Sheffield Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 363 verdicts at Sheffield Crown Court (Sheffield). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

December 2025 5 cases

Kabeya Kalonji

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Kabeya Kalonji, 34, was convicted of raping a vulnerable woman in Sheffield. The attack occurred while the complainant was receiving treatment for severe mental health conditions including PTSD, emotionally unstable personality disorder, and paranoid psychosis. Kalonji pleaded not guilty at Sheffield Crown Court but was found guilty by a jury. On 22 December 2025, Judge Charles Thomas sentenced him to six years in prison, noting the complainant’s significant vulnerability. In a victim impact statement, she described lasting anxiety and decline in mental health. Kalonji was placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely and given a 10-year restraining order. Defence mitigation cited his personal background, including fleeing Congo, but the court proceeded with the full sentence.

Pleaded not guilty; convicted by jury. Judge highlighted the complainant's significant vulnerability. Indefinite sex offenders register and 10-year restraining order also imposed.

22 Dec 2025

Richard Green

Attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

4 years and 6 months imprisonment

Richard Green, of Fir Close in Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham, communicated with a Filipino woman about the sexual abuse of children over a four-month period between July 10, 2019 and November 19, 2019. He shared 350 messages, video-called 10 times, and received nine media files containing category C indecent images. Using the username 'Rich2076', he requested live webcam sessions and indecent images of the woman's nine-year-old daughter, sending money via mobile phone top-ups. A separate conversation from October 2020 to November 2023 involved sexualised discussions with 'Nancy' about her 15-year-old daughter. Devices seized in February 2024 contained 28 indecent images (7 category A, 7 B, 8 C, 13 extreme) and searches for explicit videos including 'teen' and 'schoolgirls'.

Pleaded guilty to various child sex offences. Concurrent sentences of 6 months for category A images, 2 months for category B, and 1 month for category C. Named on Sex Offenders Register and issued Sexual Harm Prevention Order, both indefinitely.

9 Dec 2025

Kessur Ajaib

Rape *

Sentence

8 years 6 months imprisonment

Kessur Ajaib, 44, of Rotherham, then aged 18-20, raped a 14-year-old girl in 1999 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Approached her, made conversation, gave alcohol, lured to alleyway in residential area for attack. Abused over two years.

Jailed for rape and concurrent 3 years for indecent assault. Part of Operation Stovewood investigation. Must sign sex offenders register for life.

1 Dec 2025

Mohammed Makhmood

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Mohammed Makhmood, 43, of Rotherham, then aged 18-20, raped a 14-year-old girl in 1999 in Rotherham. Found her at bus stop evening, invited to smoke cigarette, led to nearby graveyard for attack. Abused over two years.

Jailed for rape. Part of Operation Stovewood. Must sign sex offenders register for life.

1 Dec 2025

Jack Garwell

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment, disqualified from driving for 5 years with 21 months extension

Jack Garwell, 24, from Hilton Avenue, Scunthorpe, was travelling to Doncaster for a date night when he performed a three-vehicle overtake on High Levels Bank in Thorne, exceeding 80mph on a 60mph road. He collided head-on with 20-year-old motorcyclist Alex Anderson, who was thrown from his bike and died at the scene from catastrophic injuries.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. Sentenced by Judge Jeremy Richardson KC.

1 Dec 2025

November 2025 10 cases

Jason Hale

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years

Jason Hale, 37, of no fixed abode, lurked in the shadows of an alleyway between Apley Road and Whitburn Road in the Hyde Park area of Doncaster, attempting to rob random victims. On September 19, 2024, he stabbed Sheldon Jameson in the chest during an attempted robbery, leading to Sheldon's death. Two nights earlier, Hale had stabbed another man in the abdomen in the same alleyway, who survived. Hale was identified via CCTV footage showing him loitering in the alleyway on both occasions. He was found guilty on August 19, 2025.

Found guilty by a jury of murder, attempted robbery, and assault. Claimed self-defence in stabbing Sheldon Jameson but denied involvement in earlier assault. Attempted to dispose of a knife connected to the murder.

20 Nov 2025

Gary Hutton

Attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sex offence *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Gary Hutton, 59, of Bootham Crescent in Doncaster, used an online messaging site to attempt to arrange sexual offences against a child. On February 25, 2025, he spoke with a woman he believed would enable him to sexually assault her child, but the account was operated by the Regional Organised Crime Unit as a decoy to catch online predators. He was arrested the following day by the Internet Sex Offences Team (ISOT), with three mobile phones, two tablets, a laptop, and a computer seized. Analysis of one phone revealed conversations with other profiles discussing sexual abuse of children.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to arrange or facilitate the commission of a child sex offence. Also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

18 Nov 2025

Reuben Grant-Whatman

Possession and making of indecent images of children *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Reuben Grant-Whatman, a 35-year-old youth worker at an adventure playground in Sheffield, downloaded 446 indecent images of children over 13 months. The images included 111 Category A images depicting penetrative sexual abuse of children as young as eight, as well as Category B and C images. Some showed children in pain or distress. His offending was uncovered after his girlfriend grew concerned and reported him to South Yorkshire Police; she had previously warned him, but he dismissed her concerns. He stored images in an 'app locker' and sent messages via Telegram seeking images featuring young children. An app on his device contained role-playing content where he acted as a 'headmaster'. He pleaded guilty to three charges of possession of indecent images.

Pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing indecent images of children. Judge David Dixon described the offences as 'depraved', stating they were too serious for a suspended sentence despite the defendant seeking counselling.

18 Nov 2025

Sageer Hussain

Rape *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Sageer Hussain, aged 14 at the time, led a 14-year-old girl down an alleyway in Rotherham town centre between 2000 and 2002. He told her he would not let her leave unless she had sex with him. Despite her refusal, he raped her while a male and another female were present, blocking her exit. The girl cried during the ordeal. Hussain was arrested after the victim reported the abuse to officers investigating her childhood sexual exploitation.

Found guilty of rape following a trial. Already serving a 19-year sentence for raping another girl. Sentenced by Judge Charles Thomas, who noted the victim had been abused by others in the area around the same time.

11 Nov 2025

Luke Anderson

Rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Luke Anderson abused Emma Clarke and another woman between 2015 and 2019, committing five counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The abuse was reported to police in 2021, leading to his arrest and trial.

Found guilty after trial. Made to sign the sex offenders register.

10 Nov 2025

Corey Owen Cooper

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

On 11 November 2023, in the Stannington area of Sheffield, Corey Owen Cooper, then 17, was driving his grandfather's Fiat Grande Punto with two friends, Josh Atkins and Gabe Wiggett, both 17. Travelling at approximately 53mph in a 20mph zone on Myers Grove Lane, he lost control on a bend and struck a metal barrier, overturning the car. This caused the death of Josh Atkins and serious injuries to Gabe Wiggett. Earlier that evening, Cooper had driven at excessive speeds, including around 80mph past Bradfield School, and performed wheel spins in a car park. The dashboard warning lights were on for 90 minutes prior due to a malfunctioning ABS system. The crash occurred on Josh's father Gavin's birthday. Cooper was covered in blood and said, 'What have I done, I've killed my best friend.'

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving. Judge noted the defendant was driving deplorably to show off to friends, described as truly appalling driving and immaturity on a grand scale. Remorse accepted as sincere.

7 Nov 2025

Marie Thompson

Blackmail *

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.

3 Nov 2025

Liam Cumber

Conspiracy to defraud and money laundering *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Patrick Stokes, Michael Stokes and Liam Cumber were involved in a long-running fraud investigation in South Yorkshire, assisted by Henhouse 1 in 2021. Detectives discovered fake adverts for vans posted online. Victims paid deposits and were sent to random residential addresses with no connection to the sale. More than 300 victims lost hundreds of thousands of pounds. The fraud relied on over 90 money mules, many recruited through social media with offers of quick cash. These individuals allowed their bank accounts to be used and were taken to banks to withdraw the proceeds for the offenders. They were arrested in February 2023 during Henhouse 3.

Admitted roles in conspiracy to defraud and related money laundering offences.

1 Nov 2025

Michael Stokes

Conspiracy to defraud and money laundering *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Admitted roles in conspiracy to defraud and related money laundering offences.

1 Nov 2025

Patrick Stokes

Conspiracy to defraud and money laundering *

Sentence

2.5 years imprisonment

Admitted roles in conspiracy to defraud and related money laundering offences.

1 Nov 2025

October 2025 13 cases

Myles Manship

Distributing indecent images of children *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment, suspended for 2 years

Myles Manship, a 35-year-old resident of Sheffield, was investigated after the National Crime Agency discovered he had shared indecent images online. Police raided his home on 8 March 2022, seizing devices that contained 525 illegal images of children aged six months to 15 years, including 240 Category A images depicting penetrative sexual abuse. He also possessed three prohibited images and one extreme pornography image showing rape. Material dated back to 2011. Manship distributed six indecent images via an online messaging service, five of which were Category A. He initially gave no comment in interview but later pleaded guilty to multiple charges. At sentencing, Recorder Mark Giuliani imposed a 16-month custodial term suspended for two years, citing rehabilitation prospects, good character, and a three-year delay due to analysis backlog.

Pleaded guilty to distributing indecent images of children, making Category A, B, and C indecent images, possessing prohibited images, and possessing extreme pornography. Ordered to complete 40 hours rehabilitation and 200 hours unpaid work; placed on sex offenders' register for 10 years; sexual harm prevention order restricting internet use for 10 years. No prior convictions, positive therapeutic steps, and case delay considered.

31 Oct 2025

Jade Brannan

Conspiring to bring contraband into prison *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jade Brannan, 35, of Heath Rise in Leeds, conspired with Ricky Smith to smuggle Class A drugs, SIM cards, mobile phones, and charging cables into HMP Lindholme using a drone disguised as a juice carton, discovered in June 2022. She was arrested at her home, where suspected drugs and related items were seized. The scheme involved dropping the package in the prison grounds.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to bring list 'A' articles into HMP Lindholme, namely drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards; two counts of supplying Class C drugs. Suspected drugs, empty boxes of diazepam, pregabalin and USB sticks seized from her home.

30 Oct 2025

Ricky Smith

Conspiring to bring contraband into prison *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Ricky Smith, 39, of Ash Close in Leeds, conspired with Jade Brannan to smuggle Class A drugs, SIM cards, mobile phones, and charging cables into HMP Lindholme using a drone disguised as a juice carton, which was discovered in June 2022. Flight data from the drone led to his arrest, where police found a drone controller and blades at his home. Analysis of his phone revealed offers of drugs to prisoners, pictures of similar juice cartons, and video of a previous drop. He also admitted to similar offenses at HMP Ranby in Nottinghamshire.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to bring list 'A' articles into HMP Lindholme, namely drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards; three counts of supplying Class C drugs; three counts of throwing an article into a prison (twice at HMP Ranby and once at HMP Lindholme).

30 Oct 2025

Kyle Fisher

Possession of indecent images of children, extreme pornography and prohibited images *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months

Kyle Fisher, of Boynton Crescent, Shirecliffe, Sheffield, downloaded over 1,200 indecent images of children, including 407 Category A images depicting sexual abuse of children as young as two or three years old. Police seized several of his electronic devices in June 2022, revealing the illegal material along with 245 Category B, 570 Category C images, four images of extreme pornography depicting bestiality, and 1,593 prohibited images of children. The case came to light after the seizure and he was subsequently charged.

Pleaded guilty at Sheffield Magistrates' Court. Mitigating factors included three-year delay, depression, anxiety, expressed regret and shame. Judge described lifestyle as solitary and internet-focused. Aggravating factors: victims as young as 2-3 years old, category A images. Recorder Ian Mullarkey stated viewing such material worldwide is participation in a trade causing lifelong trauma.

28 Oct 2025

Douglas Thomson

Attempted murder *

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.

24 Oct 2025

Mohammed Umar Khan

Murder *

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.

22 Oct 2025

Mohammed Khan

Murder *

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.

22 Oct 2025

Solomon Gordon

Intentional strangulation and false imprisonment *

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.

22 Oct 2025

Wilson Tut

Rape and intentional strangulation *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Wilson Tut, 27, from Adlington Crescent, Sheffield, raped and intentionally strangled an 18-year-old woman on 10 October 2024 in Sheffield. The victim reported the crime the same day. Tut was arrested on 13 October 2024 and denied the offences. He pleaded not guilty at Sheffield Crown Court on 17 March 2025, leading to a trial at which the victim testified. The jury found him guilty on 13 August 2025. On 22 October 2025, he was sentenced to six years' imprisonment.

Pleaded not guilty, found guilty after trial. Victim provided compelling testimony. Required to register under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

22 Oct 2025

Marco Pitzettu

Planning terrorist attacks *

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.

17 Oct 2025

Christopher Ringrose

Planning terrorist attacks *

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.

17 Oct 2025

Brogan Stewart

Planning terrorist attacks *

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.

17 Oct 2025

Sean Gamble

Rape and Indecent Assault *

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.

7 Oct 2025

September 2025 11 cases

Tyler Wright

Possession of a firearm *

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.

25 Sep 2025

Benjamin Johnson

Attempted rape *

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.

15 Sep 2025

Khalid Shafiq

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and non-fatal strangulation *

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.

12 Sep 2025

Anyale Hassan Ibrahim

Supply of cocaine and heroin *

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.

10 Sep 2025

Earl Treasure

Possessing prohibited firearms *

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.

10 Sep 2025

Andrew Bulcroft

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine *

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.

Found guilty after a trial for conspiring to supply cocaine.

5 Sep 2025

Benjamin Williams

Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine *

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.

5 Sep 2025

Obaidullah Omari

Rape *

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.

4 Sep 2025

Richard Hayles

Coercive and controlling behaviour *

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.

3 Sep 2025

Shane Billingham

Public order offences *

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.

1 Sep 2025

Soloman Gordon

Engaging in controlling / coercive behaviour *

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.

1 Sep 2025

August 2025 11 cases

Wasim Bashir

Misconduct in a public office *

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.

29 Aug 2025

Glynn Leedell

Wounding with intent *

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.

29 Aug 2025

Paul Richardson

Rape *

Sentence

15 years' imprisonment

Paul Richardson, aged 42 at the time, began grooming a vulnerable 14-year-old schoolgirl in Rotherham in 2005 by sending her notes and letters to gain her trust amid her family problems. He picked her up in his car and took her to hotels in Bassetlaw and Rotherham, as well as a house in Nottinghamshire, where he overpowered and raped her on multiple occasions despite her refusals. Evidence included sexual text messages from a phone he gave her.

Found guilty following a trial of four counts of rape and one count of attempted rape. Also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Restraining Order.

21 Aug 2025

Kevan Turner

Wounding without intent *

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.

18 Aug 2025

Reece Mottershaw

Possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin *

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.

15 Aug 2025

Anthony Blackwood

Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent *

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.

12 Aug 2025

Daniel Kazemi

Violent disorder *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Daniel Kazemi, 35, from Bolton-upon-Dearne, pulled a hood over his face but was clearly caught on video pushing against police shields and launching objects during the violent rampage at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, this August.

Admitted violent disorder. Tried to hide identity with a hood but caught on video pushing against police shields and launching objects. Identified following public alerts.

11 Aug 2025

Jason Mcguire

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years in prison

Jason McGuire, 31, from Mexborough, was caught on camera hurling rocks and concrete slabs at police guarding the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, smashing hotel windows during a violent rampage this August.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Refused to answer questions during police interview when shown footage.

11 Aug 2025

Keethan Reeve-Lawson

Violent disorder *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Keethan Reeve-Lawson, 22, of Barnsley, was spotted shouting at police before running forward and throwing missiles during the violent rampage at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, this August.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Identified thanks to public tips after shouting at police and throwing missiles.

11 Aug 2025

Scott Mcguire

Violent disorder *

Sentence

3 years in prison

Scott McGuire, 34, from Mexborough, was filmed kicking objects at officers during the violent rampage at the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, this August.

Admitted to violent disorder. Claimed he was only there to 'get a meal' but refused to say more during questioning. Filmed kicking objects at officers.

11 Aug 2025

Michael Trainer

Arson *

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.

8 Aug 2025

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The Sheffield Law Courts Family Hearing Centre, The Law Courts, W Bar Green, Sheffield S3 8PH, Sheffield, S3 8PH, United Kingdom

+441142812400

www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk

Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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About Sheffield Crown Court

Sheffield Crown Court, located in Sheffield, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 363 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Sheffield area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at The Sheffield Law Courts Family Hearing Centre, The Law Courts, W Bar Green, Sheffield S3 8PH, S3 8PH.

Accessibility provisions at this court include wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441142812400 or visit the official court website for further information.

All sentencing information published on this page has been sourced from publicly-available records and verified by our editorial team. If you believe any information is inaccurate or should be removed, you can submit a removal request directly from the relevant listing above.

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Sheffield Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Jack Garwell

Jason Hale

Gary Hutton

Reuben Grant-Whatman

Sageer Hussain

Luke Anderson

Corey Owen Cooper

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Patrick Stokes

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Christopher Ringrose

Brogan Stewart

Sean Gamble

Tyler Wright

Benjamin Johnson

Khalid Shafiq

Anyale Hassan Ibrahim

Earl Treasure

Andrew Bulcroft

Benjamin Williams

Obaidullah Omari

Richard Hayles

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Soloman Gordon

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Glynn Leedell

Paul Richardson

Kevan Turner

Reece Mottershaw

Anthony Blackwood

Daniel Kazemi

Jason Mcguire

Keethan Reeve-Lawson

Scott Mcguire

Michael Trainer

About Sheffield Crown Court

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