Teesside Crown Court Sentencing Results

April 2026 2 cases

Andrew Malone

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Andrew Malone, 52, of Broadwell Road, Easterside, Middlesbrough, attacked his elderly mother on 15 October 2025 after she refused to give him a lift to the gym. He seized her by the throat, strangled her while threatening 'I'll strangle you here and now', causing her to fear for her life. She escaped when he loosened his grip and contacted police. On a separate occasion, he brandished a kitchen knife at her, threatening 'I'll do 20 years and spit on your grave', before apologising and returning it. Additional incidents included refusing to leave her house while drunk in 2024, assaulting an officer during arrest by bending back their finger, and threatening to burn her house down with her inside.

Pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his mother, intentional strangulation, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact with his mother. Prior incident of assaulting a police officer during arrest.

2 Apr 2026

Paul Parsons

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and coercive control *

Sentence

18 month prison term suspended for two years

Paul Parsons, 39, of Dalkeith Road in Hartlepool, launched a violent attack on his girlfriend in October 2025 after they had been out for the evening. Having taken cocaine, he slapped her with full force across her face accusing her of cheating, then exploded with anger and threw her across the kitchen. He left but took her house and car keys. When she locked him out using the spare key, he returned, called her abusive names, and forced his way inside through a window. He punched her all over her body and face, knocking her to the floor, and threatened to stab her barking dog. Later, while waiting for his cousin, he punched her again. When his cousin arrived and threatened to call police, he smashed a window. Police found him claiming it was 'play fighting'. The victim suffered bruising all over her body and a cut lip. During the relationship, Parsons was obsessively controlling, demanding her phone code, checking messages and photos, zooming in on innocuous images to accuse her of cheating, and verbally abusing her.

Pleaded guilty to coercive control and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Ordered to take part in an alcohol abstinence programme for three months, carry out 80 hours of unpaid work, attend a mental health treatment programme and 25 rehabilitation days, and attend a 'building better choices' course. Restraining order for five years prohibiting contact with former partner. Judge noted toxic relationship, paranoia, verbal abuse, and serious assault.

2 Apr 2026

March 2026 26 cases

Samantha Donovan

Concealing criminal property *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Samantha Donovan concealed criminal property to the value of £145,837 between 2019 and 2021, using her business Teesside Furnishings as a cover to hide drugs money from her partner Aaron Thirlwall's wholesale supply of class A drugs. During raids on her Guisborough home on October 19, 2020, and a year later, police found a bullet-proof vest, fake handguns, drugs in pillows, Rolex watches, a machete, nine mobile phones, and £10,740 in cash. Receipts showed purchases of luxury items like AirPods, laptops, and gaming equipment. Heroin, cocaine, and bulking agents were found in vehicles registered in family names but driven by her. She claimed housing benefits and tax credits while funding luxury cars, holidays, and watches with the proceeds.

Found guilty after trial of concealing criminal property. Sentence reduced due to impact on her four children. Judge noted she supported her partner Aaron Thirlwall despite his criminal activities and exposed her children to serious crime.

27 Mar 2026

Faisal Baruud

Sexual assault *

Sentence

3 years and 3 months imprisonment

Faisal Baruud, a 31-year-old pub doorman, targeted and groomed an underage teenage girl by flattering her, spending money on her including buying alcohol and takeaway food, and plying her with drink and drugs including benzodiazepine, cocaine, and cannabis over the day before the assault. On the evening of the incident, he bought drugs in Stockton and Middlesbrough, was spotted at the Exelby garage on the A19 southbound at midnight, then took the heavily intoxicated and disorientated girl out in his Range Rover Evoque. Police stopped the vehicle in the early hours in Stockton, finding the victim unable to identify who she was with or how she got there. Forensic tests confirmed Baruud's DNA on her clothing. He kissed and initiated sexual contact with her while she was intoxicated, claiming he believed she was 17. The victim suffers flashbacks and nightmares.

Admitted sexual assault hours before trial. Will sign the Sex Offenders' Register for 10 years. Restraining order imposed to prevent contact with victim. Judge Taryn Turner presided.

20 Mar 2026

Callum Wray

Making and distributing indecent images of children; breaching sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Callum Wray, 25, from Annan Road in Billingham, used AI to 'undress' a photo of his victim taken years earlier when she was posing in her school uniform, which he obtained from her social media account. He then pretended to be the woman on a social networking app and posted the naked image online. This incident followed previous offenses where he superimposed naked photographs of the younger woman into sexual positions and used them to set up fake profiles on social networking sites. He was caught after uploading the indecent images online last year. Police found 19 indecent images of children (ages 2-10) on his iPhone, including one showing a girl with ankles bound by handcuffs. He breached his prior sexual harm prevention order by deleting apps, internet history, emails, and chats from TikTok and X. Wray admitted being 'obsessed' with the victim, who stated she fears for her life. He has a history of childhood abuse leading to psychological issues including depression and PTSD.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of breaching sex offender court orders and a restraining order by mentioning his victim online; three counts of making indecent images of children and to distributing an indecent image. Previously received a suspended sentence for similar crimes. Handed a new indefinite sexual harm prevention order. Victim expressed frustration over no prison sentence previously.

18 Mar 2026

Leighton Finn-Gibbs

Conspiracy to supply crack cocaine *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Leighton Finn-Gibbs, 20, of Selkirk Close in Saltersgill, Middlesbrough, restarted his crack cocaine business the day after his release from a Young Offenders' Institution on December 22, following a 30-month sentence for supplying class A drugs and dangerous driving. He messaged customers that he had 're-stocked' his cocaine supply and set up a call forwarding system on his phone. He offered one customer a job selling drugs, allowing them to keep 50% of profits. By December 30, police searched a house on Wellesley Road, finding 20 plastic sealed bags of cocaine (0.1 gram deals), £3,200 worth of crack cocaine in total, and kitchen scales. Finn-Gibbs was present in the house. He initially denied the offence but later pleaded guilty on the basis of working to pay off a drugs debt without receiving pay.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine. Sentence reduced due to difficult circumstances of release at age 19. Addicted to cocaine from age 13, endured tragedy, 13 foster placements, abuse and neglect in care system. Currently awaiting ultrasound for potential testicular cancer diagnosis.

18 Mar 2026

Lewis Herman

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Stockton paedophile groomed and abused a child after making contact via social media.

Initially contacted the child through social media. Lied to victim about real age.

17 Mar 2026

Carl Callen

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

12-month community order with 150 hours unpaid work and 12-month driving ban

Carl Callen, 32, of Saplay Close in Thornaby, was spotted driving bumper-to-bumper with another car on Myton Way in Thornaby late on Sunday, February 2, 2026. Police suspected he was racing the other vehicle at high speed. When officers signaled him to pull over, he initially complied but then performed a three-point turn and accelerated away, reaching speeds over 90mph and driving through a red light at the junction of Myton Way and The Rings. He was pursued and eventually stopped on Bancroft Drive, where he was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Judge noted his role in caring for disabled sister and family reliance on him for transport. Vehicle forfeited.

17 Mar 2026

Daniel Madden

Supply of drugs *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Drug dealer 'boss' supplied Stockton estate with drugs over an extended period.

Brought misery to the community over a prolonged period of time. Used 'happy hours' to boost sales.

17 Mar 2026

Stephen Auton

Assault *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Hartlepool brute punched and slapped a woman in front of her child.

Violent and horrific ordeal in front of the victim's child.

17 Mar 2026

Stephen Speight

Possession of a class A drug with intent to supply *

Sentence

36 months imprisonment

On November 25, 2024, police raided Stephen Speight's home on Penny Avenue in Thorntree, Middlesbrough, under a warrant and found 10 grams of crack cocaine, phones used in the drugs operation, £1,500 in cash, and a list of customers who owed money. Text messages showed he was recruiting others to sell drugs for him. He started selling to fund his own cocaine habit.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a class A drug with intent to supply at a pre-trial hearing after initially denying the offence. Suffered from severe cocaine addiction, ADHD, and depression. First prison sentence. Initially tried to blame his mother for the drugs.

16 Mar 2026

Gary Pattison

Possession of a class A drug with intent to supply *

Sentence

3 years and 8 months imprisonment

Gary Pattison was caught selling heroin on February 13, 2026, when police approached his car on Lismore Drive in Darlington following intelligence. A search revealed 300g of heroin in 20 wraps hidden under the gearstick cover, £510 cash, a burner phone, and a customer list matching phone contacts. He has a history of drug-related and robbery offenses.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. Prior convictions for drug supply and robbery. Will serve 40% in prison before release on licence. Defence noted inability to find employment due to criminal record and partner's upcoming legitimate income.

16 Mar 2026

Bronson Robinson

Possession of an offensive weapon *

Sentence

imprisonment

Bronson Robinson, a Middlesbrough man, headed to a bookies with £10,000 in his manbag and a homemade spear made from a kitchen knife attached to a wooden pole.

Carried homemade spear consisting of a kitchen knife strapped to a wooden pole.

13 Mar 2026

Alexander Cameron

Robbery *

Sentence

imprisonment

Alexander Cameron, 38, a drug addict, leaned against a busy cash machine on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough outside Tesco, threatening to kill a victim unless given £10.

Drug addict behaviour; threatened victim at cash point.

13 Mar 2026

Aidan Brown

Robbery *

Sentence

imprisonment

Aidan Brown robbed John's News in Middlesbrough, emptying the till while trapping the sales assistant inside; he was armed with a stapler and escaped by jumping from an upstairs window.

Armed with a stapler during robbery; escaped by jumping out of an upstairs window.

13 Mar 2026

Mark Burton

Sexual abuse of a child *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Mark Burton sexually abused a boy while he was a councillor in Darlington, causing the victim ongoing mental health battles; described as remorseless.

Remorseless paedophile; abused boy while serving as councillor in Darlington, leaving victim with mental health issues.

13 Mar 2026

Kazi Lee

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

imprisonment

Kazi Lee, 30, a speeding Audi driver from Stokesley, shunted a motorist into the air, leaving her with severe wrist injuries requiring 10 plates and pins; he tested positive for cocaine following the incident.

Tested positive for cocaine after crash; victim required surgical intervention.

13 Mar 2026

Simon Thirlwall

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

imprisonment

Simon Thirlwall, 52, an ex-dealer who started a new business after serving a long sentence for selling drugs, was found with £11,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a stuffed monkey in his unit.

Returned to jail after serving a long sentence for selling drugs; new business venture involved.

13 Mar 2026

Bethany Mulliner

Sending a threatening communication conveying death *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Bethany Mulliner sent a series of threatening messages to her former female partner following the breakdown of their three-month relationship, which began after meeting in HMP Low Newton. The threats, sent between April and July 2025 in Meadowfield, County Durham, included statements such as 'I will happily sit in jail knowing I've killed you', 'you are going to be six feet under very soon', 'I will stab you and watch you bleed so much', and 'I am a dangerous person if you get on the wrong side of me'. The victim was left absolutely terrified and believed Mulliner would seriously injure or hurt her. Mulliner was arrested, bailed, but attempted further contact before being remanded in February 2026.

Pleaded guilty to sending a threatening communication conveying death. Had eight previous convictions for 13 offences, including battery and breaching restraining orders. Mental health issues directly attributable to offending behaviour. Made subject of an indefinite restraining order.

9 Mar 2026

Jemal Fassir-Hussain

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Jemal Fassir-Hussain, 35, an Eritrean national, isolated a drunk woman from her friend at Flares nightclub in Middlesbrough a number of years ago. He waited outside the toilets, shepherded them to a separate bar, lied that her friend had left, and walked her to his home on Yew Street. He attempted to rape her outside the gate, then raped her twice inside the flat while she screamed in pain and zoned in and out of consciousness. He smashed her phone when she sought help via Snapchat. The victim wandered aimlessly until helped and reunited with her friend.

Convicted of attempted rape and two counts of rape after trial. Eligible for release after serving two-thirds. Likely to be deported after sentence. Barred from working with children and vulnerable people for life. Offence not pre-planned, isolated incident. Family impact noted in mitigation.

6 Mar 2026

Matthew Smith

Importing Class A drugs *

Sentence

nine years and six months' imprisonment

A parcel containing more than 250 methamphetamine tablets and 250 tabs of LSD was intercepted by UK Border Force in September 2023 on its way to Darlington. The North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) raided Matthew Smith's home on Charles Street and found more drugs, including cocaine, MDMA and ketamine, as well as what appeared to be a police-style baton.

Admitted nine offences including importing, possessing and supplying Class A drugs and possessing a disguised firearm.

6 Mar 2026

Ross Lynch

Possession with intent to supply a class A drug *

Sentence

32-month prison term

Ross Lynch, 34, an offshore worker, was dealing cocaine on St. Barnabas Road in Middlesbrough near Ayresome Gardens playing fields used by kids and families. On October 2, 2025, police observed him interacting with users. A search of his home revealed a 43.2-gram block of cocaine valued at £4,300, weighing scales, small plastic bags, and £998 in cash. He had been on remand for three months prior to sentencing.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply a class A drug. Dealing to friends and work colleagues for a matter of weeks due to own cocaine addiction to avoid debt. Worked offshore for ten years and wants to care for disabled dad. Job held open upon release.

5 Mar 2026

Mark Jenkins

Threatening people with an offensive weapon *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

On October 19, 2025, in Windermere Avenue, Stockton, a vigilante group gathered after Ben Rooney's brother was arrested for alleged paedophile offences. The group was making threats and using racial abuse. Mark Jenkins, 37, came out of the house with a police-style baton to confront the group, raising it at people screaming abuse. He was intoxicated and arrested within the hour by armed police. Jenkins had been at his aunt's home when the commotion started and saw the gang threatening them.

Pleaded guilty to threatening people with an offensive weapon. Judge noted he raised his baton at people who approached him and that he was clearly intoxicated. Has a history of domestic abuse against a partner.

5 Mar 2026

Ben Rooney

Possession of an air weapon with intent to cause fear *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

On October 19, 2025, in Windermere Avenue, Stockton, after his brother was arrested for alleged paedophile offences ensnared by a vigilante group using a decoy, Ben Rooney, 36, received a panicked call from his mother who felt scared due to threats from the vigilante crowd outside. The group was using racial abuse, throwing things, and one had a metal pole; a fence was pulled down and someone had a cricket bat. Rooney, who had been drinking with friends, returned home, felt in fear, and came out holding an air rifle by his side to confront them in a shouting match. His cousin gave him the baton. Mobile footage showed he kept the rifle down. He stashed the weapons under his bed upon hearing police and was arrested by armed police within the hour.

Pleaded guilty to possession of an air weapon with intent to cause fear. Ordered to attend 20 rehabilitation sessions and carry out 250 hours of unpaid work. Also put under an alcohol monitoring order for 4 months. Judge noted he was intoxicated and held the rifle beyond the boundary of his house. Has prior convictions for theft, arson, handling stolen goods, and criminal damage, but kept out of trouble for 18 years. Was under the influence of cocaine and had been drinking.

5 Mar 2026

Connor Ryan

Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Connor Ryan, 27, of Hammond Drive in Darlington, travelled to a house on Cowper Road in the Tilery area of Stockton in a stolen Citroen C4 fitted with false number plates on May 23. He got out of the car and fired a homemade slam gun without warning at three people standing outside the front door. The group ran inside, and the car drove off. Four minutes later, the car returned but the group stayed indoors and it left. Three minutes after that, the car returned again, stopped, and Ryan fired a second shot at the house before speeding away. This was a targeted attack against the occupants. No one was injured. The car was later found abandoned, Ryan's jacket with gunshot residue was stashed in a bush, and the gun along with four shotgun cartridges was found in a bag on Headlam Court.

Cleared of attempted murder but found guilty of two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life; admitted possession of a prohibited weapon. Previous convictions for battery and robbery. Served three years in a Young Offenders' Institution at age 18. Under influence of drink and drugs at the time. Judge noted high risk of causing serious harm and acknowledged some remorse.

4 Mar 2026

Luke Boyce

Breach of sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

40 months' imprisonment

Luke Boyce, 25, from Darlington, breached a sexual harm prevention order by viewing the victim's social media and telephoning her to say she looked 'mint'. The order was issued after he previously expressed intent to rape her and attempted to kiss her. He has a prior conviction for sexually assaulting another woman. Officers found four bags of cannabis at his residence on Emmanuel Close. The victim felt frightened to be at home alone as a result.

Admitted two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order and possession of a class B drug. Made subject to a lifelong restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim. Judge noted his frightening sexual obsession, past history of sexual offending, and high risk status.

2 Mar 2026

Liam Bowes

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

12 years imprisonment

Liam Bowes, aged 37, drank between eight and 10 pints as well as shots at a 50th birthday party before driving home in a friend's Volkswagen Golf. He was speeding through the streets of Durham, ran a red light, and smashed into 22-year-old Durham University student Abigail Eggleston who was crossing the A167 at Neville's Cross on October 26, 2025. He failed to stop, continued driving, and later burned out the car in an attempt to destroy evidence. He was arrested at the home he shared with his mother in Kelloe, County Durham.

Admitted causing death by dangerous driving, perverting the course of justice, driving without insurance, and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Banned from driving for 18 years and required to sit an extended re-test.

2 Mar 2026

Keelin Hackleton

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

Extended prison term of 75 months with 51 months in custody

On November 19, 2022, in Middlesbrough, Keelin Hackleton, part of a mob outside the victim's home, shouted threats and stabbed the victim four times (abdomen, buttock, and two on back) after the victim was accused of inappropriate behaviour with a woman. The attack also involved a baseball bat, causing perforation of the small bowel and liver, requiring surgery. Hackleton was identified by facial tattoo and identity parade.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Judge noted high risk of harm to the public and willingness to take the law into his own hands. Mental health issues including possible schizophrenia and unstable personality disorder mentioned. Prior 64-month sentence for armed robbery.

2 Mar 2026

February 2026 22 cases

Ebony Watt

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

2-year community order with 25 rehabilitation days and 6-month mental health treatment requirement

Ebony Watt, 18, of Stone Row in Skinningrove, who was pregnant at the time, hosted the initial disagreement with a girl that led to the attack on a 17-year-old boy by four teenagers in the early hours of April 29, 2025, in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, and was found guilty of perverting the course of justice in relation to the incident.

Found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Judge noted a short custodial sentence would harm her and her daughter.

28 Feb 2026

Marc Dalkin

Sexual abuse of a child and attempted rape of a child *

Sentence

12-year prison term and nine years on extended licence

Marc Dalkin, 47, of Shannon Crescent in Stockton, sexually abused a child over 20 years ago, including attempting to rape the child. The victim reported the abuse years later to the police. Dalkin denied the offences, leading to a trial where the victim had to relive the events. The abuse ruined the victim's life for Dalkin's perverted sexual gratification.

Denied offences but convicted by jury. Judge Tony Hawks commented on the catastrophic consequences of the abuse and that Dalkin continued to deny his offences. Made subject of a lifelong sexual harm prevention order and indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact with victim.

23 Feb 2026

Mateusz Rucinski

Making indecent images of children *

Sentence

4 years and 9 months imprisonment

Mateusz Rucinski, 23, of no fixed address, a self-confessed loner, downloaded 27 category A images/videos and 28 photos of children as young as three being abused, including animal abuse, in 2024. He messaged a decoy posing as a 12-year-old girl asking if she wanted to get pregnant, requested nudes, and arranged a meeting before getting cold feet.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images, possession of extreme pornography, attempted sexual communications with a child, and attempting to cause a child under 13 to engage in a sexual act. Made subject of lifelong sexual harm prevention order and sex offenders register for life.

19 Feb 2026

Ryan Bird

Rape *

Sentence

10 years and six months imprisonment

Ryan Bird, 24, from Redcar, attacked a youngster after exchanging messages on Facebook and Snapchat. He was remanded in custody at a hearing in December 2025.

Pleaded guilty to rape and engaging in sexual activity with a child. Granted indefinite restraining order, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and placed on sex offenders register.

17 Feb 2026

Mustafaa Hussain

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years and 10 months imprisonment

Mustafaa Hussain, 27, of Finchlay Court, Middlesbrough, was stuck in a slowing line of traffic and could not see the moped on the other side of the road, when he decided to overtake. He crashed into Mark Coleman's red Honda moped head on on Riverside Park Road on November 23, 2023. Mark Coleman died from head injuries sustained in the crash three days later.

Banned from driving for seven years and five months. Caused death by dangerous driving.

17 Feb 2026

Jessica Douglas

Shop theft *

Sentence

12-month community order, 150 hours unpaid work, £160 fine

Jessica Douglas, 33, of Hartington Road in Stockton, committed a series of thefts including stealing a bulging bag of vapes and mobile phone covers from a market stall outside Cooplands in Stockton on June 28, 2024, threatening the stall-holder with 'I've got a knife' during confrontation; stole £147 jacket from Trespass in Wellington Square on October 21, 2023; £46 meat from Asda on Bath Lane on January 3, 2024; £400 tracksuits from JD Sports at Teesside Park. Found with crack cocaine on arrest in October 2023; kicked officer in chest while trying to swallow drugs in November 2023. In 2020, assaulted sister with vodka bottle during Christmas visit, causing eyebrow cut.

Pleaded guilty to multiple counts of shop theft, three counts of failing to surrender to the court, assaulting an emergency worker and possession of a class A drug. Stole to fund crack cocaine addiction; reduced intake to 2-3 times a week. Prior suspended sentence in 2020 for assaulting sister.

15 Feb 2026

Jamie Bullock

Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear *

Sentence

6 years custody with 3 years on licence

Jamie Bullock, 38, previously of York Road, Middlesbrough, intoxicated on drugs and alcohol, threatened two women with a shotgun and fired it at the ceiling inside a block of flats following an argument over his missing mobile phone, causing the victims to hide.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intention to cause fear of violence and possession of ammunition for a shotgun when prohibited for life. Has 46 prior convictions for 95 offences.

10 Feb 2026

John Dobbing

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

John Dobbing, 52, of Lindisfarne Road, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, accused his partner of infidelity on October 12, 2025, at their Stockton address, jabbed her arm with a kitchen knife, threatened to stab and kill her, punched her several times in the face causing facial swelling and a bruised eye socket. She fled to a neighbour's, called 999, and he followed, later hiding under a sofa. He tried to discard the knife on CCTV. History of domestic violence noted.

Convicted after trial of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault, and possession of a bladed article.

9 Feb 2026

Christopher Bennison

Supply of crack cocaine *

Sentence

3 years and 4 months imprisonment

Christopher Bennison, 33, of Outram Street, Middlesbrough, was witnessed by police carrying out crack cocaine transactions near a children's play park over two days in January 2026, including on his own doorstep. Officers found a bowl of white powder confirmed as crack cocaine, preparation items, drug paraphernalia, multiple mobile phones, and £120 cash, with text messages indicating supply.

Charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A and concerned in the supply of crack cocaine.

9 Feb 2026

Darren Kendall

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Darren Kendall, 54, of Suggitt Street, Hartlepool, was found with 1,055 indecent images of children (316 category A), distributed images, possessed extreme pornography involving animals, and while on bail communicated sexually with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old boy via Snapchat.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing indecent images, three counts of making indecent images, two offences of possessing extreme pornography, possessing a prohibited image of a child, and attempted sexual communication with a child. Made subject of sexual harm prevention order.

8 Feb 2026

Rhys Johnston

Sexual assault of a child *

Sentence

6 years and 6 months imprisonment with 3 years 6 months extended licence

Rhys Johnston, 26, from Stockton, sexually abused two children when he was school-aged, and over a decade later abused and took indecent photos of a third child. He admitted being a risk and accessing child pornography. Police found 32 indecent images and one video on his phone.

Pleaded guilty to causing a child under 13 to engage in a sexual act, four counts of sexual assault of a child, and possession of indecent images of children. Subject to indefinite sex offender notification requirements.

8 Feb 2026

Sam Hanley

Intentional strangulation *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Sam Hanley, 32, previously of Brusselton Court, Stockton, after drinking wine and eating takeaway on January 5, 2026, antagonised his mother during a row. She hit him first, but he kicked her repeatedly, pulled her hair, and strangled her until she began losing consciousness and screamed for help. A neighbour's arrival distracted him; she escaped by smashing a window, shouting 'he's killing me'.

Pleaded guilty to assault and intentional strangulation. Prior convictions for criminal damage to mother's property and assaulting an emergency worker.

6 Feb 2026

Darren Mcgee

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Darren McGee, 45, of Danby Grove, Thornaby, a builder, on April 6, 2023, squeezed a police officer's testicles while being handcuffed for stealing cameras from a building, causing severe pain; he fled and hid on a garage roof. On June 9, 2023, while on bail, he punched a man on Dovecot Street, Stockton, pulled him down, stamped on his head, and slashed him from right shoulder to left hip with a Stanley knife found with the victim's blood at his home.

Pleaded guilty to assaulting an emergency worker and wounding with intent, accepting history between him and the slashing victim. Sentenced by Judge Nathan Adams.

5 Feb 2026

Danielle Nellis

Burglary *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Danielle Nellis, 43, of Hartington Road, Stockton, in a house of multiple occupancy, on November 21, 2025, knocked on her neighbour's door claiming owed money by her girlfriend, punched the woman in the face causing a bust lip when denied, pushed past, stole flat keys, and threatened to return daily to hit until paid. CCTV showed her entering the flat the next day.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Has prior convictions for burglary, affray, assault, and class A drug possession; was under criminal behaviour order at time. Five-year restraining order imposed.

4 Feb 2026

Anthony Dale

Attempted robbery *

Sentence

45 months imprisonment

Anthony Dale, 44, of Borough Road, Middlesbrough, followed a student across Teesside University's campus around midnight on November 26, 2025, put a butter knife to the back of his neck, and demanded money. The student had no cash, pushed him away, and surprisingly offered help for Dale's homelessness claim. Dale was caught on CCTV and arrested the same day with the knife found in his home.

Pleaded guilty to attempted robbery. Sentenced by Judge Nathan Adams.

4 Feb 2026

William Cash

Assault and strangulation of emergency worker *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

William Cash, 38, of Middlesbrough, became volatile when police responded to a concern for safety at his address in the early hours of Boxing Day 2024. He kicked an officer trying to detain him, bit the officer twice during a scuffle, put him in a headlock twice and choked him, and threatened to use his Alsatian dog as a weapon against officers.

Admitted assaulting and strangling the officer.

4 Feb 2026

Lewis Adams

Section 18 wounding with intent *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment with 3 years extended licence

Lewis Adams, 33, of Cringle Moor Chase, Great Broughton, met the victim on the day of the attack at her Middlesbrough home. After being asked to leave, he refused and in a drug-fuelled frenzy, used a hammer to damage walls, a knife to slash sofas, repeatedly kicked and punched her, strangled her several times, and doused her in paint and ammonia, damaging every room including her child's bedroom. The victim suffered a bleed on the brain, 11 fractures including eight ribs, nose, clavicles and sternum, internal lung injuries, and blistering, requiring two weeks in hospital.

Found guilty by jury of section 18 wounding with intent and intentional strangulation after denying charges. Sentenced by Recorder Ayesha Smart who described the attack as unprovoked on a woman he barely knew.

3 Feb 2026

Craig Pollock

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

40 months imprisonment

Craig Pollock, 37, of Highbank Road, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, on November 5, 2025, at 6.40pm, intending suicide, took his mother's BMW keys, revved the engine with door open, knocked over a woman intervening, sped swerving, hit a pensioner crossing at Cargo Fleet Lane junction causing exposed skull bone and serious injuries, crashed into another car on Ormesby Road, and fled until detained.

Pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Disqualified from driving for 5 years.

2 Feb 2026

Geoffrey Vanes

Affray *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Geoffrey Vanes, 40, of Windermere Road, Hartlepool, with Michael Barclay, targeted a man on August 1, 2025, at a Derwent Street house in Hartlepool town centre. Barclay climbed in via drainpipe; Vanes kicked the door and entered. Victim fell from upstairs window, suffering dislocated elbow, shoulder, and two spinal fractures. Gang kicked and stamped on him; Vanes struck him three times with a weapon, Barclay squirted liquid in his face. Involved two women and another man; arrived on bikes.

Pleaded guilty to affray and possession of an offensive weapon (denied it was a hammer). Initial GBH charge dropped due to lack of evidence on injury cause.

1 Feb 2026

Liam Eland-Smith

Robbery *

Sentence

4 years and 4 months (half in custody, half on licence)

Liam Eland-Smith, 21, no fixed address in Middlesbrough, hours after prison release, robbed a teenage acquaintance he knew from childhood on November 14, 2025, in Darlington by holding a knife to his stomach, falsely claiming owed money, dragging him by the wrist, shoving him against a wall, taking £12, removing his shoes and attempting to remove trousers. On December 5, 2025, he confronted the same victim and friend in a subway, demanded and received £20 via ATM after threats, also taking a cigarette.

Pleaded guilty to two robberies and an attempted robbery. Sentenced by Judge Kama Melly.

1 Feb 2026

Josh Bradley

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

8 years extended sentence (54 months custody and 42 months extended licence)

Josh Bradley, 21, of Dalwood Court, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, accosted a cyclist on Fonteyn Court on August 11, 2025, hit him, picked up a knife that fell from the victim's waistband, and stabbed him in the buttocks and thigh. The attack was captured on CCTV, showing the victim holding onto a fence after being stabbed.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Sentenced by Judge Nathan Adams.

1 Feb 2026

Simon Martin

Conspiracy to supply class A drug *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment (half in custody after remand credit)

Simon Martin, 35, from Thornaby, addicted to cocaine with a debt, was forced by dealers threatening to chop off his head to sell cocaine using a county lines phone in September 2024. He sent bulk messages to customers giving his home address for pickups. Police traced the pay-as-you-go device to him; he paid off £1,000 of debt in seven days. Failed to appear in court in November 2025, leading to a warrant.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply a class A drug and failing to surrender to court. Sentenced by Judge Judy Dawson.

1 Feb 2026

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