Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

March 2025 4 cases

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

Lewis Land

Possessing cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

8 months suspended for 2 years with 200 hours unpaid work

Lewis Land was the front seat passenger in a car stopped by police on Tynemouth Road, Willington Quay, Wallsend, around 10pm on April 2, 2024, due to a strong smell of cannabis. No drugs were initially found on him, but cannabis was discovered in the area where he had been sitting, along with £290 cash. While awaiting transport, he attempted to discard a mobile phone containing social media adverts for cannabis. At the police station, seven packages of cannabis were found on him. A search of his home on Coniscliffe Avenue, Kenton, Newcastle, uncovered £4,555 cash and 1.4 kilos of cannabis valued at up to £12,000.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Recorder Toby Hedworth KC presiding. Defence stated he fell into supplying cannabis after spiralling into debt from heavy misuse.

4 Mar 2025

Scott Ridley

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

49 months imprisonment

Scott Ridley was caught with more than 1,000 MDMA lollies, crystal MDMA worth up to £560, heroin worth up to £200, cannabis worth up to £550, cocaine worth up to £40, £9,320 cash, a debtors list, and designer clothing during a drugs search at his home on Brookland Terrace, North Shields, on October 8, 2024. He had been released on licence in 2024 from a previous 112-month sentence for conspiracy to supply class A drugs imposed in 2022.

Pleaded guilty to possessing heroin, MDMA and cannabis with intent to supply and possessing cocaine. Recalled to prison until November 2029 for breaching licence. Faces proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

2 Mar 2025

Mason Ibbotson

Manslaughter *

Sentence

6 years in a young offenders institution

Mason Ibbotson, aged 18, engaged in a confrontation with Corporal Shaun Roberts and his group outside a nightclub in Blyth. He delivered a single punch that knocked out Roberts, a 35-year-old soldier serving in the Royal Anglian Regiment, leading to his death. The incident was sparked because Roberts was not local to the area. Ibbotson fled the scene, celebrated the act, and was later arrested.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Had previous convictions including criminal damage, possessing a meat cleaver, assaulting emergency workers, and drink-driving. Sentence was reviewed under the unduly lenient scheme but not extended.

1 Mar 2025

February 2025 3 cases

Robert Smith

Affray *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

On August 8, 2020, at HMP Northumberland, Robert Smith, aged 30, of Blyth Terrace, Ashington, clashed with fellow inmate Louis Downs after Downs made comments about Smith's recently deceased brother. Smith approached Downs on the wing, exchanged words, and they threw punches. Smith used a sharpened metal object (a part from a paint roller with tape wrapped around it as a makeshift handle) to stab Downs, causing a punctured lung and a cut to the head. The incident was captured on CCTV, and prison officers seized three weapons after separating the parties. Smith was placed in segregation and admitted his motive was to retaliate for the comments about his brother, who had passed away a few days prior.

Pleaded guilty to affray and unauthorised possession of a knife or offensive weapon while in prison. Acted in a state of emotional upset following his brother's death. Has previous convictions for violence. Has address and employment available upon release.

18 Feb 2025

Abdul Malik

Affray *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and 200 hours unpaid work

On August 8, 2020, at HMP Northumberland, Abdul Malik, aged 49, of Preston New Road, Blackburn, joined a clash between fellow inmate Robert Smith and Louis Downs. After Smith retreated and Downs pursued, Malik hit Downs over the head with a piece of wood. Downs then pursued Malik, who fell, and blows were exchanged. Smith rejoined, leading to a chase down the wing where prison officers intervened and seized three weapons. Downs suffered a punctured lung and head cut. Malik later told guards that Downs 'got away with everything' and was 'yapping', and he was 'sick of him'. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to affray and unauthorised possession of a knife or offensive weapon while in prison. Has previous convictions for violence. Frustrated by the four-and-a-half-year delay in the case, during which he has made progress rebuilding his life.

18 Feb 2025

Gordon Carse

Breaching sex offender registration requirements *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

Gordon Carse, a convicted sex offender, breached his sex offender registration requirements by failing to formally notify police of a three-day holiday to Amsterdam in March 2024 and not registering his new passport. He had been convicted of indecent images offences in 2024 and received a suspended sentence. Prior to the trip, he texted his risk management officer but did not attend a police station as required, at least seven days in advance. Upon return, he admitted the breach to police. The breach was described as deliberate and risked harm or distress.

Admitted two counts of breaching sex offender registration requirements and breaching suspended sentence. Judge Tim Gittins activated the suspended sentence, stating any sex offender travelling abroad poses a risk and that Carse had been given one chance previously.

10 Feb 2025

January 2025 21 cases

Ryan Corkhill

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Ryan Corkhill was part of 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 through drug sales.

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

22 Jan 2025

Ryan Hardwick

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years and four months imprisonment

Ryan Hardwick was identified as one of the masterminds behind 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 and involving the concealment and possession of criminal property.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conceal criminal property, and use or possess criminal property.

22 Jan 2025

Luke Cain

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

five years and eight months imprisonment

Luke Cain, from Leyland, was involved in a County Lines operation that trafficked nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside to the North East between January 2018 and September 2020. He was initially tasked with managing the County Line in the North East, and the network generated nearly £500,000 through illicit drug sales.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

22 Jan 2025

Kevin Moore

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

eight years and 14 days imprisonment

Kevin Moore was part of a County Lines network that trafficked 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, and he absconded during his trial before being convicted in his absence.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and failure to appear at court.

22 Jan 2025

Kyle Jones

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Kyle Jones was identified as one of the masterminds behind a County Lines operation that trafficked nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside to the North East between January 2018 and September 2020, with the network generating nearly £500,000 through drug sales.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

22 Jan 2025

Joseph Garrigos

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

nine years imprisonment

Joseph Garrigos was a key figure in a County Lines operation, taking over management of the drug line in the North East, trafficking nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside between January 2018 and September 2020, and generating nearly £500,000 in profits.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

22 Jan 2025

Serge Maudsley

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

four years imprisonment

Serge Maudsley assisted in managing a County Lines network, including possession with intent to supply heroin, as part of an operation that trafficked 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.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession with intent to supply heroin.

22 Jan 2025

Declan Williams

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

three years and two months imprisonment

Declan Williams was part of a County Lines operation that trafficked nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside to the North East between January 2018 and September 2020, with the network generating nearly £500,000 through drug sales.

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

22 Jan 2025

Brian Old

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

four years and one month imprisonment

Brian Old was involved in a County Lines operation, including possession with intent to supply heroin and possessing criminal property, as part of a network that trafficked 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.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession with intent to supply heroin, and possessing criminal property.

22 Jan 2025

Ben Hepple

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

23 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Ben Hepple assisted in a County Lines network that trafficked nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside to the North East between January 2018 and September 2020, with the operation yielding nearly £500,000 in illegal earnings.

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

22 Jan 2025

Bradley Kenney

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Bradley Kenney participated 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, resulting in nearly £500,000 in profits.

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

22 Jan 2025

Connor Hepple

Being concerned in supplying heroin *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Connor Hepple was involved in a County Lines operation supplying heroin as part of a network 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.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in supplying heroin.

22 Jan 2025

James Disley

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

James Disley participated in a County Lines network that trafficked nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside to the North East between January 2018 and September 2020, with the operation generating nearly £500,000 through illegal drug distribution.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

22 Jan 2025

Steven Toward

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Steven Toward participated in a County Lines network that distributed nearly five kilos of cocaine and heroin from Cheshire and Merseyside to the North East between January 2018 and September 2020, resulting in nearly £500,000 in illegal profits.

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

22 Jan 2025

Wesley Mcsween

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

five years and four months imprisonment

Wesley McSween took over responsibilities 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, with the network earning nearly £500,000.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

22 Jan 2025

Richard Dale

Attempting to facilitate child sex offences and sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 21 months, 100 hours unpaid work, 45 days rehabilitation

Richard Dale, 48, of Molineux Court, Newcastle, began messaging what he believed was a 14-year-old girl online in February 2024, pretending to be a teacher of physical education and sexual education. He quickly turned the conversation sexual and sent explicit photos of himself to the decoy, who was actually an officer from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). He was arrested on April 18, 2024, charged with attempting to facilitate child sex offences and sexual communication with a child, convicted on December 2, 2024.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted after trial. 10 year sexual harm prevention order imposed. Placed on sex offenders register for 10 years. Judge unpacked his lies during trial.

17 Jan 2025

Dilovan Sindi

Arson with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Dilovan Sindi entered a barber shop on May 23, 2023, carrying a can of petrol. He poured petrol over furniture and several people inside, then ignited it with a lighter, causing an explosion. This resulted in serious burn injuries to himself and others, including one victim with 65 per cent burns who required months of hospital treatment. A child and his father suffered psychological effects, and the incident stemmed from Sindi's belief in a financial interest in the business.

Pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life, grievous bodily harm, and attempted wounding. He was in a dispute with the owners of the barber shop over a financial interest.

15 Jan 2025

Jordan Tams

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years

Jordan Tams, aged 17 at the time, along with Leandro Lopes and Kriesha Stroud, murdered Gary Belfield, a 40-year-old dad-of-six from Manchester, by stabbing him 11 times. A second man in his 20s was also seriously injured in the incident but recovered. The incident involved the use of weapons, and the offenders showed no remorse.

Found guilty of murder. Died in custody on October 18, 2025, at HMP Deerbolt.

1 Jan 2025

Kriesha Stroud

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Kriesha Stroud, aged 15 at the time, along with Jordan Tams and Leandro Lopes, murdered Gary Belfield, a 40-year-old dad-of-six from Manchester, by stabbing him 11 times. A second man in his 20s was also seriously injured in the incident but recovered. The incident involved the use of weapons, and the offenders showed no remorse.

Found guilty of murder. Aged 15 at the time of the offense. Sentencing occurred after reporting restrictions were lifted in January 2025.

1 Jan 2025

Leandro Lopes

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Leandro Lopes, aged 18, along with Jordan Tams and Kriesha Stroud, murdered Gary Belfield, a 40-year-old dad-of-six from Manchester, by stabbing him 11 times. A second man in his 20s was also seriously injured in the incident but recovered. The incident involved the use of weapons, and the offenders showed no remorse.

Found guilty of murder. Sentencing occurred after reporting restrictions were lifted in January 2025.

1 Jan 2025

Ben Hughes

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 17.5 years

Ben Hughes, who had only known Laura Robson for two days, attacked her in his flat on Appledore Close, Greenside, Gateshead. The incident began around 9pm with an argument, escalating to Hughes choking and stabbing her at least 27 times with a kitchen knife. Laura was heard screaming for help and stating she was going to die, while Hughes responded that she would bleed out and no one would help. A neighbour recorded the noises and contacted the police, who arrived to find Hughes had changed clothes, hidden the weapon, and washed off blood.

Admitted killing Laura Robson. Had 64 previous convictions. Judge Sloan KC described the ordeal as terrifying, resulting in extreme physical pain and mental suffering for the victim.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 9 cases

Gavin Train

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years

Gavin Train stabbed his former friend Bradley Tams to death outside a block of flats in Slatyford, Newcastle, in December 2023. The murder stemmed from a fallout after Train's brother, David Keith, was robbed by Bradley. Train, who had been friends with Bradley for over 10 years, sent Facebook messages indicating his intent for revenge, including a message to Bradley saying he would 'put him in an early grave'.

Pleaded guilty to murder.

28 Dec 2024

Michael Curran

Escape from prison and burglary *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Michael Curran, 45, absconded from HMP Kirkham open prison in Preston on July 25, 2024, by walking out through an unmanned perimeter. He remained at large for three months, returning to the North East to address personal issues including a relationship breakdown. On October 18, 2024, he burgled the Block and Bottle, a butchers and craft beer shop in Heaton, Newcastle, using a crowbar to force open the Victorian front door, causing damage that required replacement. He attempted to steal butchers knives and meat but was disturbed by police alerted by the security system. He grabbed a joint of meat and fled but was arrested nearby after being sprayed with PAVA incapacitant while holding the crowbar. The shop owner was shocked and installed additional CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to escape from prison and burglary. Has 118 previous convictions, including 15 years for GBH with intent in 2011. Sentence to run concurrently with recall to previous sentence until at least February 2027. Absconded due to personal circumstances and desperation.

24 Dec 2024

Steven Smith

Possessing cannabis with intent to supply *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and £100 fine

Steven Smith, 34, of Cowpen Road, Blyth, was involved in multiple incidents of drug dealing from April 2021 to March 2023. On April 19, 2021, he was stopped in a car with a strong smell of cannabis, handing over two containers with 5 x £20 deals and 18 x £10 deals branded 'Blyth Buds'. A large knife was found under the driver's seat and a bottle of ammonia in the door pocket. His phone showed messages for supplying cannabis via Snapchat as 'Blyth Buds', including a competition for free drugs and images of making cannabis chocolates and edibles. He was released without charge until August 2024. In June 2022, stopped again with £740 cash, £700 cannabis in deals, and £1,700 cash at home; released until August 2024 requisition. In March 2023, found with 92g cannabis worth £800 and £975 cash in sock; released until April 2024 requisition. He has six prior driving convictions.

Pleaded guilty. Sentence reduced due to significant delays by Northumbria Police in charging and prosecuting, spanning over four years. Judge Recorder Carl Gumsley criticized the police for repeated arrests without action, allowing continued offending. No Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings pursued.

24 Dec 2024

Cameron Corbett

Wounding *

Sentence

29 months imprisonment

Cameron Corbett participated in a planned revenge attack on an innocent woman in Guide Post, Northumberland, on July 2024, the eve of her daughter's wedding. A balaclava-clad man slashed the victim's face with a sharp object, causing a deep three-inch cut to her cheek and injuries to her hands, while she was in the garden having a cigarette around 11.20am. The attacker fled to a waiting stolen Audi car driven by Corbett from Edinburgh. The attack was in revenge for the victim's son allegedly attacking an inmate at HMP Edinburgh with a knife a few weeks earlier. Corbett was arrested six days later after a police chase. The victim has since died from unrelated causes, but the attack left permanent scarring and psychological harm, witnessed by her daughter and two small children.

Admitted wounding. Originally charged with wounding with intent. Has 35 previous convictions. Claimed he was paid £500 to drive the car and did not know what was to happen.

20 Dec 2024

Dominic Allan

Operating an illegal waste site *

Sentence

23-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months; 16 days rehabilitation activity; £3,154 in costs; clear all waste by 30 June 2026

Dominic Allan operated an illegal scrapyard on his land in Old Swarland, Northumberland, storing a mixture of scrap vehicles, construction and demolition waste, garden and household waste, with an area of burned waste. Environment Agency officers discovered this during an investigation. Allan offered waste collection services and scrapped vehicles for parts via social media, despite knowing it was illegal. He failed to clear the site after being instructed, with inspections in August and October 2024 and March 2025 showing ongoing issues, including smoke from burning waste.

Admitted two offences of operating an illegal waste site. Previously sentenced in August 2021 to 12 months in prison, £1,000 in costs, and 18 months to clear site for similar offences. Ignored Environment Agency instructions to stop activity and clear waste.

19 Dec 2024

Andrew Swinhoe

Inflicting grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On December 6, 2023, Andrew Swinhoe, 44, of Brinkburn Place, Byker, Newcastle, drunkenly attacked two men outside Sgt Peppers bar on Vine Lane in Newcastle city centre during their Christmas work night out. He punched the first victim twice without provocation, causing him to fall unconscious with bruising to his eye, lacerations to his head and cheek requiring stitches. The second victim intervened and was punched, suffering a fractured wrist needing surgery with plates inserted and a laceration to his lip. Both victims required hospital treatment. Swinhoe was identified via media appeal.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm. Has 14 previous convictions. Described as hard-working family man who cares for his father and behaved out of character.

18 Dec 2024

James Cummings

Riot *

Sentence

44 months imprisonment

James Cummings participated in a riot in Sunderland city centre on August 2, 2024, which began as a planned protest but turned into violent disorder. Wearing a bright orange hoodie and face covering, he gestured encouragement to the crowd, kicked items towards police, kicked a police officer's shield, and threw bricks and other missiles at officers and a police van 19 times, smashing a rear window.

Pleaded guilty to riot. Has 19 previous convictions including battery, possessing a bladed article, and drink driving. Was on bail at the time. Judge Carolyn Scott noted the actions brought shame on Sunderland and shocked the public. Defence stated behaviour was driven by ignorance, fear, and alcohol, not racism.

12 Dec 2024

Connor Morrison

Child sexual offences *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Connor Morrison, 27, of Dene Avenue, Houghton-Le-Spring, initiated the abuse of a child victim and raped and sexually assaulted her multiple times. The offences were non-recent child sexual offences, comprising two counts of rape, ten counts of sexual assault, one count of engaging in a sexual act in the presence of a child, one count of attempted sexual assault, and two counts of causing a child to engage in a sexual act. The victim reported the abuse to police, leading to Morrison being charged in July 2024. Following a four-day trial in October 2024, he was found guilty.

Found guilty after a four-day trial. Placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and given a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

8 Dec 2024

Danielle Longstaffe

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

2 years suspended for 2 years with a mental health treatment requirement

Danielle Longstaffe, employed as a transport administrator at Kaefer Ltd in Jarrow since 2012, abused her position between September 1, 2021, and May 13, 2022, by transferring £218,000 from her employer's account to herself and others using false details, forging signatures, and hiring 33 vehicles unauthorisedly through a company supplier, resulting in losses of £141,000 for vehicles and repairs. She also made unauthorised use of a company credit card amounting to over £10,000, with additional outstanding Tyne Tunnel and parking charges of £19,000. The total fraud value was £370,194. She confessed when confronted and helped identify the stolen funds.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position. Spared immediate prison due to pregnancy and mental health issues. Must pay back £221,818.50 under Proceeds of Crime Act within three months or face 2 years in prison. She was chased by loan sharks, which led to the fraud.

1 Dec 2024

November 2024 10 cases

Giacomo Nikolov

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Giacomo Nikolov, along with Valentino Nikolov, Jela Jovanovic and Charlie Jovanovic, targeted high-value properties in the North East, including the home of Liverpool striker Alexander Isak in Darras Hall on April 4, 2024, stealing cash (£5,000-£10,000), jewellery (£68,000), an empty safe, and keys to an Audi car which was later stolen and damaged. They conducted surveillance near Newcastle United's Benton training ground. Earlier, on March 31, 2024, they burgled the home of Helen and Michael McArdle in Jesmond, stealing items worth over £1 million including a safe with CBE medal and gold coins, watches, designer clothing, jewellery, and handbags. On April 1, 2024, they targeted a single mum's home in Whitburn, South Tyneside, stealing designer handbags, jewellery, and shoes worth over £100,000. The gang used a Citroen C3, wore masks and gloves, exchanged number plates, and switched off phones to avoid detection.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. Identified by distinctive PSG logo tracksuit bottoms on doggy cam footage. Previous convictions for thefts in Italy. Ordered to pay back £1 under Proceeds of Crime Act.

25 Nov 2024

Charlie Jovanovic

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

6 years and 9 months imprisonment

Charlie Jovanovic, along with Valentino Nikolov, Giacomo Nikolov and Jela Jovanovic, targeted high-value properties in the North East, including the home of Liverpool striker Alexander Isak in Darras Hall on April 4, 2024, stealing cash (£5,000-£10,000), jewellery (£68,000), an empty safe, and keys to an Audi car which was later stolen and damaged. They conducted surveillance near Newcastle United's Benton training ground. Earlier, on March 31, 2024, they burgled the home of Helen and Michael McArdle in Jesmond, stealing items worth over £1 million including a safe with CBE medal and gold coins, watches, designer clothing, jewellery, and handbags. On April 1, 2024, they targeted a single mum's home in Whitburn, South Tyneside, stealing designer handbags, jewellery, and shoes worth over £100,000. The gang used a Citroen C3, wore masks and gloves, exchanged number plates, and switched off phones to avoid detection.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. Previous conviction for similar offending in Switzerland. Ordered to pay back £1,135.50 under Proceeds of Crime Act.

25 Nov 2024

Jela Jovanovic

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

7 years and 2 months imprisonment

Jela Jovanovic, along with Valentino Nikolov, Giacomo Nikolov and Charlie Jovanovic, targeted high-value properties in the North East, including the home of Liverpool striker Alexander Isak in Darras Hall on April 4, 2024, stealing cash (£5,000-£10,000), jewellery (£68,000), an empty safe, and keys to an Audi car which was later stolen and damaged. They conducted surveillance near Newcastle United's Benton training ground. Earlier, on March 31, 2024, they burgled the home of Helen and Michael McArdle in Jesmond, stealing items worth over £1 million including a safe with CBE medal and gold coins, watches, designer clothing, jewellery, and handbags. On April 1, 2024, they targeted a single mum's home in Whitburn, South Tyneside, stealing designer handbags, jewellery, and shoes worth over £100,000. The gang used a Citroen C3, wore masks and gloves, exchanged number plates, and switched off phones to avoid detection.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle. Acted as driver in all offences. Previous convictions for theft and fraud. Ordered to pay back £1 under Proceeds of Crime Act.

25 Nov 2024

Valentino Nikolov

Conspiracy to burgle *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Valentino Nikolov, along with Giacomo Nikolov, Jela Jovanovic and Charlie Jovanovic, targeted high-value properties in the North East, including the home of Liverpool striker Alexander Isak in Darras Hall on April 4, 2024, stealing cash (£5,000-£10,000), jewellery (£68,000), an empty safe, and keys to an Audi car which was later stolen and damaged. They conducted surveillance near Newcastle United's Benton training ground. Earlier, on March 31, 2024, they burgled the home of Helen and Michael McArdle in Jesmond, stealing items worth over £1 million including a safe with CBE medal and gold coins, watches, designer clothing, jewellery, and handbags. On April 1, 2024, they targeted a single mum's home in Whitburn, South Tyneside, stealing designer handbags, jewellery, and shoes worth over £100,000. The gang used a Citroen C3, wore masks and gloves, exchanged number plates, and switched off phones to avoid detection.

Convicted after trial of conspiracy to burgle. Previous conviction for similar offence in Switzerland. Part of organised criminal family group from Italy. Ordered to pay back £1 under Proceeds of Crime Act.

25 Nov 2024

James Aspin

Distributing a recording intending to stir up religious hatred *

Sentence

20 month prison term

James Aspin published a video on TikTok on or before 8 August 2024, which was threatening and intended to stir up religious hatred, contrary to Section 29E of the Public Order Act 1986.

Pleaded guilty to distributing a recording intending to stir up religious hatred.

18 Nov 2024

Kieran Borthwick

Driving while over the specified drugs limit *

Sentence

15 months driving ban, £120 fine

On June 23, 2024, Kieran Borthwick, a 30-year-old from Bongate, Jedburgh, Scotland, was stopped by police while driving a friend's Seat Leon on Callerton Lane in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis, enlarged pupils, and sweating. Borthwick admitted to smoking cannabis minutes before driving. He failed a roadside drugs test and was arrested. He was visiting the North East from Scotland and drove the car because his friend, the owner, was too intoxicated.

Pleaded guilty to driving while over the specified drugs limit, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance. Ordered to pay £40 costs and £48 victim surcharge. Has 29 previous offences, including 19 motoring offences.

15 Nov 2024

Lee Mullen

Possessing cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

On May 13, 2024, around 12pm, Lee Mullen was caught on a Ring doorbell camera behaving oddly at his neighbour's property in Gateshead. He was seen leaving the home without entering notification and later trying the front door handle while topless and appearing under the influence. The neighbour found a Tupperware box containing 145g of cocaine hidden behind their shed, valued up to £14,500 when broken down. Mullen's phone contained messages showing he had been supplying drugs. While on bail, on November 10, 2024, he and another man smashed windows of two women in Gateshead, terrifying them. The next day, November 11, 2024, he rammed police cars in Newcastle city centre, was surrounded, and found in possession of cocaine, temazepam, and a brick.

Pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to supply on the basis he was warehousing the drugs to pay off a £4,000 drugs debt. Also admitted two counts of criminal damage, dangerous driving, possessing cocaine and temazepam, and failing to comply with a specimen for analysis. Has nine previous convictions, including for possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply. Defence stated he got into a huge mess due to drug addiction and has prospects of work, family support, and a home to rebuild his life.

11 Nov 2024

Thomas Kwan

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

31 years and five months imprisonment

Thomas Kwan, a 53-year-old GP, devised an elaborate plan to murder his mother's partner, Patrick O'Hara, by injecting him with iodomethane, a toxic substance, to secure his mother's inheritance. He forged letters from a fake nursing team, disguised himself, and administered the poison on 22 January 2024, posing as a nurse giving a Covid booster. This led to Mr O'Hara suffering severe pain, necrotising fasciitis, multiple surgeries, and ongoing physical scars and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Judge Mrs Justice Lambert described the offence as exceptionally serious, citing his morbid obsession with toxic chemicals and the serious physical and psychological harm caused to the victim.

6 Nov 2024

Christopher Taylor

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating and strangulation *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

Christopher Taylor, aged 40, of Park Road North, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, engaged in two violent attacks on his former partner in their home in Whickham, Gateshead. The first incident occurred on April 12, 2024, when he returned home intoxicated, pushed her backwards onto the sofa by the throat four or five times, then picked her up by the throat and pinned her against the front door, threatening to break her jaw. The relationship ended but they continued living together. The second incident happened on May 26, 2024, when he entered her bedroom around 8am, pulled off the quilt, grabbed her phone to check for messages from other men, pinned her down on the bed by the throat causing her to struggle to breathe, and spat in her face. The victim contacted a friend who alerted the police. Taylor initially claimed self-defence but later admitted the offences.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating and strangulation. Recorder Andrew Latimer presided. Defence noted genuine remorse and impact on his business.

3 Nov 2024

Nganjo Endeley

Assault *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 250 hours unpaid work, £2,000 compensation

In September 2021, Nganjo Endeley, an NHS fertility doctor, arrived hours late at Wafi Lounge in Clayton Street West, Newcastle city centre, in a drunken rage. He grabbed the 21-year-old waiter's shirt so tightly that the victim struggled to breathe, then headbutted him, fracturing his eye socket. The victim, who had arrived in the UK from Iraq two years prior and was working his first job, suffered huge pain, a visible dent to his forehead, vision issues, headaches, and dizziness. Endeley was convicted after a trial.

Pleaded not guilty but convicted. Judge Sarah Mallett considered the seriousness of the offence but suspended the sentence. Has completed the unpaid work requirement. Later suspended for 12 months by medical tribunal for fitness to practise.

1 Nov 2024

October 2024 3 cases

Daryl Fender

Wounding and racially aggravated assault *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Daryl Fender, 33, of Chapel Place, Seaton Burn, committed two separate assaults. On March 16, 2024, during celebrations at the Moor House pub in Seaton Burn, North Tyneside, after Newcastle United's Carabao Cup win over Liverpool, Fender struck a woman in the face with a pool cue, causing two lacerations to her lip and chin requiring 11 stitches. Earlier, on August 31, 2023, around 2pm, Fender racially abused and assaulted a driver outside Sainsbury's in Forest Hall, North Tyneside, punching him multiple times, chasing him with a passenger wielding a baseball bat, throwing a sharp metal object at his car, smashing the windscreen by jumping on the bonnet, and causing cuts to the victim's head and ear, plus bruises and a loose tooth. Racist slurs were used during the road rage incident.

Pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault, wounding, and possessing cannabis. Has 23 previous convictions including assaults and affray. Released on prison licence at the time of the pub offence. Mental health difficulties noted.

30 Oct 2024

Steven Wallace

Causing death by dangerous driving *

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.

24 Oct 2024

Sean Bell

Dangerous driving *

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.

21 Oct 2024

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