Newcastle Crown Court Sentencing Results

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

November 2025 42 cases

Michael Raine

Possession of knives *

Sentence

23 months imprisonment

Michael Raine, then 35 from Grace House, Percy Main, North Shields, was arrested two days after the stabbing of Fise Ames Abdou on March 5, 2022, and admitted to carrying blades and wearing a stab vest in connection with drug dealing activities.

Pleaded guilty to possession of knives and wearing a stab vest while carrying out drug dealing.

15 Nov 2025

Sean Blount

Drink-driving *

Sentence

20 months driving ban, £120 fine, £40 costs, £48 victim surcharge

Sean Blount, 50, of Newcastle, consumed alcohol at The Strawberry pub in Newcastle city centre and was more than two times over the legal limit (88mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, limit 35mcg) when he drove his VW vehicle on September 13, 2025. Concerned pub staff reported him to police, who stopped him nearby. He failed a roadside breath test.

Pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol, driving without insurance and otherwise than in accordance with a licence. No previous convictions.

15 Nov 2025

Sharon Takacs

Assaulting an emergency worker, being drunk and disorderly, criminal damage *

Sentence

£461 fine, £50 compensation to police officer, £50 compensation to hotel, £184 victim surcharge, £85 costs

On October 1, 2025, Sharon Takacs, aged 41, of Dalkeith Place, Hawick, Scottish Borders, became drunk and abusive at the Britannia Hotel in Newcastle while preparing for a flight to Cyprus the next day. She argued with staff about non-existent upper floors, made loud noises in the lift, threw items at staff calling them 'paedos', damaged an internal door while being escorted out by police, and spat in an officer's face hitting his chest and face. She was arrested and taken to Forth Banks Police Station.

Pleaded guilty. One prior conviction from 2014. Expressed shame and embarrassment. Works on dementia ward for local authority in Hawick.

15 Nov 2025

Shaun Riches

Manslaughter *

Sentence

14.5 years imprisonment

Shaun Riches, aged 24 from Wycliffe Avenue, Kenton, Newcastle, participated in the stabbing of Fise Ames Abdou on March 5, 2022, at a home on Marshall Wallis Road in South Shields. Fise was watching a film and eating ice cream when he was stabbed at least seven times in both legs, severing a vein and causing him to bleed to death.

Found guilty of manslaughter but cleared of murder. Pleaded guilty to possession of knives.

15 Nov 2025

Paul Carman

Burglary and fraud by false representation *

Sentence

39 months imprisonment

On May 19, 2025, Paul Carman posed as a council worker dealing with a rat problem to trick his way into the home of a 98-year-old woman living alone in the West End of Newcastle. He entered as a trespasser while she searched for a garage key, spending 10 to 15 minutes inside, and stole her purse containing her bank card, bus pass, cash, and loyalty cards. He later used the bank card to buy whisky and place a £20 bet, winning nearly £300. He was identified via CCTV image released to the media focusing on his clothing and distinctive tattoo, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and two counts of fraud by false representation. Has nine previous convictions and was on a community order and suspended sentence at the time. Apologised in a letter to the court. Alcoholism noted as a factor; first time in prison and has engaged positively with courses in custody.

14 Nov 2025

Thomas Dalton

GBH *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

In July 2025, during a dispute fueled by jealousy and insecurity, Thomas Dalton pushed his partner towards a car. She ended up in the passenger seat with her legs outside, and he slammed the car door on her legs, causing a fracture to her right knee and other bruising. The incident was captured on CCTV. When police arrived, she was shaking and crying.

Admitted GBH. Has 45 previous convictions, including GBH with intent for which he received an indefinite sentence for public protection in 2006 with a minimum term of six years. Shows considerable remorse; had lapsed into taking cocaine and too much alcohol. Had a poor start to life.

14 Nov 2025

Paul Tubman

Driving with excess alcohol *

Sentence

£120 fine, £40 costs, £48 victim surcharge, driving ban

On October 1, 2025, Paul Tubman, 58, of Brough Court in Heaton, was driving a BMW through Heaton with no lights on and struggling to pull away. Police stopped him on Heaton Park Road, found him intoxicated (83mcg alcohol in 100ml breath, limit 35mcg), and he failed a roadside breath test after officers couldn't understand his slurred speech.

Pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol. Had one previous conviction for being in charge of a vehicle while over the alcohol limit. Consumed alcohol due to mental health issues and concern for ill mother.

13 Nov 2025

Sarath Sivaji

Arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Sarath Sivaji, a 38-year-old married father and PhD student from Knoll Court, Newcastle, connected with a profile on a dating site posing as a 20-year-old, which later revealed itself as a sexually experienced 14-year-old boy on Snapchat. He engaged in sexual conversations, offered to show the boy around Newcastle University while emphasizing discretion due to the age, and arranged a meeting at Newcastle Central Station in February 2025 for intimacy. Upon arrival, he was arrested by police in a sting operation. Sivaji, who came to the UK from India in 2022, was in the final months of a four-year doctorate but was suspended after arrest.

Admitted arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence. Ordered to sign the sex offenders register and abide by a sexual harm prevention order for 15 years. Recorder Tom Moran noted he was ultimately trying to arrange penetrative sexual activity. Had been drinking excessively but has taken steps to address it. Suspended from PhD studies.

13 Nov 2025

Ian Hudson

Attempted Rape *

Sentence

9 years imprisonment with extended licence of 5 years

On December 30, 2024, Ian Hudson stalked a woman in her 60s through the quiet streets of Sunderland late at night as she walked home from shopping. He emerged from a doorway, followed her while mumbling incoherently, and ignored her request to walk ahead. When she sat in a bus stop hoping he would pass, he entered the shelter and violently attacked her, pushing her back, throttling her, gouging her eyes, biting her thumb, sexually assaulting her, and attempting to rape her. The victim fought back and screamed for help. A student passing by heard her cries, including shouts of 'he's trying to rape me', intervened, chased Hudson after he fled, and restrained him with help from another member of the public until police arrived. At the police station, Hudson exposed himself to a female officer and assaulted her by pushing her into a Christmas tree.

Convicted after trial of attempted rape, assault by penetration, two counts of assault and strangulation against the woman, and assaulting the Good Samaritan. Pleaded guilty to exposure and assaulting an emergency worker. Must sign the sex offenders register and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order. Has 17 previous convictions, including two for arson and one for wounding.

13 Nov 2025

Rremzi Ferati

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

36 weeks imprisonment

On July 9, 2025, police raided a house in Jarrow, South Tyneside, after reports of a cannabis farm. Officers found 100 cannabis plants being cultivated in three bedrooms and the living room. Rremzi Ferati, 23, of no fixed address, was upstairs and jumped from a bathroom window during the raid but was detained.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. In the UK unlawfully. Longer sentence due to age. Time-served.

12 Nov 2025

Endri Rexha

Producing cannabis *

Sentence

30 weeks imprisonment

On July 9, 2025, police raided a house in Jarrow, South Tyneside, after reports of a cannabis farm. Officers found 100 cannabis plants being cultivated in three bedrooms and the living room. Endri Rexha, 20, of no fixed address, was lying on a bed in the kitchen during the raid.

Pleaded guilty to producing cannabis. In the UK unlawfully. Time-served after four months in custody.

12 Nov 2025

Frances Leach

Fraud *

Sentence

2 years suspended for 2 years with 300 hours unpaid work

Frances Leach, an estate agent managing properties for Signature North East in Tynemouth, stole £62,264 from client accounts between March 2023 and February 2024 by disguising transfers as refunds using fake names. She also fraudulently used £4,010 from company accounts to pay her rent and for work at a property in Ponteland. The theft was discovered in November 2023 when managing director Mark Small noticed declining profits and investigated, revealing hidden transactions. Leach provided no explanation and left the company in February 2024. Mr Small repaid clients from his own pocket, suffered severe stress leading to illness, and invested £250,000 to recover the business, which lost £200,000 in further business.

Pleaded guilty to two fraud offences. Prior conviction for drink driving in 2017. Remorseful, in toxic relationship leading to debt, now working at racing yard and studying at university.

12 Nov 2025

Sam Asgari-Tabar

Robbery and causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

5 years and 8 months imprisonment, 7 years and 7 months driving ban

On July 10, 2025, Sam Asgari-Tabar and Reece Parish attended a house in Fenham pretending to buy a BMW 3 series for £1,600. They tricked the owner into giving them a lift to a cashpoint, then stole the car by driving off with the woman inside. They ejected her from the vehicle after she resisted. Later, while fleeing police on the A1231 in Washington, Asgari-Tabar drove the stolen BMW dangerously, exceeding 100mph, going through a red light, and driving on the wrong side of the road. He lost control and crashed into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland, causing the first floor to collapse onto the ground floor lounge. This resulted in serious injuries to several elderly residents, including a 94-year-old woman with dementia who suffered fractured vertebrae and had to be dug out of rubble by firefighters. The building suffered £260,000 in damage and the home lost £411,000 overall.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Was on a suspended sentence for assaulting his parents and banned from driving for drug driving at the time. Has 21 previous convictions including for robbery.

11 Nov 2025

Reece Parish

Robbery and violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years and 1 month imprisonment

On July 10, 2025, Reece Parish and Sam Asgari-Tabar stole a BMW 3 series from a house in Fenham by pretending to buy it and driving off with the female owner inside the vehicle. Parish was driving at the time of the theft. They ejected her after she resisted. Later, during a police chase, Parish was involved in the dangerous driving that led to the crash into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland, injuring multiple elderly residents. Parish also admitted to violent disorder in relation to the Sunderland riots on August 2, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to robbery and violent disorder during the Sunderland riots on August 2, 2024. Has nine previous convictions.

11 Nov 2025

Jack Anderson

Riot *

Sentence

2 years in a young offenders institution

Jack Anderson, then 18, participated in the Sunderland riot last August by draping a Union Flag around his shoulders, filming the crowd with his face covered, and throwing missiles at the police line while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. The crowd baited police, threw projectiles, and set off flares, resulting in injuries to officers. He was spotted on CCTV and arrested, claiming no memory of the events due to intoxication.

Pleaded guilty to riot. No previous convictions. Consumed alcohol and cocaine prior to the incident. Judge noted he was swept up in the disgraceful behaviour and threw two missiles at police in close proximity. Difficult childhood but exemplary work ethic.

11 Nov 2025

Ross Hamilton

Supply of class C drugs *

Sentence

fined

Ross Hamilton, a 'one man band' drug dealer from Winlaton, supplied three class C drugs to help fund his own habit.

Supplied 192 tablets of class C drugs - Etizolam, Bromazolam and Zopiclone - to fund own habit

10 Nov 2025

Jonathon Olley

Assault *

Sentence

10 weeks imprisonment

Jonathon Olley, 38, from Gateshead, spat on his partner and subjected her to assaults in a controlling relationship.

Told court 'I want help'; subjected partner to assaults including spitting

10 Nov 2025

Daniel Lumsden

Breaching restraining order *

Sentence

jailed

Daniel Lumsden, 37, from Tyneside, beat up his girlfriend and was jailed for breaching a restraining order after approaching her in the street.

Breached restraining order by approaching girlfriend in street

10 Nov 2025

James Murdoch

Causing death by careless driving *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 20 months

On January 27, 2023, James Murdoch, a 43-year-old DPD delivery driver from Jacques Terrace, Chester-le-Street, was reversing his work van in a car park outside the Haltwhistle residential home in Northumberland. Due to a blind spot, he failed to see 77-year-old Victoria Blair, who was crossing the car park using a walker after visiting local shops. The van either struck her or came so close that she fell while trying to avoid it, suffering serious injuries. Mrs Blair was hospitalized but died a week later on February 3, 2023. Murdoch checked mirrors but did not exit the van to verify the area before reversing. After the incident, he assisted briefly but left to continue deliveries before police located him. The court highlighted that using his usual van with safety features likely would have avoided the tragedy.

Pleaded not guilty, found guilty after trial. Judge noted the van lacked safety features like reversing camera and alarm, which might have prevented the tragedy. Defendant expressed remorse and started a petition for mandatory reversing cameras on delivery vans.

10 Nov 2025

Kelly Donkin

Being concerned in the supply of a class A drug *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days

Kelly Donkin, 43, assisted in the drug operation at David Bell's home on Gordon Road in Byker, Newcastle, by banking cash and managing the shop, selling individual wraps of cocaine to users between September 26 and 29, 2019. Police surveillance and raid uncovered 23 wraps of 85% pure cocaine and £120 cash. She received over £7,000 in her bank account from the operation, which was transferred to Bell.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. Had old previous convictions. Involvement limited to opening doors for customers.

9 Nov 2025

Daniel Ley

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

imprisonment

Daniel Ley drove at a Throckley brickworks manager in a shocking incident following a row.

Deliberately drove HGV into Newcastle factory manager after row; tried to cause GBH, caught on CCTV.

9 Nov 2025

Darren Smart

Being concerned in the supply of a class A drug *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 6 months mental health treatment requirement, 9 months alcohol treatment requirement

Darren Smart, 46, was enlisted as an employee in the drug operation at David Bell's home on Gordon Road in Byker, Newcastle, helping to sell individual wraps of cocaine to users between September 26 and 29, 2019. Police surveillance saw customers entering and leaving, and a raid found 23 wraps of 85% pure cocaine and £120 cash. One customer was arrested with cocaine shortly after leaving.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of a class A drug. Had 74 previous offences. Suffered from significant drug addiction; has since moved away from Byker.

9 Nov 2025

Daryl Greener

Assault on a prison officer *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

North East inmate Daryl Greener fractured a prison guard's jaw following paranoid behaviour, leading to an assault on the officer.

Inmate who punched a prison officer in the face after paranoid behaviour.

9 Nov 2025

David Bell

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug and money laundering *

Sentence

24 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, 250 hours unpaid work

David Bell, 55, operated his home on Gordon Road in Byker, Newcastle, as a busy retail shop selling individual wraps of cocaine to users between September 26 and 29, 2019. Police surveillance observed frequent customers entering and leaving, with suspicious transactions. A raid found 23 wraps of 85% pure cocaine in an electrical box, valued at £20 each, and £120 cash. Bell and his partner claimed benefits but received over £7,000 in her account, transferred to him.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug and money laundering. Had 25 previous convictions for 13 offences. Takes full responsibility; bereaved at the time; no offences since; actively seeking employment.

9 Nov 2025

Howard Phillips

Attempting to communicate secrets *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Howard Phillips attempted to spy for what he believed to be Russian intelligence service agents.

'James Bond fantasist' convicted of attempting to help 'Russian agents'.

9 Nov 2025

Iain Frizzle

Distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

imprisonment

Iain Frizzle shared indecent images of children with other offenders and possessed extreme animal pornography.

Washington paedophile shared child abuse images with other perverts and had extreme animal porn.

9 Nov 2025

Elaine Wood

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

£200 fine, £200 compensation

On October 20, 2024, Elaine Wood, 55, of York Drive in Wallsend, entered Barnardo's charity shop in Wallsend's Forum Shopping Centre under the influence of alcohol and demanded a refund for an item bought by her mother, which was outside the 14-day returns policy. After being refused and told to leave, she claimed the shop assistant pushed her as she tried to exit. She then struck the victim in the face with the back of her hand, repeatedly punched her around the head and face, pulled out clumps of her hair, causing them to fall over. The victim suffered severe swelling and bruising to her face and head, requiring a hospital CT scan, pain in her knee, and lost her glasses. Wood sustained a cut to her head from falling. Security separated them.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Ordered to pay £80 costs and £80 victim surcharge. Has previous convictions but stayed out of trouble since 2017. Claimed self-defence but lost temper after being pushed while leaving the store.

9 Nov 2025

Corey Owen Cooper

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Corey Owen Cooper caused the death of his friend Josh Atkins in a car accident shortly after passing his driving test. He uttered 'I've killed my best friend' upon realising the fatal outcome.

Teen driver who realised he'd killed his friend hours after passing test.

9 Nov 2025

Pankaj Bedi

Controlling or coercive behaviour *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 150 hours unpaid work

Pankaj Bedi engaged in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife during their marriage, including verbal abuse by calling her a 'b**ch' and 'prostitute', accusing her of extra-marital affairs, financial demands, and isolating her from friends and family. The victim reported him to police after realizing the behaviour was abnormal, leading to his arrest.

Pleaded guilty. Judge commented on remorse and hoped not to see him again. Restraining order imposed.

8 Nov 2025

Ross Mcmullen

Supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Ross McMullen, 38, of Eastgarth, Newbiggin Hall, was involved in a cocaine conspiracy as part of an organised crime group. Between April and June 2020, he received and distributed 4.25kg of cocaine sourced by Manco, with 2.75kg supplied onward, valued at £165,000 to £275,000 on the street. Communication was via EncroChat.

Found guilty after a nine-day trial. Responsible for receiving and distributing drugs on behalf of Manco.

7 Nov 2025

Kane Sams

Assaulting an emergency worker *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

On October 7, 2025, Kane Sams, 35, of Oabam House, Dunholme Road, Elswick, Newcastle, barricaded himself in his room at a property he was staying at while intoxicated from drinking and drugs. He threw items at staff who entered, prompting a police call. When police arrived, including a firearms officer, Sams sprayed flames towards an officer using an aerosol can, threw talcum powder, broke a window, and threw glasses, plates, and a half-full can of cider that struck an officer's wrist causing pain. He also threw a glass and shouted provocatively. The incident caused £700 in damage. Sams had previously threatened to burn the property down.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of assaulting an emergency worker, common assault, affray, criminal damage and threatening to damage property. He was on licence when he committed the crimes. Appeared via video link from Durham prison.

7 Nov 2025

Gaetano Manco

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

Gaetano Manco, 36, of Beamish View, Birtley, was involved in a cocaine conspiracy as part of an organised crime group uncovered by Operation Venetic. Between April and June 2020, he sourced 4.25kg of cocaine with a wholesale value of £161,250, which was then supplied to others at 2.75kg with a street value of £165,000 to £275,000. He communicated via EncroChat encrypted device to coordinate dealing.

Found guilty after a nine-day trial. Played a leading role in sourcing large quantities of cocaine.

7 Nov 2025

Jason Campbell

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Jason Campbell, 41, of Walker Road, Newcastle, was involved in a cocaine conspiracy as part of an organised crime group. Between April and June 2020, he acted as a courier transporting drugs and cash related to the distribution of 4.25kg of cocaine, with 2.75kg supplied to others valued at £165,000 to £275,000 on the street.

Found guilty after a nine-day trial. Acted as a courier moving drugs and criminal cash.

7 Nov 2025

Margaret Brown

Burglary *

Sentence

29 months imprisonment

Margaret Brown, 40, of Allensgreen, Cramlington, and her partner Matthew Thain, 34, targeted elderly women in Blyth by posing as window cleaners or offering to cut grass to gain access to their homes. On June 10, 2025, they approached an 84-year-old woman's home, where Thain claimed to be the son of her window cleaner, entered the kitchen under the pretense of filling a bucket, and left without stealing. They then went to an 86-year-old woman's home, where she paid Thain £10 to clean windows and £20 to cut grass later. Brown asked for tea, and while inside, they entered the bedroom with Thain using the toilet as an excuse. The woman's purse containing £130 cash and other personal belongings was stolen. They were confronted by the woman's son and daughter, claimed to be returning an extension cable, and fled. The victim's son tracked them down and alerted police, leading to their arrest.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary on the basis that she was present but did not take any property. Has 20 previous convictions for 48 offences, including burglary over 10 years ago. Remained offence free since 2010 until relationship with Thain. Now drug free in prison. Judge noted she was seeking to take advantage of the kindness of elderly victims, was remorseful, and led astray to some extent by Thain. Indefinite restraining order imposed.

6 Nov 2025

Liam Herron

Intentional strangulation and assault by beating *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment suspended for 21 months, 150 hours unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation days

On June 7, 2025, at the victim's property in County Durham, Liam Herron, 27, of Clark Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, argued with his then-partner about going out. After being slapped, he pushed her against a wall, attempted to take her phone, and during the struggle on the kitchen floor, grabbed her throat with such force she couldn't breathe and believed she would die. The attack stopped when a neighbour intervened after hearing screams. She sustained scratches, bruises, and neck reddening. Separately, on January 28, 2025, Herron assaulted a child by making an aggressive movement while the child sat on his knee, causing them to cry.

Pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and assault by beating. No previous convictions. Judge Penny Moreland imposed a six-month mental health requirement and an indefinite restraining order. Ordered to pay £187 surcharge within 14 days. Expressed remorse and shame; suffers from long-standing mental health difficulties linked to childhood trauma.

5 Nov 2025

Liam Wilde

Violent disorder *

Sentence

20 month prison sentence, suspended for two years; 200 hours unpaid work; 40 rehabilitation days; £187 surcharge

Liam Wilde, 25, of Honister Drive, Sunderland, was involved in the Sunderland riot on August 2, 2024. While drunk in the city centre, he joined the violence in Keel Square, filmed the disorder on his mobile phone, picked up a stone, and threw it with significant force at the police line. The riot involved attacks on police officers, injuries to officers and police dogs, damage and looting of businesses, and racist language. He handed himself in after being identified from circulated images. In interview, he admitted to drinking with a friend, not being aware of the protest initially, regretting his actions, and stated he wouldn't have acted that way if sober.

Pleaded guilty. No previous convictions. Described as a caring and sensitive young man who showed genuine remorse. Involvement out of character due to being drunk and caught up in the moment.

4 Nov 2025

Alison Kennard

Owner of a dangerously out of control dog causing injury *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 12 month alcohol abstinence treatment requirement, £500 compensation, 5 year ban from owning dogs

On April 7, 2025, a South Tyneside housing officer visited Alison Kennard's home on Norham Avenue North, South Shields, for an appointment. As he entered the garden, he was attacked by Kennard's Staffy-type dog Tyson and another dog Hank. The dogs bit his legs and feet, dragging him to the ground, causing deep wounds and a fractured foot. He feared for his life, required hospital treatment including tetanus injection and antibiotics, and suffered night terrors, panic attacks, depression, and trauma requiring therapy. He can no longer compete, train, or teach kickboxing as a former world champion. Tyson had previously attacked a 15-year-old girl in 2020, leading to a destruction order in 2021 (appealed successfully with conditions including muzzling), and Kennard received a six-month community order for that incident. Tyson was not muzzled during the second attack.

Pleaded guilty. First time in custody, vulnerable with learning difficulties, remorseful, alcohol dependent seeking treatment. Dog Tyson put down. Recorder Rebecca Brown noted willingness to engage with support.

4 Nov 2025

Michael Cogdon

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

On April 20, 2024, Michael Cogdon, 37, of Lichfield Road, Sunderland, subjected his then-partner to a vicious domestic attack while she drove them back from Roker Beach along Wessington Way in Sunderland. He grabbed the steering wheel, causing her to slam the brakes, then punched her in the face, smashed the car windscreen, and grabbed her by the throat, applying pressure. The victim believed she was going to be killed. Cogdon pulled her from the car, continued the assault while calling her abusive names, and left her crying and bloodied on the dual-carriageway. She tried to flag down motorists and was assisted by a passerby. Cogdon fled in her car. The victim suffered a laceration to her nose requiring stitches and deep tissue trauma, and has since moved out of the area.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. Has nine previous convictions for 16 offences, including prior assaults on partners. Expressed regret and is addressing alcohol and drug problems through therapy. Indefinite restraining order imposed.

3 Nov 2025

Scott Hamilton

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage *

Sentence

13 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years, 270 hours unpaid work, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £3,000 compensation, £1,630 court costs

On May 20, 2023, Scott Hamilton, 36, of Dean Gardens, Houghton-le-Spring, and his partner were drinking at the Queen Vic pub in Sunderland before taking an Uber home. While driving over Wearmouth Bridge, the driver's partner began retching, leading the driver to stop and inquire about a potential £80 soiling charge. Hamilton became abusive, prompting the driver to cancel the journey and ask them to exit. Hamilton then escalated the situation by punching the driver several times in the face, throwing an air freshener can that injured the victim above the eye, hitting him again to the back of the head, ripping off the rear view mirror, and smashing the driver-side window. The driver sustained head injuries and lost approximately £3,000 in earnings due to time off work and vehicle damage. He now feels anxious when picking up customers.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage on the day of trial. Has seven previous convictions for 10 offences, including battery and being drunk and disorderly. Expressed remorse; incident described as spontaneous loss of temper after drinking alcohol. Father-of-two and works as an electrician.

3 Nov 2025

Cale Mort

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 month community order, 180 hours unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation days, 6 month electronic curfew, 2 year driving ban

On July 8, 2025, Cale Mort, 23, of Augusta Square, Farringdon, Sunderland, was driving along the Coast Road in South Tyneside at speed when police attempted to pull him over. He fled with lights off, driving erratically in the middle of the road, swerving, on the wrong side of the road, and overtaking vehicles at speeds up to 80mph. Police abandoned the chase due to danger but caught up after he crashed into traffic lights near STACK in Seaburn. He was arrested and stated he 'had a lot going on'.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. No previous convictions. Incident described as out of character due to personal issues including moving home and self-medicating with cannabis.

3 Nov 2025

Stephen Poulton

Rape *

Sentence

33 years imprisonment

Stephen Poulton, a sadistic North East paedophile, raped three girls in separate incidents.

Found guilty of 28 sex offences.

1 Nov 2025

Lewis Spence

Rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Lewis Spence raped and sexually assaulted his ex-partner, the mother of his child, on multiple occasions in their shared home in Fawdon, Newcastle, after their daughter was born in 2019. The attacks occurred despite her protests, and he manipulated her into believing nothing was wrong. She reported him to police in late 2022 with help from her father, but court backlogs delayed the process until sentencing in November 2025.

Pleaded guilty to rape and sexual assault. Sentenced earlier this month.

1 Nov 2025

October 2025 8 cases

Robert Wilkinson

Attempted sexual communication with a child *

Sentence

2 years suspended for 2 years with 200 hours unpaid work

Robert Wilkinson, 68, of Redewood Close, East Denton, Newcastle, communicated sexually with someone who claimed to be a 13-year-old girl in Sweden via Kik, making comments about her age and sending sexual images, describing her as 'the hottest 13-year-old he had ever seen'. Police seized his computer equipment after notification from the National Crime Agency about uploads from his IP address, finding over 100 indecent images of children aged 5-11, including category A images, and extreme pornography involving a woman and a dog. He admitted the offences, stating he was bored and going through a difficult time, denying attraction to children. It could not be established if the 'child' was real or posing.

Pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child, three offences of making indecent images of children, and possessing extreme pornography. No previous convictions. Must sign the sex offenders register and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years. Judge Stephen Earl noted the seriousness of the offending.

31 Oct 2025

Dominic Hewison

Assault *

Sentence

19 months imprisonment

On December 24, 2024, Dominic Hewison, 35, of Shakespeare Street, Sunderland, assaulted his sleeping girlfriend in bed by repeatedly striking her over the head with a metal cosh or baton and then strangling her with both hands for around a minute until she feared for her life. The victim suffered bruising and swelling to her face and marks around her neck. Emergency services responded to multiple calls about a violent domestic incident in the early hours, finding the victim outside, crying, distressed, physically injured, and terrified. Armed officers tasered Hewison before arresting him after the victim claimed he had a gun.

Admitted assault. Given a 10-year restraining order to protect the victim. Judge noted he had been drinking, used an offensive weapon (baton), and strangled the victim while she was asleep. Has mental health problems, good work ethic, and is not heavily convicted.

30 Oct 2025

Peter Nicholson

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

On January 2, 2025, Peter Nicholson, 64, of Alexandra Road, Ashington, assaulted his partner during a drunken argument at their home. After drinking from 3pm and returning home at 11pm, he provoked her by mentioning his ex-partner. When she tried to slap him, he grabbed her wrists, pushed her against the back door causing pain, dragged her to the floor, and repeatedly punched her in the head while screaming that she didn't belong there and it was his house. The assault lasted about two minutes, leaving her covered in blood with injuries including a scarred cut to her forehead, swelling and bruising around her eye, wrist bruising, and bruising to her bottom. She called her daughter who contacted police; Nicholson was restraining her when officers arrived and resisted arrest. The victim suffered lasting impacts including reduced self-esteem, becoming a recluse, loss of trust, and requiring counselling.

Convicted after trial of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and resisting a constable. Recorder Andrew Latimer described him as having 'acted as a bully that night'. Lost 25-year NHS career helping people with learning difficulties and autism.

29 Oct 2025

Site And Field Services Limited

Health and Safety Breach *

Sentence

£40,000 fine and £6,382 costs

On November 30, 2023, an employee at Site and Field Services Limited in Ashington, Northumberland, became entangled in a horizontal borer while cleaning swarf from the machine, which had been left running. The worker sustained significant injuries to his legs and ankles, multiple broken ribs, a collapsed lung, required skin grafts, and partial amputation of two toes. An HSE investigation found inadequate guarding on the machine, no safe system of work, and lack of effective auditing allowing a removed trip probe to go unnoticed.

Admitted breaching Section 2(1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Following previous HSE action on machinery guarding.

29 Oct 2025

Dane Peace

Violent disorder and burglary *

Sentence

2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Dane Peace, a 30-year-old bathroom fitter from Knollside Close, Sunderland, participated in riots in Sunderland city centre on August 2, 2024, while drunk and under the influence of cocaine. He confronted police outside Aldi, threw missiles at them outside The Yard building, kicked and threw metal beer kegs at its ground floor window. He smashed into a NatWest bank using a scaffolding pole and kicks, entering twice to steal two pin pads, with his fingerprints found on the window. He also burgled a vape shop.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder and two counts of burglary. Remorseful and ashamed, no previous convictions, successful bathroom fitting business, now sober. Involved due to personal grief and excessive alcohol and cocaine consumption.

29 Oct 2025

Lewis Stubbs

Violent disorder *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Lewis Stubbs, 25, of Front Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, participated in the Sunderland riot on August 2, 2024, throwing a can of alcohol at a police officer's head, burgling a vape shop, being part of a crowd vandalising a police hub, and throwing plastic chairs at police. On February 2025, at the Old Skool bar on Vine Street, Sunderland, he became aggressive with door staff, used racially abusive language, grabbed and desecrated a bouncer's hat, knocked off glasses, produced a knife, and threatened staff after being asked to leave.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, two counts of racially aggravated assault by beating, having a bladed article, violent disorder and burglary. Has 19 previous convictions. Work while remanded in custody labelled 'outstanding' by prison staff. Traumatic early childhood with abuse and foster care, leading to alcohol and drug use.

28 Oct 2025

Tony Hall

Riot *

Sentence

56 months imprisonment

Tony Hall, 31, of Pensher Street, Sunderland, was heavily involved in the Sunderland riot on August 2, 2024, confronting police with a glass bottle which he threw, participating in the burglary of a vape shop, being part of a crowd outside a police hub, throwing a bin and parasol at police, and repeatedly attacking police by throwing three bins and other objects including a plastic chair. On February 2025, at the Old Skool bar on Vine Street, Sunderland, he became aggressive with door staff, used racially abusive language, smashed a beer bottle, knocked off glasses, attempted to stamp on them, encouraged stabbing, produced a gas-powered BB gun, pointed it at staff, hit doors with it, and shouted threats after being asked to leave.

Pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possessing cannabis, two counts of racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress, riot and burglary. Has 11 previous convictions. Thought the riot was a demonstration about British values, ashamed of behaviour which escalated from drunken loutish actions after an incident involving his father and police.

28 Oct 2025

Daniel Lee

Robbery *

Sentence

2 years and 9 months imprisonment

Daniel Lee, 38, of Daisy Field Way, Great Park, Newcastle, carried out two handbag snatches in Newcastle city centre. On July 16, 2025, he targeted a woman celebrating her graduation outside Tup Tup Palace at 2.20am on Westgate Road, running into her and stealing a gold bracelet inherited from her grandmother, snapping the handbag handle. On July 18, 2025, at midnight, he snatched a handbag containing £30-40 cash from a woman outside a takeaway on Westgate Road, snapping the straps and ripping her dress. He researched handbag robberies on Google due to financial problems from marriage breakdown and job loss. Identified via police appeal and phone evidence. Both victims reported severe anxiety and fear.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery. Acted out of financial desperation after relationship ended and job loss. Deeply ashamed and sorry. Father of two. One prior conviction for failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

27 Oct 2025

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