Teesside Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Gary Bushnall

Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order and notification requirements *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Gary Bushnall, a 52-year-old convicted sex offender from Leven Road, Norton, Stockton, was jailed at Teesside Crown Court for 12 months after breaching his sexual harm prevention order and sex offender registration requirements. Bushnall was found in possession of an Xbox with an online account and initially claimed it belonged to his daughter. He also failed to disclose using the alias BEELZEBUB#3589 within three days of creating it. These breaches followed a suspended prison sentence imposed last summer for previous violations of orders from 2020. The court heard Bushnall bought the Xbox to alleviate boredom, with limited family contact post-conviction. He pleaded guilty to breaching the SHPO and notification requirements after his arrest on April 2. Additionally, he admitted to two charges of causing/inciting a girl to engage in a sex act and one of attempting to cause a child to watch a sex act. Judge Richard Bennett accepted no child abuse images or contact with children were found but noted Bushnall remained a high risk to children. He sentenced him for the breaches and activated the suspended sentence, emphasising the ongoing protective measures.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and notification requirements. Additionally admitted to two charges of causing/inciting a girl to engage in a sex act and one of attempting to cause a child to watch a sex act. Judge Richard Bennett noted no child abuse images or contact with children were found but Bushnall remained a high risk to children. The suspended sentence from previous breaches was activated.

1 Jan 0001

Frank Smith

Grooming and sexual activity with a child *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Grooming and having sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, as well as downloading indecent images of children.

Made subject to lifetime registration as a sex offender and an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

John Donaldson

Robbery *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

John Donaldson, 30, of Brompton near Northallerton, engaged in a campaign of violence and antisocial behaviour including disturbances at his home, street fights, drink-related incidents, and causing fear among parents and children near the village school. Weeks after his release from a previous custodial sentence, he breached a Criminal Behaviour Order and committed robbery. Appearing at Teesside Crown Court, he was jailed for one year.

Previously sentenced to 18 weeks imprisonment in January for criminal damage and public order offences. Released with a Criminal Behaviour Order, which he breached, committing robbery. Also given a restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

John Johns

Wounding *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

John Johns, 30, of no fixed address, attacked a 39-year-old man over the head with a metal pole in a Middlesbrough home on November 1, 2025, leaving the victim bleeding from a gash on his scalp. After the victim called the police, Johns used the pole to barricade himself in the house. Police used force to enter and found Johns lying in bed, appearing calm but sweaty and breathing heavily.

Pleaded guilty to wounding. Homeless at the time with significant drug addiction. Has previous convictions for battery and assaults. Recalled to prison to complete previous burglary sentence. Judge noted progress with drug and alcohol recovery team and maths course in prison; likely to serve 40% of sentence.

1 Jan 0001

John Kirton

Indecent assault on a child *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

A pensioner from Weardale has been sentenced to six years in prison following his conviction for the historic sexual abuse of a girl that occurred several decades ago. John Kirton, aged 78 and residing in Hogarth Terrace, Rookhope, was found guilty at Teesside Crown Court of six counts of indecent assault on a child. The offences took place over multiple occasions, with the victim reporting the abuse to authorities at the time, though initial investigations were not pursued vigorously. Prosecutor Joe Culley outlined the case during the trial, where the jury heard evidence from the victim who came forward again in 2022 to report the long-standing abuse to Durham Constabulary. In her victim impact statement, the woman described profound and lasting effects, including reliance on alcohol and drugs to cope. Judge Jonathan Carroll noted Kirton's grooming behavior and the failure of authorities to act at the time. Mitigation was offered on grounds of previous good character.

Found guilty of six counts of indecent assault on a child. Victim reported abuse initially but investigation not pursued. Judge commented on grooming behaviour. Mitigation: previous good character. To register indefinitely as sex offender upon release.

1 Jan 0001

Joanne Swift

Theft and burglary *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Joanne Swift stole £40 from the wallet of a man with cerebral palsy, a friend living alone, on November 15, 2023, after visiting his home for drinks and claiming to have left something behind. In January 2024, shortly after release from prison, she barged into his home with an unknown man despite being blocked, and stole £55 from his wallet.

Pleaded guilty to theft and burglary. Has 81 previous convictions for 186 offences including theft, robbery, and attempted burglary. Recorder Taryn Turner noted her appalling criminal record and exploitation of vulnerable victim. Five year restraining order imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Jay Stephen Perren

Rape of a child under 13 *

Sentence

30 years imprisonment

Jay Stephen Perren, previously known as Stephen Jardine, aged 34, was sentenced for multiple child sexual offences committed over several years. Following his arrest in November 2020, police discovered 33,000 indecent images and videos stored on an SD card hidden in a phone. The offences included five counts of rape (one of a child under 12 months old), sexual assault of a child under 13, causing or inciting child prostitution or pornography, causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, sexual activity with a child, causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, making indecent images, taking indecent images, and breaching a sexual harm prevention order. He meticulously organised the material by victim names or locations, which helped identify victims.

Pleaded guilty to 25 serious sexual offences. Also received a five-year extended licence period.

1 Jan 0001

Jayden Woodley

Grievous bodily harm *

Sentence

6 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jayden Woodley, 16, from West Auckland, was part of a group that carried out a revenge shooting in Grangetown in the early hours of 1 April 2024. McElvaney fired a shotgun through a window, injuring the victim who required emergency surgery. Woodley was identified via CCTV and phone data.

Involved as teenage accomplice in revenge shooting. Judge Francis Laird KC highlighted vulnerability of the teenagers.

1 Jan 0001

Jake Honour

Assault *

Sentence

four years' imprisonment

Jake Honour, 21, from Tiverton Grove, Hartlepool, took part in a vicious assault on April 16, 2023, punching and kicking a man outside a bar after drinking with him, along with John Robbins and Alan Metcalfe, filming the assault. The victim suffered multiple fractures to his face requiring surgery with plates and screws, and has been unable to leave his home since. Also admitted to stealing alcohol from the staff area of a shop on October 21, 2023.

Admitted to stealing alcohol from a shop.

1 Jan 0001

Jamie Found

Sexual assault *

Sentence

18-month community order

Jamie Found followed a young boy who was pushing his bike up a hill towards the shops in Skelton, East Cleveland. He groped the boy's bottom, causing the child distress. The victim believed Found was under the influence of drugs. Found admitted the offence, pleading guilty to one charge of sexual assault.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault. In mitigation, he had not been taking his medication properly but is now under medical supervision to prevent relapse. Judge Aisha Wadoodi stated: 'What you pleaded to is a very serious offence and you know now that the boy was really frightened by what happened.'

1 Jan 0001

Lee Vickers

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Lee Vickers, 23, of no fixed address, stabbed a shopping centre security guard with a pair of scissors outside The Cleveland Shopping Centre in Middlesbrough on July 16 after being confronted while stealing food. He threatened the guard, fell to the ground during a struggle, laughed after the incident and was arrested nearby. He had been attempting to steal from Iceland and Greggs with another male.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. Has six convictions for 15 offences and was in breach of a conditional discharge. Extended Criminal Behaviour Order for five years.

1 Jan 0001

Kenneth Ward

Exposure and possession of prohibited firearms *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Kenneth Ward tormented neighbour Mandy Dunford for nearly a decade, exposing himself daily, standing half-naked on sentry duty or following her wearing only boots and socks. On one occasion he pointed a rifle at her and she heard shots as she fled. When arrested, police found illegal weapons at his home including a loaded Luger pistol, grenades, mortars and ammunition. Bomb disposal experts made the weapons safe in controlled explosions.

Pleaded guilty to 11 counts of exposure, three charges of possessing a prohibited firearm and seven other firearms offences.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Clayton

Sexual assault *

Sentence

8 years and 6 months imprisonment

Jonathan Clayton, a supply teacher, sexually assaulted six girls aged 7 to 11 between March and May 2019 while working at a Hambleton school. He was found guilty on 13 sexual touching charges. The offences included stroking girls' backs and hair, and putting his hand up a girl's skirt. He had previously been investigated for similar behaviour at another school in 2017 but not prosecuted, and that information was not passed on to his new employer, allowing him to continue offending.

Found guilty after trial of 13 charges of sexual touching. Also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life. Subsequently banned from teaching for life.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathon Mark Turner-Miller

Fraud *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jonathon Mark Turner-Miller ran a property scam between 2011 and 2014, targeting vulnerable victims through a supposed government-backed rent-to-buy scheme. Victims were told to provide a 5% deposit, which Turner-Miller claimed would be held in a secure account and returned upon completion. Instead, he deposited the money into his personal bank account, using it to fund his lifestyle and service debts. A police investigation located 11 victims who lost significant sums.

Also banned from being a director for 10 years. Judge Ashurst noted the fraud caused extremely great harm, adversely affecting victims' financial and emotional states.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Allport

Failing to comply with notification requirements *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Jordan Allport, a 24-year-old registered sex offender from Redcar, North Yorkshire, was sentenced to 26 months in prison for breaching the conditions of his sex offenders' register by using a false identity and failing to report changes of address. In 2021, Allport received a suspended sentence at Teesside Crown Court for serious sexual offences committed in 2016 when he was a teenager, including inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault, and sexual activity with a child. He was placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years and required to notify police of any name or address change. In 2025, police discovered he had used the alias 'Jordan Foster' and stayed at unregistered addresses, leading to his arrest. He had also failed to complete unpaid work from a separate community order for spitting at a police officer.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of failing to comply with notification requirements. Previously convicted of sexual offences against a child and given a suspended sentence in 2021. Judge rejected mitigation that he wanted a fresh start.

1 Jan 0001

John Robbins

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

nine years' imprisonment plus three years' extended licence

John Robbins, 40, from Tiverton Grove, Hartlepool, was involved in a stabbing on October 21, 2023, at Glastonbury Walk, Hartlepool, with David Halcrow. They punched and kicked a man in his 60s inside a house, threw a blanket over his head, dragged him to the living room, and stabbed him in the thigh twice after Robbins instructed to 'finish him'. The victim lost one and a half litres of blood from an 8cm deep wound and required hospital treatment. Robbins also took part in a vicious assault on April 16, 2023, punching and kicking a man outside a bar after drinking, filming it, causing multiple facial fractures requiring surgery. Additionally, sentenced for a burglary in Hartlepool in March 2023, stealing two guitars worth £2,000.

Classed as a dangerous offender. Found guilty of wounding with intent following a trial in February. Also sentenced for a burglary and another assault.

1 Jan 0001

John Young

Dog dangerously out of control causing injury *

Sentence

20 weeks imprisonment

John Young's Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Suzy, bit a man on the lip on 17 August 2024 at his home on Laburnum Road, Ormesby, during an argument between Young's partner and the victim. The victim required one stitch for a one cm cut. Young pleaded guilty to the offence.

Admitted being owner of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury. Described as in the grip of a class A drug addiction. Judge said it is not fair to any animal if battling drug addiction. Banned from keeping any animal for three years.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Philip Clayton

Sexual assault of a child under 13 *

Sentence

8 and a half years imprisonment

Jonathan Philip Clayton, a supply teacher, sexually assaulted six girls aged between 7 and 11 at a North Yorkshire school between March and May 2019. He touched the victims under the guise of providing comfort or helping them adjust clothing. He was found guilty on 13 charges of sexual touching.

Found guilty on 13 sexual touching charges. Received indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Russell Blackburn

Conspiracy to produce amphetamine *

Sentence

8 years and 9 months imprisonment

Jordan Russell Blackburn, a director of a cleaning solutions company in West Yorkshire, co-led the amphetamine manufacturing operation with Stephen Singleton. He used the encrypted EncroChat system. The lab in Husthwaite was raided on 28 April 2020, where Philip Lister and Ryan Beer were producing amphetamine oil. 12 barrels of MAPA precursor were found, with a potential yield worth over £5m. Blackburn was convicted of conspiracy to produce amphetamine after a trial.

Convicted by jury. He was a director of a cleaning solutions company and co-led the operation.

1 Jan 0001

Justin Grevatt

Sexual assault on a child *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Justin Grevatt, 38, from Kingsknowe Court, Edinburgh, was jailed for 20 months at Teesside Crown Court after sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Darlington. The court heard how Grevatt groped the girl’s breast before putting his hand between her legs, leaving her traumatised and unwilling to leave her house. When her mother returned, the victim became hysterical and revealed what happened, prompting the mother to order Grevatt out. Prosecutor Shaun Dodds explained the severe impact, including the family having to move home due to the horror of the event. Grevatt had a similar offence on his record from over a decade ago. Anthony Davis, mitigating, described it as a ‘momentary aberration’ linked to mental health struggles. Judge Jo Kidd sentenced Grevatt to 20 months in custody for the sexual assault on a child. He was made subject to a ten-year sexual harm prevention order, required to sign the sex offenders’ register for ten years, and an indefinite restraining order.

Grevatt had a similar offence on his record from over a decade ago. Mitigation described it as a 'momentary aberration' linked to mental health struggles. Also made subject to a ten-year sexual harm prevention order, required to sign the sex offenders' register for ten years, and an indefinite restraining order.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Robson

Rape *

Sentence

five and a half years imprisonment

Joshua Robson, 23, of Esher Place, Cramlington, NE23 8JQ, raped his 20-year-old victim in October 2018 while she slept. When she woke up in pain, he pretended to be asleep. The victim reported the incident to police immediately, leading to an investigation by Northumbria Police's Safeguarding unit. Robson was arrested, denied the allegation, but was found guilty of one count of rape.

Found guilty of one count of rape by jury at Newcastle Crown Court on July 31, 2021. Required to sign the sex offenders' register for life. No remorse shown.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Chapman

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

9 years and 4 months imprisonment

On 29 July 2022, Joshua Chapman, then 18, was driving a grey 1.9-litre Alfa Romeo 147 with three friends—Aaron Bell, Tommy Shevels, and Louis Banks—on the B6268 near Bedale. He had drunk 'one or two pints' earlier. Witnesses reported his earlier reckless driving, including bragging about doing 120 mph. That evening, he tailgated a vehicle, beeped continuously, overtook at temporary traffic lights through a red light despite poor visibility, and drove at around 75 mph in a 60 mph zone. He lost control on a sweeping right-hand bend and struck a tree. All three passengers, aged 17 and 18, died at the scene. Chapman sustained serious injuries and initially claimed little memory, but later admitted causing their deaths by dangerous driving.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Must serve at least two-thirds before parole. Banned from driving for 10 years. Judge Jonathan Carroll described driving as 'appalling' and noted genuine remorse but catastrophic harm.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Drury

Breaching sexual harm prevention order *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment

Darren Drury breached a 2017 sexual harm prevention order by having undisclosed Amazon and Vanquis accounts, deleting items from his computer, and using online alias 'GoodshotMcGraw'. Offender managers had visited 24 times and discussed terms.

Pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order and three counts of failing to comply with notification requirements. Suffered significant head injury in 2009 affecting cognitive function. Judge noted dismissive attitude towards orders and history of breaches.

1 Jan 0001

Daniel Garton

Possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Daniel Garton, a 45-year-old from Marske, North Yorkshire, possessed indecent images and videos of child sexual abuse between May and August 2023. He joined online group chats on a messaging service where such content was shared. Police arrested him at his home on Longbeck Road and recovered images from the deleted folder of his mobile phone. He possessed 43 Category A images and videos (the most serious, including depictions of a child being raped), 68 Category B, and 115 Category C. In interview he admitted possession, claiming it was out of intrigue. His defence cited loneliness following a relationship breakdown.

Pleaded guilty. The judge remarked that he had made choices for his own gratification. He expressed remorse and shame. Also received 30 days rehabilitation activity, 100 hours unpaid work, an alcohol treatment programme, sex offenders register notification for 10 years, and a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

1 Jan 0001

Donald Gaote-Oueyeya

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment plus 9 months concurrently

Donald Gaote-Oueyeya, already serving a life sentence for murdering a 17-year-old in a gang attack in Wandsworth, London, attacked fellow inmate John Henry Sayers at HMP Frankland on April 30, 2025, during association time. He used a makeshift weapon from prison cutlery, causing a 7cm neck laceration, 5cm forehead wound, and 2cm finger cut. A prison officer was also injured while intervening. He was sentenced for wounding with intent and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Already serving life sentence for murder. Expressed regret for unintentional injuries to prison officer. Pleaded guilty implied by sentencing details.

1 Jan 0001

David Halcrow

Wounding with intent *

Sentence

four years' imprisonment

David Halcrow, 47, from Murray Street, Hartlepool, was involved in a stabbing on October 21, 2023, at Glastonbury Walk, Hartlepool, with John Robbins. They punched and kicked a man in his 60s inside a house, threw a blanket over his head, dragged him to the living room, and stabbed him in the thigh after Robbins instructed to 'finish him'. The victim lost one and a half litres of blood from an 8cm deep wound and required hospital treatment.

Found guilty of wounding with intent following a trial in February.

1 Jan 0001

David Brunt

Sexual assault on a girl under 13 and making indecent images of children *

Sentence

five-and-a-half years imprisonment

David Brunt sexually assaulted a girl under 13 and made three indecent images of children. Police found indecent images on his mobile phone during interview. The victim still suffers nightmares and wets the bed years later.

Pleaded guilty after insisting on a trial. Given indefinite sexual harm prevention order, lifetime restraining order banning contact with the girl and her family, and ordered to register as a sex offender for life.

1 Jan 0001

David Clark

Making indecent photographs of children *

Sentence

44 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months, 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days, 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order

David Clark of Midville Walk, Netherfields, Middlesbrough, downloaded 518 illegal images of children as young as three being sexually abused (148 category A, 226 category B, 144 category C) plus an extreme pornographic image of a dog. He was arrested and told police 'I'm not a monster - I would never hurt a child'.

Pleaded guilty to five counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child and possessing an extreme pornographic image of an animal. Judge Howard Crowson noted the images were vile and disturbing. Defence cited psychological effects from work in conflict zones and potential for rehabilitation.

1 Jan 0001

Dean Harrison

Breach of SHPO and notification requirements *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Dean Harrison, a convicted sex offender, failed to notify authorities of two sexual relationships with women and staying in Cleethorpes, breaching his SHPO and notification requirements from October 2024 to February 2025.

Pleaded guilty to two breaches of SHPO and breaching notification requirements. Two 5-year restraining orders.

1 Jan 0001

Carl Gilchrist

Rape *

Sentence

five and a half years imprisonment

Carl Gilchrist, a teenager at the time, repeatedly raped and forced a boy several years younger to carry out sexual acts over a lengthy period. He was convicted of two counts of rape and three counts of indecency with a child. The victim was a very young boy and suffered profound effects, with some evidence of intimidation.

Denied all charges and was found guilty by a jury on five charges. Judge discounted sentence due to offender's youth at time of offences. Also received an indefinite sexual offences prevention order, banned from working with children, and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Grinter

Possession of indecent images of children *

Sentence

12 months custody, suspended for 2 years

Christopher Grinter, a 43-year-old man from Forcett in North Yorkshire, was arrested on December 16, 2023, after police found indecent images on his digital devices. Specialist officers recovered ten category A images, eight category B images, and 26 category C images. Grinter had a previous conviction from 2009 for grooming teenage girls via webcams, for which he was jailed for five years and released in 2011. He relapsed into offending after the death of his father, having been out of trouble for over 14 years.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of indecent images of children. Judge Timothy Stead noted the offence was committed while subject to court orders and took into account nearly three months spent on remand, equivalent to a six-month prison term. Also ordered to attend 26 sessions of an accredited programme, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days, made subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, and required to register on the sex offenders' register for seven years.

1 Jan 0001

Cheryl Pickles

Child cruelty *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Cheryl Pickles, along with Andrew Hadwin, carried out prolonged and serious acts of neglect showing complete disregard for welfare. Described as sadistic.

Found guilty of child cruelty. Mitigation noted her behaviour was affected largely by Andrew Hadwin, described as a wholly manipulative controlling individual who targeted her.

1 Jan 0001

Connor Kirkwood

Supplying MDMA and cocaine *

Sentence

21 months' imprisonment

Connor Kirkwood brought MDMA and cocaine into Northallerton. On 11 May 2019, he and Mitchell Southern supplied MDMA to 15-year-old Leah Heyes. Southern handed the drug to her wrapped in a cigarette paper as a 'bomb' in Applegarth park, Northallerton. She took the drug, collapsed, and died later that night at James Cook University Hospital.

Pleaded guilty to supplying MDMA and cocaine.

1 Jan 0001

Ashif Nashaat

Attempted rape *

Sentence

18 years imprisonment

Ashif Nashaat attempted to rape a girl under 13. He struck again years later when she was over 16. The victim, who must remain anonymous, expressed relief after the appeal dismissal.

Convicted of two counts of attempted rape. Denied all charges. Sentencing Judge Howard Crowson described him as a serial sexual offender. Given 11 years for attempted rape of child under 13 plus one year extended licence, and eight years for later attempted rape. Also placed on Sex Offenders’ Register, sexual harm prevention order, and restraining order. Appeal dismissed by Court of Appeal.

1 Jan 0001

Ashley Colville

Arranging or facilitating a child sex offence *

Sentence

10 years with six years custody and four years on extended licence

In November 2020, Colville, formerly of Cotswold Place, Peterlee, and later Nelson Street Bail Hostel, South Bank, Middlesbrough, sent a Facebook friend request to a woman with four children including a 14-year-old girl. A monitoring police officer found an illegal undeclared mobile phone with 350 deleted messages. Technical experts recovered evidence of contact with a person claiming to be a mother sexually abusing her child; police could not trace her. Judge convinced Colville believed it real and engaged in shocking conversations over hours.

Pleaded guilty to two breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and was convicted of arranging or facilitating a child sex offence. Five prior convictions for 17 offences relating to child sex and breaches of court orders. Judge Jonathan Carroll noted repugnant conversations and dismissed claim it was fantasy. Appeared via videolink from Durham Prison, having served 27 months on recall not counting towards new sentence. SHPO extended for life; must register as sex offender for life. Expressed willingness for chemical castration.

1 Jan 0001

Ateeq Latif

Arranging or facilitating child sex offences *

Sentence

3 years in young offenders' institution

Ateeq Latif, a 17-year-old boy from Middlesbrough, was convicted for his role in a grooming and sexual exploitation ring targeting teenage girls. He lived on Abingdon Road and worked alongside two older men to groom vulnerable girls with offers of food, lifts, and drugs. His offences involved victims aged 14, contributing to the abuse of seven girls overall. After a six-week trial at Teesside Crown Court in November 2013, he was found guilty of two counts of arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence and cleared of one further count. The court heard the victims suffered ongoing damage, including struggles at school and online abuse.

Denied charges but found guilty of two counts of arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence. Cleared of one additional count. Judge John Walford stated victims were treated as 'objects for sexual pleasure'. Sexual offences prevention order imposed.

1 Jan 0001

Ahmed Ali Alid

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 44 years and 152 days

Ahmed Ali Alid murdered 70-year-old Terence Carney and attempted to murder a 32-year-old man on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Hartlepool. He was also found guilty of assaulting two police officers while in custody. The attacks were declared an act of terrorism, inspired by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Alid was convicted following a trial in April 2024.

Found guilty after trial of murder and attempted murder. Attacks declared an act of terrorism by Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. Also convicted of two counts of assaulting an emergency worker.

1 Jan 0001

Adam Scott

Attempting to engage a child in sexual communication *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Adam Scott, 52, from Middlesbrough, thought he was speaking to girls aged 12 and 14 online when he sent repeated sexual messages. He was caught by undercover police decoys on the chatroom Chatib. Police seized his phone on 26 September 2025 after he sent sexual messages to the first decoy profile. After being released under investigation, he obtained a new phone and contacted a second decoy profile posing as a 14-year-old in February, sending further sexual messages and pictures. An extreme pornographic image was also found on his phone.

Admitted six offences including attempting to engage a child in sexual communication. Must also comply with a sexual harm prevention order and sign the sex offenders register indefinitely.

1 Jan 0001

Alana Squire

Fraud by abuse of position *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Alana Squire, a former care worker, stole more than £46,751 from a vulnerable elderly military veteran's savings over a three-year period. She worked for a care company looking after him but also visited evenings off-duty, gained his trust, and used his bank card to withdraw cash, claiming the money as loans for her children which she did not repay. Concerns arose in December 2020 after she was sacked for another theft suspicion; financial investigators confirmed the total stolen.

Pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position. Gambling addict who lost more than £137,000 through playing bingo.

1 Jan 0001

Alan Metcalfe

Assault *

Sentence

five years' imprisonment

Alan Metcalfe, 27, from South Bank, took part in a vicious assault on April 16, 2023, punching and kicking a man outside a bar in Hartlepool after drinking with him, along with John Robbins and Jake Honour. The victim suffered multiple fractures to his face requiring surgery with plates and screws, and has been unable to leave his home since. When challenged by the victim's aunt, Metcalfe threatened to petrol bomb her home. Additionally, sentenced for a burglary in Cameron Road, Hartlepool, in May 2023.

Also sentenced for burglary. Threatened victim's aunt with petrol bombing her home.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Dale Iveson

Child sex offences and rape *

Sentence

20 years imprisonment

Andrew Dale Iveson sexually abused a young girl from 2005 to 2013, beginning when she was under 10 years old. He faced 25 charges including child sex offences, rape, and other sexual offences. He was found guilty following a trial.

Convicted after a trial of multiple child sex offences and rapes. Placed on the sex offenders register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Andrew Finn

Voyeurism and common assault *

Sentence

6 months imprisonment

Andrew Finn, aged 55, a martial arts instructor from Middlesbrough who operated two karate clubs in the North-East of England, spied on a girl under the age of 13 as she washed for his own sexual gratification. The case came to light ahead of a scheduled trial, where Finn was originally charged with sexual assault and causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. The trial was abandoned after Finn pleaded guilty to lesser charges of voyeurism and common assault, a plea accepted by prosecutors and the victim. The voyeurism involved watching the girl, a pupil, on one occasion, and the common assault was perpetrated against the same child. A victim impact statement from the girl's mother revealed lasting effects of the abuse. Finn had been cleared by a jury in 2004 of five charges of indecent assault against another pupil.

Pleaded guilty to voyeurism and common assault. Judge Peter Armstrong emphasised the seriousness of the offences, noting Finn had abused his position of trust. Ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for seven years, made subject to a sexual offences prevention order for five years, banned from working with children for five years, and prohibited from entering gyms, community centres, and leisure facilities.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Campbell

Assault *

Sentence

18 months custodial sentence and a three-year restraining order

Anthony Campbell, of Portrush Close in Middlesbrough, assaulted a woman in her thirties by punching her in the face several times and assaulted a nine-year-old girl by kicking her in the stomach. He dragged the woman and three children into his vehicle before driving away. The incident happened on Monday 13th March 2023. He made threats that he would 'destroy her face' and had a taser in his vehicle. A plastic bottle containing liquid was seen. The woman lost consciousness several times, suffered a large swollen black eye, a bruised hand and a cut to her eyebrow which required medical glue, and may require surgery to her eye. The nine-year-old girl was in pain but had no visible injuries.

Convicted of two breaches of a restraining order and two assaults.

1 Jan 0001

Anthony Hadfield

Manslaughter *

Sentence

seven years and seven months imprisonment

Anthony Hadfield, along with Sarah Hadfield and Steven Corbett, chased and killed Adam Thomson in revenge for a knife attack by Thomson on his ex-partner’s new boyfriend. Thomson was hit by a Ford Focus in Hartlepool as he tried to flee.

Admitted manslaughter, previously denied murder. Initially acted in lawful defence but continued to chase the victim.

1 Jan 0001

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

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About Teesside Crown Court

Teesside Crown Court is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 494 sentencing records in our database, it processes cases heard before a judge and jury, with the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

The court can be found at Centre Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AE.

For enquiries about cases heard at this court, you can contact the court by telephone on +441642240301 or visit the official court website for further information.

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Teesside Crown Court Sentencing Results

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Frank Smith

John Donaldson

John Johns

John Kirton

Joanne Swift

Jay Stephen Perren

Jayden Woodley

Jake Honour

Jamie Found

Lee Vickers

Kenneth Ward

Jonathan Clayton

Jonathon Mark Turner-Miller

Jordan Allport

John Robbins

John Young

Jonathan Philip Clayton

Jordan Russell Blackburn

Justin Grevatt

Joshua Robson

Joshua Chapman

Darren Drury

Daniel Garton

Donald Gaote-Oueyeya

David Halcrow

David Brunt

David Clark

Dean Harrison

Carl Gilchrist

Christopher Grinter

Cheryl Pickles

Connor Kirkwood

Ashif Nashaat

Ashley Colville

Ateeq Latif

Ahmed Ali Alid

Adam Scott

Alana Squire

Alan Metcalfe

Andrew Dale Iveson

Andrew Finn

Anthony Campbell

Anthony Hadfield

About Teesside Crown Court

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