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Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 753 verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court (Newcastle upon Tyne). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Newcastle Crown Court
August 2025 43 cases
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Paul Stoddart
Burglary *
Sentence
26 months imprisonment
Paul Stoddart participated in a riot in Sunderland on August 2, 2024, where he was seen on CCTV kicking and breaking a window of a building. He entered a vape store during the disorder, stole numerous vapes from the stock room, and contributed to the overall chaos that made the city centre unsafe for the public. The burglary resulted in losses of around £42,000 in retail value, with total costs exceeding £83,000 due to theft, damage, and loss of trade.
Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and burglary. Has 33 previous convictions, including for violence, criminal damage, and burglary. The judge noted his remorse, influence of alcohol abuse, and depression, and emphasised the need for deterrent sentences due to large-scale disorder.
15 Aug 2025
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Cory Lavery
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Cory Lavery attacked his partner in the back of a moving taxi in Gateshead on March 14, 2025. He punched her two or three times and grabbed her neck, leaving her bloodied, bruised, and distressed. The taxi driver witnessed the incident and alerted authorities. After arriving at their destination in Bensham, Lavery continued the assault by pushing her several times outside the vehicle.
Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Had 32 previous convictions and was on a community order for shoplifting at the time. Judge Carolyn Scott described his behaviour as disgraceful and noted the victim was vulnerable in the moving taxi.
15 Aug 2025
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Martin Miller
Intentional Strangulation *
Sentence
Two years suspended for two years with 150 hours unpaid work, a six-month drug rehabilitation requirement and a ten-year restraining order
Martin Miller, a former soldier with PTSD, strangled his partner on multiple occasions while issuing death threats. On November 22, 2024, he smashed a bottle of rum, verbally abused her, smashed her phone, threw a bedside cabinet, threw a glass of red wine causing a cut to her hand, and fled. On November 30, 2024, he pinned her against a wall, gripped her neck for about 30 seconds saying 'I'm going to kill you', and left her with bruising and swelling. On January 9, 2025, he entered her home uninvited, grabbed her throat with force, strangled her with both hands, bent her over a banister, and threatened to get a knife and kill her, leaving her with bruising to her neck. The victim reported feeling fearful for her life and unsafe.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional strangulation, assault and criminal damage. Has ten previous convictions, including battery and criminal damage. Suffers from PTSD due to military service and has issues with alcohol and cocaine.
14 Aug 2025
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Ryan Carney
Burglary *
Sentence
21 months imprisonment
On December 23, 2024, Ryan Carney burgled a hotel room in Sunderland while the occupant was asleep, stealing gift-wrapped items including a Smeg Kettle and Toaster worth £289, and a £499 laptop needed for work. He was seen by another guest carrying the stolen items. Carney has 104 prior convictions. Additionally, on November 2, 2024, he committed affray by holding a broken bottle and approaching another man, resulting in an assault. He also admitted to criminal damage by pushing over a glass display cabinet in a Subway shop and to theft from shoplifting at Morrisons on 16 occasions between December 3 and 24, 2024. The victim reported significant emotional and financial impact.
Pleaded guilty to burglary, affray, having an offensive weapon, criminal damage, and theft. The judge described the Christmas Eve burglary as a particularly mean offence. He has a history of mental health problems and has worked well while in custody on remand.
13 Aug 2025
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Yousuf Musa
Sexual Assault *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment
Yousuf Musa, an asylum seeker from Ethiopia, approached his first victim at a venue where she was helping asylum seekers. He asked for a hug, then forcefully grabbed her genitals and breast, pulling her towards him while she struggled and told him to stop. He made masturbating gestures and appeared to find the situation amusing. After his arrest and release, he followed another woman, approached her and her mother, repeatedly asked for hugs, and touched the older woman's shoulder despite refusals, causing her to feel violated and threatened. The incidents occurred in Ashington, Northumberland.
Pleaded guilty to sexual assault and common assault. Described as acutely sexually preoccupied and creating opportunities for predatory behaviour. High risk of causing serious harm to others. Must sign the sex offenders register for ten years and comply with five-year restraining orders.
13 Aug 2025
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Carla Adams
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *
Sentence
11 months suspended for two years with programme requirements
On October 6, 2023, in Newcastle city centre, Carla Adams, who was homeless and in the process of transitioning, carried out an unprovoked attack on a pensioner in his late 60s or early 70s. The incident began when Adams hit the victim, leading to a confrontation in the Grainger Market. The victim followed Adams outside, where a scuffle occurred, and Adams struck him on the back of the head with a bottle, causing him to fall. The victim sustained a minor head injury and was treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Adams was restrained by passers-by, struggled, spat at an off-duty police officer, and was arrested.
Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 150 previous convictions, including 18 for violence. Was homeless at the time, had recently begun transitioning, and was experiencing complex mental health issues including paranoia. Was intoxicated during the incident and expressed remorse, hoping it is her last court appearance.
9 Aug 2025
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Welvitcha Hombe
Driving with excess alcohol *
Sentence
Fined £120, £85 costs, £48 victim surcharge, and banned from driving for 20 months
Welvitcha Hombe was driving his VW Golf in Newcastle City Centre in the early hours of June 7, 2025, when police noticed poor lane discipline and pulled him over. He failed a roadside breath test with a reading of 79mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35mcg. He was arrested, and officers noted the smell of alcohol and signs of intoxication.
Pleaded guilty to the offence. He was a law student and had been placed in a cell to sober up after arrest.
9 Aug 2025
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Rhys Conn
Rape *
Sentence
11 years imprisonment
Rhys Conn met the victim, a teenager, in a pub while she was out with friends. He offered her and her friends a lift to a garage. During the journey, he sexually assaulted her by pulling her towards him, attempting to kiss her, and trying to touch her inappropriately despite her protests. Later, when alone with her in the van again, he made further advances and took her to his home instead of hers, where he raped her upstairs after she expressed she did not want to and wanted to leave. The incident occurred in the evening, and the victim later developed PTSD as a result.
Found guilty of two counts of rape, three of sexual assault, and one of attempted sexual assault. Judge Carolyn Scott noted the significant impact on the victim, who was left traumatised. Defence argued there was no abduction and minimal planning.
8 Aug 2025
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Lee Clough
Intentional Strangulation *
Sentence
21 months imprisonment
On March 28, 2025, Lee Clough, a crack cocaine addict covered in blood, attacked a woman in a lift at Church Walk House in Walker, Newcastle. He grabbed her by the neck, lifted her off the floor against the wall, and shouted 'give me everything you've got', believing she had drugs or property. The incident was captured on CCTV. Approximately 45 minutes later, he breached a restraining order by going to his former partner's house seeking help, still covered in blood from an earlier attack on himself.
Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and breaching a restraining order. He has 25 previous convictions and was on two suspended sentences for stalking and drug driving. The judge noted it must have been extremely frightening for the victim.
8 Aug 2025
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Claire Barrett
Being drunk on an aircraft *
Sentence
£80 fine plus £85 costs and £32 victim surcharge
Claire Barrett was on a SunExpress flight from Dalaman, Turkey, to Newcastle, where she drank vodka with an old friend, became loud and rowdy, disturbing other passengers who were trying to sleep. Cabin crew contacted police via air traffic control, and upon landing at Newcastle International Airport on June 22, 2025, she was unsteady on her feet and was arrested for the offense. An additional charge of recklessly acting in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft was dropped.
Pleaded guilty to the offense. She was extremely embarrassed and admitted to being drunk and too loud after drinking vodka with an old friend on the flight.
2 Aug 2025
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Oussama Ettrii
Robbery *
Sentence
4.5 years imprisonment
Oussama Ettrii, armed with a knife, targeted a 20-year-old woman in an underpass on Eslington Road, Jesmond, Newcastle, around 4pm on May 26, asking for an iPhone charger while holding the knife. She panicked, shouted for help, and fled to her car. Hours later, shortly before midnight on the same day, he approached a 20-year-old man on Claremont Place, Newcastle city centre, with a knife in his tracksuit bottoms, demanding his phone and attempting to force him to log out of his iCloud. He dragged the victim towards bushes, took the phone, and left. Ettrii was arrested four days later, and the stolen phone was found at his home. The victims reported significant stress, anxiety, and terror as a result.
Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and robbery. He has no previous convictions and committed the offences for financial reasons while studying in the UK. His defence stated he is remorseful and embarrassed.
1 Aug 2025
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Minh Nguyen
Production of Cannabis *
Sentence
8 months imprisonment
Minh Nguyen was found at a property in Hexham with a cannabis farm. He jumped out of a second-floor window during a police raid, injuring himself, and admitted to being directed by others to maintain the plants for three days.
Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the production of cannabis. He claimed he was an illegal immigrant forced to look after the plants for accommodation and food.
1 Aug 2025
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Sergio Tzaro
Producing Cannabis *
Sentence
18 months imprisonment
Sergio Tzaro was found looking after 1,000 cannabis plants at an industrial unit in North Shields. He had come to the UK to work but turned to crime due to dissatisfaction with his earnings, and the electricity supply at the unit had been bypassed.
Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis on the basis he had been at the site for ten days.
1 Aug 2025
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Carl Stewart
Cocaine plot *
Sentence
more than 20 years imprisonment
Carl Stewart, from North Shields or Sunderland, was involved in a cocaine plot as part of a drugs gang trio. The gang was caught following the police's dismantling of the EncroChat communications network, leading to their sentencing.
Part of a drugs gang involved in a cocaine plot. Locked up after police smashed the EncroChat communications network.
1 Aug 2025
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Alfred Liddle
Attempted Sexual Communication with a Child *
Sentence
5 years and 3 months imprisonment with an extended licence period of two years and nine months
Alfred Liddle engaged in sexual conversations with a profile he believed was a 14-year-old girl on Snapchat, which was actually a police decoy. He continued despite initially ending communication and had breached bail conditions by possessing an undeclared device.
Pleaded guilty to attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, attempted sexual communication with a child, attempting to possess indecent images of a child, and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. He had prior convictions for similar offences.
1 Aug 2025
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Benjamin Porter
Cocaine plot *
Sentence
more than 20 years imprisonment
Benjamin Porter, from North Shields or Sunderland, was involved in a cocaine plot as part of a drugs gang trio. The gang was caught following the police's dismantling of the EncroChat communications network, leading to their sentencing.
Part of a drugs gang involved in a cocaine plot. Locked up after police smashed the EncroChat communications network.
1 Aug 2025
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Darren Gilmore
Cocaine plot *
Sentence
more than 20 years imprisonment
Darren Gilmore, from North Shields or Sunderland, was involved in a cocaine plot as part of a drugs gang trio. The gang was caught following the police's dismantling of the EncroChat communications network, leading to their sentencing.
Part of a drugs gang involved in a cocaine plot. Locked up after police smashed the EncroChat communications network.
1 Aug 2025
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July 2025 7 cases
Scott Orr
Wounding with intent *
Sentence
4 years and 2 months imprisonment with an extended licence period of 3 years
Scott Orr confronted a group on New Bridge Street in Newcastle on October 23, 2024, after claiming his girlfriend had been brushed past by the victim's girlfriend. He turned around, shoved the woman, and when her partner intervened, Orr used a concealed blade to slash the victim multiple times, causing severe injuries including lacerations to the face, neck, and chest, resulting in permanent scarring and nerve damage. Eight bladed weapons were found at his home upon arrest.
Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Has one previous conviction for assault. The judge noted the injuries were extremely unpleasant and that Orr claimed his drink had been spiked, which was disproven by CCTV.
31 Jul 2025
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Paul Robinson
Blackmail *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment, suspended for two years
Paul Robinson targeted a millionaire businessman by threatening to disclose false damaging information, including claims about the victim's business and alleged inappropriate behaviour with a young female. He demanded thousands of pounds, with an initial payment of £5,000 transferred via an intermediary. Further demands were made via email, causing the victim significant stress and anxiety attacks. Robinson was arrested after the victim reported the incidents.
Pleaded guilty to blackmail. Has 27 previous convictions. Sentence suspended due to prison overcrowding and assessed low risk of reoffending.
31 Jul 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Dhroo Singh
Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of cannabis *
Sentence
16 months imprisonment
Dhroo Singh, 21, of Ebrington Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, agreed to import cannabis to pay off a debt. On April 18, 2025, he flew into Newcastle Airport from Thailand via Doha and Heathrow in business class, carrying a Nike backpack and two large suitcases purchased in Thailand. He was stopped by Border Force, confirmed the suitcases were his, and stated he was en route to see a friend in Middlesbrough. The suitcases contained 33 kilograms of cannabis in sealed bags, and he expected to be paid £3,000 plus the holiday for the importation.
Pleaded guilty to the fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on the importation of cannabis. Judge Recorder Tom Moran highlighted the deliberate and calculated nature of the crime for financial reward, with deterrence as a factor. Defendant is of previous good character, was in credit card debt, and acted on instructions from others he had not met.
31 Jul 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Philip Byrne
Aggravated Burglary *
Sentence
6 years imprisonment
Philip Byrne was involved in burgling a vulnerable elderly couple in Chopwell with Lyon Dunn on June 21, 2023, entering their home without permission and stealing a TV after demanding money for gardening work. Additionally, on August 1, 2024, and in subsequent incidents, he participated in aggravated burglaries in Birtley and Gateshead, where he and others armed with weapons like crowbars and machetes entered homes, demanded drugs and cash, threw broken bottles, smashed windows, and used substances believed to be ammonia, causing injury and terror to victims.
Admitted to burglary, two counts of aggravated burglary, and one count of attempted aggravated burglary. Had a difficult childhood and was addicted to drugs, though not the prime mover in the aggravated burglary offences.
30 Jul 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Kyle Frost
Assault *
Sentence
Imprisonment
Kyle Frost of Shiremoor strangled, beat, and pushed his partner down a flight of stairs during a shocking attack in North Tyneside as she attempted to protect her son.
Plea not specified; attacked his partner while she tried to protect her son.
30 Jul 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Lyon Dunn
Burglary *
Sentence
3 years imprisonment
In June 2023, Lyon Dunn targeted a vulnerable elderly couple in Chopwell, Gateshead, by knocking on their door and offering gardening work for £40, which he demanded in advance. He drove the victim, who had suffered a stroke, to a cashpoint while disqualified from driving, and repeatedly returned to demand more money for a broken strimmer. On June 21, 2023, he attended with Philip Byrne, demanded £60, and after limited work was done, entered the home without permission and stole the couple's TV.
Admitted to burglary, fraud, and driving while disqualified. The judge described the offences as cruel, callous, and cowardly. His behaviour declined due to cocaine use and upsetting personal news.
30 Jul 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk
Ian Ashby
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Strangulation *
Sentence
28 months imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order
Ian Ashby subjected his partner to violence on two separate occasions. On July 31, 2024, while she was at his sister's home, he became angry, headbutted her nose, grabbed her head and smacked it against a door, threw a bottle of lager at her causing cuts to her arm and ankle, and strangled her, making it difficult for her to breathe. On October 26, 2024, during a drunken argument, he shoved, punched, bit her ear and breast, strangled her by putting his arm on her windpipe, and punched her seven times in the ribs, leaving her with bruising, bite marks, and other injuries. She required hospital treatment and reported a significant impact on her mental health and daily life.
Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and strangulation. Has an extremely limited history of offending with three previous convictions and has been remanded in custody for more than nine months.
30 Jul 2025
chroniclelive.co.uk

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