Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 271 verdicts at Leeds Crown Court (Leeds, Leeds). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Paul Powell

Robbery

February 1, 2025

Sentence: 6 years 6 months imprisonment

Paul Powell, 19, and Shaun Shelton targeted delivery drivers in public parks, committing crimes that led to their conviction.

Convicted alongside co-defendant Shaun Shelton for targeting delivery drivers in public parks.

Sources: examinerlive.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jamie Agar

Rape

January 1, 2025

Sentence: 6 years 7 months imprisonment

Jamie Agar, then 19, raped a woman and urinated on her in a vile attack. He was arrested the next day.

Found guilty of rape by a jury; admitted common assault in relation to urination. Claimed sexual activity was consensual.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mark Degnan

Fraud

January 1, 2025

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Mark Degnan, as the boss of MBL Scaffolding Services Ltd, fraudulently applied for two £50,000 Bounce Back Loans in May and July 2020 by falsely claiming the company's turnover was £500,000, when it was actually around £162,000. This exploitation occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing him to obtain funds he was not entitled to, as businesses were only allowed one loan.

Ordered to complete 50 hours of unpaid work, disqualified as a company director for five years, and must repay £59,578 within six months or face a year in prison.

Sources: examinerlive.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

Olalekan Odedina

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

November 14, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Olalekan Odedina, 46, of Mackintosh Street in Bromley, was convicted of his part in a coordinated conspiracy to supply cocaine, as part of a larger scheme handling up to 303 kilos of Class A drugs for sale in West Yorkshire and beyond. The investigation between 4 August and 9 December 2021 seized 26kg of cocaine valued at over £2m along with £175,000 in cash.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property after trial.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Mohammed Saeed

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

November 14, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Mohammed Saeed, 37, of Latimer Road, Bournemouth, was convicted for conspiring to supply cocaine within a group operation that distributed up to 303 kilos of Class A drugs, contributing to violence and misery in communities. The police probe from 4 August to 9 December 2021 yielded 26kg of cocaine worth more than £2m and almost £175,000 in cash.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property after trial.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Luke Milner

Sexual activity with a child

November 13, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 2 months imprisonment

Luke Milner, 28, of Sheepridge Grove, Sheepridge, Huddersfield, groomed and sexually abused a teenage girl several times. West Yorkshire Police were contacted in August 2023, leading to an investigation by child safeguarding detectives and his arrest shortly after. The victim showed great courage in disclosing the abuse and supporting the prosecution.

Admitted four offences of sexual activity with a child. Handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) banning him from contacting the victim or having unsupervised contact with any female child aged under 16.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Romaine James

Murder

November 11, 2024

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years, concurrent with 2 years for possession of ammunition, 12 months for possession of a machete, 2 months for handling stolen goods, and 1 month for criminal damage

Romaine James, 18, of Reginald Mount, Leeds, was part of a group of three men who went to a flat in Winrose Avenue, Belle Isle, where Saymore T Kwashira and a friend were staying with a woman. The group had been inhaling nitrous oxide when an argument started between Saymore and James, leading James to stab Saymore in the neck and stomach with a machete on 12 November 2024. Saymore was found unconscious and later died in hospital.

Sisay Beyene

Robbery

November 1, 2024

Sentence: 3 years 6 months imprisonment

On September 16, 2024, just after 6am, Sisay Beyene attempted to steal a bicycle chained to railings on Wood Street in Huddersfield. He was disturbed by the owner, whom he threatened with a hacksaw. After cutting the bike chain, he fled with the bike while continuing to threaten the victim.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Victim was threatened with a hacksaw during the attempt to steal a bicycle.

Sources: yorkshirepost.co.uk

Bawan Rassoul

Illicit sale of tobacco and vapes

October 21, 2024

Sentence: Confiscation order of £19,354.46 with 7 days imprisonment in default

On December 1, 2022, officers from West Yorkshire Trading Standards inspected Mero’s Mini Market at 254 Lockwood Road, Huddersfield, and seized illicit or counterfeit tobacco products and disposable electronic cigarettes exceeding the maximum permitted tank capacity. Bawan Rassoul, the director of the company, was present during the inspection and later attended court.

Pleaded guilty to offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994, the Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015 and the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016. Received a conditional discharge for 12 months at Kirklees Magistrates Court.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Tj Bunn

Intentional strangulation and assault

October 11, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 11 months imprisonment

TJ Bunn, a 32-year-old from Dewsbury, subjected his former partner to repeated attacks over a three-year period while they were in a relationship. The offences included intentional strangulation and assault. The victim reported the offences after Bunn was jailed for unconnected matters.

Pleaded guilty to four charges including intentional strangulation and assault. Also given an indefinite restraining order.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Cameron Gloria De Almeida

Disseminating terrorist publications

October 8, 2024

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment with 1 year extended licence

Cameron Gloria De Almeida, of Garnet Place, Beeston, used a cloud-based storage account to share electronic libraries of terrorist publications, including lectures promoting violent jihad. A mobile phone found at his home in Leeds linked him to the account. Evidence on the phone also revealed discussions with an unknown individual planning an armed robbery on a delivery driver. Officers seized two balaclavas and a knife from his address. He was arrested on 1 March by West Yorkshire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing North East.

Admitted five counts of disseminating terrorist publications and one charge of conspiracy to commit robbery. Prior to sentencing, arrested on 1 March.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Christopher Ringrose

Preparing Terrorism

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Neo-Nazi trio Brogan Stewart, Marco Pitzettu, and Christopher Ringrose prepared to carry out a terrorist attack on an Islamic Centre in Leeds, amassing more than 200 weapons including machetes, swords, crossbows, and an illegal stun gun for planned attacks. Ringrose 3D-printed most components of a semi-automatic gun and sought remaining parts.

Neo-Nazi preparing terrorist attack on an Islamic Centre in Leeds; amassed over 200 weapons including machetes, swords, crossbows, and an illegal stun gun; 3D-printed gun components.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Brogan Stewart

Preparing Terrorism

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Neo-Nazi preparing terrorist attack on an Islamic Centre in Leeds; amassed over 200 weapons including machetes, swords, crossbows, and an illegal stun gun.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Alex Holder

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Alex Holder, 29, of Hayling Way, Stockton-on-Tees, was found guilty of involvement in a multimillion-pound drug supply plot involving up to 303 kilos of Class A drugs, specifically cocaine, intended for street-level distribution. Seizures during the 4 August to 9 December 2021 investigation included 26kg of cocaine valued at over £2m and £175,000 in cash.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine after trial; admitted conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Joshua Maynard-Williams

Stalking

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Joshua Maynard-Williams, engaged to another, harassed his ex-partner starting from 2019 after their relationship ended due to his infidelity. He contacted her on social media, threatened her new partner, stalked her, commented creepily on her LinkedIn hiking photo, left a scarf at her mum's shed, and broke into her workplace leaving tealights and a note. He also appeared with a Galaxy chocolate bar, paper, and wine bottle, claiming the chocolate was for her mother.

Harassed a former partner after their relationship broke down due to his cheating; continued contact via social media, threatened her new partner, stalked her in person, left items at her workplace and family home.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Steven Conroy

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Steven Conroy, 36, of David Street, Liverpool, was part of a coordinated plot to supply up to 303 kilos of Class A drugs, including heroin and cocaine in kilo quantities, across West Yorkshire and further afield. The investigation seized 26kg of cocaine valued at over £2m and £175,000 in cash between 4 August and 9 December 2021.

Marco Pitzettu

Preparing Terrorism

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Neo-Nazi preparing terrorist attack on an Islamic Centre in Leeds; amassed over 200 weapons including machetes, swords, crossbows, and an illegal stun gun.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Martyn Paul Gilleard

Possession of Terrorism Information

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Leeds man Martyn Paul Gilleard kept a handwritten gun powder recipe at his home, recovered during an intelligence-led search by West Yorkshire Police on May 28, 2024, and investigated further by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.

Admitted possessing information likely useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, contrary to Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Mohammed Adil Jamil

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Mohammed Adil Jamil, 32, of George Avenue in Birkby, Huddersfield, participated in a group supplying up to 303 kilos of Class A drugs, focusing on cocaine, as part of a plot that profited from community misery and violence. The police operation from 4 August to 9 December 2021 recovered 26kg of cocaine valued at over £2m and £175,000 in cash.

Nasir Hayatt

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Nasir Hayatt, 32, of Ravensknowle Road, Huddersfield, was convicted for his role in a conspiracy to supply cocaine as part of a larger operation distributing up to 303 kilos of Class A drugs across West Yorkshire. The investigation, spanning 4 August to 9 December 2021, seized 26kg of cocaine worth more than £2m and nearly £175,000 in cash.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine after trial; admitted conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Niall Johnson

Rape

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Rapist chef Niall Johnson, aged 18 at the time, raped a 16-year-old girl twice at his home after she stayed there following social media chats. Initially no difficulties, but his behaviour changed; he touched and kissed her against her will, ignoring her repeated 'no's and instructions to stop.

Judge noted the victim told him to stop and he instructed her to 'lie back and enjoy it'; raped her twice despite repeated refusals.

Sources: leeds-live.co.uk

Naveed Asghar

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and 3 months imprisonment

Naveed Asghar, 38, of Field Lane, Wakefield, was involved in a multimillion-pound plot to supply up to 303 kilos of Class A drugs, including heroin and cocaine, which would be split and sold in smaller amounts on the streets. Detectives seized 26kg of cocaine worth more than £2m and almost £175,000 in cash during the investigation from 4 August to 9 December 2021.

Admitted two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin, and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Anthony Restall

Rape and Indecent Assault

September 19, 2024

Sentence: 26 years imprisonment

Anthony Restall's offending took place in Batley over five years between 1998 and 2003, involving two rape offences and four indecent assaults against a young girl. The woman who reported the offences demonstrated bravery and resilience, leading to his conviction following a trial in August.

Convicted after trial of two rape offences and four indecent assaults. West Yorkshire Police described his actions as 'abhorrent crimes'.

Sources: bbc.co.uk

Ben Tate

Rape

August 23, 2024

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Between 2017 and 2021, Ben Tate subjected a teenage girl and a second victim to a campaign of sexual, physical, and mental abuse, including rape. He attacked them while they slept, had sex with them without consent, pinned them down, assaulted them, strangled them, and ignored their pleas to stop. He also manipulated them through threats of self-harm and financial exploitation. The first victim reported the abuse in 2020, but only supported prosecution in 2022 after the second victim came forward. Police gathered statements from friends, family, and digital evidence of messages.

Convicted following a trial where victims provided evidence under special measures. He will be on the sex offenders register for life and is subject to lifelong restraining orders against both victims. Detective Inspector Kelly Brown highlighted his pattern of behaviour and the traumatic impact on victims.

Sources: yorkshirepost.co.uk

Khang Nguyen

Production of cannabis

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Khang Nguyen, along with three others, was involved in running a sophisticated industrial-scale cannabis farm inside a former bed factory on Quarry Road in Gomersal. The operation included hydroponics systems and living quarters, with cannabis plants worth approximately £2.4 million and additional prepared cannabis worth £1 million discovered during a police raid on July 12, 2024.

Arrested for operating a large-scale cannabis farm; pleaded guilty or was convicted as part of the group.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Hoa Hoang

Production of cannabis

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Hoa Hoang, along with three others, was involved in running a sophisticated industrial-scale cannabis farm inside a former bed factory on Quarry Road in Gomersal. The operation included hydroponics systems and living quarters, with cannabis plants worth approximately £2.4 million and additional prepared cannabis worth £1 million discovered during a police raid on July 12, 2024.

Arrested for operating a large-scale cannabis farm; pleaded guilty or was convicted as part of the group.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Hoai Le Thanh

Production of cannabis

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 3 years and 7 months imprisonment

Hoai Le Thanh, along with three others, was involved in running a sophisticated industrial-scale cannabis farm inside a former bed factory on Quarry Road in Gomersal. The operation included hydroponics systems and living quarters, with cannabis plants worth approximately £2.4 million and additional prepared cannabis worth £1 million discovered during a police raid on July 12, 2024.

Arrested for operating a large-scale cannabis farm; pleaded guilty or was convicted as part of the group.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Thanh Le

Production of cannabis

August 1, 2024

Sentence: 30 months imprisonment

Thanh Le, along with three others, was involved in running a sophisticated industrial-scale cannabis farm inside a former bed factory on Quarry Road in Gomersal. The operation included hydroponics systems and living quarters, with cannabis plants worth approximately £2.4 million and additional prepared cannabis worth £1 million discovered during a police raid on July 12, 2024.

Arrested for operating a large-scale cannabis farm; pleaded guilty or was convicted as part of the group.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Nawzad Hama

Violent disorder

July 16, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Nawzad Hama, 46, of Blencarn View, Leeds, was involved in the Harehills disorder, committing a violent disorder offence on July 18, 2024. This incident was part of widespread unrest in Harehills during the evening of July 18 and 19, 2024, which caused significant distress to the community.

Pled guilty to a violent disorder offence committed on July 18, 2024. This is part of a larger investigation into the Harehills disorder, with 23 people convicted in total.

Sources: thetelegraphandargus.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

Piran Ditta Khan

Murder

May 10, 2024

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years

Piran Ditta Khan was the mastermind behind an armed robbery at Universal Express travel agents in Bradford on 18 November 2005, during which PC Sharon Beshenivsky was shot and killed at point-blank range while attending the scene with her colleague PC Teresa Milburn. Khan, familiar with the business from prior use to send money to family in Pakistan, fled to Pakistan after the robbery, evading justice for nearly 15 years until arrested by Pakistani authorities in January 2020. He was extradited to the UK in 2023 and became the last of seven men involved to be convicted.

Found guilty of murder, two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. Judge noted health ailments including heart disease and back trouble, stating physical condition would make custody hard to serve.

Sources: bbc.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

Eleanor Brown

Revenge Porn

November 29, 2023

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Eleanor Brown, 24, from Morley, Leeds, uploaded intimate photographs of her father's former partner to the escort website Viva Street, creating an advertisement and including the woman's husband's telephone number, resulting in numerous calls to him. She also sent the images to the husband and posted a review on his business page stating she received naked pictures in response to a quote request. The offence occurred while Brown was drunk, leading to the victim experiencing panic, upset, and a nightmare of images being shared widely.

Pleaded unaware of criminal offence but acknowledged actions; described as 'vengeful and vindictive' by His Honour Judge Menary; released after one year, on licence until October 2026, ankle tag monitoring alcohol until January.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Andrew Richardson

Aggravated Burglary

August 7, 2023

Sentence: 11 years and 4 months imprisonment

Andrew Richardson participated in a group of six masked men who forcibly entered a house in Selby on March 24, 2022, armed with weapons including a crowbar, metal poles, and an axe handle. The intruders aimed to steal drugs from the victim, who was attacked during the raid. One raider was fatally stabbed by the victim in self-defence. Richardson was arrested and admitted his involvement in the crime.

Pleaded guilty to the offence before the trial. Judge noted his previous convictions and that he would serve two-thirds of the sentence in prison before release on licence.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Daniel Welford

Aggravated Burglary

August 7, 2023

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Daniel Welford was part of a group of six masked men who broke into a house in Selby on March 24, 2022, armed with weapons including a crowbar, metal poles, and an axe handle. The group forced entry into the property in the early hours, intending to steal drugs from the victim. Welford allegedly struck the victim on the head with a crowbar during the raid. The victim fought back, resulting in the death of one raider. Welford was arrested later that day and convicted of the offence.

Found guilty after a week-long trial. Had previous convictions, including for carrying a knife, burglary, and theft. Judge noted the offence was well-organised and at the top of the sentencing guidelines category.

Sources: yorkpress.co.uk

Max Jackson

Aggravated Burglary

August 7, 2023

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment

Max Jackson was involved in a group of six masked men who raided a house in Selby on March 24, 2022, equipped with weapons such as a crowbar, metal poles, and an axe handle. The group burst into the property to steal drugs, with Jackson driving them there in his Honda Civic. Evidence linked him to the crime through DNA on a bag of drugs and blood traces in his vehicle. The victim was attacked, and one raider died during the confrontation. Jackson was arrested and convicted following the trial.

Found guilty after a week-long trial. Had previous convictions for carrying a knife, burglary, and theft. Described as the 'taxi driver' who transported the group to the victim's house in his Honda Civic. Judge commented on the well-organised nature of the crime and the defendants' prior records.

Sources: yorkpress.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

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

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

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

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