Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

August 2024 3 cases

Josh Kellett

Violent disorder *

Sentence

two and a half years' imprisonment

Josh Kellett, 29, of Southcroft, Washington, played a role in the harmful disorder in Sunderland city centre last weekend, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation, creating fear for residents and damage to local businesses.

Previously pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder.

9 Aug 2024

Andrew Smith

Violent disorder *

Sentence

two years and two months' imprisonment

Andrew Smith, 41, of High Street East, Sunderland, played a role in the harmful disorder in Sunderland city centre last weekend, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation, creating fear for residents and damage to local businesses.

Previously pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder.

9 Aug 2024

Bradley Makin

Violent disorder *

Sentence

two years' imprisonment

Bradley Makin, 21, of Simonside Road, Sunderland, played a role in the harmful disorder in Sunderland city centre last weekend, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation, creating fear for residents and damage to local businesses.

Previously pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder and one charge of possession of class A drugs.

9 Aug 2024

July 2024 7 cases

Josh Hawthorn

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 22 years

Josh Hawthorn, 22, of Ashfield, Jarrow, was involved in a series of ammonia attacks across Tyneside targeting rival drug-dealers to steal drugs and deter future dealing. The attacks occurred at four addresses in Gateshead and South Shields over eleven days in August 2023. One attack targeted Andrew Foster, 26, of Wrekenton, Gateshead, who died from burns and a severe respiratory attack after ammonia was thrown in his face at his home. The attacks caused one other victim to lose sight in one eye and two others to require significant medical treatment.

Found guilty of murder and robbery.

26 Jul 2024

Kenneth Fawcett

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 32 years

Kenneth Fawcett, 33, of Balkwell Avenue, North Shields, was involved in a series of ammonia attacks across Tyneside targeting rival drug-dealers to steal drugs and deter future dealing. The attacks occurred at four addresses in Gateshead and South Shields over eleven days in August 2023. One attack targeted Andrew Foster, 26, of Wrekenton, Gateshead, who died from burns and a severe respiratory attack after ammonia was thrown in his face at his home.

Found guilty of murder, robbery, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

26 Jul 2024

John Wandless

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 31 years

John Wandless, 33, of no fixed abode, was involved in a series of ammonia attacks across Tyneside targeting rival drug-dealers to steal drugs and deter future dealing. The attacks occurred at four addresses in Gateshead and South Shields over eleven days in August 2023. One attack targeted Andrew Foster, 26, of Wrekenton, Gateshead, who died from burns and a severe respiratory attack after ammonia was thrown in his face at his home. The attacks caused one other victim to lose sight in one eye and two others to require significant medical treatment.

Found guilty of murder, robbery, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. Admitted handling stolen goods and arson.

26 Jul 2024

Liam Maughan

Sexual assault *

Sentence

17 years' extended sentence (13 years’ custodial and a four-year licence extension)

In November 2022, Liam Maughan, 38, of Marine Avenue, Wallsend, invited a vulnerable woman to his home after she had nowhere to stay. A few days later, when she wished to leave and returned after visiting a friend, Maughan punched and slapped her, verbally abused her, and whipped her with a skipping rope. He prevented her from leaving, fearing she would report him to the police. Maughan then committed a vicious physical and sexual assault, including strangling her into unconsciousness and threatening to kill her with knives. The victim escaped through the bathroom window and was found distressed nearby when police arrested Maughan.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by penetration, one charge of intentional strangulation, one charge of making a threat to kill, and one charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

26 Jul 2024

Youssef Wynne

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 33 years

Youssef Wynne, 39, of Wuppertal Court, Jarrow, was involved in a series of ammonia attacks across Tyneside targeting rival drug-dealers to steal drugs and deter future dealing. The attacks occurred at four addresses in Gateshead and South Shields over eleven days in August 2023. One attack targeted Andrew Foster, 26, of Wrekenton, Gateshead, who died from burns and a severe respiratory attack after ammonia was thrown in his face at his home. The attacks caused one other victim to lose sight in one eye and two others to require significant medical treatment.

Found guilty of murder, robbery, assault causing actual bodily harm, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and two counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

26 Jul 2024

Donna Stalker

Unlawful wounding *

Sentence

10 months suspended for 18 months with 150 hours unpaid work and £1,000 compensation

On Saturday July 13 2024, Donna Stalker, 34, an NHS worker from Fife, Dunfermline, Scotland, was at the Head of Steam pub in Tynemouth, near Newcastle, on a hen party with friends. During light-hearted interaction, professional boxer Mckenzie Maughan playfully tapped her on the back and head with an inflatable golf club. Irritated, Stalker turned and struck him in the face with a glass, causing it to shatter. The victim suffered significant injuries including a deep laceration to his chin requiring ten stitches, wounds to his nose and lip, impacting his boxing and football activities for up to six months. Stalker fled but surrendered to police after seeing a social media appeal, claiming she intended only to pour a drink but accepting she lashed out in temper.

Pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. No previous convictions. Has shared care for three children and works part-time in the NHS. Judge noted she did not intend to cause such injury and highlighted dangers of violence involving a glass.

13 Jul 2024

Jennifer O'brien

Shop theft *

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.

1 Jul 2024

June 2024 3 cases

Joanne Nicholson

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Joanne Nicholson, 40, of Stanhope Road, South Shields, tormented her former partner and his new girlfriend with a 16-month campaign of false allegations after their relationship ended in early 2023. She sent letters branding him a paedophile to neighbours and his 80-year-old mother, made at least 15 false police statements, anonymous 999 calls fabricating domestic abuse and rape, leading to multiple arrests of the innocent couple. She tricked family court into issuing a non-molestation order, created fake messages and email addresses, and set up a fake dating profile. The campaign caused severe distress, job loss, and suicidal thoughts for victims. Nicholson was arrested in June 2024 with evidence on her phone.

Pleaded guilty to sending a letter with intent to cause distress or anxiety and doing acts tending to pervert the course of justice. Given a 10-year restraining order. Defence mentioned mental health issues including PTSD and bipolar disorder, and vulnerability in prison.

24 Jun 2024

Brian Jordan

Rape *

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.

15 Jun 2024

Anthony Bonner

Arranging the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Between November 14, 2023, and November 24, 2023, Anthony Bonner, 62, of South Shields, communicated online with an undercover police officer posing as an adult female offering access to a live stream of a 12-year-old girl in Asia being sexually abused. After initial hesitation, Bonner inquired about the child performing a sex act and requested to see it immediately. Although he did not complete payment or follow through despite further prompts, he was arrested at his home in June 2024. Police seized devices containing 141 indecent images of children aged 8 to 16. Bonner, a retired merchant seaman with a partner and her adult daughter in Asia whom he financially supports and visits 2-3 times a year, also cares for his elderly parents.

Pleaded guilty to arranging the commission of a child sex offence and three counts of making indecent images of a child. Will have to sign the sex offenders register for life and was given a ten-year sexual harm prevention order with a five-year travel restriction to certain specified countries. Judge Tim Gittins highlighted the defendant's swift engagement in discussions about forcing a child to perform sexual acts and the seriousness of such offences.

1 Jun 2024

April 2024 2 cases

Mark Branker

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On July 18, 2023, in the early hours, officers tried to pull over Mark Branker in Sunderland. After initially appearing to comply, he reversed his car into the police vehicle and sped off, leading a ten-minute chase at up to 80mph in a 30mph zone. He ignored sirens and blue lights, went through a red light, and drove the wrong way around a roundabout. He was arrested after slowing down on the A690 Durham Road.

Admitted dangerous driving. Judge Carolyn Scott noted he deliberately disregarded the rules of the road and remarked it was unbelievable he didn't cause an accident or injure anyone given his driving. Has 164 previous convictions. Car seized and crushed.

21 Apr 2024

Leighton Amies

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Leighton Amies, 15, stabbed 14-year-old Tomasz Oleszak in the chest while walking a friend home through Whitehills Nature Park. He claimed he was attacked and did not know he had stabbed Oleszak, but prosecutors stated this was a lie.

Claimed self-defence but prosecutors said it was a lie. Judge Justice Spencer commented on the public interest in deterring young people from carrying knives to prevent tragic outcomes.

17 Apr 2024

March 2024 11 cases

Jess Wraith

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment, 3-year driving ban

On October 8, 2023, around 9am, on Chillingham Road, Heaton, heading towards Byker, Jess Wraith deliberately drove his car at his ex-partner's sister, who was pushing her one-year-old son in a pushchair. After a heated argument where he threatened to run her and her son over, he reversed the car, revved the engine, mounted the pavement, and struck her, fracturing her ankle which required surgery and a cage fitted to her foot. She was hospitalized for a week in excruciating pain. Wraith then drove off. The incident followed a scene he caused outside a primary school with his ex-partner.

Pleaded guilty. Has 22 previous convictions including assaults, dangerous driving and drug driving. Restraining order imposed.

17 Mar 2024

Andrew Maclean

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

six months suspended for 18 months with 100 hours unpaid work

On the evening of December 1, 2023, during a night out drinking in Newcastle, Andrew MacLean, 25, of Station Road North, Wallsend, became involved in a dispute after being found in possession of a phone that was not his, though there was no suggestion of theft. A row broke out with the group, including the phone's owner. The victim intervened, and MacLean punched and then headbutted him, causing a severe injury that resulted in the victim losing a front tooth, requiring removal and replacement with a false one. The force of the headbutt also caused a deep cut to MacLean's own forehead. The victim reported ongoing pain, sensitivity to cold, and lifelong consequences from the unprovoked assault due to MacLean's temper.

First offence, viewed as isolated incident. Defendant is working and has faced life difficulties not of his own making. Judge Gavin Doig presided.

17 Mar 2024

Anthony Morrison-Taylor

Public order offence *

Sentence

£500 fine, £750 compensation, £750 costs

Anthony Morrison-Taylor, 44, of Cellar Hill Close, Newbottle Village, near Houghton-le-Spring, appeared intoxicated on an easyJet flight from Bristol to Newcastle in February 2024. When refused more alcohol due to his condition during a time of turbulence, he became abusive towards cabin crew, shouting 'You can all f*** off, I'm getting alcohol and there's nothing you can do about it' and 'You are all a bunch of *****'. The air steward contacted police via air traffic control, leading to his arrest upon landing at Newcastle Airport. The air steward reported feeling shocked, noting such incidents are increasing and that his role is to ensure customer safety.

Pleaded guilty to public order offence. Sentence deferred for six months in September 2023 on condition of no further alcohol-related offences, which he abided by. Judge Gavin Doig noted it was shocking behaviour but hoped not to see him again given no prior history of offending.

16 Mar 2024

Ruth Taylor

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Ruth Taylor attacked her friend, who had allowed her to stay at his home in Sunderland, on two occasions. On December 17, 2023, she punched him in the face, bursting his lip, after he told her she was not welcome back. On January 5, 2024, around 11pm, she launched a brutal assault, stamping on his head, face, and ear repeatedly until she feared she had killed him, leaving him unconscious and covered in blood. She had consumed half a bottle of vodka that day. The victim suffered multiple abrasions and bruises to his face, bruising inside his cheek, swelling to his eyelids, bruising to both eyes which he couldn't open, burst blood vessels in both eyes, extensive swelling to his ear with the canal swollen shut, and 70% of the skin on the outer ear cartilage removed. Taylor called an ambulance using a false name, claiming he had slipped, and later threatened to slit his throat while ignoring paramedics. Blood was found throughout the flat, including on walls, floors, and a frying pan.

Pleaded guilty to GBH and battery. Has 123 previous convictions including for violence. Given a ten-year restraining order. Defence noted difficult childhood, history of domestic violence, and drug misuse issues.

15 Mar 2024

Jamie Lees

Assault by beating *

Sentence

£120 fine, £100 compensation to each victim, £48 victim surcharge

On December 6, 2023, Jamie Lees entered the Fox and Hounds pub in Benwell, Newcastle, already acting aggressively towards staff. Upon being told the bar was closed and to leave, he approached a seated barmaid, attempted to grab her face and clothes causing a scratch, threw a drink at her, struck her on the back of the head while swinging his arms, raised clenched fists at a security guard who intervened, and pushed and shoved the guard.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating. Has 46 prior offences, last in court December previous year. Stepped away from violent offending in last six years due to employment, but drank excessively on the night. Defence noted provocative language from complainant.

14 Mar 2024

Keiron Kennedy

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

2 years and 10 months imprisonment

On November 15, 2023, Keiron Kennedy, 29, of Bristol Avenue, Donwell, Washington, approached two women walking their dog in the area of a graveyard on Hylton Castle Road, Sunderland. He initially appeared friendly, engaging in conversation and trying to stroke the pet, but suddenly turned violent, grabbing the dog lead and demanding 'Give us her or I'll hurt you'. He made several attempts to grab the dog, punching one woman in the face, hitting the second twice to the head and neck, putting two fingers into the first woman's mouth and pulling her to the ground, and punching the second woman again. The attack ended when a member of the public intervened and threatened to call police. Both victims suffered injuries including bruising, grazing, cuts, and swelling, and were left traumatised, with one feeling violated and scared, and the other requiring therapy for anxiety and sleep issues.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted robbery. Has three previous convictions. Self-employed tattoo artist whose business will close due to imprisonment. Was drinking heavily at the time and has mental health issues affecting his behaviour.

10 Mar 2024

Connor Wade

Robbery *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

On April 25, 2023, Connor Wade and another man attacked a stranger in a newsagents on Westoe Road, South Shields, punching him. The victim ran to a nearby chip shop to escape, but they followed and continued the assault with kicks and punches while he cowered in a corner, leaving him with bruising under his left eye and to his head and neck, a burst lip, and heavy bleeding. They ripped off a gold necklace belonging to his late father. The attackers had an axe, which was not used. The necklace was recovered after their arrest. The other man has since died.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and having a bladed article. Has 15 previous convictions. Recorder Nathan Moxon noted Wade was a full and active participant in the gratuitous and prolonged violence. Defence stated he is genuinely remorseful and recognises the need to address his issues. Former Nissan worker.

10 Mar 2024

Christopher Johnson

Attempting to cause GBH with intent *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On January 6, 2024, Christopher Johnson entered the home of his friend in Pensher Street, Sunderland, through the unlocked rear door and found him in bed with a woman Johnson believed was his girlfriend. He punched the man under his right eye, then picked up a two-foot long metal baseball bat and struck him multiple times on the face above the eye, causing bleeding and pain. He also struck the woman once on the head with the bat, causing her to fall and briefly lose consciousness, then pushed her onto a sofa, slapped her four times, and briefly held her neck. After leaving, he smashed a kitchen window with the bat, causing £650 of damage. The man suffered a cut above his eye, and the woman had a large bump and bruise to her forehead.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to cause GBH with intent on the man, assault occasioning actual bodily harm on the woman and criminal damage. Given a restraining order. Has 27 previous convictions, including for assaults and robbery.

2 Mar 2024

Carlos Neto

Manslaughter *

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.

1 Mar 2024

Lawson Natty

Manslaughter *

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.

1 Mar 2024

Trevor Murphy

Damaging property and affray *

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.

1 Mar 2024

February 2024 5 cases

Richard Bathgate

Possessing class A drugs with intent to supply and money laundering *

Sentence

31 months imprisonment

On October 8, 2023, Richard Bathgate, 49, of Walby Hill, Rothbury, was driving a BMW northbound on the A1 just south of Berwick with Emma Todd in the passenger seat. Police stopped him for speeding and found digital scales, a warm glass crack pipe behind the driver's seat, 13.8g of heroin worth £1,400, and 25g of cocaine worth £2,100. A subsequent search of his home uncovered a small amount of cocaine, scales, and a debtors tick list with 14 names. Mobile phone analysis showed he had been supplying cocaine and heroin in street deals of £20 to £60. A financial investigation revealed £44,000 of unexplained deposits in his account over the 12 months prior to arrest.

Pleaded guilty to possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine, and concealing criminal property. Has 16 previous convictions. Provided reference from Northumberland councillor and sought help for drug problems.

25 Feb 2024

Emma Todd

Being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and money laundering *

Sentence

31 months imprisonment

On October 8, 2023, Emma Todd, 42, of St Mary’s Field, Morpeth, was a passenger in a BMW driven by Richard Bathgate on the A1 just south of Berwick. Although she fled the scene and was not found with illegal items at the time, mobile phone analysis showed she had been involved in supplying street-level deals of cocaine and heroin, instructing a customer to use her 'work phone'. A financial investigation revealed just under £24,000 of unexplained deposits in her account over the 12 months prior to arrest.

Pleaded guilty to possessing heroin and cocaine with intent to supply, being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine, and concealing criminal property. Has eight previous convictions. Has drug problems and caring responsibilities.

25 Feb 2024

Yousef Majid

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

18-month community order with 250 hours unpaid work and 18-month driving ban

On June 21, 2023, just after 11pm, Yousef Majid drove a luxury Mercedes northbound on the A1 from Washington past Team Valley. In an area with roadworks and a 50mph limit, he drove aggressively at speeds up to 120mph in wet and dark conditions, swerving lanes, undertaking vehicles, and forcing another car to move out of the way. He was over the limit for cannabis. Police pursued and activated blue lights; he pulled over after 1 minute 48 seconds. The offence occurred with a friend as passenger after receiving a phone call.

Admitted dangerous driving. Clean driving licence prior to offence. Worked for traffic management company and will lose job. Expressed genuine remorse. Judge highlighted the risk to public safety and inexplicability given his role in safe traffic management.

19 Feb 2024

Colin Ferry

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

On September 22, 2023, Colin Ferry, 36, of Limekiln Close, Wallsend, argued with his partner after she ordered a takeaway pizza that was delivered to the wrong address. He called her offensive names, referenced her past abuse, and punched her in the face, causing bruising. Fearing escalation and possible use of a knife, she jumped from a first-floor window, breaking her vertebrae and fracturing her ankle. She ran to a nearby tyre shop for help, appearing terrified. The victim required surgery and awaits further operations, impacting her active lifestyle. She now lives in fear and has relocated away from friends.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting GBH. Has seven previous convictions, including assault and domestic battery. Remorseful for the injuries caused. 15-year restraining order imposed.

10 Feb 2024

Robert Taylor

Drugs offences and money laundering *

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'.

1 Feb 2024

January 2024 5 cases

Ryan Hodgson

Dangerous driving *

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.

27 Jan 2024

Paul Kirk

Producing cannabis and possessing cannabis with intent to supply *

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.

13 Jan 2024

Jamie Moore

Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm *

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.

12 Jan 2024

Sean Atkinson

Grievous Bodily Harm *

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.

2 Jan 2024

Lawon Natty

Manslaughter *

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.

Convicted of manslaughter.

1 Jan 2024

December 2023 1 case

Michael Henderson

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Michael Henderson, 39, attacked and raped his victim at her home in 2019. The victim, too scared to report to police initially, disclosed the incident to staff at the Boots branch in West Denton, Newcastle, the day after it occurred. With her consent, staff reported it to Northumbria Police, leading to Henderson's arrest and conviction.

Denied the attack during police questioning. Convicted after trial. Victim reported the incident via Boots' codeword scheme.

1 Dec 2023

November 2023 2 cases

Logan Macphail

Murder *

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.

1 Nov 2023

Ryan Grundy

Non-fatal strangulation *

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.

1 Nov 2023

August 2023 2 cases

Neville Dargue

Fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of a class B drug *

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.

28 Aug 2023

Russell Buglass

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Police raided Mr Buglass’s address in January 2022, seizing devices including a mobile phone, a laptop, a hard drive and disk drives. They identified over 45,000 indecent images and videos of children spanning all official categories, including 910 images and 115 videos of extreme pornography, and 311 pictures and 12 videos in the most serious category. The material had timestamps from March 5, 2009, to January 2, 2022. Additionally, there were photographs taken by Mr Buglass himself of a young girl playing on a beach.

Pleaded guilty to five counts relating to child pornography and one count of possession of extreme pornographic images involving an animal. Must register as a sex offender for 10 years and subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Struck off the General Pharmaceutical Council register.

1 Aug 2023

June 2023 1 case

Stephen Ansbro

Murder *

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.

1 Jun 2023

May 2023 1 case

David Boyd

Murder *

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.

Found guilty of murder by a jury.

23 May 2023

February 2023 1 case

Louis Hackett

Manslaughter *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Louis Hackett was involved in the death of 18-year-old Kieran Williams, who went missing from his home in Sunderland on 18 April 2022. Williams' body was found six weeks later in a makeshift grave on a disused industrial estate south of the River Wear, between the Northern Spire Bridge and Claxheugh Rocks. He had been stabbed at least 23 times and his body set on fire.

Found guilty of manslaughter after trial; judge concluded the killer was still at large.

2 Feb 2023

January 2023 1 case

Yuri Gomes

Possession of class A and B drugs with intent to supply *

Sentence

43 months imprisonment

Yuri Gomes, 23, of Everstone Gardens, Walker, Newcastle, was stopped by police on January 29, 2021, while dressed as a Deliveroo rider to evade detection. He was found in possession of small quantities of cannabis, MDMA, and cocaine. A subsequent search of his home revealed scales, more cannabis, and mobile phones containing messages evidencing his involvement in supplying drugs over a period of time.

Pleaded guilty to possession of class A and B drugs with intent to supply. Judge noted difficult background, foster care, and recent death of foster carer, but highlighted his capability for employment.

12 Jan 2023

August 2022 2 cases

Unnamed Teenagers

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Jack Woodley, from Newton Aycliffe, was stabbed twice by a group of 10 males aged between 15 and 18 while at the Houghton Feast in Houghton-le-Spring on October 16, 2021. He was rushed to hospital but died the next day.

All 10 teenagers convicted of murder following a trial.

1 Aug 2022

Calum Maddison

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 17 years

Calum Maddison was part of a gang of 10 teenagers who stabbed Jack Woodley twice at Houghton Feast in Houghton-le-Spring on October 16, 2021. He inflicted the fatal stab wound. The group attacked Jack, an 18-year-old from Newton Aycliffe, leading to his death the following day in hospital.

One of 10 teenagers convicted of murder; inflicted the stab wound.

1 Aug 2022

June 2022 1 case

Dean Johnson

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Dean Johnson brutally murdered his childhood friend in a barricaded room after a binge of crack cocaine sent him into a paranoid delusional state.

Prosecuted by David Lamb QC. Sentenced after being charged with brutally murdering his childhood friend.

10 Jun 2022

February 2022 2 cases

James Hanrahan

Burglary *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

James Hanrahan, 39, from Barra Hall Circus, Hayes, Middlesex, was part of a prolific gang of doorstep conmen who posed as policemen and utility workers to prey on elderly people in Brighton, Lancing, Mid Sussex, and surrounding areas. The gang committed distraction burglaries, tricking their way into victims' homes to steal cash. Specific incidents included attempts on March 1, 2022, in Hollingdean and multiple burglaries on March 3, 2022, in Woodingdean, Portslade, and Lancing, where they stole over £2,000, £700, and £1,300 from elderly victims. The gang was caught in late April 2022 at the Selby Fork Hotel in South Milford, Yorkshire, following a nationwide investigation led by North Yorkshire Police involving 11 forces.

Pleaded guilty to burglary.

25 Feb 2022

Patrick Connors

Conspiracy to burgle and burglary *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Patrick Connors, 18, from Barra Hall Circus, Hayes, Middlesex, was part of a prolific gang of doorstep conmen who posed as policemen and utility workers to prey on elderly people in Brighton, Lancing, Mid Sussex, and surrounding areas. The gang committed distraction burglaries, tricking their way into victims' homes to steal cash. Specific incidents included attempts on March 1, 2022, in Hollingdean and multiple burglaries on March 3, 2022, in Woodingdean, Portslade, and Lancing, where they stole over £2,000, £700, and £1,300 from elderly victims. The gang was caught in late April 2022 at the Selby Fork Hotel in South Milford, Yorkshire, following a nationwide investigation led by North Yorkshire Police involving 11 forces.

Admitted charges of conspiracy to burgle and burglary.

25 Feb 2022

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