Teesside Crown Court Sentencing Results

June 2025 8 cases

Stephen Taylor

Sexual Assault *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Stephen Taylor, aged 68 from Darlington, sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman on three occasions in the Stockton area in 2022. The assaults caused significant trauma to the victim, and Taylor was caught and sentenced as a result.

Taylor caused trauma to his victim, who was vulnerable. Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Bonnie Dowson stated that Taylor is serving time and hopes justice helps the victim and her family move forward.

12 Jun 2025

Stewart Tivendale

Possession of child abuse images *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Stewart Tivendale, a prolific paedophile, was convicted for offences involving child abuse photos. He has a history of similar crimes, marking this as his fifth prison sentence.

Admitted 10 offences related to child abuse photos; this is his fifth time behind bars.

11 Jun 2025

Adam Vinter

Making indecent images *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment suspended for two years

Adam Vinter, from Teesville, was involved in creating an arsenal of indecent images, which he attributed to occurring after the deaths of his family pets. He admitted to the offences, leading to his sentencing.

Admitted three counts of making indecent images and claimed the crimes only happened after the deaths of family pets.

11 Jun 2025

Ben Thurlwell

Assault *

Sentence

Banned from attending football matches for five years

Ben Thurlwell participated in a violent attack on a football supporter, which was described as brutal and could have resulted in more severe charges, endangering public safety.

Convicted for involvement in a brutal attack on a Coventry supporter, with the judge noting they were lucky not to face murder charges.

11 Jun 2025

Bradley Richmond

Causing Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

14 years and 9 months extended prison sentence, with 11 years and 9 months custodial and 3 years extended licence

Bradley Richmond, 29, of no fixed abode, stabbed his girlfriend through her hand in a jealous rage in 2016 after seeing a photo on her phone, causing permanent nerve damage that required surgery. He also bit off a man's ear during an altercation in Darlington on July 8, 2023, while out drinking, which led to unsuccessful reattachment surgery. The victim of the stabbing reported ongoing physical and mental health effects, including financial strain from work leave.

Denied the offence but was found guilty following a trial. Victim reported permanent nerve damage and mental health impact. Also sentenced for a separate incident of causing grievous bodily harm.

11 Jun 2025

Newrick Grange

Abuse of child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Newrick Grange, known as 'Rob' and a groceries delivery driver, abused a child, leading to his conviction after a trial where he was found guilty of the offence.

Found guilty after a trial for the abuse of a child.

11 Jun 2025

Nathan Najeeb

Assault *

Sentence

Banned from attending football matches for five years

Nathan Najeeb participated in a violent attack on a football supporter, which was described as brutal and could have resulted in more severe charges, endangering public safety.

Convicted for involvement in a brutal attack on a Coventry supporter, with the judge noting they were lucky not to face murder charges.

11 Jun 2025

Mohamed Gangat

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Mohamed Gangat was stopped by officers in Middlesbrough on March 12, 2025, during a drugs operation. A search of his vehicle revealed 2.5 kilos of cocaine with a street value of £250,000 hidden inside. He was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of Class B drugs, following surveillance by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of Class B drugs. The operation was described as a drugs plot and part of a clampdown on organised crime.

3 Jun 2025

May 2025 3 cases

Dylan Crocker

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment and 36-month driving ban

Dylan Crocker was driving a Ford Fiesta on April 21, 2024, when he crashed into a wall on Coal Lane in Wolviston, near Billingham, seriously injuring three passengers. He fled the scene, leaving five people, including one in the boot, and was found hiding nearby. Passengers suffered severe injuries such as shattered pelvis, spinal damage, broken ribs, nerve damage, and long-term psychological effects, leading to job losses and ongoing pain.

Admitted three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of having no insurance. He was an inexperienced driver under the influence of alcohol, driving over twice the speed limit without a seatbelt, and was distracted.

23 May 2025

Gabriel Nile

Blackmail *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

Gabriel Nile, from Hartlepool, blackmailed a mother after downloading a non-sexual family video of her naked toddler from social media, threatening to post it to the dark web unless she sent a picture of herself sexually abusing her child. He admitted enjoying the video and it awakening his darker side.

Admitted arranging the commission of a child sex offence and blackmail. Subject to lifelong sex offenders register notification requirement.

1 May 2025

Benjamin Clarke

Threats to kill *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment with a further 18 months on extended licence

Benjamin Clarke became fixated on his local MP, Sam Rushworth, and made repeated threats to kill him and his family, including threats to firebomb the MP's property. These threats were made via social media and continued even while Clarke was on remand. Clarke had significant mental health problems, was a cannabis smoker, and consumed up to 1.5 litres of vodka daily. The incidents occurred in the context of his obsession, and he was arrested and charged accordingly.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of making threats to kill and a malicious communications offence. Judge deemed him a dangerous offender due to continued threats while on remand, and noted his mental health issues, cannabis use, and alcohol consumption.

1 May 2025

February 2025 1 case

Simon Vickers

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 15 years

Simon Vickers fatally wounded his daughter Scarlett Vickers in the kitchen of their home on Geneva Road, Darlington, in July 2024. He claimed it was a play fight where they were jokingly throwing items while cooking, and he mistakenly swiped a kitchen knife which hit her. After his partner called for an ambulance, paramedics found Scarlett on the floor with a severe stab wound to the chest. She died from her injuries shortly after.

Found guilty after trial of murder. Account provided was wholly inconsistent with forensic evidence; injuries could only have been caused had the knife been firmly gripped.

10 Feb 2025

January 2025 6 cases

James Cowie

Affray *

Sentence

Eight months imprisonment

James Cowie engaged in a fight with Hugh Holmes on Faraday Street in Ferryhill on December 19, 2024, after an altercation involving Holmes' girlfriend. Cowie punched and kicked Holmes and later a passenger in Holmes' car, leading to his involvement in the incident.

Pleaded guilty to affray. The sentence has been served due to time already spent in custody.

27 Jan 2025

Vincent Middlebrough

Attempting to meet a child following grooming *

Sentence

10 months imprisonment

Vincent Middlebrough, 46, of West View, Micklefield, communicated online with who he believed to be a 14-year-old child, sending sexually explicit messages. The communications were actually with an officer from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit. He arranged and travelled to meet the child on July 4, 2024, where he was arrested. Officers seized his devices and found indecent images and videos of children.

Pleaded guilty to all charges. Given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

23 Jan 2025

Tariq Nazir

Food hygiene offences *

Sentence

4-month suspended prison term, five days of rehabilitation activity, 120 hours of unpaid work, £2,500 in costs

Tariq Nazir, 56, of Green Lane, Middlesbrough, ran The Pizza Shop on Linthorpe Road as a sole trader. During a routine inspection on 16 August 2023, inspectors discovered live rats scurrying up walls, dirt-encrusted surfaces, grease, food unfit for human consumption, an open tray of rat poison on the floor, filthy cooking surfaces, dirty equipment, poor food storage in a walk-in fridge, and grime-covered waste pipes, plugs, and cables. The premises were deemed an immediate risk to health and closed by Middlesbrough Council. Upon revisit a month later after resuming trading, mouse droppings and ongoing hygiene failures including dirty pizza ovens and fridges were found. The conditions posed serious food contamination risks.

Pleaded guilty to five food hygiene offences. History of non-compliance since 2018 and prior conviction in 2008. Personal challenges including family bereavements and caring for a disabled family member cited. Also received a five-year hygiene prohibition order banning him from managing food businesses.

17 Jan 2025

Cameron Watson

Dangerous Driving *

Sentence

12-month community order, 1-year driving ban, and 300 hours of unpaid work

On August 26, 2024, Cameron Watson was driving his private car on the A688 in County Durham, where he exceeded the speed limit by reaching speeds up to 117mph in a 60mph zone. He was observed weaving between lanes on the dual carriageway and driving through a roundabout junction at Clyde Terrace with little awareness or attention to other road users who might be entering.

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. Dismissed from Northumbria Police force without notice. Expressed regret and accepted full responsibility for his actions.

2 Jan 2025

Bradley Wood

Supply of class A drug *

Sentence

25 months imprisonment

Bradley Wood, 32, from Stainmore Close in Stockton, was selling 0.15g wraps of cocaine for £10 each. Caught on December 11, 2024, talking to drug users, he fled but was apprehended in a field. Police found a discarded Kinder Egg with 14 wraps of cocaine nearby, £275 cash, and an empty Kinder Egg container on him. He was provided with 30 wraps to sell.

Admitted involvement after initially denying; claimed he was dealing for three days to pay off a drugs debt under threat.

1 Jan 2025

Ellis Dismore

Attempted murder *

Sentence

38 years imprisonment

Ellis Dismore, a 25-year-old reclusive gaming-obsessed individual, groomed multiple underage girls online using fake profiles, blackmailing them for intimate photos, and distributing indecent images of children. His offences began when he was under 16, targeting eight victims including schoolgirls. On June 22, 2023, in Middlesbrough on Premier Road, he chased and stabbed a 15-year-old schoolgirl five times in the back and chest with steak knives he purchased, after threatening her life via voice notes. The attack was nearly fatal but interrupted by a passing motorist. Forensic evidence from his devices revealed downloads of child indecent images and communications inciting sexual activity.

Found guilty of attempted murder, child sex offences, and stalking. Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and making indecent images of children. No previous convictions. Judge noted offences spanned several years and culminated in attempted murder. Pre-sentence report indicated very high risk of causing serious harm to the public. Appealing the sentence length.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 3 cases

Danielle Massey

Gross negligence manslaughter *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

In February 2022, Danielle Massey left her seven-month-old son, Charlie Goodall, unattended in an unsuitable bath seat at their home in West Chilton Terrace, Ferryhill, while she played an online cooking game on her mobile phone for 26 minutes. The bath seat could not be properly fitted and had instructions not to leave the child unsupervised. Charlie fell over in the seat and drowned. Massey initially claimed she left him briefly to make a bottle and find a towel, later saying she fell asleep on the sofa, but no evidence supported these claims. Digital forensics confirmed phone usage during the incident.

Pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter and possession of cannabis. Inconsistent accounts provided to conceal the truth.

18 Dec 2024

Thomas Lee

Perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

On May 9, 2024, at around 2am in Durham city centre, Thomas Lee, aged 26 from Sherburn Village, made a false 999 call after a night out, posing as a Royal Military Police officer with a fake service number. He claimed to have witnessed a student putting a pill into a woman's drink as they left a bar. This led to the innocent student's arrest on suspicion of administering a noxious substance with intent. Lee's inconsistent statements and inability to provide ID exposed his lies; the Royal Military Police confirmed he had never served. The victim described severe emotional distress, shock, and fear that the false accusation could ruin his life, studies, and career.

Must serve 40% in custody before release on licence. Has six previous convictions for nine offences. Pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice. Expressed embarrassment and remorse for reckless, impulsive actions influenced by binge drinking and mental health struggles following loss of mother at age 13.

16 Dec 2024

Darren Goulding

Theft and breach of criminal behaviour order *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Darren Goulding, 42, repeatedly shoplifted from Sainsbury's on Acklam Road in Middlesbrough and Co-op in The Oval, Middlesbrough, between September 16 and 20, 2024. He stole items including laundry products, packets of ham, chickens worth £74, dishwasher tablets, washing powder and air freshener worth £130, totaling £1,129.29. On each occasion, staff challenged him, but he replied 'I'm not bothered' and left without paying. He was banned from both stores due to a criminal behaviour order.

Pleaded guilty to all 28 offences at the first hearing on September 23. Has 81 previous convictions for 351 offences. Breached criminal behaviour order. Judge Peter Armstrong noted the impact on supermarkets and urged him to break the cycle.

8 Dec 2024

November 2024 2 cases

Michael Ainsley

Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

In September 2024, Michael Ainsley, 41, broke into the home of an elderly man in Chester-le-Street and demanded to know where 'the gear' (drugs) was. When the victim said he did not have any, Ainsley hit him in the hand with a hammer and ransacked the property. He left empty-handed. Ainsley was identified from footage, arrested, and charged with aggravated burglary.

Initially denied the offence but later changed his plea and admitted aggravated burglary. Ordered to pay costs.

27 Nov 2024

Rizwan Khan

Rape *

Sentence

11 years and 9 months imprisonment

Rizwan Khan, 40, of Union Street, Middlesbrough, raped two women in separate incidents. In one case, he was violent, slapping the woman, punching her in the back, throwing her on a bed, pushing her against the wall, and strangling her before raping her despite her saying no. In the other, he raped a woman at 3am after she rejected his proposition due to tiredness and work the next day. He was also convicted of sexually assaulting one victim and slapping a child in the face. The crimes occurred prior to his conviction in August 2024.

Denied all charges. Judge noted pre-sentence report showing entitlement and hostility towards females. Defence concerned about client's parents' healthcare. Additional convictions for sexual assault and slapping a child.

11 Nov 2024

October 2024 7 cases

Samura Mahdi

Attempted murder *

Sentence

24 years imprisonment

On 20 November 2023, shortly after 5pm, Samura Mahdi, aged 18, and Mohammed Geravandian approached an 18-year-old man and his 17-year-old girlfriend at Middlesbrough bus station. Wearing dark clothing with hoods up to disguise themselves, Mahdi held a knife and stabbed the teenager multiple times, causing him to fall. When the boyfriend intervened to protect the girl, Mahdi stabbed him numerous times, leaving him in a life-threatening condition with seven stab wounds. The attack was captured on CCTV, and Mahdi fled the scene.

Found guilty of attempted murder following a nine-day trial.

8 Oct 2024

Mohammed Geravandian

Attempted murder *

Sentence

24 years and nine months imprisonment

On 20 November 2023, shortly after 5pm, Mohammed Geravandian, aged 21, of Dawley Close in Thornaby, and Samura Mahdi approached an 18-year-old man and his 17-year-old girlfriend at Middlesbrough bus station. Wearing dark clothing with hoods up to disguise themselves, Geravandian placed his hands on his waistband as Mahdi stabbed the teenager. A fight broke out, and Geravandian fled the scene while Mahdi continued the attack. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Found guilty of attempted murder following a nine-day trial; additional time for failing to provide police with the PIN number to his phone.

8 Oct 2024

Luke Skelton

Preparing to carry out a terrorist attack *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 1 year

Luke Skelton, a former Gateshead College student with extreme right-wing views, engaged in a course of conduct from October 2020 to October 2021 aimed at preparing a terrorist attack to spark a race war. He conducted hostile reconnaissance by travelling over 10 miles from his home in Oxclose, Washington, to Forth Banks police station in Newcastle city centre in September 2021, where he took photos. Skelton researched methods to build explosives, including downloading materials on napalm, dynamite, and Molotov cocktails. He wrote a manifesto and final note expressing intent to accelerate a racial war and idolized fascist atrocities. Previously referred to the Prevent anti-terror programme, he was arrested in June 2021 but faced no further action at that time, after which he changed his online username to Adolf Hitler to evade suspicion. He was 18 at the time of the reconnaissance and is now 20.

Found guilty after trial. Pleaded not guilty. Mitigating factors included autism and impact of Covid pandemic. Judge noted defendant's extreme right-wing views, racism, sexism, homophobia, antisemitism, and Islamophobia, but stated he lacked the capability to construct an effective explosive device.

1 Oct 2024

Damien Bendall

Attempted murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years

Damien Bendall, 36, a former cage fighter already serving a whole-life sentence for the 2021 murders of his pregnant partner Terri Harris, her children Lacey (11) and John Paul (13), and Lacey's friend Connie Gent (11) in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, carried out an unprovoked hammer attack on fellow inmate Michael Mullaney at HMP Frankland, Durham, in May 2024. Bendall struck Mullaney four times in the head with a claw hammer in a workshop, the first blow rendering him unconscious, causing depressed skull fractures and bleeding on the brain. The attack was planned to engineer a move to the segregation unit due to Bendall's deteriorating mental state. Mullaney was treated for four nights in the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, and reported ongoing anxiety and sleep issues.

Pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Aggravated due to occurring in prison and previous convictions for serious violent and sexual offences. Will never be released due to existing whole-life tariff.

1 Oct 2024

Dale Robinson

Possession of cocaine with intent to supply *

Sentence

24 months suspended for two years

On April 27, 2024, in the Sedgebrook Gardens area of Middlesbrough, Dale Robinson approached a police officer on his bicycle, mistakenly believing her to be a customer, and asked, 'Are you waiting for a drop off?' Upon identifying herself, the officer alerted others, and Robinson fled on Normanby Road, jumped a fence, shouted 'don't come near me', threw his man-bag containing 45 wraps of cocaine into the garden of St Gabriel's Church, and snapped his mobile phone in half. He was arrested shortly after. Robinson, 35, of Homerton Road, Middlesbrough, had 14 previous convictions for 29 offences, including drug possession and cannabis production. Defence stated he became homeless after his grandfather's death, lived an itinerant lifestyle in squalid graft houses, was as much a user as a supplier, and had been bullied and violently attacked in custody.

Pleaded guilty. Ordered to carry out 30 rehabilitation days. Recorder Mark Giuliani noted he was a vulnerable person easy to exploit, attacked in prison by members of the criminal gang he worked for.

1 Oct 2024

Abhad Ahmed

Possession of class A drug with intent *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Abhad Ahmed, 38, a taxi driver from Roman Road in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, was stopped by police on June 19, 2024, while driving his taxi. He failed a roadside drugs test, and over 1kg of cocaine was found in his footwell, with 8.4g of crack cocaine worth nearly £1,000 in his underwear. Hundreds of pounds worth of cocaine in individual bags and £400 cash were also found.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a class A drug with intent in 2024 and 2025. He accepted wages in drugs due to addiction stemming from cancer diagnosis; now in remission but lost wife, job, and home.

1 Oct 2024

Stark Building Materials Uk Ltd

Health and safety failure (asbestos management) *

Sentence

£400,000 fine and £9,664 costs

Over a 15-year period ending in 2019, the company failed to properly inspect and manage asbestos at its Jewson branch in Brewsdale Road, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, despite several surveys. An inspection in October 2019 revealed damaged materials containing asbestos, with fibres released, posing risks to workers, visitors, and the public. The company was aware of the risks but took no action to prevent exposure or spread.

Pleaded guilty to a single charge of failing to protect the health and safety of persons not in its employment by failing to effectively manage asbestos. The company apologised and stated that robust measures are now in place.

1 Oct 2024

September 2024 3 cases

Mason Thornton

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

3 years and 11 months imprisonment

Mason Thornton, from Ingleby Barwick, was driving a car with four passengers from a party when it crashed on the A1027 Billingham Interchange in October 2022. He had inhaled nitrous oxide moments before the incident, causing serious injuries to passenger Harlan Moon, who now requires lifelong care and has lost his future plans.

Involved in a crash after inhaling nitrous oxide while driving; victim impact statements from Harlan Moon's father highlighted the profound family impact, including the need for 24/7 care.

4 Sep 2024

Ryan Raynor

Assault *

Sentence

4.5 years imprisonment

Ryan Raynor carried out a violent assault on a woman in Middlesbrough in May, involving punching, kicking and strangling her during a sustained attack. He was arrested following a police investigation, and the incident was described as leaving a lasting impact on the victim.

Admitted to charges of attempted Section 18 wounding, threats to kill, intentional strangulation and common assault. An indefinite restraining order was imposed to prevent contact with the victim.

2 Sep 2024

Brad Anderson

Possession with intent to supply class A drugs *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Brad Anderson, a drug dealer from Middlesbrough, was involved in supplying heroin and cocaine. In June and July 2023, while Euan Corbett was abroad evading justice, Anderson received instructions via Snapchat voice notes to target properties of individuals owing Corbett small amounts of money, including 'pinging' houses and 'blowing out windows'. This culminated in a shotgun attack on a house in Liverton Avenue, Middlesbrough, on July 5, 2023, where shots were fired at the living room window while the homeowner was inside upstairs.

Jailed for possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine, and conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. Acted on orders from Euan Corbett while Corbett was on the run.

1 Sep 2024

August 2024 13 cases

Declan Dixon

Violent disorder *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Declan Dixon, 22, of Salisbury Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, threw a missile towards police during disorder in Hartlepool on July 31, 2024, as part of the unrest following the Southport attack.

Electrician who attended out of curiosity, admitted violent disorder and possessing cocaine.

21 Aug 2024

Ryan Lee Rowland Smith

Making Indecent Images of Children *

Sentence

Four years in prison plus four years on extended licence

Ryan Lee Rowland Smith possessed more than 4,000 images of baby and toddler sexual abuse on his mobile phone, including 13.5 hours of video, with eight hours being category A footage depicting extreme abuse. He was arrested in October 2024 after being found accessing such content. The offences involved distributing and making indecent images of children, as well as possessing prohibited materials, which caused significant harm to victims and required officers to view harrowing evidence.

Convicted of nine offences, including three counts of distributing indecent images of children, three counts of making indecent images of children, possessing a paedophile manual, and possessing extreme pornography. Police officers described the content as some of the most disturbing they had witnessed and branded him the worst offender they had dealt with. He showed no remorse and answered 'no comment' during interviews.

18 Aug 2024

Jack Bowers

Supply of Cocaine and Cannabis *

Sentence

9 years and 4 months imprisonment

Jack Bowers operated a drug supply network, flooding Whitby with cocaine and cannabis from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. He was arrested on March 11, 2023, by North Yorkshire Police after his activities were tracked. Evidence from his mobile phone confirmed he was supplying substantial amounts of drugs to numerous individuals and sub-dealers in the area.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis between October 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023. £8,000 in cash was seized upon arrest.

16 Aug 2024

Charlie Bullock

Violent disorder *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Charlie Bullock, 21, was the main instigator of a large group pushing against a police line and throwing stones and rocks at officers during disorder in Middlesbrough town centre on Sunday.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Described as the main instigator of a large group pushing against a police line and throwing stones and rocks at officers.

9 Aug 2024

Stacey Vint

Violent disorder *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Stacey Vint, 34, was part of a group who set alight a wheelie bin and pushed it into a police cordon during disorder in Middlesbrough town centre on Sunday. In the process, she fell to the ground and was arrested.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Fell over while trying to ram police with a burning wheelie bin.

9 Aug 2024

Ryan Sheers

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months' imprisonment

Ryan Sheers was involved in the disorder in Hartlepool on 31 July 2024, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation. He participated in acts of violent disorder on the streets, contributing to fear among local residents and damage to local businesses.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

8 Aug 2024

Steven Mailen

Violent disorder *

Sentence

2 years and 2 months' imprisonment

Steven Mailen was involved in the disorder in Hartlepool on 31 July 2024, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation. He participated in acts of violent disorder on the streets, contributing to fear among local residents and damage to local businesses.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

8 Aug 2024

Carl Holliday

Violent disorder *

Sentence

32 months’ imprisonment

Carl Holliday was involved in the disorder in Hartlepool on 31 July 2024, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation. He participated in acts of violent disorder on the streets, contributing to fear among local residents and damage to local businesses.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

8 Aug 2024

Bobby Shirbon

Violent disorder *

Sentence

20 months’ detention in a young offenders’ institution

Bobby Shirbon was involved in the disorder in Hartlepool on 31 July 2024, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation. He committed criminal damage and participated in two instances of violent disorder on the streets, contributing to fear among local residents and damage to local businesses.

Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and two charges of violent disorder.

8 Aug 2024

Keiron Gatenby

Violent disorder *

Sentence

16 months’ detention in a young offenders’ institution

Keiron Gatenby was involved in the disorder in Hartlepool on 31 July 2024, which was fuelled by deliberate online misinformation. He participated in acts of violent disorder on the streets, contributing to fear among local residents and damage to local businesses.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

8 Aug 2024

Jordan Ingledew

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

10 months suspended for 2 years with 200 hours unpaid work

In the early hours of December 11, 2022, at a McDonald's in Middlesbrough, Jordan Ingledew, then 19, joined Dean Smith in attacking a security worker outside the restaurant after Smith was escorted out. They kicked and stamped on the victim as he lay on the floor.

Admitted the charge. Must pay £500 compensation.

1 Aug 2024

Jonathan Laydon

Intentional Strangulation *

Sentence

two years imprisonment

Jonathan Laydon violently attacked a woman in April last year by strangling her until she lost consciousness twice and set fire to her garden shed. He was arrested and charged following the incident.

Convicted of arson and intentional strangulation. Attacked a woman by strangling her until she lost consciousness twice and set fire to her garden shed.

1 Aug 2024

Dean Smith

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm *

Sentence

12 months suspended for 2 years with 200 hours unpaid work

In the early hours of December 11, 2022, at a McDonald's in Middlesbrough, Dean Smith, then 21, was escorted out by security after an incident inside the restaurant. Outside, he and Jordan Ingledew attacked a security worker, kicking and stamping on him as he lay on the floor.

Admitted the charge. Must pay £500 compensation.

1 Aug 2024

July 2024 4 cases

Peter Walker

Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine *

Sentence

three years in prison

Peter Walker was part of a drug enterprise, travelling daily from Thornaby to Terrence Smith's home in Yarm to collect cocaine for dealing. He was stopped by police on Thornaby Road and found in possession of 20 small packages of cocaine, valued at £400. The operation involved supplying drugs in the Thornaby area as directed by Smith.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine.

31 Jul 2024

Terrence Smith

Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine *

Sentence

four years and one month in prison

Terrence Smith was involved in a drug enterprise in Yarm. In October of the previous year, police executed a warrant at an address on Meynells Walk, where Smith was caught leaving with two packages containing £1,200 worth of cocaine. He possessed a phone used for the 'deal line' and directed Peter Walker to deal drugs in the Thornaby area. A search of the property revealed drug-dealing paraphernalia.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine.

31 Jul 2024

Arthur Purcifer

Intimidating a witness *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 150 hours of unpaid work, and a five-year restraining order

Arthur Purcifer, a Middlesbrough fan, intimidated a witness related to an assault allegation from a clash with Leeds United fans at Leeds railway station on December 2, 2023. He posted messages on Facebook calling the witness a 'police informant' and a 'police grass', and later arranged for a mutual friend to contact the witness to urge them to drop the case. This intimidation occurred between May 31 and July 16, 2024, and involved a Facebook call where the witness feared for their safety.

Pleaded guilty to intimidating a witness; described as a moment of stupidity and out of character by his defence. The judge, Recorder David Gordon, emphasised that witness intimidation is a serious attack on the administration of justice.

16 Jul 2024

Andrew Vickers

Grievous Bodily Harm *

Sentence

10 years and 3 months imprisonment

Andrew Vickers, of no fixed address, armed himself with a hammer and a large wooden stick and attacked a man he had known for over 20 years on Westport Close in Portrack, shortly before 1pm on Friday, April 4. He subjected the victim to numerous blows to the head, inflicting multiple injuries to the face, which were life-changing. Vickers fled the scene, discarding the weapons, and later assaulted another man, aged 69, by kicking and hitting him to the face. The incident occurred in front of members of the public, and emergency services took the first victim to James Cook University Hospital.

Pleaded guilty prior to trial. Described as an extremely dangerous individual who carried out a nasty attack that caused serious harm.

15 Jul 2024

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Teesside Crown Court is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 370 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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Stewart Tivendale

Adam Vinter

Ben Thurlwell

Bradley Richmond

Newrick Grange

Nathan Najeeb

Mohamed Gangat

Dylan Crocker

Gabriel Nile

Benjamin Clarke

Simon Vickers

James Cowie

Vincent Middlebrough

Tariq Nazir

Cameron Watson

Bradley Wood

Ellis Dismore

Danielle Massey

Thomas Lee

Darren Goulding

Michael Ainsley

Rizwan Khan

Samura Mahdi

Mohammed Geravandian

Luke Skelton

Damien Bendall

Dale Robinson

Abhad Ahmed

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Mason Thornton

Ryan Raynor

Brad Anderson

Declan Dixon

Ryan Lee Rowland Smith

Jack Bowers

Charlie Bullock

Stacey Vint

Ryan Sheers

Steven Mailen

Carl Holliday

Bobby Shirbon

Keiron Gatenby

Jordan Ingledew

Jonathan Laydon

Dean Smith

Peter Walker

Terrence Smith

Arthur Purcifer

Andrew Vickers

About Teesside Crown Court

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