Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

Bryan Storey

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

On September 14, around 4.15pm, Bryan Storey, 39, of no fixed address, fell asleep while driving a borrowed heated Vauxhall Corsa on a single carriageway section of the A1 near Alnwick, Northumberland, after a sleepless night in a cold caravan at Haggerston Castle holiday park. He had driven to Tyneside to collect earnings from roofing work and was returning when he dozed off, causing the vehicle to drift into the oncoming southbound lane. It collided head-on with a Jeep driven by a 29-year-old woman with her 29-year-old friend in the passenger seat. The passenger suffered breaks to both bones in her forearm requiring surgery with metal plates. The driver sustained a knee injury with nerve damage that could be lifelong. Another driver in an Audi took evasive action but was also struck, causing his vehicle to spin out of control. Storey was unconscious behind the wheel at the time.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to provide a specimen and having no insurance. Has 76 previous convictions, including for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, drink driving, and in 2017 was jailed for ten years for robbery, aggravated vehicle taking and having an offensive weapon. Sentence to be served concurrently with existing prison recall until 2032. Banned from driving for 2 years upon release. Remorseful; thought his previous driving ban had expired but had not taken extended retest. Severely injured himself in the incident.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Charline Alston

Transferring criminal property

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months with 200 hours unpaid work

Charline Alston assisted in the fraud by preparing false accounts and paperwork for 15 shell companies to secure £722,000 in fraudulent Covid bounce back loans. She was paid handsomely for her work, which enabled the companies to appear as legitimate going concerns. The loans were not repaid, and the companies were wound up shortly after receiving the funds.

Admitted transferring criminal property from Covid bounce back loan profits. Played a pivotal role as a part-qualified accountant preparing false accounts for the fraudulent companies, with almost daily contact with Nellis from May to November 2020. Banned from being a company director for 5 years.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Sundeep Chahal

Conspiracy to commit fraud

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Sundeep Chahal, along with Timothy Paul Nellis, controlled around 30 shell companies used to perpetrate frauds against banks via fake invoices, resulting in losses of £825,387.14. The scheme also involved fraudulent Covid bounce back loans totalling £722,000 and laundering proceeds to fund cannabis farms and the illegal sale of Class C drugs online, generating over £600,000. Chahal remains at large following his absconding during the trial.

Convicted in absence after absconding. Also convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine in relation to an EncroChat case. Banned from being a company director for 12 years.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Sundeep Singh Chahal

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Sundeep Singh Chahal, alongside Timothy Paul Nellis, operated a sophisticated fraud through shell companies from a hotel room at Gosforth Grand Park Hotel, Newcastle, between October 2018 and April 2019. They created fake invoices to deceive banks including Ultimate Finance, Lloyds Bank, Aldermore Bank, and Barclays Bank into providing factoring finance, resulting in losses of £825,387.14. Laundered money financed organised crime activities such as setting up cannabis farms and selling unlicensed prescription medicines. The investigation began after hotel staff discovered suspicious items including mobile phones, documents, and banking details in the room. Chahal absconded before trial and remains at large.

Convicted in absence after absconding; also convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine in relation to an EncroChat case.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Timothy Paul Nellis

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation

December 10, 2025

Sentence: 17 years and 9 months imprisonment

Timothy Paul Nellis, alongside Sundeep Singh Chahal, operated a sophisticated fraud through shell companies from a hotel room at Gosforth Grand Park Hotel, Newcastle, between October 2018 and April 2019. They created fake invoices to deceive banks including Ultimate Finance, Lloyds Bank, Aldermore Bank, and Barclays Bank into providing factoring finance, resulting in losses of £825,387.14. Laundered money financed organised crime activities such as setting up cannabis farms and selling unlicensed prescription medicines. The investigation began after hotel staff discovered suspicious items including mobile phones, documents, and banking details in the room following Nellis failing to pay a £6,850 hotel bill.

Steven Graham

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and possess firearms

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Steven Graham, 45, of Alston Gardens, Throckley, participated in Shaun Monaghan's organised crime group between March and June 2020. As Monaghan's brother-in-law, he acted as an intermediary for cocaine supply and arranged the burial of a firearm on behalf of the gang, which had access to an arsenal including machine guns, pistols, and grenades. The group moved over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, and 200kg of amphetamine nationwide using disguised vehicles and EncroChat, exposed by police.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and conspiracy to possess firearms on the basis of acting as a go-between for a prohibited weapon without direct possession. Monaghan's brother-in-law, involved in arranging for a firearm to be buried.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Daniel Kristiansen

Sexual assault

December 9, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Daniel Kristiansen, of Gateshead, carried out a sex attack on a victim in the 1980s, which involved promising to get her a Cabbage Patch Kids doll before abusing her.

James Ramshaw

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 9 years and 4 months imprisonment

James Ramshaw, 41, of Hambleton Court, Ashington, was a trusted associate in Shaun Monaghan's organised crime group operating March to June 2020. He handled cash collection and cocaine supply in the Northumberland area as part of the gang's distribution of over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, and 200kg of amphetamine. The group used EncroChat, infiltrated by police, and transported goods in disguised vans. Ramshaw's involvement was exposed through surveillance leading to his arrest with significant cash.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. Previously jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years for murder in 2005, released on life licence. Responsible for collecting cash and supplying cocaine, mainly in Northumberland. Arrested after surveillance observed an exchange and £100,000 cash was recovered on May 29, 2020.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Darren Goulding

Shoplifting

December 9, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Darren Goulding repeatedly shoplifted over four days in September, showing no remorse to staff; described being caught in a cycle of homelessness and crime.

Prolific thief stuck in 'vicious circle'; repeatedly shoplifted over four days in September and told supermarket staff 'I'm not bothered'; stated 'Custody is better than being homeless'.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Nathan Smith

Theft of vehicles

December 9, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Nathan Smith, along with three other men, stole two lorries from a North East depot in a rampage; the vehicles were later involved in a ram-raid on a JD Sports store.

Involvement in gang who stole two lorries in North East depot rampage, along with three other men; vehicles later used in ram-raid on JD Sports store.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Simon Lancaster

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs and firearms

December 9, 2025

Sentence: 14 years and 8 months imprisonment

Simon Lancaster, 34, was part of an organised crime group led by Shaun Monaghan operating between March and June 2020 in the North East of England. The gang distributed over 50kg of cocaine, 20kg of heroin, and 200kg of amphetamine, and had access to firearms including a machine gun, pistols, and a grenade. Lancaster used EncroChat for communications, which was infiltrated by French police. He fled the UK after the hack, using a false passport, and was eventually returned from Oman. Police raids uncovered weapons and drugs at associates' properties.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine, heroin and amphetamines, conspiracy to supply firearms, and conspiracy to possess ammunition without a certificate. Described as a highly trusted lieutenant to Shaun Monaghan, involved in receipt, storage, supply of drugs, handling cash, storage of firearms, and quality checking and cutting of cocaine. Fled to Dubai, Thailand, and Oman before extradition.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Nahid Miah

Supply of drugs

December 9, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Nahid Miah, Muhon Miah and Monsur Miah came to the police's attention in a car in South Tyneside while trying to evade police, leading to their arrest for drug dealing.

Tyneside drug dealers who drew attention to themselves by trying to evade police.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Muhon Miah

Supply of drugs

December 9, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Nahid Miah, Muhon Miah and Monsur Miah came to the police's attention in a car in South Tyneside while trying to evade police, leading to their arrest for drug dealing.

Tyneside drug dealers who drew attention to themselves by trying to evade police.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Monsur Miah

Supply of drugs

December 9, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Nahid Miah, Muhon Miah and Monsur Miah came to the police's attention in a car in South Tyneside while trying to evade police, leading to their arrest for drug dealing.

Tyneside drug dealers who drew attention to themselves by trying to evade police.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Robert Keegan

Common assault, harassment and criminal damage

December 8, 2025

Sentence: 18 month community order

Robert Keegan, in a relationship with a deaf woman since 2014 with whom he has two children, was caught kissing another woman during their anniversary night out on October 14, 2022, at a pub and nightclub in Newcastle, leading to an assault by shutting the door on her. The relationship ended by August 2023, but on one night around midnight, he appeared at her kitchen window, terrifying her, and used sign language to threaten 'Let me in or I will kill you', banged on the window, and rang the doorbell. The next morning, she found he had damaged her car by tearing off the rear window wiper, damaging the mirror, and writing 's***' on the door. He later sent an apologetic message, asked her not to contact police, offered to fix the car, and sent a picture implying a suicide threat.

Pleaded guilty. Ten-year restraining order imposed. Must pay £500 costs and £350 compensation. No previous convictions.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Joey Barton

Offensive communications

December 8, 2025

Sentence: suspended sentence

Joey Barton, 43, a former Newcastle United player, made offensive social media posts on X targeting Jeremy Vine and Eni Aluko.

Spared jail for offensive social media posts on X targeting Jeremy Vine and Eni Aluko.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Callum Bruce

Assault by beating and assaulting a police constable

December 8, 2025

Sentence: £665 fine

On March 23, 2025, Callum Bruce, aged 34, of Brookland Terrace in North Shields, was drunk and sat in the middle of the road in Walker. He approached a passing motorist's car, banged on it, and when she got out and pushed him away, he pushed her causing her to fall backwards against her car. Police arrived, and while being taken into custody, he banged his head, leading to him being placed in a van. He then spat on a female officer and apologised.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and assaulting a police constable. Ordered to pay £75 compensation to each of two victims. Had 25 prior offences but none since 2012. Sought help for alcohol use and mental health.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Michael Ainsley

Burglary

December 7, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Michael Ainsley, 41, from Chester-le-Street, hit an elderly man with a hammer and demanded he give him drugs.

Kenneth Roberts

Burglary

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 19 months imprisonment

On June 26, 2024, Kenneth Roberts broke into Beaumont Lodge, a sheltered accommodation complex in Sunderland for people aged 55 and over. He entered a resident's flat while the resident was asleep, stealing a wallet containing bank cards, £90 in cash, and a jar with further money. He used the stolen bank card to make purchases worth £87 at a fuel station. Roberts also broke into the manager's office, stealing paperwork, keys, tea, coffee, biscuits, clothing, and a speaker, and caused damage in the garden. The resident felt fearful and unsafe, worrying Roberts might return. The manager noted the burglary showed no regard for the vulnerability of elderly residents and could have had terrible consequences. Roberts admitted the offences but claimed he couldn't remember due to being under the influence of drugs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, two counts of fraud, and contempt of court. Subjected Judge Amanda Rippon to vile misogynistic abuse when remanded in custody. Has 85 previous convictions and was on a suspended sentence at the time. Remorseful and working well in prison.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Christopher Cook

Robbery

December 5, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

On August 24, 2025, Christopher Cook broke into the Veterans At Ease charity shop on Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle, by damaging the roof, causing thousands of pounds in damage. He attempted to open a safe with a screwdriver, stole money from the till and tombola bucket, and took jewellery from the counter. When confronted by the manager at 8am, Cook made stabbing motions with the screwdriver and muttered unintelligibly. The manager bravely subdued him, disarming him after a struggle. Cook fled but was arrested nearby matching the description, appearing under the influence with stolen items found on him.

Pleaded guilty to robbery. Has 147 previous convictions. Relapsed into drug use after partner's overdose. Expressed remorse for targeting a veterans' charity.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Carl Minto

Racially aggravated assault and burglary

December 4, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Carl Minto racially abused and assaulted shop workers who challenged him after brazenly stealing Stella Artois.

Bernadette O'donnell

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply

December 4, 2025

Sentence: walks free

Bernadette O'Donnell, of Lemington, was found with around £3,000 of cocaine at her home during a police raid. She sold cocaine to fund her crack habit and buy food.

Found with around £3,000 of cocaine at her home during a police raid. Sold cocaine to fund her crack habit and buy food.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

John Reid

Conspiracy to commit arson

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 6 months imprisonment

John Reid, along with others, participated in two arson attacks on January 31 and February 2, 2025, at a mixed business and residential property on Fossway, Byker, occupied by John Henry Sayers. On January 31, a VW Golf was set alight outside the property. On February 2, a Range Rover was reversed into the cafe below the residence and set on fire, but the fire was prevented from spreading by Sayers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson, reckless as to whether life would be endangered. Claimed to be encouraged or coerced; no knowledge of the target or Sayers family connection.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Grant Curley

Arson

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Grant Curley, along with Walter Patterson, directly carried out the arson attacks on January 31 and February 2, 2025, at a mixed business and residential property on Fossway, Byker, occupied by John Henry Sayers. On January 31, they doused a VW Golf in fuel and set it alight. On February 2, Curley drove and reversed a Range Rover into the cafe below the residence, after which it was set on fire.

Pleaded guilty to arson, reckless as to whether life would be endangered. Involved due to significant drug debt; directly participated in both attacks by dousing and setting vehicles alight.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Grant Royal

Conspiracy to commit arson

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 9 months imprisonment

Grant Royal, along with others, participated in two arson attacks on January 31 and February 2, 2025, at a mixed business and residential property on Fossway, Byker, occupied by John Henry Sayers. On January 31, a VW Golf was set alight outside the property. On February 2, a Range Rover was reversed into the cafe below the residence and set on fire, but the fire was prevented from spreading by Sayers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson, reckless as to whether life would be endangered. Involved due to unpaid drug debt; drove others to the scene; no prior knowledge of the target or Sayers family.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Mitchell Smith

Conspiracy to commit arson

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 4 months imprisonment

Mitchell Smith, along with others, participated in two arson attacks on January 31 and February 2, 2025, at a mixed business and residential property on Fossway, Byker, occupied by John Henry Sayers. On January 31, a VW Golf was set alight outside the property. On February 2, a Range Rover was reversed into the cafe below the residence and set on fire, but the fire was prevented from spreading by Sayers.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson, reckless as to whether life would be endangered. Described as at the bottom rung of an organised crime group; no knowledge of the address's connection to the Sayers family.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Walter Patterson

Arson

December 4, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Walter Patterson, along with Grant Curley, directly carried out the arson attacks on January 31 and February 2, 2025, at a mixed business and residential property on Fossway, Byker, occupied by John Henry Sayers. On January 31, they doused a VW Golf in fuel and set it alight. On February 2, after Curley reversed a Range Rover into the cafe below the residence, Patterson set it on fire; he was apprehended by occupants.

Pleaded guilty to arson, reckless as to whether life would be endangered. No previous convictions; involved due to cocaine addiction and desperation; claimed to be tricked by higher individuals; expressed remorse to the Sayers family.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Leon Appleton

Inflicting GBH

December 3, 2025

Sentence: 21 months suspended for 2 years

On July 1, 2023, in Sunderland city centre, Leon Appleton, 21, of Spruce Court, Shildon, County Durham, became aggressive towards an 18-year-old victim who was out drinking with his cousin and talking to two young women. Appleton challenged the victim to fight outside a bar, despite the victim's repeated refusals and lack of prior involvement in fights. Appleton then punched the victim around ten times to the head and face without retaliation. The victim initially had swelling and blurred vision, but later suffered severe pain and was diagnosed with a detached retina requiring three operations. The victim's mother identified Appleton online. The injury ended the victim's dreams of becoming a firefighter and severely impacted his confidence and outlook.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting GBH. Recorder Toby Hedworth KC noted the attack was gratuitous against a blameless victim. Suspended sentence to allow work with probation service to address behaviour. Remorseful, claims no memory of incident, helps care for two disabled people. Was already on a community order for affray at the time.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

David Simons

Animal Welfare Act offences

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 100 hours unpaid work, 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days, 10-year animal ban, £560 costs, £114 victim surcharge

RSPCA Inspector Rachael Hurst was called to the address on Hotchpudding Lane, Newcastle, on May 23, 2025, following concerns for the welfare of two dogs. The dogs, Tyson the German Shepherd and Aurora the husky, were found severely underweight, with visible spines, hips and ribs, hair loss, flea infestation, overlong nails, and covered in urine, faeces and filth. They showed signs of thirst and suffering due to inadequate food, water and care, estimated to have lasted at least three months. The dogs were taken to a vet, confirmed suffering, seized by police and placed in RSPCA care.

Charles Arnot

Animal Welfare Act offences

December 2, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order, 100 hours unpaid work, 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days, 10-year animal ban, £560 costs, £114 victim surcharge

Craig Neill

Causing or allowing serious physical harm to a child

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 14 years extended sentence (13 years custodial)

Craig Neill and Amy Cave left a child with brain injury, extensive bruising, burns, fractured jaw and wrists from sadistic behaviour and significant force in Darlington. The child was unresponsive, rushed to hospital with fractured skull requiring surgery.

Found guilty after trial of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Amy Cave

Causing or allowing serious physical harm to a child

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Amy Cave and Craig Neill left a child with brain injury, extensive bruising, burns, fractured jaw and wrists from sadistic behaviour and significant force in Darlington. The child was unresponsive, rushed to hospital with fractured skull requiring surgery. They denied responsibility.

Found guilty after trial of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Stanley Miller

Fraud

December 1, 2025

Sentence: ordered to pay back nearly £5.47million

Stanley Miller, a North East fraudster, stole millions of public money through fraudulent activities.

Swindled a staggering amount of money, stripped of his assets and ordered to return his illicit profits.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Taranvir Galsinh

Rape

December 1, 2025

Sentence: 11 years 3 months imprisonment

Taranvir Galsinh raped and sexually assaulted two girls aged 14 and 12, taking one to a hotel, assaulting in a car, attempting to strangle, and paying for sex.

Pleaded guilty to rape of a girl aged 13-15, two counts of rape under 13, intentional strangulation, three counts of paying for sexual services of a girl, sexual assault of a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child and assault by penetration of a child.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Stuart Cox

Child Sexual Abuse

November 30, 2025

Sentence: 21 years imprisonment

Stuart Cox committed horrific child sexual abuse.

Anthony Balfour

Harassment

November 30, 2025

Sentence: £480 fine and £300 compensation

Anthony Balfour, 82, of Graham Park Road in Gosforth, harassed a Jehovah's Witness woman through a persistent and prolonged campaign starting in January 2025. He first approached her at her stall on Shields Road in Byker, visiting weekly to offer or sell books and make comments on her appearance, including an inappropriate remark she interpreted as sexual. Despite her repeated refusals, he continued, escalating by attending her place of worship, the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Newcastle on January 24, 2025, to give her more books. On January 25, 2025, he obtained her address and left books with her husband. He visited her home again a few days later, where she warned him to stay away. On April 3, 2025, he returned to her Byker stall demanding the books back and accusing her of theft. His final interaction was in August 2025 at her new stall on Northumberland Street in Newcastle City Centre. The victim reported anxiety, sleepless nights, and feeling her space invaded. She contacted police, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to one count of harassment. Subject to a 12-month restraining order banning contact with the victim. Defence claimed misunderstanding and misread social cues; no intent to cause alarm or distress. 18 prior offences, last court appearance in 2009.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Eleanor Brown

Revenge Porn

November 30, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Eleanor Brown, 24, posted intimate photos of her father's ex-lover online on an escort website.

Posted intimate pictures of her father's ex-lover on an escort website; has since been released and remains on licence.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Natalie Wolf

Sexual activity with a child

November 29, 2025

Sentence: 3.5 years imprisonment

Natalie Wolf, also known as Ryan Haley, of Shipley Walk in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, engaged in sexual activity with a child, devastating the victim's life and leaving her with shame, self-doubt, and a sense of disconnection. The victim described the abuse as making her body feel like a battlefield and accused Wolf of destroying her as a child, teenager, and adult. Wolf promoted conspiracy theories claiming the jury was hypnotised or planted, and that the victim hypnotised police, but these were rejected by the judge.

Also known as Ryan Haley. Pleaded not guilty, convicted after trial. Issued indefinite restraining order, sexual harm prevention order, and required to register as sex offender for life. Judge rejected conspiracy theories and commended victim. Has 13 prior convictions, none sexual. Suffers from personality disorder and mental health difficulties.

Sources: walesonline.co.uk

Jacquelin Curtis

Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving

November 28, 2025

Sentence: convicted

Former North East magistrate, formerly of Whitley Bay, has been convicted of leaving a woman seriously injured on the A696 in Northumberland.

Former magistrate convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in head-on smash; prosecutors alleged she had fallen asleep at the wheel.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Alan Peacock

Possession of Illegal Goods

November 27, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Tyneside man found with £100,000 of illegal tobacco and Viagra tablets in home.

Admitted eight offences in relation to illegal tobacco and Viagra tablets seized from his Wallsend home, including cigarettes and Viagra pills.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Connor Searle

GBH

November 27, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Connor Searle, along with two accomplices, forced entry into a couple's home in the West End of Newcastle around 7.45pm on February 17, 2025, while the victims were watching TV. Searle, recognized by the woman from his eyes despite wearing a face covering, repeatedly hit her with a plank of wood taken from inside the property, causing an open fracture to her left arm, bruising to her left flank and leg, and requiring surgery. The accomplices, one armed with a machete, smashed a kitchen window with a spade before fleeing. Searle was arrested a month later in Edinburgh.

Pleaded guilty to GBH. Has 34 previous convictions including for violence. Given a ten year restraining order. Expressed deep regret and shame about his offending.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Caroline Aggas

Assault

November 27, 2025

Sentence: jailed

Newcastle woman kicked, punched and nipped her vulnerable mother then threw water over her. The assault occurred in the mother's home in Benwell.

Michael Hall

Supply of Cocaine

November 27, 2025

Sentence: jailed

North East 'county lines' drug dealer from Gateshead involved in advertising and selling cocaine, generating significant profits over four months.

North East 'county lines' drug dealer who helped rake in up to £107,000 in four months by sending out thousands of bulk messages advertising cocaine for sale.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Jonathan Paton

Rape

November 26, 2025

Sentence: jailed

North East predator who told teenager 'she should have his baby' once she turned 16. The offences involved a teenager and included grooming.

Stephen Lo

Fraud and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child

November 26, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Stephen Lo, 54, of Rothbury Terrace, Heaton, Newcastle, defrauded St Thomas and St Oswald’s Church in Sunderland where he served as treasurer from July 2022 to April 2024. Over four months from June to October 2023, he wrote nine cheques to himself totaling £7,663.17 using pre-signed blank cheques in a scam, leading to church financial difficulties including overdraft. He fabricated excuses and emails to cover his actions, admitting the theft only when confronted with bank evidence, claiming job loss desperation. Separately, in September 2024, Lo engaged in sexual communication with a fake 12-14 year old profile 'Katie' created by his university student daughter and her friend on TikTok, WhatsApp, and Instagram. He initiated contact, discussed lingerie, bra size, suggested meetings, sent photos of his bare stomach and penis, and continued after learning her supposed age was 8-9, expressing age was irrelevant. Contact ceased after blocking; police were informed via the vicar, leading to arrest and an interim sexual risk order.

Pleaded guilty to nine counts of fraud, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, breaching an interim sexual risk order and failing to comply with notification requirements. Must sign the sex offenders register and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order for ten years. Previously sentenced to a community order in May 2025 for eight breaches of an interim sexual risk order and three breaches of interim notification requirements.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Steven Hogg

Drunk and disorderly

November 26, 2025

Sentence: three-year football banning order, £120 fine, £85 costs, £48 victim surcharge

On October 21, 2025, Steven Hogg, a 57-year-old Newcastle United fan without a match ticket, was drunk and abusive outside the players' entrance at St James' Park during Newcastle's Champions League clash with Benfica. He shouted, swore, tried to grab paramedics, refused to leave when asked by police, called officers abusive names, and attempted to fight them, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly. Has 53 prior offences, suffers from anxiety, depression, and heart issues; alcohol mixed with medication contributed to the incident.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Andrew Mccreedy

Possessing heroin with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of heroin

November 25, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Police executed a search warrant at Andrew McCreedy's home at Archer Street, Wallsend, on March 31, 2023, seizing 22.4g of heroin worth up to £1,120. He admitted it was all his and not his girlfriend's, who was present. Examination of his phone showed bulk messages advertising heroin supply. He was taking £200 of heroin weekly.

Pleaded guilty. Previous conviction for conspiracy to supply heroin in 2016 (suspended sentence and drug rehabilitation requirement). Also has convictions for possessing heroin, cocaine and amphetamine. Defence noted the amount seized was relatively modest in context of his chronic addiction and supply to a core group of about 20 people.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Stephen Rose

Theft

November 24, 2025

Sentence: 14 weeks imprisonment and £5,000 compensation

On August 24, 2025, Stephen Rose, driving a Mitsubishi Shogun despite being a banned driver with no insurance, parked near a fire engine in Gateshead and stole hydraulic cutters worth £5,000 from its side shutter. The theft was captured on CCTV provided by a station manager to the police. The cutters were never recovered, leaving Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service out of pocket. Rose, formerly of Cowgate and Slatyford but now of no fixed abode, was identified and arrested.

Pleaded guilty to theft, driving while disqualified, and driving with no insurance. Has 109 prior offences, many for theft, burglary, and shoplifting. Was on two suspended sentences and a wanted man at the time. Fell back into drug use and was homeless; has now stopped using drugs and is getting help.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Mark Purvis

Unlawful wounding

November 24, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Mark Purvis, 60, of Jarrow, assaulted his neighbour in Cleveland Court, Jarrow, South Tyneside, in September 2024. The victim, who moved in next door in 2016, picked up a plank of wood to move Purvis's outdoor camera, which annoyed Purvis. Purvis came out of his door and struck the victim once to the head with a rubber mallet, causing a two-inch laceration that required sutures at hospital. The incident followed a history of ill-feeling, including complaints about noise, cannabis smoking, threats, and counter-allegations. The attack was captured on CCTV. Purvis claimed he acted in self-defence after being woken by loud music and seeing the victim with what looked like a fence post.

Admitted unlawful wounding. Rehabilitation requirements imposed. Residence condition preventing return to Cleveland Court without probation approval. Judge commented that returning would be a 'recipe for disaster'.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Liam Mcclean

Causing serious injury by careless driving

November 24, 2025

Sentence: community order with 240 hours unpaid work and 12 month driving ban

On November 28, 2024, around 10am, Liam McClean, driving a Vauxhall Zafira, turned right from Cauldwell Lane into Woodleigh Road in Monkseaton, North Tyneside, cutting the corner which created a blind spot due to the A-pillar. He failed to see a 75-year-old woman in a highly visible red coat crossing with her dog, striking her with the front near side of his car. She suffered a severe ankle injury leaving her foot hanging by a thread, requiring surgery, a second operation with metal screws and bolts, and 12 days in hospital. Previously active, she now feels trapped, unable to drive, and requires assistance. McClean was looking for parking to visit a cash machine.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Judge noted he is a dedicated family man and dad-of-four, described as a kind-hearted gentle soul. Expressed genuine remorse.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

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