, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and assaulting an emergency worker. Has prior convictions including shop theft and was experiencing mental health issues due to stopping his anti-psychotic medication.

3 Sep 2025

Indrit Hespepa

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Indrit Hespepa was found at a cannabis farm in Pudsey on April 5, 2024, where over 490 cannabis plants with a street value of half a million pounds were discovered. He had previously been caught dealing drugs in Portsmouth in 2023 and possessing cannabis in Newcastle in February of the previous year. Officers found him living at the address with bypassed electricity for the operation.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis. He entered the UK illegally and worked to pay off debts, and has become an enhanced prisoner while in custody.

2 Sep 2025

Franchesco Mazniniku

Production of cannabis *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Franchesco Mazniniku was discovered at a cannabis farm in Pudsey on April 5, 2024, alongside Indrit Hespepa. The property contained over 490 cannabis plants at various stages of growth, with equipment set up for production and bypassed electricity. He was living at the address and participated in the operation for financial gain.

Pleaded guilty to production of cannabis. He acted as a 'gardener' at the cannabis farm and expected financial reward for his involvement.

2 Sep 2025

Dimpho Modise

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On July 19, 2025, Dimpho Modise arrived unannounced at his ex-partner's home in Armley, where he argued with her, strangled her by grabbing her neck, slapped her face, and pushed her onto the sofa, restricting her breathing. She called emergency services, and he was later found hiding in her shed by police. He denied causing the injuries, claiming she harmed herself.

The defendant maintains the relationship was ongoing and has no prior prison sentences. The judge described the offending as a prolonged assault lasting a significant duration, and a restraining order was imposed.

1 Sep 2025

Harminder Singh

Cannabis production *

Sentence

8 years 6 months imprisonment

Harminder Singh’s role in a drugs supply operation in May 2020 came to light after the EncroChat communications system used by organised criminals was cracked by police. Police executed a search warrant and discovered he was growing 110 cannabis plants in two bedrooms.

Role in drugs supply operation uncovered via EncroChat in May 2020; 110 cannabis plants found growing in two bedrooms.

1 Sep 2025

Daniel Lacey

Domestic abuse *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Daniel Lacey told his partner he would 'burn the death out of' her after refusing to let her go to Tesco over fears she was meeting someone else.

Made the subject of an indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim.

1 Sep 2025

Daniel Mcbride

Robbery *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Daniel McBride took advantage of a Good Samaritan's kindness when he was sat on steps outside her flat and she offered help. She helped him inside, gave him a sausage roll and coffee, and £40 for cigarettes. On another occasion, he grabbed her mobile phone, refused to return it, and forced her to a cash machine.

Took advantage of a Good Samaritan's kindness.

1 Sep 2025

August 2025 3 cases

Carl Messen

Conspiracy to import a psychoactive substance and money laundering *

Sentence

Three years and two months imprisonment

Carl Messen, 58, from South Farm Drive, Skellow, Doncaster, was involved in a organised criminal enterprise that imported 91 million canisters of nitrous oxide for illegal sale, using fake businesses to conceal activities and launder over £16.7 million from May 2016 to December 2018.

Convicted of conspiracy to import a psychoactive substance and money laundering; assisted in the operation's network.

30 Aug 2025

Benjamin Richardson

Conspiracy to import a psychoactive substance and money laundering *

Sentence

Six years and two months imprisonment

Benjamin Richardson, 38, from The Laurels, Barlby, North Yorkshire, was involved in a large-scale smuggling operation that imported 91 million canisters of nitrous oxide from May 2016 to December 2018, despite knowing it was illegal for drug use. The operation used front companies like 'Worldwide Coffee Traders Ltd' to launder money, with bank deposits totalling more than £16.7 million, much of it in cash.

Convicted of conspiracy to import a psychoactive substance and money laundering; part of a £16.7 million operation using bogus catering companies.

30 Aug 2025

Thomas Richardson

Conspiracy to import a psychoactive substance and money laundering *

Sentence

Five years and eight months imprisonment

Thomas Richardson, 38, from The Laurels, Barlby, North Yorkshire, participated in a £16.7 million smuggling ring that flooded the UK with 91 million canisters of nitrous oxide via bogus catering firms between May 2016 and December 2018, exceeding legitimate use and contributing to public health risks and anti-social behaviour.

Convicted of conspiracy to import a psychoactive substance, money laundering, and possession of criminal cash; flaunted large sums of cash from the illegal activities.

30 Aug 2025

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