Sheffield Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 106 verdicts at Sheffield Crown Court (Sheffield). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Marie Thompson

Blackmail

November 3, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Marie Thompson, a former police constable with massive debts, posed as a paedophile hunter to blackmail a suspect in a shameful betrayal to fund her gambling addiction.

Former PC abused her position to pose as a paedophile hunter and blackmail a suspect to fund her gambling addiction. Described as a 'shameful' betrayal.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Douglas Thomson

Attempted murder

October 24, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Douglas Thomson, 60, of Wellington Road, Lindholme, carried out a vicious assault on a woman in March 2024 in Doncaster. He smashed her head with a hammer, knocked her over, climbed on top of her, continued the attack, and pressed down on her throat and eyes. Three witnesses interrupted the attack, barricading him in another room until police arrived. The victim suffered serious injuries and required hospital treatment; Thomson also received treatment for a self-inflicted stab wound. The attack caused horrific physical injuries and long-lasting psychological impact.

Pleaded not guilty. Found guilty by jury after trial. Judge comments not specified, but police noted no justification for the violence and praised witnesses' courage.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mohammed Khan

Murder

October 22, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment

Mohammed Khan murdered 13-year-old schoolboy Harvey Willgoose in a playground at a Sheffield school on February 3, 2025. Chilling footage showed the schoolboy killer with an 'Assassin's Creed' knife before the killing.

Handed a life sentence for the murder of Harvey Willgoose. Found guilty following a trial.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Mohammed Umar Khan

Murder

October 22, 2025

Sentence: Detention for life with a minimum term of 16 years

On February 3, 2025, at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield, Mohammed Umar Khan, a 15-year-old pupil, stabbed fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose, also 15, twice in the heart with a hunting knife featuring a 13cm serrated blade during lunchtime in the central school courtyard. The incident followed prior exchanges and tensions, including threatening messages and physical interactions earlier that day. CCTV captured Khan taking the knife from his pocket and stabbing Harvey forcefully after Harvey placed a hand on his arm. Khan had brought the knife to school, lied about it to staff, and had a demonstrated interest in knives via internet searches and prior possession on school premises. A teacher attempted to disarm him afterwards. Harvey collapsed 49 seconds later and died from his injuries. Khan was convicted of murder on August 8, 2025.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury after trial. Defence of loss of control rejected. Spent 259 days on remand, to be deducted from minimum term. Subject to licence conditions for life if released.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Solomon Gordon

Intentional strangulation and false imprisonment

October 22, 2025

Sentence: imprisonment

Solomon Gordon, a coercive controller, strangled a woman during an argument over a dress and held her against her will, leaving her fearing for her life.

Found guilty of multiple offences including intentional strangulation and false imprisonment.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Marco Pitzettu

Planning terrorist attacks

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Marco Pitzettu, 25, was involved in the 'Einsatz 14' extreme right-wing chat group that plotted attacks on mosques, Islamic education centres, and synagogues. The group shared racist views and amassed over 200 weapons as part of preparations for a terrorist attack in Leeds, driven by ideologies of white supremacy and racial purity.

Jailed for planning terrorist attacks; continued to adhere to extreme right-wing ideology.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Brogan Stewart

Planning terrorist attacks

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Brogan Stewart, 25, led the 'Einsatz 14' Nazi-inspired group, creating a mission statement that included duties to target mosques, Islamic education centres, and similar locations. He sent details of the Islamic Education Centre on Mexborough Road in Leeds to an undercover officer, discussing plans for smashing windows, ambushes, beatings, or more serious actions. The group amassed over 200 weapons and planned a terrorist attack.

Jailed for planning terrorist attacks; self-proclaimed 'Fuhrer' of the 'Einsatz 14' group and developed its mission statement targeting mosques and Islamic centres. Continued to adhere to extreme right-wing ideology.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Christopher Ringrose

Planning terrorist attacks

October 17, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Christopher Ringrose, 35, was part of the 'Einsatz 14' Nazi-worshipping group that discussed targeting mosques, Islamic education centres, and synagogues for harassment and attacks. The group amassed over 200 weapons and planned a terrorist attack in Leeds. Their ideology involved hate towards non-white races, especially Muslims and immigrants, white supremacy, and beliefs in an impending race war.

Jailed for planning terrorist attacks; continued to adhere to extreme right-wing ideology. Had 3D-printed most components of a semi-automatic firearm.

Sources: leicestermercury.co.uk

Sean Gamble

Rape and Indecent Assault

October 7, 2025

Sentence: 11 years imprisonment

Between 1989 and 1992, Sean Gamble, then aged in his 20s, built up trust with the victim, a girl under 14, by offering her cigarettes and telling her it was 'their secret'. He then sexually abused and raped her on multiple occasions. The victim came forward years later to report the offences and prevent them from happening to others. Gamble was convicted on May 15, 2025, following a trial.

Found guilty after trial on two counts of rape of a girl under the age of 16 and six counts of indecent assault of a girl under the age of 14. Pleaded not guilty.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Tyler Wright

Possession of a firearm

September 25, 2025

Sentence: Two years and three months imprisonment

Armed police from Doncaster’s Operation Fortify team executed a warrant at a property in Carcroft, Doncaster, in March 2025, where they discovered a shortened single-barrelled shotgun wrapped in a black bin bag hidden under the stairs. Tyler Wright was arrested at the address and charged with the offence.

Pleaded guilty to possessing the gun. An order was made for the gun to be forfeited and destroyed under Section 52(1) of the Firearms Act 1968.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Benjamin Johnson

Attempted rape

September 15, 2025

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Benjamin Johnson, a known sex offender, wore a balaclava and attacked a 14-year-old girl in Tongue Gutter woods on June 27, 2024. He exposed himself, sexually assaulted her, and attempted to rape her, but she escaped by punching him and running away. He was arrested the next day based on her description and identified in a parade.

Already on the sex offenders register; found guilty after a trial; made subject of an indefinite restraining order.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Khalid Shafiq

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and non-fatal strangulation

September 12, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Khalid Shafiq, in a relationship starting in August 2023, assaulted and strangled his then-partner multiple times. Incidents included an argument in October 2023 over jealousy, a violent attack between December 23 and 24, 2023, over a dress, where he pulled her hair, kicked and punched her, and strangled her, causing injuries like black eyes and bruising. He also struck her in a car, leading to hearing loss, followed her in a car chase when she picked up her daughter from school, and continued abusive behaviour including taking her phone and emails.

Apologised to the court and accepted the jury's verdict. Defence highlighted his positive traits, such as mentoring children in boxing and helping others, and noted he was seeking therapy before and during custody. Judge described the relationship as toxic.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Anyale Hassan Ibrahim

Supply of cocaine and heroin

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 11 months imprisonment

Anyale Hassan Ibrahim was involved in a drugs line in Sheffield, dealing cocaine and heroin. He sent broadcast messages to over 140 contacts advertising drugs, including one reading 'Active best of both!!' on December 6, 2024. Police arrested him on March 18, recovered two mobile phones, and found evidence linking him to the supply. He was interviewed but made no comments and was charged with the offences.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin. A Proceeds of Crime Act Order requires him to repay £108,000 earned through crime.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Earl Treasure

Possessing prohibited firearms

September 10, 2025

Sentence: 7 years imprisonment

On June 13, 2024, Earl Treasure drove a Mitsubishi Shogun dangerously during a police chase in Sheffield, running red lights, crashing into street furniture, and throwing two loaded, converted blank-firing guns out of the window. He was apprehended on Pearoyd Lane, and forensic tests confirmed his DNA on the weapons.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a prohibited firearm, two counts of possessing ammunition without a certificate, and dangerous driving. A driving ban of 11 years and 6 months was also imposed.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Andrew Bulcroft

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Andrew Bulcroft, using the handle 'Yummycub' on EncroChat, exchanged messages comparing cocaine prices and sources with other accounts. Police identified him through messages referencing his address, place of work, and a 'damning' birthday message on his 48th birthday. A search of his home on Crane Moor Close, Doncaster, on June 15, 2020, uncovered a safe containing over £80,000 in cash, a gold watch worth £23,500, and cocaine worth £10,000.

Benjamin Williams

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine

September 5, 2025

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Benjamin Williams used encrypted messages on EncroChat to discuss sources and prices of cocaine. Police gathered evidence from Operation Venetic, linking messages to his address and a Ford Transit van registration. A search warrant executed on June 15, 2020, at his home on Church Street, Doncaster, revealed an empty EncroChat phone box, leading to his arrest and charges.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Obaidullah Omari

Rape

September 4, 2025

Sentence: 19 years imprisonment

Obaidullah Omari, 46, of Sheffield, targeted and groomed two girls aged between 13 and 14 years old between 2003 and 2004. He provided them with drugs and alcohol before abusing them, raping his first victim multiple times at locations including his Eastwood home and in his car.

Found guilty after a two-week trial; victims demonstrated immense courage by coming forward more than 20 years after the offences.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Richard Hayles

Coercive and controlling behaviour

September 3, 2025

Sentence: Three years and three months imprisonment

Richard Hayles subjected his ex-partner to years of horrific emotional abuse, controlling every aspect of her life, leaving her in debt, issuing veiled threats, playing videos on how a woman should act, and taunting her about suicide. She feared for her life during their relationship, which occurred in the context of an intimate/family relationship. The abuse involved degradation, humiliation, sleep deprivation, and starvation, while she tried to maintain normalcy for her children and work.

Pleaded guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour. A 10-year restraining order was imposed. The victim read a personal statement in court describing the abuse.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shane Billingham

Public order offences

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 40 weeks imprisonment

Shane Billingham, 45, of Wrightson Avenue, Warmsworth, committed a number of public order offences in July 2025 when he became verbally abusive towards council engagement officers and members of the neighbourhood policing team in Doncaster city centre.

Committed public order offences including relentless verbal abuse towards council officers and police in Doncaster city centre.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Soloman Gordon

Engaging in controlling / coercive behaviour

September 1, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order

In April 2024, Soloman Gordon subjected a woman to severe abuse over a 24-hour period, including multiple beatings, intentional strangulation, false imprisonment, and coercive controlling behaviour inside her flat. A neighbour witnessed the victim hiding in a garden with facial injuries and called emergency services, leading to Gordon's arrest by South Yorkshire Police. The victim reported fearing for her life and described the relationship as a nightmare.

Found guilty by a jury; the victim described the abuse as horrific and stated she feared for her life, highlighting the controlling nature of the relationship.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Wasim Bashir

Misconduct in a public office

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 4 months imprisonment

Wasim Bashir, a 55-year-old former detective with West Yorkshire Police, initiated a sexual relationship with a 22-year-old woman who had reported a sexual assault in 2020. He was involved in taking her statement as part of the Kirklees safeguarding team. He contacted her shortly after, leading to meetings and a sexual relationship that continued until she began seeing someone else. He posted photographs of them on a swingers website, which she later protested. The woman, who had mental health issues, reported the relationship in 2021.

Found guilty after trial. Judge described it as a gross breach of trust where he prioritised his own sexual gratification. Mitigating factors include the breakdown of his marriage in 2017. He was cleared of another charge of misconduct in a public office.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Glynn Leedell

Wounding with intent

August 29, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Glynn Leedell, 46, was reported for threatening behaviour towards a woman in Kimberworth Park, Rotherham, on July 17. He rushed at a police officer, slashing the officer's neck with a knife, causing an injury that required hospital treatment. Another officer was injured during the restraint and arrest.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, harassment, and assault of an emergency worker. The counts of harassment and assault will remain on file.

Sources: nottinghampost.com

Kevan Turner

Wounding without intent

August 18, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 4 months imprisonment

At around 2.16am on 15 June 2024, Kevan Turner shot a child in the stomach with a five-foot long air rifle in Barnsley. The child was rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Turner, 43, of Bank End Close, Barnsley, was arrested on suspicion of assault and later charged with wounding without intent.

Pleaded guilty to wounding without intent. Had drunk six cans of beer at the time and borrowed the air rifle to shoot rats.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Reece Mottershaw

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin

August 15, 2025

Sentence: three years and four months imprisonment

Reece Mottershaw, a 29-year-old from Spring Close View, Sheffield, was stopped by South Yorkshire Police officers on July 16 after being spotted riding an e-bike matching the description of a suspicious person in High Street, Mosborough, Sheffield. He was found carrying almost 35 grams of crack cocaine, 2.49 grams of heroin estimated to be worth more than £4,000, a knife, a machete, £837 in cash, and three mobile phones.

Admitted possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, possession of a knife and a machete, and acquiring, using or possession of criminal property.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Anthony Blackwood

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

August 12, 2025

Sentence: 13.5 years imprisonment

Anthony Blackwood, 46, of Scotia Drive, Sheffield, met a man in City Road and invited him to stay at his flat. Later that night on February 8, 2024, he brutally attacked the man with a metal pole, causing a complex depressed skull fracture, bleeding on the surface of the brain, and a stab wound to the abdomen. Blackwood attempted to clean the crime scene and change his clothes but was caught through witness statements and forensic analysis.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. Claimed the victim's injuries were self-inflicted, but forensic evidence and witness statements proved otherwise. A witness intervened to stop the attack.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Michael Trainer

Arson

August 8, 2025

Sentence: 3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Trainer targeted a Sheffield family by setting fire to the ground floor of a property on Philadelphia Gardens in Upperthorpe on October 18, 2024, while a 61-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl were upstairs. The following night, on October 19, 2024, he started a fire at a property on Birch House Avenue, Oughtibridge, with five occupants inside, including those from the first attack. The occupants escaped without injuries, and Trainer was linked to the crimes through forensic evidence from a bottle and brick found at the scenes.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. Detective Constable Kevin Sibley commented on the mindless violence and its lasting financial and emotional impact on victims.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Paul Ebbage

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs and possessing an offensive weapon

July 29, 2025

Sentence: Three years in prison

Paul Ebbage was caught by South Yorkshire Police making a suspected drug deal in Trafford Way, Doncaster. Officers found 108 packages of crack cocaine and 44 packages of heroin worth £980, along with a knuckle duster. In a subsequent search in Milbanke Street, more heroin and over £1,000 in cash were discovered. He was involved in drug dealing activities and was charged with multiple offences related to drugs and weapons.

Habibur Masum

Murder

July 25, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Habibur Masum murdered his wife, Kulsuma Akter, while she was pushing their baby boy in a pram. He stabbed her at least 25 times and left their seven-month-old son next to her body before boarding a bus with a smile on his face. The crime occurred in a public area, highlighting his callous behaviour.

Jailed for the murder of his wife, Kulsuma Akter. Described as a 'self-centred and jealous' YouTuber who showed no remorse.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Daniel Heeley-Luty

Affray

July 22, 2025

Sentence: 2.5 years imprisonment

On March 19, Daniel Heeley-Luty was involved in a fight outside Doncaster College. He brandished a 30cm kitchen knife and ran towards another person, leading to a lockdown of the college. He hid the knife in a fenced-off area before being arrested minutes later. The event involved multiple arrests and resulted in a minor hand injury to a non-student.

Charged with affray and possession of a bladed article on school premises. One person suffered a minor hand injury, and the incident was handled promptly by police.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Cain Byrne

Causing death by dangerous driving

July 21, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and 6 months detention in a young offenders institution, with an extended licence period of 5 years, and banned from driving for 17 years and 8 months

Cain Byrne, 20, inhaled nitrous oxide from a balloon while driving, ignored a red light, and struck Graham Slinn, 81, who was lawfully crossing a pedestrian crossing on the A57 near Todwick, South Yorkshire, on April 4, 2025. Byrne was speeding, possibly up to 80mph, without a driving licence, threw the victim at least 15ft in the air, and fled the scene with passengers, as shown in dashcam footage. The victim died from his injuries and was weeks away from his 60th wedding anniversary.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving and other offences. Had a dreadful upbringing with few boundaries and multiple prior convictions. Judge stated he is a dangerous offender and the public must be protected from his criminal behaviour.

Sources: bristolpost.co.uk

James Mcguinness

Arson

July 21, 2025

Sentence: three years and nine months imprisonment

On December 22, 2024, at 10pm, James McGuinness and others arrived at a property on Hawthorne Grove in Doncaster, where they fired a gun several times at the building and then set it on fire. They fled in a vehicle, which was later found burned out. McGuinness was arrested after being stopped in a Kia Sorento, wearing clothes matching those seen in CCTV footage and smelling of petrol and accelerant.

Pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to endangering life and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Detective Sergeant Matthew Barnes described the act as mindless violence and noted that no one was injured.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Ryan Jobes

Arson

July 21, 2025

Sentence: three years and nine months imprisonment

On December 22, 2024, at 10pm, Ryan Jobes and others arrived at a property on Hawthorne Grove in Doncaster, where they fired a gun several times at the building and then set it on fire. They fled in a vehicle, which was later found burned out. Jobes was arrested after being stopped in a Kia Sorento, wearing clothes matching those seen in CCTV footage and smelling of petrol and accelerant.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Thomas Hampton

Upskirting

July 17, 2025

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Thomas Hampton was caught trying to take a picture of a woman in a tanning room cubicle. His phone was seized and examined, revealing dozens of self-recorded videos and photographs of women in public, including upskirting images. He regularly followed and recorded lone women without their knowledge or consent, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of operating equipment beneath clothing of another without consent and observing a person doing a private act. Made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for seven years. Labelled as a dangerous individual with a preoccupation for filming women without consent.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Oliver Corney

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent

July 11, 2025

Sentence: 11 years and 9 months imprisonment with an extended licence period of 5 years

Oliver Corney went to The Red Lion pub in Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, armed with a gun after hearing about an earlier argument, likely related to drugs. On June 28th, 2024, he fired three times into a group of people, missing his intended target and hitting Bonita Page, the 56-year-old landlady, in the leg. This caused life-changing injuries, including ongoing pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, forcing her to give up her role as pub licensee and affecting her community involvement.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Has a lengthy criminal record including offences of violence, sexual offences, firearms, and drugs. Judge described him as a dangerous offender and noted the severe impact on the victim, with the defendant shouting an apology in court.

Sources: mirror.co.uk

Mohammed Jhangur

Perverting the course of justice

July 9, 2025

Sentence: Not specified

Mohammed Jhangur was involved in actions that perverted the course of justice related to the incident where his son, Hassan, killed Chris Marriott during a family dispute on December 27, 2023.

Found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Sentencing to occur at a later date.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Hassan Jhangur

Murder

July 9, 2025

Sentence: Life imprisonment

Hassan Jhangur drove his blue Seat Ibiza through College Close on December 27, 2023, striking and killing Good Samaritan Chris Marriott, who was administering first aid to Jhangur's unconscious sister, Nafeesa, following a family altercation related to a wedding dispute between the Jhangur and Khan families. Jhangur was informed of the incident and arrived at the scene, leading to the fatal collision that injured several others.

Found guilty of murder, three counts of grievous bodily harm, and two counts of wounding with intent. Sentencing to occur at a later date, but implied life sentence based on context.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Michael Peterson

Causing grievous bodily harm with intent

July 8, 2025

Sentence: 16 years and 6 months imprisonment and a 20-year restraining order

Michael Peterson, 38, of Exchange Street, Doncaster, subjected a woman to a brutal attack, leaving her with horrific injuries including swelling and a bleed to the brain, a punctured lung, multiple fractured ribs, and other injuries. He attempted to cover up the crime by claiming the woman had fallen down the stairs.

Pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Described as a dangerous offender with minimal remorse.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Jordan Saunders

Robbery

July 4, 2025

Sentence: four years and nine months imprisonment

Jordan Saunders, 28, of Oliver Road, Doncaster, assisted Nathan Holgate-Smith in robbing two Doncaster shops by keeping watch outside while Holgate-Smith threatened shopkeepers with a knife and stole from the registers. The duo was identified through CCTV evidence and victim cooperation.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery. Acted as lookout during the attacks on shopkeepers.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Nathan Holgate-Smith

Robbery

July 4, 2025

Sentence: five years and 10 months imprisonment

Nathan Holgate-Smith, 34, of South Street, Doncaster, entered stores in Balby and Hyde Park armed with a 30cm knife, jumped over the counter, forced the cash drawer out of the register, and fled the scenes with his accomplice. The crimes involved threatening shopkeepers and customers, and were captured on CCTV, leading to his arrest and conviction.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery. Despicable attack on shopkeepers, with prior comments from Detective Inspector Mark Nicholson-Gee highlighting the traumatic nature of the crimes.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Joseph Haythorne

Publishing material intended to stir up racial hatred

July 3, 2025

Sentence: 15 months imprisonment

Joseph Haythorne posted a message on X, formerly Twitter, stating 'Go on Rotherham. Burn any hotels with them scruffy bastards in it', which included a link to a post by activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. This occurred on August 4, 2024, during riots outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The post was viewed by 1,100 people in 17 minutes before being deleted. Haythorne handed himself in to the police and was sentenced after pleading guilty.

Pleaded guilty to publishing material intended to stir up racial hatred. Judge considered his clinical depression and personal mitigation, describing the post as 'vile'.

Sources: getsurrey.co.uk

Louis Robson

Robbery

July 1, 2025

Sentence: 5 years and 3 months imprisonment

Louis Robson, 32, of Riviera Parade, Bentley, tracked his victim to an ATM in St Sepulchre Gate, attacked him after he inserted his card, withdrew £20, and fled, leaving the victim on the floor. He was arrested 32 minutes later with the victim's bank card and a piece of paper with a PIN number. The crime occurred in Doncaster city centre.

Admitted to robbery and two separate counts of thefts from a shop. Detective Constable Ashlea Jeffries noted the devastating impact of robberies on victims and praised the use of CCTV for the arrest.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Kallum Flowers

Causing serious injuries by dangerous driving

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 6 months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 8 years and 8 months

Kallum Flowers was driving at high speed, failed to stop at red lights, and collided with Joshua Lloyd's vehicle on Packman Road in Rotherham on June 22, 2023, causing life-altering injuries. He fled the scene and evaded capture for over four months, during which he was involved in another fail-to-stop incident that injured a woman in South Kirby.

Admitted to causing serious injuries by dangerous driving, failing to stop, and failing to report.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Hannah Costello

Dangerous driving and assisting an offender

June 30, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, 150 hours unpaid work, and disqualified from driving for 12 months

Hannah Costello helped Kallum Flowers flee the scene of a crash on Packman Road in Rotherham on June 22, 2023, by picking him up in her black Peugeot 3008, allowing him to evade capture.

Naseer Shahid

Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin and Crack Cocaine

June 27, 2025

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Naseer Shahid, 34, was caught with £25,000 worth of cash and over £16,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine during police raids on his home in Shirebrook Court, Sheffield. The raids were conducted by South Yorkshire Police based on prior intelligence, revealing his involvement in drug dealing and money laundering.

Pleaded guilty to drug and money laundering offences, including possession with intent to supply heroin, crack cocaine and cocaine, and two counts of supplying heroin and crack cocaine. Lived a luxurious lifestyle from criminal activities, as noted by Temporary Police Sergeant Gareth Webb.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Ryan Wright

Affray

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 23 months imprisonment

Ryan Wright and Martell Maw armed themselves with knives and engaged in an altercation on Clipstone Gardens in Darnall, Sheffield on July 22, 2024, following a verbal disagreement. They attacked the complainant, inflicting a five-centimetre wound to his right elbow, a three-centimetre wound to his right knee, and injuries to the tendons in his index finger, which required plastic surgery at Northern General Hospital.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possessing a knife blade. Described as having the emotional maturity of someone younger; found his first experience of custody difficult and expressed a desire to turn his life around by moving away.

Sources: thestar.co.uk

Martell Maw

Affray

June 12, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Martell Maw and Ryan Wright armed themselves with knives and engaged in an altercation on Clipstone Gardens in Darnall, Sheffield on July 22, 2024, following a verbal disagreement. They attacked the complainant, inflicting a five-centimetre wound to his right elbow, a three-centimetre wound to his right knee, and injuries to the tendons in his index finger, which required plastic surgery at Northern General Hospital.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possessing a knife blade. Had a previous conviction for Section 18 assault. Judge warned about the dangers of carrying knives and noted that his family is concerned about his behaviour.

Sources: thestar.co.uk

Ty Kelsall

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Ty Kelsall was driving a rented white Vauxhall Corsa at excessive speeds without a licence when he crashed into the right-hand side of a woman's vehicle at the junction of Festival Road and Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham in May 2023. The collision left the victim, a woman in her 50s, with fractures to her pelvis, spine, fibula, and an injury to her sternum. She was trapped in her car, and Kelsall fled the scene without checking on her. He was apprehended two months later in possession of 26 wraps of crack cocaine.

Admitted to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and possessing Class A drugs. Was driving without a licence and fled the scene. Also disqualified from driving for three years plus an 18-month extension.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Neil Hamilton

Assault by penetration

June 10, 2025

Sentence: Seven years imprisonment

On January 27, 2025, Neil Hamilton assaulted a heavily intoxicated man by penetration while the victim was face down and unable to defend himself. The victim suffered profound effects, including stopping eating, suicidal thoughts, loss of masculinity, and a spiral into drug use over 10 weeks. Hamilton was acquitted of rape but found guilty of assault by penetration after a trial.

Denied responsibility during trial; has 19 previous offences from 10 convictions, including a 2002 indecent assault; judge noted the victim was particularly vulnerable due to intoxication and personal circumstances; also ordered to remain on the sex offenders' register for 10 years.

Sources: thestar.co.uk

Morgan Swindells

Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply

June 6, 2025

Sentence: 2 years and 9 months imprisonment

On May 14, 2025, Morgan Swindells was spotted driving a silver Renault Megane suspected of involvement in drug dealing in the Athersley area of Barnsley. He refused to stop for police, initiating a dangerous chase through side roads at speeds up to 50mph, narrowly avoiding collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians. He crashed into a wall while attempting to flee on foot and was apprehended with 127 wraps of cocaine, £500 in cash, and a suspected burner phone.

Admitted to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply.

Sources: examinerlive.co.uk

Peter Stone

Rape

June 4, 2025

Sentence: 14 years imprisonment

Peter Stone, 52, of Thirlmere Gardens, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, carried out a campaign of coercive or controlling behaviour towards his victim over more than 18 months from April 2023 to November 2024. During 2024, he forced his way into the victim's property and raped her on two occasions. The victim reported the offences on 9 November 2024, leading to his arrest on 14 November 2024.

Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Sheffield Crown Court. Detective Constable Cameron Vernon highlighted the victim's bravery and described Stone as a dangerous individual who caused significant fear and physical violence.

Sources: doncasterfreepress.co.uk

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