Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 635 verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court (Newcastle upon Tyne). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Steven Wallace

Causing death by dangerous driving

October 24, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and 8 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 9 years and 10 months

On October 15, 2023, Steven Wallace, who was more than five times over the drug driving limit, drove his BMW 320i at excessive speed on a residential street in West Denton, Newcastle, while showing off to a passenger. He lost control of the vehicle after taking a roundabout far above the 30mph limit, swerving across the road and colliding with a bus stop where 19-year-old Joe Scott and his girlfriend were waiting. Joe was killed instantly from severe head injuries, and his girlfriend sustained serious leg injuries requiring hospital treatment for five days. Wallace fled the scene after the crash.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drug driving, failing to stop after an accident, and having no insurance. The sentence was referred to the Attorney General for being unduly lenient, but the appeal failed.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Sean Bell

Dangerous driving

October 21, 2024

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment and banned from driving for 3 years and 1 month

On September 20, 2024, at around 9.30pm, Sean Bell, 34, of Goschen Street, Blyth, stole a BMW 1 series which the driver had left with the keys in the ignition while dropping off food. The victim tried to remove him from the driver's seat but Bell reversed into a parked car before pushing the victim to the ground and driving off. The BMW was later spotted by police on the A188 Benton Lane, in North Tyneside, weaving across the road. Bell drove off at speed, doing 50mph in a 20 zone, in heavy rain. Officers activated lights and sirens but he failed to stop. He was seen throwing a can of alcohol out of the window. Bell then lost control while a double decker bus headed towards him, causing the bus to collide with the car, which was pushed onto a grass verge. Bell ran away but was detained with the help of the police dog unit and found to be over the alcohol limit.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, assault by beating, driving while disqualified, drink driving and having no insurance. Has 39 previous convictions, including multiple driving offences. Released straight away due to time spent on remand.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Steven Lawrence Brown

Fraud by misrepresentation

September 24, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Steven Lawrence Brown, operating as Tyneside Renovate and Build Ltd, accepted £7,500 from Elaine Thompson in February 2020 for building a garage, patio, and driveway as a memorial garden for her granddaughter Jess Moore, who died in November 2019 from Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. He dug up the front and back gardens but failed to complete the work, leaving muddy craters, exposed gas pipes, and building rubble. He targeted at least four other victims similarly. Brown, 44, of Benton Close, Benton, Newcastle, was reported to police and admitted the charges.

Admitted five counts of fraud by misrepresentation. Targeted multiple victims including Elaine Thompson.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Callum Robinson

Possession of indecent images of a child and extreme pornographic material

September 1, 2024

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months

Callum Robinson was convicted in 2024 for possessing an indecent video of a child and extreme pornographic material. The offences involved having prohibited content on his device, which breached his existing conditions. He had a prior conviction for rape in 2009, and this suspended sentence was imposed as part of his ongoing management under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Plea of guilty to possessing an indecent video of a child and extreme porn. This sentence was for offences in 2024, and the breach of SHPO relates to deleting Snapchat history.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Andrew Holland

Theft

August 31, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Andrew Holland, aged 41, from Alsager, stole £1,523 worth of goods from Co-op and Tesco in Kidsgrove over two weeks.

Alistair Paylor

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of cocaine

August 24, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Alistair Paylor acted as a drug mule, attempting to smuggle £8.5 million worth of cocaine through Newcastle Airport from Mexico. He carried two large suitcases containing 25.18 kilos of 97% pure cocaine and agreed to do so to settle his debts. He was questioned by Border Force upon arrival.

Admitted to fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on the importation of cocaine. Had eleven previous convictions, including for possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

Sources: birminghammail.co.uk

Reece Greenwood

Violent disorder

August 14, 2024

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Reece Greenwood, 31, a father-to-be, live-streamed himself during riots in Sunderland, where he shouted racial slurs, encouraged rioters, and verbally abused police officers.

Live-streamed himself shouting racial slurs and actively encouraging rioters while verbally abusing police officers.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Riley Adey

Violent disorder

August 14, 2024

Sentence: 2 years detention

Riley Adey, 19, was filmed waving from the top of an overturned car, looting fire extinguishers from a vandalised business, and repeatedly throwing missiles, including a vape, a brick, and a scaffolding pole, at officers during riots in Sunderland on August 4.

Jennifer O'brien

Shop theft

July 1, 2024

Sentence: 18-month community order

Jennifer O'Brien, 32, of Sunderland, targeted more than 17 stores across the North East, from Belford in North Northumberland to Ryton in Gateshead, stealing goods worth £1,847.77 including booze, food, diffusers, laundry products, pencil cases, tie dye kits, keyrings, toys and gel pens. The thefts occurred over less than a year while she was pregnant and addicted to drugs. She also assaulted shop workers, including in Primark and Waitrose, when confronted.

Pleaded guilty to 17 shop thefts, two assaults and one count of criminal damage. Order lasts until 2027. Has 21 prior convictions for 57 offences. Owes over £7,000 in fines, compensation and surcharges.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Brian Jordan

Rape

June 15, 2024

Sentence: 7 years and 7 months imprisonment

Brian Jordan was found guilty of raping and indecently assaulting one girl and having unlawful sexual intercourse with another girl, leading to his sentencing.

Became distressed and feared attack by other inmates after learning his conviction was reported in the press; had no prior thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Carlos Neto

Manslaughter

March 1, 2024

Sentence: 9 years and 2 months imprisonment

Carlos Neto stabbed Gordon Gault, 14, in the arm with a machete during a gang-related attack while Gordon was riding on the back of a friend's e-bike in Newcastle's West End in November 2022, leading to Gordon's death six days later.

Was 18 at the time of sentencing. Drill music was noted as a factor in the violence, and he could face deportation after serving his sentence.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Lawson Natty

Manslaughter

March 1, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Lawson Natty supplied the machete used in the attack where Gordon Gault, 14, was stabbed in the arm during a gang-related incident in Newcastle's West End in November 2022, resulting in Gordon's death six days later.

Was 18 at the time of sentencing and born in Belgium, potentially facing deportation. He supplied the machete used in the attack.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Trevor Murphy

Damaging property and affray

March 1, 2024

Sentence: 34 months imprisonment

On the afternoon of March 1, 2024, Trevor Murphy, 62, of Sycamore Avenue, Alnwick, borrowed a car and attacked a community mental health hub in Alnwick, Northumberland, using a hammer to shatter five windows, causing £4,877 of damage to the NHS building. Less than an hour later, he went to the job centre in Alnwick and smashed windows with the hammer, causing £5,475 of damage. He then threw a red canister containing a smoke bomb through one of the broken windows, filling the room with smoke and causing fear among staff and customers who took cover. Two days later, on March 3, 2024, while in custody at Middle Engine Lane police station, he assaulted a police officer by lashing out, trying to bite him, and spitting, resulting in injuries to the officer including grazing to the neck and arm, and pain to the knee and back.

Found guilty of two counts of damaging property and one of affray. Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Has 74 previous convictions, none since 2004. Expressed no remorse and warned 'I'm not done yet'. Pre-sentence report described as bleak reading.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Robert Taylor

Drugs offences and money laundering

February 1, 2024

Sentence: 7.5 years imprisonment

Robert Taylor, 54, from Wallsend, North Tyneside, was involved in drugs offences and money laundering as part of a transnational drug trafficking gang coordinating shipments to the UK in alliance with the Clan del Golfo. He was sentenced in his absence after failing to appear in court.

Sentenced in absence for drugs offences and money laundering. Member of transnational drug trafficking gang and agent for the 'Irish mafia'.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Ryan Hodgson

Dangerous driving

January 27, 2024

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment and 3 years driving ban

On March 4, 2023, Ryan Hodgson, aged 22, of Rokeby Avenue, Lemington, Newcastle, was spotted driving a Seat Ibiza on Hawthorn Road in Gosforth, Newcastle, while banned from driving. He ignored police signals to stop and led a high-speed chase, reaching 80mph in a 30mph zone, going through a red light, and forcing other vehicles off the road. With two passengers in the car, he was stopped on a roundabout near the A1 when rammed by two police vehicles, causing him to spin out and crash into a barrier. This followed a prior 10-month jail sentence in 2023 for dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, and related offences.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop, having no insurance and driving while disqualified. Has 18 previous convictions, including for driving offences. Mental health problems mentioned; remorseful and trying to turn life around.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Paul Kirk

Producing cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to supply

January 13, 2024

Sentence: 9 months suspended for 18 months with 100 hours unpaid work and a mental health treatment requirement

On August 7, 2023, Paul Kirk was spotted by police on patrol walking two dogs on Pitt Street, Newcastle, approaching a vehicle but walking away upon seeing the police. Officers followed him due to suspicion and smelled cannabis. He was searched and found in possession of the drug. A search of his home on Diana Street revealed two cannabis growing tents in a bedroom with 91 plants valued at up to £26,000, and 182g of cannabis bush worth up to £1,600. His phone contained messages indicating street-level dealing.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to supply. Has 15 previous convictions, including jail in 2004 for possessing heroin with intent to supply. Continues to take drugs and has not worked for seven years due to mental health issues.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Jamie Moore

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm

January 12, 2024

Sentence: 30 weeks imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 180 hours unpaid work, £1,000 compensation

On June 26, 2024, Jamie Moore, 40, of Taylor Street, Blyth, confronted the victim outside The Flying Horse pub in Blyth following a minor disagreement between the victim and Moore's girlfriend. Believing falsely that the victim had pushed his girlfriend, Moore picked up the slightly-built victim from behind while he was on the phone to his mother and hurled him to the ground in a violent twisting motion. The victim, whose father had died the previous evening, landed on a kerb, suffering multiple broken ribs, significant bleeding into his chest cavity, and requiring hospitalization for a week including critical care, chest drainage, and a blood transfusion. The attack has caused the victim severe pain, anxiety, and ongoing effects.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting GBH. Remorseful. Judge Edward Legard commented on the unprovoked nature of the attack. Restraining order imposed.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Sean Atkinson

Grievous Bodily Harm

January 2, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Sean Atkinson, 35, of Ivyway, Pelton, County Durham, subjected his former partner to a brutal attack on May 13, 2023. After accusing her of seeing someone else, he threw her phone at her, punched her in the face causing her to fall, pinned her down, stamped on the back of her head breaking her nose, kneed her in the face, and then snapped her nose back into place while throttling her. This followed a previous attack where he reversed a car over her, breaking her pelvis and ribs. The victim suffered a fractured nose, open wound, and permanent disfigurement.

Found guilty by a jury of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Ten year restraining order imposed. Prior convictions include assault in May 2021 and causing serious injury by dangerous driving against the same victim.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Lawon Natty

Manslaughter

January 1, 2024

Sentence: two years and eight months imprisonment

Lawon Natty was involved in a violent clash between rival groups near Elswick Park in Newcastle's West End in November 2022, which resulted in the stabbing of 14-year-old Gordon Gault with a machete, causing severe injuries that led to Gordon's death six days later.

Logan Macphail

Murder

November 1, 2023

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

Logan MacPhail, then 16, travelled from Gateshead to Hexham, Northumberland, armed with a kitchen knife on January 27, 2023. He followed his ex-girlfriend Holly Newton, 15, around the town for 45 minutes, sending voice messages to her contacts to arrange a meeting. When Holly and a 16-year-old boy visited a takeaway on the high street, MacPhail approached and lured her to a nearby alleyway off Priestpopple. He launched a violent attack, stabbing Holly multiple times, inflicting 36 wounds. The boy intervened and was stabbed in the shoulder and leg. Both were found injured by emergency services; Holly died from her injuries, while the boy survived after treatment.

Admitted manslaughter and possession of a bladed article but denied murder and grievous bodily harm with intent. Found guilty of murder and grievous bodily harm with intent following a six-week trial. Also given a five-year concurrent sentence for grievous bodily harm with intent.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Ryan Grundy

Non-fatal strangulation

November 1, 2023

Sentence: 14 months imprisonment

Ryan Grundy engaged in multiple acts of domestic violence against Gemma Laidler, including slapping her during an argument on August 10, 2022, throwing her to the floor on October 4, 2022, headbutting and hitting her on July 25, 2023, during which she tried to escape and contacted a neighbour for help, and harassing her by sending repeated pleading emails between November 2023 and December 30, 2023, despite her requests to stop.

Pleaded guilty to non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, harassment and two common assaults. Had already served his time on remand.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Neville Dargue

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of a class B drug

August 28, 2023

Sentence: 26 months imprisonment

Neville Dargue was arrested at Newcastle International Airport after arriving from Bangkok on June 9, 2023, with two suitcases containing 47.1 kg of cannabis, valued at £471,000. The cannabis was found in vacuum-sealed packages, and he was sentenced for his involvement in smuggling the drug into the UK. He has a history of similar offences, including growing cannabis on multiple occasions.

Admitted charge of being concerned in the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition on the importation of a class B drug. Has prior convictions for growing cannabis and was described as an experienced cultivator involved in multiple cannabis operations.

Sources: thenorthernecho.co.uk

Stephen Ansbro

Murder

June 1, 2023

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years

On March 3, 2023, Stephen Ansbro, a 62-year-old wheelchair user, entered the flat of his neighbour Jane Collinson at Dunlem Court sheltered accommodation in Barnard Castle, County Durham, after she had complained about him to management. He subjected her to a savage knife attack, inflicting 59 incised wounds to her head, neck, trunk, arms, hands and legs, and one stab wound to her face, causing her to bleed to death over tens of minutes. Ansbro bolted the door from outside to stage a suicide before leaving. Her body was discovered the next day by family. The attack followed Ansbro's threats to kill her after learning of her complaints in September 2022.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Also admitted four counts of indecent assault on a schoolgirl and one count of child cruelty against a primary school-aged boy. Had 62 previous convictions, all for dishonesty, including two for robbery.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

David Boyd

Murder

May 23, 2023

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 29 years

In October 1992, David Boyd, a paedophile from Stockton, tricked seven-year-old Nikki Allan into going with him near her home in the Wear Garth area of Sunderland with the intention of sexually abusing her. When she screamed, he forced her into the derelict Old Exchange Building, smashed her skull with a brick, and stabbed her 37 times, leading to her death. The case was solved in 2018 through a cold case review that uncovered new DNA evidence linking him to the crime.

Steven Wood

Attempted Murder

August 1, 2021

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 years

Steven Wood attempted to murder his partner Martina Turner by stabbing her 29 times in the kitchen of their shared home in Winlaton Mill, Gateshead, in May 2021. After the attack, Turner hid in a cupboard and called for help with a blade still embedded in her chest. Wood fled the house, locking the door behind him, and was later found under the Redheugh Bridge after attempting to take his own life. Turner suffered wounds to her heart, spine, legs, and other parts of her body, requiring six weeks in hospital and multiple operations.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder. The judge stated he posed a high level of danger to the public.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

George Ormond

Sex abuse offences

July 1, 2018

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

George Ormond, who was 62 at the time of reporting, abused his position as a youth team worker for Newcastle United, committing sex abuse offences against players over a 25-year period.

Worked for Newcastle United's youth team; sentenced for sex abuse offences spanning 25 years.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Trimaan Dhillon

Murder

January 1, 2017

Sentence: life imprisonment

Trimaan Dhillon, a former soldier, became obsessed with his ex-girlfriend Alice Ruggles after their brief relationship ended. He hacked into her social media accounts, bombarded her with abuse via calls, messages, and emails, and made sinister visits to her home, including leaving flowers and chocolates on her window sill. On October 12, 2016, Dhillon drove 120 miles from his army barracks in Edinburgh to Alice's home in Rawling Road, Bensham, Gateshead, where he slit her throat, killing her.

Convicted of murder after denying the charge and claiming Alice Ruggles fell on a carving knife during an argument.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Joe Welsh

Murder

January 25, 2016

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

On January 25, 2016, in North Shields, Joe Welsh lured Reece Allen to his death following a petty Facebook spat. Welsh, who had been on a drink and drugs binge, sent threatening messages to Reece, broke a window at Reece's mother's house to provoke him, and then stabbed Reece multiple times in West Avenue when Reece confronted him. Reece, aged 24, was protecting his family and friends, and died from his injuries despite his mother's attempts to save him.

Convicted of murder after claiming self-defence; had a history of violence and was under the influence of drink and drugs at the time.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

James Wheatley

Murder

January 1, 2016

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum of 23 years

James Wheatley befriended 24-year-old Lee Irving, who suffered from profound learning difficulties, and held him captive at his home in Kenton Bar, Newcastle, shared with his mother Julie Mills. Lee was subjected to a horrifying campaign of violence, beaten and sedated with drugs including morphine to prevent escape. He died in 2015 from a catalogue of injuries, including 27 rib fractures, likened to car crash casualties. His body was wheeled in a pushchair and dumped near the A1 in Fawdon.

Found guilty of murder. Moved to vulnerable prisoners unit for safety due to the nature of his crime.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Philip Craggs

Murder

March 1, 2008

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years 6 months

Philip Craggs stabbed Paul Gilbert to death on February 13, 2008, after Paul accidentally bumped into Craggs and his twin brother Mark on Welbeck Road in Walker, Newcastle. Paul, aged 22 and expecting a child, foolishly challenged the brothers to fight but fled when Craggs brandished a knife. Paul apologised repeatedly while running but was tripped by Mark Craggs and overpowered. Philip Craggs then stabbed him three times. Paul staggered to Alfred Street, collapsed, spent over two weeks in a coma, and died on February 28, 2008.

Pleaded guilty to murder. Parole Board directed release following a hearing earlier this month.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Mark Craggs

Affray

March 1, 2008

Sentence: 21 months imprisonment

Mark Craggs, twin brother of Philip Craggs, was involved in the incident on February 13, 2008, on Welbeck Road in Walker, Newcastle, where Paul Gilbert accidentally bumped into the brothers. Paul challenged them to fight but fled. Mark Craggs tripped Paul, enabling Philip to catch up and stab him three times, leading to Paul's death on February 28, 2008.

Admitted affray; court heard he tripped the victim, allowing his brother to catch and kill him.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Peter Voisey

Rape

January 1, 2006

Sentence: life imprisonment with a minimum of 10 years

On December 27, 2005, Peter Voisey crept into a home in Willington Quay, Wallsend, North Tyneside, and abducted a six-year-old girl from the bath where she was playing with toys. He covered her mouth to prevent her from calling out to her mother, forced her into his red Vauxhall Astra car, and subjected her to two horrific sex attacks during a 15-minute ordeal before dumping her naked and crying in a dark, freezing back lane on Armstrong Road. The victim was found by local resident Geoffrey Brown, who heard her cries and brought her inside before calling the police. Voisey was linked to the crime via partial shoe prints on the wet bathroom floor and his diary entry reading 'Phew, it’s over. Chill now.' His alibi of buying cannabis collapsed as friends refused to corroborate it. The crime traumatized the victim and cast fear over the Willington Quay community.

Found guilty by jury. Judge David Hodson warned he might never be released. Currently facing sixth parole hearing in February 2026.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Steven Ling

Murder

January 1, 1998

Sentence: life imprisonment

Steven Ling raped Joanne Tulip, 29, and stabbed her 60 times at his home in Stamfordham, Northumberland, on December 25, 1997. He met her in a pub on Christmas Eve 1997, lured her to his property under false pretences of a party, punched her, attempted sex, raped her with a knife, stabbed her repeatedly, attempted to suffocate her, and etched swastikas and crosses into her flesh. He absconded but confessed after being apprehended for a traffic violation.

Admitted to murder. Initially given a minimum term of 20 years, reduced to 18 years on appeal. Served 27 years before release on licence. Judge stated he would never be released if he posed a danger to women. Rape charge left on file but he accepted responsibility.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Norma Joyce Bell

Manslaughter

December 17, 1968

Sentence: no sentence

Norma Joyce Bell, aged 13 and unrelated to Mary Flora Bell, was involved in the killings of four-year-old Martin Brown on 25 May 1968 and three-year-old Brian Howe on 31 July 1968 in Scotswood, Newcastle, alongside Mary. She entered not guilty pleas to all charges and was acquitted.

Found not guilty of murder and not guilty of manslaughter on both counts; judge hoped nobody would discuss the matter with her and that it should be put behind her.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Mary Flora Bell

Manslaughter

December 17, 1968

Sentence: life detention

Mary Flora Bell, aged 11, killed four-year-old Martin Brown by strangulation on 25 May 1968 in an abandoned house in Scotswood, Newcastle, and three-year-old Brian Howe by strangulation on 31 July 1968 on nearby wasteland, where she also attempted to etch the letter 'M' into his abdomen using damaged scissors. She suffered horrific childhood abuse, including sexual abuse by her mother, a sex worker and dominatrix. Prior to the killings, she exhibited disturbing behaviour such as strangling classmates and scrawling confessions in a nursery after Martin Brown's death.

Sentenced for manslaughter; jury found her not guilty of murder; labelled 'dangerous' by Mr Justice Cusack with a very grave risk to other children if not closely watched; diagnosed with psychopathic disorder.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

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