Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

February 2025 2 cases

Paul Powell

Robbery *

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.

1 Feb 2025

Neil Poundford

Breach of court order *

Sentence

2 months imprisonment

Neil Poundford was banned from using public transport following a sexual assault on a woman on a bus. He breached this ban by riding a bus while homeless, then deliberately showed his ticket to officers to get arrested and returned to custody, which occurred in February 2025.

Self-proclaimed 'Billy no mates' who breached a ban on public transport after sexually assaulting a woman on a bus, leading to his arrest as he wanted to avoid spending a night on the streets.

1 Feb 2025

January 2025 16 cases

Benjamin Forrester

Attempted Murder *

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.

31 Jan 2025

Denzel Patrick

Attempted Murder *

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.

31 Jan 2025

Isaiah Anderson

Attempted Murder *

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.

31 Jan 2025

Jeremiah Anderson

Attempted Murder *

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.

31 Jan 2025

Connor Dunphy

Arson *

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.

24 Jan 2025

Robin Wray

Coercive control *

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.

22 Jan 2025

Hollie Hanson

Intentional Strangulation *

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.

17 Jan 2025

Sean Deering

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

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.

17 Jan 2025

Anthony Jarrett

Burglary of a dwelling *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

On November 25, 2024, Anthony Jarrett, 48, approached the door of a vulnerable woman suffering from dementia in Leeds, proposing to carry out construction work the following day and demanding an immediate deposit. When she refused, citing no funds available, he entered the property, asked for a glass of water, and while she was occupied, stole a packet of crisps from her home. He gave a false name, Michael Clark, and was caught on CCTV. Jarrett was arrested shortly after, tested positive for cocaine, and claimed the crisps were given to him. The incident was driven by his need to repay debts to drug dealers amid his crack cocaine addiction, which relapsed after release from prison into a drug-dealing environment.

Pleaded guilty to burglary of a dwelling and fraud by false representation. Crack cocaine addiction and prior convictions for similar offences taken into account. Judge noted desperation due to drug debts.

6 Jan 2025

Jamie Agar

Rape *

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.

1 Jan 2025

Ranei Wilks

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Ranei Wilks killed Jamie Meah, 18, in a bloodthirsty taxi ambush by a rival drugs gang on Hall Lane on March 31, 2023, dragging him from a taxi and stabbing him; he also wounded Jamie's friend Kayne Priestley.

Found guilty of manslaughter, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and two counts of having an article with a blade or point; acquitted of murder and attempted murder.

1 Jan 2025

Mark Degnan

Fraud *

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.

1 Jan 2025

Marcin Kramarski

Manslaughter *

Sentence

21 years and 6 months imprisonment

Marcin Kramarski started a fire that killed his flatmate Raimondas Vejelis, who died from injuries sustained in the fire at Hillhouse Lane, Fartown, on February 14, 2024, forcing a family to flee.

Found guilty of manslaughter and arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered.

1 Jan 2025

Steven Francis

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 28 years

Steven Francis murdered Louisa Hall in 2023 and raped another woman in 2016 at his home in Holbeck; he picked up both sex workers, attacked them, inflicting over 100 injuries on Louisa and plying the other with cocaine with intent to rape and rob.

Convicted of murder and rape.

1 Jan 2025

Steven Lawton

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 16 years and 158 days

Former soldier Steven Lawton murdered his partner Michelle Egge-Bailey by stabbing her in the neck in bed at their home in Airedale Avenue, Cottingley, on March 11, 2025, after a drink-driving incident; he smothered her with a pillow, went to the pub, withdrew £700 from her account, then drank to sleep hoping it was a nightmare.

Convicted of murder; suffers from PTSD.

1 Jan 2025

William Joyce

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 25 years

William Joyce murdered Darren Leach in his home in Cross Flatts, Beeston, Leeds, on March 18, 2025, by assaulting and strangling him over money bullying; Joyce stole Darren's TV, and Darren died from injuries after his sofa caught fire from an unlit cigarette.

Convicted of murder.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 2 cases

Adam Winter

Burglary *

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.

19 Dec 2024

Joseph Parkin

Sexual activity with a child under 16 *

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.

12 Dec 2024

November 2024 7 cases

Joshua Shand

Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug *

Sentence

5 years and 11 months imprisonment

On June 7, 2024, Joshua Shand, 35, of Brookroyd Lane, Batley, drove an Audi Q5 and performed a dangerous overtake on South Park Way in Seacroft, Leeds, leading to a police chase where the vehicle reached speeds of up to 70mph in a 30mph zone. Following the chase, house searches recovered cocaine, cannabis, cash, and a machete.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, dangerous driving, and failing to stop.

27 Nov 2024

Sufiyan Ali

Possession with intent to supply a Class A drug *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

On June 7, 2024, Sufiyan Ali, 23, of Oaks Road, Batley, was involved in a police chase in Leeds after an Audi Q5 performed a dangerous overtake on South Park Way in Seacroft. The chase reached speeds of up to 70mph in a 30mph zone. House searches following the incident recovered cocaine, cannabis, cash, and a machete.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

27 Nov 2024

Olalekan Odedina

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

14 Nov 2024

Mohammed Saeed

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

14 Nov 2024

Luke Milner

Sexual activity with a child *

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.

13 Nov 2024

Romaine James

Murder *

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.

Convicted of murder following a trial. Additional sentences served concurrently.

11 Nov 2024

Sisay Beyene

Robbery *

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.

1 Nov 2024

October 2024 15 cases

Bawan Rassoul

Illicit sale of tobacco and vapes *

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.

21 Oct 2024

Tj Bunn

Intentional strangulation and assault *

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.

11 Oct 2024

Cameron Gloria De Almeida

Disseminating terrorist publications *

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.

8 Oct 2024

Jordan Docherty

Manslaughter *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

Jordan Docherty, then 20 years old, punched Simon Hackett, aged 35, following a party at the Buttershaw Lane Working Men’s Club in Bradford in September 2015. The single punch caused severe brain swelling and fluid buildup, requiring doctors to remove part of Hackett's skull to save his life. Hackett suffered permanent brain damage, leaving him unable to walk, talk, or perform any tasks independently. He spent years in hospital before moving to a care home, was nil by mouth with all nutrition via tube, and was bedbound or wheelchair-bound. He died in April 2022 from bronchitis pneumonia, with his death medically linked to the 2015 injuries. Due to the time required to establish the causal link and for the case to proceed, the family waited four years for the manslaughter proceedings.

Admitted manslaughter. Previously sentenced to four years in a young offender institution in 2016 for the initial assault, and three years in 2021 for a similar attack on another man.

3 Oct 2024

Joshua Maynard-Williams

Stalking *

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.

1 Oct 2024

Marco Pitzettu

Preparing Terrorism *

Sentence

8 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 components for a semi-automatic gun.

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

1 Oct 2024

Martyn Paul Gilleard

Possession of Terrorism Information *

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.

1 Oct 2024

Nasir Hayatt

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

1 Oct 2024

Mohammed Adil Jamil

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

Admitted conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess criminal property.

1 Oct 2024

Niall Johnson

Rape *

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.

1 Oct 2024

Naveed Asghar

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

1 Oct 2024

Brogan Stewart

Preparing Terrorism *

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.

1 Oct 2024

Christopher Ringrose

Preparing Terrorism *

Sentence

10 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; 3D-printed gun components.

1 Oct 2024

Alex Holder

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

1 Oct 2024

Steven Conroy

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

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.

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

1 Oct 2024

September 2024 1 case

Anthony Restall

Rape and Indecent Assault *

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'.

19 Sep 2024

August 2024 5 cases

Ben Tate

Rape *

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.

23 Aug 2024

Hoa Hoang

Production of cannabis *

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.

1 Aug 2024

Hoai Le Thanh

Production of cannabis *

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.

1 Aug 2024

Khang Nguyen

Production of cannabis *

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.

1 Aug 2024

Thanh Le

Production of cannabis *

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.

1 Aug 2024

July 2024 1 case

Nawzad Hama

Violent disorder *

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.

16 Jul 2024

June 2024 1 case

Bardia Shojaeifard

Murder *

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.

1 Jun 2024

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Leeds Crown Court Sentencing Results

Paul Powell

Neil Poundford

Benjamin Forrester

Denzel Patrick

Isaiah Anderson

Jeremiah Anderson

Connor Dunphy

Robin Wray

Hollie Hanson

Sean Deering

Anthony Jarrett

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