Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 824 verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court (Newcastle upon Tyne). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2024 3 cases

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 3 cases

Miles Connors

Conspiracy to burgle and burglary *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment

Miles Connors, 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.

Admitted charges of conspiracy to burgle and burglary.

25 Feb 2022

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

August 2021 1 case

Steven Wood

Attempted Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum of 12 years

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

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

1 Aug 2021

January 2021 1 case

Raymond Finn

Sexual assault *

Sentence

four-month suspended sentence

Raymond Finn, 71, targeted two women while dressed as Santa working as a festive performer in December 2018. He smacked the bum of one victim and pushed his groin into her. He then tried to pull his body against the second victim.

Convicted by a jury of three counts of sexual assault. Also given a SHPO and made to sign the Sex Offenders Register for seven years.

1 Jan 2021

September 2020 1 case

Sean Correlli Toscanni

Recording an image under clothing without consent *

Sentence

38 months imprisonment

Sean Correlli Toscanni, 52, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was reported to police after a staff member at a Samsung store spotted disturbing images on a phone he had taken in with a query and recognised him as a security guard at a nearby H&M branch. A police examination of the device in July 2019 found he had been upskirting customers in the Newcastle store’s changing rooms and uncovered evidence of child sexual abuse.

Admitted one count of sexual assault of a child under 13, three counts of making indecent images of a child and four counts of recording an image under clothing without consent.

15 Sep 2020

July 2018 1 case

George Ormond

Sex abuse offences *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

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

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

1 Jul 2018

May 2018 1 case

Paul Holland

Attempting to meet a child following grooming *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Paul Holland, 50, of Bentinck House in Elswick, was caught in 2018 after online vigilantes set up a decoy profile on a social media site posing as a 13-year-old girl. He sent sexually explicit messages, including photos of his genitals and videos of him performing a sex act, and arranged to meet the 'teenager' at a shop near St James’ Park in Newcastle city centre, where he was confronted and arrested.

Pleaded guilty to attempting to meet a child following grooming and attempting to incite a child to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity. Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders' Register and made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Has 94 prior offences. Most recently locked up in September 2024 for breaching orders. Currently awaiting further sentence for failing to comply with the Sex Offenders' Register.

1 May 2018

January 2018 1 case

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi

Sexual assault and exposure *

Sentence

Suspended sentence

Ezedi was convicted of a sexual offence in 2018. Specific details of the incident are not provided in the text.

Pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual assault and one of exposure. Put on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

9 Jan 2018

January 2017 1 case

Trimaan Dhillon

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

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

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

1 Jan 2017

January 2016 2 cases

Joe Welsh

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years

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

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

25 Jan 2016

James Wheatley

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum of 23 years

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

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

1 Jan 2016

June 2015 5 cases

Davis

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months imprisonment

Member of David Charlton's Gateshead-based gang involved in the conspiracy to supply heroin from Huddersfield. Participated in the October 15, 2013, deal at West Denton Retail Park, which led to a police chase and recovery of drugs and cash.

12 Jun 2015

Waheem Zaman

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Member of Tariq Hussain's Huddersfield group involved in supplying heroin to the North East gang. The conspiracy involved regular shipments starting June 2013, culminating in a police interception on October 15, 2013, in Newcastle.

12 Jun 2015

Tariq Hussain

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

8 years and 8 months imprisonment

Tariq Hussain led the Huddersfield group supplying high-purity heroin to David Charlton's North East gang. The operation involved regular trips starting June 2013. On October 15, 2013, during a deal in Newcastle, police seized two half-kilo blocks of heroin (70% purity), £32,930 cash, and 4kg of cutting agent from his vehicle after he attempted to flee.

Ringleader of the Huddersfield supply group. Met David Charlton in prison to hatch the plot. Overturned his car while trying to escape police on October 15, 2013.

12 Jun 2015

Smith

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.

12 Jun 2015

Qamar Hussain

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

3 years and 2 months imprisonment

Also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.

12 Jun 2015

July 2009 1 case

Mustaf Jama

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Mustaf Jama was convicted in July 2009 for the murder of policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky, who was gunned down outside a travel agent in Bradford.

Convicted for the murder of Sharon Beshenivsky.

22 Jul 2009

March 2008 3 cases

Colin Norris

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Colin Norris, a nurse, was convicted in March 2008 for the murder of four elderly patients and the attempted murder of another in two hospitals in Leeds.

Convicted for the murder of four elderly patients and the attempted murder of another in two hospitals in Leeds.

4 Mar 2008

Mark Craggs

Affray *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

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

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

1 Mar 2008

Philip Craggs

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years 6 months

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

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

1 Mar 2008

December 2006 1 case

Yusuf Jama

Murder *

Sentence

Not stated

Yusuf Jama was convicted in December 2006 for the murder of policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky, who was gunned down outside a travel agent in Bradford.

Convicted for the murder of Sharon Beshenivsky.

1 Dec 2006

January 2006 1 case

Peter Voisey

Rape *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum of 10 years

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

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

1 Jan 2006

January 1998 1 case

Steven Ling

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

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

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

1 Jan 1998

January 1995 1 case

Derek Canning

Stealing rare birds *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Derek Canning was convicted of stealing rare peregrine falcon chicks from nesting sites in Kielder Forest, giving them false identification, and offering them for sale through specialist magazines to unsuspecting buyers. He was arrested in 1993 when stopped in his car by police and the RSPB’s protection unit, transporting a pair of chicks just 24 hours after two had vanished from Kielder Forest. Pioneering genetic fingerprinting techniques were used to prove his guilt, linking the birds to the stolen ones.

Convicted at trial; sentence upheld by the Court of Appeal in 1996; maintains innocence and claims flawed genetic evidence; went on hunger strike in prison after appeal refusal.

1 Jan 1995

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THE LAW COURTS, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3LA, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3LA, United Kingdom

+441912012000

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:00

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About Newcastle Crown Court

Newcastle Crown Court, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 824 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at THE LAW COURTS, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3LA, NE1 3LA.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441912012000 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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