Teesside Crown Court Sentencing Results

February 2026 17 cases

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

Thomas Corner

Causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity *

Sentence

12 years and 6 months imprisonment

Thomas Corner, 27, of Stanley, County Durham, filmed himself engaging in sexual activity in front of young children aged between two and four years old, encouraging at least one child to join in. He possessed a number of disgusting videos on his phone, including indecent images of children. He was arrested after concerns about his behaviour were raised with police, and his phone was seized, leading to the discovery of the videos.

Admitted four counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 13, and one count of making indecent images of children. Also handed a sexual harm prevention order. Described by Detective Constable Hanna Liddle as one of the worst offenders she has encountered.

1 Feb 2026

January 2026 21 cases

Craig Thompson

Burglary and assault on emergency worker *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Craig Thompson, 46, of no fixed address, wanted for commercial burglary, on June 22, 2025, punched a Middlesbrough response PC twice while being arrested, pinned him down, and strangled him with disturbing violence until colleagues arrived. No lasting effects on officer. Also charged with possession of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis; found guilty by jury after two-day trial of burglary, assaulting an emergency worker, and strangulation.

30 Jan 2026

Ashleigh Robinson

Theft and extortion involving stolen gun *

Sentence

imprisonment

Ashleigh Robinson, the victim's granddaughter, was involved in locking up the stolen gun and demanding ransom for its return.

Caged along with Carlos Rainbow who tried to charge the victim £700 for return of stolen gun.

23 Jan 2026

Carlos Rainbow

Theft and extortion involving stolen gun *

Sentence

imprisonment

Carlos Rainbow stole a gun and attempted to extort £700 from the victim for its return, involving the victim's granddaughter.

Tried to charge the victim £700 for return of stolen gun; caged with Ashleigh Robinson.

23 Jan 2026

Mackenzie Briggs

Supplying cocaine *

Sentence

imprisonment

Mackenzie Briggs, 19, stashed cocaine in his Thornaby bedroom bin and operated a teen drugs hotline for selling cocaine.

Jailed for selling cocaine using a drug line.

23 Jan 2026

Mason Hinnighan

Theft of a motor vehicle and dangerous driving *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Mason Hinnighan, 23, of Moorgate in Eston, was spotted driving a stolen VW Golf in the Grangetown area of Middlesbrough on November 17, 2025. He led police on a high-speed chase along the A66 at speeds up to 110mph, accelerating away when signalled to stop, driving through red lights, and crashing through a fence before abandoning the car in a Lidl supermarket car park on Cargo Fleet Lane. The vehicle had been stolen from outside the victim's home days earlier. Later that day, he returned to the supermarket in a grey Skoda (without licence or insurance) to retrieve his phone, which he had thrown onto the roof during the chase. He was arrested days later. This was his second similar incident in three years.

Pleaded guilty to theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, and driving with no insurance or licence. Disqualified from driving for 19 months and must pass an extended test. Prior conviction for similar high-speed chase in 2023 resulting in 8 months in Young Offenders' Institution. Judge noted the risk to lives and impact on family.

22 Jan 2026

Nathan Kane

Assault *

Sentence

21-month sentence suspended for two years, 30 days rehabilitation activities, 200 hours unpaid work, 120-day alcohol abstinence requirement, £1,000 compensation

Nathan Kane, 26, from Ellington Terrace in Ashington, assaulted his then girlfriend in their Mallorca hotel room during a holiday in October 2024. After excessive alcohol consumption, he became jealous, accused her of infidelity, slapped and hit her face and head multiple times, grabbed her by the neck causing her to feel sick and lightheaded, and prevented her from leaving. The victim sustained bruising to her face and arms, and a fractured cheekbone. She escaped with help from hotel staff, took a taxi to the airport, and flew home. Upon return to the UK, she sought treatment at the University Hospital of North Tees.

No prior convictions. Isolated incident linked to trauma from mother's death anniversary. Pleaded guilty. Seven-year restraining order imposed.

20 Jan 2026

John Mcgrath

Fraud *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment

John McGrath, a 49-year-old rogue builder from The Oval, Barnard Castle, County Durham, defrauded customers of £30,065.27 through eight counts of fraud between 2016 and 2021. He agreed to building and roofing work, took advance payments, but failed to complete the jobs or provide refunds. Examples include a community association paying £13,367 for roof repairs with minimal work done, and a children’s home paying £1,446 plus an additional £1,500 deposit for unstarted roof work. The case began with a customer complaint leading to an investigation by Durham County Council.

Pleaded guilty to eight counts of fraud. Serving half in custody and half on licence. Prior activity between 2016 and 2021 investigated by Durham County Council and National Trading Standards.

20 Jan 2026

Lee Oakley

Dangerous driving *

Sentence

2 years and 16 weeks imprisonment

On February 14, 2025, at 3.30pm, Lee Oakley, driving a stolen blue Nissan X-Trail with cloned plates, was spotted heading into York via the A19. He made unusual turns to check if followed, then reversed into a police car causing £1,000 damage before fleeing. During the pursuit through York city centre, he drove at high speeds, ran red lights, mounted the pavement endangering pedestrians, and crashed into another vehicle causing £300 damage. He was blocked in a cul-de-sac, abandoned the car, and fled on foot but was quickly arrested. Oakley tested positive for cocaine and was disqualified from driving until May 2027.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and drug driving. Banned from driving for 61 months, ordered to take an extended driving test, and pay a victim surcharge of £187.

19 Jan 2026

Ricky Banthorpe

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Ricky Banthorpe, 38, a scaffolder from Cliffland Way in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, assaulted a heavily pregnant woman after an early morning argument at a family home. He had insisted on staying after an argument and refused to leave when asked again at 7am early last year. He punched her in the left temple, left ear, and back of the head while her youngest child was nearby and her older child stood beside her. The victim suffered bleeding in her skull and required treatment at North Tees Hospital. The following morning, she spotted him in her garden, called police, and he was found hiding in the shed. He also breached a domestic abuse protection order from September last year by appearing at another woman's home in October while under the influence of drink and drugs. He has a previous conviction for domestic violence on Christmas Day 2017, where he grabbed a former partner by the throat and punched her. The assault occurred while intoxicated, and he remembers little of it.

Admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breaching a domestic abuse protection order. Two restraining orders imposed for five years. Prior conviction for domestic violence. Expressed apologies to victim. Knows it's immediate custody. No desire to engage with help for substance misuse.

19 Jan 2026

Richard Swinnerton

Possession of child abuse material *

Sentence

Imprisonment

Richard Swinnerton was raided by the National Crime Agency at his home while teaching at a Middlesbrough primary school; he had been watching child rape videos and was barred as deputy head, leading to jailing over a job interview for English tutor.

Deputy head barred after watching child rape videos, jailed over English tutor job interview; taught at a Middlesbrough primary school when raided by National Crime Agency.

16 Jan 2026

Peter Dawson

Smuggling drugs into prison *

Sentence

7 months imprisonment

Peter Dawson smuggled drugs into a North East prison, pretending to pick something up from the floor before placing them on a packet of biscuits to pass to an inmate.

Smuggled drugs into North East prison and passed them to inmate in biscuits; seen pretending to pick something up from the floor before placing drugs on a packet of biscuits.

16 Jan 2026

Paul Devaney

Rape *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Paul Devaney, 42, locked a woman in a flat in Stockton, raped her, and filmed her naked, displaying sadistic behaviour as noted by the judge.

Sadistic Stockton rapist who locked woman in flat and filmed her naked; judge said 'Your behaviour reveals a sadistic temperament'.

16 Jan 2026

Michael Cooper

Child sex offences *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Michael Cooper, 22, groomed a child and requested their birth certificate to confirm they were under 16, admitting multiple child sex offences.

Groomed child and asked for birth certificate to confirm they were under 16; admitted a string of child sex offences.

16 Jan 2026

John Patrick Hawkins

Fraud *

Sentence

Imprisonment

John Patrick Hawkins, 66, a high-value sports car dealer in North Yorkshire, admitted to fraudulent trading, conning customers and investors out of £1.5 million.

North Yorkshire high-value sports car dealer jailed after admitting £1.5m fraud; conning customers and investors out of £1.5 million through fraudulent trading.

16 Jan 2026

Joshua Davison

Controlling behaviour *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Joshua Davison, 29, of Pelton Fell, Chester-le-Street, engaged in controlling behaviour towards his victim. Concerns were raised leading to his suspension from Northumbria Police duty and an investigation. He resigned while proceedings were active. The victim demonstrated courage in coming forward.

Resigned from Northumbria Police when criminal proceedings began. Ordered to pay £156 victim surcharge. Restraining order imposed until further order. Charge of strangulation ordered to lie on file. Actions described as completely unacceptable by Northumbria Police.

16 Jan 2026

James Rollinson

Breach of restraining order *

Sentence

Imprisonment

James Rollinson breached a restraining order for the 32nd time by pestering his grandson, stating in court that he feels more at home in prison and should not have been released into the community.

Pestering grandson 'feels more at home in prison' after breaking restraining order for 32nd time; told court 'They never should have released me into the community'.

16 Jan 2026

Anthony Winward

Robbery *

Sentence

21 months imprisonment

Anthony Winward attacked a victim with screws near the Bottle of Notes in Middlesbrough Town Centre, demanding he hand over his drink.

Attacked victim with screws while demanding he hand over drink.

16 Jan 2026

Daniel Conroy

Perverting the course of justice, section 20 wounding without intent, assault by beating *

Sentence

2 years and 11 months imprisonment

In May 2025, Daniel Conroy brutally assaulted his partner in their home, punching her to the head causing a bleeding wound to her forehead and a fractured finger, and an earlier assault by beating with no injury. He falsely accused the neighbour of the attack, leading to the neighbour's wrongful armed arrest on suspicion of attempted murder. The victim initially supported Conroy's false claims but later admitted the truth. Conroy has a history of violence towards partners.

Admitted perverting the course of justice, section 20 wounding without intent, and assault by beating. Has nine convictions for 13 offences, 10 of which are for domestic violence. Forced abstinence from alcohol in prison has helped; prospect of work upon release and desire to maintain sobriety. A five-year restraining order was made.

15 Jan 2026

Joseph Gray

Arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Joseph Gray, 43, travelled from Birmingham to a detached home on Collingham Drive in Nunthorpe with a firearm. In the early hours of May 15, 2025, he repeatedly shot at the property, causing damage to multiple windows, and set fire to a BMW on the driveway. No one was injured. He was spotted on CCTV at a Thirsk service station 40 minutes after the incident in the same clothing and vehicle, leading to his identification and arrest.

Admitted to arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Claimed he was hired to carry out the offences. Detective Chief Inspector David Glass commented on his extremely dangerous behaviour and disregard for safety.

12 Jan 2026

Jose Sibi

Rape *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

Jose Sibi, a 46-year-old man of no fixed abode originally from India, carried out a rape and two attempted rapes on a woman in Teesside a number of years ago. He appeared via video link from Holme House prison. The victim reported severe impacts including inability to concentrate on reading, sleep disturbances, and living in daily fear. Sibi was of previous good character but had developed a drinking problem.

Pleaded guilty to rape and two counts of attempted rape at a later stage. Placed on the sexual offenders register for life. Given a restraining order from contacting the victim. To be deported at the two thirds stage of sentence.

9 Jan 2026

Mark Miller

Burglary *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

On the night of November 4, 2025, Mark Miller let himself into a ground floor flat in a supported accommodation scheme on Blakelock Gardens, Hartlepool. The victim was in bed watching a film with his girlfriend after returning from a meal out. Miller stole house keys from the living room coffee table and an Xbox with controllers. He was captured on CCTV at the front of the building with an unidentified man and woman before entering. The victim discovered the theft at midnight when trying to play the Xbox. Police identified Miller from footage showing him leaving with a carrier bag. Miller, 56, of no fixed address, has 34 prior burglary convictions.

Pleaded guilty. 35th burglary conviction, 22 committed under 18. Undergoing therapy for brain tumour. Told judge he is 'done with crime'. Will serve half in prison.

8 Jan 2026

December 2025 12 cases

Tegan Harker

Theft from a motor vehicle *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

On October 27, Tegan Harker, 20, stole a large parcel from the back of a Royal Mail van on West Lane in central Middlesbrough while the postman was emptying a letter box. When the postman noticed the open door and saw her with the parcel, he chased her, leading to a struggle. She threatened to stab him if he didn't let go. Police arrived, and she dropped the parcel, which was returned to its owner. This offense breached a suspended sentence from May for a disorder offense and possession of a knife in public.

Activated 2-year suspended sentence for breaching it by failing to attend rehabilitation appointments, plus additional 10 days for theft from a motor vehicle. Pleaded guilty. Served on remand and will serve half before release. Homeless, addicted to crack cocaine, found boyfriend dead in August.

22 Dec 2025

Declan Begley

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Declan Begley, 28, of no fixed address but previously from Hemlington, Middlesbrough, engaged in multiple offences. On July 29, 2025, he led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Middlesbrough, reaching speeds of up to 80mph in 30mph zones, driving through red lights, wrong way around roundabouts, and crashing into another car before being arrested with cocaine in his system. On October 12, 2025, at a woman's home, he smoked crack-cocaine, fell asleep, woke up furious over missing cocaine, smashed up the flat, and punched her in the face, causing large facial fractures and a bleed behind the eyes requiring reconstruction surgery. He also committed shoplifting offences in August and September, including stealing laundry products from a small shop after demanding money.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm, criminal damage, driving whilst disqualified, drug-driving, dangerous driving and theft. Banned from driving for three-and-a-half years and must take an extended re-test. Recorder Andrew Latimer presiding. Defence noted homelessness and drug use; defendant expressed remorse.

21 Dec 2025

Christopher Stubbs

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with minimum term extended to 36 years

Christopher Stubbs murdered Lee Pettite in 2016 and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a 24-year minimum term. He later stabbed a prison officer with a 'hook shank' during a vicious prison attack, leading to an extension of his minimum term by 12 years.

Jailed for life for the murder of Lee Pettite in 2016; 24-year jail term extended by another 12 years after stabbing a prison officer with a 'hook shank' and acting like a rabid dog.

19 Dec 2025

Matthew Eeles

Fraud *

Sentence

almost 2 years imprisonment

Matthew Eeles committed fraud by billing fake lorry drivers to settle a £20,000 drug debt, leading to imprisonment for breaching his suspended sentence.

Jailed for almost two years after failing to comply with a suspended sentence order for fraudulently billing fake lorry drivers to pay £20k drug debt.

19 Dec 2025

Neil Charlton

Arson *

Sentence

suspended sentence order

Neil Charlton set fires in his own home during a psychotic episode induced by drugs, resulting in a suspended sentence as he has rehabilitated.

Handed suspended sentence after setting fires in his own home during a drug-induced psychotic episode; has since turned his life around.

19 Dec 2025

Jordan Milner

Violent disorder *

Sentence

22 months imprisonment

Jordan Milner took part in violent disorder during a far-right riot in Middlesbrough on 4 August 2024. He was part of a mob of 30 to 40 people who approached the Intrepid Explorer pub on Linthorpe Road. A pub reveller standing outside was threatened by another man in a boxing stance, and Milner turned back and delivered a flying kick to the victim's body, causing him to fall. Another rioter then kicked the victim in the head, rendering him unconscious and requiring hospital treatment. The unrest involved missiles thrown at police, a car set alight, and damage to businesses and properties, amid chants of 'take our country back' following the Southport murders.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Judge noted he delivered a flying kick to the victim, knocking him to the ground. Displayed genuine remorse and claimed the act was out of character.

19 Dec 2025

Thomas Whieldon

Possession of Indecent Images *

Sentence

community order

Thomas Whieldon, 30, possessed indecent images of children after his internet use was flagged by police, leading to a community order.

30-year-old highly intelligent paedophile given community order after possession of sickening indecent images flagged by internet use.

19 Dec 2025

Stefan Ciuraru

Rape *

Sentence

part of total 39 years imprisonment

North East gang including Stefan Ciuraru convicted of the sexual exploitation, rape, and abuse of six girls.

Convicted with gang for rape and abuse of girls.

18 Dec 2025

Leonard Paun

Rape *

Sentence

part of total 39 years imprisonment

North East gang including Leonard Paun convicted of the sexual exploitation, rape, and abuse of six girls.

Convicted with gang for rape and abuse of girls.

18 Dec 2025

Klaudio Aleksiu

Rape *

Sentence

part of total 39 years imprisonment

North East gang including Klaudio Aleksiu convicted of the sexual exploitation, rape, and abuse of six girls.

Convicted with gang for rape and abuse of girls.

18 Dec 2025

Codrin Dura

Rape *

Sentence

part of total 39 years imprisonment

North East gang including Codrin Dura convicted of the sexual exploitation, rape, and abuse of six girls.

Convicted with gang for rape and abuse of girls.

18 Dec 2025

Harley Rutley

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

18 months in a Youth Offender Institution

In the early hours of October 11, 2025, two Harbour police officers were patrolling Redcar seafront when they came across a parked car with bottles of nitrous oxide nearby and smelled cannabis. After speaking to Rutley, he ran off but was chased by one officer. Rutley squared up and punched the officer in the face at least twice, knocking him backwards. The officer's head hit the concrete floor with considerable force, causing a 7cm gash to the back of his head, jaw soreness, concussion for three weeks, short-term amnesia, and two weeks off work. Rutley fled but handed himself in after police contacted his family. The officer is expected to make a full recovery.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. One previous conviction for five offences, including affray and burglary. Judge noted he was trying to evade arrest rather than hurt somebody. Defendant has ADHD and was drug-influenced at the time but is now drug-free in prison.

18 Dec 2025

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

50.0 km away

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