Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

June 2025 39 cases

Steven Brownless

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Steven Brownless assisted Michael Armstrong in a conspiracy to supply cocaine between March and April 2020. He used the EncroChat handle 'Odd Gorilla' and was responsible for transporting, storing, and adulterating 2.25 kilos of cocaine on behalf of Armstrong and others. He was arrested in April 2021 with approximately 6g of cocaine at his home, indicating ongoing involvement in drug dealing.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and possessing cocaine with intent to supply. Acted as a courier for Michael Armstrong, involved in transporting, storing, and adulterating cocaine. Had mental health issues and was addicted to drugs at the time, with no offences since.

18 Jun 2025

Michael Armstrong

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

Sentence

10 years and 4 months imprisonment

Michael Armstrong was involved in a conspiracy to supply more than 4 kilos of cocaine and large amounts of cannabis between March and April 2020. He used the EncroChat handle 'Frosty Case' to communicate about drug deals, including buying and selling wholesale quantities. He was arrested in April 2021 and played a leading role in the operation, which involved sourcing cocaine and supplying it to others commercially.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to supply cannabis. Had a leading role in sourcing and supplying drugs. Judge noted they thought they were untouchable. Defence mentioned a gambling problem and prior involvement in a scaffolding business.

18 Jun 2025

Conner Brooke

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Conner Brooke, after being released early on licence from a previous 16-month sentence for assaulting his partner, rekindled the relationship and resumed violent behaviour within days. Incidents included throwing her and her belongings out of his home while grabbing her face and pushing her, accusing her of cheating; further violence over subsequent weeks that left her with a black eye; pushing her at a Metro station causing her head to hit a board; and in March, going through her phone, slapping her, pushing her face against a wall, and causing bruising to her arms and legs. The victim reported constant fear and worsening behaviour.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of assault by beating, and criminal damage to a window. Has 22 previous convictions for violence, carrying weapons, and exposure. Judge Recorder Mark McKone KC expressed concern about a new relationship, which is now over, and noted that Brooke was previously using Spice but is now clean of the drug. Time served in custody will not count towards this sentence due to recall on a previous one.

17 Jun 2025

Udkarsh Yadav

Burglary with intent to cause criminal damage *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment suspended for two years, with rehabilitation requirements, 200 hours unpaid work, and £117 compensation

Udkarsh Yadav broke into a fellow student's room at Trinity Square student accommodation in Gateshead using a key card that allowed access to all rooms. This occurred while the victim was home for Christmas. He carried out a sex act in the room, defiling the victim's bed cover and three Jellycat teddy bears, and was caught through DNA evidence. The victim, who was experiencing her first time away from home, was left shaken by the incident.

Pleaded guilty to the offence. Judge described the act as disgusting and selfish, noting the stress it caused the victim. Defending counsel stated the behaviour was out of character and that Yadav is a student with no prior convictions mentioned.

17 Jun 2025

Ryan Callaghan

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment and ordered to sign the sex offenders register

Ryan Callaghan raped a vulnerable woman who had recently been released from hospital after self-harming. The attack occurred when she was in crisis, leaving her completely broken and contributing to her decision to take her own life shortly afterwards, particularly after inadvertently walking past his house during a family outing.

Found guilty by a jury of rape. Has two previous convictions for common assault. Judge commented that the victim's suicide was not the sole cause of her death, though it was a substantial element in her final weeks.

17 Jun 2025

Adam Glover

Arson and Assault *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Adam Glover demanded £140 he claimed was owed to him by a man. On September 9, he went to the man's mother's house in Sunderland, squirted a liquid believed to be petrol into the man's eyes from a Lucozade Sport bottle, poured the liquid on the carpets while attempting to ignite it with a lighter, causing £600 in damage, and later set fire to another family member's BMW car as a revenge attack, resulting in £1,500 in damage to the vehicle's paintwork and plastics. The incident left the family feeling vulnerable and scared for their safety.

Admitted to arson and assault. Has 24 previous convictions. Judge described the incident as a terrifying experience for the family. Defence noted he has worked well in custody and has good references.

16 Jun 2025

Kristofer Mawhinney

Controlling Behaviour *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment and a nine-year restraining order

Kristofer Mawhinney engaged in a three-year relationship where he initially showered the victim with affection but later became excessively jealous, controlling, and violent. He monitored her movements, accused her of cheating, and physically assaulted her on multiple occasions, including strangling her in a hotel in March and beating her in his home in July, which left her with bruising around both eyes and hair pulled out. He also entered her home uninvited, encouraged her to hide her injuries, and continued to contact her despite her attempts to end the relationship.

Pleaded guilty to controlling behaviour, intentional strangulation, and assault. Has 37 previous convictions. Judge described the offences as particularly serious and nasty. Defendant was addicted to crack cocaine at the time.

16 Jun 2025

Adam Gallagher

Burglary *

Sentence

Two years imprisonment

Adam Gallagher, wearing a balaclava, entered a property on Claremont Terrace in Blyth through an open window, terrifying a young autistic boy. He stole a bike from another insecure property during a crime spree on February 9, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted burglary, one count of burglary, and one count of theft. Has 22 prior convictions for 33 offences.

14 Jun 2025

Andrew Reveley

Burglary of a non-dwelling *

Sentence

12-month community order, £20 fine, and £310.95 compensation

Andrew Reveley targeted the same supermarket four times in four days, entering via an unlocked door and stealing chocolate worth £300. He also stole £76-worth of men's toiletries from another store a month later.

Pleaded guilty to burglary of a non-dwelling and four counts of shop theft. Has 52 prior offences.

14 Jun 2025

Liam Ellison

Handling stolen goods *

Sentence

Six-month conditional discharge and suspended sentence operational period increased by three months

Liam Ellison was caught selling stolen goods from a burgled salon in Newcastle. The victim tracked her iPad and speakers, which were taken in the burglary, as Ellison sold them to a nearby city centre shop. He claimed he was not responsible for the burglary but agreed to sell the items for the actual burglar.

Pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods. Was on licence from prison at the time.

14 Jun 2025

Kevin Enright

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Kevin Enright, employed as a business finance manager at St Leonard's Catholic School in County Durham, abused his position of trust to steal £129,160 between February 2019 and November 2020. He diverted funds from the school's banking system to his own accounts and those of his then-partner, using fake invoices from non-existent suppliers. This was driven by debts accrued from gambling and substance misuse issues after his marriage ended. The theft left the school with an £84,000 deficit, leading to staff redundancies, cuts in spending on books and equipment, and long-term impacts on pupil education and trust in authority.

Admitted fraud by abuse of position. Had no previous convictions and was dealing with depression, substance misuse, and gambling addiction following the breakdown of his marriage. Expressed deep regret and willingness to repay debts, though currently unable to do so.

13 Jun 2025

Kai Bell

Meeting a child following grooming *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Kai Bell, of Saint Peters Road, Newcastle, sent explicit pictures and videos to decoys posing as 12-year-old girls and arranged to meet them with the intention of committing further offences. He was arrested in June 2024 and charged in September 2024 after breaching bail conditions. The offences involved communicating with multiple decoys from vigilante groups, believing them to be real children.

Pleaded guilty to 13 offences, including attempting to cause a child to watch sexual activity and meeting a child following grooming. Described as a dangerous predator by police. Will serve the first two months in a young offenders' institution, followed by four years on extended licence, and is subject to lifelong placement on the Sex Offenders' Register and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

13 Jun 2025

Richie Jefferson

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

2 years suspended sentence, 150 hours unpaid work, and £2,500 compensation

On December 26, 2023, Richie Jefferson, after consuming 16 double vodkas in three hours, launched an unprovoked and animalistic attack on a stranger in a busy pub in Blyth, Northumberland. The victim, who had been standing in the pub for about 20 minutes, was struck multiple times, resulting in severe facial injuries including a laceration to the forehead, a cut to the nose, a broken nose, and permanent scarring. The victim was covered in blood and has since experienced emotional distress, PTSD, fear of going out alone, and difficulties with daily activities like running and cycling due to breathing issues. There was no evidence of a weapon being used, though CCTV showed a flurry of blows.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Had six prior convictions, including for criminal damage and stalking, and was on a community order at the time. The judge noted the attack was senseless and unprovoked, and the defendant expressed remorse, stating he no longer drinks alcohol and has reformed his life.

12 Jun 2025

David Vincent

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

15 months suspended for two years with a three-month alcohol treatment requirement and a restraining order

David Vincent, while on police bail with conditions not to contact his partner, breached those conditions by contacting her via phone with both romantic and abusive messages. He then arrived at her home in Sunderland while intoxicated, refused to leave, became verbally abusive, pushed her in the chest, spat in her face, and banged her head against the bedroom wall, resulting in bruising, swelling, and a possible spinal fracture. The incident occurred in October 2024, leading to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and a public order offence. Has 109 previous convictions and a history of domestic violence. The victim does not support the prosecution, and he expressed remorse for his conduct.

11 Jun 2025

Edward Corbett

Theft *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Edward Corbett, who had Power of Attorney for his father Robert Corbett suffering from dementia, stole £189,586 over a five-and-a-half year period from 2017 to 2023. He transferred funds from his father's account to his own, withdrew cash, and took money from a casino to fund his gambling, alcohol, and drug addictions. The offending came to light in 2023 when Corbett disclosed it while seeking help for his addictions.

Pleaded guilty to theft. No previous convictions but had a caution for obtaining property by deception. Judge noted a breach of trust due to Power of Attorney, deliberate targeting of his dementia-suffering father, and the sustained period of offending over five-and-a-half years.

11 Jun 2025

Timothy Luckhurst-Matthews

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

10 months suspended for two years, must sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and pay £1,200 towards prosecution costs

Timothy Luckhurst-Matthews sexually assaulted a woman by putting his hand under her 'Jingle my Bells' Christmas jumper, under her bra, and grabbing and squeezing her breast to the point of pain. The incident occurred in the presence of another witness, who saw the assault. The victim was in shock and immediately protested. Luckhurst-Matthews made a comment indicating his actions and later denied the assault, which was reported to the police.

Denied the offence and was convicted by a jury. Judge described his behaviour as shocking and inexcusable, noting the lasting impact on the victim.

10 Jun 2025

Richard French

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

Seven years and four months imprisonment

Richard French, 36, was stopped by police and found with £2 million worth of cocaine in his car.

Admitted possession of cocaine with intent to supply.

10 Jun 2025

Jonpaul Elessar

Voyeurism *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Jonpaul Elessar invited a vulnerable man, who was stranded and wearing only shorts, to his home in Washington. The man asked Elessar to turn off his cameras and was given a drink, after which he became unconscious, possibly due to drugs including GHB. While the victim was unconscious and naked, Elessar took a photograph of him, performed a sex act on him, and sent the image to another man. Police later found two indecent images of children on Elessar's phone. The victim reported feeling violated, humiliated, and emotionally harmed.

Pleaded guilty to voyeurism and possessing indecent images of children. Has a previous conviction from 2013 for possessing and distributing indecent images of children. Judge Sarah Mallet noted the emotional harm caused to the victim and that the image was taken for 'bragging rights'.

10 Jun 2025

Alan Straughan

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment and a 10-year restraining order

On October 19, 2024, Alan Straughan, while acting as a carer for a vulnerable woman he had known for around six years, became angry when she asked him to call her dog in from the garden. He leaned over her, strangled her with both hands for about a minute, causing her to struggle to breathe and fear for her life. After she poked him to make him stop, he threatened to do it again and poured a drink over her head. The victim suffered soreness and tenderness to her neck and reported feeling shaken and frightened of being alone.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, making threats to kill, and common assault. Has nine previous convictions. Judge noted it was a dreadful incident involving abuse of trust as the victim's carer.

9 Jun 2025

Neil Satterley

Stalking *

Sentence

Fined £1,346, ordered to pay £85 costs and £538 victim surcharge, and made subject of an 18-month restraining order

Neil Satterley stalked his ex-partner, a hospital worker, by bombarding her with messages and calls, attending her address uninvited, following her and her new partner, and being abusive. The campaign lasted from July 28 to August 14, 2024, after their relationship ended, leaving the victim fearing for her safety and that of those she cared for. He was arrested after following the victim and her new partner to a police station.

Pleaded guilty to stalking and a public order offence. Was struggling with the end of the relationship and sought help from his GP, and has taken accountability for his actions.

8 Jun 2025

Stephen Norton

Burglary *

Sentence

Imprisonment (specific duration not stated)

On February night in 2025, Stephen Norton targeted three flats in Heaton, Newcastle, entering through unlocked doors while occupants slept. In one incident on Simonside Terrace, a woman woke to find him in her bedroom doorway, causing her significant fear; her son chased him away. In another on Rothbury Terrace, he stole a jacket and headphones. On Marleen Avenue, he took a bag and two laptops worth around £1,000, which were later recovered but damaged. Victims reported feeling unsafe and anxious, leading to plans for extra security.

Defendant pleaded not guilty; judge highlighted the terrifying impact on victims; defense noted his crack cocaine addiction and remorse; he has 95 prior convictions including 35 for house burglaries.

8 Jun 2025

Matthew Hindhaugh

Kidnapping *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

Matthew Hindhaugh, 22, of Newton Aycliffe, targeted a girl as she was walking, kidnapped her, and tried to sexually assault her. He was found with a 'rape list' and admitted to the offences.

Admitted to targeting the girl as she was walking and trying to sexually assault her.

7 Jun 2025

Andrew Nicoll

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

12 months suspended imprisonment for 12 months, 5-year driving ban, and £600 costs

Andrew Nicoll, 84, was driving his Mazda back from the Lake District on November 30, 2023, when he likely fell asleep or experienced a micro sleep at the wheel on the A69 between Haydon Bridge and Hexham. His car drifted into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision with a Skoda and a subsequent impact with a Land Rover. This resulted in the deaths of his passenger, Keith Aiston, aged 81, and Catherine Elford, aged 68, a passenger in the Skoda. Another person suffered serious injuries. Nicoll had been walking earlier that day and did not stop to rest during the drive.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing death by careless driving and one of causing serious injury by careless driving. No previous convictions. Judge noted high level of remorse and described him as a kind and considerate man.

6 Jun 2025

Christopher Mason

Rape *

Sentence

17 years and three months imprisonment

Christopher Mason, 36, of Russell Avenue, South Shields, raped his victim, forced his hands around her throat until she nearly lost consciousness, verbally abused her, damaged her property, and physically assaulted her. The offences were reported to police, leading to his arrest and charging. He was found guilty of 10 offences following a trial.

Found guilty after a six-day trial; will serve a further four years on extended licence; placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life; issued a lifelong restraining order to protect the victim. Described as 'extremely dangerous' by Det Con Kit Tipling of Northumbria Police.

6 Jun 2025

John Jackson

Common assault *

Sentence

18-month community order with 75 hours unpaid work and a three-year restraining order

John Jackson joined a street attack in Whitley Bay in July 2023, where he threw a punch at the victim during a altercation involving Jamie Harding and others. He was not present at the start but participated after being informed of the situation. The victim was kicked, stamped, and punched by multiple people, including Jackson, amid a melee that left a woman unconscious.

Admitted common assault. No prior convictions, and the incident was out of character. He acted on information he believed to be true and provided glowing character references, describing him as thoughtful and hard-working.

6 Jun 2025

Jamie Harding

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 150 hours unpaid work, 120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement, and £2,500 compensation

Jamie Harding, an off-duty pub manager, engaged in a street attack in Whitley Bay in July 2023. He argued with the victim over the victim's alleged persistence with a woman, punched the victim repeatedly, followed him, and later bit the victim's left ear, partially detaching it. The victim required surgery to reattach the ear, suffered scarring, and experienced psychological effects, leading him to move away. Harding was involved in a melee where the woman was knocked unconscious.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Judge described the incident as disgusting and depraved. No prior convictions, and glowing character references provided. He was a bar manager and the incident was out of character.

6 Jun 2025

Norman Roberts

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and 200 hours unpaid work

Norman Roberts and Paul Roberts attacked their brother Melvyn following tensions after their aunt's wake. The assault involved punches and kicks, with Norman kicking Melvyn in the back, causing him to fall to his knees. Melvyn was pinned down and sustained injuries including a fractured eye socket, swelling around his eye, blurred vision, a laceration to his scalp, and numbness to his lip. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police arrested them at the scene.

Admitted to GBH. The judge described the incident as disturbing and stated he should be thoroughly ashamed. Defence mentioned he is a self-employed electrician and unlikely to reoffend. Also subject to a two-year restraining order.

6 Jun 2025

Paul Roberts

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, and a three-month curfew between 7pm and 7am

Norman Roberts and Paul Roberts attacked their brother Melvyn following tensions after their aunt's wake. The assault involved punches and kicks, with Paul participating while Melvyn was on the ground. Melvyn sustained injuries including a fractured eye socket, swelling around his eye, blurred vision, a laceration to his scalp, and numbness to his lip. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police arrested them at the scene.

Admitted to GBH. Joined in the attack enthusiastically, though not landing the majority of blows. Defence noted he has a good work ethic and is unlikely to offend again. Also subject to a two-year restraining order.

6 Jun 2025

Stephen Robinson

Stalking *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order

Stephen Robinson engaged in a campaign of stalking against his former partner from November 30, 2024, to March 10, 2025. He bombarded her with unwanted contact, including turning up at her home, repeatedly calling and messaging, sending gifts, posting on social media, sexually harassing her, making threats to blow up her house and harm others, and physically grabbing her on occasions. This left her feeling unsafe, isolated, and in fear for her life.

Pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm or distress. The judge noted it was a persistent campaign of contact and a refusal to accept the relationship had ended, with the victim pushed to the point of crisis.

5 Jun 2025

Toni Powell

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

On November 6, 2023, at her home in Felling, Gateshead, Toni Powell smashed a ceramic plant pot over the head of a police officer who was assisting in the arrest of her daughter. She claimed officers were using excessive force, but body-worn footage showed this was not the case. The officer sustained a head injury, including a wound that required gluing at the hospital, and experienced dizziness, sickness, and pain for around four months.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Was intoxicated at the time and acted impulsively. Expressed disgust upon reviewing footage and has a troubled background but has been off drugs for two years. Judge warned that any repeat behaviour would result in a custodial sentence.

4 Jun 2025

Ricky Coates

Robbery *

Sentence

39 months imprisonment and a ten-year restraining order

Ricky Coates robbed a woman in a taxi on June 4, 2023, by approaching her, punching her, and stealing a bag containing £600 and personal items, including house keys. While under investigation, on February 8, 2024, he spotted the victim with her partner in Newcastle, asked her to withdraw support for the prosecution, produced a small penknife, and recruited another man who attacked the partner with a machete, inflicting a 3cm wound to the head during an affray caught on CCTV. This intimidation exacerbated the victim's depression and anxiety.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, wounding, witness intimidation, and affray. Has 27 previous convictions and is remorseful, having addressed his drugs issue while in custody.

4 Jun 2025

Charlie Toner

Assault *

Sentence

39 months imprisonment

Charlie Toner was involved in a prolonged and persistent attack on a couple in Newcastle city centre on September 28, 2024, where she banged on the bonnet of their car, punched a victim, and participated in brutal facial injuries including a fractured cheek and a 30mm gash to an ear requiring stitches. She was also involved in assaults at Birtley Morrison's on March 3, 2024, using a racial slur and terrifying staff and members of the public. Additionally, she sold pregabalin pills in June and July 2024 while on bail.

Admitted to charges relating to assaults and drug dealing. Had 27 previous convictions for five offences. Suspended sentences activated for prior offences including possession of a class B drug and assault of an emergency worker. Became a peer mentor while on remand.

3 Jun 2025

Anthony Dodd

Assault *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Anthony Dodd participated in a violent attack on a couple in Newcastle city centre on September 28, 2024, delivering a cowardly punch to a victim who was not watching. He also committed a brutal attack on a friend of his mother in July 2023, which involved strangulation, leading to injuries for the victim.

Suffered from mental health issues and grief following his father's death. Had eight previous convictions for 13 offences. Made progress in prison and previously acted as a carer and fundraiser in the community.

3 Jun 2025

Peter Dixon

Assault *

Sentence

27 months imprisonment

Peter Dixon was involved in a violent attack on a couple in Newcastle city centre on September 28, 2024, where he joined in punching victims and bit a victim's ear, resulting in swelling, cuts, a broken cheekbone, and a gash to an ear. The victims reported feeling unsafe going out and avoiding family due to injuries.

Had 25 previous convictions for 64 offences. Recognised the link between intoxication and offending, and has made efforts to improve for his children.

3 Jun 2025

Nathan Lowery

Assault *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months with 60 hours of unpaid work and community orders

Nathan Lowery participated in assaults at Birtley Morrison's on March 3, 2024, where he used metal supermarket signs as weapons, terrified staff and members of the public, and contributed to a deplorable episode of violence.

Had 12 previous convictions for 25 offences. Previously led a chaotic life but now has stability. Was not taken into custody.

3 Jun 2025

David Bloomfield

Attempting to engage in sexual communication *

Sentence

2 years and 8 months imprisonment

David Bloomfield, 56, of Craster Gardens, Wallsend, sent sexual messages to a decoy account he believed belonged to a 14-year-old girl named Olivia. The conversations became explicit, with him suggesting kissing and sex, sending images of underwear and bikinis for her to wear, and sharing images of his penis. He arranged to meet her in October 2022, but was detained outside his address by Yorkshire Predator Hunters, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication and facilitating the commission of a child sex offence. Judge noted his isolation, loneliness, and naivety, and that his arrest had increased his isolation and led to loss of accommodation and family contact.

2 Jun 2025

Michael Sharp

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

On March 24, 2022, Michael Sharp was involved in an argument in a back lane on Fenwick Street, Penshaw, Sunderland, accusing a woman of fly-tipping and moving his wheelie bin. He became aggressive and hit the woman. A man intervened to protect her, leading Sharp to later arm himself with a large mallet and a knife. Sharp attacked the man at his home, stabbing him in the neck, causing a wound under his chin that extended to the floor of his mouth. The victim suffered severe physical and psychological effects, including panic attacks, scarring, voice changes, weight loss, and required surgery and counselling for depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Found guilty by a jury of wounding with intent. Sharp has mental health difficulties and acted out of character, as stated by his defence. He was also convicted of a common assault on a woman involved in the incident.

2 Jun 2025

Mazyar Azarbonyad

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

14 months in a young offender institution and disqualified from driving for three years and seven months

Mazyar Azarbonyad caused a collision on the A1 in Newcastle by driving a BMW dangerously, leading to a crash involving five police vehicles. The incident occurred during a pursuit, resulting in seven officers requiring hospital treatment for injuries including soft tissue damage, nerve damage, cuts, concussion, whiplash, and psychological effects. Several officers had to be cut out of their vehicles.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, two counts of failing to stop a motor vehicle when required by a constable, six counts of no insurance use, and six counts of driving otherwise than in accordance with licence. Prosecuting described the traumatic injuries to officers.

2 Jun 2025

Tony Ellis

Intentional Strangulation and Assault by Beating *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment with a 12-month conditional licence

Tony Ellis, 39, from Bardsey Place, Longbenton, subjected his partner to a series of assaults in June 2024 while under the influence of cocaine, alcohol, and Valium. Incidents included headbutting her in the eye, strangling her by grabbing her throat and growling, throwing his mobile phone at her causing a bruise, and repeatedly smacking her in a moving car, leading her to attempt to flee the vehicle as passers-by intervened. The relationship was described as on-and-off due to his violence.

Pleaded guilty. Judge described the behaviour as concerning and animal-like, noting it could have led to a charge of dangerous driving.

1 Jun 2025

May 2025 3 cases

Olivia Hutchinson

Animal welfare offence *

Sentence

18-month ban on keeping dogs, 12-month community order, and 20 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days

Olivia Hutchinson, 20, of Dene Avenue in Brunswick Village, failed to seek veterinary treatment for her six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, Molly, who had untreated traumatic injuries including fractures to her right front paw and ribs, as well as dislocating kneecaps. These injuries occurred around June 2023, February 2024, and May 2024, and despite being advised to return for follow-up appointments, Hutchinson did not, resulting in prolonged suffering for the dog. The case was reported to the RSPCA, leading to Molly's seizure and placement in care.

Admitted an animal welfare offence and repeatedly ignored veterinary advice to seek treatment for the dog.

29 May 2025

Paul Wallis

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Paul Wallis, a 48-year-old from Ovingham, Northumberland, was previously convicted of sexual offences in 2021 and placed on the sex offenders’ register for life with a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) that prohibited unsupervised contact with children. He breached this order by befriending a family with a child and gaining unsupervised access in 2024. He was arrested in April 2024, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court in April 2025 where he pleaded guilty, and was sentenced on May 27, 2025. Police reported that he did not physically or sexually harm the child during this breach.

Pleaded guilty to breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Handed multiple restraining orders. Police stated he showed no remorse and had slipped back into his old ways.

27 May 2025

Reece Galbraith

Manslaughter *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Reece Galbraith set up a dangerous cannabis lab in a flat on Violet Close in Benwell, Newcastle, using highly flammable butane gas to extract cannabis shatter. This caused an explosion on October 16 that killed seven-year-old Archie York and Jason Laws, destroyed several homes, displaced 142 residents, and cost Newcastle City Council £3.7m. Galbraith had prior arrests for drug possession and was operating the lab for financial gain.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter, producing cannabis, and being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Sentence is under review by the Attorney General's Office under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.

4 May 2025

April 2025 1 case

Darren Kay

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

two years imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Darren Kay was involved in a County Lines operation that distributed nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside to the North East between January 2018 and September 2020, generating nearly £500,000 in profits.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

16 Apr 2025

March 2025 7 cases

Gladstone Allen

Conspiracy to supply drugs and convey prohibited articles into prison *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Gladstone Allen, 33, was a serving inmate who conspired with Shaun Mason and others to smuggle drugs into HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham as part of a gang operation uncovered in a probe launched in August 2022.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply drugs into prison and one count of conveying prohibited articles into prison. Already serving time in prison.

12 Mar 2025

Alexandra Wallace

Conspiracy to supply drugs and convey prohibited articles into prison *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months with rehabilitation requirements

Alexandra Wallace, 30, of Newburn Crescent, Houghton-le-Spring, was involved in the gang's efforts to smuggle drugs and prohibited articles into HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham, as part of the plot led by Shaun Mason and exposed in August 2022.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into prison and conspiracy to supply drugs.

12 Mar 2025

Peter Swinney

Conspiracy to supply drugs and convey prohibited articles into prison *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Peter Swinney, 23, of Copley Avenue, South Shields, participated in the drugs gang by conspiring to supply drugs and convey prohibited articles into HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham, and possessed drugs with intent to supply, as uncovered in the 2022 investigation.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply drugs into prison, two counts of conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into prison, and one count of possession with intent to supply.

12 Mar 2025

Kalvin Thomas

Conspiracy to supply drugs into prison *

Sentence

26 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months with 150 hours unpaid work

Kalvin Thomas, 26, of Raeburn Road, South Shields, was involved in conspiring to supply drugs into HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham as part of the gang operation led by Shaun Mason, identified through the NEROCU probe in August 2022.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to supply drugs into prison.

12 Mar 2025

Kayleigh Mason

Possession of criminal property *

Sentence

12 months community order

Kayleigh Mason, 36, of Homestall Close, South Shields, sister of Shaun Mason, assisted by transferring two payments to conspirators linked to the drugs gang operating in HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham, but made no gain herself; the plot was uncovered in the 2022 NEROCU investigation.

Pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property. Involvement limited to transferring two payments on behalf of her brother with no personal gain.

12 Mar 2025

Kimberley Finn

Conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into prison *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months with rehabilitation requirements

Kimberley Finn, 33, of Morris Crescent, Boldon Colliery, was a prison nurse who assisted the drugs gang led by Shaun Mason in smuggling contraband into HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham, as part of the plot uncovered in the 2022 investigation.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into prison. Prison nurse who helped the gang.

12 Mar 2025

Shaun Mason

Conspiracy to supply drugs and convey prohibited articles into prison *

Sentence

10 years and 11 months imprisonment

Shaun Mason, 34, was the kingpin of a drugs gang operating from HMP Northumberland and HMP Durham. A search of his cell in August 2022 uncovered prohibited items including a WIFI device, smartphone, and others hidden in a speaker. Investigation revealed he conspired with others to smuggle drugs and contraband into the prisons. He also admitted to separate conspiracies involving 10 kilos of MDMA intercepted in 2020 and ketamine via EncroChat messages.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class B and C drugs, conspiracy to convey prohibited articles into prison, conspiracy to supply 10 kilos of MDMA, and conspiracy to supply ketamine. Already serving time in prison.

12 Mar 2025

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