Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 986 verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court (Newcastle upon Tyne). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

September 2025 7 cases

Neil Conlon

Fraudulent evasion of duty *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Neil Conlon, a 64-year-old gym owner from Forest Hall, North Tyneside, smuggled over seven million non-UK duty paid cigarettes into the UK with help from contacts in Eastern Europe. He evaded more than £2 million in duty and stored the cigarettes in shipping containers at a self-storage site in Killingworth. Authorities seized 7,432,600 cigarettes and £443,435 in cash from his home. Conlon used encrypted messaging to coordinate imports and sales of brands like Marlboro and Mayfair, with the operation spanning from July 2018 to October 2020.

Pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of duty. Judge noted the operation's lucrativeness and Conlon's prior community standing.

5 Sep 2025

Andrew Tait

Possession of explosive substances *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Andrew Tait was found with a collection of chemicals and items that could be used to make improvised explosive devices at his family home on Pennywell Road in Sunderland. Police conducted a search on April 26, 2025, after receiving intelligence about potential explosives, discovering 11 chemicals including a litre of hydrogen peroxide, fireworks, a spent smoke grenade, spent ammunition cartridges, a 3D printer with 3D-printed knuckle dusters, laboratory equipment, and documents detailing the manufacture of explosives and detonators. He claimed he was experimenting as part of his interest in chemistry from studying at the Open University and had no intention of causing harm.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of having an explosive substance. Had eight previous convictions, including an indefinite sentence for public protection in 2008 for wounding with intent and GBH, from which he was released in 2020. His lawyer stated he was motivated by interest in experimentation and did not intend to cause harm.

4 Sep 2025

Lee Ellis

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Lee Ellis strangled and assaulted his former partner in two separate attacks. On October 28, 2024, during an argument, he pulled her into a bedroom, pinned her down by her neck, applied pressure making her fear suffocation, covered her mouth, and tried to snap her fingers, damaging her nails. In December 2024, he waited outside her home, grabbed her by the neck, pushed her, and caused her to fall and sprain her wrist while her young daughter watched from the car. The victim reported ongoing trauma from the abuse throughout their relationship.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and common assault. Has 40 previous convictions. Judge commented that violence against women and girls is a plague that must stop.

3 Sep 2025

Kevin Chapman

Assault by beating *

Sentence

4 months suspended sentence

Kevin Chapman, while on an overnight TUI flight from Crete to Newcastle on June 11, 2025, became heavily intoxicated by drinking duty-free vodka. He argued with and punched his girlfriend in the face in front of their young daughter and other passengers, causing distress. An off-duty police officer witnessed the incident, and cabin crew intervened, separating the couple and moving the victim. The plane was considered for diversion but landed as scheduled, leading to Chapman's arrest upon arrival.

Pleaded guilty to being drunk on an aircraft and assault by beating. Has mental health issues and does not typically drink, but consumed alcohol due to fear of flying. His partner remains supportive. Also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £154 victim surcharge.

3 Sep 2025

John Smith

Possession with intent to supply heroin and other drugs *

Sentence

Two years suspended for two years with 200 hours of unpaid work

John Smith, a 36-year-old from Laycock Gardens, Seghill, Northumberland, was the passenger in a car stopped by police on the evening of March 30, 2022. During the search, hundreds of tablets including pregabalin and diazepam were found, along with hundreds of pounds in cash. He was strip-searched at the police station, where 17 grams of heroin were discovered hidden in his anus. Examination of his phone revealed evidence of drug dealing. Smith claimed he was dealing to pay off debts caused by his drug addiction and had been assaulted by creditors, which served as a wake-up call.

Pleaded guilty to possessing heroin, benzodiazepam and pregabalin with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of heroin. Already on a suspended sentence for similar offences. Judge noted it was an exceptional case due to health issues and progress made, but warned it was the last chance.

2 Sep 2025

Daniel Kirtley

Violent disorder *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Daniel Kirtley attended a protest in Sunderland city centre on August 2, 2024, which escalated into violent disorder. He joined a group heading towards a mosque, stood in front of police officers protecting the area, was pushed back multiple times, and eventually picked up and threw a missile towards the police line. This occurred amid widespread disorder that cost £1.5m in policing expenses, though there was no evidence he was motivated by religious hostility.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Had nine previous convictions from his youth. Attended out of curiosity while drinking and later expressed remorse. Judge stated a deterrent sentence was necessary due to the mob mentality involved.

2 Sep 2025

Nevruz Debrova

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Nevruz Debrova was caught tending to a cannabis farm in a house on Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland, which had been converted into a drugs factory. Police raided the property on July 29, 2025, finding around 200 cannabis plants, including 100 young plants in a bedroom and 80-100 saplings under the stairs, along with 2-3 kilos of cannabis in a vacuum-sealed bag. The setup was sophisticated, with the electricity meter tampered to bypass usage. He had been working there for about 20 days and claimed he participated due to debts and inability to find legitimate work.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. Will be deported after serving less than half the sentence. Had been in the UK illegally for four years and was exploited due to his immigration status.

2 Sep 2025

August 2025 43 cases

Ryan Rainey

Shop theft *

Sentence

37 weeks imprisonment

Ryan Rainey entered B&M in St James Retail Park on July 31 and stole 14 jars of coffee and a shopping basket worth a total of £104. He was immediately recognised as a repeat shoplifter by the store manager. Rainey has a extensive criminal history, with 101 offences on record, 84 of which are for theft, and this offence occurred while he was serving a suspended sentence for 33 previous shop thefts.

Pleaded guilty to shop theft. Has 101 prior offences, mostly theft, and was on a suspended sentence for 33 shop thefts. Defence cited personal circumstances, including a fallout with his girlfriend, living on the streets, and having his benefits stopped.

31 Aug 2025

Farrah Carling

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

Fined £333 and £133 victim surcharge, plus £50 compensation

Farrah Carling became aggressive when police attempted to arrest her outside the Mighty Oak and Acorn bar in Ashington on December 16. She had her arms restrained but kicked an officer repeatedly in the legs and shins and kneed him in the groin, causing immediate pain and discomfort. This incident occurred after police were called to the scene regarding a drunk and disruptive woman, though it was not initially her.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Has previous convictions but stayed out of trouble since 2011. She is a single parent who works part-time as a carer and believed her drink had been spiked.

31 Aug 2025

Jack Fraser

Inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent *

Sentence

Eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, 300 hours of unpaid work, and £1,000 compensation

Jack Fraser was travelling on a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle on July 5, 2024, to celebrate his mother's 50th birthday when he encountered his friend, who was on a stag do. The two groups initially interacted jovially, but the situation escalated when the victim made inappropriate sexual comments about Fraser's mother, including 'I will shag your mum tonight'. Fraser then punched the victim multiple times to the face and head, including while he was on the floor, resulting in a broken eye socket, swelling to the forehead, bruising to the jaw, blood clots, and a 1cm injury to the upper lip. The victim was taken to hospital upon arrival in Newcastle and referred to a facial surgery team.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. The judge noted the offence was extremely serious, that provocation was no excuse, and that the defendant was out of control due to alcohol, but accepted he was remorseful and had a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

31 Aug 2025

Gary Telford

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Gary Telford possessed hundreds of child sexual abuse images on his electronic devices, including 65 category B and 354 category C photos involving very young children. These images were downloaded between February 18, 2023, and April 5, 2024, at his home in Benwell. Police acted on a tip-off from the National Crime Agency, searched his residence, and discovered the material on a USB stick and laptop. He was arrested and made no comment during interviews.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children. District Judge Kate Meek noted his comment to police upon arrest and emphasised the harm to children. He has 12 prior offences and must pay £85 costs and a £154 victim surcharge, sign the Sex Offenders' Register for seven years, and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years.

30 Aug 2025

Beth Watson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

18-month community order with 240 hours of unpaid work and £500 compensation

On October 8, 2023, Beth Watson, while intoxicated in The Phoenix nightclub in Hexham, headbutted a woman who accidentally bumped into her, threw her drink over her, grabbed her hair, and struck her in the head as she lay on the ground. She then punched another woman in the face, causing the first victim to suffer grazing to her forehead, redness, and a lip injury, and the second victim to sustain a black eye. Both victims required hospital treatment, and the first victim reported ongoing headaches and reduced social activity.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has previous convictions for violence and was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time. Judge commented that the behaviour was disgraceful and that she is not to be trusted when drunk.

30 Aug 2025

Maurice Stevens

Driving while disqualified *

Sentence

Additional 6 months to driving ban, 12-month community order, £200 fine, £85 costs, and £114 victim surcharge

Maurice Stevens was initially banned from driving for 40 months in May 2023 for drink-driving and breached the ban in November 2023, receiving a 44-month ban. On May 21, 2025, he was spotted driving a Mercedes on Dene Avenue in Lemington, which had no insurance. He initially refused to provide his name to police but later admitted his identity, and checks confirmed he was disqualified. His actions led to this sentencing, with his health issues and the short distance driven noted in court.

Pleaded guilty. Suffered a brain injury as a child and recent health deterioration. Drove a very short distance to his mother's address with no suggestion of bad driving.

30 Aug 2025

Mohammed Namq

Burglary *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 170 hours unpaid work

Mohammed Namq, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has been granted refugee status in the UK. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

29 Aug 2025

Michelle King

Being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

On December 27, 2021, at a barbecue in Wallsend, North Tyneside, Michelle King's two American Bull Mastiffs, which she had purchased from Daniel Hutchinson, were unsupervised and attacked a married couple. The male victim sustained puncture wounds, injuries to his hands and fingers, and lost part of his ear, leaving him permanently disfigured. His wife suffered scratches and was left distraught.

Pleaded guilty. Has a previous conviction for wasting police time, expressed remorse describing the attack as a tragic accident, and has a history of poor mental health with a low risk of repetition. Professionals had previously felt safe around her dogs.

29 Aug 2025

Rebvar Saghezi

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 150 hours unpaid work

Rebvar Saghezi, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

29 Aug 2025

Carlo Ramhane

Burglary *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 130 hours unpaid work

Carlo Ramhane, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

29 Aug 2025

Daniel Hutchinson

Being the owner of a dangerously out of control dog *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

On December 27, 2021, Daniel Hutchinson was hosting a barbecue at his address in Wallsend, North Tyneside. His two American Bull Mastiffs, along with two belonging to Michelle King, were unsupervised and attacked a married couple walking nearby. The male victim sustained puncture wounds, injuries to his hands and fingers, and lost part of his ear, leaving him permanently disfigured. His wife suffered scratches and was left distraught. Hutchinson was away buying cannabis at the time but helped round up the dogs afterward.

Pleaded guilty. Has 24 previous convictions for 44 offences and spent time on remand, likely to be released immediately.

29 Aug 2025

Dishad Ahmade Kalke

Burglary *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 170 hours unpaid work

Dishad Ahmade Kalke, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has a history of trauma from Iran and is in the UK illegally. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

29 Aug 2025

Dlshad Ahmade Kalke

Burglary *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, with 170 hours of unpaid work

Dlshad Ahmade Kalke was part of a gang that broke into a storage facility in Washington, near Sunderland, in the early hours of February 24, stealing electronic cigarettes worth £46,000. The gang fled the scene, narrowly avoiding hitting a business owner with a van. He was arrested in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, along with three others, and items including a box of vapes worth £1,600, bolt cutters, and a crowbar were found in the van. The burglary caused £3,600 in damage to the building.

Did not have lawful status in the UK and was seeking asylum, likely to be detained by the Home Office. Had no previous criminal convictions in the UK. The judge accepted that others were involved and the enterprise was not his idea.

29 Aug 2025

Lee Dodds

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years extended prison sentence with 4 years custodial

On February 22, 2025, Lee Dodds, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, entered a Co-op in Ellington armed with a 12-inch knife. He threatened the shop assistant by making jabbing motions with the knife and demanding money, from which he stole £121 in cash and £200 worth of vapes. After fleeing, he became aware that a witness was following him in her car and attacked the vehicle twice with a metal bar, causing damage. He was arrested shortly after and has a history of similar offences, including a 2017 conviction for attempted robbery.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, criminal damage, and possession of a knife. Has 68 previous convictions. Judge described the incident as a terrifying one and noted his history of violent and threatening behaviour.

29 Aug 2025

Joseph Coils

Assault *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Joseph Coils, 23, attacked his ex-girlfriend by trying to gouge her eyes out so she could not see another man, in front of their three-year-old son.

Attacked his ex-girlfriend in front of their three-year-old son.

27 Aug 2025

Christie Peel

Wounding *

Sentence

two years and one month imprisonment

Christie Peel stabbed a woman in the chest and stomach with a kitchen knife during a scuffle in Sunderland city centre on March 8, 2025. The victim had been attempting to buy crack-cocaine and was attacked by Peel, who punched her in the lips, pulled her jumper over her head, and then stabbed her twice. The victim was found soaked in blood, required surgery, and needed a blood transfusion at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. Peel claimed self-defence upon arrest.

Pleaded guilty to Section 20 wounding and possession of a knife. Has four previous convictions, including common assault. The attack was described as out of character due to personal hardships, such as a difficult background, loss of family members, and eviction. Judge noted she was educated and had a history of work, with no evidence of life-threatening or permanent injury to the victim.

27 Aug 2025

Richard Hunter

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years; 40-hour rehabilitation requirement; two-year community order; 10 years on sex offenders' register; 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Richard Hunter, an IT worker, was found in possession of indecent images and videos involving children as young as four years old, along with extreme pornography including material involving a horse. The offences occurred between January and July 2020 during the Covid pandemic while he was living alone in Dunston, Gateshead. Police discovered 80 category A indecent images and 811 videos, 39 category B images and 133 videos, 563 category C images and 150 videos, plus a prohibited cartoon of a child as young as three. He had searched online for terms associated with children and attempted to conceal the images.

Pleaded guilty to the offences; admitted to issues with cocaine use and sex addiction; no previous convictions; was going through stress and traumatic incidents during the Covid period, including loss of business partner and relationship breakdown.

27 Aug 2025

Steven Winters

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Steven Winters sexually assaulted a sleeping woman in the Newcastle area, where the victim woke up to find him standing over her and he stated, 'I didn't know you were awake'. This incident had a profound impact on the victim, who reported feeling violated and losing her peace of mind. The assault occurred years before his subsequent child sex offences, and he was sentenced for this specific crime.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault shortly before trial. Has prior convictions for child sex offences, for which he is already serving a sentence. Imposed indefinite restraining order. To be served consecutively to his existing prison term. Works as a truck driver and in prison catering, and has attempted rehabilitative programmes.

27 Aug 2025

Dale Campbell

Theft *

Sentence

12 month community order, £200 compensation, and 15 rehabilitation days

Dale Campbell was hired to perform gardening work at a property in Cowgate on September 25, 2024. He stole a lawnmower and strimmer that belonged to the customer after completing the work and sold them to fund his crack-cocaine habit. He was captured on the homeowner's CCTV returning to the property to take the items, and the incident was reported to the police.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Has two previous convictions. Was using crack-cocaine and stole items to fund his drug habit. Personal circumstances include the recent death of his father, homelessness, and inability to read and write.

26 Aug 2025

Lewis Armstrong

Assault and Criminal Damage *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Lewis Armstrong, in a troubled relationship with his pregnant partner, attacked the home of an elderly couple who were providing refuge for her. He smashed windows, threw a rock that hit the male victim in the ribs causing bruising, assaulted his partner, and threatened to kill the couple and smash more windows. The incidents occurred in February and involved repeated attempts to enter the victims' home, leaving them petrified.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and two counts of criminal damage. Has 36 previous convictions. Defence noted he has controlled his drug use in prison.

25 Aug 2025

Steven Riach

Shoplifting *

Sentence

32 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 15 months, £2,089.20 compensation, and 20 rehabilitation days

Steven Riach, 41, of Simonside Terrace, Heaton, targeted Sainsbury's, Boots, End, Co-op, and Tesco, stealing items such as a bag worth £269, cosmetics from Boots, coffee and meat products from Sainsbury's and Co-op, and meat worth £80 from Tesco. The offences occurred between August 2024 and May 2025, with one incident on July 4, 2025, involving the theft from End on Grainger Street. He sold the stolen goods to feed his crack-cocaine habit and was caught after shop staff called the police.

Pleaded guilty to thefts. Had 30 previous convictions, including 22 for thefts. Was using crack-cocaine daily and stealing to fund his habit.

23 Aug 2025

Joseph Mcdonough

Burglary *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment, suspended for 15 months

Joseph McDonough and Danielle Donald broke into Ateres High School in Gateshead on August 21, 2023, stealing items worth £18,789, including a flat screen TV, computer server, safe containing petty cash, and 30 tablet computers. McDonough, who was casually employed by a cleaning company, was seen on CCTV attempting to disable cameras with spray paint and later tried to escape arrest by jumping from a second-floor window. The burglary involved an untidy search of offices and other areas.

Admitted burglary. Has 82 previous convictions, including for robbery and burglary. Judge noted he was more willing to engage with probation and that stealing from a school is particularly unpleasant and selfish.

22 Aug 2025

Evan Lyons

Manslaughter *

Sentence

Detained in a secure psychiatric hospital

Evan Lyons battered Christopher Phillips to death with a barbell in Gateshead and injured two other men during the incident.

Admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility after killing Christopher Phillips and injuring two other men.

22 Aug 2025

Danielle Donald

Burglary *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

Joseph McDonough and Danielle Donald broke into Ateres High School in Gateshead on August 21, 2023, stealing items worth £18,789, including a flat screen TV, computer server, safe containing petty cash, and 30 tablet computers. Donald was seen on CCTV pretending to clean a cupboard while rummaging through it, with her face uncovered.

Admitted burglary. Has 28 previous convictions, mainly for shop theft. Her offending was linked to crack cocaine addiction, and she has worked hard in custody to address it.

22 Aug 2025

David Gillan

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

David Gillan, 63, of Sunderland, carried out a sex act on a bus, leaving a teenager crying hysterically. He was sentenced following this incident.

Left a teen crying hysterically after carrying out a sex act on a bus.

22 Aug 2025

Kai Lucas

Racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Kai Lucas, who had been released on licence from a jail sentence for robbery, approached the owner of a vape shop in Sunderland and his friend while they were unloading stock around 5pm on October 14, 2024. He accused them of being 'illegal' and launched a sustained, racially motivated attack, punching one victim multiple times in the face and body, then turning to the shop owner and striking him repeatedly, knocking him unconscious after he hit his head on a wall and the path. Both victims required hospital treatment for bruising, cuts, and other injuries. Lucas shouted xenophobic remarks, including 'This is my country, go back to your country', and continued the assault despite attempts to intervene.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 51 previous convictions and was released on licence from a 57-month sentence for robbery. Judge described the offences as appalling but noted the sentence would run concurrently, so it would not extend his time served. Mental health issues, including anti-social personality disorder and ADHD, and a difficult childhood were considered to impact his culpability.

21 Aug 2025

Stuart Polley

Riot *

Sentence

three years and eight months imprisonment

Stuart Polley participated in a riot in Sunderland city centre on August 2, 2024. He was caught on camera wearing a pink shirt with an England flag draped over his shoulders, throwing a piece of metal fencing towards a police van, and breaking up a wooden bench to create additional missiles. He admitted attending to support a protest after drinking alcohol but claimed no memory of the violent acts when shown CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to riot. Has four previous convictions, including an arson attack in 2018. Judge Amanda Rippon reprimanded him for laughing during the hearing and noted he brought shame on the England flag and Sunderland. His defence stated he is remorseful and described as kind and compassionate by those close to him.

21 Aug 2025

Warren Jackson

Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

8 years and 3 months imprisonment

Warren Jackson targeted multiple young girls online through live chats, where he exposed himself, performed sex acts, and used a My Little Pony plush toy on himself. He recorded these interactions, which involved girls aged between 9 and 14, and possessed child abuse images and extreme pornography. The offending occurred between 2012 and 2018, with videos showing him encouraging children to engage in sexual activity.

Pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Judge described the behaviour as long-standing, entrenched, and comprehensive sexual offending against children. Defendant is on the autistic spectrum and has highly unusual traits to his behaviour.

21 Aug 2025

Richard Clough

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

8.5 years imprisonment

Richard Clough and Anthony Thompson conspired to burgle 16 homes in Birtley, Gateshead, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Springwell, Whickham, and Burnopfield between December 2020 and January 2021. They targeted properties while homeowners were out, stealing cash, watches, jewellery, and other valuables worth around £70,000. They gained access by snapping locks on patio or back doors, often leaving homes ransacked, and used Clough's Mercedes for transport while turning off their phones to avoid detection. One victim lost £30,000 worth of items, and victims reported feeling insecure, vulnerable, and psychologically impacted.

Has 41 previous convictions, including burglaries. Turned to drink and drugs while mourning his 15-year-old son. Judge Sarah Mallett noted the offences caused great upset and required a deterrent sentence due to significant planning and organisation.

20 Aug 2025

Ryan Mcglen

Robbery *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Ryan McGlen, of Benwell, smashed a man in the face with his elbow to steal a bike during a street attack on Westgate Road in Newcastle.

Attacked a man as he walked with his partner on Westgate Road in an utterly despicable street attack.

20 Aug 2025

Owen Lawson

Unlawful Wounding *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months with 100 hours unpaid work and an alcohol abstinence requirement, plus £500 compensation and £150 costs

On October 19, 2024, Owen Lawson became involved in an altercation outside The Bute Arms pub in High Spen, Gateshead, with a man who was his girlfriend's former partner. The incident escalated from an argument inside the pub, and Lawson struck the victim with a Moretti glass in his hand, causing a 3cm laceration to the victim's neck that required four stitches. The event was captured on CCTV, and Lawson later handed himself in to police, stating he believed he was acting in self-defence.

Admitted unlawful wounding, claiming he forgot he had the glass in his hand and acted in self-defence due to fear of violence. He has no previous convictions and works as a chimney sweep with his father.

20 Aug 2025

Michael Shaw

Supplying class A drug *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Michael Shaw, a regular cannabis dealer, supplied MDMA to teenager Tilly Wooler in a park; she became paranoid, collapsed, and died the next day after organ failure.

Supplied MDMA to schoolgirl Tilly Wooler, leading to her death from multiple organ failure.

20 Aug 2025

Eboko Masiya

Supply of cocaine and cannabis *

Sentence

six years and seven months imprisonment

Eboko Masiya, 34, of Roker Avenue, Sunderland, was involved in drug dealing activities. He was first arrested in February 2023 in Newcastle city centre on suspicion of possession of cannabis. Police searches of his home and phone uncovered evidence of drug sales. While on bail in August 2023, he was linked to wraps of cocaine, cannabis, and cash at another property. When police attempted to arrest him, he tried to flee and discarded a carrier bag containing £4,925 in cash into a bush. Further investigation revealed matching serial numbers from cash found at a restaurant where he had been seen counting money, and nearly £1,000 more in cash was seized from him.

Admitted to the crimes at a hearing and was remanded in custody. Detective Sergeant David Wylam of Northumbria Police commented on the damage to communities and the message to other dealers.

20 Aug 2025

Jak Hurley

Strangulation *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Jak Hurley, formerly of Westerhope, attacked a woman by strangling her after she woke up in his flat in Newcastle.

Strangled his partner for no apparent reason and was branded a danger to others.

20 Aug 2025

Anthony Thompson

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Anthony Thompson and Richard Clough conspired to burgle 16 homes in Birtley, Gateshead, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Springwell, Whickham, and Burnopfield between December 2020 and January 2021. They targeted properties while homeowners were out, stealing cash, watches, jewellery, and other valuables worth around £70,000. They gained access by snapping locks on patio or back doors, often leaving homes ransacked, and used Clough's Mercedes for transport while turning off their phones to avoid detection. One victim lost £30,000 worth of items, and victims reported feeling insecure, vulnerable, and psychologically impacted.

Has 11 previous convictions. Defence argued the burglaries lacked sophistication, no one was present in the homes at the time, and he has since given up his taxi licence. Judge Sarah Mallett highlighted the planning and impact on victims.

20 Aug 2025

Adnan Khan

Harassment and sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment, sex offender registration, and a sexual harm prevention order for 20 years

In March 2021, Adnan Khan targeted 10 teenage girls walking to school in Newcastle following Covid-related closures. Over a half-hour period, he approached them in his car, making sexual comments, repeatedly asking for their names, inviting them to get in his car, and in some cases, making aggressive or lewd remarks such as calling them 'gorgeous' and 'beautiful' or threatening sexual acts. The girls, aged 13 to 18, felt frightened and unsafe, with some contacting parents or police immediately. Khan was arrested the same day after his vehicle's registration was reported, and he denied the allegations, claiming racial motivation, but was sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to harassment and two charges of sexual communication with a child. Judge noted he targeted children on their way to school during Covid lockdown. Defence claimed behaviour was foolish and inappropriate, with no real risk.

20 Aug 2025

Darron Wilkinson

Arranging the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

2 years suspended sentence

Darron Wilkinson contacted an undercover police officer posing as a 12-year-old girl on a social networking site in July 2024. He engaged in sexual communication, asked about her personal life, instructed her on sexual acts, and arranged to travel 200 miles from his home in County Durham to a park in Coventry for sexual activity, despite knowing her age.

Pleaded guilty to the offences. Defence claimed messages were fantasy and that he went to Blackpool with his partner instead of meeting the decoy.

19 Aug 2025

Keoma Stanley

Controlling or Coercive Behaviour *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order

Keoma Stanley subjected his partner to a prolonged campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour over several years, including physical violence such as punching her more than 15 times in the face and strangling her during a trip to Liverpool for her 40th birthday in October 2023. He also tracked her movements with a device on her car, spat at her, belittled her in front of others, falsely accused her of drug use and infidelity, and physically assaulted her in other incidents, such as grabbing her by the chin and pushing her to the ground outside their home.

Pleaded guilty to controlling or coercive behaviour, strangulation, assault by beating, and criminal damage. The judge described his behaviour as bullying, belittling, violent, and cowardly, and noted he has 65 previous convictions, including for GBH in 2006.

19 Aug 2025

Glen Irwin

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

19 months suspended for two years with 150 hours unpaid work and £600 compensation

Glen Irwin, during a drunken altercation in November, took his former partner's phone and punched her each time she attempted to retrieve it. He also kicked her in the head and stomach, leaving her with extensive bruising to her forehead, both eyes, arm, and hand, as well as blood on her clothing and the floor. The attack occurred at his father's home after their five-year relationship ended due to prior violence while abroad on holiday.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Has four previous convictions and expressed remorse. He is addressing an alcohol addiction and is in full-time employment.

18 Aug 2025

David Richardson

Stalking and non-fatal strangulation *

Sentence

41 months imprisonment

David Richardson, who had split from the victim about two years earlier, began pestering her with messages and threats in August 2024. Despite her efforts to keep her address secret, he discovered it and visited in September 2024. During the attack at her home, he pinned her to the bed, punched her about 20 times to the face, strangled her until she could not breathe, threw her to the floor, and then boiled a kettle and poured the water on her head and scalp, causing burns. He had been aggressive and shouting about her ex-partners prior to the assault.

Admitted to stalking and non-fatal strangulation. Has 121 previous convictions. Defence noted he has been hard-working while on remand, and the court heard about his family tragedy involving his father's murder.

18 Aug 2025

Andrew Davidson

Theft *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Andrew Davidson, 41, engaged in a series of thefts during a crime spree across Gateshead.

Described as a persistent thief who committed a crime spree across Gateshead.

18 Aug 2025

William Sproat

Criminal damage *

Sentence

£80 fine, £80 compensation, £85 costs, and £32 surcharge

On May 20, 2025, William Sproat, while intoxicated with a group of people, engaged in an argument and kicked over and destroyed a sign belonging to the Corbridge Larder, a popular deli in Northumberland, causing £80 in damage. He later entered the shop and apologised for his behaviour.

Pleaded guilty. Was drunk and involved in an altercation, then apologised to staff.

18 Aug 2025

David Roberts

Possessing a bladed article *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and a £750 fine

David Roberts confronted a dog walker on Valley Dene, Chopwell, Gateshead, around 4pm on March 28, 2025, based on a misunderstanding where he wrongly accused the victim of hitting a woman with a dog lead. Despite no prior interaction, Roberts shouted threats, brandished an axe from his coat, and repeatedly threatened to kill the victim and his dog. The victim, who was walking his dog, fled in fear as Roberts chased him around a car. The incident was recorded on video, showing Roberts continuing to shout obscenities and threats as the victim followed him at a safe distance to note his address for the police. The victim reported suffering heart palpitations and ongoing fear as a result.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article. Has three previous convictions. Judge Penny Moreland described the incident as a frightening misunderstanding and noted it occurred in a public street. Defence argued it was an over-reaction due to his Parkinson's Disease and a perceived threat from the victim's dog.

17 Aug 2025

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