Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

December 2025 50 cases

Wayne Kilty

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

64 months imprisonment with 30-month extended licence

On October 10, Wayne Kilty, 43, of Stafford Street, Sunderland, entered a Chinese restaurant in Sunderland and demanded free food. When refused and told to leave, he threw a plastic visor at the staff member. He then pulled the victim outside, repeatedly punched him while on the ground, and bit off the top of his ear, resulting in a broken nose and the need for plastic surgery and ongoing treatment. Kilty was affected by substance abuse at the time and claimed poor eyesight led him to fear attack, but did not leave.

Admitted wounding with intent. Recorder Mark Giuliani noted Kilty poses a high risk to the public. Has previous convictions. Deeply ashamed; suffers from poor vision due to ammonia attack and cataracts, bereavement, and trauma; uses drink and substances to cope.

23 Dec 2025

Stuart Dickson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

On May 5, 2025, Stuart Dickson, aged 33, of Deanery Street, Bedlington, assaulted his partner of four to five months after they had been drinking together. He became angry when an alcohol order was cancelled, leading him to slap and punch her multiple times to the face and body, causing bruising and reddening. He then grabbed her to the floor and stood on her neck with his foot, restricting her breathing to the point she feared losing consciousness and believed he would kill her. He threatened to kill her and her family, and attempted to take her to his brother's address. They went to a Shell garage where the victim sought help from a shop assistant who locked her in for safety. Police were called, and Dickson was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 31 previous convictions. Given an indefinite restraining order. Alcohol issues noted by defence.

23 Dec 2025

Richard Redhead

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Richard Redhead, 37, of Clavering Road, Swalwell, carried out a spree of burglaries in the Swalwell, Dunston, and Whickham areas of Gateshead in April and May 2025. On April 17, he forced entry to premises in Swalwell and stole drinks, a charity collection tin, and a till containing £180 cash. On April 25, he stole a lawnmower engine motor and a bin bag full of unknown items from premises in Dunston. On April 26, he smashed into a property in Swalwell and stole an iPad, cans of soft drink, and a pencil case, returning multiple times including on May 10 when he stole a TV from a communal lounge. On May 11 in Whickham, he used a concrete slab to smash a window and stole meat and butter worth £105. On May 18, he stole cash, computers, and phones valued at £4,500. Northumbria Police investigated and connected the crimes to him.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of burglary and one count of theft. Prolific burglar whose actions caused distress in the community.

23 Dec 2025

John Rispin

Assault *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment

John Rispin, 36, of Birch Terrace, Walker, Newcastle, assaulted his girlfriend on June 12, 2025, while subject to bail conditions banning him from contacting her following an earlier arrest. The victim made a 999 call reporting the assault, and police found significant injuries to her neck and arm caused by force. The victim stated she feels unsafe and fears he will kill her one day.

Admitted assault. Sentenced by Recorder Paul Reid. Had been drinking excessively at the time but has since broken that pattern while in custody. Victim did not wish for a restraining order.

22 Dec 2025

Lawrence Smeatham

Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Lawrence Smeatham targeted an elderly dementia sufferer in her own home, kissing, cuddling, fondling her, exposing himself, and telling her he had previously had sex with her. The acts were captured on CCTV installed by the victim's daughter to check on her frail mother. The daughter discovered the abuse when reviewing the footage, describing it as horrific and a living nightmare. The victim appeared unaware due to her condition, which left her with the naivety of a child and trusting of anyone. Smeatham was arrested, initially denied the activity but pleaded guilty after seeing the CCTV.

Pleaded guilty. Must sign the sex offenders register indefinitely, subject to a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order. Judge noted he took advantage of the victim's dementia, prioritised his own sexual gratification, has no internal control of urges, and presents a high risk to vulnerable women and girls. Remorseful, no convictions since the 1990s.

22 Dec 2025

Garry Miller

Shop theft *

Sentence

1 day in police detention

Garry Miller, 31, of no fixed abode, stole £51-worth of festive chocolate from Fenwick's Christmas Shop in Newcastle City Centre. He was spotted by a store employee hiding the items in his jacket and walking out without paying. Police were called for an unrelated matter and informed of the theft, leading to his arrest. The incident occurred earlier in the week before his court appearance.

Pleaded guilty to shop theft. Has 143 prior offences, including 45 for theft. Was on post-sentence supervision. Released immediately as time already served. Owes over £8,000 to the courts.

21 Dec 2025

Leon Curran

Sexual assault *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

In September 2024, Leon Curran, aged 33, from Rowanberry Road, Longbenton, North Tyneside, approached a 16-year-old girl from behind as she left a North Tyneside Metro station. He commented on the shortness of her skirt, lifted it up, and groped her bottom. The victim argued with him, filmed the incident on her mobile phone, and uploaded the video to Facebook, leading to his identification. Curran later contacted police complaining about threats received due to the circulated footage, during which he admitted making a derogatory comment about the victim's appearance. He was arrested and made further inappropriate remarks to police about the victim's clothing. The assault caused significant anxiety to the victim, affecting her use of public transport.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. Has seven previous convictions, including for domestic violence. Must sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and was given a five-year restraining order. Judge commented on the brazen nature of the assault and emphasized women's right to dress as they please without unwanted touching.

21 Dec 2025

Sophia Johnson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Sophia Johnson, 50, of Beatrice Street, Ashington, repeatedly punched the victim during an attack in January 2023, continuing to hit her after she fell to the ground. The assault resulted in cuts, bruises, three front teeth knocked out, rib pain for six weeks, and the need for dentures. The victim avoided visiting her dying father due to her injuries and reported a loss of confidence in a victim impact statement. Johnson believed she was initially defending herself but the violence exceeded that.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 37 previous convictions including for violence. Five-year restraining order imposed. Judge Tim Gittins noted the assault was unpleasant, sustained, and went beyond self-defence. Defence highlighted significant trauma in her life and that custody has been a wake-up call.

20 Dec 2025

Fiona Clough

Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

28 weeks suspended for 2 years with 100 hours unpaid work and rehabilitation requirements

Fiona Clough assisted Mya Mounter and Geoffrey Hughes in disposing of Mounter's blood-stained clothing after the murder of Sean Mason by Wayne Froud and Steven Milroy on May 16, 2020, in Penshaw, Sunderland. The group used Clough's car and later burned the top, as confirmed in messages sent by Clough.

Had a fear of Froud, did not understand the gravity of the situation at the time, has caring responsibilities and has stayed out of trouble since.

19 Dec 2025

Dylan Finlay

Assault by beating and criminal damage *

Sentence

£200 fine, £100 compensation, £85 costs, £80 victim surcharge

On June 20, 2025, Dylan Finlay, aged 22, of St Peter's Road in Byker, became angry with his girlfriend after she messaged her dad, suspecting infidelity. He threatened to smash her house up, called her abusive names, kicked a baby gate off its hinges, hit a cupboard causing a crack, emptied a bin over the kitchen floor and walls, and slammed the front door against her back as she tried to leave. The victim felt emotionally drained and wanted him to leave her alone.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage. Had one prior conviction for possession of a bladed article in 2024, for which he received a suspended sentence. Defence stated he suspected partner was cheating and did not intend to assault her with the door.

19 Dec 2025

Geoffrey Hughes

Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

42 weeks suspended for 2 years with mental health treatment and rehabilitation requirements

Geoffrey Hughes assisted Mya Mounter and Fiona Clough in disposing of Mounter's blood-stained clothing after the murder of Sean Mason by Wayne Froud and Steven Milroy on May 16, 2020, in Penshaw, Sunderland. The trio conspired to burn the top to prevent it from implicating Mounter in the crime.

Also admitted unrelated charge of dangerous driving. Now working, settled with partner and family, considered Froud a scary man and moved out of the area temporarily.

19 Dec 2025

Ian Boyd

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

14 months imprisonment

On November 18, Ian Boyd, of Slatyford, ignored police signals to pull over in a BMW in Blyth and led a high-speed chase across North East roads. He reached 90mph in a 30 zone, went through a red light, lost control at Moor Farm Roundabout on the A189 driving the wrong way, hit 100mph on the A19, and 140mph on the A1. The pursuit ended in Fenham after police used a tactical manoeuvre; he attempted to flee again but was arrested. He refused a sample and possessed small amounts of cocaine and cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen, driving while disqualified, having no insurance and possessing cocaine and cannabis. Has 31 previous convictions, including for driving offences, and was on bail pending sentence for other driving matters. Banned from driving for three years upon release. Judge commented it was a 'dreadful piece of driving'. Defence noted life had spiralled out of control after father's death from dementia in February, leading to excessive alcohol use; now alcohol and drug free in custody with job lined up in January.

19 Dec 2025

Shelley Richardson

Conveying a banned article into prison *

Sentence

16 months suspended for 18 months

On March 23, 2024, Shelley Richardson, 55, of Saxon Way, Jarrow, South Tyneside, smuggled Class A drugs into HMP Northumberland by hiding them in her vagina. She was pressured into doing so by associates in a pub for money due to her heroin addiction. CCTV captured her removing the package from her trousers and placing it on a table during a visit, where an inmate picked it up. She was stopped by prison staff, admitted to the drugs, and was interviewed by police. The inmate was strip-searched but the drugs were not found.

Pleaded guilty to conveying a banned article into prison. Pressured and exploited due to heroin addiction. Has been drug-free for several months, shown remorse. Over 100 previous convictions.

19 Dec 2025

Mya Mounter

Conspiracy to pervert the course of justice *

Sentence

21 weeks suspended for 18 months with rehabilitation requirements

Mya Mounter was present in a flat during the murder of Sean Mason by her father Wayne Froud and Steven Milroy in the early hours of May 16, 2020, in Penshaw, Sunderland. After the attack, she left with her father, changed her clothes, and conspired with Geoffrey Hughes and Fiona Clough to dispose of her blood-stained top by burning it to avoid implicating her in the murder.

No prior convictions, mental health problems at the time, has a young family. Father Wayne Froud was involved in the murder.

19 Dec 2025

James Barrass

Rape *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

James Barrass, 37, of Priory Grange, Blyth, Northumberland, was convicted of a series of offences against two women, including rape, attempted sexual assault, and assault by penetration. The attacks had a devastating impact on the victims, with one suffering night terrors, flashbacks, daily panic attacks, and severe mental health issues. The victim described him as a 'narcissist and a pathological liar' with no remorse, only sorry for being caught.

Found guilty by jury after trial. Must serve two-thirds behind bars. Judge Penny Moreland described him as 'extremely dangerous' and posing a significant risk of serious harm to the public. Pre-sentence report noted he minimises and distorts his offending and places responsibility on victims. Must sign sex offenders register for life and given indefinite restraining orders.

18 Dec 2025

Callum Hackett

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Callum Hackett subjected his then-partner to a sustained and sickening assault in Newcastle, which escalated from an argument and spilled into the street. He grabbed her by the hair, pulled out her hair extensions, forced her to the floor, kicked and punched her, and mercilessly beat her face with a metal deodorant can. Part of the attack was captured on video, showing him shouting while she screamed. A neighbour heard the argument, and the woman tried to seek refuge but was followed and attacked. She suffered bruising to her face, a deformed nose, and lost a tooth, leaving her distraught and covered in blood. After the assault, Hackett sent her unpleasant messages and tried to blame her for the argument.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Branded a 'coward' by Judge Tim Gittins for attacking a defenceless woman in front of distressed children. Has six previous convictions including arson, affray, possessing an offensive weapon, and supplying class B drugs. Given a restraining order. Long-standing mental health difficulties noted.

17 Dec 2025

Chloe Warwick

Robbery *

Sentence

jailed

Chloe Warwick, of Sunderland, robbed and stole from a vulnerable neighbour at the supported accommodation where she and the victim were living, threatening to falsely brand him a pervert.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and theft.

17 Dec 2025

Connor Dunford

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On October 12, 2025, Connor Dunford, 27, of Aire Quay, Leeds, was under the influence of drugs including ketamine, cocaine, and alcohol after a binge at a hotel in Jesmond, Newcastle. He was restrained by friends and shouting when an ambulance was called. After being sedated and transported to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle, he punched a female ambulance support technician in the face while she was explaining the procedure to move him from a stretcher to a hospital bed, causing her a nose bleed and pain. The incident occurred due to his drug-induced state following personal setbacks including the death of his former partner and an ACL injury that affected his work and rugby playing.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Was subject to a suspended sentence at the time. Judge Gavin Doig commented that the defendant deserves to go straight to prison for punching an ambulance support practitioner who was trying to help him.

17 Dec 2025

Stephen Plant

Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Stephen Plant, 24, of Washington, committed multiple sexual offences. He was found guilty of three counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault against a woman earlier in 2025 following a Northumbria Police investigation, where he raped and assaulted his victim several times. Separately, a Durham Constabulary investigation revealed that when Plant was 16, he met a girl in public places multiple times, gave her alcohol, and had her perform sexual acts on him, leading to his admission of four counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15. The victim in the first case reported the abuse to police.

Found guilty of three counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault on a woman. Admitted four counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15. Described as 'extremely dangerous' by police.

17 Dec 2025

James Wheeler

Assault by penetration and sexual assault *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

James Wheeler, 48, of Bishopton Road, Stockton, subjected a vulnerable woman to sickening sex attacks in Northumberland. He intimidated her by threatening violence, standing on her feet, gripping her arms, and telling her he knew nasty people. The victim now rarely leaves the house without company, suffers from fear of encountering him, recurring nightmares, and has attempted self-harm due to the trauma.

Convicted after trial of six offences of assault by penetration and two of sexual assault. Must serve two-thirds in prison, sign the sex offenders register for life, and subject to an indefinite restraining order. Continues to deny wrongdoing.

16 Dec 2025

Paul Mullen

Robbery *

Sentence

5 years and 7 months imprisonment

On July 15, 2025, Paul Mullen followed a 76-year-old pensioner from West Jesmond Metro Station into a back alley near The Lonsdale pub in Jesmond after the victim had been out in Newcastle. Mullen attacked from behind by putting a wire, similar to a charging cable, around the victim's neck, which the victim pulled away. Mullen then beat the victim to the ground, kicking and stamping on him, including to the head. The victim fought back by punching Mullen. Mullen stole the victim's mobile phone, bank cards, Metro and bus pass, Tesco Clubcard, tobacco, house keys, and a card holder with family pictures and a prayer card. He demanded and received the PIN number, using a stolen card three times the next day. Items were later returned. The victim suffered an abrasion to the head but no serious injuries. The attack left the victim terrified, feeling cut off from family, and disrupted his life, requiring lock changes.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and fraud. Has 133 previous convictions. Relapsed into drug use at the time. Shown genuine remorse and feels shame.

16 Dec 2025

Ryan Dodd

Inflicting GBH *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

On September 13, 2025, around 4.45am, Ryan Dodd, aged 27, of Coppice Way, Shieldfield, Newcastle, punched Mason Hedley in the face in a tunnel under a road in Newcastle city centre as Mason was leaving Powerhouse nightclub after celebrating his 18th birthday. The punch knocked Mason unconscious, causing him to crack his head on the ground, resulting in a traumatic brain injury and skull fracture. Mason required life-saving surgery to remove both sides of his skull to prevent brain death, was placed on life support, and now suffers lifelong effects including mobility and speech issues, memory loss, unsteadiness, difficulty processing information, fear in public, and a visible scar. The attack stemmed from an argument between Dodd and one of Mason's friends, with Dodd acting as the aggressor despite Mason doing nothing wrong. Dodd left the scene in a taxi but was identified via an anonymous tip-off.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting GBH. Has 26 previous convictions including affray, racially aggravated assault, battery and burglary. Under the influence of alcohol at the time. Expressed remorse and has no recollection of the incident.

15 Dec 2025

Codrin Dura

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Codrin Dura, 27, of Rippon Street, Gateshead, carried out offences between 2015 and 2019 against vulnerable girls aged 13 to 16 in the Gateshead area. He had a sexually transmitted infection and had sex with one girl, blackmailed another by threatening to show her parents an intimate picture, and supplied class A drugs. The victims were exploited through alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs in exchange for sexual favours, some incidents occurring in a Tyneside park.

Found guilty of four counts of rape, one of attempted rape, three of sexual activity with a child, blackmail, assault by penetration, arranging the commission of a child sex offence and supplying class A drugs. Continues to deny offences. Must sign the sex offenders register and subject to sexual harm prevention order and restraining order.

12 Dec 2025

Bogdan Gugiuman

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Bogdan Gugiuman, 44, of Westbourne Avenue, Gateshead, carried out offences between 2015 and 2019 against vulnerable girls aged 13 to 16 in the Gateshead area. He raped three girls and supplied class A drugs, exploiting their immaturity and desire for attention through alcohol and cigarettes in exchange for sexual favours.

Found guilty of three rapes and supplying class A drugs. Limited contact with other defendants except cousin Paun. Must sign the sex offenders register and subject to sexual harm prevention order and restraining order.

12 Dec 2025

Henry Renton

Child Rape *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Henry Renton, an 81-year-old pensioner, was unmasked as a paedophile through a Sarah's Law application and convicted for striking again with child rapes in North East Northumberland.

Serving sentence for multiple child rapes; latest convictions likely mean he will die in prison.

12 Dec 2025

Thomas Sterling

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Thomas Sterling, along with Sean Reay and Kelvin Lawson, was involved in the shooting murder of Barry Dawson, who was shot through the broken window of his terraced home in Stanley on April 5, 2025, turning the street into a scene resembling something from TV.

Sentenced for involvement in the shooting murder of Barry Dawson.

12 Dec 2025

Paul Logan

Rape and Sexual Assault *

Sentence

11 years and 6 months imprisonment

Paul Logan, aged 46, of Chirton Green in Blyth, raped and sexually assaulted a child. The victim reported the offences to Northumbria Police years later, leading to a complex investigation. Logan was charged last summer and convicted of all offences following a trial in October.

Convicted of two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Denied wrongdoing in interview. Prior to sentencing, found guilty at trial in October.

12 Dec 2025

Leonard Paun

Rape *

Sentence

5 years and 1 month imprisonment

Leonard Paun, 24, of Windsor Avenue, Gateshead, from Romania, offended between 2015 and 2019 against vulnerable girls aged 13 to 16 in the Gateshead area. He supplied class A drugs and exploited the girls' vulnerabilities, with some incidents involving heavy drinking in a park. The victims had unhappy home lives and were dependent on defendants.

Found guilty of one count of rape, one of sexual activity with a child, two counts of arranging the commission of a child sex offence, supplying a class A drug, sexual assault and distributing indecent images of a child. Was 16 and 17 at the time of offences. Must sign the sex offenders register and subject to sexual harm prevention order and restraining order.

12 Dec 2025

Klaudio Aleksiu

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Klaudio Aleksiu, 28, of Church Terrace, Windsor, from Albania, committed offences between 2015 and 2019 against vulnerable girls aged 13 to 16 in the Gateshead area. He raped one girl, exploiting her vulnerabilities in a context of sexual exploitation involving alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.

Convicted of one count of rape. Continues to deny offence. Of previous good character, has a young child. Must sign the sex offenders register and subject to sexual harm prevention order and restraining order.

12 Dec 2025

Kelvin Lawson

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Kelvin Lawson, along with Sean Reay and Thomas Sterling, was involved in the shooting murder of Barry Dawson, who was shot through the broken window of his terraced home in Stanley on April 5, 2025, turning the street into a scene resembling something from TV.

Sentenced for involvement in the shooting murder of Barry Dawson.

12 Dec 2025

Stefan Ciuraru

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Stefan Ciuraru, 23, of Brinkburn Avenue, Gateshead, carried out offences between 2015 and 2019 against vulnerable girls aged 13 to 16 in the Gateshead area. He sexually assaulted four girls, engaged in sexual activity with a child, and incited a child to engage in sexual activity, exploiting their unhappy home lives and providing alcohol or cigarettes for favours.

Found guilty of four counts of sexual assault, one of sexual activity with a child and one of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. Likely to be released due to time on remand and electronically monitored curfew. Was 15 and 16 at the time, from Romania, no schooling prior to UK. Must sign the sex offenders register and subject to sexual harm prevention order and restraining order.

12 Dec 2025

Sean Reay

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment

Sean Reay, along with Kelvin Lawson and Thomas Sterling, was involved in the shooting murder of Barry Dawson, who was shot through the broken window of his terraced home in Stanley on April 5, 2025, turning the street into a scene resembling something from TV.

Sentenced for involvement in the shooting murder of Barry Dawson.

12 Dec 2025

Philip Coats

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Philip Coats, aged 28 from Ingham Grange, South Shields, sexually abused two children when he was a schoolboy. He was convicted of two counts of rape and two counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He threatened one victim with pushing them down stairs and used his greater strength to overpower them. He told the other victim their mother wouldn't love them if they reported the abuse. The victims described lasting pain, fear, and emotional impact, including effects on schooling and trust issues.

Sentence reduced by around two-thirds due to being a child at the time of the offences. No prior convictions. Must sign the sex offenders register, subject to a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order. Continues to deny the offences.

11 Dec 2025

Charline Alston

Transferring criminal property *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Bryan Storey

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Timothy Paul Nellis

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

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.

Has 58 prior convictions for fraud and similar offences; used 37 aliases.

10 Dec 2025

Sundeep Chahal

Conspiracy to commit fraud *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Sundeep Singh Chahal

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation *

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.

10 Dec 2025

Daniel Kristiansen

Sexual assault *

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.

Sex attack carried out in the 1980s.

9 Dec 2025

Darren Goulding

Shoplifting *

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'.

9 Dec 2025

James Ramshaw

Conspiracy to supply cocaine *

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.

9 Dec 2025

Steven Graham

Conspiracy to supply cocaine and possess firearms *

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.

9 Dec 2025

Nahid Miah

Supply of drugs *

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.

9 Dec 2025

Muhon Miah

Supply of drugs *

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.

9 Dec 2025

Nathan Smith

Theft of vehicles *

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.

9 Dec 2025

Monsur Miah

Supply of drugs *

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.

9 Dec 2025

Simon Lancaster

Conspiracy to supply class A drugs and firearms *

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.

9 Dec 2025

Joey Barton

Offensive communications *

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.

8 Dec 2025

Callum Bruce

Assault by beating and assaulting a police constable *

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.

8 Dec 2025

Robert Keegan

Common assault, harassment and criminal damage *

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.

8 Dec 2025

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