Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 530 verdicts at Newcastle Crown Court (Newcastle upon Tyne). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Ashleigh Stephenson

Arson

September 9, 2025

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with programme requirements

Ashleigh Stephenson, along with another woman, carried out an arson attack on a home in Gateshead in October 2023. The attack was motivated by gossip suggesting the male resident was a paedophile. They shoved paper doused in nail polish remover through the letterbox and set it alight with a match, causing fire damage to the front door of a council-owned flat. The property was empty at the time, and the fire was quickly extinguished by the fire service after an emergency call. The door cost approximately £1,000 to replace.

The defendant admitted arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered, had 41 previous convictions, was under the influence of drink and drugs, and was influenced by another woman. The judge noted her dreadful upbringing, mental health issues, and that this was an exceptional case to suspend the sentence despite breaching a prior suspended sentence.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Andrew Wright

Kidnap

September 8, 2025

Sentence: Seven-and-a-half years imprisonment

Andrew Wright was part of a gang that kidnapped a terrified taxi driver at gunpoint in Jesmond Vale on August 24, 2024. The group blocked the taxi with a Range Rover, took the victims to Gateshead, and Wright was in the driver's seat with a realistic firearm. The offence was planned for financial gain, involving intimidation and threats.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap, possessing a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence, and driving while disqualified. He has 42 previous convictions and played a leading role in the offence.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Joseph Henderson

Participating in activity for an organised crime group

September 8, 2025

Sentence: Two years imprisonment

Joseph Henderson drove the Range Rover as part of an organised crime group's operation on August 24, 2024, assisting in the kidnapping of a taxi driver and passenger from Jesmond Vale to Gateshead at gunpoint for financial gain.

Pleaded guilty to participating in activity for an organised crime group. His role was limited to driving the Range Rover in convoy with the kidnapped taxi.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Simon Walton

Kidnap

September 8, 2025

Sentence: Four-and-a-half years imprisonment

Simon Walton participated in the kidnapping of a taxi driver and a passenger in Jesmond Vale on August 24, 2024. He helped remove the second man from the car and take him to a flat in Gateshead as part of a targeted attack involving a realistic firearm.

Pleaded guilty to kidnap. He has previous convictions for wounding and aggravated burglary.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Kamran Adil

Food safety and hygiene violations

September 7, 2025

Sentence: £833 fine, £761 costs, and £333 victim surcharge

Kamran Adil, owner of Lyric Wines in Throckley, Newcastle, was found to have kept his shop in a filthy condition, breaching food safety and hygiene regulations. Inspectors discovered dust and dirt on shelves and stock, filthy fridges containing milk, pies, and cheese, damp walls, disgusting carpets, an open bag of putrefied food waste, and a filthy basin blocked by boxes. Further issues included building waste, damp in the basement, and a dirty toilet room during inspections on February 28, 2024. Despite prior warnings and promises to improve, only partial improvements were made by a subsequent visit.

Pleaded guilty to the offences; had previous convictions for selling dangerous items in 2016 and counterfeit cigarettes in 2018; the shop was found in a neglected state due to personal circumstances, including caring for his terminally ill mother who has since passed away.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

John Hall

Causing grievous bodily harm without intent

September 6, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, with a 120-day Alcohol Abstinence Monitoring Requirement and £500 compensation

John Hall, aged 31, had consumed four pints of Guinness and 15 shots of alcohol when he assaulted a stranger outside a pub in Milton Keynes on October 25, 2022. He mistakenly believed the victim was mocking him during a playfight and punched the victim several times to the head, resulting in a broken nose, broken eye socket, a cut to the eye requiring stitches, swelling to the eye, and bruising to the face. Hall was arrested at the scene with the victim's blood on him and admitted to the assault in an interview.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent. The judge noted that the incident occurred while under the influence of alcohol and during a period of mental health difficulties. He showed remorse and was ordered to pay compensation.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Jeffrey Stoker

Shop Theft

September 6, 2025

Sentence: 18 months community order, £112 compensation, £50 compensation to police officer, and barred from specified stores

Jeffrey Stoker, a 37-year-old serial thief, engaged in a crime spree that included stealing £25 worth of laundry liquid from St Vincent de Paul, £67 worth of laundry products from Sainsbury's on two occasions in one day, and £20 worth of coffee from the Co-op. He was also involved in assaulting an emergency worker by spitting on them and committing a racially-aggravated public order offence in January 2025. These incidents occurred while he was already subject to community orders and supervision following a previous prison sentence. He was caught on one occasion brazenly stealing in front of staff.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of shop theft; has 152 prior offences; was on existing community orders and post-sentence supervision; suffers from ADHD, PTSD, and schizophrenia; described as homeless and exploited by others.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Callum Armstrong

Violent disorder

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Callum Armstrong was seen on CCTV wearing a white polo shirt and black shorts, walking with two other men during a riot in Sunderland in August 2024. He threw a can of beer towards two men who were inside an open window, striking the window sill, which was described as an attempted assault. This occurred amid widespread public disorder that involved jeering, racial slurs, and missiles being thrown by the crowd, leading to damage to buildings, shops, and police vehicles, with injuries to police officers and terror for the public.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. His behaviour contributed to inciting others, though his role was peripheral. He expressed remorse and is of previous good character.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Darren Hutchinson

Wounding with intent

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 4 years imprisonment

Darren Hutchinson engaged in a violent altercation in Newcastle city centre on August 28, 2023, following a row in a bar. The incident escalated when Hutchinson threatened the victim, leading to a physical fight in a bus shelter. During the attack, Hutchinson bit off part of the victim's ear, causing excruciating pain and permanent disfigurement. The victim was apologising at the time, and the assault continued with punches until members of the public and police intervened. The victim has suffered ongoing anxiety, panic attacks, and self-consciousness about the injury.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent. Has a previous conviction for assault from 2011. Expressed remorse through his defence and is a grandfather who was out celebrating with friends.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Clifford Redman

Dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting entitlement to benefit

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 12-month community order with rehabilitation and alcohol treatment requirements

Clifford Redman, a 57-year-old DWP decision maker from Sunderland, fraudulently claimed £19,000 in Personal Independence Payments (PIP) by failing to report improvements in his mobility from March 2020 to February 2023. He had initially made a legitimate claim in July 2017 for conditions including spinal arthritis and diabetes, claiming he needed help with daily activities. However, surveillance from August 1 to August 24, 2022, captured him walking up to three miles, attending the gym regularly, lifting furniture, and engaging in activities without apparent discomfort, contradicting his claims. Evidence from his Facebook also showed him walking on sand and bending easily.

Pleaded guilty to dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting entitlement to benefit. As a DWP employee and PIP decision maker, he had a high level of knowledge of the system. Judge noted that alcohol use exacerbated his mental health and acknowledged his serious physical health challenges.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Neil Conlon

Fraudulent evasion of duty

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 8 months imprisonment

Neil Conlon, a 64-year-old gym owner from Forest Hall, North Tyneside, smuggled over seven million non-UK duty paid cigarettes into the UK with help from contacts in Eastern Europe. He evaded more than £2 million in duty and stored the cigarettes in shipping containers at a self-storage site in Killingworth. Authorities seized 7,432,600 cigarettes and £443,435 in cash from his home. Conlon used encrypted messaging to coordinate imports and sales of brands like Marlboro and Mayfair, with the operation spanning from July 2018 to October 2020.

Pleaded guilty to being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of duty. Judge noted the operation's lucrativeness and Conlon's prior community standing.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Andrew Tait

Possession of explosive substances

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Andrew Tait was found with a collection of chemicals and items that could be used to make improvised explosive devices at his family home on Pennywell Road in Sunderland. Police conducted a search on April 26, 2025, after receiving intelligence about potential explosives, discovering 11 chemicals including a litre of hydrogen peroxide, fireworks, a spent smoke grenade, spent ammunition cartridges, a 3D printer with 3D-printed knuckle dusters, laboratory equipment, and documents detailing the manufacture of explosives and detonators. He claimed he was experimenting as part of his interest in chemistry from studying at the Open University and had no intention of causing harm.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of having an explosive substance. Had eight previous convictions, including an indefinite sentence for public protection in 2008 for wounding with intent and GBH, from which he was released in 2020. His lawyer stated he was motivated by interest in experimentation and did not intend to cause harm.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Kevin Chapman

Assault by beating

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 4 months suspended sentence

Kevin Chapman, while on an overnight TUI flight from Crete to Newcastle on June 11, 2025, became heavily intoxicated by drinking duty-free vodka. He argued with and punched his girlfriend in the face in front of their young daughter and other passengers, causing distress. An off-duty police officer witnessed the incident, and cabin crew intervened, separating the couple and moving the victim. The plane was considered for diversion but landed as scheduled, leading to Chapman's arrest upon arrival.

Pleaded guilty to being drunk on an aircraft and assault by beating. Has mental health issues and does not typically drink, but consumed alcohol due to fear of flying. His partner remains supportive. Also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £154 victim surcharge.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Lee Ellis

Intentional Strangulation

September 3, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment

Lee Ellis strangled and assaulted his former partner in two separate attacks. On October 28, 2024, during an argument, he pulled her into a bedroom, pinned her down by her neck, applied pressure making her fear suffocation, covered her mouth, and tried to snap her fingers, damaging her nails. In December 2024, he waited outside her home, grabbed her by the neck, pushed her, and caused her to fall and sprain her wrist while her young daughter watched from the car. The victim reported ongoing trauma from the abuse throughout their relationship.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and common assault. Has 40 previous convictions. Judge commented that violence against women and girls is a plague that must stop.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Nevruz Debrova

Producing cannabis

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment

Nevruz Debrova was caught tending to a cannabis farm in a house on Tunstall Terrace, Sunderland, which had been converted into a drugs factory. Police raided the property on July 29, 2025, finding around 200 cannabis plants, including 100 young plants in a bedroom and 80-100 saplings under the stairs, along with 2-3 kilos of cannabis in a vacuum-sealed bag. The setup was sophisticated, with the electricity meter tampered to bypass usage. He had been working there for about 20 days and claimed he participated due to debts and inability to find legitimate work.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. Will be deported after serving less than half the sentence. Had been in the UK illegally for four years and was exploited due to his immigration status.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Daniel Kirtley

Violent disorder

September 2, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment

Daniel Kirtley attended a protest in Sunderland city centre on August 2, 2024, which escalated into violent disorder. He joined a group heading towards a mosque, stood in front of police officers protecting the area, was pushed back multiple times, and eventually picked up and threw a missile towards the police line. This occurred amid widespread disorder that cost £1.5m in policing expenses, though there was no evidence he was motivated by religious hostility.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Had nine previous convictions from his youth. Attended out of curiosity while drinking and later expressed remorse. Judge stated a deterrent sentence was necessary due to the mob mentality involved.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

John Smith

Possession with intent to supply heroin and other drugs

September 2, 2025

Sentence: Two years suspended for two years with 200 hours of unpaid work

John Smith, a 36-year-old from Laycock Gardens, Seghill, Northumberland, was the passenger in a car stopped by police on the evening of March 30, 2022. During the search, hundreds of tablets including pregabalin and diazepam were found, along with hundreds of pounds in cash. He was strip-searched at the police station, where 17 grams of heroin were discovered hidden in his anus. Examination of his phone revealed evidence of drug dealing. Smith claimed he was dealing to pay off debts caused by his drug addiction and had been assaulted by creditors, which served as a wake-up call.

Pleaded guilty to possessing heroin, benzodiazepam and pregabalin with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of heroin. Already on a suspended sentence for similar offences. Judge noted it was an exceptional case due to health issues and progress made, but warned it was the last chance.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Jack Fraser

Inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent

August 31, 2025

Sentence: Eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, 300 hours of unpaid work, and £1,000 compensation

Jack Fraser was travelling on a train from Edinburgh to Newcastle on July 5, 2024, to celebrate his mother's 50th birthday when he encountered his friend, who was on a stag do. The two groups initially interacted jovially, but the situation escalated when the victim made inappropriate sexual comments about Fraser's mother, including 'I will shag your mum tonight'. Fraser then punched the victim multiple times to the face and head, including while he was on the floor, resulting in a broken eye socket, swelling to the forehead, bruising to the jaw, blood clots, and a 1cm injury to the upper lip. The victim was taken to hospital upon arrival in Newcastle and referred to a facial surgery team.

Pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent. The judge noted the offence was extremely serious, that provocation was no excuse, and that the defendant was out of control due to alcohol, but accepted he was remorseful and had a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Farrah Carling

Assaulting an emergency worker

August 31, 2025

Sentence: Fined £333 and £133 victim surcharge, plus £50 compensation

Farrah Carling became aggressive when police attempted to arrest her outside the Mighty Oak and Acorn bar in Ashington on December 16. She had her arms restrained but kicked an officer repeatedly in the legs and shins and kneed him in the groin, causing immediate pain and discomfort. This incident occurred after police were called to the scene regarding a drunk and disruptive woman, though it was not initially her.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker. Has previous convictions but stayed out of trouble since 2011. She is a single parent who works part-time as a carer and believed her drink had been spiked.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Ryan Rainey

Shop theft

August 31, 2025

Sentence: 37 weeks imprisonment

Ryan Rainey entered B&M in St James Retail Park on July 31 and stole 14 jars of coffee and a shopping basket worth a total of £104. He was immediately recognised as a repeat shoplifter by the store manager. Rainey has a extensive criminal history, with 101 offences on record, 84 of which are for theft, and this offence occurred while he was serving a suspended sentence for 33 previous shop thefts.

Pleaded guilty to shop theft. Has 101 prior offences, mostly theft, and was on a suspended sentence for 33 shop thefts. Defence cited personal circumstances, including a fallout with his girlfriend, living on the streets, and having his benefits stopped.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Maurice Stevens

Driving while disqualified

August 30, 2025

Sentence: Additional 6 months to driving ban, 12-month community order, £200 fine, £85 costs, and £114 victim surcharge

Maurice Stevens was initially banned from driving for 40 months in May 2023 for drink-driving and breached the ban in November 2023, receiving a 44-month ban. On May 21, 2025, he was spotted driving a Mercedes on Dene Avenue in Lemington, which had no insurance. He initially refused to provide his name to police but later admitted his identity, and checks confirmed he was disqualified. His actions led to this sentencing, with his health issues and the short distance driven noted in court.

Pleaded guilty. Suffered a brain injury as a child and recent health deterioration. Drove a very short distance to his mother's address with no suggestion of bad driving.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Gary Telford

Making indecent images of children

August 30, 2025

Sentence: 26 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Gary Telford possessed hundreds of child sexual abuse images on his electronic devices, including 65 category B and 354 category C photos involving very young children. These images were downloaded between February 18, 2023, and April 5, 2024, at his home in Benwell. Police acted on a tip-off from the National Crime Agency, searched his residence, and discovered the material on a USB stick and laptop. He was arrested and made no comment during interviews.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children. District Judge Kate Meek noted his comment to police upon arrest and emphasised the harm to children. He has 12 prior offences and must pay £85 costs and a £154 victim surcharge, sign the Sex Offenders' Register for seven years, and comply with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Beth Watson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 30, 2025

Sentence: 18-month community order with 240 hours of unpaid work and £500 compensation

On October 8, 2023, Beth Watson, while intoxicated in The Phoenix nightclub in Hexham, headbutted a woman who accidentally bumped into her, threw her drink over her, grabbed her hair, and struck her in the head as she lay on the ground. She then punched another woman in the face, causing the first victim to suffer grazing to her forehead, redness, and a lip injury, and the second victim to sustain a black eye. Both victims required hospital treatment, and the first victim reported ongoing headaches and reduced social activity.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has previous convictions for violence and was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine at the time. Judge commented that the behaviour was disgraceful and that she is not to be trusted when drunk.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Daniel Hutchinson

Being the owner of a dangerously out of control dog

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

On December 27, 2021, Daniel Hutchinson was hosting a barbecue at his address in Wallsend, North Tyneside. His two American Bull Mastiffs, along with two belonging to Michelle King, were unsupervised and attacked a married couple walking nearby. The male victim sustained puncture wounds, injuries to his hands and fingers, and lost part of his ear, leaving him permanently disfigured. His wife suffered scratches and was left distraught. Hutchinson was away buying cannabis at the time but helped round up the dogs afterward.

Pleaded guilty. Has 24 previous convictions for 44 offences and spent time on remand, likely to be released immediately.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Carlo Ramhane

Burglary

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 16 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 130 hours unpaid work

Carlo Ramhane, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Dishad Ahmade Kalke

Burglary

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 170 hours unpaid work

Dishad Ahmade Kalke, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has a history of trauma from Iran and is in the UK illegally. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Dlshad Ahmade Kalke

Burglary

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, with 170 hours of unpaid work

Dlshad Ahmade Kalke was part of a gang that broke into a storage facility in Washington, near Sunderland, in the early hours of February 24, stealing electronic cigarettes worth £46,000. The gang fled the scene, narrowly avoiding hitting a business owner with a van. He was arrested in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, along with three others, and items including a box of vapes worth £1,600, bolt cutters, and a crowbar were found in the van. The burglary caused £3,600 in damage to the building.

Did not have lawful status in the UK and was seeking asylum, likely to be detained by the Home Office. Had no previous criminal convictions in the UK. The judge accepted that others were involved and the enterprise was not his idea.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Mohammed Namq

Burglary

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 170 hours unpaid work

Mohammed Namq, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has been granted refugee status in the UK. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Michelle King

Being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

On December 27, 2021, at a barbecue in Wallsend, North Tyneside, Michelle King's two American Bull Mastiffs, which she had purchased from Daniel Hutchinson, were unsupervised and attacked a married couple. The male victim sustained puncture wounds, injuries to his hands and fingers, and lost part of his ear, leaving him permanently disfigured. His wife suffered scratches and was left distraught.

Pleaded guilty. Has a previous conviction for wasting police time, expressed remorse describing the attack as a tragic accident, and has a history of poor mental health with a low risk of repetition. Professionals had previously felt safe around her dogs.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Lee Dodds

Robbery

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 6 years extended prison sentence with 4 years custodial

On February 22, 2025, Lee Dodds, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, entered a Co-op in Ellington armed with a 12-inch knife. He threatened the shop assistant by making jabbing motions with the knife and demanding money, from which he stole £121 in cash and £200 worth of vapes. After fleeing, he became aware that a witness was following him in her car and attacked the vehicle twice with a metal bar, causing damage. He was arrested shortly after and has a history of similar offences, including a 2017 conviction for attempted robbery.

Pleaded guilty to robbery, criminal damage, and possession of a knife. Has 68 previous convictions. Judge described the incident as a terrifying one and noted his history of violent and threatening behaviour.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Rebvar Saghezi

Burglary

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, suspended for 21 months, and 150 hours unpaid work

Rebvar Saghezi, along with three others, broke into the ITZ Prints warehouse on Eddison Road in Washington in the early hours of February 24, 2025. They stole nearly £46,000 worth of vapes and related products. The group used two vans to transport the goods and fled when confronted by the warehouse owners, who arrived after a security alert. Police later tracked down the defendants in a white van in Thirsk, where a box of vapes worth £1,600 was found.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. The judge noted that the offence was not his idea but was undertaken willingly, and he expressed remorse.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Richard Hunter

Making indecent images of children

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years; 40-hour rehabilitation requirement; two-year community order; 10 years on sex offenders' register; 10-year sexual harm prevention order

Richard Hunter, an IT worker, was found in possession of indecent images and videos involving children as young as four years old, along with extreme pornography including material involving a horse. The offences occurred between January and July 2020 during the Covid pandemic while he was living alone in Dunston, Gateshead. Police discovered 80 category A indecent images and 811 videos, 39 category B images and 133 videos, 563 category C images and 150 videos, plus a prohibited cartoon of a child as young as three. He had searched online for terms associated with children and attempted to conceal the images.

Pleaded guilty to the offences; admitted to issues with cocaine use and sex addiction; no previous convictions; was going through stress and traumatic incidents during the Covid period, including loss of business partner and relationship breakdown.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Steven Winters

Sexual Assault

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

Steven Winters sexually assaulted a sleeping woman in the Newcastle area, where the victim woke up to find him standing over her and he stated, 'I didn't know you were awake'. This incident had a profound impact on the victim, who reported feeling violated and losing her peace of mind. The assault occurred years before his subsequent child sex offences, and he was sentenced for this specific crime.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault shortly before trial. Has prior convictions for child sex offences, for which he is already serving a sentence. Imposed indefinite restraining order. To be served consecutively to his existing prison term. Works as a truck driver and in prison catering, and has attempted rehabilitative programmes.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Joseph Coils

Assault

August 27, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Joseph Coils, 23, attacked his ex-girlfriend by trying to gouge her eyes out so she could not see another man, in front of their three-year-old son.

Christie Peel

Wounding

August 27, 2025

Sentence: two years and one month imprisonment

Christie Peel stabbed a woman in the chest and stomach with a kitchen knife during a scuffle in Sunderland city centre on March 8, 2025. The victim had been attempting to buy crack-cocaine and was attacked by Peel, who punched her in the lips, pulled her jumper over her head, and then stabbed her twice. The victim was found soaked in blood, required surgery, and needed a blood transfusion at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. Peel claimed self-defence upon arrest.

Pleaded guilty to Section 20 wounding and possession of a knife. Has four previous convictions, including common assault. The attack was described as out of character due to personal hardships, such as a difficult background, loss of family members, and eviction. Judge noted she was educated and had a history of work, with no evidence of life-threatening or permanent injury to the victim.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Dale Campbell

Theft

August 26, 2025

Sentence: 12 month community order, £200 compensation, and 15 rehabilitation days

Dale Campbell was hired to perform gardening work at a property in Cowgate on September 25, 2024. He stole a lawnmower and strimmer that belonged to the customer after completing the work and sold them to fund his crack-cocaine habit. He was captured on the homeowner's CCTV returning to the property to take the items, and the incident was reported to the police.

Pleaded guilty to theft. Has two previous convictions. Was using crack-cocaine and stole items to fund his drug habit. Personal circumstances include the recent death of his father, homelessness, and inability to read and write.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Lewis Armstrong

Assault and Criminal Damage

August 25, 2025

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Lewis Armstrong, in a troubled relationship with his pregnant partner, attacked the home of an elderly couple who were providing refuge for her. He smashed windows, threw a rock that hit the male victim in the ribs causing bruising, assaulted his partner, and threatened to kill the couple and smash more windows. The incidents occurred in February and involved repeated attempts to enter the victims' home, leaving them petrified.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating and two counts of criminal damage. Has 36 previous convictions. Defence noted he has controlled his drug use in prison.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Steven Riach

Shoplifting

August 23, 2025

Sentence: 32 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 15 months, £2,089.20 compensation, and 20 rehabilitation days

Steven Riach, 41, of Simonside Terrace, Heaton, targeted Sainsbury's, Boots, End, Co-op, and Tesco, stealing items such as a bag worth £269, cosmetics from Boots, coffee and meat products from Sainsbury's and Co-op, and meat worth £80 from Tesco. The offences occurred between August 2024 and May 2025, with one incident on July 4, 2025, involving the theft from End on Grainger Street. He sold the stolen goods to feed his crack-cocaine habit and was caught after shop staff called the police.

Pleaded guilty to thefts. Had 30 previous convictions, including 22 for thefts. Was using crack-cocaine daily and stealing to fund his habit.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Danielle Donald

Burglary

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment

Joseph McDonough and Danielle Donald broke into Ateres High School in Gateshead on August 21, 2023, stealing items worth £18,789, including a flat screen TV, computer server, safe containing petty cash, and 30 tablet computers. Donald was seen on CCTV pretending to clean a cupboard while rummaging through it, with her face uncovered.

Admitted burglary. Has 28 previous convictions, mainly for shop theft. Her offending was linked to crack cocaine addiction, and she has worked hard in custody to address it.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Joseph Mcdonough

Burglary

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 9 months imprisonment, suspended for 15 months

Joseph McDonough and Danielle Donald broke into Ateres High School in Gateshead on August 21, 2023, stealing items worth £18,789, including a flat screen TV, computer server, safe containing petty cash, and 30 tablet computers. McDonough, who was casually employed by a cleaning company, was seen on CCTV attempting to disable cameras with spray paint and later tried to escape arrest by jumping from a second-floor window. The burglary involved an untidy search of offices and other areas.

Admitted burglary. Has 82 previous convictions, including for robbery and burglary. Judge noted he was more willing to engage with probation and that stealing from a school is particularly unpleasant and selfish.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

David Gillan

Sexual assault

August 22, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

David Gillan, 63, of Sunderland, carried out a sex act on a bus, leaving a teenager crying hysterically. He was sentenced following this incident.

Evan Lyons

Manslaughter

August 22, 2025

Sentence: Detained in a secure psychiatric hospital

Evan Lyons battered Christopher Phillips to death with a barbell in Gateshead and injured two other men during the incident.

Admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility after killing Christopher Phillips and injuring two other men.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Kai Lucas

Racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Kai Lucas, who had been released on licence from a jail sentence for robbery, approached the owner of a vape shop in Sunderland and his friend while they were unloading stock around 5pm on October 14, 2024. He accused them of being 'illegal' and launched a sustained, racially motivated attack, punching one victim multiple times in the face and body, then turning to the shop owner and striking him repeatedly, knocking him unconscious after he hit his head on a wall and the path. Both victims required hospital treatment for bruising, cuts, and other injuries. Lucas shouted xenophobic remarks, including 'This is my country, go back to your country', and continued the assault despite attempts to intervene.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has 51 previous convictions and was released on licence from a 57-month sentence for robbery. Judge described the offences as appalling but noted the sentence would run concurrently, so it would not extend his time served. Mental health issues, including anti-social personality disorder and ADHD, and a difficult childhood were considered to impact his culpability.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Stuart Polley

Riot

August 21, 2025

Sentence: three years and eight months imprisonment

Stuart Polley participated in a riot in Sunderland city centre on August 2, 2024. He was caught on camera wearing a pink shirt with an England flag draped over his shoulders, throwing a piece of metal fencing towards a police van, and breaking up a wooden bench to create additional missiles. He admitted attending to support a protest after drinking alcohol but claimed no memory of the violent acts when shown CCTV footage.

Pleaded guilty to riot. Has four previous convictions, including an arson attack in 2018. Judge Amanda Rippon reprimanded him for laughing during the hearing and noted he brought shame on the England flag and Sunderland. His defence stated he is remorseful and described as kind and compassionate by those close to him.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Warren Jackson

Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity

August 21, 2025

Sentence: 8 years and 3 months imprisonment

Warren Jackson targeted multiple young girls online through live chats, where he exposed himself, performed sex acts, and used a My Little Pony plush toy on himself. He recorded these interactions, which involved girls aged between 9 and 14, and possessed child abuse images and extreme pornography. The offending occurred between 2012 and 2018, with videos showing him encouraging children to engage in sexual activity.

Pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Judge described the behaviour as long-standing, entrenched, and comprehensive sexual offending against children. Defendant is on the autistic spectrum and has highly unusual traits to his behaviour.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Ryan Mcglen

Robbery

August 20, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

Ryan McGlen, of Benwell, smashed a man in the face with his elbow to steal a bike during a street attack on Westgate Road in Newcastle.

Attacked a man as he walked with his partner on Westgate Road in an utterly despicable street attack.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Richard Clough

Conspiracy to burgle

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 8.5 years imprisonment

Richard Clough and Anthony Thompson conspired to burgle 16 homes in Birtley, Gateshead, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Springwell, Whickham, and Burnopfield between December 2020 and January 2021. They targeted properties while homeowners were out, stealing cash, watches, jewellery, and other valuables worth around £70,000. They gained access by snapping locks on patio or back doors, often leaving homes ransacked, and used Clough's Mercedes for transport while turning off their phones to avoid detection. One victim lost £30,000 worth of items, and victims reported feeling insecure, vulnerable, and psychologically impacted.

Has 41 previous convictions, including burglaries. Turned to drink and drugs while mourning his 15-year-old son. Judge Sarah Mallett noted the offences caused great upset and required a deterrent sentence due to significant planning and organisation.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Owen Lawson

Unlawful Wounding

August 20, 2025

Sentence: 6 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months with 100 hours unpaid work and an alcohol abstinence requirement, plus £500 compensation and £150 costs

On October 19, 2024, Owen Lawson became involved in an altercation outside The Bute Arms pub in High Spen, Gateshead, with a man who was his girlfriend's former partner. The incident escalated from an argument inside the pub, and Lawson struck the victim with a Moretti glass in his hand, causing a 3cm laceration to the victim's neck that required four stitches. The event was captured on CCTV, and Lawson later handed himself in to police, stating he believed he was acting in self-defence.

Admitted unlawful wounding, claiming he forgot he had the glass in his hand and acted in self-defence due to fear of violence. He has no previous convictions and works as a chimney sweep with his father.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

Jak Hurley

Strangulation

August 20, 2025

Sentence: Imprisonment

Jak Hurley, formerly of Westerhope, attacked a woman by strangling her after she woke up in his flat in Newcastle.

Eboko Masiya

Supply of cocaine and cannabis

August 20, 2025

Sentence: six years and seven months imprisonment

Eboko Masiya, 34, of Roker Avenue, Sunderland, was involved in drug dealing activities. He was first arrested in February 2023 in Newcastle city centre on suspicion of possession of cannabis. Police searches of his home and phone uncovered evidence of drug sales. While on bail in August 2023, he was linked to wraps of cocaine, cannabis, and cash at another property. When police attempted to arrest him, he tried to flee and discarded a carrier bag containing £4,925 in cash into a bush. Further investigation revealed matching serial numbers from cash found at a restaurant where he had been seen counting money, and nearly £1,000 more in cash was seized from him.

Admitted to the crimes at a hearing and was remanded in custody. Detective Sergeant David Wylam of Northumbria Police commented on the damage to communities and the message to other dealers.

Sources: chroniclelive.co.uk

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